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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 10th 2017, 3:54 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,928
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Twelve years later... moving back to the UK

Fifteen years in the US for us and we have just moved back (December 2016).
We moved to Massachusetts for reasons similar to why you're moving back to the UK.
At that the time we had young...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 29th 2016, 4:41 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,681
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Moving cats from US (Boston/NY) to UK (via Paris??)

Thank you. I'm sure the cats will adapt quickly to their new home but we will definitely give them a day or two of peace and quiet on arrival!

I have found that even though the lowest acceptable...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 28th 2016, 10:37 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,625
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Ready to give it all up.

Have you discussed this with your mother?
Would you be open to her joining you in Scotland?

I'm sure your kids enjoyed the attention of their Scottish relatives while on vacation but when you...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 28th 2016, 10:29 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,681
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Moving cats from US (Boston/NY) to UK (via Paris??)

so we are trying to stick with the route BOS-LHR but at the same time considering a road trip to a more southerly airport.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 28th 2016, 10:28 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,681
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Moving cats from US (Boston/NY) to UK (via Paris??)

Yes, They weren't ISO compliant as the vet checked. Have to be 15 digits. They now have new chips and extra rabies vaccine!

The Open Skies idea is far too complicated and now we're onto cargo...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 25th 2016, 2:22 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,681
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Moving cats from US (Boston/NY) to UK (via Paris??)

I've given up the idea of transporting cats in the cabin!

Now working on flights/vet arrangements and sending the cats as cargo. Possibly on Air Canada as flights arrive in Manchester, UK and my...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 25th 2016, 2:16 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,681
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Moving cats from US (Boston/NY) to UK (via Paris??)

Yes, you're right!
I spent the whole day working on this and any benefit of the cats travelling in the cabin is out weighed by the crazy journey this is becoming. We don not want to arrive in the UK...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 25th 2016, 5:56 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,681
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Moving cats from US (Boston/NY) to UK (via Paris??)

Hmm, lots to check up on. No Eurostar :(
So how about arriving at Orly and hiring a car. Drive to eurotunnel le shuttle?
Arrive in Folkestone.

We would have very little luggage. Small soft sided...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 25th 2016, 5:49 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,681
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Moving cats from US (Boston/NY) to UK (via Paris??)

I think our cats will settle down and sleep in cabin.
In cargo the flight is much longer as they have to be checked in 4 hours ahead.
Plus travel in December so it might be cold. Airlines will not...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 24th 2016, 2:50 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,681
Posted By sassy-cat

Moving cats from US (Boston/NY) to UK (via Paris??)

So after having the cats chipped and vaccinated I have found out that the microchips might be the wrong ones! :(
This would mean I have to get them redone and then revaccinate against rabies as this...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 23rd 2016, 7:14 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,729
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Moving back Boston to UK. Take the car?

:eek: :rofl:
But at least they won't need to be fitted with fog lights!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 23rd 2016, 12:28 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,729
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Moving back Boston to UK. Take the car?

Thanks,
I'm convinced and will be selling the car. We will rent initially.
I'm now researching importing cats so I've moved on through the alphabet! 😜:p
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 21st 2016, 9:42 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,729
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Moving back Boston to UK. Take the car?

Well I've encountered a few in the past.. a parking garage in Epsom town centre and one in Croydon for starters.

So sadly I'm coming to terms with leaving my car. My son who will remain in the US...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 21st 2016, 9:39 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,729
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Moving back Boston to UK. Take the car?

Thanks, Bob. My research indicates that selling it here would be a better idea.
OK I think I'm ready to give up my car! :(
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 21st 2016, 9:38 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,729
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Moving back Boston to UK. Take the car?

Ha, yes not being able to pay for parking at the exit gate would mean having 2 people in the car so one can leap out and pay..
headlights and foglight I had no clue about so thanks for that.

I'm...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 21st 2016, 9:30 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,729
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Moving back Boston to UK. Take the car?

OK, thanks! Seems like I need a plan B

I'd still be interested if anyone has actually done this. It seems fairly in expensive to transport. I imagine I'd probably have sticker shock when it came...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 21st 2016, 9:20 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,729
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Moving back Boston to UK. Take the car?

Why would I do that?
To have a mode of transport and not have to add car purchase to my to do list on arrival at Heathrow in December!
Yes, I realise our car would be rather large for the UK but...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 21st 2016, 8:39 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,729
Posted By sassy-cat

Question Moving back Boston to UK. Take the car?

So we are considering taking our car back to the UK. It's a couple of years old and would mean we'd have a car on arrival if we ship soon and not have to go car shopping just before Christmas!
...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 7th 2015, 7:38 am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,080
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: UK Pharmacy Degree; how simple is it to qualify to work in the US

She's 17. Her mind changes daily.. we are trying to cover the bases!

Why would her green card expire within 12 months of graduating?
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 7th 2015, 7:35 am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,080
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: UK Pharmacy Degree; how simple is it to qualify to work in the US

I was referring to after graduation. She can return to the US as a visitor (letting her PR status expire) or if she wishes maintain her PR status or become a citizen.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 7th 2015, 2:51 am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,080
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: UK Pharmacy Degree; how simple is it to qualify to work in the US

Too late to get US citizenship before starting college and she isn't even 18 until June.
I'm pretty sure she will be able to return to the US; at least as a visitor and will probably be able to...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 6th 2015, 2:19 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,080
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: UK Pharmacy Degree; how simple is it to qualify to work in the US

Still in MA!
There might be several institutions offering Pharmacy degrees in MA but they are not state schools.
MCPHS offers DPharm over 6 years...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 6th 2015, 1:05 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,080
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: UK Pharmacy Degree; how simple is it to qualify to work in the US

Thanks for all the replies.

There is no in state Pharmacy degree so it would have to be a private university or out of state fees so it is actually cheaper to study in the UK (paying international...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 6th 2015, 2:06 am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,080
Posted By sassy-cat

UK Pharmacy Degree; how simple is it to qualify to work in the US

My daughter is considering studying Pharmacy in the UK.
Does anyone know what would she have to do, once qualified, to work in the USA.

We are British but have lived in the US for over 12 years...
Forum: The Update Forum
Feb 25th 2011, 10:15 am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,672
Posted By sassy-cat

Re: Over a decade in Oz - totally blonde part 1

Love it!

Thinking about moving to Oz this year and your story is an inspiration.:thumbsup:
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