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Mar 24th 2005, 3:46 am

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does the word Enron mean anything to you ? that and an Austrian who looks like condom stuffed with walnuts running the place !

fair enough...maybe he should get the prisioners and what not to run on tread mills and get a bit of extra power going

Mar 24th 2005, 11:24 am

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Re: What do expats miss from the UK

I miss being able to buy alcohol in supermarkets! I know that some states sell it there but nowhere near where we are. Also, on a Sunday if you want to buy any to take home you have to go to a stinky "package goods store"!

Mar 24th 2005, 12:35 pm

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Re: What do expats miss from the UK

fox world sports has got 4 live on the weekend

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Originally Posted by tinaflorida

I miss driving in the UK. In general, people are much better drivers in the UK than they are here in Florida.

I also miss the typical things that many others have said here: curries, pubs, M&S, orange squash, decent TV, being able to watch football live at sensible times, roast dinners.

Also, believe it or not, I actually miss the UK government!

Mar 24th 2005, 2:40 pm

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in maine, they are trying to get it mandatory that you have to show all places your ID if under 27 before being allowed to buy booze...that would bug the hell out of me because the local bar doesn't bother ID the regulars, neither does the local ma and pa store....sod the major grocery store as they only accepted new england drivers license, other states were on approval by manager, and they wouldn't take passports or military id's.

Mar 24th 2005, 3:02 pm

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Re: What do expats miss from the UK

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That seems a bit silly to me. What happens if you don't show your ID, do they presume you're over 27? and how will they know you are over 27 without showing ID?

Mar 24th 2005, 3:03 pm

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What do I miss? The blooming NHS!!!!!

Ooo, interesting one ... how come?

I thought the US medical system was 'supposed' to be one its crowning glories, no?

Mar 24th 2005, 3:05 pm

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Re: What do expats miss from the UK

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Ooo, interesting one ... how come?

I thought the US medical system was 'supposed' to be one its crowning glories, no?

no....

Mar 24th 2005, 3:08 pm

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no....

So how is it then pls? or do i need a whole new thread for this one?

Mar 24th 2005, 3:12 pm

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Re: What do expats miss from the UK

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So how is it then pls?

how is it?

it means everyone, even with health insurance is pretty much a stroke or bypass away from bankruptcy.

Mar 24th 2005, 3:17 pm

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Re: What do expats miss from the UK

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That seems a bit silly to me. What happens if you don't show your ID, do they presume you're over 27? and how will they know you are over 27 without showing ID?

exactly...******* stupid ain't it....and I think if your under 27 you have to show ID, or you wouldnt' get served booze, and if you don't look like an old codger, you ain't getting served....all really stupid...

Mar 24th 2005, 3:19 pm

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ok ... this is a great thought at the outset of the immigration process

now Im even more scared lol

Mar 24th 2005, 3:20 pm

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So how is it then pls? or do i need a whole new thread for this one?

not to mention death, you don't have insurance, you don't get treated or you go bankrupt trying.
Medical treatment is stupidly expensive, a simple no probs and quick birth can cost $30K + without insurance.

Mar 24th 2005, 3:32 pm

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Re: What do expats miss from the UK

Seriously, husband to be has a good job with what seems to my understanding be a decent benefits package so Im assuming the meds insurance isnt paper thin.

I thought everyday stuff like maternity treatment, A&E type issues and apendicitis was all kinda no worries and that it was only when you got to chronic arthritis, cancers, etc etc, that the insurance companies borked.

Seems not, think I should go digging on this then.