[THIN] Re: OT: Advice Sought
- From: Greg Reese <gareese@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 12:56:06 -0400
don't forget the Aussies....
driving around on the wrong side looking for Vegemite.
On Tue, 21 Sep 2004 12:46:32 -0400, Bob <bobmails@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> yes, we are well aware that driving on the left side is the correct
> side. We changed it in the colonies to be able to detect British
> spies and hooligans.
>
> On Tue, 21 Sep 2004 16:53:04 +0100, Lilley, Brian <brian.lilley@xxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> > well, if you get run down because you looked the wrong way because we drive
> > on
> > the correct side of the road, you will be able to watch TV for free from
> > your
> > free National Health bed.... whilst being fed grapes, for free...
> >
> > hoorah...
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On
> > Behalf Of Bill.Ramby@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: 21 September 2004 16:48
> > To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [THIN] Re: OT: Advice Sought
> >
> > Ack! What use is a TV if you can't use it? Something to put the penguin on?
> > ;-)
> >
> > Regards
> > William R. Ramby
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> > Of Angus Macdonald
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 11:42 AM
> > To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [THIN] Re: OT: Advice Sought
> >
> > Only to use it. It's perfectly legal to own a TV as long as it can't be
> > used.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bill.Ramby@xxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Bill.Ramby@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: 21 September 2004 16:33
> > To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [THIN] Re: OT: Advice Sought
> >
> > And you need a license to own a TV if I recall correctly......
> >
> > Regards
> > William R. Ramby
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> > Behalf Of Nick Smith
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 8:09 AM
> > To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [THIN] Re: OT: Advice Sought
> >
> > >>>No guns, dogs OR cigarettes? What do you do for fun?
> > Tease American tourists:)
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Nick Smith [mailto:nick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 6:47 AM
> > To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [THIN] Re: OT: Advice Sought
> >
> > No no, we don't smoke anymore over here. Or hunt.
> > No guns, no cigarettes, no dogs.
> > And Sage is the market leader financial package.
> > <sigh>
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Lilley, Brian [mailto:brian.lilley@xxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: 21 September 2004 10:49
> > To: 'thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
> > Subject: [THIN] Re: OT: Advice Sought
> >
> > or like my Ducati, end up in a twisted pile underneath someones car. I
> > bought an Aprillia RSV 1000 instead, which has a race can that spits out
> > flames...which is nice..
> >
> > PS. I hope you like tea.
> > PPS. If anyone asks you if you want a fag, don't be shocked... its not
> > what you think
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On
> > Behalf Of gavin.ramejkis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: 21 September 2004 10:39
> > To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [THIN] Re: OT: Advice Sought
> >
> > Ducati's only look good, don't forget it rains in UK so your Duke will
> > spend its life with electrical problems parked at home or back of a
> > breakdown truck, GSXR looks nice but v dated, would go for Fireblade
> > (Hondas start every morning - my VTR1000 SP1 has never let me down) or
> > Yamaha R1 (v modern and reliable but eats back tyres)
> >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Gavin Ramejkis
> > > Citrix Team Leader
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> > >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Lilley, Brian [mailto:brian.lilley@xxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: 21 September 2004 10:22
> > To: 'thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
> > Subject: [THIN] Re: OT: Advice Sought
> >
> > the way forward is to buy yourself a Ducat 916 BP or a Suzuki GSXr
> > 750... its the only way to travel.. and English chics dig it... you know
> > I'm right...
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On
> > Behalf Of gavin.ramejkis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: 21 September 2004 09:51
> > To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [THIN] Re: OT: Advice Sought
> >
> > I would also say that the car allowance should sit in the bank as public
> > transport in London is the obvious way to go unless you fancy a few
> > hours sucking fumes, empty bus lanes you can't drive in, speed cameras
> > every few yards and if you are lucky enough to find a parking space then
> > you will pay a small fortune for it outside where you live and where you
> > work
> >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Gavin Ramejkis
> > > Citrix Team Leader
> > > Citrix Architecture & Implementation
> > > Accenture - Project Services
> > > Ground Floor, Babbage House, Radbroke Hall, Knutsford WA16 9EU
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> > > m: 07801 790736
> > > e: gavin.ramejkis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > "Enabling competitive advantage for Barclays, in IT and Business
> > Processing"
> > >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Lilley, Brian [mailto:brian.lilley@xxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: 21 September 2004 09:40
> > To: 'thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
> > Subject: [THIN] Re: OT: Advice Sought
> >
> > Dude,
> >
> > Welcome aboard old chap...
> > Gerrards Cross... hhmmm ok, not the best, but it'll do... income tax and
> > national insurance will see about a third of your wages wiped out!
> > still, the beer here is much better and the chics gorgeous. Right, thats
> > about everything covered I think :o)
> >
> > Brianos
> > Lifestyle consultant
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On
> > Behalf Of Spencer Sun
> > Sent: 21 September 2004 02:59
> > To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [THIN] OT: Advice Sought
> >
> > Hi, folks.
> >
> > I have been offered a position in the UK, which I am scheduled to start
> > in December, assuming my work permit is issued.
> >
> > Since, I've lived in the US all my life, and have only been to London 3
> > times, I would like to ask for some advice from the Brits on the list,
> > though any input is welcome.
> >
> > Assuming an annual salary of 50K (nice round number), what might take
> > home pay be?
> >
> > What areas for housing should I be looking at? The office is located in
> > Gerrard's Cross, but I'll be doing loads of travelling, so I don't think
> > that I need to be in that area, exactly.
> >
> > I plan on taking the bare minimum of possessions and re-acquire what I
> > need when I get over. This includes my car. I'll be getting a car
> > allowance. Does this seem like a prudent plan?
> >
> > Any advice would be appreciated, especially any items that I don't know
> > to ask.
> >
> > Perhaps, if there are any ex-pats on the list, you'd be willing to
> > advise me.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Spencer Sun
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