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Sep 23rd 2019, 4:01 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,218
Posted By Nappster

Cellphone Advice Please!

After living Stateside for over 10yrs I recently returned to UK. Only thing is I still spend 3months a year (in a block) working in the US as this is where a lot of my clients are! That said I...
Apr 22nd 2015, 9:03 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 936
Posted By Nappster

Moving back with the Dog! Advice please..

Hey,

After 8 years in the US, am heading back to the UK with my (American) dog. Done quite a bit of research already with regards to the shots, etc, that she needs and have decided to try and...
Oct 21st 2014, 5:47 am
Replies: 8
Views: 907
Posted By Nappster

Re: Shipping the dog! LA>LON

Thanks! V helpful.

I got a quote of $1500 from LAX>LON so far from British Airways.
Oct 20th 2014, 4:01 am
Replies: 8
Views: 907
Posted By Nappster

Shipping the dog! LA>LON

Hey there,

Looks like I'm taking the plunge and heading back to the UK in the Spring after 6 years in the US, and have a couple questions about dog freight!

I rescued her from the shelter in LA...
Sep 29th 2014, 2:49 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,971
Posted By Nappster

Re: Worried that it will be a case of be careful what you wish for

I've lived in LA for 6 years now, in a great neighborhood (Santa Monica) with loads to do on my doorstep.. But recently turned 40 and the luster of living in California has faded - although, to be...
Forum: USA
Apr 12th 2011, 9:47 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,536
Posted By Nappster

Re: Getting Engaged!

Hey, thanks for all the tips! One more question.. As I'm buying in the UK but residing in the US, can I claim back the VAT when I fly back to the US?!
Forum: USA
Apr 12th 2011, 5:30 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,536
Posted By Nappster

Getting Engaged!

Hey,

I'm a Brit expat based in LA, and on the brink of 'popping the question' to my American girlfriend.

Was planning to do it in Europe with a 'token' ring, then pick out the real thing...
Forum: USA
Jan 2nd 2011, 10:42 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By Nappster

Random Renters Rights Question

Hi,

I'm a Brit renting a place in Venice Beach (going on two years) and have a question regarding my rights as a renting tenant in the US.

My house has always been mouldy and we have...
Forum: USA
Dec 20th 2010, 4:48 am
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By Nappster

Good Entertainment Accountant Please!

Hi,

I'm a British TV editor now residing in LA for the past 3 years.

I'm looking for a really good accountant that specializes in media (particularly TV and Film) as I seem to have been paying...
Forum: USA
Dec 20th 2010, 4:45 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,239
Posted By Nappster

Flight Chaos!

Hey,

I'm a Brit Expat based in LA. I was booked to fly back to LHR this afternoon but with all the delays and bad weather, it's looking increasingly like I'm spending the holidays here instead!
...
Forum: USA
Apr 3rd 2010, 11:04 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 516
Posted By Nappster

Looking to Sublet in NY!

Hey,

Is anyone looking to sublet an apartment in Manhattan to a fellow Brit (based in LA) on a work trip from April 10th - May 15th (5 weeks)?!

Am looking for a studio/one/two bed preferably in...
Feb 2nd 2010, 5:01 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,737
Posted By Nappster

Re: O1 Visa Woes - Help Please!

I met with a CPA last week. He agrees that as an employer in the state of CA, my friend has to match 12% of my gross and pay that to the government on top of deducting my usual taxes, medicare, etc....
Feb 2nd 2010, 8:52 am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,737
Posted By Nappster

O1 Visa Woes - Help Please!

I've been in living in CA since August 2008 on a 3 year 'O1' visa (expires Aug 2011).

And even though I've always been freelance (and my TV credits are good & deserving of an O1) was advised that...
Forum: USA
Aug 31st 2009, 6:03 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By Nappster

Health Insurance

Hi,

I've been in LA for a year now on an O1 visa.

I'm a pretty healthy 35 year old single male, freelance/self-employed and am now looking for health/medical insurance for myself (paid for...
Forum: USA
Jul 30th 2009, 10:44 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,137
Posted By Nappster

Back to Britain!

For a holiday anyway..

I've got a Bank of America checking account and a Barclays account in England - where I will be for the next month on holiday.

Does anybody have any advice on the best,...
Forum: USA
Jun 3rd 2009, 10:34 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 469
Posted By Nappster

Failed SMOG test

I just bought a secondhand car privately in CA.

Although the vendor had it SMOG'd in December (it passed), is it definitely the case I have to have it SMOG'd again as the new owner before/when I...
Forum: USA
Jun 2nd 2009, 4:22 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 689
Posted By Nappster

US Car Insurance Help Please!

Morning,

I recently moved out to the US (Venice, CA) on an O1 and just bought an old 1994 BMW 3 Series.

I now need insurance, and preferably AAA coverage. I've only held a CA drivers license...
Forum: USA
Jun 1st 2009, 1:43 am
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By Nappster

Looking to buy a car in LA

Hi,

I'm based in the Venice/SM area and was wondering if anybody out there is looking to sell a car?!

Needs to be reliable, ideally less than 10 years old with under 75k on the odometer and for...
Forum: USA
Jan 6th 2009, 4:09 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,739
Posted By Nappster

Re: Health Insurance

Yes, I'm pretty healthy.

I think..
Forum: USA
Jan 6th 2009, 4:06 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,256
Posted By Nappster

And another thing..

Does anyone know of an American brand of lemonade (like 'R.Whites') that's fizzy, sweet, available in California and isn't 7UP or Mountain Dew?

Some things are harder to live without than others..
Forum: USA
Jan 6th 2009, 4:03 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,739
Posted By Nappster

Re: Health Insurance

I certainly hope so.

As I'll be working in a freelance capacity, I'll be responsible for my own medical insurance. Can anyone recommend a good provider/policy for individuals (I'm single)?

And...
Forum: USA
Jan 5th 2009, 4:15 am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,739
Posted By Nappster

Health Insurance

Hi

I've recently moved to California on a 3 year O1 visa and am wondering what to do about health/medical insurance as I'll be responsible for my own. I'm thinking I need a basic cover for...
Forum: USA
Sep 7th 2008, 6:44 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,407
Posted By Nappster

GBP to USD exchanges

Hi

Last month I moved to California on a 3 year O1 visa and am thinking to transfer my savings out here. After seeing the pound fall from 2.00 to 1.75 against the dollar in the last few months,...
Forum: USA
Aug 21st 2008, 11:59 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,559
Posted By Nappster

CA drivers license

Hi, I just arrived in CA on Sunday on a 3 year O1 visa. As I have work lined up straight away, I immediately went to the Social Security office to get a number at which point I was told it will take...
Forum: USA
Aug 21st 2008, 11:56 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,062
Posted By Nappster

CA Drivers Licence

Hi, I just arrived in CA on Sunday on a 3 year O1 visa. As I have work lined up straight away, I immediately went to the Social Security office to get a number at which point I was told it will take...
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