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Forum: USA
Nov 16th 2009, 6:47 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 12,313
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Hello from NC

Welcome to NC.

I am from Efland/Mebane (in between Durham and Greensborough) work in Durham though.
Oct 29th 2009, 6:52 pm
Replies: 96
Views: 5,761
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Beans...what's your fill?

If you have a Kroger nearby, check out their (Own Brand) Vegetarian Beans in Tomato Sauce, very cheaply priced and actually taste pretty good (Just like Sainsburys or Tesco's cheap beans lol).
Forum: USA
Oct 27th 2009, 2:17 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,937
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Bank of America

I have never had a problem with BoA and their online banking is great. One of the reasons I originally went with BoA.
Oct 27th 2009, 2:10 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,323
Posted By Jo1973

Re: If deciding to return to UK

Thanks for that Vitals,

I will think about seeing a doctor but don't want to end up being reliant on pills.
Forum: USA
Oct 27th 2009, 2:01 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 103,025
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Where to get UK passport photos in US?

Kinko's do passport photos. I got mine done (US Size) and still received my passport within around 3 weeks. (Sent it off end August 09 received back middle of September 09).

Hope this helps.
Oct 26th 2009, 5:05 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,323
Posted By Jo1973

Re: If deciding to return to UK

Thank you for your replies.

Kerina - Thanks for that. I do drive, tried the mother baby thing but most of their meet ups tend to be during the week (whilst I am at work) so was never able to meet...
Oct 26th 2009, 2:30 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,323
Posted By Jo1973

If deciding to return to UK

I am dreaming of the day I can go back home, I feel fed up and depressed over here, no friends, no family, I have become a lazy sod, anyway...

If we wanted to return to the UK, Me, Hubby and...
Oct 13th 2009, 5:44 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,455
Posted By Jo1973

Re: London (the proper one in England)

I must also defend Reading too, having lived there (Tilehurst then Mortimer) for roughly 30 years. (But then glad to move away lol)

Every town has it's "no go" areas. The only way you can tell is...
Forum: USA
Apr 2nd 2009, 3:08 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,051
Posted By Jo1973

Re: X-ray and TB screening

I had to get a tb skin test for work...turned out positive (huge bump), had to get chest x-ray done, luckily they could compare the embassy x-ray to it, all ok, just given meds for 9 months to take...
Forum: USA
Apr 2nd 2009, 3:01 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,756
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Need advice on how to get out to USA

Wow, small world...I also worked in Chineham Park from 2000 to 2002 for G-Xing.

I hated Florida when we drove down there, most disrespectful drivers ever. (Same as anywhere else I suppose) lol.
Forum: USA
Oct 15th 2008, 6:14 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 6,758
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Am I Entitled To Medicare or Similar?

Maybe you could check with your local hospitals about the insurance thing, I have heard some will allow you to pay over a certain amount of time and at a reduced cost, but for the life of my I can't...
Sep 22nd 2008, 1:32 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 771
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Visiting UK with baby (dif. p/ports and names)

Ticket is the same as passport, but everytime I leave the UK, security at the check in desk like to scrutinise me as my greencard and passport are different, just as well I always carry my wedding...
Forum: USA
Sep 21st 2008, 11:21 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,111
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Son's British Passport

Thanks JAJ for correcting me,

You need to provide Hospital records if your child's birth certificate was issued after 3 months...

This is the application form for registering a birth for...
Sep 21st 2008, 5:59 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 771
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Visiting UK with baby (dif. p/ports and names)

Thanks for all your help folks.

I think if I can get enough cash together (if I don't keep putting it off) I will try and get her a UK p/port, failing that, I will use that example letter to help...
Forum: USA
Sep 21st 2008, 5:55 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,111
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Son's British Passport

FYI - You will have to provide hospital information for the consulate if your child is older than 6 months, if they are younger than 6 months you do not need to.

Send all originals only, the...
Forum: USA
Sep 21st 2008, 1:17 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,065
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Going to UK for 2-3 weeks with baby

Thanks LisaG. I have literally copied and pasted these questions into the UK thread.

Can't wait to go back to UK for few weeks, really missing those Cornish pasties lol. My mum can't wait...
Sep 21st 2008, 1:14 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 771
Posted By Jo1973

Visiting UK with baby (dif. p/ports and names)

OK so I have a few questions to pose to you all, hoping you can help me out with your experience etc. I posted some questions in another thread so I have cut and pasted them into here etc.

I am...
Forum: USA
Sep 21st 2008, 12:48 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,065
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Going to UK for 2-3 weeks with baby

I will give it a go in posting it in the other section.

Another question...What if I was to get her UK p/port before we go, although she would still have a different surname (I can provide my...
Forum: USA
Sep 20th 2008, 11:55 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,065
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Going to UK for 2-3 weeks with baby

She has my married name (my passport expires next year, so will change it to married name next year saves time and money that way lol).


I will be getting her a UK p/port but need to save up the...
Forum: USA
Sep 20th 2008, 11:14 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,065
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Going to UK for 2-3 weeks with baby

Thank you all for your replies.

I shall obtain a letter nearer the time of departure, better safe than sorry.

Thanks again everyone.
Forum: USA
Sep 19th 2008, 4:46 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,065
Posted By Jo1973

Going to UK for 2-3 weeks with baby

Quick question.

I am heading back to the UK in December to visit family and friends with my baby (celebrating her 1st b'day and xmas in the UK).

Will I need to get a letter from her dad...
Forum: USA
May 2nd 2008, 3:38 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 3,740
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Can I get UK foods in the USA?

I use

http://www.britishgoodsonline.com/

I find their service is excellent and never had any problems with them, been using them for 2 years or so.

But also, investigate your locals...
Apr 15th 2008, 8:59 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 11,373
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Ice Cubes

What ya talkin bout... Every time I would go in to a club/pub they always shove ice in my coke. Heck I ask em to leave out the ice, they fill glass up with coke, then I take a few sips and ask for...
Forum: USA
Mar 31st 2008, 11:55 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,000
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Car Inspection question?

I took my car in a few years ago and I think it took about 30 mins. I didn't wait in the car I just waited in the office so that I could pay them big bucks like $25.00 lol.
Forum: USA
Mar 26th 2008, 9:22 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 916
Posted By Jo1973

Re: Question for those who have registered their babies with the Embassy

Thanks for all your responses, makes me feel more at ease now.

Maz,

On the paperwork/forms you have 3 months to register the birth, after that time you need to provide Hospital records of the...
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