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Forum: Spain
Jan 22nd 2007, 9:35 pm
Replies: 114
Views: 24,677
Posted By 5358tracey

Re: Removals to Spain

Hi thanks for this, we are already here but this is worth knowing in case we decide to bring more stuff over.
Forum: Spain
Dec 15th 2006, 7:38 am
Replies: 86
Views: 30,042
Posted By 5358tracey

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

Quite, thankyou. Happy Christmas to everyone regardless of what they think of it and how it is spent. :)
Forum: Spain
Dec 15th 2006, 6:53 am
Replies: 86
Views: 30,042
Posted By 5358tracey

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

I wasn't aware that my postings were nonsense, was under the impression they were facts. Thought this was supposed to be the opportunity to share experiences and facts as we have been told them. ...
Forum: Spain
Dec 15th 2006, 6:48 am
Replies: 86
Views: 30,042
Posted By 5358tracey

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

Like this, my sense of humour. ;)
Forum: Spain
Dec 14th 2006, 9:22 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,230
Posted By 5358tracey

Talking Re: Getting about round Catral

Yep, I know where you are coming from on this one - can only agree!!!!!
Forum: Spain
Dec 14th 2006, 9:20 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,230
Posted By 5358tracey

Cool Re: Getting about round Catral

Wow, didn't know any of this. Am only going by friend that has successfully bought a car with them and is very happy with everything. Only other thought is that the 14year old MD won't be 14...
Forum: Spain
Dec 14th 2006, 9:17 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,119
Posted By 5358tracey

Cool Re: Health/operations for children

Thanks for this. It is good to know what to expect to pay then I can at least weigh up whether it is worth returning to the UK for treatment or to stay and find treatment in Spain.
Forum: Spain
Dec 14th 2006, 9:15 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,119
Posted By 5358tracey

Cool Re: Health/operations for children

Hi, thanks for this, will ring Denplan. You have certainly given me food for thought.
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 8:00 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,230
Posted By 5358tracey

Re: Getting about round Catral

I dont think cars deteriorate (apart from the dents) as much as they do in the UK, so hold a higher price.[/QUOTE]

Yes, that would make sense, not so much rain and rust I suppose. Have noticed...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 7:57 am
Replies: 86
Views: 30,042
Posted By 5358tracey

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

The supermarkets are full of Xmas trees now and you can even buy the real ones but I don't recommend it. From the stories I've heard they don't retain the pines for very long.[/QUOTE]

Last year I...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 7:51 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,230
Posted By 5358tracey

Thumbs down Re: Getting about round Catral

plus headlight change, all fitted extras IE towbars etc removed for ITV, disadvantage of RHD etc.[/QUOTE]

Oh yeah, forgot about that also! Really have no idea why spanish second hand cars are so...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 7:46 am
Replies: 86
Views: 30,042
Posted By 5358tracey

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

Best wishes for an answer to your other post.[/QUOTE]

Thanks! ;)
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 7:42 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,230
Posted By 5358tracey

Smile Re: Getting about round Catral

Looks like second hand cars are quite expensive in Spain![/QUOTE]

Hi, yes unfortunately they are, we haven't found a way around this, except that if you take a car from uk you can re-register it...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 7:35 am
Replies: 86
Views: 30,042
Posted By 5358tracey

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

Gift giving isn't a bad thing, really. Afterall, the 3 Kings did it! Let the emphasis remain on the giving rather than the receiving.
Yes, I understand your points about over-indulgence &...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 7:12 am
Replies: 86
Views: 30,042
Posted By 5358tracey

Smile Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

After all, Christmas is for the children first.[/QUOTE]

I agree, but the problem in the uk is all the adverts, expectations etc that the children are constantly bombarded with, also the shops are...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 7:03 am
Replies: 86
Views: 30,042
Posted By 5358tracey

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

Well, whatever the differences, I am looking forward immensely to spending my christmas in Spain. Happy christmas to you all!!! :beer:
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 6:56 am
Replies: 86
Views: 30,042
Posted By 5358tracey

Cool Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

I have also been told that it is customary to send a hamper to your doctor or your solicitor for example. I don't know if this is true but it sounds like a bribe to me -can't remember if it was my...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 6:38 am
Replies: 86
Views: 30,042
Posted By 5358tracey

Cool Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

Spanish children don't receive larger gifts? :rolleyes:[/QUOTE]

Quite possibly, but I have Spanish locals as friends and they tell me it is totally different from the UK. Uk appears to be very...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 6:29 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,230
Posted By 5358tracey

Smile Re: Getting about round Catral

PS. I know you don't have a car but if you decide to buy one a good place is Global Car Sales, they are really good (based in Torrivieja). They do have a website but I don't have it at the mo, you...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 6:25 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,230
Posted By 5358tracey

Smile Re: Getting about round Catral

I don't know anything about local transport but this is the web address for buses. Is Catral in the Alicante region because this website gives info for local Murcia, National and International...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 5:59 am
Replies: 86
Views: 30,042
Posted By 5358tracey

Talking Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

I know that - but they don't need to! Just imagine your other half buying you something really distasteful - you could tell them the tradition and get rid of it!
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 5:55 am
Replies: 86
Views: 30,042
Posted By 5358tracey

Talking Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

Ok, I didn't know about the burning it bit - but what a good excuse to get rid of the crass underwear hubbies usually buy!
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 5:49 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,119
Posted By 5358tracey

Question Health/operations for children

Hi, I am planning on moving to Spain this Saturday 16th Dec and have just been told today that my daughter who is eleven urgently needs an eye operation. Can anyone give me any advice. The hospital...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 5:19 am
Replies: 86
Views: 30,042
Posted By 5358tracey

Wink Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

It's called a pinata where the kids hit it with a stick until it bursts and then sweets fall out. Also it is called the day of the kings 'Los Reyos', legend has it that the children are supposed to...
Forum: Spain
Dec 8th 2006, 8:47 pm
Replies: 114
Views: 24,677
Posted By 5358tracey

Re: Removals to Spain

Hi, can you tell me how this worked. I want to hire a van in the uk and drive my stuff over to spain but I don't want to have to drive it back. I was hoping that there is a way that you can arrange...
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