Strange things you're not used to

[Ontarkie 14,221]

I miss the chinese in the Soo too. At least the stuff here is good just not the same.

[Ana&D 0]

I really really miss a proper fruit and veg market, though.

I see u re in Orlando too There are some good fruit and veggie markets in the area. During my summer stays I pretty much shopped only there (I'm a big fruit person ). Just google local "Farmer's markets". They are usually small stores in strip shopping centers, family owened and have huge assortment. There is one in Casselberry (on 436 next to Pottery Barn), and one I last used on W. Colonial (HWY 50). Sorry can't remember exact addresses.

DairyFarmer, when you open your bakery make sure you deliver to Orlando Would love to try some Aussie cookies. Oh, wait, I did try some. Chocolate covered koala bears, I think... Yummy. By the way, you can buy real Australian cookies at the World Market. They carry those koala thingies and really tasty waffles with a weird name (weird cause I can't remember it, lol ), but my Australian friend said they are big back home.

How different is Chinese in Canada? I mean, Dave loves Chinese, so we've tried a lot of places and I loved all of them .

[Marilyn. 340]

mmm, I have had some good Chinese food around here.... there is a fast food type place that has awesome Chinese food but we don't go often because it is a little far and then we have a great Chinese Buffet place down the street a ways that we go to about once a month... mmm they have awesome sauteed beans, sauteed mushrooms, cheese wontons etc....

Edited July 1, 2008 by *Marilyn*

[Transatlantic 0]

I hate when I whona to buy cigaretes and they ask for ID, then I gave them my passport and they refuse to sell me cigaretes.

Unfortunatly that is only ID I have for now. I still can't get my driver licence. So ewery time I need to buy cigaretes my husband goes with me.

When I ask them why my passport is not enough they refuse to gave me explantion.

I also notise that when I wachet TV they cut ewery scene where people only kissing, nothing more, but you can at any time of a day see people killin each other and the other violent stuf on the same TV. I don't understand that.

[Ana&D 0]

And what about little brown bags for alcohol?

[Krikit 1,164]

Ugh. We have terrible Chinese food here too. I really miss the little family restaurant I used to go to back home. The owner says she has a lot of customers who move away, but always make sure they come by whenever they're in town. I want a Combo #2 now!

I really really miss a proper fruit and veg market, though.

I see u re in Orlando too There are some good fruit and veggie markets in the area. During my summer stays I pretty much shopped only there (I'm a big fruit person ). Just google local "Farmer's markets". They are usually small stores in strip shopping centers, family owened and have huge assortment. There is one in Casselberry (on 436 next to Pottery Barn), and one I last used on W. Colonial (HWY 50). Sorry can't remember exact addresses.

I'm actually up in Lake County.... Orlando is just my local immigration office. So it's definitely an all-day excursion to go into Orlando. lol. But thanks for the hints. I'm sure they'll come in handy.

And what about little brown bags for alcohol?

Little brown bags?

[Ana&D 0]

I'm actually up in Lake County.... Orlando is just my local immigration office. So it's definitely an all-day excursion to go into Orlando. lol. But thanks for the hints. I'm sure they'll come in handy.

And what about little brown bags for alcohol?

Little brown bags?

No problem . And it is kinda far. I bout my car in Lake County . By little brown bags I meant those paper bags they put your wine bottle in at the store, so no one can see you carrying alcohol. I mean here in Ukraine favorite past time activity for the youth is to walk around town sipping beer straight from the bottle. Def. not a good thing to try in America

[apricot 0]

I miss butcheries. I find the meat section in grocery stores a far cry from the butcheries I was used to in South Africa. Could buy thick cuts of meat, farm eggs, excellent cheese etc.

Miss South African barbecues!

[Krikit 1,164]

I miss butcheries. I find the meat section in grocery stores a far cry from the butcheries I was used to in South Africa. Could buy thick cuts of meat, farm eggs, excellent cheese etc.

Miss South African barbecues!

I miss a good butcher too. I've found that Fresh Market and Whole Foods have the next best thing. Not sure where you are in the country, but there may be one near you.

[StillThePrettiest 3]

I miss London

there's no London here, from what I can ascertain...

[apricot 0]

I am in Texas. Thanks for the info - will look into it!

[Ana&D 0]

I miss London

there's no London here, from what I can ascertain...

If you miss Londoners too, just make a trip to Orlando during summer. Seriously, I feel like half of them move down there to enjoy Disney and bargain shopping at our outlets. Sometimes I feel I am back in London just because of hearing that amazing accent everywhere: stores, buses, restaurants

[DairyFarmer 1]

I miss butcheries. I find the meat section in grocery stores a far cry from the butcheries I was used to in South Africa. Could buy thick cuts of meat, farm eggs, excellent cheese etc.

Miss South African barbecues!

Don't you mean a Braai? Yep they are awesome. I only experienced the butchers in Cape Town but even Pick n Pay had a fantastic selection in the butchers case.

And those twirly bacon on a stick thingies.

Edited July 2, 2008 by DairyFarmer

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

I miss London

there's no London here, from what I can ascertain...

Here are some Londons for your perusal - there's even one in Texas!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_%28dis...e_United_States

But I miss London too - best city in the world.

[*julez* 124]

I miss London

there's no London here, from what I can ascertain...

I saw a bit on TV last night featuring Dallas, and I thought of you and how different it must all be! Texas certainly is a far cry from London. It lacks the diversity, history, rain and its just not cosmopolitan. And I wondered how you've been coping in your new environment.

I'm not surprised you miss London. I've only spent a few days there and loved it! But, I believe I know you a bit now and I feel very confident that you will learn to make a life in Texas for as long as you need to and that it will be wonderful! Hang in there girl!