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Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Jul 17th 2025, 8:15 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: Savings account comparison sites?

Thank you, that's what I'm looking for. Yes, she speaks Dutch and my browser does a decent job of translation too. Much appreciated.
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Jul 17th 2025, 1:44 am
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By rafikiphoto

Savings account comparison sites?

My Dutch wife living in Spain wants to deposit some money into an interest-bearing savings account in the Netherlands. Is there a comparison website available to help locate a suitable one?
Forum: Spain
Jun 28th 2024, 11:51 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,685
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: VPN not allowed..

I was not allowed in again the other day until I switched off my ProtonVPN. I was at home so I just scanned threads and left, swiching the VPN on again afterwards.
Forum: Spain
Jun 24th 2024, 8:06 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,069
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: UK 2024 GE Vote return envelope?

I dropped mine off at our post office this morning. No charge, just a nice smile from the young lady behind the counter.
Forum: Spain
Jun 23rd 2024, 11:29 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,069
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: UK 2024 GE Vote return envelope?

Thank you.
Forum: Spain
Jun 23rd 2024, 11:14 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,069
Posted By rafikiphoto

UK 2024 GE Vote return envelope?

I received my UK GE voting papers today. The return envelope states no stamp needed (in English and French) and "Reponse payee" but I'm wondering if Correos recognises this or if a stamp should be...
Forum: Spain
May 14th 2024, 9:54 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,685
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: VPN not allowed..

Yep, BE started OK with Torguard. Thanks for your input, I'll contact Proton and get them to sort it out.
Forum: Spain
May 14th 2024, 9:47 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,685
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: VPN not allowed..

Interesting. This is with Proton VPN which is my primary provider. I do have a Torguard account so I'll switch and try again.
Forum: Spain
May 14th 2024, 9:01 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,685
Posted By rafikiphoto

VPN not allowed..

Having to switch off my VPN to read British Expats threads whilst at home is not such a big deal but having to do so when on an hotel open wifi connection is a security risk. Why does BE block...
Forum: Spain
Apr 13th 2024, 7:53 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 638
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: Medical alert pendant.

Thanks both. I found what I needed on Amazon. I am a frequent customer there but hadn't thought of them for this.
Forum: Spain
Apr 12th 2024, 2:07 am
Replies: 3
Views: 638
Posted By rafikiphoto

Medical alert pendant.

Does anyone know of a source in Spain for an engraved medical alert pendant? Not one of the fancy, expensive Medic-Alert system subscriptions and the like, just a simple medical pendant with my basic...
Forum: Spain
Mar 8th 2024, 8:42 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,784
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: Padron yes or no?

I mistakenly registered on the padron when I was non-resident. When we moved here permanently I had to jump through hoops to prove my new residency to the DGT because my updated padron was required...
Forum: Spain
Jan 25th 2024, 9:30 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 762
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: Metamizole

I was prescribed metamizole for many years for back pain before the problem became known. Fortunately blood analyses over that period never showned low white cells counts.
Forum: Spain
Jan 25th 2024, 8:08 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 762
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: Metamizole

Is there a recommended alternative to metamizole?
Forum: Spain
Jun 2nd 2023, 10:52 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 794
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: Bicycle mechanics question...

That was very good of you, thanks. Reaming will be necessary to put the threads for the headset back. However that will be after the cutting and facing; so they are different, but both necessary...
Forum: Spain
Jun 2nd 2023, 3:30 am
Replies: 12
Views: 794
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: Bicycle mechanics question...

'Refrentado' it is! Thank you.
Forum: Spain
Jun 2nd 2023, 2:59 am
Replies: 12
Views: 794
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: Bicycle mechanics question...

Basically it is making the surfaces of each end of a tube absolutely parallel so that the bottom bracket or the headset seat perfectly when installed. In this instance I am looking at doing a...
Forum: Spain
Jun 2nd 2023, 12:44 am
Replies: 12
Views: 794
Posted By rafikiphoto

Bicycle mechanics question...

What is the Spanish for the English cycle mechanics word 'facing' a bicycle bottom bracket or headtube?
Forum: Portugal
Mar 14th 2023, 9:52 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,137
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: Plastic bags

Is there a reason you don't want to buy from Amazon.es who deliver to Portugal, sometimes free? 500 Bolsas Con Cierre Zip...
Forum: Spain
Feb 7th 2023, 3:39 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,801
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: The morning update email...

It's just a digest of new and updated posts in the previous 24 hours.

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Forum: Spain
Feb 7th 2023, 2:40 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,801
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: The morning update email...

Go to the root of the forum. Top left there is a "Subscribe" button. Hitting that button brings up options for how you want to be notified of new posts. One of the options is "Daily updates by...
Forum: Spain
Feb 6th 2023, 8:40 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,801
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: The morning update email...

Thanks.
Forum: Spain
Feb 5th 2023, 7:06 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,801
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: The morning update email...

Still a problem here with or without a VPN.
Forum: Spain
Jan 31st 2023, 10:27 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,801
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: The morning update email...

Interesting. For the last few weeks I couldn't connect through my VPN, regardless of server location, but connected immediately after switching it off! That is separate from the problem I'm having...
Forum: Spain
Jan 31st 2023, 8:35 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,801
Posted By rafikiphoto

Re: The morning update email...

I do use a VPN but not in this case because VPNs don't work with BE.
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