Michelle Grima

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American expat in Malta

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Lives in ghajnsielem

Speaks English

Registration: 15 October 2010

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mgrima68 created a thread

9 years ago

Cancer support group??

I was wondering if anyone knew of any cancer support groups in Malta...or better yet..in Gozo? My 16 year old daughter was just diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma and I was hoping to connect with some who has been through it or is a parent of a child ... Read More

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10 years ago

putting my son back a year by emma1979

Hi just wondering if anybody else is in the same position. My son is 12 and should be starting form 2 here in September but I have asked to keep him back a year due to his lack of maltese and fitting in! Has anybody else done this if so do you know ...

Why dont you hold your child back and see how it goes...If he/she finds the work too easy, then put them where they are supposed to be. I held my kids back a year and I was glad I did...but I always had the option to put them foward if they felt the ... Read More

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10 years ago

Schools by Honney

Hi We are visiting Matlta next week as we will be moving out there soon. I have an 8 year old daughter who I need to find a good school for. I would like a school that teaches in English. St Catherines has been recommended to us. Can anyone ...

Do you know how long their twins attended? I will definitely do another follow up. Thanks a lot!!!! Read More

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10 years ago

Schools by Honney

Just want to give you the heads up about San Andrea...I loved that school too but we had to take our kids out due to financial reasons. My kids left San Andrea 8 years ago and we still have not received our deposit. I'm so sorry I didn't use ... Read More

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10 years ago

average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos

hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???

WOW...I wasn't aware that IT paid so much here. A single guy can live very comfortable with (~39 000e/year ~ 2 600e/month)...even a family of 4 can live OK with that. Everyone I know who works for a Maltese company makes an average of 12-15 ... Read More

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10 years ago

average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos

hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???

We have a one bedroom flat which we rent to a single guy. His average cost for Electricity and Water is between 50 and 60 euro a month. Curious to know what kind of job you will have making (~39 000e/year ~ 2 600e/month)? Read More

mgrima68 created a thread

11 years ago

Happy Thanksgiving to all American Expats!!!

Thanksgiving is the only holiday I get homesick...Next year we should organize a Thanksgiving dinner somewhere. Read More

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11 years ago

Warning for dog owners. by mgrima68

I just had a terrible experience with the flea and tick medicine Advantix spot-on. It nearly killed my dog. Just wanted to pass it on. I don't want anyone's dog to go through what my dog just did. I'm lucky she survived!!!

Thanks for the info Redmik :) Read More

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11 years ago

Warning for dog owners. by mgrima68

I usually use Advantage but the pet store ran out of it, so I got Advantix instead. It was almost as if she was hallucinating. She got freaked out at everything that came near her. It seemed like lying on the floor was painful for her because every ... Read More

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11 years ago

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11 years ago

Hot water? by Duxx

Anybody has a clue why my hot water is yellow? cold water is ok, but when I fill out the tub hot water is yellow, also in kitchen (different heater) is the same situation Landlords don't know why is so, I doubt it's the main heater as it's new, but ...

It's probably rust...especially if it's coming from the hot water. The water here is so harsh on everything. We installed a small hot water heater under out sink and we had to replace it within a year because it rusted out. We clean our water tanks ... Read More

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11 years ago

School backpack's? by Duxx

Any knows some place with good offer of school bags for kids? I'm trying to find a store who would have not just the plain ones, but also with pictures since my son wants a pirate or batman school backpack

I buy my kids backpacks from Ebay. For some reason they are very expensive here. Read More

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11 years ago

Senior Schools that teach in English by SillyPennyP

I am looking for a state school that teaches classes in English... does anyone know of one, or what areas this is more likely? Thanks

I would check out schools in Mellieha, St. Pauls, Pembrook, sweiqi, st.julians, San Juan and Sliema. Read More

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11 years ago

Senior Schools that teach in English by SillyPennyP

I am looking for a state school that teaches classes in English... does anyone know of one, or what areas this is more likely? Thanks

All the State schools are supposed to teach in English if there are English students in the class but your child usually has to remind the teachers on a daily basis to do so. Unfortunately...this can cause resentment from the other kids in the class ... Read More

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11 years ago

Sannat, Gozo by mantonas

Hi everyone, I am thinking moving to Malta in the end of April and I have seen a nice property in the area of Sannat, Gozo. Can anyone please give some details in regards to this location? If there are any nurseries, schools, hospital and shops ...

There are a lot of farms in Sannat so make sure your place isnt near one. Everywhere in Gozo is safe but most foreigners tend to settle in places like Nadur, Xaghra, San Lawrenz and Gharb. Read More