US ($) Currency Thread 1 (closed - use thread 2)

neilbond007

whatusername wrote: »

Drink drink drink, cant whack it buddy.

Well enjoy your weekend pal, the beer just aint the same in the states

i most certainly will enjoy what i remember
i've found a supermarket that sells leffe, for considerably less than you get it for here. so i'm happy!

Blink_Eden

neilbond007 wrote: »

I'm a miserable, negative ba5tard.

Pity that your ability to predict the dollar isn't as good!!


I am pulling an allnighter tomorrow, late celebration of my birthday :beer:

neilbond007

Blink_Eden wrote: »

Pity that your ability to predict the dollar isn't as good!!


I am pulling an allnighter tomorrow, late celebration of my birthday :beer:

Have a good one!
I'm using reverse psychology. Now I've said that I've knackered it!

Caligirl_3

neilbond007 wrote: »

Well we're both in the same boat that's for sure.
I won't be needing a lump sum of $ for another month or so. Therefore I haven't yet transferred any significant amounts of cash over yet.
I already have a US bank account so it shouldn't be a problem.

I've found this site that gives a good comparison for decent values -
http://sendmoneyhome.org
seems a good little website!

let me know when you're transferring and if it goes ok. i'll do the same.
it's a little scary transferring such sums...

Indeed we are - let's hope it's all smooth sailing!

Many thanks for the link - looks good, and it doesn't seem as costly as I thought it might be. I will let you know how it goes - I probably won't transfer until late next month.

By the way, American Express have a system where you can transfer a UK-based credit card over to the States and therefore build up credit there. Someone on their phoneline said something about your UK credit rating being transferred to the States. Here's the website - hope it helps: http://www.americanexpress.com/globaltransfers/global_card_transfer_en.shtml

Come on pound - fly high! :T

inspector_monkfish

trading at 1.4720

Caligirl_3

neilbond007 wrote: »

i most certainly will enjoy what i remember
i've found a supermarket that sells leffe, for considerably less than you get it for here. so i'm happy!

Which supermarket sells cheap Leffe? By the way, a store out there called BevMo! has the most amazing and extensive range of worldwide beers I've ever seen in my life... hic.

Bet you can't wait to fly on Tuesday! When I was waiting in the UK border control line the other day, for the first time I was beaming because I knew I would soon be back in the land of palm trees, pancakes and politeness

inspector_monkfish

get ready for an end of day spurt...:grouphug:

Caligirl_3

whatusername wrote: »

Lucky you hope the move goes well, im pretty sure neil will fill you in on his thoughts.

Thanks, so many random things to tie up! But yes, I am counting my blessings - have been wanting to move to the States for some years now so am thrilled it's all come off.

neilbond007

Caligirl wrote: »

Which supermarket sells cheap Leffe? By the way, a store out there called BevMo! has the most amazing and extensive range of worldwide beers I've ever seen in my life... hic.

Bet you can't wait to fly on Tuesday! When I was waiting in the UK border control line the other day, for the first time I was beaming because I knew I would soon be back in the land of palm trees, pancakes and politeness

Amex - I called them. they were useless. told me i had to apply for a new card in the US. But i'll check this out!

Biggs (http://www.biggs.com/home.do)
They have a huge range of beer and about 4000 different wines!
Leffe - $8.99 for 6 bottles.

whatusername

Caligirl wrote: »

Thanks, so many random things to tie up! But yes, I am counting my blessings - have been wanting to move to the States for some years now so am thrilled it's all come off.

I'd move to the states in a minute but unfortunately neither my Mrs or I have the chance do it even though both our employers have sister companies in the states.