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Hahaha - isn't that typical?! I'd love for someone from here to live in PS
QUOTE(Gemmie @ Aug 6 2008, 09:14 AM) 
Either Bridgewater or Middleboro! (somewhere around there, whatever is cheaper!)
What a coincidence!!
What a coincidence!!
Spooky!
I hope you enjoy wherever it is you end up living. Massachusetts isn't for me and I'm looking forward to moving soon. I'm sure you're well aware of the MA winters and the ridiculous cost of living here. As long as they don't come as a shock to you you should be ok.
Well the costs of living in Bath are extremely high so I hope they don't come as a shock.
I am a little worried that MA will be a bit "boring" as I'm used to being surrounded by lots of people and shops etc. From what I've seen of Bridgewater, Middleboro, Brockton etc; it's very empty! I don't know how I'll make friends. Bill tells me that I'll make them through neighbours or working but I'm not so sure. I would rather live closer to Boston, if it weren't for the expense.
Anyways, I hope we can keep in contact, wherever you end up!
I am a little worried that MA will be a bit "boring" as I'm used to being surrounded by lots of people and shops etc. From what I've seen of Bridgewater, Middleboro, Brockton etc; it's very empty! I don't know how I'll make friends. Bill tells me that I'll make them through neighbours or working but I'm not so sure. I would rather live closer to Boston, if it weren't for the expense.
Anyways, I hope we can keep in contact, wherever you end up!
QUOTE(Gemmie @ Aug 6 2008, 05:57 PM)
Well the costs of living in Bath are extremely high so I hope they don't come as a shock.
I am a little worried that MA will be a bit "boring" as I'm used to being surrounded by lots of people and shops etc. From what I've seen of Bridgewater, Middleboro, Brockton etc; it's very empty! I don't know how I'll make friends. Bill tells me that I'll make them through neighbours or working but I'm not so sure. I would rather live closer to Boston, if it weren't for the expense.
Anyways, I hope we can keep in contact, wherever you end up!
I am a little worried that MA will be a bit "boring" as I'm used to being surrounded by lots of people and shops etc. From what I've seen of Bridgewater, Middleboro, Brockton etc; it's very empty! I don't know how I'll make friends. Bill tells me that I'll make them through neighbours or working but I'm not so sure. I would rather live closer to Boston, if it weren't for the expense.
Anyways, I hope we can keep in contact, wherever you end up!
The Bridgewater area is a little boring, yes. I've struggled to make any friends here, although I have some 'acquaintances' at yoga. I don't have children and a lot of the community activities are geared towards kids, which hasn't helped me.
I hope you enjoy living here and we can definitely keep in touch. If you need to know anything about Bridgewater or the surrounding area just give me a shout.
I'm going to be living in a big city and I'm still concerned about getting to make friends. I'll be out on the very edge of the suburbs so few places around, and I don't drive yet. Learning to drive is going to have to be a priority or else it's going to become extremely boring extremely quickly!
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Aug 7 2008, 04:45 AM)
I'm going to be living in a big city and I'm still concerned about getting to make friends. I'll be out on the very edge of the suburbs so few places around, and I don't drive yet. Learning to drive is going to have to be a priority or else it's going to become extremely boring extremely quickly!
Getting a car here really changed my life! The first few weeks here without one were awful, particularly because it was January and some days the snow on the pavements was 3 or 4 feet deep. I was very lucky because I could already drive and had the money to be able to go out and buy a new one - I understand not everyone is as fortunate as that. I would recommend to anyone moving here to make learning to drive and getting the use of a car a priority - unless they live in the centre of a major city with good public transport.
good morning ya'll.
QUOTE(English Muffin @ Aug 7 2008, 01:14 PM)
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Aug 7 2008, 04:45 AM)
I'm going to be living in a big city and I'm still concerned about getting to make friends. I'll be out on the very edge of the suburbs so few places around, and I don't drive yet. Learning to drive is going to have to be a priority or else it's going to become extremely boring extremely quickly!
Getting a car here really changed my life! The first few weeks here without one were awful, particularly because it was January and some days the snow on the pavements was 3 or 4 feet deep. I was very lucky because I could already drive and had the money to be able to go out and buy a new one - I understand not everyone is as fortunate as that. I would recommend to anyone moving here to make learning to drive and getting the use of a car a priority - unless they live in the centre of a major city with good public transport.
I agree.
I can't drive but want to wait until arriving in the US to start learning - figured it would be easier to learn everything rather than try to "unlearn" at the same time. But I know from the few days that Bill would go out to work and I would be left sitting at home waiting for him to come back that it does suck... just to be able to go for a coffee or go to the mall would be nice!
Hi from LA!!! We have finally got here. And are now contemplating the househunt, carhunt, jobhunt, lifehunt. Right now the most pressing one is breakfasthunt.
we can have one anytime you're available Julez, and congratulations on the move, you won't know what to do with yourself once all this stuff is done!!
Can't wait for the party Aly, and please don't go to too much trouble on our account, we can bring anything you might be missing. Can't wait to meet Marta, and put a face to the fantastic posts she makes. Good luck with the legal ceremony Aly, and the little trip. Sounds like you need it right now. >><<
Thats what I did, and I had my DL in a week. Mind you, I would not like to drive on my own still, but at least now that I have the license I just have to work on getting better for my own benefit. I would strongly recommend getting lessons, though. It made all the difference. In your first weeks of being in the US, your finance teaching you how to drive, may not be what you need. And besides the instructors have those cars with the brakes, and they are used to learners, so they are just all around less stressed out than a family member or partner.
All the best dudes xxxx Smell you later xxxxx
QUOTE(*julez* @ Aug 5 2008, 03:49 PM)
I have to say I am so envious of the LA VJ meetups! I wish I could go too! Maybe some day...
Anyhow, on an exciting note, we are officially moving into our new house this weekend!! We've been moving boxes and smaller stuff since last weeked, but the big stuff goes Saturay and then we are living in the new house!! I'm super excited about it!
Anyhow, on an exciting note, we are officially moving into our new house this weekend!! We've been moving boxes and smaller stuff since last weeked, but the big stuff goes Saturay and then we are living in the new house!! I'm super excited about it!
we can have one anytime you're available Julez, and congratulations on the move, you won't know what to do with yourself once all this stuff is done!!
QUOTE(Jeraly @ Aug 5 2008, 06:35 PM)
YAY!! Pointy - I e-mailed you an invitation It might have gone to your spam folder though... I don't know Marta is coming down as well so it should be really cool! Are you all going to be bringing respective partners?! At this rate I will need to get more party bags!! 
Ok - so my target now is to defo get some patio furniture and maybe some fold-out chairs or we won't have anywhere for people to sit - I can also recommend bringing personal fans (of the wafty kind, not the groupie kind ) if you have any! We can move the one from our bedroom into the living room but because of where we have the sofa, the air con doesn't get round very easily - will have to see what I can do to cool the place off a bit!
AHHH!! I am sooo excited now! I was convinced that we would have like two people turn up and it would be rubbish!!! Now I am thinking I might need another trip to the dollar store and Big Lots before the tiki stuff goes - it's all harvest stuff now - boo!!
As for this weekend, we are going to be in AZ having our legal paperwork wedding and meeting Tucson Chick of July Filer fame We're meeting at her place then heading down to Tombstone so that should be really cool Will defo keep the train info though for future meet-ups!! Woohoo!!
Ohhh I feel like I have so much to do!
It might have gone to your spam folder though... I don't know Marta is coming down as well so it should be really cool! Are you all going to be bringing respective partners?! At this rate I will need to get more party bags!! Ok - so my target now is to defo get some patio furniture and maybe some fold-out chairs or we won't have anywhere for people to sit - I can also recommend bringing personal fans (of the wafty kind, not the groupie kind
) if you have any! We can move the one from our bedroom into the living room but because of where we have the sofa, the air con doesn't get round very easily - will have to see what I can do to cool the place off a bit!AHHH!! I am sooo excited now! I was convinced that we would have like two people turn up and it would be rubbish!!! Now I am thinking I might need another trip to the dollar store and Big Lots before the tiki stuff goes - it's all harvest stuff now - boo!!
As for this weekend, we are going to be in AZ having our legal paperwork wedding and meeting Tucson Chick of July Filer fame
We're meeting at her place then heading down to Tombstone so that should be really cool Will defo keep the train info though for future meet-ups!! Woohoo!!Ohhh I feel like I have so much to do!
Can't wait for the party Aly, and please don't go to too much trouble on our account, we can bring anything you might be missing. Can't wait to meet Marta, and put a face to the fantastic posts she makes. Good luck with the legal ceremony Aly, and the little trip. Sounds like you need it right now. >><<
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Aug 7 2008, 09:45 AM)
Learning to drive is going to have to be a priority or else it's going to become extremely boring extremely quickly!
QUOTE(Gemmie @ Aug 7 2008, 03:26 PM)
I can't drive but want to wait until arriving in the US to start learning - figured it would be easier to learn everything rather than try to "unlearn" at the same time. But I know from the few days that Bill would go out to work and I would be left sitting at home waiting for him to come back that it does suck... just to be able to go for a coffee or go to the mall would be nice!
Thats what I did, and I had my DL in a week. Mind you, I would not like to drive on my own still, but at least now that I have the license I just have to work on getting better for my own benefit. I would strongly recommend getting lessons, though. It made all the difference. In your first weeks of being in the US, your finance teaching you how to drive, may not be what you need. And besides the instructors have those cars with the brakes, and they are used to learners, so they are just all around less stressed out than a family member or partner.
All the best dudes xxxx Smell you later xxxxx
Welcome to Los Angles Pointy - where are you staying.
English Muffin - I'm very sorry to hear about your marriage.
Julez - come to a meet up! Think of all the life insurance you could sell!
I was away in Oregon for the past few days - what else did I miss?
English Muffin - I'm very sorry to hear about your marriage.
Julez - come to a meet up! Think of all the life insurance you could sell!
I was away in Oregon for the past few days - what else did I miss?
Oh yay - I am so excited about everything! Pointy - I have to go to a certain amount of trouble - I figure if we decorate the place well enough then you might not notice the lack of furniture/crappy air con system/masses of dust
I dusted and polished yesterday and it looks as if it hasn't been touched for a week - it really sucks
I should be sweeping and mopping now as I want to do that before I put the last load of laundry in so everything is uptogether for when we leave later - I am just too excited!!
And welcome to LA!! I'll be seeing you in a few weeks!! Woohoo!!
I dusted and polished yesterday and it looks as if it hasn't been touched for a week - it really sucks
I should be sweeping and mopping now as I want to do that before I put the last load of laundry in so everything is uptogether for when we leave later - I am just too excited!!
And welcome to LA!! I'll be seeing you in a few weeks!! Woohoo!!
Good luck with everything Aly, hope you have a lovely day tomorrow. 
Thanks for the welcome guys, I feel like i'm really milking it, with my bit by bit arriving. But I'm done now
Staying in a really tiny hotel in Santa Monica. It was advertised on Westside Rentals, so there's a coin washer and dryer in the hall, and a fridge and microwave in the very tiny room. But best of all it's on Colorado, between 5th and 6th, so very close to the pier and the beach.
Aly, how did the volunteering go? I know it's money, but you should try to get one or two driving lessons. It would really help you to ease in to driving, and give you someone to ask any dumb questions you might have about the traffice laws (I had loads, and I have loads more now that I'm in a new state). I think once we have a house, I'm going to get some more here, so I have confidence here.
Hope today is a good day for you Gillian, when is your trip to SC?
Staying in a really tiny hotel in Santa Monica. It was advertised on Westside Rentals, so there's a coin washer and dryer in the hall, and a fridge and microwave in the very tiny room. But best of all it's on Colorado, between 5th and 6th, so very close to the pier and the beach.
Aly, how did the volunteering go? I know it's money, but you should try to get one or two driving lessons. It would really help you to ease in to driving, and give you someone to ask any dumb questions you might have about the traffice laws (I had loads, and I have loads more now that I'm in a new state). I think once we have a house, I'm going to get some more here, so I have confidence here.
Hope today is a good day for you Gillian, when is your trip to SC?
QUOTE(Poiteen @ Aug 7 2008, 01:07 PM)
Hope today is a good day for you Gillian, when is your trip to SC?
Thanks Pointy, and yes today is a good day.
My trip is 24-30 August and I'm really getting quite excited about it now. BTW it's NC, not SC.
Pointy!!! I just picked up your voicemail. My phone was dead. WELCOME TO LA!!! I'd love to meet up tonight but I am unfortunately indisposed. We can wait for the meet up, but beats me when it is! Robin, dev (are you back?) -- how does Sunday late afternoon suit you?
May I just take a moment to say WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! I cut my left index finger last night on one of my awesome new Ginsu knives. (Those ads in the 80s about how sharp they are were no lie.) It bled and bled like a mofo. I never realised until now how much I use that finger, even though I am a righty.
In happier news, looks like I am about to get some more work thrown my way! This makes job number 3; it's an adjunct research position, much like my main job. Cool beans.
And Aly, I am going to bring my own electric fan. The maven does not do sleeping in outrageous temps. I also scouted out booze yesterday... Red or white?
And Pointy again... ROAD TRIP!!! It's only about 2 1/2 hours from Burbank to Palm Springs on the fast route, but we could take the scenic route if you like. The car is still blowing cold air, thank goodness.
WELCOME TO LA!!! I'd love to meet up tonight but I am unfortunately indisposed. We can wait for the meet up, but beats me when it is! Robin, dev (are you back?) -- how does Sunday late afternoon suit you?May I just take a moment to say WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! I cut my left index finger last night on one of my awesome new Ginsu knives. (Those ads in the 80s about how sharp they are were no lie.) It bled and bled like a mofo. I never realised until now how much I use that finger, even though I am a righty.
In happier news, looks like I am about to get some more work thrown my way! This makes job number 3; it's an adjunct research position, much like my main job. Cool beans.
And Aly, I am going to bring my own electric fan. The maven does not do sleeping in outrageous temps. I also scouted out booze yesterday... Red or white?
And Pointy again... ROAD TRIP!!! It's only about 2 1/2 hours from Burbank to Palm Springs on the fast route, but we could take the scenic route if you like. The car is still blowing cold air, thank goodness.
ok...TOTALLY off topic....
anyone know how to train a grumpy rescue cat into not seeing people including me and Nick as dinner!!!!
Anyways. I'm stuck all the way out here in NE. Any more UK'ers wanting to try get a get together out here. As much as I'd love to come see you Aly way over there....it's just too far. I will make it out there one day though.
anyone know how to train a grumpy rescue cat into not seeing people including me and Nick as dinner!!!!
Anyways. I'm stuck all the way out here in NE. Any more UK'ers wanting to try get a get together out here. As much as I'd love to come see you Aly way over there....it's just too far. I will make it out there one day though.
I'm off to NYC on Sunday for a yukky reason (don't ask).
So I guess Friday works for me.
So I guess Friday works for me.
Mornin.
g'morning!
QUOTE(charles! @ Aug 8 2008, 01:11 PM)
g'morning!
morning or should i say afternoon
QUOTE(pandora @ Aug 8 2008, 07:50 AM)
QUOTE(charles! @ Aug 8 2008, 01:11 PM)
g'morning!
morning or should i say afternoon
afternoon works now
Arsing, arsing, flat-pack furniture! I never want to see another allen key or the inside of IKEA again. However, I do now have a chest of drawers so soon I won't be swimming through all the clothes on the floor or in boxes, and the replacement bed arrives tomorrow morning.
So quiet in here today...
I never want to see another allen key or the inside of IKEA again. However, I do now have a chest of drawers so soon I won't be swimming through all the clothes on the floor or in boxes, and the replacement bed arrives tomorrow morning. So quiet in here today...
morning all.. ugh headache from hell today 
QUOTE(Robyn-n-Kris @ Aug 9 2008, 07:32 AM)
morning all.. ugh headache from hell today
What kind of headache? Tension? Sinus? Hangover...?
Seriously, sorry to hear that. Headaches suck.
Good Afternoon....
Good afternoon everyone!
Stu and I got married yesterday!
Now we're going through everything so we can send off AOS paperwork next week. Yay more USCIS paperwork
At least we're together now 
Weedebz, it depends on where you are in NE, but we're not too far from Nebraska, being in Iowa. I have no idea about the cat, though, sorry
Stu and I got married yesterday!
Now we're going through everything so we can send off AOS paperwork next week. Yay more USCIS paperwork
At least we're together now Weedebz, it depends on where you are in NE, but we're not too far from Nebraska, being in Iowa. I have no idea about the cat, though, sorry
QUOTE(SMB x2 @ Aug 9 2008, 12:53 PM)
Stu and I got married yesterday!
Very many congratulations that is what this whole process is all about.
A long and very happy life together.
QUOTE(SMB x2 @ Aug 9 2008, 03:53 PM)
Good afternoon everyone!
Stu and I got married yesterday!
Now we're going through everything so we can send off AOS paperwork next week. Yay more USCIS paperwork At least we're together now
Weedebz, it depends on where you are in NE, but we're not too far from Nebraska, being in Iowa. I have no idea about the cat, though, sorry
Stu and I got married yesterday!
Now we're going through everything so we can send off AOS paperwork next week. Yay more USCIS paperwork
At least we're together now Weedebz, it depends on where you are in NE, but we're not too far from Nebraska, being in Iowa. I have no idea about the cat, though, sorry
Congratulations
Evenin' all. Just got back from giving Poiteen and her husband the grand tour of Burbank... Trying to convince her/brainwash her that she needs to join me out in the splendiferous Valley. 
greetings uk peeps.
QUOTE(elmcitymaven @ Aug 9 2008, 10:15 PM)
Trying to convince her/brainwash her that she needs to join me out in the splendiferous Valley.
She hasn't had a proper Westside tour yet.....
PS: I'll be back from NYC next Sunday, let's meet up after that?
QUOTE(SMB x2 @ Aug 9 2008, 08:53 PM)
Good afternoon everyone!
Stu and I got married yesterday!
Now we're going through everything so we can send off AOS paperwork next week. Yay more USCIS paperwork At least we're together now
Weedebz, it depends on where you are in NE, but we're not too far from Nebraska, being in Iowa. I have no idea about the cat, though, sorry
Stu and I got married yesterday!
Now we're going through everything so we can send off AOS paperwork next week. Yay more USCIS paperwork
At least we're together now Weedebz, it depends on where you are in NE, but we're not too far from Nebraska, being in Iowa. I have no idea about the cat, though, sorry
Congratulations!!
So I'm feeling lonely tonight.
Last night I went out with some friends and today I just cleaned up... now I'm alone in the house and find myself missing my Billy. Just tried watching movies but everything seems so quiet!
So just thought I would blab in the off-topic thread.
Um... some good news! I was contacted by my psychology professor (Bath Spa University) who asked if I wanted to take part in some research with him and a scientist from the Unviersity of London - I'm so excited and flattered that he asked me! It's about brain differences in homosexuals, and I'm going to make it my dissertation.
Last night I went out with some friends and today I just cleaned up... now I'm alone in the house and find myself missing my Billy. Just tried watching movies but everything seems so quiet!
So just thought I would blab in the off-topic thread.
Um... some good news! I was contacted by my psychology professor (Bath Spa University) who asked if I wanted to take part in some research with him and a scientist from the Unviersity of London - I'm so excited and flattered that he asked me! It's about brain differences in homosexuals, and I'm going to make it my dissertation.
Hello everyone. I'm back from my hols. (Did you know I was gone? )
Had a lovely time... brought back tons of chocolate and food. British Airways lost my luggage in Barcelona and we were stuck trying to find the basics in London. Apparently men's underpants are pretty special at $50 in London.
Trying to catch up on everything in VJ now.
(Did you know I was gone? )Had a lovely time... brought back tons of chocolate and food.
British Airways lost my luggage in Barcelona and we were stuck trying to find the basics in London. Apparently men's underpants are pretty special at $50 in London. Trying to catch up on everything in VJ now.
g'morning everyone.
Good morning afternoon, Charles. Did you just see that tumbleweed? Maybe I should read back a few pages to see if anyone left a goodbye note.
Thanks for the congrats guys 
One of the first things we did as a married couple, was go out for ice cream and then went and bought a new bed. I haven't slept so well in a while.
Gemmie, that dissertation sounds very interesting. You'll have to let us know how it goes! =)
One of the first things we did as a married couple, was go out for ice cream and then went and bought a new bed. I haven't slept so well in a while.
Gemmie, that dissertation sounds very interesting. You'll have to let us know how it goes! =)
Since I've been shamed into it, welcome back Krikit! 
I know dev is going to say, "I told you so" or "ha ha!" but it is so effin' HOT here in the Valley. I am going a little bananas and becoming a shut in. I dread to see what the electric bill is going to be after having the air con pumped for months. And I have to listen to Bruce complaining every day about the heat, how he's never going to get used to it, blah blah blah, ad infinitum.
I know dev is going to say, "I told you so" or "ha ha!" but it is so effin' HOT here in the Valley. I am going a little bananas and becoming a shut in. I dread to see what the electric bill is going to be after having the air con pumped for months. And I have to listen to Bruce complaining every day about the heat, how he's never going to get used to it, blah blah blah, ad infinitum.
QUOTE(weedebz @ Aug 7 2008, 02:55 PM)
ok...TOTALLY off topic....
anyone know how to train a grumpy rescue cat into not seeing people including me and Nick as dinner!!!!
Anyways. I'm stuck all the way out here in NE. Any more UK'ers wanting to try get a get together out here. As much as I'd love to come see you Aly way over there....it's just too far. I will make it out there one day though.
anyone know how to train a grumpy rescue cat into not seeing people including me and Nick as dinner!!!!
Anyways. I'm stuck all the way out here in NE. Any more UK'ers wanting to try get a get together out here. As much as I'd love to come see you Aly way over there....it's just too far. I will make it out there one day though.
We're looking at going back to NE during Thanksgiving time. I don't know what your schedule will be like but if you'd be up for it we could try to meet up for drinks. I wanted to take Nicky to the Stuhr Museum anyways.
QUOTE(SMB x2 @ Aug 9 2008, 02:53 PM)
Good afternoon everyone!
Stu and I got married yesterday!
Now we're going through everything so we can send off AOS paperwork next week. Yay more USCIS paperwork At least we're together now
Weedebz, it depends on where you are in NE, but we're not too far from Nebraska, being in Iowa. I have no idea about the cat, though, sorry
Stu and I got married yesterday!
Now we're going through everything so we can send off AOS paperwork next week. Yay more USCIS paperwork
At least we're together now Weedebz, it depends on where you are in NE, but we're not too far from Nebraska, being in Iowa. I have no idea about the cat, though, sorry
Hmmm...a Nebraska/Iowa meetup???
QUOTE(elmcitymaven @ Aug 11 2008, 01:14 PM)
Since I've been shamed into it, welcome back Krikit!
I know dev is going to say, "I told you so" or "ha ha!" but it is so effin' HOT here in the Valley. I am going a little bananas and becoming a shut in. I dread to see what the electric bill is going to be after having the air con pumped for months. And I have to listen to Bruce complaining every day about the heat, how he's never going to get used to it, blah blah blah, ad infinitum.
I know dev is going to say, "I told you so" or "ha ha!" but it is so effin' HOT here in the Valley. I am going a little bananas and becoming a shut in. I dread to see what the electric bill is going to be after having the air con pumped for months. And I have to listen to Bruce complaining every day about the heat, how he's never going to get used to it, blah blah blah, ad infinitum.
I can feel for you on the heat.. each day is 103 or higher here.. no rain in god knows how long. Poor Kris is going to melt!!!
Beyond that.. happy monday i guess. Still anxious for Kris' EAD to get here so he can stop going stir crazy at home. Good note.. my son comes back next friday from his father's finally. Poor kid is going to have to go into therapy after the summer he's had
QUOTE(Krikit @ Aug 10 2008, 05:58 PM)
Hello everyone. I'm back from my hols. (Did you know I was gone? )
Had a lovely time... brought back tons of chocolate and food. British Airways lost my luggage in Barcelona and we were stuck trying to find the basics in London. Apparently men's underpants are pretty special at $50 in London.
Trying to catch up on everything in VJ now.
(Did you know I was gone? )Had a lovely time... brought back tons of chocolate and food.
British Airways lost my luggage in Barcelona and we were stuck trying to find the basics in London. Apparently men's underpants are pretty special at $50 in London. Trying to catch up on everything in VJ now.
Welcome back, Krikit! I was only thinking of you this weekend! Hope you had a super duper time on your hols! I know I sure did! Sorry I didn't welcome you back sooner, but I've been busy moving into my new house and trying to stay caught up with work!
Don't forget our wine date this fall! I'm working on getting the veranda fully furnished for this event!!!
QUOTE(*julez* @ Aug 11 2008, 04:23 PM)
Welcome back, Krikit! I was only thinking of you this weekend! Hope you had a super duper time on your hols! I know I sure did! Sorry I didn't welcome you back sooner, but I've been busy moving into my new house and trying to stay caught up with work!
Don't forget our wine date this fall! I'm working on getting the veranda fully furnished for this event!!!
Don't forget our wine date this fall! I'm working on getting the veranda fully furnished for this event!!!
I haven't forgotten at all! We'll drunken text message everybody.
I had an amazing time on my hols. What did you do while you were there? No wait! We'll tell each other over wine.
QUOTE(Gemmie @ Aug 10 2008, 10:28 PM)
So I'm feeling lonely tonight.
Last night I went out with some friends and today I just cleaned up... now I'm alone in the house and find myself missing my Billy. Just tried watching movies but everything seems so quiet!
So just thought I would blab in the off-topic thread.
Um... some good news! I was contacted by my psychology professor (Bath Spa University) who asked if I wanted to take part in some research with him and a scientist from the Unviersity of London - I'm so excited and flattered that he asked me! It's about brain differences in homosexuals, and I'm going to make it my dissertation.
Last night I went out with some friends and today I just cleaned up... now I'm alone in the house and find myself missing my Billy. Just tried watching movies but everything seems so quiet!
So just thought I would blab in the off-topic thread.
Um... some good news! I was contacted by my psychology professor (Bath Spa University) who asked if I wanted to take part in some research with him and a scientist from the Unviersity of London - I'm so excited and flattered that he asked me! It's about brain differences in homosexuals, and I'm going to make it my dissertation.
Aw! I know the lonely feeling - recently moved into my friend's house while she's away. Been spending several evenings alone suddenly after having hung out with my friends nearly every day for a few months. My solution was to watch lots of comedies and groom the cat.
That dissertation sounds really interesting, I hope you have fun!
QUOTE(Krikit @ Aug 10 2008, 10:58 PM)
Hello everyone. I'm back from my hols. (Did you know I was gone? )
Had a lovely time... brought back tons of chocolate and food. British Airways lost my luggage in Barcelona and we were stuck trying to find the basics in London. Apparently men's underpants are pretty special at $50 in London.
Trying to catch up on everything in VJ now.
(Did you know I was gone? )Had a lovely time... brought back tons of chocolate and food.
British Airways lost my luggage in Barcelona and we were stuck trying to find the basics in London. Apparently men's underpants are pretty special at $50 in London. Trying to catch up on everything in VJ now.
Welcome back! Sorry to hear about the lost luggage - know from experience that it's absolutely no fun at all. Mmm, chocolate...
QUOTE(SMB x2 @ Aug 11 2008, 07:10 PM)
Thanks for the congrats guys
One of the first things we did as a married couple, was go out for ice cream and then went and bought a new bed. I haven't slept so well in a while.
One of the first things we did as a married couple, was go out for ice cream and then went and bought a new bed. I haven't slept so well in a while.
Ooh, hurrah for the new bed!
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Aug 12 2008, 04:56 AM)
Welcome back! Sorry to hear about the lost luggage - know from experience that it's absolutely no fun at all.
Ugh. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Well..... almost anyone.
Good morning afternoon everyone.
QUOTE(Krikit @ Aug 12 2008, 07:48 AM)
Good morning afternoon everyone.
Good morning Krikit.
And a belated 'welcome back'.
good morning everyone.
QUOTE(English Muffin @ Aug 12 2008, 08:21 AM)
QUOTE(Krikit @ Aug 12 2008, 07:48 AM)
Good morning afternoon everyone.
Good morning Krikit.
And a belated 'welcome back'.
Gillian! I just read your news. I am so sorry to hear that. Click to view attachment
Florida's a great place to live if you find Charlotte's not to your liking.
Mornin' Charles.
Yesterday I won a $100 gift certificate to a spa at work. I can't decide to go for a facial or one of the various types of massages.
Yesterday I won a $100 gift certificate to a spa at work. I can't decide to go for a facial or one of the various types of massages.
QUOTE(Krikit @ Aug 12 2008, 09:35 AM)
Gillian! I just read your news. I am so sorry to hear that. Click to view attachment
Florida's a great place to live if you find Charlotte's not to your liking.
Florida's a great place to live if you find Charlotte's not to your liking.
Thanks Krikit.
I'll bear Florida in mind but I have a feeling it will be a bit too hot and humid for my liking.
QUOTE(ginger1981 @ Aug 12 2008, 09:50 AM)
Mornin' Charles.
Yesterday I won a $100 gift certificate to a spa at work. I can't decide to go for a facial or one of the various types of massages.
Yesterday I won a $100 gift certificate to a spa at work. I can't decide to go for a facial or one of the various types of massages.
Prepare for a dirty joke/remark from Charles.
QUOTE(Krikit @ Aug 12 2008, 09:35 AM)
QUOTE(English Muffin @ Aug 12 2008, 08:21 AM)
QUOTE(Krikit @ Aug 12 2008, 07:48 AM)
Good morning afternoon everyone.
Good morning Krikit.
And a belated 'welcome back'.
Gillian! I just read your news. I am so sorry to hear that. Click to view attachment
Florida's a great place to live if you find Charlotte's not to your liking.
**sshhh** I'm still trying to convince her that since Buffalo is South of Boston that its a much nicer winter here.
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