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by Oxfordboy
Thu Dec 06, 2018 8:47 am
Forum: Puzzles and Quizzes
Topic: Are you a choc-a-holic? (COMPLETED)
Replies: 23
Views: 7360

Re: Are you a choc-a-holic?

9 Terry's Chocolate Orange
16 Cadbury's Whole Nut
17 Black Magic
by Oxfordboy
Thu Dec 06, 2018 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: MTN problems
Replies: 2
Views: 1403

Re: MTN problems

No phone or mobile data problems here (Argaka) this morning
by Oxfordboy
Sun Dec 02, 2018 12:05 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Brexit: Facts vs. Fear, with Stephen Fry
Replies: 10
Views: 3579

Re: Brexit: Facts vs. Fear, with Stephen Fry

Well, well, I return from walking the dog and “Team Remain” have stormed into a four one lead! Perhaps I am the last standing “far right Leaver”! The Pat Condell youtube was obviously not intended as a rebuttal to the facts and figures of Stephen Fry’s offering, which I actually watched yesterday. ...
by Oxfordboy
Sun Dec 02, 2018 8:42 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Brexit: Facts vs. Fear, with Stephen Fry
Replies: 10
Views: 3579

Re: Brexit: Facts vs. Fear, with Stephen Fry

So I endured the 10 minutes of the massively right-wing Pat Condell eloquently talking about how Brexit has divided the country and how the democratic vote should be respected because "we won and you didn't" and how he thinks everyone who voted Remain thinks that everyone who voted Leave a...
by Oxfordboy
Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:43 am
Forum: Puzzles and Quizzes
Topic: Just Another Dingbat Quiz To Keep Us Going - Completed
Replies: 23
Views: 8133

Re: Just Another Dingbat Quiz To Keep Us Going

A3 Oliver Twist
A8 Half Baked
B5 All In A Day's Work
B8 Put a Sock In It
by Oxfordboy
Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Weather Forecasts - Your opinions please
Replies: 23
Views: 7040

Re: Weather Forecasts - Your opinions please

I use my phone apps to check the weather.
by Oxfordboy
Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Guests on this site.
Replies: 13
Views: 4361

Re: Guests on this site.

There is a check box when you log in which will keep you signed in until you specifically log out - that would save you having to remember your password each time.
by Oxfordboy
Sat Nov 17, 2018 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Subliminal advertising
Replies: 5
Views: 2329

Re: Subliminal advertising

Surely none of the above are subliminal? I though the whole point about subliminal advertising is that you weren't aware of the message they're trying to send? My comment was oh so "slightly" tongue in cheek 😉 Yes, the subliminal smiley was a bit of a giveaway but I was really replying to...
by Oxfordboy
Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Subliminal advertising
Replies: 5
Views: 2329

Re: Subliminal advertising

Surely none of the above are subliminal? I though the whole point about subliminal advertising is that you weren't aware of the message they're trying to send?
by Oxfordboy
Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:50 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: By the time some of you read this, May could be gone....
Replies: 103
Views: 27197

Re: By the time some of you read this, May could be gone....

And also many, like me, weren't allowed to vote in something of such monumental importance because we'd lived outside of the UK for more than 15 years. Are we not entitled to an opinion? IQ, education, jobs and responsibility are meaningless here . I worry about the future of the now deeply and seem...
by Oxfordboy
Mon Nov 12, 2018 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Best mobile phone provider
Replies: 14
Views: 4771

Re: Best mobile phone provider

No issues on MTN coverage over the last two years since we moved back. I have never had a situation where I couldn't get a signal, if that's what you mean. I have 4G in where I live in Argaka and had 4G in Peyia where we were before, and obviously other bigger towns and villages. This may help: http...
by Oxfordboy
Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Best mobile phone provider
Replies: 14
Views: 4771

Re: Best mobile phone provider

I'm with Cyta for internet and MTN for mobile. No problems or complaints about either.
by Oxfordboy
Wed Oct 31, 2018 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Travel Insurance
Replies: 15
Views: 4587

Re: Travel Insurance

I buy mine annually online. The company I use is Globelink (www.globelink.co.uk) as they had good reviews, the premium seemed reasonable and the options were quite flexible. I haven't had cause to actually use them yet (touch wood) so I have no experience of their claims processes etc.
by Oxfordboy
Mon Oct 29, 2018 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Bosch Fridge Freezer Spares
Replies: 3
Views: 2031

Re: Bosch Fridge Freezer Spares

I ordered a new freezer drawer from CMC for my Bosch fridge/freezer. Took a couple of weeks as it had to come from Greece though.
by Oxfordboy
Thu Oct 25, 2018 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Advice about getting to Ercan Airport
Replies: 21
Views: 6333

Re: Advice about getting to Ercan Airport

Many thanks both for the info. Think I'll also try and buy the insurance in advance just in case!
by Oxfordboy
Wed Oct 24, 2018 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Advice about getting to Ercan Airport
Replies: 21
Views: 6333

Advice about getting to Ercan Airport

I'm going to be flying out of Ercan for the first time in a couple of weeks, and I'm not sure of the best route. I live in Argaka so I'm tempted to cross over at Kato Pyrgos and take a shorter distance but slower drive as opposed to going via Nicosia. Anyone got practical experience of this route? A...
by Oxfordboy
Mon Oct 22, 2018 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: €50,000 stolen from car in Paphos
Replies: 6
Views: 2960

Re: €50,000 stolen from car in Paphos

Slightly off-topic, but I've just got back from the US where I was most disappointed not to have won the Mega-Millions last week after buying 5 tickets. At the time it was an estimated $1 billion, but there was no Friday winner so it's now estimated at $1.6 billion. That's an obscene amount of money...
by Oxfordboy
Fri Oct 12, 2018 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos Life Picnic Appeal
Replies: 23
Views: 9934

Re: Paphos Life Picnic Appeal

OK, just did it while I have a couple of hours to wait in transit. Hope we reach the total soon....
by Oxfordboy
Fri Oct 12, 2018 5:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos Life Picnic Appeal
Replies: 23
Views: 9934

Re: Paphos Life Picnic Appeal

I will put in another 50 euros if 2 members put in the same amount. Any takers? This day out is so important, as Rita said these children deserve this outing, please help. You can put me down for another 50, but I'm just on the way to Larnaca Airport for a business trip so I won't be able to phsyic...