Karsiyaka new arrivals

sucker


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 19:09

moving to karsiyaka in june. please update any mixed feelings on local newspaper headlines in uk. concerning

orams misfortune. feeling very apprehensive.

also anyone else moving to karsiyaka soon who would like to discuss thier feelings and views'. in the last week

it has been headlines every day, all about the land ownership especially in kyernia area. we feel that the exchange of lands should be upheld. the turkish people have lost lands in the south as well as the greeks in the north. we never get to hear that the uk citizens in the south stand to loose as much as those in the north. human rights is for all not on a EU selective basis. Does anyone feel like us, a bit let down, by the TRNC goverment. surely there must be some positive response to all citizens in the TRNC, because its not only residentcial properties that will be at risks, but newly built shops etc. the whole of the economy will surely suffer.



besides all this concern we are putting a brave face on.see you soon

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 19:16

Welcome to the TRNC (and good luck). Hope it all pans out for you.



J

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 19:19

Hi George, welcome to the forum, we to have a house in Karsiyaka also have mixed feelings, we`ll just have to wait and see.

stevie-d

astonhilbilly


Joined: 05/05/2009
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 12:33

Hello Mr & Mrs Sheppard

Hubby and I are also moving to Karsiyaka when he retires next June. We are over this June for 2 weeks also September and would welcome a chance to discuss the situation. We are the same age group as yourselves and feel just as 'jittery' after reading all the reports etc. But every day is a bonus and we will make the most of what is ahead and enjoy a 'new/different' chapter in our lives. Are you 'mountainside' or 'seaside'?

You will be fine I'm sure, from what we have heard people seem to settle in very quickly and soon make lots of friends and feel so much better in the sunshine.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 21:43

Welcome to Karsiyaka which in my opinion is the best part of the island but then again i would say that.

Karsiyaka was mainly Greek but some parts are Turkish ours is Exchange but now mine.

I love it here and i am sure you will too once you are settled. I am not going to worry about something i can do nothing about just enjoy my life and deal with each day as it comes.

Jimmyboy63


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 400

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 22:13

Well said Teresa!!!!



mess 5.....Karsiyaka has been 0% Greek for the last 35 yrs and will be for the next 35...there will be no fighting and you will not loose your UK assets....so don't worry enjoy the sunshine and the lovely scenery of Karsiyaka!!!

sucker


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 01:12

Thankyou astonhilbilly for your warming reply, maybe we can meet up for a drink when you visit in june, and looking for some friendly chitchat, keep in touch. By the way we have mountain view behind us and sea in front,it is a lovely area, a bit different to Lincolnshire.

sucker


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 01:12

Thankyou Teresa for giving us hope, we are only weeks away from leaving now and the nerves are kicking in. Like you we are now in for a penny, hoping to have many happy years in Karsiyaka with many new friends.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 01:38

Oh sucker you will have so many new friends. You wont know what to do with yourself. We all really try to help each other.I think you have made your choice.Please dont look back only look forward to the great time you will have. As Tommy quoted on here recently here Dont look back in anger or forward in fear. Its noe about you two and look in awareness. Just what Im saying is please look forward to your new future. We are all here to help you.xxxxxxxxxxxx

astonhilbilly


Joined: 05/05/2009
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 16:01

Hello to you both once again



Can't access your email address to send a private mail and don't want to put ours on here so if you or any of the other members know of a way to correspond privately we could arrange to meet up in June or September for a good old chin wag.



Good luck, hubby and I wish you the best with your move and hope you will both be very happy.

sucker


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 17:12

Thanks lillie,will take you up on your kind help and support, will speak soon.

sucker


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 17:17

Thanks lillie,will take you up on your kind help and support, will speak soon.

Thinker


Joined: 11/11/2008
Posts: 169

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 17:47

I agree with Teressa, enjoy what TRNC has to offer and take each day as it comes. There are many of us in the same boat and unfortunately there is nothing much we can do about the situation.

sporty


Joined: 06/12/2007
Posts: 685

Message Posted:
12/05/2009 18:05

9 out of 10 things a person worries about never comes to fruition and worrying about it will not alter a situation that you cannot influence anyhow,if i were you i would write your worry down on a piece of paper,rip it up and throw it away!Mentally you will have cut ties with your worry. Do you honestly think that all the expats and other foreigners on the island would be stripped of their property and assets wherever theyre assets are?i think not. Enjoy your new life.

jeffers


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 30

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 10:04

Quite right sporty and all those that have written positevly about the situation here. The Orams case has a long way to run. The GC's are members of the EU illegally ?? Why is this never questioned??



Anway - good luck sucker you'll be ok - my wife and I have only recently moved here ourselves and couldn't be more positive about the situation.

rcroton


Joined: 05/06/2008
Posts: 192

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 10:09

I really would not worry about it at all. One thing i would say is dont buy here if you are not able to loose it, then there will be no problem.

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 10:29

sucker



Welcome to karsiyaka it is brill here , we have been here almost 5 years now the locals and expats here are all really nice.



I am sure you will soon find your feet and mingle in.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 10:52

Hi sucker and welcome, a new way of life must be full of positive thoughts, It is not all doom and gloom,life is what you make it,and no bugger lives in my head rent free giving me negative thinking,we have now been here for two years,and everything about our new life is just great.loving everything today,you will make lots of new friends as you walk you new pathways,good luck,may meet one day,who knows,



Regards Spider,x

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 11:19

you could always try this chat room it is quite active most evenings and some very good friendships have been formed.



http://northcypruschat.freeforums.org

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 13:29

Hi Sucker, and welcome to the forum, I am based in Karsiyaka too, although just a holiday home.



Vicki

Mountain Edge



Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 199

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 14:27

I have a place in Karsiyaka too and although only for holidays at the moment it is to be permanent when I retire, can't wait.

Love the area and always love my visits but hate it when I have to leave.

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 14:32

Message 21," Love the area and always love my visits but hate it when I have to leave."



That's exactly how I feel!

sucker


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 18:00

Thanks Sporty,your optermistic view is well recieved.

sucker


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 18:03

Jeffers your right, politically the question has been asked, but fallen on deaf ears for thier convienence

petecraig


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 88

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 12:02

Hi All



We are arriving in Karsiyaka on the 12th June and looking forward to meeting many of you and getting involved in the cypriot way of life.

sucker


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 18:27

Petergriag, happy moving day, 3 days before we arrive, isnt it exciting, cant believe how many of us that are moving out there round the same week.

bridie


Joined: 18/09/2008
Posts: 308

Message Posted:
05/06/2009 19:12

Where are you from in Lincolnshire?

petecraig


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 88

Message Posted:
06/06/2009 14:27

Yes very, things certainly seem to be getting close very quickly, we are from Peterborough so not too far from you in lincolnshire, would be nice to touch base with other new arrivals once we are there.

sucker


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 52

Message Posted:
06/06/2009 14:33

we are from Boston in lincs.

100672


Joined: 17/06/2009
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
17/06/2009 22:11

We also have a bungalow (almost) in Karsiyaka and are based in South Kesteven, Lincs. Hope the new arrivals are settling in. Does anyone in the forum live off Umut Sokak on the coast side of the main road? Has there been any response in the local press from the TRNC government regarding the problem with the Orams judgement? I can get no reply from lawyers, builder or local friends at the moment.....

Castlemilk


Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
18/06/2009 11:04

Hi Janina



We live on Umut Sokak,Ref the Orams case dont worry just come out here and have a good life in the sun.



Steve

legin


Joined: 15/11/2007
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
18/06/2009 11:26

sucker

We are from Spalding Lincs, just up the road. We will be in our villa in Karsiyaka for a month from 26th June.

Hope to bump into some local people. Spend a bit of time in Tolga's bar most afternoons around 5.00pm. Come and have a drink with a fellow yellowbelly!



Regards



Nigel

bigwheel


Joined: 03/11/2008
Posts: 38

Message Posted:
18/06/2009 12:14

hiya steve

we too live on umut sokak

Lol!

Bev

Castlemilk


Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
18/06/2009 13:54

Hi Bev



Does that bloke Gary still live there.



Steve

smoggyjim


Joined: 21/07/2007
Posts: 214

Message Posted:
18/06/2009 13:59

We are buying in Karsiyaka, hopefully completion in 6-7 weeks, thanks to Stevie for picking us up in the dark side hope you did not get lost going home.

Jim

100672


Joined: 17/06/2009
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
19/06/2009 22:55

Thanks for the response - good to see most of you are retaining your cool and sense of humour! Have loved the island since first visit in 1960 and wish a peaceful solution could be found - however - we are getting older and running out of time.... Sadly not able to move out permanently yet, but will be over again later in the year, and would be delighted to meet and get to know our neighbours then. Will post a message when we know the date. In the meantime, enjoy the sunshine - Lincolnshire is bright but not that warm!

100672


Joined: 17/06/2009
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 20:04

Just booked our flights for 30 Sept - need to bring with us either TV/DVD player or perhaps laptop instead (would need to buy suitable one). Any advice re hardware/software etc? Have a mobile phone which should be able to use 3G. Basically would like to be able to pick up e-mails, use Skype perhaps? Can't afford any expensive packages! Any advice on what works well in Karsiyaka would be appreciated!

loslobos


Joined: 02/04/2009
Posts: 167

Message Posted:
17/07/2009 23:14

Hey sucker, stop worryin, too late now by the sound of it anyway.



Karsiyaka don't need any more whingers, geddit ?!

100672


Joined: 17/06/2009
Posts: 33

Message Posted:
16/08/2009 13:54

Hi arriving end Sept - looking forward to using our new pool and finding our brandy sour recipe! What's new in Karsiyaka? UK weather v variable, some glorious days, some v wet and windy. Hope recent residents have settled in well and look forward to meeting some of you when we get there.

Janina