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Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 31st 2013, 6:17 am
Replies: 1,841
Views: 150,502
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

A huge number of people in the world don't have access to clean drinking water. The relative size of your TV in various 1st world countries sort of makes this all a moot point really. To be fair, I...
Forum: Caribbean
Aug 30th 2013, 5:54 am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,421
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Which of the Islands welcome foreign business start ups / entrepreneurs?

Don't grow so much any more. Sugar beet destroyed that industry, long time passing. All the cane fields and cane cutters done gone.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 28th 2013, 8:00 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,601
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Visa For Brits to visit USA..huh?

Just enter on US passport and show UK one on return. No questions raised. Non event. If you are paying for 2 passports you should use them to your advantage for the shortest line.

There are...
Forum: Canada
Aug 28th 2013, 5:57 am
Replies: 40
Views: 3,934
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Vancouver Info please

I really enjoyed the museum of anthropology full of indigenous native American carvings..totems etc. I think its out by the university, no problem with a car. Its an unique collection

..guessing...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 28th 2013, 5:46 am
Replies: 38
Views: 7,044
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Going back to Cali....

Happy landings. I'm leaving so there's some more space ready for you.

Maybe I'll be back...housing market here has gone mad...again
Forum: USA
Aug 27th 2013, 12:59 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 4,324
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Texas, Motorcycle & Car License

I don't know about Texan motorcycle tests but if its anything like California (which I believe is a relatively namby pamby state to Texas), it is frightening. Frighteningly easy. Just need to drive a...
Forum: USA
Aug 23rd 2013, 5:26 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,643
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Just to remind me why we need to go.

Hi

I just read this and I saw some classic indications. Obviously I don't know your child, I can sympathize with your assessment of education ( I am here too in USA, Norcal) but I wanted to...
Forum: USA
Aug 19th 2013, 1:25 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 4,557
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Moving to Vegas and Credit

But its all relative from your perspective, and yours being Reno. I used to think Las Vegas was just awful, until I made the mistake of going to Reno. Nevada really doesn't have much going for it...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 19th 2013, 7:26 am
Replies: 23
Views: 4,062
Posted By Caruthers

Re: shipping about 8 boxes to UK, Looking for help

I just checked up Virgin Atlantic's extra baggage policy which I thought was pretty good. Sports stuff goes free too.
Forum: USA
Aug 18th 2013, 1:14 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 4,557
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Moving to Vegas and Credit

'er bcs you can drive there from Ca if you want? I concur. Las Vegas, truly vile. To the OP, hold out for a better deal, without a very good financial incentive for moving there I really would...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 16th 2013, 8:11 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,762
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Thoughts on North-South Differences

Here's a southern data point: I had my UK place appraised this week with a view to selling. In 6 months the price has be revised up 80k. Is this good? No not really, when you consider buying back...
Forum: USA
Aug 15th 2013, 9:44 am
Replies: 155
Views: 24,679
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Differences between America and UK - culture/food/etc?

Food critique: All the sandwiches here drip with something which makes them perilous to a simultaneous clean shirt experience.

The smell of "butter" coated popcorn in cinema foyers makes for an...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 15th 2013, 4:54 am
Replies: 1,841
Views: 150,502
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

Basically its all a ponzi, world over to which we are players. Each country that can has sought to attract as many immigrants as possible to prime the pump.

Now there is a period of selection as...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 15th 2013, 4:53 am
Replies: 1,841
Views: 150,502
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

Basically its all a ponzi, world over to which we are players. Each country that can has sought to attract as many immigrants as possible to prime the pump.

Now there is a period of selection as...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 15th 2013, 4:36 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,952
Posted By Caruthers

Re: English guy, American girl.

Maybe he is going to be managing a project. It does happen a lot.

To answer your question, project managing at the level you describe sadly won't get you a visa unless through an existing...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 15th 2013, 3:37 am
Replies: 41
Views: 3,311
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Sharing A News Item!

85k
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2013, 5:33 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,515
Posted By Caruthers

Re: New Business Startup Loan

20k wouldn't even start a 1 man landscaping business.
Forum: Caribbean
Aug 12th 2013, 11:43 am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,421
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Which of the Islands welcome foreign business start ups / entrepreneurs?

Lots of Colombian import/export opportunities in islands like Trinidad or Providencia for entrepreneurs. Spanish helpful.

Hay muchas oportunidades para un hombre quien puede trabajar de la...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Aug 12th 2013, 5:41 am
Replies: 1,841
Views: 150,502
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Is the situation in the UK really that bad?

To be a bit more positive and objective, I suggest this is changed to:

"Mustn't grumble at least its not as bad as Burkina Faso". Apologies to Burkina Faso expats.com in advance.
Forum: USA
Aug 12th 2013, 5:26 am
Replies: 31
Views: 4,102
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Honest opinions gratefully received on choosing between USA and UK

At 41 your options will probably decrease and very possibly your health considerations will statistically increase in the next 10-15 years, hopefully not. In view of the health care issue and the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 11th 2013, 5:34 am
Replies: 63
Views: 4,414
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Visa Process

Visas for teachers in Cali? forget it . FYI, I'm here now.....my neighbour a teacher of many years struggles with the cut backs. Try Oz?
Forum: USA
Aug 11th 2013, 4:43 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,229
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Divored in the USA - UK Pension Sharing

Surely the reply is just being British and sticking up for the underdog... No one else seems to have his back...poor chap :(

And of course, here in the US, freedom of speech is sacrosanct, and...
Forum: USA
Aug 11th 2013, 4:35 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,229
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Divored in the USA - UK Pension Sharing

That will be the "special relationship in action" or whatever its now been downgraded. BFF or whatever..
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 11th 2013, 3:31 am
Replies: 50
Views: 5,174
Posted By Caruthers

Re: FBAR?

Dual. Not sure what to do with it as its more than 80k. Probably need some professional advice.
Forum: USA
Aug 10th 2013, 1:05 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,229
Posted By Caruthers

Re: Divored in the USA - UK Pension Sharing

presumably they just said it, with little ability to see it through. Probably clueless to where the UK is as well ;-)
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