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Search: Posts Made By: cavecritter
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Forum: Spain
Apr 19th 2009, 11:55 am
Replies: 10
Views: 10,615
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Problem with electric water heater

We had the same problem with one of our electric water heaters, we too had a pressure relief valve fitted but unfortunately the heater started leaking again 3 weeks later. The plumber came out and...
Forum: Spain
Apr 19th 2009, 11:25 am
Replies: 0
Views: 1,313
Posted By cavecritter

primary schools near villamartin,orihuela costa

Im considering moving back to Villamartin near Torrevieja permanently

My 10 year old has been attending a Spanish state primary school where we live inland in Andalucia, can anyone recommend a...
Forum: Spain
Mar 10th 2009, 6:34 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 7,060
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Expat communities in inland Granada

No problem, my daughters safety played a huge part in deciding where to live,as we wanted somewhere where she could grow up with similar values as what I had when I was little. I wish you all the...
Forum: Spain
Mar 10th 2009, 1:40 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 7,060
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Expat communities in inland Granada

Hi Cats-R-us, I have homes in both Torrevieja and Huescar and between the two I much prefer Huescar.I try to divide my time between them as work takes me to the coast.Ive been to Castillejar, nice...
Forum: Spain
Mar 10th 2009, 9:16 am
Replies: 122
Views: 24,591
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Do the Spanish Hate the British.

I dont think the Spanish actually hate the British, there is resentment as prices have risen due to the influx of immigrants also the behaviour of many Brits abroad doesnt exactly endear us to them....
Forum: Spain
Mar 10th 2009, 9:03 am
Replies: 15
Views: 7,060
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Expat communities in inland Granada

I have a cave house in Huescar in the altiplano region of Granada. It has a small expat community but is predominantly Spanish.The old values are definitely alive and kicking down here, it reminds me...
Forum: Spain
Mar 5th 2009, 5:54 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,357
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Car insurance for right hand drive

I bought a spanish plated RHD 4X4 last year and the insurance isnt really any higher than if it was LHD. I dont have a problem driving a RHD in Spain and will only overtake if its safe and when you...
Forum: Spain
Mar 5th 2009, 5:49 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,057
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Online banking

Im with lloyds tsb and have never had problems holding a uk account and being over here. I use internet banking weekly and there are also branches of lloyds tsb in Spain so I can transfer money from...
Forum: Spain
Mar 5th 2009, 5:17 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 995
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Any Estate Agent reccs please? (costa blanca)

Best way to advertise your property is via the internet as it is the first place people look when considering buying a property in Spain.

I own 3 properties in Spain and saw all of them on the...
Forum: Spain
Feb 27th 2009, 9:32 am
Replies: 77
Views: 4,282
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Anyone living the Good Life?

brilliant:thumbsup:
Forum: Spain
Feb 27th 2009, 9:29 am
Replies: 72
Views: 40,029
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Spanish education v British education

My daughters 10 and after being in Spanish school for just over a year now, I have noticed her English slipping in both reading and writing. She reads or writes the words with Spanish pronunciation....
Forum: Spain
Feb 26th 2009, 1:59 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 6,337
Posted By cavecritter

Re: OLd paper driving licence

I honestly never knew that perhaps theyve never said anything to me before as Ive also shown my passport along with my licence as proof.
Forum: Spain
Feb 26th 2009, 1:33 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 2,201
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Watch Out! Another Lets Bash Ryanair Thread !!!

Im back and forth every few weeks between Spain and the UK. I always use ryanair as to me it is like a shuttle service, you get what you pay for. It works for me as 99% they are on time and even with...
Forum: Spain
Feb 26th 2009, 1:29 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 6,337
Posted By cavecritter

Re: OLd paper driving licence

I have always hired cars in Spain using the paper licence and have never had a problem. The guardia have also stopped me and havent commented on me having just the old paper licence.
Forum: Spain
Feb 25th 2009, 5:08 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 677
Posted By cavecritter

Re: water and drains

Thanks for that, I'll get a quote for the pipes..does it have to be a plumber who lays the piping?
Forum: Spain
Feb 25th 2009, 2:56 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 744
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Furniture removal from UK to Lepe area

try the local newspapers or the online version, They sometimes advertise space in vans coming to Spain.:)
Forum: Spain
Feb 24th 2009, 6:17 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 677
Posted By cavecritter

Re: water and drains

No, its for a cavehouse I have in Andalucia. The cavehouse was built and connected to a meter before I bought it in 2007 and Ive been trying to sort it out since last June! every time I complete one...
Forum: Spain
Feb 24th 2009, 5:53 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,617
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Sprinter Van rental in Andalucia

I hired one from Granada airport last year when I was moving some furniture,it was either avis or europcar commercial. I googled it and they were quite reasonable for 3 days hire.
Forum: Spain
Feb 24th 2009, 5:50 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 677
Posted By cavecritter

water and drains

Im having major problems trying to get connected legally to the water.

First the waterboard demanded loads of paperwork which I supplied including a licencia de ocupacion and new boletin, now they...
Forum: Spain
Feb 23rd 2009, 5:59 pm
Replies: 225
Views: 13,381
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Ryanair article in todays Daily Mirror

I always use Ryanair as even when you've totted up all the extras they still work out cheaper than the other low cost airlines :)......I always take hold luggage as I tend to stock up on stuff to...
Forum: Spain
Feb 23rd 2009, 5:50 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 40,029
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Spanish education v British education

My daughters now 10 and we have been in Spain a year now. She is in a Spanish school as we wanted her to grow up with Spanish values and morals.

Comparing British education to Spanish education, I...
Forum: Spain
Feb 23rd 2009, 3:53 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 1,926
Posted By cavecritter

Re: tips of having a business in spain

tbh you need to look at and research the area you are thinking of having your business, check out the competition and see what you can do better or what gaps if any exist in the market.
Forum: Spain
Feb 7th 2009, 9:25 am
Replies: 90
Views: 4,578
Posted By cavecritter

Re: The Costa 'is it raining there' thread....

The altiplano region in Granada near Baza.It was snowing on and off yesterday.
Forum: Spain
Feb 7th 2009, 9:22 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Smoke coming back in

Wood burner, my chimney narrows as it goes up and the flue goes to the very top.....the smoke only comes back in when its really windy otherwise its ok!
Forum: Spain
Feb 6th 2009, 9:14 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,138
Posted By cavecritter

Re: Roof's leaking!!

Ive had the paint blow on the exterior walls of one house and some damp in the other.
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