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Intestine ...
- @SimCityAT

Small or large?😉

Intestine ... - @SimCityAT Small or large?😉 - @Aidan in HCMC

Take your pick - it'll get you one way or another.   Inhaling noxious substances is bound to do you in.

Reminds me of that old chestnut.....

People ask me about astronomy. I usually say "Uranus".   And they usually reply, "No, it's just the way I'm sitting". 

BTW, a pack of 20 costs about £14 in the UK and here, it's £5.   One can see, with that differential, smuggling to the UK can only become rife.

Intestine ... - @SimCityAT Small or large?😉 - @Aidan in HCMC

Take your pick - it'll get you one way or another. Inhaling noxious substances is bound to do you in.

Reminds me of that old chestnut.....

People ask me about astronomy. I usually say "Uranus". And they usually reply, "No, it's just the way I'm sitting".

BTW, a pack of 20 costs about £14 in the UK and here, it's £5. One can see, with that differential, smuggling to the UK can only become rife. - @fluffy2560

  I remember when I smoked as a ,cool teen, a pack was 35 cents. Went up to 45 cents and we all that that was a scam!

We have a stale 15 year old pack of Marlboro cigs in our desk; My husband carried them in Vegas in his cab if any customer asked for a smoke, makes for getting a better tip .

Last time I smoked was in Vegas last March, well more like a vape and it was not tobbaco.  Had a slight kick.

I remember when I smoked as a ,cool teen, a pack was 35 cents. Went up to 45 cents and we all that that was a scam!We have a stale 15 year old pack of Marlboro cigs in our desk; My husband carried them in Vegas in his cab if any customer asked for a smoke, makes for getting a better tip .Last time I smoked was in Vegas last March, well more like a vape and it was not tobbaco. Had a slight kick. - @Marilyn Tassy

45cts!  Those were the days. Or were they?  2nd hand smoke in a cab.  I suppose in LV, one could keep the windows open.  If it brought a decent tip, then sure, if the smoke could be mitigated.

I am not sure vaping is actually smoking even though there's a nicotine hit.  Mrs F has started smoking again.  Too much stress she says.  I do understand it.  I was a smoker once but it must be almost 30 years since I gave up.  Must be 10 years since I gave up the booze as well.   I am not sure I'm better for giving up the booze.  Anyway, Mrs F should stop again.  It's working that's brought it on.  I am sure working makes people ill.  I say that as I'm rapidly approaching retirement age.

I'm not working currently and I've never been so busy.  The garden, shed, office etc have never looked as tidy.  I'm even looking at "secondary" DIY projects I thought of doing sometime.  And there's about 10 things on my list of things to do.

Oh dear, smoking is not  good.

I hope Mrs.F takes up nail biting or sucking on hard candies instead, all bad but smoking is terrible.

Maybe kickboxing would help with the stress, yoga helps me but on some days I need to have 10 sessions a day!!

I used to do yoga at least 3 hours a day 2 classes one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Got so relaxed once that I drove my car up on the curb, was floating in my head!

My niece vapes and has stress. Paying $4,500 a month in rent plus other bills would stress out anyone!

She invited me to live with them in my old age anytime I wish to but no way do I want to add to her stress.

Plus what if she freaks out and goes crazy, then what, who is coming up with that much money per month?

Elon Musk has small homes for just $10,000. They look really nice, get 2  or more and build a walkway between them and everyone can have their own space and peace. Just need some land, water and a source of power.

Speaking of stress, went back to immigration yesterday, no real help, they no longer except paper just everything online.

Seems they are setting the system up for frustration so the lawyers have clients.

They did tell me I have a super easy case, no problems... IDK so far not good.

Oh dear, smoking is not good.I hope Mrs.F takes up nail biting or sucking on hard candies instead, all bad but smoking is terrible.Maybe kickboxing would help with the stress, yoga helps me but on some days I need to have 10 sessions a day!!I used to do yoga at least 3 hours a day 2 classes one in the morning and one in the afternoon.Got so relaxed once that I drove my car up on the curb, was floating in my head!My niece vapes and has stress. Paying $4,500 a month in rent plus other bills would stress out anyone!She invited me to live with them in my old age anytime I wish to but no way do I want to add to her stress.Plus what if she freaks out and goes crazy, then what, who is coming up with that much money per month?Elon Musk has small homes for just $10,000. They look really nice, get 2 or more and build a walkway between them and everyone can have their own space and peace. Just need some land, water and a source of power.Speaking of stress, went back to immigration yesterday, no real help, they no longer except paper just everything online.Seems they are setting the system up for frustration so the lawyers have clients.They did tell me I have a super easy case, no problems... IDK so far not good. - @Marilyn Tassy

The sweeties will rot Mrs F's teeth if those are the substitutes.  Turmoil at the office has brought all this on.  Some staff let go and the work distributed amongst the remainder.  Productivity is more bang for the buck so to speak.  I will have to ask her what her plans are with the smoking - the docs have given her blood pressure pills.  She's 60 now so it was not unexpected but she's not taking them, preferring to stick her head in the sand.  It's the reality of older age - things go wrong.  We don't want her to get sick.  We'd be really screwed if she got some dread disease.  Me, not so much so long as I go quickly. I am supposedly insured enough for them to be all comfortable for quite a while.

Wow, $4500 a month in rent.  That sounds really extreme.  If she's paying out that much, surely she could just buy or even build somewhere?  At least there might be capital improvement even if there's a mortgage to pay.

Immigration - I think we'll have to call to find out.  I wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them until the papers are done and stamped.  But it's been 5 years since I was there so I have no idea what will happen.

In my immediate future, I'm learning Hungarian still. I mean, really learning it.  I was even speaking to the others in Hungarian and got congratulated.   I seem to be improving but it's a struggle.  I feel I am too old for this malarkey.  They should just look kindly on me and give me a HU passport.  There is a way to appeal to the President but the version currently in office is Fidesz and unlikely to survive the next 3 months.   A Tisza variant will be installed. Mrs F is a Tisza supporter currently but I think it unlikely it will bring any direct benefits.  And it'd be like trading off cronyism, just like the last lot.

Elon Musk? I wouldn't buy a used car from that guy.  What a sleazeball. Anyway, there are lots of tiny homes on YT worth seeing. I actually had been thinking of buying a motorhome/RV.  It all sounds good and some look great but many are imports with massive petrol engines.  Diesel has to be the right way.  Prices are huge and they are often classified as heavy vehicles or trucks or buses so they fall into the weight limit for per km road pricing in the EU.  Could be cheaper living though.   And don't like the site - just drive away to another one! Winter storage could be difficult but not impossible.

Looks cloudy today. I was planning to do some DIY cementing if my back holds up.  Might be thwarted.

My husband never wanted to even talk about life insurance. Said it was bad karma; Something about cursing yourself.

I do not care at this late date.

As long as I can bunk with family.

So far they all want me! Not sure why, I can be a bit much at times as we all can be.

I am easy going but intense too, depends on how serious a situation is.

Poor Mrs. Fluffy. she must be a good worker for them to lay off people and give her more work.

60 is not old although at 63 my sister was let go after training a new hire to replace her for less money.

She had been working at a workmen,s comp  too! Ironic!

Yes, big hassle at immigration, finally called their client services number since I tried and tried and tried to register and it never sent me a password to get into their system;

Changed my computer back to another format too.

My hubby wanted me to talk but the women only spoke Hungarian. How does that help people who are new to Hungary??

She was nice, talked to her supervisor and called us back.Same info I already knew and failed at!

She said to keep trying that their system might be overloaded. Loaded yes,but more like full of it!

I suspect the system is rigged so lawyers and consultants have work.

If they made it easy, no one would hire them.

No more walking in and waiting to get in, all online and not easy to get through.

Personally, I am about ready to throw in the towel and hire someone, figure over 10 years time it will balance out cost wise, Odds are I never have to do it again unless I am still kicking at 81 and still in Hungary.

I know we are not good with tech but this is really too much!

Lawyers in the US charge around $400. per hour on up!

My Vegas friend said she spent $145,000 on one to handle her moms estate!

No idea where she spent all the money over the years but she does tend to indulge  allot.

My friend Lisa passed from stress related issues at the start of covid.

She had just come out of a years long court battle with her 2 older brother over their mom,s estate.

Her husband was fighting prostate cancer on top of it. The stress was too much for her.

Yes, my niece showed me photos of the 3 story hoe she rents.

4 bedrooms, 3 baths in a very posh area. Silicon valley people live there.

All her neighbors are wealthy Asian or Indians who are in silicon valley. She said it is super safe and very quiet, no drama.

My great niece picks up odd jobs for spending money by house sitting or dog walking or pet sitting.

The pay is decent, at least $100. a day and the work is easy enough.

I can not really see myself picking up dog poo in my 70s, but then again one does what one needs to do.

She invited me to live with them for nada and already has a room with private bath waiting for me anytime.

It is downstairs and private.

Community pool, bike trails, walking trails and outdoor exercise classes on weekends.

Sounds nice.

Lawyers in the US charge around $400. per hour on up!My Vegas friend said she spent $145,000 on one to handle her moms estate!No idea where she spent all the money over the years but she does tend to indulge allot. My friend Lisa passed from stress related issues at the start of covid.She had just come out of a years long court battle with her 2 older brother over their mom,s estate.Her husband was fighting prostate cancer on top of it. The stress was too much for her.Yes, my niece showed me photos of the 3 story hoe she rents.4 bedrooms, 3 baths in a very posh area. Silicon valley people live there.All her neighbors are wealthy Asian or Indians who are in silicon valley. She said it is super safe and very quiet, no drama.My great niece picks up odd jobs for spending money by house sitting or dog walking or pet sitting.The pay is decent, at least $100. a day and the work is easy enough.I can not really see myself picking up dog poo in my 70s, but then again one does what one needs to do.She invited me to live with them for nada and already has a room with private bath waiting for me anytime.It is downstairs and private.Community pool, bike trails, walking trails and outdoor exercise classes on weekends.Sounds nice. - @Marilyn Tassy

That seems a lot of money to spend on an estate.  Unless Mom was loaded and worth gazillions or had some weird complications.   We did it all between ourselves and it cost us just a few ££ in postage and phone calls.  It was quite simple and my parents were - by the look of it - incredibly well organised.  Mum left everything to Dad and Dad left everything to Mum  and in the event of both of their death, us kids got everything evenly split between us.  The only complication amongst us five kids was one of us, my elder brother was deceased, so the wording on the will was "remaining children", so my eldest brother did not get a share.  It caused a kerfuffle but that was because of misunderstanding by my younger brother telling my eldest brother's kids the wrong thing.  They got nothing and we had no choice to split it 4 ways due to the wording of the will.   We could have done a 5 way split after the settlement but out of the 4 of us - one didn't care, two were against  and one was for.  But we all followed the rules and there it ended with no disputes.  Making a donation afterwards was determined to be an individual choice.  Since my eldest bro was quite wealthy, our contribution wouldn't have nudged his kids bank accounts much.

Strangely enough, just these past few months, we found my Dad had shares we'd missed.  It wasn't worth a great deal so we donated the shares to a heart condition charity - it was less than £200. It was too complicated to try and transfer them.   And my mother had a Post Office savings book untouched from 1974 which brought in less than £10 but took months to get back. I did a claim for a kind of hobby.   I was disappointed. One would think, 50 years and about £2 listed in the book would be worth a lot more.

Our dog outputs poo quite a lot.  In the forest, it doesn't matter really.  Bears, foxes, deer etc all do it and I am sure there's a lot worse in there.  The dog never goes for walks around city streets.  But the garden needs checking regularly but that falls to Mrs F's duties and it goes in the trash bin in a plastic biodegradeable bag.   I do agree, one has to do what one needs to do for $100.   That's tips rather than earned income.  Donny is planning to make tips non-taxable.  Yay for that one thing.

My husband never wanted to even talk about life insurance. Said it was bad karma; Something about cursing yourself.
I do not care at this late date.
As long as I can bunk with family.
So far they all want me! Not sure why, I can be a bit much at times as we all can be.
I am easy going but intense too, depends on how serious a situation is.
Poor Mrs. Fluffy. she must be a good worker for them to lay off people and give her more work.
60 is not old although at 63 my sister was let go after training a new hire to replace her for less money.
She had been working at a workmen,s comp too! Ironic!
Yes, big hassle at immigration, finally called their client services number since I tried and tried and tried to register and it never sent me a password to get into their system;
Changed my computer back to another format too.
My hubby wanted me to talk but the women only spoke Hungarian. How does that help people who are new to Hungary??
She was nice, talked to her supervisor and called us back.Same info I already knew and failed at!
She said to keep trying that their system might be overloaded. Loaded yes,but more like full of it!
I suspect the system is rigged so lawyers and consultants have work.
If they made it easy, no one would hire them.
No more walking in and waiting to get in, all online and not easy to get through.
Personally, I am about ready to throw in the towel and hire someone, figure over 10 years time it will balance out cost wise, Odds are I never have to do it again unless I am still kicking at 81 and still in Hungary.
I know we are not good with tech but this is really too much! - @Marilyn Tassy

Insurance is a waste of money until you need it.  I've got to get the front windscreen replaced on my UK car. It's got a big crack in it.  It would fail the yearly test if I don't replace it.  So it's going to cost me around $200 with the insurance chipping in but probably $800 if there was no insurance for it.   

Actually I misspoke, my life insurance has been cancelled as I reached 65.  They only want to insure people who are no  or less risk.  Bit annoying.  If it went up to 75 or something then maybe it'd be enough.  I suppose my risk is too high as I have medical conditions and bad behaviour. I'm making bread and butter pudding from older bread, milk, raisins, butter and edgy bananas (good for cooking, not eating unless cooked).

Mrs F is very diligent and a steady worker with a lot of stamina.  She needs attention to detail.  And she's really good with people and a calming influence.  Good job she's my wife as I can be a volcano under the right circumstances.  Well I used to be a volcano, more like an overpressure valve now on a cranky steam engine.

I'm going to have a discussion with Mrs F to see if she can investigate immigration. I won't be able to do it.  God forbid it all runs out  before we've got an answer. I'd lose my Brexit "benefits" and they can never be brought back.

My niece was raised by her father who came from a well to do family.

As a little girl she always said she had 2 grandmother,s one rich and one poor.

Well we are the poor side but the most loved.

I lived with my sister at age 17 and babysat my niece full time for one summer; All day long and into the night.

I never , ever had to raise my voice or correct her. We get on like bread and butter, both Sags who I must say can be very easy going, until there is a reason not to be.

She lives in a posh area because she is used to it, her deceased husband also came from a well to do family.

His parents still are very active in their lives. That granny is leaving all her estate to my great niece from what I know; My great niece is another Sag , easy going, sweet young lady with a big heart.

They both are wanting me to come live with them in my old age if I ever need a place; Ready anytime they say.

Their lifestyles are very active but they say they can use my help too.

Cooking, whatever, I am still useful. I can do jobs in the hood if I wish to, loads of neighbors with more money then time on their hands. If I ever God forbid find myself in dire straights it is a comfort to know they care.

My bro also wants to rent a place for everyone once he gets himself together.

His lifestyle is not like mine at all though.

My son also wants me in Japan, not sure why though.

It warms my heart to know someone cares what happens.

Yes life insurance they only want to cover young people, they are in it for profit not for payouts.

Immigration is turning into a real nightmare, something is off with the gov; site, my

hubby thinks it has been hacked to force people to hire help.

Nothing would surprise me now.

Oh fun time, spent the afternoon in the police station yesterday.

So casual, never would guess the detectives were real; Tennis shoes, everyday T-shirts on and jeans.

My hubby lost his wallet, pick pockets!!

Have to deal with replacing his cards now.

The fun never ends!!

My niece was raised by her father who came from a well to do family.As a little girl she always said she had 2 grandmother,s one rich and one poor.Well we are the poor side but the most loved.I lived with my sister at age 17 and babysat my niece full time for one summer; All day long and into the night.I never , ever had to raise my voice or correct her. We get on like bread and butter, both Sags who I must say can be very easy going, until there is a reason not to be.She lives in a posh area because she is used to it, her deceased husband also came from a well to do family.His parents still are very active in their lives. That granny is leaving all her estate to my great niece from what I know; My great niece is another Sag , easy going, sweet young lady with a big heart.They both are wanting me to come live with them in my old age if I ever need a place; Ready anytime they say.Their lifestyles are very active but they say they can use my help too.Cooking, whatever, I am still useful. I can do jobs in the hood if I wish to, loads of neighbors with more money then time on their hands. If I ever God forbid find myself in dire straights it is a comfort to know they care.My bro also wants to rent a place for everyone once he gets himself together.His lifestyle is not like mine at all though.My son also wants me in Japan, not sure why though.It warms my heart to know someone cares what happens. Yes life insurance they only want to cover young people, they are in it for profit not for payouts.Immigration is turning into a real nightmare, something is off with the gov; site, myhubby thinks it has been hacked to force people to hire help.Nothing would surprise me now.Oh fun time, spent the afternoon in the police station yesterday.So casual, never would guess the detectives were real; Tennis shoes, everyday T-shirts on and jeans.My hubby lost his wallet, pick pockets!!Have to deal with replacing his cards now.The fun never ends!! - @Marilyn Tassy

Well to do always helps out.  "Old" money spends well.   

Sorry to hear about the pickpockets.  No doubt they are enjoying the fruits of you and your hubby's labours.   We've been the victims of crime a few times and it's very disheartening and upsetting to be have that happen. It's like someone unwelcome intruding into your life.  It's traumatic.  I hope the perps get the book thrown at them.  Presumably the detectives are street crime versions of the boys in blue (what we call them in the UK). 

It's easy here to get lulled into a sense of security but I believe street smarts need to be ultra honed in Hungary or anywhere.  There's always someone out for your stuff.  This is why we have shutters, alarms, movement sensitive lights, multiple cameras/recording, extremely serious windows and doors (multi-locking external security doors) and stainless steel metal grids over our sensitive building windows.  We never leave tools out, the dog stays in the garden when we've popped out (she's friendly but she barks a lot so a bit scary). Neighbours are also nosey but that's a good thing.  There's always a car in the driveway (only 2 of us drive but we have 3 cars here).  It's so easy to get complacent.  Casual burglars will prefer someone else's house, not ours so job done.

It sounds like you could be set up back home of you felt like leaving HU. It sounds like a wonderful fall back position.  I keep wondering if my No. 2 daughter and her hubby will end up with us.   They are leaving Canada for Australia.  Canadians won't give them longer periods of holiday so they will go to Vancouver BC, then to Perth (Australia).   I am sure they will have a great time in Oz.

I keep saying, don't come back to Europe.  When one hears of crime, shootings and wotnot, living in a richer, more equitable place like Australia, is bound to be safer.  People won't need to rob or shoot you if they've got a good standard of living.   

It is nice to have a back up plan in life.

Although as a younger person I never had a care in the world about the future, wish I did, would of invested in stocks or Apple instead of the latest fashions and vacations.

Not sure if we could of kept our old home in S. Ca. on just SS even if we worked harder and longer;

Property tax is IDK 1 or 2 percent a year; A million dollar home would be $10,000 a year just in that one tax at just 1 percent, 2 percent would be a killer!

In the US the system is set to keep you in debt all your life.

At least so far in HU we are not in debt for anything or anyone!

We should jump into city hall and get a new ID for hubby, the police said to wait a few days but we can not use our car till he replaces his license, at least not legal, not taking any silly chances with that.

Funny, my bro, my halfie and now hubby all have had their ID,s lost or stolen recently.

Speaking of ID,s Praise God! My immigration nightmare was solved yesterday!

I swear all weekend long we stayed in a tried and tried online with that silly site of theirs.

Had gone in person twice with no luck, called for help with no luck and was one day away from breaking down and hiring for help.

I double checked and found another immigration office.

We decided to try in person one last time and to file a formal complaint about their site not working right.

We again were told that everyone uses that site, we said yes but it is not working for us; The clerk admitted that last week the site was messed up, I told her yes but it had been 3 weeks really.

She was super nice and went to the case worker in the back and printed out paper forms right then and there for me to fill out!

Gave me a number to see a case worker without an appointment and got my photo taken and waited less then one hour. The place was backed with people with appointments waiting, most did look like they were workers from other countries, young a ready to go.

They case worker told me I should not of worried as there was no way they would remove me even if I had been late but I do not function that way, want everything above board so I can sleep in peace.

All taken care of , he even had wrote a check for payment, thought I was going to need a bank card which had been lost when hubby lost his wallet.

39,000 forints for 10 years!!

I swear we are so relaxed now after all the stress, hubby even was ready again to chuck it all and leave Hungary.

The case worker did say when I told him the site sucked that yes, most people get a lawyer; We were not too far off from suspecting the system has many loop holes.

I had a vision of the Holy Spirit of God handling it for me on Monday morning when I woke up, I know it seems out there to say that unless you believe. I just knew one way or the other a kind person would finally come a rescue us two old fools!

I wanted to buy the clerk lunch but hubby said not in their policy to take anything. IDK, I may pick up  a few boxes of treats when I go back to show my payment receipt in person.

It was a real blessing!

It is nice to have a back up plan in life.Although as a younger person I never had a care in the world about the future, wish I did, would of invested in stocks or Apple instead of the latest fashions and vacations.Not sure if we could of kept our old home in S. Ca. on just SS even if we worked harder and longer;Property tax is IDK 1 or 2 percent a year; A million dollar home would be $10,000 a year just in that one tax at just 1 percent, 2 percent would be a killer!In the US the system is set to keep you in debt all your life.At least so far in HU we are not in debt for anything or anyone!We should jump into city hall and get a new ID for hubby, the police said to wait a few days but we can not use our car till he replaces his license, at least not legal, not taking any silly chances with that.Funny, my bro, my halfie and now hubby all have had their ID,s lost or stolen recently.Speaking of ID,s Praise God! My immigration nightmare was solved yesterday!I swear all weekend long we stayed in a tried and tried online with that silly site of theirs.Had gone in person twice with no luck, called for help with no luck and was one day away from breaking down and hiring for help.I double checked and found another immigration office.We decided to try in person one last time and to file a formal complaint about their site not working right. We again were told that everyone uses that site, we said yes but it is not working for us; The clerk admitted that last week the site was messed up, I told her yes but it had been 3 weeks really.She was super nice and went to the case worker in the back and printed out paper forms right then and there for me to fill out!Gave me a number to see a case worker without an appointment and got my photo taken and waited less then one hour. The place was backed with people with appointments waiting, most did look like they were workers from other countries, young a ready to go.They case worker told me I should not of worried as there was no way they would remove me even if I had been late but I do not function that way, want everything above board so I can sleep in peace.All taken care of , he even had wrote a check for payment, thought I was going to need a bank card which had been lost when hubby lost his wallet.39,000 forints for 10 years!!I swear we are so relaxed now after all the stress, hubby even was ready again to chuck it all and leave Hungary.The case worker did say when I told him the site sucked that yes, most people get a lawyer; We were not too far off from suspecting the system has many loop holes.I had a vision of the Holy Spirit of God handling it for me on Monday morning when I woke up, I know it seems out there to say that unless you believe. I just knew one way or the other a kind person would finally come a rescue us two old fools! I wanted to buy the clerk lunch but hubby said not in their policy to take anything. IDK, I may pick up a few boxes of treats when I go back to show my payment receipt in person.It was a real blessing! - @Marilyn Tassy

It's quite an event to get everything official replaced.  But here of course, there's a lot of slack in the system.   And it's a small place. A lot of people know each other.  No-one needs extra paperwork.

Let's say we know someone who has been up to no good caused by drugs.  That person was caught on CCTV burglarising a business next to a relative's premises.  However, the perp never actually took anything.   So the victims said, make good on the access damage and we'll forget about it.  I suppose for community cohesion.   Didn't stop the cops from holding that person for 24h and trying to confiscate the car.   Just a risk of the lifestyle apparently.  Not getting a job with a criminal record.   

Strangely enough, yet another person knows that incompetent amateur burglar and told us that way back, burglary was common for that perp and they'd had their sausages stolen.  WTF?  If you are going to burglarise somewhere, make sure there's something of value there, not taking someone's lunch!

Surely if you rented out your CA place, the Property Tax would be effectively paid by the tenants as part of the rent?   Got to cover all the costs.

I am encouraged by your experience to renew your RP.  It sounds easy. I would hope mine will be the same.  They should just do it routinely without question because it's part of a treaty with the EU.  I might try a trial run on their web site. I really fear not making the deadline and losing those treaty rights.  Bloody Brexit.

BTW, I was in town with Mrs F yesterday via public transport.  We went to Mammut and parked, then went via Red Metro to Deak Ter for a small job - taking something valuable for specialist repair. I'll pick it up Friday hopefully but I will go alone and on the bus to Moscow Square and then metro.   We were stopped by the metro ticket checkers and Mrs F said I was a pensioner and they just let us go.  I am not officially a pensioner but I am over 65 and therefore eligible. They didn't ask for proof or anything.  Just go.  I found that odd. I obviously look older than I thought - I thought I looked younger.  I was dressed down - shorts, T-shirt, backpack, worn out trainers etc.  No designer this or that.  No-one was interested at all.

Things are quite screwed up here at Fluffy Towers.  The Internet is dead.  Went off 09.30h and Mrs F got an alert saying the entire village was out. I'm using my mobile Internet to post this.  We seem to have a lot of Internet outages and a lot of power failures.  We do know the power supply to the village is way undersized. If they've all got their airco on, then maybe it's dropped out and taken the Internet with it.

Meanwhile, there was a great kerfuffle in the garden and our cat was being beaten up by another cat.  Now it's got PTSD.  By the time I got to them, the interloper had run away and our cat was very unhappy and frightened of her own shadow.

Oh, I wish we still owned the Ca house!

Sold it back in 1991.

If we had it we would be enjoying it ourselves.

They are more strict with checking if you are over 65 on the train system then inside the city.

I looked at some prices for help with a resident permit; 350 Euros, ,200,000 was quoted to me at immigration by a lawyer who was nice and let us use her wifi for a bit.

1,000 Euros at some other law firms online quotes.

My case was easy, really did not have to show much new info just new photo and new fingerprints, address card and fill out some easy forms;

I guess after 15 years they think I am OK.

My halfie had her 59th yesterday, one more year and she can collect on her dead husbands SS.

They give it to widows age 60, 2 years before anyone can collect early on their own merit;

They system in the US is so weird.

I do think though she will only get part of what he used to receive at 60 and once she locks it in she can not get more as she ages.

My hubby and I both took it at 62 and lost 25 percent each of what we worked for.

Then again no one know if they will live long enough to collect a dime so take it early and roll the dice.

Sorry about the cat, it,s little pride was hurt.

So I am good for another 10 years!!

Allot can happen in a decade.

I doubt I will still be in Hungary in 2036 unless I am dust in the wind.

No matter, it feels good to be ,legal, and not worry about any resident hassles for a few years.

Had to go back mid week and show I had paid the fee to renew my permit.

A new National resident card should be arriving in the post.

I must say the second immigration office was super helpful and went out of their way to assist us.

The other office, not naming names but take me to the river, was too all business for our needs.

I think the management of each office does effect how employees respond to clients.

I was so afraid it would go wrong and I would loose access to my Taj card.

My bro is suppose to get out of the pokey on the 28th, God willing.

His son lost his phone and all ID,s. IDK, going to be a bit of a pickle for him until he gets things sorted out.

At least his silly son is now working and trying to clean up his life.

My bro writes letters and is sometimes very funny with his humor about an insane situation.

If you can keep your humor, you can keep your mind.

He described  a newbie coming in wearing a crop top and short shorts, hmm, a man,s prison so there ya go,Trannie guy.

Then he went on to mention 2 gay guys having a fist fight and the guards pepper spraying them to gain control of them; Issue was my poor handicapped brother was sitting in his wheelchair 2 feet away and got zapped with pepper spray too!

Dang they really do not give a fig about anyone inside.

He said Crappy the thief now has a huge belly, bro said karma for stealing my bro,s supply of cup a noodles.

I now believe if I was younger, living in the US and could go to collage, I would look into prison reform.

It is terrible how they treat humans who may or may not of made a mistake. Yes, full on evil should be swiftly dealt with but most cases are he said, she said with no witnesses.

In any case I am at total peace now, I swear the system is set up to make you lose your mind. My so called simple immigration matters as an example.

Sometimes I wonder if I am like an illiterate from old times who could not read or write because using the computer and cell phone is not in my comfort zone.

Well, at least I can write in cursive.

Oh, I wish we still owned the Ca house!Sold it back in 1991.If we had it we would be enjoying it ourselves.They are more strict with checking if you are over 65 on the train system then inside the city.I looked at some prices for help with a resident permit; 350 Euros, ,200,000 was quoted to me at immigration by a lawyer who was nice and let us use her wifi for a bit.1,000 Euros at some other law firms online quotes. My case was easy, really did not have to show much new info just new photo and new fingerprints, address card and fill out some easy forms;I guess after 15 years they think I am OK.My halfie had her 59th yesterday, one more year and she can collect on her dead husbands SS.They give it to widows age 60, 2 years before anyone can collect early on their own merit;They system in the US is so weird.I do think though she will only get part of what he used to receive at 60 and once she locks it in she can not get more as she ages.My hubby and I both took it at 62 and lost 25 percent each of what we worked for.Then again no one know if they will live long enough to collect a dime so take it early and roll the dice.Sorry about the cat, it,s little pride was hurt. - @Marilyn Tassy

Really, it should not be necessary to have anyone else involved to renew a permit  - it should all be routine.   I am unsure what the current circumstances are for myself as Brexit changed things considerably and it's a special category.  In my mind, it's a simple extension of more of the same.  I mean, the treaty is still in force - it's not been cancelled and has no end date.  If I renew on that basis, it should be a box ticking exercise.   I expect very few people have actually ever renewed as quite probably they were only issued in 2021/22 and lasted 5 years. I will have to Google it to see.  I am not expecting it to be easy but I'm not expecting it to be hard.  Probably as much interest and activity as a driving license.  Brexit based permits are issued FOC (Free of Charge). Presumably that's the same.

I was on the metro again today (P+R, then M4 Kelenfold, Kalvin Ter, then M3 to Deak and return) and was looked at by the ticket inspectors and I said "Nyugdijas vagyok" ("I am a pensioner") and they just waved me through without any further looks or discussion.   Looks like my Hungarian lessons are paying off.

If I cash in my private pension in the UK, I think I can take 25% of it tax free but the rest I'd get absolutely crucified on for not buying an annuity.  I forget the rules as I haven't looked at it for some years.

The cat lost its collar in the fight so we had to get another one.  She has those with bells on so she signals to the birds and they can get out of the way.   I think the cat has psychological problems anyway so fighting with the neighbours isn't going to help much.   She's not very big but she thinks she's ten feet tall.  So she's had a bit of a comeuppance.   The dog watched the two cats fighting and did nothing. Not unexpectedly.

So I am good for another 10 years!!
Allot can happen in a decade.
I doubt I will still be in Hungary in 2036 unless I am dust in the wind.
No matter, it feels good to be ,legal, and not worry about any resident hassles for a few years.
Had to go back mid week and show I had paid the fee to renew my permit.
A new National resident card should be arriving in the post.
I must say the second immigration office was super helpful and went out of their way to assist us.
The other office, not naming names but take me to the river, was too all business for our needs.
I think the management of each office does effect how employees respond to clients.
I was so afraid it would go wrong and I would loose access to my Taj card.
My bro is suppose to get out of the pokey on the 28th, God willing.
His son lost his phone and all ID,s. IDK, going to be a bit of a pickle for him until he gets things sorted out.
At least his silly son is now working and trying to clean up his life.
My bro writes letters and is sometimes very funny with his humor about an insane situation.
If you can keep your humor, you can keep your mind.
He described a newbie coming in wearing a crop top and short shorts, hmm, a man,s prison so there ya go,Trannie guy.
Then he went on to mention 2 gay guys having a fist fight and the guards pepper spraying them to gain control of them; Issue was my poor handicapped brother was sitting in his wheelchair 2 feet away and got zapped with pepper spray too!
Dang they really do not give a fig about anyone inside.
He said Crappy the thief now has a huge belly, bro said karma for stealing my bro,s supply of cup a noodles.
I now believe if I was younger, living in the US and could go to collage, I would look into prison reform.
It is terrible how they treat humans who may or may not of made a mistake. Yes, full on evil should be swiftly dealt with but most cases are he said, she said with no witnesses.
In any case I am at total peace now, I swear the system is set up to make you lose your mind. My so called simple immigration matters as an example.
Sometimes I wonder if I am like an illiterate from old times who could not read or write because using the computer and cell phone is not in my comfort zone.
Well, at least I can write in cursive. - @Marilyn Tassy

You never know. I was reading the other day they are working on reverse aging treatments.   If that story really has got any legs, it will be quite amazing.  People could live a lot longer.  It sounds good until one thinks of Elon Musk or Donald Trump being around for centuries.  That would be awful.  Fascist hell. That's almost anti-Christ territory or something out of a Steven King novel. Scary stuff.   Only those people will be able to afford the age reversing drugs.  The rest of us will be subjugated into serving them for a scrap to eat.   There is only so much apocalypse I can take!

I will be given a 10-year residence permit so that'll take me up to mid-70s.  I probably won't know who I am or anyone else is by then.   Or perhaps I'll be in jail for forgetting to tax my car or stepping on the cracks in the road.  Three squares a day with free pepper sauce.  I do like Rahman noodles.  Good snack and easy to make in a hurry.

It's certainly a hot subject prison reform.  I noticed SCOTUS has rejected death sentences via Nitrogen gas as cruel and unusual punishment.  That was just the other day.  I think the best thing is not to execute people.  I can see some would deserve it but no-one really should have power over someone else like that.  OK, war, sure, get that, but it's uncivilised to do people in.  There have been so many miscarriages of justice over the years.   They really need to be in jail, working on coming to terms with their crimes.

I was told my new permit will be called a , National resident card.

It will be the same size as an address card, so can fit in ones wallet or pocket.

My current card is an odd size, too large for either a wallet or pocket yet small enough to lose if not careful.

I have no interest in living 10 more years or not. I am good to go anytime,almost anywhere.

Would be soul crushed if I left like Elvis!! How darn rude was that!!?

My mom always said she would never give up the ghost unless her hair and makeup were done first, the Leo in her!

Well, said to say it did not go down like that!

She was still beautiful to me.

Just got in from market day at the farmers market;

Cherries, peaches and a pineapple!

Fresh beets with the greens still on. Going to steam them up for dinner.

Perfect day weather wise for a walk outdoors.

We took the bus today and I could not get Weird Al,s song out of my head, yes, Another one Rides the Bus!

Euston Arch

The Euston Arch, built in 1837 (and demolished in 1962), was the original entrance to Euston station, facing onto Drummond Street, London. The arch was demolished when the station was rebuilt in the 1960s, but much of the original stone was later located—principally used as fill in the Prescott Channel—and proposals have been formulated to reconstruct it as part of the planned redevelopment of the station, including the station's use as the London terminus of the High Speed 2 line.

When Euston station was redeveloped, Drummond Street was split into two parts, on either side of the station complex, with the eastern half renamed Doric Way, after the style of the arch.

List of demolished buildings and structures in London

Euston Arch

The Euston Arch, built in 1837 (and demolished in 1962), was the original entrance to Euston station, facing onto Drummond Street, London. The arch was demolished when the station was rebuilt in the 1960s, but much of the original stone was later located—principally used as fill in the Prescott Channel—and proposals have been formulated to reconstruct it as part of the planned redevelopment of the station, including the station's use as the London terminus of the High Speed 2 line.

When Euston station was redeveloped, Drummond Street was split into two parts, on either side of the station complex, with the eastern half renamed Doric Way, after the style of the arch.

List of demolished buildings and structures in London - @SimCityAT

Always surprises me how much heritage gets demolished.   If they'd kept it, it would be a tourist attraction.

Kind of reminds me of the TV companies wiping shows by overwriting tapes to re-use them.   They could have not imagined how saleable those things are now.

I am seriously getting pissed off with Deliveries here. All the firms are as useless as the other. I had a package sent today. Doorbell rang by the time I got to the door they were half way down the road.

Not a problem because I thought as they are left in a secured locker. So I went to to pick it up after getting the email. Not Bloody there. Get home and I got 3 emails to go and collect it. I returned and still not there.

My only concern now, is because it its food (Bacon) from Ireland so could well perish.

I am seriously getting pissed off with Deliveries here. All the firms are as useless as the other. I had a package sent today. Doorbell rang by the time I got to the door they were half way down the road.
Not a problem because I thought as they are left in a secured locker. So I went to to pick it up after getting the email. Not Bloody there. Get home and I got 3 emails to go and collect it. I returned and still not there.

My only concern now, is because it its food (Bacon) from Ireland so could well perish. - @SimCityAT

That's not good. Bacon (especially) smoked is excellent.  With HP sauce and mushrooms, what a nice classic sandwich.

We had weirdness today.  I received an AliExpress package which I directed to a collection box.  This was however delivered to me directly.  My daughter also had an AliExpress package which she did NOT redirect to a collection box but it was sent there anyway.   So what happened? I think obviously with the same surname, and same delivery day,  the driver got confused.  Sure enough, on checking the box, it was my daughter's package.  First time that's ever happened.

Some couriers don't seem to allow collection box deliveries. We like these better as we can collect at our leisure.  We do not like collections at the PO as it's queueing and limited hours.   Obviously many others don't like the PO either as we've got collection boxes everywhere now.  Literally within 100 yards of each other there are multiple sites with different companies represented.

I was told my new permit will be called a , National resident card.It will be the same size as an address card, so can fit in ones wallet or pocket.My current card is an odd size, too large for either a wallet or pocket yet small enough to lose if not careful.I have no interest in living 10 more years or not. I am good to go anytime,almost anywhere.Would be soul crushed if I left like Elvis!! How darn rude was that!!?My mom always said she would never give up the ghost unless her hair and makeup were done first, the Leo in her!Well, said to say it did not go down like that!She was still beautiful to me.Just got in from market day at the farmers market;Cherries, peaches and a pineapple!Fresh beets with the greens still on. Going to steam them up for dinner.Perfect day weather wise for a walk outdoors.We took the bus today and I could not get Weird Al,s song out of my head, yes, Another one Rides the Bus! - @Marilyn Tassy

Yes, I read it was National Residence Card.  Pretty much more of the same. My current card is the same size as a credit card.  The address card is smaller and not very robust.  Not that I anyone has really asked me for it.  We have little contact with officialdom.   In total I have 4 cards - Residence Permit, Address Card, Foreigners ID card and the Driving License.

Weird Al earworm eh?  Wonderful.   It's quite difficult to get over earworms.  I usually just listen to another tune and maybe that will cancel it out.  I've tried it and sometimes it works.

I feel like I've wasted all day even though I've been doing stuff.

I was making an additional trellis for our grape vines. I did a bit of hedge trimming of the neighbour's bush which is encroaching into our fence/garden.  Tomorrow I will weld the wall brackets on the trellis so I can fix it to the wall.  Mrs F has volunteered to paint it.   That's good as I do not like painting especially such and awkward shape.  I would prefer to spray paint it.    It'll take hours to paint it with a brush as Mrs Fluffy prefers.   First red anti-rust and then gold Hammerite or maybe just straight to gold as Hammerite is anti-rust anyway.  Pricey stuff really but will last forever.

I'm running out of DIY jobs I really want to do.  I suppose I should be grateful as I might get called to go somewhere and this gives me time to work on my own projects.

Cherries are plentiful for us.  I am looking forward to the plums and grapes.  We have apples too to come and our neighbour has pears.  We're trying to grow some apricots as well but I think the weather is against us for that.

I am seriously getting pissed off with Deliveries here. All the firms are as useless as the other. I had a package sent today. Doorbell rang by the time I got to the door they were half way down the road.
Not a problem because I thought as they are left in a secured locker. So I went to to pick it up after getting the email. Not Bloody there. Get home and I got 3 emails to go and collect it. I returned and still not there.

My only concern now, is because it its food (Bacon) from Ireland so could well perish. - @SimCityAT

In this heat your bacon could very well be cooked.

All services are lacking these days.

Hope you were able to pick it up and enjoy it for a nice meal.

Should of written your goose is cooked but bacon was the topic.

Now I am dying for a BLT sandwich.

Have not had one in many years.

My Vegas friend said it is 112F or 44C, something unbearable.

Her husband is getting his first cataract surgery today.

Should of done it a long time ago but he is a big baby about it.

I know they both will be allot better off when he sees better.

With US medicare which costs about $204 each per month and is mandatory to have, he still must pay an additional $300 per eye.

Plus any drops he will  need and an Uber ride both ways.

Medical in the US is such a scam.

My bro is suppose to be sprung in 10 days!!

That is another unknown.

I pray he does not mess things up again.

I know his wife will be informed of his release, I do not trust her not to follow him around and then claim he is bothering her.

Mean time I have dug up my gear for swimming, googles and caps.

Hard to believe it is already nearly a month into summer and the weather is just now summer like.

Know we will fry, our skin is not used to the sun.

Should of written your goose is cooked but bacon was the topic.Now I am dying for a BLT sandwich.Have not had one in many years.My Vegas friend said it is 112F or 44C, something unbearable.Her husband is getting his first cataract surgery today.Should of done it a long time ago but he is a big baby about it.I know they both will be allot better off when he sees better.With US medicare which costs about $204 each per month and is mandatory to have, he still must pay an additional $300 per eye.Plus any drops he will need and an Uber ride both ways.Medical in the US is such a scam.My bro is suppose to be sprung in 10 days!!That is another unknown.I pray he does not mess things up again.I know his wife will be informed of his release, I do not trust her not to follow him around and then claim he is bothering her.Mean time I have dug up my gear for swimming, googles and caps.Hard to believe it is already nearly a month into summer and the weather is just now summer like.Know we will fry, our skin is not used to the sun. - @Marilyn Tassy

Getting out of the slammer must be quite an event.  Presumably his son will pick up.  As far as I know, people get gate money and a half-way house booking but I am not certain about that.  I presume it means being shown the door and told to go away.  If there's parole, it'll be reporting in. 

My BIL in the UK had corrective eye surgery.  Didn't do anything for him as his eyesight was damaged by Parkinson's.  Money down the drain.  They did both eyes at the same time which is a massive no-no.  Ruined both eyes or messed up what was left.    Never really recovered from it.  He's in a home anyway, with 24x7 care. His capacities are much reduced by Parkinson's. I am not sure if he know who he is and who others are.  We get few updates.

Since my parents left the building, I have little contact with my siblings to get updates - everyone has withdrawn to their shells. I more or less on communicate only with my own kids and my nephew. 

Cannot beat a good BLT.  Bacon is a serious business.  It's hard to get decent lean bacon here although Mrs F has hit upon cooking it in the oven.  Comes out crispy and ideal for a BLT or even inclusion a salad. Now I am thinking about this for lunch. It's very difficult bacon here as it's really fatty.  Ideal bacon is smoked back bacon.  We have in the past bought it in the UK and brought it back on the plane.  Not allowed now due to yes, you've guessed it, Brexit.  I guess that's why SimCityAT ordered it from Ireland. 

I've got to go to Obi to buy some paint. I am really struggling to even make it out the door.  I'm in some kind of dopey coma this morning.  Walking Dead should hire me as an extra.  I've already had an extra hours sleep on the sofa.  I'm making some stronger coffee to get a boost and try and get me moving.

Summer has really arrived. It'll be over 30C for at least a week.  Cover up! UV is high.

I do not think the prison system in the US gives any parting ways gifts like even bus fare out of Timbukto, which is usually where the big houses are. Miles out from anything.

I think his buddy is picking him up. His son is now in NV and probably can not leave the state.

He has gotten himself a job in NV but is still on parole as far as I can guess.

I am not even sure he can physically see his son right now as they both are, convicts.

Have to be in good company or back in the pokey.

It is just insane to me.

My step father and mom would be out of their minds if they could see this happening.

My step dad was so straight he would stay up nights doing his taxes over and over again to make sure he never make a mistake and did anything illegal.

Mom was the same.

I am the same way, my freedom as limited as it is is very valuable to me.

I could hardly sit still in school let alone get locked up.

I do hope the water levels at the lakes are decent.

Think it might be the best place to get our skin adjusted to the sun without paying for a spa day and leaving in 2 hours due to the sun.

Slow going with testing the sun on our winter pale skin.

My sister tans but I burn.

I remember us putting tons of baby oil on ourselves and laying in the sun for hours, stupid.

I really enjoy it when I get to see my family. It is interesting to notice where I fit in the picture, like what ones role is in the mix.

I seems to be the peacekeeper and smooth over any issues anyone might have with each other.

Sometimes it makes me seem forward but honesty is the best policy.

One reason I am afraid to confront my halfie, I know for a fact it will not go down nice.

I had such a nice time seeing my niece and SIL, even met her son and his GF and liked them too.

Felt included and cared for. Not sure if we all lived close by if the feelings would be as strong?

I never would of thought everyone would end up living so far apart.

I do not think the prison system in the US gives any parting ways gifts like even bus fare out of Timbukto, which is usually where the big houses are. Miles out from anything... - @Marilyn Tassy

Assuming your brother was amicable to performing at least some form of work, he will likely receive a sum upon release.

The last thing gov't officials want would be the release of an inmate onto the street without a dime to their name.

I do not think the prison system in the US gives any parting ways gifts like even bus fare out of Timbukto, which is usually where the big houses are. Miles out from anything... - @Marilyn TassyAssuming your brother was amicable to performing at least some form of work, he will likely receive a sum upon release.The last thing gov't officials want would be the release of an inmate onto the street without a dime to their name. - @Aidan in HCMC

Nice to see a post from someone who usually never posts. Welcome to the chat.

IDK, my brother is a strange case, is a recent amputee who was moved to several prisons within the last year. I have lost count. He was spending allot of his time in what they call reception. Not really assisted to any yard or work duty.

Just on hold.

His health is not great, still has sepsis in his spine and was without a proper fitting leg for a long while. In a wheelchair. They did get him a new leg about a month ago so he is learning to walk with it.

He had or has funds from being disabled but they stop payments while he was locked up.

It is complicated.

Thanks for the input!

I do not think the prison system in the US gives any parting ways gifts like even bus fare out of Timbukto, which is usually where the big houses are. Miles out from anything.I think his buddy is picking him up. His son is now in NV and probably can not leave the state.He has gotten himself a job in NV but is still on parole as far as I can guess.I am not even sure he can physically see his son right now as they both are, convicts.Have to be in good company or back in the pokey.It is just insane to me.My step father and mom would be out of their minds if they could see this happening.My step dad was so straight he would stay up nights doing his taxes over and over again to make sure he never make a mistake and did anything illegal.Mom was the same.I am the same way, my freedom as limited as it is is very valuable to me.I could hardly sit still in school let alone get locked up.I do hope the water levels at the lakes are decent.Think it might be the best place to get our skin adjusted to the sun without paying for a spa day and leaving in 2 hours due to the sun.Slow going with testing the sun on our winter pale skin.My sister tans but I burn.I remember us putting tons of baby oil on ourselves and laying in the sun for hours, stupid.I really enjoy it when I get to see my family. It is interesting to notice where I fit in the picture, like what ones role is in the mix.I seems to be the peacekeeper and smooth over any issues anyone might have with each other.Sometimes it makes me seem forward but honesty is the best policy.One reason I am afraid to confront my halfie, I know for a fact it will not go down nice.I had such a nice time seeing my niece and SIL, even met her son and his GF and liked them too.Felt included and cared for. Not sure if we all lived close by if the feelings would be as strong?I never would of thought everyone would end up living so far apart. - @Marilyn Tassy

I thought it was like $10 at the gate but on the other hand, possibly it's only the Feds with the gate money and your bro is in State lockup (I presume).  I really don't know the system and I don't want to!

We're seeing some really odd things going on in the village.  The Sausage Thief has been in action. We think he's now "stolen" his GF's car to pay for drugs and/or booze.  It's bizarre as there was a lot of stability previously and he was relatively normal. But now it seems to be getting worse with him missing for days on end.  The car will no doubt be in the chop shop or sold on with fake papers.  We're friendly with his GF but I cannot see her putting up with that kind of behaviour.   I think it's time for him to go inside for a couple of years, get some rehabilitation and lay off the substances.

If thinking of water for swimming,  I wouldn't go to Velence.  The situation there looks dire with hardly any water, algae and dead fish - article here on Euronews. Like a giant puddle of stagnant water and much bigger than the Reflecting Pool Donny style.  Balaton looks OK right now.  Go a bit further on the train and you'll be OK by the water.   Siofok is probably your best bet as it's a large town and train is just a stones throw from the beaches.

Definitely cover up if by the water.   Sun protection is a must.  The UV is massive today.We've had to put the airco on as the dog looks like she's been given a roasting and we're not far behind. It's dreadfully hot today. 

Will experience the heat soon, off to the market.

I have a general rule, I do not go there during the summer but we have cherries on our mind and they have several vendors selling them. If not going to the water, then it is nowhere.

Siofok is where we like to go, hate the ride over though, we get sleepy both ways.

My ex DIL,s mom had a so called villa there, just a 10 mins walk from the water.

Wish my in laws bought over there back in the day.

Of course it is only fun for a few short months.

$10 at the gate will not even buy lunch these days.I was so shocked in Vegas, everything was too much. Only thing good were the cost of avocados ; Paid 55 cents each for nice big  tasty ones.

Left a perfect one ready to eat in my hotel room when I checked out. Too nervous about flying to eat anything. Hope the maid did not think it was just a tip.

Will experience the heat soon, off to the market.
I have a general rule, I do not go there during the summer but we have cherries on our mind and they have several vendors selling them. If not going to the water, then it is nowhere.
Siofok is where we like to go, hate the ride over though, we get sleepy both ways.
My ex DIL,s mom had a so called villa there, just a 10 mins walk from the water.
Wish my in laws bought over there back in the day.
Of course it is only fun for a few short months.
$10 at the gate will not even buy lunch these days.I was so shocked in Vegas, everything was too much. Only thing good were the cost of avocados ; Paid 55 cents each for nice big tasty ones.
Left a perfect one ready to eat in my hotel room when I checked out. Too nervous about flying to eat anything. Hope the maid did not think it was just a tip. - @Marilyn Tassy

It's mega hot.  I have outdoor stuff to do but I am waiting for a bit more sunset.  We've got the airco on, mainly to cool the dog (and ourselves).  It certainly makes life more tolerable to have airco working. 

Villas next to Velence would be worth a pretty penny but with the drought, it'd be really not worth much.  Until they get the water situation resolved, it's as good as a dust bowl.   I've always wondered how these lakes get their water.  They say there's an underground source in Balaton which replenishes but I don't know if that's true.  I am hoping that now we've got a change in regime, the environmental agencies can do their jobs without oligarch interference.

Mrs F is down near Velence for a family event.  I'm not interested in that (school graduation) so I am  at home.  Mrs F is godmother to a cousin's kids.  She takes her involvement very seriously.  I don't know who my godparents are now.  If I did, I've completely forgotten.

I got up really late and by the time I've had my coffee and done domestic things, it's usually about 14.30h.  I should go to bed earlier but I was watching the football - Australia vs USA.  It was disappointingly chaotic and with not a lot going on.   Makes me wonder why I bothered.

My EX DIL,s mom;s Villa was at Balaton.

Velence is a cute little village but sort of boring once the season of summer is over with.

We lived there for 6 months and when the weather was bad we would take off to the city for the day or go to Szekesferehervar for a movie and lunch or dinner.

In March when I was in Vegas my husband went to Velence to look up his old childhood friend.

His friend was very wealthy and owned several businesses near the lake.

He went looking for him at a few of his shops and a bar he owned.

Found out he had died of cancer and his wife sold out the shops.

Life is short, he should of visited him years ago.

Not sure his wife and son still live there of not.

My husband spent a weekend alone there years ago with his friend and his wife at some sort of music, car show thing by the lake.

I just found out the guy had a young body guard with him!!

Followed them around all day long.

Guess being set for life has it,s own issues.

Yes, the heat is here, overall if we stay inside it is cool enough with a small fan or two on.

Old brick homes  I guess.

I just stumbled upon a rare weird 13th zodiac sign.Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer.

I fall into the dates, only 19 days of the year fall under that old Greek sign.

Well, IDK, sort of between a Scorpio and a Sagittarius.

I do not like serpents at all.

I find it entertaining and never put any stock into those zodiac traits.

My EX DIL,s mom;s Villa was at Balaton.Velence is a cute little village but sort of boring once the season of summer is over with.We lived there for 6 months and when the weather was bad we would take off to the city for the day or go to Szekesferehervar for a movie and lunch or dinner.In March when I was in Vegas my husband went to Velence to look up his old childhood friend.His friend was very wealthy and owned several businesses near the lake.He went looking for him at a few of his shops and a bar he owned.Found out he had died of cancer and his wife sold out the shops.Life is short, he should of visited him years ago.Not sure his wife and son still live there of not.My husband spent a weekend alone there years ago with his friend and his wife at some sort of music, car show thing by the lake.I just found out the guy had a young body guard with him!!Followed them around all day long.Guess being set for life has it,s own issues. Yes, the heat is here, overall if we stay inside it is cool enough with a small fan or two on.Old brick homes I guess.I just stumbled upon a rare weird 13th zodiac sign.Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer.I fall into the dates, only 19 days of the year fall under that old Greek sign.Well, IDK, sort of between a Scorpio and a Sagittarius.I do not like serpents at all.I find it entertaining and never put any stock into those zodiac traits. - @Marilyn Tassy

Yes, all those places are dead during the winter.  In the village we go to at Balaton, where Mrs Fluffy is part owner of a house, come September, it's like some sci-fi movie when it's just deserted. Like everyone was whisked away to another place.   Only things open are the pub and the supermarket and they are on short hours.   It's mainly because of schools starting first Monday in September.  Everyone is back in Budapest by then.  All the houses get closed up and most of them are unvisited until April or May the following year.   

I was planning to paint outside but it's too hot.  I did paint my trellis yesterday for 1h but I started at 16h to avoid the sun.  I suppose today will be the same.  I want to get it done and dusted as the grapevines are on a growth spurt.  Inside work will just be more of the same - tidying up.  Mrs F wants to put up our popup pool.   I dislike that pool because it takes away my working space outside.   I cannot weld or use a grinder nearby as it could damage the pool plastic lining.   And if the cars were sick, I'd be up the creek without a paddle.  I need all the space to work on a car - jacking it up, using tools, opening doors etc.   We usually get a letter from the water company saying that we've got a leak because we used so much water in a short space of time.  No wonder they complain - it takes 16000 litres of water (that's 16 tonnes).  Takes a day at least to fill up.

BTW, today is Father's Day so this is time to think about our Dads and what they mean to us.   My Dad has now been gone 3 years. I cannot believe it has flown past so quickly.  I received a garden ornament and a card.  Nice of them to be thinking of me.

Don't know about astrological star signs but there's a wiki page on Ophiuchus.

Forgot all about Father,s day.

We spoke with our son and he must of forgotten too, no mention of it.

I would set up my pop up pool if I had room.

Guess 16,000 liters is about 4,000 gallons?

I know our pool took 2 hoses and a day and half or more to fill up, was 32,000 gallons.

That was one heck of a water bill!

Funny how you can forget some things and remember others.

Forgot all about Father,s day.We spoke with our son and he must of forgotten too, no mention of it.I would set up my pop up pool if I had room.Guess 16,000 liters is about 4,000 gallons?I know our pool took 2 hoses and a day and half or more to fill up, was 32,000 gallons.That was one heck of a water bill! Funny how you can forget some things and remember others. - @Marilyn Tassy

My 2nd daughter didn't mention Father's Day either.   Bah, humbug.  She's in Ireland right now having a break from Canada so I suppose she's busy most days.   We did suggest a video call but we haven't got around to it.

Yes, 16000 litres is 4200 US gallons.   Your pool was around 110,000 litres, nearly ~7 x our pop up pool.   

Water is quite cheap here so not to worried about the bill.    Strangely enough we got a water bill today, 172.50 HUF / m3, so to fill our pool is a touch under 3000 HUF.  And in a season, we do it twice. 

I think we all might be going to the cinema this evening.   Maybe. Maybe not.  The film is called "Obsession".  Has good reviews and there's a special offer.  But maybe there's discount for over-65 crotchety old complainers (me).

Forgot all about Father,s day.We spoke with our son and he must of forgotten too, no mention of it.I would set up my pop up pool if I had room.Guess 16,000 liters is about 4,000 gallons?I know our pool took 2 hoses and a day and half or more to fill up, was 32,000 gallons.That was one heck of a water bill! Funny how you can forget some things and remember others. - @Marilyn TassyMy 2nd daughter didn't mention Father's Day either. Bah, humbug. She's in Ireland right now having a break from Canada so I suppose she's busy most days. We did suggest a video call but we haven't got around to it.Yes, 16000 litres is 4200 US gallons. Your pool was around 110,000 litres, nearly ~7 x our pop up pool. Water is quite cheap here so not to worried about the bill.  Strangely enough we got a water bill today, 172.50 HUF / m3, so to fill our pool is a touch under 3000 HUF. And in a season, we do it twice. I think we all might be going to the cinema this evening. Maybe. Maybe not. The film is called "Obsession". Has good reviews and there's a special offer. But maybe there's discount for over-65 crotchety old complainers (me). - @fluffy2560

Yes we really did not take full advantage of our pool.

Every time I swam during the week, I would do a few laps and look at the tress, bushes , plants and get out, put on my work clothing and start trimming.

Silly really . I also had a slight paranoia about swimming alone at home. I know how to swim thank God but not the most confidant of swimmers. Was 19 when I learned to swim so have a few hangups.

Hated to think my husband could come home and find me face down floating.

Gosh; my Vegas friends pool put ours to shame.

45 feet long by 20!

I swam in it just once, she sat in her wheelchair at the shallow end and was talking to me. By the time I reached the deep end, I could no longer hear anything she said!

It was a really great pool.

Had a darn weirdo experience today inside Lidel.

We went in and were standing at the meat section;

My husband picked up some ground pork and I reminded him that ground turkey is cheaper and would work just as well for the stuffed peppers I planned on making tonight.

It took perhaps less then one minute to chose the package.

I never , ever do anything slow, just not my nature.

Some dam dumb dude, a Hungarian I would say was younger then he looked, , he looked 60 but probably was 48.

He was puffing at us like he owned the store and then said some BS to us, God home!!

WTF???

My husband never likes conflict with people, and did not say a word, I got slightly vocal and said the Bsmeck work and my hubby had to pull me away, I was ready to go off with the idiot;

Yes, that location is full of tourists but what sort of tourist purchases raw meat??

Small insults get on my last darn nerve.

I guess I need to meditate more??

I told my hubby he should of told the jerk to F off and that his blood line was probably not even Hungarian, racist POS.

I suppose the universe knows to not put two vocal people together or all heck will break out.

My hubby did not say a word and I was more upset with him then that idiot dude/

Peppers are cooking, sauce is ready and I have opened up a bottle of red wine, already went through half of it, time out now.

Also made some fresh lentel soup, sort of a heavy meal for a hot day.