Category Archives: Local Life

Bah, humbug!

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Paul

This is probably, and hopefully, our last ever British Christmas. This time next year my racing imagination has us warm and cosy by the wood-burner, a locally cut Christmas tree decorated within an inch of its life, and friends popping … Continue reading →

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The Car Park of Midgets

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Paul

I’m still desperately trying to find someone or something else to blame but am reluctantly coming to the conclusion that I will just have to shoulder the embarrassment and accept full unmitigated responsibility. Various possible reasons for my vehicular faux … Continue reading →

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The other Spain – Part I – ‘PooGate’

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Paul

I know that I run the risk of being called a Spain snob, but I have never had any desire to visit to Costas, the Balearics, or even the Canaries. I’ve seen them on the telly with their sun reddened … Continue reading →

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Thank goodness for the upgrade

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Paul

Stood staring through the plexi-glass at the nice lady from Atesa, I did something that I’ve never done, or even considered. I accepted a car upgrade. When hunting for a hire car on the internet in advance of our trip, I began to … Continue reading →

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Three births and eighty deaths

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Paul

I can’t believe how fast this week has gone, and how exhausting painting can be. If I never see another drop of white emulsion again, it will be too soon. We’ve used close to 30 litres to paint the living … Continue reading →

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