let's have a 'happy' thread

daffodils


Joined: 11/11/2008
Posts: 184

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 07:11

Let's have a positive posting thread about North Cyprus, with no negative postings or rubbish allowed. Refusal to partake in petty diatribe is mandatory. All negative threads are ignored. Now- for everyone like us who are about to make the move to TRNC, please,we need encouragement from all you people that are living the life and enjoying it, tell us why you are glad you made the move yourselves. Maybe it will cheer everyone up, especially if you take things for granted without realising it . Could be worse, you could still be living here!

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 08:01

Well done daffodils you bring a ray of sunshine to the board just like you name does each springtime to people's gardens. Hope you move goes well.



Cooper

Sunnycee


Joined: 18/05/2009
Posts: 192

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 09:21

Yes come on ,tell us all the things we're going to LOVE! lets have all the positives and no negatives.

SC

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 09:23

Positive..............Cyprus44

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 09:27

You wake up most days to sunshine.

The views here are fantastic. Every day the scenery changes.

It's like going back in time to when life wasn't about material things.

The air is fresher.

.................

that's just for starters

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 09:29

It is human nature to support the "Positive" with the "Negative", that way the positive is made more positive and the negative becomes a means by which you can pat yourself on the back for achieving all the positives you feel you have done - so forgive my odd negatives please, this is a very "Positive" place to live but it is dependent upon how many "Negatives" you have now!



We are retired (positively!!!) and we chose TRNC years ago because of the people, the pace of life and the weather (negative today as it is raining - but even that is positive because we need the water). Another reason for coming here was that it was 30 years behind the cut, thrust and mayhem of modern UK living - proving Positivily that the older you get the more you want for the slower pace of life.



The country has become more modern and faster but it is still Positively slow by comparison with elsewhere, the laws are out of date - the those in the UK aren't???? You would be forgiven for thinking that

parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 09:32

This is AWESOME....something we should all remember. A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with his hair fashionably combed and shaved perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. His wife of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, he smiled sweetly when told his room was ready. As he maneuvered his walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description of his tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on his window. I love it,' he stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy.

Mr. Jones, you haven't seen the room; just wait.' 'That doesn't have anything to do with it,' he replied. Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time.

parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 09:32

Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how the furniture is arranged .. it's how I arrange my mind.. I already decided to love it. 'It's a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do.. Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I'll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I've stored away. Just for this time in my life. Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from what you've put in. So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories! Thank you for your part in filling my Memory Bank. I am still depositing. 'Remember the five simple rules to be happy: 1. Free your heart from hatred. 2. Free your mind from worries. 3. Live simply. 4. Give more. 5. Expect less.

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 09:34

there are two rules in operation - one Positive for the local people and one Negative for the Expats. Be positive and go seek out the same things as the locals buy, use, argue over, etc, etc. If you are not willing to join in with the very slow cut and thrust of the bargain and barter system then you have either chosen the wrong place to live or just pay up and moan about it later! Say NO more oftern, go elsewhere to shop, seek advice from your local friends, live local!!!

Some come here to live the life of the picture book and the bar, others come to "Blend In" both are happy doing what they want and that is how it should be.

For us the country and people meet every expectation and we are very happy here. We did our research well before we moved and got most things right! Be positive that you will have to que and wait and come back another day and that the person you spoke to on the phone before you went to see them, now can not speak one word of English! Learn a little

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 09:35

Hi Park such a lovely thought. I will think of that when I make my deposit. xxxxxx

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 09:40

Turksish - you don't need much to start with and Please/Thank You/Excuse Me/Good Morning/Night along with Welcome go a long way to starting you off on a wonderful journey. Don't be negative about the stern looks you get from the Turkish men - that is their way so be positive that one day you will make them smile, it is worth everything when you finally do something silly or say the wrong thing or just become better "Nodding" friends and they Smile!!!

Yavas is the one word to keep by your side at all times - nothing happens fast and sometimes nothing happens at all - there is always Yarin and of course the sun.

Your new house will have faults in it, they all do. The car you want will be twice the price of UK cars, but did you not find that out before you made up your mind to come? We did and sold our Pajero before we left UK - now I would give anything to have brought it and eventually paid the custums - live and learn, nobody gets it all right first time.

R.C.T.Man.



Joined: 27/03/2009
Posts: 746

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 09:43

Hi Parkview,

That was wonderfully put a lot of thought went into that, you must be a very positive & wonderful lady.

God bless.

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 09:44

So that is my little bit in four seperate parts - hope it helps or makes sense to you people out there on the edge of the big brave move.



Come on and enjoy life at your pace - no need to rush and no need to get unhappy with things, it will all be sorted out one day so why worry anyway.



My Turkish friend out here has some wonderful sayings that he then has to explain to me so I understand them but they all boil down to "Live your life as you want to live it and enjoy what you have TODAY, tomorrow might change everything and if you have missed today, you can never get it back"



Be happy, smile more - for no reason at all just try smiling when you walk through town! Take care.

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 09:51

if you're happy and you know it clap your hands "clap clap" xxx

Whistler


Joined: 28/07/2008
Posts: 1332

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 10:16

Daffodils. We will welcome you to North Cyprus when you come and if you are like us, you will have no regrets. Yes, things have changed very much over the six years we have been here and the system is so different to the uk, prices have risen but so they have everywhere. You will wake most mornings to beautiful sunshine (even in the winter when it is much colder), you will soon become used to local customs and learn to live with them and you will soon learn how nice the Turkish Cypriot people are. Yes, there are many that will try to rip you off with a smile, and you will soon learn to recognise this, but they are far out numbered by the very genuine people. You will probably make far more friends here than you every did in the uk. There are some people here who cannot settle and want to go back to the ukmostly because they miss their familes, but we have seen more of ours and had better quality time with them since we`ve been here. Good luck.

oulton17


Joined: 20/05/2009
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 10:20

i will be over in 3 weeks and have just got a load of new pants and vests for sos kids ,where can i take them, i think Lilli might know.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 10:39

Hi oulton you can drop them off to me and i will pass them on for you. They will be delighted. See you soon xx

dozza67


Joined: 11/07/2008
Posts: 607

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 11:12

Makes you think Parkview. Really makes you think about how to look at your life. Thank you.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 11:29

It’s not how much we have, but how much we enjoy that makes happiness. The place to be happy is here. The time to be happy is now. The way to be happy is to help make others happy..



Happy Days !!

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 11:34

with a name like Negativenick, i assume you don't want my ten penny worth ?





Nick

Sunnycee


Joined: 18/05/2009
Posts: 192

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 11:37

totally agree with you no1

sc

decanddyl


Joined: 17/01/2009
Posts: 792

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 20:19

Negitivenick, We are always happy to read your comments

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 01:56

Oulton17,

thankyou for your donation, another reason why I love this Island so much. People like you helping us

to help the unfortunate children on this Island.

You can call me on 0533 839 9122 when you get here, and I'll arrange to meet you if that's more

convenient.

Thankyou,

Joan

on behalf of the SOS project fundraising committee

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 02:15

Parkview that is the loveliest thing that I have read for a long time, and I thank you for posting it.



I now always approach life with a cup half full.



Half empty just does not exist.

Been there, done that. Not good.



Life is amazing, to be enjoyed, savoured and cherished.

(The Tara thought of the day)

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 02:41

Flowerfairy,

I to will call you when i am out in July i stay up near to the Sempati Hotel i will be bringing over baby clothes and grows and will drop them wherever you wish. Keep up the good work...........

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 09:28

Ah thanks BFP,

I live close to Sempati, maybe we can meet there.

See you in July,

x

JackieG


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 02:16

Dear Park View



Do you have anything to do with Elderly Peoples Homes? If you do could you let me know if you are ever in need of a Care Team Leader, NVQ3 in Caring for the elderly. I can send you my cv. Thank you very much I hope you dont mind me asking.



Regards



Jackie

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 02:20

Lilli - OK if I drop off some bit for the kids with you?



With thanks.



Jeannie

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 02:33

OK very late now - probably had a couple too many coffee and brandies. Roll on 7 June (more coffee and brandy, but on our balcony, hopefully) - all welcome, by the way - Alsancak.



But, for what it's worth, what makes me happy is:

The love of my husband - and mine for him. Before you all start being sick, it's a very volatile relationship.

The love of my son - and mine for him. Ditto

A beautiful spring/summer morning

Sunset - anywhere - nature takes a lot of beating

Sunrise -anywhere - we're still here, aren't we?

The fact that we are all still here- I know, from experience, that life's too short.



Live now, live long (if you can - and even if you can't, live life to the full) love life and live to laugh.



Gawd - I must be getting old? No - only joking, I mean it.







Jeannkie

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 02:37

msg 28



OK? Okay better?!



Richard

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 02:41

msg 28



Okay, must have something to do with 'O' levels.



Richard

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 03:00

OK you insolent, arrogant, lonely, sad B. What is your problem ? You have alienated a lot of people on this board - why? I, and obviously many others, find you a pain in the arse. Yet, you continue to 'pick' on me - again, why?



I know, for a fact, that people who have met you find you bitter, sarcastic and, to put it crudely (i.e. in words that you will understand) up your own orifiice. For some reason, best known to yourself, you think you are above most of us here. For example, you called me, some while ago, and I quote:



"Nouveau Riche, ex-pat, tee-shirt wearing, tattoo fan."............ I can certainly assure you that I am none of these You offered to meet us -WHY. I have no wish to meet you, nor will I ever have any wish to meet you. You belittle people on this board with your so-called "superior intellect" - well, it might wash with some but it doesn't wash with me.



Oh, by the way, what happened to your charming post, likening us Hitler, Pol Pot., etc.........

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 03:05

Only, I can't find it? It surely hasn't disappeared, has it?



You are, in my opinion, a complete and utter waste of space.



J



PS Still,I see from being completely friendless, you have now got a new best friend - I'm convinced you'll be very happy together - how are you Whimp?



J

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 03:33

Lilli - message 28 still stands - OK if I drop the stuff off to you?



Thanks



J

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 03:49

Brinsley - sheep got your tongue? Where is your "People for Dinner" thread? Still waiting.



Of course, If I were to reconsider, I would probably have just yourself and your New Best Friend around - I couldn't possibly ask anyone else - the room would be full of egos and hot air and who would invite anyone else under those circumstances? They'd be bored rigid!!!!



I, of course, would be out (of the country, preferably).

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 04:26

Rise above it Jean , they are only doing it to wind you up , really quite sad when you think about it .

Take care , Pat

daffodils


Joined: 11/11/2008
Posts: 184

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 05:19

Did anybody forget the name of this thread? If anybody has their own agenda for whatever reason, please ignore them. If everybody ignored people who obviously just post to wind other's up then they would not post again, what would be the point? after all it woul be like arguing with yourself. Thanks very much to those of you who have replied positively. North Cyprus needs positive publicity, it does not get much I've noticed.



Please post positive comments relatiing to North Cyprus on this thread, so that any new people viewing the forum will see that despite all the negative publicity, it is still a lovely place to live

Yellowbelly


Joined: 17/05/2009
Posts: 70

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 07:58

Hi daffodils... on my computer.. the door is open... the sun is shining... the birds are singing... my wife and daughter are about to join me... ah, life is good!

XX

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 08:05

good morning Jean msg 28. Of course its alright I will pass them on for you. Please take care and dont get drawn in xxxxx

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 15:26

Hi Simbas, Daffodils and Lilli - thank you very much for your kind words and I will endeavour to heed your advice.



J



PS Thanks to you too Hattikins - glad all is going well and very much looking forward to meeting you and Sel. Jean

parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 16:51

Hi JackieG mssg27



No I don't run a care home my love, sorry!! just lucky enough to have met some lovely people.

ilovekibris


Joined: 18/05/2009
Posts: 394

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 17:21

parkview, nice and sweet though that was did you cut an paste it from american internet spam or were they your own words?

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 17:34

Does it really matter ilovekibris

Regards , Simbas

ilovekibris


Joined: 18/05/2009
Posts: 394

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 17:43

yes because i dont like second hand twee spam from strangers, it means more to me if it comes from the horses mouth.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 20:03

Lets have a" happy" thread.





Daffodills,



We always used to!



Those were the days, my friends!



wynpernel

boerboel


Joined: 02/05/2009
Posts: 290

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 21:22

Are you people for real

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 21:38

The Wicks ..Steady Jean,have another Brandy and give him BOTH barrels..I am only joking really.I travel over on the 7th June via Larnaca! Which way are you going Jean? We are leaving from Manchester at 15..30..

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 21:46

Hi Coachie - like you, we're over on the 7th - into Ercan.



Not quite sure where you're staying? Do you think yourself and Mrs Coachie will make it to Liz's on 19th?



Look forward to hearing from you.



Paul & Jean

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 21:48

A Wick is a long line on Cyprus44.



Be on good terms with all people.......



wyn

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 00:37

I'd just like to add that since I gave up hope, I've felt much better!



Lem

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 01:18

Message 49 Wyn, I have seen your attempts to draw a response from us, sorry sad man this is as good as it gets.



Paul

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 01:20

Lem can I say you look much better for it.

P

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 01:24

Do you know what i love you all fot it xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx