LadiesBladewing
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No "negative-nelly" here... just a few words of wisdom, which we can all use when starting out a new life. You'll have to have a round-trip ticket to travel. Hold on to that second part of the ticket in the event of an emergency. If nothing else, you'll have a nice chunk to contribute to your new owner's household when everything works out great... but if something happens, you'll have some backup (not necessarily something happening with him, but perhaps even something like getting so homesick for the States that you find that you can't live in GB without a mental breakdown... I've met people who, no matter how much they loved someone, just couldn't live in a certain place--it just sucked the life right out of them). I love England, and Europe is close by, which is a -bonus-, but it is a completely different culture. Spend some time before you go, if you can, learning about the life and language there. While it's great to be completely dependent on your Owner, you'll actually increase your chances of feeling comfortable enough to stay if you are a little prepared for what life is like there. Start drinking tea -now-. My experience is that coffee and soda taste completely different in England than they do here in the States... and perhaps it was the climate or something in the air (or maybe something that -wasn't- in the air, considering that I live in one of the most polluted cities in the US), but I found both of them to be -strange- tasting there, and actually came to really -enjoy- British teas (my favorite being Earl Grey --aka, English Afternoon Tea-- with honey and a little cream). Set aside a little money for yourself before you go... an emergency fund. Again, it is something that you can turn over to your new owner down the road a piece, if you don't use it, but you'll want to have it in place, just in case something happens on your journey. There's nothing worse than getting stuck at Kennedy Airport when the plane is either delayed by HOURS or cancelled with no extra money and no place to sleep. I know you already know about using common sense and making sure that this person isn't wanted by Interpol or something... about getting (and checking) some references and getting to know a few people in his life who -aren't- online before you pick up and go, so I won't reiterate those. Most of all, if this is what you want, then enjoy it with every bit of your heart -- don't waste a moment of the joy, and cherish every opportunity to feel blessed by the Universe for the opportunity. What a wonderful holiday gift for you. Lady Zephyr
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