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Forum: USA
Mar 8th 2026, 1:28 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 7,493
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: No more class II NICs for those living abroad

It turns out that I will fully max out next month, I thought that there was more to go but checking my record today it will complete by 5 April 2025.
Forum: USA
Dec 4th 2025, 1:02 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 7,493
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: No more class II NICs for those living abroad

I presume that there is no action needed, that they will just stop taking the voluntary contributions (for those that pay via Direct Debit). I won't bother with the Class 3 as I'm just making up the...
Forum: USA
Jul 12th 2025, 5:33 am
Replies: 20
Views: 17,796
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Best way to renew a UK passport inside the USA?...

My renewal is in process as well.
The photo checking tool, which is at the start of the online application process, worked well (thanks for the tip about that in one of the passport threads). My...
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 18th 2025, 11:06 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,178
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Home and garden projects

On their website they show an EVSE that ends in a normal 110V plug, which is only level 1. But I agree that they do also say 'level 2 Use the included Slate charging cable'. However this may just be...
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 18th 2025, 9:19 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,178
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Home and garden projects

I highly recommend adding a level 2 EVSE rather than rely on any plugin one which tend to be 16A and auto-switching between 110/240V. Adding a 40A or 48A Level 2 EVSE, makes home charging so simple...
Forum: USA
Mar 27th 2025, 4:44 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,558
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: US passport Office - excellent service

My son recently got his renewed and the old passport and old passport card were both sent separately much later than the new ones. Not sure why the old card/passport could not have come as one.
Forum: USA
Jan 5th 2025, 8:46 am
Replies: 137
Views: 21,424
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: WTH... WEP? Really?

Waiting is over - it is signed

Thanks for the link above - first time I have watched a bill being signed, and it was also first time I had watched a senate vote. Learning more about how this...
Forum: USA
Dec 25th 2024, 3:24 am
Replies: 137
Views: 21,424
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: WTH... WEP? Really?

Did Biden finally sign HR82? It is not showing up here: Legislation Archives | The White House. (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/)6 days to go, or start over again.

It may...
Forum: USA
Dec 20th 2024, 4:16 pm
Replies: 137
Views: 21,424
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: WTH... WEP? Really?

It passed
Forum: USA
Nov 27th 2024, 3:37 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 7,718
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Dual US/UK Citizens - Make sure your UK Passport is valid if you want to vis

Does your UK passport need to be current? I see it says "Prove your permission to travel using your British passport," and not valid British passport.
I can easily expect that the airlines will want...
Forum: USA
Sep 14th 2024, 5:44 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,027
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Health Insurance PPO vs HMO

The HMO vs PPO may also depend on where you live. I have lived in both CA and WA, both in major cities, and have found Kaiser HMO to be a great option for my family. Just last night I was having an...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 30th 2024, 1:11 pm
Replies: 8,202
Views: 700,344
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Let's talk about cars

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/britishexpats.com-vbulletin/2000x1290/1983_austin_metro_automatic_1_3_front_ee072616b3776c839be11a978a0082ff010e7088.jpg
Seeing these classic cars, here was mine...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 30th 2024, 12:49 pm
Replies: 89
Views: 13,944
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Drought in the West/ Pulaski Road Trip

As Pulaski was writing his post about his college road trip, I was planning a West Coast version for my youngest, in mid August. A fast drive from Seattle to Berkely then stop at many more down to...
Forum: USA
May 13th 2024, 3:02 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,085
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Sea Cargo - Actual Restrictions?

The younger me, back in my mid 20's worried a lot about what to ship. After 5 international moves and then an interstate move, I am in the "Bin it all" camp, or just give it all away.
Forum: USA
Mar 23rd 2024, 3:08 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,086
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Death, WEP, SSI and NI

I learn something new every day. Thank You Pulaski
Forum: USA
Mar 11th 2024, 2:14 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 13,365
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Beef Oxo cubes. Yay, or nay?

Karo Light Corn Syrup, it works generally, but not in ginger bread.


Yes, I'm loving the maple syrup for waffles / pancakes / crepes and even porridge.
Forum: USA
Mar 10th 2024, 8:27 am
Replies: 16
Views: 13,365
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Beef Oxo cubes. Yay, or nay?

You can buy them from multiple places online which specialize in British goods in the US.

Although for most recipes I would use a local equivalent, I do still have a soft spot for using OXO...
Forum: USA
Mar 10th 2024, 7:30 am
Replies: 1,097
Views: 413,071
Posted By OldJuddian

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

I had a note that I would max out in 2022, but checking my record today it says I still need 3 more years to reach the 203.85, despite having 36 full years and 2 partial years (around university...
Forum: USA
Jan 24th 2024, 3:28 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,580
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Anyone in Seattle?

"Seattle" can be used to describe a large area with greatly different commute times.
Many families live on the Eastside, eg Sammamish, as you get safe & Family-friendly, with great schools.

I...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 25th 2023, 4:23 am
Replies: 8,202
Views: 700,344
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Let's talk about cars

In Washington State you need to be able to reverse around a corner and even parallel park. The marking is fairly lenient, but it is closer to the UK test.
Forum: USA
May 20th 2023, 2:29 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,597
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Passport renewal problems dual citizen - need advice

You can have different legal names in different countries, as some countries do not follow the English naming. My youngest has a note in the passport explaining that the name in the other passport is...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 25th 2023, 6:10 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,178
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Home and garden projects

My heat pump started making a lot of noise, probably bearing, after less than two years of use. I found out that it can only be worked on by certified people and that the warranty only covers parts,...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 29th 2023, 11:37 am
Replies: 8,202
Views: 700,344
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: Let's talk about cars

I've used a similar one on my Kia EV6.
Forum: USA
Dec 24th 2022, 10:43 am
Replies: 76
Views: 18,855
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: UK vs US cost of living - has it balanced out for you?

Yes. It is that good. I pay nothing monthly and just $20 to see my primary doctor. So the main costs are due to dental, eg Invisalign for kids and other remedial dental work.
Forum: USA
Dec 24th 2022, 5:49 am
Replies: 76
Views: 18,855
Posted By OldJuddian

Re: UK vs US cost of living - has it balanced out for you?

It will depend on where you live and your lifestyle, I have only seen the West Coast, first San Diego and now Seattle area, and life here is expensive - but the pay more than compensates. Housing is...
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