~Off Topic Thread~

[greeneyedgirlfl 0]

There are so many good pubs in Orlando (mostly owned by ex-pats, go figure...)...one of the good things about living here!

[Ban Hammer 13,347]

where is everyone?

[*julez* 124]

where is everyone?

Hiding from you, charles!!!

[weedebz 0]

just thought I'd pop by and see what i've been missing. Really bogged down with sorting stuff out, packing and various friends and family mambers dragging me here, there and everywhere to do things "one last time". You'd think the way some of them go on that I'll never be coming back!

Anyways, wee bit of good news, Nick has managed to land himself a job, it's not ideal but it's work and it's money so that's some of our financial worries lifted a tad.

[*julez* 124]

It must be tough, packing and saying goodbye and trying to fit stuff in "one last time". On the one hand you have so much to look forward to, but on the other there's so much to leave behind. I give anyone who makes "the big move" a lot of credit, cos even with lots of love, its still a big thing to do!

I'm so happy to hear that Nick found a job, debz! It must certainly ease your mind.

I can't believe its just over two weeks until you're here in the US!!!

And today is Gillian's big day! Happy Wedding to English Muffin!!!

[weedebz 0]

indeed...best wishes to the Bride of the Day, Gillian. (English Muffin)

[Krikit 1,164]

It must be tough, packing and saying goodbye and trying to fit stuff in "one last time". On the one hand you have so much to look forward to, but on the other there's so much to leave behind. I give anyone who makes "the big move" a lot of credit, cos even with lots of love, its still a big thing to do!

I'm so happy to hear that Nick found a job, debz! It must certainly ease your mind.

I can't believe its just over two weeks until you're here in the US!!!

And today is Gillian's big day! Happy Wedding to English Muffin!!!

It was the hardest thing I have ever done. It nearly broke my heart.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

I'm starting to really worry about financial matters. For example, clothes. I haven't factored in money for clothes anywhere in my budget or in Alex's earnings and I'm getting to the stage where my clothes and shoes are getting really quite old/worn/holey. I'm not going to have any decent clothes for interviews!

Good morning, folks. I hope English Muffin had a lovely wedding! Did anyone feel the earthquake last night? It was mildly disturbing - thought someone was trying to break in at first!

[snowfrostedlashes 0]

Didn't feel the earthquake here (was fast asleep anyways, so was oblivious) but was interested to hear about it on the news this morning.

Am also having something of a what to bring / what not to bring sense of unease, since I don't really want to ship a whole lot if I can avoid it, and also think my winter wardrobe is going to be rather inadequate on the whole... but I figure it will be best to buy some extra jumpers and things when I've moved since it will avoid the need to pack them.

It's hard waiting to move, but I think I'm going to need the time to sort everything out.

Am eagerly awaiting news and updates regarding various peoples weddings!

[weedebz 0]

my whole life seems to be in 4 piles just now.

Bin,

sell,

take,

leave for collection on another visit

[gwenneh 7]

What a morning!

Russ has had the flu for a few days and has discovered the joys (!) of having no paid sick leave. Seeing as we were going to both buy cars this weekend, he's pretty cheesed off (I get mine and we have to wait to buy his now).

Still, I have a new job starting monday, and will go to it in my new car. Can't wait!

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

What a morning!

Russ has had the flu for a few days and has discovered the joys (!) of having no paid sick leave. Seeing as we were going to both buy cars this weekend, he's pretty cheesed off (I get mine and we have to wait to buy his now).

Still, I have a new job starting monday, and will go to it in my new car. Can't wait!

Sorry to hear about Russ -- Bruce was well cheesed off himself after he dislocated his shoulder and had to take a day of unpaid leave. But... congrats on the new job and car, Gwen! Now, you go fuss over your boy -- they not-so-secretly love it!

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Wow...tumbleweeds in the Off Topic thread! Even Charles hasn't poked his head in this morning...

But I have terrific news! Bruce passed his on-the-road driving test today so he is now a licensed Connecticut driver. Not that I ever doubted he would pass, but he was SO nervous about passing, even though he's held a UK licence for nearly 20 years without even a speeding ticket. The last piece of the puzzle, in some ways, has now fallen into place.

Happy, happy Thursday!

[*julez* 124]

Wow...tumbleweeds in the Off Topic thread! Even Charles hasn't poked his head in this morning...

But I have terrific news! Bruce passed his on-the-road driving test today so he is now a licensed Connecticut driver. Not that I ever doubted he would pass, but he was SO nervous about passing, even though he's held a UK licence for nearly 20 years without even a speeding ticket. The last piece of the puzzle, in some ways, has now fallen into place.

Happy, happy Thursday!

Congrats to Bruce!!!

[weedebz 0]

yep...congrats to Bruce.

I have finally sorted out my finances and just sent the bulk of my money to Nick using interchange. Got good rate and it should arrive in his account on Wednesday, exactly one week before I get there! I'm leaving my UK account open for a few months whilst I get settled there so also just arranged for my mammy to be co-signer

Edited February 28, 2008 by weedebz