Go Back Forum / Search Forums /

Search Results

Page 1 of 7 1 2 3 4 5 Next »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 159
Search took 0.05 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: notathome
Forum: The Lounge Feb 23rd 2013, 5:46 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 251
Posted By notathome
Re: For dog lovers

Ha ha Macca67. The book is intended for people who like to read true stories about dogs, or better said hounds. This is the story about four rescued beagles, two being ex-research hounds.
Forum: Europe / France Feb 23rd 2013, 12:30 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 1,218
Posted By notathome
Re: Possible move to Toulouse

Good luck with your move to Toulouse, it is by far our favourite town. My husband used to work for ESTEC and was often sent to Alcatel espace in Toulouse. I went with him as often as I could, it is a...
Forum: Europe / Germany Feb 23rd 2013, 12:13 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 2,486
Posted By notathome
Re: British and German Food

We buy our meat direct from a local farmer, most is free-range. The knuckle of pork is very good in Bavaria, best place to eat it is a monastery called Andechs.
one can't beat German bread. When we...
Forum: The Lounge Feb 23rd 2013, 11:01 am
Replies: 7
Views: 251
Posted By notathome
For dog lovers

Don't know whether I am allowed to mention this here or not. I have just written an ebook about our beagles and it is for sale on Amazon. One needs a Kindle for this or a reader that reads kindle...
Forum: Europe / Germany Sep 2nd 2012, 5:16 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 5,624
Posted By notathome
Re: Are Germans bad? No, it´s just the culture

This year we celebrate living in Germany for 44 years. Now retired, we have no intention of returning to live in the UK. The standard of living in Bavaria at least, is so much higher than the UK. We...
Forum: Europe / Germany Sep 2nd 2012, 5:03 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,737
Posted By notathome
Re: Looks like German is the language to learn...

When we moved to Germany, I couldnt speak a word of the language. What helped a lot was watching German TV. One gets used to the sound of the language that way. I used a book, Teach yourself German,...
Forum: Europe / Germany Jun 4th 2012, 3:32 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,545
Posted By notathome
Re: Help! need advice on living in germany possibly

Maybe look up www.manpower.de or www.manpower.co.uk. they are agents who help people find work . My nephew spent 6 months working in Holland and Germany.
Forum: Europe / Germany Nov 14th 2011, 12:20 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 7,673
Posted By notathome
Re: Best cities to live in Germany...

Munich is by far the most pleasant small town, if you can afford it. We have lived here for over 40 years and find it an ideal location. OK we dont live in Munich itself, but on the outskirts in the...
Forum: Europe / Germany Oct 8th 2011, 3:54 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 682
Posted By notathome
Re: Advice please

I can't imagine anyone getting a job in a call centre here, without speaking German. IT specialists are sort after. I suggest you take a few holidays here and see which areas you fancy. One agent...
Forum: Europe / Germany Jun 22nd 2011, 8:59 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,668
Posted By notathome
Re: Moving to Berlin from Manchester - would you say is a good move?

Berlin is a great place to be, but finding a job is another matter. Maybe someone here living in Berlin could suggest a website for an employment exchange, local paper etc. There is also the...
Forum: Europe / Germany Jun 22nd 2011, 8:52 am
Replies: 7
Views: 747
Posted By notathome
Re: Looking for a car

Try: www.mobile.de

One of the best websites for vehicles in Germany.

Good luck
Angela
Forum: Europe / Germany Feb 7th 2011, 9:44 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 919
Posted By notathome
Re: New Member

I missed this post. If you are still interested we have lived in Bavaria for the past 42 years and have now retired. Anything you would like to know, just ask.
Forum: Europe / Germany Feb 6th 2011, 4:56 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,833
Posted By notathome
Re: Entering Germany with criminal record

As long as that is all he has in the way of a criminal record, then there should be no problem entering Europe as a tourist. I know he won't be able to get into the USA, they are just very strict.
Forum: Europe / Germany Dec 4th 2010, 8:13 am
Replies: 3
Views: 850
Posted By notathome
Re: Moving money (small amt) from UK to German bank?

With eBay I prefer to use paypal. Or I use mastercard. When we inherited we simply transferred the money from the UK to Germany, the charges were not too bad, but it is not worth doing that for small...
Forum: Europe / Germany Dec 4th 2010, 8:05 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,799
Posted By notathome
Re: Property prices and tax in Germany?

Can't really help you as far as the UK is concerned, we haven't lived there for over 40 years. Cost of living varies in Germany. Our area, Munich, is one of the most expensive. Hamburg and Stuttgart...
Forum: Europe / Germany Dec 2nd 2010, 4:21 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,799
Posted By notathome
Re: Property prices and tax in Germany?

I missed your post. One of the best websites for buying or renting property in Germany, is:
www.Immobilienscout24.de

Income tax is approx. 30%(40% if you include all the deductions, like social...
Forum: Europe / Germany Nov 5th 2010, 5:41 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,800
Posted By notathome
Re: MOVING TO GERMANY FROM UNITED STATES

Welcome to the forum.
One thing you should note is that all electrical appliances in the USA are not designed for use here. Germany (Europe) uses 230 volts. Otherwise unless someone is paying your...
Forum: Europe / Germany Oct 1st 2010, 4:00 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 827
Posted By notathome
Re: help plz

Hi,
If you are prepared to work where the work is, then you should be able to find a job. I would contact Manpower. This is a job agency which is all over the world. The UK website is Manpower.co.uk....
Forum: Europe / Germany Sep 22nd 2010, 5:19 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,226
Posted By notathome
Re: HELP TO BUY A VW TRANSPORTER

Yes, Dendara, but they want to buy a new VW. We use mobile.de a lot.
Forum: Europe / Germany Sep 10th 2010, 8:53 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,226
Posted By notathome
Re: HELP TO BUY A VW TRANSPORTER

Those aren't very big jobs, but you might as well let them deliver the van. Did you mention these alterations to VW? They sell cars in the UK so must have the correct speedometres etc.
Good luck with...
Forum: Europe / Germany Sep 10th 2010, 3:57 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,226
Posted By notathome
Re: HELP TO BUY A VW TRANSPORTER

That sounds a very reasonable price, is it a new transporter? What requirements do the UK make, apart from the headlights?
Forum: Europe / Germany Sep 7th 2010, 9:32 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,226
Posted By notathome
Re: HELP TO BUY A VW TRANSPORTER

Just seen your message. I am not sure if Antwerp means the VW would be more expensive, but as they are keen I would be tempted to deal with them. If you can pay cash you could get a deduction on the...
Forum: Europe / Germany Sep 5th 2010, 3:55 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,226
Posted By notathome
Re: HELP TO BUY A VW TRANSPORTER

Sounds like a good idea to fly in and drive back. There are some lovely places near Aachen.Once you have organised your mini break, let us know.
Forum: Europe / Germany Sep 4th 2010, 9:46 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,226
Posted By notathome
Re: HELP TO BUY A VW TRANSPORTER

One of the nearest places in Germany to the Uk is Aachen. I would phone the VW Zentrum in Aachen. From the Uk you dial 0049241-9777-0. (from within Germany you dial 0241-9777-0) I am sure a big place...
Forum: Europe / Germany Sep 4th 2010, 10:49 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,226
Posted By notathome
Re: HELP TO BUY A VW TRANSPORTER

First of all which country do you live in? If its the UK, then go to a VW dealer there and explain what you are looking for. It is possible to buy LHD new vehicles in the UK ready for export. If you...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 159
Page 1 of 7 1 2 3 4 5 Next »

 
Forum Jump

Top
Contact Us | Home | Archive | Privacy Statement