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by josef k
Fri Sep 07, 2018 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Rain and Thunderstorms for Friday..
Replies: 42
Views: 11713

Re: Rain and Thunderstorms for Friday..

Not on this forum, as far as I am aware. I was taking the broader view.
by josef k
Thu Sep 06, 2018 7:31 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Finally, realisation seems to have appeared
Replies: 47
Views: 11934

Re: Finally, realisation seems to have appeared

I know a number of Brits over here who have had a visa refused when trying to take their non-EU wife to the UK. They laugh when people go on about uncontrolled immigration. Those who voted to leave the EU in order to end all immigration see no irony in going for a curry in the local "Indian&quo...
by josef k
Thu Sep 06, 2018 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Rain and Thunderstorms for Friday..
Replies: 42
Views: 11713

Re: Rain and Thunderstorms for Friday..

I never understand why people come to Cyprus because, amongst other reasons, of the sun. They then complain about the heat and pray for rain. Then when it does rain, they complain that their pool is now full of dust, and too cold to swim in. I guess, in a nutshell, that is what being British is all ...
by josef k
Wed Aug 29, 2018 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: New Letter from the High Commissioner.
Replies: 1
Views: 1157

Re: New Letter from the High Commissioner.

Well, i've read it.

Doesn't say anything, does it. Sir Humphrey would be proud.
by josef k
Thu Aug 23, 2018 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Films
Replies: 8
Views: 3127

Re: Films

I'm working through Hichcock films at the moment. Best director ever.
by josef k
Thu Aug 23, 2018 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: EHIC query ...
Replies: 14
Views: 4942

Re: EHIC query ...

I had a UK EHIC card issued earlier this year from the UK, based on the fact that I had been previously been issued a S1 form (having reached 65) so I could get my CY medical card. My non-EU wife was issued one as well. She was previously issued a SI as well, even though she is under pension age, as...
by josef k
Sat Aug 18, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Sorry,MEU3 again.no need to panick??
Replies: 157
Views: 50283

Re: Sorry,MEU3 again.no need to panick??

Also, as you must be resident for 5 years and residency is evidenced by a MEU1, then it is logical to have to hold a MEU1 for 5 years prior to applying for a MEU3.
by josef k
Fri Aug 17, 2018 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Doing what Brits abroad do best...
Replies: 11
Views: 5545

Re: Doing what Brits abroad do best...

Peyia I imagine. ;) ;) ;)
by josef k
Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:33 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Boris Johnson
Replies: 14
Views: 4371

Re: Boris Johnson

I firmly believe it is not up to me, or anyone else, to dictate what women should wear. Obviously there is a need to keep within the realms of decency, but women covering up certainly can't be accused of not being decent. We must look at why many people in Britain don't like women wearing Islamic dr...
by josef k
Sun Aug 12, 2018 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos Chamber wants airport expanded
Replies: 12
Views: 4052

Re: Paphos Chamber wants airport expanded

The budget airlines try to keep airport costs to a minimum. This is why they have cattle pens. It means a number of flights use only one gate, keeping gate costs down. The other airlines don't use them, and have higher ticket prices as a result.
by josef k
Sun Aug 12, 2018 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Turkish Woes
Replies: 1
Views: 2294

Re: Turkish Woes

All this might make him a lot keener to ditch the North and let them come to a settlement with the Republic. At the moment the North is a large drain on Turkish finances.
by josef k
Sun Aug 12, 2018 2:05 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Latest Brexit poll
Replies: 15
Views: 5350

Re: Latest Brexit poll

Very true. However, My comment was based on a delay to an exit, rather than a future referendum on whether to remain out or apply to move back in.
by josef k
Sat Aug 11, 2018 4:24 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Latest Brexit poll
Replies: 15
Views: 5350

Re: Latest Brexit poll

The message here for me is that, given the tendency for older people to pass away and younger to reach 18, the longer this goes on the more likely a remain result in a second referendum. Therefore I advocate as much delay as possible.
by josef k
Fri Aug 10, 2018 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Armed robbery at Paphos Mall
Replies: 14
Views: 5779

Re: Armed robbery at Paphos Mall

What evidence do you have that the police were slacking? It is likely they (there are only 2 of them, who patrol as a pair) would have been on one of the two shopping levels. This is why they are there, to show a presence and reassure the public vis-a-vis terrorism (similar to the presence at the ai...
by josef k
Fri Aug 10, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Average monthly living expenses
Replies: 16
Views: 6387

Re: Average monthly living expenses

Many people could live a good life on 500 - 700, but could you? The only person who could answer that is you and you don't know yet. I echo Dominic's advice and try it before you commit yourself. That is what I did and kept records of all spend during the time. Then I went back to the UK and played ...
by josef k
Thu Aug 09, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Swimming pools again
Replies: 11
Views: 5963

Re: Swimming pools again

This is obviously a case of Blue orange covering their backside. Now that they have written to everyone, if anything happens it isn't their fault. It's yours.
by josef k
Thu Aug 09, 2018 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Armed robbery at Paphos Mall
Replies: 14
Views: 5779

Re: Armed robbery at Paphos Mall

This saddens me, almost makes me wish Cyprus would leave the eu and tighten up its borders ! So you know he isn't Cypriot then, because otherwise you could be accused of trying to make a political point out of someone else's misfortune. I'm sure that isn't the case. As he spoke English and obviousl...
by josef k
Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Mount Athos
Replies: 6
Views: 2904

Re: Chloraka beer festival.

Josef, I hope you'll forgive me adding one last 'off-topic' post, but a famous person once said: "I'd rather live my life believing that there is a God and die and find out that there isn't; than to live my life as if there isn't a God and die and find out that there is". Just sayin' ;) T...
by josef k
Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Chloraka beer festival.
Replies: 3
Views: 1649

Re: Chloraka beer festival.

I like your style Dominic.

Actually I didn't bother with the beer much, as the music was the thing for me. As far as I could see, there were the usual local suspects and some Greek ones. Nothing to get excited about. As I said, it was the music that mattered.
by josef k
Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Cremations in Cyprus still far off
Replies: 23
Views: 8845

Re: Cremations in Cyprus still far off

So it has been possible to build a crematorium here for the last two years. That's strange, as I seem to recall everyone blaming the church and the government for the lack of progress.
What happened to those screaming to be allowed to build one?