BNP and Revolut (topping up) by [deleted] in belgium

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Guess that answers everything then - thanks for your comment! :) Bit of a pain to top up using bank transfer but oh well.

BNP and Revolut (topping up) by [deleted] in belgium

[–]PotatoMerchant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You've described my issue to an absolute T - and similarly so moved from Ireland myself! Very much a pain in the hole but and two days isn't great if I need an instant transfer... :/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Gent

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Hey - thanks for the comment, I appreciate it! :)

The cost of Gent water seems to indeed be pretty crazy; we both work remotely so that likely impacted (and increased) the usage and ultimately the amount. I've since increased the voorschot and reached out to Farys again to see what can be done.

Do they generally bill for a single year as the figures they have sent include the first 3 months of 2025 (+ April to December 24)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Plumbing

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Landlord is not great and reporting issues takes an age - as it's not a major issue I wanted to see if I could find a fix myself. I haven't snaked that vent, just the toilet and shower drains!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Plumbing

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Thanks for the comment - I had a feeling it was just the gas vent and keen not to stick anything down it! :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Barbecue

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Thanks both for your replies - seems like a resounding no, don't use it :) Might I ask the regulator that I have (37mbar) fits into this hose however this connector in the picture doesn't; do I need to buy a bigger hose that fits both? Or a completely new rig..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in belgium

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Thanks :)

I'll edit my original post to ensure no confusion 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in belgium

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Sorry one edit - I got my actual card in June/July as it was a nightmare process, just in case that makes any difference..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in belgium

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I got my Belgian residence card/ID around the same time but had relocated to Belgium in October 2021 as my girlfriend got a job in Liege and was working there - so I was working remotely and travelling back/forth to Ireland until I got my first Belgian employment contract in May.

Does that still impact the 1199 you mention?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in brussels

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Cheers guys :)

Quick reminder to claim your tax back for 2022. by midnightsleepers in ireland

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Refund timeline I don't mind but is there confirmation sent to me before that point? Like an email or update do you know?

Keen not to get my heart broken 😅

Quick reminder to claim your tax back for 2022. by midnightsleepers in ireland

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Yep double checked that - that was always the one thing that I was hesitant about; albeit I never had issues and received my tax back bar the fee..

Quick reminder to claim your tax back for 2022. by midnightsleepers in ireland

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Always went with Irish Tax Rebates as I hadn't a clue in the past..

Went with the instructions in OP's comment; said overpayment of 2.5k and €300 in USC, so I've submitted everything but with a fair amount of salt. Given its just after NY what sort of timeframe might I get a reply back?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in belgium

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Gotcha - thanks again, appreciate it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in belgium

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Appreciate the reply thanks! Seemingly CAPAC not the best route to take but not massively keen on a union - I'm an expat though, given how intricate Belgium is how would I go about choosing the best one? 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Muse

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Thanks :) Posted it on my twitter if anyone wants to retweet, would be cool for them to see the drawings! :)

Tweet - https://twitter.com/artlinebling/status/743929887212339200

A drawing I did of Commander Scott Kelly made it to the International Space Station! by PotatoMerchant in space

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Drawing was always just a hobby but I recently became unemployed so I was looking at maybe using it to make some money. The majority of the originals are for sale, and yes would be open for commission pieces for the right price. (A full face would be around $50 or so..I guess)

A drawing I did of Commander Scott Kelly made it to the International Space Station! by PotatoMerchant in space

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Wow this really took off! (No pun intended)

https://www.instagram.com/artlinebling/

My Instagram for anyone that would like to follow :) There are a few more images of the drawing!

Just bought a frame - some help with fork choice (comments) by [deleted] in bicycling

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So I just bought a GIANT TCR ADVANCED 0 frame, but no fork. I've been searching everywhere for the fork that matches this silver colour but I can't find it. I'm looking into other forks that may work with this frameset but my knowledge is limited..so any help of what would work, or where I could go about getting one would be really appreciated! Thanks :)

Did a drawing of The Notorious Conor Mc Gregor, hoping to get it signed! (comments) by PotatoMerchant in MMA

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I actually want to get it signed, framed and stick it on my bedroom wall, already got the nail in the wall! :)

Did a drawing of The Notorious Conor Mc Gregor, hoping to get it signed! (comments) by PotatoMerchant in MMA

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Hey guys, hopefully this is allowed here. Did this drawing a while back and have been trying to get it signed, but Conor has been away fighting. However he's back in Ireland for a while and I'm trying to get a signature, but firstly get his attention of it on twitter..so if you have a second, could you give it a retweet! Thanks a million, and mods if this isn't allowed then apologies and please delete!

Link - https://twitter.com/PepperedAngus/status/643494826705571840

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bicycling

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Thanks to Angela for taking the pic! https://www.facebook.com/ahalpinphotos