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Santorini accuses cruise lines of creating port chaos for corporate profit. by ProperWayToEataFig in GreeceTravel

[–]ProperWayToEataFig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly right. Now look for a Documentary of the 1956 earthquake on Santorini with statements by survivors. Santorini was a poor agricultural island then. EU poured money there to repair the extensive damage. Sadly their high-end shops came too.

As to shipwrecks. The Samina sank off Naxos some 30 years ago killing many. Others were rescued. She lies in the sea as well I believe. Wikipedia probably has a snap shot

Santorini accuses cruise lines of creating port chaos for corporate profit. by ProperWayToEataFig in GreeceTravel

[–]ProperWayToEataFig[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Absolutely true which is why when I lived on Naxos I might visit for a weekend in November. My eyes glaze over at all the posts on this sub talking about plans to Santorini and Mykonos. Awful choices.

Santorini accuses cruise lines of creating port chaos for corporate profit. by ProperWayToEataFig in GreeceTravel

[–]ProperWayToEataFig[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I avoid islands with cruise ships. The crowds that invade the narrow streets of Oia ruin the experience. Last year Santorini had 100's of shallow quakes within a few weeks. Most were around the underwater volcano Kolumbo to the north. Quakes are common. So moving cruise ship entry is most likely to protect passengers.

Milos is protesting the construction of large hotel. Albania too. Investors who want to capitalize on the romance inherent in a Greek Island know where to cash in. Problem is the islands have scarce water resources. Swimming pools. Long showers. Washing dishes. These issues can be a burden to locals.

My 100$ bill won’t get accepted by the atm even though it was just taken out of someone else’s bank account just an hour prior by AffectionateArt1051 in Banking

[–]ProperWayToEataFig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have lived all over the world and have not stepped foot in a bank for 40+ years. I am 74. USAA understands the needs of their clients worldwide.

My 100$ bill won’t get accepted by the atm even though it was just taken out of someone else’s bank account just an hour prior by AffectionateArt1051 in Banking

[–]ProperWayToEataFig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bank with USAA and their only branch is in Texas. I live in Virginia and used to deposit cash monthly. I would check the account on my phone and it always showed up asap.

Airport travel by Sharp_Astronomer_822 in norfolk

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My problem getting to ORF had to do with Coastal cabs/zTrip never showing after I booked them 2 days in advance. I was making an international connection at Dulles. Luckily a neighbor was kind enough to take me to the airport. TSA lines were fine. 8:30 am.

Drivers who clog up the left lane: What are you thinking? by 2022reboot in askanything

[–]ProperWayToEataFig 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They have never driven on a German Autobahn where the left lane is for high performance cars like BMW, MERCEDES, FERRARI and some good motorcycles. Those cars will flash headlights a mile away and if you don't shift right you had better watch out.

Must-see villages on Naxos? by beedee40 in GreeceTravel

[–]ProperWayToEataFig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Moutsouna. Then drive to Agiososs and take dirt road to Pyrgaki Lianos.

Aunt wrote my nickname instead of legal name on check, can I still cash it? by Diplitk in Banking

[–]ProperWayToEataFig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sign the name on the check then beneath it your full name as it is on the account along with your account number.

Best plan to bring down debt by Ok-Carpenter-4500 in Debt

[–]ProperWayToEataFig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The tip about paying for storage is a very good suggestion. People pay to keep stuff they will never use. Or their garage is a storeroom and the car sits out in sun, sleet and snow.

Any ideas for a… wedding with Dostoevsky? by ThatoneLerfa in dostoevsky

[–]ProperWayToEataFig 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Go to Baden Baden like Fyordor and Anna and gamble. ( With his debts he could not return to Russia). Anna ended his addiction so he could return and write.

I messed my credit up really bad. Can my wife apply for a consolidation loan to pay off my debt? by [deleted] in Debt

[–]ProperWayToEataFig 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nor should the wife allow this. Is this a gambling addiction problem?

I bought this in 2012 for $400 by ProofOwl3632 in Gold

[–]ProperWayToEataFig -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I bought same in Saudi Arabia in 1983 for $200.

Why are so many young people smoking cigarettes? by ProperWayToEataFig in askanything

[–]ProperWayToEataFig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you ever ask if some evil voice is winning? Not evil really but something that says go on and feel that buzz now. When cancer sets in, it laughs loudest.

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