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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 26th 2018, 2:36 pm
Replies: 152
Views: 29,549
Posted By luivega

Re: Leaving Arizona after 32 Years

Another one to add to the list. The hubs and I are going back in 8 weeks. I am so excited and so relieved, and quite a bit stressed...about the logistics of the move. Feels like a weight has been...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 23rd 2018, 3:52 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 42,632
Posted By luivega

Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence

Nope. Its on the first page of instructions when you go to fill in the TOR1 online


Also, when you print out the TOR1, its on the first page, at the bottom.



There's more on the form too.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 22nd 2018, 2:36 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,536
Posted By luivega

Re: Help with moving back to the UK - Lots of complications

Just another thought? Is your husband an active duty military member? If so, why not have him change his dream sheet to European bases? If he is USAF, they are still plenty of UK bases. Also, if you...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 18th 2018, 8:15 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 42,632
Posted By luivega

Re: Customs Form .. Transfer of Residence

TOR question re type of goods. I can't find anything specific that states the difference between tools of the trade and portable tools of the trade. It looks like tools of the trade don't qualify for...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 8th 2017, 5:30 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By luivega

Re: N400 - Case updates online

Thank you Rene. The irrational/worrying part of my brain gained control over the logical part today.

I need to stop checking that damn website and just be patient.

Thanks again
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Aug 8th 2017, 4:20 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By luivega

N400 - Case updates online

I am driving myself potty waiting for case updates online for my application.

I had my biometrics appointment about 3 weeks after I applied, and duly arrived and got all the stuff done. However,...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 12th 2017, 7:10 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 5,889
Posted By luivega

Re: American w/ British mother

For those following at home, my hubby just got a Fedex package returning his original documents...and a letter saying his application has been successful. We are both pleased as punch :)

Thank you...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Feb 8th 2017, 2:46 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 5,889
Posted By luivega

Re: American w/ British mother

For the viewers following at home, we Fedexed the hubby's UKM application on Monday, Jan 30th. He got charged the ceremony fee yesterday, and got his "how to" biometrics letter by e-mail today.
...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Dec 12th 2016, 7:34 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 5,889
Posted By luivega

Re: American w/ British mother

Thank you. Very much appreciated.

You are better than valium at soothing my tizzy. I Just feel a little overwhelmed by all the new info
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Dec 12th 2016, 6:42 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 5,889
Posted By luivega

Re: American w/ British mother

Sorry to pile on an old thread. I called the Home Office pay for service number today and they were absolutely useless. Had no idea what a UKM application was and told me to call a different number...
Forum: USA
Aug 31st 2012, 11:05 pm
Replies: 164
Views: 16,770
Posted By luivega

Re: I absolutely refuse to eat...

Mashed potato.
Tomato ketchup.
Dill pickle in any form.
Iced tea.

The smell of either dill pickle or ketchup makes me gag. It drives me nuts when I say to the Deli "No pickle" then open up the...
Forum: USA
Oct 3rd 2006, 7:02 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,332
Posted By luivega

Re: BBC May Launch HDTV Channel In U.S.

Looking through their more recent accounts, they have a partnership with Discovery for distribution of BBC America over their infrastructure, but BBC America is New Video Channel America, LLC, which...
Forum: USA
Oct 3rd 2006, 6:45 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,332
Posted By luivega

Re: BBC May Launch HDTV Channel In U.S.

When did Disney buy it, because as of the BBC year end accounts 2003/2004 BBC America was operated by New Video Channel America, LLC, which BBC Commercial Holdings Ltd owns 100% and declares as a...
Forum: USA
Oct 3rd 2006, 5:00 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,332
Posted By luivega

Re: BBC May Launch HDTV Channel In U.S.

Anything? Really? You must know the reason that BBC shows Benny Hill so much. Please explain.

Andrea
Forum: USA
Oct 3rd 2006, 4:09 am
Replies: 96
Views: 3,499
Posted By luivega

Re: At least 6 dead in Amish school shooting

Aaah. Sorry 'bout that, but in my defence, I'll say I avoided the Mark Foley thread. That shit gets me too hot under the collar. Grrrrrr :mad:

Andrea
Forum: USA
Oct 3rd 2006, 3:10 am
Replies: 96
Views: 3,499
Posted By luivega

Re: At least 6 dead in Amish school shooting

You seen the (lack of) media noise where GW tacked on a pardon for war crimes for himself and his cronies onto other legislation?

http://www.youtube.com/v/S4ADlZViASo

Andrea
Forum: USA
Oct 3rd 2006, 2:53 am
Replies: 157
Views: 15,005
Posted By luivega

Re: FINDING WORK IN USA easy/hard ??

Take a look at Camden, NJ. Beautiful place, and lovely and quiet. Good school system too.

Andrea
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 2nd 2006, 3:50 am
Replies: 171
Views: 8,879
Posted By luivega

Re: Stop & Shop

I bet my parties have the same basic theme. Get drunk, say silly things, but in my case they get interpreted as the witticisms of an eccentric young english gal (I look a lot younger than I am)....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 2nd 2006, 3:40 am
Replies: 171
Views: 8,879
Posted By luivega

Re: Stop & Shop

Hell yeah, and make the NYC party gossip pages too. Eccentricity has its bonuses.

My mother has a field day at work with her boasting rights.

Mmm free booze and celebrities. Its kind of a perk...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 2nd 2006, 3:34 am
Replies: 171
Views: 8,879
Posted By luivega

Re: Stop & Shop

Hehe. They don't know what to make of me round here. I love it.

People thinking I am crazy has its perks ;)

Andrea
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 2nd 2006, 3:28 am
Replies: 10
Views: 807
Posted By luivega

Re: Asshat...

Nice.

If you want to stay sounding British and eccentric, I've found adding random words to "cobbler" does very well, and has the desired effect whilst remaining within the confines of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 2nd 2006, 3:22 am
Replies: 171
Views: 8,879
Posted By luivega

Re: Stop & Shop

It is not actually allowed to contain any real wine. It doesn't matter that the alcohol will cook out. The original ingredients they put into the meal cannot contain alcohol unless the premises has a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 2nd 2006, 3:13 am
Replies: 171
Views: 8,879
Posted By luivega

Re: Stop & Shop

Oh another quirk in NJ. If a restaurant has no liquor license, it can't use alcohol in the meals. So, flambes aren't popular around here.

Maybe illegal flambes account for the fire station...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 2nd 2006, 3:08 am
Replies: 171
Views: 8,879
Posted By luivega

Re: Stop & Shop

Hey, I once got in trouble in CT for having too much alcohol on the table.

Had a martini to start, and when the table was ready, took it with me as I sat down. Ordered a white wine, then changed...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 2nd 2006, 2:56 am
Replies: 171
Views: 8,879
Posted By luivega

Re: Stop & Shop

Charging corkage in NJ at a BYOB restaurant is illegal!!!!!

Its also illegal for the restaurant to advertise that it is BYOB.

The customer has to walk in the door with the wine or beer (nothing...
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