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December 14

Falkland Islands

If I wanted to emigrate to the Falkland Islands, how would I go about that? I am a British citizen, so I doubt I would need a residence visa or anything, or do I? Do I just go there and rent a flat? What about internet connection (necessary for my freelance work)? KägeTorä - (影虎) (TALK) 08:40, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

You'll need to apply to the Falkland Islands Customs and Immigration Department for a residence visa and work permit. The Department doesn't have a website, but this is the information page for the Falkland Islands Government office in London, this is the relevant page from the Tourist Board website, and this is the official (UK) Foreign Office information for tourists. The islands have internet access, but I don't know how good it is. Tevildo (talk) 09:23, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

For internet, see Telecommunications in the Falkland Islands. This page has the technical details. Alansplodge (talk) 10:10, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Telvido. It says there are no ATM machines. So I would need to open a local bank account, diverting payments from my UK account to the Falkands account, and get money out while the bank is open. That's a pain in the backside. What about getting a flat? Do they have them, or does everyone just have houses? Alan, cheers for that. Not much different from Blighty, then. Also, what mobile phone networks do they use? I know I would need a new SIM for whatever mobile I have when I eventually get there. KägeTorä - (影虎) (TALK) 10:50, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

We have an article (which I think may be a bit out of date) on Telecommunications in the Falkland Islands. The particular branch of C&W which serves the Falklands is Sure South Atlantic. Tevildo (talk) 16:00, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry for duplicating Alansplodge's information above... Tevildo (talk) 16:04, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Off-topic discussion

Why in the world would you want to emigrate to the Falklands? That's one of the most unpleasant places on earth. Looie496 (talk) 16:52, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I would refer Honourable Members to the Falkland Tourist Board's answer - "Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, pounding waves and billowing spray sculpt the shores of the Falkland Islands with an artistic flourish. The Falklands archipelago is teeming with wonders of nature and wildlife; an unpolluted environment with fantastically clear blue skies, seamless horizons, vast open spaces and stunning white sand beaches." cf Hilbre Island. Tevildo (talk) 19:55, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

KägeTorä is one of the most unpleasant people on earth. A natural fit, really. :) :) -- Jack of Oz ^{[pleasantries]} 19:14, 14 December 2013 (UTC) [reply]

Not to mention the threat of war and harassment constantly from the Argentine government should be enough to put a lot of tourists or migrants off. Good luck if you do move though! Thanks ツ Jenova 20 ^(email) 19:21, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Whom are you thanking, and for what? -- Jack of Oz ^{[pleasantries]} 19:28, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I've always wrote "Thanks" at the end of my posts because it suits more situations than "regards". If someone pisses me off then the last thing i want to end my message with is regards (unless i'm being sarcastic). Thanks (See, i did it again =P) ツ Jenova 20 ^(email) 19:51, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I see. Thanks for your thanks. -- Jack of Oz ^{[pleasantries]} 20:15, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I always end my correspondence with 'regards'. That way, if someone pisses me off, I can pretend it's a typo, because 'g' is close to 't' on the keyboard. Anyway, I would just like some peace and quiet, and I thought maybe I'd get it there. Australia has just recently made it more difficult for us 'foreigners' to enter (the prisoners have barricaded the prison block), so I need to think of somewhere else. It won't be for another 20 years or so after I've toured Asia, but I still need somewhere to settle. KägeTorä - (影虎) (TALK) 20:48, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Please don't use (or imply you will use) "retards" as an insult. It's grossly unfair to people with learning difficulties to compare them with annoying WP editors. Itsmejudith (talk) 20:55, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I never use the word 'retard' to refer to people with learning difficulties, nor do I associate that word with them. I consider it to be a simple insult. Just like if I said, "F**k you" to someone, it would not mean I had visions of myself and that person engaging in sexual intercourse. KägeTorä - (影虎) (TALK) 20:59, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I always took "F.U." to be a short way of saying "Go F. yourself". Not that that's a pretty picture either. Following an earlier line of discussion, "retard" sounds like something that was done with a macadam road that was showing wear. Or, a primitive form of punishment, coupled with "featherd". ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 22:28, 14 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

A road with nuts on it? Is this common in America? KägeTorä - (影虎) (TALK) 00:11, 15 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Only the industrial strength varieties. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 00:55, 15 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

See Macadam and John Loudon McAdam; a prophet is without honour in his own country. Alansplodge (talk) 01:37, 15 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, tarmac! KägeTorä - (影虎) (TALK) 02:12, 15 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

And you won't find much of that in the Falklands either.--Shantavira|^{feed me} 10:08, 15 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Tarmac sounds similar to chili-mac, but not quite as tasty. StuRat (talk)

Isn't that a Scotsman with a kilt in the Highlands during winter? KägeTorä - (影虎) (TALK) 13:41, 15 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]