JimJ
English expat in Bulgaria
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Speaks Greek, English, French, Bulgarian, German
Registration: 07 December 2015
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Yet more "Medical Research" coming up! by JimJ
It looks as though our family's acquaintance with BG health treatment is about to become even closer. My orthopaedic surgeon tells me that I need two total knee replacements ASAP and that I should stand by to have my wallet take a battering. Even ...
@gwynj I'm not complaining - but I do have to keep my Old Curmudgeon street cred topped up... 馃槑Nonetheless, it IS rather miserly of HM("Socialist")G to chisel OAPs out of their full pension increases, and to deny those who have fled Rip-off ... Read More
Yet more "Medical Research" coming up! by JimJ
It looks as though our family's acquaintance with BG health treatment is about to become even closer. My orthopaedic surgeon tells me that I need two total knee replacements ASAP and that I should stand by to have my wallet take a battering. Even ...
Better to wear your bits out than have them rust away unused! - @janemulberry That's not what my housemaster used to tell me.....馃槑 Read More
What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker
Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?
@janemulberry Not really. She feels the cold a lot more than she used to and her daily "procedure" takes several hours as the wounds around her stoma still show no signs of healing. So she needs to keep her room heated 24/7, but that's been ... Read More
Yet more "Medical Research" coming up! by JimJ
It looks as though our family's acquaintance with BG health treatment is about to become even closer. My orthopaedic surgeon tells me that I need two total knee replacements ASAP and that I should stand by to have my wallet take a battering. Even ...
@jeanmandredeix I imagine that it wouldn't be covered even if I could get health insurance at my ripe old age. My knackered knees were caused by the cavalier treatment they received during many years of competitive fencing, with a bit of rugby ... Read More
What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker
Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?
Our last monthly bill was around 350 Leva, about 100 more than usual. Read More
Yet more "Medical Research" coming up!
It looks as though our family's acquaintance with BG health treatment is about to become even closer. My orthopaedic surgeon tells me that I need two total knee replacements ASAP and that I should stand by to have my wallet take a battering. Even ... Read More
What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker
Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?
@jeanmandredeix I'm a bit lost here; so the bill isn't in your name? It seems a bit strange to have two bills for the same.month unless unless one is a catch-up for previous estimated bills. Who supplied the meter readings, are both bills for the ... Read More
What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker
Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?
Did you check the dates on the bills, the meter number - and compare the consumption with what's on the meter? Is one bill perhaps an estimate and the other a catch-up after the meter was read? Read More
What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker
Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?
@jeanmandredeix It's possible that a neighbour has been "borrowing" your supply.... Read More
What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker
Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?
@janemulberryWas the bill in both BGN & EUR? - @SimCityAT Bills are supposed to show both currencies until around August. Read More
What is the cost of utilities in the new currency? by Mrs Homemaker
Has anyone found a spike in the cost of their electricity or other utility bills?I didnt think there would be any difference in cost charged ie what was once 29.BGN Would still be the same only a conversion from BGN to Euros.Any thoughts?
There is an app you can download that enables you to check if the price you're quoted in euros matches the official Leva conversion. You can scan barcodes etc - and you can report the seller to the authority overseeing the change directly from the ... Read More
Wales to Bulgaria via France, Italy? by jeanmandredeix
When we do our return trip to north east Bulgaria I am thinking about doing France, Italy as I absolutely hate driving and staying in Germany. Has anyone done this route? I appreciate its longer but I prefer French roads but have no idea what ...
@janemulberry "Beam them up, Scottie..." 馃槑 Read More
Important Topic You May Have Missed by JimJ
Those members who own a property here through a company, whether dormant or active, may not be aware that the Bulgaria's entry to the Eurozone has a knock-on effect which, as far as I'm aware, hasn't really been publicised. I'm including verbatim my ...
I have a huge box of 2 leva coins in my car - the local supermarkets are dreading seeing me these days. 馃槀Your local shops/buses are taking the p*ss - it's illegal for them to refuse to take euros or leva until the end of January 31st, at ... Read More
Important Topic You May Have Missed by JimJ
Those members who own a property here through a company, whether dormant or active, may not be aware that the Bulgaria's entry to the Eurozone has a knock-on effect which, as far as I'm aware, hasn't really been publicised. I'm including verbatim my ...
@janemulberry I'd be more concerned if the government took unilateral decisions about how my company operated without my knowledge or agreement. This way, our signatures are on the company record and there's no argument about whether we agreed or ... Read More
Important Topic You May Have Missed by JimJ
Those members who own a property here through a company, whether dormant or active, may not be aware that the Bulgaria's entry to the Eurozone has a knock-on effect which, as far as I'm aware, hasn't really been publicised. I'm including verbatim my ...
In case anyone's wondering - the registered capital of the company was automatically converted by the Registry on January 1st but you still need a "protocol" showing the official decision of the company director(s).FYI, my company's registered ... Read More