Expat List Volvo XC60 for sale

2015-05-25 Thread John Heisel
It's time to part with our lovely Volvo XC60. A number of you asked me about it - details are here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1439802019671648.1073741834.19255923859type=1l=bcb77ee65f Also, we still have plenty of household items for sale:

Re: Expat List Thanksgiving in Moscow

2013-11-25 Thread John Heisel
The ones I know of: Chicago Prime: http://chicagoprime.ru/news_e.php?s=vhm679mkjl=e Starlite Diner: http://starlite.ru/WhatsNew.aspx?language=US Papa's Place: http://papas.ru/ On Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 3:55 PM, Alexander Bloch alexander.e.bl...@gmail.com wrote: Dear fellow expats, Forgive my

Expat List Thanksgiving dinner

2011-11-16 Thread John Heisel
Dear all, Either it's too early for the usual suspects to start advertising their Thanksgiving dinner offerings, or nobody's doing it this year. Anyone have any leads on who has what going on? thanks, John ___ Expat mailing list Expat@lists.ru

Re: Expat List (no subject)

2010-09-30 Thread John Heisel
Any of the thousands of stores of booths that say ФОТО on them. Metro stations. Street corners. Shopping malls. Etc. On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 5:56 PM, Rory Westfold rorywestf...@hotmail.comwrote: Does anyone know where you can obtain a passport photo in Moscow please? Thanks Rory -- *Rory

Expat List Hiring a driver

2010-06-27 Thread John Heisel
Dear list, We are considering hiring a driver. Before we decide to go down this route or not, I thought I'd ask around on the list to find out what the going salary is what can be expected. We own our own car, so really I am just interested in: a) how much is market salary b) how many hours a

Expat List Moscow prenatal classes?

2010-06-14 Thread John Heisel
Dear list, As we've entered the final countdown (90 days left...), I thought it would be a good time to start looking around for pre-birth classes. Basically something that will educate the Mrs. and I what to expect from the labor/delivery process. Or anything else helpful, really. I asked our

Re: Expat List: Information about gyms and martial arts clubs

2010-05-25 Thread John Heisel
World Class (http://wclass.ru/en/) is probably the best chain locally. You have to buy a 12-month membership, but it is transferable, so you could always try to sell it in your leaving-town fire sale. On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 9:13 AM, Adam E adz...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi, I was wondering if

Re: Expat List Native English teacher available

2010-04-08 Thread John Heisel
But Nick, you've avoided the real question: is Mick elitny? Qualifications, passion and prices mean nothing if your man is not elitny. 2010/4/8 Nick REES nickree...@yahoo.com Dear Olga and other Listees, A good friend of mine, a native English citizen, is a UK qualified English teacher and

Re: Expat List ELITNY ENGLISH TEACHER NEEDED

2010-04-07 Thread John Heisel
Please explain what makes an English teacher 'elitny'? On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 5:46 PM, Ivor Crotty ivor.cro...@gmail.com wrote: Guys, Daughter of high ranking govt official seeks elitny english teacher for private lessons. Please drop me a line if you're interested and have the necessary

Re: Expat List Best source of English language books in Russia

2010-03-19 Thread John Heisel
Respublika has a decent selection of English books, at least the popular ones (at least the Tverskaya-Yamskaya location does). I've ordered Amazon.UK and it took 2-3 weeks. Although apparently shipping has taken a turn for the worse this year

Expat List Moving - recommendations?

2010-03-16 Thread John Heisel
Dear all, I will be moving apartments soon need to transport all the stuff I have accumulated. Fortunately, there is a minimum amount of furniture and appliances involved. I have seen estimates on the internet ranging from c3000 rubles for 2 guys and a Gazel to 15000 rubles for, well, the same,

Re: Expat List correa's

2010-03-04 Thread John Heisel
The food tends to come and go these days in terms of quality, as does service. Didn't realize that Isaac was completely forced out...heard he'd sold some/all of his equity in the business, but assumed he still had some operational role. 2010/3/4 Human Resources telc...@mail.ru This may be just

Re: Expat List Donation of clothes in Moscow

2010-03-01 Thread John Heisel
My wife and I donated to the International Women's Club -- http://www.iwcmoscow.ru/iwcmoscow.ru/DONATIONS_OFFICE.html for details. On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 3:37 PM, Veronika Peterson veronika_peter...@yahoo.de wrote: Dear All, does anyone know a place (church, red cross etc.) in Moscow-city

Re: Expat List TV in Moscow

2009-12-12 Thread John Heisel
http://www.stream.ru/prices/tv/gold-hit/ is Stream's largest TV package. They add/remove channels at whim it seems, so it's gotten worse (missing Bloomberg TV, both BBCs, some Fox stuff), but here you go. Note: the channels that are listed as English, Deutshe, French or whatever - that just

Re: Expat List Science Gear Games

2009-11-19 Thread John Heisel
Respublica on 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya has plenty of board games, I am pretty sure I have seen Scrabble there. If all else fails, you can head over to the bar Vinograd, have a couple of beers, and play on their Scrabble board... http://respublica.ru/ http://vino-grad.ru/ On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at

Re: Expat List Taxis

2009-08-14 Thread John Heisel
I second the recommendation of Taxi 956 (956-8-956) -- at their worst, they are on time. They are almost always early. Reasonable prices, and have started taking credit cards in their cars recently. 2009/8/13 Dima Martyanov dima.martya...@gmail.com: Taxi 956 is the best taxi service ever used by

Expat List Need to arrange a mini-bus...

2009-07-19 Thread John Heisel
Hi all, need to arrange a mini-bus to meet relatives at the airport (DME) and transfer them to their hotel in the center. Nine passengers plus baggage on a Tuesday afternoon. Any recommendations on agencies who are reliable and reasonably priced? Or thoughts as to whether it's cheaper to get a

Re: Expat List American music Caffe

2009-03-10 Thread John Heisel
GIven that most of the global pop hits are from American artists, I think you'll be ok anywhere. Can you be more specific? 2009/3/8 Zotova Tatyana zotova_ta...@yahoo.com Hi all! Please if you know the Caffe with alive American Musicin Moscow...better in centerlet me know about.

Expat List Property insurance

2008-12-22 Thread John Heisel
Hi all, I am looking to insure a diamond ring. Can anyone recommend a local insurance company that will handle this? Thanks, John ___ Expat mailing list Expat@lists.ru http://www.lists.ru/mailman/listinfo/expat http://www.expat.ru/forum/

Re: Expat List Vietnamese or Asian resturants

2008-10-27 Thread John Heisel
Aromatnaya Reka by Baumanskaya metro. 2008/10/24 Nick REES [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do you know Om Cafe just off Novi Arbat? It's just down the bottom of the steps by the casino halfway along (not the ones near the end). It's quite good and reasonably prices. They have a good green curry chicken

Re: Expat List 3. Bank Deposits (jeffrey wilgus)

2008-10-09 Thread John Heisel
Now that's just offensive. 2008/10/7 Johan Hultman [EMAIL PROTECTED] My contribution to the financial crisis: http://ru.youtube.com/watch?v=yjnvSQuv-H4 :-) /Johan 2008/10/6 Nick Wilsdon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Might be a good time to find out if any of the 100% protected Irish banks operate

Re: Expat List Cleaner needed

2008-09-23 Thread John Heisel
wait, this is a troll, right? you can't seriously expect anyone to give you recommendations after a note like this? (or am i just too sober to get the sarcasm?) 2008/9/22 Nick REES [EMAIL PROTECTED] My bloody cleaner is leaving as she's been offered more money by some Russians. When she

Re: Expat List Taxi

2008-09-11 Thread John Heisel
I usually use Taxi 956 -- 956 8 956 -- www.taxi956.ru and at worst they are on time for pick-ups. 2008/9/10 Nick REES [EMAIL PROTECTED] Google the airport and the word taxi and you'll see loads of options. 956 8 956 I believe is reliable. 1000 rubles to Sh 2 Rgds, Nick - Original

Re: Expat List cost of SAT and TOEFL private tutoring

2008-09-10 Thread John Heisel
I think they often have Brazilian dancers at Old Havana restaurant. http://www.old-havana.ru/ 2008/9/8 Beverly Nickles [EMAIL PROTECTED] A Russian friend who is a university linguistics student is looking for possibilities in Moscow to participate in Brazilian culture. She especially enjoys

Expat List Yasnaya Polyana

2008-08-13 Thread John Heisel
Hi all, Anyone been to Yasnaya Polyana? Am heading there with relatives in a couple days and am not sure the best way to go. It seems only one train departs to/from YP daily from Kursky Vokzal, and the time difference between its arrival and departure is likely more time then I want to spend in

Expat List Where to buy a nice picture of St. Basil's?

2008-08-13 Thread John Heisel
Hi all (again), with the family in town, they want to buy a nice photo (suitable for framing, I guess) of St. Basil's. I don't know what size they are really interested in, but so far we've had trouble finding a photo at souvenir stores -- they tend to have drawings and paintings, but not nice

Re: Expat List Cigar smoking in Moscow

2008-07-25 Thread John Heisel
seems like everywhere in town has a cigar menu and has people smoking cigars, but most recently I've enjoyed a stogie at Goodman's, after a steak. 2008/7/24 Scott, Roger @ Moscow [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Guys, I really enjoy smoking cigars, but as far as I can tell, it's not a hugely popular

Re: Expat List What time is the Victory Day parade?

2008-05-09 Thread John Heisel
This link should have all the info you need - http://www.kp.ru/daily/24095.4/323824/ 2008/5/7 Seraphina Atemasov [EMAIL PROTECTED]: When should we expect to see it going down Tverskaya to Red Square? Anyone know? Thanksl Seraphina ___ Expat

Re: Expat List Football ticket?

2008-05-01 Thread John Heisel
Tickets start at 2000 euros from here -- http://www.uefaticket.ru/eng.html On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 12:54 PM, Vincent Vitlock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, anyone know where I can buy football tickets for the game in mid May? (20-21st?) Super thanks for some guidance, Vincent

Expat List Where do you leave your car when you go on vacation?

2007-12-19 Thread John Heisel
We're leaving for a 10-day vacation on Saturday, and are trying to figure out what to do with our car, as we don't want to leave it in our dvor, unmonitored, in below-zero temperatures. What do you do when you leave? We're basically just looking for someone that can guarantee our car will still be

Re: Expat List martial arts

2007-12-12 Thread John Heisel
I don't know about the rest of you, but I wouldn't want to take a taxi whose driver was trained in the martial arts. I mean, I'm not in terribly great physical shape, but I'd certainly like to have the impression that if it came down to it, I could take the guy hand-to-hand. You know, if that 200

Re: Expat List expat happy hour

2007-10-04 Thread John Heisel
Hemingway's has a network night on wednesdays. http://hemingways.su/content/view/12/16/lang,en/ On 10/3/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is anyone organizing some weekly expat happy hour like the old meeting place on Wednesdays years ago? I'd be interested in any leads. thanks!

Re: Expat List Secret places

2007-09-25 Thread John Heisel
3. The cheapest option to eat and drink where you can select your pasta and the rest of ingridients, and one of whose rare places with Ginger Ale in place - Mukha, go through the left arch from the entrance to Chekhovskaya m.st. where Chekhov Museum is and it's just straight ahead. Be ready

Re: Expat List hugs for yulia, movers, air freight

2007-08-10 Thread John Heisel
On 8/9/07, Human Resources [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: always wondered why no one bothered to start craigslist moscow? or is our list it? then why can't i get a date? it's a mystery. http://moscow.craigslist.org/ ___ Expat mailing list