ace85driver Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Hello All, Moving to Paris for a year, a quick in and out. I was wondering if there is are any items that are a bit more difficult to find or too expensive that I should consider bring with me from the States. Electronics, underwear, toiletries, mouth wash.....bad jokeyou get the point any feedback would be greatly apprectiated. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 The short answer is no but should you really be thinking of coming all this way if these are the type of worries you have?Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 ace85driver,believe it or not, Europe is actually quite a civilised place, after all, we have had lots of centuries to learn and practice [:D]You may need a sense of humour and a thick skin, particularly in Paris as Parisians get a bad press even in the rest of France !!!!! [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace85driver Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Benjamin, Been all over the world brother and I really only have one worry. I am worried about wasting time looking for some bullshi* item when I should be concetrating on travel. Here is the bottom line Benjamin...... You can't buy Jamon in the States. Don't even try buying premium vodka in Brazil Dont't even dream about finding DRY non roll on Deodorant in Amsterdamn and forget about public restrooms in London Now the correct response should have been something along the lines of this..... Uncle Benny says "Ace, I would consider bringing a GSM phone with you since the price of mobile phones are OUTRAGES in France." Also it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring some dry clean bags since dry cleaning in France is nearly 6X more than you would normaly expect." "I wouldn't want the ladies to see you in a wrinkled shirt, given how handsome you are you would want to make a good first impression. Thirdly, you will find most electronics competitve in pricing but you will lose any saving in the exchange rate." Ace's reply: "Thank you, Uncle Benny that was very helpful." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Is it just me thinking this or do we have another Searcher or 5 ?The population of France seems to have shot up in the last few days. No gentle Egger style ' i'm moving to France and...'posts but straight in.I don't mind helping anybody if I can but I'm reserving judgement as to whether all these newbies are really genuine.[:)] Good questions though!No offence intended - just an observation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 [quote user="Diva Star"]The population of France seems to have shot up in the last few days. [/quote]You're not alone in noticing this - I thought only I was paranoid, glad to see someone else is as well!With apologies to genuine newbies! [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 The writing style is very familiar!Ace85 I've pm'd you asking for your 'phone number, I'm more than happy to pay for the call to the States to verify that you're genuine!Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace85driver Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Perplexed............Genuine about what? I'm confused.....Genuine about cell phone's, dry cleaning, breifs or boxers. Why in the name of Goodness would anyone take the time out of their day to make that up? I'm just looking for a some information on convenience items that might be a little difficult to find there. That's all folks! How this turned into some debate on how genuine I am, I have no idea. But lets say for a second that I'm not "genuine" What difference would it make if you said, " you know what Ace I have a hard time finding the Gillette Quatro series shavers and Snickers candy bars. Now I'm so paranoid about how genuine" I may not be. Subconsciously convincing myself that I’m not “genuine” Conversation with self: "Ace"….."Umm yes Ace; Are you genuine about shipping a one year’s supply of Quarto razors?” "Ace," “I’m not so sure, how genuine should one be? " "Ace.".. "yes Ace." "You should truly believe without wavering that you are genuinely and whole heartedly genuine about you razors." "Ace"…."yes, go-ahead Ace." "I’m not so sure I’m that genuine." Hmmm.... Well then Ace; you are not genuine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Hey there Ace, I suspect it doesn't take too much to confuse you! You checked your private message box yet?Euro to a dollar you're an internet freak. I know Yanks and I've been there and carved with them lots of times and a genuine Yank would be only to happy to talk. Let me call ya?Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace85driver Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 roger that check your email thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace85driver Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 FRENCH MOBILE LANDLINE OR VOIPSERVICES! Since everyone is in such a helpful mood. I also need a solution to this issue. I might as well take advantage of this audience I seem to have captivated. How I’ve captivated this audience I have no idea. I was wondering if someone may have some information on local mobile servies offered in France. All French mobile/voip/landline websites are obviously in French so much has been "lost in translation."Here is what I'm trying to do:Forward a US number to a French Mobile or VOIP or LANDLINE So I need one of the following things:1. Find a French Mobile carrier that accepts all incoming international calls for free, no matter where they are coming from. This would be the most ideal. or 2. A VOIP that offers free call forwarding and free incoming (international incoming). or 3. A French Land Line that offers free incoming (international) and call forwarding to a French Mobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chauffour Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 [quote user="ace85driver"].... " you know what Ace I have a hard time finding the Gillette Quatro series shavers and Snickers candy bars. [/quote]Gillette Quatro is SO yesterday!!!! here in Europe we have now five (5) blades on the same razor, plus a single one on the other side, to reach the most difficult places!!! "...is the first shaving system for men that combines revolutionary blade technologies on the front and on the back of a single shaving cartridge to deliver the best manual shave ever" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace85driver Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Here we go......... that's fantastic! does it come in green? The Quatro was an example, thank you very much. and that's the blade I currently use I just could not think of the name. I beleive it's called a Fusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 It is indeed the Gillette Fusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chauffour Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 the best a man can get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 There is a really useful set of links to all kinds of sites useful to Ex-pats here:Ex Pat LinksIt is not specific to what you ask about but could be worth a browse on company time ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 [quote user="Chauffour"]the best a man can get?[/quote]Nah - I reserve that description for my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Hey Guys! I just talked to Ace and he sounds like a really nice bloke, he's just a little perplexed at European life and is simply worried about the change in culture.I have extended my apologies and my invitation to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chauffour Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 ..at least now you know you can have a perfect shave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riff-Raff Element Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 [quote user="Chris Head"]Hey Guys! I just talked to Ace and hesounds like a really nice bloke, he's just a little perplexed atEuropean life and is simply worried about the change in culture.I have extended my apologies and my invitation to him. [/quote]This is good. We should always seek to extend international trustand understanding. Particularly in these dark times. One thing that Acemight like to consider bringing with him (assuming that he is partialto it) is that Goobers peanut butter and grape jelly spread. I've neverseen that in France and I am prepared to believe it might even beillegal here. Even if it is not, it would be mildly amusing to see thelook on the faces of some Parisians when presented with it.I agree. There have been a few posts in recent days that suggestsomeone is either writing a book or running an information service.Something in the manner of writing that I can't quite put my fingeron... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I think September is a month when the forum often gets new members, some people wonder if they really can/should move to France and ask questions accordingly.Always worth keeping an eye though....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 [quote user="Chris Head"]Hey Guys! I just talked to Ace and he sounds like a really nice bloke, he's just a little perplexed at European life and is simply worried about the change in culture.I have extended my apologies and my invitation to him.[/quote]So ........... , sounds as though he passed the interview.Next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Okey dokey - BIG BIG APOLOGY [img]http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoticons4u/violent/sterb050.gif[/img] [img]http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoticons4u/violent/sterb135.gif[/img] This might help you too [:D]http://www.americansinfrance.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Isn't Possumgirl American? Maybe she has some suggestions for US essentials to ship over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 and Ray B and Lori. They could have their own section and swap pumpkin pie [+o(] recipes as well as great burger ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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