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Author Archives: Veragooner
Unexpected availability
We now have a week available in the Orange Grove Apartment from 30th August. 1st come, 1st served, who’s going to be lucky?
Using an ATM in Spain, just say NO.
People who have stayed here will know how much I bang on about using a Nationwide cash card to withdraw money while abroad. No charges and a great exchange rate, it’s highly rated by Martin Lewis Moneysavingexpert as well. Now … Continue reading
High speed train
Since before we moved here there have been plans for a high speed rail link between Murcia and Almeria. The plan is to have one station on this route. Last year the Spanish Prime Minister bought a holiday apartment on … Continue reading
Local Celebs
Ben and Margaret, staying here at the moment, have told me that the old bowling greens in the Cabrera mountains were started by David Bryant, they are now disused. I’m trying to find out more about them and will go … Continue reading
Fireworks in the Campo
My daughter Gemma arrived on holiday last night and our Spanish neighbours greeted her with a firework display. The Spanish never need much of an excuse to party and generally make a noise but this was a suprise. Oh wait … Continue reading
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Have you heard the one about The Nuns, The Orphanage and The Brochure?
Vera has an Orphanage with 15 kids run by the Nuns. They need funds for the extras that the kids need, such as decent clothes etc. A fund raising event is being held next Sunday with a fashion show, raffle … Continue reading
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Wot No Blog
There has been a bit of concern from places as far away as the the Isle of Wight about the lack of blog recently, simple answer is we’ve been busy getting things done before the summer arrives, 32 degrees yesterday! … Continue reading
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Spain today
As you probably know the truckers are on strike here to complain about rising fuel prices. I thought I ought to make my weekly call to the accountant to see how the tax payment is coming along. We need to … Continue reading
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Figs and Plums
Just picked 2 dozen Figs from the garden, the ones that I managed not to eat directly from the tree will be toasted under the grill with a spot of Goats cheese on them. You can’t have too many Figs, … Continue reading
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Tall story
Hot on the heels of other major stars playing in the area, Dylan, Stones and Rod the Mod to name a few, Saturday was the turn of the Tall Boys to perform. Dave “Doc” Bawden and Mark Burke reformed for … Continue reading
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