tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671828190923092550.post2303515746631098288..comments2023-10-15T08:27:34.685+00:00Comments on A Broad Abroad: Annoyed and confusedThe Good Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266643682242094342noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671828190923092550.post-88034634213498400982007-07-09T18:54:00.000+00:002007-07-09T18:54:00.000+00:00They're possible in the UK too, it's just that ind...They're possible in the UK too, it's just that individuals and organizations impede the smooth flow of certain things for fear of having to take accountability for anything - however trivial :)Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07387168103798629268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671828190923092550.post-8759966246652136982007-07-09T07:41:00.000+00:002007-07-09T07:41:00.000+00:00Hi Annie. I hear you but all these things are poss...Hi Annie. I hear you but all these things are possible in other countries. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I'm feeling much less annoyed now!The Good Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266643682242094342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671828190923092550.post-40897892569862526972007-07-09T02:16:00.000+00:002007-07-09T02:16:00.000+00:00I understand your grievances. Having worked for a...I understand your grievances. Having worked for a bank I can tell you that they are bound by such restrictive confidentiality rules - they err on the side of 'nothing can ever come back and bite me in the ass' type of security!<BR/><BR/>Same mentality applies to the float thing - it should be called 'liability' not 'health and safety'.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07387168103798629268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671828190923092550.post-86455314871812734642007-07-08T19:02:00.000+00:002007-07-08T19:02:00.000+00:00Exactly Crystal. I wonder at the amount of experi...Exactly Crystal. I wonder at the amount of experiences people here are denied because of all these rules.The Good Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266643682242094342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671828190923092550.post-36690328897230381212007-07-08T19:01:00.000+00:002007-07-08T19:01:00.000+00:00Hello Family from Texas. Thanks so much for you co...Hello Family from Texas. Thanks so much for you compliments.<BR/>I don't know that I am fully qualified to advise you given that Aberdeen has not yet hit my radar. As a general rule though I would advise doing some research on schools and try to get into the catchment of a well rated state school. Property may be more expensive there but you'll save on extortionate private school fees. Also you'll be surrounded by other families with children.<BR/><BR/>The rain is a bit unrelenting. However, I consider my greatest failing in living here as letting it get to me. The Scots have a saying - 'there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing'. Invest in some good waterproofs and get out there. I'm sure you're tougher than me!<BR/><BR/>This response is getting pretty long - just send me an email if you have anymore questions and I'm happy to help where I can.The Good Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266643682242094342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671828190923092550.post-53643461426926475522007-07-08T18:54:00.000+00:002007-07-08T18:54:00.000+00:00Gosh Iota! You may be right! And good news abou ...Gosh Iota! You may be right! And good news abou the goggles.Do they let you use nose plugs or is a nose enema safer than accidentally injesting a small piece of plastic?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your kind words Kaycie - I hope so too. But I doubt it.The Good Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266643682242094342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671828190923092550.post-9905922483964180852007-07-08T15:32:00.000+00:002007-07-08T15:32:00.000+00:00I couldn't understand why I couldn't take one of m...I couldn't understand why I couldn't take one of my new born lambs into school for the children to cuddle. It was perfectly clean but H&S prevented me. Most kids in the school live on or have members of family on farms. I wouldn't have let it run free, not near the kitchen anyway.<BR/><BR/>CrystalxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671828190923092550.post-65389068883638165432007-07-08T14:55:00.000+00:002007-07-08T14:55:00.000+00:00Fabulous blog. Great sense of humor and wit coupl...Fabulous blog. Great sense of humor and wit coupled with a fantastic style of writing. I really enjoy it and don't even know you.<BR/><BR/>I wanted to introduce myself, hi all my name is Nicole and we just found out we are probably moving to scotland (if we are lucky before Sept. 1) from the U.S. Any helpful advice? We have 3 small children (ages 5, 4 and 10 months). It would be Aberdeen and I understand there are few cultural activities but with three children we wouldn't get to participate anyways.<BR/><BR/>How bad is the weather? I understand it is rainy but is it raining so hard and so frequently that you can't do things outside? Or do you just ignore the rain and go about your business.<BR/><BR/>Any helpful websites, organizations, anything you recommend or think I should know?<BR/><BR/>Thanks in advanceNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07566526771996016818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671828190923092550.post-45697580749602115162007-07-08T14:47:00.000+00:002007-07-08T14:47:00.000+00:00Bless your heart, sweetie. Here's hoping that thi...Bless your heart, sweetie. Here's hoping that this is the absolute biggest problem you encounter during your move.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05655321325607087357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6671828190923092550.post-41986085931246410552007-07-08T14:04:00.000+00:002007-07-08T14:04:00.000+00:00No, no, no. It's not because you're a foreigner. I...No, no, no. It's not because you're a foreigner. In fact, this is all a sign that you're becoming naturalised. We Brits love to rant about health and safety, gas bills and banks. You're becoming one of us, and just as you're planning to leave.<BR/><BR/>They don't let you wear goggles if you are jumping in the pool from the diving board here (health and safety), if that is any comfort.Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.com