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Forum: Spain
Nov 23rd 2017, 12:34 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 5,578
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Winter Temperatures in Costa Blanca

Likewise. A few Kms inland from Torrevieja - ice on the roof terrace after heavy rain earlier in January. I think that was possibly 2004.
Forum: Spain
Oct 31st 2017, 10:58 am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,771
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Scenes in Catalonia

No doubt the Jackboot brigade are relishing the thought of an EU militia - ready to quell any dissent. Juncker's pathetic groupies ready to bear arms :rofl:
Forum: Spain
Jul 19th 2017, 11:25 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,248
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Strange mobile problem UK-Spain

Just an update. The problem appears to be finally fixed!

Between them, TalkTalk and Vodafone (their network) were not able to replicate or fix my problem. You would have thought that in these days...
Forum: Spain
Jul 14th 2017, 9:12 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,248
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Strange mobile problem UK-Spain

Thanks for the feedback.

The ones that didn't get through definitely dialled correctly. My wifes spanish mobile (currently here in the UK) fails when trying to phone my TalkTalk - it gets through...
Forum: Spain
Jul 14th 2017, 7:20 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,248
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Strange mobile problem UK-Spain

When TalkTalk asked be to do a test yesterday, I asked three friends in Spain to call me...

This is where sods law comes into play. Out of the three, one called me sucessfully!! The other two...
Forum: Spain
Jul 14th 2017, 1:03 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,248
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Strange mobile problem UK-Spain

I'll let you know.
Spoke to TT this morning. They are passing the problem to Vodafone who they use as their mobile carrier.
Forum: Spain
Jul 13th 2017, 11:55 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,248
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Strange mobile problem UK-Spain

Thanks for the inputs.

TalkTalk have finally got back to me. They've asked me arrange a couple of timed test calls from Spain so that they can analyse the problem.

I don't think it's a SIM...
Forum: Spain
Jul 13th 2017, 8:05 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,248
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Strange mobile problem UK-Spain

Yes, calls from UK numbers seem ok irrespective of their physical location.

Calls from Spanish numbers (only mobiles tried) do not work. First noticed a couple of weeks ago when I was in Spain.
...
Forum: Spain
Jul 12th 2017, 7:17 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,248
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Strange mobile problem UK-Spain

Thanks Bob.

Calling Spanish numbers is not a problem. It's the other way round ie. Spanish numbers calling my TalkTalk sim, with the correct 0044 UK prefix.
As I say, Spanish texts get through...
Forum: Spain
Jul 12th 2017, 4:46 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,248
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Strange mobile problem UK-Spain

Thanks.
As far as I know I've never used a call blocker. Is that something on the phone or Sim?

BTW. I've used another UK Sim (PAYG) in the phone (same slot) with no problem, which indicates it's...
Forum: Spain
Jul 12th 2017, 4:00 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,248
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Strange mobile problem UK-Spain

Thanks for your reply Bob.

TalkTalk have confirmed that roaming is ON.

Everything appears to work ok apart from receiving calls from Spanish numbers (Spanish texts are received ok).

My new...
Forum: Spain
Jul 12th 2017, 12:39 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,248
Posted By lutonlad

Strange mobile problem UK-Spain

If anyone has any thoughts on this I'd be most grateful.

Firstly, am I right in assuming that a Spanish (SimFree) mobile is fully compatible with a UK Sim? (as mobile manufacturers treat...
Forum: Spain
May 20th 2017, 7:04 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,760
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Scam

Last year in the UK I was caught by a TalkTalk scam.
It actually seemed legit at the time. Goes something like this...

New broadband install, but had a problem with the wiring to the house.

BT...
Forum: Spain
Apr 16th 2017, 6:10 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 4,003
Posted By lutonlad

Re: HEALTHCARE IN THE NEW E.U

Agreed Bob.
Although my property in Spain is just a holiday home, we have many British friends in Spain who are resident and worried about the future. I feel for them but I'm cautiously optimistic...
Forum: Spain
Apr 8th 2017, 2:18 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 3,212
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Gibraltar debate

Almost euro-sceptic at one stage.
Forum: Spain
Apr 7th 2017, 9:22 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 3,212
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Gibraltar debate

Apparently the Mess is a river flowing through Luxembourg. Probably the author of the post in question has insider information that states otherwise, or maybe they don't know their Luxors from their...
Forum: Spain
Apr 7th 2017, 6:47 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 971
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Medical Care Spain

Agreed. And there lies the problem - the big disparity between contributory and non contributory benefit systems puts the UK out on a limb, being seen as a soft touch. I believe a significant factor...
Forum: Spain
Apr 7th 2017, 11:32 am
Replies: 11
Views: 971
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Medical Care Spain

No. The family were running a B&B business so presumably qualified for state healthcare.
However the programme (along with others) gave the clear impression that Brits get these benefits, period. No...
Forum: Spain
Apr 6th 2017, 8:06 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 971
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Medical Care Spain

Slight diversion..
We still see distorted information via UK news media about the 'benefits' that Brits enjoy in EU countries. Only last week ITV (Meridian News) ran a report saying how Brits will...
Forum: Spain
Apr 2nd 2017, 2:40 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,618
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Six months here six months there

We do much the same as you, but we're the other way round ie. house in Spain and flat in the UK. We've got oldish cars in both locations, something we might review if we get round to it! We spend...
Forum: Spain
Mar 5th 2017, 5:43 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,453
Posted By lutonlad

Re: SABADELL BANK DOCUMENTS

Thanks, but no joy I'm afraid.
I'll do some more digging and see what transpires.
Forum: Spain
Mar 4th 2017, 1:21 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,453
Posted By lutonlad

Re: SABADELL BANK DOCUMENTS

I fully accept that you can choose a suitable format to download a statement.
However when I attempt to download an individual transaction eg. my recent community charge direct debit, it always...
Forum: Spain
Feb 26th 2017, 8:19 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 5,341
Posted By lutonlad

Re: Long term holidays v moving to Spain

In 13 years we haven't had any major problems. I don't regret buying our property - if we sold, we would roughly get back what we paid for it. So not a great investment but has provided us with a lot...
Forum: Spain
Feb 26th 2017, 10:33 am
Replies: 11
Views: 836
Posted By lutonlad

Re: wills

Many thanks.
Forum: Spain
Feb 24th 2017, 10:48 am
Replies: 11
Views: 836
Posted By lutonlad

Re: wills

We also made ours over 10 years ago.
Could someone explain what may need changing.
We are non residents - does that make any difference?
Thanks.
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