soundguy said: I know it's hard for you guys to let go, but England is no longer the center of the known world. Other countries have their own schedules

... and America WILL make you work to theirs.
Seriously, if you are checking whether it's gone via online banking dollar spent abroad can take a while to show up, particuly over Xmas.
Believe me, i am an expert in how cross continental banking will tie you in big knots. I just had things from Xmas eve finally show up on my online banking.
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