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Old Sep 2nd 2007 | 6:35 am
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Originally Posted by Lionda
Ohhh Jean - you are going to turn up looking like Eskimo Nell Don't believe a word of it Winters in Spain can't be half as bad as they are up north (speaking as a Lancashire lass born and bred - but I escaped when I was 20 ) I have been back though and I still say if you are born up north you can handle the cold You will be ok.

P.s. Bring the quilts though, and don't throw the woolies out
Yeah but, they have central heating and carpets in the Uk!!!
 
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Last winter was my first as a resident in Spain and I thought it was pretty mild compared to previous winter holidays we had spent in our house (which is 5km inland and not up in the mountains). We hardly had to use our gas heater at all. I did buy a hot water bottle and sat with it on my lap whilst watching TV at night, as I found my hands got chillier than anything else and I refuse to wear gloves indoors!
 
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Hi Lynn

Where abouts is your home?

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Originally Posted by Lynn R
Last winter was my first as a resident in Spain and I thought it was pretty mild compared to previous winter holidays we had spent in our house (which is 5km inland and not up in the mountains). We hardly had to use our gas heater at all. I did buy a hot water bottle and sat with it on my lap whilst watching TV at night, as I found my hands got chillier than anything else and I refuse to wear gloves indoors!
I agree with you; winter this year was much milder than last.
Of course, this summer has been much more bearable than last, too!

Isn't it ridiculous that you have to get UNdressed to go OUTside!!!?
When the sun is shining during the day, it's usually still very pleasant outdoors.
 
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. . .Isn't it ridiculous that you have to get UNdressed to go OUTside!!!?
When the sun is shining during the day, it's usually still very pleasant outdoors.
Phew!!!
 
Old Sep 3rd 2007 | 12:55 am
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I'll cancel the snow chains for my car then!!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Snats
I'll cancel the snow chains for my car then!!!!
It's ok, you can buy them in most supermarkets, especially here in Valencia. They do a roaring trade with them!
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What about submarines? If it's colder the higher you go above sea level . . . .
 
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Also it is often warmer outside in winter than in the older type of house, strange but true. the houses are built to keep heat out , definately not heat in, but you sort of get used to it.
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well my parents are in almeria hurcal overa it gets bloody cold feb march you really do need some good heating but we have a house in lamela near sorbas up high in the mountains we get snow in feb put thick curtains up get the heating on we are ok with out we would be freeeeeeeeeeeezing cold but dont let it put you of it doesnt last long helen
 
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well my parents are in almeria hurcal overa it gets bloody cold feb march you really do need some good heating but we have a house in lamela near sorbas up high in the mountains we get snow in feb put thick curtains up get the heating on we are ok with out we would be freeeeeeeeeeeezing cold but dont let it put you of it doesnt last long helen
Looks like a good idea to stock up on booze and stay in bed as much as possible
 
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Originally Posted by Lionda
Looks like a good idea to stock up on booze and stay in bed as much as possible

Now that sounds like a dam good idea
 
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Now that sounds like a dam good idea
Yes and I will definatly second that, a large crate of scotch on the shopping list lol
 
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Originally Posted by Lionda
Looks like a good idea to stock up on booze and stay in bed as much as possible
I could set up a intravenous drip for you..I have seen it done...trust me I am a consultant boozologist...you won't feel a thing...after it starts flowing...
 
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I could set up a intravenous drip for you..I have seen it done...trust me I am a consultant boozologist...you won't feel a thing...after it starts flowing...
 


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