British Expats - Pet Peeves?

How on earth would someone working in a CVS store know anything about the specifications of the photos required for a UK passport?:confused::unsure::blink:

I got my eldest sons done at either a Walgreens or a CVS (always get them muddled up ) and they had a little chart that showed how to take it...angle of face etc.

Jerseygirl

Apr 30th 2014 12:59 am

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Originally Posted by Yorkieabroad (Post 11240185)

I got my eldest sons done at either a Walgreens or a CVS (always get them muddled up ) and they had a little chart that showed how to take it...angle of face etc.

For a UK PP? I can imagine they would have something like that for US PP photos...but not for other countries. :unsure:

Nutek

Apr 30th 2014 2:01 am

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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 11240732)

For a UK PP? I can imagine they would have something like that for US PP photos...but not for other countries. :unsure:

Yep.. I had mine done at Walgreens too. Same set up.

Mind you... I think the one near us is just grateful if you have ANY shirt on at all. :p

Yorkieabroad

Apr 30th 2014 2:18 am

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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 11240732)

For a UK PP? I can imagine they would have something like that for US PP photos...but not for other countries. :unsure:

Yes, for UK passports.

Sally Redux

Apr 30th 2014 2:42 am

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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 11240732)

For a UK PP? I can imagine they would have something like that for US PP photos...but not for other countries. :unsure:

I think it's the size of the head within the frame. There are specifications for each country.

Pulaski

Apr 30th 2014 2:58 am

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Originally Posted by Yorkieabroad (Post 11240185)

I got my eldest sons done at either a Walgreens or a CVS (always get them muddled up ) and they had a little chart that showed how to take it...angle of face etc.

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Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 11240877)

I think it's the size of the head within the frame. There are specifications for each country.

There is less tolerance for variation in head size for UK PP photos: UK head to chin must be 29-34mm, the US accepts 25-35mm. Otherwise the only difference is the size of the overall picture, with the UK being rectangular 45x35mm, compared to the US, which is 2" (51mm) square.

Jerseygirl

Apr 30th 2014 3:01 am

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We always take our own pics...problem solved. :nod:

Bob	Apr 30th 2014 4:43 am

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Unnecessary UI changes on product updates. I've got something where the delete button has moved a few spots over and a "move to folder" button put in its place.

So I've been not deleting loads of shit by accident.

FFS.

Bob	Apr 30th 2014 4:48 am

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Originally Posted by Nutek (Post 11239210)

I didn't realize it had a turbo... Do you get much of a feeling when it kicks in? When the turbos on my mini spin up I get a real kick in the pants from it.

Our old, old Saab 9000 CS, mechanic showed a little hack in removing a ball bearing or putting one in, can't remember, on a spring in the turbo that was the only difference between the CS and the CSE, which meant it went from being a soft turbo that was passive to the hard, pre-spooled turbo and suddenly went like extra shit off a shovel....which was neat :D

robin1234

Apr 30th 2014 9:59 am

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Originally Posted by Nutek (Post 11240814)

Yep.. I had mine done at Walgreens too. Same set up.

Mind you... I think the one near us is just grateful if you have ANY shirt on at all. :p

Are you saying I need to get dressed for next time my British passport is up??

SultanOfSwing

May 6th 2014 1:44 am

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You know those people who sit at 39 mph (once we get onto 40+ roads, obviously) no matter what the speed limit is. Even though there are about seven million signs that say 55, they just sit there, pottering along like an utter twunt. Well, them.

Also, people using the phrase "I was like ..." to start sentences. Blegh.

Pulaski

May 6th 2014 1:50 am

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Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing (Post 11248304)

You know those people who sit at 39 mph (once we get onto 40+ roads, obviously) no matter what the speed limit is. .....

My favourite local speed-related irritation is those who stick absolutely to 50mph on the 50mph limit road into town, ...... then take off like a scalded cat when they reach the city limit where the speed limit drops to 45mph. :confused:

SultanOfSwing

May 6th 2014 1:52 am

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Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11248315)

That used to happen to me a lot back home. There is a section of the A2 just outside Carrick where it drops from 60 to 30. You'd be stuck behind some Sunday driver type for six miles on the 60 section at 40, then as soon as the limit drops, they're off.

I can't make head nor tail of that :blink:

Hotscot

May 6th 2014 3:36 am

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Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing (Post 11248304)

You know those people who sit at 39 mph (once we get onto 40+ roads, obviously) no matter what the speed limit is. .

Like everybody in Oregon...a precise 5 mph below the speed limit.
(And every third car is a Prius.)

SultanOfSwing

May 6th 2014 3:39 am

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Originally Posted by hotscot (Post 11248445)

Like everybody in Oregon...a precise 5 mph below the speed limit.
(And every third car is a Prius.)

That would drive me round the bend. I'm not even asking for much, just at least the speed limit would be nice.

The absolute worst are the '37 in a 55' brigade though. They need to be put in the stocks and pelted with rancid tomatoes.

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