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by josef k
Wed May 25, 2022 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: PREMIUM BONDS
Replies: 7
Views: 3023

Re: PREMIUM BONDS

Revolut would count as a UK bank account, having a sort code and account number, if that is at all helpful.
by josef k
Tue May 24, 2022 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: The 7th Paphos Classic Vehicle Show
Replies: 3
Views: 676

Re: The 7th Paphos Classic Vehicle Show

It was a great show and the organisers are to be congratulated. There were a lot more people when I visited rather later on.
by josef k
Mon May 23, 2022 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: New York Apts
Replies: 28
Views: 18357

Re: New York Apts

Obviously the behaviour can't be condoned. However, around the same time, dairy farmers poured milk over the streets outside the presidential palace, piled hay against the gates and set fire to it, and allegedly tried to ram the gates. A few broken chairs isn't really on the same level, but seems to...
by josef k
Thu May 19, 2022 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Obscene
Replies: 17
Views: 2465

Re: Obscene

As with most people, I am against such big payouts.

Unless it's to me of course.
by josef k
Wed May 18, 2022 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: A 360 Drive Through Mandria Music Festival
Replies: 1
Views: 372

Re: A 360 Drive Through Mandria Music Festival

Great video, but you should have stopped at the music festival and joined hundreds of people for a fun 9 hours of live music.

Great bands such as The Sea Gypsies, The Elderly Brothers, and Too Hot For Red, just to mention 3. Good times, and well done Mandria.
by josef k
Thu May 12, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Old military structures near Coral Bay
Replies: 6
Views: 986

Re: Old military structures near Coral Bay

I bet the Kissonerga Muchtar knows, as they are on his patch. Perhaps someone on here who lives in the village could ask him.
by josef k
Mon May 09, 2022 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Dennis Waterman. R.I.P.
Replies: 3
Views: 657

Re: Dennis Waterman. R.I.P.

Unfortunately he was prone to "slapping" his wives, often seriously.
by josef k
Wed Apr 20, 2022 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Tax Year 2021 - Sterling to Euro Exc Rate
Replies: 5
Views: 1693

Re: Tax Year 2021 - Sterling to Euro Exc Rate

I used 1.17 but I don't recall where that came from.
by josef k
Mon Apr 04, 2022 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Text from Infosys.
Replies: 0
Views: 394

Text from Infosys.

I received a text from Infosys today acknowledging my order and providing a web address to click on. Needless to say, I haven't placed an order and it's obviously a scam. If you get something similar, don't click on the link and add the sender to your blocked list. I did think it may be Rishi Sunak ...
by josef k
Sun Apr 03, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Petrol station attendants
Replies: 19
Views: 3154

Re: Petrol station attendants

It's not unusual for a single attendant to be at a station on a Sunday, with everything else closed. Neither is it unusual for them to be sat in their car when waiting for customers. The petrol stations find an attendant on duty is preferable to receiving numerous call-outs from people who can't wor...
by josef k
Tue Mar 15, 2022 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Major problem with Wise (previously named Transferwise)
Replies: 13
Views: 4216

Re: Major problem with Wise (previously named Transferwise)

Thanks Photolady. You may all be interested that my account has been unblocked today. Only 15 days of me not being able to access my money. I did manage to speak to someone in the end (the system happily informed me the current wait was 80 minutes so I gritted my teeth). She was a sweet young woman ...
by josef k
Fri Mar 04, 2022 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Major problem with Wise (previously named Transferwise)
Replies: 13
Views: 4216

Re: Major problem with Wise (previously named Transferwise)

Thanks. Still no unblocking of my money as yet, and have not been able to speak to anyone. I have managed to get something from my pension provider and have sent it to them but they happily state that it takes 3 days for them to act on it. You assume right in that all my pension goes into Wise. As a...
by josef k
Fri Mar 04, 2022 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: The twenty new Municipalities in Cyprus
Replies: 12
Views: 2321

Re: The twenty new Municipalities in Cyprus

I can't see Chloraka, Lemba and Emba either. The original plan was for them to be part of Peyia Municipality, so I assume they are staying as they are with their own Community Councils.
by josef k
Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Major problem with Wise (previously named Transferwise)
Replies: 13
Views: 4216

Major problem with Wise (previously named Transferwise)

Having previously used Wise as my bank account, I now have severe doubts regarding this company. I have my monthly pension paid into my account, and have done for a couple of years or so. I have now been asked for proof of the origin of these funds with my latest payment "paused". I sent m...
by josef k
Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: External Wall Problem
Replies: 8
Views: 1996

Re: External Wall Problem

Ever wondered why the really old properties in the UK don't have this problem? The secret is not to use paint. There is no paint that is breathable, despite the adverts, and water build up blows the paint and breaks up the surface. Instead use lime mortar instead of cement mortar or filer, and limew...
by josef k
Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: British Residents Lose Their Right To Vote
Replies: 16
Views: 4599

Re: British Residents Lose Their Right To Vote

Lets get real on this. Who can vote, and in what elections, is covered by the Cyprus written constitution. If the government wanted to change this, it would involve parliamentary committees, parliament itself, the President, the Attorney General and the Supreme Court. It would likely take years, if ...
by josef k
Mon Feb 14, 2022 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: patio doors
Replies: 3
Views: 958

Re: patio doors

Tony just along from Lemba Bazzar. Excellent service. Quality materials.
by josef k
Wed Feb 09, 2022 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Traffic cameras being erected in Paphos
Replies: 19
Views: 7851

Re: Traffic cameras being erected in Paphos

chatsworth wrote: Mon Feb 07, 2022 10:01 pm We saw the new traffic cameras being put in place at the Kennedy Square lights so no doubt other busy junctions are also being fitted out.
I saw them working too. But I think it was routine maintenance rather then the erection of cameras.
by josef k
Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: Beyond Cyprus
Topic: Amazon to stop accepting UK Visa credit cards from January
Replies: 16
Views: 7680

Re: Amazon to stop accepting UK Visa credit cards from January

You can always ask your bank if they do a Mastercard.
by josef k
Fri Jan 14, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Lidl and Superhome Centre to open in old Orphanides Mall ??
Replies: 33
Views: 20713

Re: Lidl and Superhome Centre to open in old Orphanides Mall ??

That, together with the suggestion of underground parking (which doesn't exist at the moment), means complete demolition and new-build in my view. So what happened to the underground parking that was there when I used to shop at Orphanides and the adjacent shoe shop? Um, well that's embarrassing. I...