Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome
Aug 14th 2007, 7:22 pm
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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome
If your life is so miserable what are you doing here, that's the big question. So far I haven't been able to find out. If I was you I'd be back living the perfect life in the UK and would have no interest in any expat forums.
Tell me if this forum is only for whiners and complainers.
Aug 14th 2007, 7:27 pm
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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome
My life couldn't be more hunkier or dorier.
If your life is so miserable what are you doing here, that's the big question. So far I haven't been able to find out. If I was you I'd be back living the perfect life in the UK and would have no interest in any expat forums.
Tell me if this forum is only for whiners and complainers.
If your life is so miserable what are you doing here, that's the big question. So far I haven't been able to find out. If I was you I'd be back living the perfect life in the UK and would have no interest in any expat forums.
Tell me if this forum is only for whiners and complainers.
You seem to take enjoyment in trying to rub folk up the wrong way...I'm not the first to mention it either.
Aug 14th 2007, 7:39 pm
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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome
I haven't said my life is miserable. I have said there are things I miss about the UK but if I moved back there would be things I would miss about the US. FYI I am planning on spending my time between the US/UK/Canada.
You seem to take enjoyment in trying to rub folk up the wrong way...I'm not the first to mention it either.
You seem to take enjoyment in trying to rub folk up the wrong way...I'm not the first to mention it either.
Totally agree, no where is perfect. Yes we will always miss some of the good things, we left behind. We did not come from a poverty stricken 2nd or 3rd world country, we came from a very prosperous, happy and well rounded place "England" "UK".
Maybe Surly, gave him or herself the right name.
Reg. Frank R.
Aug 14th 2007, 7:39 pm
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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome
I haven't said my life is miserable. I have said there are things I miss about the UK but if I moved back there would be things I would miss about the US. FYI I am planning on spending my time between the US/UK/Canada.
You seem to take enjoyment in trying to rub folk up the wrong way...I'm not the first to mention it either.
You seem to take enjoyment in trying to rub folk up the wrong way...I'm not the first to mention it either.
I think comments made by some go way beyond 'what I miss about the UK' into the insulting and offensive to "Yanks" in particular and the US in general.
Which is fine if that's what they feel, however I'll say it again if you don't like it here go back to the UK we all benefit.
Aug 14th 2007, 7:41 pm
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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome
I haven't said my life is miserable. I have said there are things I miss about the UK but if I moved back there would be things I would miss about the US. FYI I am planning on spending my time between the US/UK/Canada.
You seem to take enjoyment in trying to rub folk up the wrong way...I'm not the first to mention it either.
You seem to take enjoyment in trying to rub folk up the wrong way...I'm not the first to mention it either.
..boy it was good....at $ 5 a glass...not a pint.
I have managed to merge the best of USA and the best of UK without the pitfalls, luckily
Aug 14th 2007, 7:43 pm
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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome
Some times speaking what's on ones mind does rub people the wrong way.
I think comments made by some go way beyond 'what I miss about the UK' into the insulting and offensive to "Yanks" in particular and the US in general.
Which is fine if that's what they feel, however I'll say it again if you don't like it here go back to the UK we all benefit.
I think comments made by some go way beyond 'what I miss about the UK' into the insulting and offensive to "Yanks" in particular and the US in general.
Which is fine if that's what they feel, however I'll say it again if you don't like it here go back to the UK we all benefit.
Most people here love the American culture and mix it with their UK culture to create a good hybrid. Only thing I might add is BBC Online on telly and cricket 24/7
Aug 14th 2007, 7:46 pm
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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome
Some times speaking what's on ones mind does rub people the wrong way.
I think comments made by some go way beyond 'what I miss about the UK' into the insulting and offensive to "Yanks" in particular and the US in general.
Which is fine if that's what they feel, however I'll say it again if you don't like it here go back to the UK we all benefit.
I think comments made by some go way beyond 'what I miss about the UK' into the insulting and offensive to "Yanks" in particular and the US in general.
Which is fine if that's what they feel, however I'll say it again if you don't like it here go back to the UK we all benefit.
You very rarely have anything constructive or pleasant to say.
Aug 14th 2007, 7:47 pm
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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome
Hi Jersey
Totally agree, no where is perfect. Yes we will always miss some of the good things, we left behind. We did not come from a poverty stricken 2nd or 3rd world country, we came from a very prosperous, happy and well rounded place "England" "UK".
Maybe Surly, gave him or herself the right name.
Reg. Frank R.
Totally agree, no where is perfect. Yes we will always miss some of the good things, we left behind. We did not come from a poverty stricken 2nd or 3rd world country, we came from a very prosperous, happy and well rounded place "England" "UK".
Maybe Surly, gave him or herself the right name.
Reg. Frank R.
Aug 14th 2007, 8:03 pm
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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome
I think quite a few people here seem to generally like life here and not missing out on anything, come for the laughs etc and info etc
Aug 14th 2007, 8:04 pm
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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome
LOLOLOLOLOL reminds me of the old joke about the country....Meet my Wife and Sister, and there was just the one woman standing there
Feel like a Wurzels song coming along
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Aug 14th 2007, 8:05 pm
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Aug 14th 2007, 8:06 pm
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He doesn't seem to want to share a laugh etc...he seems to like unpleasantries.
Aug 14th 2007, 8:14 pm
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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome
Gosh I'd love to be paying my old Council Tax instead of the Property Tax here - maybe it's lower where you are.