Why Spain?
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Why Spain?
Right, we haven't had one of these threads for a while, and as I am on a break from the study, its a good excuse for a break.......
So, why Spain? Why not France, or anywhere else?
What made you pick the country, what made you stop there.
Now I realise that some of you have already answered it in part, but it may help others see why other people chose the country.
So, why Spain? Why not France, or anywhere else?
What made you pick the country, what made you stop there.
Now I realise that some of you have already answered it in part, but it may help others see why other people chose the country.
#2
Re: Why Spain?
Mine was for the weather and nice beaches, but to be honest I never put much thought into it at the time. Somone offered me to stay at their house a bit on msn so I accepted and then got my own place
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Re: Why Spain?
Cant stand France, driven through it to spain many times in the non summer and everytime it has rained and everywhere is shut
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Re: Why Spain?
Right, we haven't had one of these threads for a while, and as I am on a break from the study, its a good excuse for a break.......
So, why Spain? Why not France, or anywhere else?
What made you pick the country, what made you stop there.
Now I realise that some of you have already answered it in part, but it may help others see why other people chose the country.
So, why Spain? Why not France, or anywhere else?
What made you pick the country, what made you stop there.
Now I realise that some of you have already answered it in part, but it may help others see why other people chose the country.
We have not bought yet so are open to convincing either way.
#5
Re: Why Spain?
We did look at France asbout 3 years ago, but i just didn't feel comfortable there, i don't think the French re particularly accommodating if you are not au fait(geddit???) with the language, as i will be along a lot i needed to feel comfortable with my surroundings. Plus areas we could afford had much the same temps as here, we went in March and it was really freezing and very damp. Couldn't see the point on moving all that way for the same weather
Plus, there were a lot of French people!
Plus, there were a lot of French people!
#6
Re: Why Spain?
We chose Spain mainly because its easily accessible and the climate is better than the UK. I have drove through France on several occasions,love the country-side but the weather is not has good in the winter.Also we are hoping for a more laid back lifestyle than here and hoping that my O/H works a lot less hours and we are able to spend more quality time together and are able to build a good social life up,we have little time here for friends and socializing.When O/H has to get up for work at 04:45 and does not arrive home till at least 19:00 it does not leave us much time for anything.Also Spain is only a short flight away and family will be able to visit on a regular basis.Quality of life is on top of the agenda............ I cant wait.
#7
Re: Why Spain?
Eating out is cheap.
Drinking out is cheap.
Houses (at the time) were cheap.
I really couldn't be arsed to learn some obscure language like Portuguese or Bulgarian or something.
The Spanish tolerate the British better than the French do.
I like their "don't give f--k lazy attitude". (I see something of myself in that.)
Fiestas, fiestsas and more fiestas.
¡Olé!
Drinking out is cheap.
Houses (at the time) were cheap.
I really couldn't be arsed to learn some obscure language like Portuguese or Bulgarian or something.
The Spanish tolerate the British better than the French do.
I like their "don't give f--k lazy attitude". (I see something of myself in that.)
Fiestas, fiestsas and more fiestas.
¡Olé!
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Re: Why Spain?
Eating out is cheap.
Drinking out is cheap.
Houses (at the time) were cheap.
I really couldn't be arsed to learn some obscure language like Portuguese or Bulgarian or something.
The Spanish tolerate the British better than the French do.
I like their "don't give f--k lazy attitude". (I see something of myself in that.)
Fiestas, fiestsas and more fiestas.
¡Olé!
Drinking out is cheap.
Houses (at the time) were cheap.
I really couldn't be arsed to learn some obscure language like Portuguese or Bulgarian or something.
The Spanish tolerate the British better than the French do.
I like their "don't give f--k lazy attitude". (I see something of myself in that.)
Fiestas, fiestsas and more fiestas.
¡Olé!
#9
Re: Why Spain?
I like the attitude: most Spaniards have a bit of the anarchist about them. I like that.
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Re: Why Spain?
I think there is a bit of snobbery about France. I remember mentioning to some well-to-do relatives that we were moving to Spain and they almost looked down their noses at us.
Actually I think they were a bit miffed because very soon after they anounced that they had just bought a house in France.
Spain seems to be where the common people go to.
Actually I think they were a bit miffed because very soon after they anounced that they had just bought a house in France.
Spain seems to be where the common people go to.
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Re: Why Spain?
I think there is a bit of snobbery about France. I remember mentioning to some well-to-do relatives that we were moving to Spain and they almost looked down their noses at us.
Actually I think they were a bit miffed because very soon after they anounced that they had just bought a house in France.
Spain seems to be where the common people go to.
Actually I think they were a bit miffed because very soon after they anounced that they had just bought a house in France.
Spain seems to be where the common people go to.
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Re: Why Spain?
Rugbymatt, I think you'll fit in just fine
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Re: Why Spain?
Right, we haven't had one of these threads for a while, and as I am on a break from the study, its a good excuse for a break.......
So, why Spain? Why not France, or anywhere else?
What made you pick the country, what made you stop there.
Now I realise that some of you have already answered it in part, but it may help others see why other people chose the country.
So, why Spain? Why not France, or anywhere else?
What made you pick the country, what made you stop there.
Now I realise that some of you have already answered it in part, but it may help others see why other people chose the country.
Before I answer just want to clarify if I can post on this thread because Im in France.Or is it pacificly for people in Spain(do not want to cause any ripples)
Thats the serious bit over.
Hallo everyonexxxxxxxxx
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Re: Why Spain?
I suppose that it could apply to anyone really.............