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Forum: Meet-ups
Feb 13th 2013, 12:21 am
Replies: 740
Views: 93,327
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Who is from Yorkshire?

If it's going to be on, it will be on Fox Soccer or Fox Soccer Plus. I don't think it will be on ESPN2 but worth checking, the only other possibility is BEIN. They all have the schedule on the...
Forum: Meet-ups
Jan 31st 2013, 1:29 am
Replies: 740
Views: 93,327
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Who is from Yorkshire?

We used to call that BAGS, not really sure why now, it's not that funny and isn't even an abbreviation.
Forum: Meet-ups
Jan 19th 2013, 7:52 pm
Replies: 740
Views: 93,327
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Who is from Yorkshire?

I don't recall ever bumping into a Ms.Nutmegger
Forum: Meet-ups
Jan 19th 2013, 3:11 pm
Replies: 740
Views: 93,327
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Who is from Yorkshire?

Brighouse
Forum: USA
Dec 28th 2011, 6:11 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 27,528
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: UK BBQ to US Convertor

I had a similar issue with a camping stove, I haven't found any way of converting so I've given up. It's not such a big deal as you can replace it relatively cheaply, just wish I'd left it back in...
Forum: USA
Aug 23rd 2011, 2:49 am
Replies: 10
Views: 14,281
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Need help/advice - L1 Visa holder trying to obtain mortgage?!

This was who handled mine, it wasn't straight forward and they needed a lot of back up information. I think I mentioned it before, it helped that my Company had a relationship with them. I really...
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2011, 4:11 pm
Replies: 122
Views: 9,529
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Which do you miss most, British food or British TV?

It's worth it for food that isn't full of salt and sugar and you can actually taste. Besides, you can always get full on all the free stuff they have lying around.
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2011, 3:57 pm
Replies: 122
Views: 9,529
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Which do you miss most, British food or British TV?

Whole Foods market in Chandler (off Ray Road) is the place to go for cheese. They also have fresh lamb and even things like Duck. They also have a good fish counter. It's not the cheapest but...
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2011, 3:04 pm
Replies: 122
Views: 9,529
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Which do you miss most, British food or British TV?

I would if I could find one.
Forum: USA
Aug 12th 2011, 4:02 am
Replies: 122
Views: 9,529
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Which do you miss most, British food or British TV?

I don't watch that much TV but I do miss the UK comedy. I know a lot of it is built around panel games like QI but I didn't realize that format was so British. Some of the comedy is funny in the US...
Forum: USA
Aug 4th 2011, 5:07 am
Replies: 102
Views: 18,162
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: What American things do the Brits like?

I'd take back pictures of the blue sky and my pool, I can remember how much I craved that back in England. OK, it might upset them but it might mean you get some visitors.
Forum: USA
Jul 10th 2011, 1:49 am
Replies: 10
Views: 14,281
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Need help/advice - L1 Visa holder trying to obtain mortgage?!

No, actually we got a really good deal, 4% fixed for the full 30 years.
Forum: USA
Jul 9th 2011, 9:23 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 14,281
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Need help/advice - L1 Visa holder trying to obtain mortgage?!

I'm on an L1, I managed to get a 95% mortgage through Wells Fargo within three months of arriving here. They have a special relocations division which can get around the credit history issues. Only...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 28th 2011, 4:52 am
Replies: 55
Views: 2,194
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: 95 and still a terror threat?

I really don't know what the problem is, I've spent most of the last 10 years in airports and never had an issue. I don't know why everyone has suddenly decided they are being innapropriately...
Forum: USA
Jun 28th 2011, 4:34 am
Replies: 3
Views: 674
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Any Brits in Prescott,AZ

I'm down in Phoenix, maybe not close enough to have a coffee but at least it's the same state.
Forum: USA
May 9th 2011, 5:04 am
Replies: 43
Views: 3,147
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Buying a home, researching....

[QUOTE=E3only;9345508]Thank you, great input.

3. I don't have a green card so I won't qualify for the Int. Division but I get your point. I will research multiple lenders. Not a problem even if I...
Forum: USA
Dec 17th 2010, 2:45 am
Replies: 34
Views: 17,877
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Shipping time? UK to Los Angeles

We used Pickfords and I really cannot fault them, the customer service was great from all sides and the packing/shipping process really efficient. We did ship a complete container which does make a...
Forum: USA
Nov 12th 2010, 12:47 am
Replies: 21
Views: 7,432
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Shoutout to Phoenix, AZ

I'm up for beer, I'm in Tempe for now so nearby.

I've tried most of the bars on Mill Ave, you can get a decent Guiness at both the Irish bars. Gordon Beirsch is good if you like the micro brewery...
Forum: USA
Oct 31st 2010, 6:21 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 6,247
Posted By Nickw_2308

Can a US based will cover UK Assets?

I'm sure like a lot of people on this site I have assets/pensions both in the US and back home in the UK. I was just wondering if I make a will in the US whether it will have any legal validity in...
Forum: USA
Oct 8th 2010, 1:54 am
Replies: 2,189
Views: 336,385
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: UK Foods in the US Share your finds!

There's no British section in our local Safeway but you can still find most things if you shop around. They one thing I'm still searching for is HP Fruity, you can get Spicy but no Fruity. What a...
Forum: USA
Sep 14th 2010, 5:39 am
Replies: 34
Views: 17,877
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Shipping time? UK to Los Angeles

38 days at sea is a long time but could be accurate if it is going through various ports.
Forum: USA
Sep 13th 2010, 4:30 am
Replies: 34
Views: 17,877
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Shipping time? UK to Los Angeles

I think as others have already said around 10 weeks is normal. The actual time on the water will be around 4 weeks however there will typically be round 3 weeks at the consolidation centre and same...
Forum: USA
Sep 6th 2010, 6:47 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 4,272
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: What a GREAT Governer: Arizonians must be really proud!!

I'm just surprised they allowed her to pause for 16 seconds without needing a break for adverts.
Forum: USA
Aug 30th 2010, 7:15 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,988
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Road trip.

I just did 1200 miles over 2 days from Houston to Phoenix, never again. Not much to see and mostly one straight road.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 12th 2010, 1:05 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,084
Posted By Nickw_2308

Re: Anybody used AutoSource?

Cheers.
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