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Forum: USA
Oct 26th 2005, 4:38 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 2,298
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: British culture in LA?

The Cat & Fidlle on Sunset (near the Arclight movie theatre) usually has a good crowd, plus the food (and bread) is great!

St Nicks on 3rd Street (near the Beverly Center) is also a nice little...
Forum: USA
Mar 10th 2005, 4:37 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,343
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: Driving Test Question?

I took my test at the Santa Monica DMV back in November. I didn't have to do any maneuvers, other than parking head on into a parking space and I also almost managed to hit another car, which sped up...
Forum: USA
Mar 2nd 2005, 3:32 am
Replies: 53
Views: 2,212
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: Had a crash! Car insurance question!!!

I had an accident back in October, managed to get in the way of a moving dumptruck, doh. Luckily (kinda) it was a rental car and I just had to report the accident to my insurance company (purchased...
Forum: USA
Mar 2nd 2005, 3:28 am
Replies: 37
Views: 1,764
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: Who here, would know to tip a casino dealer?

I always tip dealers, coz then they're more willing to help you out if you're a bit unsure of what you should be doing. Like anything though, if they're real arses you find a new table and don't tip...
Forum: USA
Feb 22nd 2005, 7:45 am
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: Football (soccer) in So. Cal?

I know a guy who plays in a league up here in LA, they play on a sunday, so the drive up shouldn't be too bad. He's early 30s, so I imagine they'd let you in :) Let me know if its not too far and you...
Forum: USA
Feb 11th 2005, 11:56 am
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: OT : A huge pet hate - US Ticket Master

Just looking to book tickets for Coachella and TicketMaster charges $25 per ticket :( Bloody ridiculous!
Forum: USA
Feb 10th 2005, 12:49 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,183
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: Battle of the mix tapes - Brits represent!

Ooooh I like it!
Forum: USA
Feb 10th 2005, 12:45 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,183
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: Battle of the mix tapes - Brits represent!

Personal choice guys! Going through what I have already stored on my computer (these are just artists and ideas - not definates for the compilation):

Damian Rice
Basement Jaxx
Moloko
Amy...
Forum: USA
Feb 10th 2005, 11:39 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,183
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: Battle of the mix tapes - Brits represent!

Are Massive Attack English?
Forum: USA
Feb 10th 2005, 11:34 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,183
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: Battle of the mix tapes - Brits represent!

Fab List!!! Now I've just gotta find them all! iTunes here I come!
Forum: USA
Feb 10th 2005, 10:47 am
Replies: 26
Views: 1,183
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Battle of the mix tapes - Brits represent!

My office is running a competition called the Battle of the Mix Tapes. Essentially see who puts together the best compilation CD and I'm looking for inspiration for a British based CD. The rules are:...
Forum: USA
Feb 8th 2005, 7:04 am
Replies: 37
Views: 2,191
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: Pancake Day

I'm making them, been looking forward to it for ages! No jif lemon out here though :(
Forum: USA
Oct 5th 2004, 9:11 am
Replies: 34
Views: 2,767
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: Homesickness!

Know the feeling, I've been here for 3 weeks now and have had a few teary moments. I think the hardest thing for me is that I've always been a very independent and it's very hard to know what you're...
Forum: USA
Sep 9th 2004, 8:58 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 629
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: Can i use a printed form instead of the one they sent? + sponsor?

You have to fill the DS-157 in online and then print it out.
Forum: USA
Sep 8th 2004, 6:19 am
Replies: 3
Views: 764
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: Found a great lawyer...

Lesley you'll have to fill me in on this visa! Costs and eligibility etc.

Had my Embassy interview today and after a 5 hour wait finally got approved!!! So am all set to fly out next Wednesday and...
Forum: USA
Sep 5th 2004, 7:55 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 887
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: Return Flight needed?

The only reasonable flight I could find was with Virgin through STA, worked out at £250 one-way. Return flights and one-way flights with everyone else were really expensive for September!

Not...
Forum: USA
Sep 4th 2004, 8:16 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 887
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Return Flight needed?

My Embassy interview is this week and I'm due to fly out next Wednesday, but just had a panicky thought...Is it ok that I have a one-way flight into othe US? I'm on an 18-month J1 visa and none of...
Forum: USA
Aug 22nd 2004, 8:01 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 8,022
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: J1 visa denied :(

Hum, hadn't really thought about that :) Have a hundred and one other things to think about though! There's just so many little things to organise and only three weeks to do it in!
I'll be working...
Forum: USA
Aug 21st 2004, 12:28 am
Replies: 9
Views: 8,022
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: J1 visa denied :(

Thanks for the words of encouragement! I found out yesterday that my visa has been approved! I have an Embassy interview on the 8th and will hopefully be flying out on the 15th to start work on the...
Forum: USA
Aug 11th 2004, 11:29 am
Replies: 9
Views: 8,022
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Re: J1 visa denied :(

They wanted to know what the other options were, but I can't imagine they'd be too keen on starting down that route! I'm putting together as much supplementary evidence as I can in the hope of...
Forum: USA
Aug 11th 2004, 3:28 am
Replies: 9
Views: 8,022
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

J1 visa denied :(

Having a bit of a bummer of a day! Found out that my J1 visa got rejected over the weekend and found out the full reason today was 'Essentially the traineeship looked more like a job. Given the...
Forum: USA
Jul 13th 2004, 8:47 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 817
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Thanks! Where abouts are you in California? I got...

Thanks! Where abouts are you in California? I got my official offer letter this morning and can barely contain my excitement at work! Now on with the slog of getting the visa! Have the references and...
Forum: USA
Jul 12th 2004, 5:40 am
Replies: 9
Views: 817
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

I'll be working in Downtown, but will definitely...

I'll be working in Downtown, but will definitely be living somewhere else, maybe Pasadena. I'm not too worried about the cost of renting, as I live in London now, so am used to high rents! Also I'm...
Forum: USA
Jul 11th 2004, 8:08 am
Replies: 9
Views: 817
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Thanks Lesley! I remember all the troubles you...

Thanks Lesley!
I remember all the troubles you had with your visa, so am expecting it to be hard work! I'm hoping that as I'm working in London the fact that I will be able to go in to the office...
Forum: USA
Jul 11th 2004, 5:36 am
Replies: 9
Views: 817
Posted By Expat_Wannabe

Finally got there!

Hi all!

Been a long time since I wrote a message on the board, but at last I have good news....I've been offered a job in LA starting as soon as my J1 visa is processed and its the perfect...
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