Category Archives: Local Life

A politically incorrect calendar and a cold shower (not related)

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Paul

When I was a nipper, in the days before my Saturday mornings of sport filled fun, I used to get dragged around my home town of Rotherham by my Dad, probably to give Mum a bit of respite. Dad and … Continue reading →

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Home for the holidays

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Paul

My week long silence has been due to me being back in the frozen north (of England) as I decided to take advantage of the Spanish public holidays and have a couple of weeks back home, rather than twiddling my … Continue reading →

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Rural reminders

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Paul

Although you are surrounded by beautiful countryside in both places, it is often easy to forget that life in Galicia and Asturias is somewhat different to that in the Pennines, however rural we may think we are in Holmfirth. I’ve had … Continue reading →

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That’s what I call service

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Paul

After receiving a phone call from José at the timber yard to tell me that the wood for my cabazo was ready for collection, Neil agreed to act as transport and his aged 4×4 was pressed into service. Collecting the … Continue reading →

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A good day for a list

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Paul

It’s a while since I’ve done a list and today it feels right to do so for it has been quite a frustrating day. I was awoken by the shrill tones of my Spanish mobile phone, for which I have … Continue reading →

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