wysemanjohn
American expat in Bulgaria
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13
About me
American
Speaks English
Registration: 29 December 2024
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OMG fires raging across Bulgaria by Mrs Homemaker
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/wildfires-rage-across-bulgaria-destroying-forests-homes-2025-07-27/Villages have been evacuated, So far no loss of life thank goodness Its just an awful state of affairs. I do hope everyone ...
As a footnote my personal theory of why so very little has been done and so very late comes down to Exxon and their extensive efforts to muddy the waters because it was not in their best interest for people to slow down their use of petrol i.e. ... Read More
OMG fires raging across Bulgaria by Mrs Homemaker
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/wildfires-rage-across-bulgaria-destroying-forests-homes-2025-07-27/Villages have been evacuated, So far no loss of life thank goodness Its just an awful state of affairs. I do hope everyone ...
A couple of days ago i posted : just like in the USA (At least under Trump) there is not a single comment posted about what is causing the wildfires and what each of us can do to influence our government and as individuals to make significant ... Read More
Elderly couple looking to relocate seeking advice on EVERYTHING by wysemanjohn
My wife and I are in our 70's, happily retired in a single flat home with a golf course view in the suburb town of New Orleans La area. We are considering making a radicle decission for our stage of life to move to France as it is difficult to ...
You have truly given us an education of what to expect if we were to move to France and we are so very grateful. We understand so much more now. (1) I am so glad you touched on climate change like flooding last year in Rennes. When I looked up ... Read More
OMG fires raging across Bulgaria by Mrs Homemaker
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/wildfires-rage-across-bulgaria-destroying-forests-homes-2025-07-27/Villages have been evacuated, So far no loss of life thank goodness Its just an awful state of affairs. I do hope everyone ...
just like in the USA (At least under Trump) there is not a single comment posted about what is causing the wildfires and what each of us can do to influence our government and as individuals to make significant carbon emission reductions. Come on ... Read More
Elderly couple looking to relocate seeking advice on EVERYTHING by wysemanjohn
My wife and I are in our 70's, happily retired in a single flat home with a golf course view in the suburb town of New Orleans La area. We are considering making a radicle decission for our stage of life to move to France as it is difficult to ...
@donkeybros I cant thank you enough for providing a different perspective then what I copied and pasted from another source and also the amount of details in your description. There is much to digest so I hope you dont mind a follow up once my ... Read More
Elderly couple looking to relocate seeking advice on EVERYTHING by wysemanjohn
My wife and I are in our 70's, happily retired in a single flat home with a golf course view in the suburb town of New Orleans La area. We are considering making a radicle decission for our stage of life to move to France as it is difficult to ...
@GreenwrenI forgot to thank you for your home description which does sound wonderful. I want to provide information on our home and also a few living expenses in case you or others can help us compare what it would be like for us to live somewhat ... Read More
Elderly couple looking to relocate seeking advice on EVERYTHING by wysemanjohn
My wife and I are in our 70's, happily retired in a single flat home with a golf course view in the suburb town of New Orleans La area. We are considering making a radicle decission for our stage of life to move to France as it is difficult to ...
@GreenWre Thank you for providing these important insights. I already am aware of the benefits of taxation on our teacher's pensions and the excellent health care which costs so little compared to what we pay for Medicare and a supplemental. I ... Read More
Elderly couple looking to relocate seeking advice on EVERYTHING by wysemanjohn
My wife and I are in our 70's, happily retired in a single flat home with a golf course view in the suburb town of New Orleans La area. We are considering making a radicle decission for our stage of life to move to France as it is difficult to ...
Good to know about the drivers license not being acceepted in France but not surprising given the number of trial lawyers here which makes car incsurance very high and that cycles into a majority of people not having car insurance. I am sure an ... Read More
Elderly couple looking to relocate seeking advice on EVERYTHING by wysemanjohn
My wife and I are in our 70's, happily retired in a single flat home with a golf course view in the suburb town of New Orleans La area. We are considering making a radicle decission for our stage of life to move to France as it is difficult to ...
@Patriciamary Wow, I can't express how refreshing is your reply. Just this very day I finally gave up on France as a possible home because every one writes the same thing ie you must try to learn French or even the most basics such as ... Read More
Elderly couple looking to relocate seeking advice on EVERYTHING by wysemanjohn
My wife and I are in our 70's, happily retired in a single flat home with a golf course view in the suburb town of New Orleans La area. We are considering making a radicle decission for our stage of life to move to France as it is difficult to ...
@boatman1940h Friend, thank you for providing a ton of information. I greatly appreciate your insights and exeriences and we are taking everything to heart in our decision making. One simple question: As per your statement "I have not done ... Read More
Elderly couple looking to relocate seeking advice on EVERYTHING by wysemanjohn
My wife and I are in our 70's, happily retired in a single flat home with a golf course view in the suburb town of New Orleans La area. We are considering making a radicle decission for our stage of life to move to France as it is difficult to ...
Also, please coment on this information sent to me. Sounds tough for people with arthritus.French towns and villages tend to be situated on hills, for historical & cultural reasons. What this means is that you’re most likely to climb up ... Read More
Elderly couple looking to relocate seeking advice on EVERYTHING by wysemanjohn
My wife and I are in our 70's, happily retired in a single flat home with a golf course view in the suburb town of New Orleans La area. We are considering making a radicle decission for our stage of life to move to France as it is difficult to ...
Thank you all for your sage advice. Before we can ever consider a move to France we need to understand if there are places we can live well without speaking French. All replys seem to indicate that is not possible. Seperatly this is part of an ... Read More
Elderly couple looking to relocate seeking advice on EVERYTHING
My wife and I are in our 70's, happily retired in a single flat home with a golf course view in the suburb town of New Orleans La area. We are considering making a radicle decission for our stage of life to move to France as it is difficult to ... Read More