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Forum: Barbados
Feb 4th 2014, 1:21 am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,892
Posted By Michael Digby

Where can I buy coconuts in Barbados?

Where can I buy coconuts in Barbados? :confused: Yes I know this looks a ridiculous question but as a starting point in Sainsbury's supermarket in England they cost one GBP equivalent to 3 BDS. So,...
Forum: Barbados
Jan 28th 2014, 11:42 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,715
Posted By Michael Digby

Re: Car insurance/renting in Barbados

Just a word of caution about paying with your UK debit or credit card and that is you can't control the BDS to GBP conversion rate - hence you could end up paying more than you thought. It is much...
Forum: Barbados
Nov 13th 2013, 8:19 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 3,830
Posted By Michael Digby

Opening times of food shops over the Christmas and New Year period

We shall be arriving on the island on 2 December for a stay of 4 months. However we shall be joining a cruise on the 14th December and returning to Barbados on 28th December, my question is this;...
Forum: Barbados
Sep 14th 2013, 3:29 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,968
Posted By Michael Digby

Re: Walking - exercise routes

Looks fab - thanks!! We are back again for our next stay in the second week of November so will definitely add this to our list. :thumbup:
Forum: Barbados
Sep 9th 2013, 5:34 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,968
Posted By Michael Digby

Re: Walking - exercise routes

Gaaaagh! We are on the same wavelength here ...... we tried the road behind the health centre and very nearly got knocked down twice in the first 100yards so we retreated back to the safety of the...
Forum: Barbados
Sep 8th 2013, 8:05 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,968
Posted By Michael Digby

Re: Walking - exercise routes

Wow! Awesome reply - thank you. The south coast boardwalk is indeed one of our faves, the only problem being that we have to drive 30 minutes (and some more sometime!) to get there. Believe it or...
Forum: Barbados
Sep 8th 2013, 1:20 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,968
Posted By Michael Digby

Walking - exercise routes

We now live in Barbados for half of the year and absolutely love everything about it. We have a place in Weston St James but try to spread ourselves around the island to experience and involve...
Forum: Barbados
May 17th 2013, 6:26 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 953
Posted By Michael Digby

Re: Importing Pet to Barbados from Unlisted Third Country

Hi it would help to know what sort of pet i.e. horse, dog, or monkey?
Forum: Barbados
Jan 24th 2013, 4:33 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,472
Posted By Michael Digby

Re: Lawyers

Hi we have bought a property that has not been without difficulties - the high point all the way has been our Attorney, she has been totally excellent. Fully on top of the job, does what she says...
Forum: Barbados
Jan 23rd 2013, 8:15 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,030
Posted By Michael Digby

Fresh vegetables

Okay so we have finally moved here and are trying to experience as much of the local scene as possible. One thing that we are curious about are fruit vegetables - now when I say curious I mean we are...
Forum: Barbados
May 23rd 2012, 10:21 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,655
Posted By Michael Digby

Re: Help! I am a blonde!

Thanks everyone - er I should have added that I am Michael's wife so the colour is for me not him! And yes I do colour it myself and have used the same brand and colour for years, as my hair is long...
Forum: Barbados
May 23rd 2012, 6:16 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,655
Posted By Michael Digby

Help! I am a blonde!

Hi everyone, We are now reeeeeelly looking forward to coming to Barbados in November for our first stay in our new home (wintering over from the UK for 6 months). I am trying not to bring a lot of...
Forum: Barbados
May 10th 2012, 1:46 am
Replies: 19
Views: 15,109
Posted By Michael Digby

Re: Long Term Car Rental/ Lease

Hi - contact Richard at Chelsea Motors (the owner) or ask to speak to Lorraine in the office. They are extremely helpful and trustworthy - I use them at least six times a year and have never had a...
Forum: Barbados
May 10th 2012, 1:38 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,116
Posted By Michael Digby

Re: Car Hire or Leasehold

Hi - we visit several times a year and always use Chelsea Motors. The owners name is Richard or ask to speak to Lorraine ...... They're unbeatable on service and price. Enjoy!!:thumbup::thumbup:
Forum: Barbados
Feb 28th 2012, 5:34 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,119
Posted By Michael Digby

Thumbs up Re: Cooking Local fish

Wow! Awesome and yummy - thank you!!
Forum: Barbados
Feb 27th 2012, 1:35 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,119
Posted By Michael Digby

Smile Cooking Local fish

Now really excited about coming to stay in Barbados for 6 months every year and want to buy and cook local fish every day. Just for two of us and nothing fancy - can anyone direct me to either a...
Forum: Barbados
Nov 5th 2011, 12:02 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,741
Posted By Michael Digby

Re: BBC Iplayer

Hi - what do you mean by 'My Private Network' ....... sorry to be reeeelly dim but this sounds good!!:blink:
Forum: Barbados
Sep 5th 2011, 8:28 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,990
Posted By Michael Digby

Re: Broadband access

Hi - thanks for this. I can't believe how expensive it is. Regards
Forum: Barbados
Aug 26th 2011, 9:00 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,990
Posted By Michael Digby

Broadband access

I will be spending about 5 months of the year in Barbados and will want to have broadband access for 2 laptops. I am not really bothered about television or even having a landline telephone. Can...
Forum: Barbados
Aug 15th 2011, 11:25 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,497
Posted By Michael Digby

Re: Mosquito bites

Thanks so much for this -I Googled it and read the technical stuff from the manufacturer ....... am just about to order one. It is expensive - but a small price to pay if it helps!!! Thanks again...
Forum: Barbados
Jul 8th 2011, 10:37 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,497
Posted By Michael Digby

Mosquito bites

I know we all get bitten by these things but my husband seems to get eaten alive!!! When I get 2 or 3 bites .... he gets 40 or 50!!! Alarmingly they turn into huge blilsters and are really...
Forum: Barbados
May 21st 2011, 7:51 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 948
Posted By Michael Digby

SIM Card

Hi – can I buy a SIM card in Barbados that I can use to telephone the UK that is less expensive than using my regular UK SIM card? I don’t mind buying a new card every time I visit. If so where...
Forum: Barbados
Oct 4th 2010, 10:24 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,549
Posted By Michael Digby

Re: 30 day entry

Many thanks for this .. can you tell me what the procedure is to get an extention if not granted at immigration. And, where would we need to go, what to take with us and how long the process takes....
Forum: Barbados
Oct 4th 2010, 2:58 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,549
Posted By Michael Digby

30 day entry

Hi .. My wife and I are about to exchange contracts on an apartment in St James .. the idea is that we will winter over for say 4 to 5 months each year. I understand that we do not require a visa as...
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