Category Archives: Life in London

Two Americans living abroad, a chronicle about life in London.

Where is my $1.50 Dry Cleaner?

Posted on 10 October 2006 by g

We had a bit of “sticker shock” when we first got over here. Most of the prices are about the same number-wise as in the States, but when converting from dollars to pounds sterling, you about double the price. So, … Continue reading →

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Glorious Greenwich…

Posted on 7 October 2006 by k

is very green. 6628 Today, we took the Docklands Light Rail to Greenwich to see where time begins (the Greenwich Prime Meridian–where Greenwich Mean Time originates). And we also saw the Cutty Sark—an old-style sailing vessel, The Royal Naval College … Continue reading →

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Is that Nicole Kidman?

Posted on 7 October 2006 by k

G and I visited a comedy club last night for a show. Because we called ahead for tickets (and G had an American accent), they seated us right up front. Scary! 6513 After being reassured from the staff that the … Continue reading →

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Well, I am in college…

Posted on 5 October 2006 by k

…I guess it’s fitting that we have a small fridge? You know it’s bad when dreams of a ice cream worthy freezer sneak into your nights. Yes, that’s right. Instead of sugar plums, I now dream of a refrigerator that … Continue reading →

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G’s Modern Office

Posted on 1 October 2006 by k

6453 Yesterday, we ventured out and about in London to film G delivering an Eagle Charge for one of his Scouts back in the US. To upload the files, we needed to venture to G’s office (since we still don’t … Continue reading →

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Do they have pickles in the UK?

Posted on 1 October 2006 by k

6507 It’s Sunday. Grocery day. Many of you may know that this isn’t my favorite task, but it’s always an adventure in the UK. What shall we have for dinner this week? That’s how it all starts… we jot down … Continue reading →

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Only a Phone Call Away

Posted on 26 September 2006 by g

We have a phone now! Actually, we have had our our home phone line hooked up for about a week, but we haven’t heard from you… :^). I know, I know. International dialing can be a bit daunting. The numbers … Continue reading →

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