
Marilyn Tassy
American expat in Hungary
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Lives in Budapest
Registration: 12 January 2014
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What were the hardest parts of settling into life in Hungary? by xenoph
Hi everyone,Hungarian here.I’m doing some early research for a set of practical, everyday language and life toolkits aimed at people who’ve recently moved to Hungary. The goal is to make those first days and weeks — when the ...
@Marilyn Tassy True and then some. Prices going up for foreigners?100% true! I have a hungarian mate,i get him to buy order my steel and materials.While working in the UK,i mentioned this to a hungarian welder,he replied "Its normal" he said,"If i ... Read More
What were the hardest parts of settling into life in Hungary? by xenoph
Hi everyone,Hungarian here.I’m doing some early research for a set of practical, everyday language and life toolkits aimed at people who’ve recently moved to Hungary. The goal is to make those first days and weeks — when the ...
I really am tried of my husband saying every time we are at a farmers market or shop to be quiet. He is a more sensitive soul then I am, he gets mad when he feels the vibe of people pulling faces even slightly when they hear anything but ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Surprised, went in today for my eye exam and she did the laser surgery today!Glad it is over with. Did not expect it today, thought it would be yet another few months from now.Other eye is still not too bad so that may be addressed later if it gets ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Nice outside today.Minn. Is 40 C below.Not even sure mountain gear would keep anyone warm enough.My Vegas friend told me not to worry, she is calling today and probably will send her husband in for a sample kit .Still...One minute she is ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
So super lazy these past couple of days.Just want to stay home and not deal with people, places or things.Not my usual self.Tomorrow is suppose to be nice warmer and sunny.Have to break out and get out for sure.Should be glad we are not dealing with ... 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!
Gold and silver, should of listened to our son when he said buy those years ago.Problem is, where to store them and can one trust a safety deposit box.What about when you travel, can not fly with gold in your pockets.Had gold coins years ago, sold ... Read More
Films to watch & to look out for by SimCityAT
I've watched a couple of films lately, and I recommend them both. 1) Irena’s 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 ...
Got this one queued up - Silence from 2016. It's a period piece. The key elements on my selection are the cast, the Japanese connection and Martin Scorsese. - @fluffy2560 Thanks, just might check this one out tonight. Read More
Films to watch & to look out for by SimCityAT
I've watched a couple of films lately, and I recommend them both. 1) Irena’s 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 ...
Watched the 2003 film, Master and Commander last night.Saw it before, well worst a second or even third view.Love period pieces and this film seemed to bring you back in time. - @Marilyn TassyI liked that movie BUT I heard a review and the writer ... Read More
Films to watch & to look out for by SimCityAT
I've watched a couple of films lately, and I recommend them both. 1) Irena’s 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 ...
Watched the 2003 film, Master and Commander last night.Saw it before, well worst a second or even third view.Love period pieces and this film seemed to bring you back in time. Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Or the person throwing the party could of let everyone sleep on the floor till daylight hours.Watched a horrific crime story last night that still has me shaken to my core;Japan, 1988, the sad case of Junko Furuta.Every person needs to know a safe ... Read More
What were the hardest parts of settling into life in Hungary? by xenoph
Hi everyone,Hungarian here.I’m doing some early research for a set of practical, everyday language and life toolkits aimed at people who’ve recently moved to Hungary. The goal is to make those first days and weeks — when the ...
Been with my Hungarian husband since I was a teenager.He learned English the hard way in the US.On his own with many mistakes.We have retired in Hungary over 15 years ago.The few old HU friends we knew from the US that also have moved back to ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Just need a fishing pole and dinner is ready! Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
In the US if an inmate is sentenced to 15,20 , etc. to life it just means they must serve the min sentence before going to parole. They may wind up doing 17 years on a 15 to life sentence. If they are sentenced by the judge to life without parole, ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
BTW, no offence taken about my bro having some issues.I am the first to bring it up.No wonder my friend list is so small, I like the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.Not exactly they way to make friends and influence people.I never ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Yes, my poor bro lost his father when he was gosh, 9 or so.My mother was very head strong, she had to be but not a great example for a son I suppose.Her way or the highway.I took the highway at 17 but not everyone is as antsy as me.Sad, really, if ... Read More