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Aloha from Scotland!
« on: July 15, 2012, 12:29:38 PM »
As the title suggests, I'm originally from Hawaii and now live in Dumfries, Scotland.  My partner and I spent a year working in New Zealand and got a civil union there.   I had a hiccup with the Visa process and am here to share my story with others in the same situation. 

We are also currently in the process of moving to Edinburgh and are finding it quite difficult to find a nice area... which is another reason I'm here. 

All in all, I look forward to browsing the forums and making new friends  ;D
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Re: Aloha from Scotland!
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2012, 03:45:08 PM »
Welcome Kawibear! Edinburgh has loads of nice areas. Morningside, Bruntsfield, Stockbridge, Comely Bank, Merchiston, Trinity and the West End immediately spring to mind. Parts of Leith, Granton, Gorgie, Corstorphine, Portobello and Liberton are nice too. Avoid places like Niddrie, Sighthill, Pilton, Gracemount and Wester Hailes. Best of luck!
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Re: Aloha from Scotland!
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2012, 04:35:14 PM »
Quote from: kawibear on July 15, 2012, 12:29:38 PM
I had a hiccup with the Visa process and am here to share my story with others in the same situation.

I hear Hawaii is bad about losing birth certificates.....*

Saw your post with the chicken....wondering if you cook the famous Hawaiian garlic shrimp...

*humour
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Re: Aloha from Scotland!
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2012, 05:18:10 PM »
Welcome. Yes, Edinburgh is a lovely city with beautiful spaces. I lived in New Town just up from Stockbridge, and Old Town is also cool. Plus all the places DrS listed.
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Re: Aloha from Scotland!
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2012, 05:53:36 PM »
Welcome to UKY!
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Re: Aloha from Scotland!
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2012, 11:46:21 PM »
Welcome!
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Re: Aloha from Scotland!
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2012, 10:06:25 AM »
Welcome to Scotland.  It is a beautiful country!  Our family moved over from the Midwest in February.  You will enjoy it!
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