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Scrappydoo
English looking for information about Kazakhstan
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22
About me
English
Lives in Swindon
Registration: 18 May 2014
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Hot water by Scrappydoo
When I arrived and moved I to my apartment last Thurs, I had two days of lovely hot water. Since Saturday,the water has been getting colder and colder until last couple of days where there is now no hot water at all? Can any one explain? help?
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I have hot water! I think it was turned back on on Sunday. Waiting for heating now. Read More
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Hot water by Scrappydoo
When I arrived and moved I to my apartment last Thurs, I had two days of lovely hot water. Since Saturday,the water has been getting colder and colder until last couple of days where there is now no hot water at all? Can any one explain? help?
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Thank you, I have been told that we will not get any hot water for a few days as it is not yet 'on'. I think it is a communal as I do not have a boiler etc. Read More
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Hot water
When I arrived and moved I to my apartment last Thurs, I had two days of lovely hot water. Since Saturday,the water has been getting colder and colder until last couple of days where there is now no hot water at all? Can any one explain? help? Read More
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Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
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When you mean checked bag do you mean a proper luggage? Does it mean I can take two and pay for one? Approx what extra charges did this incur? Sounds like you are settling really well. I am getting ready for the last bit of packing and now I have ... Read More
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Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
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Hi Patsy, thanks for this information. It's sounds like you got a lot of luggage allowance! Did you pack your winter coat? The linens information is really useful as I hadn't thought about dishcloths etc. I have a couple of hour between ... Read More
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Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
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I think it looks like I will need to bring some of them now as it can get to -10/ -15 in Pavlodar :-( Read More
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Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
![Scrappydoo Scrappydoo](/images/avatars/default/woman5.png)
Thank you, I am watching my weight allowance disappear! Read More
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Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
![Scrappydoo Scrappydoo](/images/avatars/default/woman5.png)
Excellent! I am hoping to get their on Fri! Any last minute packing advice? X Read More
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Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
![Scrappydoo Scrappydoo](/images/avatars/default/woman5.png)
Brilliant, when are you flying out? I brought my tickets yesterday and will be flying out on Thurs! Let the adventure begin. Read More
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Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
![Scrappydoo Scrappydoo](/images/avatars/default/woman5.png)
Thank you, up until now, I really believed I wasn't going. Now feeling a little anxious but excited! Read More
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Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
![Scrappydoo Scrappydoo](/images/avatars/default/woman5.png)
Yaayyyyy! visa has arrived today. I am going to book my flights! Do anyone know where I can exchange some money from GBP to Tenge? I have only a few days to do so as it is now a bank Holiday weekend in the UK :-( Read More
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Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
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I wish I done that now, but didn't want to go to London twice with the added expense of it :-( Oh well, live and learn. Read More
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Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
![Scrappydoo Scrappydoo](/images/avatars/default/woman5.png)
Unfortunately, I sent it off last Tues afternoon, special delivery next day, with a prepaid envelope for the same back and still haven't had this returned :-( I will phone them up later this afternoon. Read More
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Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
![Scrappydoo Scrappydoo](/images/avatars/default/woman5.png)
I know, lol. Hard to get to grips with. Next week, another two words! Read More
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Moving from USA to teach Biology at NIS in Kazakhstan by txbiogirl
Hiya! I am moving from the USA to Kazakhstan to teach Biology at NIS in August 2014. I was born in Illinois, raised in Arizona, and been in Texas for all of my adult years. Currently I'm in the Dallas area, in the same house for almost 30 ...
![Scrappydoo Scrappydoo](/images/avatars/default/woman5.png)
Started to get serious with the Russian alphabet, and so far after many hours can make out two important words; BAR and TAXI. Lol Read More