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Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 17th 2010, 8:06 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,559
Posted By dottypotty

Re: air fares:one way v's return

Yes, you will. Watch for the air taxes too. Good luck:)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 15th 2010, 7:30 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 3,990
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Who to contact when back in the UK?

I came back in April and it took much longer to sort out benefits. 8 - 9 weeks for the child benefit and child tax credit.

To claim job seekers and certain other benefits, you will need to pass...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 15th 2010, 7:23 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,559
Posted By dottypotty

Re: air fares:one way v's return

We booked a one way ticket through Cheap0Air.com by far the cheapest.:)
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 25th 2010, 1:00 pm
Replies: 203
Views: 11,532
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Icelandic volcanic ash alert grounds UK flights

We arrived in Manchester safely on time as orginally booked. The flight was full of people who had previous flights delayed.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 21st 2010, 10:46 pm
Replies: 203
Views: 11,532
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Icelandic volcanic ash alert grounds UK flights

Just the one girl???!!!!

I'm due to fly out on Friday, paniking now with packing as I was convinced I wouldn't be leaving and relaxed a little over the weekend.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 21st 2010, 4:04 pm
Replies: 203
Views: 11,532
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Icelandic volcanic ash alert grounds UK flights

Changing the subject entirely.....Really love the name, reminds of home:)
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 21st 2010, 12:37 am
Replies: 203
Views: 11,532
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Icelandic volcanic ash alert grounds UK flights

I'm due to fly out on Friday, and rang US Airways to see, who told me that if the airports were to open everyone would go on their scheduled flights.:fingerscrossed:

I wonder how much airfares...
Forum: USA
Apr 20th 2010, 12:43 pm
Replies: 2,161
Views: 280,653
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Passport Delays

Well, at least you don't look like Myra Hindley with long hair. My son nearly wet himself laughing when he saw the picture:eek:
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 16th 2010, 6:36 pm
Replies: 203
Views: 11,532
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Icelandic volcanic ash alert grounds UK flights

Help!!!! :eek: We are due to fly out to Manchester next week :eek: I did see on the British news that some insurance companies still haven't made a decision on whether to pay out in these...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 15th 2010, 5:44 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,196
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Hi - Moving to the UK

True about the traffic. It is pretty awful here in Austin Texas. There seem to be far more accidents than there were back home.....and the roads are straighter here!!!!!
Forum: USA
Apr 15th 2010, 5:40 pm
Replies: 2,161
Views: 280,653
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Passport Delays

You can never tell. I received my three renewals in less than 4 weeks. I was concerned as my 16 year old should have signed his own passport application, but is unable to do so. Even though the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 14th 2010, 6:51 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,196
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Hi - Moving to the UK

:confused:


:confused: That isn't the Birmingham I remember. As much as I love Birmingham and I admit I haven't been back for 5 years, the traffic is awful especially in rush hour.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 13th 2010, 5:26 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 62,808
Posted By dottypotty

Re: shipping boxes from US to UK - best method

I have my brother picking up the three of in his people carrier (minivan over here). I have one here and we can fit my sons' wheelchair (once we take it apart) and 7 cases in our van. It certainly...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 12th 2010, 11:19 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 62,808
Posted By dottypotty

Re: shipping boxes from US to UK - best method

I don't know, there are some embarrassing pictures from the 70s and 80s, but I think it would just give customs a good laugh:D
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 12th 2010, 8:01 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 62,808
Posted By dottypotty

Re: shipping boxes from US to UK - best method

DDL - Do you think photographs (of the old fashioned kind) would be included under the description of printed matter?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 12th 2010, 4:50 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 62,808
Posted By dottypotty

Re: shipping boxes from US to UK - best method

DDL, please excuse my ignorance, but what are "dishpak boxes" and "M-bags"?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 12th 2010, 4:44 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 5,544
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Los Angeles or Birmingham, UK

I voted for Birmingham as I was born and bred there. Lived in a place called Sutton Coldfield all my life until we moved to Texas in 2005, and I loved it. My youngest son who was 7 when we moved...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 12th 2010, 4:30 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 62,808
Posted By dottypotty

Re: shipping boxes from US to UK - best method

We too are moving from Texas back to the UK. So far I haven't found any info and have mailed three boxes via USPS and it has cost over $200. I was planning taking extra cases and paying baggage...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 6th 2010, 7:56 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 11,059
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Heart broken and home sick

My boys and I are finally going back on April 23. The relief I felt once I booked the one way plane tickets was enormous. I am not sure what await us once we get to the UK, but just know how...
Forum: USA
Apr 6th 2010, 12:10 pm
Replies: 2,161
Views: 280,653
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Passport Delays

Just to update you all, I sent off 3 renewals on Feb 25, CC charged Mar 11, passports received Mar 17. Less than 4 weeks in total, a record so far!!!!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 19th 2010, 9:59 pm
Replies: 79
Views: 6,809
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Anyone going home this month?

Just looking for it myself - Good Luck:fingerscrossed:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 19th 2010, 9:16 pm
Replies: 79
Views: 6,809
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Anyone going home this month?

aes1. You can have your passport escalated by calling Careline. Or leave a PM for Dean from the British Consul (see the Passport Delay Threads). Exciting times!!!!!
Forum: USA
Mar 18th 2010, 3:40 pm
Replies: 2,161
Views: 280,653
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Passport Delays

Wow, can't believe my passports have arrived today!!!!!! Timeline

Feb 24 - Mailed
Mar 11 - CC charged
Mar 17 - Passports rec'd

Less than a month:) I was a little worried as one of them was...
Forum: USA
Mar 16th 2010, 10:15 pm
Replies: 2,161
Views: 280,653
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Passport Delays

Thanks, Goatherder. My bank is a Texan bank, not a national bank. Maybe that is why they charged so much. I will look into it. Guess I am just pleased that my card was charged. I sent my renewals...
Forum: USA
Mar 16th 2010, 9:14 pm
Replies: 2,161
Views: 280,653
Posted By dottypotty

Re: Passport Delays

Apparently the 10% charge is an international visa charge. I used my visa debit card so I don't know that is why. Either way I don't care as long as I get my passports in time.
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