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Andrew’s last night

I struggled into a shirt not seen since Arsenal last won a trophy, for a picture with my mate Andrew. He had been here for the last 16 nights with his parents, his 2nd and their 3rd visit. We watched … Continue reading

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Owners Direct

Owners Direct was our original place to advertise, we started there in 2004. After 3 great years last year did not generate one booking so it is with regret we are leaving them so if you booked a holiday with … Continue reading

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The Olives are picked

The weather on Monday and Tuesday was fantastic for picking the Olives, 20degs and sunny, today a bit cooler with the chance of a shower tonight. We have about 500kg and will load up the trailer and head for the … Continue reading

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Reality check

Reality check With the worlds economy in tatters, 11,000 people had their homes repossessed in the uk last quarter, I’m pleased that we haven’t lost sight of the important things in life and 27,000 have been motivated enough to complain … Continue reading

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New Hollywood movie to be filmed here.

Miramax are going to make a movie about the Palomares incident here in January 1966 when the mid-air collision of two United States planes led to the release of four nuclear bombs over Almería province. None of the bombs exploded. … 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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When Sammy met Stiggy (A day out in Albox)

We went to Albox last week to see our good friends Pat and Pete, actually the real reason was to see the their new dog, Sammy, an 18 month old cross from the local rescue centre, APSA. She and Stig … Continue reading

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The Taxman wants more money!

Tuesday seemed lika a good day to go to Mojacar and see our accountant about how much tax we owed for 2007. As usual here things don’t always pan out as you expect. A couple of weeks ago we left … Continue reading

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Helping at local Animal welfare centre.

Emma and Louise work with animals in Scotland and helped at the local animal welfare centre when they stayed here last August. Now they are back for another stint and to catch up with the 2 and 4 legged friends … Continue reading

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