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Re: orlando
Originally Posted by robert76
(Post 5585552)
well i guess theres alway a catch:D
that interactive map makes for interesting readin although all the gun crime seems to happen in the same areas in orlando. pine hills etc i guess like any city a common sense approach should keep ya out of trouble |
Re: orlando
Originally Posted by tetleystea
(Post 5574067)
There is a Forum called - http://www.***********.org/forum - it's mainly about immigration - however, it is based in Orlando and most of the posters are Brits and a lot of the posters live in and around Orlando. They have a monthly meeting so would probably be a good place to get advice and meet other Brits.
Good luck in your new life. Oh - aren't we allowed to post websites. Please PM me if you want to know the web address. |
Re: orlando
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
(Post 5585722)
...and what's wrong with the Usenet immigration forums?
I must be the only person who doesn't know what forum that link is going to... |
Re: orlando
Originally Posted by meauxna
(Post 5585837)
??
I must be the only person who doesn't know what forum that link is going to... |
Re: orlando
Originally Posted by Ray
(Post 5585860)
I wil explain it later
Whorelando another sacrifice to the house of mouse:( I live a similar distance from the hell hole as Ray way too close:rofl: |
Re: orlando
Originally Posted by Ray
(Post 5585860)
I wil explain it later
Just wonder what it has to do with Usenet. |
Re: orlando
You are in for a terrific culture shock my friend.
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Re: orlando
Made the top 15 crime stats
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Re: orlando
Originally Posted by robert76
(Post 5572659)
hi folks
decision is made off to orlando in dec:) in the process of organising a place. renting seems the way to go and from my initial enquires having no job/credit rating doesnt seem to be a problem providing your willing to commit to a year. looking at lake mary area anyone got any opinions etc? any good pint bars in that neck of the woods?:thumbup: i know its a long shot but anyone on here know if theres any local rogby clubs in the orlando area? :thumbsup: Brought my kids up in Lake Mary. Good schools, and far enough away from the tourist area to avoid the mouse. Kids have now left the nest so I moved to the country as I didn't have to worry about school districts. I'd recommend renting until you get a good feel for the area. Rugby, one club in Orlando ( there used to be two ). Standard is pretty low but fun. Hardest part is getting the yanks to carry on playing once they've been tackled. It's an NFL mentality. Also away games take up the whole day and sometimes the whole w/e. due to the distances. Local pubs, a new place called Jacks, with 60+ beers on draught. A Brit pub in nearby Altamonte Springs called the St. Andrews , passable - just. An Irish bar in nearby Sanford called the Speckled Hen, which I need to visit. Hope this helps, more info if needed. |
Re: orlando
Originally Posted by robert76
(Post 5572683)
... ive decided to go figure i can always come back to this if things dont work out....
When I first came here, I did the same thing - went looking for the pubs, the warm draught beer, the footy matches, the fish and chips ... when I was surrounded by new and exciting things, and a whole different way of life and quite different people. I got fed up with hearing how everything was 'wrong' with the place, yet the people never seemed to do the obvious - go back home! I bumped into a bunch of brits while on vacation in Rome recently. While surrounded by the best restaurants in the world, and fascinating cafes, they asked me if I knew of any 'pubs' ... they'd only been there a couple of days but were already looking for pubs ... to each his own! |
Re: orlando
Forget hoity toity Lake Mary/heathrow-over priced and over rated. working in Lake mary all you see are posers in their BMWs and Benz's and Hummers driving around paying for overpriced food in fancy restaurants.
No my friend, move to Oviedo in Seminole county-away from the hustle and bustle (and crime) of Orlando and a nice quiet, community just 20 min drive to O town ! and on the edge of development-next to us is the Eckon state parks. See you soon ! |
Re: orlando
Originally Posted by robert76
(Post 5584742)
i know every city has its good and bad but what i would like is
hot weather access to sea/lakes for boating plenty of active things to do(get enough culture at home) good nite life low cost of living nice place for the family and friends to visit with loads of things for them to do when they getting on my nerves low crime job opps orlando seems to tick the boxes bar the last two but you cant have everything. san diego was running a close second but the cost of living is huge and its a fair haul to get to. robert |
Re: orlando
Originally Posted by fatbrit
(Post 5574408)
I think it's just that website -- yes I know which one it is. Full of British Daily Mail readers worshiping Enoch Powell from Florida on E-2 visas as far as I can see.
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Re: orlando
Originally Posted by robert76
(Post 5572659)
hi folks
decision is made off to orlando in dec:) in the process of organising a place. renting seems the way to go and from my initial enquires having no job/credit rating doesnt seem to be a problem providing your willing to commit to a year. looking at lake mary area anyone got any opinions etc? any good pint bars in that neck of the woods?:thumbup: i know its a long shot but anyone on here know if theres any local rogby clubs in the orlando area? :thumbsup: |
Re: orlando
Originally Posted by Sharlene
(Post 5624170)
Most of the British pubs are near International Drive area and tons in Kissimmee. The thing about O-town besides its lack of culture; its very spread out so you have to drive. Be sure to check out the Cricketer's Arms in the Mercado on I-drive. I lived in Orlando for 25 years before moving to Palm Beach where we have tons of culture but not many pubs. Good luck!!!
I live about the same distance away and share the same views on Orlando as Ray and Thydney. Union jack short wearing 18-30 to Ibiza club just does not do it for me. |
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