Differences Between America and the UK, Part I

So as with moving to any country, there are going to be differences from what one is used to in the original country. Language/accent, geography, and climate/weather are going to be the most obvious. (No one's commented on my accent yet, but this place is so multicultural that that does … Continue reading →

The World’s Local Bank

I've gotten a bank account now, at HSBC. It was fortunate that I went there, as being an existing customer allowed me to open the account with less proof than I'd have otherwise needed.Less proof consisted of my passport and tenancy agreement, instead of that as well as a letter from my … Continue reading →

T+1 Days! Also, Skyfall: Spoiler-Free Review (It’s Excellent!)

I've made it to my new flat here in Canary Wharf. Hurricane Sandy did delay me a bit, but it actually worked out that the extra day allowed me to fly directly from Dulles (IAD) rather than having to take Amtrak to Philadelphia (PHL), and then fly to Newark (EWR) and then to Heathrow … Continue reading →

Thomas Quinlan

Indulging in the spotlight effect…

Monthly Archives: November 2012

Differences Between America and the UK, Part I

The World’s Local Bank

T+1 Days! Also, Skyfall: Spoiler-Free Review (It’s Excellent!)