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Our rat comes knocking on the door every election period, he has a name, I think its Alcalde,, ( tried several ways of complaining, but to no avail)

Nuestra rata viene llamando sobre la puerta cada período de elección, él tiene un nombre, pienso su Alcalde, (intentó varios modos de quejas, pero en vano)

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claro que el Alaclde es peligroso!!


of course the mayor is dangerous!!

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One of the biggest problems in using a foreign language is to get the emphasis right. Think the difference between ENtrance and enTRAnce. This is most important as this can completely derail the line of thought of the person trying to understand. Plus of course if the recipient is not terribly interested in understanding in the first place......

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which might be the most important point made so far...............

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Which is why in Spain collectives have more influence.

If its a problem there will be several people complaining, find out, go together.

If its just one, you`ll be seen as the issue and ignored.

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I have tried to add a photo. Forgive me if this hasn´t worked.

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Wow. You weren't kidding were you?

Don't forget....rats, rats, everywhere, and one nearly bit you! They will have to take action.

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Set fire to it.

That`ll get there attention, just don`t get caught.;)

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Is setting fire to something in Spain at this time of year that good an idea?

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no:eek:

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Didn't think so..........

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I actually took this yesterday morning. It has gotten worse overnight. The smell is horrendous. I have now sent an email and included the Mayor in it!!

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It may well catch fire on its own, if hot and glass broken around it.

Maybe worth a call to the fire dept stating you`ve seen some kids trying to light it on fire.

If they don`t remove. play dirty.

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Try complaining to the Spanish Ombudsman here, its in English.:thumbsup:

http://www.defensordelpueblo.es/web_...ciudadano1.asp

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Hi Chiclanagir,

I was told yesterday the grabber men are on strike (Rubbish pay - Boom Boom) so not a lot will happen

Secondly no don't set fire to it as the adjoining vineyard looses his crop when this happens. To my knowledge at least twice in the last six years, including a disasterous one last year.

Davexf