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Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 28th 2020, 9:16 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,085
Posted By Mempete

Re: Coping with loss....

So sorry for your loss.
Coming from a large family that is aging out, i have had that sad trip back and forth many times now and it doesn't get easier.
i found that getting on the plane to come...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 22nd 2019, 6:31 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,942
Posted By Mempete

Re: No Way to Treat Your Husband

Perhaps Prince Phillip is being treated now before the U S insurance companies take over the NHS and refuse to treat pre existing conditions!
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 7th 2019, 1:39 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 4,408
Posted By Mempete

Re: Austerity - myth or reality?

I know of people who won't use banks and only work for cash, so they can make it look like they earn very little! And are happy to walk around in clothing that comes from thrift shops and give the...
Forum: USA
Nov 7th 2019, 1:22 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 757
Posted By Mempete

US Pension

Can anyone point me to help with a pension thread?.

My wife is retired and receives full US pension. I am turning 62 next year and we have been discussing if i should take early pension ( due to...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 7th 2019, 1:04 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 4,408
Posted By Mempete

Re: Austerity - myth or reality?

I think everyone sees what they want to see.
My experience is that there are lots of people in the UK that take advantage of the appearance of an austere life, but manage to afford cigarettes, booze...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 6th 2019, 10:14 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,615
Posted By Mempete

Re: Home insurance Tennessee .

I agree with previous posterswho recommend TN Farmers. They always seem to do what they are supposed to do.
As far as the prices.... Welcome to USA

I always choke on car insurance rates here.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 21st 2019, 9:00 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 8,251
Posted By Mempete

Re: Healthcare - out of network expenses

Re the original poster.

i spent 20 plus years fighting such things, as a billing manager for Plastic surgery and for a medical billing service that included an anaesthesia group.

normal...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 21st 2019, 7:56 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,982
Posted By Mempete

Have you become your father yet??

Walking through the grounds of local hospital to see the wife and i found that my interactions with people made me look round for my father.
My voice inflections, speech pattern and attitudes sound...
Forum: USA
Sep 4th 2019, 2:28 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,182
Posted By Mempete

Re: Spirit Airlines

The only thing you can guarantee with Spirit Airlines.....you will need to find a Bar and imbibe some spirits to try and forget the horrific experience you have just suffered!😮
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 29th 2019, 5:20 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,240
Posted By Mempete

Re: Verified by Visa

No not sackable, as i had kept joint account open for her to deal with any UK issues. I also gave her P.O.A.on the account. We parted amicably and we kept joint title on a house as a form of savings...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 29th 2019, 11:48 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,240
Posted By Mempete

Re: Verified by Visa

Well i had issues with an ATM at Gatwick about 4 months ago and in the end Visa slammed my bank with the bill.(Barclays). I only found out because my ex has worked there for 40 yrs and was in a...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 29th 2019, 10:45 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,240
Posted By Mempete

Re: Verified by Visa

I had this issue and what i got from Bank is this excuse about fraud and money laundering. When i challenged the person at the other end of the phone about that being BS on Visa part. As in NO chip...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 28th 2019, 4:26 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,800
Posted By Mempete

Re: Off with her head

How about it being a PUBLIC outrage. I do not care which side of this you are on, the political craziness here from all parties is beyond belief. My nephew is a firm remainer, my brothers are firm...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 28th 2019, 3:14 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,800
Posted By Mempete

Re: Off with her head

I wish they just get on with it!! Its killing my British company pension with the exchange rate.
Although i didnt have to get any dollars for travelling with on my way back, they were offering £1. =...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 28th 2019, 3:00 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,800
Posted By Mempete

Re: Off with her head

We really do need someone like Cromwell to go in and tidy up the mess.
Is Guy Fawkes still availiable!??
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 28th 2019, 2:48 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,800
Posted By Mempete

Off with her head

So the Queen has suspended Parliament. Didnt we behead a Monarch for doing something similar. Brexit gone crazy!!! Where is Oliver Cromwell when we need him!!!
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 25th 2019, 5:22 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,015
Posted By Mempete

Is there anyone still out there??

Flew back to USA yesterday (Heathrow -Chicago-Memphis). I am beggining to wonder if there is anyone left to spot anything unususal going on.

You now check yourself in, tag your own bags and print...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 18th 2019, 10:14 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,525
Posted By Mempete

Re: what3words

Back in blighty for vacation and listened on BBC radio Solent, to one of the creators of the what3words app. His explanation of it was good and its avaliable in multiple languages.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 20th 2019, 5:47 pm
Replies: 315
Views: 51,426
Posted By Mempete

Re: Gizza Job

My kind of employer! Wish there was more of this out there.
I hired and fired for 25+ yrs and must admit checking out all the BS on the resumes used to get burdensome.. Straight talkers are best.
Forum: USA
Jul 19th 2019, 7:57 am
Replies: 24
Views: 4,961
Posted By Mempete

Re: Transferring Money from the UK to USA

Another plus one for Transferwise.
Forum: USA
Jul 16th 2019, 4:56 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,877
Posted By Mempete

Re: Micro Chips on US Credit Cards

Have had issue with Chase card chip as well. In fairness to them they expressed a new card without question or delay. The other issue of chip and pin is entirely different. Have been back in UK for...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 24th 2019, 6:27 pm
Replies: 315
Views: 51,426
Posted By Mempete

Re: Gizza Job

Hey good luck if you could get in at the dept of employment... At least you could see other opportunities as they come in. As far as worker rights that was mentioned in a previous posting... Hmmm...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 24th 2019, 4:31 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 10,304
Posted By Mempete

Re: Regressive nation

Thank You ...those who have noticed! This seems to have divided into those of us who have returned to visit in the last few years and are saddened at the demise, and those who still have dreamy...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 24th 2019, 4:16 pm
Replies: 315
Views: 51,426
Posted By Mempete

Re: Gizza Job

No worse than sat in seven lanes of traffic in a rush hour😝all jobs have drawbacks
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 24th 2019, 3:59 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 10,304
Posted By Mempete

Re: Regressive nation

IGAF if the verges are mowed... Its called... Spot the traffic cam � ����and the obscured speed sign.. Oh and the small child that has no road sense!! To all those that have not been back for years and...
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