Wigan ex-pats (USA)

Comments: i lived in hindley(went to mornington high)...then moved to leigh for 16 years, met a US girl on a soccer site and moved to Durham ,North Carolina...i'm a machine operator at the moment and looking for work as a mechanical cad drafter...

I miss: my son Matty who lives in Leigh, my mum who lives in standish lower ground.....greenhall's mild...fish & peas from green lane chippy....friday nights out around leigh(leigh arms, barbarellas)...Yates & Grear pork pies....RATBONES bread....Hollands puddings....being around the christmas table with all my family watching top of the pops and then queens speech and james bond.......good days...great memories.

Comments: I was brought up in Platt Bridge. I worked as an apprentice at De Havilands in LostockI moved to Canada in 1981 and I moved to USA in 1994.

I miss: I miss the old Wigan Rugby team with Billy Boston and Mickey Sullivan. OH! I also miss the pies.

Comments: Lived in Stubshaw Cross for the first 30 yaers of my life, been in TAMPA for the last 5. IT Director for a Mortage related company.

I miss: I miss the crack with the boys and the beer. But on the other hand we do have lots of strip clubs, so you gotta take the rough with the smooth.

Comments: I lived on 22A UpperDicconson St I'm an American who moved to Wigan for over 3 yrs since 1999 with a couple trips back home to the US....I worked in the Swan Meadow Industrial Estate in a factory job for nearly 2 yrs. My husband still lives in Wigan but I'm currently in Billings taking care of my mum who had a stroke in Jan 04....I hope to move back to Wigan sometime in 2005

I miss: I miss your great selection of teas!! and a pint of Stella!! and I love reading all your national papers! and making a song request on WISH FM!!! but most of all I just miss the friendly nature of all the people of Wigan....Wigan is, in my humble opinion God's country!!

Comments: Moved here in 1998 from Standish but orginally I'm from Marus Bridge. Hubby is also from Wigan (Orrell). Went to the Deanery and worked at Trencherfield Mill for 9 years before coming here.

I miss: The accent! I was in stitches in the summer listening to a girl in my Mum's local chippy describing the new Subway sandwich shop in Wigan. Her accent was priceless. I also miss decent pies and bacon and the greater selection of decent chocolate ( well, my children both do anyway). I also miss fog! It's marginally safer than tornadoes and we've only had fog here once in the 6 years we've been here.

Comments: Hail from Billinge, moved over to Nassau in the Bahamas from August '04 to teach.

I miss: King Street on a Friday and Saturday night, Guinness draught, chips and proper gravy, the list goes on....

Comments: Born and raised in Orrell. Went to Abraham Guest and ran for Wigan Harriers. Left School in 74 and went to Wigan Tech until 77. Attended St.Mary's Col;lege in Fenham, Newcastle then moved to USA in 1980. Still married. Two kids 18 and 16.

I miss: Mostly I miss Wigan Harriers from the old Woodhouse Stadium. and of course I miss the pies, bakeries and chippy's.

Comments: Moved to the US in 1972. Lived in Abraham and Bickershw. Went to school in Hindley. Work at Bernie Inns at the top of King street. My best freind still lives on Wigan Pier.

I miss: I miss pork pies, sloppy peas and perriwinkles.

Comments: Origionally from Standish I moved to Accrington in 1969, then to the USA in 1993.

I miss: My family - i see them once a year but its not enough. The smell of the market hall :) and good bakeries. Everything tastes like plastic here!

Comments: I lived on 62 beech hill lane and I moved to the us in 69 and now I work on a us air forcebase as a janitor at the air force museum and child care center also on the base I still have family in wigan I miss wigan after all these years pete

I miss: the people and the meat pies and the pubs in wigan

Comments: Used to live down Moores Lane in Standish. Moved here 2 years ago where I now work as an IT Recruiter.

I miss: Apart from family and friends, has to be the Latics!

Comments: Did the flit in 94 for good,thought i'd never miss Wigan, thought wrong!!!.Was from poolstock lane area,near peters chippy(oohhh chips and pea whet!!). Work all around the states of missouri,illinois,tennessee,kansas and arkansas as a cable guy.

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Comments: from Worsley mesnes, Wigan, been here twenty seven years, work for a newspaper, haven't been home since 1995

I miss: miss pudding and peas, chips with pea wet and steak and kidney pie.

Comments: Used to live on poolstock lane near the "jet" petrol shop and across the road from threshers offy.Moved to usa in 1994 work for cable tv companies now. Used to go to worsley mesnes cp then hawkley middle then finished up at whitley(i hear it is a housing complex now)

I miss: Miss chips and pea whet and walking home from the clubs scoffing down a donner kebab from the saddle!!!!!!!!

Comments: Lived in Leigh and then in swinley. Went to St. Mary's RC High and Wigan College, used to do a bit of swimming too.

I miss: Real Bacon, real beer, real football. Fish and chips and normal people who are not ridiculously wealthy.

Comments: I was born in Goose Green, at number 4 Arthur Street, March 1956. At the age of 7 we moved to Norley Hall, (14 Ambleside). Went to All Saints Boys School,(now called "Deanery High"). Was in both the 7th district Cubs and Scouts, and was also in the Wigan Parish Church Choir from the age of 6 until I was 14. My Dad's name is Thomas and my Mum's name is Irene, and my two Sisters are Doreen and Carole. I served my apprenticeship with Wigan Corporation as a bricklayer. After a spell in Germany, doing the old "Auf Wiedersehen" thing, I moved to the United States of America in October of 1980 and have lived here ever since. My wife's name is Patricia Ann and my two daughters are Rachael Patricia(15) and Julia Ann(12). I have a digital print shop serving the Gainesville and Atlanta area.

I miss: (1) My family of course (2) The food, (naturally) (3) My first car, a Mini (Cost me 65 quid and it only ran on 3 cylinders) (4) Watching Wigan Rugby on a saturday afternoon Great times, Great memories!

Comments: Sinclair Place,Worsley Hall.Moved to South Africa 1971 and again to USA 1977.Self employed - Bakery.Am in the process of writing a book "Something Funny Happened to me on the Way to America.

I miss: A pint in the pub,a good pie and a good laugh.

Comments: Born in sinclair place, wosley hall moved to south africa 1971,then to U.S.A.in 1977.worked at S and S motors Cromton street wigan,currently own bakery with my darling wife Doreen [n]Fairhurst, in the States.

I miss: meat pies,the people,We love to visit,and see family.

Comments: 1940 came to Wigan as a Refugee from Vienna,Austria age 6yrs.old lived in Wigan eleven years. Moved to New York.USA in 195now retired.

I miss: All the good food, such as custard pies, pork pies. Lancashire cheese and so many more things. Also the people are very friedly

Comments: Hi folks. I posted a message a while ago saying that I had moved to Florida, and was hoping to make the move permanent. Well, I am happy to announce that I am now back in Largo (after 2 trips back to Blighty!) and this time it's a permanent move. My Florida Princess and I are to be married on March 31st this year (2004).

I miss: I found a bar that serves excellent Fish and Chips - English style - so that can now come off my 'I miss' list. They also have Boddingtons and Strongbow on draught. For those in the Tampa/St. Pete area, it's called 'The Rose and Crown' and it's on Ulmerton Road, towards Indian Rocks Beach. It has a fair compliment of Ex-Pat regulars, and is a real friendly place. I still miss John Smiths bitter at 99p per pint in the 'Moon under Water', watching the Boys in Blue at the JJB, and arguing with Man City and/or United fans. There is nothing in Florida to compare to a a Wigan Pie, so we'll draw the veil of decency over that one. I also miss playing pool in the Hindley League. The tables over here have pockets like buckets, so the skill factor is reduced considerably. Also, the balls are made of granite (I think), and you can easily break your wrist trying to put 'screw back' on the cue ball. I miss the fast Wigan Wit and Repartee, but I'm trying to convert the neighbours. I know now what the first missionaries in South America felt like! Good Luck to Wigan Ex-Pats everywhere. All the very best, JD.

Comments: Brought up in Aspull, Went to the Deanary High School(1978). Moved to US in 1995 with my wife and 3 Children (now 4 kids). Came back to Lancashire in 1999 for a couple of years and am now back in the USA again. Forever torn between here and there. I work for a design firm, servicing automotive, furniture and consumer goods clients.

I miss: I miss Pork Pies with loads of jelly from't market. Greenalgh's pies. Steak puddings, Mushy Peas, Brass Bands. Good slice of bacon. Friday night out round town with the lads. Definitely miss Wiganer's and there sense of humour.

Comments: Lived in Goose Green and moved to the US in 1979 (Age 9). Still have a lot of family in Beech Hill and Scholes.

I miss: My relatives, fish and chips, pies, mushy peas and football.

Comments: Left Wigan in 1965. Was attending Wigan Girls' High School at the time (Mab's Cross). Moved to USA in 1972.

I miss: Meat and prater pies, fish and chips, Maltesers, all kinds of sweets really, and all the friendly Wigan folk.

Comments: I lived on the Hawkely Hall estate from the early 70s to 1982ish. Went to Marus Bridge Middle school and Whitley High. I'm a landscape designer and I run a women's business network. Mother of two boys and married.

I miss: Mushy peas, fish and chips. My old history teacher, Dr. Carol Hill, and my Biology teacher Mr Walsh.

Comments: Used to live at 62 beech hill lane.Moved to the states in 1969 with my parents and brothers. I'm married to don collins an engineer. I have two children Sean and Wendi an one grandchild Damien. I am a house wife.

I miss: Just about everything.

Comments: Hi guys, I used to live in Hindley with my parents and now i work in puerto rico as an ionospheric scientist at the big radio telescope dish as used in the James bond film Goldeneye - yes it is real and not just a hollywood set!!!

I miss: Things i miss pies, fish and chips, and beer in a pint glass

Comments: I used to live in Higher Ince and went to Rosebridge school in the mid sixties. I now live about 45 miles from NYC

I miss: the bakeries and most of the things they sell

Comments: Hi l went to Abraham Guest school, Winstanly College then Liverpool University. Lived in London after obtaining my Degree. l am hapily married with two boys {my lifes treasurs} and have lived in Bermuda for 5 years. l still have strong ties with Wigan as l have family there. Good Luck to Wigan Warriors and all expats.Best Regards Alan Smith

I miss: l visit home often and really tuck in to traditional Wigan foods. l miss Wigan people the most as they are the most friendly folks on this planet. l have taken my 5 years old Son to polish Baron Powells shoes in Mesnes Park and will be taking my younger Son when l visit at Xmas 2003

Comments: Bryn Now live in Florida

I miss: My brothers ,fish and chips mushy peas steak pudding. luv our Marg. The talk pies friends

Comments: Lived in Standish Lower Ground, moved a couple years ago, work for Hewlett Packard and miss Wigan so very much. If anyone accesses this email and was educated at Deanery High School, send me a few lines!! I'd love to hear from you all. Take care all you Wiganers!

I miss: Beer, the friendly people, social walks, shopping centres, ASDA! Last but not least my family! Love you all and miss you more.

Comments: Born in Billinge hospital, 1961. Lived in Wigan until 1965. Moved to B.C. in Canada. Then on to The U.S. in 1968. Been here since.

I miss: Not much that I really remember, with the exception of missing my heritage, culture. etc, etc...

Comments: I used to live in Hindley, near the Bird I'th Hand, in my Mum and Grandma's Pie Shop. Rothwells it was called, on Wigan Road. Does anyone remember it ? After I got married I lived in Bickershaw for a while, after spells in Germany and USA. I'm now single again (almost) and in USA waiting to start work for a Fisheries Company based in Indonesia, but with offices in Florida. I work on Computer Systems. I've been out here on and off since Sept. 2002, but hopefully my residency will be through soon, so the move will be permanent.

I miss: A pint of John Smiths for 99p in the Moon Under T'Water. Wigan Athletic. Cockney Latics Fanzine. Do they deliver to Florida ? Playing Pool in the Bird I'th Hand, Hindley, with the gang. Day trips to Blackpool with Walls and coming home in a VERY good mood. Uncle Joes Mint Balls. I could make a fortune with those over here. Fish and Chips. Fishing in t'cut, preferably near a pub. Listening to excuses when Man U or Man C get beat.

Comments: Lived in Worsley Mesnes, moved over here 4 years ago.

I miss: Latics, Carling, Chips + Gravy, mint Aero's

Comments: Lived in Orrell, Moved to USA 1970. Worked for BP (exploration) now retired

I miss: Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby and and now and then Rugby

Comments: Moved from Standish in 1993. Went to St. Wilfrids, Gidlow Middle and Deanery High (graduated in 1990). Lived in North Carolina for 9 years and just moved down to Florida. I teach third grade - eight year olds. I went home in Dec 02 and took my boyfriend.

I miss: Of course Greenhalgh's pies, going to Turnkey Cellars and then for a kebab. I love ribena and get it at a British store here and even got my man loving mushy peas.

Comments: I used to live in Winstanley and worked for Norweb as a meter reader. I have been in North Carolina since 1981 and miss everything about Wigan. If anyone out there knows of where Robert Stott is plz get in touch with me. He's a beer drinker, keen pool player and I really would like to catch up with him--oh he's American too.

I miss: I miss Southport potted shrimp and breast of lamb with gravy the most--Cheers Lynn, and Brian keep up the good work lad!!!

Comments: I used to go to Pemberton Community High School. I left Wigan around 1990. I miss Wigan a lot. I am now a stay at home mum with three kids, five, three and one. Was formelly a nanny for about four years and worked for Estee Lauder. I used to work at JKS on Woodhouse Lane, I heard that is still around. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. And have a good laugh about the old days.

I miss: The people, the food, the laugh. Americans don't have the same sense of humor at all. p.s. Would someone PLEASE eat a pastie and a pie for me. I'm dying.

Comments: Used to live Winstanley... moved to States in '92....... Kids, Katherine and Michael, have grown up and moved away... I am very proud of both of them. I have remarried to a great American guy.. I work for an Office Products company and I also sell Real Estate

I miss: I miss my dad very much , and my life on Melrose Drive, and my best buddy Petal.....or Pat Brogan as you may also know her .

Comments: Used to live in Goose Green Moved to Illinois in 1994. Now doing clerical work for a major food distribution company. Not had the chance to return home yet but hope to one day, my son who was born in Billinge was only 18 months old when we left so does not remember anything about his real home town.

I miss: BACON !! of course Mum and sister who still live in Wigan. Oh btw did I mention BACON !!!!

Comments: I used to live in Bickershaw lane in Bickershaw. My dad worked at Bickershaw Colliery as did my brother. I now work with people with disabilities

I miss: Rugby League, the dialect, Hollands meat and potato pies, Elaine Hamer and The Room at the Top... that shows my age

Comments: Used to live at 33 Gidlow Lane from 1940 to 1951 Retired now, came to Wigan as a refugee from Austria, attended Bluecoat School in 1940 lived there with foster parents called Tarbuck now I live in Las Vegas.usa

I miss: I miss your fish and chips, pie and the warmness of the Wigan people. last time I visited Wigan was 1995

Comments: Born in Wigan. Married and moved to Lymm, Cheshire in 1981. Came to the US in 1998 working in the nuclear industry in both Washington State and South Carolina.

I miss: Obvious stuff. Family and friends. British sense of humour. Real fish and chips. Real bread.

Comments: Used to live in Winstanley. Moved to USA with Job.

I miss: going to the chippy Friday's for tea.

Comments: Hi I have lived in Billinge and Pemberton and London. My Mother still lives in Pemberton. l attended Lamberhead Junior School Abraham Guest Upholland College and Liverpool University.

I miss: l miss my mates, going to the chippy and the odd pint or two. l last visited Wigan in Dec last year and will be back in August with my wife and family, God Willing.

Comments: I used to live at #21 Whitledge Green, Ashton-in-Makerfield. My father's name was John Green. I married an American in 1953 and moved there. I have been back several times and miss my old home and friends.

I miss: I miss the wonderful bread, pies, Uncle Joe's mint balls, but mostly my old home and friends.

Comments: I lived on Woodhouse Lane.. Attended All Saints School on Frog Lane..now known as the Deanery.. Came to the States in 1952. Also used to like dancing at the Empress.

I miss: the countryside, meat pies, fish & chips, mushy peas, black currant tarts... the way of life.. could go on and on.

Comments: Used to live in Newtown. Went to St Marks, Pem middle, Mesnes High, Wigan Tech and then Leeds Poly. Moved from England in 1992. Spent 4 years in France before moving to the US.

I miss: Miss my family and friends, the British sense of humour (thanks God for BBC America !), Meat & prater pies, fish, chips and gravy, REAL chips, Uncle Joes, English beers, rugby league and the Wigan night life.

Comments: When I left the first time (to get married) It was in the fifties. My father was the licencee of several Pubs in Hindley,in Ince and newbury, Southport. He also played water polo for Wigan and captained the team for five years - having a several records to his name. His brother Fred played rugby for Barrow and Batley.

I miss: I miss my friends but do coverse with them periodically. I can get mushy peas here. My daughter has a store in Everett where she lives who imports from England. I love to shop in the super markets when I visit

Comments: Lived in Platt Bridge-1949 to 1955. Immigrated to Australia and then to United States. Work in Human Resources for Los Angeles County government. Married with 2 children and 2 grandchildren.

I miss: Tripe. Fish and Chips and Peas. The old mining accents.

Comments: I was born in Wigan, and lived in Pemberton. I attended the Deanery High School and I work as a computer scripting engineer at CSC. I moved to Houston, TX 23rd November 2001.

I miss: I miss my mum and friends, pies, fish and chips at Tunstall Lane and beer. I also miss clubbing in town and going to Rivington Pike for a hot chocolate on Sundays.