Cynic
@Cynic
American and English citizen
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About me
American and English
Lives in Sherburn in Elmet, England, Un
Speaks English; Dutch
Registration: 15 September 2015
About
I'm a dual-national (USA/UK), born in London in 1954, my father was a US serviceman and my mother was a GI bride. Shortly after my birth, the family moved back to the USA, first to MacDill, then to Kentucky where my father's family were from.
We returned to London (where my mother was from), where I went to primary and grammar schools before beginning work in International Logistics, I hold a Chartered Diploma from the Institute of Logistics and Transport, specialising in all modes of transport, both passenger and freight and the carriage of dangerous goods; I worked in many countries in my working life before retirement in 2020.
Married with 3 kids and 2 grandkids, I worked all over the world, but now live in retirement in North Yorkshire.
Education
University of Huddersfield
Associate Degree, Transport and Logistics
1998
IATA
Vocational Certificate, Dangeous Goods by Air
1996
RSA
Vocational Certificate, Certificate of Technical Competence
1993
My expat journey
Sherburn in Elmet, England, England
We moved here from the Netherlands in 1997.
Retired
It was a small mining village on the edge of the North Yorkshire moors; it's now doubled in size, with the pit closing and new housing estates springing up all around us.
Poor public transport
Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands
Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Wainwright, Alberta, Canada
Ladyville, Belize, Belize
Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Berlin, Germany
London, England, England
Florida, USA
Activity
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
Currently, 18C and clear skies; forecast high today of 24C, moderate air quality; the rest of the week looks to be the same, I can go with that. Read More
Workers in Europe : how do you deal with climate change ? by Asaël Häzaq
Hi,We're writing an article about the impact of climate change on expatriate workers in Europe. We'd like to hear about your experiences.Since last month, heatwaves are particulary high in Europe. How do you deal with that ? Do you have a "climate ...
Currently, 15C with a forecast high of 23C later today; currently overcast, but they reckon it will have cleared by 10:00, then sunny for the rest of the day. Only excitement today (apart from Mrs C going to Hospital for a check-up) and I've ... Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
Currently, 18C, with a forecast high of 24C, clear sunny skies for today and the rest of the week.Builders are in creating my media wall (well, Mrs C's really, I'm just required to smile and nod my head). I offered to make one from a couple of old ... Read More
Brexit and its implications for British, HU and any other citizens by fluffy2560
As we've only got 6 months before the UK ends its membership of the EU, things are hotting up. I've just come across this ETIAS system the EU is planning to roll out for visa-free countries. This has implications not just for British but ...
@fluffy2560 Being an ex-blue job, you should know all about multi-role equipment. At Munster/Osnabruck, we used ours for everything. Read More
Brexit and its implications for British, HU and any other citizens by fluffy2560
As we've only got 6 months before the UK ends its membership of the EU, things are hotting up. I've just come across this ETIAS system the EU is planning to roll out for visa-free countries. This has implications not just for British but ...
@fluffy2560 At Leeds/Bradford, they use the in-flight catering truck. Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
Currently, 22C with broken clouds; high today of 25C. Air quality still not that good.We invested in air-con, 2 split systems, 1 for upstairs and the other for downstairs, absolutely brilliant once I learned not to turn the house into a freezer. ... Read More
Brexit and its implications for British, HU and any other citizens by fluffy2560
As we've only got 6 months before the UK ends its membership of the EU, things are hotting up. I've just come across this ETIAS system the EU is planning to roll out for visa-free countries. This has implications not just for British but ...
With assistance via Munich: I travelled inbound to BUD via MUC (Munich)and all I can say is the assistance from Lufthansa was exemplary. I had a personalised helper, there's a special passports queue in the bowels of the building (absolutely no ... Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
Currently, 21C, with a forecast high of 32C. Clear blue skies and light winds from the east; temps start to reduce tomorrow, but still warm. Air quality is ugh, so once I've got the washing hung outside, I shan't be doing much else today.I see EDF ... Read More
Expat World Cup dilemma! ⚽ by Cheryl
Hello everyone,A little World Cup curiosity…Imagine this: your home country is playing, but so is the country you now call home. Who are you wearing the jersey for? 😅The World Cup has a unique way of bringing people together from all ...
To be honest, I have no interest in football and haven't watched any of it. From a nationality aspect, I could support either the USA, England or with a bit of effort, the Netherlands, but then I'd have to surrender the other 2.From a more ... Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
BTW, on the flags non-issue, I'm hearing on the radio, people complaining the England flag is not up for the forth coming match in the World Cup. Stunning win over Mexico. Saturday will be a massive game - England vs Norway, 22h BST, 23h CET. - ... Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
17C and cloudy at the moment, it will start to clear later this morning, then we have a week of sunshine - yay.I agree somewhat in that Farage should have queered his pitch, but polls since the latest press furore seem to say the opposite; they've ... Read More
Working remote for US company while in Netherlands? by boudreauxali
Hi there! So my wife and I are moving to the Netherlands. She has been recruited by a Dutch company, so she will have the highly skilled migrant visa and permit. As her spouse, I kind of just get to piggyback off of that and am able to work in the ...
@Becka A. Hey hi, I am in a similar situation like him, but my husband will get the HSM visa and I will be getting the spouse visa, I am working in Mexico for a client, now can I move to Netherlands with my husband once my project approves remotely ... Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
19C and mostly cloudy; forecast high of 21C. Temps are forecast to increase to 30C by midweek. Air quality is good today, but will creep up to moderate during the weekQuiet week for me next week; not so in the politics of the UK where we have the ... Read More
New members of the Northern Ireland forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Northern Ireland forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, I am from Spain, I am living in UK for 6 years(London), looking in Belfast (from 10 February) for something minimum 1 months or more if is OK and i feel comfortable after that time. I like travel, languages, read non fiction books at the moment. ... Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
Update: Pictures of my vine diseased leaves. Any thoughts welcome. - @fluffy2560 From ChatGPTquote "The most likely possibilities are:Spider mites (most likely) – The fine pale speckling ("stippling") across the leaf is very characteristic ... Read More