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Forum: USA
Dec 19th 2025, 2:28 am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,444
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Non UK resident driving your own car

Before Brexit, when I still lived in the UK, I could not add my wife to my standard car policy since she did not have an EU or UK licence, so I just did all the driving.

There are insurance...
Forum: USA
Dec 4th 2025, 5:11 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,098
Posted By ivanidea

Re: GOP senator moves to end dual citizenship

If the USA removed citizenship from it's nationals living abroad (who have multi citizenships), they'll lose any possible tax revenue from those who still pay taxes.
Forum: USA
Dec 24th 2024, 12:52 pm
Replies: 4,744
Views: 448,520
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Price of gas update...

Sunday 22nd December.
Miami $2.72
Sarasota $2.82
St. Petersburg $2.93

Tuesday 24th
St. Pete $3.15

I get the feeling that we pay more in Tampa Bay than the rest of Florida.
Forum: USA
Nov 28th 2024, 8:16 am
Replies: 36
Views: 7,714
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Dual US/UK Citizens - Make sure your UK Passport is valid if you want to vis

I wonder how transportation companies will cope?

For example, earlier this year I did a back to back cruise, New York to Southampton back to New York. I only provided my US passport for this trip...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 28th 2024, 8:53 am
Replies: 547
Views: 81,051
Posted By ivanidea

Re: WTF in America Part 2

Having a choice reminded me of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZVjKlBCvhg
Forum: USA
Aug 14th 2024, 7:29 am
Replies: 16
Views: 6,656
Posted By ivanidea

Re: What is it like moving from the UK to Orlando?

Living in Tampa Bay, and occasionally visiting Orlando airport, which involves driving past Disney, which can add a couple of hours to a planned 2 hour journey. Bear this in mind when looking at...
Forum: USA
Aug 11th 2024, 7:21 am
Replies: 16
Views: 6,656
Posted By ivanidea

Re: What is it like moving from the UK to Orlando?

I suppose it depends where in the UK you will be moving from.

I can't comment about Orlando, but my experience of moving from central UK to Florida is that cost of living is approximately 3-4...
Forum: USA
Aug 11th 2024, 7:09 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,736
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Working for a UK Company whilst living in the US

First of all, you will need a US visa which will allow you to work in the USA. Secondly, you will have to pay taxes on worldwide income earned.
Forum: USA
Jul 30th 2024, 12:38 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By ivanidea

Re: ID Verification

Over the years, I've had several background checks, and each one has picked up on my non regional SSN. Never been an issue, but I have been amazed at how many organizations (who should know better)...
Forum: USA
Apr 10th 2024, 1:36 am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,665
Posted By ivanidea

Re: No bank account without address // Cannot rent without a bank account

When I moved to the US in 2017, I went to PNC to open an account, and took the US rental agreement which my wife had added me to before I moved.

Unfortunately, I had not received my green card or...
Forum: USA
Apr 10th 2024, 1:27 am
Replies: 21
Views: 6,808
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Passport photo nightmare...!!

I too tried to submit selfies for the passport application, and they were rejected mostly for shadows or poor lighting. I then used the bathroom with the multiple bright lights and neutral...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 9th 2024, 2:13 am
Replies: 551
Views: 124,484
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Meanwhile in Florida

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/woman-shoots-interstate-drivers-god-told-eclipse-florida-109011312
Forum: USA
Apr 4th 2024, 12:37 am
Replies: 16
Views: 4,710
Posted By ivanidea

Do you really want to move to Florida?

Interesting read, and I'm sure each state will have it's own list of cons.

https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/04/04/florida-transplants-leaving-migration-regrets

I haven't live in any...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 3rd 2024, 6:20 am
Replies: 547
Views: 81,051
Posted By ivanidea

Re: WTF in America Part 2

https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/04/02/im-trying-give-you-better-deal-customer-pulls-gun-burger-king-employee-giving-him-discount/
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 8th 2024, 12:10 am
Replies: 551
Views: 124,484
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Meanwhile in Florida

https://weartv.com/news/local/newly-sworn-in-florida-deputy-arrested-for-child-pornography-within-a-day-on-the-job
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 14th 2024, 6:45 am
Replies: 551
Views: 124,484
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Meanwhile in Florida

https://jalopnik.com/florida-cop-empties-his-gun-runs-for-cover-after-acorn-1851255383

Not impressed with their shooting skills, but at least the suspect wasn't killed.
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Dec 8th 2023, 8:03 am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,604
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Can I work whilst my CR1 application is pending?

I think many Americans read about the illegal immigration, then see 'foreign' workers and assume they are here illegally and working for cash.

I'm sure some companies do go under the radar and pay...
Forum: USA
Apr 21st 2023, 2:59 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,452
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Houston Household Bills

Deductions for social security would be 6.2% of your gross pay, whilst Medicare would be 1.45%.
Based on $120k annual pay, you would be taxed up to 24% on gross pay after deductions for benefits and...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 3rd 2023, 2:59 am
Replies: 551
Views: 124,484
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Meanwhile in Florida

https://apnews.com/article/oddities-crime-burglary-theft-florida-598b375ed200fc7f6ee3257f02c4a3eb

Burglars call police for assistance!
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Oct 31st 2022, 2:07 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,709
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Marriage, moving, and working remotely - Visa options

Whilst it's true that you can work in the USA once you immigrate on a spousal visa, be aware that it may take over a year before you actually receive the visa (read other posts to see current...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 28th 2022, 2:21 am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,095
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Mid-terms - hold my nose and tick the box?

As a floating / undecided voter, I find the 2 party system limiting. If there was a 3rd middle of the road option, politics may be less divided.

Maybe I should stand up and start the MAGBA...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 18th 2022, 5:03 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Poppies

A friend in the UK sends me a couple of car poppies every year.

Back in the UK, they would last several years, but the FL sun fades them out on 3 months, although some seem to last longer. I'm...
Forum: USA
Oct 7th 2022, 2:43 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,429
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Advice on moving to Florida

Is there any reason why you are looking at gated communities? Not all have security gates or guards. All will have HOA fees, which will depend on the facilities provided. Also, HOA can be...
Forum: USA
Sep 16th 2022, 1:28 am
Replies: 4,744
Views: 448,520
Posted By ivanidea

Re: Price of gas update...

I paid $3.23 (before discount) at a Shell station in Clearwater this week, and a nearby Mobil one was $3.25. These were the exception since most were at least $2.40 at the time.
Forum: USA
Aug 17th 2022, 1:03 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,673
Posted By ivanidea

Re: British Food Stores

The only British store I'm aware of is my local one in Largo (Tampa Bay Area) https://www.londonpride.com , which you are already probably aware of.

Online ones include:

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