Marilyn Tassy

Please do not start me up on cabbage soup. Placed a head of cabbage in the new fridge too close to the side and it half way froze. I dislike food waste so decided last night to toss out the spongy half and make cabbage soup with the rest. I call it ... Read More

I do not mind watching a good Sumo match. Was a fan of Akebono Taro. Funny last name for a Hawaiian Sumo wrestler, they love their taro over there! IDK, tastes like wallpaper glue to me, don,t ask... - @Marilyn Tassy England's dreams are over. I ... Read More

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

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 blockade Donald Trump reverses his threat for a toll on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as the US prepares to resume ... Read More

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 (apples ... Read More

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

In June 2025, one in six people aged between 15 and 24 was unemployed on average across the EU, but the differences are enormous. Estonia tops the statistics at 26.9 % followed by Spain (24 %) and Sweden (23.8 %). At the other end of the scale are ... Read More

Silence - a Martin Scorsese movie. ............. I have seen this. The sense where the believers were tied in the ocean while the tide came up was disturbing. I admire people who are so strong in their beliefs. Joan of Arc and others . Organized ... Read More

New fridge delivered, they were fast, brought it in and took out the old one in seconds.Seems to be working fine, have 4 days to return it if we need to.Now to refill it up!Had to toss out almost everything.I even tossed out fermented items.Got my ... Read More

Silence - a Martin Scorsese movie. It's a hard watch for thinking people. It's not a happy movie and full of torment and it's 2h 40m. I'd say it is truly an underrated movie. Andrew Garfield does an excellent job and so do the supporting cast. It ... Read More

It has been on my mind about those idiots making a stink about a disabled person being ahead of them;In the US I know there are laws against it, probably in the EU as well.I will bet anything they were tourists on a super budget ticket who live at ... Read More

Wow, how dam ignorant of people to question why you went ahead.Hope one day, sooner then later, they find out what it is like to need aid.I do have an evil streak in me, karma for all!People seem to lack any brains, not that they ever were all that ... Read More

I also thought Mediamarkt was pricey but comparing prices online, they were actually a bit lower then other shops.I found a nice washing machine there too, maybe later.Extended warranty, what a joke, usually by the time an item goes out you want a ... Read More

Had an OK experience yesterday buying a new fridge.Our old one broke down after 19 years.It was a Zanussi, just in case anyone is interested.Purchased our new one from Mediamarkt.Went to their location in the Westend because the internet said it had ... Read More

I always book an aisle seat, even if it costs more to book ahead of time.Learned my lesson when we flew on British Airways and they placed us in the middle seat in different rows;We both were stuck between a group of 19 Swedish young men going to ... Read More

If in doubt just call up your airlines assistance desk 24 hours ahead and double check that they have you down for help.It went allot smoother overall then I thought it would expect of course no one at Budapest airport was available. I am active but ... Read More

Fighting over Arco,I can believe it.Sounds like Walmart but then again we did see 2 guys rolling around the floor inside a Lidl. Just a distraction.We think they were part of a shop lifting gang because they entered the store together with a couple ... Read More

Well, our fridge went out for the count   last night, more items in the trash!!Hubby trying to find out what is wrong but after 19 years of faithful service, it seems like a lost cause.I think the yearly or bi yearly toss out is soon, so that ... Read More

The wind is welcome and the cooler air.Too bad your son did not stick it out because to me, nothing is better then taking a dip in Balaton with the sun rising.No one around, birds singing and just the sound of the water splashing.Loved doing that in ... Read More

Budapest assistance is not a thing.I asked at the desk the day before my flight to double check;They have a few chairs available but no one to help you. IDK, if it was a serious case they might get someone to help;They do not allow none travelers to ... Read More

US (BBC):Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74Shame as they had hits but I was never a fan really. I was even less of a fan after they performed at Trumps inaugaration. Willis himself said he was NOT a Trump supporter and he couldn't ... Read More

In most airports after you check in there should be assistance workers around with wheelchairs; Just go up to them and let them know you have requested help.Sometimes they may have a clip board with several names on it in advance and other times it ... Read More

Rain is welcome but it just going to make it more humid.Went to the water yesterday, only thing to do in the heat really.The shops are not very cool inside.Not sure about the malls.I wonder how many people are going to break down and put in A/C?IDK ... Read More

What a terrible shame.We never know what goes on behind closed doors.Exception might of been my family growing up, we could hear mom screaming a block away.No, this is seriously sad. Guns in the wrong hands is never a good outcome.May the all RIP. Read More

Just looked at the current temp inside our flat. Almost 28C.Not horrible although a bit less humid would be welcome.I almost finished all of my dinner prep because it will only get hotter in a few hours.It sucks but honestly have experienced worst ... Read More

Might have to open up the bottle of sparkling wine today!My bro was released yesterday!! His friend picked him up and today he sees his probation officer.They are suppose to set him up with housing and other issues.Last time they did nada, maybe ... Read More

I saw that Lamont at Large guy,Lamont makes upwards of over $250,000 a year with his videos!He has 3 different channels, another is called Fascinating Graveyard and the other is a food review with short videos. Called, You will pay for this.He just ... Read More

25C inside ATM.Fans running, seems tolerable to me for now.Hope to head to the water within days.Seems we are always busy with some sort of errand and not able to just have a day to cool off.My plants like this weather. Growing some tomatoes and ... Read More

Hmm, only saw the old Death Wish with Charles Bronson.Been years now,sort of forgot the film.Bruce Willis, it is a shame.When he was on tv with the show, Moon lighting ,my sister saw he and Demi in a nightclub.They were dating at the time.She ... Read More

Just saw a video about Germany banning none German speakers from a lake side swimming pool.In eastern Germany, Saxony-Anhalt.Actually the lake there looks so inviting and nice.I wonder if deaf people are also banned there?I know they mean to make a ... Read More

I am surprised no one has answered this question yet.I no longer have a pet so not qualified to answer.I usually only see small or mid sized pets on public transportation and not often at that.I know you are suppose to have some sort of pet pass, a ... Read More

Oh yes, I did see it was easier to book assistance with United then when I tried with  Lufthansa. Actually I only used the United service coming and going.I would of missed my flight from Germany to Budapest since are flight had been delayed an ... Read More

100 years, they should just say life and 2 score.That is too much if no one was killed.The Budapest airport seems to not really have a good assistance service, no one seems to actually be there to help although they have a few wheelchairs to use.It ... Read More

Time to use the old doggy hip, back, leg whatever and get assistance at the airport check in. Zero shame in it as being in your 60,s plus you deserve a bit of a break from the insanity.I know for a fact I would of missed a few connections on my long ... Read More

Time to use the old doggy hip, back, leg whatever and get assistance at the airport check in. Zero shame in it as being in your 60,s plus you deserve a bit of a break from the insanity.I know for a fact I would of missed a few connections on my long ... Read More

Well to tell the truth, I am still highly insulted by that idiot in Lidl yesterday who eased dropped on my private conversation in the store with my husband.Hovering behind us, getting all weird and blurting out, Go Home.Today I noticed a black lady ... Read More

Today's stats: 30C at 12.51h, UV 0, 1015 hPA, sunset 20.47h (sunrise 4.53h) and 1.2 m/s from S. Mrs F put up the pool and it's leaking. I knew it had a hole in it. So we'll pump out the water and use it on the plants and try to find out where the ... Read More

UK: It's a record! 📈 We're getting our sixth Prime Minister in the span of just ten years. This is the first time in modern political history that it's happened. You would need to go back to the 19th century, to a time when only a minority ... Read More

Remember by Bacon fook up? Well I got in the end, was next day and all good. NOW when I received the package I phoned up the company and saith thanks I received it. FINALLY. Now, I get an Email from the company yesterday that they have resent my ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

Watched the film, Iris last night.Stared Judi Dench and Kate Winslet.My Vegas friend was suppose to get a memory test but told her doc to forget it! Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

Pilots and egos.Flight attendants too.My SIL worked over 35 years as a American Airlines mechanic.She got interested as a young women when her first husband had a plane and worked on it himself. She climbed up the ladder and became a supervisor with ... Read More

Man, I have lived long enough to sound like a real sore spot!Airshows are no longer on my list of fun things to see or do.Have seen the Blue Angles show many times over the years;They are fantastic.Sad thing was at one of their shows towards the end ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

I tried to watch Mocking Bird don,t Sing the other night.It was so depressing I had to stop.Might pick it up later. Read More

Mockingbird Don't Sing Drama 2001 Mockingbird Don't Sing is a 2001 American independent film based on the true story of Genie, a modern-day feral child.[1] The film is told from the point of view of Susan Curtiss (whose fictitious name is Sandra ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

Name the place.... - @SimCityAT Walked by here yesterday around 1pm. Town was super busy, taxi,s looked busy too.Madness! - @Marilyn TassyWell that didn't work out, Arsenal lost!I managed to see the game but it was quite boring. My final solution ... Read More

Went into immigration in Budapest on Tuesday to get some info; Everything is done online now, since the clerk gave an instruction sheet to my husband in Hungarian, I will let him figure it out. Why didn,t she give one in English too? With that ... Read More

Saw a old film from 1989 last night;A British dark comedy with Richard E. Grant.Killing Dad.Twisted but fun. Read More

Name the place.... - @SimCityAT Walked by here yesterday around 1pm. Town was super busy, taxi,s looked busy too.Madness! Read More

Why should they give it in English? Its not an English speaking country. - @SimCityATI know that but they offer English on their online site and the clerks deal all day long with people entering Hungary who do not speak Hungarian. My interview years ... Read More

Went into immigration in Budapest on Tuesday to get some info; Everything is done online now, since the clerk gave an instruction sheet to my husband in Hungarian, I will let him figure it out. Why didn,t she give one in English too? With that ... Read More

Went into immigration in Budapest on Tuesday to get some info;Everything is done online now, since the clerk gave an instruction sheet to my husband in Hungarian, I will let him figure it out.Why didn,t she give one in English too? With that being ... Read More

My son usually never takes anything serious, Has a sly remark about just everything.The look on his face last call was not normal for him; Looked serious and sad.Perhaps he has reflected on not being around to help us in our old age. No, he could ... Read More

Thanks, for some reason it states my e mail address can not be confirmed.Odd, maybe it will work later? Read More

I do hope the water level at the lakes are high enough this year to enjoy the water.Last few years it was low.Might have to stick with the spas this year, no fun to walk out a mile before the water reaches your waist at the lakes.Got hot really ... Read More

My eldest sister did the Hippie Dippy thing in India way back when.She also saw bodies burning and then being put into the Ganges River.She said people bath and drink that water!!I suppose the bacteria is burnt away but still...I suppose having a ... Read More

Banks in Hungary give 3 percent interest on saving accounts, I think at least.7 percent on a T bill but you have to invest for 10 years for that rate.Way back we invested in the US in an IRA account, think it was 14 percent interest!Never going to ... Read More

Very very sunny today. Looks like we're over the hill with Spring now. Thank you weather gods. Yes, the old Norse ones: Thor, Freyr, Skadi, and Njord. I am getting in touch with my inner Viking. Stats: 22C at 12.10h, wind 2.3 m/s from NNE, 1028 ... Read More

The family doctor added a mammogram exam for me too.Probably will skip that one; Had enough radiation to last 3 life times already.Heard in fact getting those exams can cause cancer!My mom, aunt and even male cousin had breast cancer.My male cousin ... Read More

@Cheryl Nothing in my in box or spam folder.I can click the edit button and retype anything I want to but it just does not allow me to post it after an edit.Just have to be more careful and slow down with my typing. Read More

My best advice to anyone is to seek out several doctors and make a choice after getting as much info as possible.If you just rely on the Taj system you must only see the doctor in your district and the one assigned to you.Suppose to be able to ... Read More

Sorry that would be shoulder surgery.The edit is not working on this site for me again. Read More

Thanks Cheryl.I know my response sounds negative but I have had more negative experiences with the medical system then positive ones.Not all have been a nightmare but most have.Had failed knee and should surgeries in Hungary after running around ... Read More

The Crash, watched the court case on U Tube.Selfish insane chick.She should get life.Re watched The Kingdom of Heaven the other night.3 plus hours long but flew by fast.Good film with a good cast.King Baldwin 4 was a teen hero and I am surprised he ... Read More

It is best to go to a private doctor for a private sort of exam.My friend had paid for premium insurance coverage with Generalli.They were suppose to cover a pelvic exam once a year.She went in and they refused to do the exam.I can only repeat what ... Read More

IDK really.Been here over 15 years and the medical system is always changing.Yesterday we went to a derma doctor, all she said after a quick exam was to grown younger!My hubby did not have an appointment like I did but she allowed him an exam after ... Read More

Taking a break for a tiny bit before dinner cooking begins.Spent the last 5 hours running all over Budapest and wasted, tired now;My husband said from not on, only one errand a day.Hungarian health care, IDK; Some issues need to be taken care of ... Read More

I never knew either of my grandmothers and mom,s 2 aunts passed just before I was born.One who went off her rocker latr and hung herself,saw my older sister an an infant and did some weird native American sort of bless in on herself!Mom asked her ... Read More

From what I gather, my boy,s FIL took him to buy a suit. Hopefully he will not need to wear it again anytime soon! Read More

My son just wrote a short message saying it was a hard weekend.I bet it was.I am not sure exactly how they did it but I know they keep the body with them overnight.In a nice coffin of course; Whole ceremony about watching a professional wash and ... Read More

I always have airport assistance, so I never have trouble with security. I flash my Article 50 Card and passport for a matter of seconds in Amsterdam, because I would not make the connecting flights, and it's a damn long walk between gates, which ... Read More

I entered Hungary via Germany in March.I did show them my RP and US passport in Germany and it was easy.I had used the wheelchair service for all connections except the one from Germany to Hungary and only because the connection was tight and I did ... Read More

Oh,Eurovision.I do not follow current music trends.Classic rock only.I used to be a die hard Stones fan but have only listened to a couple of tunes off their new LP.Is it an LP or CD or Tape, really have not been in a music shop in forever or bought ... Read More

Final - @SimCityAT BBC is saying Australia and Finland are hot faves to win. I might watch, I might not. I'm not at home right now and I don't know how long it will run. Hours I think! - @fluffy2560Running?Never watch sports coverage so am guessing ... Read More

One thing though, Station casinos did offer me full time and even asked me if I wanted to get into management.I declined because of my frequent habit of leaving for Hungary every so often.I also did not like the days off they offered me.I hate ... Read More

HU:Seven-day weeks and ‘debt bondage’: China’s first electric car plant in Europe mired in allegations of worker abuse https://www.theguardian.com/global-deve … rker-abuse - @SimCityATSaw something about forcing people to ... Read More

Speaking of Jeeps...My brother Michael who passed over 3 years ago bought a brand new Jeep maybe 30 years ago or longer.He jazzed it up to go off road and loved it.Before he passed away he sold it to a guy who promised to restore it back to brand ... Read More

Was unsettled last night.Checked my mail before going to sleep.My niece scared me half to death.She had allot going on yesterday and got careless.She picked her father up at the hospital, he is staying with her for a week or so.He lives on a 38 foot ... Read More

18C inside our flat ATM.68F.In Vegas today it should be 40 C, 107 F or there about.Like this weather minus the strong winds.This is usually ping-pong season for us but not today! Read More

HU: Seven-day weeks and ‘debt bondage’: China’s first electric car plant in Europe mired in allegations of worker abuse https://www.theguardian.com/global-deve … rker-abuse - @SimCityATSaw something about forcing people to ... Read More

Went to Tesco on Thursday or Friday, spent 18,000 and did not purchase any paper or cleaning products.Bought 2 new bath towels but they were on sale.My husband lost one of our matching bath towels while I was in Vegas;Still no idea where it could be ... Read More

Well, I know for a fact that Ann knows how to cook, she makes de-lish stuff.It is practical and wise to cook at home.I understand if a person works full time and is too busy to made meals at home.I worked full time and always had something in the ... Read More

I too always thought the name Sir was a bit much.Never met the dog but heard he was a service dog who used to fly onboard with Susi between Vegas and her home in Hawaii.She did well for herself, home in Vegas and in Hawaii.Sold the Hawaiian home ... Read More

Mushrooms, I admit my first thought were magic ones!I wish to buy a mushroom growing kit if I ever see one again for sale.Yes, Susi is a trip, very conservative but down to earth.She taught many of y yoga classes even made me a DVD years ago to use ... Read More