Mick Moores
@britmick
English expat in the USA
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36
Contacts
2
About me
English
Lives in Branson MO
Speaks English & a smattering of schoolboy French.
Registration: 12 February 2014
Roadtrips around Tyler 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. ...
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
Best cities to live in the USA by Julien
Hi, Its 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 ...
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
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
I don't live in San Jose, so l can't tell you anything about your problem either! Read More
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?
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
Greencard application
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
Things to do in Los Angeles during the weekends
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
What kind of visa do I need if my husband is a US citizen?
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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.
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
Declining ports in U.S by jnaaz
Are there any Declining ports in U.S according to the port competition
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
Electronic money & will it eventually devalue your dollar? by britmick
I saw the below link/ad on the BBC & wondered if anyone had looked into this new idea & how it will effect the dollar in your pocket &/or bank account? Also it seems that Ecuador is BILLIONS in debt to the Chinese & it's getting ...
So to stay in Ecuador you need to deposit $25k into a CD or buy a property?? Both of those options look decidedly shaky to me taking into account the above "worries" about the present Government staying with the dollar, & devaluation ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
There was an article on the top 10 retirement places in the World on Yahoo (you may still be able to Google it) & Cuenca,Ecuador got the #2 spot behind, I think, Portugal (I don't know why they put so many European places in there because as ... Read More
Electronic money & will it eventually devalue your dollar? by britmick
I saw the below link/ad on the BBC & wondered if anyone had looked into this new idea & how it will effect the dollar in your pocket &/or bank account? Also it seems that Ecuador is BILLIONS in debt to the Chinese & it's getting ...
Precisely Bob, I'm being Devil's Advocate here I know, but can any of you really afford to leave your $$$'s in an account that could be devalued at any time? Ecuador should be a rich country with the correct management, but apparently ... Read More
Electronic money & will it eventually devalue your dollar?
I saw the below link/ad on the BBC & wondered if anyone had looked into this new idea & how it will effect the dollar in your pocket &/or bank account? Also it seems that Ecuador is BILLIONS in debt to the Chinese & it's getting ... Read More
My introduction by sunny33
Hola buddies, I am Sunny from India, we are into exports of Teak to India, I will be joining my Team in Ecuador this month, I will be stationed first near Quevedo, and then once my family arrives will be in Guayaquil, kindly help me out if you have ...
Some people would question the exploitation of the teak forests & may find your naivety on this subject with apprehension. Also, as a Brit who has seen 1st hand the troubles & troublesome Bangladeshi's your 2nd statement is also ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
I'm also looking for a 2 week rental or preferably a homestay type of accommodation where l could rent a room in a family home & get to know the people better. (l did this in Sri Lanka last year & it worked out wonderfully!) Read More
Lonely Brit in NYC by pcheetham
I am so desperte to meet some more UK people in New York Cant relate to the yanks! Please get in touch Philippa
Reply to Edith V's post above: You have 3 posts, & it makes me wonder if the other 2 posts were as childish as this one! Do yourself a favour (favor) & sign into your local Craigslist & go onto the Rants & Raves section, you will ... Read More
Move from Italy to USA, which city has good weather? by Elizabeth 1993
Hi !!! I live in Italy now but I am going to moving in USA. In Where city suggest you to move ? Big city ? I want find a good place near the cost. I prefer that the weather is good all the year because I hate cold. My Boyfriend loves custom and he ...
As a "non-American" who has travelled all of the west coast & resided in different cities I would not recommend anywhere on that side of the country for different reasons (climatic/cost/racial issues/restrictions/job availability/etc) ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi, my name is Mick, I'm a 62yrs old Brit, retired,divorced, English/Irish & now living in Branson,Missouri. I have travelled quite a lot, mainly Europe, but have travelled the whole of the west coast of the USA in motorhomes from Mexico ... Read More
I'm surprised there's not a single topic on dating in Ecuador by Garick
Hi, there. Do you guys date Ecuadorians? Any tips or suggestions? Any fun stories to tell? I'm visiting soon on a mission to explore Ecuador as my semi retirement destination. So, naturally, I'm quite curious about your dating experience there. ...
I was considering visiting Ecuador in October also, will you be staying in hotels or are you renting a place. If it is the latter I could go halves with the rent, although I would probably only stay for 2 weeks. l intend to do some motorcycling ... Read More
I'm surprised there's not a single topic on dating in Ecuador by Garick
Hi, there. Do you guys date Ecuadorians? Any tips or suggestions? Any fun stories to tell? I'm visiting soon on a mission to explore Ecuador as my semi retirement destination. So, naturally, I'm quite curious about your dating experience there. ...
OK Ecuachic, that's an interesting story, but what do they do for the other 2hrs & 45minutes??? :lol: Read More
I'm surprised there's not a single topic on dating in Ecuador by Garick
Hi, there. Do you guys date Ecuadorians? Any tips or suggestions? Any fun stories to tell? I'm visiting soon on a mission to explore Ecuador as my semi retirement destination. So, naturally, I'm quite curious about your dating experience there. ...
I'm 62, but actually only look 61 & 1/2!!!! ;) Also, l'm not looking for an Ecuadorian woman/gf/bride but it seemed like an interesting point that the OP brought up, & why on earth shouldn't it be discussed? Ecuador does ... Read More
I'm surprised there's not a single topic on dating in Ecuador by Garick
Hi, there. Do you guys date Ecuadorians? Any tips or suggestions? Any fun stories to tell? I'm visiting soon on a mission to explore Ecuador as my semi retirement destination. So, naturally, I'm quite curious about your dating experience there. ...
At least there's one person who doesn't just quote 'sad old men with attractive young wives who just want their money!" Small minded people should keep their small minded quotes to themselves! Of course we all know about Yank guys ... Read More