Just over a week ago I blogged on how it seemed that YTL was getting stronger than the pound. Just checked out the exchange rate, and as it was promising all last week, its now back to 2.6 level, OK at the higher level but still back in there and promising to go lower yet. Will see what happens tomorrow.
Dont forget if you want to look in http://www.shopnorthcyprus.co.uk you will find the exchange rate updated twice a day and a record of the past seven days.
The title said spring is in the air in Cyprus and it certainly does feel like that, todays lunchtime temperatures reached 18C 64F at Ercan, if any flights were comming in today from the UK I bet it lifted the hearts of the travellers when they left the plane for the tarmac and felt the sun and warmth that we are now enjoying. Fingers crossed a couple more degrees and it will be time to get those shorts out of hibernation, can't wait.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Friday, February 9, 2007
Turkish Lira vs Sterling
The New Turkish Lira seems like it may be gaining strength against Sterling. Last week it reached 2.8YTL but has been falling steadily throughout the week and is now around 2.73 to the £. I wonder what it will do this week and whether it will ever get back to the rate of 2.35 to the £.
If you would like to keep an eye on what the exchange rate is upto, for a twice daily update and full 7 day report, go to www.shopnorthcyprus.co.uk
If you would like to keep an eye on what the exchange rate is upto, for a twice daily update and full 7 day report, go to www.shopnorthcyprus.co.uk
Snow In Britain, Sunshine in Cyprus, Freezing in New York
Weather in London 1C
Colder in Edinburgh -1C
Even Colder in Dublin 0C
Not so bad in Paris 4C but did they have snow
and weather in New York -7 it makes me shiver to think about it
but in Cyprus, Ercan 13C
Reads like a football match doesn't it!
I had an email yesterday from my niece in the UK telling me she couldn't go to school because of the snow. Her words "thats the only thing good about cold weather" lol.
It did make me laugh, she always does.
After living in Cyprus for some years, when the temp goes below 16C I start moaning it's getting cold! If it got to 1C I would probably have to hibernate (truthfully)!
Really must have acclimatized to weather in the med and guess I have nothing to moan about. Whilst the snow was falling in the UK, yesterday was a warmish day here in Cyprus 14C by lunch time.
This morning whilst sitting having a cuppa I thought I'd check the temps of places in the UK and also few other countries.
I did this quite easily by going to www.uk-cyprus.com
because each page in the site has live weather forcasts for different countries and cities.
As you can see from the title, we are lucky to be here aren't we?
In saying that we do get snow in Cyprus, but only for a day or so and really only on the mountains. Not a lot just enough for people to collect and make minature snowmen on the bonnets of their cars.
Whats it like in the UK, is it still snowing? Just thought I'd mention uk-cyprus has news on the airports and roads too may be worth checking out before you travel.
Colder in Edinburgh -1C
Even Colder in Dublin 0C
Not so bad in Paris 4C but did they have snow
and weather in New York -7 it makes me shiver to think about it
but in Cyprus, Ercan 13C
Reads like a football match doesn't it!
I had an email yesterday from my niece in the UK telling me she couldn't go to school because of the snow. Her words "thats the only thing good about cold weather" lol.
It did make me laugh, she always does.
After living in Cyprus for some years, when the temp goes below 16C I start moaning it's getting cold! If it got to 1C I would probably have to hibernate (truthfully)!
Really must have acclimatized to weather in the med and guess I have nothing to moan about. Whilst the snow was falling in the UK, yesterday was a warmish day here in Cyprus 14C by lunch time.
This morning whilst sitting having a cuppa I thought I'd check the temps of places in the UK and also few other countries.
I did this quite easily by going to www.uk-cyprus.com
because each page in the site has live weather forcasts for different countries and cities.
As you can see from the title, we are lucky to be here aren't we?
In saying that we do get snow in Cyprus, but only for a day or so and really only on the mountains. Not a lot just enough for people to collect and make minature snowmen on the bonnets of their cars.
Whats it like in the UK, is it still snowing? Just thought I'd mention uk-cyprus has news on the airports and roads too may be worth checking out before you travel.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
How many expats live in North Cyprus
I have just been reading the results from the census that was carried out here in the TRNC last year.
Knowing the vast amount of British moving out or buying properties here in North Cyprus the number of 8000 being permanent residents came as quite a surprise, I would have thought the number be much higher than that.
I can only guess that the title permanent residents means just what it says, and doesn’t take into account people who hold temporary residence permits.
To become a permanent resident you need to have been a temporary resident for 5 years, so if this is the case I suspect the number will change dramatically over the next few years, as expats hit that magical number 5 and are eligible to become a permanent resident of the TRNC
Knowing the vast amount of British moving out or buying properties here in North Cyprus the number of 8000 being permanent residents came as quite a surprise, I would have thought the number be much higher than that.
I can only guess that the title permanent residents means just what it says, and doesn’t take into account people who hold temporary residence permits.
To become a permanent resident you need to have been a temporary resident for 5 years, so if this is the case I suspect the number will change dramatically over the next few years, as expats hit that magical number 5 and are eligible to become a permanent resident of the TRNC
Spam Scam or Ham congratulate me I've just one the UK National Lottery sweepstake but not the real one
What is the point of spam and what are the benefits to those who send it. I am receiving so much spam at the moment, I guess just like the rest of you. It makes me wonder what the benefit of sending it out is.
The latest one Not Viagra Not stocks and share or even handbags and watches No nothing that trivial, can you guess, then congratulate me because I’m a lucky winner of the UK National Lottery that I never even entered.
Is it spam or is it a scam.
Whatever it is I guess my bank account will still have the same balance this time next week as I have no intention of sending back the validation form required to stake my claim.
Nope they wont be receiving my details or even
name of my beneficiary,
residential address,
date and place of birth,
phone/fax numbers,
name and address of my next of kin,
sex (definitely not),
occupation (they should get another one),
my marital status,
my nationality
and I guess from the following part of the validation form, something that would be requested in the next email I receive, my bank details.
To anyone reading this who is entering the real UK national lottery I wish you the very best luck. Email me if you win and I will send you my details and claim validation ha ha.
Spam Scam or Ham or even Humbug, Winner of the UK National Sweepstake Lottery, I don’t think so.
The latest one Not Viagra Not stocks and share or even handbags and watches No nothing that trivial, can you guess, then congratulate me because I’m a lucky winner of the UK National Lottery that I never even entered.
Is it spam or is it a scam.
Whatever it is I guess my bank account will still have the same balance this time next week as I have no intention of sending back the validation form required to stake my claim.
Nope they wont be receiving my details or even
name of my beneficiary,
residential address,
date and place of birth,
phone/fax numbers,
name and address of my next of kin,
sex (definitely not),
occupation (they should get another one),
my marital status,
my nationality
and I guess from the following part of the validation form, something that would be requested in the next email I receive, my bank details.
To anyone reading this who is entering the real UK national lottery I wish you the very best luck. Email me if you win and I will send you my details and claim validation ha ha.
Spam Scam or Ham or even Humbug, Winner of the UK National Sweepstake Lottery, I don’t think so.
Sunday, February 4, 2007
Almond Blossom and living in the Rain Forest
OK so we now have our winter, and for anyone who is experiencing life in North Cyprus the last few days and the rainful may have come as quite a bit of a shock. But lets face it we needed some rain and it has been short comming this year. I was begining to think I would have to start watering the garden months early and being lazy was pleased for the torrential rain we have just had. Lets hope that as it should, (February being one of the wet months)it continues to rain though I dont mind if we dont get the normal hail stones. Yep for anyone doing their 1st year they could be excused for thinking they had moved to the rain forest. But Feb is a short month so spring is on its way I promise and today I saw the 1st almond blossom opening on the trees. Such a pretty site when all the trees are in full blossom.
For anyone who is moaning about the rain, dont worry it wont be too long before you can moan about the heat. We all do during July and August and sometimes even earlier than that.
For anyone who is moaning about the rain, dont worry it wont be too long before you can moan about the heat. We all do during July and August and sometimes even earlier than that.
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