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The Spanish way of working

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Paul

There is a mis-impression amongst the English that the Spaniards work ethos is enshrined in a ‘mañana’ (tomorrow) attitude, where hard work is avoided in favour of long coffee breaks, even longer lunches, and an afternoon siesta. The Spanish work … Continue reading →

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Two motorbikes and a funeral

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Paul

Rather than spend the entire morning stood around watching Facundo and his men continue their speedy renovation of our barn, on saturday I opted to start work on one of the many wars I’d planned for my own personal battle … Continue reading →

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Spoke too soon

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Paul

It looks like I might have been a little too ‘cocky’ about how well the Landy was running. On the way back from the house today there was a distinct lack of power and after I stopped in Pontenova on … Continue reading →

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Occasional en-suite shower rooms

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Paul

As you’ll know from reading these pages our pressing priority is to appoint a builder and execute the Obras Menores (minor works) license that we were granted back in April 2011 (and which theoretically has to be started within six months). Shhh! … Continue reading →

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Licensed to build…well, renovate

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Paul

With the sudden arrival of a Galician heatwave (it touched 35°C at one point this week) and the impending onslaught of tourists escaping the oppressive heat of central Spain, you would expect that the building contractors of A Pontenova are looking for a … Continue reading →

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