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Hi I am Alison - Ali 2 if you like as I notice that Ali is already there...

I move to Peyia in July 09. I have already signed up for a lovely house when I was over earlier in May. I started packing today, which is so exciting.

I wanted to ask whether anyone has Sky Multi Room. I hope to have Sky but not sure if I should sign up for Multi Room which is on offer over here at half price and I could bring out my old sky box.

Am really looking forward to coming over so many thanks in advance for any responses.

Thanks

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Hi Ali and welcome to Paphos People, I live in Peyia as well - lovely place to be in, simply the best..........

Whereabouts do you live now?

Sorry cant help about Sky Multi Room, but I'm sure someone, soon will come along and help you....

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Molly

Treat others as you want to be treated

Hi Molly

I live in Bognor Regis at the moment, sometimes I am in Herts though where my children live.

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My children live in Herts, and thats where I use to live.

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Molly

Treat others as you want to be treated

oh? One daughter lives in Hemel and one in Berkhamsted where I lived until I moved to Bognor. Where did you live?

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I can tell - you're gonna end up knowing each other - - - - - - - - - or related

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Jean

Retirement - harder work than working - But much more fun

I know Ali

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Spookily that did sort of happen when I moved to Berkhamsted. A neighbour I got to know on day 2 had been born in the house I had just moved from in York.

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Hi Diane - shall we pretend we didn't know we were both moving to Peyia haha

But Diane and I do know each other Jean

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Hi Ali 2,

Regards Sky - I told Sky I was going to be living with my son in Beverley (Don't tell them you are going out of UK!!!!) and I carried on with the same direct debit for monthly payment from my UK bank. I brought my Sky + box with me to Cyprus (I had, had it over twelve months in UK in Leeds) and it can be used here without being connected to telephone) Here I arranged for a 2.7metre Dish to be fitted (Normsat did that for me on my second move!!) I have had JR Sat Services do a modification to the Tripod 'legs' for better reception. (I will have been here in Paphos 6 years in September)

If you want any more info just ask

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Mal

Cant answer you Diane, my messages wont send now. Not sure I understand how it all works yet

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Many thanks Malsue The house I am moving to has a large sky dish so I will bring my Sky Plus box and card which I have had for over a year. Do you know if Sky Multi-room also can be fitted in Cyprus or whether its worth buying the subscription for it from Sky here in UK. It means I can have another Sky connection with TV and Box in my bedroom for instance and watch different channels from main TV. It would be half price is £4.90 per month for 12 months.

Thanks very much for your help

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Hi Ali2,

I can't see any reaason why not. The LNB on the dish usually have 4 connections, you will need 2 for your sky + box and leaves 2 spare, unless a neighbour has got a share!!!!

Some of the 'experts' re TV out here will be able to advise you.


You will have to notify them 'SKY' the address in UK where they will send your monthly mag. (Which I don't bother having sent on) and also I am waiting for an updated 'card' which Sky are in the process of sending out to their 8 million or so customers

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Mal

Thanks Mal. I might take a risk with it. For a fiver it's not going to be a disaster if I can't get it to work

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My daughter lives in Cheshunt (thats where I use to live) and my son lives in Bayford..........

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Molly

Treat others as you want to be treated

Sky multi-room may work for a while but they do insist on having the mulitroom box connected to the landline 24/7, if not they will disconnect it. I checked this with a sky engineer who confirmed it and said the only way around it is if you have had your main sky subscription for over a year which doesnt need the phoneline connected and take that with you.

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Daz

Do NOT sign up for multi room.
This is one area where Sky are VERY HOT.
You still have to be connected to a telephone line with a UK code to use Multi Room, even after the first year contract expires.
Remember that receiving Sky here is breaking the T & C's of your contract with Sky so you do NOT want to give them any reason for suspicion.
As has been mentioned already you will also need a 2.7 M minimum or preferably a 3 M Dish here to receive Sky here. If your house does not already have one fitted this is going to cost you in excess of €1700 fitted. Unless you can pick one up second hand in which case you are looking in the region of €750 + fitting.
Make sure you still have a UK address you can use for Sky mailing etc. (maybe a family member) and an active UK Bank Account before you leave. (Preferably Nationwide to take advantage of free cash M/C withdrawal in EU)

Brian

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Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want....

Many thanks Daz and Brian for your help.

I will take your advice and not risk my subscription by taking the Multi Room, even though I have had my Sky subscription for about 3 years. The Sky dish at the property looks huge but am not sure of the size of it, although there is a Sky box already there so it should all work.

My next question is the UK address, can it be one where there is already a Sky subscription registered to it, such as my daughter's home where she has Sky? Otherwise I will have to ask my elderly aunt or find someone who doesnt have it.

Isnt it crazy that Sky doesnt supply Cyprus, just think of the additional revenue it would bring in if they did.

Many thanks again

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Hi Molly

I don't know Cheshunt or Bayford - am really a closet northerner who invaded the south haha

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Yes, it can be the address of someone who already has a Sky subscription. Sky don't know that you are not renting a room
from your daughter and have your own box and card.. (this is the story if ever questioned by Sky)

It is better if it is in a different name but I guess that if your daughter is married this will be the case anyway.

Don't forget the bank account. You can't pay subscription from a Cyprus account.

Brian.

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Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want....

Brilliant, many thanks Brian

This forum is so good, what a great idea..

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wish I could work out how to put some clever picture or font here


Ali just go to a graphic site and grab the url and paste into your signature, call me if you want step by step instructions x

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Welcome to the site Ali

Yes, agree with everyone else multi-room is a pain had it back in the UK and Sky insisted that it had to have a phone line connected to the second box.

You could try a Sky sender of some type? (just google sky sender) I think you have to watch the same programme as the main telly, but it's an idea.

Also like the name

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Alison - Ali for short

URL???? I cant even get the smilies to show up - I tried it and some string of text invaded my message box and shoo'd the smiley away.

I will have to phone you Diane, I feel naked without some sort of colour and decoration.

I like your name too Ali but you can be Ali 1

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That is a smiley above by the way - what am I doing wrong? dohh

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Many thanks

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welcome to the forum Ali2


glad the members could help you out

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Thanks Neil

This is such a lovely intro into my new life in Cyprus. Glad Diane told me about you all.

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Hi all

Does anyone have any opinions/recommendations etc on shipping/removal companies you have used to get your boxes/belongings from UK out to Cyprus? I have been getting some quotes and thought I would ask if anyone can recommend a company they used. Its for boxes only, no furniture, no car.

Many thanks in advance

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Hi Ali

We used M & S Shipping and they were brilliant:

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Molly

Treat others as you want to be treated

Here is a link for you Ali - and ask them as many questions as you want they have all the patience in the world


http://www.msshipping.com/

Just mention my name...........

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Molly

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Just asked for a quote from them thanks Molly x

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I used Burke Brothers:-

http://www.burkebros.co.uk/index.php?pa ... s---cyprus

Brilliant they packed & shipped and not one thing broke, complete houshold

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Mal

Same here Mal (but we had M & S ) complete household, plus Land Rover..

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Molly

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Many thanks Mal, again, a quote requested - nice chap on the phone I thought

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Ali, I am almost ready to go, will leave the house at 2 this afternoon!

Have fun with the rest of your packing, you only have a short time left yourself in the UK!

Let me know if there is anything you need doing in Cyprus before you get there. My check in at the villa yesterday was a nightmare for Karen so if you want it done before you get there I don't mind doing it, I now still have mine to do again first thing Tuesday morning (nothing goes to plan does it!!) My unpacking will have to wait until I've counted cutlery lol

Anyway try to enjoy your last few weeks, believe me it goes very quickly and before you know it we will be sipping something long and cool down at the harbour

Take care Hunni xx

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Days to do, getting few!!

Where are you Diane? I dont see any posts now you are there!

I am busy finalising my shipping and getting quotes. We were away for a few days in France and the weather was hideous, cold and rain rain rain. I just kept thinking, I wish I was in Cyprus (but will I miss the cooling rain? Please tell me I won't).

In spite of myself, I am starting to lose a bit of sleep thinking of all the things still to be done - no doubt the "worrying" about them will take less time than the actual "doing".

someone please pat me on on the head and tell me it will be ok ?

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You'll be fine Ali - natural I think to worry a bit but as long as long as you keep it in perspective you'll be fine! I always just ask myself "what's the worst that could happen" and that usually gets the job done!

Just don't forget your passport!

And you won't miss cooling rain in the slghtest - we have the Med and swimming pools for that purpose instead!

Of course it will be OK.
You are bound to have doubts. We all did to a greater or lesser extent. Just keep focused and you'll be here before you know it and wonder what all the worry was about, whilst sipping a Pina Colada by the pool/
You may miss the cooling rain but not often and there is always a cold shower or a dip in the pool.
I know what I'd rather have.

Brian

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Thank you , I knew I could rely on you all to bring me back into line haha

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And again, thanks Brian - back to excitable mode

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I have a feeling Diane 'rainbow' is not 'on-line' yet

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Mal

You're probably right Mal I cant wait to hear how her first days in the sun have been...

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Of course everything will be ok, Ali. It would be strange if you weren't going through all these emotions.

I'm sure we all get a case of the jitters on such a big move, but dont forget at least you have the advantage of knowing people and being a member of Paphos People. Some people move over not knowing anyone..........

The sun is shining the sky is blue and soon you will be here to enjoy it too .......

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Molly

Treat others as you want to be treated

Thanks Molly, you are right, I am coming to something familiar which will be amazing. I am very fortunate - phew - head back on properly

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I had the jitters last few weeks, but as soon as got here just felt right
chatting on pp was a big help .(still is)
Just go with the flow , you will soon be here sun will be hot, lots to do , be worth it to sit back and say" i live here "
Tricia

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new me new life, , never forget my cyprus life and friends .

I'm sure everything will be ok Ali can't wait to meet you.

Sounds like Diana is doing alright as she's pick up her dog. See this thread

http://paphospeople.com/ppforum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=7926

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Alison - Ali for short

I dont think I have to add to this .........
See you on the warm side.

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Whilst the optimist and the pessimist argued that the whisky glass was either half full
or half empty ? .
I drank it .....
The opportunist..

Thanks Tricia, the jitters are passing, the packing is all but done after a surge yesterday. This forum does help for sure x

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Thanks Ali (1) I will have to have a coffee morning when I arrive, or whatever pp people do, to thank everyone. I heard about the dog but not spoken directly to Diane yet. She will be happy to have it I am sure x

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Not long Neil, I can't wait now... Just seem to be biding time.. Thank you

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