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Just realized 'double glazed' is not the same here as it is in the US :)
« on: June 27, 2004, 07:32:35 PM »
Hello All,

I am new to the site, but not so new to the UK.  I have lived here in Leeds for about 8 months attending the University for my Master's Degree.  Needless to say I have had little time to travel or socialise based on this insane system of higher education.  Don't get me wrong I can tell you exactly how many steps it is to my local pub.   ;D  Although I have been here a few months and met some very lovely people I still feel that I am somehow missing out on the UK.  I joined this site for a bit of advice on places I must see before returning home, hopefully I will get a job and won't have too, and to get in touch with other American's to hear about their experiences here. 

Look forward to chatting,
Aubrey
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Re: Just realized 'double glazed' is not the same here as it is in the US :)
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2004, 08:35:32 PM »
Hiya Aubrey and welcome to UKY.Iam glad that you found us :)

 Rhia
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Re: Just realized 'double glazed' is not the same here as it is in the US :)
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2004, 10:26:04 PM »
Hiya and welcome. :)
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Re: Just realized 'double glazed' is not the same here as it is in the US :)
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2004, 11:05:17 PM »
Hi Aubrey, welcome!!!  Take a look at the posts here, a lot of your questions will be answered. 
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Re: Just realized 'double glazed' is not the same here as it is in the US :)
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2004, 03:13:33 AM »
Hi Aubrey!!!

Soon to be there too!  Sans double glazed... well maybe on the house!

Welcome to UKY!!!
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Re: Just realized 'double glazed' is not the same here as it is in the US :)
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2004, 08:39:42 AM »
Hi Aubrey, welcome.

Take a look at some of the posts in Travel and Transport for start on ideas for things to see/do. But, being in Leeds you are very close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, Peak District so there's quite a lot of nice scenery near you!
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Re: Just realized 'double glazed' is not the same here as it is in the US :)
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2004, 07:33:20 PM »
Hello!  :-*
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Re: Just realized 'double glazed' is not the same here as it is in the US :)
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2004, 12:42:53 AM »
Hello, and welcome! :D
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Re: Just realized 'double glazed' is not the same here as it is in the US :)
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2004, 09:06:29 AM »
So, what does 'double-glazed' mean in America?
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Re: Just realized 'double glazed' is not the same here as it is in the US :)
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2004, 10:36:02 AM »
Quote from: Broxi on June 29, 2004, 09:06:29 AM
So, what does 'double-glazed' mean in America?

My guess would be it's a reference to doughnuts?  ???
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Re: Just realized 'double glazed' is not the same here as it is in the US :)
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2004, 12:59:14 PM »
Peedal is right, double glazed in the states refers to a donut, a very good donut i might add. :) 
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Re: Just realized 'double glazed' is not the same here as it is in the US :)
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2004, 03:24:40 PM »
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double glazed in the states refers to a donut

That's a shame.  I was rather hoping it might refer to an advanced state of inebriation ... ;)
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Re: Just realized 'double glazed' is not the same here as it is in the US :)
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2004, 04:09:03 PM »
Howard,

To be sure a few double glazed donuts makes a night at the pub seem like a Sunday stroll.  There is enough sugar in one square inch to shock even poor George Best into sobriety.   :P  Of course as a lady I would never each such filth.  HaHa

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Re: Just realized 'double glazed' is not the same here as it is in the US :)
« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2004, 08:13:33 PM »
Only adding my welcome to the list, Aubrey!  ;D

If american experiences here are what you are after, you've come to the right place!
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