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Forum: USA
Jun 8th 2011, 7:47 pm
Replies: 1,530
Views: 295,907
Posted By 2passports

Re: Anyone Regret Moving To USA

Yes, I expect that comment of mine did seem insensitive. It was precipitated not so much by the whinging on this site, but by the number of people I have read who talk blithely about the benefits of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 7th 2011, 11:41 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,418
Posted By 2passports

Re: I just opened the post and felt quite sick

I just had to pay $200 for a tiny, tiny filling for my daughter. Definitely was not in the budget this month. I swallowed my pride and called the dentist office when I got home and he gave me a 20%...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 1st 2011, 1:50 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 11,057
Posted By 2passports

Re: 3 year residency rule for uni

dunroving, it seems this is your area of expertise, so I was wondering if you have any thoughts about the following situation: We are planning to move back to UK so our daughter can attend 6th form...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Mar 17th 2011, 10:25 pm
Replies: 163
Views: 29,424
Posted By 2passports

Re: Pretty sure we are moving back to England from the USA

Oh, I see, it was an insult! Well, that proves my original point about other points of view being shouted down. I have very much enjoyed your posts, confusedenglishrose, about how happy you are to...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Mar 17th 2011, 9:48 pm
Replies: 163
Views: 29,424
Posted By 2passports

Re: Pretty sure we are moving back to England from the USA

Well, I guess I really don't belong on this site----I have no idea what you just said!
Forum: The Rovers Return
Mar 17th 2011, 8:41 pm
Replies: 163
Views: 29,424
Posted By 2passports

Re: Pretty sure we are moving back to England from the USA

Hear Hear! After browsing this site for a few months now, it seems that there are certain posters with certain agendas, and they would be better off realising that not everyone shares their opinions...
Forum: USA
Feb 7th 2011, 7:35 pm
Replies: 1,530
Views: 295,907
Posted By 2passports

Re: Anyone Regret Moving To USA

Agreed, it's not simple. Obviously we're all just talking from personal experience and statistics can me made to say what ever you like. Actually, again just observing what's around me, reading the...
Forum: USA
Feb 7th 2011, 4:52 pm
Replies: 1,530
Views: 295,907
Posted By 2passports

Re: Anyone Regret Moving To USA

American survival rates for cancer specifically are higher than UK, especially breast, prostate, colon. All benefit from early screening. I'm not saying US health system is perfect, but quite...
Forum: USA
Feb 7th 2011, 4:36 pm
Replies: 1,530
Views: 295,907
Posted By 2passports

Re: Anyone Regret Moving To USA

No. I am homesick, like many posters on this site, and will try to return before old age sets in, but America is an amazing country and I feel very lucky and privileged to have dual citizenship. I...
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Jan 6th 2011, 7:09 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,010
Posted By 2passports

Re: Back to UK - first post!

Hi, I'd like to tap into your expertise on Settlement visas! I had a quick peek at the Border control info, which seemed to imply that the British Citizen (me) would have to be resident in the Uk...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 2nd 2011, 3:40 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,358
Posted By 2passports

Re: Taking teens back to UK

Just a friendly word of caution on the repeated moves back and forth. We have known several families who have traveled around alot with kids, even within the UK in the military, etc. It depends on...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 17th 2010, 12:20 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 3,239
Posted By 2passports

Re: Am I crazy?

Lothianlad, I think I remember from some of your previous posts that you are pretty bothered by the weather way up where you live. I went to university in Scotland, and I know the lack of daylight...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 14th 2010, 4:49 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 3,239
Posted By 2passports

Re: Am I crazy?

"I sold a wonderful little home and left the sunny climate and easy laid back lifestyle. I experienced a huge culture shock, and really missed my friends in CA. - So much so, that after 5 months I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 13th 2010, 6:15 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 3,239
Posted By 2passports

Am I crazy?

Has anyone out there left a perfectly nice place, nice life to return to the UK? I have been in the US for 21 years, Washington, DC, my husband's hometown. For the past few years I have been...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Dec 1st 2010, 1:05 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 12,218
Posted By 2passports

Re: Gone back to UK for holiday & changed your mind about returning?

We have experienced some odd contrasts on our recent visits back. Definitely since I left in the late 80s, London seems more interesting, dynamic, and the train and bus system is fantastic, although...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 29th 2010, 1:37 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 12,218
Posted By 2passports

Re: Gone back to UK for holiday & changed your mind about returning?

I've been trying for the past couple of years persuade my hubby on moving back to the UK (he's American and has never lived there), and we have gone on a couple of nice holidays to very idyllic...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 14th 2010, 11:03 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,981
Posted By 2passports

Re: Experiences with American spouse settling in UK?

Thanks for all the useful details. I know the weather will bother my husband, but I think he'll adapt to the driving quite well because here he's always getting honked at for drifting the car too...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 12th 2010, 1:29 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,981
Posted By 2passports

Re: Experiences with American spouse settling in UK?

What an interesting story! Being a postman must be a fantastic way to get to know a place and its people. I completely agree about the importance of choosing the right place. I'm originally from...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 12th 2010, 1:22 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,981
Posted By 2passports

Re: Experiences with American spouse settling in UK?

We are coming from Washington, DC and we live in a VERY small terrace house (by American standards, anyway!). We live a very urban lifestyle---I don't drive and my husband hates driving. I keep...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 11th 2010, 1:44 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,981
Posted By 2passports

Experiences with American spouse settling in UK?

Sorry if this is a repeat thread---perhaps if this has already been discussed someone can refer me to the correct thread.....But I'm really asking this question on behalf of my husband. He is very...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 7th 2010, 1:30 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 10,738
Posted By 2passports

Smile Re: Best places in UK for non-drivers (except London)

thanks to everyone for these responses. I love Edinburgh, Brighton, have never been to York, except via Google Earth, but it looks picturesque. I think because of my husband's work he would have...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 5th 2010, 9:28 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 10,738
Posted By 2passports

Best places in UK for non-drivers (except London)

I have managed to spend a couple of decades in the US without ever learning to drive, and would love to continue this if we return to the UK. I love walking and am a big fan of public transport,...
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Nov 5th 2010, 8:52 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 816
Posted By 2passports

Hello from the East coast of the USA

I've been in the US for 20 years, married to American. Love lots of things about life in the US and am amazed at some of the odd ideas that Brits and especially Brit media have about America. I feel...
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