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Forum: Spain
Mar 18th 2012, 9:18 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 681
Posted By linjon

Re: Any entimologists out there?

Been here since 2006 but hadn't had them till relatively recently. Worked in Far East and the cockroached there were huge and looked nothing like my current "houseguests either".

So, are they...
Forum: Spain
Mar 18th 2012, 8:03 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 681
Posted By linjon

Any entimologists out there?

Hi all,

Need some help to identify an insect that seems to appear on the lounge/bedroom walls and ceilings not infrequently over the past year or two.

It is up to an inch long, thin, tan/brown...
Forum: Spain
Mar 9th 2012, 12:19 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 744
Posted By linjon

Barcelona to Livorno Ferry?

Hi all,

We are travelling with Grimaldi lines in 10 days time and having difficulty finding directions to the correct ferry terminal in Barcelona! Our e-ticket doesn't have any details and very...
Forum: Italy
Mar 5th 2012, 10:30 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,787
Posted By linjon

Re: Tiger Mosquitos - advice please?

Thanks for the replies! I happen to love marmite but not sure even I can manage eating it every day for 6 months!!

I have found some patches containing B1 vitamin (Thiamine) which seems to have...
Forum: Italy
Mar 2nd 2012, 3:24 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,787
Posted By linjon

Tiger Mosquitos - advice please?

Hi All,

Arriving in Tuscany later this month and will be working on the coast- in a wooded area - until late September (fantastic!). Worked here 2 years ago and as I had more bites than I care to...
Forum: Spain
Feb 12th 2012, 2:08 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,966
Posted By linjon

Re: Jobs in Spain

Charles, I suggest you have a look at www.seasonworker.com but you need to be pretty quick as most of the companies started their 2012 summer season recruiting around last November.

Just a...
Forum: Spain
Feb 4th 2012, 2:05 pm
Replies: 103
Views: 8,847
Posted By linjon

Re: Electricity Bills to Change Again

Hmm......good point! haven't emailed yet, think a visit to the office on Monday to COLLECT a key might be in order. Even if I have to bring the person with me and watch him/her open the meter box!
...
Forum: Spain
Feb 4th 2012, 1:41 pm
Replies: 103
Views: 8,847
Posted By linjon

Re: Electricity Bills to Change Again

thanks, never even considered the block electricity charge! I am emailing the administrator now to let them know I am contacting Iberdrola on Monday as I cannot give online readings(I am on online...
Forum: Spain
Feb 4th 2012, 1:36 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 5,006
Posted By linjon

Re: GC Resorts / Silverpoint / Las Canarias

DONT DO IT! Our friends fell for that in Tenerife, paid money towards the lawyers/court fees and never saw it again. It was a complex scam but they lost even more money, and NOT an insignificant...
Forum: Spain
Feb 4th 2012, 1:28 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 5,908
Posted By linjon

Re: Taxi's in Alicante Area

Hi NickFX,

There is a large taxi rank at Alicante airport, can't help with the price but it isn't far to Alicante City (15 minutes ish?), costs about 65 euros to Benidorm and that is about 45...
Forum: Spain
Feb 4th 2012, 1:15 pm
Replies: 103
Views: 8,847
Posted By linjon

Re: Electricity Bills to Change Again

Wish we could even check our meter! Live in a small apartment block, the meter boxes are locked and despite many of us asking the administrator how we are supposed to check our usage, all we ever...
Forum: Spain
Jan 26th 2012, 8:36 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 4,932
Posted By linjon

Re: What to pack?

Oh, forgot to mention, we used Atlantis Forwarding based in Leeds for our removal to Spain. They were very competitive on price at the time and we had really outstanding service. Our property was a...
Forum: Spain
Jan 26th 2012, 8:21 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 4,932
Posted By linjon

Re: What to pack?

Hi Suejee,

We moved from Yorkshire to Costa Blanca a little over 5 years ago, I didn't bring the tumble drier and haven't really missed it, but did bring the leather sofas and I personally hate...
Forum: Spain
Jan 21st 2012, 8:57 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,594
Posted By linjon

Re: Halifax BS transfers of cash to Lloyds International

I have a Halifax UK account and used to transfer to Banco Halifax Hispania (now Lloyds International) through telephone or internet service. However, although it was always a "free transfer" I found...
Forum: Spain
Jan 19th 2012, 5:32 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,582
Posted By linjon

Disposable Breathalyser Kit

Hi all,

We will be driving through France in March (can't avoid it) so will need a testing kit as per the new regulations! Does anyone know if they can be bought in Spain or will Amazon be...
Forum: Spain
Jan 5th 2012, 6:22 pm
Replies: 16
IBI
Views: 1,874
Posted By linjon

Re: IBI

I have usually gone to the SUMA office and they pull up what is due on the computer, they collect for Hacienda in our area at least (north Costa Blanca). Have you not received the bill in the post?
Forum: Spain
Jan 5th 2012, 6:17 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,828
Posted By linjon

Re: signing on the padron

The problems seem to escalate when the staff in the relevant departments have no idea what to do so pass things back and forth or refer to another agency who equally have no idea unless the scenario...
Forum: Spain
Jan 5th 2012, 4:41 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,828
Posted By linjon

Re: signing on the padron

Oh dear, seems we are also a bit on the "illegal" side too! When we signed for our apartment in April 2006 and moved in, there was a glossy leaflet from the town hall put in our letterbox. It...
Forum: Spain
Jan 4th 2012, 7:45 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 19,260
Posted By linjon

Re: Interior paint - advice needed

Thanks for all the comments, so the upshot is to go for the most expensive paint to get a decent finish and cover. Probably why it looks a bit tatty now and the fine cracks are showing.....doubt...
Forum: Spain
Jan 4th 2012, 4:11 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 19,260
Posted By linjon

Interior paint - advice needed

Could any of you knowledgeable people tell me the Spanish name for "eggshell" paint. We always used it in UK for interior doors and want to re-paint the wardrobe doors and I am not a fan of high...
Forum: Spain
Dec 20th 2011, 4:08 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By linjon

Re: Sailing Portsmoth/Santander Sunday morning

Well, we are back! Good crossing, not rough at all and arrived pretty much on time though offloading from Cap Finistere takes an age when you are parked down on the bottom car deck:)

Stayed...
Forum: Spain
Dec 17th 2011, 7:54 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By linjon

Re: Sailing Portsmoth/Santander Sunday morning

Many thanks FredJames! Heading down to Portsmouth today before the snow and ice starts tonight.:)
Forum: Spain
Dec 16th 2011, 8:54 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By linjon

Sailing Portsmoth/Santander Sunday morning

Anyone by any chance know the weather forecast for Sunday/Monday as I would like to get back to Spain if possible!!

thanks
Forum: Spain
May 29th 2011, 4:13 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,011
Posted By linjon

Re: Living on campsites

I can only tell you about sites in the Costa Blanca. Benidorm area has lots of caravan sites, mainly "statics" though often these are tourers that have been extended with permanent awnings etc and...
Forum: Spain
Mar 21st 2011, 1:47 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,752
Posted By linjon

Re: Insurance & Banking - Automatic Renewals

I would probably agree with you if it had been discussed openly at the last meeting where we had agreed to an increase in our fees anyway. The point is that only those on DD actually paid the extra...
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