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9 posts, 23:18 yesterday
We are moving from Kansas to Konstanz. I’m considering UPackWeShip for the kind of things you are talking about. We aren’t bringing furniture. And since it’s a retirement move the cost is all on us.
33 posts, 22:38 yesterday
Historic rate of saving is thankfully different from current rate of saving , thank god salaries do increase with age/responsibilities, plus lifestyle changes (used to live between Paris and Munich…
3,134 posts, 20:36 yesterday
Ćevapi, crumbled and fried with chopped onion and garlic in olive oil, added some cooked small white beans, some broth and cooking water from the beans.
The cooking liquid was already seasoned with…
51 posts, 19:40 yesterday
"Only goats have kids..
Pehaps the child has been taken for a long walk, tired, and doing homework, or something.
Perhaps the parents have encouraged energerstic exercise outside, football or…
4 posts, 19:35 yesterday
I received one from my local LRA today too. although mine was German. So I set fire to it and danced, singing "We won the war!" They also included a leaflet with three "What if When?"…
19 posts, 18:59 yesterday
Unskilled, skilled, as excavation technician with academic education? Private sector or public service? If "helper" means no relevant training, then around 11€ (that's what universities often pay…
1 posts, 18:36 yesterday
Top Notch Comedy Club (English Stand Up Comedy) Wed 6th March 2019 After a wicked Top Notch Comedy Club in January another great show is up for grabs with two fantatastic comedians all…
2 posts, 17:57 yesterday
wila-arbeitsmarkt.de/...
Wila compiles job ads related to Umwelt und Natur from across the country and publishes them once a week, however, I don't know how many (if any) of these jobs don't…
1,281 posts, 17:43 yesterday
I managed to get a computer appointment last year, which was nerve wracking as they go in milliseconds, if you refresh the page too much you are locked out and miss another week of appointments. Took…
8 posts, 17:20 yesterday
Hi All,
obviously I would prefer people to post that they are registering for the curry night.
So to the rest of you please sign up soooon or I will cancel the meal tonight.
Paul.
1 posts, 17:10 yesterday
Hi guys, I've always had a dog at home ever since I was a kid and it's driving me nuts that I had to leave my dog behind with my family after moving to Munich. And we don't want to adopt a dog…
83 posts, 15:32 yesterday
Many thanks for your reply. I think I am also really trying to have validated my desire to proceed further with trying to claw back some money. I am sad to read that often it is simply just not…
821 posts, 15:27 yesterday
Hello all, Our next meetup will be Wednesday, Feb 20 at 6:30. Cafe Neuhausen Blutenburgstr 106 Ubahn Mailingerstrasse Please let me know if you're planning on coming so that I can adjust the…
25 posts, 15:13 yesterday
Anyone have any updates/opinions on the quality of the Phorms Taunus school? Considering it for my bilingual sons (eng/ger) as their German is too weak for the gymnasium.
Does anyone know what…
24 posts, 15:02 yesterday
I mentioned my eyes and remembered they also really do not like contact lenses this week, another sign . Our local paper has just published an article basically boasting about how we have not…
6 posts, 13:18 yesterday
I have two tickets to see the sold out concert by the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at the Prinzregententheater on 19 / 2 / 19 ( tomorrow )
The tickets are for the front row of the Balcony. A…
34 posts, 11:24 yesterday
So maybe I shouldn't be too quick to turn my nose down at Postdamer Platz...we will go and see the apartments and spend some time there to get a good impression. Again - thanks for the help!
47 posts, 11:12 yesterday
That's exactly the plan, my German husband also wants to get back to regular dental visits. When I think back on it, I am really grateful that my parents spent their not so plentiful money on massive…
7 posts, 10:58 yesterday
As I stated in my reply above, the advantage of having 35 years' contributions (in total across all EEA countries) is that it allows you to take your German pension at a time of your choosing after…
16 posts, 10:00 yesterday
Hey @olaybolx when the snow clears up a little more i will start going on rides, usually start around perlacher forst area.
maybe can try one or two and see how it goes if you like going south of…
19 posts, 08:32 yesterday
I just saw something on breakfast TV about air-bnb of sorts but for cars. If you have a car sitting around and costing you money, you can rent it out privately through apps such as Drivy, Getaway or…
54 posts, 08:28 yesterday
I can attest that Metall has the best barbecues ever with many interesting guests and wonderful sourdough bread and the best Rumtopf I ever had. She did not sit on one person's face. Not one.
4 posts, 07:55 yesterday
My ex-gf decided to split up with me and kick me out of our apartment in the same day, so right now I am homeless, I was wondering if anyone here knows of any cheap apartments or rooms available, I…
26 posts, 19 February
Spot on about the thermostat vs. power setting. The control loop will keep the temperature constant no matter what the external temperature is until the compressor runs continuously which should not…
6 posts, 19 February
I've only spoken to her on the phone. She won't arrange an interview unless I bring along a language proficiency certificate.
Your replies are pretty much as I expected, and thanks everyone for…
1 posts, 19 February
Hi all!
We will be new to Köln this spring and I'm looking for some camps or art programs that my son (age 5) can join for the summer. Ideally, I'd like a half day camp or program for him as he is…
4 posts, 19 February
Trains are a relative thing. I would say 4 listed between 1730 and 1800, or about one every 15 mins more generally, is quite a reasonable number for this area, certainly better than quite a few other…
55 posts, 19 February
Almost identical to us. Ours send an underling (who is kind of weird) for the sweeping, and comes himself for the emissions. Which is fine. Ours seem to be on a cycle of testing, as well - this year…
2 posts, 19 February
Once it goes to Inkasso, it is serious.
3 months notice is usually required , so as you only gave a month's notice, is this 2 month's payment plus interest?
Do you have record/ registered post of…
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