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Re: Cost of Living
Originally Posted by SanNico
(Post 13111357)
On the subject of tea bags, has anyone found Barry's tea bags in Spain? I have a regular supply from an Irish friend but I would like to get my own as he never lets me pay him.
If you've never tried them, give it a go. It's so strong you could probably make 3 cups with one bag. Not cheap, but they ship worldwide. |
Re: Cost of Living
They sell them in Dunnes,
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As Kev says they are available in Dunnes outlets but Yorkshire are better eh?;)
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Originally Posted by LarryR
(Post 13111397)
As Kev says they are available in Dunnes outlets but Yorkshire are better eh?;)
I have seen at larger Tesco's, not at our local Supervalu though. It wouldn't surprise me and the tea at Lidl is probably by Yorkshire. |
Re: Cost of Living
Originally Posted by LarryR
(Post 13111397)
As Kev says they are available in Dunnes outlets but Yorkshire are better eh?;)
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Re: Cost of Living
Originally Posted by SanNico
(Post 13111357)
On the subject of tea bags, has anyone found Barry's tea bags in Spain? I have a regular supply from an Irish friend but I would like to get my own as he never lets me pay him.
If you've never tried them, give it a go. It's so strong you could probably make 3 cups with one bag. Rosemary |
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Working for an Irish couple in France 10+ years I can say Barry's tea is the best...
Thanks for reminding me but I have never seen it here in Spain... |
Re: Cost of Living
Originally Posted by Lynn R
(Post 13110420)
I know this is not about something as essential as food or energy prices, so forgive me if it appears rather frivolous. But I was just reading this article about the threat of public swimming pools in the UK having to close because of the rise in energy prices.
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Re: Cost of Living
Originally Posted by KVP
(Post 13111864)
I don't think it's frivolous at all. Many people use pools to help with physical and mental fitness and some require it due to knee/hip replacements etc. For those in cities without access to beaches a pool is a great amenity. :)
Not wanting to be too flippant but the last time I was in a UK pool was last August and it was bloody freezing. Still everyone else seemed quite happy so maybe dropping another degree or two won't put the Brits off. In fact, I see that one of the new fads in UK is swimming in rivers and the sea even in winter. My brother who lives up by Inverness swims ( well debatable) every week in the sea!! God...in my building a Dutch couple wanted to use the communal pool at Easter and the president said it wasn't permitted ( not actually cleaned or active) and besides it was only 23 degrees outside and who would want to swim on a cold day!!! |
Re: Cost of Living
Originally Posted by Ronnyone
(Post 13111877)
Not wanting to be too flippant but the last time I was in a UK pool was last August and it was bloody freezing. Still everyone else seemed quite happy so maybe dropping another degree or two won't put the Brits off. In fact, I see that one of the new fads in UK is swimming in rivers and the sea even in winter. My brother who lives up by Inverness swims ( well debatable) every week in the sea!! God...in my building a Dutch couple wanted to use the communal pool at Easter and the president said it wasn't permitted ( not actually cleaned or active) and besides it was only 23 degrees outside and who would want to swim on a cold day!!!
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Re: Cost of Living
Originally Posted by Moses2013
(Post 13111408)
It wouldn't surprise me and the tea at Lidl is probably by Yorkshire.
Nope Taylor's of Harrogate (Yorkshire don't make or bag tea for any one but themselves.) Spent ages installing packing lines in that factory and they make very few non branded products and they wont have the same blend either. They had a falling out with Tesco years ago over ground coffee, whereby Tesco wanted to alter the blend and roast, Taylor's told them to sling their hook. Which they did but came back a couple of years later and accepted all of Taylor's conditions. Would imagine Lidl will be either Premier Foods (used to be the PG Tips factory on the Wirral) or Finlays at South Elmsall near Pontefract. Would not recommend Twinning's for normal everyday tea as its far too weak, but the herb and flavoured teas are nice. They do however have a good range of loose leaf tea and the Gunpowder tea is one of the best you can get. |
Re: Cost of Living
Originally Posted by Lynn R
(Post 13111893)
Several times I have met British families who have come here for holidays at Easter or Spring Bank Holiday and been very disappointed to find that our local Aqua Park was closed. They are incredulous when I tell them it is only open from mid June to mid September, as to them it is very warm in April/May.
A Dutch family wanted to use the pool but it was empty. The receptionist looked at them and said its not summer until the middle of June. The mother said to me 'Can you believe this?' I told them to go to the sea which was 20m away.... |
Re: Cost of Living
Originally Posted by Lynn R
(Post 13111893)
Several times I have met British families who have come here for holidays at Easter or Spring Bank Holiday and been very disappointed to find that our local Aqua Park was closed. They are incredulous when I tell them it is only open from mid June to mid September, as to them it is very warm in April/May.
I know. Its must feel strange for visitors but after you have lived in Spain for a while you only want a pool when the water is nice and refreshing- not freezing which it will be at the moment. My rule is usually start the week before school finishes and stop the week before school starts. |
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Originally Posted by Ronnyone
(Post 13111877)
Not wanting to be too flippant but the last time I was in a UK pool was last August and it was bloody freezing. Still everyone else seemed quite happy so maybe dropping another degree or two won't put the Brits off. In fact, I see that one of the new fads in UK is swimming in rivers and the sea even in winter. My brother who lives up by Inverness swims ( well debatable) every week in the sea!! God...in my building a Dutch couple wanted to use the communal pool at Easter and the president said it wasn't permitted ( not actually cleaned or active) and besides it was only 23 degrees outside and who would want to swim on a cold day!!!
Cold water sea swimming is becoming quite popular in Ireland, apparently good for the health. For anyone who sea swims it Ireland, the summer temps of of the water is pretty near to the winter temp of the sea in Spain so not too much of a shock. I myself prefer it to be nice and refreshing without making me feel cold. ;) |
Re: Cost of Living
Originally Posted by Joppa
(Post 13111303)
Regular English-brand tea bags are widely available at a price not very different from what you pay in UK, such as a bag of 80 tea bags for 2.50 euro. It's the price of decaffeinated tea that is expensive, often 4.50 euro, when in UK the two versions are sold at similar prices. And decaf is often out of stock.
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