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Forum: USA
Jul 17th 2023, 6:53 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,912
Posted By SMSH

Re: Inheritance from UK

Glasgow Girl and Nutmegger, thank you both so much! Both responses were helpful.
Forum: USA
Jul 17th 2023, 4:40 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,912
Posted By SMSH

Inheritance from UK

It's been many years since I last posted, but I am hoping someone can help with a question regarding reporting an inheritance received from the UK to the IRS. I've looked at previous posts about this...
Forum: USA
Aug 19th 2019, 6:29 am
Replies: 36
Views: 6,642
Posted By SMSH

Re: Is it really impossible to relocate as a qualified teacher?

Agree with above comment. In my area, teachers at private schools are generally paid about half of what they get in public schools. Pay for a starting teacher in my district is about $43,000 now,...
Forum: USA
May 22nd 2017, 11:13 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,977
Posted By SMSH

Re: Qualifications to work in education-are they different?

I can only speak for S.E. Virginia, but daycare generally is not well paid (think about $8.00 an hour). Qualifications required in daycare can be as simple as 16 hours of professional development...
Forum: USA
Jul 21st 2014, 11:55 am
Replies: 64
Views: 4,933
Posted By SMSH

Re: Costing of moving 3 cats from London to Florida

On a side note, there is a cultural difference in how cats are treated/viewed in the U.S. and U.K. Declawing was the norm in the U.S. when I first got here in 1990, but it does seem to be going out...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 10th 2013, 12:55 pm
Replies: 911
Views: 41,814
Posted By SMSH

Re: Being forced to wheel fat people

Hmm. Wonder how health care in the UK will go when so many livers have to be transplanted due to binge drinking.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 10th 2013, 12:43 pm
Replies: 911
Views: 41,814
Posted By SMSH

Re: Being forced to wheel fat people

I'm skinny, but would never presume to judge those who are not. Dismissing those who are obese does a huge disservice to them. Those who smoke, drink, or do drugs could equally said to be blame for...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 10th 2013, 11:51 am
Replies: 911
Views: 41,814
Posted By SMSH

Re: Being forced to wheel fat people

Wow. Just wow. Amazing how much prejudice there is towards fat people. Being fat has nothing to do with the type of person you are. Have nothing else to say, but compassion is distinctly lacking.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Sep 20th 2013, 11:02 am
Replies: 45
Views: 2,690
Posted By SMSH

Re: AUP (BYOD) at school

In the last year or so middle school students in our district have been allowed to bring electronic devices to school, but they must be turned off and not visible. While I agree with the policy, my...
Forum: USA
Aug 24th 2013, 12:14 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 16,078
Posted By SMSH

Re: GED/High School Diploma/Degree?

I found attending a community college and then transferring to a university worked best. Some states offer what is called a 2+2 program where you do your first couple of years at a community college...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 1st 2013, 11:24 am
Replies: 60
Views: 5,659
Posted By SMSH

Re: Split thread...markwm's argument about transporting pets and keeping cats indoors

I think whether a cat is indoor or outdoor or both depends very much on circumstances, the breed of the cat, the area where you live, and the culture of the country. I've had cats since the age of...
Forum: USA
Apr 11th 2013, 12:34 pm
Replies: 129
Views: 8,424
Posted By SMSH

Re: Virginia Dreams??

Sorry that you did not enjoy the Hampton Roads area. My experience has been totally different. Our family has lived here almost 9 years now and love it (previously lived in Texas and Minnesota --...
Forum: USA
Dec 2nd 2012, 10:03 am
Replies: 28
Views: 3,777
Posted By SMSH

Re: Are we being ripped off for car insurance?

According to OH who is in insurance (though not with any of the companies mentioned), your rates should go down after 3 years. From what you've stated so far, what is affecting your rates (without...
Forum: USA
Nov 14th 2012, 9:39 am
Replies: 1,517
Views: 156,956
Posted By SMSH

Re: Difficult to make friends in America?

I've lived in the U.S. for 22 years now. The U.S. is such a diverse country with so many people from different backgrounds and many only recently arrived from other countries, that it is hard to...
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 11th 2012, 1:16 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 934
Posted By SMSH

Re: Re-finishing a bath tub???

We had our bath refinished because the original porcelain contained a high concentration of lead and we had two young children at the time. As others have said, it was smelly, but it took only a day...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 9th 2012, 4:10 am
Replies: 142
Views: 13,563
Posted By SMSH

Re: When did you emigrate to America?

May 21, 1990. Brussels to Chicago, O'Hare, then by Amtrak from Chicago to Temple, TX -- remember stepping off the train and meeting my in-laws for the first time :D Lucky for me they turned out to...
Forum: USA
Mar 26th 2012, 12:06 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,174
Posted By SMSH

Re: Who lives in Virginia?

I actually enjoy going on the bridge tunnels, though I wouldn't want to have to commute through them every day -- I live about 5 minutes drive time from HRBT, so I get to see how horrible a...
Forum: USA
Mar 25th 2012, 10:21 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,174
Posted By SMSH

Re: Who lives in Virginia?

Looks like the HRBT (Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel), though could be the Chesapeake Bay BT. Amazing engineering!
Forum: USA
Jan 29th 2012, 10:04 am
Replies: 44
Views: 26,344
Posted By SMSH

Re: Family Won't Visit Me in USA

Sorry :o I guess I was just trying to be positive! I recall my parents saying the same thing about their parents and they lived in the same country! I do understand where you are coming from and...
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2012, 1:31 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 26,344
Posted By SMSH

Re: Family Won't Visit Me in USA

Brit-in-Texas, I'm sorry you are dealing with this. My family did visit my husband and I when we were in Texas, but my father had been making business trips to the US for years and my mother was...
Forum: USA
Dec 24th 2011, 10:12 am
Replies: 29
Views: 3,416
Posted By SMSH

Re: Getting a degree whilst working in the US?

You will do fine. I went back to college when I was in my mid-20s and had the same concerns, but it all worked out. The fact that you want to do this will ensure that you do well.
Forum: USA
Dec 24th 2011, 10:01 am
Replies: 30
Views: 6,189
Posted By SMSH

Re: Christmas Crackers

I usually get mine from TJ Maxx or Marshalls. They vary in cost between $9.99 and $14.99. They are also available from Pier Imports.
Forum: USA
Jul 6th 2010, 10:24 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,574
Posted By SMSH

Re: Once they have their hooks in

Sounds familiar; a similar thing happened to me. Hurt my wrist doing too much gardening and had a big lump on the side. It didn't go away, so I went to the doctor who said it was probably a strain,...
Forum: USA
Jul 3rd 2010, 1:10 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,395
Posted By SMSH

Re: Kindergarden

I guess it depends where in Virginia you are moving to. Here in Norfolk Kindergarten is a full day; however, in Virignia Beach, I know some areas are half a day. You should not have to pay for...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 12th 2009, 12:13 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,829
Posted By SMSH

Re: Cat Flea Medication - Help!!

We use Advantage on our two cats and have never had a problem (our cats aren't the best of friends so no chance of them licking one another!!!). However, a friend of mine has used it on her cat and...
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