Julian
@JayJay1970
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
128
Contacts
4
About me
English
Lives in Bugibba
Speaks English (trying to learn maltese)
Registration: 11 July 2013
Activity
if you need me pm me by robpw2
hey all i have decided to take a break from this forum, i still read the posts but i will not be commenting. There are people on this forum who have been rude and accused me of being stupid and not knowing enough about things to post . firstly i ...
Sadly Rob the Internet as we all know isn't the best place at times for conversation, things escalate quickly when if we were all having a beer then I'm sure it would be a far different discussion. :( No need to go silent we all have ... Read More
Considering move to maltA by Colin G
Hi folks, my name is Colin. I'm new to the forum. Currently considering a move to Malta. This is a fairly new idea to be honest. I have never been there but from the admittedly limited research I have done it seems to be a very nice place. I ...
Colin Hi. I would recommend you visit malta before you ask these questions as it isn't for everyone. J Read More
working as a waiter in Malta, do you get tips? by mauro1975
Hi everyone, just wondering if anybody here has any experience in the restaurant industry, do you get any tips on top of your salary??Obviously provided that you are giving good service ;-) Thanks in advance..
We now own a restaurant in Qawra called "the Whole Hog" and being English we split the tips with everyone working that shift as everyone works hard and the whole operation depends on excellent food, great service and polished plates, ... Read More
Excellent Theatre productions. by JayJay1970
While being here I've been to see several productions by maltese Theatre companies. Many of them are excellent. Last night we went to see "Festen" an award winning play that got rave reviews in the West End. The acting directing and staging of ...
Hey Russell! Excellent I'm pleased you enjoyed/appreciated it and yes it would be great to sort out some more theatre trips maybe get a few expats going ( but only if they drink Shiraz ) ;) Any one else interested? I'll post any new shows. I ... Read More
Excellent Theatre productions.
While being here I've been to see several productions by maltese Theatre companies. Many of them are excellent. Last night we went to see "Festen" an award winning play that got rave reviews in the West End. The acting directing and staging of ... Read More
Is this possible? by K4ot1K
Hello everyone, and thank you for taking a sec to read this. My wife and I are looking VERY strongly at moving to Malta. I am American & she is German. We currently live in Germany, and I work for the US Air Force. I am a veteran (15 yr military and ...
As others said the right area will have the right priced property, although many houses are called houses of distinction, and I looked at 3 of these older properties they look very beatiful but as they were built onto the bedrock with no ... Read More
Children fitting in at state schools by Lori73
Hi there! My husband has been offered a job in Malta. We have three children aged 9,5 and 2. Initially we thought we would send them to private school, but after doing the maths (and even though private schools cost much less an in the UK ) we would ...
Lori they probably won't ease his worries just looking at them St Paul's looks slightly scruffy from outside and it's a big school. 900 pupils, I think. That said my 10 year old started there 3 weeks ago, he's found it a little daunting as he's in ... Read More
Cars extortionate to buy & bus service crap... How do you travel? by Wanderlust1
Hi guys, I've been doing a lot of reading various topics & this intrigues me.....It appears from the threads on here that cars are extortionate to buy/maintain & bus services it seems from comments are crap/unreliable then...... How do people get ...
I live in the north near the terminal and getting onto the bus is not a problem as it's the first stop but in summer it can be a nightmare, the buses can literally be full by the second stop and then refuse admission for any number of stops en ... Read More
singing work in malta by DS100
Hi all, I would like to know if there is much in the way of work as a singer in Malta considering the current financial climate and how much they generally go out for and if the transition once over there to get work is good. Both myself and my ...
Yes I totally agree, the ones who do seem to do well have a theme (eg comedy and singing mixed in a whole package or a certain type of music or excellent karaoke skills eg great singer and fun personality. I'd suggest one of you having a less ... Read More
What irritated you in Malta/Gozo by JayJay1970
Please post about anything that irritated you about Malta/Gozo parculiarities today. Small dogs. My neighbour to the rear has a small terrier thing, she kicks it out (literally ) at 5am every morning where it proceeds to whine and yip on the ...
:o right that's it then I'm off back to Blighty! :D oh oh that will be bad is that absolute George? Read More
What made you happy in Malta/Gozo? by JayJay1970
Please post about anything about Malta/Gozo that made you happy today. Especially fun or nice Maltese/Gozo peculiarities. I'll start. My neighbour who I'd never met before saw my son and myself struggling with some furniture and took my sons place ...
The cost of takeaways, 20" pizzas for 9 buy two get a free bottle of wine and a Chinese takeaway main with rice or noodles several appetisers for 5 euros enough for 2 people a far cry from what I paid in the Uk. It's almost cheaper than cooking ... Read More
What irritated you in Malta/Gozo by JayJay1970
Please post about anything that irritated you about Malta/Gozo parculiarities today. Small dogs. My neighbour to the rear has a small terrier thing, she kicks it out (literally ) at 5am every morning where it proceeds to whine and yip on the ...
Hope you didn't think mine was sarcastic Mick just a bit of fun. :gloria The problems are certainly more exaggerated in the urban areas like Bugibba and I've seen both the Maltese and expats fly tip, drop litter and refuse to pick up dog mess. ... Read More
What irritated you in Malta/Gozo by JayJay1970
Please post about anything that irritated you about Malta/Gozo parculiarities today. Small dogs. My neighbour to the rear has a small terrier thing, she kicks it out (literally ) at 5am every morning where it proceeds to whine and yip on the ...
Scrape it up and pop it on your Bougainvillea and grape vines, free fertiliser you can turn poop into flowers and wine! ;) Read More
Retiring to Live in Melliaha by peter & molly
We are a yachting couple who have been sailing in the Eastern Med since 1998 and now wish to buy a home and retire in Malta.The Blogs speak highly of Mellieha could established expats in the town help us with their views.We are visiting to house ...
Hi guys have pm'd you my number just give us a shout when you arrive :) Read More
Retiring to Live in Melliaha by peter & molly
We are a yachting couple who have been sailing in the Eastern Med since 1998 and now wish to buy a home and retire in Malta.The Blogs speak highly of Mellieha could established expats in the town help us with their views.We are visiting to house ...
Hi Peter and Molly. St. Paul's is a very busy area and in the Summer is even busier than Mellieha, it has a large expat community. We live in Qawra which is a nice quiet part of St Paul's yet is only a short walk to the hustle and bustle of ... Read More