cactus jack
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Registration: 02 July 2005
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Fuel costs by cactus jack
With gasoline getting outragously high here in the states, I have to ask- what does regular unleaded (if available in that grade) go for in your country? As of August 31st before I went to bed regular unleaded was going for $2.999 USD/US Gallon. ...
$3.099 as of this morning. Expected to increase another dollar within a week. Read More
Organisation of the resources by Julien
Hi, I'd like to build the "resources" part of the website. Kenji suggested to use a wiki per country. I think it is a very good idea, but I am wondering if the use of wikis is not complicated for non internet specialists... what do you think? I ...
What I am doing for myself and can get you copies of is the contact info for embassies and consulates. Read More
Fuel costs
With gasoline getting outragously high here in the states, I have to ask- what does regular unleaded (if available in that grade) go for in your country? As of August 31st before I went to bed regular unleaded was going for $2.999 USD/US Gallon. ... Read More
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
Gavin, I've experienced that just here in the states. Sad when it happens. Read More
Organisation of the resources by Julien
Hi, I'd like to build the "resources" part of the website. Kenji suggested to use a wiki per country. I think it is a very good idea, but I am wondering if the use of wikis is not complicated for non internet specialists... what do you think? I ...
Julian I can give you a hand, if that's what you mean. Read More
Thoughts on Oil Price, Peak Oil etc by Guesposter58
Just wondering what expats here thought about the continual rise in Oil Prices, and the concept of Peak Oil? Do they think that where they live now is the best place to handle this, or do they think that they should move somewhere else (back 'home' ...
Marianna, that hybred crap may work well, but it wa available back 20 years ago. I'd love to have one now, but right now I can't afford one. Gas just went up another .10 today to $2.649. IIRC that's nearly $1 USD over last years price. Read More
Thoughts on Oil Price, Peak Oil etc by Guesposter58
Just wondering what expats here thought about the continual rise in Oil Prices, and the concept of Peak Oil? Do they think that where they live now is the best place to handle this, or do they think that they should move somewhere else (back 'home' ...
Gavin, back when I was a teenager and I got my first car, I was laughed at and even kicked out of several car dealerships when I told them I wanted an electric car. This hybred crap the manufacturers have now were possible 20+ years ago. I'm ... Read More
Thoughts on Oil Price, Peak Oil etc by Guesposter58
Just wondering what expats here thought about the continual rise in Oil Prices, and the concept of Peak Oil? Do they think that where they live now is the best place to handle this, or do they think that they should move somewhere else (back 'home' ...
It jumpes .24 cents in the past 48 hours. Back when I wa a kid if it did that people would be out in the streets protesting it. Now, they don't care. Just goes to show that America's got a serious problem. Read More
Thoughts on Oil Price, Peak Oil etc by Guesposter58
Just wondering what expats here thought about the continual rise in Oil Prices, and the concept of Peak Oil? Do they think that where they live now is the best place to handle this, or do they think that they should move somewhere else (back 'home' ...
Here in the US the fuel taxes are not a floating percentage. Here in Colorado it's 28 cents per gallon. Read More
(Job in Japan) Is it an interesting offer? by Julien
Hi, I have found a job offer in Nagoya, Japan, I think I am suitable for the job, and I'd like to know if you think it is a good offer. > It's a job in IT (technician/engineer level) > The employer pays the visa and the accommodation > The salary ...
Hmmm. I heard how Japan was expensive. Well I got into a currency calculator and got this- $1 USD = 110.32 yen Soooooo.... 250,000 Yen salary, per month = $2,266.14 USD Where I live, 125000 per month = $1,133.07 USD Basic food costs, 16000Yen ... Read More
Thoughts on Oil Price, Peak Oil etc by Guesposter58
Just wondering what expats here thought about the continual rise in Oil Prices, and the concept of Peak Oil? Do they think that where they live now is the best place to handle this, or do they think that they should move somewhere else (back 'home' ...
Don't know about where you're at, but here the common opinion is that it's a political scam. It went up another .13 yesterday. Now sitting at $2.439 per gallon. Personally, I think that's $1.20 too much. Read More
(Job in Japan) Is it an interesting offer? by Julien
Hi, I have found a job offer in Nagoya, Japan, I think I am suitable for the job, and I'd like to know if you think it is a good offer. > It's a job in IT (technician/engineer level) > The employer pays the visa and the accommodation > The salary ...
Julian, sounds like a killer deal! I'm not good with exchange rates, and even less with yen. But one thing to consider is the pay versus cost of living. All in all I certainly wish you the best of luck Julian! You don't realize how lucky you ... Read More
Your favorite traditional dishes from where you are by Julien
Hello, It' almost lunchtime here in Spain and I'm thinking what I'll have tonight ... There are plenty of traditional dishes, here are my favorites: > Jamon (Ham) -> the best of the best dish in Madrid. The "Jamon Iberico" is a more expensive but ...
Well, just had a nice picnic dinner in the moutains. Fried chicken, real cow's milk (not that garbage you buy from the supermarket), a couple ears of fresh sweet corn, and water. While viewing the valley from a small mountain that overlooks it. ... Read More
Hello everyone by melusina
Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm melusina (mel), an American (from Nashville, TN) ex-pat living in Greece. I moved here because I married a Greek man, and I am very happy here aside from the usual issues. Just saying hello to y'all for ...
Actually I was off. 17.7 sq. yards. 14.87 m2, as it's 3.28 feet to a meter. Square that and you get 10.7584 ft2 per m2. Anyhow I figure my place is about $23.54 USD per m2. The place you had in Athens is about $5.36 USD per m2. DAMN, I GOTTA ... Read More
What's interesting for you? by Julien
Hello, I am still thinking about how to improve the website... Please help me by voting for the features above :) Note that you can select several options. Thanks Julien
Julian, I think that the forum is already pretty good! I love it! It feels as if it opens a new window of opportunity for me in other countries. A directory of embassies and consulates for the countries as well as a link for those, would ... Read More