Expat Forum For Expats, For Moving Overseas And For Jobs Abroad - The Expat Forum Lounge http://www.expatforum.com/expats/ This area of the forum is for any general, off topic chat. Please also keep more controversial discussions within this forum. Please note that some of the posts in the lounge may cause offence to some members. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:35:15 GMT vBulletin 180 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/images/misc/rss.jpg Expat Forum For Expats, For Moving Overseas And For Jobs Abroad - The Expat Forum Lounge http://www.expatforum.com/expats/ Book Club http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/33226-book-club.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:51:59 GMT Pesky and I are interested in starting up a book club and are looking for members. We are looking for suggestions for the first book, we can put... Pesky and I are interested in starting up a book club and are looking for members.
We are looking for suggestions for the first book, we can put that to a vote and then we will put a date when we will discuss it.
Maiden ]]> The Expat Forum Lounge MaidenScotland http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/33226-book-club.html 50 year wealth strategy achieved in 20 years http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/32876-50-year-wealth-strategy-achieved-20-years.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:15:20 GMT It's such a long time since I posted on this forum, I forgot about its existence.

Anyway, I've been busy recovering from this recession, and as part of that, I have started a blog about very long term investment - all of my life, in fact.

It's called "How Much Is Enough". I hope it is of use to some expat members.


Regards, Gerry ]]> The Expat Forum Lounge Gerry Pridham http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/32876-50-year-wealth-strategy-achieved-20-years.html anyone in Lima, Peru? http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/32794-anyone-lima-peru.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:42:57 GMT I am an Australian who moved to Peru this year and I´m looking to meet some people from other places who also moved here! Katrina I am an Australian who moved to Peru this year and I´m looking to meet some people from other places who also moved here!




Katrina ]]> The Expat Forum Lounge katrina83 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/32794-anyone-lima-peru.html assistance required to move to australia http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/32404-assistance-required-move-australia.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:15:42 GMT i am ashok,working in india as elevator engineer , would like to move to australia. like to know / help to move to australia. i am ashok,working in india as elevator engineer , would like to move to australia.
like to know / help to move to australia. ]]> The Expat Forum Lounge asokanganapathy http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/32404-assistance-required-move-australia.html scrabble http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/32372-scrabble.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:17:51 GMT anyone in the Larnaca interested to play scrabble or set up some sort of a games club. I work only part time now and it would be good to meet other... anyone in the Larnaca interested to play scrabble or set up some sort of a games club. I work only part time now and it would be good to meet other people by having somewhere like this to go evert week. Any interest ? Jo ]]> The Expat Forum Lounge jo7041 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/32372-scrabble.html Considering a move to the Guadalajara area in 2010? http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/32124-considering-move-guadalajara-area-2010-a.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:17:58 GMT Seeking adventurous and well traveled people to form a community in the Guadalajara, Mexico area

I'm interested in progressive minded people to form a neighborhood cooperative with a close knit social system, saving money by pooling resources and live a better life than what's available in the U.S. Like me, you've traveled extensively and consider yourself a citizen of the world rather than just an American and disenchanted with American society. And you are definitely more adventurous than most if you're considering moving to a foreign country.

I've traveled around the world and had a desire to emigrate for the past 5 years. I've decided 2010 is the time to follow my dream to emigrate!

I am interested in forming a community of rental housing (rather than buying) as many people (especially now) are not in a financial situation to buy property and you can rent in Mexico as cheaply as buying. The community would consist of 3 to 6 households in a regular middle class Guadalajara neighborhood. The environment would be designed for ages 50 plus and ideal for those with little or no social support system like myself and pet oriented. Mexico offer better options for health care compared to the expensive American health system especially now during the difficult economic times. ]]> The Expat Forum Lounge maryellen1952 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/32124-considering-move-guadalajara-area-2010-a.html Fur (shipping pet across hemispheres) http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/31969-fur-shipping-pet-across-hemispheres.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:04:38 GMT Has any one shipped a pet across hemispheres? When will Fido acclimate? Do I need to be ready for a shaggy dog in the summer while he sports the... Has any one shipped a pet across hemispheres? When will Fido acclimate? Do I need to be ready for a shaggy dog in the summer while he sports the cool summer-fur look in the winter? Could this be why some put their pet in "clothes?":confused:

Any ideas? ]]> The Expat Forum Lounge ROKZY http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/31969-fur-shipping-pet-across-hemispheres.html Is Cyprus usually Humid http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/31724-cyprus-usually-humid.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:20:32 GMT Hi all Can someone tell me if Cyprus usually gets humid? I was in Limassol and found the humidity to be extreme and wonder if there are places... Hi all

Can someone tell me if Cyprus usually gets humid? I was in Limassol and found the humidity to be extreme and wonder if there are places in Cyprus that aren't as bad. I know the mountains are fresher, but was really looking for somwhere to live around Limassol? and what about Nicosia?

Any replies would be appreciated ]]> The Expat Forum Lounge jlo http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/31724-cyprus-usually-humid.html Did you see Question Time? http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/31617-did-you-see-question-time.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:23:25 GMT Hi All Did you see Question Time last night below are my Views. What the population of this country seem to forget is we can make change. We... Hi All

Did you see Question Time last night below are my Views.

What the population of this country seem to forget is we can make change. We can keep the Bnp out. How if everybody of voting age voted then the few votes that the Bnp and other small parties would get would be to low as to cause any trouble.

Make it law that everybody votes in local and national elections and the situation should change!

Australia have the right idea. This is our county you obey our system if you do not like it then get out somewhere else.

Peter ]]> The Expat Forum Lounge PETERFC http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/31617-did-you-see-question-time.html <![CDATA[What's the con?]]> http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/31607-whats-con.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:03:49 GMT Ever the sceptic, but I haven't quite worked out the con in this 'job offer' yet. Any ideas?

Quote:
Hello

I should probably tell you more about the job..... This job is
flexible so you can do it wherever you are provided that there is a
post office in the area. In addition to that, I don't mind you doing
all of the tasks during your spare time outside of work or school.. I
wish I could meet up with you to talk about this job in person but I
am currently away on business. I am in the country so there will be no
interview. I will prepay you in advance to do my shopping and have my
mails/packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to
stay at home to get the mails, I can have them shipped to a post
office near you and then you can pick them up at your convenience.

All errands will be in your city/town so It is not a must that you
have a car for the job, you can go places by bus or taxi. When you get
my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to where I want them
mailed to. You won't have to put money out of your pocket, all you
have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping.
You are allowed to open the packages to reveal the content. The
content of the packages will be business and personal mails. All
expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work between 15
and 20hrs a month.

How much will you charge per week? I will pay 500Euro. That is not
a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of
town... I am an Architect. I will return to country in December so
this process will be on going till then. If you don't mind, I will
meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the
possibility of making this long term. Well, let me know if you are
able to handle the position.

I want you to start immediately.I will email you the list and
pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No heavy packages is
involved! You can do the shopping at Sears,Walmart, Circuit city, Best
buy and other stores. You will be shopping for household items,
Electronics and clothing. I will provide you my UPS account number
for Shipping. All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS
and shipping charges will be applied into the account.. I will provide
clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds
to cover them. If I were to mail you money to do my errands plus
upfront payment for your service, how should your name appear on the
money? What address should I mail it to?

Full Name...
Address
State & City...
Zipcode ...
Country...
Cell Phone
Home Phone
Gender
Present Job status/Position
Email

I will be waiting to have this details from you so that you can
get started xxx
Is it a complicated version of the Nigerian scam, with apparently small sums of money from the punter needed to set things up at some point, then cheerio from the scammer? ]]> The Expat Forum Lounge frogblogger http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/31607-whats-con.html Ecuador anyone? http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/31593-ecuador-anyone.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:10:22 GMT Are there any ex pats in Ecuador who could fill in what it's like at ground level to live in, say, Cotacachi? I thought of that because I think it isn't muggy and we're currently renting in Florida!

We'd like somewhere with more of a European feel than Costa Rica, not to mention less expensive. A self contained town with some style to it, where you can walk around and see different views rather than the rather samey views you get in a Costa Rican town.

Anybody out there in Ecuador absolutely loving living there?? I'd like to volunteer somehow too, maybe teach English or something like that. I also intend to do some pen and ink artwork of local scenes. Clean air, good views, fresh farm produce -- good water -- can Ecuador provide?

Thanks for anything -- maybe Panama would be better? ]]> The Expat Forum Lounge Boutelle http://www.expatforum.com/expats/expat-forum-lounge/31593-ecuador-anyone.html