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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 20th 2015, 5:34 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,689
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: Buying place in home town

I agree with Nun and Editha. My personal experience is that my husband bought a flat in West Sussex with cash before we married and he moved to the US. We had a good property agent and the only...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 20th 2015, 5:09 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 3,948
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: Moving to UK from US, where to live?

Actually, it did feel like it was the middle of nowhere. We lived in Richmond, Virginia, for 6 years, and while a fantastic little city, I felt very isolated from the rest of the state - Richmond IS...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 18th 2015, 8:54 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 3,948
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: Moving to UK from US, where to live?

As an American recently arrived in the UK, I thought I would give my 2 cents worth (not much - lol). We live in West Sussex at the moment due to my British husband having bought a flat here years ago...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 13th 2015, 3:17 am
Replies: 14
Views: 12,480
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: "swiffer" wet mop refills

Thanks, VX999! I will check it out!
Forum: France
Jul 12th 2015, 5:46 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,456
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: La vie en Normandie?

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Thanks, Eurotrash! I've gone and stepped right in it!
Forum: France
Jul 12th 2015, 5:37 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,456
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: La vie en Normandie?

Thanks, Chatter Static. No, am not looking for a job in France. I'm only exploring the possibility of moving to France after retirement. I was referring to some job leads here in the UK. I still need...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 11th 2015, 2:26 am
Replies: 14
Views: 12,480
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: "swiffer" wet mop refills

I've also ordered Swiffer mop and duster from Amazon. Thanks for the tip about the wipes and dryer cloths. In the US, I just bought generic refills.

On a different note, are all the brands of...
Forum: France
Jul 11th 2015, 2:14 am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,456
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: La vie en Normandie?

Hmmm... Things to think about! I speak school French and a little bit of Spanish (more Spanish, being from Texas originally ) and am more than happy to immerse myself in French. I've done lots of on...
Forum: France
Jul 10th 2015, 8:15 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,456
Posted By Pearlgirl

La vie en Normandie?

Hello everyone! Well, my hubby and I made it to the south of England from Virginia, USA, in May, and I have a few job leads. My BH (British) is enjoying retirement and I (American) need to watch out...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 30th 2015, 2:23 am
Replies: 8
Views: 802
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: Yes or No?????

All IS well! I received my visa on Tuesday and we're flying out Sunday evening. This took a bit longer than needed, but we finally have everything straightened out. Looking forward to exploring West...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 21st 2015, 1:21 am
Replies: 8
Views: 802
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: Yes or No?????

I searched the forum, and found info about the possibility that if the email contained an RAF reference number, it's probably approved, and if it contained a GWF reference number, it's probably...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 21st 2015, 12:45 am
Replies: 8
Views: 802
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: Yes or No?????

Thanks for the quick reply. So, now I have to wait for the documents or will they send another email about approved or denied?
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 21st 2015, 12:16 am
Replies: 8
Views: 802
Posted By Pearlgirl

Yes or No?????

I received an email from the Sheffield Visa office stating that a decision has been made on my visa application, and that my documents were being returned. Since they did not say it has been...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 16th 2015, 7:35 am
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: Don't waste your money phoning the UKGov Paid for help line....

I've emailed them, too, and the response is mostly a form letter with the associated links back to gov.uk. I finally had to call them the other day, and did find out yesterday that the Sheffield...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Mar 31st 2015, 9:02 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,422
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: Any recent settlement visa processing times from USA to UK?

No, we didn't. :o I didn't realize you had to pay for priority at the beginning of the process, so we things started going south, it was too late.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Mar 30th 2015, 10:47 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,422
Posted By Pearlgirl

Any recent settlement visa processing times from USA to UK?

I won't go in to the heinous details (I'm looking at you Lloyd's bank) of why I sent my visa application in a bit late, but does anyone have recent times of how long it took to receive notice (and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 24th 2015, 11:15 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,988
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: Different dimension for choosing where to live?

Thanks, Rebs, this is great! My hubby and I are moving to Worthing in May (where we have a flat) and are still debating where to settle permanently. This test indicates Oxford for me (but we can't...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Dec 31st 2014, 4:44 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,484
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: Inside or Outside the UK?

Ok, applying for visa while still in US :o (my husband loves to be right, so that's a plus - lol). And we meet all the financial requirements. We're just not moving until we sell the house here,...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Dec 30th 2014, 7:29 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,484
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: Inside or Outside the UK?

Yes, I do realize I used the wrong terminology; if I am already in the UK, I would have to apply for indefinite leave to remain. Thanks!
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Dec 30th 2014, 3:21 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,484
Posted By Pearlgirl

Inside or Outside the UK?

My husband (British citizen) and I (US citizen) are moving to the UK once we sell our house in the US. We have a flat that is paid for that we will live in once there. We meet the requirements for...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 6th 2014, 1:02 am
Replies: 115
Views: 10,511
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: Do americans live excessively beyond their means ?

Of course not, but people also like to blame temptation on Satan, not themselves. :lol:

I'm just trying to point out that most sheeple don't have the time or wherewithal to contemplate each...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 3rd 2014, 11:46 pm
Replies: 133
Views: 9,579
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: Language Differences between USA and UK

Well, I suppose I should have written "my husband." Attributive adjectives are just so hard to control! Or is that Englishmen? Or husbands? Or anything? :rofl:
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 3rd 2014, 11:39 pm
Replies: 115
Views: 10,511
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: Do americans live excessively beyond their means ?

Well, this article is a start in learning who is at fault: How Marketers Manipulate Us to Buy, Buy, Buy | World of Psychology...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 2nd 2014, 11:14 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,840
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: City vs village in the East of England

We elected Barack Obama as President :thumbsup:
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 2nd 2014, 7:13 am
Replies: 115
Views: 10,511
Posted By Pearlgirl

Re: Do americans live excessively beyond their means ?

The sad thing is, most Americans haven't realized the system is rigged. After WWII, most Anglos started doing fairly well (harder, of course, for people of color), and people saved money. Then easy...
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