http://www.britsinternational.org/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:27:24 -0500 FeedCreator 1.8.0-nukeFEED (http://nukeSEO.com) http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=4451#4451 Hi, I am Karen. New member and 1/2 Brit. My family is from the UK, Hampshire, in the Aldershot area.
I am wanting to re-connect with people from England as my family on this side of the pond are gone.
I could use a natter and a good cup of tea with someone.]]> no_email@example.com (Karen) http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=4451#4451 http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=21#21

I'm a Specialist Transport Consultant here in Kansas City. I moved to Kansas City to marry my wife Dawn, whom I meet when I worked in the KC office of Antonov Airlines, we got married in Maui on 30 Jan'03.

Currently no kids, although we are currently trying, but we do have a kid sub at the moment in the form of our 2 year old minature Daschund Holly.]]> no_email@example.com (Wayne) http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=21#21 http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=20#20


Hello, My name is John and I'm an alcoholic,... sorry wrong club... Born in N. Devon (Ilfracombe) and did most of my growing up in Taunton and W. London. Currently sunning myself in St Louis, MO yes the "show me" state. As you can see from the photo I've have two good reasons to hang around STL for a while, well at least until they are old enough to get on a plane on their own and come and find me. Of course we do have the Cardinals too, as it seems most of you are from KC let me remind you that your AAA Tbones are more fun to watch than the Royals.

I work for Homevestors buying ugly houses... some interesting stories to be told and yes some -houses and stories- are truely ugly.]]> no_email@example.com (John) http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=20#20 http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=19#19



was born and dragged up in Middlesex and Hertfordshire. After too many years to admit, I moved to deepest, darkest Devon, namely Dartmouth in 1994.

About 4 years ago I was approached by my current boss to come and be his Sales Manager. Two years later the INS finally decided I was desirable after all and let me in. So with nothing really to stop me I "moved West, not so young man!" From small town Devon to small town Missouri, I now live in Marshall east of KC on I-70 and up Highway 65 a bit. After 2 1/2 years here, local people have finally stopped asking me "to say something", although English will always be a problem, I guess.

I miss my adult kids enormously but email and telephones are a God send. I would be welcome contact from any other Brits or friends who might be in need of a good old natter. Encourage anyone you know to join Brits International; we are here to keep you sane or join you in insanity.]]> no_email@example.com (Neil) http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=19#19 http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=18#18


Born and raised in Wembley, Middlesex, December 1945. Passed GCE in maths & geography, failed English of course!

Married at age 25 no kids.

Came to America to visit well established sister-in-law in California1978.

Found a job as a qualified bowling machine mechanic.

It took two years to get a visa & work permit.

Emigrated December 1982, by now I was

separated.Obtained a divorce 1984 . Married an Iowan i985, adopted her two year old son had two girls i988 & 1989.

Got hired at the post office 1987, divorced again 2001.

Now married to Margaret, and living in Lauren, South Carolina.]]> no_email@example.com (Chris) http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=18#18 http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=17#17 Hello from sunny Leavenworth, Kansas. My name is Keith Hustings. I am a transplant from Birmingham living here happily with wife Ellen, who I met in Basel, Switzerland. We are the proud parents of three great daughters who have all left the nest and are making their own way in the world.

I was actually born in Warwick, to a mother from London and a father from Sussex.

I have been here in the jolly old States since 1974. I believe the Kansas City area is a good place to live and raise a family, even though we are a long way from mountains or the sea!

I enjoy the ‘beautiful’ game and attend the Kansas City Wizards games when possible. I maintain an inherent weakness for pork pies, Ribena and Crunchie Bars. Thankfully you can now get all of those and much more right here in Leavenworth!

Looking forward to meeting other members.]]> no_email@example.com (Keith) http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=17#17 http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=16#16 P O Box 13492 O P KS 66282

913-381-7885

teatime4u@sbcglobal.com

or

jagink2u@hotmail.com



Jackie Glidden hails from Bedfordshire U K, and still has quite a bit of family in and around the BEDS/BUCKS area.

i have been in Overland Park KS for the last 16 years-having spent all the time in the U S living in the midwest.

I met many friends when i was in the D B E ( was a Regent of a chapter for 5 years ) and through my 'tea selling business'

Recently my niece and i set up a business here in the U S , called V -Bandzusa . ( which keeps her very busy with same business in U K ) www.V-Bandz.com )

We sell High Visibility products for horse and rider ( and also dog products in U K )

I still love all things British,especially the food (oh those sweets ) and the well written and produced T V productions and movies .

I miss the Brit humour ---the trains and buses and a 'quaint pub'

( even though they are hard to find in the U K anymore )

I also have family in Australia, and love to visit that great country. my dream is to find a way to spend 4 months each in U S---U K and OZ ! and of course to win the lottery to pay for it all !!]]> no_email@example.com (Jackie) http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=16#16 http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=15#15


Hello everyone

My name's Gillian and I've lived here since 1987. Im originally from Nottingham.

Just trying to search out new friends.

Im pretty easy going and light hearted and enjoy the outdoors. Love to camp and be out on the lake. Love to sit home and watch films also though.

I have two children. Raina is 17 years old and Tyler is 14 years old.

Anyone want to get in touch, please do

Click on the link below to read My Space page:

http://www.myspace.com/britnchick1[img][/img][img][/img]]]> no_email@example.com (britnchick1) http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=15#15 http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=14#14

Hello everyone.

I am originally from Scotland but have not lived there more many, many years. Lived near Cambridge, England before moving to Germany with my job. Spent 8 years there in different locations before the next company move to Kansas City.

I have been here for nearly 2 years and am enjoying my experience. I travel a lot so can be a little unpredictable when it comes to events - but when I am here I try to socialise as much as possible.

I miss just going out for a walk ... and good bacon .. and English sausages .... the British sense of humour - but other than that I feel at home!.

Looking forward ot meeting other members and extending my friendship base.]]> no_email@example.com (Lorna) http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=14#14 http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=13#13 Hello! My name is Evyn. Although I am not from the Isles (I am American), I am engaged to a wonderful man from Scotland.

I met him in 2003 accidental on the internet after getting obsessed with Scotland after seeing none other then Braveheart. I visited him for the first time in 2004. We fell in love when I visited him again in 2005 for 3 months...although he claims he loved me when he first saw me, what a romanticist! I think I did too, but I was also all buzzed and exited about travelling on my own for the first time, and leaving the USA for the first time as well so I don't think my head was in the right place. haha

Trouble came when I tried to visit him again in 2006, we decided we wanted to live in Scotland together, so I decided a good long 6 month visit would be appropriate before such a big decision. I was led to believe a visitors visa was needed for a visit that long, WRONG - but I didn't know so I applied for one. Never got to talk to the IO, my mum did that but I guess she explained why I applied, they said it wasn't needed, so they refunded my money and I bought my ticket and flew to Scotland. However, unknown to us, the visa was recorded as a DENIED visa....so I was pulled aside at Glasgow Airport, questioned, and denied entry. It certainly didn't help I mentioned a boyfriend in the country, and in my bag we're my notes of my dreams of moving to Scotland someday. I was allowed a week under compassionate circumstances, and that week was the last time I ever saw Scotland with my own eyes. I did try to apply for a visitors visa when I returned to the USA but it was denied, they said I couldn't prove a change of circumstances.

It was a sad event, my Fiance had planned to propose to me on Hogmanay (2006)....of course I didn't know that, but he was dropping loads of hints at wanting to propose and I was very exited to see if he would on that visit that never happened. On Hogmanay, sense my family doesn't do anything, I got to watch his family all gathered to celebrate on a webcam, and they could see me on my webcam. We also had microphones to hear each other. My Fiance proposed to me in front of his whole family...and although I dreamt of an engagement in person...it was beautiful in it's own way and I wouldn't change it.

I tried to visit my Fiance for the upcoming Burns Night (2007), especially sense we had just gotten engaged. I was denied entry again at Heathrow, didn't even get to Scotland. They we're not satisfied I was genuinely visiting, no change of circumstances, and not enough money to fund my visit. Heartbroken...I bought my Fiance a plane ticket to visit me for Valentines Day (2007). It was a lovely visit...and having him was more important to me then Scotland. When my Fiance returned he was busy trying to make something of himself. He needed to find a good job, and a place of his own. Sense I couldn't visit him, he visited me again for the following Valentines Day (2008).

I haven't seen him in-person sense...I tried to visit Scotland in February 2009, sense it had been 2 years sense I last tried. I was denied again, same reasons. No change of circumstances, not convinced I was a genuine visitor...apparently a visitors visa is a requirement once you are flagged.

And so, as of writing this my Fiance is trying to get some time off work so we can get married here in the USA. He has a great job now, and a nice flat of his own. He's working hard and saving all the money he can, as am I. Although ive had trouble visiting the UK, we both would still like to settle down in Scotland, it's been our dream for a very long time. We hope if we can find the right help, we can make this dream come true. We hope we don't have to resort to him moving here (USA), although we would take that option if it became impossible for me to settle in Scotland because being together is more important then Scotland.

Although many well-meaning friends and family are encouraging my Fiance to move to the USA, they simply cannot understand the hard work we have both put into moving to Scotland these past years and to throw all that away and to turn our plans upside down is not that easy, nor is it a decision to be made lightly. My Fiance has worked very hard to make something of himself so we can live in Scotland, and ive been on the edge of my seat ready to give up the USA any time, selling my belongings and everything. We love each other deeply, this love has endured all these years of hardship for us. And while we don't want to spend another second apart, we agreed we both see our future in Scotland and we are willing to make this sacrifice of time apart to make the dream come true for the long run for both of us.

And so, while we work hard trying to make this dream come true, all I do is work and spend time on my computer missing my Fiance, and missing the wee life I was able to enjoy in Scotland (mostly, my 3 month long 2005 visit, good memories). It can be difficult, when you try to talk about the things you miss and they either don't get it, or more often you spend more time explaining it then talking about it! So I am thrilled to have the opportunity to meet local people from Scotland and the beautiful isles, and to just have a good banter and a sip of Irn Bru. I felt more at home across then pond then I ever have here, so in many ways, I feel the same homesickness an expat does....unusual huh?

Thanks for reading! ^_^ Please get in touch if you like!]]> no_email@example.com (Evyn) http://www.britsinternational.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=13#13