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Forum: USA
Jul 3rd 2014, 5:18 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,404
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: US College issues for UK citizen living in USA

Isnt Olin College, an engineering college? Its between Needham and Wellesley.
Forum: USA
Jun 30th 2014, 11:02 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,134
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: UK customs checking our container

We had problems, but mostly at the US end.

They suddenly decided they couldn't get down our drive and had to hire a smaller truck - we never saw the larger one - so that cost us extra. Then we...
Forum: USA
Jun 30th 2014, 8:25 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,134
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: UK customs checking our container

Don't suppose you used Anglo Pacific did you?
Forum: USA
Jun 27th 2014, 3:24 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 27,860
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Getting a US phone contract?

You can pay $15 extra a month with T-Mobile and get unlimited international mobile and landline calls as well. Thats enough of a reason to go with them.
Forum: USA
Jun 6th 2014, 8:13 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 7,936
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Moving to US - Boston vs Santa Monica

Oh, and for those that say that Boston is nothing like England, they might be advised to look around.

Grass, plants, trees and a signficant amount of the animals are all similar to the UK.
...
Forum: USA
Jun 6th 2014, 8:11 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 7,936
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Moving to US - Boston vs Santa Monica

Boston, Santa Monica - there are FAR worse places to live. I'm sure you'll be happy in both.

There are pro's and cons though and weather and ability to return home are going to be, I am sure, the...
Forum: USA
Jun 4th 2014, 3:59 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,417
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Mortgage on L1 in Connecticut

For someone who is asking for information, you are certainly a bit shirty today.

;)

I'm just closing on a house, on an L1. We have been in the US for close to 2 years.

Work with a...
Forum: USA
May 28th 2014, 10:36 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,216
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Moving to Boston - which town?

$300 is under £200. For a week? Sounds about right. Wait until you see the price of a full residential summer camp. It can be over $1000
Forum: USA
May 27th 2014, 7:52 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,216
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Moving to Boston - which town?

Needham and Needham Heights are really just different parts of the same town. Needham Heights is the area closest to the I95. Needham elementary schools are split according to location. I...
Forum: USA
May 27th 2014, 5:43 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,216
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Moving to Boston - which town?

By the way. We live in Needham. I personally think its just about the most perfect town. Great schools, not too far from Boston and 20 or 30 minutes from Waltham.

I'd definitely consider it. ...
Forum: USA
May 27th 2014, 5:38 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,216
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Moving to Boston - which town?

Hey Lucy.

I can probably help with the rugby side of things. Right now, in New England, there is no opportunity for kids to play full contact rugby until they get to High School. There are a...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 23rd 2014, 6:14 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,099
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: L1B - Weird RFE

Just follow your lawyers advice. It sounds to me like USCIS have outlined the information they want - around specialized knowledge - I guess you just need to provide the proof that what you do...
Forum: USA
May 19th 2014, 1:20 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,701
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Where to live in Boston

I actually like the majority of Bostonians a damn site more than quite a few Brits I used to come across back in the UK...

Do you HAVE to be near the water? Where do you live now? Do you want a...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 8th 2014, 4:34 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 6,829
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Independent contractor or De-facto employee?

I went through this exact process. I had worked as a contractor for four years for my company. I had not worked for ANYONE else, I had not offered work to anyone else. I had hired/fired and...
Forum: USA
May 8th 2014, 4:11 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 806
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Salem End Road, Framingham

yeah. Agree with Bob. I live down the road in Needham. I wouldnt move to Framingham, its not the nicest area.

Mind you, it depends on what you are used to. If you live in the arse end of...
Forum: USA
Apr 10th 2014, 9:40 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,606
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Framingham, Massachusetts

I know of them, as a few of the High School Rugby coaches I have met are members.

I just joined Boston Rugby Club - they have an old boys team.

The rugby is better than the women? :p
Forum: USA
Apr 10th 2014, 7:09 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,606
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Framingham, Massachusetts

There are much nicer places than Framingham that are pretty close. As already mentioned, Wellesley, Natick, Needham, Newton etc. I'm not sure what you'd be looking at for a 2 bedroom place, but...
Forum: USA
Apr 10th 2014, 6:58 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,453
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Credit check

We were in the same position and managed to get a rental place with two things. First, as already stated, a UK credit report. Secondly, I got a letter from my employer stating my starting date and...
Forum: USA
Apr 9th 2014, 1:54 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 3,635
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Cellhphone Hellphone!

I have an Iphone 4S. I dont think its LTE capable. I get 4G on my T-mobile. It works fine.

Now, my wife has an iPhone 5 which IS LTE capable and it is blisteringly quick... I just dont think...
Forum: USA
Apr 9th 2014, 1:52 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 3,635
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Cellhphone Hellphone!

Slightly more than 45 seconds, but impressive none the less.
Forum: USA
Apr 9th 2014, 1:46 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 3,635
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Cellhphone Hellphone!

Well if you take your phone from the UK, then you'll have to use either T-Mobile or AT&T, as I think they are the only two that supply phones that are SIM compatible.

If I'm wrong, I give it...
Forum: USA
Apr 9th 2014, 1:43 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 3,635
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Cellhphone Hellphone!

No. PAYG.
Forum: USA
Apr 9th 2014, 12:51 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 3,635
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: Cellhphone Hellphone!

My wife and children all use T-Mobile. I think that something like $55 a month now gets you unlimited calls in the US and to a bunch of other countries.

my wife can call any mobile/landline in UK...
Forum: USA
Apr 9th 2014, 12:02 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 4,843
Posted By Markoncarp

Re: What to ship to the US; cost of shipping v cost of rebuying

Apologies to all that I offended through not reading the original post...

By the way. Have you checked to see if there's an IKEA near where you are moving to? I find it a bit of a Godsend here....
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