fluffy2560
English expat in Hungary
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About me
English
Lives in Budakeszi
Speaks English, German, Dutch, French (a bit)
Registration: 21 July 2009
About
I'm in my mid-60s. British (from south of London, Surrey/West Sussex actually) living just outside the burbs of Budapest (closest is District II), Hungarian wife (~30 years now!), 2 bilingual HU/UK kids (lass: 20 years old and lad: 16 years old). The older one is at Uni in HU. The other in school. Also 2 other kids from previous life aged 36 (born in NL) and the other 35 (born UK). The 35 year old was living in Japan for 2 years, New Zealand for 3 years and now lives in Ontario, Canada. The other one lives in the UK, "up-North".
My parents (RIP) lived in Australia and Fiji for years and travelled extensively. There are members of the wider family who are dual or triple nationals and come from different countries like UAE, Ireland, India, NZ.
Looks like being an expat is in our blood.
I have multiple degrees in various technical subjects (I don't normally mention it as it's not "done" in my professional circles). I've added it here because of trolls.
Occupation
I am Not Provided for Not Provided
Education
OU
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Admin
1998
My expat journey
Hungary
England
Activity
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
Wasn,t there a scene in Forest Gump where people were jumping into the reflecting pool in D.C.?Think there was.IDK, frogs and algae also come with mosquitos. We could hope he gets malaria! - @Marilyn TassyI don't remember that scene but it's a ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
50 percent is insane!My Vegas friend is in a mood over this, plus his stupid ballroom, reflecting pool and new plane.He is really mucking things up for everyone. - @Marilyn TassyYup, but it's a grudge and not rational. Trump will die eventually and ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
Trump administration imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods over 'continued discrimination' Donald Trump has taken an aggressive stance against Canada since winning the 2024 election, imposing tariffs, starting a trade war, and threatening to make ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
@fluffy2560 I love their family names! Magyar/"Hungary", and Polg谩r/"Citizen" (unless Google Translate has messed it up). Seeing PM Magyar's name brought back a rush of memories from my youth of my stamp collection hobby. "Magyar Posta" ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
HU (Euronews):Hungary's PM P茅ter Magyar: 'It would be great honour if Judit Polg谩r accepted the presidency'The prime minister wrote on Facebook that on Monday he will meet the world鈥慶lass chess player and ask whether, until the ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
@fluffy2560 "PC", when one finds themself in The Clink, is short for "protective custody". Nothing to do with politics. People incarcerated and accused of some crimes are given the option of being placed in GP (general population) or PC. I'm ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
...I always thought Ghislane Maxwell made a mistake. She should have taken a private jet to France as soon as the game was up. France does not allow extradition of their citizens. She's a French, British and US citizen. Her mother was French.聽 ... Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
Currently, 18C and clear skies; forecast high today of 24C, moderate air quality; the rest of the week looks to be the same, I can go with that. - @CynicDespite the recent rain, and the drop in temperatures, and welcome freshness, we're creeping ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
Andrew and Tristan Tate held in 'solitary confinement' in US jail, lawyer claimsThe lawyer representing the controversial social media influencers has claimed the brothers were being held in a "5x12 cell as political ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
The Joys of old age!!I do seriously hope your friend is OK; just busy with silly details etc;You will hear from him soon enough. It could be he is busy . I am fine and dandy if I pop off but worry about those I have tired to uplift.Not like I did ... Read More
Today's Weather by GuestPoster279
What is the weather today, where you are? Just thought this would make for an interesting long term project.
Sunday 19th:Sunny and warm but then really stormy, windy with rain and temperatures plummeted from 29C down to 20C.聽 聽Big stormy looking clouds with some thunder.聽 It won't last long and it'll be hot again but this time, more humid. ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
I bet your son and his friends had a blast having the house to themselves, better check the wine supply!!Just kidding but do remember being a teen myself!Had 2 friends whos, parents had an open bar, Holly super smart and born on the same day and ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
HU (Euronews):Hungarian president Tam谩s Sulyok signs constitutional amendment ending his own mandatePresident Tam谩s Sulyok signed the seventeenth amendment to the Fundamental Law on Saturday, he announced on Facebook. The sitting ... Read More
"What to look for on: TV, Online, Radio, & Cinema" by SimCityAT
I've watched a couple of films lately, and I recommend them both. 1) Irena鈥檚 Vow19 year old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer in Poland when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be ...
The Odyssey - latest from Christopher Nolan.I am seriously thinking of seeing this at the cinema. Only issue is that it's almost 3h long. Apparently it's a real spectacle. Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Real Football:England vs France, 23h CET (22h BST).聽 This is for Bronze or third place.聽 Mbappe/Dembele vs Kane/Bellingham - who can say about that competitive difference. I'm predicting 1-1 with penalties as the decider. Tomorrow is the ... Read More