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Mick Moores

@britmick

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English expat in the USA

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English

Lives in Branson MO

Speaks English & a smattering of schoolboy French.

Registration: 12 February 2014

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Mick Moores
britmick replied to a thread
8 years ago
uknurse81

Roadtrips by uknurse81

We have been in Tyler now for 2 months and are keen to travel and see some sights. We are looking for some interesting family places to visit that are a reasonable driving distance. We have teenage sons so active/outdoor trips are a good start. ...

Mick Moores

The USA is such a vast place, but when thinking about road trips it's best to take into account can you only do 1 day trips?...lf that's all you can do then set your maximum daily mileage, work out how long you have to spend at the ... Read More

Mick Moores
britmick replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in the USA by Julien

Hi, It’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the USA. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

Mick Moores

Portland Oregon. It's "green", cycle friendly, multi-cultural, environmentally friendly, they have open markets, they have street vendors, more coffee shops than you could shake a stick at, it's near the Columbia Gorge, it's ... Read More

Mick Moores
britmick replied to a thread
9 years ago
preethisuyambu

Cost of appartment by preethisuyambu

Hello My husband got a job in San Jose need a decent apartment with single bedroom.where can I find a nice place and what will be tha cost

Mick Moores

I don't live in San Jose, so l can't tell you anything about your problem either! Read More

Mick Moores
britmick replied to a thread
9 years ago
preethisuyambu

Salary for decent living by preethisuyambu

Husband got job in San Jose with $3000.we have a 10 month baby and everything we have to handle like housing and other expenses is it good to accept the offer?

Mick Moores

I will advise you to leave California & find somewhere that your skills/salary will give you a decent standard of living, because as they say over here "you'd be living high on the hog" in somewhere like Missouri, & even though ... Read More

Mick Moores
britmick replied to a thread
9 years ago
cmr24

Greencard application by cmr24

Hi all, I am a Sri Lankan married to an American soldier and I plan to apply for greencard this week. We have hired a lawyer for the same purpose. I was just wondering if I can get information on how long it has taken to others like me. If anyone ...

Mick Moores

There is a different process for people living abroad than people who are the spouse of a US Citizen that currently resides in the USA......As Tahiti mentioned...get an attorney if neither you or your husband can get your heads around the process. Read More

Mick Moores
britmick replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Things to do in Los Angeles during the weekends by Christine

Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in Los Angeles? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in Los Angeles? ...

Mick Moores

My Brit friend & his Brit friends (they don't seem to want to mix with Yanks for some reason) go down to the Brit pub on the boardwalk most weekends (read;every weekend) & get drunk.........(Kings Head l think?)........l know that info ... Read More

Mick Moores
britmick replied to a thread
9 years ago
ElsieWolfsMother

What kind of visa do I need if my husband is a US citizen? by ElsieWolfsMother

My husband and I are moving to California in August, with our 11 month old son (he'll be 1.5 when we move). My husband and our son are USA citizens, so obviously they don't have any problems moving over. The problem is me. I've been ...

Mick Moores

Start off by applying for a green card, then after a few years go for the citizenship. lt'll cost 2 x $1500 approx. Read More

Mick Moores
britmick replied to a thread
9 years ago
Ayalsew Melese

how i get into USA by Ayalsew Melese

dear i want to go USA and study my education there.So tell me what to do?guide me how to start dreaming USA

Mick Moores
britmick replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maximilien

Driving in the USA by Maximilien

Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the USA? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...

Mick Moores

Coming from England I had no problem driving on the wrong side of the road!!!! ;-) I initially lived in Las Vegas where everyone is in a rush, & everyone thinks they are more important than anyone else! They will cut from the 4th lane on the ... Read More

Mick Moores
britmick replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Safety in the USA by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the USA? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

Mick Moores

Ref': Dar es Salaam http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Tanzania/Dar_es_Salaam-2242435/Warnings_or_Dangers-Dar_es_Salaam-TG-C-1.html Read More

Mick Moores
britmick replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla

American cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in the USA? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of the USA and why not your best recipe. Thank ...

Mick Moores

The poster above seems to get their vegetables from a small farm according to what they say, but on the end of the post they added " I am grateful for the US food industry for the innovations in food products. It is easy to be a vegetarian in ... Read More

Mick Moores
britmick replied to a thread
9 years ago
Ahmedos90

Go live in US! If i go on tourist visa can i get a work and stay? by Ahmedos90

Hy everyone My name is Ahmed from Romanian,I am Romanian citizen ,24 years ,master degree in marketing . I thinking to move in Usa to live and work..... I m looking after people living in Usa to be friend to find out how can i get in Usa and about ...

Mick Moores

Has the person above the last post not just explained to you that by doing what you advise he would be being totally selfish & upsetting any future visa waiver settlements!!!! Why do you people always put sentiment before sensibility? The OP ... Read More

Mick Moores
britmick replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Safety in the USA by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the USA? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

Mick Moores

I feel safe in the small city that I live in in SW Missouri, except that the police show a complete disregard for the man in the street's freedom of speech & human rights! Read More

Mick Moores
britmick replied to a thread
9 years ago
Lambi Ernest

How to move to U.S.A? Its a dream i have since birth. Help me by Lambi Ernest

Hello, am call Ernest from the Republic of Cameroon, i just some idea on how to make my move to the USA. Because it has always be my dream land sinve from birth so i really need help on this thanks.

Mick Moores

stay where you are Ernest, you have no skills, just a dream, this country is full of people who dream instead of get a proper job! Read More

Mick Moores
britmick replied to a thread
10 years ago
jnaaz

Declining ports in U.S by jnaaz

Are there any Declining ports in U.S according to the port competition

Mick Moores

The WORST port of entry l have EVER had the misfortune of using is Chicago!!! They are unhelpful, intimidating, dumb, racist & the airport itself is a filthy mess! Read More