ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomU.K. Footie Thread
QUOTE (Damian P @ Aug 31 2008, 05:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well now, what a feast of footie we have today (all times U.K., my predicitions in parentheses!)

Celtic v Rangers @12:30 on Setanta (2-1)


Will the ensuing ned knife fights be televised? laughing.gif
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-31 09:18:00
United KingdomU.K. Footie Thread
Right now Nicky is watching Newcastle get anihilated by Arsenal....I'm making him cupcakes so he'll feel better.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-30 13:18:00
United KingdomBritish food stores
QUOTE (wifetobe @ Jul 21 2008, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Heinz baked beans is one I will sorely miss.. I already put in my request to have my work colleagues send me some every month laughing.gif


Where abouts do you live? They are suprisingly easy to find up here. Jewel carries them...even the Mexican grocery store carries Heinz Beans!

Tonight for dinner...Heinz tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Yum!
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-22 06:53:00
United KingdomBritish food stores
Oh, and the Mexican grocery store down the street (The Morse Supermercado) carries Heinz Beans, Spaghetti and Salad Cream. Like I said...you can find Brit products in the most unexpected places.

They also have pop in the old skool glass bottles...which Nicky loves too :-)
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-16 10:11:00
United KingdomBritish food stores
QUOTE (rkl57 @ Jul 11 2008, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I learned that if the hotel is fully booked, you can still get a room if you pretend you are in town to interview Michael Jackson.


Oh, I forgot about that part....but first try to see if there are any rooms under Smith rofl.gif
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-11 11:53:00
United KingdomBritish food stores
QUOTE (Poiteen @ Jul 10 2008, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well, you know, beverly hills cop taught me well. I made sure to include coffee beans with the blue cheese payload laughing.gif


LMAO...and all I got from Beverly Hills Cop was sticking a banana in the tailpipe will cause a car to backfire. Not that I've ever tried it... innocent.gif whistling.gif
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-11 10:51:00
United KingdomBritish food stores
QUOTE (NickyMcMillan @ Jul 8 2008, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Craving brown sauce with my bacon butties in the mornings. Went shopping last night but we couldn't find it. Plenty of red sauce, millions of the buggers! My hunt for brown goes on...

Who says the Americans don't have a sense of humor? Those anti-fart pills ads are hilarious!!


Hey, you know where to get the brown sauce...you just didn't want to pay the $6 for the bottle!

Yeah I think you could use some of those gas pills yourself sometimes rofl.gif

love you!
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-08 12:11:00
United KingdomUK electrical appliances in the US
QUOTE (SMB x2 @ Jul 13 2008, 05:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ginger1981 @ Jul 11 2008, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hair dryers seem to be especially problematic travelling either way. I brought a US one to the UK, and when I plugged it in (with the converter of course) and turned it on a flame shot out of the back of the hairdryer. And then it was toast.

So I got one from Woolie's and when I brought it back to the US and plugged it in w/ a British converter it could barely blow hot...or blow at all.

So yes...hairdryers...don't bother traveling with one!


It's the voltage thing. The one you bought in the US had a motor rated for ~110V, but it was fed 240V in the UK. Conversely, the one bought in the UK was rated for 240V so when it was plugged in to a US socket, it was spinning slower than it ought to.

Here's what you're looking for on the appliance somewhere:



My old monitor here works on either US 110V or UK 240V, with a change of cable. From what I've seen of hunting around the house, appliances are far less likely to be dual voltage. Computer equipment is more likely, and I'd bet this NEC monitor was probably on sale outside the UK so they made a single model.

Stuff which has a power adaptor (like a laptop) means you're even more in luck. Even if the power adaptor can't cope with 110V, the laptop doesn't care what ultimately feeds it power. Replace it with a US equivalent and you're away. I did this with my Nintendo DS, which is a UK model but will charge just fine with a US power adaptor.

I've got a sneaky feeling I've posted this before, but I've only just woken up so bear with me innocent.gif


Stu


Thanks for the info...but I just don't bother with the hair appliances these days. One of the advantages of very short hair! good.gif
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-13 12:03:00
United KingdomUK electrical appliances in the US
QUOTE (rkl57 @ Jul 11 2008, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I actually set my hair on fire using an American hairdryer in Britain with a converter. Since a cheap one only costs about 6 squids at Boots, that's probably a better solution.


Oi Vey! Nothing worse than the smell of burning hair...you were ok I hope?
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-11 11:55:00
United KingdomUK electrical appliances in the US
QUOTE (LauraUK @ Jul 10 2008, 09:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm making sure, if I do buy any new electrical items between now and moving to the US, that they are travel/dual voltage. My GHDs are dual and so is my hairdryer. Not too bothered about the hairdryer as it was a cheap one but don't fancy forking out another £100 for GHDs! Laptop should also work and I know my digital camera will as I bought it from Amazon.com and use a US to UK plug adapter for it here.


Hair dryers seem to be especially problematic travelling either way. I brought a US one to the UK, and when I plugged it in (with the converter of course) and turned it on a flame shot out of the back of the hairdryer. And then it was toast.

So I got one from Woolie's and when I brought it back to the US and plugged it in w/ a British converter it could barely blow hot...or blow at all.

So yes...hairdryers...don't bother traveling with one!
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-11 11:19:00
United KingdomBrits in the USA
QUOTE (Stuart n Courtney @ Oct 19 2008, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
not been white water rafting yet but its definitely high up on my to do list. Been 4 wheel driving up the moutains which was brilliant. Just hope I don't collapse with the altitude trying all these sports and activities rofl.gif


You get used to it. Actually, being in the higher altitude will make your body stronger...I had a friend from Laramie, WY (which is around 7,000 ft...so almost 1.5 miles high) who I used to jog with...she could go on forever and ever and I would get winded well before she did. I guess living up high in the mountains builds up your endurance!
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-21 15:27:00
United KingdomBrits in the USA
QUOTE (Stuart n Courtney @ Oct 18 2008, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Oct 17 2008, 05:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lou Lou @ Oct 16 2008, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The average winter snowfall is around 100 inches I think but don't quote me. Last season we had snow on the ground from mid November to late April. And I don't mean a sprinkle...we were quite a few feet under by the time Christmas rolled around. The season before was pretty rough with a record snowfall of 31 inches in 24 hours. Often snow doesn't really settle until December but frosts start from the odd one in August until April! Southern VT is milder but still pretty damn cold and still loads of snow. We get a few odd crazy winters where the low temperature would be a solid -20c low for a few weeks and barely getting to -10c high. Coldest it hits is around -30c which is crazy nose icicle time. I don't mind the amount of snow, and if you dress right the cold is OK, but the ice is a nightmare. If you want 4 seasons you do get them in VT but winter in the dominant one. Spring is muddy and often wet. Summer can be beautiful but can also be wet like this year, and fall is never long enough. It just gets too cold too early for my liking!


Here is our car after the record snow. The car arial is on the left sticking out of the drift!

Wow - that is amazing!!! Doesn't that completely trash your car?!?! I think that much snow is a little beyond building snowmen laughing.gif

Stuart/Courtney - what is the weather/climate like where you are moving to in CO? It is one of the States that Jeremy always wanted to move to but I have never been there biggrin.gif This is really fun finding out first hand about all the different States - there is only so much information you can get from generalised stats online biggrin.gif


Courtney Lives there already with her family. It really depends in Colorado where you go as to what the weather is like. We will be living to start with in Montrose Co which is on the western side of the Rockies. Nearest mountains are the San Juan's which are stunning. Montrose gets snow late October or November I believe and gets most of its Snow like most places in Jan and Feb where they can get upto 10-12". I also believe they get about 300 days of sunshine a year. perfect! Nearest ski resort is telluride about 45 minutes away. Again this place is brilliant. Denver and Salt lake City (Utah) are both about 5 hour drives away. Pheonix as well isn't too far in American Terms.

Colorado as a whole is a beautiful state for me. Lots of sports and activities and lots of gorgeous little towns with bigger cities too. Couldn't think of a better place to stay and hopefully raise a family smile.gif

I'm sure wherever you guys will choose will be a great place to live. Keep us all updated where you decide.

Good luck good.gif


In Colorado everyone is so active. People are active all year long...

Have you gone white water rafting yet? There are some great places like Royal Gorge.

I'm personally a fan of the town Buena Vista. They have a great little Mexican cafe right off the main highway going through town.

But I agree...if I had to move elsewhere in the US Colorado would be my #1 choice.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-19 09:19:00
United KingdomBrits in the USA
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Oct 17 2008, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lou Lou @ Oct 16 2008, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The average winter snowfall is around 100 inches I think but don't quote me. Last season we had snow on the ground from mid November to late April. And I don't mean a sprinkle...we were quite a few feet under by the time Christmas rolled around. The season before was pretty rough with a record snowfall of 31 inches in 24 hours. Often snow doesn't really settle until December but frosts start from the odd one in August until April! Southern VT is milder but still pretty damn cold and still loads of snow. We get a few odd crazy winters where the low temperature would be a solid -20c low for a few weeks and barely getting to -10c high. Coldest it hits is around -30c which is crazy nose icicle time. I don't mind the amount of snow, and if you dress right the cold is OK, but the ice is a nightmare. If you want 4 seasons you do get them in VT but winter in the dominant one. Spring is muddy and often wet. Summer can be beautiful but can also be wet like this year, and fall is never long enough. It just gets too cold too early for my liking!


Here is our car after the record snow. The car arial is on the left sticking out of the drift!

Wow - that is amazing!!! Doesn't that completely trash your car?!?! I think that much snow is a little beyond building snowmen laughing.gif

Stuart/Courtney - what is the weather/climate like where you are moving to in CO? It is one of the States that Jeremy always wanted to move to but I have never been there biggrin.gif This is really fun finding out first hand about all the different States - there is only so much information you can get from generalised stats online biggrin.gif


We got the odd crazy snowstorm that dumped snow like that a few times growing up...I just hate digging out of that stuff and tromping around in heavy boots. I also hate having to put on 9,000 layers of clothing to feel somewhat warm. But most of all I hate the ice, and that half of all SUV owners believe that because they own an SUV that means they can drive on any surface going 20 miles above the speedlimit.

At least I don't have to drive around or dig myself out these days. Honestly, I wonder why I'm still living in the midwest LOL...I'd prefer a milder winter!
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-17 11:41:00
United KingdomBrits in the USA
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Oct 16 2008, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I noticed that - I was out here a couple of years ago and *gasp* we had rain in the desert... I never realised that you had to drive everywhere at 5mph as soon as the ground was wet rolleyes.gif

Been researching more of the States now to find somewhere that has decent four seasons - mild springs, hot summers, fall colours and snowy winters biggrin.gif So far I have these:

Colorado
Connecticut
Indiana
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New York
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Utah
Vermont
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

I'm trying to narrow it down a bit as well - got rid of the states that had the worst of the natural disasters etc but it's really hard because different areas of each state have different weather!! There are so many options that I really have my work cut out for me! Any thoughts?!



QUOTE (*julez* @ Oct 16 2008, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would totally cross off Nebraska, Minnesota, New Mexico and Wisconsin. For a variety of reasons.



Hey! I heard you say Nebraska crying.gif

It's blazing hot in summer and freezing in winter...so basically it's pretty extreme and there isn't much of a fall or spring. Anyways, I do miss it and how beautiful Indian Caves looks with all the leaves turning or the amazing thunderstorms and tornados we get in the spring.

Nicky does like NE...I think he would prefer to stay in Chicago but I don't think he'd be opposed to moving back there. I personally would move to Omaha as it is a large-ish city (about 800,000) but you don't have to go far if you want to get away from it all.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-16 15:02:00
United KingdomBrits in the USA
QUOTE (Stuart n Courtney @ Oct 2 2008, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just thought i'd say what a great idea this thread was. Only just noticed it. Im still waiting for my NOA2 for my K1 but when I do receive it I'll be living in Montrose, Colorado. Can't wait for that day to finally arrive.

anyway just thought i'd say hi to everyone!

Stuart smile.gif


You thought you would miss Scotland so much you moved to Montrose, CO laughing.gif

If anything you are moving to one of the most beautiful areas of the US. If it weren't for winter I'd love to live in CO.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-02 11:05:00
United KingdomBrits in the USA
Yay...more to the Nebraska list!!! good.gif
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-08 11:57:00
United KingdomBrits in the USA
I think the Brits are well represented in nearly every state!
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-31 09:28:00
United KingdomBrits in the USA
QUOTE (SMB x2 @ May 29 2008, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jeraly @ May 29 2008, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Southeast Wales? Sounds close to me in Bristol biggrin.gif He's not from Cardiff is he?

Outskirts of Cardiff, aye smile.gif

Chicago BBQ? Burgers? Nom nom nom!


Stu


Well up in this country you must have bratwurst and polish sausage along with the burgers! So beach, burgers, brats and beer...who would be up for it?
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-29 15:17:00
United KingdomBrits in the USA
QUOTE (SMB x2 @ May 29 2008, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We both use this account as well.
Shannon=USC and Stuart=UKC
He's in Southeast Wales right now, but hopefully by August he'll be with me here in Eastern Iowa. We'll be about 3 1/2 hours west of Chicago. smile.gif

-Shannon


Hello Iowegian! Are you in the Quad Cities?

Seems to be quite a few vj'ers in or near Chicago. Hmmm...we should do a meet-up. Maybe a BBQ sometime this summer? I live just a few blocks from Lake Michigan by Pratt Beach (I know the Brits on here will get a kick out of that name).
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-29 14:18:00
United KingdomBrits in the USA
ginger1981 (Lindsay) and nicky.mcmillan (Nicky...very self explanatory). For the next 10 days or so he's in Berwick upon Tweed Northumberland, I'm in Chicago IL.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-05-29 14:15:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusSoviet Propaganda Posters
Thanks for the link! I've always been fascinated with pop art...in particular Soviet era poster art. I'm thinking of t-shirts for some of them...are these pics public domain?
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-12 09:42:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusChicago Area VJ Meet-Up
Hey, I'm still shamelessly advertising for the VJ meetup...I have a few spaces left. Let me know if you'd like to join us click the link at the bottom of my signiture. It's tomorrow night at 7 pm....we'd love to have you!

Thanks,
Lindsay
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-07 12:40:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaChicago Area VJ Meet-Up
Hey, I'm still shamelessly advertising for the VJ meetup...I have a few spaces left. Let me know if you'd like to join us click the link at the bottom of my signiture. It's tomorrow night at 7 pm....we'd love to have you!

Thanks,
Lindsay
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-07 12:37:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Chicago Area VJ Meet-Up
Hey, I'm still shamelessly advertising for the VJ meetup...I have a few spaces left. Let me know if you'd like to join us click the link at the bottom of my signiture. It's tomorrow night at 7 pm....we'd love to have you!

Thanks,
Lindsay
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-07 12:38:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)France/America couples
Just dropping by to say...J'adore France! I'm an American who has a lot of love for the country. Some of the nicest people I've ever met...I just wish most Americans (most of whom have never been) didn't have such a negative attitude towards the country.

Just thought I'd say it.

Lindsay

P.S. I've been twice...have spent time in Paris, Calais, Le Touquet, and Normandy.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-08-31 10:36:00
ChinaChicago Area VJ Meet-Up
Hey, I'm still shamelessly advertising for the VJ meetup...I have a few spaces left. Let me know if you'd like to join us click the link at the bottom of my signiture. It's tomorrow night at 7 pm....we'd love to have you!

Thanks,
Lindsay
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-07 12:39:00
Asia: SouthChicago Area VJ Meet-Up
Hey, I'm still shamelessly advertising for the VJ meetup...I have a few spaces left. Let me know if you'd like to join us click the link at the bottom of my signiture. It's tomorrow night at 7 pm....we'd love to have you!

Thanks,
Lindsay
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom11/7/2008 12:39
Asia: East and PacificChicago Area VJ Meet-Up
Hey, I'm still shamelessly advertising for the VJ meetup...I have a few spaces left. Let me know if you'd like to join us click the link at the bottom of my signiture. It's tomorrow night at 7 pm....we'd love to have you!

Thanks,
Lindsay
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-07 12:38:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanChocolate
I love bacon chocolate:

Bacon Chocolate Bar
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-08 10:06:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanChicago Area VJ Meet-Up
Hey, I'm still shamelessly advertising for the VJ meetup...I have a few spaces left. Let me know if you'd like to join us click the link at the bottom of my signiture. It's tomorrow night at 7 pm....we'd love to have you!

Thanks,
Lindsay
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-07 12:38:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDual British and American citizenship?
I have a few friends who were born USC but later got dual citizenship (both got Irish citizenship). The laws changed several years ago and they were able to get their Irish passports but I would still check the state department website.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-10 16:46:00
CanadaMaternity leave Canada vs. USA
I don't know if my husband and I will get around to having kids. It is just very difficult to do it here and maintain a career trajectory too.

It depends on the company how much leave you can take. I believe my company gives 6 weeks paid leave and after that it is vacation or unpaid leave.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-07-01 13:23:00
CanadaThe Boss Thread
I saw this and thought it was a thread about Springsteen LOL rofl.gif
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-10-07 11:19:00
CanadaChicago Area VJ Meet-Up
Hey, I'm still shamelessly advertising for the VJ meetup...I have a few spaces left. Let me know if you'd like to join us click the link at the bottom of my signiture. It's tomorrow night at 7 pm....we'd love to have you!

Thanks,
Lindsay
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-07 12:39:00
PhilippinesPinay Diet/Losing weight Tips
QUIT THE SPAM!

Actually, any mystery meat should be given up wink.gif tongue.gif
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-18 21:40:00
PhilippinesChicago Area VJ Meet-Up
Hey, I'm still shamelessly advertising for the VJ meetup...I have a few spaces left. Let me know if you'd like to join us click the link at the bottom of my signiture. It's tomorrow night at 7 pm....we'd love to have you!

Thanks,
Lindsay
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-07 12:40:00
PhilippinesJUST CURIOUS
QUOTE (jundp @ Jan 18 2009, 10:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What I don't understand is this incessant need to label any one group as "better." My ex-husband was a right ####### to me and our kids and he is American. Do I think all American men are scum? Nope. Shall I assume that all German men are superior to American men because my husband is kind, witty, incredibly intelligent, loving, the perfect match, etc (and clearly has good taste in women)....

I have many Philipina friends who are lovely women. I also know a couple who are total b!!tches. In addition I have some German friends who are amazing, an Italian friend who knows the meaning of loyalty, a Dutch friend ..... etc. Women and men who are kind and loyal and great lovers and friends come from all countries and all socio-economic classes. To classify in one lump all American women as fat, cheating, lying, uneducated gold-diggers tends to make those making the accusations look like right bastards as well.

Seriously, what the heck is wrong with everyone here with the exception of the two or three people posting similar sentiments as mine? Of course you love your wife/husband and think they are the best. It would be pretty sad if you didn't. However, that doesn't mean that American/French/Dutch/German/Indian/Insert Nationality of Choice Here women or men are awful.

And for the record, when you are pointing out how stupid someone is and in your post you have completely misspelled words and used improper grammar and YOU SPEAK ENGLISH AS A NATIVE LANGUAGE, your argument kind of falls flat.

Just saying.


I'm with you. Yes of course it bothers me that there are brushstrokes painted so broadly in here Home Depot has to make them special order. Throw in the anti feminist/atheist/pro-choice/homosexuality to boot and you have a very controversial post where reason is as non-existent as fairies.

I agree nothing wrong with saying your spouse is the best, but throwing American women (say, like some of the commenter's mothers/sisters/daughters) under the bus and the subtext of the possible exploitation of another group of women because they seem more "docile" and "easy to control" is really extremely disturbing.



ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-19 01:10:00
PhilippinesJUST CURIOUS
QUOTE (rockhouse @ Jan 18 2009, 10:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ginger1981 @ Jan 18 2009, 09:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All I hear is whining Rockhouse...talking about how horrible and empty American women are. Sheesh...I'd love to hear the other side of the story from the ex's as I'm sure you weren't such an angel yourself. Whatever happened to personal responsibility...or is that only convenient when it comes to not placing any blame on yourself?

A note to why this is a topic for those who aren't Filipino...it's a public forum. I'm sure if there was a conversation in another regional thread about how awful Filipina women are you would go in and defend yourselves all the same.


Lol, yeah, i guess i need to take a look at myself and be honest, like how i have custody of both my kids now because my ex went to jail for beating up her new husband forcing my kids and him to lock themselves in their bedroom as she beat holes through the door while she screamed that she was gonna stab him in the heart. You dont know ###### about me. The TS asked why we prefer Filipinas. I prefer them because AS A WHOLE, ALL the American women i have dated, as well as those friends have dated/married don't hold a candle to the Filipinas. Sorry if it pisses you off, it's not whining, it's observations and experiences that i am typing on a forum....deal with it.
BTW, if your not an American woman then why get so bent outta shape?


I am an American woman...my husband is the non-USC. But I don't make sweeping generalizations about American men because I ended up with a Brit.

Sorry you had a bad time with dating/marrying before, but I don't think every woman in the US is hardly like your one ex wife. Chalk it up to bad luck, but women aren't all like those in the Texas Hill Country. Then again women who seek to be independent aren't your flavor...good luck finding that in most places in the world.

ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-19 01:02:00
PhilippinesJUST CURIOUS
All I hear is whining Rockhouse...talking about how horrible and empty American women are. Sheesh...I'd love to hear the other side of the story from the ex's as I'm sure you weren't such an angel yourself. Whatever happened to personal responsibility...or is that only convenient when it comes to not placing any blame on yourself?

A note to why this is a topic for those who aren't Filipino...it's a public forum. I'm sure if there was a conversation in another regional thread about how awful Filipina women are you would go in and defend yourselves all the same.
ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-18 22:25:00
PhilippinesJUST CURIOUS
QUOTE
well i would be glad to answer this question. First i will state the common known fact that most Filipina make the best wives! In the states this is common knowledge. Next, on a more personal note, I have also had 2 divorces from American wives. I am not saying that it was their fault but it was a difference between western and filipina value systems. Most western women that i have experienced have a value system based on being "spoiled" growing up, not to say that they are spoiled but the life they experienced is far different than the average filipina. This makes a filipina much more grateful for the hard work and things here Bana can provide as well as having a strong devotion to family and her husband. Most American men find these to be the most important qualities in a wife. Filipina are most times loyal to their husbands with little desire to have other "men experiences" clouding their minds, thinking about what else might be out there or what they might be missing. The thing I personally looked for in my wife was a good heart, strong compassion for others, and a solid belief in the marriage vows we took. I have learned that these are values most Filipina have in common with each other and I believe this makes them very desirable for a spouse. I hope this answers your question.



QUOTE (rockhouse @ Jan 17 2009, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have not met ONE American woman who i felt was worth marrying, and i have met lot's. Untrustworthy, spoiled, uncaring, irreverent, selfish, etc.
The feminist movement ruined the American woman IMO. They don't glory in their womanhood, in what it means to be a REAL woman like the average Filipina does.
They are too busy trying to rule over their husbands.
BUT, the men here are not the same either. For instance, the kind of young men who built hoover dam, fought WWII, led by example, are all but gone.
They have been replaced by scared, lazy, video game playing punks. Even the men who actually work are so full of fear its pathetic. Take away their cell phone, their tivo, or watch them get a flat tire on a highway and they turn into women.
This country is seriously screwed. Atheism/homosexuality/abortion/drugs/porn/greed and feminism have completely wrecked us.
The Filipina is a throwback to what an American woman used to be, and i praise God that i found one that is truely my soulmate.


Is this not the gallery of the insecure men! I'm sure these guys haven't looked into the mirror and asked why they are rejected by American women and have to find subservient women to make them feel "like a man?"

Btw...fair enough to say if you have a particular flavor. But I think these examples here prove that many of these men have serious issues that goes beyond having a companion and someone to love.

ginger1981FemaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-18 12:35:00