S&P makes Greece the least credit-worthy country

Jimbuna · 06-14-11, 07:55 AM

You do that and enjoy.

Greece is one of the countries I've never been to....was in Cyprus for my honeymoon but never the Greek mainland.

Betonov · 06-14-11, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

You do that and enjoy.

Greece is one of the countries I've never been to....was in Cyprus for my honeymoon but never the Greek mainland.

I recommend it. Only positive experiance when I was there, but you have to be patient. They're easy going. Your brain has to be turned off, especially for a western European, who are used to some speed when it comes to services. Shame that such a nice country goes bust.

And I recommend Ios. Even if you feel too old for the wild parties, just keep someone that knows CPR close to you

I was 21 and almost died down there

joea · 06-14-11, 08:37 AM

Yes a trip to Greece may be in the cards for me this year, besides visiting family always wanted to go to Crete, Olympus, Mt. Athos and other historic Hellenic/Byzantine sites.

@Betonov, the easy going attitude is cause all the most driven people emigrated.

Actually some truth in that, was told by someone on another forum living in Germany that the Greeks there are known as very hardworking.

Betonov · 06-14-11, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by joea

@Betonov, the easy going attitude is cause all the most driven people emigrated.

Actually some truth in that, was told by someone on another forum living in Germany that the Greeks there are known as very hardworking.

That proves my theory, it's the heat

Once they emigrate to colder climates they speed up

Feuer Frei! · 06-14-11, 08:45 AM

Greece's Credit Rating cut?
What on Earth? But why?
Wait..what?

Gerald · 06-14-11, 08:54 AM

Just for the simple matter that the State has a very long time, allowed people to retire, between 50-55 years of age, and thus lost thousands of billions in tax revenue, very unwise and foolish, as their main source of income is tourism.

Jimbuna · 06-14-11, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

I recommend it. Only positive experiance when I was there, but you have to be patient. They're easy going. Your brain has to be turned off, especially for a western European, who are used to some speed when it comes to services. Shame that such a nice country goes bust.

And I recommend Ios. Even if you feel too old for the wild parties, just keep someone that knows CPR close to you

I was 21 and almost died down there

TBH when I lived in Holland I found that country exactly how you describe Greece....well laid back.

The wife couldn't understand how someone in front of her at a shop would have a fifteen minute conversation and not spare any consideration for those still waiting to be served

STEED · 06-14-11, 11:15 AM

Looks like the German Army is about to march into Greece.

Of course with the blessing of the EU.

Gerald · 06-14-11, 11:22 AM

Thanks, Steed and David

06-14-11, 07:55 AM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,742 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You do that and enjoy. Greece is one of the countries I've never been to....was in Cyprus for my honeymoon but never the Greek mainland. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Greece's Credit Rating cut? What on Earth? But why? Wait..what? __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Just for the simple matter that the State has a very long time, allowed people to retire, between 50-55 years of age, and thus lost thousands of billions in tax revenue, very unwise and foolish, as their main source of income is tourism. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Looks like the German Army is about to march into Greece. Of course with the blessing of the EU. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Thanks, Steed and David __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

06-14-11, 08:37 AM	#3
joea Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: At periscope depth in Lake Geneva Posts: 3,512 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Yes a trip to Greece may be in the cards for me this year, besides visiting family always wanted to go to Crete, Olympus, Mt. Athos and other historic Hellenic/Byzantine sites. @Betonov, the easy going attitude is cause all the most driven people emigrated. Actually some truth in that, was told by someone on another forum living in Germany that the Greeks there are known as very hardworking.