Author Archives: Veragooner

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to those who like that sort of thing. We’re pretty low key here, off to friends for Kedgeree and Cava and then other friends for the full English Turkey and stuffing. Not that low key then really just … Continue reading

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Baby Hoopoes cont’d

Tom went back to the Hoopoes and two are still alive, she took this lovely picture. Since then we’ve had very high winds and the container has blown over so the hole in the top is now at the bottom, … Continue reading

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Not a happy ending…

Our friend Tom found a bird, probably a Hoopoe, which had had her chicks in an old petrol container. December is not the normal time for breeding so we were a bit concerned about them, it has really been like … Continue reading

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How to play Mr O’Leary at his own game

The only way to avoid Ryanair credit card charges has been to use an Electron card, it seems that these are to be phased out. The charges for using a credit or debit card are £5 per person, per flight … Continue reading

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We are in the gang of ’94

Top Tip for a Dream Trip This Winter, Your Holiday Matters launches a new Seal of Approval in a bid to eliminate unpleasant surprises for holiday makers. Inspired by the growing trend of people choosing to rent out their holiday … Continue reading

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Oh dear Thierry

As a gooner I was amazed at how poor France were last night against an Irish side who deserve to be heading to South Africa. Thierry who do you think you are trying to fool. I want to remember you … Continue reading

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Lottery

25 Euros for a 3 bedroom Villa and a 2 bedroom Apartment !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Coming soon, with benifets exclusive to Finca Arboleda, a lottery with the chance to win two properties in Vera and Arboleas. Please contact us for details.

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Summer flights available

Easyjet have released their summer schedule today, early birds and all that. 25 degrees again today, why wait till then!

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Olive Oil 2009

2009 was a lot kinder than last year, dry, sunny, warm but very windy. The crop was pretty good but the press demanded a minimum of 1000 kilos for an individual pressing so we picked and pressed with a few … Continue reading

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Saliente Monastery

We went up to Saliente monastery on Monday, it has a cafe which serves great coffee and buns, unfortuanately we can’t confirm this as we went on “All Saints Day” when it is closed! Still it only took an hour … Continue reading

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