I am in Dallas, Texas. I hate Texas weather! I would much rather live in Europe, ANYWHERE. I lived in Germany for 5 years and loved it.

Well since our membership list has disappeared, I'll try and post who and what I can by memory; those I miss or get wrong, can correct me later.
Plastic Squirrel, Halo_Black, Valedhelgwath, and Taz are from England
Tom Bombadil, Gnampie, and Vampyria are from Belgium
Iago is from Swedenr
Rednell is from Newfoundland Canada
Huan is from France
Chikakat is from New Jersey USA
Allyssa and Rosie are from Australia
42 is from New Zealand
Swampfaye is from Texas USA
Ungoliant is from Dubai UAE
Jehanne is from State of New York USA
Yummy is from Louisiana USArGimli_Axe_Wielder is from California USA
Boring is from The Netherlands
Eryan is from Poland
Sauron is from India?
Spydyrbyte is from Kentucky USA
Grondmaster is from State of Washington USA
And when I say "from" I mean where they are currently residing, rather that their place of origin. Edited on 16/6/2002 by Grondmaster]

Well, I have nothing to add here. Except that I'm Belgian, and proud of it, but part of me seems to be Irish as well...

Close, Grondy. New Brunswick, same end of the country just not as much water around us.
However, my brother and his family live in Newfoundland.
As a matter of fact, of my 8 neices and nephews, 6 are Newfies! And...since I drank the Screech ,ate the balogna and kissed the cod without getting sick, I am officially an honourary Newfoundlander.
So Newfoundland it is then, you just won't find me there.

Yeah Yummy - the government here gives free bungalows, land, cars, plus money (one lump sum) for household appliances and furniture, to the citizens. So they're pretty well off. Oh, they get lots of money to pay for their wedding as well. All from the 'gummint'.

Well, as far as the 'War on Terror' goes - don't mean to sound crass but right now people here (most expats & locals) are more concerned about the World Cup, so not many have read the news for the past few weeks. But I suppose we (and the rest of the world) will get back to real life one the finals are over. The terrorism thing just isn't a big deal here right now I suppose - at least not as big as footy.

Well I'm not Anglo - I'm Malaysian, so we sorta look a Chinese-Indian-Japanese-Portugese-Uzbek-Arab-Dutch mix. So I tend to blend in wherever I go. Unless I venture down to Deep South USA - then I'll be in deep trouble I guess.

But the white expats here are doing well too. My American friends here are enjoying themselves, except that they don't understand why I have to stay glued to the tv to watch 'soccer' all day instead of playing golf. Duh. Come on, it's the World Cup for goodness sake!

Very nearly mate! Where've you been?

Gandalf N I think. Welcome back!

PlasticWell, i've been around, just not actively present so to speak
I've been extremely busy the past year (and a half?!).

Grondy Thanks, i'll try to stay a while although I've never really been away (though i did miss some design changes I think).

UngoliantThe one and only! Nice to see not everybody has forgotten about me. (now i just start wondering where Taz has gone...)

TomBomYes, you were the very first one to find out I was still alive

And again.. to all, thank you for the warm welcome.. I'll try to pop in every once in a while if time permits.

Good to know that you're doing well Gandalf! As Grondy said, hope to see you around more often.

Indeed old friend... It has been a while, looking forward to an *email* from you soon.

Ungoliant - really interesting post re: Dubai, and I don't remember why I assumed you were anglo, but your perspective is really fascinating. Thanks for the info, and let the gummn't know I'm applying for citizenship so I can have a marble clad bathroom and a subsidized wedding! Cool!

Yeah, I sure hope so...

I'm moving to Dubai right away! Wow those living conditions are spectacular!

Jolly good show old chap! Anybody for cup of Earl Grey? Okay, seriously now, don't drink Earl Grey. It tastes like weasle pee-pee and really should have a health warning on the packet
Hey Tom, didn't realise you was from Sweden. Whats it like? Nice place

Indeed I'm not so I wouldn't know.

Ah! Too late! Now I'll have to order back that time bomb I sent you.
No, it's ok. Silly me again.

I just noticed it's gone, yeah. But I suppose it's only temporarily, Taz is probably working on it. *rough guess*

i wont ask.. i am curious though.. one can not make comparisons til one has tried both things...... SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. . . . . .

hehe...I know how you feel, Proghead...I'm from central Jersey myself...not much better here

hey, btw, what is a 'prog' anyhow? actually nevermind...wrote this post then saw in another topic...

[Edited on 7/7/2002 by chikakat]

yum yum uo yer bum I think it may be possible that Oolon Cha (japanese tea) is made of wee wee.. that stuff is rank

There's nothing wrong with Earl Grey tea for all I care. I drink it by the liter!

I don't have ICQ so in fact that doesn't interest me.

Welcome to our virtual Rivendell, then Keeper*of*the*Stars. Hope you enjoy your stay among us.

Where at in Pennsylvania? Lancaster and Pennsylvania Dutch country reminds me of the Shire! I would rather live in PA than NJ! This must be the dullest place on Earth!

Welcome to the Forum Keeper*of*the*stars. Enjoy your stay and come back again.

B*lgium isn't too bad Tommy. At least Brussels was lovely, full of tulips and very bright & jolly - that's how I remember it, though that was from 17 years ago so things may have changed since then....

I've always wanted to know what the connection is between Brussels & brussel sprouts. Go on then Tommy, enlighten me.