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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 22nd 2007, 9:39 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,103
Posted By gingajoy

Re: Do I (or my children) need a visa to return?

It is recommended to register the births with the British consulate so you get UK birth certificates for your children. Not having these, if you settle back in the UK, can be a bit of a pain. (For...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 3rd 2007, 9:20 am
Replies: 1
Views: 646
Posted By gingajoy

UK Visa for Yankie Spouse--less than 24 hours!

Hi All. I just wanted to update people (who might be going through the same thing) on the UK VIsa application (for non Uk spouses). We filled out my husband's form last week, and got all the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 24th 2007, 9:25 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,445
Posted By gingajoy

Re: Electronics from U.S. to U.K. (bye bye nice tv ;-))

thank you all! I am definitely bringing the lamps. I'll wait and see with the laptop, tho. As for Huz's power tools. I think we'll seek professional advice before he fries himself in the garage:D
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 22nd 2007, 8:10 am
Replies: 9
Views: 660
Posted By gingajoy

Re: International movers/storage for NJ area?

gyspy, you might have looked at this, but movingscam.com has great information on finding a reputable company and planning an overseas move, and also recommends a few. It's eyeopening to see how you...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 22nd 2007, 7:59 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,060
Posted By gingajoy

Re: When Things Like This Happen, You Know It's The Right Decision

Isn't there is a teacher shortage in the UK, lolly? That's what I'm reading anyway:) I'm sure you've seen this recruitment site for teachers: http://www.teachers-uk.co.uk/

Congrats on the job ,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 22nd 2007, 7:48 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,445
Posted By gingajoy

Electronics from U.S. to U.K. (bye bye nice tv ;-))

Well, I waved our LCD TV off this morning as someone came by to buy it. We decided to sell it rather than worry it would get broken by shipping it (chances are it would not work, anyway).

There...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jul 22nd 2007, 7:42 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By gingajoy

Re: Oh bugger!!! (passport issues).

sounds like it's manic for you over there Kim! I am glad it looks like it will be ok, and I bet they get you the passport in time. (fingers crossed).

We are waiting for both my boys U.S. *and*...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 17th 2007, 6:37 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,231
Posted By gingajoy

Re: Credit History in UK

yeah, I saw that after the fact too. Uhm, that does *not* apply to me. (I wish!)

But they do offer banking for new UK residents through their Passport package, so that's worth looking into. Not...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 17th 2007, 3:03 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,231
Posted By gingajoy

Re: Credit History in UK

This is GREAT to know! Many thanks for this information. I will certainly be considering HSBC now.
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 14th 2007, 4:46 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,379
Posted By gingajoy

Re: Best Blog Sites?

blogger/blogspot has improved since their last release earlier this year (lots more point and click tools, no need to know any code at all).

the other really good free one is wordpress (make sure...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 14th 2007, 2:49 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,048
Posted By gingajoy

Re: getting into a good school

Hi Kim, Can you tell me how you went about this? My son is school age starting September, and I have pretty much given up the idea of getting him a place somewhere before we go. (in 2 months). He...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 14th 2007, 2:42 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,847
Posted By gingajoy

Re: Returning to UK from NZ

hiya. i am going through the same process, but through the U.S. No, huz does not need a job, but you do need to prove funds. i think it would be easier if you secured a job over there first (I've...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 13th 2007, 11:26 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 2,679
Posted By gingajoy

Re: another pets question--cost of pet handler USA-UK flight, etc

well, we've found out the bottom line. our moose of a dog is going to be about $3,000 through a handler whether we like it or not. Detroit to London requires an IPATA approved pet handler, and...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 13th 2007, 11:23 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,669
Posted By gingajoy

Re: Need You Good Peoples Opinion...

You're welcome! I am feeling excited on your behalf:) My own Mum cannot wait to get her hands on the grandkids in a couple of months (we've been torturing her by keeping the only grandkids in the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 13th 2007, 8:12 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,231
Posted By gingajoy

Re: Credit History in UK

this might be helpful if you have bank accounts in the US and the UK. Apparently you can set up a money transfer with moneycorp.com. Its very reasonable (nothing like wire costs) and they will take...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 13th 2007, 7:47 am
Replies: 37
Views: 4,231
Posted By gingajoy

Re: Credit History in UK

does anyone know if the difficulites are eased when you can prove employment and salary? we will be looking for a rental in a couple of months, and also trying to set up things like phone line, etc....
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 13th 2007, 7:32 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,669
Posted By gingajoy

Re: Need You Good Peoples Opinion...

and when I say "go 'ome" I should add do what what's right for you, etc etc etc. Either way, you'll be fine:)
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jul 13th 2007, 7:30 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,669
Posted By gingajoy

Re: Need You Good Peoples Opinion...

well, I would *presume* that all spousal visas for the UK are the same, regardless of which country you are coming from. I think it is more than fine if you are in the UK and he travels over. ...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 13th 2007, 7:14 am
Replies: 69
Views: 6,709
Posted By gingajoy

Re: Marmite....it's true!!!

yep. nothing like a bit of melted cheese and marmite on a plain bagel. delish! i wonder if i can get bagels in manchester. :D
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 13th 2007, 6:47 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,841
Posted By gingajoy

Re: Found stupidly cheap tickets to the UK!!

wow! i might just have to try that myself and see if it's still available. i can get dirt cheap tickets down to Orlando from Lansing. it will be an ordeal with 2 kids and a ton of luggage, but...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 12th 2007, 6:29 am
Replies: 49
Views: 2,679
Posted By gingajoy

Re: another pets question--cost of pet handler USA-UK flight, etc

well. looks like we might not have any choice. the two companies that ship dogs to the UK from DEtroit (BA and NW) require that we use an IPATA pet handler. We just got quoted $3,000.


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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 11th 2007, 2:21 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 2,679
Posted By gingajoy

Re: another pets question--cost of pet handler USA-UK flight, etc

yes. I'm not too worried about the actual flight (I say that now, of course!) She's crate trained and very comfortable in that set-up (it's a good way to escape the toddlers:))
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 11th 2007, 12:46 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 2,679
Posted By gingajoy

Re: another pets question--cost of pet handler USA-UK flight, etc

We are currently working on a friend to do it (actually, they offered unasked. why are we leaving these people? LOL!)
We will have to be careful with the crate, though, as she is a very big...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 11th 2007, 12:28 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 2,679
Posted By gingajoy

Re: another pets question--cost of pet handler USA-UK flight, etc

uhm, yeah! I am now "rethinking" the "it will be so much easier to use a handler" idea, and looking into the basic costs to cargo the dog via BA. :) I am curious to know if this is a typical quote,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 11th 2007, 11:01 am
Replies: 49
Views: 2,679
Posted By gingajoy

another pets question--cost of pet handler USA-UK flight, etc

hi! am having extreme "sticker shock" at the price we were just quoted to have a professional pet handler get our pooch onto the plane, etc in the U.S. (to fly to UK in January, once her rabies stuff...
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