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
Sanity-checking a cost/visa calculator I built by Jonas Botnen
I've spent a while trying to build a tool that estimates cost of living and visa eligibility by country based on income and passport, mostly because I got frustrated how generic most of that info is online. Before I trust it myself, I'd really like ...
I've spent a while trying to build a tool that estimates cost of living and visa eligibility by country based on income and passport, mostly because I got frustrated how generic most of that info is online. Before I trust it myself, I'd really like ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Just to say I booked assistance for my return flight via Munich next week with Lufthansa and I have a confirmation paper from them.聽 So we'll see if that helps. It could be a problem standing in the queue.聽 So if I get offered a chair, I'm ... 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):Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74Shame as they had hits but I was never a fan really.聽 I was even less of a fan after they performed at Trumps inaugaration.聽 聽Willis himself said he was NOT a Trump supporter ... 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.
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
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!
USA (BBC):US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to TrumpThe Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump's bid to end the 150-year-old policy.In a 6-3 ... 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!
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 ... 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.
Update:Pictures of my vine diseased leaves. Any thoughts welcome. - @fluffy2560 From ChatGPTquote "The most likely possibilities are:Spider mites (most likely) 鈥� The fine pale speckling ("stippling") across the leaf is very characteristic of ... 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!
German English - @SimCityATNot good. Surprised people have access to firearms. 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!
USA (CNN):Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million after Supreme Court denies his appeal of sexual abuse verdictThe Supreme Court Monday declined to take up an appeal from President Donald Trump over a $5 million verdict and finding that he ... 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.
Update:Pictures of my vine diseased leaves. Any thoughts welcome. 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鈥檚 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 ...
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 ... 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鈥檚 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 ...
Silo - returns for Season 3 on July 3, 2026On Apple TV or an internet near you. It will be easily downloadable after the broadcast date. It's much anticipated.One of the best sci-fi shows around at the moment.聽 Luckily it will run to Season 4 ... 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.
18C, mostly cloudy, high of 21C this afternoon when the clouds break up; this is approx the seasonal average around here. - @CynicWe are still in the midst of the heatwave. It's 12h and still mid-30s. It's the kind of temperatures where you could ... 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.
18C, mostly cloudy, high of 21C this afternoon when the clouds break up; this is approx the seasonal average around here. - @CynicWe are still in the midst of the heatwave.聽 It's 12h and still mid-30s.聽 It's the kind of temperatures where ... 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.
At last, 20C and partly sunny. I'll be moaning shortly that I'm cold and wishing the sun back. It's forecasting low 20's for the rest of the week, that will do me. - @CynicWe're receiving the hot weather which was affecting more Westerly ... Read More