Hello from an old fool up a Spanish mountain
Nov 5th 2009, 4:04 pm
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Hello from an old fool up a Spanish mountain
I nagged poor long-suffering Joe into relocating to a teeny, tiny mountain village in Andalucia, Spain, five years ago. We absolutely love it, although all sorts of things have happened to us that we could never have predicted, like becoming (reluctant) chicken farmers and owning probably the most dangerous cockerel in Spain.
We spend our time writing, collecting eggs, entertaining visitors from the UK and laughing at the many scrapes we get into.
Looking forward to meeting other British Expats on this forum.
Victoria
We spend our time writing, collecting eggs, entertaining visitors from the UK and laughing at the many scrapes we get into.
Looking forward to meeting other British Expats on this forum.
Victoria
Nov 5th 2009, 9:34 pm
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Re: Hello from an old fool up a Spanish mountain
I nagged poor long-suffering Joe into relocating to a teeny, tiny mountain village in Andalucia, Spain, five years ago. We absolutely love it, although all sorts of things have happened to us that we could never have predicted, like becoming (reluctant) chicken farmers and owning probably the most dangerous cockerel in Spain.
We spend our time writing, collecting eggs, entertaining visitors from the UK and laughing at the many scrapes we get into.
Looking forward to meeting other British Expats on this forum.
Victoria
We spend our time writing, collecting eggs, entertaining visitors from the UK and laughing at the many scrapes we get into.
Looking forward to meeting other British Expats on this forum.
Victoria
Nov 5th 2009, 11:56 pm
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Re: Hello from an old fool up a Spanish mountain
Hi Victoria,
A big welcome to BE. I hope you enjoy using the site. Pop over to the Spain forum, and say hi and get to know everyone.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Sue
A big welcome to BE. I hope you enjoy using the site. Pop over to the Spain forum, and say hi and get to know everyone.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Sue
Nov 6th 2009, 12:15 am
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Re: Hello from an old fool up a Spanish mountain
I nagged poor long-suffering Joe into relocating to a teeny, tiny mountain village in Andalucia, Spain, five years ago. We absolutely love it, although all sorts of things have happened to us that we could never have predicted, like becoming (reluctant) chicken farmers and owning probably the most dangerous cockerel in Spain.
We spend our time writing, collecting eggs, entertaining visitors from the UK and laughing at the many scrapes we get into.
Looking forward to meeting other British Expats on this forum.
Victoria
We spend our time writing, collecting eggs, entertaining visitors from the UK and laughing at the many scrapes we get into.
Looking forward to meeting other British Expats on this forum.
Victoria
I look forward to your posts.. anyone who has become a reluctant chicken farmer must have good stories!There are a few forums dedicated to Spain here, check it out: http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=75
Nov 6th 2009, 12:39 am
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Re: Hello from an old fool up a Spanish mountain
OOooo. Chickens ! I have just become the accidental owner of just one hen.
Although we ain't to call her that down here in New Zealand. It's chook.
Welcome to BE and Happy Postings around the site.
Although we ain't to call her that down here in New Zealand. It's chook.
Welcome to BE and Happy Postings around the site.
Nov 6th 2009, 6:57 am
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Re: Hello from an old fool up a Spanish mountain
Well, I woke up this morning, tripped over Joe's slippers, had 2 cups of coffee, turned on the computer, and lo and behold! lots of nice welcomes waiting for me. I think I'm going to enjoy it here...
Yes, I do have lots of good stories. I tried to put up a blog, but it didn't seem to save for me. I just ended up with a block of text and no title. So if anyone would like to explain to an old fool what she did wrong, my day would be complete.
And if someone could teach Joe to tidy his slippers away, my life would be utterly perfect.
Victoria
Yes, I do have lots of good stories. I tried to put up a blog, but it didn't seem to save for me. I just ended up with a block of text and no title. So if anyone would like to explain to an old fool what she did wrong, my day would be complete.
And if someone could teach Joe to tidy his slippers away, my life would be utterly perfect.
Victoria
Nov 9th 2009, 7:51 am
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Re: Hello from an old fool up a Spanish mountain
Hello Victoria and welcome to BE.
I am now living in Australia but before that enjoyed many trips to Spain. You are very lucky to live there.
I enjoyed reading Driving Over Lemons and A Parrot in a Pepper Tree by Chris Stewart so I will look out for you book too.
Ren xx
I am now living in Australia but before that enjoyed many trips to Spain. You are very lucky to live there.
I enjoyed reading Driving Over Lemons and A Parrot in a Pepper Tree by Chris Stewart so I will look out for you book too.
Ren xx
Nov 9th 2009, 1:52 pm
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Re: Hello from an old fool up a Spanish mountain
Hello Bevs,
I hope you are enjoying your new chook. Accidental owner? That sounds very much like us...
Hello Ren,
Thanks for the welcome. 'Chickens' has been descibed as 'James Herriott meets Chris Stewart' so I hope you enjoy it. Where in Aus are you? I have a daughter in Sydney (engaged to a nice Aussie boy) and Joe and I toured Queensland last year. Loved it!
Victoria
I hope you are enjoying your new chook. Accidental owner? That sounds very much like us...
Hello Ren,
Thanks for the welcome. 'Chickens' has been descibed as 'James Herriott meets Chris Stewart' so I hope you enjoy it. Where in Aus are you? I have a daughter in Sydney (engaged to a nice Aussie boy) and Joe and I toured Queensland last year. Loved it!
Victoria
Nov 9th 2009, 2:11 pm
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Re: Hello from an old fool up a Spanish mountain
Welcome to BE Victoria...sounds like you have an interesting life
I have a couple of Brit friends that have holiday homes in Spain, but they still keep 'one foot' in the UK (for now!)
Have fun
I have a couple of Brit friends that have holiday homes in Spain, but they still keep 'one foot' in the UK (for now!)Have fun
Nov 9th 2009, 4:34 pm
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Re: Hello from an old fool up a Spanish mountain
Yes, I do have lots of good stories. I tried to put up a blog, but it didn't seem to save for me. I just ended up with a block of text and no title. So if anyone would like to explain to an old fool what she did wrong, my day would be complete.
And if someone could teach Joe to tidy his slippers away, my life would be utterly perfect.
Victoria
And if someone could teach Joe to tidy his slippers away, my life would be utterly perfect.
Victoria
Nov 9th 2009, 5:35 pm
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Victoria
Nov 9th 2009, 10:34 pm
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Re: Hello from an old fool up a Spanish mountain
And if someone could teach Joe to tidy his slippers away, my life would be utterly perfect.
Ah, so you're the woman with THE man who puts the seat down?
Ah, so you're the woman with THE man who puts the seat down?
