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David Rose

@djrose007

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Registration: 07 February 2013

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David Rose
djrose007 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Malta by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Malta can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the °µÍø½ûÇø lifestyle in Malta? What are the most ...

David Rose

I think one of worst descriptions, and totally unwarranted, comes from David Niven's book 'The Moons a Balloon'. "Smells, Bells and Pregnant Women", if it isn't from that book I know he certainly said that 'Malta is a ... Read More

David Rose
djrose007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

In retrospect, would you move again to Malta? by Christine

Hi all, If you had to look back on your °µÍø½ûÇø experience in Malta, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...

David Rose

It's been a long, long, time for me but I lived in Marsaskala 1972 to early 1974 when I was stationed at RAF Luqa. I did not go back, not through choice just work kept me globetrotting, until 2012 when I spent a little time there for the ... Read More

David Rose
djrose007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
mommaj

Where to live in Malta? by mommaj

Hello there, We are a family of three and we are thinking of moving to Malta. My son who is turning five has autism and is very sensitive to noise. Where can we live that is not too busy and yet nearby to schools, therapy centers, park, mall. We ...

David Rose

There is a huge campaign to stop the 'Hunting' as the people doing the shooting call it. There's been some prosecutions recently which shows even the Police and Government are clamping down on it. The hunters have a lot of backing but ... Read More

David Rose
djrose007 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maximilien

Volunteering in Malta by Maximilien

Hi, While living abroad, some °µÍø½ûÇøs wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations °µÍø½ûÇøs can turn to if they want to volunteer in Malta? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes have ...

David Rose

If anyone is interested in aircraft and aviation I would think the Malta Aviation Society would be more than happy to welcome you. They always need volunteers during the airshow period of course, which is this coming weekend, but through the year ... Read More

David Rose
djrose007 replied to a thread
10 years ago
djrose007

Motorbike Hire by djrose007

Do you know a good, reliable, hire company for motorcycles. I'm planning on visiting during late September for the airshow in 2015 and, despite the horrendous traffic, a motorbike is a great way to get around the islands. I did send a message, ...

David Rose

Thanks Chardor, I found DavidsScooters by googling and it appeared to be one of the top rated ones. I'll scout around google again nearer the time. Thanks for the response. Read More

David Rose
djrose007 replied to a thread
10 years ago
djrose007

Motorbike Hire by djrose007

Do you know a good, reliable, hire company for motorcycles. I'm planning on visiting during late September for the airshow in 2015 and, despite the horrendous traffic, a motorbike is a great way to get around the islands. I did send a message, ...

David Rose

Thanks Mick, will do. I'll drop you a line when I can confirm my travel and that I am coming. Trying to get VTTS to consider getting the Vulcan to Malta for the airshow in 2015 but the reply I've got is that it will be worked out early in ... Read More

David Rose
djrose007 created a thread
10 years ago

Motorbike Hire

Do you know a good, reliable, hire company for motorcycles. I'm planning on visiting during late September for the airshow in 2015 and, despite the horrendous traffic, a motorbike is a great way to get around the islands. I did send a message, ... Read More

David Rose
djrose007 replied to a thread
12 years ago
djrose007

New to forum but not to Malta by djrose007

Hello °µÍø½ûÇø people, Name is David Rose and I spent 16 months in Malta working at RAF Luqa September 1972 to January 1974. I was short toured due to promotion but I wrestled with staying in Malta for another year or taking the promotion. The ...

David Rose

I've actually just got back from a meeting with the regional co-ordinators for Gloucestershire to work out which shows we will be taking the Vulcan to the Sky Club stand. There's nothing in September so I might think about attending the Malta ... Read More

David Rose
djrose007 replied to a thread
12 years ago
djrose007

New to forum but not to Malta by djrose007

Hello °µÍø½ûÇø people, Name is David Rose and I spent 16 months in Malta working at RAF Luqa September 1972 to January 1974. I was short toured due to promotion but I wrestled with staying in Malta for another year or taking the promotion. The ...

David Rose

Hello Ricky, it's the Tony's bar on Sliema front near where the harbour cruise boats and the Tigne Sliema-Marsamxett ferry leaves from. I've a photo of myself sitting at a table outside Tony's bar in 1973 and again in 2012! Here's the 1973 one (the ... Read More

David Rose
djrose007 created a thread
12 years ago

New to forum but not to Malta

Hello °µÍø½ûÇø people, Name is David Rose and I spent 16 months in Malta working at RAF Luqa September 1972 to January 1974. I was short toured due to promotion but I wrestled with staying in Malta for another year or taking the promotion. The ... Read More