BruceLeeTheHealer
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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Lives in Nuneaton
Registration: 11 May 2015
Wasted Journey? I'm home already! by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi Friends, This is just a catch up on my trip to Bulgaria. It's now 23:00 GMT on Tuesday and I am back home! All your advice was very much appreciated, however, we cannot control all of our life events, especially those which happen when we are ...
When I bought the house I had a plan, it was meticulous! However, it didn't include my Mum developing a terminal illness shortly after I purchased the house. It didn't include my being unable to move in due to the need to be there for my ... Read More
Wasted Journey? I'm home already!
Hi Friends, This is just a catch up on my trip to Bulgaria. It's now 23:00 GMT on Tuesday and I am back home! All your advice was very much appreciated, however, we cannot control all of our life events, especially those which happen when we are ... Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route) by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ...
Steve, I am very grateful that you took the time to inform me of this! My old sprinter doesn't know how to break speed limits so I'm not going to teach it! A steady eddy 60 mph in English will do me fine and 30 through villages. I actually ... Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route) by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ...
I have no idea why you receive such stick as you do! To me what you say makes perfect sense, coming from a country which is rapidly becoming a police state! It is a need to free myself from oppression which led me to seek out a dwelling in a place ... Read More
Does anyone like a party or BBQ? by BruceLeeTheHealer
My new friends, I must confess to being one who loves a get-together and a party! Therefore, I am now doing the ground work before I even move into my new home in Bulgaria! So, during the warmer months of the year, I am proposing to hold a weekend ...
Hi Gisselle I am a spiritual energy healer and have been since the age of 7! I fully understand the distance thing which is why I said there would be room for overnight/weekend camping! Here in England, I own a parcel of land which is a memorial ... Read More
Does anyone like a party or BBQ? by BruceLeeTheHealer
My new friends, I must confess to being one who loves a get-together and a party! Therefore, I am now doing the ground work before I even move into my new home in Bulgaria! So, during the warmer months of the year, I am proposing to hold a weekend ...
Hi Steve, I am my own worst enemy and have always worked on my own, so there will be no invites until the house is ready to receive guests! However, it was nice of you to put the thought in my head. As you may or may not know, here in the UK people ... Read More
Does anyone like a party or BBQ?
My new friends, I must confess to being one who loves a get-together and a party! Therefore, I am now doing the ground work before I even move into my new home in Bulgaria! So, during the warmer months of the year, I am proposing to hold a weekend ... Read More
What are the fines like for overloading? Just in case! by BruceLeeTheHealer
I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason! Being as though my trip had been cancelled due to Green card misinformation I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to get the van weighed, more for peace of mind than anything! ...
You see, if ever the police do a vehicle check on me, it okay until it comes back as belonging to non-other than Bruce Lee! That's when the fun begins :-) Read More
What are the fines like for overloading? Just in case! by BruceLeeTheHealer
I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason! Being as though my trip had been cancelled due to Green card misinformation I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to get the van weighed, more for peace of mind than anything! ...
Thank you for the vote of confidence Stepool1970, it is very much appreciated! This first trip is simply to take basic furnishings, you know. They are things with great sentimental value to me, but maybe little to anyone else, that belonged to my ... Read More
What are the fines like for overloading? Just in case! by BruceLeeTheHealer
I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason! Being as though my trip had been cancelled due to Green card misinformation I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to get the van weighed, more for peace of mind than anything! ...
Thanks, Ian, So maybe it's just the U.K that makes a fuss about low riders! I can't risk getting fined as every penny I have is spent at the moment to get this load safely across to my place! Here in the UK, my mate was fined 2000 for ... Read More
What are the fines like for overloading? Just in case! by BruceLeeTheHealer
I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason! Being as though my trip had been cancelled due to Green card misinformation I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to get the van weighed, more for peace of mind than anything! ...
Hi Corinne, I have been in touch with Chris and he told me just what you have, I asked about his availability but nothing was forthcoming from him, However, My ferry is re-booked, following the green card fiasco which was not due to my ignorance as ... Read More
Please, don't forget the green card! by BruceLeeTheHealer
My nearest and dearest friends on here will know that tomorrow, 07/04/2016 I was supposed to begin my first move to BG. However there is something called a green card wich is a key to the golden gates of Romania and Bulgaria and without it, you sit ...
Romaniac, your unnecessary and unhelpful sarcasm directed at me, is duly noted! I was only relating my fiasco as it unfolded, to my friends on here, but should have known someone not among them would have a go at me! Thank you for that! Now, ... Read More
What are the fines like for overloading? Just in case!
I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason! Being as though my trip had been cancelled due to Green card misinformation I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to get the van weighed, more for peace of mind than anything! ... Read More
Please, don't forget the green card! by BruceLeeTheHealer
My nearest and dearest friends on here will know that tomorrow, 07/04/2016 I was supposed to begin my first move to BG. However there is something called a green card wich is a key to the golden gates of Romania and Bulgaria and without it, you sit ...
Hooray! Finally, the verdict is in! Admiral insurance this morning admitted much to my annoyance that as expressed by the MIB (Motor Insurers Bureau) no green card is mandatory, it is only advisable in the case of any need for a claim! I am ... Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route) by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ...
Here's the latest update in my green card fiasco, I visited a lot of sites on the web last night and the general consensus seems to be, it makes things a lot easier if by chance there is an incident! As for its being mandatory I still ... Read More
Please, don't forget the green card! by BruceLeeTheHealer
My nearest and dearest friends on here will know that tomorrow, 07/04/2016 I was supposed to begin my first move to BG. However there is something called a green card wich is a key to the golden gates of Romania and Bulgaria and without it, you sit ...
Terry, how ironic is that I was with one-call up until x mas last year, but admiral came in 拢136 cheaper. now I know why! We live and learn. :-) Read More
Please, don't forget the green card! by BruceLeeTheHealer
My nearest and dearest friends on here will know that tomorrow, 07/04/2016 I was supposed to begin my first move to BG. However there is something called a green card wich is a key to the golden gates of Romania and Bulgaria and without it, you sit ...
Well Eddie, I can only convey to others that which was conveyed to me by Admiral Insurance! This, In hopes of maybe preventing any conflict with the authorities! If however you can supply me with some legal stuff or the exact whereabouts of such ... Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route) by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ...
Hey Corter, 7.5 t sounds a good deal, you should post details! A 3.5t is what I have, and today after all the messing about, it occurred to me, that I should go and have it weighed. OMG, it weighed in a 4183 kg as opposed to 3500 kg, gvw. Nothing ... Read More
Please, don't forget the green card! by BruceLeeTheHealer
My nearest and dearest friends on here will know that tomorrow, 07/04/2016 I was supposed to begin my first move to BG. However there is something called a green card wich is a key to the golden gates of Romania and Bulgaria and without it, you sit ...
Thank you Corter, Even confused .com seem to be ignorant of the fact that Bulgaria and also Romania , need this as well. You even have to specify the exact date's you intend to cross the border! Big Brother... Read More
Please, don't forget the green card!
My nearest and dearest friends on here will know that tomorrow, 07/04/2016 I was supposed to begin my first move to BG. However there is something called a green card wich is a key to the golden gates of Romania and Bulgaria and without it, you sit ... Read More
king size bed by gadge
Hi all Does anyone know where you can buy a king size bed? Thanks Phil
Hi Phil, I was due to leave tomorrow, but this morning my Insurance company finally declared they need to send me a green card as I would be turned back at the Romanian border without one! So All my planning in advance was to no avail! I now leave ... Read More
Solar Heating Panels by yuill family
Hi everyone I would like to know if anyone has experience of having solar heating panels installed on their house. If you know anything about having used them in Bulgaria I would appreciate some information on what costs are involved I am ...
Hi Frankie, this is my second try at a reply! I wrote it all out then hit the wrong button and deleted the whole post..grrrr! I made a wooden frame 1-meter square out of recycled floor boards! To this, I added a back made from 12 mm recycled ... Read More
king size bed by gadge
Hi all Does anyone know where you can buy a king size bed? Thanks Phil
I'm bringing mine with me from England! I will probably have to extend the bedroom to get it in!...lol Not speaking Bulgarian,,YET, I thought it best to get anything I might need here before I move. Thursday marks the beginning of the Journey! Read More
Registering a car in Bulgaria
If you have already transferred registration, perhaps it is you who should be making demands, and asking for a proof of no claims so as to insure the vehicle now registered in Bulgaria with a Bulgarian insurer! Looking at the state of some vehicles ... Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route) by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ...
I just love the way people say things like that," I don't want to sound negative ...but!" Mate its okay, to be negative, it's also okay to be positive about a negative outlook. I'm sorry you've had a negative experience ... Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route) by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ...
Thank's Eddie, I will be crossing into Bulgaria using the new flyover just above Vidin, then down to Lom and across to Furen! The last time I went was in 2012 and it hadn't been disturbed in 3 years. Though that was 4 years ago, how time ... Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route) by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ...
Kosaka, I have a 4mtr x 6mtr wooden shed to empty of my belongings, that is a few trips but as I have no income its a case of when the money is available! Back-loads and removals companies were simply too expensive at over 拢3500-拢4000 Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route) by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ...
Thank you for the two versions of feedback! I don't have any tools on this trip, it's just furniture! I've allowed myself two 4/5hr stints driving each day, then a 10/14 hr rest each night if needed! I will have a few days on my ... Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route)
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ... Read More
Vehicles by Corter
So I keep seeing RHD cars from the UK up for sale on Bulgarian Facebook pages. Given the information passed about on the forum I see that a car is a big expense. So how have peeps made their choices? Is a 4x4 really necessary? We have a house in ...
Compared to such as the X-trail, the Vitara simply doesn't cut it in off road testing. I totally agree re Mercedes/BMW but in a country where most things are rare, spares will no doubt be through the roof as well. Its all down to personal ... Read More
Vehicles by Corter
So I keep seeing RHD cars from the UK up for sale on Bulgarian Facebook pages. Given the information passed about on the forum I see that a car is a big expense. So how have peeps made their choices? Is a 4x4 really necessary? We have a house in ...
Last year, I did my research on youtube watching many reviews and test drives then, ploughed in my savings and bought a 2001 X-Trail, 2.2 dci, it had 85,000 on the clock and is pretty much mint. It cost me 拢2500 on eBay. that was last April! ... Read More
Tools and accessories by Corter
Hi what tools did you wish you bought with you and what accessories are available or not in BG. I know that's a bit of a wide area so I'll be specific nails and gas for nail guns - Available? Expensive? makita tools/accessories - Price ...
I have no idea what my next few weeks look like and I am totally phased by the prospect of driving all those miles, not knowing whether my little house will be occupied by Gypsies when I arrive! However on a lighter note, It is my intent to compile ... Read More
Tools and accessories by Corter
Hi what tools did you wish you bought with you and what accessories are available or not in BG. I know that's a bit of a wide area so I'll be specific nails and gas for nail guns - Available? Expensive? makita tools/accessories - Price ...
I am bringing my UK tool kit with me, 60 boxes of my trade tools trade's I am qualified in, that being Carpenter, Bricklayer, Electrician, Tiler, Plasterer, Plumber! You can't beat having tools you are comfy working with! Read More
Builder and / or odd job man in Veliko Tarnovo. by TerryMMM
Does anybody know builder and / or odd job man (or woman) in Veliko Tarnovo that they can recommend? I can do all the easy stuff myself but I have a few slightly more technical bits of plumbing and electricaling that scare me and there's also a ...
Terry Thanks for the reply! I agree but am hoping that the ex pat population might appreciate u.k standards of workmanship when I get there! I will definitely be up for a beer, I'm a people person.:-) Re eu it will be nice to be in the right ... Read More
Builder and / or odd job man in Veliko Tarnovo. by TerryMMM
Does anybody know builder and / or odd job man (or woman) in Veliko Tarnovo that they can recommend? I can do all the easy stuff myself but I have a few slightly more technical bits of plumbing and electricaling that scare me and there's also a ...
Hi Terry I'm a time served English Sparky, I am used to working on major projects and will be moving out to the small village of Furen in a month or so's time. As a multi skilled tradesman I have done brick laying , tiling, plastering and ... Read More
Septic tank installation by candyz9229
Has anyone fitted their own septic tank that can give me a few pointers . We have to install one in our new home in Elhovo. The builders seem to be asking for 5000 leva but I have heard you can do it yourself much cheaper. I was looking at the ...
Hi eddie, Since I am not yet resident in Bulgaria I cannot comment re:costs of what I aim to build, but as and when then I will gladly share what I learn! There are many designs and video's on YouTube. It is my aim to live as much off the grid ... Read More
Septic tank installation by candyz9229
Has anyone fitted their own septic tank that can give me a few pointers . We have to install one in our new home in Elhovo. The builders seem to be asking for 5000 leva but I have heard you can do it yourself much cheaper. I was looking at the ...
I have the same problem with a bungalow I'm moving into! So I've decided to build a bio-digester, so as to harvest gas from the digestion of all my waste & help fuel my home! What is left after digestion is fertilizer for my Permaculture ... Read More
Gypsies in villages? by stepool1970
Hi I have just come back from a visit to BG, I have a house out in a village. A village that does have gypsies in it, now coming from the UK I am no stranger to gypsies here, in all fairness they keep to themselves, and this is the same opinion that ...
I will be moving to Bulgaria later this year, I have owned my small house in a remote village since 2009, but only set foot inside it twice! Once was for a few minutes when I bought it in 2009 and the next time was for a brief check to make sure it ... Read More
Leaving England to live in Bulgaria. by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hello everyone! I set up a company and bought a small house in a village a short distance from Vidin back in 2009! It had been my intent to take my Mum and move to Bulgaria. However, shortly after buying the house I was involved in a near fatal car ...
Thank you for links etc, I have no choice but absorb any and all help! Nameste Read More
Leaving England to live in Bulgaria.
Hello everyone! I set up a company and bought a small house in a village a short distance from Vidin back in 2009! It had been my intent to take my Mum and move to Bulgaria. However, shortly after buying the house I was involved in a near fatal car ... Read More