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41 posts, 01:30 today
Ceiling Fan
Richdog, the only problem I can see with the fan you've selected is that it has no light built in. So you'll have no ceiling light (unless you have two ceiling wiring junction boxes in the room of course).
Started by: Fraueli · 23.Jun.2008 · Other/general
136 posts, 01:20 today
Any basketball going on in Zurich?
We had interest from around 10 people when i set up that topic a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, that Saturday was rainy and so were the 3 Saturdays after it. May 25 will be rainy too and if it's not, the court will be slippery. I'm gonna…
Started by: CakeAwake · 12.Feb.2013 · Sports / Fitness / Beauty / Wellness
42 posts, 00:46 today
Playstation 4 vs Xbox One... which will…
The damage has been done...I can't see Microsoft recovering from this. Sony have beaten it on price, and more to the point, GT6 will be on the format. Xbox - IMHO - has never been popular. The only reason I would get one would…
Started by: Richdog · 14.Jun.2013 · TV/internet/telephone
8 posts, 00:35 today
Air-conditioned restaurants in Basel?
COOP outlets manage to keep temps in check but most restaurants do NOT at all. And inside many restaurants you are lucky if the managers/owners remember that they might have a chance to keep the windows open
Started by: Soozie · 19.Jun.2013 · Entertainment & dining
9 posts, 00:34 today
House renovation costs? (How long is a piece…
i know a few architects here and also seen the inside view of a few projects. you should be aware that there are some sharp, but not uncommon, practices. i've seen one knowingly underquote by 50% to win the project and then only reveal…
Started by: idefix · 19.Jun.2013 · Housing in general
10 posts, 00:25 today
Looking for padel players in Zurich
Dear All, has anyone got in touch with out?! Are you playing in fact or not? I'm also interested in joining but not sure if this topic is still on... Thanks in advance for any update you may share. P
Started by: fran_toro · 11.Jul.2011 · Sports / Fitness / Beauty / Wellness
30 posts, 00:21 today
Wedding Translations Please
We were once at the renters union (mieterverband) in Zurich to ask a couple of questions about our rental contract. My (German) wife asked the first question, and after a longish pause the (Bernese) adviser replied with a single clearly…
Started by: JenGrant · 18.Jun.2013 · Language corner
7 posts, 00:16 today
Best VoIP service?
Thanks! I also use Switzernet at home, and we also had some problems with it a few weeks ago, but all seems to be OK again now. I didn't know about their Moneyhouse rating - definitely something to take into account. I'll will look into…
Started by: Jonesy · 15.Jul.2012 · TV/internet/telephone
9 posts, 00:14 today
NutriBullet Extractor wanted
Ours is a a Magimix. We're had it ten years and it's great. I don't think it will crush seeds like the one you want though. My other post was in reply to Ace1's when he said the one you wanted was expensive. I don't think it's…
Started by: Snoopcat · 19.Jun.2013 · Items wanted
14 posts, 00:13 today
Can the Swiss Goverment help a Swiss au…
There is something called a "Familien Praktikum" where girls go for a year or 6 months from different language areas in Switzerland to help in the family and learn the language. This is also recognized as apprenticeship preparation in…
Started by: Yanira · 19.Jun.2013 · Other/general
2 posts, 00:06 today
Driving Range close to Basel
Started by: martinrabino · 19.Jun.2013 · Sports / Fitness / Beauty / Wellness
42 posts, 00:05 today
Decimal point? NOOO decimal comma!
Couldn't agree more. That was the way things were handled already when I was in primary school back in the 'fifties (nineteen-fifties, just in case somebody is wondering), and it was the same also in the school books of my dad from…
Started by: Odile · 17.Jun.2013 · Daily life
22 posts, 00:03 today
Ipad wanted for 5 year old!
As ever. Thank you thank you thank you. :wave: Brilliant. What can I say? Tamena and Angela, thank you so much. We need one that takes photos as apparently this is built into part of one of the functions of the app - the…
Started by: ecb · 19.Jun.2013 · Items wanted
2 posts, 00:02 today
[Furniture Wanted in Zurich] 2 seat sofa,…
Started by: sansar · 19.Jun.2013 · Items wanted
1 post, 00:00 today
Prepaid phone card suggestion for web usage
Started by: zoom · 20.Jun.2013 · TV/internet/telephone
8 posts, 23:57 yesterday
Humidity in cellar
Our new-build (delivered 2001) took a couple of years to dry out properly, especially in the cellar... autumn/winter 2000 during construction being particularly damp. Keep a window open and continue using the de-humidifier for a few months…
Started by: Vaud · 19.Jun.2013 · Complaints corner
8 posts, 23:56 yesterday
Deposit return
Paying the deposit to the owner isn't illegal. Sometimes this is done just as a temporary measure until the proper rental deposit account is opened at a bank. It is the responsibility of the owner to do this. Actually, it is very good…
Started by: Marty_Tg · 18.Jun.2013 · Housing in general
56 posts, 23:51 yesterday
German conversation in Zug
Hallo Everyone, I'm Sheilla and Im staying here in Zug for about 5 months and I'm looking forward to see anybody here and to attend german conversation/meeting which could help me in improving my German language. Hope that there someone…
Started by: so what · 23.May.2012 · Language corner
4 posts, 23:45 yesterday
Ice ice baby
Started by: slammer · 19.Jun.2013 · Travel/day trips/free time
13 posts, 23:37 yesterday
Best public swimming pools in Zürich...
How far are you willing to travel? I've recently been to the newly renovated outdoor pool (Töss Side) in Rorbas (between Bülach & Embrach). It's a 50m pool, and the entire length for about 1/4 of the width of the pool is shallow. It opens…
Started by: u2boy1979 · 4.Mar.2013 · Sports / Fitness / Beauty / Wellness
21 posts, 23:35 yesterday
Car damaged - how to claim from the 3rd party?
Hence the garage were so friendly, they were certain to get the money from your insurance company. Hence the hire car. Would have been a different story if you'd have rocked up with 'no casco' (3rd party only). You'd have been liable…
Started by: EvgenyL · 18.Jun.2013 · Insurance
3 posts, 23:28 yesterday
Newly spayed doggie
Started by: Sophie76 · 19.Jun.2013 · Pet corner
8 posts, 23:21 yesterday
Baby & Kids Fair (Messe) in Zurich,
My son was in the fashion shows for this event. It had many stands with everything one could ever need if you have or are having a baby or small children. The puppet shows were great and the Globi magic show. Only thing though there was…
Started by: TalaDaniela · 1.Mar.2012 · Commercial events
18 posts, 23:08 yesterday
Do I go to the police?
Funnily enough, I do know of people who have gone to their local police after having trouble with customs. The police provided them with an explanation of the relevant law. They went back to customs with that explanation, and got…
Started by: Arthur · 19.Jun.2013 · Finance/banking/taxation
7 posts, 23:05 yesterday
Rushkinoff Cough? Is this legit?
Cosmo generally isn't a reliable source for medical information...unless it's about vaginas. :) Both my husband and I had pertussis, whooping cough as it is more commonly known, last autumn even though both of us were vaccinated. Neither…
Started by: Textoch · 19.Jun.2013 · Family matters/health
1 post, 22:55 yesterday
Hochdeutsch > English conversational swap
Started by: Strathspey86 · 19.Jun.2013 · Language corner
58 posts, 22:53 yesterday
Transfer UK pension to QROPS in Switzerland…
Why would you move your pension to Switzerland if you plan to live in the US? If you are not resident here, that must muddy the waters. Then you are speculating on future currency exchange as well. QROPS seems to be a moving target, HMRC…
Started by: ak76 · 19.Jan.2012 · Finance/banking/taxation
9 posts, 22:45 yesterday
Hi there - Just moved to Switzerland from Iran
Forget the politics in your home country and look to other things. Swimming ? Go to the Bielersee where Biel alone has two nice beaches. Old beautiful cities ? Visit Murten and Estavayer and Solothurn. Nice cities around you ? Go…
Started by: Ramtin[e] · 16.Jun.2013 · Introductions
56 posts, 22:35 yesterday
Driving to switzerland- Very complex case-…
You MUST declare the car to customs when you arrive. You don't have to go ahead & register the car in CH however you must declare the car. Your husband can NOT drive the car into CH, if he does then taxes are immediately payable. If…
Started by: Michelle55 · 14.Jun.2013 · Finance/banking/taxation
21 posts, 22:33 yesterday
Pakistanis in Basel?
Salam, I am new in Basel, would love to hear from other Muslim Pakistanis, espacially with Ramadan & Eid coming up. I am organising a lunch at the new Byriani House in Basel, so drop me a note if you are interested and will send you…
Started by: Sarwat Nomani · 20.Jun.2011 · Daily life
21 posts, 22:32 yesterday
Twins in Zurich!
Hi Sanj Your wife can contact me via email sangi312000@yahoo.co.uk I am out of the country at the moment so emails Best for the moment. Congratulations i have had boy and a girl just over Three weeks. Speak soon Sangita
Started by: mmsmith · 13.Oct.2009 · Family matters/health
2 posts, 22:25 yesterday
Los Angeles to Zurich!
Started by: tamena76 · 19.Jun.2013 · Introductions
3 posts, 22:17 yesterday
Football in Zurich
Started by: mh77 · 15.Jun.2013 · Sports / Fitness / Beauty / Wellness
10 posts, 22:15 yesterday
Help with text correction in DE
Ein Betreibungs-Auszugs-Orig... wird besorgt falls wir für die Wohnung ausgewählt werden but you may have a better chance if you write Ein Betreibungs-Auszugs-Orig... wird besorgt, falls wir für die Wohnung in Frage kommen However…
Started by: mojado · 16.Jun.2013 · Language corner
53 posts, 22:07 yesterday
Who's a clever boy, then?
If you want some real anal retention, apostrophes are used in place of dropped letters, but not dropped words. 'course, there are exceptions when two words are often used in conjunction with each other, and the first is dropped, but…
Started by: TiMow · 16.Jun.2013 · Daily life
2 posts, 22:06 yesterday
NO DEAL... Swiss parliament kills US tax bill
Started by: Susan57 · 19.Jun.2013 · Swiss politics/news
6 posts, 22:04 yesterday
New to Zurich and looking to meet some english…
Hi Swiss_can I would love to meet up, I actually have been down to the river in Hongg area but not in Wipkingen yet. I'm always up for exploring new places though, there is still so much to discover in Zurich! My email is…
Started by: Karin M. · 24.Apr.2013 · Other/general
21 posts, 21:58 yesterday
Geocaching in Switzerland
I have never been geocaching but thanks to your attempt to resurrect this thread I have just discovered what looks like an AMAZING activity. I am in Lausanne though it seems like it could be worth the trip...or perhaps there is some…
Started by: DaniFinch · 7.Jul.2010 · Sports / Fitness / Beauty / Wellness
1 post, 21:53 yesterday
Looking for a specialist bike shop in Zürich
Started by: Boo Radley · 19.Jun.2013 · Daily life
2 posts, 21:52 yesterday
Looking for weights (dumbbells) in Geneva
Started by: CarlM · 19.Jun.2013 · Sports / Fitness / Beauty / Wellness
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