kath9483
English expat in Bulgaria
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English
Lives in Bulgaria
Registration: 22 September 2023
Wanted a Handy Man who speaks english by kath9483
I'm currently living on my own in a village in the Pomorie municipality. Husband is in the UK looking after his elderly mum and he cannot leave her as her health is getting worse. So I need someone who can install curtain rails , plaster bits and ...
Mind you the first tree numbers maybe the code for the UK. I'm a lot better with messages. Read More
Wanted a Handy Man who speaks english by kath9483
I'm currently living on my own in a village in the Pomorie municipality. Husband is in the UK looking after his elderly mum and he cannot leave her as her health is getting worse. So I need someone who can install curtain rails , plaster bits and ...
I've sent it to you well at least I think I have but I'm much too old to understand tech. Read More
Wanted a Handy Man who speaks english by kath9483
I'm currently living on my own in a village in the Pomorie municipality. Husband is in the UK looking after his elderly mum and he cannot leave her as her health is getting worse. So I need someone who can install curtain rails , plaster bits and ...
Thanks for your reply Ceejay1 do you know if he'd be interested in doing these works for me? Read More
My Experience of Bulgaria Never go to Bulgaria by GuestPoster357
NEVER go to Bulgaria you have been warned 1. Most EXPENSIVE Country in Europe2. Bulgarian Drivers are Devils 3. Groceries are 40% more expensive than Asda UK4. Weather 45 from May to September5. Dogs The Villages are full of dogs and Bulgarians ...
I felt similar to Jane C until I returned to the UK for a week in early October and I couldn't believe it the weather was awful so where the people, the food was nothing like I'd envisaged and everything cost so much, all week I never really got a ... Read More
Wanted a Handy Man who speaks english by kath9483
I'm currently living on my own in a village in the Pomorie municipality. Husband is in the UK looking after his elderly mum and he cannot leave her as her health is getting worse. So I need someone who can install curtain rails , plaster bits and ...
Same here Grumpy Read More
My Experience of Bulgaria Never go to Bulgaria by GuestPoster357
NEVER go to Bulgaria you have been warned 1. Most EXPENSIVE Country in Europe2. Bulgarian Drivers are Devils 3. Groceries are 40% more expensive than Asda UK4. Weather 45 from May to September5. Dogs The Villages are full of dogs and Bulgarians ...
Well each to their own but for me living in Bulgaria is a lot more affordable than living in the UK on my state pension. Read More
Wanted a Handy Man who speaks english by kath9483
I'm currently living on my own in a village in the Pomorie municipality. Husband is in the UK looking after his elderly mum and he cannot leave her as her health is getting worse. So I need someone who can install curtain rails , plaster bits and ...
Thank you grumpy but at the moment my internet is down but I'll do that as soon as it's up and going again. Read More
Wanted a Handy Man who speaks english
I'm currently living on my own in a village in the Pomorie municipality. Husband is in the UK looking after his elderly mum and he cannot leave her as her health is getting worse. So I need someone who can install curtain rails , plaster bits and ... Read More
Christmas getaways by Snowball6
Can anybody recommend a nice hotel in the Varna area that caters from Christmas holiday breaks?
Thank you and I'll do the same for you. Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
Thankfully I'm not in the same position as you grumpyoldbird I can afford to improve my little Bulgarian village house but finding the people to do it and not rip me off is the difficult thing. The next thing I really need to do is the kitchen ... Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
Well the electricity' is back on as is the internet so I'm sat listening to radio4. Bliss Read More
Christmas getaways by Snowball6
Can anybody recommend a nice hotel in the Varna area that caters from Christmas holiday breaks?
Did you get an answer Snowball6 and if so could you message me? Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
Well the electric is off again but it was on for about fifteen hours so the freezer contents should be safe, and having read about the weather reports it's been really bad here near the coast, meanwhile I'm reverting to my early teenage years living ... Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
Ok Jane tell this old Biddie , what are batteries banks and rechargable lights how much do they cost and we're do I get them from? Thank you.I've woken up because the curtain rail with the stick on hooks has just fallen down and most of the snow has ... Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
Well the electricity' is back on now so I won't need to throw away the contents of my full freezer which I haven't touched since the electric went off. It's back on in the houses I assume because mine is, but the street lights aren't on. I'm ... Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
Snow!!! Well I woke about 3am this morning and the electric was off. Now at 6ish electric still off and snow , snow ,snow. Today's going to be a challenge. Oh I'm in the Pomorie municipality by the way. Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
When is black Friday, I've no idea but I can get to Praktiker using a village bus. Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
Fingers crossed Jane it's working up to now. I know about rawl plugs and so on but I will have to get a drill sooner rather than later. Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
The curtain rod was a cheap buy with sticky pads to hold the hooks on. But a hook fell off taking with it some plaster from the wall I know that they are no good for heavy curtains but this is a light one. The screws that came with it are tiny and ... Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
Why oh why didn't they teach girls , who are now pensioners, skills for daily living. I'm trying to put up a curtain rail with not much luck. I'm also trying to split logs for my fires again not a lot of luck. I'm not useless but gosh since moving ... Read More
Christmas getaways by Snowball6
Can anybody recommend a nice hotel in the Varna area that caters from Christmas holiday breaks?
Sounds like a nice idea Snowball6 I'm going to be spending Christmas by myself here near Burgas I didn't think about spending it in the city close to the sea for a couple of nights. Only problem I can think of it's on a Monday and as far as I'm ... Read More
Off topic - whats on your mind? by SimCityAT
As with a lot of Forums, there are dedicated posts in which members can talk about anything. They generally are for just chit-chat and as the Bulgaria Forum has a high volume of participants it's about time it had its own. You still have to abide by ...
My husband who's still in the UK to look after his elderly Mother but he's had an ICD fitted a number of years ago so when he's able to join me here I'm hoping that the hospital which is Wythenshaw will be able to recommend a Bulgarian hospital in ... Read More
another hospital adventure by gwynj
Just FYI I am paid-up in the Bulgarian health system, and I highly recommend you do the same.However, today's adventure was at a local private hospital (Medline, Plovdiv), and I paid the full private cost. I went on a whim, as it's a few years since ...
Sometimes the prices are inflated on the coast and maybe in the cities because the providers think that you'll be able to claim the costs off insurance. I learnt this while trying to find a dentist and ended up going local in Pomorie. Read More
Your neighbours in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move in Bulgaria, relationships with your neighbours can play a vital role in your well-being and integration. Share your experiences of the interactions and routines that punctuate your daily life in Bulgaria: Tell us ...
Good grief that sounds awful Read More
Has anyone got a list of gardening chores and jobs by kath9483
Saying when's the time to do them ? I'm based in the Pomorie municipality and at the moment I'm turning dead trees and trimmings into fire wood. The dying leaves from the other fruit trees are on the ground and frankly I cannot afford to miss ...
As far as I'm aware there's no ornamental trees in my garden. Fruit and nuts , in fact the garden was very well planned and cared for in the past so you can follow the trees fruiting during the growing year, starting with cherries and ending with ... Read More
Preparing for winter by kaththomas700
As someone who's just moved here to live on their own and who's an old Biddie non driver what would you advise me to do to prepare for winter?
So do I Jane Read More
Yulson Homes by Grimsby girl
Hello,I'm looking at buying a property in Bulgaria and I have often been on this forum to look for advice!I was wondering if anyone had come across Yulson Homes, Bulgaria Property and Lettings. I am currently looking at purchasing a property with ...
I do wear a wedding ring Grimsby Girl but in the English fashion maybe Bulgarian s wear their wedding rings on a different finger or hand. Thankfully when husband put in an appearance the attempts at courtship stopped. Read More
window glazing problem by mckayphil
Just a word of warning about glazing , when i got my new villa it came with triple glazing which on the face of it sounded marvelous, however the glass is so heavy that all the door hinges bent to the point that the doors would not latch properly ...
I've heard similar stories so just went for double glazed windows and doors. Read More
Has anyone got a list of gardening chores and jobs
Saying when's the time to do them ? I'm based in the Pomorie municipality and at the moment I'm turning dead trees and trimmings into fire wood. The dying leaves from the other fruit trees are on the ground and frankly I cannot afford to miss ... Read More
Preparing for winter by kaththomas700
As someone who's just moved here to live on their own and who's an old Biddie non driver what would you advise me to do to prepare for winter?
Well I've had double glazed windows and doors installed with some external damage to one of the window frame and wall. I've had Aircon installed upstairs which should keep most of the chill off the bedroom s and having been brought up in a two up ... Read More
Yulson Homes by Grimsby girl
Hello,I'm looking at buying a property in Bulgaria and I have often been on this forum to look for advice!I was wondering if anyone had come across Yulson Homes, Bulgaria Property and Lettings. I am currently looking at purchasing a property with ...
I live here for months at a time as a single woman, when I first came here a few years ago I was surprised that early in the morning there'd be a Roma man smelling of alcohol outside my gate which happened until someone must have told them that I ... Read More
Old Biddie needs to learn by kath9483
How to repair outside walls after I've had new double glazed windows and doors put in.I live in a village in the Pomorie municipality does anybody teach old biddies how to cement and general building stuff.
I was warned that any damage caused by the fitters would be left for me to sort out by someone else other than the fitters. Yes the walls have been insulated externally and I'm way too old to learn a new skill. Number 2 son said that he'd come ... Read More
Old Biddie needs to learn
How to repair outside walls after I've had new double glazed windows and doors put in.I live in a village in the Pomorie municipality does anybody teach old biddies how to cement and general building stuff. Read More
Your neighbours in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When you move in Bulgaria, relationships with your neighbours can play a vital role in your well-being and integration. Share your experiences of the interactions and routines that punctuate your daily life in Bulgaria: Tell us ...
I bring ibuprofen and oriental balm for my neighbours husband who has gout in one of his feet. I was shocked when I was with her in the village chemist that ibuprofen worked out at over a pound a packet when I can buy it in Lidl in the UK for around ... Read More
Eating out in Pomorie today by kath9483
Well after being ripped off yesterday today I've decided to get the noon ish bus to Pomorie , to see the sea , have a walk and eat out. Does anyone know the best place to get a reasonably priced meal there this afternoon?
Yes in the UK you get silly prices if they don't want to do the job. Anyway I'm having a rethink. Read More
Eating out in Pomorie today by kath9483
Well after being ripped off yesterday today I've decided to get the noon ish bus to Pomorie , to see the sea , have a walk and eat out. Does anyone know the best place to get a reasonably priced meal there this afternoon?
Yes besides a tiler whom I'm not going to have working for me wanting 2000lev to tile my basement floor and the sink this isn't for the tiles or anything like that just his work which I'm thinking would be two days at the most. Also he kept finding ... Read More
Eating out in Pomorie today
Well after being ripped off yesterday today I've decided to get the noon ish bus to Pomorie , to see the sea , have a walk and eat out. Does anyone know the best place to get a reasonably priced meal there this afternoon? Read More
Clocks going back? by kath9483
When if at all do the clocks go back here in Bulgaria?
Panic over then, thank you Read More
Clocks going back?
When if at all do the clocks go back here in Bulgaria? Read More
Doctor Registration After Residency by Kykers
Hi all, Do you know how I register the doctor? Can I go to hospital without doctor registration? Can I select a doctor in a different city than my recidency?
No idea but I'd be interested in the answers to your questions. Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
For some reason I seem to be a member of the Afghanistan forum as well as but I'm not I live in Bulgaria please alter this for me. Read More
Mystery phone call and visit by kath9483
This morning I received a phone call from my neighbours phone while she was at work. Turned out it was from the water board asking me to unlock the gate as someone wanted to read the meter so I did. A man came in read the meter then I think he told ...
Turns out the meter man must be local she spoke to him again yesterday and electric meters are being installed in the village in around ten days time. So that's all solved now thankfully. Read More
Mystery phone call and visit by kath9483
This morning I received a phone call from my neighbours phone while she was at work. Turned out it was from the water board asking me to unlock the gate as someone wanted to read the meter so I did. A man came in read the meter then I think he told ...
Mystery solved it seems that the meter man asked my neighbour to ring me . They'd got talking a day or so ago and so he'd asked her to phone me today to let him in. As for the electric thing she's got no idea as her meter is in the same cupboard so ... Read More
Mystery phone call and visit by kath9483
This morning I received a phone call from my neighbours phone while she was at work. Turned out it was from the water board asking me to unlock the gate as someone wanted to read the meter so I did. A man came in read the meter then I think he told ...
Thank you for your reply. I'm thinking that I may have been one of the last households to have had a meter reading and as my neighbour works at the bread kiosk she may have seen him and knowing he was coming here she rang me to get me to open the ... Read More
Mystery phone call and visit by kath9483
This morning I received a phone call from my neighbours phone while she was at work. Turned out it was from the water board asking me to unlock the gate as someone wanted to read the meter so I did. A man came in read the meter then I think he told ...
No I don't have a business account Jane. The account is in my name first because I'm older than my husband . I paid deposits into the water company because we weren't living in the house when they came to read the meter except last year I was there ... Read More
Mystery phone call and visit
This morning I received a phone call from my neighbours phone while she was at work. Turned out it was from the water board asking me to unlock the gate as someone wanted to read the meter so I did. A man came in read the meter then I think he told ... Read More
Looking for building company or competent builders near Pernik/Sofia by Yuri1976
Hello,NOTE: If you have to say ''Ask in the village'' JUST DON'T...THANK YOU!I have been trying to get a builder/building company/quote for a month. So far I didn't even get a quote. The only one I am currently in touch with that, at the least, ...
Yes, Guest poster 366 you're not in America anymore just as I'm no longer in the UK. I've been " ripped off" by so called English master builders and by a Bulgarian and his son who viewed me as a potential cash cow both of whom over charged and ... Read More
Learning the language and meeting other expats
How on earth can I find someone to teach me , an old biddie to speak and read Bulgarian? I live in a village in the Pomorie area, don't drive so rely on the limited local bus services. I'd like to meet with other expats in the same situation but ... Read More
Local elections by kath9483
Does anybody on here know if as an in comer to Bulgaria if I'm entitled to vote in the up coming local elections and if so what do the political parties stand for?
,? Read More
Local elections by kath9483
Does anybody on here know if as an in comer to Bulgaria if I'm entitled to vote in the up coming local elections and if so what do the political parties stand for?
Nevermind I'll live. Read More
Local elections by kath9483
Does anybody on here know if as an in comer to Bulgaria if I'm entitled to vote in the up coming local elections and if so what do the political parties stand for?
I'm in the latter group I intend to live here from now on. I cannot afford as a pensioner to live in the UK. The monthly rent in the UK on a garage costs more than the council tax on my village home for the year. Read More
Local elections by kath9483
Does anybody on here know if as an in comer to Bulgaria if I'm entitled to vote in the up coming local elections and if so what do the political parties stand for?
I know that when the UK was still in Europe people from other European countries were allowed to vote in local elections but not in the national ones. Read More
Looking for Pollyfilla in Bulgaria by kath9483
Well I looked up on Google how to fill the cracks under the window frames in the house and I know that I can do it myself. But I went on the village bus to Pomorie yesterday and they only had silicon which I didn't want. Today I went to my village ...
Thank you all for your replies. Read More
Looking for Pollyfilla in Bulgaria
Well I looked up on Google how to fill the cracks under the window frames in the house and I know that I can do it myself. But I went on the village bus to Pomorie yesterday and they only had silicon which I didn't want. Today I went to my village ... Read More
Local elections by kath9483
Does anybody on here know if as an in comer to Bulgaria if I'm entitled to vote in the up coming local elections and if so what do the political parties stand for?
And once again thank you to you both for bothering to reply and educate this old biddie on her rights and responsibilities now she's residing in Bulgaria. Read More
Local elections by kath9483
Does anybody on here know if as an in comer to Bulgaria if I'm entitled to vote in the up coming local elections and if so what do the political parties stand for?
Thank you to the both of you for your replies. Read More
Local elections by kath9483
Does anybody on here know if as an in comer to Bulgaria if I'm entitled to vote in the up coming local elections and if so what do the political parties stand for?
Thank you, does that apply even if I have residence permit? Read More
Local elections
Does anybody on here know if as an in comer to Bulgaria if I'm entitled to vote in the up coming local elections and if so what do the political parties stand for? Read More