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Originally Posted by Manc
so do we.
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Originally Posted by Rompers
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Originally Posted by Rompers
Thanks, just wondered what would bring someone with no obvious British connection to a British ex-pats forum. I'm new here and just trying to get a feel for the place.
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Originally Posted by Fig Newton
how long have you been in America?
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Originally Posted by Fig Newton
At least let me answer you first.
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Originally Posted by Fig Newton
You are doing it again; being dismissive. Do you normally dismiss someone before asking them a question? At least let me answer you first.
Well, you had enough interest to ask me for my views, albeit in a dismissive manner.
You could have asked me that one question in the last sentence and you could have saved quite a bit of typing. See post #9 for some answers to your question.
I don't have a "vested interest in Britain" but I most certainly do in America.
Well, you had enough interest to ask me for my views, albeit in a dismissive manner.
You could have asked me that one question in the last sentence and you could have saved quite a bit of typing. See post #9 for some answers to your question.
I don't have a "vested interest in Britain" but I most certainly do in America.
I've a vested interest in both countries....so its hard for me to understand why you want to be here, especially with no connection to Britain.
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Originally Posted by emmals
there are a lot of posters on here that don't origonate from the UK don't worry....I'm not an expat yet but I post.....the rate our house sale is going I aint ever gonna be an expat ![Big Grin](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Many real estate bubbles over here.
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Originally Posted by Rompers
About a year and a half and enjoying it very much. I'm glad I found this site though, its nice to talk with your fellow countrymen every once in a while.
Glad to hear you are enjoying your stay. Is it permanent? Good location, by the way.
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Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Go ahead....I'm still waiting...
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Originally Posted by Fig Newton
Expensive market?
Many real estate bubbles over here.
Many real estate bubbles over here.
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Originally Posted by Fig Newton
I already did, twice.
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Originally Posted by AmerLisa
I've a vested interest in both countries....so its hard for me to understand why you want to be here, especially with no connection to Britain.
Look Lisa, just move on then. You don't have to read whatever I post.
If you ever want to chat in the future, in a more friendly way, then I'd be happy to do so. Really.
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Havn't a clue whats going on.....but when we sell we are coming to the states if they let us in ![Big Grin](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Originally Posted by Fig Newton
Where would you like to settle in?
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Glad to hear you are enjoying your stay. Is it permanent? Good location, by the way.
Just look out for the ones with the dark clouds over their heads.
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