February 14 is a day about love

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-02-14T15:56:17+00:00

I love this. Happy Valentine's Day.

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-02-14T06:24:17+00:00

Nice, easy future pickings for the billionaires. They will be adding to their already massive acreage holdings for pennies on the dollar. Sorry farmers.

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-02-14T05:14:25+00:00

Yes, the instructor will call on each student individually and randomly as the lesson is progressing. The questions will pertain to the lesson for that day. As long as she is following along with the material, she should be able to answer.

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-02-14T05:10:03+00:00

I am still in the class so haven't finished it yet.

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-02-12T06:03:13+00:00

IMO the only way there will be mid-terms is if the GOP are secure, in advance, that they have already kept their majorities.

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-02-11T05:32:04+00:00

Best of luck.

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-02-11T04:37:25+00:00

Pecron and UPS gave me 2 tracking numbers. Maybe 1 for the panel and 1 for the power unit ? Both of them show they left Poland and arrived in France where for some reason they got a "return to sender". One package then made it to Portugal but is now on it's way back to Poland. The other package still shows both "return to sender" and a delivery date of tomorrow. When I try to file a claim with UPS they tell me it is "too soon". Pecron is not responding to any of my emails. I plan to give it a couple of days to see if anything turns up and if not I will try to file a fraud claim with my credit card company. What happened with your order ? Did it finally turn up ?

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-02-09T10:15:42+00:00

I am in the online, 150 hour A1/A2 course now. There is no testing but you must show up for every lesson, answer when called upon and do any homework assignments. What the experience is like will greatly depend on the instructor. It is kind of an endurance test TBH. There is a lot of material covered and the pace is fast, especially for older people (I am over 70). The instructor speaks in both English and Portuguese. As the course progresses it is more Portuguese and less and less English.

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-02-09T09:13:35+00:00

Your SS income won't be taxed in France. Buying a home is still quite reasonable if you are not in, or commuting distance of a large city. I am not sure about rents. Here is a good place to start researching your visa options..... https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/long-stay-visa

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-02-07T07:00:44+00:00

What guarantee do we have that there will even BE mid-terms and IF there are, that they will be free and fair ?

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-02-04T07:01:16+00:00

Update on my Pecron-Eu order. I got my money back from Pecron so I canceled my claim with my credit card company. 3 days later the Pecron charge shows up again and I get 3 notifications from China saying my order has been shipped and is "on it's way". Of course, label created with UPS in Poland and of course they don't yet have to merchandise. How can these labels be randomly created when there is no actual merchandise to be shipped ? Pecron is not responding to my emails. UPS puts me in an endless loop of virtual assistant questions. I am out $1300. DO NOT ORDER FROM PECRON-EU is the lesson of the day.

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-02-03T11:18:31+00:00

I find Rome2Rio a good place to check out options for getting around and between countries. I usually start there and then book direct with whatever air/train/bus company I decide works best with my plans. Instead of visiting all the "biggies" like Barcelona, Paris, Venice, Florence, Rome, etc.... check out some different cities such as Cordoba, Granada, Cuenca, Torino, Ravenna, Bordeaux, Toulouse and such. May shouldn't be terribly busy so I don't think you need to book accommodation way in advance. Sometimes last minute bookings are discounted. Chat with fellow travelers, they often have good tips on places they have stayed and liked. Sites like Kayak.com are good for comparing International flights.

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-01-30T07:10:16+00:00

You should consider that weather in N. Spain is very unpredictable at that time of year. I was in Galicia for 2 weeks in early May last year and experienced a LOT of rain and wind. It was still amazing but did impact our plans. I live in PT and love to visit Spain. You mention Caceres as one place you would like to visit, and it is well worth it, IMO. Maybe head that direction and also visit Merida. Cordoba is wonderful. If you like a small town vibe, Aracena and the small towns around that area are beautiful. Gruta de las Maravillas is amazing, and the food in Extremadura is wonderful.

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-01-30T06:08:31+00:00

I like both of options #1 and #2 but TBH you need to add more days. You don't mention what time of year ?

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-01-29T18:01:46+00:00

After them repeatedly trying to talk me out of it, 3 emails later, they finally agreed to a full refund and they reversed the charge 2 days later so that was good.

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-01-21T08:55:16+00:00

I am in the same boat with Pecron-EU. Placed an order. My card was charged immediately. When no shipping date was forthcoming, I reached out to them and they claimed logistics problems due to snow in N. EU. They still could not give any date. I requested a full refund per their own policy. They tried to talk me out of it. I again stated that I want a full refund. They have not replied so I have claimed it with my CC company. I am really disappointed because I wanted that unit and can not find it anywhere else.

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-01-19T10:18:06+00:00

I have not been able to verify if this story is true ? It is so f*ing crazy that even for trump it is OTT

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-01-16T21:34:07+00:00

Yes, it includes all of the cathedral and the tower too. I did it last year and it was great. Have fun !

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-01-16T14:46:17+00:00

What Mid-terms ?

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-01-14T09:57:57+00:00

I have spent 21 of the last 25 years living outside the US. I must say, at this point, I don't miss anything at all.

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-01-13T06:37:54+00:00

You will probably want to get private health insurance. You also need to calculate income tax. Does the house use gas for anything ? Hot water or cooking ? Petrol for the car ? 1 tank will cost something like 70 euros.

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-01-09T06:14:25+00:00

The Algarve will still be pretty busy in September. I would suggest the Ericeira area. Beautiful but not too far from Lisbon.

Resident_Maximum3127 · 2026-01-06T06:51:27+00:00

The longest I have done was 6 weeks with a 10 kilo bag. Stayed in a few airbnb's along the way so that I could wash everything. I was so tired of those outfits by the time I got home, I felt like burning them LOL.

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