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jim IPTV

jim IPTV

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Scottish expat in Malta

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111

About me

Scottish

Lives in Qawra

Speaks Scottish bad english and worse Spannish

Registration: 18 March 2011

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14 years ago
voodoo hoodoo

bullying by voodoo hoodoo

Any one experienced their kids being bullied? My boy's just had a hell of a two weeks!

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Good lad, even if you are making him play a sissy game, bulling never stops, it just gets less and the issue over it lighter. my school was nightmare, every day fights I saw weak kids suffer. The best advice is deal with it in a possitive way, going ... Read More

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14 years ago
voodoo hoodoo

bullying by voodoo hoodoo

Any one experienced their kids being bullied? My boy's just had a hell of a two weeks!

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Martial Arts, Judo, Karate etc Teaches confidence and when the going get's tough, they will be able to deal with the issue. It is hard fighting your kids battles even tho every instinct makes you want to pile in. After only a few months of training ... Read More

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14 years ago
nikos68

Dreambox by nikos68

Hi! The site (dreamboxoutlet.com) is not very explicit, and I am too lazy to go and ask at the shop, so I thought that maybe I can get some feedback here! How much does it cost? (I've got the satellite dish already but nothing else) What channels ...

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Seems to be all about football, if you want football then you need to jump through hoops, break the law and spent big money. If I was you Scuba I would bring my HD box out and buy a big dish and a quality LNB/Cables. You are paying for it sitting in ... Read More

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14 years ago
nikos68

Dreambox by nikos68

Hi! The site (dreamboxoutlet.com) is not very explicit, and I am too lazy to go and ask at the shop, so I thought that maybe I can get some feedback here! How much does it cost? (I've got the satellite dish already but nothing else) What channels ...

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60P the Sport last time I looked. not that I would purchase such a comic. Viz is better. Jim Read More

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14 years ago
nikos68

Dreambox by nikos68

Hi! The site (dreamboxoutlet.com) is not very explicit, and I am too lazy to go and ask at the shop, so I thought that maybe I can get some feedback here! How much does it cost? (I've got the satellite dish already but nothing else) What channels ...

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Hi George a very British view of it, if anyone bought Europe Rights it might not be SKY and you would end up watching everything in French or German. It think they should be forced to buy Enlish Spoken Rights, thats what I try to buy. Jim Read More

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14 years ago
nikos68

Dreambox by nikos68

Hi! The site (dreamboxoutlet.com) is not very explicit, and I am too lazy to go and ask at the shop, so I thought that maybe I can get some feedback here! How much does it cost? (I've got the satellite dish already but nothing else) What channels ...

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The any frotiers act got tossed when they read "what is legal in one country should be legal to transmit to any other in Europe" Holland jumps out, but the biggest complaints was agains Bull fighting, Cock Fighting etc. Jim Read More

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14 years ago
nikos68

Dreambox by nikos68

Hi! The site (dreamboxoutlet.com) is not very explicit, and I am too lazy to go and ask at the shop, so I thought that maybe I can get some feedback here! How much does it cost? (I've got the satellite dish already but nothing else) What channels ...

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RE SKY and the pub, it was SKY Italia card she had purchase in Greece I believe. The rulling was not a rulling it was an appeal judge opinion that Europe is one country type view, and provided you bought it in one country and paid TAX then why ... Read More

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14 years ago
nikos68

Dreambox by nikos68

Hi! The site (dreamboxoutlet.com) is not very explicit, and I am too lazy to go and ask at the shop, so I thought that maybe I can get some feedback here! How much does it cost? (I've got the satellite dish already but nothing else) What channels ...

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George is spot on, Its all about rights. Do you think SKY would cut off 2 million European Subscribers ? and as they pay the channel owners a cut would the channel owners complain ? its about rights. They buy UK rights to content as do most of the ... Read More

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14 years ago
nikos68

Dreambox by nikos68

Hi! The site (dreamboxoutlet.com) is not very explicit, and I am too lazy to go and ask at the shop, so I thought that maybe I can get some feedback here! How much does it cost? (I've got the satellite dish already but nothing else) What channels ...

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/03/pub-landlady-premier-league-television-rights This was the case in question, Jim Read More

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14 years ago
nikos68

Dreambox by nikos68

Hi! The site (dreamboxoutlet.com) is not very explicit, and I am too lazy to go and ask at the shop, so I thought that maybe I can get some feedback here! How much does it cost? (I've got the satellite dish already but nothing else) What channels ...

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I sat in a meeting with two heads of SKY and it was suggested SKY should spend money closing down every subscriber who is not in UK, an estimate of 2 million paying subscriptions. They have software that could do it, but don't use it, why seems ... Read More

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14 years ago
nikos68

Dreambox by nikos68

Hi! The site (dreamboxoutlet.com) is not very explicit, and I am too lazy to go and ask at the shop, so I thought that maybe I can get some feedback here! How much does it cost? (I've got the satellite dish already but nothing else) What channels ...

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Why do you use dreambox ? I thought if you had a dish you could use a SKY box and subscribe in UK. I watched a woman buy a new HD SKY box on thursday call SKY from her Malta mobile and upgrade her UK account to the serial number of new HD Box. Is it ... Read More

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14 years ago
MaryLove

WATCHING THE TRI-NATIONS RUGBY by MaryLove

Hi all, My husband and I moved here from Cape Town SA, a month ago. WE really love supporting the Boks, we havent subscribed to any TV here and would like to know where we can watch the Rugby in English in the Sliema Area. Went to Times Square ...

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Images bar along from Qawra Palace has most sport on TV, Dropped in there last night, Jim Read More

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14 years ago
MaryLove

WATCHING THE TRI-NATIONS RUGBY by MaryLove

Hi all, My husband and I moved here from Cape Town SA, a month ago. WE really love supporting the Boks, we havent subscribed to any TV here and would like to know where we can watch the Rugby in English in the Sliema Area. Went to Times Square ...

jim IPTV

Give me a PM when you get to St Pauls, I am in Qawra, I watch all the Scotland/Wales/Ireland games and anyone playing England, I sometimes watch The OZ games just to see how it should be played. Jim Read More

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14 years ago
pastizzi

Cards on the table lol by pastizzi

OK, I'm 48 years old, of very good health, I have a Supervisors NVQ2 qualification, I have a Forklift truck licence and my drivers licence allows me to drive a vehicle up to 7.5t. I have 15 years experience of working with computers, both hardware ...

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Learn how to use and teach, Facebook, Skpe, TV over IP, MSN, Email. as well as fixing computers you could teach how to used the programs Xpats use. I would prefer to have an Xpat come to my house to do a repair than one of those corner shops have my ... Read More

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14 years ago
rowlesr

sky tv in malta by rowlesr

hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...

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3-2 total disaster, after the weekend win they lose to Falkirk, a pub team !!!. Pirate TV, thats a bit Wolfman Jack way to look at it, Jim Read More

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jim IPTV replied to a thread
14 years ago
rowlesr

sky tv in malta by rowlesr

hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...

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2-2 now George, so back on track, Jim Read More

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jim IPTV replied to a thread
14 years ago
rowlesr

sky tv in malta by rowlesr

hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...

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Correction 2-0 I am on suicide watch, Jim Read More

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14 years ago
rowlesr

sky tv in malta by rowlesr

hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...

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Rangers are getting beat 1-0 by Falkirk !!! I turned down a trial with Falkirk in 1972 because they were rubbish, now they are beating the Gers........nightmare. Read More

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jim IPTV replied to a thread
14 years ago
rowlesr

sky tv in malta by rowlesr

hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...

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That was two weeks ago, on the topic and no links to web-sites or distributers. Right now I am watching the Celtic game unfortunatly they are winning 2-0 so I am still suffering. I have never been sneaky in my life. Jim. Read More

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jim IPTV replied to a thread
14 years ago
pastizzi

Cards on the table lol by pastizzi

OK, I'm 48 years old, of very good health, I have a Supervisors NVQ2 qualification, I have a Forklift truck licence and my drivers licence allows me to drive a vehicle up to 7.5t. I have 15 years experience of working with computers, both hardware ...

jim IPTV

I think you have the right attitude to it so you will do well. Maybe look at setting up a small business repair pc/laptops installing software and aim at the expats. worth a go and you would not need qualifictions or be able to speak maltese. I have ... Read More

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jim IPTV replied to a thread
14 years ago
petr1029

taxation of Internet based work for non-dom ordinary residents by petr1029

I am going mad about trying to pinpoint tax authorityÂ’s stand on someone working on the Internet, getting paid outside Malta. All done in the name of Intenation Business Company established outside of Malta. Shareholder (myself) would be non-dom ...

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cool George, I am sure it is one of these circumstances that depending on how you ask the question will differ the answer if you follow. I think the simple answer/question is where do you pay tax and how much, not do you ?. An account should be ... Read More

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14 years ago

Garage to do some pannels/welding

Big thanks, where in Qawra are you drop in for a chat, I am right on the salt flats canal. Jim Read More

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14 years ago
petr1029

taxation of Internet based work for non-dom ordinary residents by petr1029

I am going mad about trying to pinpoint tax authorityÂ’s stand on someone working on the Internet, getting paid outside Malta. All done in the name of Intenation Business Company established outside of Malta. Shareholder (myself) would be non-dom ...

jim IPTV

I think I am with George on this, Where is your company registered and file accounts, is it in EU or another country. The way you are writing this sounds like it's ofshore and almost an attempt to avoid TAX anywhere. If so then you should pay tax on ... Read More

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14 years ago

Garage to do some pannels/welding

On my street there is a British Guy who services and repairs cars, he told me about the same guy in Burmarrad but Iwhen I went loking I could not find his garage, do you have a street name or some directions. Ta. Jim Read More

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14 years ago
SummerRaine

Advice on which course would have better prospects in Malta by SummerRaine

My husband has worked in administration/warranty in the car industry for 12 years. He is determined to not work within the car industry as he would like a change of scene so is planning on doing a home course when we move to Malta. He is stuck ...

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Difficult call, I am sure Ricky is Right although I would side more on experiance that qualifications, but getting past the first interview without references and qualifications might be hard work. I see loads of degree students and they are useless ... Read More

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14 years ago
SummerRaine

Advice on which course would have better prospects in Malta by SummerRaine

My husband has worked in administration/warranty in the car industry for 12 years. He is determined to not work within the car industry as he would like a change of scene so is planning on doing a home course when we move to Malta. He is stuck ...

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If he enjoys writing them maybe web-devopment could fit it as building web-site does require a load of writing as well, joined to Graphic design like photo-shop. There is always work and plenty part-time work if you are good. I know someone out here ... Read More

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14 years ago
Th3_ZaKa

Melita Contracts by Th3_ZaKa

Hi! I've seen that if I want a no download limit internet, i need to do a contract for 15 or 24 months. My question is, if after 4 or 5 months in Malta, for some reason, i had to leave the island definitely, what will happen with the internet ...

jim IPTV

I am pulling 2mb per sec down non stop. You don't have to have tv with broadband go on Melta web-site and it shows the bundles if you want to, We have a pay as you go house phone, which we have never used (don't even know how to). All I wanted was ... Read More

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14 years ago

Garage to do some pannels/welding

Anyone know or have seen one, preference is back-street cut and shut types as its just weld a few plates on my transit and a wing. They failed it today because it's got fiberglass on a few holes, mad they say fiberglass is not strong, my Van would ... Read More

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jim IPTV replied to a thread
14 years ago
rowlesr

sky tv in malta by rowlesr

hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...

jim IPTV

Its Hollyoaks 3 times a day now George, maybe a Finca in Gozo is the answer. Right now I am being force-fed Real Housewives of New-York any attempt to snatch the remote is covered. Still I have Eggheads to look forward to. Jim Read More

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14 years ago
SummerRaine

Question for the ladies re cosmetics by SummerRaine

Hi all I was wondering whether certain make up brands are available in Malta. I have googled this but can't find an answer. The products I currently use are Benefit and Bobbi Brown and I usually get my products from Debenhams/John Lewis/Boots. I ...

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In a high pitched voice "I have seen quite a few professional make-up shops in Veletta and one selling salon equipment. My missus is x-model she buys all her stuff now though ebay, postage to here is fine and cheap" End voice. "metrosexualism" has ... Read More

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jim IPTV replied to a thread
14 years ago
rowlesr

sky tv in malta by rowlesr

hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...

jim IPTV

Every night in our house on our 36 inch TV we watch, "Pointless followed by EggHeads then Hollyoak then Hollyoaks E4 then Corry followed by Eastenders then Corry. And then I get the remote back although now it gets snatched back for Red or Black and ... Read More

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14 years ago
jim IPTV2

Local TV by jim IPTV2

I have been involved in Local TV for 15years, we move out to Malta middle of month(June) we got a flat overlooking salt plains in Qawra. I am keen to set up and do a X-Pat TV program or channel, I have all the kit, cameras, edit suites etc. Anyone ...

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" Joining me now is ----" all you need to know. What happend to all the presenters, does anyone know someone up for it. I have the boat-show next week thurs-Sunday and would like to do a few interviews. PM me Jim. Read More

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14 years ago
Th3_ZaKa

Melita Contracts by Th3_ZaKa

Hi! I've seen that if I want a no download limit internet, i need to do a contract for 15 or 24 months. My question is, if after 4 or 5 months in Malta, for some reason, i had to leave the island definitely, what will happen with the internet ...

jim IPTV

I pay 50 euros, Mileta fiber 50 I get 52meg down and 2.2 up. no bandwidth allowance, and I use it like nobody else does with a constant 2mb down 18 hours some days. I gave them a deposit which was about two months and that was that. Jim Read More

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14 years ago
hammersfan

Beware Paceville by hammersfan

The daughter of a good friend of ours was drugged in Paceville and then taken somewhere else and gang-raped by 4 men on Tuesday night. Make sure you, your daughters, friends etc. stay safe, esp. if you/they visit Paceville at night.

jim IPTV

Why not put a Guardian Angels crew together even if it's just to be there and give out information, I could see Ricky in a Beret, Jim Read More

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jim IPTV replied to a thread
14 years ago

Finding Staff

Hi Guys I am looking for a part-time PHP/Software Developer any ideas where I should advertise, I know chances are we will end up getting someone in UK, But I live in hope. Jim Read More

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jim IPTV replied to a thread
14 years ago
Emma3

Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3

Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)

jim IPTV

Sorry we never made it over tonight Ricky, Bev a bit tired, hope you had fun. Jim n Bev Read More

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14 years ago
scubaboy

Splash and Fun by scubaboy

Hiya All, After having last week on leave and having a great time with my grandkids, I would like to congratulate Splash and Fun especially Patrick Vella there. For once the system seemed to work in Malta. Normal prices would have put us going in ...

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It must be because it's getting to end of season ? we went in July and it was great, it was not Disney Land but great and the kids loved it. I went down the slide with sunglasses on and lost them so had to dive with mask on to bottom, its about 7 ... Read More

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14 years ago
mikea

Golf !!! by mikea

Simply out of interest, does anybody play golf here?... despite there being only the one course!...

jim IPTV

My local gun club on Trig ir Ramla here does Trap Shooting and any other shooting you like. Although they think importing a AA-12 might prove difficult http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4ebtj1jR7c Maybe an underwater golf course would be safer, plenty ... Read More

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14 years ago
SummerRaine

Considering Mellieha area by SummerRaine

Hi all My family and I are planning on moving to Malta around April next year. I had originally hoped to live in the Sliema area but am beginning to wonder if this might be too cramped and I may not get the sea view I hoped for. I have been looking ...

jim IPTV

I think you also need to consider bus transport, so being near a supermarket might be worth checking, Oawra I would say is not tha built up, we have an excellent see view over the Salt Plains and close to pub/restraunt and the 2 Euro shop. The Irish ... Read More

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14 years ago
rbm

Husband and I thinking of moving to Malta, have lots of questions?? by rbm

HI Everyone i hope that someone can help answer my questions, im a Trainer, / visual merchandiser by trade and my husband is a photographer. We are in the very early stages of thinking about making the move to Malta. I have Family that live in malta ...

jim IPTV

Hi guy's welcome to "The Source" we moved to Malta 3 months ago and the forum has helped us with all our questions, introduced us to new friends and gave us a laugh as well. If we can help please ask, we have a dog, and the best sea view ever, I can ... Read More

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14 years ago
Aytnic007

Partnership in Malta? by Aytnic007

Dear people I would like to know everything about partnership in Malta. In this case there are one Maltese citizen and the other is third national and both are men. If anyone has any kind of information I will be really grateful. I have already ...

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Hi Ricky, I have a lot of Maltese friends now and share memberships to a few clubs with them, they are all sending round this email about the Australian Priministers view of Imigrants, I tend to agree with most of it, but the Maltese I know are all ... Read More

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14 years ago
Emma3

Regular Expat blog meet up by Emma3

Hi everybody! Anybody would like to arrange a group meet up this week for a casual beer in Sliema/st.julians area?:)

jim IPTV

Hi Ricky, put a spot on a google map and post it, can you park near it, ta, Jim. Read More

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14 years ago
scubadiva2020

So many questions!! by scubadiva2020

Hi everyone. I am a new member and am hoping to move to Malta next summer along with my husband. However, we are not able to retire at the moment and will need to work to be able to support ourselves. My husband has 30+ years experience in High ...

jim IPTV

I don't think people with good qualifications and a background as you describe have anything to worry about, there is plenty opportunities here. Its a case of deciding where you want to be working and living then compromise slightly. Build a ... Read More

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14 years ago
lucyskys

Furniture Stores by lucyskys

Hi all. We are soon to be furnishing our new flat we need everything. Anyone got any recommendations for stores for kitchen, bathrooms, sofas etc. Thanks

jim IPTV

While you are looking see if you can find me a decent desk, everything I have seen is either stupid money or would not last a week, and still stupid money, 100 Euros for a childs computer desk that in UK is £19.99 Help maybe someone has spotted a ... Read More

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14 years ago
scubaboy

New TV Thread by scubaboy

Hi All, Found this today... very interesting for us expats https://iplayer.bbcworldwide.com/ Iplayer is going to be worldwide :) :) :) :) Julian

jim IPTV

A few of these TV over web went down on Thursday/Friday last week including a big one with 3000 subscribers, if you were a customer let me know and I might be able to help, Due to the pressure I have added BBC Scotland to our line-up of channels, ... Read More

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14 years ago

Driving Back

I am planning to drive my big ugly Transit Van back early next month, so I can get it MOT'd and bring more IPTV set-top boxes and stuff down, like a microwave, dishwasher, barby the essentials,,,, probably George can advise, because it's been back ... Read More

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14 years ago

Anyone ever took the train to Malta from the UK?

Could not be easier they say, http://www.seat61.com/Malta.htm I would think flight from Preswick would be much less hassle with a baby than 3 or 4 days by train, boat, metro and you still need to get coach or train to London. Just an idea but if you ... Read More

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14 years ago
SummerRaine

References from the UK by SummerRaine

Hi all Was just wondering what my family should do about references from the UK. Do Malta expect you to come armed with written references already or are they quite happy to contact previous employers when we apply for work? How does it all work ...

jim IPTV

Hi Ricky I have had worse, "I need the experiance and training so I can start up my own business" on a CV a few years ago, he missed out clients ?. we are supposed to be going to St Peckers Pool on Sunday. But any other time I am in Qawra so not ... Read More

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14 years ago
SummerRaine

References from the UK by SummerRaine

Hi all Was just wondering what my family should do about references from the UK. Do Malta expect you to come armed with written references already or are they quite happy to contact previous employers when we apply for work? How does it all work ...

jim IPTV

From the other side, I just put an advert in UK job centre for a Software developer experiance in PHP. C-Sharp and Java. I got a reply from a DJ who was keen to learn and quite good with computers at school, what would you reply. ? Jim Read More

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14 years ago

A day at St. Peter's Pool on Sunday 28 th August

Not looking good so far, They arrange to meet tonight people turned up to meet and pay us included and they either were not there or not there at agreed time, bad start, no appology or expalnation. Shame because it looked like it was getting well ... Read More

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14 years ago
jim IPTV2

Local TV by jim IPTV2

I have been involved in Local TV for 15years, we move out to Malta middle of month(June) we got a flat overlooking salt plains in Qawra. I am keen to set up and do a X-Pat TV program or channel, I have all the kit, cameras, edit suites etc. Anyone ...

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Have not started yet, pressures of moving here and other projects. I will be producing some local stuff next month, but I need a presenter so anyone sees themself as the next Kay Adams or Ruby Wax mail me., Jim Read More

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14 years ago
SummerRaine

Best area for expat with young child by SummerRaine

Hi all My husband and I are looking to relocate to Malta next year. I am 30 and he is 35 so need somewhere that would allow us to find/get to work. However we have a four month old boy so would be looking for somewhere child friendly/safe to go to. ...

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Sounds like my lawyer, he writes fiction and get's paid for it. Never done a CV, always had to read them. Would not know where to start in going for an interview, I think my last job as an employee was working on the milk van at school. Jim n Bev Read More

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14 years ago
SummerRaine

Best area for expat with young child by SummerRaine

Hi all My husband and I are looking to relocate to Malta next year. I am 30 and he is 35 so need somewhere that would allow us to find/get to work. However we have a four month old boy so would be looking for somewhere child friendly/safe to go to. ...

jim IPTV

I work for a UK company online, so don't really work in Malta, having said that I also have a TV Production set-up and film yachting, I have found doors open here everywhere, so many opportunities and only 1 me. Depends on what your CV says what ... Read More

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14 years ago

A day at St. Peter's Pool on Sunday 28 th August

I have signed us up for it, they are also offering a deal if you have your own transport, which we have. hope to meet some of you guys there. Jim n Bev Read More

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14 years ago
SummerRaine

Best area for expat with young child by SummerRaine

Hi all My husband and I are looking to relocate to Malta next year. I am 30 and he is 35 so need somewhere that would allow us to find/get to work. However we have a four month old boy so would be looking for somewhere child friendly/safe to go to. ...

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We are in Qawra, and its fine a good supermarket 10 minutes walk, plenty buses (I drive though). Can't complain about anything, broadband speed over 50mb at home, beer cold, sea wet, and believe me a lot warmer than Aberdeen, I once did a helicopter ... Read More

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14 years ago
chussita

In need of cheering up! (-: by chussita

I finally arrive to the Island and this first week is being difficult. -My temporary accommodation is a flat in a small village. There is no air conditioner so the flat is an oven. -I do not have a car so I feel pretty isolated because relying on ...

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I lived on the costa-del-sol for 4 years, it gets hot in Spain as well, Xmas day one year we had a barbi, you just adjust, we have air-con in our house, but its never on, only a odd occasion. Mosta is not far from us so plan to drop down to Qawra we ... Read More

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14 years ago
chussita

In need of cheering up! (-: by chussita

I finally arrive to the Island and this first week is being difficult. -My temporary accommodation is a flat in a small village. There is no air conditioner so the flat is an oven. -I do not have a car so I feel pretty isolated because relying on ...

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Our daughter is 6 today, and she is loving Malta, yesterday we went to Camino Bay and she was in the water all day, rock jumping and even a bit of scuba, there is so much to do in Malta, where are you we are in Qawra. If I was you I would move to a ... Read More

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14 years ago
Barty

anyone interested in football? by Barty

hi i wonder if theres anyone who would be interested in playin sone football from time to time. Need to find nearest pitches, get enough ppl and we can sort somethin out?

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St John's ambulance first aiders might be more help. Jim Read More

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14 years ago
adele21

retiring to malta by adele21

Hi there, my name is Sue my husband is Stuart. We are making plans to move to Malta, be it at the early stages of planning. We looked at some apartments in June of this year and would like information on what to do next basically. We are in touch ...

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George could you PM it to me, save me hours having it on one list, Thanks Jim. Sue/Stuart we just did the move 8 weeks ago, and I am still flying back and forth to UK. Getting a place was pretty easy and everything so far has been ok, appart from ... Read More

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14 years ago
Barty

anyone interested in football? by Barty

hi i wonder if theres anyone who would be interested in playin sone football from time to time. Need to find nearest pitches, get enough ppl and we can sort somethin out?

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So xl, xxl, xxxl and do you have any with back supports will be the shirt order, never mind plent room for sponsorship logos. Jim Read More

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14 years ago
Barty

anyone interested in football? by Barty

hi i wonder if theres anyone who would be interested in playin sone football from time to time. Need to find nearest pitches, get enough ppl and we can sort somethin out?

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Yip. I am in, defender. last manager was Jock Wallace. I thought Amercan's and Aussies played with funny shapped balls, Jim Read More

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14 years ago
jarfasandi

ETC by jarfasandi

Hi everyone, I need to go to make my ID hoffly I can arrange it tomorrow. how long does it take to get it? Can someone tell me that? Other question: I need to registrate myself at the ETC. Anyone any information about that? It would be much ...

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Can you still drive a UK car after you have the id-card ? if so what is important part of the card, or is it the first step to other things like medical etc. Jim Read More

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14 years ago
jarfasandi

ETC by jarfasandi

Hi everyone, I need to go to make my ID hoffly I can arrange it tomorrow. how long does it take to get it? Can someone tell me that? Other question: I need to registrate myself at the ETC. Anyone any information about that? It would be much ...

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Like the guys say its easy, took my wife about 40minutes. quite well organised. Passport and marriage cert is what they asked her for. But she had everything with her in case, seems sometimes different people in the same office ask for more, so go ... Read More

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14 years ago

what is easy way to find second hand headlight of SHUMA KIA

most of the sellers will quote, and tell them to wrap in bubble wrap etc. You could go on parcelmonkey and get a quote, this way your service collects and delivers here and you pay, you need to make sure you tell the people selling the part ... Read More

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14 years ago

what is easy way to find second hand headlight of SHUMA KIA

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=+SHUMA+KIA&_sacat=See-All-Categories Ebay, search, plenty on there depends on year though. Jim Read More

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14 years ago
hammersfan

Car advice by hammersfan

As we are now committed to leaving Malta, can anyone suggest the best place for us to try and sell our Car (2006 Toyota Ractis family car). I will definitely put an entry in the Classifieds on this site, and I am thinking about maltapark too. ...

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"abuchanan" I bought my wife on an add similar to that and she's been fine. Those Toyota's are quite popular in the States Tim so I guess Toyota launched that model there to Regards, Jim Read More

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14 years ago
hammersfan

Car advice by hammersfan

As we are now committed to leaving Malta, can anyone suggest the best place for us to try and sell our Car (2006 Toyota Ractis family car). I will definitely put an entry in the Classifieds on this site, and I am thinking about maltapark too. ...

jim IPTV

A couple of tips, I have noticed here in Malta for selling cars, Start by choosing a picture of a different car, Like a Hummer or a Porche, then put the price at 1 Euro you get loads of interested buyers, then you sell them your Toyota. Price is ... Read More

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14 years ago
cami84

Moving to Malta by cami84

Hi there! I have been to Malta EVERY summer for like 10 years and now I will take my kids, husband and dog and move to Malta for good :) I have some questions: 1. Are the rental companies allowing dogs in the apartments or is it a big no no? 2. ...

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We have a dog, the hardest part was not finding someone who said yes to dogs, but getting somewhere with a yard. we seen about 10 properties all types. Our daughter is due to go to St Pauls Bay school, she will be 6 this month. Everything we have ... Read More

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14 years ago
nikos68

scrap a foreign car in malta by nikos68

Hi, I brought my old car from France and now I would like to scrap it, but is it allow to do it if the car isn't registered in Malta? TY

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How about sending the numberplates etc or getting new ones made up in France, stick them on a same car (queening its called) a few pictures, maybe a parking ticket or two, plenty proof the car left Malta, sounds like a plan. you could even drive the ... Read More

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14 years ago
nikos68

scrap a foreign car in malta by nikos68

Hi, I brought my old car from France and now I would like to scrap it, but is it allow to do it if the car isn't registered in Malta? TY

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I would park it outside scrapyard gates and put FREE in window, you will never see it or hear of it again, it's worth money to them. Taking Plates off might help, Jim Read More

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14 years ago
nikos68

scrap a foreign car in malta by nikos68

Hi, I brought my old car from France and now I would like to scrap it, but is it allow to do it if the car isn't registered in Malta? TY

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But would Nikos still be liable if he has a bill of sale ?.Jim Read More

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14 years ago
lucyanya

Flights to UK by lucyanya

Apart from the usual suspects, (Ryanair, thomson and easyjet) are there any other flyers to the UK (London) that offer cheap flights? Before 13th August. Cheers chaps. x

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I just flew easy-jet back to Gatwick and then Air-Malta back to MALTA, I the was cheapest way I could find, Also worth a note is With Air Malta I paid for sports baggage this gives you up to 32 kilo's extra in another case/bag for 20euro, it must be ... Read More

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14 years ago
nikos68

scrap a foreign car in malta by nikos68

Hi, I brought my old car from France and now I would like to scrap it, but is it allow to do it if the car isn't registered in Malta? TY

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How about selling it or leave it in your will(after your receive the death sentence from TM) to a non resident, then you have a proof you got rid of it ? Jim Read More

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14 years ago
nikos68

scrap a foreign car in malta by nikos68

Hi, I brought my old car from France and now I would like to scrap it, but is it allow to do it if the car isn't registered in Malta? TY

jim IPTV

Where do they register you against a car when you come into country, when I drove off ferry the guy had a sheet of paper that was a mess, my van was not even on it, and eventually he found it but all the details were wrong, but still he just ticked ... Read More

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14 years ago
nikos68

scrap a foreign car in malta by nikos68

Hi, I brought my old car from France and now I would like to scrap it, but is it allow to do it if the car isn't registered in Malta? TY

jim IPTV

I suppose taking the plates of it and pushing it into the sea is an answer, would give scubaboy something to play with. On way to marsaxlokk from Velletta there is a scrap yard on left, I would ask in there as scrap guys tend not to go by any ... Read More

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14 years ago
scubaboy

New TV Thread by scubaboy

Hi All, Found this today... very interesting for us expats https://iplayer.bbcworldwide.com/ Iplayer is going to be worldwide :) :) :) :) Julian

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Apart from having to reboot my router every day, my system plays brilliant. I get BBC1 all morning for the news and ITV2 at night kids/wife like all the tallent shows and celbrity stuff. I signed up to Melita 50 and it is brilliant, better than my ... Read More

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15 years ago
jim IPTV2

Local TV by jim IPTV2

I have been involved in Local TV for 15years, we move out to Malta middle of month(June) we got a flat overlooking salt plains in Qawra. I am keen to set up and do a X-Pat TV program or channel, I have all the kit, cameras, edit suites etc. Anyone ...

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Cool, we need a presenter and a researcher, Jim Read More

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15 years ago
jim IPTV2

Local TV by jim IPTV2

I have been involved in Local TV for 15years, we move out to Malta middle of month(June) we got a flat overlooking salt plains in Qawra. I am keen to set up and do a X-Pat TV program or channel, I have all the kit, cameras, edit suites etc. Anyone ...

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Just setting up the edit suite, and getting the camera batteries on charge. When you guys dropping in. Jim Read More

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15 years ago
jim IPTV

new X-Pats by jim IPTV

We arrived yesterday and wife had me unloading which involved climbing up on roof of van at midday, followed by daughter forcing me into a paddling pool build, today its off shopping to buy everything they forgot even though I had to leave my boat ...

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Safe, yeh, but well I am exhausted. Thanks for the welcome guys you are all welcome to drop round. Jim n Bev Read More

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15 years ago

new X-Pats

We arrived yesterday and wife had me unloading which involved climbing up on roof of van at midday, followed by daughter forcing me into a paddling pool build, today its off shopping to buy everything they forgot even though I had to leave my boat ... Read More

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