Custardpcs,
Yes it was for my UK CPL x-country qualifier. Currently flying with Long Beach Flying Club although I'm not actually training just now - I'm just building experience at the weekends when I'm off work. There's a great bunch of guys at that club who are all in similar situations (time building and training under part 61) and the club has a good atmosphere.
Did you have to re-do your x-country Qualifier for FAA CPL issue?
With regard to flight time, I record all my flights in my UK logbook in zulu. That meant recording my CPL x-country over 2 dates, although I did actually get it done in one day (local time). I'm certain this is valid.
Will you be flying in the UK now or are you remaining in the US for some time? I'd tell all my friends back home they need to experience flying in the US. It's just a different world out here - cheap fuel, VOR's everywhere and the service from FBO's is great!