CyprusLiving

[Maggie B]

Well, at least I think he does.

Maybe a couple of days before he lets us know how he's getting on in his own inimitable, quaint wee way!!!

Good luck Keith and hope you and yours enjoy the whole experience.

Maggie B
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New Age Ex Pat.

[trevnhil]

Yes I noticed that he is missing and believe he said Friday was THE day.

Good luck Keith. Trev..
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[Jim]

I can smell a slight whiff of scotch whisky..
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Jim...

[jagwheels]

Keith will have plenty on his mind but maybe he is already drinking that whiskey at Latchi Harbour

Webcam shows a few people there today
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I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work

[CeeBee]

[jacquijam]

Whatever you're doing Keith & Rhona, a very warm welcome (well in the leter of the word you understand. it's as cold as I've known it here at the moment!)

Jacs
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Advanced Driver, Gold standard!! Yes, I know, I can't believe it either!

[juliesewell]

Is he coming to take part in the final selection of Cyprus 2010 Eurovision entry??? On tonight!

Although, I thought the entry from Paphos was being sung by a young girl
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Regards
Jules,
Limassol

"Children are what you have when you can't have pets"

[Maggie B]

[jagwheels]

Amazing

McIngy1 has just left Scotland and the place seems to be still alive and buzzing. Of course if he is performing in the Cyprus Euro entry then things could change for the better …… or the worse.

Followed your plans Keith and may I add my wishes to you & Rhona for a happy retirement

A Scottish pensioner has become one of only seven living people to hold judo's highest rank.

A chef and hotel owner has said he wants to produce Scotland's first commercially-available grape wine.
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I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work

[mossy99]

All quiet on the McIngy front !!! Guess it won"t be too long before this forum comes back to life !!! Best wishes from Mossy 99
M.M. [ Just heard its gone quiet north of the border !!! ]
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There are 3 kinds of people: those who can count & those who can't.

[Jim]

A little bird tells me he will soon be back on line and with us all again..
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Jim...

[McIngy1]

Well folks, we made it- one stressed out dog, a seriously miffed cat, a flustered wife and one delighted ex flower buyer ! When I got the dog out of her cage outside Paphos airport and gave her a big hug I knew we had arrived

The homestead is slightly the worse for wear- lots of weeding and painting to look forward to, and the central heating system is being overhauled as I type- cold as a witch's tit it's been but I honestly can't say I'm bothered in the slightest !

Digby from Holitec just installed the broadband so we are making almost astonishing progess in turn our old holiday villa into our new Cypriot home.

Couple of great moments so far- first the discovery of Mythos beer (or methane beer as Rhona has found out to her cost )- buy one get one free. A truly stonking lager for 53 cents per half litre bottle- great value

Second, the olives from Papantonios supermarket- I've had some horrible rancid things from Sainsbury's these last 36 months since I was last in Cyprus, but these were as meaty as plums and divinely bitter- just wonderful

Went for a meal to a Cypriot taverna last night- just the main courses ordered- sheftalia and kleftiko- both EXCELLENT- free olive oil and garlic salt toast thrown in along raw vegetables for starters and a huge brandy for moi and liquer for the lady thrown in gratis- superb value in front of a roaring open fire.

First night I drove through my new home town, popped in to order a pizza and a beer and sat outside drinking the latter whilst they cooked the former- never felt so contented in my life. Walked my dog the next day round the local dirt track, met my new neighbour and had a chat, walked to the shop to get my paper and went shopping with the wife- even that, if not quite a pleasure, certainly bordered on fun

The BA flight out only had about 30 people on it- those who could have been on those empty seats don't know what they are missing

Thanks for all your best wishes- have the glazing company coming round tomorrow- I will keep you posted
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Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat drinking beer all day.

[Road Warrior]

Keith, glad that you are all safely here and settled, you will now have to address the message on your avatar though, now that your "Erse" and heart, have been reunited !!!!


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When one door closes, another one slams in your face.......

[Firefly]

Welcome to your new home both, althought looking out of my window today, you would be forgiven for thinking you were still back in the good old UK.

Jackie
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When God made man, She was only joking !

[trevnhil]

Well done Keith. Your first post from your new home.

Best wishes. Trev..
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[discopants]

Aye Keith, good luck and best wishes to your new life.
Gary
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So close yet so far away

[NicT]

Welcome to your new life - with the weather the way it is it must feel like home already! Glad the animals made it OK.

N
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The true nature of a nation's success is not gross national product but gross national happiness.

[malsue]

Welcome Keith& Rhona, weather here can only get better in next month or so!!!
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Mal

[TC]

All the best to you all in your new adventure , it may be a bit chilly there at the moment but at least your dog and cat can acclimatise gradually, it would be a bit of a shock for them if you moved in the summer.

I am looking foreward to your humourous and interesting tales of settling in,

Teresa

[scotslass]

Thank you everyone for your good wishes.

I think we have brought the Scottish weather with us

Also big thanks to everyone CL for all of the information throughout the years.
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Rhona

[jacquijam]

Keith & Rhona - welcome again, to the best of your life! Good thing is, you know that in a few weeks this weather will be a thing of the past for another 8/9 months!

Regards
Jacs
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Advanced Driver, Gold standard!! Yes, I know, I can't believe it either!

[Maggie B]

That's it! None of these plonkers on here told me you two were an item. I hate them all.

Anyway Rhona, now I know who you are Have an enjoyable time settling in and don't take any c*ap off Him Indoors.

Maggie B
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New Age Ex Pat.

[Road Warrior]

[Anarita John]

Welcome to Cyprus, Keith and Rhona. Enjoy it. Have enjoyed reading your posts over the last few years. Long may it continue.
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Now it's Bangor Uni for our daughter Rachel.

[McIngy1]

[Steve - SJD]

Keith/Rhona,

Congratulations on the move and best wishes for the
future!

Sounds like you have had a great start to your new life
- good first posting!!

Cheers

Steve

[irish]

welcome to you both in your new life and adventures in Cyprus.

May it be good to you both,

K.
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[redrob67]

Keith

Well done, you finally made it.

All the best to you and 'er indoors.

I hope you've got your tickets sorted for the CL do on the 24th!

Rob
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If you take, then put back good
If you steal, be Robin Hood

[shar-pei]

Hi McIngy and family.

Velllcooomb to Cypruuuuus as the locals would say. (Rolling their 'R's too. ) Look forward to meeting you one day. You are one of my favourite 'posters' always making me laugh or cringe with your comments.
I usually skip the long posts as i can't seem to concentrate for too long.

Anyway all the best.

Jill.
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a stitch in time saves nine....so my mam used to tell me.

[Molly]

Hi Keith & Rhona

Wishing you every happiness in your new life in Cyprus. Enjoy
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Molly

[anski]

Welcome to living the Life in Cyprus Keith & Rhona hope to see you at one of our CyprusLiving dinners.

The next one is 24th February & still space if you want to put your names down. It will be a good one with fabulous band. My husband is the drummer. Look forward to meeting you both.
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I've finally retired to Cyprus & loving every second SO FAR!

[Minerva]

Glad you have arrived safely, both. Enjoy your new life here - we do. It is definitely warmer here than Scotland, for sure!

Love from one Scot to another!!
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Ruth x

Qui me amat, amet et canem meum

[Macattack]

What a wondeful new phase in your lives, which I am sure will be as enjoyable as you expect.

As someone who enjoys keeping up with what is happening in Cyprus, and also for those interested in moving to Cyprus, it would be beneficial to get your informative and often amusing blogs on what problems you face, and what has gone well over your first year.

So why not start a "McIngy Chronicles" thread.

Anyone else think this a good idea?
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Ian

Lang may your lum reek.
there - place; their - possessive; they're - they are

[McIngy1]

I'll give the impending CL night out a rain check I'm afraid- still a few things up in the air that might entail me going back to the UK for a few days in the next month or so.

Few tales of derring do already though- went to the Mardoor office in Polis today after an e mail to them regarding a visit to measure up for patio doors had caused chaos in the logistics department. Anyway- we get to the office, the door's wide open but no one is there We wait for abnout 5 minutes then some guy in a pick up truck pulls up outside the door and comes in

I say hello, he says hello back and asks if I sell tiles- I replied no,- I'm a customer as well waiting for the staff to arrive. At this point Rhona points out to the guy that his truck which he had left idling outside was rolling down the hill outside the office. We both run out- he jumps into the drivers seat and I single handedly stopped this runaway truck from careering into the wall outside the office by physically holding it back whilst he pulled the handbrake on properly

We then went to the post office to get a PO box- last time Rhona went she was told there were none available by some grumpy bint- Rhona said that I would have to come along as they don't really speak to women on their own. Popped through the door, said hello to the guy and asked of they had any PO boxes available- no he replied. What's the alterantive I asked, where do you stay he replied.

I told him- "that's no problem" he said," we have a poistmnan delivers there anyway" . Confirmed the address- and bingo, one of the great Cyprus chauvenist theories blown apart by the asking of one additional, simple question

Have been somewhat guarded regarding the rip off mentality in Cyprus-don't mind it on holiday so much but now I'm staying here I'm trying to keep a serious head on when it comes to the day to day expenses.

However, today a watery dog poo in the living room on our return led to the Princess Rhona urgently requiring an outside bin-

I jumped into the car and headed to the nearest DIY store where I found a pile of bins under a pile of lids- the price on the lid said 5,95 Euro, I assumed that was the price for the whole enchillada and took it inside to pay- the girl asked me for Euro 23- i said it said 5.95- she pointed out that was the price of the lid- the price of the bucket was Euro 18 and was stamped on the side.

So there you have my first tale of caution- if the lid of the bucket isn't physically attached to the bucket itself the they are sold and charged seperately- you have been warned.

Now I'll have to buy some paint and scrawl my name and the house name over both bucket and lid- will possibly have to specify it along with my watch and the missus' jewllery on the household insurance. Rhona informed me the previous one had also been stolen- at that price no bloody wonder- left about 3 of the things back in the UK thinking they were worthless

Having said that- casn't say I'm really bothered at all- it's all part of the "experience" n'est pas ?
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Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat drinking beer all day.

[Macattack]

Fabulous - you can't buy that kind of experience.
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Ian

Lang may your lum reek.
there - place; their - possessive; they're - they are

[mr blue sky]

Keith & Rhona,

Congratulations to you both for finally fullfilling your dream move to Cyprus.
I have particularly enjoyed reading your posts describing your experiences so far and i look forward to reading many more in the future.
All the best

Jim

[stephanie]

seems really weird you finally there, i feel quite left behind..well done and may it be a great life there for you
xxx
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Sieze the moment or at least try to!

[nursery]

Congrats keith and Rhona on your permanent move to Cyprus. We hope to be following you over by the end of the year if all goes to plan.
Have loved reading your postings.
Best wishes
Helen & Barry