Incomers.....
Jan 20th 2012 | 11:39 pm
#91
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Re: Incomers.....
I thought the clue was in the title. "Plaza de Toros"
Perhaps we should rename it to:
"I don't like to offend anyone, but I do like fluffy kittens"
Perhaps we should rename it to:
"I don't like to offend anyone, but I do like fluffy kittens"
Jan 21st 2012 | 12:27 am
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Re: Incomers.....
....which is precisely what a guy in the Costa Blanca area was using to protect his property.
Eventually it ended up in the animal rescue centre at Guadalest.
I heard he was from Torrevieja.
Jan 21st 2012 | 4:36 am
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Re: Incomers.....
Need I say more? Scum, the lot of them.
Jan 21st 2012 | 5:46 am
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Re: Incomers.....
I dont think so
I've never heard the opinion that Britis should go home from a Spaniard. Spain still has an inferiority complex, I think they feel quite proud that Northern Europeans want to live here
However, they are dumbfounded why the Brits would want to live here and not enjoy the good Spanish things like the food and speak the language. I've heard that lots and I've had to give many explanations
I've never heard the opinion that Britis should go home from a Spaniard. Spain still has an inferiority complex, I think they feel quite proud that Northern Europeans want to live here
However, they are dumbfounded why the Brits would want to live here and not enjoy the good Spanish things like the food and speak the language. I've heard that lots and I've had to give many explanations
I don't mind the word immigrant. Or, as I keep telling JF incomer is fine if it's used without the negative connotations or what I called 'the sneer'.
I don't go for political correctness but I do go for respect.
Jan 21st 2012 | 5:53 am
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Re: Incomers.....
I disagree with you on this one. Cman is right, 'ricos' are a target in my part of Spain too. They are targeted not only by snotty-nosed vandals who spray graffiti on their walls, but real criminals too.
A local Spanish businessman used to drive around in a chauffeur driven Rolls Royce and lived in a mansion nearby. They got to him, broke in, tied up his bodyguard and tortured him to open the safe. He and his wife never recovered from their ordeal, they are both dead now.
I'm not rich, only comfortable while the pound holds up, but I have a Doberman to protect us along with other security measures to keep out the vandals.
And I'm going to downsize when I can to make life safer, and a dented car will be a consideration. I'd feel a lot safer in a Twingo with dents.
A local Spanish businessman used to drive around in a chauffeur driven Rolls Royce and lived in a mansion nearby. They got to him, broke in, tied up his bodyguard and tortured him to open the safe. He and his wife never recovered from their ordeal, they are both dead now.
I'm not rich, only comfortable while the pound holds up, but I have a Doberman to protect us along with other security measures to keep out the vandals.
And I'm going to downsize when I can to make life safer, and a dented car will be a consideration. I'd feel a lot safer in a Twingo with dents.
Jan 21st 2012 | 5:57 am
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Re: Incomers.....
HBG, I think you misunderstood. :-)
CMan is one who consistently claims that so much of the well-known undesirable behaviour here doesn't actually exist in the first place. In fact in some of his very early posts he seemed to deny there is any significant division between "haves" and "have-nots" at all. And any suggestion that there is criminal activity or unethical behaviour here seems to met with the ROFL icon (well, I suppose everything gets a ROFL icon).
Anyway, in addition he's historically exhibited what seems to be jealousy and spite for those who might "have something more" than he does (the "haves"). In his view, it appears that most of the world's problems are either caused by those greedy impoverished Americans, or anyone in possession of, or in pursuit of anything resembling "wealth" (note deliberate irony here).
Now he seems to be suggesting that he's actually one of the "haves" that exemplify all that's wrong with this world (such as you, HBG), and he would indeed like to "have" a nice car, but instead, because of the jealous "have nots" (which previously didn't exist), he is forced to buy a modest car and wreck it so that it won't be "wrecked" by those vile and disgusting "have nots" that previously didn't exist. (note irony again).
Just sayin'.
CMan is one who consistently claims that so much of the well-known undesirable behaviour here doesn't actually exist in the first place. In fact in some of his very early posts he seemed to deny there is any significant division between "haves" and "have-nots" at all. And any suggestion that there is criminal activity or unethical behaviour here seems to met with the ROFL icon (well, I suppose everything gets a ROFL icon).
Anyway, in addition he's historically exhibited what seems to be jealousy and spite for those who might "have something more" than he does (the "haves"). In his view, it appears that most of the world's problems are either caused by those greedy impoverished Americans, or anyone in possession of, or in pursuit of anything resembling "wealth" (note deliberate irony here).
Now he seems to be suggesting that he's actually one of the "haves" that exemplify all that's wrong with this world (such as you, HBG), and he would indeed like to "have" a nice car, but instead, because of the jealous "have nots" (which previously didn't exist), he is forced to buy a modest car and wreck it so that it won't be "wrecked" by those vile and disgusting "have nots" that previously didn't exist. (note irony again).
Just sayin'.
Jan 21st 2012 | 6:21 am
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Re: Incomers.....
Me too. Especially my Husband who is Vegetarian and does not pick up the language so easily. The times we've had to answer the incredulous question "ni jamon tampoco"? Fortunately although they know we're both a bit crazy, I being the only woman they've ever seen build a wall and OH being the cook in the house! I get a bit of respect back because I'll eat anything they put infront of me and tell them how delicious it is.
I don't mind the word immigrant. Or, as I keep telling JF incomer is fine if it's used without the negative connotations or what I called 'the sneer'. I don't go for political correctness but I do go for respect.
I don't mind the word immigrant. Or, as I keep telling JF incomer is fine if it's used without the negative connotations or what I called 'the sneer'.
I don't go for political correctness but I do go for respect.You can spot a sneer on a type written page,I am impressed. But dont forget it is PDT so it is acceptble.
And I have decide to use the work Resident Alien from now on, infact I like it more than incomer, incomer is a bit too poncified, I used it so as not to offend, but RA hits the spot
Jan 21st 2012 | 6:38 am
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Re: Incomers.....
One couple who used to live near me were burgled during the night and their dog which was inside the house never made a sound. Useless animal would have been on it's way to the rescue centre the next morning if it had been mine!
Jan 21st 2012 | 6:50 am
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Re: Incomers.....
To widen the discussion, slightly, I'm a resident alien enjoying my life among those lovely and tolerant Spanish people. It's Saturday night and I'm indoors because I've got the T-shirts for venturing out and causing havoc.
If I wanted to, I could walk to venues where I could sing my heart out on karaoke machines, I could dance the night away in places that don't close, I could have romantic meals from every continent in the world, I could get pissed with fellow expats watching football or snooker, I'm on the stairway to heaven as long as the exchange rate and my liver holds out.
Some posters proudly speak of immersing themselves in Spanish life in a village in the middle of nowhere. I think they've got a screw loose.
If I wanted to, I could walk to venues where I could sing my heart out on karaoke machines, I could dance the night away in places that don't close, I could have romantic meals from every continent in the world, I could get pissed with fellow expats watching football or snooker, I'm on the stairway to heaven as long as the exchange rate and my liver holds out.
Some posters proudly speak of immersing themselves in Spanish life in a village in the middle of nowhere. I think they've got a screw loose.
Jan 21st 2012 | 7:03 am
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Re: Incomers.....
Well, it takes all sorts. I'd go out of my way to avoid karaoke joints or watching football/snooker, but nor would I want to live in a tiny village. Luckily there are lots of places that fall somewhere in between the two!
This resident alien is quite happy living in a large town (capital of the Axarquia), pretty much everything I need is within walking distance of my house and I have a half-hourly bus service to Malaga so I can get to the railway station or airport very easily for trips further afield. 10 minutes to the coast by car or 15 minutes by bus if I wanted to go to the beach. Complete lack of karaoke bars though (afaik!).
This resident alien is quite happy living in a large town (capital of the Axarquia), pretty much everything I need is within walking distance of my house and I have a half-hourly bus service to Malaga so I can get to the railway station or airport very easily for trips further afield. 10 minutes to the coast by car or 15 minutes by bus if I wanted to go to the beach. Complete lack of karaoke bars though (afaik!).
Jan 21st 2012 | 7:05 am
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Re: Incomers.....
Well, it takes all sorts. I'd go out of my way to avoid karaoke joints or watching football/snooker, but nor would I want to live in a tiny village. Luckily there are lots of places that fall somewhere in between the two!
This resident alien is quite happy living in a large town (capital of the Axarquia), pretty much everything I need is within walking distance of my house and I have a half-hourly bus service to Malaga so I can get to the railway station or airport very easily for trips further afield. 10 minutes to the coast by car or 15 minutes by bus if I wanted to go to the beach. Complete lack of karaoke bars though (afaik!).
This resident alien is quite happy living in a large town (capital of the Axarquia), pretty much everything I need is within walking distance of my house and I have a half-hourly bus service to Malaga so I can get to the railway station or airport very easily for trips further afield. 10 minutes to the coast by car or 15 minutes by bus if I wanted to go to the beach. Complete lack of karaoke bars though (afaik!).
Jan 21st 2012 | 7:26 am
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Re: Incomers.....
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Yeah and me, must be great having to worry about all the break ins you could have, and all the p..s heads and yobs keeping you from strolling around at night. Then in the day time it's all the noisy traffic and kids r...sing about shouting and balling with bad language, I miss in bigger places.
Other simple things I miss too, are having to Que for the doctors for ages, I hate just walking in and knocking his door, and it's awful having more than 8 minutes or so for an appointment and then there is the prescription I used to pay for, then there was the cheapest drugs available, I used to get. I think Free TV piped to every house and subsidised Internet here is dreadful. I hate it too, that the locals know me and trust me, I also hate it that they all know me and have even given me a new name and treat me friendly and like one of them, and often give me gifts like fruit and simple things, and there's more....
Oh I do wish I had done some research before buying.
Other simple things I miss too, are having to Que for the doctors for ages, I hate just walking in and knocking his door, and it's awful having more than 8 minutes or so for an appointment and then there is the prescription I used to pay for, then there was the cheapest drugs available, I used to get. I think Free TV piped to every house and subsidised Internet here is dreadful. I hate it too, that the locals know me and trust me, I also hate it that they all know me and have even given me a new name and treat me friendly and like one of them, and often give me gifts like fruit and simple things, and there's more....
Oh I do wish I had done some research before buying.
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Jan 21st 2012 | 7:45 am
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Re: Incomers.....
It does take all sorts and the world's a happier place for it. I'm a city boy and would wilt in the country.
I've just come back from visiting my daughter who lives in the country in the UK. I've watched ducks taking off in the early morning, pheasants walking along fearfully, a cat walking along with a mouse in its mouth, pigeons trying to evade the heroes with shotguns trying to shoot them down, and rabbits being chased by fast dogs.
The beauty of the place astounded me, but when I touched down at Alicante airport I knew that I was back home. I might be an alien, but if I dyed my hair black and got those things to turn my eyes brown, and shrunk, they wouldn't know the f'ucking difference, would they?
I've just come back from visiting my daughter who lives in the country in the UK. I've watched ducks taking off in the early morning, pheasants walking along fearfully, a cat walking along with a mouse in its mouth, pigeons trying to evade the heroes with shotguns trying to shoot them down, and rabbits being chased by fast dogs.
The beauty of the place astounded me, but when I touched down at Alicante airport I knew that I was back home. I might be an alien, but if I dyed my hair black and got those things to turn my eyes brown, and shrunk, they wouldn't know the f'ucking difference, would they?
Jan 21st 2012 | 7:50 am
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Re: Incomers.....
It does take all sorts and the world's a happier place for it. I'm a city boy and would wilt in the country.
I've just come back from visiting my daughter who lives in the country in the UK. I've watched ducks taking off in the early morning, pheasants walking along fearfully, a cat walking along with a mouse in its mouth, pigeons trying to evade the heroes with shotguns trying to shoot them down, and rabbits being chased by fast dogs.
The beauty of the place astounded me, but when I touched down at Alicante airport I knew that I was back home. I might be an alien, but if I dyed my hair black and got those things to turn my eyes brown, and shrunk, they wouldn't know the f'ucking difference, would they?
I've just come back from visiting my daughter who lives in the country in the UK. I've watched ducks taking off in the early morning, pheasants walking along fearfully, a cat walking along with a mouse in its mouth, pigeons trying to evade the heroes with shotguns trying to shoot them down, and rabbits being chased by fast dogs.
The beauty of the place astounded me, but when I touched down at Alicante airport I knew that I was back home. I might be an alien, but if I dyed my hair black and got those things to turn my eyes brown, and shrunk, they wouldn't know the f'ucking difference, would they?
Jan 21st 2012 | 8:19 am
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