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Forum: Spain
Apr 14th 2011, 12:43 am
Replies: 101
Views: 5,890
Posted By Macman

Re: Fresons

Never very keen on Spanish strawberry's until I discovered that a few seconds in the microwave brings out the flavour. Taste delicious when warmed up a bit!
Forum: Spain
Feb 11th 2011, 6:28 am
Replies: 32
Views: 24,027
Posted By Macman

Re: Electricity - domestic wiring

Never a truer word!

I'm competent with electrics but came a cropper with Spanish wiring.

Decided to change a bathroom light fitting, turned light on then turned each trip off in turn until the...
Forum: Spain
Feb 10th 2011, 12:41 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,376
Posted By Macman

Re: hondon valley

Hi Emma, if you take the Albatera road out of Hondon de los Frailes as you enter Albatera you come to a roundabout.

Just past the roundabout and before the traffic lights there are two domestic...
Forum: Spain
Jan 13th 2011, 12:35 am
Replies: 534
Views: 44,022
Posted By Macman

Re: Is the new anti-smoking law working?

10 out of 10! Well said. :thumbsup:
Forum: Spain
Jan 11th 2011, 1:38 am
Replies: 534
Views: 44,022
Posted By Macman

Re: Is the new anti-smoking law working?

Do find it funny reading some of the anti-smoking posts on here specially when some of the posters advocate the benefits of wood burners.

Even W.H.O. have released reports saying how damaging to...
Forum: Spain
Mar 25th 2010, 8:08 pm
Replies: 625
Views: 52,265
Posted By Macman

Re: Living in Spain - the good things!

Well said, couldn't agree more.
My Wife makes a superb stew with lots of fresh veg and top quality meat, we always leave it 24 hours before eating as it seems to mature and taste even better.

Had...
Forum: Spain
Mar 11th 2010, 10:40 pm
Replies: 625
Views: 52,265
Posted By Macman

Re: Living in Spain - the good things!

Im getting the impression this thread is drifting off topic.........carrots!

There, firmly back on track!

We have been very lucky in all our purchases, furnished a three bed house with every...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 11th 2010, 7:43 am
Replies: 101
Views: 5,847
Posted By Macman

Re: 5 movie scenes that made you cry like a girl

Let's not forget the saddest film scene ever..............when the African Queen sinks. So sad
Forum: Spain
Mar 9th 2010, 7:36 am
Replies: 625
Views: 52,265
Posted By Macman

Re: Living in Spain - the good things!

Have to agree there, British mens sense of humour has been developed over many years of having to put up with whinging British women!
Forum: Spain
Mar 9th 2010, 2:11 am
Replies: 625
Views: 52,265
Posted By Macman

Re: Living in Spain - the good things!

Not trying to persuade us that frozen New Zealand lamb is as tasty as fresh UK reared are you? lol.
Forum: Spain
Mar 8th 2010, 11:37 pm
Replies: 625
Views: 52,265
Posted By Macman

Re: Living in Spain - the good things!

Must confess, last few weeks we have bought parsnips and sprouts from our local Aldi in the UK. They are UK grown and fantastic flavours, could not wish for better.

We are restricted here where to...
Forum: Spain
Mar 8th 2010, 9:35 pm
Replies: 625
Views: 52,265
Posted By Macman

Re: Living in Spain - the good things!

ScienceDaily (Oct. 29, 2008) — According to various studies undertaken by researchers from the University of La Rioja, exposure to light reduces the quality of cauliflower, broccoli, chard, leeks...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 8th 2010, 7:00 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,618
Posted By Macman

Re: Tell me a story...

The truth dawned! This is where all Scots originate from.............
Forum: Spain
Mar 8th 2010, 3:54 am
Replies: 625
Views: 52,265
Posted By Macman

Re: Living in Spain - the good things!

Now thats where we differ! A spanish carrot is a delight to eat, full of flavour. Ones bought in the UK to me have zero taste. Must admit we do buy from the local market in Spain. Mercadona veg are a...
Forum: Spain
Mar 8th 2010, 12:49 am
Replies: 625
Views: 52,265
Posted By Macman

Re: Living in Spain - the good things!

There's one thing that surprised me with Spain, Manana.
Bought a house on the Costa Blanca 6 years ago and have always been impressed by all sorts of tradesmen with their delivery times.

Never...
Forum: Spain
Mar 2nd 2010, 6:41 am
Replies: 166
Views: 10,468
Posted By Macman

Re: Labour Party revival

Makes you wander why anyone bothers to vote, according to the 2005 election in England, the Tories had 35.7% of the vote and get 194 MPs the Labour had 35.5% and end up with 286 MPs.

What...
Forum: Spain
Jan 29th 2010, 12:15 am
Replies: 27
Views: 7,728
Posted By Macman

Re: Central Heating installers in Malaga Province

I guess retro fitting isn't too good an idea, luckily most of my pipework will be hidden when I fit built in wardrobes.
Forum: Spain
Jan 21st 2010, 6:06 am
Replies: 27
Views: 7,728
Posted By Macman

Re: Central Heating installers in Malaga Province

And me! That's why I've fitted radiators. Hate the cold more than paying taxes!
Forum: Spain
Jan 21st 2010, 1:57 am
Replies: 27
Views: 7,728
Posted By Macman

Re: Central Heating installers in Malaga Province

Guess I'm lucky as the house seems to hold the heat very well. I fitted a small wood burner and after using it during the day and evening the next morning the living room is still 20c.
Forum: Spain
Jan 21st 2010, 12:21 am
Replies: 27
Views: 7,728
Posted By Macman

Re: Central Heating installers in Malaga Province

Has anyone considered using solar heating? I've fitted a couple of radiators and will soon be coupling them up to a home made solar panel. The idea is that the sun will warm the house during the day...
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