What will I miss when moving to the US? (home, buy)

[joox]

In July I'm going to switch Sweden to Idaho in the US. I'm trying to figure out what "must haves" I should bring along with me. Anyone here at city-data that have any clever thoughts of what things a Scandinavian will be happy she brought with her to the US?

I have lived in the US twice before for shorter periods so I have already put salty licorice and measuring cups (metric system) on my list.

Thanks,
joox

[Miaiam]

Since you have previously lived abroad I think you pretty much know what it is like.

I would suggest some of your ethnic food in case you are moving somewhere international food stores are not readily available or have limited stock.

I am not sure but I am guessing you drive manual cars, and even though driving automatic cars are easier to drive you might take a bit getting used to. But then again I am guessing you are not bringing a car.

The metric system thing you mentioned was great. Either you learn how to calculate quite fast, learn to think in the European system, or bring your own measuring equipment, per say.
On that note, a small thermometer in Celsius.

[Miaiam]

On my previous post I meant "driving automatic cars is easier/ automatic cars are easier to drive".
Also, not "learn to think in the European system, but learn to think in the American system."

I apologize, it was a minor distraction mistake.

[Gudra]

Some thermometers have both Celsius and Fahrenheit modes.

[elnina]

Originally Posted by Gudra

Some thermometers have both Celsius and Fahrenheit modes.

You can just download one, print it and cut it out. I have one of those in my office

[elnina]

For measurement get you something like this:


Dual Scale Tape Measure, Metric and Standard Marks (Inches), Great for Translating Metric and Standard Numbers Quickly

For everything else I use this:
http://www.onlineconversion.com/

[DANNYY]

Bring some paintings from your home country, bring cloth that's unique to your place, bring decorations.

It's nice to have things with you that you know you can't easily buy in USA.

Bring some nice books, and food too, but be careful at airport customs, they might prohibit certain food.

[joox]

Thanks for all the input!

Have a great weekend.

/Joox

[vaga bond]

Hi Joox,
Curious as to why you're moving from Sweden to the US.
I've been considering moving TO Sweden.

[BigSwede]

You will need a box of Kalles Kaviar.