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How important do you find being part of an on-line (or other) expat community, like this forum?

It's a lifeline to me - I need to hear from others who I can identify with.
16 (31.4%)
It's helpful for research before making the move
9 (17.6%)
I've made the move and it's helpful for learning about my new home
2 (3.9%)
I check in occassionally to see what's new
6 (11.8%)
I'm just interested in asking my questions but not being "active"
0 (0%)
I've made good friends here and love to chat with others who have made the move.
18 (35.3%)

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Re: Importance of an expat community
« Reply #30 on: July 18, 2005, 10:24:23 PM »
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Damn, you beat me to the punch!  I can't believe such a phobia exists!
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 Freud labeled it but it was a myth that the vagina is like a mouth and that the male would be consumed or castrated by sex...I swear I don't think Freud was breast fed enough...that was another discussion regarding Freud and how his theories were largely based on too small a number of cases but I left that discuss as I am not a big Freud fan. *shrugs*

what were we talking about again??? wine , knitting or clucking ;D
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Re: Importance of an expat community
« Reply #31 on: July 18, 2005, 10:25:23 PM »
Quote from: belindaloo on July 18, 2005, 10:14:17 PM
Most of us here are intelligent, fascinating, well-rounded women

Hehehe, I'm 'well rounded' in more than one respect!!!  [smiley=laugh4.gif]
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Re: Importance of an expat community
« Reply #32 on: July 18, 2005, 10:26:07 PM »
Quote from: closet.hippie on July 18, 2005, 10:25:23 PM
Hehehe, I'm 'well rounded' in more than one respect!!!  [smiley=laugh4.gif]

LOL ... I was actually thinking that as I typed it! ;)

See, DJCNYC... we also have great senses of humor!
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Re: Importance of an expat community
« Reply #33 on: July 18, 2005, 10:27:48 PM »
Quote from: belindaloo on July 18, 2005, 10:26:07 PM
See, DJCNYC... we also have great senses of humor!

And very handsome cats!   :D
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Re: Importance of an expat community
« Reply #34 on: July 18, 2005, 10:28:06 PM »
Quote from: closet.hippie on July 18, 2005, 10:25:23 PM
Hehehe, I'm 'well rounded' in more than one respect!!!  [smiley=laugh4.gif]
Me too! And I'm also quite fascinating...now intelligent...well two out of three ain't too bad!
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Re: Importance of an expat community
« Reply #35 on: July 18, 2005, 10:29:02 PM »
Quote from: Alicia on July 18, 2005, 10:24:23 PM
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 Freud labeled it but it was a myth that the vagina is like a mouth and that the male would be consumed or castrated by sex...I swear I don't think Freud was breast fed enough...that was another discussion regarding Freud and how his theories were largely based on too small a number of cases but I left that discuss as I am not a big Freud fan. *shrugs*


I think Freud was possibly dropped on his head in infancy!
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Re: Importance of an expat community
« Reply #36 on: July 18, 2005, 10:29:55 PM »
they should have used Non bio on Freud's baby grows..that's my theory
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Re: Importance of an expat community
« Reply #37 on: July 18, 2005, 10:30:08 PM »
I'm surprised DJCNYC would say we're not that interesting, etc. considering how many people came to support her thru her crisis a while back.   ???  
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Re: Importance of an expat community
« Reply #38 on: July 18, 2005, 10:31:01 PM »
Quote from: Kristi on July 18, 2005, 10:30:08 PM
I'm surprised DJCNYC would say we're not that interesting, etc. considering how many people came to support her thru her crisis a while back.   ???  
Thanks for mentioning that Kristi. I know a few of us were thinking the same thing.
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Re: Importance of an expat community
« Reply #39 on: July 18, 2005, 10:31:39 PM »
Quote from: Pebbles on July 18, 2005, 10:28:06 PM
Me too! And I'm also quite fascinating...now intelligent...well two out of three ain't too bad!

And she used to have this cool avatar about being a medium, before she changed it for that vile Russell's mug. ;D :P :-*
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Re: Importance of an expat community
« Reply #40 on: July 18, 2005, 10:31:56 PM »
was that the same person  ???
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Re: Importance of an expat community
« Reply #41 on: July 18, 2005, 10:34:33 PM »
Quote from: expat_in_scotland on July 18, 2005, 10:31:39 PM
And she used to have this cool avatar about being a medium, before she changed it for that vile Russell's mug. ;D :P :-*
Well Russell's better looking then I am. Much better cheekbones! :)

Quote from: Alicia on July 18, 2005, 10:31:56 PM
was that the same person  ???
Yes
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Re: Importance of an expat community
« Reply #42 on: July 18, 2005, 10:36:51 PM »
well that well cheeky and to use a movie quote :

"You bit the hand Marty , You bit the hand!"
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Re: Importance of an expat community
« Reply #43 on: July 18, 2005, 10:39:56 PM »
Is this what women talk about at parties? Do tell!
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Re: Importance of an expat community
« Reply #44 on: July 18, 2005, 10:40:47 PM »
Quote from: Pebbles on July 18, 2005, 10:28:06 PM
Me too! And I'm also quite fascinating...now intelligent...well two out of three ain't too bad!

I'm definitely well rounded.   ;)

Several years ago at a doctor's appointment at the surgery, I got to talking with my doctor about travel.  He loves to travel so we were discussing the various places we'd been and lived.  As I was leaving, my doctor told me  "I didn't realize that you were so interesting!"  So, does his opinion count?  If it does, than I guess I'm interesting too!

As for the OP's original question, I don't fit any of the descriptions either.

 I lived in England for eight years before I found this site.  I found it while searching for information on repatriating, just two months before my move.   During my entire eight years, I didn't interact with any Americans.  All of my friends were people that I met through work, interests, neighbors or other moms.

Having said that, I wish I'd have found UKY much, much sooner.  I know that I would have met up with at least a few people from here, and hopefully turn on-line friendships into real life friendships.  Hopefully when I next visit my other home, I'll still be able to do so!
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