showing your roots their gal, thats sold by M&S, I have a pair of their flip-flops.

You're tipping too big

Tipping will always always give me away in Spain, but I don't care, I can't change that. But I love Semana Santa.

Indeed, and whilst I wouldn't be seen dead in sandals and white socks or football shirt and Union Jack shorts, I'm sure I don't look Spanish either. Not surprising really, as I don't make an effort to look Spanish either, those that do generally fail miserably anyway. I´ve been told many times "tienes pinta de español" but that´s nothing to do with the way I dress! I don't have a problem looking like a Brit as it's not something I'm ashamed of. Do you remember years ago when Spanish women thought those "hombreras" (huge shoulder pads) were the things to be seen in? Those and a wide leather belt, très chic!

You're probably right about the tipping. But there are other little things too.

I've got blue eyes, not a big deal and five percent of Spanish people have blue eyes too.

I'm quite tall, but not all Spanish people are squat with bandy legs, look at their basket ball team.

My blond hair is awkward too, but the great leveller is on its way and when we're all grey, hair colour is unimportant.

But we all have a cross to bear and Semana Santa is there to remind us. Best to look on the bright side of life, I've forgotten the rest of the song.

Just tried to be helpful, YES!!! FREE HELP!!! you understand?? I teach french, spanish, english and math, and I'm not looking for students because I have no time left, I know nothing about green cards, houses being knocked down in andalucía...etc... but what I really don't need is all this filthy yack yack around, so I'm sure that all these good-for-nothing judges who have no other better thing to do than worthless barking all day, will always be there to give a hand to all their dear expats in Spain and around the world. JA-JA-JA. Good luck and feel sorry for the rest. Adiós carauelas.

Roses are red, violets are blue.
Most poems rhyme, but this one doesn't.

Sorry to see you were needlessly given a rough ride with your first thread.
Unfortunately we are not all exactly renowned for our gentlemanly and ladylike conduct on here.
I took note of your posts on the other thread and see you had the best of intentions.
Maybe if you had been a little more detailed regarding your initial post on this thread, things may have gone a bit better.
Anyways I wish you well and hope you aren't leaving us for good.