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Havent paid a cent into the Social System But...

Yesterday, I went to a ziekenfonds provider and registered as a new member of the Socialist reciprication and insurance program. I have an automatic quarterly withdrawl of 18 EURO which is about 25 dollars and I am covered everywhere in the world, shocking I know, Plus reimbursements. Soon I will be recieving my SIS card which is Social Security Identity card that tracks records and keeps personal data in the system. Also, There are specific rights granted to People Living in Belgium that pertain to making sure a person can intergrate thus meaning MONEY from the Federal State to cover expenses whilst seeking a job. YES the TAXATION scheme is remarkable and eventually I will be paying half of my earnings to support me and the others but from where I stand today, not paying a single cent in I am ready with an open hand. Sounds like I am just hanging around collecting money. NO NO NO its not like that, Well we will see. Hey Dont get any Ideas, Belgium is full enough so only come for a

Lokerse Feesten Tonight

My Beau and I are heading out to a neighboring town for another music evening, this time in Lokeren. They have a festival that goes for 10 evenings with music and dancing and fun. tonight we go to see PETER DOHERTY as well as a few other acts. it being a school night and all we are going to be out way past our bed times but, when the music plays we must listen. hee hee take care fine and fabulous world and dont make trouble for us on wednesday cause were going be tired little rascals. Love M

fietsen naar de Schelde op de knooppuntennetwerk - Scheldeland

The Bike paths in Belgium or the knotpoint trails are exceptional for getting around on the riverside and farm land areas. Before, when I first arrived a year ago , I rode on many of these trails and enjoyed it very much, then not doing it for a while, I forgot how special and cool they are. So the other day we set off and made a good ride near to the Schelde river and followed the path until we found a nice little old taverne, called t'schipperhuis. They serve a speciality like river eel in some green sauce I didnt try it yet but was advised its nice I would probably like it. anyway the bike routes here are still great and if you come to visit you should try riding in the rural areas using the ringknot system and you wont be let down by the scenery and the next corner for what it might offer.