Originally Posted by jackytoo (Post 8412014)

Why am I here...maybe because I like it, warts and all. I just counteract people spewing statements like there are no yobs in Spain, you can live well on a pittance and many more which are totally unrealistic.

Of course all spanish women aren't fat (the ones from Madrid etc. are quite elegant). Andalucian women are shorter and more inclined to put it on, it's the Moorish genes. Neither are all British youths yobs.

It is clearly evident that many posters on here don't read or watch spanish news. Either that or they prefer to supress what they know:blink:

Originally Posted by jackytoo (Post 8412099)

Been googling again:rofl:

Originally Posted by jackytoo (Post 8412124)

Hmmm you don't know my background do you;)

I can tell from your posts that you have a very high-powered job which enables you to spend all your working day on a forum defending spains reputation. I shall bow to your superior knowledge of absolutely everything:p

Originally Posted by jackytoo (Post 8412124)

Hmmm you don't know my background do you;)

I can tell from your posts that you have a very high-powered job which enables you to spend all your working day on a forum defending spains reputation. I shall bow to your superior knowledge of absolutely everything:p

Originally Posted by cricketman (Post 8412039)

I watch the news every day on TVE1 and La Sexta and I have to say that you're very selective on what you hear and report back on this forum.

e.g. did you hear about the drop in crime figures the other day and how Spain continues to be one of the safest countries in Europe?

Or how Spain is the country that has the best record at reducing road deaths over the past 5 years, so now road safety is actually above average for Europe. Yes, despite what many British people say, Spain is one of the safer countries in Europe in which to drive!

Btw, there is very little evidence that the average Andalucian has more Moorish genes than any other European. Genetic studies have show that there are more North African genes in the "white" populations of France or Britian than in Spain. Middle aged Andalucians are probably short becuase they had a poor diet 35-40 years ago while they were small children. Before the Franco years, Spain had a reputation for having a tall population, much in line with the Netherlands. I remember seeing that article in El Pais, dig it out if you like :)

Originally Posted by manamama (Post 8412220)

Interesting what you say about the genetics.

I had a Spanish teacher from Madrid while we lived in the CDS and she herself said that she is dark and olive skinned because of the Moors.

And there is a huge difference of the spanish people in Asturias. The history is very celtic as the Moors never conquered Asturias.

You don't see many dark and olive skinned spanish here. They are very fair skinned and many blondes and a fair few redheads, and tall too.

I was quite surprised when I came, to be honest. (yes a bit of ignorance then)

:)

Originally Posted by jackytoo (Post 8412124)

Hmmm you don't know my background do you;)

I can tell from your posts that you have a very high-powered job which enables you to spend all your working day on a forum defending spains reputation. I shall bow to your superior knowledge of absolutely everything:p

Originally Posted by jackytoo (Post 8412349)

Mitzy stop making me laugh, you've done that twice this week:rofl:

Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly (Post 8411192)

......and you make me larf,..especially your last little sentence.
I mean who would want to live in a country where the bins are only emptied every second week?
Its a wonder you haven't all died off, with black death or bubonic plague.
Down here pal its much more civilised.
Bins are emptied every day.
Not only that but there are great bargains to be had if you get there early.
Some folk even furnish their casas from the old basura,...others collect every day and set up S/H furniture stores.
You can live of the land if you wish, with so much fruit and veg just growing wild.
Lots of free accomodation,especially if you find yourself a nice little cosy cave.
Dont worry about the recession,...leave your plastic cards back in blighty,...and the women here,...phew,...they are a class act pal,....not to be compared with your average East end slapper.
Its all here on a plate,mate,...but if you prefer to sit there amongst your smelly old bins, and fork out arms and legs for the council tax,...while Gordon sends the whole darn country down the pan,....well,..best of luck pal,..you're welcome to it.....:huh:

Originally Posted by Rotor (Post 8412127)

Agreed:thumbsup: