Author Archives: Paul

Let the real waiting begin

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Paul

We’ve had some paperwork through, yes…more paperwork. The good news is that this one bears an official stamp of the local council, the ‘Ayuntamiento de A Pontenova’. According to the architect who cannot be named, what this signifies is that our planning … Continue reading →

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I’m just a jealous guy

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Paul

I am not normally the jealous type. I don’t envy someone driving around in a Ferrari or Maserati, I don’t begrudge those people who get a big win on the lottery (well, not for more than a few seconds). I don’t … Continue reading →

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What a lot, for not a lot

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Paul

While we sit idly, twiddling our thumbs and growing ever more impatient (in a not very Spanish way), awaiting news from Galicia about; the establishment of our company ownership documents our minor works license applications the submission of our planning … Continue reading →

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Why Galicia? Why Mariña?

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Paul

This is why? Just stumbled across this beautiful video of the Mariña coastline, the nearest coast to the house, and thought I’d share it with you. It does have sound…just in case you are at work! [youtube n0jUEqEKug0 nolink]

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The hold up in the registry office

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Paul

Do you remember me suggesting in early February that our planning application for the conversion of the small house into our small dwelling was finally ready to be submitted for the consideration, deliberation and rumination of Pontenova Concello? Well, it appears … Continue reading →

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