Because it sounds like we're moving to England for a year. I'm excited but a bit nervous. We're 95% sure going and just waiting for for final approval. Hubby and I have already discussed when we get there, we'll try and get some extra food so we have at least have 2 weeks at all time. We're Methodist and there is a church in the area that we'll be contacting. The idea of trying to have to start a house from the ground up is a bit intimidating. DH's company will pay for furniture rental but there's towels, measuring cups, plates, etc.
Good luck! Are you keeping your house in the states or selling it?
Wow. That sounds like a big undertaking. To what city will you move?
Quoting moneysaver6:Wow. That sounds like a big undertaking. To what city will you move?
We'll be right outside London off the Thames. I am a little nervous since Europe seems to be having so many financial problems. At least England isn't on the Euro. It's not often that someone offers to pay for you to live in another country though.
We will be keeping our house and my brother-in-law will be taking care of the chickens and I'm sure eating all my berries. Last year, my black berries came in while we were on vacation and I think there were 2 left on the bush by the time I got back. :)
Do you guys have lots of long term food storage or short term? Because if you'll be coming back in a year, you could just leave the long term stuff and it will be fine.
Quoting kimmykim:Do you guys have lots of long term food storage or short term? Because if you'll be coming back in a year, you could just leave the long term stuff and it will be fine.
Oh, we have buckets of rice, beans and wheat that we couldn't get through in the next 6 months. I would like to get through all the oil, flour, pasta, and the half of cow in our freezer if I can. I know my brother-in-law will eat what we don't though.
What an adventure for your family! Are you planning on homeschooling while there?
Goods are surprisingly expensive there. One item that springs to mind is a French Press. We broke ours while there and had to purchase one from a local store for about $42. The same one over here costs less than $30.
They have a couple IKEAs in London, so you can pick up some familiar household items there. And their version of second-hand stores are referred to as Charity Shops, so this is a nice way to pick up things that you want to use but not bring back to the US when your time is over...
Flights around Europe are SOOO inexpensive that you can easily have a weekend in another country and not break the bank (Ryan Air, etc.). My advice would be to pick up Lonely Planet's guide to Great Britain (or even to Europe!) to take with you. One year will go by so quickly, and you don't want to leave without seeing some of the country's highlights!
Just thinking about it, I'm craving a "Full English" (breakfast!) right now!
Quoting GoodyBrook:What an adventure for your family! Are you planning on homeschooling while there?
Goods are surprisingly expensive there. One item that springs to mind is a French Press. We broke ours while there and had to purchase one from a local store for about $42. The same one over here costs less than $30.
They have a couple IKEAs in London, so you can pick up some familiar household items there. And their version of second-hand stores are referred to as Charity Shops, so this is a nice way to pick up things that you want to use but not bring back to the US when your time is over...
Flights around Europe are SOOO inexpensive that you can easily have a weekend in another country and not break the bank (Ryan Air, etc.). My advice would be to pick up Lonely Planet's guide to Great Britain (or even to Europe!) to take with you. One year will go by so quickly, and you don't want to leave without seeing some of the country's highlights!
Just thinking about it, I'm craving a "Full English" (breakfast!) right now!
We plan on at least putting our daughter in school, possibly our son. My daughter is very social and really needs to be around other kids in a more structured environment. We're not sure about our son. He will be 4 in May but he would be fine with me teaching him.
My husband should be getting a money allowance for food and transportation which will help with some of the costs. Plus, they'll be paying for our apartment and all transportation costs. We're saving up money too so we can do plenty of traveling while we're over there. It's weird to think Paris is around 6 hours away. My husband was looking at Ryan air and I think I'll definitely have to pick up the guide you mentioned.
Sounds like yall are in for a wonderful experience.
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