Marilyn Tassy
American expat in Hungary
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American
Lives in Budapest
Registration: 12 January 2014
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Hungary
USA
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"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 ...
Silence - a Martin Scorsese movie. ............. I have seen this. The sense where the believers were tied in the ocean while the tide came up was disturbing. I admire people who are so strong in their beliefs. Joan of Arc and others . Organized ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
New fridge delivered, they were fast, brought it in and took out the old one in seconds.Seems to be working fine, have 4 days to return it if we need to.Now to refill it up!Had to toss out almost everything.I even tossed out fermented items.Got my ... 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 ...
Silence - a Martin Scorsese movie. It's a hard watch for thinking people. It's not a happy movie and full of torment and it's 2h 40m. I'd say it is truly an underrated movie. Andrew Garfield does an excellent job and so do the supporting cast. It ... Read More
Brexit and its implications for British, HU and any other citizens by fluffy2560
As we've only got 6 months before the UK ends its membership of the EU, things are hotting up. I've just come across this ETIAS system the EU is planning to roll out for visa-free countries. This has implications not just for British but ...
It has been on my mind about those idiots making a stink about a disabled person being ahead of them;In the US I know there are laws against it, probably in the EU as well.I will bet anything they were tourists on a super budget ticket who live at ... Read More
Brexit and its implications for British, HU and any other citizens by fluffy2560
As we've only got 6 months before the UK ends its membership of the EU, things are hotting up. I've just come across this ETIAS system the EU is planning to roll out for visa-free countries. This has implications not just for British but ...
Wow, how dam ignorant of people to question why you went ahead.Hope one day, sooner then later, they find out what it is like to need aid.I do have an evil streak in me, karma for all!People seem to lack any brains, not that they ever were all that ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Hungary by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Hungary, and for many expats, it鈥檚 something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we invite ...
I also thought Mediamarkt was pricey but comparing prices online, they were actually a bit lower then other shops.I found a nice washing machine there too, maybe later.Extended warranty, what a joke, usually by the time an item goes out you want a ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Hungary by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Hungary, and for many expats, it鈥檚 something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we invite ...
Had an OK experience yesterday buying a new fridge.Our old one broke down after 19 years.It was a Zanussi, just in case anyone is interested.Purchased our new one from Mediamarkt.Went to their location in the Westend because the internet said it had ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
I always book an aisle seat, even if it costs more to book ahead of time.Learned my lesson when we flew on British Airways and they placed us in the middle seat in different rows;We both were stuck between a group of 19 Swedish young men going to ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
If in doubt just call up your airlines assistance desk 24 hours ahead and double check that they have you down for help.It went allot smoother overall then I thought it would expect of course no one at Budapest airport was available. I am active but ... 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.
Fighting over Arco,I can believe it.Sounds like Walmart but then again we did see 2 guys rolling around the floor inside a Lidl. Just a distraction.We think they were part of a shop lifting gang because they entered the store together with a couple ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Well, our fridge went out for the count 聽 last night, more items in the trash!!Hubby trying to find out what is wrong but after 19 years of faithful service, it seems like a lost cause.I think the yearly or bi yearly toss out is soon, so that ... 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.
The wind is welcome and the cooler air.Too bad your son did not stick it out because to me, nothing is better then taking a dip in Balaton with the sun rising.No one around, birds singing and just the sound of the water splashing.Loved doing that in ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Budapest assistance is not a thing.I asked at the desk the day before my flight to double check;They have a few chairs available but no one to help you. IDK, if it was a serious case they might get someone to help;They do not allow none travelers to ... 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. I was even less of a fan after they performed at Trumps inaugaration. Willis himself said he was NOT a Trump supporter and he couldn't ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
In most airports after you check in there should be assistance workers around with wheelchairs; Just go up to them and let them know you have requested help.Sometimes they may have a clip board with several names on it in advance and other times it ... Read More