http://www.british-expats.com/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:42:14 -0600 MyBB http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24351 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:41:08 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24351
Series I have loved are:

The Sopranos
Six Feet Under
Sex and the City
Mad Men
The Wire
The Shield
Rescue Me
Deadwood]]>
Series I have loved are:

The Sopranos
Six Feet Under
Sex and the City
Mad Men
The Wire
The Shield
Rescue Me
Deadwood]]> http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24350 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:38:37 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24350
For me it would be achieving my childhood dream of emigrating to New York City and the second would be quitting smoking.]]>
For me it would be achieving my childhood dream of emigrating to New York City and the second would be quitting smoking.]]> http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24349 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:59:07 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24349
Saturday is my Netflix day and the next movie in my queue was Fight Club. Anyone seen this rather strange movie? Unfortunately I fell asleep in the middle (probably because I wasn't enjoying it all that much), but it seemed terribly
well-acted. It really looked like Norton and Pitt were really bashing the bejesus out of each other.

Stay tuned for next Saturday's installment. (Oh, the excitement. :roll:)]]>
Saturday is my Netflix day and the next movie in my queue was Fight Club. Anyone seen this rather strange movie? Unfortunately I fell asleep in the middle (probably because I wasn't enjoying it all that much), but it seemed terribly
well-acted. It really looked like Norton and Pitt were really bashing the bejesus out of each other.

Stay tuned for next Saturday's installment. (Oh, the excitement. :roll:)]]> http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24348 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:28:30 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24348
It's been about six years years since I did any job hunting, and to be honest it was much easier. I'm trying to figure out if it's the job market right now, or whether it's just easier in the UK vs US. I appreciate the market is tougher, but six months of job hunting for several hours a day, I'd expect more responses.

I've noticed that the unemployment rate is actually lower in the UK (around 7.8%) whereas in US it's around 10% and this state around 8.3%.

When I did a quick comparison it seemed that job postings seem a little more relaxed on requirements in the UK compared to the US. There seems to be less "must have xx years experience" and more "ideally it would be good if you have experience in xxxxx".

My problem is I don't want to fall for the "grass is greener" thing, so any general feedback would be great.

P.S. I have followed advice from recruiters/agents in terms of how to present my resume, and got feedback from a family friend so I'm pretty sure it's not that. I also went on a CV writing course and had it reviewed in the UK before coming here.]]>
It's been about six years years since I did any job hunting, and to be honest it was much easier. I'm trying to figure out if it's the job market right now, or whether it's just easier in the UK vs US. I appreciate the market is tougher, but six months of job hunting for several hours a day, I'd expect more responses.

I've noticed that the unemployment rate is actually lower in the UK (around 7.8%) whereas in US it's around 10% and this state around 8.3%.

When I did a quick comparison it seemed that job postings seem a little more relaxed on requirements in the UK compared to the US. There seems to be less "must have xx years experience" and more "ideally it would be good if you have experience in xxxxx".

My problem is I don't want to fall for the "grass is greener" thing, so any general feedback would be great.

P.S. I have followed advice from recruiters/agents in terms of how to present my resume, and got feedback from a family friend so I'm pretty sure it's not that. I also went on a CV writing course and had it reviewed in the UK before coming here.]]> http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24347 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:28:17 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24347


shame it took so many years to acknowledge his sacrifice .]]>


shame it took so many years to acknowledge his sacrifice .]]> http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24344 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:21:01 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24344 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24343 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:17:46 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24343
Anyhoo, I emigrated from London to New York City on Decmber 4, 1976.

How about you?]]>
Anyhoo, I emigrated from London to New York City on Decmber 4, 1976.

How about you?]]> http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24337 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:10:33 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24337
Anyone done this? Last summer I grew tomatoes (limited success, I think they got that blight), basil (had way too much of it), cilantro (not enough of it), lettuce (didn't get a single one) and peppers (disappointing).

This year I'm going to go nuts with cilantro and put more effort into lettuce. I'd love garlic though, but I was told it should be planted in the fall...

Any tips? Anyone else have plans for their veggie gardens this year?]]>
Anyone done this? Last summer I grew tomatoes (limited success, I think they got that blight), basil (had way too much of it), cilantro (not enough of it), lettuce (didn't get a single one) and peppers (disappointing).

This year I'm going to go nuts with cilantro and put more effort into lettuce. I'd love garlic though, but I was told it should be planted in the fall...

Any tips? Anyone else have plans for their veggie gardens this year?]]> http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24336 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:24:24 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24336
Anyway after spending a few weeks in England I must say that I was impressed with a few places.

Bristol is growing but has retained it's down to earth atmosphere. The new shopping centre is one of the more attractive malls I have been to on either side of the pond. The Waterfront has retained its quaint charm and has had a fresh coat of paint, as it were, with a few new restaurants and pubs. Park Street is exactly the same as when I was there last three years ago. We went the complete tourist route and had cream tea at Browns, a well known cafe/restaurant next to the Bristol Museum on Park Street, in the heart of Bristol.

Worcester, where my brother lives, has some truly spectacular countryside and houses. If I were to move back to the UK, I would love to live Gloucs., Worcs. or Wilts. I love the Southwest of England.

London - We stayed in a very touristy part of South Kensington, which was quite nice. I'm not a big fan of London but we went to a restaurant in Chiswick and that are looked really nice. Probably would cost an arm and a leg to live there but it looked lively but still clean and safe.

Herts -My sister lives about an hour and a half north of London in Herts. This part of the UK is still very traditional English, pretty winding country roads and small pubs. Loved it.

I'm glad to back in the US but I don't think I would feel out of place if I moved back to the UK. The English countryside always makes me feel happy and complete in a weird way. Can't put my finger on why except to say that all my family is in the UK so that's why it still feels a lot like home.]]>
Anyway after spending a few weeks in England I must say that I was impressed with a few places.

Bristol is growing but has retained it's down to earth atmosphere. The new shopping centre is one of the more attractive malls I have been to on either side of the pond. The Waterfront has retained its quaint charm and has had a fresh coat of paint, as it were, with a few new restaurants and pubs. Park Street is exactly the same as when I was there last three years ago. We went the complete tourist route and had cream tea at Browns, a well known cafe/restaurant next to the Bristol Museum on Park Street, in the heart of Bristol.

Worcester, where my brother lives, has some truly spectacular countryside and houses. If I were to move back to the UK, I would love to live Gloucs., Worcs. or Wilts. I love the Southwest of England.

London - We stayed in a very touristy part of South Kensington, which was quite nice. I'm not a big fan of London but we went to a restaurant in Chiswick and that are looked really nice. Probably would cost an arm and a leg to live there but it looked lively but still clean and safe.

Herts -My sister lives about an hour and a half north of London in Herts. This part of the UK is still very traditional English, pretty winding country roads and small pubs. Loved it.

I'm glad to back in the US but I don't think I would feel out of place if I moved back to the UK. The English countryside always makes me feel happy and complete in a weird way. Can't put my finger on why except to say that all my family is in the UK so that's why it still feels a lot like home.]]> http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24332 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:56:33 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24332 My name is Clive Greenaway
I am the UKs No.1 tribute artist to the late great Tommy Cooper
There must be lots of brits out there that would love to see a good old British comedy magic show --please see web site(http://www.tommycooperremembered.co.uk)
And I would love to come out and perform for you all
Any ideas chaps
jus like that
Clive
[img]http://[/img]]]> My name is Clive Greenaway
I am the UKs No.1 tribute artist to the late great Tommy Cooper
There must be lots of brits out there that would love to see a good old British comedy magic show --please see web site(http://www.tommycooperremembered.co.uk)
And I would love to come out and perform for you all
Any ideas chaps
jus like that
Clive
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I've lived in two states since I came here.]]>
I've lived in two states since I came here.]]> http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24328 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:38:37 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24328 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24327 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:05:03 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24327
Maybe it's just me, but Americans like me well enough. I've often gotten the feeling that Brits like to be unique - they like to be the only Brit in any given situation - and meeting another Brit somehow steals their thunder.

What do you guys think?]]>
Maybe it's just me, but Americans like me well enough. I've often gotten the feeling that Brits like to be unique - they like to be the only Brit in any given situation - and meeting another Brit somehow steals their thunder.

What do you guys think?]]> http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24324 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:53:14 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24324 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24323 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:09:40 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24323 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24322 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:01:56 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24322 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24321 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:00:49 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24321 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24320 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:53:12 -0600 http://www.british-expats.com/showthread.php?tid=24320
For example, my 9 new threads since I've been here have generated 1,287 views, but only 36 posts.

Some other posts I've seen here have generated 1,223 views and 38 posts, 2,089 views and 8 posts, and I've seen one post that generated 2,263 views, with only 9 posts.

Does anyone know why so many people view as opposed to those who post?

I hope someone - anyone - replies to this post. :lol:]]>
For example, my 9 new threads since I've been here have generated 1,287 views, but only 36 posts.

Some other posts I've seen here have generated 1,223 views and 38 posts, 2,089 views and 8 posts, and I've seen one post that generated 2,263 views, with only 9 posts.

Does anyone know why so many people view as opposed to those who post?

I hope someone - anyone - replies to this post. :lol:]]>