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Forum: Spain

Jul 7th 2008, 10:18 am

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im new to this and would like some good advise pls x

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Posted By dianaspain

Re: im new to this and would like some good advise pls x

But that is what I am talking about.

He has lived here for 17 years and although worked his b*tt off for a few years when he first arrived to get a reputation now only does a 15-25 hour week.
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Forum: Spain

Jul 7th 2008, 9:36 am

Replies: 15

im new to this and would like some good advise pls x

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Posted By dianaspain

Re: im new to this and would like some good advise pls x

Yes that is very true, but my OH, (Other Half) or maybe I should say Better Half :ohmy: gets 80% of his business because he is expat.

I would say the other 20% comes because he knows more than...

Forum: Spain

Jul 7th 2008, 9:22 am

Replies: 21

book store

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Posted By dianaspain

Re: book store

Nicks-

I think it is the same as everything else these days, think of something a bit 'niche' or basically think of something you know about.

I know of car mechanics who have left the UK and...

Forum: Spain

Jul 7th 2008, 9:00 am

Replies: 36

Opinions wanted

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Posted By dianaspain

Re: Opinions wanted

He does not want to make his bus into a 'vivienda' or 'permanent living space' as such!

All he wants is to do a little tour round, use it as transport and a base, then find a town he likes,...

Forum: Spain

Jul 7th 2008, 8:52 am

Replies: 21

book store

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Posted By dianaspain

Re: book store

Hi again,

It obviously depends abit on where you are.

Some bars here have a book exchange which is fine if you want to swap a Jackie Collins for another- but even they have too many books and...

Forum: Spain

Jul 7th 2008, 8:39 am

Replies: 25

Spanish sim cards

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Posted By dianaspain

Re: Spanish sim cards

Hi Rachelk

To me it has been a godsend, I must admit:)

Forum: Spain

Jul 7th 2008, 8:29 am

Replies: 21

book store

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Posted By dianaspain

Re: book store

I would think very seriously about this.

I love books and have maybe 1500 :ohmy:

I just like being surrounded by them, and have often thought it would be an ideal 'job' for me- BUT- when a...

Forum: Spain

Jul 7th 2008, 8:10 am

Replies: 15

im new to this and would like some good advise pls x

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Posted By dianaspain

Re: im new to this and would like some good advise pls x

My experience whether in Spain or in the UK says don't worry!

As long as you have some decent qualities to offer employers, or indeed in time your husband could go self-employed it doesn't matter...

Forum: Spain

Jul 7th 2008, 4:15 am

Replies: 49

Buying a bar

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Posted By dianaspain

Re: Buying a bar

Yes, it is certainly true some people can make a place work where others have failed.

I gave it up about 5 years ago, I was just burnt out after 20 years of working 80 hour weeks, and quite simply...

Forum: Spain

Jul 7th 2008, 2:07 am

Replies: 25

Spanish sim cards

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Posted By dianaspain

Re: Spanish sim cards

I had Movistar but found my bills to be around 200â‚¬ a month :ohmy:

Admittedly it was when my dad was very sick and I was making lots of calls to the UK.

I then tried Vodaphone which were...

Forum: Spain

Jul 7th 2008, 1:52 am

Replies: 49

Buying a bar

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Posted By dianaspain

Re: Buying a bar

I had a bar for a number of years, that worked well with locals, tourists and expats. The majority of the customers were locals (the previous owners were Spanish) and we were fortunate to keep them-...

Forum: Spain

Jul 6th 2008, 9:35 pm

Replies: 36

Opinions wanted

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Posted By dianaspain

Re: Opinions wanted

LOL only when he settles :)

He might come here with his family stay a month and decide it is not what he had previously expected and go home again- I mean until he is actually living here, he can...

Forum: Spain

Jul 6th 2008, 9:22 pm

Replies: 36

Opinions wanted

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Posted By dianaspain

Re: Opinions wanted

Hi Everybody

Just came across this forum today, I have lived here in Girona for 27 years.

I think your plan sounds great Glasgowgeek, if you enter as tourists in an old campervan or bus as you...

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