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Forum: USA
Jul 1st 2014, 1:59 am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,558
Posted By choops

Re: Overseas landlord insurance for UK property

I have a house still and I used my local broker, h j Boswell in Norwich.

I pay around 160gbp a year.

Re the off topic tax discussion, yea it has to be declared in both countries. I am...
Forum: USA
Jun 19th 2014, 10:13 pm
Replies: 2,189
Views: 336,057
Posted By choops

Re: UK Foods in the US Share your finds!

Florida, go to the Fresh and Easy in 4S ranch..they have the usual stuff, ribena, Weetabix, ready brek, steamed puddings, marmite etc etc but also do have English style bangers and back bacon...
Forum: USA
Jun 17th 2014, 4:44 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,809
Posted By choops

Re: New Baby - Dual Nationality

This is what I fear, and after a 11 hour flight, the last thing we will want to do is wait in that line for 3 hours!
Forum: USA
Jun 17th 2014, 4:29 am
Replies: 27
Views: 1,809
Posted By choops

Re: New Baby - Dual Nationality

San Diego...best place on earth! How long you been here?

I guessed that the pp would probably be a short lifespan, us only 5 yrs, but just thinking of those lines at heathrow! My wife and I both...
Forum: USA
Jun 17th 2014, 4:25 am
Replies: 27
Views: 1,809
Posted By choops

Re: New Baby - Dual Nationality

Thanks!
Forum: USA
Jun 17th 2014, 2:36 am
Replies: 27
Views: 1,809
Posted By choops

New Baby - Dual Nationality

Hi all,

Been 3 years since ive been on the forum here as have been living happily in San Diego for 3 years now!

So..my wife and I have had a little yankee! He's now two weeks old and we are...
Forum: USA
Jun 17th 2014, 2:29 am
Replies: 3
Views: 6,601
Posted By choops

Re: International Auto-source or Dealer?

I used IA a few years ago when moving to San Diego. Had to use them as no credit = no car unless buying outright.

Overall the process was smooth but I feel I way overpaid for a VW Tiguan (base...
Forum: USA
Aug 18th 2011, 4:24 am
Replies: 17
Views: 4,485
Posted By choops

Can I claim back Sales Tax?

Well, the first 3 months living here has certainly flown by and now i find myself going back to the UK for a week in September.

Soooo my question is..Is there any way to claim back tax on teh...
Forum: USA
Jun 22nd 2011, 4:39 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,056
Posted By choops

Re: Email address for British Embassy in USA

Thanks, but I realy wanted an email address, they dont publish one on their site.
Forum: USA
Jun 22nd 2011, 3:28 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,056
Posted By choops

Email address for British Embassy in USA

Hi,
Does anyone know an address for the embassy in LA? I need to ask them a question on passports name changes etc.

Thanks

Colin
Forum: USA
Jun 20th 2011, 3:51 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,511
Posted By choops

Re: Orange Squash in San Diego

It's ok, I just googled it!

How long you been in Sd? The tip off for Shakespeare pub is great too! We are salivating at the fish and chips on their website!!!
Forum: USA
Jun 20th 2011, 3:41 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,511
Posted By choops

Re: Orange Squash in San Diego

Thanks!! Im off to Solana Beach tomorrow night so will have a look out!

[With all due respect, southern California is the center of a huge citrus growing area. Fresh orange juice abounds]

I...
Forum: USA
Jun 19th 2011, 6:22 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,511
Posted By choops

Orange Squash in San Diego

After a month here, we now need squash in our lives!! Mio and the other powdered cack just isnt the same!! Has anyone found any? We bought one bottle of ribena with us but its running out!!! Help!!!
Forum: USA
May 23rd 2011, 12:54 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,111
Posted By choops

Re: Travel Insurance

I am delighted to inform you that we made it in and are now checked into the hotel at LAX before our drive to SD tomorrow!

Now all we have to worry about is that the container arrives safely and...
Forum: USA
May 19th 2011, 1:33 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,111
Posted By choops

Re: Travel Insurance

Ok, How to throw the fear of god into someone!! Are you serious?? Our lawyer hasnt advised us of this?!
Forum: USA
May 18th 2011, 10:25 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,593
Posted By choops

Is the ESTA valid for multiple trips?

Hi, Can anyone help me on this please?

My fiancee has teh ESTA approved until the end of 2012 but the details entered are for our trip in Jan 2011. Do I need to update this to the new trip or is...
Forum: USA
May 18th 2011, 9:24 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,111
Posted By choops

Travel Insurance

Will I be needing to purchase Travel Insurance for my move to the USA?

I will be on L1 and initially fiancee on the VWP and we go on Sunday!!:thumbup:

Can anyone help please?

Thanks
Forum: USA
Apr 21st 2011, 7:14 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,261
Posted By choops

Re: US Dollar

Damn, its lost half a point already!! May have missed the boat :(
Forum: USA
Apr 21st 2011, 3:52 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,261
Posted By choops

Re: US Dollar

Ive just spoken to a dealer that i deal with through work and he advises that some GDP data on the uk which would see the usd strengthen a bit comes out on the 27th. GDP is expected to strengthen...
Forum: USA
Apr 21st 2011, 2:21 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,261
Posted By choops

US Dollar

Its weakening and weakening!! Now, do i buy a stash of dollars today or wait and see if it falls further....?!:unsure:
Forum: USA
Apr 18th 2011, 9:00 am
Replies: 15
Views: 7,232
Posted By choops

Re: Wells Fargo

Well it appears to be going smoothly with WF, but they wanted our banks to send bank references which is proving very very difficult!

House is being packed today, slowly my UK life is...
Forum: USA
Apr 13th 2011, 9:11 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 7,232
Posted By choops

Wells Fargo

Has anyone managed to open an account with Wells Fargo in the UK before moving to the USA? How did you find it? Has it been beneficial?
Forum: USA
Apr 13th 2011, 9:08 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,909
Posted By choops

Re: What to ship ahead of time?

I am in same situation but will be shipping all house contents on next week which should arrive a day before me as they are personal goods and it these need the owner to be in the USA when they clear...
Forum: USA
Apr 3rd 2011, 1:21 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 904
Posted By choops

Cash in a credit society

So the big move to San Diego is only 7 weeks away!! :eek:

Many questions keeping me up all night pondering, latest one is what is the best way to build a credit history without wasting too much on...
Forum: USA
Apr 1st 2011, 6:21 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 3,616
Posted By choops

Re: Lion Leasing

Oh, I may be being naive but tbh, if i was to have a small company, i would probably do the same!!!
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