Originally Posted by painterhombre (Post 7857338)

I loved it there but its a very small place and almost claustrophic sometimes when you cant get out because of border queues etc.

Originally Posted by Fredbargate (Post 7857389)

WHIMP :o:o:o

I served seven years with the frontier closed

Originally Posted by Fredbargate (Post 7857389)

WHIMP :o:o:o

I served seven years with the frontier closed

Originally Posted by paintermujer (Post 7857433)

Yes, Ive often wondered what it must have been like when the border was shut.

Originally Posted by paintermujer (Post 7857433)

But I guess then it was accepted as the norm and there was little anyone could do about it.

Originally Posted by paintermujer (Post 7857433)

I bet house prices were cheaper.:lol:

Originally Posted by painterhombre (Post 7857440)

if i could (very seriously) give you a medal for that , I would!

Originally Posted by Fredbargate (Post 7857508)

It was a great place, safe, secure, most people were on first name terms, hundreds of pubs, cheap booze and rotten vegetables.



One could escape by air to UK
By ferry to Tangeirs
Or by private boats to Spain, but not Cadiz province.



Houses didn't exist, I would guess less than 5% in the private sector.
Lots of Government ( council ) flats and military accommodation.
Most local families lived in Government flats, two, three or more generations crammed in together.
Expats lived in cardboard boxes if they were lucky.:ohmy:



Straitjacket would be more appropriate.

But hey did we have fun :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Originally Posted by paintermujer (Post 7857986)

This argument between GibvSpain is so old.

I dont know the answer.

But Gib is not as bad as many suggest.

Some people need to look a little harder.

Originally Posted by bil (Post 7857996)

Well, a friend got married there in May in the botanic garden. The garden was interesting, but have to say that the rest of Gib that I saw was less than thrilling. A bit dingy and solid with traffic. Not, IMO worth the long queues to get in or out.

Originally Posted by painterhombre (Post 7860032)

well, yeah, i think it depends on your point of view and your situation. My memories of Gib of late are sitting on a terrace near the top floor of teh rock hotel, sipping complementary scotch (wahey!):beer: in glorious sunshine, looking down to the dockyard and beyond, with alameda gardens under my window (sort of), my view of alegciras and of Africa, and smoking my 1 pound 10 a pack fags!


I guess it just depends on what company you keep while your there. I agree there some bits that, well, to be frank could do with "sprucing up" but i would rather be there than here (uk).

Originally Posted by painterhombre (Post 7860689)

no, no didnt say that uk was better, i said MYSELF I would rather be there than uk, thats what i meant

Originally Posted by bil (Post 7860739)

Same difference, - I know what you mean.

Originally Posted by painterhombre (Post 7860689)

no, no didnt say that uk was better, i said MYSELF I would rather be there than uk, thats what i meant

Originally Posted by painterhombre (Post 7860826)

.....it may sound funny, but no, being honest, i cant quite put my finger on why i like the place but i do!!

Originally Posted by bil (Post 7861132)

Well, I can't see it as you do. It is a world apart from the Spain that I like.

Originally Posted by painterhombre (Post 7861627)

oh jolly good then, whatever, its cool, its a free world. Personally i like both places, but thats just me, no problem. :cool:

Originally Posted by bil (Post 7861697)

I think that a big part of it is that Gib seemed so crowded and hurried. I just prefer the more laid back lifestyle of rural Spain.

Originally Posted by jdr (Post 7863019)

It`s only crowded cos they dump all the cruise ship passengers off, so they can have a hoover up on the ship while they are gone.

Originally Posted by Fredbargate (Post 7863965)

Originally Posted by painterhombre (Post 7866964)

Ref: Gibraltar vs Spain 300 year old argument, i can only say...........:banghead::banghead::banghead:

i wish they would both sort it out, i really do, there HAS to be a way to appease both of them. Its really daft in this day and age

Originally Posted by jdr (Post 7866990)

I was near HERE once when the Yanks had to bring in water by ship when the Canadians cut off the water supply to them.
So it is world wide thing. lol

Originally Posted by ballin (Post 7871311)

ha! I did wonder what the hell was going on, this explains it, thanks for the post!

Surely there can't be many tourists left wanting to visit this horrible, grubby little rock:D

Originally Posted by ballin (Post 7871311)

ha! I did wonder what the hell was going on, this explains it, thanks for the post!

Surely there can't be many tourists left wanting to visit this horrible, grubby little rock:D

Originally Posted by missbad (Post 7871324)

I like it even though it does smell bad and a bit dirty. I would like to go back in March and go and see the monkeys. xx:)

Originally Posted by painterhombre (Post 7871319)

based on your posting signature, i do so hope none of your customers (or potential customers) in Gib read that last comment. :frown:

Originally Posted by ballin (Post 7873319)

Only the Gibraltarians like this hole, everyone else who works here that I know tolerate the place, but would never claim it is nice, or anything like that in all honesty!
I'm not sure what you like about Gibraltar, but whatever it is, good for you. Personally, and everyone I know who spends a fair amount of time here, will tell you it is a horrible, grubby little place run by little hitlers and wannabee playboys!!