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Forum: USA
Jan 25th 2022, 10:42 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,835
Posted By jaffy23

Re: I need help!! I need my dog in the States with me!!

Definitely look at the Cunard Queen Mary 2. It was a great experience and you have time to get on the list/waitlist. You can carry as much baggage as will fit in your stateroom! We did it 10 years...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 29th 2021, 5:22 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,660
Posted By jaffy23

Re: Booking flights for Christmas 2021

There’s a mega sale on BA / AA today in Business class covering Christmas that started today - cheaper than premium economy and about $1k less per seat than the seats I booked last week on Delta /...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 21st 2021, 12:29 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,660
Posted By jaffy23

Re: Booking flights for Christmas 2021

The schedules are loaded for December with direct flights though most of the look pretty empty so far. I usually hold out til July 4 or Labor Day sales. Was listening to Radio 2 today and the talk...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 20th 2021, 3:06 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,660
Posted By jaffy23

Booking flights for Christmas 2021

Just looking for some wisdom! After missing Christmas in 2020, I'm planning to take the family back for Christmas 2021. When is the best time to book international flights? Normally I wait for a...
Forum: USA
Nov 24th 2019, 3:53 pm
Replies: 2,189
Views: 336,116
Posted By jaffy23

Re: UK Foods in the US Share your finds!

They finally made it to Connecticut. There’s a cranberry Wensleydale here too. ...
Forum: USA
Nov 26th 2018, 9:56 pm
Replies: 2,189
Views: 336,116
Posted By jaffy23

Re: UK Foods in the US Share your finds!

It's pretty consistent in NY / CT Costco - definitely the past 4 Decembers. Keeps for a good amount of time too!
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Forum: USA
Nov 20th 2018, 3:04 pm
Replies: 2,189
Views: 336,116
Posted By jaffy23

Re: UK Foods in the US Share your finds!

Costco in NY/CT have Cropwell Bishop Blue Stilton cheese back in for the holidays. I'll be on the lookout for real Crumpets on my next visit.
Forum: USA
Aug 7th 2018, 6:46 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,055
Posted By jaffy23

Re: Entering NY as POE with my Frenchie

We entered the US on the Queen Mary 2 with our dog 6 years ago. We too panicked because of the various different sources/requirements/opinions (Cunard included). We had our dog given the rabies...
Forum: USA
Apr 6th 2018, 1:25 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 14,219
Posted By jaffy23

Re: Relocation - UK to Connecticut (Fairfield County)

Welcome Kevthered!

I'm in Greenwich CT and love it here. We rent a 3 bedroom condo for $4300 and that includes trash, snow etc. Downtown Greenwich is so walkable we only need one car. Daycare...
Forum: USA
Jan 12th 2018, 6:10 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,058
Posted By jaffy23

Re: Cell for guests

This worked out really well for my parents when they visited in August. You can order online and mail it to them so they have it for when they land.
Forum: USA
Jan 9th 2018, 3:20 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 10,734
Posted By jaffy23

Re: Move to New York or Sydney?

$85k for construction management in NYC is underpaid (not sure of your position, but a PM would be same salary as the Sydney role, and a Senior PM more like $135k - check Glassdoor.com). I used to...
Forum: USA
Oct 25th 2017, 1:00 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 5,128
Posted By jaffy23

Re: E2 visa being cancelled - breaking apartment lease

I would check the lease agreement for a break clause. We had one in our last apartment rental - 60 days notice with 1 months penalty - we got our full deposit back (minus the penalty which we got a...
Forum: USA
Oct 19th 2017, 1:43 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,232
Posted By jaffy23

Re: Moving to NYC - Rental help

You'll be fine; just make sure you have proof of salary. At least you have credit history -
my USC wife let Citi close her accounts after 6 years in the UK which was bad!

NYC is a very fast...
Forum: USA
Sep 19th 2017, 3:15 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,005
Posted By jaffy23

Re: So expensive to rent a car

A lot of rental offices in NYC have closed recently (my favourite Hertz location on E40th was replaced with a high rise) so there's supply and demand at play - especially holiday weekends.

We were...
Forum: USA
Aug 25th 2016, 6:35 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By jaffy23

Re: Company transfer UK to NYC

I'm a lazy commuter and not hugely fond of the subway so I purposely live where I can take the train and then walk to work. Commuting from Westchester should see you getting into Grand Central in...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 25th 2016, 6:20 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,065
Posted By jaffy23

Re: 90 Day Fiance - Discussion (and an observation).

Sorry, I meant usual mix of circumstances for the show.. Moving for love and maybe a better quality of life isn't always apparent in the show; which is why its such a car crash to watch.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 25th 2016, 5:36 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,065
Posted By jaffy23

Re: 90 Day Fiance - Discussion (and an observation).

It's back with Season 4! Did anyone watch episode 1 on Monday night? Usual mix of circumstances and I'm always wondering why they'd do it to themselves

"90 Day Fiance" Season 4 Episode 1 Full...
Forum: USA
Aug 25th 2016, 1:10 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,217
Posted By jaffy23

Re: Best mobile providers in Washington DC area

I'm pretty sure TMo still offer a trial.

I had Verizon initially in NYC which was awesome all over - however, the data limits used to have overages which could get expensive and I traveled...
Forum: USA
Aug 22nd 2016, 3:58 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,217
Posted By jaffy23

Re: Best mobile providers in Washington DC area

In metro areas - I love TMobile. Fast data, great service, cheap rates and free international roaming / texting. Start driving out into the sticks and its good, but nowhere near as deep as Verizon...
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 21st 2016, 2:04 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,122
Posted By jaffy23

Re: Gone and done it...

Congrats Bob - I had my naturalization ceremony last week and it was much more meaningful than I imagined!
Forum: USA
Apr 21st 2016, 1:17 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 597
Posted By jaffy23

Re: Medical Insurance Gap Cover - 2wks before work cover kicks in

When we moved from the UK, we took the QM2 and then these guys provided us with two weeks post-arrival travel insurance to get enrolled with my wife new US job.
...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 7th 2016, 5:31 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,932
Posted By jaffy23

Re: N400 Process & Preparation Questions

It was not on the invitation letter! I submitted plenty of statements before and they were just PDF printouts from Chase.
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Apr 7th 2016, 5:16 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,932
Posted By jaffy23

Re: N400 Process & Preparation Questions

Its taking a while! I applied in June last year and had my interview in NYC back in January.. I was finally approved for Oath Ceremony last month and am still awaiting the date. Rete is right; its...
Forum: USA
Apr 5th 2016, 4:40 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,462
Posted By jaffy23

Re: The feeling of being gone.

Approaching 4 years of living here and it feels like home. I miss some things about the UK and usually making a batch of Brandy Snaps or devouring an Amazon-imported Crunchie or Angel Delight...
Forum: USA
Mar 29th 2016, 6:01 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 6,225
Posted By jaffy23

Re: HSBC Loan after UK>USA Credit History Transfer

Yuck - not HSBC! Great bank in the UK; limited branch network and money launderers (http://www.reuters.com/article/us-hsbc-probe-idUSBRE8BA05M20121211) in the US.

We used the HSBC transfer...
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