http://www.turkishliving.com/forums Place to tell us a bit about yourself. What you do, your likes and dislikes, where you like to holiday, your hobbies etc. en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:59:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/smoothred/misc/rss.jpg http://www.turkishliving.com/forums http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40883-yet-another-newbie.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:37:25 GMT Hi, I'm going to ask for advice, so bear with me. I'm thinking of moving to Fethiye (from Shrewsbury) and am going on a property viewing trip 10-14 Sept.
Can anyone tell me of a reliable lawyer just in case I'm tempted, though I think I should live in a place for a while before buying. Likewise an emlak.
Are there any women who retired there on their own; I'd like to chat to one/lots about what it's like. I typed in 'Turkish women' on the site and regretted it. Are there any artists / printmakers who could advise suppliers, give advice etc. I'm thinking of staying over winter so where's the warmest spot in area. Antalya looks a bit
claustrophobically overbuilt but is it warmer? Fethiye seems a lot nicer. As you can tell, I'm very green about all this but if anyone can provide some information I would really appreciate it. ]]> Introduce yourself printmakerkate http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40883-yet-another-newbie.html http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40864-another-convert.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:02:24 GMT Hi, my name is Leo, and I'm married to "Traveller" a long time member of the forum. I've spent so much time reading over her shoulder that she has insisted that I join, so here goes.

We came from a small town on the Staffs/Cheshire border but have been living in Fethiye for the last 3 years.

I'm looking forward to posting in my own right. ]]> Introduce yourself Mephisto http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40864-another-convert.html http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40860-another-newbie.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:31:51 GMT Hi I am new to the forum but have just brought an apartment in Orka village, Hisaronu, so can't wait to meet new people and find out lots of new things!!!:28: ]]> Introduce yourself Tina http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40860-another-newbie.html http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40692-how-things-turkey.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:00:12 GMT I am exploring Turkey as a possible place to open up a business.

How are things in general? What's the economy like? Is it all doom and gloom like Spain with businesses shutting down? Or are they still doing a brisk trade?

I have not decided yet the exact nature of the business, but I am considering various options including a travellers hostel, restaurant, bar/lounge or combination of the above. ]]> Introduce yourself AdrianP http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40692-how-things-turkey.html http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40668-another-new-member-saying-merhaba.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:07:54 GMT Hello all,
I'm Pauline, currently residing in Izmir after having lived in Bartin (in the northwest) since January 2010.

I'm a UK citizen who met a lovely Turkish man called Murat in Glasgow. Sadly, his visa to remain here was refused in July 2009 so he returned to Turkey, and eventually I joined him in January.

Unfortunately, his recent visa application to return to the UK as my husband was refused - we are currently appealing. I like Turkey, but I am finding it very difficult to settle here, let alone learn the language! But we will be waiting until at least sometime next year for the appeal hearing, so I might as well try to enjoy my time here.

We are expecting our first baby in February 2011. Since Murat will not be allowed into the UK to see the baby being born, we have decided to have the baby here in Izmir, and I will get it a UK birth certificate/passport asap. We want to avoid the little one having the same stress Murat has encountered with visas!

It's been a lonely 8 months for me out here, with only Murat to talk to. So I joined this site, hoping that I can meet English-speakers and feel less isolated. I read a few posts about British women giving birth in Turkey - I have been dreading it myself due to my lack of sufficient Turkish, but am more reassured now. We have been going to a hospital in Buca to see the midwife.

Does anyone here live in Izmir? I am in Gaziemir, near the airport. It would be so nice to meet other Brits and make some friends, and not feel so alone any more.

Thanks for reading :o)

-Pauline. ]]> Introduce yourself Pauline329 http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40668-another-new-member-saying-merhaba.html http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40643-just-saying-helloooo.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:33:12 GMT Hi, everyone
Have finally got round to joining the forum, purcased property in May gone half with parents and now happy owners of duplex in Aegean Heights Phase 3.

Had a great 3 wks there in summer hols meet some really lovely people and had some good nights out! Here's to the next visit can't wait!! ]]> Introduce yourself Donna http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40643-just-saying-helloooo.html http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40615-new-member-christine56.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:08:35 GMT Hi, I am new to the Forum. I live in Alanya, have been here for one year now. Previously lived in Bodrum and Mersin. Came out to Turkey in 2003.:28 Hi, I am new to the Forum. I live in Alanya, have been here for one year now. Previously lived in Bodrum and Mersin. Came out to Turkey in 2003.:28 ]]> Introduce yourself Christine56 http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40615-new-member-christine56.html http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40614-ntroduce-my-self.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:54:56 GMT Hi my name is sharon carpenter,i am very new to these forums i have lived in altinkum for 4 years,with my husband.Not very good on the computer,but we all have to learn some where.So sorry if i make a mistake on here.My friends paul and kim have helped a lot,but not very confident on here.So here we go hope this will go to the right place. *?*? Hi my name is sharon carpenter,i am very new to these forums i have lived in altinkum for 4 years,with my husband.Not very good on the computer,but we all have to learn some where.So sorry if i make a mistake on here.My friends paul and kim have helped a lot,but not very confident on here.So here we go hope this will go to the right place.
*?*? ]]> Introduce yourself shazer http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40614-ntroduce-my-self.html http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40611-hi-all-rental-needed.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:19:05 GMT Hi All (I hope i have put this in the right place)

We have been members' since July 09, this is when we, Martin and I Annette decided to sell our place and move to Turkey.

I have done alot of reading and learning here on TFL and have found it very informative thank you too all and we still haven't been put off LOL.:5:

The plan is to come over in October 10 and find reasonable long term rental for between 3-6 months whilst we get a feel for things and look for a place to buy.......any pointers on what would be considerd reasonable? We wouldn't need anything grand, but something quite central to conveniences wouldn't want to be stuck up a mountain.....we need life around us if you know what I mean?

To any prospective landlords, we are both 49 and would treat any ones home with respect, as we would our own.

All the best
Annette & Martin :bigkiss:





Memory ... is the diary that we all carry about with us ]]> Introduce yourself fozzi http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40611-hi-all-rental-needed.html http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40607-hello-hello-hello.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:29:28 GMT hello everyone nice to you meet you all!! hmmm...what to write? Ok, im a 24 yr old uk citizen residing in turkey with my turkish fiancee whom I will marry in Turkey in October this year. We have been together since August 2007. I joined this site in the hope of meeting some nice people such as yourselves who could hopefully help me with a visa app and marriage docs! Oh and residency : ) I think im on the right track but hey who knows! Thanks hello everyone

nice to you meet you all!!

hmmm...what to write?

Ok, im a 24 yr old uk citizen residing in turkey with my turkish fiancee whom I will marry in Turkey in October this year. We have been together since August 2007.

I joined this site in the hope of meeting some nice people such as yourselves who could hopefully help me with a visa app and marriage docs! Oh and residency : )

I think im on the right track but hey who knows!

Thanks ]]> Introduce yourself Viktorya http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40607-hello-hello-hello.html http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40594-hello-sue.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:11:21 GMT Hi All
I am new to the Forum and to be honest I am not too sure how it all works. and not being overly confident on computers doesn't help.
I started out looking on the internet for a group of expats/holiday home owners in Bodrum that I might join and found the Forum.
I live in Lancashire and my husband and I have a holiday place in Bitez, that one day we hope to retire to. In the meantime I thought it would be a good idea to get to know some other english speaking people, who holiday or live in the area. My husband may be Turkish (married forever !!), but my Turkish Language skills are pitiful, even after all these years. So I was hoping to meet others in the same boat as myself.
Anyone out there who may be able to help? Hope so, thanks SueB ]]> Introduce yourself SueB http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40594-hello-sue.html http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40560-hello-everyone.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:35:51 GMT Hi to everyone on the forum, just joined today. My name is Caz and married to Ray, we have been going to Turkey for the last ten years. This year we are going to Icmeler in September, it will be our first visit and really looking forward to it. Look forward to chatting with you..bye for now. Caz. Hi to everyone on the forum, just joined today. My name is Caz and married to Ray, we have been going to Turkey for the last ten years. This year we are going to Icmeler in September, it will be our first visit and really looking forward to it.
Look forward to chatting with you..bye for now.

Caz. ]]> Introduce yourself caz http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40560-hello-everyone.html http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40506-kamyonsofor.html Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:07:07 GMT Hi every one, just joined today 29th august ,live near didim ,had the property for 5yrs, like most problems with the crisis,our european cousins work for less than us so they can have my bit and I will relax here until me pension is due, had emlak problems ,now all hunkydorey,we have drove down twice from uk only me driving just over 4 days, longest stint belgrade to ipsala about 15hrs(ex truck driver old but not retired, would I drive it again yes),serbia and macedonia pay pay pay ,drove back up thru bulgaria ,romania in the snow and ice in feb,had to, the gumruk did not like our van so only 3months visa ,now we are going for a 12month then "tur plaka" with different vehicle.Slowly doing what we want to the house, tiling electrics etc, do it my self cheaper innit.Me personally I speak my mind say it as it is and to date my Turkish friends accept me for what I am and it works ok, right that's it is "cay saat" electric's just back on ,how sweet ]]> Introduce yourself kamyonsofor http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40506-kamyonsofor.html http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40478-irish-martin.html Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:13:32 GMT hi, my name is martin.
just back from 2 weeks in sun gate complex. 1st time seeing completed apartment, absolutely fantastic. my daughters and their families had a brilliant time. they called the pool area a "suntrap". looking forward to next trip already ]]> Introduce yourself kinvara46 http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40478-irish-martin.html http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40473-intro-hi.html Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:30:39 GMT Here in Altinkum to see friends and for working holiday, three months to try it out, starting office job. Have decided to learn as much turkish as possible, will see how that goes! Here in Altinkum to see friends and for working holiday, three months to try it out, starting office job.

Have decided to learn as much turkish as possible, will see how that goes! ]]> Introduce yourself Ashina http://www.turkishliving.com/forums/introduce-yourself/40473-intro-hi.html