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by Houdinibun
Thu Aug 15, 2019 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Fossilized Octopus???
Replies: 8
Views: 2983

Re: Fossilized Octopus???

wow an amazing find
by Houdinibun
Thu Dec 27, 2018 7:34 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Quizzes
Topic: Name the Carol (Not completed)
Replies: 10
Views: 3861

Re: Name the Carol (Not completed)

5 we three kings of orient are.
by Houdinibun
Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: House purchase using sterling.
Replies: 9
Views: 3996

Re: House purchase using sterling.

We too used Haris Kalogirou who was most helpful and reasonably priced. We paid all fees and the initial deposit in euros but as we purchased from expats moving back to the UK paid the rest by bank transfer in sterling to avoid double exchange rate issues. Just make sure to agree the exchange rate u...
by Houdinibun
Thu Dec 28, 2017 3:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Right to work etc
Replies: 10
Views: 3414

Re: Right to work etc

Yes your yellow slip and passport will show right to work and the police station behin the fire station in Paphos is the place for criminal records checks. They are open 8am to 12 noon and again take your passport, yellow slip and also €10. Mine took about 3weeks to come back from Nicosia but you ca...
by Houdinibun
Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Marks&Spencer Kings Avenue Question
Replies: 7
Views: 3109

Re: Marks&Spencer Kings Avenue Question

I saw some in Kolios butchers ?
by Houdinibun
Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Family Day out
Replies: 2
Views: 2152

Family Day out

If you are looking for a fun day out with children today please come to The International School of Paphos Winter Fair. Free entry with bouncy castle, water walkers, scary tunnel, lots of games and chances to win prizes. Stalls selling jewellery, cakes, toys, gifts, candy floss, souvlaki, hot dogs, ...
by Houdinibun
Tue Oct 10, 2017 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Fit flops
Replies: 16
Views: 6470

Re: Fit flops

I live in mine and have multiple pairs but order from Amazon. Keep an eye and you can get bargains. Not found them here yet
by Houdinibun
Thu Sep 21, 2017 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Selling House for sterling.
Replies: 16
Views: 6745

Re: Selling House for sterling.

We agreed a price and exchange rate when purchasing our house and paid a nominal sum in Euros here followed by the balance in sterling direct to the seller so no exchange rate issues?!
by Houdinibun
Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Passport control
Replies: 10
Views: 3904

Re: Passport control

With small children any parent should be pleased for the caution and sensible enough to have the necessary proof if asked. This happened to me once with my son from my first marriage but he was about 8 and the official just asked him who I was so that was fine. But I did have necessary documents jus...
by Houdinibun
Sat Sep 02, 2017 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Long term rentals
Replies: 16
Views: 8692

Re: Long term rentals

Check bazar ki and the various Facebook buy sell groups. I often see things go past on them.
by Houdinibun
Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Sorry it took so long.
Replies: 26
Views: 10328

Re: Sorry it took so long.

Sorry I cannot really help but in those circumstances I would get a referral to the London surgeon or get on a plane and take it from there? I do wish you well in uncertain times and hope you have family to support you through the next few months. x
by Houdinibun
Sat Aug 19, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Photo quiz: Who knows this healthy plant...
Replies: 10
Views: 3807

Re: Photo quiz: Who knows this healthy plant...

sea fennel or samphire?
by Houdinibun
Thu Aug 17, 2017 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Recommendation for good mechanic
Replies: 12
Views: 5459

Re: Recommendation for good mechanic

We use F&E 4x4 too...they are great
by Houdinibun
Sat Aug 12, 2017 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Perseids Meteor Shower
Replies: 23
Views: 7891

Re: Perseids Meteor Shower

We have just been out lying on our daughter's trampoline and saw a few...
by Houdinibun
Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Different Fish today - Striped Seabream " Mourmoura"
Replies: 8
Views: 3927

Re: Different Fish today - Striped Seabream " Mourmoura"

Looks great Max, I know how much you love your garlic! x
by Houdinibun
Fri Aug 11, 2017 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: The Roost - Polemi
Replies: 11
Views: 4817

Re: The Roost - Polemi

Again thank you everyone - our friends have now booked and I feel sure will have an amazing visit next year.
by Houdinibun
Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: The Roost - Polemi
Replies: 11
Views: 4817

Re: The Roost - Polemi

Thank you both. Yes I have seen trip advisor etc and all looks good but being asked to recommend personally so just wanted to see if anyone here had used or knew them. Alex
by Houdinibun
Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: The Roost - Polemi
Replies: 11
Views: 4817

The Roost - Polemi

I am looking for anyone with experience of this B&B/villa as I have a group of people visiting next spring looking to rent it out. But, as I have no knowledge/idea about it thought I'd ask you lovely people....thanks in advance Alex
by Houdinibun
Tue Aug 08, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: ***NO LONGER URGENT**** re leaking waste tank!!
Replies: 28
Views: 9613

Re: ***URGENT**** re leaking waste tank!!

when ours happened it was because of over use of showers, washing machine etc. all at once that the soakaway couldn't cope with. Dominic did pull a load of Very old wet wipes out and we bought some 'stuff' from Paphos home market to put in the water side, this clears the soak away. Then I bought kef...
by Houdinibun
Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Avon Skin so Soft
Replies: 10
Views: 4222

Re: Avon Skin so Soft

It has citronella in it but no idea if it keeps the insects away?