Things to do before leaving UK

[ddkm 0]

Hi Guys

So i was just looking for some experience of ppl that have moved to America already really.

Did you do anything in particular before you left UK? Im thinking things such as post office, Taxman, banks, NHS, Passport people...im sure there's other things too but thats all i can think of at the moment.

Any input would be grateful!

[PlatyPius 5]

Based on my experience with Mags....

bring lots and lots of chocolate. Bring a couple of jars of Marmite. Bring Lemsip, if you're fond of it. Bring all of the drugs (meds) that you can, in fact.... None of ours over here seem to be half as good as the ones in the UK.

I'm not sure what she did with any of the other stuff. I know her bank statements get sent here, as well as her credit card bills, so she changed that. Other than that, I'm not much help.

[*julez* 124]

If you like a good curry or good fish and chips, get your fill of those! Its hard to find them here in the US!

[paulinespens 3]

If you like a good curry or good fish and chips, get your fill of those! Its hard to find them here in the US!

Im bringing christmas pudding

[PlatyPius 5]

Mags has a friend in Wales who is sending her a Christmas Pudding.... Never underestimate the value of friends after you've moved away! lol Trade US stuff (Reese's comes to mind) for UK stuff. It works out well.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Let your doctor know that you are moving abroad ask for a copy of your medical notes (they may charge for this).... complete form P85 for tax, change address with banks, credit card companies, student loans, if you want to vote from the US then get yourself registered as a absent voter... if you are in receipt of any bebefits let your local Jobcenter + know the date you will be leaving the country and ask about payment of the benefits outside the UK.. some are payable some are not... If you are registered with a Dentist then have a check-up before you leave.... oh and dont forget the Christmas pudding!!!!! and the Chocolate....

Kez

[chloe 1]

I had all my wisdom teeth removed (4)

Best thing I could have done (there was never actually anything wrong with them, just forward thinking and all that!)

x

[ddkm 0]

So apart from Kezzie, basically the only thing i need to worry about is food lol...not a problem me thinks, especially seeing as i can quite easily live without most stuff - marmite HATE IT!! Theres a local fish & chippy near where i will be, nothing like the real fish n chips, but it works!

Christmas food is only once a year and i have spent 2 christmases in usa already so im sure i will be good there too.

Thanks guys!

[weedebz 0]

I'm gonna miss Irn bru....not gonna miss the scottish west coast weather

[ddkm 0]

I know for a fact i will not miss this british weather...i cant remember the last time i saw the sun shine (except when it was raining at the same time!!)

And with regards to missing food, i think i wont know that until i get settled in AZ and i begin to crave something!

[JenAlex 0]

I'm gonna miss Irn bru....not gonna miss the scottish west coast weather

Irn-Bru my hubby is so upset that the states don't have it. I think you can get it in Canada. We'll be in Oregon so we won't be to far from the border. We are talking about the weather right now. Oregon isn't as cold but it's a lot rainier that he is used to.

[Lansbury 19]

You can buy Christmas pud in the USA. After the advice given on here we got two yesterday.

[ginger1981 0]

You can buy Christmas pud in the USA. After the advice given on here we got two yesterday.

You can get a lot of Brit goods at CostPlus world market...they seem to specialize in biscuits and candy for Brit food though. I found spotted ####### there yesterday...

To the Scot getting married to the Nebraskan...I'm from Lincoln Nebraska myself. All of my family and most of my friends are still back there. Hopefully the Husker hype won't scare you :-p

But there is a World Market in Omaha. I don't think there is anyplace in Lincoln that has Brit goods tho.

[weedebz 0]

You can buy Christmas pud in the USA. After the advice given on here we got two yesterday.

You can get a lot of Brit goods at CostPlus world market...they seem to specialize in biscuits and candy for Brit food though. I found spotted ####### there yesterday...

To the Scot getting married to the Nebraskan...I'm from Lincoln Nebraska myself. All of my family and most of my friends are still back there. Hopefully the Husker hype won't scare you :-p

But there is a World Market in Omaha. I don't think there is anyplace in Lincoln that has Brit goods tho.

That will be me then!!! I'm heading to Grand Island. I'm going to miss my irn-bru, haggis and arran blue cheese. Infact, think I might go grab some arran blue and oatcakes now.

His family thought it was hilarious when my reaction to them talking about tornados was "what as in toto I don't think we're in kansas anymore?"

Anyways, wee question...what do you do about your UK driving licence?

[ginger1981 0]

You can buy Christmas pud in the USA. After the advice given on here we got two yesterday.

You can get a lot of Brit goods at CostPlus world market...they seem to specialize in biscuits and candy for Brit food though. I found spotted ####### there yesterday...

To the Scot getting married to the Nebraskan...I'm from Lincoln Nebraska myself. All of my family and most of my friends are still back there. Hopefully the Husker hype won't scare you :-p

But there is a World Market in Omaha. I don't think there is anyplace in Lincoln that has Brit goods tho.

That will be me then!!! I'm heading to Grand Island. I'm going to miss my irn-bru, haggis and arran blue cheese. Infact, think I might go grab some arran blue and oatcakes now.

His family thought it was hilarious when my reaction to them talking about tornados was "what as in toto I don't think we're in kansas anymore?"

Anyways, wee question...what do you do about your UK driving licence?

Good question. Nicky and I are settling in Chicago and we don't need cars so that hasn't been an issue for us. However, in GI it certainly will be as there is no such thing as public transport in NE. Go to the Hall County courthouse and see if it will transfer over. I imagine however, they will make you do an exam and a driving test. This will likely be something they are used to as there are tons of latino immigrants that live there http://www.dmv.state.ne.us/examining

In Omaha there is a good sized Irish expat community, and I do believe there is a small Irish grocery somewhere in the town. Here is a link for the community and events www.irishomaha.com

If you want to go see some pretty country instead of flat cornfields, go up to Valentine (I think it's about 2.5 hours from GI). The Niobrara river is a great canoeing river, and it's very hilly and green up there. It's certainly god's country and there are lots more cattle than people, but it is just a beautiful area.