Author Archives: Paul

Fools Gold

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Paul

Since the day we first bought the house we’ve been told, nay assured, that it contained a small fortune in buried treasure. The onset of the recent works means that the local gossip has reached fever pitch with neighbours we’ve … Continue reading →

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Ankle Deep in Sand

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Paul

Tomorrow, the 17th May, is a local holiday, the Galician Day of Letters. With a Tuesday being a day off, there is obviously no point in working on a Monday, so we got a text from the builder last night … Continue reading →

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After 301 Years

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Paul

After the terrible start to the Spring, with daily downpours, strong winds and un-Galician temperatures the day finally came for us to plant our potatoes. The lunar vegetable calendar, which is probably as accurate as the Daily Mail horoscopes, said … Continue reading →

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Almost Forced To Remarry For a Bit Of Green Tissue Paper

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Paul

Apart from football, if there is anything at which the Spanish excel, then it is bureaucracy. Finally, and after just fifteen months of living in Galicia, this morning we finally obtained our ‘green card’ of temporary residence (which is not … Continue reading →

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Vote ‘Remain’… Or The Cat Gets It!

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Paul

I’m not one for getting political on here…but my hand has now been forced. Over the next four months (yes we’re going to have to put up with just one news story for the next third of a year) I … Continue reading →

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