fluffy2560
English expat in Hungary
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About me
English
Lives in Budakeszi
Speaks English, German, Dutch, French (a bit)
Registration: 21 July 2009
About
I'm in my mid-60s. British (from south of London, Surrey/West Sussex actually) living just outside the burbs of Budapest (closest is District II), Hungarian wife (~30 years now!), 2 bilingual HU/UK kids (lass: 20 years old and lad: 16 years old). The older one is at Uni in HU. The other in school. Also 2 other kids from previous life aged 36 (born in NL) and the other 35 (born UK). The 35 year old was living in Japan for 2 years, New Zealand for 3 years and now lives in Ontario, Canada. The other one lives in the UK, "up-North".
My parents (RIP) lived in Australia and Fiji for years and travelled extensively. There are members of the wider family who are dual or triple nationals and come from different countries like UAE, Ireland, India, NZ.
Looks like being an expat is in our blood.
I have multiple degrees in various technical subjects (I don't normally mention it as it's not "done" in my professional circles). I've added it here because of trolls.
Occupation
I am Not Provided for Not Provided
Education
OU
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Admin
1998
My expat journey
Hungary
England
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.
Looking at Tuffy Flowers' weather station, I can see:24.5C, UV 0, humidity 51%, wind WNW, 3 m/s, sunset 19.34h.Weather reports online said 30C so that's apparently rubbish looking at my own weather apparatus and No. 1 eyeball.It looks like rain. ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Sorry about the BIL.It is hard to see people going.Makes on think hard about their own mortality. - @Marilyn TassyThanks, we aren't close so I feel completely "OK" with it although I feel for my sister and her kids/grandkids. I am not really ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
US (CNN):Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposalNashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee’s governor.Gov. Bill ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
So I'm off to blighty for the last 2 weeks of September. Not been back since Christmas. Only me going, so spending some quality time with my dad. This bloody war still raging on,the prices are just crazy and not stable. So doing a different route, ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
Whats the latest shit from Trump now, over the Falklands? - @SimCityATYes, he's threatening to "unrecognise" British sovereignty over the Falklands.It's probably linked to defence spending.It's just standard MO of the Don to try to direct internal ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
HeadlineTrump to change name of Canada Goose to "Donald Duck" - @Aidan in HCMC Now a Spanish airbase named after TrumpLINK - @FredYes, DJT is indeed a moron - at least superficially. Unlike Gordon who definitely is a moron*.What seems to be ... 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.
Storm brewing Still hot 31°C - @SimCityATSame here, really sticky. I was out walking the dog and it was 28C. Earlier in the day, it was 30C. I'm not seeing any clouds of any significance. I shouldn't be walking the ... 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 ...
My eyes glazed over at **2; is this good or is it worthwhile reading to advise others? - @CynicYes, I think it works for ONLY for British people with the Article 50 cards. Immigration here is just a murky business and no-one goes there regularly - ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
HeadlineTrump to change name of Canada Goose to "Donald Duck" - @Aidan in HCMCOh yes, that's what we want! It's time for the Donald Ducks to migrate, hopefully to very far away.And it'll make him a Ducktator. Documentary on it here. Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
US (Euronews):Trump says he had 'good talks' with Putin, Russia is 'not going to attack' NATO territoryUS President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Vladimir Putin is "not going to attack" NATO territory, pushing back against media reports that ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
US (CBS):Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America"Washington — President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America," making good on a threat he made on social media earlier this ... Read More
"What to look for on: TV, Online, Radio, & Cinema" by SimCityAT
I've watched a couple of films lately, and I recommend them both. 1) Irena’s Vow19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be ...
Blast from the past:I've just been watching an episode of The Champions from the 1960s.Remarkable what passed for TV back then. Well worth a revisit. Typical of that period. Groovy theme tune.William Gaunt is the only Champion still ... 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 ...
p.s. This is also worth reading:Information note for british nationals with the right of permanent residence and their family members(it's the Footnote 1 show in my previous post). 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 ...
ChatGPT:What is the procedure for residence permit renewal under Article 50 in Hungary?Answer:Yes. I checked the current Hungarian immigration authority (NDGAP/OIF) guidance, and there has been a **specific 2026 update for British citizens holding ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Miricles do happen.I was very sad over my friends loss but just opened my mail and wouldn,t you know it, after 21 months and digging through box after box in storage, she decided to look in an old beat up box of books;Presto!!! It was put in there ... Read More