Why the US?

Old Apr 17th 2014, 4:07 pm
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Detroit?
I hear they're auctioning houses for $1000.

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Originally Posted by Pulaski
I can see that would be challenging!
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It's been a long week lol
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Originally Posted by mosdefnotabrit
why America?
Bigger lottery jackpots
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Originally Posted by Pulaski
You don't need to go as far north as Scotland to find friendly folk.
But it helps if you do
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Originally Posted by Pulaski
You don't need to go as far north as Scotland to find friendly folk.
You're talking about those salt-of-the-earth Yorkshire types, presumably?

I suppose, if you can't be arsed getting the ferry to Belfast, they'll do ...
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Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing
You're talking about those salt-of-the-earth Yorkshire types, presumably?

I suppose, if you can't be arsed getting the ferry to Belfast, they'll do ...
"They'll do"?

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Originally Posted by Pulaski
"They'll do"!
A sensitive sort, are they ... ?
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Default Re: Why the US?

Originally Posted by delbitter
Agree with number 2!

I don't feel a community spirit here in the UK. I travelled the US a lot and people seem so much more friendly. I can converse with a yank and they seem happy to talk but maybe that is just the accent!
Wait til your ears start bleeding and you are sick of people talking about themselves!
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Originally Posted by hotscot
Detroit?
I hear they're auctioning houses for $1000.
There is a reason. ..... Several actually. Those houses are probably a good deal if you don't need a job and want to spend five months of the year living in a freezer in a house that is wall-to-wall renovation projects.

Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing
A sensitive sort, are they ... ?
We're known for being sensitive!
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Originally Posted by hotscot
Have you spent time in Scotland?
Originally Posted by hungryhorace
I have. A day in fact. Couldn't understand a word the cab driver was saying in Glasgow. (true story).
Well at least he didn't give you a welcoming Glasgow kiss
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Originally Posted by Pulaski
We're known for being sensitive!
I'm actually a little disappointed ...
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Originally Posted by Uncle_Bob
Well at least he didn't give you a welcoming Glasgow kiss
He probably wasn't Scottish.
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Originally Posted by mosdefnotabrit
I want to ask the Brits who've moved to the US or are seriously considering it, why America?
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What's not to like? ..... my wife is American.
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My American wife
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My wife is American I decided she was too good a cook to lose
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Because I met this woman and she just happened to be American. It all went downhill from there
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This!
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I found it very difficult to give my wife one from all the way in the UK.
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1. My wife is an American.
Beware the lure of the Yankee siren. Rocky shoals ahead! (or smooth sailing?)
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Another vote for American spouse here
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Originally Posted by MMcD
Beware the lure of the Yankee siren.
Their voices are rather loud
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