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I have had many annoying experiences with banks in the USA over this issue. Being self employed was not viewed as kindly as getting a regular paycheck.

most likely is that you don't have a sufficient credit history... giving credit is lending money and they would be reluctant to give it to any foreigner, who could easily disappear tomorrow. They want to be 100% sure they will get paid back - - - banks are not gamblers. I have a lifetime history of being honorable and making all payments in my home country - I have substantial 'bank' here for many years... I even know some bankers personally - I don't need a loan but I would not expect credit here.

Shoot for a debit card...

I was lucky to see many Broadway shows when I was a kid - even met James Earl Jones after a performance, but I never really liked South Pacific - sort of creeped me out with some creepy songs... Bali Hai is calling

Happy talk, keep talking happy talk, Talk about things you'd like to do, You gotta have a dream, if you don't have a dream, How you gonna have a dream come true?

I've never been to NZ - I guess I shouldn't expect much - huh?

"Bang bang..." Cher

unless you want to be kind to someone who is poor.

That doesn't sound like getting your money back... "the food was awful and the portions were too small" - old joke.

Yes, she does...

So, only rocket science is really rocket science?

And you said again... some people don't read every single post before responding... that's life.

some, for sure

less than 180 days so no tax liability??

Zero time ironing... though always freshly pressed... And as to another question?? I have two Mynah birds that visit every day and often - they even come in the house to check out the dog food and poop on the floor... They are not timid and hang around the pool when I am in... we chat as well, doing my best to mimic their sounds... I assume they are a couple - a minor Mynah and a major Mynah though they exhibit no signs of hierarchy...

Once I avoid you, I should be fine as I have been my entire life...

If I had faries in or around my garden, you bet I would consult them...

Those who can - - do. Those who can't, need to know?

I have been surprised but her comparative youth in contrast is a shining star.... in Comma-lot.. in short there's simply not...

got the home, just need the staff

I doubt that she has any delusions about the sun shining out of his toot...

I assume if Thailand is like other places, the tax is determined by the item, not the cost. In other words, the tax on bringing in a motorcar is not the same as the tax of bringing in a computer.... and then you have the added confusion that many many item can be looked at differently by customs officials... if you bring in drinking glasses, it could be viewed as kitchen items, glasses, items of glass, or crystal.. and each might have a different rate of taxation... that is how it is in the USA and probably here too...

What if your GF is the one who is ill? Are you capable of the sacrifices of being a caregiver?

maybe cause "it" is actually a person?