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I for one wont miss the crappy scottish weather...nothin but rain and fog, seldom have any kind of summer there. At least here in the states you can pretty much guarantee yer gonna have a hot summer.

I wont miss the coffee, i've got a taste for General Foods International coffee's...my favourite being *French Vanilla* yummy.

I do however miss my fairy liquid and DECENT gravy,,,AHHHH BISTO!! :crying:

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http://www.englishteastore.com/british-store.html

one of several links to different stores.

I've noticed that some of them sell Fairy liquid.

I have them saved at work if you are interested! :)

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I think that would depend on more factors than you've used, photomile. Including any nebulous "average" employer plan in the US. Lord only knows there is no such thing. You might want to look at pr

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Just wait until you buy your healthcare in the US. Just sayin'.

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I certainly appreciate the lack of financial stress that the NHS gives you, now I've been here for a while. I get my coverage through my husband's work plan which is an amazing plan so our coverage

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I for one wont miss the crappy scottish weather...nothin but rain and fog, seldom have any kind of summer there. At least here in the states you can pretty much guarantee yer gonna have a hot summer.

I wont miss the coffee, i've got a taste for General Foods International coffee's...my favourite being *French Vanilla* yummy.

I do however miss my fairy liquid and DECENT gravy,,,AHHHH BISTO!! :crying:

Maria

http://www.englishteastore.com/british-store.html

one of several links to different stores.

I've noticed that some of them sell Fairy liquid.

I have them saved at work if you are interested! :)

The Christmas Tree Shop sells Bisto too. I've seen it in a LOT of places. Method dishwashing soap is a good alternative to Fairy Liquid. It really does cut the grease!

I can't stand flavoured coffee. Just the smell of it makes me heave. Whoever thought that was a good idea? *Speeeeew*

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Resurrecting this ANCIENT thread because of a memory I had this weekend:

I was telling my American SO about transport strikes in London, and recalling the rainy evening I walked home from South Kensington to Crouch End.

Nope, don't miss London Transport strikes.biggrin.gif

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Except when they mean FREE DAY OFF WORK

Fortunately in LA we have Obama visits and Carmageddon to fulfill that need

Even though I live and work on the west side, I never get a day off when we have an Obamajam. Factor in the Wilshire Blvd on-ramp mess going on for the next YEAR and maybe a transport strike isn't so bad after all.unsure.gif

On the other hand, the Culver City Expo Line station opened today at last.star_smile.gif (Not that it actually goes any further west than that, but still.)

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The terrible customer service!

Waiting 3 weeks to see a doctor.

The 20% VAT.

Not having a car.

The rain (but i am trading it in for snow, so that one might change!).

I love old threads like this! Shame on the salad cream haters though :lol:

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Haha i love the stuff. If its not salad cream, its got to be ketchup. On everything! :lol:

My husband however, does not agree!

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Haha i love the stuff. If its not salad cream, its got to be ketchup. On everything! :lol:

My husband however, does not agree!

I found Salad cream at wegmans! I was so pleased. I dont like anything else on my salad.

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Ahh i wish there was one of those stores near where im going to be! I eat it on cheese, in sandwiches, on chicken. Anything apart from salad :lol:

Ive heard Hannafords sells it though and thats *only* 40 miles away. Ill be taking a trip there!

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Eastenders.

'Nuff said

You can watch that show online. I do, and I'm the American, which my fiancé thinks is hilariously awful. He's looking forward to introducing me to other soaps and serving as a translator. ;)

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they have a world market where i am going to be living you can get 100s of british food, snacks and condiments. but i don't think food is something i will miss much.

just the stupid cost of everything in the uk will not be missed. if you order a pizza it will cost your $30 plus

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they have a world market where i am going to be living you can get 100s of british food, snacks and condiments. but i don't think food is something i will miss much.

just the stupid cost of everything in the uk will not be missed. if you order a pizza it will cost your $30 plus

Just wait until you buy your healthcare in the US.

Just sayin'.

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I will see you one day again, my love.

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