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.
I am making semi-retirement "profitable".I mentioned Chutney previously and this is the result - Spicy Tomato, Onion & Raisin Chutney. It said, 10 minutes to make it on the recipe and it took me over 4h - preparing the vegetables ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
World CupWhat a game last night, France is out, I am not sure I can stomach it tonight's game. I hope England will win, but not hopeful.The finale is going to have 30 min break at halftime like the superball so Madonna, Shakira + Burna Boy, BTS, ... 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 ...
BBC:UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gatesThe UK has signed a new trade deal with Switzerland that will allow British travellers faster passage through airports by using e-gates for the first time.Described by ... 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 (BBC):TACO man does it again:Trump reverses threat of 20% fee on Strait of Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume Iran ports blockadeDonald Trump reverses his threat for a toll on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as the US prepares to resume its ... 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
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!
EU (Euronews):I think this was already in the news but has come up again on my feed, probably because countries are now calling for it, rather than just the airlines/airports.‘Serious concern’: Nine European countries urge EU to ease ... 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!
Counter-terror police now leading investigation into death of Ann WiddecombeCounter-terror police (CTP) are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe as "new information and evidence have come to ... 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 ...
Correct! 😄 My second pick would be France. Of course, I am still hoping England goes all the way 😉, but I have a feeling we might end up with a France vs Argentina final. - @CherylIt's a good bet on France. I am not sure England ... 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. - @CynicSure but I was "green RAF", which means looking like Army and doing infantry training and spending a lot of ... 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 ...
Argentina vs England on Wednesday 15 July. Now that's going to be interesting. Top scorers Messi vs Kane/Bellingham. - @fluffy2560 Interesting is the right word. 😄 I will definitely be watching this one and quietly rooting for England. ... 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 ...
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders actor, dies aged 78That's a shame. I liked his movies. I saw him more recently in the TV show "Invasion" and to be honest he looked like a shadow of himself. 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. - @CynicAlmost like room service? Snacks available inbound and outbound. 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 ...
Argentina vs England on Wednesday 15 July.Now that's going to be interesting. Top scorers Messi vs Kane/Bellingham. 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 ...
Little House on the Prairie (TV Series 2026– )The Little House on the Prairie reboot series premiered on Netflix on July 9, 2026. The complete 8-episode first season is available to stream globally with a standard Netflix Subscription.Little ... 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 ...
Amsterdam does it properly - @SimCityATThey have a contraption like that in Budapest but it is so sloooowww.... It goes to different planes to collect people so it wastes passengers time getting out of the airport. I don't need anything ... Read More