Allen Andringa, American expat in Estonia

Allen Andringa

@dringa

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American expat in Estonia

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American

Lives in Tallinn

Speaks English

Registration: 02 July 2012

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I moved back to Portland, Oregon USA and no longer live in Tallinn. I don't know how to delete this profile, so I'll just put this notice in. I am an educator, the past nine years as a high school assistant principal in a comprehensive 850 student high school in Washington state. Prior to that, I spent 17 years teaching, mostly band and choir, but also music theater, guitar, newspaper, yearbook, physical education, driver's education, and world geography, with a short stint also teaching art. In March, I sold my house, put everything in storage. Then, in June, I resigned my job and am now living in Tallinn, Estonia as of 15 August, 2012. I'm going to spend time traveling. My hope is to run 10 half-marathons in 10 different countries in 10 months. So far, I have the Tallinn half in September, the Zagreb, Croatia half in October, the Gy枚r, Hungary half in November. I know some Estonians, but they are all mid-twenties (I hosted them when they were in the USA working), but it would be cool to meet some people in their 30's, 40's, 50's--closer to my age (you should be able to figure it out from my picture and the information I have above!). I'm living in Old Town about 20 meters from the viewing balcony at the end of Kohtu. Would love to get together with other expats for a morning coffee or an afternoon beer.

Interests: traveling, worship, theater, music, , water skiing, running, good conversation and good coffee

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dringa replied to a thread

9 years ago

Marriage in Estonia by Sa'ed

Hello everyone, I'm not EU-citizen,but my girlfriend is Estonian,so we want to get married :) do we have to be in Estonia for that ? I was in Estonia the last month but now I'm not, and when we get married can I move there and get a ...

You do NOT have to speak Estonian to work in Estonia. Getting a residency permit was difficult for me--had to go back to the Bureau five times before they accepted my paperwork, but I know of others who said they were in Estonia because the women ... Read More

dringa replied to a thread

11 years ago

LOOKING FOR FRIENDS by dringa

I'm Allen. I moved here from the US about two weeks ago and will be here until around May, 2013, or maybe a bit longer. I'm forty-something and just looking for people who want to get together once in a while for a beer or to check out one of the ...

I'm not in Tallinn anymore. I guess I need to update my status! Allen PS--I don't know if this will make it through, or if it'll be censored out, but Inter Nations has a strong international group in Tallinn. Check them out. Read More

dringa replied to a thread

11 years ago

LOOKING FOR FRIENDS by dringa

Tim: I'm sitting in my condo in Portland, Oregon watching "The Simpsons" and surfing the net. Haven't opened this link in a LONG time and just was nosing around and came across your post. I moved back to the states in June, ... Read More

dringa replied to a thread

12 years ago

New to Expat by tessajetson

Hi my name is Tessa I am from Melbourne Australia, I joined this site to meet people from around the world. I have travelled to Paris, Croatia, USA and Venice last year. This year I am heading to Mexico and Estonia so if anyone has been there I ...

Hello Tessa: I lived in Tallinn for a year (Aug, 2012 - July, 2013) but am now back in the states. I lived in Toompea, which is th hilltop of Old Town. You'll DEFINITELY want to visit Old Town and all of the charming places there. Visit the sea ... Read More

dringa replied to a thread

13 years ago

New in Tallinn by msmadi

I am moving from Graz -Austria to Tallin to work at Tallinn University. i am looking for friends to have fun. I will arrive there Febraury 1st and i will need help to find a flat.

City24.ee and kv.ee have the most information on renting flats. On city 24, you can put in the parts of the city you'd like to live in. Here's some info: Old Town (Vanalinn) is right in the center of the center where the tourists go. This is ... Read More

dringa replied to a thread

13 years ago

LOOKING FOR FRIENDS by dringa

Mark: I think I responded to your post, but I don't see it. I also saw you're part of InterNations, as well. You're out of town until later this month. If you want to grab a beer, shoot some stick, or something else, email me at ... Read More

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13 years ago

LOOKING FOR FRIENDS

dringa replied to a thread

14 years ago

English language from native speaker by Taya

Hello! We are Russian speaking family living in Estonia (Tallinn). We have 2,6 years old son. We are looking a person who could spend sometime with our son speaking on English, playing, walking. Our purpose for this moment to organize his ...

Hi Taya: If you'll still be in need of a tutor for your sons in August, I'd be interested in discussing the opportunity with you. I have a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification, a teaching certification, and a principal's ... Read More

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Allen Andringa

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