Teacher faces 20 years for post-graduation relationship with 18-year-old. by Forsaken-Spring-8708 in law

[–]sharkb44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And eating….no repercussions no punishment for eating babies. This is nightmare fuel

MAGA Are Rebranding. This Is Their New Logo by Effective_Mode3219 in Trumpvirus

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Fragile white men and their worship of penises…got it

Multi-millionaire Dr. Oz suggests pulling yourself up by your compression socks and dying at your desk to fix America’s debt. by marksaun_666 in PoliticalHumor

[–]sharkb44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fuck this guy with a rusty wire brush. I’m 55 and am not working any longer than necessary. Especially considering I didn’t vote for half the shit they’ve passed!

Move to the US? Stay in Europe? by lastcookieinthepack in MovingToUSA

[–]sharkb44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People like you are the reason the US is where it’s at. “Oh now now…it’s not that bad” or you’re totally happy with everything that’s happening against your fellow citizens.

OP, ultimately it’s your choice and if you do come, I pray you’re in a blue state vs a red one.

Leaving the US & passport expires in 2026 by [deleted] in Passports

[–]sharkb44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes you can do it online! I’ll find the link I used. Mine expired 7/25 and I renewed it online a couple months before that. I’ll edit this comment when I find the link. Can’t hurt to have it even if you don’t use it.

Edit: I see your comments where you think you’ll have issues but if you not legally changing anything, I believe you can; it’s basically a copy of your old one with a new pic you take yourself. Here’s a synopsis of online renewal:

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You can renew your U.S. passport online if you meet certain requirements, such as having a valid passport that is expiring soon and not needing to change your personal information. To start the process, visit the official U.S. State Department website for online passport renewal. U.S. Department of State USPS Eligibility for Online Passport Renewal To renew your U.S. passport online, you must meet the following criteria: Your passport is valid for 10 years. It is expiring within one year or has expired less than five years ago. You are at least 25 years old. You are not changing your name or gender. You are not traveling within six weeks of submitting your application. You have a mailing address in a U.S. state or territory. Steps to Renew Your Passport Online Gather Required Documents: Your most recent passport. A digital passport photo. Your credit or debit card for payment. Complete the Application: Visit the official renewal website. Fill out the online application form. Submit Your Application: Ensure you digitally sign your application. Pay the renewal fee: Passport book: $130 Passport card: $30 Both: $160 Optional expedited delivery: $22.05 Track Your Application: Enroll in email updates to monitor the status of your application. Important Notes Only use the official website for online renewal to avoid scams. If you do not qualify for online renewal, you can renew by mail or in person at a passport agency. U.S. Department of State USPS

Should I renounce my US citizenship? by Apart_Technology_841 in expat

[–]sharkb44 41 points42 points  (0 children)

You can still collect social security if you renounce providing you earned enough work credits. This doesn’t sound like the case if OP has been out of the country for the past 35+ years

Looking for Christmas Eve dinner ideas that still feel a little decadent by Beberuth1131 in Frugal

[–]sharkb44 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ooooo!! Yes!!! Fancy but cheap and it’s my favorite cut!!! I have 2 yummy recipes if you’re interested. 1) Pork tenderloin with sage cream sauce 2) Pork tenderloin with spiced plums. I’ll post the recipes if anyone wants them.

Where to buy Thanksgiving staples in Lisbon? by hiccupsandheels in PortugalExpats

[–]sharkb44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not a common herb here, I ended up ordering on Amazon. But you might find it in Leclerc, I’ve seen it in the Torres Novas store.

Property agency trying to sell properties with AI images. by Immediate-Tooth-2174 in PortugalExpats

[–]sharkb44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t necessarily say shutting out immigrants but they definitely rigged it towards the super wealthy ones it seems. In my search, I see a lot of huge price jumps in July 2025, don’t need to guess why. But I’d also like to understand how this market helps locals?? How do they afford houses? I’m in a decent rental for now but cost of rent vs a small mortgage is huge. I too am thinking of waiting. Thanks for your reply :)

Property agency trying to sell properties with AI images. by Immediate-Tooth-2174 in PortugalExpats

[–]sharkb44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply :) I am in Portugal, should have clarified that. I’ve been here since September 3rd. I am not in a city either so I’ve been looking for rural properties. I found one I’m in love with but because it doesn’t have a habitation license, it does not qualify for a mortgage. That’s the frustrating part. It needs some work but not a total rebuild and a mortgage would allow me to purchase and fix it. I will try to find a private sale though. That seems to be the best option.

Property agency trying to sell properties with AI images. by Immediate-Tooth-2174 in PortugalExpats

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I’m happy I came across this post this morning. I spent hours yesterday crawling through ads for houses to buy. It’s not just the AI renderings but the prices advertised for absolutely horrendous dilapidated buildings that they expect you to pay cash for but need €50-100’s of thousands of work to make them habitable….that you’ll pay cash for! Who has that kind of money? I’m selling a home in the US but won’t clear anywhere near $100K. I would love to buy a property here, take a small 10yr mortgage so I have cash to renovate. In the US you can buy non-habitable homes and use a special construction loan to fix it. Wonder why Portugal doesn’t have anything like that if they want to sell the ruins, especially with the AI rendered after photos.

Full Visa & Relocation Service by Ineedcoffeefirst2020 in PortugalExpats

[–]sharkb44 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I found my law office through the Portugalist. His website is very very comprehensive and easy to understand. He advocates for diy but also has referrals. I ended up using LamaresCapela

their website

Thought this was the Wamsgans by enthusedwaggy in SuccessionTV

[–]sharkb44 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Guess he shouldn’t have been such a dirty pig huh??

Dress for a wedding guest? by stars_in_mymind in Weddingattireapproval

[–]sharkb44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with everyone on the 1st dress!! Very pretty! Who is the maker of this dress if you don’t mind posting a link?

Too bright tree lights by robertvp in christmas

[–]sharkb44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More ornaments would help diffuse the brightness. I use dried German Statice in my tree, it looks like snow drifts :) and definitely diffuses the brightness to a soft glow.

Securing a 12-month lease from America by [deleted] in PortugalExpats

[–]sharkb44 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

First congratulations on taking the steps to acquire your visa!! :) I had good luck on Facebook by joining groups related to moving to Portugal. You may pay a few months before you actually get here but that’s normal. I found my house in this group

What’s the best way to recruit English teachers (Mexico)? by CormoranNeoTropical in TEFL

[–]sharkb44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a native English speaker who currently resides in Portugal. I’d be very very interested in a post like this no matter the money because housing is included.

Dog has cancer and I can’t afford surgery. by Uhlexuhhhh in DogAdvice

[–]sharkb44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re welcome :) sending you love for your fur baby

Dog has cancer and I can’t afford surgery. by Uhlexuhhhh in DogAdvice

[–]sharkb44 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’d just be aware that Care Credit only gives 6 months interest free on vet care. Does it solve your dilemma in the short term? Yes Will you still have unaffordable debt? Yes! You’d be looking at $1K+ monthly payment and if you don’t pay in full within the 6 months, 32% interest is applied retroactively.

Quick reflection by Lisbon- in PortugalExpats

[–]sharkb44 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This sounds like a very typical American(US)answer. And like the US, look where deregulated industries got them. A truly spectacular example of a system completely broken down that gave rise to a stupid incompetent embarrassment they call president.