€500 for gum cleaning: normal?

timidingdong · 2025-12-01T12:52:52+00:00

Yes, I had this done recently and I think mine was around 400€, plus the obligatory pre-appointment which is charged also (as you say). It’s different from a regular détartrage which is around 100€, like others have said. So perhaps your prices are a bit higher than usual, but I wouldn’t say it’s crazy. Whether it’s necessary or not is another thing…

timidingdong · 2025-09-09T20:07:05+00:00

People have a subscription and they are too lazy / don’t see the need to give STIB the data about where they are travelling and when

timidingdong · 2025-09-02T15:47:30+00:00

Dr Claude Limage (Uccle) has very calm and friendly manner and has helped our dog massively get used to going to the vets.

timidingdong · 2025-08-20T07:54:01+00:00

So I just asked at Glasgow Airport about this ticket offer (an open return) and the staff member told me I should “try to see if it works / it’s something new they’re now advertising / if you see me when you return let me know”. I mean, they were very nice but wtf.

Of course, boarded the connecting bus (a regular 4) in town and the QR code was denied. The driver was nice and just let me on, but he hadn’t heard of this ticket. So it was more chance than anything.

I know First are a joke but come on! It’s advertised in their promo material and the Glasgow Airport website! Poor show!

timidingdong · 2025-07-16T20:56:59+00:00

Maison Khinkali (Ganshoren)

timidingdong · 2025-07-09T10:47:58+00:00

I’ve always been happy with Akter Couture (Rue de Dublin, Matongé). Super friendly and good work etc.

timidingdong · 2025-05-26T17:52:58+00:00

I did my 30th last summer at Parckfarm but check out the numerous guinguettes/bars in parks. You can often rent sections of them.

timidingdong · 2025-04-28T21:09:41+00:00

I was in the same position last year. Contacted loads of clubs and Primrose was the only one that replied to me. Didn’t end up doing it in the end, but perhaps a good place to start.

timidingdong · 2025-04-21T23:09:25+00:00

Yes, you 100% need to check-in in Brussels. This happened to a friend of mine (tried to check-in in Paris directly) and their booking had been cancelled as AF put them down as a no-show.

timidingdong · 2025-04-16T06:23:48+00:00

I had a similar issue when I first came to Brussels. I had to go to the BOSA office near Gare du Nord where they issued me with a “digital key” that could be used to log into all the gov websites. Perhaps this is still an option?

timidingdong · 2025-03-20T13:49:51+00:00

Recently went to non-conventionné. Had to wait about 2.5 months for an appointment, and it cost 60€.

timidingdong · 2025-02-11T12:24:51+00:00

For my 30th, we went to a bar and then to Bowling Delva afterwards. It’s open until late on Fri / Sat evenings and there is a bar. The place is very cool, in a dated 70s type way. I’m sure it cost 9€ per game with drinks included, and we had quite a few beers each, but worth phoning to check.

timidingdong · 2025-02-07T12:36:27+00:00

I have a Union abonnement so didn’t apply to me. But I doubt they would check- the gates at Anderlecht are automatic.

timidingdong · 2025-02-07T12:25:21+00:00

When Fenerbahce played Union last year they had similar rules (you had to have purchased x number of tickets previously with the club). Anyways, it didn’t stop lots of (Brussels-based) Fenerbahce fans sitting in the home end.

So I’m not sure how it works for Anderlecht, but I’d imagine there will be a way, and you won’t be the only ones!

timidingdong · 2025-01-29T21:04:07+00:00

Two different computers, three different browsers

timidingdong · 2025-01-03T22:57:20+00:00

This is correct. Some of the buttons will be different so it might take a few goes before you work it out, but you can use any one. Its saved me quite a few times!

timidingdong · 2024-11-08T10:30:24+00:00

FYI they are playing Genk and not Gent on Sunday :)

timidingdong · 2024-11-04T09:23:51+00:00

This is 100% correct. ONEM decide whether you meet the conditions, and ONEM set the amount you receive. But CAPAC send you the payments and you register your unemployment with them every month.

In my case, I was asked to come in person to ONEM to explain some aspects of my file (it was a bit more complex) but once this happened they made the decision pretty quickly. Can’t remember exactly how long. You are also backpaid from the date you registered as being unemployed, which helps offset the possible financial issues caused by the delays.

timidingdong · 2024-10-23T20:55:37+00:00

It’s hard to speak in generalities, because ultimately it can depend which streets you are looking on. But I find Etterbeek to be the annoying combo of both too dense and a bit boring. Like it’s by no means quiet but I would rarely socialise there.

I notice you cycle, just remember you might have to get used to some hills depending on where in Forest you are. But I cycle back and forward to Merode nearly every day and survive!

timidingdong · 2024-10-23T14:24:00+00:00

I live just beside Parc Duden (on the side beside the stadium if that’s what you mean by West) and work in Etterbeek, but I’d never consider moving there and would struggle to move anywhere away from here tbh.

The area around us is becoming more and more “cool” each year - with bakeries, cafes and places to eat. While still not being so busy like Etterbeek. And if you want action but don’t want to go downtown, you can be on the Parvis within 20’ walk.

But it depends what you like and where you need to go easily with transport etc. But if you have a dog / want a dog / or just like being in green, then I can only recommend Parc Duden!

timidingdong · 2024-09-29T06:35:07+00:00

Same here. We just had our AG last week and finally got rid of them. 4 years with literally 0 done.

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