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Another vote for F4 - your car stays under cover and clean. Worth the extra €10 that it costs for a four day stay (vs. F6).
I've noticed that there are *lots* of Swiss cars in F4 most days. They've also worked out that it's a much…
13 posts,
18:50 today
Christmas in October? Stop it now
Christmas is in only two months.
Christmas markets start in one month. ;)
People need to buy the Christmas crap for their Chistmas market stalls prior to that (and yes, we will have one. :eek:)
Tom
16 posts,
18:44 today
Electric car owners, what are…
That's 1.14% of the population
(No clue how many go to company's tho.)
To go a bit further, Nationwide we have .53 car per person, and Zürich municipality has only .35 car per person. (numbers 2015)
So lets say Zürich…
112 posts,
18:25 today
The Swiss Public Transport System
Forgot to buy a ticket on the tram? Caught in a ticket control? Now your full personal details are to be registered ( from April 2019 ) in a National Register. Congratulations. You are now a criminal !
1 post,
18:17 today
Kibz
24 posts,
17:20 today
Dog food - review of Babarf
The FDA memo has certainly created a storm - whether it turns out to be tempest in a teacup or the canary in the mineshaft is yet to be seen. The memo was maddenly light on details, so I would simply urge all of you to:
A. Don't…
1 post,
16:45 today
Adliswil Board Games
I have Six questions and need advice from legal expert
Context: I have rented sublet property for 4 months starting 05-Sept-18 till 03-Jan-18. Agency has rented to tenant (landlady) and tenant has sublease to me. Tenant has gone to USA…
4 posts,
16:41 today
Adliswil Board Games
Have you tried online outlets? I get daily emails from:
www.zalando-lounge.ch
www.my-store.ch
There are often really good deals. I just bought a CHF400 Barbour jacket for CHF155 and they recently had a special deal on swimming trunks…
2 posts,
16:34 today
Hello from Hungary
I think you chose wisely. Few months ago I found a car cover at their online store, in the photos it looked okay, in the description they said that it can be used outdoors. When I received it I realised that it is only for indoor use,…
We moved last week with Ants (https://ants-transport... and had the cleaning done by them, too. Everything went well.
For the move, there were 3 guys with a small truck; they came on time and moved really quick. They dismantled the…
34 posts,
15:26 today
Private car sale - test drive
I think that's an absolute must, and make sure you have the grey card on you (or at home) rather than in the glove compartment. You or someone you trust should be in the car at all times while the other guy has the keys. Get in, hand…
33 posts,
14:41 today
Wine shops in Zurich?
You could try Zweifel, just up from the Meierhofplatz stop (bus 46 or tram 13)
Expovina Primavera is taking place the end of this month - another opportunity to discover more wines and their local merchamts/distributors.
99 posts,
14:05 today
New iPhones
If you need the space, then it's worth it.
"Data fills the available space".
Generally, what a product is worth is entirely in the eye of the beholder (the buyer in this case). It is usually expressed in the amount of money forked…
15 posts,
13:29 today
Military Megastore Niederwangen
https://www.armyliqshop...
There is also this place which sells genuine Swiss army surplus articles. They also organize an annual auction of surplus army vehicles which, I am given to understand, is quite an event.
83 posts,
13:03 today
Khashoggi in Saudi Embassy.
In the same vein, the Onion news organisation has a assisted the Saudis by floating a cover story for the "Embassy Incident" which has both the virtue of being credible and of forming a solid basis for satisfying the demands for a…
5 posts,
12:44 today
Cost of babysitter in Bern
I used Pictet in Geneva, not quite the lowest tax canton, however they had the best customer services in whatever language you wanted. Very uncomplicated come payout as they accepted my leaving certificate stating I was single with no…
Well, considering 90% of the plates in the parking lot are Swiss, I'm in good company.
Bear in mind that many people go shopping in Germany also. Killing two birds with one stone can make good sense. Naturally, if you live further away…
I love the sight of Swiss cows and appreciate their horns but horns pose a danger to both people and other animals. I really need to talk to some Swiss farmers first before I make a decision.
Avocados, palm oil and other mass-produced…
56 posts,
11:19 today
Will Trump get reelected
From "the onion":
<<“That’s probably for the best. A fully informed electorate is bound to be biased.”>>
Correct me if I'm wrong, I got the impression that the US has the biggest, constant tv news-service (while we here still…
21 posts,
10:58 today
Decathlon Store!
Just noticed last weekend that there's another new Decathlon in Collombey, VS (just outside Monthey). I had been aware that one of the pre-existing Athleticums at Conthey was going to change to Decathlon, but didn't realise we were getting…
19 posts,
10:31 today
PhD in Zurich from Canada
Hi Pather,
We actually have been living off of 100 chf/week. It is not "realistic". It is real and fact. The ~450 in health insurance only for my wife is with a nice/premium with 300chf franchise. I don't want to cheap out on her…
1 post,
09:47 today
Used practice violin?
The cost of a private school with aftercare would be around 30 000 CHF per year. The public school aftercare is more affordable and the quality of care generally high.
I think for the decision for a private vs public school how long you…
If anybody is interested, for a family of five, the poverty line as defined by cantonal social help of Zurich is about CHF 5850 /month net, CHF 70'200 net / year. If you earn less you can apply for social…
I think you have pros and cons with any nationality and living environment. Again, it depends on whether or not you live in the city or a small local town. If you make the effort to integrate etc., people tend to be more willing to be open…
9 posts,
01:24 today
Whisky boats coming back?
Lmgtfy
Whiskey Ship Zurich 2018
The whiskey ship Zurich takes place from Thursday, November 29 to Saturday, December 1, 2018 .
We have moved: THE WHISKEY SHIP IS NOW IN THE DRY DOCK, IN ALBISGÜTLI ZURICH !!! and not at the Bürkliplatz…
54 posts,
01:14 today
Basel with 2 dogs
I know someone who lives in Riehen, they own their home (duplex), I don’t know what renting is like there but it is a lovely place, quiet and lots of green spaces and easy access countryside, quick commute to Basel city.
17 posts,
23:47 yesterday
Zuspa, Zurich
My experience is very different to yours. We try to go to the Züspa each year, and enjoy it. You easily get your entry price back on various freebies around the place, including tasting various foods and drinks, and there's heaps of…
40 posts,
21:28 yesterday
Heinz Baked Beans
I have not been through the full thread so apologies if it has already been covered.
Aligro has three different options on the Heinz Baked Beans. A bit less expensive than Coop.
Photos and prices below.
Btw. Anyone uses CA NextBank? They have a 'account pack' which is totally free if you account balance is >20 000 chf... With free Maestro card and free withdrawals in all Swiss ATMs.
https://www.ca-nextbank...
CA itself is a huge bank…
An update for those who might be searching chocolate powder options for lactose intolerants.
I tried the 1 tsp cocoa powder with 1 tsb raw sugar and it was not that bad.
Then I also tried 1 Tbsp of Schokoladenpulver which contains…
22 posts,
20:00 yesterday
Divorce
Yes, most marriages, when they dissolve, do so because of faults on both sides.
Fortunately, the Swiss law and courts no longer places much emphasis on the fault or blame, except in cases of gross maltreatment.
My sympathies go to…
Six super reasons to visit Bern this weekend
Most people don't need a reason to visit Switzerland's capital. But, just in case, we've got 6 super reasons why you may want to stop by this weekend...
Why are strikes so rare in Switzerland?
Industrial action by Swiss workers is relatively uncommon compared to other countries.
SBB to introduce free internet from 2019
SBB will start offering certain passengers free internet by the end of next year.
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