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Forum: Spain
Oct 19th 2012, 3:48 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 3,895
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Rumours again of leaving Euro..

Some people talk from their a**ho*e. I personally know people in Greece who have been suffering for much longer than it's been in the news. I am sick of the "wanna be" politicians who think they know...
Forum: Spain
Oct 19th 2012, 3:32 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 8,940
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Moving to Spain alone

I have to agree. I'm not sure about the peninsular but in Mallorca life is 3/4 full, not half empty. ;)
Forum: Spain
Oct 19th 2012, 3:27 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 4,498
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Spare glasses in the car

Be careful, I have heard of the GC asking drivers to put on their spare glasses and read a number plate, in the distance. Maybe they don't know if the glasses are yours, or the correct ones (as any...
Forum: Spain
Oct 16th 2012, 6:29 pm
Replies: 475
Views: 36,350
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Jimmy Savile

Racist?
Forum: Spain
Oct 15th 2012, 8:27 pm
Replies: 475
Views: 36,350
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Jimmy Savile

Maybe that's to prevent future sexist accusations?
Forum: Spain
Oct 15th 2012, 3:44 pm
Replies: 475
Views: 36,350
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Jimmy Savile

A delicate subject indeed......... (Presuming these allegations are completely true) I guess that any organisations who received any form of charitable contributions, directly or indirectly, raised...
Forum: France
Oct 15th 2012, 3:17 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 9,764
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Plasterer wanted

Shame you're not moving to Mallorca. A good plasterer is so hard to find.
Forum: France
Sep 24th 2012, 12:12 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 10,493
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Paraffin Heaters

We have one of these (http://www.cnmonline.co.uk/Portable-Paraffin-Heater-pr-37889.html), from the link that cjm gave. It was on offer in Eroski about 4 years ago and has been back most winters...
Forum: Spain
Sep 21st 2012, 10:19 am
Replies: 50
Views: 6,390
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: best way to rent out flat in Spain

Would there be any problem evicting a "non paying" tenant, if the property is his sole property and he demands it back for his own use?
Forum: Spain
Sep 20th 2012, 4:36 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,237
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: monitored alarms (CDS)

I think the idea is, if someone attempts, or succeeds in braking into a property secured by video, whatever they manage to take with them, there is evidence for the police to work with. if truly...
Forum: Spain
Sep 20th 2012, 4:26 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 2,740
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Aid to learning Spanish

Sounds good. better than paying extortionate fees for an ex pat to make a fortune out of other ex pats, (you know who you are).
Forum: Spain
Sep 19th 2012, 10:48 am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,237
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: monitored alarms (CDS)

Does anyone know if Securitas Direct will monitor an existing video system?
Forum: France
Sep 19th 2012, 7:37 am
Replies: 26
Views: 9,764
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Plasterer wanted

Looks like you have a result. Good to see everything working out. :thumbup:
Forum: France
Sep 18th 2012, 12:41 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,024
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: English antenatal classes and breastfeeding support. Are you interested?

I would think it's the same wherever ex pats are settled. Finding services from people of the same nationality often gives more peace of mind.
Forum: Italy
Sep 11th 2012, 2:05 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,020
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Living and working in Italy

It seams like things in Italy are similar to Spain.
Forum: Portugal
Sep 11th 2012, 1:33 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,787
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Car prices.

I'm quite sure that "In Spain" it's not possible to re register a RHD commercial vehicle in Spain. not sure if this is the case in Portugal.
Forum: Italy
Sep 11th 2012, 1:24 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,903
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Holiday lets - Brits in trouble

This is happening throughout Spain also. There's a site here (http://www.janetanscombe.com/illegal-letting-discussion-page) that covers the situation in the Canaries. In Spain, it's not a case of...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 10th 2012, 2:07 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 8,338
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: buying motor boat - portuguese registered

You can get a translation for the ICC here RYA (http://www.rya.org.uk/infoadvice/boatingabroad/icc/certificatetranslations/Pages/default2.aspx). There is a lot of general information on the site but...
Forum: Portugal
Sep 10th 2012, 12:02 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 8,338
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: buying motor boat - portuguese registered

If it's anything like Spanish regulations, from what I have found out, a Spanish flagged boat cannot be piloted in Spanish waters by an ex pat who is resident in Spain. If it's only for holiday use,...
Forum: Italy
Sep 10th 2012, 11:53 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,459
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Trip Advisor

Unfortunately, false or disgruntled reviews and ratings are a byproduct of any website that offers any ratings system. In this day and age, the general public do look for this, as some king of...
Forum: Spain
Sep 7th 2012, 5:32 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,186
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Do the Balearics feel Spanish to you?

I don't but who knows, each to their own.
Forum: Malta
Sep 7th 2012, 12:18 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,617
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Marina recommendations

Thanks Domino. Have been looking at either Gozo or St Paul's Bay (Xemxija Bay). The Porto Vecchio Restaurant (Goza) has been highly recommended.
Forum: Spain
Sep 6th 2012, 6:48 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,186
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Do the Balearics feel Spanish to you?

I think that the original question was regarding, the way of life. We know many professional people, government officials and some unemployed people also. They are all the same in my book, so long as...
Forum: Spain
Sep 6th 2012, 6:42 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,297
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: What do you have to prove your income for?

The new restrictions are based on the fact that you have enough finances to support yourself (and any family) and that you have medical insurance.

I believe that their main aim is to prevent...
Forum: Spain
Sep 6th 2012, 6:33 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,186
Posted By Abyss-Rover

Re: Do the Balearics feel Spanish to you?

Please elaborate! What is a "normal Brit"? From the Mallorquine experience, there are three types of Brits. The tourist, the resident and the real person (regardless of where they came from).

I...
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