Things you wished you'd done prior to leaving UK?

[james_michael_hill 0]

Hi there

I've just got my K1 visa in the post today (hooray) and am now looking at trying to rearrange my life over to the good ole U S of A. I know I've obviously got to sort out moving money over there along with all my possesions, but I was wondering if anyone from th UK had any other hints or ideas as to what I need to sort out before I leave? What do you wish you'd done when you were still over here that would have made your move over to the States that much easier?

Any hints much appreciated as I've been so busy worrying about the whole visa process that I havent really thought about what comes next!

Thanks, James

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Eat the local delicacies. Good food, truly good food, is hard to find in the US.

[Mags 112]

I filled up on curry the week before I left.

[govols 0]

Bring my duvet with me, they don't have them over here.

Tony

[ChristinaM 0]

I wish that I had known I was going to get married without coming back to the UK, because there are all kinds of things I would have brought with me and packed!!

[Britchick 0]

Hi there

I've just got my K1 visa in the post today (hooray) and am now looking at trying to rearrange my life over to the good ole U S of A. I know I've obviously got to sort out moving money over there along with all my possesions, but I was wondering if anyone from th UK had any other hints or ideas as to what I need to sort out before I leave? What do you wish you'd done when you were still over here that would have made your move over to the States that much easier?

Any hints much appreciated as I've been so busy worrying about the whole visa process that I havent really thought about what comes next!

Thanks, James

I shipped my duvets (winter and summer) which have been a godsend I think most importantly keep in touch with people....by email if possible...I do have a credit card which I am having a heck of a time making the payments from here...I have to wire money to my UK bank account...will be glad when it is paid off :0) Of course eating a good curry or a bag of chips will keep u going to your next trip home

[Mags 112]

Bring my duvet with me, they don't have them over here.

Tony

I brought my duvets with me. Now I'm too hot at night.

[Peikko 1,575]

Wow, did everyone bring their duvets too

It's gets hot in CA, but I brought a very lightweight (4.5 tog) goose down summer one, which I love. It's cosy without being hot.

Not sure about the electrics thingy, but if you use an electric kettle a lot, you might want to try to source one/bring one. There aren't many here and I miss mine

Edited January 23, 2007 by Purple_Hibiscus

[Mags 112]

Wow, did everyone bring their duvets too

It's gets hot in CA, but I brought a very lightweight (4.5 tog) goose down summer one, which I love. It's cosy without being hot.

Not sure about the electrics thingy, but if you use an electric kettle a lot, you might want to try to source one/bring one. There aren't many here and I miss mine

Electric kettles-I had no problem getting one out here in the USA.

[Peikko 1,575]

Amazon?

Or where they in every kitchen store where you are? I would have thought CA would have mostly everyting, but I still havne't found a decent sized one.

[ajames79 0]

I saw two electric kettles at walmart online...

2 at Macys online if you are looking for one!

[Mags 112]

Amazon?

Or where they in every kitchen store where you are? I would have thought CA would have mostly everyting, but I still havne't found a decent sized one.

I got mine at Wal-Mart. Same size as a standard one in the UK.

[Fandango 1,439]

Yep....I got my kettle at Wal-Mart too....only probbo is, cos of the voltage issue, it takes twice as long...but nowt to do with the kettle

[ajames79 0]

Yep....I got my kettle at Wal-Mart too....only probbo is, cos of the voltage issue, it takes twice as long...but nowt to do with the kettle

Those damn British ones are fast aren't they!

[flutter95 4]

I got one of those electric kettles too.

Shame about the tea though. I have found twinnings in wal mart but its really expensive, but its worth it. I would of brought over a massive box of tea bags. I didn't bring my duvet and I miss it :-( I'm so cold at night with a crappy comforter and another blanket thing but the hubby is already too hot!

About the origional would I would of done differently? Eat all the good food you love, and all those people your not too concerned with seeing before you go...go see them.