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Post by oaktreemill on Mar 7, 2014 11:13:12 GMT 1
Hi there
As I have been 'lurking' around here for a wee while soaking up all the sound advice and info I thought I best introduce myself and my 'clan' :wave:
My name is Tom and I escaped the UK and moved to Croatia just under a year ago with my partner (now pregnant wife ;D ) Eve, my 2 slightly special rescue dogs ( Sam and Monty ) and a grumpy cat called Bryan.......
We purchased a small farm with a house, several barns, pig sty's (sp!! ), an old cottage and 45 acres of land and woodland with the aim of taking a step back and trying to live for ourselves a little and less for our jobs.
I'm a furniture maker and bespoke joiner by trade and shipped my whole workshop of machines over here a few months ago and have just set up my timber export and bespoke joinery and furniture business here. My lovely wife Eve owned a traditional pub in the UK ( our home for many years ) and is now turning her talented hands to the hospitality side of things out here.
It has been the most incredible first year here and quite a learning curve as you may imagine. The welcome we have received and the kindness of the locals has been very humbling and in a very short space of time we felt that this 'new' home was going to be just perfect for us.
Anyway I can go off on one so I apologise!! I look forward to chatting with you all............
Cheers for now
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Post by fidobsa on Mar 7, 2014 13:13:10 GMT 1
Hi Tom,
Welcome to the forum (although you were probably here before me!). The house I'm in the process of buying is only about 80km from you so it would be good to meet up at some point. I might even want some furniture made but I could not afford UK prices. I hate chipboard and have had a couple of pine units made for me when I lived in Scotland. One was a kitchen wall cupboard and one was a Hifi / TV unit.
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Post by oaktreemill on Mar 7, 2014 14:56:59 GMT 1
Hi Fidbsa Thanks for the welcome  Whereabouts is the property you are purchasing? 80 km is not too far, feel free to drop in for a cuppa whenever you like, we are generally home most of the time. You can come have a look round our place which is ever changing. Workshops are all up and running, our list of animals is ever growing and everything is coming to life now spring is here. I have a hatred of chipboard to but then I am a furniture maker so it kind of comes with the territory Have a look at our new website, it's just gone up so needs a little padding out and fettling but the basic structure is there and it goes a long way to show what we do. Address is www.oaktree-mill.comMy contact details are on there too, give us a call and drop by Cheers for now |
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Post by fidobsa on Mar 7, 2014 18:00:48 GMT 1
It's on the edge of a small village called Brodić which is near the river Drava. Actually part of the village is located on the other side of the river and is only accessible by boat, as it is surrounded by Hungarian territory. There are no houses in that part but there are arable crops grown there.
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Post by Ribaric on Mar 7, 2014 20:10:50 GMT 1
Welcome oaktreemill, if you are in Dubrava then you'll be in my neck of the woods, I'm in Varazdin.
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Post by oaktreemill on Mar 7, 2014 22:57:01 GMT 1
It's on the edge of a small village called Brodić which is near the river Drava. Actually part of the village is located on the other side of the river and is only accessible by boat, as it is surrounded by Hungarian territory. There are no houses in that part but there are arable crops grown there. Sounds like an interesting part of the country, not been up that way myself yet but hope to get some exploring under my belt this summer so may have a look. Hey Riberic. Yep Varazdin is not too far at all, our lawyer is based there so did a fair few trips up that way, stunning city. If you are ever down my neck of the woods pop in, visiters are always welcome |
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Post by kesterj on Mar 16, 2014 20:39:57 GMT 1
Hello OakTree, Welcome to the Croatia board - interesting challenge you've taken up, and you seem to have made a good start. You've certainly got a really nice website, I mean, aesthetically v pleasing. It's going to be interesting how things pan out for you. And you can always adjudicate in the numerous timber dispute threads we have here every year If you don't know anything about football, you can always join the tipster competition, keeps one occupied for at least 5 minutes every Saturday in the season OTOH, if you know a lot, and especially if you are an Aston Villa fan, it's the most stupid competition every dreamed up by mankind, well, Villa fans at least. honest. Just don't bother (: kesterj |
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Post by oaktreemill on Mar 17, 2014 21:42:32 GMT 1
Hey kesterj Cheers for the comments on the site, I'm pretty chuffed with it so far, a lot more work to do but a good start. All pics taken here in Hrvatska too..... Things are going pretty well so far, lots of interest from here and abroad so looking good..... I'll keep you all posted. Happy to get involved in the threads although adjudicating is a little above me Will offer any advice needed or chat through any ideas anyone has though, we all have skills and advice to help each other out I'm sure. And to be honest not a big footie fan, prefer proper sports played by real sportsman ( congrats Ireland ) Cheers |
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Post by garitransfer on Nov 13, 2023 12:14:19 GMT 1
Welcome, Tom and Clan!
Delighted to have you join our community. Your journey to Croatia with the family and furry friends is absolutely incredible. Wishing you all continued joy and success on your adventure!
Cheers,
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