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I think it is completely the wrong place for beverleyp. She would be better off elsewhere

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Ignore him, he's the forum's troll :rofl: He talks 'large' but in reality just works as a weekend barman in a Brit bar :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

The Canary Islands are warmer year round :)

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I have crossed swords with the cricket guy and he is on my ignore list. His approach to the Spanish approach of stringing up hunting dogs and their approach disgusts me.

Far from leaving Spain perhaps he should consider his position whatever that is and wherever it is. Then the Admin guys on here now have sufficient evidence as to his mal fides to ban him from this forum.

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:rofl::rofl::rofl:

I was going to suggest the Outer Hebrides, but seeing how you mentioned Cmans little piece of paradise, there's not much more to be said.

I mean you could even end up living next door to Fernando Alonso, how cool is that ?

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Me, me please miss! I've got the place for you, pleasant people who love their animals, a mix of nationalities, good weather, community focused, few if any noisy animal hating Spanish and yet somewhat leaning that way architecturally (Spanish not animal hating).
Spain's loss will be Florida's gain:eek:

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There was a newspaper article on this community saying how they all got along so well together.

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I knew it was there some where!

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Jeez, hate to have to say it, but I'm with cricketman here.

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Actually, the OP only asked for advice about other places to live that she might not find as objectionable - e.g., noise was apparently the main issue. And she is entitled to her opinions about animal treatment - and really, she's not entirely "wrong" about that.

Now, I'm pretty quick to jump all over whinging hypocritical posters. Had she started with "I hate Spain! - can you suggest a place in Spain to live?", I'd be having a heyday with that.

But I really didn't sense much hypocrisy in her original post. She tried it, doesn't like it, and was simply asking for advice on alternatives.

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'She' is absolutely correct as to the treatment of animals.

Of course an animal lover myself and I will wade in when I see ill-treatment and all our animals are rescued and for balance all from France.

In Hemmingways day the bulls did not have their horns shaved. They now do which upsets the balance and thus the foe is out of reach.

I suppose I should not have said that. However I am not going to walk away from ill treatment of animals wherever it occurs. And it occurs everywhere and in the UK we are not immune from it as well.

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Only problem I see is that it would be too hot and humid for the OP and without a visa it's pointless + what about health care?

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A cave house should fit the bill perfectly and meet all your requirements.

No noise from buses, shops, cafés, fiestas, etc. nor noise or disturbance from neglected howling dogs.

Also not too hot in the Summer, not too cold in the Winter.

There are lots available in Almeria for instance, though as your only other problem is bureaucracy, I would suggest you find yourselves a remote one hidden away and long forgotten way up in the mountains. No paperwork, no bills, no escrituras, no nosy stuffed shirts, just puuuuuuurfect for your requirements. ;)

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I think at best and that is pushing it - is very much uncalled for. If you cannot add anything to the discussion - withdraw- that is what is called for.

Cynicisms add nothing and give us the guy

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Oh dear.

Well at least it's good to see that at least a few on here haven't yet lost their SOH .

You did understand the purpose of that smiley by the way ?

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You could apply that to people the world over. I suggest you care for your own kind first. If you choose not to, then do not be surprised if others have different priorities.
When you say "why are the dogs howling" are you psychic in that respect?

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I did ask you not to misquote me. I did not say I want to move because Spanish people are noisy. I just agreed that they are noisy. My experience is just fine thank you!