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Forum: USA
Aug 24th 2011, 7:11 am
Replies: 62
Views: 8,664
Posted By ldobson

Re: Dual citizenship

The Answer is no, both the US and UK 'tollorate' Dual citizenship's but dont offically recongnise it, your free to hold both citizenships without an issue. After going through the process last...
Forum: USA
Apr 26th 2011, 7:34 am
Replies: 65
Views: 49,691
Posted By ldobson

Re: English food in the USA mostly Sausages

I would recommend Myers of Keswick in NYC

http://www.myersofkeswick.com/products/fresh-goods/sausages/

Having regulary ordered them, they are as authentic as I have been able to find here and...
Apr 26th 2011, 6:30 am
Replies: 43
Views: 4,337
Posted By ldobson

Re: How often do you call your parents in the UK?

Weekly via Skype. The key to skype is having a stable and consistant internet connection and quality cameras at both ends We engineered our setup to use the same skype certified cameras at both...
Forum: USA
Jan 25th 2011, 7:46 am
Replies: 31
Views: 42,917
Posted By ldobson

Re: Keeping a UK credit card

Use XE trade to directly pay Barclaycard via Wire, no bank account needed.
Forum: USA
Jan 25th 2011, 6:48 am
Replies: 189
Views: 21,028
Posted By ldobson

Re: The nostalgic food cravings of Brits

Well I buy all our British Bangers from here, they will ship Fedex ground from NYC and their British Bangers are authentic.. They also sell (and will ship) Sausage rolls, Cornish Pasties, Meat Pies...
Jan 5th 2011, 4:44 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,482
Posted By ldobson

Re: Source of Caffrey's...?

Yeah, I am buying imported beers all the time, but have yet to see Caffrey's in the US, in the 11 years I have been here. Boddingtons, Newcastle, Sam Smith's all are available everywhere.

It's...
Nov 10th 2010, 2:53 am
Replies: 1,076
Views: 123,561
Posted By ldobson

Re: N-400 Post your individual journey please!

Well.. It's finally time! and I have now officially submitted my N-400 on 11/8/10, it should have arrived in Texas today.

Is there anyone else in PA (Harrisburg/York area) that has been through...
Forum: USA
Nov 2nd 2010, 6:56 am
Replies: 147
Views: 15,272
Posted By ldobson

Re: Crisps

Yes we have an account with BWI.. they only deal in wholesale, so you will need proof of a business license. Everything also has to be bought in large amounts.
Forum: USA
Nov 2nd 2010, 6:47 am
Replies: 147
Views: 15,272
Posted By ldobson

Re: Crisps

Well I just learnt that the rules for importing anything which may contain any meat extracts have changed and therefore meat flavored crisps can no longer be imported in to the USA. I found this out...
Forum: USA
Aug 25th 2010, 5:39 am
Replies: 81
Views: 18,809
Posted By ldobson

Re: How to Watch Decent UK TV live?

There are definately multiple solutions, however everyone who is depending on 'VPN Services" needs to know that most of the online content providers are starting to move to 720p HD video, and in many...
Forum: USA
Aug 16th 2010, 5:07 am
Replies: 147
Views: 15,272
Posted By ldobson

Re: Crisps

Tried every type of crisp I could in the past ten years of living here. So last month brought home 3 multi packs of wheat crunchies, and 3 multi packs of Monster Munch and 2 multi packs of Mccoys.....
Forum: USA
Jan 30th 2010, 4:12 am
Replies: 33
Views: 6,393
Posted By ldobson

Re: UK VPN

Also bare in mind that the BBC have recently increased the bitrate on BBC iPlayer so it MAY buffer more than it used to
Forum: USA
Dec 12th 2009, 7:41 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,755
Posted By ldobson

Re: Tech geeks - Electrical changes on return to UK

*** Unless this is a cheap retail PC, emachine or some sort, then I would add a disclaimer to say, buy a new pc in the UK, as it wouldnt be worth it!
Forum: USA
Dec 12th 2009, 7:33 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,755
Posted By ldobson

Re: Tech geeks - Electrical changes on return to UK

You could probably transport the tower, I wouldnt bother with the monitor to be honest. I have transported computer this way in the past, and checked them as luggage, just know that by transporting...
Forum: USA
Dec 12th 2009, 7:25 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,755
Posted By ldobson

Re: Tech geeks - Electrical changes on return to UK

No, I have built numerous systems, where the parts are purchased in the states (due to pricing) and literally built in the UK. It does depend on the PSU, but any quality PSU is either switchable,...
Forum: USA
Dec 12th 2009, 7:07 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,755
Posted By ldobson

Re: Tech geeks - Electrical changes on return to UK

I think you will be fine, you will just need a UK "kettle lead" with the UK plug. Same with the PS3, it has a universal power supply and will work in any UK outlet, many of the new power supplys will...
Forum: USA
Dec 10th 2009, 5:45 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,755
Posted By ldobson

Re: Tech geeks - Electrical changes on return to UK

Well as someone who constantly is buying components in the US, and then building computers in the UK, I can tell you that that PSU is a non issue, it will either be switchable between 110v-240v or it...
Forum: USA
Dec 10th 2009, 5:29 am
Replies: 81
Views: 18,809
Posted By ldobson

Re: How to Watch Decent UK TV live?

Heres what I would say. Yes Sling is the easiest and quickest solution for non techies, but make sure its coupled to a sky+ box otherwise, you would have to watch live vs play back sky+ over sling....
Forum: USA
Oct 20th 2009, 4:15 am
Replies: 42
Views: 5,945
Posted By ldobson

Re: York,PA

Yes, Another Brit here, living in York, PA!, We live in west York and commute to Baltimore every day, been in the States 11 years now.
Forum: USA
Oct 19th 2009, 9:16 am
Replies: 110
Views: 10,927
Posted By ldobson

Re: How do you like your state?

Hmm York eh? Yes I would concur, as a fellow York(PA) and York Uker, PA is definately not expensive, at least compared to Baltimore, MD where we work.

Of course the economy is hurting everywhere!
Forum: USA
Aug 17th 2009, 6:01 am
Replies: 65
Views: 10,674
Posted By ldobson

Re: Brit food in supermarkets

Simon, Where bouts? I`m in Baltimore, work just off Security Blvd, I`m found wegmans but that's about all for British food, where is this Giant you speak of?

Cheers!
Forum: USA
Jul 30th 2009, 9:44 am
Replies: 6
Views: 868
Posted By ldobson

Smile Re: FREE multi-region DVD player up for grabs

Its definately a generous offer, maybe someone will be along soon to take you up on it :)

I think the thing is that many people already have viable alternatives. Personally I have hacked every...
Jul 30th 2009, 8:03 am
Replies: 38
Views: 2,479
Posted By ldobson

Re: US Citizenship

Not until you get struck down by lightning of course..
Forum: USA
Jul 28th 2009, 1:21 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,627
Posted By ldobson

Re: Just got a sling catcher

Yes, we do have a unbundled high speed DSL connection, but the programs are uploaded entirely (not streamed) and are in high quality Divx, so the quality is exactly the same when the file has...
Jul 28th 2009, 7:41 am
Replies: 39
Views: 8,181
Posted By ldobson

Re: British style bacon

Yeah I dont think you will regret it, post back and let us know what you think!

I have been buying both their british bangers and the ginger pork sausages, all very good, as real to the genuine...
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