Possible E2 move to Lakeland, Florida
Jun 24th 2011, 7:19 pm
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Re: Possible E2 move to Lakeland, Florida
I think you may be thinking about either the Penthouse that changed to room at the top or the Ilford Palace! only ever went to the Palace. good times
Jun 24th 2011, 7:33 pm
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Re: Possible E2 move to Lakeland, Florida
I bought my hi-fi system in Ilford when I was 18. It was really good and lasted me until I moved here and gave it to my brother.
Jun 25th 2011, 12:21 am
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Re: Possible E2 move to Lakeland, Florida
If it were me ( and it was once ) my absolute main focus would be researching whatever biz you are thinking about getting into 'till you are blue in the face - and then researching some more - a lot more.
It's going to be every bit as hard as buying and running a biz in the UK with all the added stuff - different tax laws, labor laws,cultural differences etc, etc, etc.
I can't stress this enough IT WILL BE A LOT HARDER THAN STARTING A BIZ IN THE UK.
Sorry to be a downer but it scares the S**t out of me when I hear people are thinking about gambling, possibly, thier life savings for the "American Dream" so to speak.
It's going to be every bit as hard as buying and running a biz in the UK with all the added stuff - different tax laws, labor laws,cultural differences etc, etc, etc.
I can't stress this enough IT WILL BE A LOT HARDER THAN STARTING A BIZ IN THE UK.
Sorry to be a downer but it scares the S**t out of me when I hear people are thinking about gambling, possibly, thier life savings for the "American Dream" so to speak.
Jun 25th 2011, 10:55 am
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Re: Possible E2 move to Lakeland, Florida
If it were me ( and it was once ) my absolute main focus would be researching whatever biz you are thinking about getting into 'till you are blue in the face - and then researching some more - a lot more.
It's going to be every bit as hard as buying and running a biz in the UK with all the added stuff - different tax laws, labor laws,cultural differences etc, etc, etc.
I can't stress this enough IT WILL BE A LOT HARDER THAN STARTING A BIZ IN THE UK.
Sorry to be a downer but it scares the S**t out of me when I hear people are thinking about gambling, possibly, thier life savings for the "American Dream" so to speak.
It's going to be every bit as hard as buying and running a biz in the UK with all the added stuff - different tax laws, labor laws,cultural differences etc, etc, etc.
I can't stress this enough IT WILL BE A LOT HARDER THAN STARTING A BIZ IN THE UK.
Sorry to be a downer but it scares the S**t out of me when I hear people are thinking about gambling, possibly, thier life savings for the "American Dream" so to speak.
Good luck KeithJulie, I do hope it all works out for you.
Jun 25th 2011, 2:48 pm
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Re: Possible E2 move to Lakeland, Florida
Similarly, having a colonoscopy is good for my bowel health, but that doesn't mean I have to like it. (nice pain in the arse link, don't you think!)
Jun 25th 2011, 3:51 pm
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In fairness I didn't say that British tourists are bad for the local economy, just that they can be a pain in the arse.
Similarly, having a colonoscopy is good for my bowel health, but that doesn't mean I have to like it. (nice pain in the arse link, don't you think!)
Similarly, having a colonoscopy is good for my bowel health, but that doesn't mean I have to like it. (nice pain in the arse link, don't you think!)
I don't dislike the british however i do dislike british tourists. One of the reasons i have never had a vacation in southern Spain, I know Spain is beautiful but full of Brits 
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Jun 25th 2011, 6:10 pm
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Re: Possible E2 move to Lakeland, Florida
wait a minute is this spain or florida were talking about. i'm confused, i'll go away now
Jun 25th 2011, 6:12 pm
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Re: Possible E2 move to Lakeland, Florida
Oct 3rd 2011, 12:39 am
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Re: Possible E2 move to Lakeland, Florida
OP - I live in Lakeland in the Bridgewater community you mentioned and my 6yr old son goes to Wendell Eatson school. This is his second year there and we are very happy with it. I'm originally from Kent and have been living in the US for almost 11 yrs.
You have to drive to do pretty much anything here. Lakeland has a decent downtown area and we like it here. We also like that we are only half an hour from Disney etc. but far enough away form the tourists. As with all places even in the UK, you get good parts and bad parts of a town, you just need to do some research. Good luck.
You have to drive to do pretty much anything here. Lakeland has a decent downtown area and we like it here. We also like that we are only half an hour from Disney etc. but far enough away form the tourists. As with all places even in the UK, you get good parts and bad parts of a town, you just need to do some research. Good luck.
