New car insurance: previous claims and fines in the UK
Hello I am about to get my first car insurance in CH. Of course, for a quotation they ask for previous fines and claims. In my case these took place in the UK where I placed 2 small claims (GBP 180 and...
View ArticleBabysitter sought in Adliswil
Looking for occasional babysitter to help look after my two daughter 1 yr and 3 yrs (i.e. during evenings once a week or few times during the day). Should speak German and English. We can not pay much,...
View ArticleWhat happed to the 4th of July?
I KNOW there was a thread about the 4th of July from this year, and now I can't find it any more. The search function shows me old threads or ones advertizing specific events. What happened to the new...
View ArticleFor Sale - Basel - Coffee Table
White Bubble Coffee Table purchased from Conforama in January 2012, cost 299 CHF, selling for 150 CHF. In immaculate consdition, selling as we have changed our living room furniture. Item to be...
View ArticleFor Sale - Basel - Bike - Schwinn Cruiser 3
In May, I purchased the attached bike from another EF member, since purchasing the bike, it has been in my basement. It is unlikely I will cycle this summer and we plan to move back to the UK next...
View ArticleDon't yer just love women's tennis
Just for a change, I've got my MCP, sexist hat on, but you have to laugh ....... not only are they strapped up and held together like Zena as a sado-masochist adult film star, but on all the big...
View ArticleUK Child maintenance and tax in Switzerland
I was hoping someone would be able to give me some advice on this topic. I am divorced and a B permit holder in Zurich. My ex husband lives in the UK and pays child maintenance to my UK bank account...
View ArticleLooking for Persian miniature cat
a friend of mine looking to buy Persian miniature cat do you know where she can find it to buy?
View ArticleHow much difference is there between Swiss German and German German
Hi everyone! I'd like to know how much difference there is between the 2 varieties of German. Are they mutually intellegible? If there is some Italian who could draw a parallel between the 2 varieties...
View ArticleDip Bars
hi Everyone, Does anyone know if there are any free standing dip bars in Zurich in open air for exercising ? I have seen them a lot in my country. Dont know if something like that exists here. thanks...
View ArticleMacBook Pro 13'' late 2011 for sale 800CHF
MacBook Pro late 2011 for Sale - in Zurich, if other site I will ship for +20CHF The Notebook was used by my wife and it's in perfect condition without a single scratch - like new one!! - Original...
View ArticleShort trip to the Mountains: Recommendations please
So.... a friend will be visiting later this month and she's requested to see "impressive Swiss mountains". I don't have a car so we're going to have to take the train . I think what she means by...
View ArticleImporting a car from USA
We recently imported a car from the USA. Having looked into the cost and the admin we thought it would be a worthwhile and cheaper exercise. Not the case. All the red tape over here proved it to be a...
View ArticleSwimming Near Zug
can anyone recommend a good quiet place to go swimming near ZUg? Everywhere I have been tends to be busy? Is this standard on nice days
View ArticleKnife
Hi all, I need an advice... I want to buy an outdoor knife. I found something which is a good price vs quality knife: Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife...
View ArticleJuan wong Chinese ZUG
I would highly recommend this chinese in ZUg. Take away option not that great but if you choose to sit in, it is fantastic. Very tasy, good portions and good service. Very clean also.
View ArticleHousehold stuff for free - Zurich
Dear Friends, We are moving out of Zurich and hence there are few household items available for free. Center table - free 2 Chairs - free kids table and 2 chairs - free Sofa - 20 CHF Dining table + 4...
View ArticleArt work
We are loking to pick up some second hand art work. Would anyone be able to suggest where would be a good place to look?
View ArticleMoving sale in Cham (near Zug)
Furniture and stuff on sale in Cham. IKEA Bjursta dining table, 175x95 cm, without the 2 extra plates, 50 CHF 6 chairs (similar to the IKEA Börje, but they are not those), 50 CHF for all the six K-tec...
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