Category Archives: Local Life

The rain in Spain stays mainly in Galicia

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Paul

When I was here last year the weather was glorious. Long sunny spells punctuated by the occasional downpour with temperatures in the mid to late teen centigrade. This year, so far, has been totally different with downpours, fog, frost and … Continue reading →

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Back from the frozen north

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Paul

It was a very early start. Amanda was dragged shouting and screaming from her slumbers at an unearthly 4am this morning to give me a lift to Leeds railway station for the 5:30am train to Stansted. Once again I am … Continue reading →

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Winter’s coming

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Paul

I’ve been accused of bringing the English weather with me as Saturday saw plummeting temperatures and steady rain for most of the day. While I’ve been mentioned in the same breath as the word ‘witch’, I think that my punishment … Continue reading →

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Modern Day Robin Hood

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Paul

The first news is that there is no news. We are waiting for a start date from the builder to complete the works on the barn, while Amanda decides on kitchens, appliances and decor. Once we have a date then I … Continue reading →

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Nicked; A cautionary tale

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Paul

I’m not feeling particularly proud of myself, in fact I am more than a little bit embarrassed. Mondays’ post brought an official letter from Spain. Not the nice kind of letter granting our Obras Mayores planning permission for the barn, but the … Continue reading →

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