Marilyn Tassy
American expat in Hungary
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American
Lives in Budapest
Registration: 12 January 2014
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Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
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
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
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
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
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 blockade Donald Trump reverses his threat for a toll on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as the US prepares to resume ... 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.
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
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
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
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
"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 ...
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
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
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
"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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
Quality of customer service in Hungary by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Hungary, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we invite ...
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
Quality of customer service in Hungary by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Hungary, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we invite ...
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
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
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