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Cynic

Cynic

@Cynic

UK/Netherlands Expert

American and English citizen

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About me

American and English

Lives in Sherburn in Elmet, England, Un

Speaks English; Dutch

Registration: 15 September 2015

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Cynic replied to a thread
2 days ago
fluffy2560

Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560

Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.

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Holiday prep almost done, just a few things to get that they don't sell in Holland, like mouthwash, toothpaste etc!!! Yeah, really. We even got a roof box so we can get those extra things in. - @Cynic I found Poundland is good for cheap mouthwash, ... Read More

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Cynic replied to a thread
2 days ago
fluffy2560

Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560

Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.

Cynic

Holiday prep almost done, just a few things to get that they don't sell in Holland, like mouthwash, toothpaste etc!!! Yeah, really. We even got a roof box so we can get those extra things in. Read More

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2 days ago
wittingtoned1i

Estate agent in Kinsale, Cork? by wittingtoned1i

Can anyone recommend an estate agent, or an agency where I can find flats or condos for rent or sale in Kinsale, County Cork?

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Hi and welcome to the Forum.I'm assuming you've already checked out the links at the bottom of the page. In addition to that, Google list a couple; whether they are good bad or indifferent, I don't know. My advice is to use something like AirBnb ... Read More

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4 days ago
incognito2411666

Pest Control by incognito2411666

Hi all, hope you're enjoying this blistering heat!!!I have an issue at home where I keep seeing occasional mice in the home which I certainly don't want! Could any kind soul recommend a pest controller to obliterate the damn critters.Many thanksCay

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Patterdale Terriers are good rodent control dogs. Read More

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GuestPoster279

Today's Weather by GuestPoster279

What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.

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We live at the top of a hill on the outskirts of a village in the Vale of York; the drains in the street are cleaned regularly by the council (I think because of the school a few yards down the road). On the rare occasions when we get a lot of rain ... Read More

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Cheryl

Most common scams in Ireland by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Settling in Ireland as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...

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@matjung I have a question: does the lawyer have the ability to help me find a decision from the international court regarding the Irish visa? Is there any risk in that? - @hassanbadia0649 Hi, and welcome to the Forum.The International courts do ... Read More

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2 weeks ago
Ameerah Arjanee

Raising bilingual kids (English and another language) by Ameerah Arjanee

Hello, I am a content writer for 海角乱伦 Magazine. We are planning on writing an article on the advantages and challenges of raising bilingual (or even trilingual!) children while living abroad as an expat. Parents of the forum, what have been your ...

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Communication skills are essential, it's all part of integrating with your new neighbours. Speaking the local language is a key, desirable skill when looking for work in other countries.Like their mother, our kids are all trilingual (Dutch, German ... Read More

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2 weeks ago
Oleksandr26

Moving to the Netherlands with Paragraph 24 (Germany) by Oleksandr26

Hello everyone,I鈥檓 currently living in Germany under temporary protection (Paragraph 24 鈥 due to the war in Ukraine). I鈥檓 thinking about moving to the Netherlands to find a job.Does anyone know:鈥 Is it legally possible to ...

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Hello everyone, I鈥檓 currently living in Germany under temporary protection (Paragraph 24 鈥 due to the war in Ukraine). I鈥檓 thinking about moving to the Netherlands to find a job. Does anyone know: 鈥 Is it legally possible to ... Read More

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2 weeks ago
fluffy2560

Brexit and its implications for British, HU and any other citizens by fluffy2560

As we've only got 6 months before the UK ends its membership of the EU, things are hotting up. I've just come across this ETIAS system the EU is planning to roll out for visa-free countries. This has implications not just for British but ...

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HU: Not about Brexit per se but BUD airport. Mrs F had to a drop off (No. 1 HU daughter) and a pickup (me) at the airport later. We had a gap of 4h between us. It used to be 2 visits per day per car (based on reg plate no) before having to pay. ... Read More

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2 weeks ago
dramaqueen1028

Moving back to Scotland from USA by dramaqueen1028

I was born in Scotland and emigrated with American spouse at age 21. I will retire next year after living in the States for all of my adult working life. I have US Citizenship, but now that I'm divorced am planning on reapplying for a UK passport.I ...

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Thank you for your responses. Until I retired, I visited family in Scotland every year for two months every summer, so I鈥檓 aware that Scotland is very different than when I lived there. I鈥檓 also aware that it is no utopia! Still, it is ... Read More

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2 weeks ago
Julien

New members of the Scotland forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Scotland forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

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Hello, I was born in Scotland and moved to the USA when I was 21. Now that I鈥檓 retired, I have purchased a flat in Scotland, just a few minutes drive from my sister and her family. My partner hopes to retire within the next two years, and then ... Read More

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2 weeks ago
St茅phanieSF

Moving with family by St茅phanieSF

Hi everyone My husband and I want to move in Scotland next year we actually live in Guadeloupe. We have three kids 3 7 9 years old. They don't speak English at all i would like to know if someone has the same experience it is really difficult for ...

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Hi everyone My husband and I want to move in Scotland next year we actually live in Guadeloupe. We have three kids 3 7 9 years old. They don't speak English at all i would like to know if someone has the same experience it is really difficult for ... Read More

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3 weeks ago
ferreiradawid

Visiting my husband in Ireland by ferreiradawid

Good day My husband is moving to Ireland to start working there , I do know that me and the children have to wait a peroid of 12 months before we can join him,I would like to know may I visit my husband in Ireland for 90Days return to South-Africa ...

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@Cynic 鈥廐ello, thank you for your response to my message. Perhaps the translation of my first message was not very clear. I was inquiring about the reason for the delay in the Irish consulate's response to my family visa application that I ... Read More

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Cynic replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
ferreiradawid

Visiting my husband in Ireland by ferreiradawid

Good day My husband is moving to Ireland to start working there , I do know that me and the children have to wait a peroid of 12 months before we can join him,I would like to know may I visit my husband in Ireland for 90Days return to South-Africa ...

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Family Visa Ireland I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inquire about the status of my Irish Noodle application, which has been pending for over two years. I understand that processing times may vary and may be a long-term ... Read More

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Cynic replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
hassanbadia0649

Irish visa advice 馃嚚馃嚠 by hassanbadia0649

Hello friends, I would like to ask some questions about the Irish visa. How long does it take to receive a response to the family visa, the Irish visa? Please respond clearly. Thank you.

Cynic

Hi and welcome to the Forum.The Irish Government have a "Citizens Information" website where you can make enquiries; this link will take you straight to it. At the bottom of that site is a contact section that tells you how to contact them.I'm not ... Read More