Search found 25 matches

by dimsum
Mon Feb 14, 2022 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Cathi Delaney Tala Council
Replies: 7
Views: 1955

Cathi Delaney Tala Council

If you know Cathi that worked on the Tala Council Board one would know that if you had a problem she would always do her best to help, and if she did not know the answer she would find it or a solution. She has been the eye's, ears and mouth of the community and a great help to all. Who do we turn t...
by dimsum
Sun Aug 29, 2021 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Joined/carpenter
Replies: 6
Views: 1505

Re: Joined/carpenter

Carpenter called Mark Johnson, used him since 2004, look in Paphos Post adverts he is in there, regards Dimsum
by dimsum
Fri Jul 02, 2021 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Not wearing face mask today in Lidl (not tomb of kind one)
Replies: 6
Views: 1645

Re: Not wearing face mask today in Lidl (not tomb of kind one)

Sorry should have proof read it not tomb of KINGS
by dimsum
Fri Jul 02, 2021 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Not wearing face mask today in Lidl (not tomb of kind one)
Replies: 6
Views: 1645

Not wearing face mask today in Lidl (not tomb of kind one)

Went to do shop today and was a man with face mask under chin. Explained to manager who told the man and girl who was wearing hers under her nose to cover up, girl did so but man was very rude. I do not need to cover up, I have paperwork to say I do not have to, she politely asks him again to which ...
by dimsum
Thu Apr 08, 2021 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Tourists will not need to send SMSs - Update 3 More Clarification
Replies: 15
Views: 2967

Re: Tourists will not need to send SMSs - Update 3 More Clarification

Well we all knew this was going to happen, one rule for one and one for another. I rang the Annabel hotel and asked the question, Answer was Oh! what to do, tell us the truth, do not lie, we may not like it but at least you have been truthful OR NOT AS THE CASE MAY BE... Now we see many of the vulne...
by dimsum
Sun Apr 04, 2021 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Tourists as of today 4th April 2021
Replies: 16
Views: 4058

Tourists as of today 4th April 2021

Protocol for going out as we know is SMS, face masks and curfew. This is FACT the Annabel hotel Paphos is very busy with tourists and one found out from a reliable source that they are not following the protocol, i.e no SMS, curfew as a tourist it is not required even though in the press it states i...
by dimsum
Thu Jul 30, 2020 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Grandfather clock service
Replies: 5
Views: 1426

Re: Grandfather clock service

Went to TikTok but got the impression he was not too sure, neither was I of entrusting the beloved clock to service. His reply was Oh it's very old, my reply was Yes and it works well just needs a bit of oil. So back to the drawing board. Regards, Dimsum
by dimsum
Wed Jul 29, 2020 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Grandfather clock service
Replies: 5
Views: 1426

Grandfather clock service

I have a 1700 Liverpool grandfather clock which works perfectly well but could do with some oil on parts as used to do in UK. Being in family for generations am cautious of who to trust. Anybody know of someone, they need to have trained in this field. Is there a retired person out there who used to...
by dimsum
Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:00 pm
Forum: Items For Sale
Topic: Dressing table and Mirror
Replies: 0
Views: 1611

Dressing table and Mirror

Antique large dark wood dressing table and large free standing mirror, 4 drawers with brass drop handles, excellent condition. 250 euros o.n.o. Can send photos on whattsApp or to mobile number.
by dimsum
Fri Jul 24, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: Items For Sale
Topic: Pioneer DVD play with manual
Replies: 0
Views: 900

Pioneer DVD play with manual

Also have full collection of DVS's fools and horses, morse, likely lads, lewis, kavanar QC, midsomer murders - all open to offers as is DVD player Paphos area
by dimsum
Tue Mar 31, 2020 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: self employed gardener pays soc ins
Replies: 17
Views: 4173

self employed gardener pays soc ins

Can anyone give me any information whether a self employed gardener can still work. Tried many sites but to no avail. Dim Sum
by dimsum
Sat Mar 14, 2020 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Hand Sanitizer
Replies: 19
Views: 5455

Hand Sanitizer

Always keep hand sanitizer in bathrooms and was getting low, went to local kiosk and price was 9.99 euros, how can this be. :roll: dimsum
by dimsum
Sat Oct 19, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Gardening advice, please?
Replies: 12
Views: 3644

Re: Gardening advice, please?

Had the same problem, go to Smart Supermarket and get a large container of ground black pepper, scatter it around plants, of course when the rain comes you have to do it again. Regards Dimsum p.s check which way wind is blowing or you will be sneezing like me for hours :lol:
by dimsum
Wed Aug 28, 2019 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Flip Flop Warning
Replies: 8
Views: 6293

Flip Flop Warning

Was listening today 28 Aug to a conversation on local radio station in Paphos where 2 people have been fined 85 Euros for driving in flip flops. As I was passing the traffic police department I kindly asked the man is it illegal to drive in flip flops, reply NO but it is illegal in Greece, NOW was h...
by dimsum
Sat Aug 03, 2019 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Problem Registering for GESY
Replies: 2
Views: 2470

Re: Problem Registering for GESY

For Les, Same thing happened to me, so went to the clinic of my choice spoke to reception she asked what Doctor I wanted to be enrolled with, handed my yellow slip/passport they took a copy, I signed the relevant form in the morning and by the afternoon had a phone call to say go back to clinic she ...
by dimsum
Thu Jul 18, 2019 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Giving a solicitor power of attourny?
Replies: 20
Views: 7084

Re: Giving a solicitor power of attourny?

Thanks, useful info - dimsum
by dimsum
Sat Jun 29, 2019 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Referral Letter by doctor
Replies: 23
Views: 7242

Referral Letter by doctor

A friend was given a referral letter by his doctor to go to see another doctor and to pay 6 euros, if he needs an operation at this private hospital does anyone know if he will pay for it.
Thanks dimsum
by dimsum
Thu Jun 06, 2019 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: first experience visiting GESY doctor
Replies: 80
Views: 30006

Re: first experience visiting GESY doctor

Hi, Wooooooooooooow that was great, long may it remain, am yet to try the system hope I have the luck you got. regards, dimsum :lol:
by dimsum
Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: New health service
Replies: 29
Views: 13225

New health service

Confused, ex-pat with an S1, does one assume that the 1.7 tax still applies. Regards Dimsum :?
by dimsum
Mon May 27, 2019 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Beautiful but can see an accident will happen
Replies: 2
Views: 1333

Beautiful but can see an accident will happen

Went on Saturday into the old town parked in market car park and was interested in this new cafe that has been erected i.e. Cafe Nero by the bronze statue, well I must admit it was very nice, smart and well presented apart from when we got our coffee and sat outside it was difficult to pass by some ...