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[Fran]

That will be quite a change. Whereabouts in the US are you from and have you much prior experience of England?

[WatchOutWorld]

That will be quite a change. Whereabouts in the US are you from and have you much prior experience of England?

I grew up in Ohio, hubby in Oklahoma. We met in the military and have been stationed in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. We have spent the last 11 years in Texas, so I was ready for a change!

As far as experience in England~ We had spent a total of 3 weeks in London over two separate visits before his company asked us to relocate. We have also made visits to his offices in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and a few days in Paris and Brussels. So really, not much! We have been staying in temporary accommodations in London for almost a month but are so ready to get to our house. I am afraid the children are going to start climbing the walls if we don't get to our garden!

[PaulEden]

You are not serving personnel any more? We have quite a few US serving families here.

[WatchOutWorld]

You are not serving personnel any more? We have quite a few US serving families here.

No, we have been out of the service for about 10 years.

[K&P]

So what line of business is your Husband in? I'd hazard a guess at banking looking at all of your Euro destinations!

I'm a teacher, and my Husband works in IT.

[WatchOutWorld]

So what line of business is your Husband in? I'd hazard a guess at banking looking at all of your Euro destinations!

I'm a teacher, and my Husband works in IT.

He is actually IT, but he works for a financial company, so you were close! What school do you work at? We are currently waiting to hear back on the school assignments for our four children. I also have a degree in education and have been thinking about applying for one of the openings for a Teacher's Assistant at the Jordans School. I really don't want to stay home full time, and it makes it so much harder to make friends after relocating.

[K&P]

He is actually IT, but he works for a financial company, so you were close! What school do you work at? We are currently waiting to hear back on the school assignments for our four children. I also have a degree in education and have been thinking about applying for one of the openings for a Teacher's Assistant at the Jordans School. I really don't want to stay home full time, and it makes it so much harder to make friends after relocating.

What a coincidence. I used to work at Chalfonts Community College, but now I'm Head of Literacy/English at a Pupil Referral Unit (school for kids excluded from mainstream). PM me if you'd like contacts at Chalfonts.

Sure, full-time home can be isolating.

Have the schools tested your kids, then? I'm not sure of how it works in terms of 'foreign' students. Let me know if you need any advice re: the English syllabus.

This might also be useful: http://www.buckscc.g.../jobs/jobs.page
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[Fran]

We are currently waiting to hear back on the school assignments for our four children.

I hope they all get the places you want. Whatever schooling they've had in the US, and whatever you're looking for here, you'll find a lot of differences, especially at secondary level. If you have specific questions, have a look at this forum's Education section.

[BrianOleen]

Just moved to Amersham from Clarksville, Tennessee. I live right outside Old Amersham with my Wife and three children. Hope to get to know the good people of Amersham.

[Matthew (MPJ/Admin)]

Welcome. I suspect Amersham is quite a bit different from your last home

[BrianOleen]

Welcome. I suspect Amersham is quite a bit different from your last home

It is much nicer here and less hetic. I must say I am enjoying it.

[struthie]

Welcome to Amersham Brian

[wittonend]

Although possibly necessary in some parts of London, I don't think you'll need the combat fatigues and machine gun in Amersham.

[BrianOleen]

Although possibly necessary in some parts of London, I don't think you'll need the combat fatigues and machine gun in Amersham.

Good point, I will have to get a new photo. This was last summer in Afghanistan

[Eaton]

Good point, I will have to get a new photo. This was last summer in Afghanistan

I've seen plenty of people in camouflage clothing on the bridleways and footpaths and some of them have been carrying guns, although not, yet, machine guns! Welcome Brian.

[WatchOutWorld]

Just moved to Amersham from Clarksville, Tennessee. I live right outside Old Amersham with my Wife and three children. Hope to get to know the good people of Amersham.

Hey, I've been through there! Welcome to Amersham, but watch out, you may never want to leave. We absolutely LOVE it here!

[Fran]

Welcome, Brian (and to your family). I hope you all settle very well and are very happy here.

[PaulEden]

I've got a friend in Nashville. Retired US Army Staff Sergeant. Lovely chap but got blown up too often.

[Bawbag]

Welcome from another recent incomer, although only from as far away as Scotland

Hope you find Amersham as welcoming as we have.

[WatchOutWorld]

Brian, I met your wife and kids today. Our boys will be in the same class at Woodside.

[PaulEden]

Just moved to Amersham from Clarksville, Tennessee. I live right outside Old Amersham with my Wife and three children. Hope to get to know the good people of Amersham.

Update on my friend. He's actually in Clarksville too. Retired, but spends a lot of time on Fort Campbell.

[BrianOleen]

Brian, I met your wife and kids today. Our boys will be in the same class at Woodside.

My son was so happy to meet your son, he was excited there was another new boy and he was from Texas.

[BrianOleen]

Update on my friend. He's actually in Clarksville too. Retired, but spends a lot of time on Fort Campbell.

A lot of retired guys stay in the Clarksville area so they can still use the benefits on Fort Campbell for retirees. Not a bad place to live because of the low costs

[PaulEden]

Yes, having blown up a number of times, he has to travel to his doc in Nashville regularly.

[WatchOutWorld]

My son was so happy to meet your son, he was excited there was another new boy and he was from Texas.

I have heard quite a bit about your son this week. When you get settled in we will have to have him over to play.

[BrianOleen]

I have heard quite a bit about your son this week. When you get settled in we will have to have him over to play.

That sounds great, I will let him know.

[Elliott]

Hi.
I'm an old Amersham resident (30 years now) but new to this site and forum. My only baby is now away at university and I'm beginning to enjoy doing things just for me again. I thought I knew most of what was going on in the area - but after a quick look around I realise I'm very wrong!
Looking forward to contributing where I can.

[PaulEden]

Welcome Elliot. There's certainly more going on here than we expect.

[Jon Edmonds]

Living in Woolwich, South East London

[Fran]

Hi Jon, and welcome to the forum. If you care to share your interest in or connection to Amersham, that would be interesting, but don't feel obliged to.