End of an Era ?
Jul 14th 2009 | 3:27 am
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End of an Era ?
Wow ! 
Just read in today's Daily Mirror, about Costa Blanca's draconian 0.5 milligram/millilitre limit, and of Alicante's 2470 positive tests and 400 prison sentences !
Anybody need the services of a good chauffeur ?
On reflection, it would appear that the Spanish Authorities, have finally realised the British (decades long),
affair with their country is finally over, and in the current economical climate, with unsold, and uncompleted developments, and British Ex-Pats leaving in droves, the 'Gravy Train,' has well and truly hit the buffers.
They have, over the years, extracted the maximum amount of 'Wonga', from both ourselves (and the Germans, in the Balaerics), often for unfulfilled off-plan dream homes, which remain just that ! with the prospect of more looking extremely unlikely.
WHY NOT, therefore, squeeze the remainder 'till the pips squeak', and any unsuspecting tourist with a hire car ?
Don't get me wrong, I'm not advocating everyone get 'bladdered', then take control of what is potentially a lethal weapon, but
Ye Gods ! You can't even drive to a nice restaurant, out in the country, anymore and have even ONE beer ! 
(Something to which to us Brits was synonymous with Spain).
Take a long hard look Lads and Lassies, it's Last Orders !
Cheers (oops Sorry, now banned !)
Fredthered
Just read in today's Daily Mirror, about Costa Blanca's draconian 0.5 milligram/millilitre limit, and of Alicante's 2470 positive tests and 400 prison sentences !
Anybody need the services of a good chauffeur ?
On reflection, it would appear that the Spanish Authorities, have finally realised the British (decades long),
affair with their country is finally over, and in the current economical climate, with unsold, and uncompleted developments, and British Ex-Pats leaving in droves, the 'Gravy Train,' has well and truly hit the buffers.They have, over the years, extracted the maximum amount of 'Wonga', from both ourselves (and the Germans, in the Balaerics), often for unfulfilled off-plan dream homes, which remain just that ! with the prospect of more looking extremely unlikely.
WHY NOT, therefore, squeeze the remainder 'till the pips squeak', and any unsuspecting tourist with a hire car ?
Don't get me wrong, I'm not advocating everyone get 'bladdered', then take control of what is potentially a lethal weapon, but
Ye Gods ! You can't even drive to a nice restaurant, out in the country, anymore and have even ONE beer ! (Something to which to us Brits was synonymous with Spain).
Take a long hard look Lads and Lassies, it's Last Orders !
Cheers (oops Sorry, now banned !)
Fredthered
Jul 14th 2009 | 3:33 am
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Re: End of an Era ?
It's the same limit across the EU and has been for a long time, with the glaring exception of the UK, which seems to tolerate drunken drivers more than the rest of the EU despite pressure for them to change it.
Jul 14th 2009 | 3:42 am
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Re: End of an Era ?
It's not just on the Costa Blanca and it's not draconian.
It's the same limit across the EU and has been for a long time, with the glaring exception of the UK, which seems to tolerate drunken drivers more than the rest of the EU despite pressure for them to change it.
It's the same limit across the EU and has been for a long time, with the glaring exception of the UK, which seems to tolerate drunken drivers more than the rest of the EU despite pressure for them to change it.
Jul 14th 2009 | 3:45 am
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Re: End of an Era ?
It's not just on the Costa Blanca and it's not draconian.
It's the same limit across the EU and has been for a long time, with the glaring exception of the UK, which seems to tolerate drunken drivers more than the rest of the EU despite pressure for them to change it.
It's the same limit across the EU and has been for a long time, with the glaring exception of the UK, which seems to tolerate drunken drivers more than the rest of the EU despite pressure for them to change it.
OUR law does NOT tolerate drunken drivers any more than any other country, only our legal definition is different.
( ' He is not drunk, who can raise his head from the floor, and ask for MORE' ! )
(Joke)Cheers
Fredthered
Jul 14th 2009 | 3:56 am
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Re: End of an Era ?
That is every Countries Choice, Why move move to a new country then moan about their laws. (Supping on a nice cold beer) When the EU finally brings a common law in about drink driving, It will be a Zero Tolerance approach.
Jul 14th 2009 | 4:01 am
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Re: End of an Era ?
Dont think it will be the same here as more local bars, but it is destroying the pub trade in the UK so I am told
Jul 14th 2009 | 4:09 am
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Re: End of an Era ?
Well I haven't actually moved to Spain, yet.
Until now, I thought I would have liked to though.
Or are you and the total abstinence brigade, suggesting all British holidaymakers should find an alternative destination ?
Because three guesses whose economy is going to take a dump if they do.
(Strangely it's the No-Smoking Policy in Britain which is causing 35 or more pubs a week to close. The Drink Drive limit having been in place for a number of years)
Cheers
Fredthered
Until now, I thought I would have liked to though.
Or are you and the total abstinence brigade, suggesting all British holidaymakers should find an alternative destination ?
Because three guesses whose economy is going to take a dump if they do.
(Strangely it's the No-Smoking Policy in Britain which is causing 35 or more pubs a week to close. The Drink Drive limit having been in place for a number of years)
Cheers
Fredthered
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Jul 14th 2009 | 4:10 am
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Re: End of an Era ?
Stick to soft drinks if you´re driving or use a cab
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Jul 14th 2009 | 4:14 am
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Jul 14th 2009 | 4:17 am
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Re: End of an Era ?
Well I haven't actually moved to Spain, yet.
Until now, I thought I would have liked to though.
Or are you and the total abstinence brigade, suggesting all British holidaymakers should find an alternative destination ?
Because three guesses whose economy is going to take a dump if they do.
(Strangely it's the No-Smoking Policy in Britain which is causing 35 or more pubs a week to close. The Drink Drive limit having been in place for a number of years)
Cheers
Fredthered
Until now, I thought I would have liked to though.
Or are you and the total abstinence brigade, suggesting all British holidaymakers should find an alternative destination ?
Because three guesses whose economy is going to take a dump if they do.
(Strangely it's the No-Smoking Policy in Britain which is causing 35 or more pubs a week to close. The Drink Drive limit having been in place for a number of years)
Cheers
Fredthered
Jul 14th 2009 | 4:17 am
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Re: End of an Era ?
Well I haven't actually moved to Spain, yet.
Until now, I thought I would have liked to though.
Or are you and the total abstinence brigade, suggesting all British holidaymakers should find an alternative destination ?
Because three guesses whose economy is going to take a dump if they do.
Cheers
Fredthered
Until now, I thought I would have liked to though.
Or are you and the total abstinence brigade, suggesting all British holidaymakers should find an alternative destination ?
Because three guesses whose economy is going to take a dump if they do.
Cheers
Fredthered
No im not in the total abstinence brigade, However I do believe that anyone that is caught should be pistol whipped in to a coma on the road side, Failing that they should be strung out on another drink drivers car whilst the driver is plied with a large amount of beer then set off on a short journey, Let fate take its course. Punishment should fit the Crime.
Thats at the tip.
Jul 14th 2009 | 4:20 am
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Re: End of an Era ?
No im not in the total abstinence brigade, However I do believe that anyone that is caught should be pistol whipped in to a coma on the road side, Failing that they should be strung out on another drink drivers car whilst the driver is plied with a large amount of beer then set off on a short journey, Let fate take its course. Punishment should fit the Crime.
Thats at the tip.
Thats at the tip.
I am in the total abstinance brigade, certainly when it comes to driving. Why is it so difficult?
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Jul 14th 2009 | 4:25 am
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Jul 14th 2009 | 4:30 am
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Re: End of an Era ?
I will say it again...
We buy in a barrel of Carling for £110
A barrel has 88 pints in it...
Its sold here, and in most places now, for £3.70 a pint....
So... The maths... £1.25 a pint or there abouts to buy.... £2.45 a pint profit.
We buy in a barrel of Carling for £110
A barrel has 88 pints in it...
Its sold here, and in most places now, for £3.70 a pint....
So... The maths... £1.25 a pint or there abouts to buy.... £2.45 a pint profit.
