ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United Kingdomi,leaving....
Good luck with your flight and blessings for your new life in the states!! I'm sure you're over the moon :D Yay!
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-08-17 11:48:00
United KingdomHow Did You Meet Your USC/UKC?

I lost 150lbs and the marriage failed.

Your marriage failed because you lost 150lbs?!?

Like a proper Brit, I met my wife down the pub. :D

This was in Santa Barbara, CA BTW, not in the UK. I already lived in the USA at that point because I moved here for work after getting my PhD.


In part, the more I lost, the better I looked, the more confident and independent I became, ex felt bad about himself, he went psycho, his mum went psycho, they became controlling and scary...but yeah :P whew for getting outta that! He's happy now though, he's with a new girl who is over 300lbs - I think that's his "thing" lol To each his own :P
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-07-26 21:08:00
United KingdomHow Did You Meet Your USC/UKC?
It's a very long and boring tale but in a nutshell - I met my husband through my job - I am from the US, work for a software company in Germany, and support our British, Australian, Canadian, and US customer base. I was in the UK after foolishly getting married, I lost 150lbs and the marriage failed, I met my husband as he was a volunteer for our company, and we became best friends, and started dating (first date he took me to the Braehead Mall and he wanted to sit and watch large women fall while taking ice skating lessons, yeah he's sadistic lol), moved in together eventually, and had a son, together, then got married :P So we're a little bass ackwards, but we're all together and happy bunnies now! We each had a son before we met, so we're like the international Brady Bunch of sorts. :P
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-07-26 17:07:00
United KingdomHow Did You Meet Your USC/UKC?
Let 'er rip! The other threads got me thinking, how did you meet the man/woman of your dreams (or the pain in your #######, whatever fits!)
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-07-26 16:47:00
United KingdomUS Banks - WTF???
I also bank with a small, local bank (though they are growing and entering bigger markets ie state college etc). I am allowed 3 free checks a month, and $1 for each additional check written (honestly I use my debit card so much I barely ever write 3 checks a month). It used to be a direct deposit account, which was free, until they stopped counting international wire transfers as direct deposits (go figure) now they charge me a monthly fee (like $2 something). I like my bank, they are nice folks, get everything done quickly and are always polite.
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-07-31 09:28:00
United KingdomBon Voyage to elmcitymaven
Eek, I'm sorry to hear about the POE, my hubby had Newark as well but it was super fast for him. Anyway, none of that matters now - WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-08-20 17:26:00
United KingdomUK Healthcare
I have a few NHS stories, and none are really that bad, and one happened because of a USA company the UK purchased supplies from lol (figures!)

My first experience with NHS was just bizarre. After living in the UK my hubby and I thought I was pregnant and he made me go to his GP. I only spoke to a nurse that day, but she was very thorough, asked a lot of questions, was very sweet. She had me give her a urine sample, and told me she'd call me later with the results. That seemed very odd to me, as I thought pee tests were instant, but didn't argue. We went home, called the office after waiting two days for a result to a pee test, only to be told it was negative. Honestly we just didn't believe it, at that point it was march, and I hadn't had my visitor since January. We went out that day, came home just in time to watch the news and there it was, first story: PREGNANCY TESTS RECALLED IN NORTHERN ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND DUE TO FALSE NEGATIVES - Tests provided by a USA firm have been giving false negatives and it has effected hundreds of women throughout Northern England and Scotland. We knew this was us lol Went back a week later and presto it was positive. They never admitted it was their mistake (or the tests mistake) but I did get quality care during my time there but I went back home to give birth.

In another experience, our youngest son has asthma, and while we were visiting Scotland for his first trip to meet his gran, he became very ill about 5 days before we had to leave. My mother-in-law took us to emergency, he was seen immediately by a doctor who I could not understand at all, I had to keep looking at my mother-in-law to translate, and she could barely understand her. He was admitted immediately there were no xrays, no blood tests, nothing I have seen doctors do in the USA when I've rushed him to the ER. No blood oxygen monitor on him constantly. I thought we were getting substandard care from the start (because I had a preconceived notion of how it "should" be) A nurse came in, gave him several breathing treatments in a row, and he finally was able to rest. We were in a room with maybe 12 other children and their parents. He was given breathing treatments all night long (not with a nebulizer as they do in US hospitals, but with an inhaler and spacer) The next morning he was exhausted but his breathing was wonderful. They wouldn't discharge him until late the next evening, but he only had to spend one night in the hospital. I had a similar experience in the USA, they kept him in for 4 days and 3 nights and he was hooked to tubes, machines, and needles the whole time. After getting over my initial #######, I realized the care he was given in the UK was a little less invasive, and much less traumatic for him, with the same end result - Plus even though he didn't have an NHS card, they said it would be free as his father was a UK citizen, and he didn't have to apply for a card or number, it would be taken care of without paper work. *shock*
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-08-26 09:50:00
United KingdomI Did It!
Well done!
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-08-27 20:58:00
United KingdomUK Food, what do you miss most?
Really really missing Scotland and food from the UK atm, but I think it's all in my head. The last time I was pregnant, we were living outside of Glasgow, and I was sick often, and my hubby got me one mint aero a day because it was the only thing I could keep down. I'm missing all manner of things though, from disgustingly rich caramel and fudge parfaits, to the chip shop, to quaivers (which I never liked much lol), scotch eggs, sausage rolls, to breakfast at a little place called Munchies in Paisley...it's really sad, but I am really really missing all of it.
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-08-26 16:28:00
United KingdomWaiting for Interview Date
I was not aware visa typed mattered for turn around of information whether it's nvc to the London embassy or London embassy to nvc. You have the ability to use the timeline database search tool to find other CR-1 visas and see how long they have taken. For example:

http://www.visajourn...ist...7,28&cfl=
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-09-15 08:56:00
United KingdomWaiting for Interview Date
Here's all the info from my hubby's timeline on his process - now to be perfectly honest I am not sure when he was first contacted by the embassy, (it was sometime in February), but we had some unforeseen financial ####### and had to save up for the medicals or the process would have gone much faster (ie medicals before the end of march)

K-3 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : Vermont Service Center
Consulate : London, United Kingdom
Marriage : 2005-06-25
I-130 Sent : 2006-09-15
I-130 NOA1 : 2006-09-20
I-129F Sent : 2006-10-27
I-129F NOA1 : 2006-10-30
I-129F RFE(s) :
RFE Reply(s) :
I-129F NOA2 : 2007-01-10
NVC Received : 2007-01-25
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent : 2007-03-20
Packet 4 Received : 2007-04-03
Interview Date : 2007-05-04
Visa Received : 2007-05-12
US Entry : 2007-05-27
I-130 Approval : 2007-01-10
Comments : Medical on 30 March 2007
London Embassy - Approved 4 May 2007 K3/K4
Processing
Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 75 days from your filing date.

Your I-130 was approved in 117 days from your filing date.

Your interview took 231 days from your I-130 filing date.
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-09-15 06:24:00
United KingdomWhat next?
When you say you were approved, you mean your I-129F was approved and sent to the NVC and then to the embassy right? and it says Valid from 9/x/07 to 12/x/07? Once the Embassy receives the information from the NVC, that validation date no longer matters - as it was explained to me, after the embassy is involved they do something automatically to extend that date without you ever knowing or being told about it. My hubby's was valid from 1/x/07 to 4/x/07 but his interview wasn't until May 5th, 2007 and it made no difference.

As far as the affidavit of support, and further information, the embassy will not contact you from here on out - it is now your hubby's responsibility (scary I know tongue.gif at least that's how I felt relinquishing control lol) He will be the one with whom the embassy communicates, and he will let you know what you need to send to him, you can also check the K-1 guides and I bet they will help you to figure out what information you will eventually need to send to him, and you can go ahead and start gathering it now biggrin.gif

I'm sure other people can add more, good luck!

Edit: here is a link to the K-1 guides for you: http://www.visajourn...p?showtopic=300

Edited by Leney, 12 September 2007 - 01:06 PM.

LeneyFemaleScotland2007-09-12 13:04:00
United KingdomThree weeks in as a US resident!
Doh I wish you'd have checked the AoS forums before taking care of your medical stuff. I paid $10 a piece and sent our London medical forms to a CS in Texas for him to transcribe them to the vaccination supplement. A local CS in State College, PA wanted to charge $280 for it and I nearly shat a brick.

Edited by Leney, 19 September 2007 - 08:25 AM.

LeneyFemaleScotland2007-09-19 08:24:00
United KingdomDid you get married in a hurry for the visa
My husband proposed about 6 months after we started our relationship. So we always knew we were going to get married - when, where, how, were the questions. Getting married was never really an issue for us EXCEPT for the religious vs. courthouse deal lol My husband was catholic, went to catholic school, went through puberty, rebelled, doesn't like religion - as it seems to go for children who have gone to catholic school for some reason!

I was raised Lutheran, and it was drilled into my head I needed a "real wedding", in the church I was baptized. We wanted something special for my hunny and me, but didn't want it to be big or pretentious. He didn't want anything "hippy-ish" (no outdoor weddings, or at the beach etc lol) Strangely I wasn't persistent and he wasn't resistant, things sort of just fell into place without either of us making any fuss. (Until my darling hubby decided he wanted to wear a kilt about 2 weeks before our wedding, and then realised that was impossible in Central PA with 2 weeks to go) We met with the preacher 4 times before our wedding, he interviewed us, asked us loads of questions and made sure this is really what we wanted. It was actually really reassuring. We had the pianist play Highland Cathedral for my entrance with my mom, our oldest son carried our rings (titanium bands - we thought it was funny because I have a titanium screw in my foot - yes we are odd tongue.gif), we only sang one song during the ceremony (For the Beauty of the Earth), had my grandmother do a reading, and we were able to choose exactly what we wanted our preacher to cover during the ceremony - and it was centered around marrying your best friend, and included a prayer for our children and coming together as one family. It was really nice, I'm not overly religious or a kooky Christian, but it was very emotional for me, and even though I know my husband was not thrilled by doing the whole "God Thing" he has said several times since how much the service touched him and how glad he was we were able to really make it our own thing. Plus the whole family factor as some mentioned. It's really symbolic, as well as for your family, to let them have a small part in the major life decision you and the love of your life have made to come together. We had very few guests, but they were all close family (and older family members we didn't want to exclude), a couple very close friends, and our reception was just in my grandmothers back garden under a tent, we had metallica and alkaline trio playing in the background (each of our favourite bands - even though we knew they were "old fart friendly" it was our reception tongue.gif), lots of beer, and our kiddos had lots of cake.

It's really important to do your own thing, make it yours, but you sort of need to except excluding family may cause hurt feelings/resentment down the line.
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-08-30 09:04:00
United KingdomVisa granted, but...
QUOTE (rebeccajo @ Aug 18 2007, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lansbury @ Aug 18 2007, 05:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Teddy406 @ Aug 18 2007, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Aug 17 2007, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The K-1 visa is valid for six months. If it isn't executed it will expire and be null and void.


Thanks.

Where is the best place to look for UK visas and information?

It is looking like my fiancée might come here now instead. When we get married, it will still hopefully be in the US, but right now, we are looking at living together in the UK first, then going at a later date to marry. Is this possible? To bring a long term partner over to the UK to live with but without a wedding planned?

Teddy.


I am fairly sure she could only come as a visitor and I bet a pound to a penny the UK immigration officer at the port would deny her entry if they got wind of the circumstances. If she did get in as a visitor it would only be 6 months at most. She could come on a fiancee visa or spouse visa but I guess that isn't what you are looking for.

UK visa info at http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/


That's correct.

And for all the opinions one can read on the web about UK immigration being easier and simpler than in the US, there's definitely one area where it's not easier.

Once a USC enters the UK, they can't just up and marry their UK partner. The United Kingdom will not issue marriage licenses (or whatever they may be called over there) to any couple unless both are either UK citizens or the non-citizen partner has a fiance visa.

At least in America a VWP entrant from the UK can marry in the US. You can't do that across the pond.


Unless things changed in the past 5 years, I was able to enter the UK on my visitor passport for 6 months in 2002 apply for a marriage (however you have to be in the uk for over 15 days to apply), get a marriage license, and marry my (now ex-husband) fiance at the time in a civil ceremony. I had no problems at all. I was asked at the POE what my reason for visiting was, I said visiting friends and to meet my fiance's family, they asked if we had any plans to marry and stay in the UK I said no, he said no (he was traveling with me) they saw our return tickets, and then once I was there and met his parents we decided to get married. So it wasn't a lie we were just really effing stupid and did something neither of us were ready for...I did however return home after the marriage, at that time he was supposed to come to the usa, instead his family insisted I move to the UK (which I was in tatters over), his father came a month later to "fetch" me, and he went and got a visa on my behalf in New York and we flew out the next day. Non UKC's - (in fact two non UKC's can marry in the UK if they so desire) can marry without special visas as long as you have clear intent to leave the country on expiry of your visitors visa.

On a personal note, my ex's change of heart (as well as other things) about moving the US was a major factor in the downfall of our relationship. I wish you the best of luck though in whatever you decide to do - do what is best for the both of you.

Edit (i didn't read the whole length of the discussion before posting lol apparently the shtuff has changed! but oh well that's my experience anyway)

Edited by Leney, 11 September 2007 - 06:54 AM.

LeneyFemaleScotland2007-09-11 06:49:00
United KingdomHas anyone thought about going the other way???
I lived with my hubby in Scotland before we ever got married. I love Scotland, and I miss it loads at times but the fact of the matter is, it's so much cheaper here to live, work, own a car, own a home. In Scotland we had a two bedroom semi-detached that we rented, no car, nothing great to speak of, here we own (fully paid - it was inherited) a 4 bedroom home, with a garage, a car, and just loads of stuff we could never afford in the UK and in a few months I'm confident we can afford to get a second vehicle for my hubby once he passes his drivers test. We just seem to be able to have a better standard of life here, give our children a better life, but we also want to give them the opportunity to have the option to go to the UK when they are older to travel, for school, etc. We don't want to limit their opportunities because of our choices. Plus I am very close with my family, and my hubby is not so close with his.

My hubby talks about moving back to Scotland when our kids move out and have their own lives and living up north, which of course sounds romantic and wonderful, but time will tell. I don't really care where we are in the world as long as we're all happy, healthy, and together.
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-09-20 07:02:00
United KingdomQuestion for those who have gone through London
QUOTE (thejoz @ Oct 6 2007, 02:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have been discussing my case with a guy on another board I visit (not an Immigration one) and he talked about how because people in the UK are vaccinated against Tuberculosis, that during the medical exams, even if a chest x-ray or whatever comes up negative, the US can 'force' you to take 3 months worth of a drug called Isonaizid, which according to his nurse of a wife, has a good chance of screwing up one's liver.

So, I need to know, did this happen to you or not? Were you vaccinated against TB, and then when you tried to get in the US, were you told you had to take such drugs?

He said he didn't actually take the drugs, because he clearly doesn't have TB. Apparently, and not all too surprising, the US is dumb and stuff.

Please advise as to what you went through regarding this matter. Thanks.


My hubby did not have to have a TB test at any point. His medical exam/xray in London was sufficient for his AoS once he arrived here (in the states after his visa process was complete). But do watch where you get your vaccination supplement completed once you arrive in the states for the AoS as many civil surgeons are morons and will attempt to get you to take/do things you do not need at a great expense. It is noteworthy, as was explained to me, if in fact you are RFE'd for a TB test for whatever reason, and it is found positive due to BCG or whatever, the next RFE you get is for another chest xray, I have seen it happen on the AoS forum (if you search those forums for TB Test you can read what happened to them). Good luck.

Edited by Leney, 06 October 2007 - 10:57 PM.

LeneyFemaleScotland2007-10-06 22:54:00
United KingdomQuick Update
Since we've been coming to the UK forum since before the K3/K4 process was complete, I felt the need to give you a quick update. On May 27th, hubby and son entered the country, we filed for AoS on June 15th. We had our interviews September 14th, and today my husband and son received their 10 year green cards today! Thank you so much for all you've helped us through. AoS was a piece of cake compared to the London stuff. Probably because we were physically able to deal with it all together.

Hubby got a full time job straight away after the EAD came through, he has his learner's driving permit, and got his hunting license. He's having a wonderful time, and our son is full time in kindergarten and he loves that as well, though he's pretty much lost his Scottish accent since school started. We're due to have our final addition to the family March 28th.


(It's waving!)

Again thank you all for all the assistance you've given us, and for all of my bitching that you've endured wink.gif

Lots of love!

Jolene
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-10-12 10:24:00
United Kingdominsurance in the US
QUOTE (msu17 @ Oct 9 2007, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks, I know it's silly, but its what they want blink.gif Seems kinda common sense to me.


You would think it'd be common sense, but since my hubby got here, I've realised how very little common sense applies in the USA tongue.gif

I wish I had a dollar for every time I've been asked if my husband speaks English. My new answer is "No, he speaks Scottish, it's like English but with more expletives."

Best of luck with the rest of your process wink.gif
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-10-09 17:01:00
United Kingdominsurance in the US
from http://www.ujnews.com/html/info.shtml:

National Health Service

Treatment under the National Health Service (NHS) is only available to permanent residents of the United Kingdom. Britons living abroad who return on a temporary visit to the UK will be expected to pay privately for all treatment other than of an emergency nature. Additional information is available in the Frequently Asked Question, What health care services are available to travellers to the UK?

NHS treatment is available only in Britain. Those moving to the United States are advised to obtain private health insurance before leaving Britain from an insurance company or travel agency. Upon arriving in the United States, coverage can be arranged through a US provider.

With the exception of emergency care treatment, American tourists to the United Kingdom do not receive free health care through the National Health Service. Detailed information on emergency care and hospital care for tourists is available from the National Health Service.

Additional information on NHS services can be found on the NHS A to Z web site.

General information on medical care for tourists can be found on the following web sites:

* British Tourist Authority
* The US Department of State Consular Information Sheet

The American Embassy London provides useful information on private health care:

* Independent Medical Facilities
* General Practitioners
* Dentists in the UK
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-10-09 11:25:00
United KingdomI miss England
I've lived in England before, and I can't say I miss it one bit lol However, I empathize on another level - I am the USC, and I know from time to time, I get really homesick for Scotland. I think maybe it's because the last time we were pregnant, we were living in Scotland. Of all the weird things in the world, I miss public transportation, the need to walk everywhere, the banter, goofy things we used to do that we can't do in the States. My hubby thinks it's pretty funny because he's never been homesick and doesn't think he ever will be, but he understands my feelings and is really cute about it. Luckily the Pennsylvania country side looks a great deal like Scotland in some places, so we go for long rides in the middle of nowhere and it makes everyone happy. On the other hand, our lives were definitly not easier in Scotland, the cost of living is so much lower here, and we're able to give our children so much more.

I would still love a big fry up from Munchies in Paisley though tongue.gif I'm defo a sad sack!
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-10-20 20:13:00
United KingdomSome advice needed...
My hubby came here twice after we were married and the last time he was told not to come back until he had the visa but they did let him in the country, though they marked something in his passport. That was Newark as a poe and Christmas holiday time 2005.

Edited by Leney, 01 November 2007 - 05:51 AM.

LeneyFemaleScotland2007-11-01 05:48:00
United KingdomInterview tomorrow in London!
Best of luck!!!
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-10-31 20:44:00
United KingdomChristmas Goodies
We were discussing Christmas the other day, and this being the first Christmas of many that our family will be together (without being torn apart afterwards) we wanted to do something unusual. We've been joking about ways to come up with a Scottish Christmas Tree lol (tartan ribbon, sheep ornaments, yeah we're really weird lol) but we were also wondering where we were going to find Christmas crackers, and other things to make our middle son feel more at home. I've been trying to come up with ideas and google things (we've been howling over some people's take on Scottish Christmas since it's really not *much* different than over here) And you don't even want to know my hubby's definition of a "yule log" *shudder*

Anyone have any online shops that aren't ridiculously overpriced where they get their Christmas crackers etc or suggestions. That would be wonderful biggrin.gif Thank you!
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-11-04 07:48:00
United KingdomWindows 2000 for Geordies
QUOTE (Maria~n~Dane @ Nov 14 2007, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
laughing.gif laughing.gif

idea9dv.gif wonder if they do a scottish version as well


If they did, I'm sure it would make people's eyes bleed tongue.gif
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-11-14 14:02:00
United KingdomRoll Call!
I'm here now and then, though my hubby has sworn off the site lol
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-11-04 07:35:00
United KingdomHow long until the physical Green Card is in my hand?
Check my timeline for the exact times, but it was a little less than 4 weeks until my hubby and son go their GC after we were approved. The volume of mail is going to be going sky high soon due to the holidays so bare in mind that could possibly delay mail. I'd optimistically look for it to arrive about the first week of December though smile.gif
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-11-20 07:19:00
United KingdomHealthcare for US wife whilst we visit UK
In 2006 we were visiting my hubby and our youngest son had an asthma attack and was hospitalized, NHS took care of everything without a question of residence ever being asked (and he did not previously have an NHS card) - I am not sure exactly what was said or done, because my mother-in-law was kind enough to take care of it since I was by his side in hospital the entire time. But I guess recently changes have been made in the residency requirements.

I would suggest getting travelers insurance if she is prone to illness and you are concerned about NHS not covering.
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-11-20 02:53:00
United KingdomMarrying in USA, then settling in the UK - HELP!
Getting British visas used to be a very quick process - a short trip to NY, and it was done in 1-3 hours.

My husband and I married in the USA, he went home, and we weren't sure if I was moving there or he was moving here, when we decided we started the immigration process to the USA.

You don't really need a visa to come here and marry if you don't intend to settle here. I don't know what the time lime for getting UK visas is anymore, but contact the UK embassy in New York to find out.

Best of luck!

Edited by Leney, 21 November 2007 - 02:17 PM.

LeneyFemaleScotland2007-11-21 14:15:00
United KingdomTraveling in the UK - Advice for Americans
QUOTE (MariaDane @ Sep 11 2007, 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Leney @ Sep 10 2007, 06:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Niagaenola @ Sep 10 2007, 04:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My Husband claims that when I get really mad at someone my Scottish accent get real thick and my Green eyes blaze.... I have never noticed....

Kez


lol when my hubby gets upset, you don't hear an accent, you just hear deep growling and shouting! But the use "####" as an adjective, verb, noun, is amazing tongue.gif


Leney kinda reminds me of me.....2nd word outta my mouth was "####" or it was until i turned over a new leaf whistling.gif


hehe A new leaf eh? tongue.gif I dunno, I'm not expecting the hubby to find one of those leaves anytime soon lol I've been reminded many times "you can take the bastart ootae Paisley, but ye cannae take Paisley ootae the bastart" lol However! I will say his swearing has become amazingly creative now that our 2 year old is repeating everything he says and telling daddy when he's said a bad word. He's started yelling "Chicken nugget!" when he's angry - on the plus side I'm fairly sure our kids will grow up to have an anti fast food complex lol
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-09-11 12:03:00
United KingdomTraveling in the UK - Advice for Americans
QUOTE (Niagaenola @ Sep 10 2007, 04:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My Husband claims that when I get really mad at someone my Scottish accent get real thick and my Green eyes blaze.... I have never noticed....

Kez


lol when my hubby gets upset, you don't hear an accent, you just hear deep growling and shouting! But the use "####" as an adjective, verb, noun, is amazing tongue.gif
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-09-10 18:09:00
United KingdomTraveling in the UK - Advice for Americans
QUOTE (Niagaenola @ Sep 9 2007, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WHAT A LOAD OF #######......

NOT EVEN FUNNY...

Kez


That was the exact same reaction of my hubby tongue.gif Though I had a chuckle, I can just see a Hawaiin Shirt 50 something American tourist with a fanny pack and jesus sandles taking it for gospel ;P

Before I ever met my hubby, and I was planning a trip to Scotland, an English friend of mine sent me to this web site: http://www.glasgowsurvival.co.uk/

I was so terrified of Glasgow before I ever got there, it wasn't funny tongue.gif Strangely, the site didn't disappoint lol

Edited by Leney, 10 September 2007 - 11:35 AM.

LeneyFemaleScotland2007-09-10 11:33:00
United Kingdom*wave*
Thank you all for your kind words biggrin.gif

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LeneyFemaleScotland2008-04-19 06:56:00
United Kingdom*wave*
Hiya folks, it's been a while since I logged in here, but we've been a bit busy! On March 12 we had our newest addition (16 days early) - Keiran Joseph

He was 6lbs 10oz and 20 3/4 inches long.

I hope everyone is doing well and all the folks we were cheering along have since made it safely to the states and all you new folks are plucking along (you'll be here sooner than you think and then a year passes faster than you can ever imagine once you do get here hehe ;P)

Lots of love!

Leney and Family

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LeneyFemaleScotland2008-04-15 07:38:00
United Kingdomirn bru
It's a shame it's so damn expensive to take a car trip, my uncle lives in Cincinnati lol Hrm maybe I can get him to check it out and price some things for me biggrin.gif
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-11-02 12:27:00
United Kingdomirn bru
My hubby has been frustrated and looking for it around Pennsylvania, but no luck so far. He'd also love some Tennants tongue.gif He doesn't really want to order it from the internet but maybe I'll surprise him for Christmas.
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-10-31 20:42:00
United Kingdomhiho! :D
We are all doing great except for some flu. Our baby Keiran is walking already! Isn't that so crazy it seems like only yesterday I was posting we were pregnant lol The hubby loves it here, he's enjoying his job and hunting when he gets a chance. I get more homesick for the UK than he does. He really does seem happier here than he ever was there. Definitely the best decision we ever made biggrin.gif

How are you? Congratulations on the green card btw!
LeneyFemaleScotland2008-12-14 18:40:00
United Kingdomhiho! :D
Hi there, I was looking at my facebook groups and saw "Visa Journey" so I thought I'd login to see how everyone is doing and wish you all a happy holiday season biggrin.gif

We finally found Tennents and Irn Bru last year for Christmas so I made the hubby a very happy man ;P

Edited by Leney, 12 December 2008 - 09:03 AM.

LeneyFemaleScotland2008-12-12 09:03:00
United KingdomWedding Registries - did anyone use them for gifts for the wedding?
It always made them laugh, but the amount of times, 6 months down the road they'd say "you realise we've still not had to buy toilet paper" and she'd smile and say "i know!" lol
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-07-11 12:13:00
United KingdomWedding Registries - did anyone use them for gifts for the wedding?
I guess I'm a big arsehole but I don't give a ####### for etiquette :P what you need is what you need - it's better to be honest than to be broke with 100 tacky china plates, gravy boats, and crystal vases you wanna ebay away :P My family didn't gasp and point, they were gracious and very kind with their money gifts ;) I wouldn't worry, not everyone is too uptight in the states. When my mom was invited to friend or family weddings, she'd get them 4 huge packs of toilet paper and about $100 in cash. I think I've inherited her practical gene ;P
LeneyFemaleScotland2007-07-11 12:06:00