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Apr 9th 2024, 5:00 pm
Replies: 37
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Posted By Derrygal

Re: Solar eclipse 2024

I definitely won't be around for that one!!!
Apr 8th 2024, 8:58 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 1,409
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Solar eclipse 2024

It was absolutely amazing! Saw the corona around the sun - probably will never see such a thing in my life time again (I am old)!!!!!
Apr 7th 2024, 7:46 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 1,409
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Solar eclipse 2024

That is weird! All the schools here are closed (in the Cleveland area) as we are in the path of totality. It isn't an extra day off - the schools here usually get Easter Monday and they didn't last...
Apr 6th 2024, 8:43 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 1,409
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Solar eclipse 2024

I believe some of my family members back in the UK plan on doing that.
Apr 6th 2024, 8:09 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 1,409
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Solar eclipse 2024

Very informative! Thank you!
Apr 6th 2024, 4:23 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 1,409
Posted By Derrygal

Solar eclipse 2024

Just wondering if any of you on BE here in the US will be watching the solar eclipse on Monday? I am in North East Ohio (Cleveland suburbs) and supposedly in the "path of totality." My grandchildren...
Forum: USA
Jan 2nd 2024, 5:26 pm
Replies: 758
Views: 225,974
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Class 2 NI. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributions?

I guess I didn't phrase it well. I moved to the US when I was 37 but couldn't work for the first 2 years I was here (I cannot remember what visa I was on - I was married at the time and my husband...
Forum: USA
Jan 2nd 2024, 3:49 pm
Replies: 758
Views: 225,974
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Class 2 NI. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributions?

I have a question regarding the UK state pension. I have lived in the US for well over half my life (I am 70 and claiming social security here). I didn't work in the UK for very long at all. I worked...
Nov 23rd 2023, 4:51 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,710
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Navigating US Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) in the UK

This thread doesn't really apply to me at all - I just wanted to say hello to Dunroving and welcome back! I used to enjoy reading all your posts. Hope life is treating you well!
Nov 22nd 2023, 3:30 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 4,890
Posted By Derrygal

Re: NHS Cancer Care

I have been following this thread since it started and just want to wish the OP (Deb in US) all the best. I have lived in the US for over 30 years and health care here costs a bloody fortune. I just...
Sep 29th 2023, 12:07 am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,247
Posted By Derrygal

Re: How things change..

Thank you for posting! So glad that things are going better for you and you have managed to get a job with decent benefits! Yes - I remember how difficult things were for you and realize you must...
Jul 27th 2023, 4:57 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,247
Posted By Derrygal

Re: How things change..

Thanks for the update! I was just thinking about you and glad you posted. I know you miss your brother very much. I am sure that the UK has changed a lot but then so has the US. I would never dream...
Forum: USA
May 20th 2023, 1:58 pm
Forum: USA
May 19th 2023, 8:54 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,296
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Passport renewal problems dual citizen - need advice

Yes - I will although I wasn't born in England (Northern Ireland) I guess I need a copy of my marriage certificate and divorce decree as well. It's going to be a bloody nightmare. My daughters were...
Forum: USA
May 19th 2023, 8:32 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,296
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Passport renewal problems dual citizen - need advice

That's good to know. I wish my parents hadn't given me three names! It's ridiculous!
Forum: USA
May 19th 2023, 8:14 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,296
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Passport renewal problems dual citizen - need advice

I guess I shall have problems later on this year. I lived here in the US for many years with just a green card. I only became a citizen a few years ago. My British passport has just one name. My...
Forum: USA
Mar 30th 2023, 9:51 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 4,238
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Possible move to Florida In next couple of years

There's nothing funny about climate change.
Forum: USA
Mar 30th 2023, 8:42 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 4,238
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Possible move to Florida In next couple of years

Yes - parts of Florida will be underwater within the next 50 years (or sooner). Climate change is not only ignored by the poorly educated, but also by many people in the Republican party. It's really...
Forum: USA
Mar 25th 2023, 12:11 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 4,238
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Possible move to Florida In next couple of years

You might want to reconsider moving to Florida and enrolling your kids in Florida schools. I saw this on the BBC website today. Florida is still living in the dark ages.

Principal resigns after...
Jan 5th 2023, 12:23 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Marks and Spencers

Thanks to everyone who responded to my post! I guess I shall give ordering from M & S a try. I have a few family birthdays coming up in the next few months.
Jan 2nd 2023, 7:05 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
Posted By Derrygal

Marks and Spencers

Quick question - I know some of you order Marks and Spencers items to be delivered to you here in the US (thinking Jersey Girl here). I have not done so. Just wondering - does anyone know if it is...
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