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Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 2nd 2018, 2:14 am
Replies: 1,307
Views: 174,104
Posted By explorerman

Re: UK TV Programs

Thanks Expatdoc, I ended up with ExpressVPN after a bunch or researching. $100 for the year didn't seem to bad to keep her indoors happy with her weekly Corrie binges :D
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 7th 2018, 2:54 am
Replies: 1,307
Views: 174,104
Posted By explorerman

Re: UK TV Programs

Quick question. What is everyone doing to watch UK TV? I was using UnoTelly but now I can't seem to get on to any of the UK TV services. My sub with them expires in a month so I'm looking around...
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 24th 2017, 9:12 am
Replies: 40
Views: 3,896
Posted By explorerman

Re: What's the longest you've been out of the U.K.?

I've been back twice since I left in 1996. Once in 2001 and then again in 2015. 2019 might be the next time I go back as its my dad's 70th. I would go back more often but simply cannot afford it....
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 4th 2016, 10:13 am
Replies: 107
Views: 27,021
Posted By explorerman

Re: How often do you visit "home" ?

I've been back twice in the 20 years I've lived in the US. The last time was last year and it had been 14 years since I was there. This time I went with my new fiancee and we did the whole tourist...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 28th 2016, 12:08 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,986
Posted By explorerman

Re: Not sure where to post this, divorce question.

She doesn't remember any of that stuff (much to my annoyance) and her ex won't give her the info. The divorce was about 10 years ago.
I see there are some sites where we can put his and her names in...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 28th 2016, 10:32 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,986
Posted By explorerman

Not sure where to post this, divorce question.

Ok, I'm engaged to a US citizen who was previously married to a Brit in the UK. She ended up leaving him and moving back to the US. Eventually her husband got a divorce from her and is now recently...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 10th 2015, 3:43 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,897
Posted By explorerman

Re: Going back for the 1st time in 14 years!

Just got back and had no issues using my chip and sig card in the UK. Everyone was good with it being a sig card as there is a provision for people with difficulties that can't use the pin.
I even...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 19th 2015, 1:09 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,897
Posted By explorerman

Re: Going back for the 1st time in 14 years!

Ugh this just sucks, so much conflicting information. I got in touch with cap one and they say they don't issue PIN's for US based cards. After plenty of research it seems that chip and sig is...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 19th 2015, 6:28 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,897
Posted By explorerman

Re: Going back for the 1st time in 14 years!

I only have a Capital One card and all they do is chip and sig. My bank (credit union) hasn't even started sending out chipped cards yet.
I'm on att but my phone is unlocked so I just want a sim to...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 17th 2015, 2:21 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,897
Posted By explorerman

Re: Going back for the 1st time in 14 years!

5 quid a pint???? WTF :eek:
I'll give a write up when I get back.
Another quick question....
I have an unlocked iPhone that I want to use while I'm over there. Is my best option to get a sim at...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 17th 2015, 10:44 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,897
Posted By explorerman

Going back for the 1st time in 14 years!

Ok, so as the title says I'm headed back home for a vacation for the 1st time in 14 years. I have a few questions for those who travel back a little more often than I do :lol:
I have a chip and sig...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 2nd 2015, 1:36 pm
Replies: 297
Views: 20,535
Posted By explorerman

Re: Chip + PIN in the US! I used it!

I only have chip and sig card for my trip to the UK in a few weeks, guess I'll be using Apple Pay as much as possible. The G/F is taking a bunch of cash also so we should be OK.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 4th 2015, 1:08 pm
Replies: 297
Views: 20,535
Posted By explorerman

Re: Chip + PIN in the US! I used it!

My cards are Capital One cards, their website states they are only chip & sig not PIN. From what I have read online chip & sig will work in 99% of places with only unmanned ticket booths/toll lane...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 4th 2015, 10:22 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,140
Posted By explorerman

Re: Very cheap biz / first fares JFK-LHR on BA this Christmas

I just booked tickets through Delta for Miami to LHR non-stop at the end of October for $980 return.
Funnily enough the flight is on a Virgin flight but I couldn't get the same flight cheaper on...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 4th 2015, 10:16 am
Replies: 297
Views: 20,535
Posted By explorerman

Re: Chip + PIN in the US! I used it!

This is good to know. I'm about to go the UK for the 1st time in 14 years and both my CC cards are chip and signature. Hopefully won't have too much trouble everywhere else in the country.
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
May 9th 2012, 12:23 pm
Replies: 142
Views: 13,549
Posted By explorerman

Re: When did you emigrate to America?

Just a couple of weeks before me! July 2nd 1996. Gatwick to Newark to Fort Myers.
Forum: USA
Mar 3rd 2011, 3:17 am
Replies: 16
Views: 10,155
Posted By explorerman

Re: What is it like living in Cape Coral, Florida area?

Hmmmmm, how to put this?? If you are used to having a decent social life, going down the pub, disco etc you are gonna hate Cape Coral. Originally designed to be a retirement town it is full of...
Forum: USA
Feb 10th 2011, 3:06 am
Replies: 16
Views: 8,859
Posted By explorerman

Re: Naples

Jobs within the construction business are only just starting to come back, Fort Myers/Cape Coral and to a lesser extent Naples has one of the highest foreclosure rates in the country. There are...
Forum: USA
Feb 10th 2011, 2:07 am
Replies: 16
Views: 8,859
Posted By explorerman

Re: Naples

Depends what you are looking for. SW Florida was hit very hard by the recession. Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral area unemployment is sitting around the 12% mark. Naples is very much a retirement...
Forum: USA
Nov 20th 2010, 2:02 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,039
Posted By explorerman

Re: Xmas Trees in Florida

Did they get a reprieve? Really should keep up with the news, I just check the scores on a Saturday. Losing 10 points for going into administration would really be a killer, can you say hello to...
Forum: USA
Nov 14th 2010, 1:43 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,039
Posted By explorerman

Re: Xmas Trees in Florida

Christmas is pretty crappy in FL, only one day off and no snow on the actual day.

SuperOwls, I'm guessing you are a Wednesday fan?
Forum: USA
Nov 11th 2010, 12:40 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,039
Posted By explorerman

Re: Xmas Trees in Florida

You'll start seeing all the home improvement stores getting their Christmas tree tents up in the next few weeks. Look to spend between $50 and $150 for a tree from one of them. You'll have to have...
Forum: USA
Aug 21st 2010, 2:59 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,221
Posted By explorerman

Re: Des in Florida - 6 weeks in

Re: Electric Bills.

We live in a larger house (2 story, 3200 sf with a pool) and even in the height of summer our bill is only in the high $300 range. My wife works from home so the AC is running...
Forum: USA
Mar 17th 2010, 3:31 am
Replies: 37
Views: 8,299
Posted By explorerman

Re: UK qualifications/credential verification

I've just applied to go to a local college to get an Associates Degree so I can do a bit of a career change. The admin rep asked if I had any transcripts of UK qualifications so that I could apply...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 30th 2010, 12:17 am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,687
Posted By explorerman

Re: The InBetweeners

I just saw this on BBCA and the bleeping was driving me nuts! Both series are up on The Box so I D/L them. A couple of the eps in the second series were so funny I was rolling around the floor with...
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