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Forum: USA
Jan 2nd 2024, 5:26 pm
Replies: 747
Views: 219,273
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: 747
Views: 219,273
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: 1,422
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: 4,683
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: 3,066
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: 3,066
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: 2,179
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: 2,179
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: 2,179
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: 4,144
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: 4,144
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: 4,144
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: 2,579
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: 2,579
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...
Dec 28th 2022, 9:39 pm
Replies: 9,902
Views: 881,453
Posted By Derrygal

Re: WTF in America

This is one of the most disgusting and disturbing news reports I have read in a long time. Unbelievable. Only in America...................
Dec 23rd 2022, 10:27 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 524
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Happy Christmas Everyone!

Merry Christmas to you too! Not sure where you're located, but Merry Christmas from freezing Ohio!
Forum: USA
Aug 20th 2022, 7:00 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,961
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Brit Expat First US Job Onboarding

You are funny! I love Bill Bryson's books!
Forum: USA
Aug 19th 2022, 9:22 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 2,961
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Brit Expat First US Job Onboarding

It's a fairly new term - American, I believe. I work for a large Fortune 500 company here in Ohio and that is the term HR uses. I think it's weird but seems that is the "in word"!
Forum: Back Home
Aug 4th 2022, 12:51 am
Replies: 45
Views: 12,651
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Back home, and it's heaven!

I am so sorry about what happened to your sister. That is tragic - it sounds like she was mentally ill - most hoarders are. I hope everything works out for you. I am stuck here in Ohio - I suppose I...
Forum: Back Home
Aug 3rd 2022, 9:38 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 12,651
Posted By Derrygal

Re: Back home, and it's heaven!

Gosh - you've lived here all this time and only went back in 2020! That is surprising (to me anyway). You will see a lot of changes. That said - there have been so many changes here in the US since I...
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