Author Archives: Paul

One mission accomplished, just in time

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Paul

With the forecast predicting the weather to break (and rain to start) at five o’clock this afternoon I had decided that today was the day that I would finish clearing the horno/bodega. I still had about a ton of rubble, … Continue reading →

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Living local life

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Paul

Within the space of twelve hours I’ve had two big dollops of local Galician life, and thoroughly enjoyed both as a nice break from working on the house. On the way home last night I bumped into my new friend, … Continue reading →

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Spot the difference

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Paul

It’s what I think journalists refer to as ‘a slow news day’. I got up late, bought a few provisions and then had a good old fry-up for brunch, along with a big cup of coffee containing ‘slightly off’ UHT … Continue reading →

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Fire, fire!

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Paul

I’ve not got a particularly good track record with angle grinders. I bought one a few years ago when we were fitting steel spindles to the new staircase at our house in Huddersfield, with near disastrous consequences. A family friend … Continue reading →

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One very proud roofer

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Paul

I now feel that normality has returned after the weekends hectic whistle stop tour of Galicia. Rather than hire cars, make hotel reservations, decide where to eat, and worry about what would everyone think, my concerns are now far more … Continue reading →

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