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Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 9th 2018, 10:45 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 961
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Moving currencies..

I have used XE, Xoom and Transferwise. Have to say that Transferwise is superb and you do get great rates too.

A couple of things to consider. When transferring very large sums, the companies...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 9th 2018, 10:29 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,096
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Dash Cams - Do you use/have them?

Living in Houston, the standard of driving and conditions of the road make it a dicey proposition at anytime. After getting my new car my wife brought me a Thinkware F800 Pro dual camera set. ...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 12th 2017, 3:59 pm
Replies: 123
Views: 6,289
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Thinking about selling our US house because of #trumpland - anyone else?

Just using the same language the "so-called" President used to describe a Federal Judge who had the temerity to reject his ill conceived EO. What is good for the goose....
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 12th 2017, 3:51 pm
Replies: 123
Views: 6,289
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Thinking about selling our US house because of #trumpland - anyone else?

I think Jinxycat might be a bit too anxious at this stage but I completely understand and agree why you might be. This "so-called" president clearly has no clue about how the US constitution works...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 14th 2011, 9:04 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,071
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Anyone Cashed in those BA Miles

Another thing to take into account is that BA only allocate a small number of seats that are bookable using Airmiles. If your dates are fixed and fall during high demand days, then you need to book...
Forum: USA
Dec 7th 2010, 5:42 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 6,048
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Sunday roast at the pub..

Ok the Houston part of Texas then. Sorry your missing out.
Forum: USA
Dec 7th 2010, 5:34 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 6,048
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Sunday roast at the pub..

I have found the Australian Lamb imported by Costco to fairly reasonable. Dont know its nationwide but they stock it here in Texas, regularly.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 23rd 2010, 1:57 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,349
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Four million ex-pats "want to return to the UK"

Chuck. Still the man despite turning 70 a few weeks back.

The dear old Daily Hate. If I had to pick one reason why I dont want to return to the UK, the Daily Hate would be a prime one. Its not so...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 24th 2010, 7:01 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 1,993
Posted By TheLeester

Re: When Germany invaded Switzerland...

No Greece did not help them. It was very painful invasion for Poland.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 24th 2010, 4:58 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 1,993
Posted By TheLeester

Re: When Germany invaded Switzerland...

...er.. maybe my history lessons were wrong, but Germany never did invade Switzerland.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Nov 26th 2009, 1:25 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,644
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Just got word

Lazzza, when I first arrived here, I had a whole home to set up. I got a lot of things at Bed Bath and Beyond (BBB). They are a bit like John Lewis in quality and price. So good for decent kitchen...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Nov 25th 2009, 4:56 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,644
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Just got word

How exciting. I came over to Houston at the begining of this year on a L1B visa. It didnt take long at all if I recall correctly about 6 weeks in total. The delays were in the Lawyers preparing the...
Forum: USA
Jul 28th 2009, 6:01 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,696
Posted By TheLeester

Re: We have arrived in Texas

I find all the healthy nutritional recipes I need on this handy website :

http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 17th 2009, 7:26 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 3,011
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Surviving police encounters

But surely only these amendments under the Bill of Rights apply only to USC's and not humble expats ? Do we have any rights at all ?
Forum: Australia
Jul 10th 2009, 9:07 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 548
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Packing-any logical suggestions of where to start?

Are you overwhelmed by everything you are trying to remember ? Write a list to help you organise your thoughts. You could then rank each item as essential or nice to have. From that you will get a...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 9th 2009, 4:14 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 911
Posted By TheLeester

Re: I need a vacation!!!

Yes it is. I am a diver but my g/f isnt. Instead we snorkelled. As it has a large barrier reef, you see a lot of great stuff but without the expense of diving. In fact unless you want to learn then I...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 9th 2009, 3:47 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 911
Posted By TheLeester

Re: I need a vacation!!!

I just came back from Belize. Its just over 2 hours direct flight from Houston. I cannot recommend it highly enough. We stayed on Ambergris Caye so had to take 10 minute puddle jumper flight from...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 25th 2009, 1:23 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 373
Posted By TheLeester

Holiday Idea!

This looks like fun!

http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_3374702.html

Better get the passport and gun oil.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 24th 2009, 5:28 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,334
Posted By TheLeester

Re: I'm in love.

Awsome recipe, but last time I tried it, it was a bit lumpy....... boom boom:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 23rd 2009, 9:38 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 2,400
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Party Food Ideas

Interesting. This opens a whole new debate. Appropriate depth of filling. :eek:

Where does everyone stand ? Should I go for the customary 1.5 inch thick or should I keep with the UK way of a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 23rd 2009, 1:10 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 2,400
Posted By TheLeester

Party Food Ideas

I am hosting a suprise birthday party for my girlfriends 40th. Before I go down the catering route, I want to prove that I can at least hold my own when it comes to organising something. I know you...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 23rd 2009, 1:03 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 5,356
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Gotta love Costco

Another great experience yesterday. Having spent the better part of the day tracking down some fancy 5.1 AV speakers, I ordered online from a company in Montanna. Anyway walked into local Costco for...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 19th 2009, 3:47 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 5,356
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Gotta love Costco

We have one in Houston. I joined to get stocks in for Hurricane season. I like it there. :thumbsup:
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 18th 2009, 5:44 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 5,356
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Gotta love Costco

I thank you.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 18th 2009, 5:35 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 5,356
Posted By TheLeester

Re: Gotta love Costco

Dont blame me, I was trying to turn it into an alcoholic's thread
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