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by Uncle D
Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Masks and mandatory tests following Covid 'outbreak'
Replies: 24
Views: 291699

Re: Masks and mandatory tests following Covid 'outbreak'

Thing is you cant enter a hospital etc without a mask, I have a appointment on Monday and I won't be cancelling for trivial advice.
by Uncle D
Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:19 pm
Forum: Medical Matters
Topic: Suspected Frozen Shoulder
Replies: 9
Views: 59706

Re: Suspected Frozen Shoulder

Has anyone on here ever suffered from a frozen shoulder? I have osteoarthritis anyway, but besides that, last night I had significant pain in my left shoulder. Today I cannot raise my arm to shoulder height, my arm feels weak, but no tingling, pins and needles. The pain is now worse in my neck and ...
by Uncle D
Tue Jan 02, 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Electric Cars - Caveat Emptor
Replies: 65
Views: 848516

Re: Electric Cars - Caveat Emptor

I was talking to some people who had lived and worked in China. When they lived there Foreign cars imported to China had an 85% tax on them, obviously only the very rich could afford them. But if say range rover built a factory there the tax was less
by Uncle D
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Where to get 'Christmas Fare'
Replies: 4
Views: 27189

Re: Where to get 'Christmas Fare'

Try M&S outlet on the hill.
We are looking for cooked mini sausages also, if anyone can help.
by Uncle D
Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: “Home” for Christmas!
Replies: 14
Views: 52093

Re: “Home” for Christmas!

Michael Fish springs to mind here now it's thunder, lightening and lashing it down
by Uncle D
Sat Dec 16, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Do I need 6 months passport grace
Replies: 2
Views: 16134

Re: Do I need 6 months passport grace

https://www.ukabroad.net/uk-passport-si ... c%20travel.

Yes your passports need have six months expiry after your return to Cyprus
by Uncle D
Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Electric Cars - Caveat Emptor
Replies: 65
Views: 848516

Re: Electric Cars - Caveat Emptor

Electric cars are not yet a proven reliable technology, people are reluctant to buy resale vehicles because of the expense of batteries, that coupled with lack of infrastructure for charging etc.
I've just read that Tesla are recalling 2 million cars in the US on safety grounds
by Uncle D
Thu Dec 14, 2023 6:54 am
Forum: Medical Matters
Topic: GESY Registration
Replies: 3
Views: 14826

Re: GESY Registration

The white medical card is an S1, it comes from the UK, to qualify you need to be receiving a state pension, with that you will get free treatment but still need an MEU3 and be registered in Cyprus for tax purposes.
by Uncle D
Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Electric Cars - Caveat Emptor
Replies: 65
Views: 848516

Re: Electric Cars - Caveat Emptor

That's a UK car magazine, a completely different car market than in Cyprus
by Uncle D
Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Interesting article in CM today....people living here should read
Replies: 5
Views: 13494

Re: Interesting article in CM today....people living here should read

Yes, but he's also criticised the US about supporting the Israeli regime in regards to Gaza. I doubt he will ever be happy unless the whole of this region is Muslim, including Greece and Cyprus
by Uncle D
Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Lovely weather
Replies: 2
Views: 12594

Re: Lovely weather

Raining here now ☹️
by Uncle D
Sat Dec 02, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos Airport Car Park Query
Replies: 8
Views: 27826

Re: Paphos Airport Car Park Query

Just head for P5 entrance it's just around the bend towards the terminal. The barriers open automatically recognising your number plate. Go in and find a spot to park and walk across to the terminal
by Uncle D
Thu Nov 30, 2023 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Shane MacGowan RIP
Replies: 4
Views: 12090

Re: Shane MacGowan RIP

RiP Shane McGowan
by Uncle D
Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Non electric kettle
Replies: 5
Views: 13995

Re: Non electric kettle

Thanks for the replies, I found one at the Home Market.
by Uncle D
Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Non electric kettle
Replies: 5
Views: 13995

Non electric kettle

Hi, does anyone know where I can buy one, for use on a gas hob.
Thanks
by Uncle D
Tue Nov 21, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Property sale by owner?
Replies: 3
Views: 9010

Re: Property sale by owner?

Bazaraki, we bought a house from there.

https://m.bazaraki.com/real-estate-for- ... AAQAvD_BwE
by Uncle D
Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: Items For Sale
Topic: Neff Induction Hobb
Replies: 0
Views: 11358

Neff Induction Hobb

Neff T66TS6RN0 induction hobb, Bought July 2022, used, like new, genuine reason for sale.
receipt available 8 months warranty still applies. Can deliver in Pafos district.
500 euros ono
by Uncle D
Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: Travel Information
Topic: Leptos Paradise Gardens to nearest bus stop Peyia
Replies: 2
Views: 10395

Re: Leptos Paradise Gardens to nearest bus stop Peyia

Cant find it, do you mean Leptos Peyia Gardens?
Anyway the bus stops will be on the main rd that goes to Coral bay, ask a neighbour for directions
by Uncle D
Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Christmas Day lunch
Replies: 3
Views: 2510

Re: Christmas Day lunch

Pantelis in Skoulli are taking bookings €40.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_ ... trict.html

Not sure if its anywhere near Atlantis though :lol:
by Uncle D
Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Beware Erdogan!
Replies: 12
Views: 10973

Re: Beware Erdogan!

I remember during the last war with Afghanistan some members of CL said we were about to be hit by Skud missile, just more frightening talk then as now... 8-) Some people don't half talk nonsense. All I can say is that the expat bars of Paphos must be full of an awful lot of bullshitters! i feel sa...