chris green
@Roger Rabat
English expat in Malta
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Lives in San Lawrenz
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Registration: 14 December 2009
Want to retire to Malta by tigerlil
Hello Everyone, Myself and my partner are thinking of retiring to Malta as soon as possible, We are 60yrs of age but more like 40. As you can imagine at our time of life it is going to be a big decision for us to relocate, but it is what we both ...
That's so sweet! I didn't know you cared so much. :whistle::lol: Read More
the creation of a new forum category for Disabled persons by robpw2
Would it be possible to create a new forum category so that people who have disabilities etc can debate, provide information et al about Malta and the facilites on offer etc This would be really useful if someone could provide this
I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes it's a bit of an adventure waiting for the next unbelievable event, As Victor Meldrew would say, "I don't believe it", :sosad: Read More
Want to retire to Malta by tigerlil
Hello Everyone, Myself and my partner are thinking of retiring to Malta as soon as possible, We are 60yrs of age but more like 40. As you can imagine at our time of life it is going to be a big decision for us to relocate, but it is what we both ...
I did say "some of you". We already know that you have made your own plans but you omitted to tell us the date. RR Read More
Want to retire to Malta by tigerlil
Hello Everyone, Myself and my partner are thinking of retiring to Malta as soon as possible, We are 60yrs of age but more like 40. As you can imagine at our time of life it is going to be a big decision for us to relocate, but it is what we both ...
Some of you will be leaving behind very distressed partners desperately seeking information on the options they have. Please stop behaving like giggling schoolchildren and give the topic serious discussion. :/ RR Read More
the creation of a new forum category for Disabled persons by robpw2
Would it be possible to create a new forum category so that people who have disabilities etc can debate, provide information et al about Malta and the facilites on offer etc This would be really useful if someone could provide this
@Redmik Adopting a defeatist attitude will re-affirm the apathy of many abled people. Sadly, I must say that it reflects my own UK thinking from thirty years ago when the very mention of disability access caused horror amongst the many who could ... Read More
Warning. Some information may be incorrect. by GuestPoster566
So the ability to edit is removed after one hour of posting an original post? Shame, as I can no longer maintain the sticky regarding EU Procedures and Health. /forum/viewtopic.php?id=370643 I will no longer be responsible for ...
Good decision Julien. Redmik is a valuable resource for the nitty gritty of the rules which govern us. :| Read More
Suitable Net Income for living in Malta by kf2001
Hi guys, I'm thinking of moving to Malta soon. I need to ask you for help on this: Is a NET income of 3,000 Euros per month good enough for above average life not counting rent? My situation is: 2 adults Will be using AirCon all the time in ...
What a tedious little man you are. :rolleyes: Read More
Warning. Some information may be incorrect. by GuestPoster566
So the ability to edit is removed after one hour of posting an original post? Shame, as I can no longer maintain the sticky regarding EU Procedures and Health. /forum/viewtopic.php?id=370643 I will no longer be responsible for ...
That would be a "Backstage All ACCESS Pass" Roger - my son is in the industry. Oh! and probably totally inappropriate, what on earth were you thinking.Whatever. :sleep Read More
A 2nd 'thank you' to this site and to all the excellent contributors:) by RoyR5085
Dear Everyone, Linda and I were supposed to be in Malta (Mosta) on 02 August for 6 months but regrettably she has a fall just days before and our flight etc has been postponed and now will be flying out on Saturday with our two welsh collies. I ...
You are very wise deciding to hold on to your UK property although it's rumoured that George Osbourne has some nasty surprises lined up for ExPats in his next budget or even autumn statement. They don't like us because we are having so much ... Read More
Warning. Some information may be incorrect. by GuestPoster566
So the ability to edit is removed after one hour of posting an original post? Shame, as I can no longer maintain the sticky regarding EU Procedures and Health. /forum/viewtopic.php?id=370643 I will no longer be responsible for ...
Hi Armand, Can't you give Redmik a "Backstage: ALL PARTS" pass enabling him to have access to everything at all times and without limit. RR :lol: Read More
A 2nd 'thank you' to this site and to all the excellent contributors:) by RoyR5085
Dear Everyone, Linda and I were supposed to be in Malta (Mosta) on 02 August for 6 months but regrettably she has a fall just days before and our flight etc has been postponed and now will be flying out on Saturday with our two welsh collies. I ...
A big welcome Roy and Linda but please keep those lovely parrots out of sight. The shooters (they call themselves 'hunters' ) are out and about till the end of January. :mad: A comprehensive Blog on disabled facilities is badly needed ... Read More
Suitable Net Income for living in Malta by kf2001
Hi guys, I'm thinking of moving to Malta soon. I need to ask you for help on this: Is a NET income of 3,000 Euros per month good enough for above average life not counting rent? My situation is: 2 adults Will be using AirCon all the time in ...
Stats: that would follow the lies; damn lies ......then. Sometimes the cuts are during high winds. More often during road works when unknown cables and pipes are damaged resulting in lost internet/water/electricity. Then there are those that ... Read More
Suitable Net Income for living in Malta by kf2001
Hi guys, I'm thinking of moving to Malta soon. I need to ask you for help on this: Is a NET income of 3,000 Euros per month good enough for above average life not counting rent? My situation is: 2 adults Will be using AirCon all the time in ...
@Toonarmy. Yes, some of us have had wildly varying experiences but so what. The sun shines and it's not continually raining or so cold we need the heating on in September. And I spotted a road sweeper yesterday. :) Read More
Suitable Net Income for living in Malta by kf2001
Hi guys, I'm thinking of moving to Malta soon. I need to ask you for help on this: Is a NET income of 3,000 Euros per month good enough for above average life not counting rent? My situation is: 2 adults Will be using AirCon all the time in ...
If your back-up is good there must be a market for it in Malta, Keep in touch and give us a demo. By the way: The Chinese have recently taken a large chunk of Enemalta equity. :thanks: RR Read More
Suitable Net Income for living in Malta by kf2001
Hi guys, I'm thinking of moving to Malta soon. I need to ask you for help on this: Is a NET income of 3,000 Euros per month good enough for above average life not counting rent? My situation is: 2 adults Will be using AirCon all the time in ...
Toonarmy was lucky. We reckon over 50 in nine years and that doesn't take account of the occasional 'brown out' or the loss of a phase. We did manage to persuade Enemalta to replace some domestic appliances (around 鈧�1,000 worth) ... Read More
Suitable Net Income for living in Malta by kf2001
Hi guys, I'm thinking of moving to Malta soon. I need to ask you for help on this: Is a NET income of 3,000 Euros per month good enough for above average life not counting rent? My situation is: 2 adults Will be using AirCon all the time in ...
It depends on how you are utilizing electricity. There are scheduled and unscheduled cuts. The scheduled are usually announced in the press together with a reconnection time and allow you to make plans. The unscheduled are a nuisance coming at any ... Read More
Suitable Net Income for living in Malta by kf2001
Hi guys, I'm thinking of moving to Malta soon. I need to ask you for help on this: Is a NET income of 3,000 Euros per month good enough for above average life not counting rent? My situation is: 2 adults Will be using AirCon all the time in ...
I think it will be a slow process as there is little incentive to improve beyond the existing service levels. Government investment in the energy industry is likely to concentrate on keeping costs, and therefore tariffs, down to levels promised in ... Read More
Suitable Net Income for living in Malta by kf2001
Hi guys, I'm thinking of moving to Malta soon. I need to ask you for help on this: Is a NET income of 3,000 Euros per month good enough for above average life not counting rent? My situation is: 2 adults Will be using AirCon all the time in ...
Electricity generation is probably only 10 - 20% of the outage problems but is undergoing improvement. The rest is caused by poor infrastructure which has not been properly maintained since the first light bulb went on. Those supply cables that ... Read More
Suitable Net Income for living in Malta by kf2001
Hi guys, I'm thinking of moving to Malta soon. I need to ask you for help on this: Is a NET income of 3,000 Euros per month good enough for above average life not counting rent? My situation is: 2 adults Will be using AirCon all the time in ...
So the deep cycle batteries could be fed from the 24 (3 system 3 phase) photovoltaic panels already installed on my roof. When I have discussed this with local suppliers it was considered not to be worthwhile and that it might compromise the ... Read More
Want to retire to Malta by tigerlil
Hello Everyone, Myself and my partner are thinking of retiring to Malta as soon as possible, We are 60yrs of age but more like 40. As you can imagine at our time of life it is going to be a big decision for us to relocate, but it is what we both ...
Has anyone here had close or financial experience and/or knowledge of a burial in a public plot as opposed to a private plot? :unsure RR Read More
Suitable Net Income for living in Malta by kf2001
Hi guys, I'm thinking of moving to Malta soon. I need to ask you for help on this: Is a NET income of 3,000 Euros per month good enough for above average life not counting rent? My situation is: 2 adults Will be using AirCon all the time in ...
Hi KF2001 May I just add some caution regarding your budget (3000 after rent). It certainly won't be upper London middle class - more upperdeck London omnibus. Loved your joke combining 'high speed' internet with '8Mbps'. Here ... Read More
Nationwide power outage by robpw2
not great coming back from an iterview to pitch black , no light anywhere , no fan etc http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140812/local/updated-power-station-fault-causes-nationwide-outage-explosion-at-marsa-distribution-centre.531616 least ...
In short, yes it is very common in some areas and occasionally nationally. Sometimes it's the power stations but the local cuts are often due to the poor condition of the distribution infrastucture. So don't let anyone tell you that the ... Read More
Nationwide power outage by robpw2
not great coming back from an iterview to pitch black , no light anywhere , no fan etc http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140812/local/updated-power-station-fault-causes-nationwide-outage-explosion-at-marsa-distribution-centre.531616 least ...
Sometimes, just sometimes, we're closer to Africa than we are to Europe. :/ Read More
Air conditioning in July August is it a must? by Ritta TT
Hey all... Can someone please advise if air conditioning is a necessity in July august? From what I know these 2 months are very hot and humid but trying to rent an apartment, 2 landlords so far suggested I only need a fan cos it is fresh by the ...
Whatever: It will definitely be needed in the Pooch Parlour. :( RR Read More
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You could play "pin the tail on the donkey" using a map of the islands to show where the rescue helicopter might land. First prize is an emergency rescue as required. ... Read More
e-residency how long til you got yours? by robpw2
everytime the post bringer comes , i get all excited in hope that i shall have notification my id card is ready to pick up ..its only been 4 weeks but one of my husbands collegues says theirs only took 3 weeks. how long did people have to wait ...
There's no problem. You are living in La La land (Malta) so chill out. When we first applied for residency we were told to "come back next year when we're less busy". With the replacement card we waited for nearly another year. ... Read More
e-residency how long til you got yours? by robpw2
everytime the post bringer comes , i get all excited in hope that i shall have notification my id card is ready to pick up ..its only been 4 weeks but one of my husbands collegues says theirs only took 3 weeks. how long did people have to wait ...
Why are you stressing Robert? :cool: Read More
How to register the company in Malta by vale18
Hi, all, I appreciate advice of anyone who registered/formed business in Malta. I & my husband want to do this in Malta. We are currently abroad. So the questions I have: 1) Anyone did it by himself/herself without help of agencies? Help would ...
No, but it might benefit you to make a little effort yourself. The effort required might also contribute to the success of your new Company. RR. :dumbom: Read More
How to register the company in Malta by vale18
Hi, all, I appreciate advice of anyone who registered/formed business in Malta. I & my husband want to do this in Malta. We are currently abroad. So the questions I have: 1) Anyone did it by himself/herself without help of agencies? Help would ...
Try "Business First". RR :top: Read More
Re Malta now returned to England. by Pollyanna##321
hi I have had to return to England after only 5 weeks in Malta. Due to circumstances beyond my control. Mostly I had no where to live. Could nt believe all the landlords and most of the Maltese people said it is very unlikely I would find anywhere ...
Robert Sorry if I'm off topic but is your PM box stuffed full? I've not received replies to last two communications. Our first exchange of PM's worked OK and contained my e-address. RR. Read More
Malta by pablobasia
Hi we are a family of 4 (kids 4 to be 5 and 7 to be 8. We are seriuosly looking to move by this October, We have been researching and surfing the web as much as possible. I will be contracted by Hard Rock Cafe to be the GM there in Malta and ...
How many times have the team told him that? Read More
Civil Unions by MalteseCross
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/37995/civil_unions_a_historic_moment#.U0yIElJ3vMy At last, we move on.
Have your opinions but do not say yours are correct and ours are incorrect. Who do you think you are to do that? And, just by the way, you have brought your business out into the open.@redmik. Sorry Mick, yours above is confusing. Are you ... Read More
Civil Unions by MalteseCross
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/37995/civil_unions_a_historic_moment#.U0yIElJ3vMy At last, we move on.
That's been the problem George. No more. :mad: Read More
Civil Unions by MalteseCross
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/37995/civil_unions_a_historic_moment#.U0yIElJ3vMy At last, we move on.
Maybe but once the sanitation squad have tidied up wouldn't you still love your son? :/ Read More
Civil Unions by MalteseCross
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/37995/civil_unions_a_historic_moment#.U0yIElJ3vMy At last, we move on.
Must be the wind of change you're noticing :top: Whoops. Sorry George, we cross posted. Read More
Civil Unions by MalteseCross
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/37995/civil_unions_a_historic_moment#.U0yIElJ3vMy At last, we move on.
And if you've made that clear to them then it's unlikely they'll ever tell you if they do :) By the way are you in Malta or, as profiled, Sydney, Australia? Read More
Civil Unions by MalteseCross
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/37995/civil_unions_a_historic_moment#.U0yIElJ3vMy At last, we move on.
............and more than a fair share living here :blink: Thank goodness the locals are more laid back and accepting ;) Read More
Cockroaches by stevies
Greetings to all in Malta, Just curious to know if there is infestation of COCKROACHES in the residential blocks. Or of other pests so to speak. Thanks in advance.
We have a Gecko that feasts on cockroaches. We call him George Michael as he usually hangs out in the bathroom. :par: Read More
Civil Unions by MalteseCross
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/37995/civil_unions_a_historic_moment#.U0yIElJ3vMy At last, we move on.
Take care on this Forum Rob...........there are bigots abroad. :cheers: Read More
Looking for work in Qwara / Buggiba . Shop work or waitressing cafe by Pollyanna##321
Hi Can anyone help me know how easy it is to get waitressing work or shop work in Qwara / Buggiba . For English lady in early 50's . Is there much work about in these areas at this moment in time. At least 30hrs and above. And it is usually ...
I would have thought "English lady in her early 50's" might be a clue. Read More
Civil Unions by MalteseCross
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/37995/civil_unions_a_historic_moment#.U0yIElJ3vMy At last, we move on.
@ Mike. You wind-up beautifully :cheers: Read More
Civil Unions by MalteseCross
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/37995/civil_unions_a_historic_moment#.U0yIElJ3vMy At last, we move on.
Whoopee! We've found another 'badge' man. The third to emerge in this blog recently and tell me that they 'served their country' although in your case it must have been a smaller war as you seem only to have served only your 'county'. You were ... Read More
Civil Unions by MalteseCross
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/37995/civil_unions_a_historic_moment#.U0yIElJ3vMy At last, we move on.
Grow up Roger whatever, and argue your corner instead of writing cliche ridden rhetoric. This seems to be a common response when nothing is to be added. If you are against what danno said then elaborate please.I'm seventy years of age and gay and ... Read More
Civil Unions by MalteseCross
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/comment/blogs/37995/civil_unions_a_historic_moment#.U0yIElJ3vMy At last, we move on.
Strong lifestyle 'phobic protestations are frequently indicative of underlying insecurity and grazed knuckles. :rolleyes: Read More
Gas Water Heater (External) by Roger Rabat
Has anyone any experience with this type of water heater in Malta/Gozo? I would be most grateful to hear of your own experience. Many thanks. R :cheers:
@Ricky. It'll be a cold day in hell. Many thanks for the consistent precise advice you offer on this Forum. Thanks to George also. Cannot promise to behave. If I get a damn silly answer to a legitimate question I will say so again. R. Read More
Gas Water Heater (External) by Roger Rabat
Has anyone any experience with this type of water heater in Malta/Gozo? I would be most grateful to hear of your own experience. Many thanks. R :cheers:
You're half right but at least I'd have the good sense to Google 'external water heaters' before displaying ignorance. R. :rolleyes: Read More
Gas Water Heater (External) by Roger Rabat
Has anyone any experience with this type of water heater in Malta/Gozo? I would be most grateful to hear of your own experience. Many thanks. R :cheers:
@tearnet I asked because the fault was intermittent and I sought info from anyone who might have had similar experience. All I got from you was patronising non-advice suggesting I didn't know the difference between a water heater and a gas bottle. ... Read More
Gas Water Heater (External) by Roger Rabat
Has anyone any experience with this type of water heater in Malta/Gozo? I would be most grateful to hear of your own experience. Many thanks. R :cheers:
I asked for advice not a lecture from yet another EB 'badge' man about something of which he has no knowledge. The three year old aluminium boiler is mounted on the roof and is not rusty. I found a recommended engineer after talking to the gas ... Read More
Gas Water Heater (External)
Has anyone any experience with this type of water heater in Malta/Gozo? I would be most grateful to hear of your own experience. Many thanks. R :cheers: Read More
Internet and phone contract - Go or Melita? by Rico29
Hi there I just asked in a Go store about their internet conditions & they would need 3 months in advance plus a credit card guarantee for the contract - is this something common for Malta or just Go does it? Let me know if Go is better or worse ...
Agree. On two occasions, one a fault and the other an additional service, I've had to rush home from the Melita office to get there before the engineer arrives. R. Read More
Is this possible? by K4ot1K
Hello everyone, and thank you for taking a sec to read this. My wife and I are looking VERY strongly at moving to Malta. I am American & she is German. We currently live in Germany, and I work for the US Air Force. I am a veteran (15 yr military and ...
Frankly, I hope you don't continue this if you come to Malta. We have rescued five of these little dogs in the eight years since we arrived in Malta. We have also adopted other breeds abandoned locally. Read More