Coping with the Levante........

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Jul 12th 2006 | 6:26 am

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jdr

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Re: Coping with the Levante........

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Originally Posted by Fred James

Wow, so it's 43 in Sevilla!

It happens every year!

It is no hotter this year than any other year. They have to give out these "Heatwave" warnings but no one takes much notice.

In case you haven't noticed, summers are hot in Spain.

Fred

46c in Mijas last year when we were laying a yorkstone type drive, we had to hang a tarp up to keep the sun off us.
Still 30c on the balcony now

Jul 12th 2006 | 7:11 am

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Re: Coping with the Levante........

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46c in Mijas last year when we were laying a yorkstone type drive, we had to hang a tarp up to keep the sun off us.
Still 30c on the balcony now

Absolutely right - it gets hot in Spain!

Is anyone surprised?

If you don't like the heat - get out of the kitchen - as they say.

Fred

Jul 12th 2006 | 7:29 am

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Re: Coping with the Levante........

Fred in case you haven't noticed this is an expat forum, so we are all practised at commenting on the weather. Even the Spanish were commenting on it. Going into the local hardware store everyone was saying 'mas calor'. I take my hat off....or maybe keep it on..to those Spanish labourers who work on in the sun, and sensibly keep their shirts on as well. One of my house guests urged one of the landscapers to remove his shirt to keep cool but he sensibly refused...or perhaps she just had an ulterior motive????

. So still no one with any suggestions where I can find these matting blinds then ?????????????

Jul 12th 2006 | 8:10 am

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Fred James

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Re: Coping with the Levante........

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. So still no one with any suggestions where I can find these matting blinds then ?????????????

Yes I had noticed, it is an Expats forum.

Its about time you all accepted that it gets hot in Spain.

Big deal - if you don't like it go back to the UK.

Fred

Jul 12th 2006 | 8:21 am

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Re: Coping with the Levante........

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Originally Posted by Fred James

Yes I had noticed, it is an Expats forum.

Its about time you all accepted that it gets hot in Spain.

Big deal - if you don't like it go back to the UK.

Fred

I think we already accept it gets hot in Spain, and it's probably one of the main reasons most of us are here. Nothing wrong with discussing ways of dealing with it though.

If we all lived in the Uk we would probably be discussing the best brand of woolley socks to buy to keep warm in the winter.

Sorry about the matting though - no idea where to get that.

Jul 12th 2006 | 11:57 am

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Re: Coping with the Levante........

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Originally Posted by Fred James

Yes I had noticed, it is an Expats forum.

Its about time you all accepted that it gets hot in Spain.

Big deal - if you don't like it go back to the UK.

Fred

Heh heh .... you certainly don't beat about the bush do you Fred

Jul 12th 2006 | 8:32 pm

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Re: Coping with the Levante........

Maybe the heat is making him grumpy???

Jul 12th 2006 | 8:38 pm

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Re: Coping with the Levante........

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Maybe the heat is making him grumpy???

Jul 12th 2006 | 8:39 pm

#24

Fred James

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Re: Coping with the Levante........

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Maybe the heat is making him grumpy???

What heat?

I've got all my cheapo aircon units running!

Fred

Jul 12th 2006 | 8:45 pm

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Re: Coping with the Levante........

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What heat?

I've got all my cheapo aircon units running!

Fred

So no living the authentic Spanish lifestyle for you then ???

(pre-aircon of course)

Jul 12th 2006 | 10:45 pm

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Re: Coping with the Levante........

I am pretty sure I saw the type of matting you are seeking in Carrefour out at Cartaya.....

Jul 12th 2006 | 11:13 pm

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Re: Coping with the Levante........

Most of the big builders merchants keep all different sorts of netting, plastic through to bamboo and small branch type.

Jul 13th 2006 | 1:50 am

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Re: Coping with the Levante........

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Most of the big builders merchants keep all different sorts of netting, plastic through to bamboo and small branch type.

Jogged my memory .... I saw some a while back at our local garden centre towards Gandia so try your local one

Jul 13th 2006 | 3:20 am

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Re: Coping with the Levante........

Most of the bodegas have the heavy matting covering the high windows. I am sure they are made using natural material but wonder if this is rush or some other grasss. There must be somewhere in CÃ¡diz Province. Maybe if you went to visit a bodega and asked ! Good excuse for a tasting.