Day: March 1, 2009

If I hear one more thing about burying the sardine…

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Years ago, people used to have carnivals to get all the partying out of their system before the serious business of Lent. This being back in the day when the Catholic Church could burn you if you looked at them wrongly. This then got twisted with the marine version of harvest festival, mainly the sardine run which used to happen around this time of year. So along with the carnival, we got the whole business Continue reading If I hear one more thing about burying the sardine…→

PP seems sure to win in Galicia

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Hey… who cares. Does it affect us down in here in Andalucia? Well, it does show that nobody gives a damn about Garzon or the P.P. election scandal. Proving once and for all that Madrid is irrelevant for the “regions”. Lenox is complaining about how we guiris can’t vote in regional or national elections. (Here. It’s worth a look). Of course, we can pay taxes. No problem paying taxes. Through different companies I pay around Continue reading PP seems sure to win in Galicia→

Granada + new phone!

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In case anybody noticed (I know you didn’t) it’s been a bit quiet around here this week because I’ve spent a fabulous week up in Granada. I love Granada. The GF’s family has a large flat in the centre, just off the Gran Via. Sadly, we couldn’t stay there as it’s currently infested with students and I’m past that stage of life where I think nothing of having to bleach the shower before stepping in Continue reading Granada + new phone!→