My place overseas

[kawasakikid]

I seem to remember a very long thread about a bar and someone being beaten up.  I suppose that was written by me too??

Yes, I remember that thread too. Other than hearsay, has anyone got any hard facts regarding what happened?

What I do remember (without reading the whole thread again) is that it was alleged that a local  had beaten up someone.  This must have went to court if there was any shred of truth in the allegations.

Does anyone have any hard facts about this?

[Scunner]

Vivre la difference!

I wouldn't  want Ovacik either but I hear it is quite popular.

[Yoshi]

And your point is what KKOB ?

[Yoshi]

I guess the differences of opinion are the same all over the world, it depends on where you live, what your used to and what your lifestyle is. Personally I've always lived in the countryside and can't imagine ever living anywhere differant whether that be in the UK or Turkey. I looked around all the local areas in Fethiye which were all extremely busy with the housing all being so close together so for me I can't imagine anything worse than living in a built up area full of tourists on the other hand some people love it. It's the same in the UK I would never live up North or in Scotland the same as those from those areas probably wouldn't want to live in Kent or Cambridge where I live. It's not that there's anything wrong with either area it's just individual choice. It seems to me that people in both areas are very happy with their choice.

[Colwyn]

KKOB is a well-rounded fella; he doesn't have a point.

[Yoshi]

As for people getting beaten up, as sad as it is, doesn't that happen in every town in the UK from time to time and probably in Turkey too. If people can only remember one incident it doesn't make it the Bronx or am I wrong ?

[kawasakikid]

Five weeks this trip and away before the stinking hot weather starts.

Also, I hate the idea of being in Turkey in July and August when it is too hot.

I would rent in the Winter and not buy if I where you.  This will give you an idea of whether you want to stay in Uzumlu and buy.   I know there is a big ex-pat community up there and they all seem to enjoy the place.
However, you are a lot high up in the mountains than down in Fethiye or Calis, so it will be colder.

Honestly, there is just no pleasing some people!

[kawasakikid]

As for people getting beaten up, as sad as it is, doesn't that happen in every town in the UK from time to time and probably in Turkey too. If people can only remember one incident it doesn't make it the Bronx or am I wrong ?

From memory, this story emanated from a person who was not even present when the alleged incident took place.  He got the information from his daughter who (I believe from the posting) became separated from the alleged victim when the alleged assault took place.

Standing back therefore, the allegation was second hand hearsay and supposition from the very start.  What we then got was various posters piling in with other gossip and speculation.  I do not think there was one eye witness who came in on the posting to give their version of events.

So what we ended up was a feeding frenzy of allegations and counter allegations- all based on what? Answer: NOTHING

I take it from everyone's silence, there are no hard facts to substantiate the original allegation?

[Jacqui Harvey]

Five weeks this trip and away before the stinking hot weather starts.

Also, I hate the idea of being in Turkey in July and August when it is too hot.

I would rent in the Winter and not buy if I where you.  This will give you an idea of whether you want to stay in Uzumlu and buy.   I know there is a big ex-pat community up there and they all seem to enjoy the place.
However, you are a lot high up in the mountains than down in Fethiye or Calis, so it will be colder.

Honestly, there is just no pleasing some people!

Of course there is. We are really pleased to do what we want and come and go when it suits us.  Problem yok

[Scunner]

In the interests of natural justice, fair play, balance and free speech etc

Ah, free speech is it? Ok let's see where that goes.

The above caption (Koo Klux Klan) has been posted on several previous occasions.  How many I'm not sure, but it's getting very, very boring now. Dear Mr. Scunner, can't you come up with something new please? 

In the interests of free speech I'll post what I like, not what you think I should. And it's Ku not Koo - they are racists not pigeons!!

You obviously don't like the people who live Uzumlu, so why don't you come out and just say that? Or better still, simply discard the Uzumlu section on this forum?

How could you possibly know what I think of people who live in Uzumlu. Amazing the number of Ex-Pats who believe they don't need to know or to have even met someone to have deep set beliefs on them. For your information you are wrong. I have dozens of friends who live/lived in Uzumlu and I like them very much. I can't think of any great number of people I know who live/lived in Uzumlu who I don't like.

Too remote?  Can you please define what "too remote" actually means? Remote from what exactly? Do you mean away from the holiday resorts full of grockles?

In the interests of free speech that is my opinion. Too remote from the places I would want to be regularly. Uzumlu as a location is not a small village, it is a sparse expanse across a large plateau. Forget being remote from Fethiye, some "Uzumlu" properties are remote for getting into Uzumlu!!!

Too cold? Colder than where?

Calis, Fethiye. In the interests of free speech that is my opinion again. So significant is the temperature difference that I would enter a topic and suggest to anyone buying there look for the best insulation possible as it is colder than other areas.

Too cliquey? Yes probably- but that is the same the world over in small towns and villages away from the mainstream.

See, you can accept opinions - as long as they match yours of course.

I don't even live in Uzumlu!

I'm warming to the place a bit

Free speech is something we should defend at all times, that is why all opinions are allowed to stay on CBF, we do not censor those from people who like things that are different to those we personally like. The problem with many people is that the free speech they value is just their own.