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The Anglo-file, too: First Impressions: Smaller and Older
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The Anglo-file, too. Monday, September 19, 2005. First Impressions: Smaller and Older. Things are smaller here. Are smaller. Even mid-sized North American-style vehicles stand out here- an average-sized American SUV makes you look twice! Most people seem to have one of those zippy little two-doors that drives forever on a pint of petrol, or one of those four-doors that's twice the doors and half the leg room. Fridges and stoves (cookers). But some things are bigger. Particularly for certain luxury items ...
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The Anglo-file, too: An Unexpected Pleasure
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The Anglo-file, too. Tuesday, January 24, 2006. Today we had a most unexpected pleasure. We recently heard about the series of Lunchtime Concerts. At the Barber Institute of Fine Arts. At the University of Birmingham, and we pegged the concert today as one we might enjoy. Since I had business to take care of at the main University campus anyway, we decided to make it a family affair and throw in a tour of the Institute's acclaimed art gallery. Posted by Michael Pahl at Tuesday, January 24, 2006.
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The Anglo-file, too: Trips with Grandmas and Kids
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The Anglo-file, too. Friday, March 10, 2006. Trips with Grandmas and Kids. We have now hosted both Grandmas (Larissa's and Michael's Moms) here in England, and we've all had a wonderful time with them. Many terrific memories have been made. As far as daytrips go, Warwick Castle. Provided the local excursion for Grandma Down's visit ( pic 1. The National Sea Life Centre. Was the destination of choice for Grandma Pahl's visit. This is located in the city centre right by the old canals ( pic 3. So, if you'r...
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The Anglo-file, too: Bits and Bobs
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The Anglo-file, too. Monday, August 08, 2005. Here are some random notes, some "bits and bobs" (odds and ends) on our progress as we aim for E-Day (England Day) on September 5:. We have been approved for a government student loan including a study grant, which should cover our basic financing for the year. While this will give us some financial challenges when we return and have to begin paying it off, at this point we are grateful that our basic financial needs for the year will be met. Thanks once agai...
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The Anglo-file, too: Ups and Downs
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The Anglo-file, too. Monday, May 09, 2005. It's hard to believe it's May already, with our departure to England only about three months away! In addition to the more large-scale preparations, we've been poring over books and websites about Britain, looking at pictures of castles. And maps of the Midlands. Searching for information about airports. And more. The kids have even been practising their proper English accents in their dress-up play time. The excitement is building! Inspired by The Anglo-file.
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The Anglo-file, too: Aiming for England!
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The Anglo-file, too. Monday, January 31, 2005. It's hard to believe that in just a few months we will be on our way to England! As the day of departure approaches, we want to share some praise items and prayer requests, so that you can share with us and pray with us in this adventure that we believe God has called us to. Some items of praise from the past few weeks:. We already have a place to live in Birmingham! While we are grateful for these things, there is still much to pray for:. Michael has applie...
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The Anglo-file, too: A Tour of Our Flat 2
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The Anglo-file, too. Wednesday, November 09, 2005. A Tour of Our Flat 2. Welcome to our flat! We begin the tour with the first room you see off the hallway when you enter, the master bedroom:. That's a picture from our trip to Warwick Castle. How did that get in there? That's the Countess' bedroom, and Larissa would love for it to be ours! We'll tell you about the rest of the Castle another time. Posted by Michael Pahl at Wednesday, November 09, 2005. So good job on the misleading intro. Duncan, if you c...
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The Anglo-file, too: Our Trip to England (or, 'a regular Swiss family Robinson')
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The Anglo-file, too. Monday, September 12, 2005. Our Trip to England (or, 'a regular Swiss family Robinson'). Sorry for the delay in updating but internet access is not as handy as we'd like yet, with home access not likely until the end of September or early October. The plane trip was a breeze after all that: 9 hours of travel time through the night, 26 trips to the toilet, 45 minutes of sleep, 2 surprisingly good meals and 2 suprisingly bad movies, 7,000 kilometres, all at 35,000 feet. The experie...
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The Anglo-file, too: Minor Miracles
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The Anglo-file, too. Monday, August 29, 2005. It's hard to believe the Big Move. Is only one week away! We have now moved out of our house (minor miracle #1), our renters have moved in, we made it to my sister's wedding (congratulations again, Susan and Andrew! In Regina this past weekend (minor miracle #2), and we are living with Larissa's Mom for this week. You'd be forgiven if you think this will be a nice restful week at Grandma's house; in fact, we still have a lot of work to do! The chronicles of a...
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The Anglo-file, too: Before There were Trains
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The Anglo-file, too. Sunday, May 07, 2006. Before There were Trains. Birmingham is at the heart of the region known as the West Midlands, and the West Midlands was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. The extensive canal system in Britain. And previously land-locked cities like Birmingham were the beneficiaries. Although trains, planes, and lorries. Retaining a 200-year old canal roundabout called the Old Turn Junction ( pic 2. Posted by Michael Pahl at Sunday, May 07, 2006.
