Monthly Archives: November 2011

Hoc hic misterium….

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Paul

You can’t help but be intrigued by a phrase which starts ‘Hoc hic misterium…’. Ever since we first saw the house I’d been intrigued by a massive sticker adhered to an old piece of wood which was being used to … Continue reading →

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The people of the fog

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Paul

Our corner of Galicia is known throughout Spain as the ‘Land of the people of the fog‘. I know that it doesn’t paint a very good picture of our future home, but today was really the first time in a … Continue reading →

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Lifting the roof

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Paul

After waiting at home all day yesterday the parts for the Landrover were finally delivered at 17:30. According to the text message from DHL they were delivered, but the lack of parts in my hands told a different story. I … Continue reading →

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Breaking and entering

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Paul

When I arrived at the house this morning to find it totally devoid of workmen I hatched a plan that today would be the day that I investigate one of the last undiscovered places on the estate. I’ve been in … Continue reading →

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Crash, bang, wallop

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Paul

If I ignore multiple unattended incidents with a white Fiat Panda in and around Teruel in 1989 (another story), then today saw me lose my unblemished Spanish driving record. I’ll come to that in later. The Landy made it up … Continue reading →

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