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Forum: USA
Jun 19th 2009, 7:06 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,708
Posted By Big D

Re: BA/Virgin Fuel Refunds

I think it may be too late now? The applications were some time last year, not sure if there was a cut off date for the class action
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 18th 2009, 8:20 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,344
Posted By Big D

Re: Over Night Stay in Edinburgh near Train Station

Never stayed right by the station but Roxbourough (opposite end of Princess St) is nice, as is Holyrood - by the Parliament, Caledonian too - these are all probably at the pricey end but it depends...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 13th 2009, 7:12 am
Replies: 7
Views: 807
Posted By Big D

Re: PETS passport scheme

Great post - the important thing is getting the form signed by the USDA vet - we had everything done by the local vet and then went to the federal vet for sign - be aware there arent that many of...
Forum: USA
Jun 11th 2009, 8:08 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,708
Posted By Big D

Re: BA/Virgin Fuel Refunds

Thank God for USPS free international redirection - $108 kerr ching all the way to Scotland - just got to get back to the US to pay it in! Ah well some spending money for our August trip!
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jun 2nd 2009, 8:53 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 470
Posted By Big D

US Social Security Tax Rebate

Hi all - moved back to the UK in January from US - I was tax equalised however my wife worked part time and over the 4 years we were there paid some social security tax and medicare tax. I seem to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 2nd 2009, 9:37 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,276
Posted By Big D

Re: Sony HD Television

use HDMI or component leads through a freeview/sky etc box and NTSC/PAL is not an issue. My Sony is dual voltage so that wasnt an issue either
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 14th 2009, 7:38 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,073
Posted By Big D

Re: Returning with new born Daughter - no time to get her a visa or or UK passport...

Sorry - I wasnt arguing against it, just trying to understand the benefits
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 13th 2009, 9:14 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By Big D

Re: Taking stuff back - customs, shipping, stuff that works, etc

we just brought back garden stuff no probs but our container wasnt opened - should be OK

Xbox and Wii will work - will only play games you bought in Canada/US

Not sure about the washing machine...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 13th 2009, 9:11 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,073
Posted By Big D

Re: Returning with new born Daughter - no time to get her a visa or or UK passport...

you dont need the british consular birth certificate to get the passport - once you have the passport why do you need the certificate?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 30th 2009, 8:19 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,073
Posted By Big D

Re: Returning with new born Daughter - no time to get her a visa or or UK passport...

we just got our daughters UK passport back in 1 week here in the UK
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 27th 2009, 9:41 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,073
Posted By Big D

Re: Returning with new born Daughter - no time to get her a visa or or UK passport...

BTW I assume you are permanently moving to the UK - if its only a visit then she doesnt need a passport or visa - just fill out the landing card
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 27th 2009, 9:40 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,073
Posted By Big D

Re: Returning with new born Daughter - no time to get her a visa or or UK passport...

We had exactly the same situation 3 weeks ago - daughter has US passport - applied for UK one but it didnt come in time and was ultimately rejected as I got a form correct. When we got to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 27th 2009, 9:37 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 6,709
Posted By Big D

Re: Flying with pets question using Virgin/British Airways

we used Continental last week for our cat and they were very good (stupid prices though) but going out we used BA and they were very good
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 27th 2009, 9:35 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,203
Posted By Big D

Re: QUICK CHILD PASSPORT QUESTION

why does it make it simpler?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 27th 2009, 9:32 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,615
Posted By Big D

Re: Has the housing market really dropped that much in the UK?

we are just about to sell our place in Vicars Cross to buy in Edinburgh - at least the prices are dropping in both areas so the loss is relative and there are some bargains to be had at the buying...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 21st 2009, 8:21 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,416
Posted By Big D

Re: Daughter returning to UK on US Passport

Just thought I would give you an update - we arrived and when immigration asked how long she was staying I fessed up - I am sure that we could have said 2 weeks and got away with it but really not...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 7th 2009, 2:53 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,416
Posted By Big D

Re: Daughter returning to UK on US Passport

my wife's! frustrating as hell!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 7th 2009, 2:38 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,416
Posted By Big D

Re: Daughter returning to UK on US Passport

So I had to call back today as hadnt heard anything - rejected the application as my wife's birth certificate is only the 'short' version - the only one she ever had! Honestly I am ashamed to be...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 6th 2009, 2:09 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,054
Posted By Big D

Re: Chester??

They used to film outside my office at lunchtime sometimes:D
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 6th 2009, 1:43 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,054
Posted By Big D

Re: Chester??

I am selling a house in Chester if you are interested?

Seriously it is a fantastic city - great feel to the place, great nightlife shops etc and not too big. Not a cheap place to live though and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 6th 2009, 1:39 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,416
Posted By Big D

Re: Daughter returning to UK on US Passport

I realize that but we will be travelling with all our birth certficates and documentation. We are also on a return ticket ( as this was cheaper ) albeit that the return leg is in August. We have...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 5th 2009, 2:19 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,416
Posted By Big D

Re: Daughter returning to UK on US Passport

Thanks JAJ - called the enquiry line at $36 just now and the embassy will call me back within 48 hours! We know they have had it over 5 weeks as I used FedEx - fingers crossed, otherwise we will...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 4th 2009, 3:48 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,416
Posted By Big D

Daughter returning to UK on US Passport

OK - so probably the wrong forum as we are heading back to blighty but any advice gratefully received. We fly back to the UK this week - daughter has US passport but UK one hasnt arrived yet - I...
Forum: USA
Dec 22nd 2008, 12:24 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,960
Posted By Big D

Re: Newborn son (US) travelling back to UK with UK passport

we got a US passport in less than a week non expedited. You dont both have to go the post office of passport center - you can get a form notarized. You will be fine entering the UK on the UK...
Forum: USA
Dec 18th 2008, 2:41 pm
Replies: 140
Views: 9,911
Posted By Big D

Re: Exchange Rate Today

I dont know your circumstances and it isnt easy from the US but there are still 6% rates available in the UK if you dont mind locking in. Of course you may have been on 12 before!
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