Dear Reader,

Welcome to issue 15, from a rather breezy Bodrum!

Thanks for a donations received so far, and shame on you if you've not donated yet! This week, I'm hoping for some tasty gözleme fresh from the market, a new pair of flip-flops, and some rakı to drink with friends coming over at the weekend. Please click the links to donate; it only takes a minute or so, and you don't need a PayPal account; more info here; Why Donate?

This issue we've got the usual good selection of events from around the peninsula, something for everyone in the classifieds, and a great feature for anyone thinking about doing a short break to Istanbul.

Please enjoy the issue, and if you have something you'd like to see in the Bulletin, just let me know, we're always happy to hear from you, and our reader-submitted features are always the most read items.

David Good - Editor

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• Yalıkavak Market - (map)
  Bitez Market - (map)
  Güllük Market
  
  
• Bodrum Children's Book and DVD Library - 10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
  Now over 3,000 books and 200 DVDs for 0 - 16 year olds.
  
  
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous - 5pm, Bodrum (more information...)
  

• Bodrum Market - (map)
  Konacık Market - (map)
  Çiftlik Köyü Market
  
  
• Quiz Night - from 8pm, Turgutreis (more information...)
  
  
• Latin Night in Gümbet - From 10.30pm, Gümbet (more information...)

• Turgutreis Market
  
  
• Bodrum Children's Library - 10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
  
  
• Free Book Exchange - 11am, Bodrum (more information...)
  
  
• Starry Turkcell Nights at the Bodrum Amphitheatre presents:
  
  

  Sezen Aksu (21:15) From WikiPedia: Sezen Aksu (born: Fatma Sezen Yıldırım) (born July 13, 1954 in Denizli) is a Turkish pop music singer, song-writer and producer who sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Her nicknames include the "Queen of Turkish Pop" and Minik Serçe ("Little Sparrow").
  For more information visit: http://www.sezenaksu.com.tr/sezen/index.aspx Tickets of the 'Starry Turkcell Nights' organized by BKM, will be available at the Marina Yacht Club, Bodrum Oasis, and the Antique Theater Office, or online at http://www.biletix.com/event.htm?id=KKSZA&pr=BK

• Kızılağaç Market - (map)
  Bitez Flea Market - (map)
  Gümbet Market - (map)
  
  
• Sunday Service - Bodrum International Grace Church (more information...)
  
  
• Sunday Funday - 3pm onwards, Gümbet (more information...)
  
  
• Smoking Ban Extended
  
  

  Further to the initial ban introduced on May 19, 2009, (which banned smoking in workplaces and malls, and on public transportation; including taxis), an extended ban comes into effect on the 19th July, 2009. Smoking will no longer be permitted in indoor sections of cafes, bars, and restaurants across Turkey. Smokers who light up in those places, will face spot fines of 50TL, while business owners may be fined up to 5,000TL.

  To help monitor the ban, a free help-line has been set up which the government encourages you to use. Simply dial 184 to notify authorities about somewhere not complying with the smoking ban.

  
  

• Türkbükü Market
  
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous - 5pm, Bodrum (more information...)
  

• Bodrum Market - Textiles only (map)
  Gölköy Market - Morning only
  
  
• Yoga Yalıkavak - 9.30am-11am, Yalıkavak (more information...)
  
  
• Mother and Baby Toddler Group - 10am-12.30am, Bitez (more information...)
  
  
• Dot's Coffee Morning - 12.30pm-3pm, Konacık (more information...)

• Ortakent Market - (map)
  Gümüslük Market
  Gündoğan Market - (map)
  
  
• Yoga Yalıkavak - 9.30am-11am, Yalıkavak (more information...)
  
  
• Turkish Language School - Bitez (more information...)
  
  
• D-Marin Turgutreis International Classical Music Festival
  From 9.30pm, D-Marin Marina, Turgutreis.
  
  

  Izmir State Symphony Orchestra For more information visit: http://www.dmarinfestival.com Tickets from 20TL, available from Akustik Travel (opposite Bodrum marina), or see the website for your local mobile ticket office.

• Yalıkavak Market - (map)
  Bitez Market - (map)
  Güllük Market
  
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous - 5pm, Bodrum (more information...)
  
  
• Bodrum Children's Book and DVD Library - 10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
  Now over 3,000 books and 200 DVDs for 0 - 16 year olds.
  
  
  
• D-Marin Turgutreis International Classical Music Festival:
  
  

  From 7.30pm, D-Marin Marina, Turgutreis. Sunset Concert: Hande Dalkiliç From 21.30pm, D-Marin Marina, Turgutreis. Evening Concert: Izmir State Symphony Orchestra For more information visit: http://www.dmarinfestival.com Tickets from 20TL, available from Akustik Travel (opposite Bodrum marina), or see the website for your local mobile ticket office.

• Bodrum Market - (map)
  Konacık Market - (map)
  Çiftlik Köyü Market
  
  
• Quiz Night - from 8pm, Turgutreis (more information...)
  
  
• Latin Night in Gümbet - From 10.30pm, Gümbet (more information...)
  
  
• Julio Iglesias - From 9.30pm, Bodrum Amphitheatre.
  
  

  From WikiPedia: Julio Iglesias De la Cueva (born September 23, 1943 in Madrid) is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million albums in 14 languages and released 77 albums. According to Sony Music he is one of the top 10 best selling music artists ever. While Iglesias rose to international prominence in the 1970s and 1980s as a performer of romantic ballads and as an iconically suave Spanish gentleman, his success has continued as he entered new musical endeavours. Thus far, he has performed approximately 5,000 concerts.

  For more information visit: http://www.julioiglesias.com/ Tickets available the Antique Theater Office, or online at http://www.biletix.com/event.htm?id=KLPDD

  
  
• D-Marin Turgutreis International Classical Music Festival:
  
  

  From 7.30pm, D-Marin Marina, Turgutreis. Sunset Concert: Izmir Baroque From 21.30pm, D-Marin Marina, Turgutreis. Evening Concert: I Musici (Italian Chamber Orchestra) For more information visit: http://www.dmarinfestival.com Tickets from 20TL, available from Akustik Travel (opposite Bodrum marina), or see the website for your local mobile ticket office.

• Turgutreis Market
  
  
• Bodrum Children's Library - 10am-5pm, Bitez (more information...)
  
  
• Starry Turkcell Nights at the Bodrum Amphitheatre presents:
  
  

  Ajda Pekkan (21:15) From WikiPedia: Ajda Pekkan (born February 12, 1946 in Istanbul, Turkey) is a Turkish pop music singer and actress. Through a career spanning five decades thus far, Ajda has released more than 20 albums and with Sezen Aksu, is the most commercially successful female Turkish music artist with the sales of over 30 million copies worldwide. She is nicknamed the "Superstar" of Turkish pop music. Although famed for her music, Ajda started her career as an actress with appearances in almost 50 films. During her music career, Ajda has recorded songs in 9 languages. Apart from Turkish, she is also fluent in English and French. She also knows Azerbaijani and Italian.

  For more information visit: http://www.ajdapekkan.com/ Tickets of the 'Starry Turkcell Nights' organized by BKM, will be available at the Marina Yacht Club, Bodrum Oasis, and the Antique Theater Office, or online at http://www.biletix.com/event.htm?id=KKSZB&pr=BK

  
  
• D-Marin Turgutreis International Classical Music Festival:
  
  

  From 7.30pm, D-Marin Marina, Turgutreis. Sunset Concert: Zeynep Üçbaşaran From 21.30pm, D-Marin Marina, Turgutreis. Evening Concert: Das Symphonieorchester der Volksoper Wien For more information visit: http://www.dmarinfestival.com Tickets from 20TL, available from Akustik Travel (opposite Bodrum marina), or see the D-Marin website for your local mobile ticket office.

  
  

• Kızılağaç Market - (map)
  Bitez Flea Market - (map)
  Gümbet Market - (map)
  
  
• Sunday Service - Bodrum International Grace Church (more information...)
  
  
• Sunday Funday - 3pm onwards, Gümbet (more information...)
  
  
• 2009 RS:X Youth World Championship Windsurfing, Yalıkavak
  (more information...)
  12pm, Practice Race
  8pm, Opening Ceremony, Palma Life Resort, Yalıkavak
  

• Türkbükü Market
  
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous - 5pm, Bodrum (more information...)
  
  
• 2009 RS:X Youth World Championship Windsurfing, Yalıkavak
  (more information...)
  12:00, Races

• Bodrum Market - Textiles only (map)
  
  
• Yoga Yalıkavak - 9.30am-11am, Yalıkavak (more information...)
  
  
• Mother and Baby Toddler Group - 10am-12.30am, Bitez (more information...)
  
  
• Dot's Coffee Morning - 12.30pm-3pm, Konacık (more information...)
  
  
• 2009 RS:X Youth World Championship Windsurfing, Yalıkavak
  (more information...)
  12:00, Races
  

• Ortakent Market - (map)
  Gümüslük Market
  Gündoğan Market - (map)
  
  
• Yoga Yalıkavak - 9.30am-11am, Yalıkavak (more information...)
  
  
• Turkish Language School - Bitez (more information...)
  
  
• 2009 RS:X Youth World Championship Windsurfing, Yalıkavak
  (more information...)
  12:00, Races
  

Bodrum Children's Library - THANKS!

I would like to say a big thank you and a huge recommendation to Mary from the library in Bitez. My sister has been here for a month on holiday and her two kids and my two have had a great time going to the library twice a week, playing with the toys, hiring the DVDs, and playing in the garden. The library has been brilliant and kept the kids really happy. I will continue to go twice a week.

Mary has spent a lot of time and money in setting up the library while being pregnant and in the scorching heat so all you Mums and Dads come along and support her, as this is something we have all spoke about and said we wish somebody would set up, but now that its on our doorstep not enough people are going!

So why not pop along, your kids will love it.

--Karen Gider

The Sausage King Returns....

I am coming down to Bodrum soon, and am personally delivering on 23rd July. Please let me know if you would like to order something from the following.. (you can also order directly from the website but this little lot below is for first come first served only):

5kg Pork chops 5kg Very meaty pork spare ribs 5kg Pigs liver 20kg Leg of pork 20kg Pork Lincolnshire sausage fresh 20kg Best british back bacon 10kg Ham on the bone 24 Ham quiches 24 Large pork pies 5kg Pork belly 24 Pork Scotch eggs 48 Pork sausage rolls

All is fresh, yes fresh pork in Turkey, so can be frozen.
 
Please place your order now to secure your favourites.

We are in the area doing outside catering and have one spare date to do a BBQ or dinner for your special occasion, please enquire as I will be doing this at a bargain price, after all; I would rather be working!

Contact: Greg "The Sausage King", 0534 650 61 54, info@thesausageking.co.uk

Kayrak (Bodrum Stone) fitters

	Are you looking to smarten up your property? We can provide estimates for all stone work, including laying Kayrak (Bodrum Stone). Prices from 35TL per square metre including all labour and materials (depending on preparation work needed - if any).
Contact: Ömer, 0539 327 09 21 Recommended by our Readers - Add your Recommendation now!

Kris Manvell at the Port Art Sanat Galerisi

After a successful opening on the 10th July, Kris' artwork will be on display until the 17th July at the Port Art Sanat Galerisi in the Yalıkavak Marina. Kris will be there every day from about 4pm to midnight. If you've not seen his stunning artwork, or met Kris, please pop down and take a look; you won't be disappointed. His paintings will certainly brighten up those white-wash walls!

Contact: kris@krismanvell.com, www.krismanvell.com
Location: Port Art Sanat Galerisi, Yalikavak Marina (go through the barrier at the main Marina entrance, and turn left. Walk all the way past the amphitheatre and the swimming pool, then head for the far back of the shops there, the gallery is hidden right at the back. Don't confuse it for the Telsim Art Cafe (it's behind there).

Positions Vacant: Cook and Deckhand

One cook and one deckhand required for new luxury 32 metre yacht (sloop). For private family cruising August and September only. Turkish an advantage but not essential as owners are fluent in English. Must be experienced sailors. Could suit a couple. Please reply ASAP.

Contact: Leslie, lesliejoy22@gmail.com, 0535 640 80 38

Home Wanted for Female Dog

Loving home wanted for large female dog (approx 8 months). Very gentle loving dog but needs more space to run than I can provide. Her name is Krystal and she is brown/tan maybe part kangal (size). She has been neutered.

Contact: Audrey, audjojo47@hotmail.com, 0252 363 02 06, 0536 852 39 86  

For Sale: Motorboat

Wood Length: 3.60m Width: 1.20m Outboard Motor: 6 HP (Model: Evinrude) - (the motor's standard 100 hours checks have been completed) The boat has a petrol tank with a connecting hose (the stop key is broken, but is easily replaceable) The boat is watertight with cupboards at the front and rear Has rust proof rowlocks and eyebolts Oars, rope, chain and anchor are included Newly pasted (antifoul) and painted

For sale at 3,000TL (approximately £1,200) Regards, Greg (Gümüşlük)

Contact: Greg, eniste@hotmail.co.uk, 0506 603 27 65 
Location: Gümüşlük

Bodrum Kids Club

English History & Geography club starting for 6 - 12 year olds, one afternoon per week (2pm - 5.30pm).

A fun way for kids to learn with activities and art projects. Limited space - for information call

Contact: Bodrum Children's Library, 0534 982 62 08, m.bitez@gmail.com

Handy Man - Native English Speaking

American in Bodrum available for odd jobs that you keep putting off. Very reasonable.

• Fans
• Lights
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Painting
• Assembly
• Just about anything!

Contact: James Ferguson, 0505 952 86 68, jamsferguson@gmail.com
Have you used this business? Recommend it now!

Hotel Restaurant Natura

Discover our lovely hotel & restaurant in an old olive grove in the middle of the ancient Carian landscape. Culture & History tours; Boat & Canoe tours; Orchid & Botanical trips; Birding tours; Hiking trips in the Latmos mountains; Yoga & Painting classes.

Hotel Features: 38 double, twin and triple rooms, all with terraces and views to the lake, air conditioning and central heating Open fire place in all rooms for spending cosy evenings abundant breakfast and dinner in the terrace restaurant on the lakefront, served as open buffet Fish (including eel from the lake) and regional dishes in both our restaurants Terraces and sheltered space for workshops and seminars Ideally situated for daily tours to all the ancient sites in the region (e.g. Ephesus, Miletos, Heracleia) 12 months season - open summer and winter!! Our special offer for the next 2 months: - Accommodation in our hotel means one of two persons stays one night for free!! Contact: 0531 560 30 18, 0252 519 10 72, info@clubnatura.com, www.clubnatura.com Location: Lake Bafa (map) 35% Discount Available!!! (more information...) Have you stayed at Hotel Natura? Recommend it now!

Free to a Good Home...

My Epson Stylus CX3600 all in one printer has now run out of steam and I have; 1 new T0441 Black ink and 1 new cyan T0442 Blue Ink plus the 4 in the printer. If anyone can use them they are FREE to a good home.

The printer is still here if anyone want to service it; Probably only for practice!!!

Contact: Dot, 0252 319 62 37 or 0538 651 96 72

For Sale: Various

• 90 x 200 cm bed new/unused from Koçtaş complete with mattress (bed 90TL, mattress 50TL) The bed alone (exc. mattress) retails at 180TL in Koçtaş
• 2x3m handmade wool on wool turkish carpet 100TL
• Computer table 40TL
• 120x140cm 2cm thick glass table top 110TL

For photos please visit http://serdarerdamar.googlepages.com/forsale

Contact: Anna Erdamar, annaerdamar@gmail.com, 0533 271 00 65

Translation & Interpreting Services

I'm a legally registered translator and interpreter (Turkish - English). Should you require Professional Legal Translation and/or Interpreting Services then please contact me.

Contact: Gülay Saldanha, 0533 733 45 28, e-gulay@hotmail.com
Location: Gümüslük
Have you used this business? Recommend it now!

Property maintenance
Electrical work, plumbing, painting and decorating, pool maintenance and testing, odd jobs etc. No job too small – or too large! Hourly rates and reduced day rate for larger jobs.

Home improvements
Pergolas, patios, extensions, sliding glass panels, room refurbishments, bathrooms, balcony and patio conversions etc. Garden lighting, security lighting.

Been to Ikea?
Expert assembly of flat pack furniture, from a wardrobe to a complete kitchen. Special rates for July and August.

Contact: Peter, 0538 231 7047, peter@bodrumhomecare.com
Have you used Bodrum Home Care? Recommend it now!

For Rent: 3 Bed, 2 Bath Villa Near Yalıkavak

	Refurbished 3 bed/2 bath self-catering villa for holiday let located in Yunuskoy Sitesi near Yalıkavak. Wonderful sea and coastal views. Communal pool. Please contact for full details and more photos.
Contact: Pam or Steve, +44 (0) 1752 216 453, segami@hotmail.co.uk

Repeat Classifieds:

• House for Rent: Bitez Yali Sitesi
  (more information...)
  
  
• Luxury Homemade Cakes Made to Order for any Occasion
  (more information...)
  
  
• Petition for the Clarification of the Buying Process for Foreigners in Turkey
  (more information...)
  
  
• Traditional Stone-House apartments for Rent
  (more information...)
  
  
• Personalised Greetings Cards
  (more information...)
  
  
• Textile Arts & Crafts Courses
  (more information...)
  
  
• Yoga Classes with Melek - All Levels
    (more information...)
  
  
• House for Rent: Gümüşlük
  (more information...)

Our feature this issue comes from readers Steve and Sally, who share their recent short break to Istanbul.

Having some Turkish Airlines air miles to use up, we decided to take a 3 day break in Istanbul at the beginning of July – both to escape the Bodrum heat and see the Bosphorous area of Istanbul. We also wanted to find out if such a trip was viable in a few days.

We wanted to be in a green area near the Bosphorous and Ortaköy village but not somewhere expensive. We booked two nights at the Çiragan hotel (http://www.ciraganhotel.com), not to be confused with the ludicrously expensive Çiragan Palace Kepinkski Hotel right opposite. Is it really worth paying 10 times more for the room, £16 per minute for phone calls or £25 for afternoon tea!? A double room was 95TL per night for 2 people with Turkish breakfast 10TL each.

We took the Havas bus to Bodrum airport (now 17TL each). Curious how inflation is now at record lows and yet price increases are still frequent and always well over 10%. At Istanbul airport we also took the Havas bus into the city centre (10TL) as far as Taksim Square. The taxi drivers there tried to convince us that because of the traffic, a taxi ride to the hotel would be 30TL. Having been in Turkey long enough to have got wise to such con tricks, we walked a 100 yards, flagged down a taxi and got charged 10TL!

The hotel was only 50m from the sea, the 5th floor room..... Click HERE to continue reading...

Previous Features:

• Our Impact on Others
• Springtime in the Garden of Eden
• Aphrodisias and More
• The Magical Reality of Spring
• A Hidden Village Near Bodrum
• Ephesus & Pamukkale by Car
• Istanbul to Bodrum by Coach
• Car Depreciation in Turkey
• The Price of Food
• A Touch of Bodrum in Montreal
• Car Rental and Airport Transfer Report
• Our Facebook Page
• The Sausage King
• Life Coaching

Zeytin Altı Restaurant If you've been travelling between Gümüşkaya and Geriş on the way out of Yalıkavak you may have spotted that there's a new cafe/restaurant opened up on the main road. This family run restaurant offers a great selection of Turkish dishes, all freshly cooked on the grill BBQ, at very good prices (Mezes from 4TL, Sea Bass/Bream from 10TL). Most of the vegetables used are grown in their own garden. With fantastic views from their roof terrace looking back to Yalıkavak it's well worth a visit. Location: map

If you know of anything new on the peninsula, let us know and we'll help spread the word.

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Fresh Lemonade
(Makes about 2 litres)

Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 10-12 lemons) 6 cups cold water (to dilute)

Method:

1. First, make a simple sugar syrup by gently heating the sugar with 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan until the sugar has completely dissolved.
2. Put the sugar water into a pitcher with all the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add approximately 6 cups of cold water to dilute (more or less to the desired strength), then refrigerate for 30-40 mins.
3. Serve with ice and sliced lemons.

If the lemonade is too bitter for your taste, then use more sugar, and if it is too sweet just add more lemon juice!

Previous Recipes:

• Fresh Cherry Cake
• Bean Hotpot
• Vegetable Rice Cake
• ANZAC Biscuits (Turkish Style)
• 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
• French Onion Soup
• Quick Lemon Curd
• Wild Boar
• 3 Courses for 10TL
• Cassoulette

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Flight Update - 14th July, 2009

Flight information gathered on the 14th July, 2009 from skyscanner.net

Bodrum Milas: Live Arrivals - For Milas Airport International arrivals, click HERE.

For more information or booking, please contact: info@bodrumtour.com

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The full directory Readers' Recommendation Directory on the website currently has 39 businesses, click HERE to view it, or click on "Directory" on the top menu of the website.

Note, however that you need to be logged into the website to view the detail pages. If you are having problems logging in, please click HERE.

New Recommendations:

• Florists
  • NEW (2): Nature Çiçekçilik
• Garden Centre
  • NEW: Yeşil Çizgi Sera Ve Çiçek Pazarlama
• Stone Masons
  • NEW: Ömer, Stone Mason
• Turkish Language Teacher
  • NEW: Asuman
• Miscellaneous 
  • NEW: Bodrum Children's Library
  • Bronze Hotel Hamam (New review added)

We currently have requests for recommendations for the following businesses:

• a ferforge metal worker
• private gullet charters from Yalıkavak
• pet-sitting/kennels

Recommending a company is simple - just email us with the details, and a short testimonial!

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If you have a question about any aspect of life in Bodrum, let us know and we'll post it to this section as an open question. But here's the important bit - we need your help to answer the open questions; so please don't be embarrassed - send us your questions, and answers.

I'm still working on a way to organise these a bit better on the website - so please bare with me! For the meantime, please use the website search facility (top right of every page) to help you find content.

Q56: Has anyone seen Condensed Milk (or an equivalent), available anywhere over here (I know you can get it from Kos, but was looking for somewhere a little more local!)
A56: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q55: I would like to know if anyone has suggestions as to where I can join a gym by the month? I know that the marina offers this option, but I would like other options in the Bodrum area too.
A55: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q54: We currently pay 4.5TL per ton of water supplied to our apartment. Our water supply comes from an underground reservoir/well. Our apartment has a meter, and we pay the money directly to the developer who built our sitesi.  Can anyone confirm if the rate we are paying is reasonable?
A54: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q53: Has anyone started the process of getting their Tapu changed to Kat Mulkiyet? If so, what is the procedure? What documents are required and do they need to be originals or copies? Does the new Tapu have to collected at some future point from the deeds office? As 100,000's of new documents are going to have to be issued, is there going to be a massive backlog??
A53: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

New Answers:

Q51: There are many beautiful scenic routes around the peninsula, but with the increased tourism the litter is awful and getting a lot worse; the other day someone dumped a load of tomatoes, beer bottles and water bottles by the dozen. As a non-Turkish speaker, is there anyone I can complain to?
A51: Perhaps just coincidence, but the rubbish is being cleared up. Yesterday they had reached the outskirts of Torba and they are still going strong, hopefully all the way to Yalikavak! -- Jill
A51: Something to add? let us know!

A50.1: The nearest I've found is "Dış Cephe Macunu" made by Caparol. Comes pre-mixed in 4kg or bigger containers from Koçtaş or similar. It is slightly more liquid than UK filler and does not adhere to surfaces as well. It is also not designed to be smoothed down afterwards so you have to ensure a smooth surface when you put it on. For small jobs, either inside or outside, your best bet is to bring filler back from the UK. --Steve

A50.2: There is a product on sale at Koçtaş & I would imagine at places like Önderler or Tekzen the brand name is "Kale Color" and the description on the label is "Kalın Akrilik Macun" it is described as exterior surface smoothing putty, it works very well as filler but only in thin layers if you try to fill too deeply it will belly or sag. --Chris Hicks

Q48: Can anyone tell me where I might find suppliers of above ground swimming pool in the Bodrum area?
A48: Penthavuz, Erguvan Sokak No. 20 in Gümbet have one erected on display on their forecourt;  phone them on 0252 319 0043, 0532 748 1038 or e-mail serdarfigen@gmail.com. -Chris Hicks
A48: Something to add? let us know!

Q46: I am thinking of buying a 5m long, 70hp motor boat in Turkey. I have heard that there is an annual tax based on the size of the engine, and also that I need an 'operators licence' for a boat of this size. Does anyone know if this is correct, or where I can get more information?
A46.2: Re qualifications. When in UK, complete the two day level 2 powerboat course (RYA course) at about £230, a very good course that when completed gives you the International certificate of competence on motor/power boats up to 10 mtrs. The RYA offer a free Turkish translation for this qualification which is accepted by the authorities here for private boat use. Your boat & engine must be registered in Bodrum. --Gaz
A46: Something to add? let us know!

Q37: Does anyone know of a wood shop (for knitting materials) within walking distance of Oasis?
A37.2: I came across a shop the other day in Bodrum; Askin Yun Deposu; Ataturk Caddesi  No4. Nayir Carsisi No 7-8  Ataturk Cad is a turning on the left coming from the bus station towards the centre of Bodrum about half way. Nayir Pasaj is just past the entry into this street.  All knitting, embroidery and sewing stuff. Very well stocked. --Audrey 

Unanswered Questions:
Note: the full list of unanswered questions are listed on the website HERE.

Q52: We would like to bring out a 25 litre drum of damp treatment paint. Can anybody advise us on the easiest and cheapest way of getting it there?
A52: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Q49: I would like to try and arrange for us to retake our vows with an Anglican priest officiating. Does such a person exist in Bodrum? I have heard that there is an Anglican community in the town but do they have a priest?
A49: Know the answer, or have any advice? let us know!

Old Questions:

Previously answered questions have now been archived to the Q & A section of the website:
http://www.bodrumbulletin.com/community/questions

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Here we list businesses which offer Bodrum Bulletin readers a discount.

• Car Rental/Airport Transfers:
  • Bodrum Tour (Onelli Tour/Rent-a-car) - up to 15% off (more information...)
• Restaurants & Bars:
  • Le Cafe Bodrum, Yalıkavak - 10% off (more information...)
    • FREE WiFi and authentic Italian coffee
  • Morgul Antik Restaurant, Yalıkavak - 10% off (more information...)
  • Teldolap Restaurant, Gümüslük - 10% off (more information...)
  • La Pasión, Bodrum - 10% off (more information...)
  • Our Secret Garden, Yalıkavak - 10% off (more information...)
  • Bombay Cottage, Gümbet - 10% off (more information...)
  • Gümbet Café Bar, Gümbet - 10% off (more information...)
• Other:
  • Tamarisk Watersports Centre - 10% off (more information...)
  • Natura Hotel, Lake Bafa - 35% off (more information...)
  • Bozdağ Ski Centre, Izmir - 10% off (more information...)
  • Teldolap Apartments, Gümüslük - 10% off (more information...)

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Finance
GBP-TL Exchange Rate

GBP to TL Exchange Rate - 18th June 2009 to 15th July, 2009

30-Day Internet Interest Rates

Corrections or other rates? let us know!

Understanding Interest Rate Accounts in Turkey - Click here for a quick overview of e-Deposit accounts and how they work.

Miscellaneous

Taxi Prices - Bodrum Taxis are to scrap the pricey after-midnight tariff, read more HERE, courtesy of The Hurriyet.

Annual Property Tax - 2009 annual property tax is (over)due. Go to your local Belediye to make this year's payment.

Vehicle Tax - Don't forget that the second payment for 2009 is now due. We recommend that you pay this at the Bodrum tax office (tax paid online through a Turkish bank has a tendency to end up being paid to the Muğla tax office). To see how much you'll have to pay see the 2009 Vehicle Tax Calculator.

Paying your Electric Bills automatically from your Turkish Bank
Some of you will have noticed that in the Muğla region, Tedaş have now been semi-privatised, and are now Aydem. One of the most important changes is that billing is now monthly (rather than every 2 months). Aydem are also a lot more aggressive towards late payments of electric bills, and will cut off electricity once a bill is just one month overdue. To prevent this, and for a more efficient way to pay, simply take any electric bill to your Turkish bank and they will set up an automatic monthly payment, and you'll never have to worry about paying a bill again. Please consider this - especially if you do not live in your house all year round. It takes minutes and really is easy.

Paying your Phone Bills automatically from your Turkish Bank
As with your electric bill, if you'd like to set up an automatic monthly payment for your phone or internet service, simply take any bill to your Turkish bank who will setup an automatic monthly payment for you.

Cheaper calls from your Turk Telekom Land-Line - (more information...)

Migros Online Shopping - (more information...)

Translated TEDAŞ (Electric) Bill - View it HERE (courtesy of Fethiye-Times.org)

Translated Traffic Accident Form - View it HERE.

Car Prices - Check HERE for links to manufacturers' current (Turkish Lira) price lists.

Important Phone Numbers

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