Are the Brits welcome in the TRNC?

ivebinad


Joined: 03/06/2011
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 13:35

NO is the simple answer, they hate the brits being on their Island, pity we brits didn't think the same in '74.



But they will never admit they need the brits for survival, if by some miracle the TC's could rule their own little bit, they would kick all you brits out of your properties and grab them back.



Face it, you are just not welcome or wanted.



Ask Yorg, he will confirm this!

keithr


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 720

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 13:38

They want our money but not us....



Happily,the whole house building sham has collapsed.

ivebinad


Joined: 03/06/2011
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 13:41

keithr very true, and trust me if they could they would land grab the lot back.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 13:43

I have been here almost 7 years and always been made welcome. As for Yorg I think you have got him wrong, he is always helpful when I need something translated often talking on the phone to people when I don't understand what is going on, and moving wheelchairs etc.



If people are being made to feel unwelcome by the Turkish Cypriots, maybe, it is them that need to change their attitudes!



Chris

ivebinad


Joined: 03/06/2011
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 13:46

nurse they like you because you have something to give and they willingly take.



How would you expect the ripped off brits to change their attitude nurse, do you want them to shake the hand of those that have ripped them off?

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 13:50

Ivebinad, firstly any assertion that ascribes a single view to an entire ethinc group is bound to be flawed. Secondly the record of what the Brits did for TC in 1974 is not one I would be crowing about to be honest. Third you claim that the TC could not survive without the Brits, implying it as if it is a foregone fact. Do you have any idea how many 'Brits' there were living in NC and contributing to its survival in the period from say 74 to 84 ? The reality is very very few, yet we survuved that period as TC.

The truth is the relationship between TC as a community and Brits as a group is a complex and multi faceted one as is always the case between an ex colonial ruler and the local population. Summing it up as 'they all hate us' is not in my view accurate nor does it bring any insight into that relationsip that is of any real value. To me your post smacks of personal grudge that you are carrying around. I am sorry that you feel this way, but projecting these things onto [cont]

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 13:51

whole communities and the describing them as facts is not an accurate or fair thing to do.

tarry67


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 1053

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 13:51

Its probably because we are not the main property buyers now that the Russians have arrived and are buying most properties. The bars and restaurants would certainly not survive without us Brits here, as how many Russians do you see out and about in the local establishments.

I think the local man in the street hasn't changed and still welcomes us here, but the government office staff have most definately changed towards us, with the attitude received when trying to do a simple deed like car tax or residency for example, not a hello or a smile anywhere anymore, and the friends pushing in and getting served first.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 13:52

not every tc has ripped you off , and the ones that did are in the minority , maybe you should drop that shoulder a little so the chip can roll off .

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 13:53

I will have lived here for 3 years in Oct.Before that,a holiday home for 10 years.



I have nothing but respect and love for the Cypriot people in the North.



I love it here,have been learning Turkish for 2 years,and will continue to do so.



Yorg is a very good man,has helped me loads.



Long live Kusey Kibris !!!!

magicart


Joined: 05/10/2008
Posts: 985

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 13:55

ivebinad.



Have to strongly disagree with your view.



We have been here 4 years and the locals are a great help to us.



Wish I could say the same about some of the brits especially the ones trying to rip us off.



Art

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 13:57

Tarry67 do you really think that 'ordinary' TC do not also suffer from the bureaucracy here, that they do not also see people pushing in in front of them because those pushing in front have connections and they do not ? Or do you really think it is something that only affects brit expats ?

DoctorW


Joined: 28/11/2010
Posts: 334

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 14:00

If you think you are not welcomed -



vote with your feet. You are more than welcome to the UK.



Personally I have nothing but praise for the vast majority of TC's I have met

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 14:02

It took Britain years to fight discrimination and make people accountable for their actions. TRNC is simply in a time-warp, it's Britain in the 60's. Racism and unequal treatment are evident and it certainly does not extend human rights to all of it's citizens. But to make a sweeping statement that the British are not welcome is an exaggeration.

billybob


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 576

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 14:11

I echo messages 4 & 13 Yorg is a gent and has nothing against decent Brits who wish to retire here and be part of the community and who try to integrate, In the short time ivebinad has been posting on this board he has been more than a little obnoxious, he has little understanding of the situations here on the island, and any argument put forward about Brits getting ripped off will not wash, why ? because people get ripped off all over the world all the time.

In short one of the downsides of this board is that they allow posters like him and negative nick to name but two, if you dont like it vote with your feet (but dont bother to post after you leave, like NN does ).

blade


Joined: 19/06/2010
Posts: 1286

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 14:20

Some times the way i see Brits behave here i wouldn't be suprised if they didn't want us here.



In the time we have been here i find the Cypriots on both sides of the island welcoming and helpfull. I have my Cypriot friends as my closest most trust worthy friends. Shame i can't say the same about the Brits.



If you feel that your not wanted then maybe its time you either made the effort to integrate or leave.

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 14:22

Some Brits in the TRNC don't even welcome Brits.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 15:02

mess 2 - agree........



top post....

flamefabs


Joined: 09/07/2011
Posts: 193

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 15:05

Post deleted as once again a rule had been broken.



Please read the rules and then you'll understand why you'll be banned if you persist in breaking them

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 15:07

Roomy,



there is much truth in what you say.

flamefabs


Joined: 09/07/2011
Posts: 193

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 15:13

mess 15 - so you saying if someone leaves the trnc, they can no longer post ?



seems foolhardy to me.







barry

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 15:51

have a look at the avatar

























































Thats me......

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 15:54

msg2."Happily the whole house building sham has collapsed"



To be eventually followed by the houses themselves (sorry Yorg)........On the whole TC's are very welcoming,and helpful...Do they want Brits here? I don't see why not,most of the ex-pats are retired,hence locals do not loose out with regard to jobs (as in the UK) Do the Government want us here? good question,only time will tell.

barnaclebill


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 303

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 16:15

Erolz msg 6.

So the protection of TC villages, Mandria,Kophinou,Polis,the communities in Pathos and Limmassol to name a few by the british contingent of the UN in 73/74 count for nothing.The fact that Happy Valley in Episkopi was set up and under the protection of the UN for the countless refugees fleeing from mixed or isolated villages during this period count for nothing.Our Politicians and commanders may have got it wrong but the normal squadie on the front line took their job seriously. I think there may have been a few more atrocities /missing persons had it not been for the dedication of the Brit you criticise so easily.Their commitment you wont find in any history book.

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 16:17

martinD41;

If you think/beleive most of ex-pats here are retired,hence locals do not loose out,you realy should go out more often and observe.

barnaclebill


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 303

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 16:20

By the way,my expierence in the TRNC over a 6 yr period was a happy one .No probs with TCs/Turks/housing.Would i want to live there now. No, but thats my choice.

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 16:27

barnaclebill if I appeared to be crisitsing the ordinary british squaddie working under the auspices of the UN in 74, then that is not the impression I intended to give. I have in the past highlighted and praised indivdual courage of indivdual british troops in Cyprus and how they put themselves and their men in considerable personal danger in the most difficult of circumstances in order to protect TC, especially in the period from dec 63 and 64 when they were working directly for the British government and before the UN arrived. My point was that as far as the British government goes, its behaviour and actions or lack of them in response to the Greek coup of 74, is not a period in which I would say the TC community has cause to be thankfull for, unlike earlier periods and particularly the period from dec 63 until the UN arrvied later in 64. I appologise if this was not clear in my previous post.

barnaclebill


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 303

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 17:01

Thank You Erolz for your reply.

I agree entirely with your comments regarding Governments and Politicians.

Kind Regards

BB

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 18:07

msg25 Hi Yorg, "Question" so how many TC jobs have been lost to Brits ? I do go out , that's how I know about poor building, ..But that is another issue..........

diane62


Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 18:15

Disagree , have made many good friends both tc and turkish and they have helped me many times and before anyone comments , help freely given ,no payment involved.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 18:25

Have to disagree too . Personally i have found the local people to be warm , open , friendly and helpful people . Speak as you find , also , you only get back what you give out too

Simbas

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 18:51

Just this evening,my neighbour,who has a Yapi marketcalled to say "hello"and have a glass of wine.

He says I need a couple of fittings for a watering system.But he is closed for Peace and Freedom week.

I'll come and open up,and bring them to you in the morning !!!he says,and we will argue about the cost,

because he will give them to me



I love all my TC friends so much.



I get gosleme from another neighbour,fresh vegetables and fruit from another.



I love being part of this lovely country

stelee77


Joined: 06/06/2011
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 18:55

Im sure your happy with that view from your balcony.

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 18:57

Whilst those locals one interacts with are usually friendly (as in the majority of societies), it is the system and government policies in the TRNC that are racist and can cause non TC's to feel 'unwanted.'

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 18:58

Oh and I meant to add in answer to the question 'Do I feel wanted in the TRNC?'

NO.

stelee77


Joined: 06/06/2011
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 19:03

I feel that the yearly medical with residency is over the top,but i think work permits are a must for the trnc being a small place,what other policies are there which may be seemed racist,which i may have missed.

shrimp


Joined: 01/09/2010
Posts: 939

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 19:06

We have had so many wonderul holidays in this lovely country, from hotels to villas........from apartments to sudio flatlet........and each time we have experienced nothing but over the top friendliness and help when we have needed it, we were amazed at the generosity and kindness from the local people preferring to have their company than the average british holiday makers........

misunderstood


Joined: 08/04/2011
Posts: 1004

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 19:06

Most Turkish Cypriots are ashamed of the way the expats and some of their own are being treated in the property market. I cannot blame all for the 'evil' of a few. I love liviing here and will continue to as long as I

am allowed to. That is not to say I will stop pulling the tails of those few greedy corrupt elements who conspire to make the lives of so many mserable.



We have some lovely, loyal Turkish Cypriot and Turkish friends and we count ourselves blessed to have them.



Long live TRNC Pro TRNC - Anti corruption

ivebinad


Joined: 03/06/2011
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 19:07

Mikelapta we can all draw on times when our neighbours have been hospitable but that doesn't make everyone nice. I was a model neighbour to my cypriot neighbours and brits alike, but not all brits are nice as you are well aware, you come across as being quite gullible.

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 19:24

Ivebinad,you now accuse me of being "gullible"!!!!



I don't want to be banned,so I defer my comments until you are.



Now I enjoy my bbq with my TC friends,they have brought sooo much



local home cooked food !!!



Enough for you,but you will never ever get an invite



Serife !!!



Didn't I do well not picking on him.he who called me "gullible"

ivebinad


Joined: 03/06/2011
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 19:28

I don't want to be banned,so I defer my comments until you are.



Are you telling the mods to ban me lapta, that in itself deserves to be investigated, just who do you think you are.



I don't suck up to people on here the sad way you do!

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 19:35

I have shown my TC guests your postings.



You called me "gullible"......meaning "easily decieved or cheated"



I have had a house here for 13 years AND a KOCAN.



All thanks to my TC friends.



Goodnight and farewell,I will never waste time with people such as you.



Mods,I have been good despite his new insults

0maintenance


Joined: 22/09/2010
Posts: 2179

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 19:36

Message 38



i do not think people plan together secretly to commit an illegal or wrongful act or accomplish a legal purpose through illegal action/s,thats a little strong what you are trying to tell us all.

MUSIN M


Joined: 26/06/2008
Posts: 1352

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 19:39

ivebinad



asking a question and answering all in one sentence ,do you really believe or even want people to take you seriously .



and your status in the kktc is what excactly or are you here to wind people up .



if you have been had ,then more fool you ,you have yourself to blame ,that,s not too say i believe a word you say ,nudge nudge ,wink wink.



musin



long live the kktc

twaddle


Joined: 06/07/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 20:07

With comments like those in the opening thread, it is hardly suprising if some people are made to feel unwelcome. I sometimes find myself embarrassed to be British when I see and hear how some of our fellow nationals conduct themselves. I have only ever felt welcome and lucky to be able to be in such a unique country. I would like to apologise to those TCs who are subjected to such criticism on behalf of the silent majority of Brits who feel much as I do and also to distance myself from such criticism. As Musin says, Long Live the KKTC!

denizen



Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 20:36

I'll come and open up,and bring them to you in the morning !!!he says,and we will argue about the cost,



because he will give them to me



I get gosleme from another neighbour,fresh vegetables and fruit from another.





I have had a house here for 13 years AND a KOCAN.







All thanks to my TC friends.





Now I enjoy my bbq with my TC friends,they have brought sooo much







local home cooked food !!!



your's seems to be the perfect life, Lapta, but without symbiosis, unless I'm missing something, friendship seldom stands the test of time

DoctorW


Joined: 28/11/2010
Posts: 334

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 20:46

Denizen:



If your friendships dont stand the test of time - perhaps it says something about you?



Many of us have real friends, who we have known for years and friends that come along during our lives and become good and trusted friends.



I feel sorry for you if you haven't had the joy and pleasure of long lasting friendships.

billybob


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 576

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 20:48

Barry message 21

Yes and many do continue to post, but those who want to grind everyone/everything TRNC down really need to get a lif and get out more

Ivebinad

Sorry you just make most of us laugh and pity your profferings

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 20:51

what a nasty post msg46 .

Ballyboffin


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 903

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 20:59

Most of our neighbours are TC's and they are all lovely people. We are swallows and every time we arrive they all come to say welcome and ask if we need anything. I wish I could say the same about one of our English neighbours, it is people like him who give us all a bad name among the local people.

denizen



Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 21:14

Rowlo, what's nasty about it. Have read all the posts complaining about being ripped off by our hosts, something I've never felt. Now Lapta says it's perfect and lists a lot that's coming his way, nothing going the other way. Keep drawing from the well and eventually it will dry up.

Doctorw, one way friendships never last. There has to be give and take in any relationship. The fact that you don't recognise this says more about you than any judgement you make about me. It's easy to claim popularity, why don't you stick to facts.

Maybe Lapta gives as much as receives, one way or another but his posts didn't get that across. I commented on his posts. I didn't call him gullible but somebody did, to think you can go through life taking without giving is certainly gullible.

Laptamike, didn't mean to be offensive, just read what you posted.

fatboy



Joined: 05/11/2008
Posts: 244

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 21:15

ivebinad.

Be brave for once in your sad life and show your face dude.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 21:20

seems like he is getting singled out for abuse , its not right imho .

DoctorW


Joined: 28/11/2010
Posts: 334

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 21:26

Denizen,



I never mentioned give and take in friendships purely because that is what friendships are all about.



I presume also that Lapta Mike gives as well as takes, otherwise he wouldnt have friends after 13 years.

keith


Joined: 03/04/2007
Posts: 272

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 21:34

We have found the TRNC people to be great cant do enough for you and have helped us out many times.



Yes they are getting our money and they may make a bit on us but dont we do the same .



We have no problems

Keith

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 22:07

Speaking to Cypriots in the UK

they seem not to have a problem with "each other"

but a problem with "outsiders"

buying land that belongs to either community that has been swapped



I can fully understand their views

denizen



Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 22:07

msg 54; I never mentioned give and take in friendships purely because that is what friendships are all about.







I presume also that Lapta Mike gives as well as takes, otherwise he wouldnt have friends after 13 years.



Exactly the point I was making, and if your presumption is wrong, why attack my persona.

I commented on Laptamike's posts, not a presumption, pity you didn't do the same.

Almost all my neighbours are Turkish or TC's, if I need anything I ask, if they need anything from me, they ask. If it's obvious that I need them, or they need me then asking isn't usually needed. I would never list specific instances on here to prove how popular I would like to seem.

Rowlo, wot you bleddy complaining about, anyone who looks like one of the greats must be able to stand his corner. If I've upset ya, I apologise, ya wind up merchant.

DoctorW


Joined: 28/11/2010
Posts: 334

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 22:16

Surely Denizen you presumed/insinuated that Lapta Mike was all take in your somewhat sarcastic message 46.



I feel it strange you should think that my presumptions could be more wrong than yours?

denizen



Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 22:20

ah, not you being singled out Rowlo, musta misread that, guess ya meant Mike. Don't think it's abuse, really. Mebbe jealousy putting it's neb in. Like not being the £162m winner.

denizen



Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 23:54

doctorw, again you read into posts what you want to see. I neither presumed nor insinuated anything. I copied and pasted Mike's posts and commented on the points HE raised.

I don't, in my own experiences of TRNC, believe that all or most of the locals exist to rip off us expats.

Obviously some people have had bad experiences here, I haven't.

To read an expat posting what great neighbours he has because of what HE gains from the relationship is a bit off.

I don't think it is all one way, Mike must be giving something in return, even if it's his likeableness but he didn't put any of that in any of his posts. It was solely these posts that I replied to, not presumtions, assumptions or anything "between the lines"

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
17/07/2011 23:57

Msg 60, maybe they have a maid from a certain country?

denizen



Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 00:21

msg 61; Msg 60, maybe they have a maid from a certain country?



which country might that be?



ps msg 60 was a statement, there should be no "?"

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 00:30

in fairness mike was asking for some advice, he asked for serious replys only , ie from people that knew what he was asking about , now i have been around long enough and could have made the wise cracks , [it was they're for the taking ] but i respected his wishes , the abuse he suffered from certain members was not right , no one likes a laugh and joke more than me but you have to draw a line and consider peoples feelings ,after all we are all human , are'nt we ?

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 00:36

Isn't it ironic that a poster whos history includes branding other posters idiots among other things should get flamed for asking an idiotic question on a public forum, he pretty much got what he asked for.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 00:36

A reminder of Rule 3.







3. Be Polite



We take the "Be Polite" rule very seriously. We do not tolerate any rudeness. Challenge others' points of view and opinions, but do so respectfully and thoughtfully without insult and personal attack. Any member who is intentionally unpleasant or disruptive may be banned without warning.

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 00:37

Rowlo I agree but going on the offensive

was probally not the best way forward



Also surely people have friends to discuss these personal issues with?



on a public forum it is open season

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 00:43

okay phil point taken , but he asked for serious replys only ? its a shame the guy gets put to the sword for asking a question ?

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 00:45

Rowlo , think she might be getting the sword ?

zihni007


Joined: 11/06/2011
Posts: 85

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 01:07

its simple ,like a mirror,how ever you are ,you will get the same response

1- pig = pig

2-dog=dog

3-donkey =donkey

and please ,"DONT HOLD BACK"

DONT FORGET THE GOAT

denizen



Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 01:42

n fairness mike was asking for some advice, he asked for serious replys only , ie from people that knew what he was asking about , now i have been around long enough and could have made the wise cracks , [it was they're for the taking ] but i respected his wishes , the abuse he suffered from certain members was not right , no one likes a laugh and joke more than me but you have to draw a line and consider peoples feelings ,after all we are all human , are'nt we ?



okay phil point taken , but he asked for serious replys only ? its a shame the guy gets put to the sword for asking a question ?



Rowlo, are we still talking about Laptamike here? If we are, I don't see where he was asking for advice. All his posts, as far as I can see, were about what HE gets from his TC neighbours. On a thread where the majority, as usual, are complaining about the opposite, I copied and pasted, I think, all his posts and then answered them honestly IMHO. Why now is it growing out of all proportion.

denizen



Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 01:54

Rowlo, I have scrolled from top to bottom of this thread. I have not come across one question from Laptamike.

Please, before you go to bed, tell me what you are on about.



ps Is it John Lydon?

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 02:00

Is it John Lydon



take a P I L

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 02:02

denizen, he stated earlier he was going out to friends for a bbq , he was asking for advice on a thread he started , which was quickly hijacked and closed down , give the guy a break , ps thats me in my plooky youth

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 02:08

My replies were in jest

I hope he took them take way

denizen



Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 02:32

msg 73; missed the other thread, just answered points on this one, no wonder we were at cross purposes.

ps you still look like John Lydon did. in his punky youth.

gnight.

lovinit


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 745

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 04:31

We are not welcomw by most of the locals.



But our money is and always will be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 07:11

msg 76;

http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/68438.asp



Next time I shall remind myself of this.

Cocklebay


Joined: 26/02/2011
Posts: 353

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 08:36

Re message 1, having lived here for nearly 7 years we have no complaints about the TC, we live within a TC community, who are kind and generous to a fault. Please do not make generalised comments just because you are unhappy with life here!!!

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 08:38

Sal,you know I love you !



Thank you Rowlo for your comments,and support.Even if was meant to be on the other forum that was closed.



MY NAME IS MIKELAPTA !!!!not Laptamike.getting the right name is a start.



My photo and email are on my profile !!!



My Brit friends on here who have witnessed the attempted belittling of me,my shoulders are broad.



I have loved every day living here for 13 years,my local friends and neighbours,the climate,food,culture



To those who are unhappy here,please don't spoit it for those that do.



It seems it is an attitude problem of the Brits.This is not Clacton or Southend with extra sun.



It is a foreign country with foreign people.But they are friendly,lovely people,if you are that yourself !!!



Mix with them,learn the language,try their food.Oh God/Allah you are missing out on so much if you do



not integrate.Perhaps that is why you sit in your house on your computer picking on other Brits who love it here











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mikelapta



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Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 08:54

Sorry,I ran out of space............



All the Brits who do not like it here,and think you are not liked by the locals:



Do you know what day it is tomorrow,apart from Tuesday?



Mikelapta

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 08:56

Mike;

"Do you know what day it is tomorrow,apart from Tuesday? "



Day before wednesday..................

DoctorW


Joined: 28/11/2010
Posts: 334

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 09:05

Well said MikeLapta (sorry for getting it the wrong way round).





Unfortunately you are correct too many Brits move abroad and expect things to work just as they do in the UK. They will mix purely with other Brits and not attempt to integrate with the local communities.





The Turkish Cypriot people are great, even though the government and laws are sometimes questionable but then again dont we say that about government in the UK?





You seem to have the right attitude to living in Cyprus and clearly get more out of it than many others on the board.





For those who seem permanently unhappy about living in TRNC, I would say one thing - move back to the UK, then you will really have something to be unhappy about.

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 09:15

Thank you Doctor



I'm wondering is there much difference between the Government here and in UK ??



MP's expenses scandals



I fear more will come out corruption of the Police in NOW demise.



May be the quantity of TL and £......but they are all illegal incmes !!!



Sal,shame on you !!!!!That I expected from a Brit.....hell,don't turn into one !!!lol



Mikelapta

bigOz


Joined: 29/09/2010
Posts: 1244

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 10:12

Not all people belonging to a Nationality are the same. The TCs are a bit like like mirrors, the way you look at them will reflect the same response! It does not matter if you are a Brit, a mainlander, a Russian, or even a GC!

Making strong remarks because of a personal experience, based on something no one here probably knows about would not be welcome by most sensible people (as the case has been here)

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 10:47

This thread shows how important a headline above a potentially dangerous thread is.



It now reads: "Are the Brits welcome in the TRNC?"

How about: "Are all Brits welcome in the TRNC?"

Or: "Are expats welcome in the TRNC?"

Or: "Are all expats welcome in the TRNC?"



The replies in this thread might have been different and not - as so often - offending to the native population.



P.S. Well said, bigOz (msg 84)!

DoctorW


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Posts: 334

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 10:54

DC



you are presuming of course that the heading was put there with little thought and not to be deliberately controversial?

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 11:03

@ msg 86, DoctorW: No, Sir. Definitely both.

bobat5


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Posts: 40

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 15:18

How about a little live and let live here . Smile at someone and the response is always the same , a smile back . we only get out of life what we are prepared to put in . If all you think is negative thoughts then that is how others will percieve you . Think positive , be happy , simples ......

DoctorW


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Posts: 334

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 15:23

Bobat5 -



I agree with post 88

DoctorW


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Message Posted:
18/07/2011 15:24

Bobat5 -







I agree with post 89

No1Doyen


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Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
18/07/2011 15:38

Bobat5. What a refreshing post. Totally agree with you.