Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Property For Sale in Calis Beach & Turkey => Moving To Turkey => Topic started by: BernieTeyze on July 24, 2013, 23:05:32 PM
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I have decided to start a Must Take to Turkey box. I am going to fill it with obscure
Items that I might not be able to live without. I would appreciate any suggestions that you
Consider to be must haves. I have started with universal sink plugs : :)
Bernie
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Knife sharpener.
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A decent coffee grinder
Nippon Ant drops :)
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Garlic press
Can opener a twist one
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We're in the UK at the moment.
Shopping has included gravy granules, salad cream, ginger nuts, custard creams, tikka spice, mixed herbs, fajita seasoning, Cadburys chocolate, cheddar, sausages, pâté, iPad cover, burglar alarm, iPad cables, sportswear, nail varnish remover pads, skin so soft spray, Kenco coffee, double choc mocha sachets, Cinzano and custard tarts and chicken pies for journey back.
Would take a Dyson if it fitted in my case.
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I'd get a bigger box slikmrs........
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If you have a big box. A steam floor cleaner, they are expensive in Turkey. A slow cooker. We brought one over, bought it in Asda for £9.00. A Turkish friend saw it and was amazed and asked us all about it. He had never seen one before, he loved it some much and thought his wife would really like one, we gave it to him. So, now we have to take another one over.
Also, table mats if you like them, not much selection over in Fethiye. A set of steak knives. A universal grill pan handle for the oven. We bought an oven and found out they don't supply handles. A few shower caps.
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A decent food processor with as many attachments as possible, then you can make your own soups, pates, juices, cakes etc etc
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A decent laptop or IPad with Apple TV
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Decent can opener - copies here are very weak. Decent spud peeler. Loads of casserole mixes, oxo's and seasonings. ;D
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A pair of swim shoes if you like swimming in the sea but not getting in and out due to all the pebbles.
You have reminded me to start a list for next summer before I forget.
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Easier and cheaper to buy swim shoes in Turkey, bought a pair in a shop on calis promenade for 3quid as against 9 here.
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Stick blender, good pair of strong scissors, lightweight cooking scales, sharp grater with handle (microplane) and garlic press. Oh and one of these! For those undies you're not supposed to hang out on view!
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Jacqui's handle for the cooker reminded me - a decent set of saucepans - most importantly with the standard handle. Turkish ones have two tiny loop handles which are just great for burning your wrists when you try to drain your potatoes, and don't require 3 hands/double jointedness to do it.
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Echo girl. Aldi and Liddle often match those prices. Good point though. Saves on weight I guess.
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We tend to buy our cotton bedding and pillows over here as we'll. Much better quality for the price.
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Ear plugs and the wife of course.
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Zoflora concentrate disinfectant.
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Citronella candles for the patio/balcony at night.
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Chris, you can electric zappers in the Supermarkets over in Fethiye. We used to bring over candles, but since buying the zapper we find that much better. Very happy to hear the click when a mozzie is electrocuted.
Lotty, we bought one of the those little gadgets (to use on our washing line) over in the local area. I think it may have been in the D.I.Y. shop.
Non Iron bedsheets are great as the local sheets are a bugger to iron. ;) ;D
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Great replies..i,m also thinking of taking george foreman grill..we cook most stuff on it here..this is all very well and good but do I pack all this stuff in a suitcase and pay for 32kg for everyone that visits, or is there some other way for me to send stuff over, and if so,what are the restrictions please.
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You can buy George Foreman type grills here in most of the supermarkets & electrical shops, so that's one you can leave out of the suitcase!
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I think with a bit of searching, most of the stuff mentioned can be found in the area, after all its not the back of beyond! Good strong Cheddar cheese would be my priority!!
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Well thats good to know. However, if I do a box then I won,t need to be shopping for stuff, well not until I have my bearings.
plus its one less expense!
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Chris, you can electric zappers in the Supermarkets over in Fethiye. We used to bring over candles, but since buying the zapper we find that much better. Very happy to hear the click when a mozzie is electrocuted.
Lotty, we bought one of the those little gadgets (to use on our washing line) over in the local area. I think it may have been in the D.I.Y. shop.
Non Iron bedsheets are great as the local sheets are a bugger to iron. ;) ;D
Jaqui, can these be attached to my wifes legs and be set to automatic zap ??
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Would take a Dyson if it fitted in my case.
Has been done :)
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Chris 35, As long as she plugs it into her ear. ;D :o :P
I would not bother with a Dyson, they get the worst report on "Which" they are always breaking down. Plus James Dyson closed his factory in England and put 800 loyal workers on the dole so he could move to Indonesia.
Henry Vaccum Cleaners get the best write up and they are used in Hotels. We have had a Henry for years now and it's the best Vaccum I ever had. ;)
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Absolutely agree Jacqui, I wouldn't use anything else, my sons Dyson is rubbish. They're so cheap too and lots industrial places and offices cleaning companies use them.
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As another fervent member of the Henry fan club, seems it's him you need to pack into this extremely large box of yours, Bernie!
Found anything out about shipping stuff to Turkey? I've been looking too.
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The problem with a Henry is that when you suck a wasp into it, you can't see it trapped inside.
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the kitchen sink :) :)
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I took a henry type vacuum over to Turkey in a case.
In fairness when I set up home over there 9 years ago we took loads of stuff that we thought we would struggle to buy in Turkey mainly because we didnt know where to go for it.
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My UK Dyson wasn't working when we went back last week.
My sons housemate hoovered up damp washing powder.
A few hours later after dismantling it bit by but John had it working as good as new.
We definitely should have confiscated it and brought it back. Never found anything as good before or since. maybe it depends on the type and model.
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What a brilliant thread - hadn't looked at it before but did so because I need to start making my own list.
(It's looking more and more likely that we'll be coming over next year...but we've agreed we want to rent first before jumping into buying something that's not exactly where we want to be.)
So, tentatively making plans...that including buying a cheap Transit-type van and driving over with all the stuff we can't live without like my kitchen gadgets and Mr WB's tools. We think it will take 3 - 4 days and will be part of the adventure.
So far on my list - Dolce Gusto coffee machine & a good supply of pods, my breadmaker, expensive saute pan that cooks amazingly and Corsodyl toothpaste.
Scunner - I laughed so much at your comment about being able to see the wasp in the Dyson, I do that to the little b&$£*#!s and all my friends say I'm cruel! ;D
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We though of taking a Dolce Gusto Machine, but there are no pods for these machines in the supermarket, so once you run out of pods the machine is useless. They don't seem to be big on making coffee with machines in the home in Turkey.
Re moving with a van over to Turkey. Ask Jim Fraser, who is a Forum Member, he did just this last year, but on his own, his wife went over by plane.
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How very sensible, Mrs Fraser! ;D
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Thats interesting, will have to send jim an email jacqui.
I was going to send the clothes,unbreakables and linen by post..think its called send my bag.com.
My must haves are now travelling in my suitcases as excess luggage...well thats the theory.
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An internet radio, nice to have switched on without having to set up the laptop. Bit tricky with the time difference but pleasant background during the day and evening.
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Thanks for the tip Jacqui - will message him if that's how we decide to do it. :)
And didn't know about Sendmybag Bernie, so thank you too!
Don't think I can leave my carefully-amassed collection of Lakeland storage stuff behind either - in the box they go!
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So, tentatively making plans...that including buying a cheap Transit-type van and driving over with all the stuff we can't live without like my kitchen gadgets and Mr WB's tools. We think it will take 3 - 4 days and will be part of the adventure.
We looked at the 'Transit' trip but decided it would be too stressful with two Jack Russells !!!
8 cases and two dogs is our limit - everything else gets donated to our 5 kids.
Starting from scratch 'Turkish style' appeals to us.
(And for the umpteenth time Angela - you are not taking your Le Creuset saucepans !!!)
;D ;D ;D
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A ngela, do the same as me, give one to each friend to bring over..we will get our full set back.eventually!!
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A ngela, do the same as me, give one to each friend to bring over..we will get our full set back.eventually!!
But when your friends come out it costs you a fortune to entertain them (cheaper to freight the pans ;) )
Or buy good quality pans on arrival (Can you buy GOOD quality pans in Turkey ?)
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Thats interesting, will have to send jim an email jacqui.
I was going to send the clothes,unbreakables and linen by post..think its called send my bag.com.
My must haves are now travelling in my suitcases as excess luggage...well thats the theory.
Think you will find that send my bag .com will not send to Turkey,'Due to Custom issues'
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I know I must have got the name wrong, I looked on their website and realised they don,t do Turkey. I will find out which company it is she used though. Thanks for that George.
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So far on my list - Dolce Gusto coffee machine & a good supply of pods, my breadmaker, expensive saute pan that cooks amazingly and Corsodyl toothpaste.
Scunner - I laughed so much at your comment about being able to see the wasp in the Dyson, I do that to the little b&$£*#!s and all my friends say I'm cruel! ;D
I email to find out the pods can be bought in Turkey...This is the reply.
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Dear Jacqueline
Thank you very much for your email.
Unfortunately Dolce Gusto is not currently available in Turkey. However if you would like to contact Nestlé Turkey direct their details are as follows :
Email : tuketici.hizmetleri@tr.nestle.com
Thank you again for taking the trouble to contact us. We are grateful for the interest you have shown in our company."
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So after you use up all your pods, the machine will be redundant.
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If you had lived in Turkey you would realise that the solution is simple. You fill all your coat pockets, hood etc with pods :D Or like Karaokemark, tear the pockets and use the lining of your coat for extra space ;)
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Years ago I bought a new jacket whilst in America, it has a zip down the full height of the inside which gives access to all of the space between the lining and the outside material of the jacket. Mrs Hamlet calls it my 'Poachers Jacket' but I think it makes me look like the Michelin Man & Mr Blobby rolled into one. Last time I flew back with EJ I had 20kg hold luggage, 20kg cabin baggage & 16kg in the jacket. I certainly got my money's worth that time! 8) 8)
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Noooooo...... :D
I may have to give the machine on temporary loan to someone....or, if we do decide on the van trip, stock up in bulk and then get friends to bring me a box out when they visit!
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Problem with the pods are you need two for every cup of coffee, so only 8 cups worth in each box. We use about 3-4 boxes per week, so it would take an awful lot of boxes to last even for a couple of months.
We looked for an alternative a couple of weeks ago around the shops in Fethiye, but saw nothing. I would really like to have a coffee machine in our place in Calis, as i miss my coffee fix when on holiday, but can manage without it, however, if I was staying longer in Calis i would really like to have a machne.