JBoylen

Great Feedback! I don't ind the cost and do not want to own anything even if that would be a better decision financially. As crazy as that sounds, we may not live here forever and I do not want to handle a property from another country or deal with selling. The caravan rental option or student housing when empty sounds like great ideas, thank you. We do not mind a whole lot of nothing to do as long as it is not our same home all dreary winter. Thanks for the feedback.

I can meet then, sounds great!

Saw a teddy today by 58 Forest Hill Road on the brick wall - also on the right just after the shops like sofia mentioned. Pink or purple shirt on perhaps? I hope you find it.

We used to rent a house each winter to go skiing when we were in the states. It allowed us to get away each weekend in the winter and though we shared it, as it was large, with friends, it was lovely. In searching for seasonal rentals here I cannot find anything for more than a few weeks at a time. Can anyone suggest a place or a website where I can find seasonal rentals, summer specifically? Do I need to look into short term lets instead? Financially would it be better to buy a cottage? I am looking for a small cottage in the country for the summer. thanks

I'm with convex so I'll be following this one.

I second Shot by the Sherriff, we had our daughters passport photo done very early and they were great with her! We are American and they took extra time to make sure the photo size and specifications were accurate for our passport. We have had great experiences with their photography ever since as well!

We always get self catering with either one or two bedrooms. Honestly if the bathroom is big enough, she sleeps in there in her cot. Sounds awful but it is clean and we get to stay up past 8pm. If she would sleep in her pram while we ate, we would do that, but she will not. Let us know where you might be thing of going (I did not read the whole thread) and maybe we can give you a link. Also, if anyone has good locations for family stays they are willing to share...bring it on! I also agree with Ruth, it is what you make it. We have recently been to: http://www.flipkey.com/cancale-farmhouse-rentals/p353348/ http://www.6lamblane.com/ http://www.larotondasulmare.com/ http://www.sunnymeadcottages.co.uk/

QueenBeeStyling, that sounds wonderful, I will be in touch soon! I never have time to shop and I feel like a mismatch of White Stuff/H&M so, very flowy, pillowy and dull. Great suggestions an all the shops, now if I only had a cooperative toddler and time!

I am sad I missed this gathering last month and was hoping to see this thread revived. What are the expats up to this week? Anyone want to get some coffee and let the kids play in the grass?

I have a one year old daughter who walks and is friendly if you want to meet in the park this week. Maybe it's not an "activity" but at least something to do for an hour or so. PM me if you'd like.

Sorry we missed you gals today, Dorothy has a runny nose and I did not want to get anyone else sick. I hope there is another so we can meet with you all. Have a great weekend, the weather is supposed to be wonderful!

On an aside, does this mean more people to watch the NHL/MLB and the NFL with....? If so...we get all the packages....

Oh, I missed the post, I am in for Friday! Dorothy might be asleep or getting there but that's ok with me! My name is Jessica, btw.

I am an American Mom from Boston with a one year old daughter, I would love to get together.

I'd love to come, a trip to the states might be tough to work around but outside of that I would very much enjoy a night out!

oh! Sorry to have missed you! We were just out and about in the rain, I'm around next week and hopefully the weather improves and we can have a baby crawl around in the park!

I cannot make the May 9th meetig but did enjoy Heart of Darkness when I read it a few years ago. Can I read the book and come along to the June meeting?

Yeah, why not? It's kind of fun, not too hard, a bit messy, people like them. If it fails then oh well, you have a mash of frosting and cake to eat!\

I've made them, I cant find the recipe. however, and this is likely useless but, it was something like make the cake, crumble, mix with frosting into balls, chill, dip in chocolate...

My husband has our daughter some weekends while I am taking a class, I know he would love to meet up at a pub somewhere. This weekend is one of those weekends, I'll be watching this thread.

Great for me! We will be there.

I am up for Wednesday as well, anywhere is good for me.

Get excuse to get my Uke back out! Thanks for the link.

Hi I am having a reaction to something, I'll not make it today to the gallery. Fingers crossed I am better asap! I am in for next Tuesday, pending good health. Jessica

Friday at 2:30 works for me, I would love to go!