Pablos is descending on Istanbul
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Pablos
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Joined: Wed, Aug 01 2007, 0:41 AM
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Location: Istanbul
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 Pablos is descending on Istanbul Hi there
I'm moving to Istanbul from London at the start of September to work for a law firm. I have never been to Turkey and have no idea what to expect but I do know it's going to be fun.
I suppose I should explain a little about myself. I'm 30 years old (but have been known to behave more like a teenager) and do the usual things in my spare time, go to restaurants, bars, clubs and try to play sport wherever possible.
I'm looking forward to exploring the city and checking out the sites etc. If anyone is up for meeting up and going out / exploring then please drop me a line.
Not the best introduction in the world. If you need any more info then get in touch.
Hope to speak to you soon.
Pablos.
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delridge
Helpful Expat
Joined: Wed, Jan 26 2005, 19:39 PM
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Location: Icerenkoy, Istanbul
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Hi Pablos, welcome to the forum, good luck on your move to Istanbul. I'm sure you'll love it, it is a great city!
Matt
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Used to live near the Boklu River, now I'm across the street from the Asian side's filthy and chaotic vegetable wholesaleing headquarters. Moving up in the world!
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Guest
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Joined: Sat, Oct 08 2005, 16:17 PM
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Hello Pablos, are you plural?
I'm glad we have another lawyer on the forum, lawyers are fantastic.
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jc
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Joined: Wed, Oct 05 2005, 13:37 PM
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Hey Pablos- as a fellow lawyer I give you one tip: AVOID DAVID SIMPSON.
You will find plenty of activities to amuse you here; in particular if you like running or football there are regular weekly activities. There is also cinema trips, restaurant meet ups, boat trips, extreme sports excursions, going to gigs, and plenty of pontification and banter. Enjoy.
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Guest
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[quote user="jc" post="96844"]and plenty of pontification [/quote]
Leave the Pope alone.
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| Wed, Aug 01 2007, 8:33 AM |
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jc
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[quote user="David Simpson" post="96847"][quote user="jc" post="96844"]and plenty of pontification [/quote]
Leave the Pope alone.[/quote]
Sorry David, that is a cardinal sin indeed.
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utabe
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Joined: Thu, Mar 01 2007, 18:07 PM
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Location: Istanbul
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Welcome Pablos. How and why do you know it is going to be fun to be in Turkey?
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| Wed, Aug 01 2007, 9:38 AM |
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Guest
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He is a lawyer, there is a precedent.
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jonathan
Expert Demagogue
Joined: Tue, Dec 13 2005, 1:48 AM
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Location: Arnavutköy/Kurucesme
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Welcome Pablos,
do you know anybody here? Finding the right place to live in Istanbul will be the most imoportant thing for you at the start.
There are 3 fractions here on the site, supporting maibly the following neighbourhoods:
If you have a choice you will want to live
- on the asian side in Moda or
- on the Europwean side in Cihangir or
- or on the European side along the Bosporus between Ortaköy and Yeniköy
And here is your task for this week: Find out from the various posts on this website, what the various advantages/disadvantages are for the above.
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| Wed, Aug 01 2007, 9:48 AM |
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utabe
Expat Drunk
Joined: Thu, Mar 01 2007, 18:07 PM
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Location: Istanbul
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Jonathan, can you please provide a) a checklist and b) an excel sheet as well, where Pablos can enter all pros and cons about the different places. Thank you.
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| Wed, Aug 01 2007, 9:54 AM |
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starman
Gone
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whats with Germans and spreadsheets?
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| Wed, Aug 01 2007, 9:56 AM |
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jonathan
Expert Demagogue
Joined: Tue, Dec 13 2005, 1:48 AM
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Location: Arnavutköy/Kurucesme
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Uta,
I am not used to doing the hard work myself, only giving instructions.
Starsheet,
I don't know what it is with Germans and spreadsheets? What do you think?
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| Wed, Aug 01 2007, 10:22 AM |
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LAT
Expat Trainee
Joined: Sun, Jul 29 2007, 10:04 AM
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Hi Pablos
I was working for a law firm in Turkey as well - which one are you joining?
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| Sun, Aug 05 2007, 12:59 PM |
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petite_
Newbie
Joined: Fri, Aug 03 2007, 23:49 PM
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Location: Istanbul
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Hi Pablos,
Welcome to Istanbul and have a very good luck on yr new life here.
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| Sun, Aug 05 2007, 16:42 PM |
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LAT
Expat Trainee
Joined: Sun, Jul 29 2007, 10:04 AM
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I can add myself as another lawyer although am trying to leave the profession after too many years in it.
Hey JC - I will take a wild stab in the dark as to which firm you work for - DWS? One of my good buddies from HK is partner in Oman - OJ.
Looking forward to catching up sometime.
LAT
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