Tea, Scones and Crocuses

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surreyboy
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Re: Tea, Scones and Crocuses

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Well well well! So you find it ironic that I call myself Surreyboy do you Jackie? Had it actually occurred to you that I might have been born in Surrey (UK - England - Walton-on-Thames actually) and have been a Cyprus full time resident for 12 years.

I'm probably not the most vocal person on this forum, but as Dominic asked for opinions on the subject of external inputs, I dared to pen my thoughts. I didn't expect the vitriolic reaction that this has generated!

By the way, the Fylde is not in Cyprus either, but you were probably already aware of that!!
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Re: Tea, Scones and Crocuses

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Surreyboy

Phew, thank goodness you explained, I never would have guessed :roll: Then why all the fuss about mentioning the UK on PL, when you do it yourself I wonder.

You think the replies to your post vitriolic, maybe other posters are more open minded than you appear to be.

Jackie
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Re: Tea, Scones and Crocuses

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Jackie

I think you have missed the point completely, but never mind, let's just agree to disagree and move on!
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Re: Tea, Scones and Crocuses

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Surreyboy

Fair enough.

Jackie
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Re: Tea, Scones and Crocuses

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Jackie

I love Hereford !!
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Re: Tea, Scones and Crocuses

Post by Poppy »

Personally I think it is a man thing!! Surreyboy if you are married or have a partner do me a favour and ask them how they would view your posts on this subject you may be surprised!!
And I must just point out that if this forum was solely for permanent residents of Paphos then I doubt there would be many members as quite a few I know have either left the Island or split their time between Cyprus and the UK
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Re: Tea, Scones and Crocuses

Post by Dominic »

Is this still going on? :lol:

I think the agreeing to disagree thing should be allowed time to work.
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Re: Tea, Scones and Crocuses

Post by Cogs123 »

Hi Poppy/Firefly,
I have been fascinated by the objection of some individuals responses regarding anything relevant to the UK whether it be personal/political or just 'chit chat'...I just don't get the 'irritation' it seems to invoke. I personally love reading other peoples life experiences regardless of their chosen country of residence...
I would have thought that the experiences of long standing residents of Cyprus that had to return to the UK for various reasons, would be looked upon as a valuable source of information for anyone wishing to follow in their footsteps.
I would also add that their posts give an interesting slant on both sides of any debate that includes the UK/CY.
Why some people choose to be annoyed by this is rather puzzling considering that whatever happens in the UK will always affect them eventually.
I congratulate Dominic for trying to accommodate everyone...you must have the patience of a saint 😇 :lol:
Carry on posting girls...ignore the digs...IMO they are just sour grapes 🍇 :lol:
Jules, hope you & yours are having a brill time in Malta...I could do with a slice of that 8-)
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Re: Tea, Scones and Crocuses

Post by PhotoLady »

Not there yet but been busy helping friends move into their bungalow on the other side of the village.

We're meeting up with some friends of 11+ years who we met in Cyprus whilst we're in Malta so another good reason to go and why we keep in touch....
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Re: Tea, Scones and Crocuses

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Surreyboy

I love Hereford too, in spite of being born in Lancaster.

Cogs

Thanks for your post, a refreshing change.

Jackie
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