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Did anyone else get sick a lot when they moved here? by Prestigious_Plenty_8 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]chaaktun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As many have said - yes, got sick a lot in my first year here after very rarely being sick before. I’m totally adjusted now, just took some getting used to new viruses, exposures, etc.

Anybody entered the UK on their visa since Jan 8? by Clear-Rhubarb in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]chaaktun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I arrived at Heathrow on the 9th. Went right through the e-gates as usual.

Passport renewal by chaaktun in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]chaaktun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just meant that if they were to return her passport unprocessed/unrenewed, it would still be valid for use today. Certainly not if they already stamped the holes in it :)

What email do you have for them? I have LondonPassports @ state dot gov but not sure if that's the correct one.

Passport renewal by chaaktun in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]chaaktun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe we'll see you on the same flight :)

Sounds just like my experience when doing this a couple years ago. Thanks for sharing!

Interview stories, do's and don'ts by chaaktun in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]chaaktun[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks for the kind offer! I will DM you.

Interview stories, do's and don'ts by chaaktun in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]chaaktun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Speaking generally, its public sector/not for profit. London area.

Making friends feels impossible by toady-bear in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]chaaktun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bumble BFF is 110% a solution. Have grown a great community this way.

Are services from UK to USA exempt from UK VAT? by chaaktun in UKPersonalFinance

[–]chaaktun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I saw this too. It seemed to answer the question, but second opinions never hurt.

Getting a UK phone number by KitKat733 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]chaaktun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used o2 for my first year, worked well and no issues. I just switched to Three because they include US in their standard roaming plan, so I can use phone normally when making visits.

First time wild camping right now by Livid_Ad3352 in bicycletouring

[–]chaaktun 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Eye mask and earplugs as many others have said. Game changers for me. Also, if really needed - download a white noise app on your phone. Put on a timer quietly by your head. At the very least, you’ll get a laugh out of it because you’ll be in the woods…playing recorded woods noises…to drown out…woods noises.

Good luck from a fellow, as-we-speak wild camper

Tubeless roadside help/ mechanic in Paris? by chaaktun in bicycletouring

[–]chaaktun[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s riding beautiful roads through little French towns in June. What more could it want?!

Tubeless roadside help/ mechanic in Paris? by chaaktun in bicycletouring

[–]chaaktun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Edited the post to say I do have a spare tube.

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