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Forum: USA
Feb 9th 2026, 7:43 am
Replies: 5
Views: 748
Posted By Nappster

Fresh (ish) Start?

Hey,

I'm a 51yr old Brit working in the Entertainment (TV mainly) production sector.

I lived in LA (Santa Monica, CA) from 2008-2017, but after a tricky time of it (Cancer diagnosis /...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 23rd 2019, 4:01 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,356
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...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 22nd 2015, 9:03 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,039
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...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 20th 2014, 5:47 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 976
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.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 19th 2014, 4:01 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 976
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...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 28th 2014, 2:49 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 5,521
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 am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,876
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 am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,876
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 am
Replies: 5
Views: 901
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 19th 2010, 4:48 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 803
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 19th 2010, 4:45 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
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 am
Replies: 1
Views: 625
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...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 2nd 2010, 5:01 am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,833
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....
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 1st 2010, 8:52 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,833
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 am
Replies: 3
Views: 705
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 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,228
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 am
Replies: 0
Views: 553
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 am
Replies: 4
Views: 772
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
May 31st 2009, 1:43 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 714
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 5th 2009, 4:09 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,994
Posted By Nappster

Re: Health Insurance

Yes, I'm pretty healthy.

I think..
Forum: USA
Jan 5th 2009, 4:06 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,497
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 5th 2009, 4:03 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,994
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 4th 2009, 4:15 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,994
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 6th 2008, 6:44 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,718
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 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,820
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...
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