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http://www.thelocal.es/20131011/stop...e-not-disabled

All but one got off scot-free.

Little wonder Madrid got the cold shoulder, apart from the lack of funds and the city going to hell in a handbag, the overall attitude towards fair play and sportsmanship still stinks to high heaven.

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Sorry. I forgot the irony tag

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Madrid is really getting hammered. Another report in El Pais

Madrid loses quality of life.


http://ccaa.elpais.com/ccaa/2013/10/...73_665690.html

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It's pretty bad today, from our 8th floor office I can see a horrible brown mist covering the whole city

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I used to get that hovering over my bunk after I had had my lunchtime tot
:blink:

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Somehow I don't think Spanish coffee and beer are agreeing too well with Stevies constitution. :rofl:

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DDast
how is life and economy in costa del sol today ?

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He wouldn't know. He is up Norf in Valencia:D

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:-)
Jacky
so how is it there ? marbella is even a special case, not reflective of
the whole costa I guess.

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I am not there either. Back in the UK. Still have friends and relatives in Marbella. All in jobs. Was there late June/July. Quieter than it was a few years ago, places closing, places opening. Many only last one season. Same houses on sale that have been on for years.

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Well I'm in Madrid and you can see plenty of new enterprises, cake shops, bars and pintxo places up and running. The theatres and cinemas seem popular too. The hotel we're currently in seems to have various French, American and south American customers. The one venture I fear for is Campers, the shoe shop. They always seem empty. The Apple stores are rarely full either, but I imagine they make money when a new model comes out.

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http://www.thelocal.es/20131011/a-co...ll-to-the-brim

Well at least you got one thing right Stevie. :thumbup:

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I suspect Camper are suffering from the fact that their shoes tend to look trendy but give no support. People tend not to go back to a brand if it damages their feet or knees. I think Apple are due to open a huge store in Sol - where the Hotel Paris used to be - people may be waiting for that as well. With a 4 Seasons due to open next door as well, I expect that area to do well.

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I only have Camper shoes, I have about 8 pairs, buy a new pair every year. My wife does too. They give excellent support and are made for walking, as their slogan says

Camper over expanded during the boom times. Obviously not everyone is willing to pair 150 euros for a pair of shoes

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I'm still not totally convinced by El Corte Ingles, although you see plenty of people in their stores. How many are actually buying though? I have heard good things about their new 'gourmet experience' but until I hear people telling me they get their gear from ECI I'll be a sceptic. Potentially they could really perform a lot better, but they suffer from the old-style management that is too inward-looking.