jamesy
Scottish expat in the USA
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22
About me
Scottish
Lives in Philadelphia
Registration: 22 March 2009
Do and don't in Scotland by expat.com
Are you living in Scotland? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Scotland? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Scotland?[/b] Thanks!
Really ? Im guessing you are new to Aberdeen.Thier football fans are amongst the most bitter. I dont think you have a true picture of Aberdeen yet at all. Read More
Do and don't in Scotland by expat.com
Are you living in Scotland? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Scotland? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Scotland?[/b] Thanks!
In regards the "who would discuss religion" comment , you havnt spent any time in Glasgow or central scotland im thinking.Take an interest in football there , im sure you have to be aware religion plays a big part of even that.I dont know about ... Read More
How to make friends in Glasgow by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Glasgow :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Hahahah a bit of a trick question here,Glasgow you will find is like no other city youve ever been in.Theres a reason for this.When they built and later expanded the city they built huge housing schemes within the city which in turn built up around ... Read More
Going out in Glasgow by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Glasgow? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
Ibrox stadium , there are also other sports venues. SECC , excellent concert hall and annual carnival funfair. Sauchiehall st , any number of stores , pubs and clubs. Argyll st , again 1st class shopping ,pubs,clubs. Byres rd in the west end , ... Read More
Food from home i miss!! by msmoneypenny
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Give'em a bit of a push and find out :) My first digital was an intel..800x600 ..when i think of the places i took that camera.Now with a Canon that has ridiculously high resolutions..sigh.. Read More
Food from home i miss!! by msmoneypenny
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The manuals are fine up to a point , operating and setting the camera is pretty straightforward.Angles and lighting is a whole new thing and not in the manual really. Its like some never realise that using a mono setting can give stunning results on ... Read More
Food from home i miss!! by msmoneypenny
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Hi NicoleB , we all got to learn from the beginnings,doesnt make any of us stupid , youve learned and become adept at the baking so your anything but stupid id say. I love photography and never am without a camera , do i know how to use it ?.. no I ... Read More
Food from home i miss!! by msmoneypenny
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A good baker would do well here,theres a sad lack of them. Read More
To go? Or Not to go? That is the question!! by tuck
Hi everyone!I am 25,and originally from London, England and could really do with some feedback. My dad is a New Yorker originally but came over with the US air force and stayed.Me and my sis spent nearly every summer in the USA since 3 years old ...
Its not that big a jump mate , youll wonder what all the fuss was about ,check it out , you got nothing to lose but the airfare back Read More
Food from home i miss!! by msmoneypenny
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Im from Scotland and living in Pennsylvania... i miss a decent fish supper most , impossible to get here. Black pudding,soda scones,A&B roll,morning rolls,square sausage,ayrshire bacon,Youngs chinese curry sauce ...other than that im good. On the up ... Read More
How to find a job in Pennsylvania
I cant speak for the city , in rural Pa what ive seen is if a company in town needs staff they will post a sign right out front or in the window. Theres lots of good web sites offering vacencies. Read More
How to make friends in Pennsylvania by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Pennsylvania :top: [b]Which are your best ...
I suppose the best way to meet people in rural Pa is find employment and work hard.Be aware you may be a bit of an oddity for the locals and they will coo over the accent and good looks (assuming you are a Scot) Dont fall for any of that , keep the ... Read More
Living in Pennsylvania by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Pennsylvania, or you used to work and live in Pennsylvania. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Pennsylvania? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an ...
Ive had about a year and a half here now , probably a few more to go.Historic state and at one time the nations capital Philadelphia.Extremely busy airport. Happily where i am was settled by Scots and Germans in the old days and the roots are still ... Read More