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Old May 20th 2008 | 7:32 pm
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Originally Posted by XTreme
By my estimates thats around 50K Brits a year coming here!

No doubt influenced by the immediate availability of websites and donkeys!
Will......you.........give.......it.......a....... ......rest!
 
Old May 20th 2008 | 7:36 pm
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Old May 20th 2008 | 7:46 pm
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Originally Posted by XTreme
Pitiful isn´t it? What this obsession with British satellite TV is all about completely baffles me!
People are living in a new country which is a totally different world, experience a new way of life etc.....yet all they are concerned about is what TV channels they can get.
I'd hazard a guess that TV isn't the real reason, it's just a rationalisation they make when they're actually just missing "home". Similarly, I don't beleive the original reasons cited for why people leave the UK.
 
Old May 20th 2008 | 7:59 pm
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Can't wait to get back As for the tv reception, we haven't watched tv in over a year and don't care, Spain just isn't for us.
 
Old May 20th 2008 | 8:01 pm
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Originally Posted by Lionda
Can't wait to get back As for the tv reception, we haven't watched tv in over a year and don't care, Spain just isn't for us.
any plans to head anywhere else?
 
Old May 20th 2008 | 8:04 pm
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any plans to head anywhere else?
Just back home for now, near to mum as she is 80 and is thrilled that we are going to be living near to her. Who knows what the future may bring though.
 
Old May 20th 2008 | 8:06 pm
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Originally Posted by Lionda
Just back home for now, near to mum as she is 80 and is thrilled that we are going to be living near to her. Who knows what the future may bring though.
I always liked the idea of the Greek island, stunning scenery, crystal blue waters, good lively places and warm friendly locals............I just hate the Greeeks!
 
Old May 20th 2008 | 8:11 pm
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I always liked the idea of the Greek island, stunning scenery, crystal blue waters, good lively places and warm friendly locals............I just hate the Greeeks!
Shhhhh - Martha might be looking in

I agree Greece is lovely but I'm having enough trouble with the Spanish language - how on Earth would I manage with Greek
 
Old May 20th 2008 | 8:15 pm
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Originally Posted by Lionda
Shhhhh - Martha might be looking in

I agree Greece is lovely but I'm having enough trouble with the Spanish language - how on Earth would I manage with Greek
Is that where Martha went?
 
Old May 20th 2008 | 8:19 pm
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt
Is that where Martha went?
No, she IS Greek She went to the UK, Cheshire I think. I haven't seen her on here for a while, hope she looks in again as I miss her posts.
 
Old May 20th 2008 | 8:24 pm
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Originally Posted by Lionda
No, she IS Greek She went to the UK, Cheshire I think. I haven't seen her on here for a while, hope she looks in again as I miss her posts.
Do you know, I totally missed that!


I lived out there for a while and I found them to be sooo infuriatingly traditional it did my head in!
 
Old May 20th 2008 | 8:26 pm
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt
Do you know, I totally missed that!


I lived out there for a while and I found them to be sooo infuriatingly traditional it did my head in!
Bit like the Spanish
 
Old May 20th 2008 | 8:28 pm
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Originally Posted by Lionda
Bit like the Spanish
Far worse than the Spanish could ever be!


I think that's why I love Mallorca so much, it is very similar to Greece just without the Greeks....
 
Old May 20th 2008 | 8:34 pm
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt
Far worse than the Spanish could ever be!


I think that's why I love Mallorca so much, it is very similar to Greece just without the Greeks....
Never been, I will look into it for a holiday some time - after an English winter I will be looking for a holiday in the sun next year
 
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Originally Posted by Lionda
Never been, I will look into it for a holiday some time - after an English winter I will be looking for a holiday in the sun next year
The north and centre of the island is absolutely stunning....
 


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