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Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 16th 2016, 6:31 am
Replies: 455
Views: 32,189
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: What was the biggest culture shock when you moved to the USA?

Don't get me started on the banks. All I wanted to do was set up a standing order to my landlord but because he's at a different bank I had to set it up so that a physical check gets automatically...
Forum: USA
Dec 16th 2016, 5:47 am
Replies: 51
Views: 6,974
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: 3 year US plan, how many of you went back to UK?

Just curious what happened/changed to make you wish you had gone home?
Forum: USA
Nov 21st 2016, 1:21 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,525
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Oakland. California

I work in downtown Oakland and I would not recommend living there. On the plus side there is a great night life, food places, concert venues and just generally lots going on like markets etc. But...
Forum: USA
Jan 12th 2016, 9:18 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,438
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Moving from Houston to San Francisco?

I don't have any experience with the schools so I am afraid I can't help there. I have heard that they are good though :)

I would imagine the houses are smaller here as like you said everything is...
Forum: USA
Jan 12th 2016, 5:55 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,438
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Moving from Houston to San Francisco?

I think $4000 a month is a realistic amount. How many bedrooms are you hoping for?

You can ask as many questions as you like! Since we have lived here (2.5 yrs) I have felt 3 or 4 small...
Forum: USA
Jan 11th 2016, 6:04 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,438
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Moving from Houston to San Francisco?

Hi there!
We live in Walnut Creek and really love it, it is an expensive area though but I do not know how it compares to Houston at all. Will it just be the two of you? IMO a reasonable salary to...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 7th 2016, 5:50 am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,493
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Making a Murderer

I watched this show and was outraged at how unfair the criminal justice system could be but then I read an article that said the show left out crucial evidence that painted Stephen Avery in a bad...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 26th 2015, 5:42 am
Replies: 433
Views: 56,867
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: What gig are you going to?

I saw Garbage 20th anniversary tour a couple of weeks ago and Florence and the Machine in Berkeley last week - ah-mazing. Going to see a Barbra Streisand tribute act in a couple of weeks too that...
Forum: Meet-ups
Jun 8th 2015, 5:06 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,332
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Just moved to US. Any tips on meeting new people?

Hi there! You could try this site - http://www.meetup.com it's a great way of meeting people who share a common interest. I used it to meet up with a brit expat group in SF.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 16th 2015, 5:13 am
Replies: 133
Views: 7,392
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Proper Englishish..

This is a Northern California thing but I cringe every time someone says 'hella'. As in 'I was hella mad' or 'that's hella bad'.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 15th 2015, 5:13 am
Replies: 133
Views: 7,392
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Proper Englishish..

I hate the way Americans say niche and I never heard the term Chunnel until my husband said it. I also get upset with myself as I'm quickly losing my accent and I want to punch myself in the face...
Forum: USA
Jan 26th 2015, 4:46 am
Replies: 52
Views: 5,181
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: People of the SF East bay......

Hi steerpike, yes we live on Bancroft which is off Treat. That is one of my aims in life to live in Walnut Creek, not quite there yet but we live close enough for the moment :)
Forum: Meet-ups
Jan 24th 2015, 5:17 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,412
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Any Brits in Northern Michigan

I lived in TC for four years (where I met my hubby) and only ever met one other Brit through the international student group at college. I think you might find it difficult unfortunately! I hope you...
Forum: USA
Jan 24th 2015, 5:12 am
Replies: 52
Views: 5,181
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: People of the SF East bay......

Hi Mark! I currently live in Concord well it's technically Concord but actually closer ro pleasant hill BART and I love it. I would not go any further into concord than I am though because it can get...
Forum: Meet-ups
Dec 20th 2014, 5:19 am
Replies: 7
Views: 786
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Brits in Martinez/Pleasant Hill

Hi Hugh! I PM'd you in case you didn't see it :)
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 15th 2014, 5:29 am
Replies: 61
Views: 11,521
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: American Chocolates?

Ghiradelli -the caramel kind. Yum :)
Forum: USA
Jul 2nd 2014, 5:03 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,317
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Receiving money as a gift from the UK

Thank you everyone for your help! Really glad there are no tax obligations!
Forum: USA
Jul 1st 2014, 4:56 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,317
Posted By AnnieBelle

Receiving money as a gift from the UK

Hi there,

Hoping someone can help answer my question. My dad recently sold his flat and is giving each of his kids £20k each. If he transfers this to my American bank account are there any tax...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 16th 2014, 2:17 am
Replies: 73
Views: 6,027
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Sadness when coming backfrom UK to USA

I can definitely relate. I haven't been home yet, and I still call England my home, since we moved here but I am dying to go back and see my family and friends. My sister came and visited me in march...
Forum: USA
May 30th 2014, 5:02 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,058
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Former Brightonians now in the US?

I am brighton born and breed and now live in the Bay Area near San Francisco. I miss so many things!, I love brighton. I miss the people, the night life, the general vibe and the summer evenings...
Forum: USA
Mar 26th 2014, 7:21 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,731
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Filing Dual Ststus

[QUOTE=AnnieBelle;11186323]n england - do we just need to file the same way with a 1040 and f2555ez or does he need to file dual status?

thank you![/QUOTE

I have a follow up to the question I...
Forum: USA
Mar 23rd 2014, 5:45 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,731
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Filing Dual Ststus

I also have a question about my husbands tax return. So as you know I am filing married but filing separately and dual status. His situation is slightly different though in that he did not get a job...
Forum: USA
Mar 23rd 2014, 4:28 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,731
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Filing Dual Ststus

OMG this is even more complicated than the federal! Does anyone have experience in this that can help me. It looks like for california I have to include my UK income??
Forum: USA
Mar 23rd 2014, 3:16 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,731
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Filing Dual Ststus

Thank you!
Forum: USA
Mar 23rd 2014, 2:58 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,731
Posted By AnnieBelle

Re: Filing Dual Ststus

California
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