Blogs, Pings, Links and Spam CONFUSED!!!!

I Just Don't Get It


A great computer expert I know recommended great Blog Sites, WordPress, Google & BT Tradespace which I am already a member of, Big Daddy and Technorati etc.

He who will not be named told me "yeah it’s great you just write your Blog and publish to all your Blog sites, easy."

So I did, except he forgot to mention that you don't post the same Blog to every Blog site that you are a member of.

I can't really blame him but I just have to say I find this whole Blogging and Pinging and Linking and Backlinking and don't forget the spamming all so confusing!!!!!!


I think I need Lessons!!!


I will try to redeem myself and organise my Blog into categories.
Google and BT tradespace shall have all the latest info on all new properties that Bis Perth has to offer.

Wordpress, Big daddy and Technorati will have all new consumer services, advice, information general news and views oh and don't forget recipes.


Shirley-Ann: www.bis-perth.co.uk














BULGARIAN EVENTS

Bulgarian Entertainment

Festival of the Puppets Plovdiv Bulgaria
Plovdiv is holding its annual Festival of Puppets in September, held at several venues throughout the city.
This programme offers entertainment for all ages with great performances held daily.
You can find further details at the Plovdiv City Guide Website.

Bulgaria’s St Dimitri’s Day
St Dimitri’s Day is an annual folk festival held on the 26th of October to commemorate the coming of winter.
St Dimitri’s is the patron saint of winter frost and snow.
The Bulgarians believe that on the stroke of midnight the skies will open and the first snows will fall.
The celebration includes a traditional Bulgarian feast of Hen stuffed with cabbage, pepper and eggplant salads and many other culinary delights to temp the pallet.

Plovdiv Television Festival
The Golden Chest International Television Festival is an annual event held in various venues throughout the Bulgarian City of Plovdiv from the 29th of October to the 3rd of November.
This event is one of the most important cultural events in Bulgaria.
Screenings are shown of films and documentary series in different categories judged by an international panel of judges.
Plovdiv Television Festival is a very popular event that attracts many famous directors, actors, TV experts and producers from all over the world.
You can find further details of this event at the Bulgarian National Television Website.

Bulgarian Daily Events
The Bulgarian Spa Town of Bankya situated at the foothills of Lyulin Mountain near Sofia offers wonderful spa treatments on a daily basis.
Bankya is renowned for its healing spring water that eases cardiovascular and pulmonary aliments.
Bankya spring water is full of vitamin rich minerals and it is recommended that you bathe for no more than thirty minutes at a time. You can also use the range of sport and wellness facilities available, and then spend the rest of the day visiting the galleries, cafes and restaurants or even take a visit to the racecourse if you’re feeling lucky.


Bulgarian Property and Land from Bis-Perth

BULGARIAN TRANSLATORS REQUIRED IN PERTH SCOTLAND

Our clients in Perth Scotland who have recently purchased Bulgarian Property are seeking a Bulgarian Speaking Translator to teach them conversational Bulgarian.

If you are available for 2/4 hours per week
evenings or weekends and live in the Perth and Kinross area please contact
www.bis-perth.co.uk
Or
Email us: info@bis-perth.co.uk for further details.
Alternatively enter your contact details and one of our customer services advisors will contact you directly.



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ON A LIGHTER NOTE

Food in the UK is where we as consumers benefit most, with Fierce Competition between supermarkets and economic factors food is relatively inexpensive for the moment.

I had this discussion with an elderly relative the other day and she politely said yes but the food these days is not as good as when I was young.
When I was young you could taste the chicken and it didn’t shrink when cooked, your eggs had orange yolks not this peely waley yellow, your weekly shop not coming to more than a fiver, her broad Scots coming in there.

I had to laugh, but you know I had to agree as well.
Anyway this led her onto recipes that she used that didn’t cost a fortune to make.

Here are some of them and some of my own for you to try
You can find some lovely Bulgarian Recipes at
www.bis-perth.co.uk


STOVIES (A Traditional Scottish Dish)

INGREDIENTS:

Potatoes (Tatties in Scottish) about a large pot full
1 Large Onion
Carrots (Optional or any other vegetables you prefer)
5 slices of Corned Beef (or Sausages or any other meat you prefer)
Knob of Butter
Salt & Pepper to taste
Beef Stock (or Stock Cube)

Heat butter and sauté the onions until transparent.
Add the other vegetables if using (Turnip, peas whichever you prefer)
Add potatoes and beef stock (Stock level with potatoes)
Season with salt and pepper
Bring to the boil then simmer for about 10-15 mins
Add Corned Beef and simmer for approximately 10 mins

Serve with homemade Bread or Oatcakes

OATCAKES (A Traditional Scottish Biscuit)

INGREDIENTS

60G of Medium Oats
60G of Whole Wheat Flour
Knob of Butter or Lard (1 tbls)
5 Teaspoons of Boiling Water
A pinch of Salt
½ tsp of Bicarbonate of Soda

Preheat your oven to 200c
Grease and line baking tray
Melt the butter in a pan and remove from heat
Mix all dry ingredients and boiling water in the pan to a soft dough
Sprinkle your surface with oats and place dough on it

Roll dough into 2 flat rounds about ½ cm thick
Cut large circles out and place them on backing tray
Cook for about 10 mins or until the edges turn slightly brown

These are nice with a variety of toppings you could spread with butter, Jam or add your favourite Cheese

PORRIDGE (A Traditional Scottish Breakfast Dish)

INGREDIENTS

4 tbls of Medium Oats
450 mls of Water
150 mls of milk
1 tbls of Cream
½ tsp of salt
Sprinkling of Sugar (Optional)

Bring to the boil the oats, water salt and milk
Simmer and stir continuously for ten minutes to thicken watching for lumps
Add the cream to the thickened mixture
Top with your favourite toppings such as raisins, nuts, a sprinkling of sugar, fresh fruit or even jam.


RUMBLEDETHUMPS (A Scottish version of Bubble & Squeak)

INGREDIENTS

450G of Potatoes
350G of Cabbage
1 Large Onion
4tbls of Butter
50G of Cheese
1 tbls cream
Pinch of Salt & Pepper

Boil potatoes and mash add cream leave in pan
Shred cabbage & onions and sauté in pan with butter leave to soften slightly
Add ½ the cheese to the potatoes and mix in the cabbage and onions until covered
Season to taste
Place in a serving dish and cover with the remaining cheese
Cook in the oven until cheese browns
Serve as a side dish with fish or as a main meal


SHORTBREAD (A Traditional Scottish Sweet Buttery Biscuit)

INGREDIENTS

230G of Flour (Plain)
200G of Butter
85G of fine Castor Sugar

Preheat oven to 150c
Grease and line baking tray
Beat the butter and sugar until light and flurry
Gradually add the flour and knead
Flour a flat surface and roll dough into a round about 1 cm thick
Place on the greased baking tray
Mark the top with whatever pattern you like and mark segments
Cook for approximately 35-40 reduce times for fan assisted ovens
Leave to set for about 10 mins
Sprinkle with castor sugar
Cut segments you can serve hot or cold

You can add chocolate chips or nuts and raisins for an alternative just add these when forming the dough.

I use this recipe in my strawberry tarts

QUICK STRAWBERRY TARTS ( My versions)

INGREDIENTS

10 Strawberries or whichever Berry you prefer plus extra for decorating
¾ tbls of Icing Sugar
I heaped tsp spoon of Strawberry Conserve
About 5 tbls of water

Heat 10 strawberries with the sugar and water then turn up heat and add conserve and bring to the boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for about 10-15 mins
Leave to cool slightly and then sieve all ingredients into a cold bowl, once cold place in the fridge until set.
Make shortbread base as above but cut into individual rounds
Place each round into a tart case and bake in the oven between 20-25 mins
Cool the tarts
Just before serving add a small amount of sauce to tart case the whipped cream
Place one of the remaining strawberries on top and cover with sauce

As an alternative make the base as above cook for required time then add sliced bananas, toffee sauce and nuts place back in the oven and cook for a further 5 mins.
Add whipped cream and sprinkling of nuts with a dusting of icing sugar serve immediately.


If you try any of the above recipes let us know how you got on and if you have any recipes of your own submit them for our visitors to try at home

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UK PENSION FEARS

UK PENSION FEARS AGAIN

With the recent performance of the UK pension annuities rates there has never been a better time to invest in low cost investments.

Property has become one of the best ways for people to save for their retirement in the UK. This is understandable as we have seen a large increase in property values over the last ten years.

But have we become complacent? Will property prices continue to grow in the UK?

With reports that the property market is looking set to slow down an alternative must be found to secure retirements.

This is where Bulgaria comes into the equation.
Bulgaria has shown over the last few years to be a very good investment indeed, medium risk with high returns and a lot more property for your money.

In the UK we tend to use the equity in our homes to enhance our prospects of a better retirement but what if as predicted house prices fall, where does that leave those who have relied on UK property value increases?

As the old saying goes “it is not wise to place all our eggs in one basket”

Bulgaria can offer a cheap alternative where you do not need to release vast amounts of equity from your UK property as you can purchase huge plots of Land and Property from £2500 with some of the most amazing views and scenery very similar to areas in UK but without the UK price tag.

Visit www.bis-perth.co.uk for Cheap Investment Land & Properties in Bulgaria.

You can purchase Property Investments for as little as £2500 and with past trends and future predictions looking very positive this would be a wise investment for your future.

Contact info@bis-perth.co.uk
Or
Call 01738800346
Where our Customer Advisory Team can help you find an ideal Property Investment
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Good News No Interest Rate Rises

Last week the interest rates in the UK looked set to rise to 6 Per Cent but fortunately for all, it was announced today that they will remain unchanged.

This is due to the drop in CPI Inflation from 2.4 Per Cent to 1.9 which came as a big suprise to everyone as it was predicted to rise.


Good News for Now


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Bulgarian Nursery Fundraiser by Perth Volunteers.

The Prince's Trust fundraising group from Perth, Scotland are participating in activities to raise enough money to travel back to Bulgaria to renovate and redecorate another Bulgarian Nursery.
They have arranged two car washes and cake sales at the Fair City’s Fire Station this weekend.
The 10 Volunteers from Perth will be working alongside the YCC, a youth organisation in Bulgaria who fundraises to bring better living conditions to Bulgarian Children in numerous Nurseries.

For further information or if you would like to become involved with this charity please contact us for details.

Visit: www.bis-perth.co.uk


Email: info@bis-perth.co.uk
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Telephone: 01738800346




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Good News 100 Per Cent Bulgarian Mortgages Now Available

In contrast to the UK the Bulgarian Credit Market continues to grow at a phenomenal rate driven by the vast increase in mortgage loans approved to Bulgarian Property Investors.
The 40 per cent growth rate over the last 6 months has meant better conditions being offered by Bulgarian Banks.
Typically you would have been offered a 70-85 per cent mortgage and very high rates but now banks are competing vigorously offering 100 per cent mortgages, better and longer payment terms, with some even offering zero per cent tax on early repayments.

Reports suggest the increase in UK investors are the major contributory factors and with more and more people looking to invest in Bulgarian Land and Property, growth is predicted to continue at this rate for the foreseeable future.

The benefits now being offered to prospective new Bulgarian Investors are definitely beneficial but there are predictions that the new favourable conditions with entice a further upsurge in investors which will in turn increase property prices.

Property prices have already started to rise quite significantly over the last few months and will continue to do so.
Some leading experts have claimed Bulgaria is definitely the New Spain in terms of Investment Potential and Returns on Investments.

If you require any advice on Bulgarian Mortgages or Bulgarian Property Prices visit us at
www.bis-perth.co.uk
Where you can submit an enquiry form
Or
Alternatively you can contact one of our Customer Service advisors who will answer all of your questions.

Contact: info@bis-perth.co.uk
Or
Telephone: 01738800346




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Can We Really Afford To Live In The UK

Another Blow to Home Owners
Another Interest Rate Rise Looming


Can we really afford to live in the UK, we have experienced 5 interest rate rises over the last year and another is forecast before this year is over.
The increase to 5.75 per cent last month saw the cost of borrowing reach it’s highest since March 2001.
But there is good news experts believe that rates will peak at 6 per cent and then stabilise over 2008 and 2009.
YEAH!
Can borrowers really last that long?
Well only time will tell but statistics show there is an alarming amount of people in the UK either being made Bankrupt or opting for voluntary Bankruptcy!!
The amount of sub-prime borrowing is increasing at alarming rates.
Statistics show that a phenomenal number of people in the UK are borrowing on credit cards etc just to meet everyday living expenses like food!!!
And then to top it all we are seeing an increase in Council Tax Bills but a decrease in services but hay this is to help the environment.
How leaving rubbish on the streets for two weeks at a time is going to help the environment is beyond me. But it’s all well as we can use the recycling facilities to reduce waste. Yes, but am I missing something here, will families and businesses not increase their petrol consumption etc taking their excess rubbish to the local skips and recycling plants?
What a good idea!!!

Why don’t you take a look at what Bulgaria has to offer you will be surprised!!
House prices start from £2500
Council Tax Charges between £10 and £25 per year.
Average shopping bill for a family or four costs £25-£30


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BIS-PERTH HOUSE & PET SITTING


We now offer Free House & Pet Sitting at Home or Abroad, through our House Sitters Directory.

Home Owners can add their requirements to our database of Homes available for House & Pets sitters for Free.


House & Pet Sitting Free directory service is available to all who require a reliable House Sitter to maintain and care for their residential or vacation home for short or long term stays.


Benefits of House & Pet Sitting For the Home Owner

Free Life Time Membership to House & Pet Sitting Perth.
Free House & Pet Sitting Advert detailing your requirements.
Free Pet Care - No more struggling to find expensive kennels and less distress to you and your animals.
Property Security - Occupied homes are less susceptible to a break in.
Insurance Benefits - No increase in insurance premiums while you are away.
Peace of Mind - knowing your home, pets and garden are being cared for by a responsible House Sitter.



JOIN TODAY AND YOUR DETAILS WILL BE ADDED TO OUR DATABASE FOR OUR HOUSE & PET SITTERS TO VIEW.


If you are interested in becoming a volunteer House & Pet Sitter you can apply here and your details will be added to our database for our Home Owners to view.

Benefits of House Sitting For the House Sitter

Benefits of House Sitting For the House Sitter
Short or long term breaks for free.
An opportunity to travel and visit other countries and locations.
Save on your own rental expenses.
Increased Revenue - Rent out your own property.
Low yearly membership fee of £25

Enhanced Sitting Opportunities with Free CRB Report

House & Pet Sitter Registration Form


You can Contact our House Sitting Customer Services Team with any Questions You May Have.

Contact Us
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