I like to support my local shops. Particularly when they are cheap. But I am also happy to pay a premium when they are open and no-one else is. Or I can’t be bothered to walk to the supermarket for a couple of items that I forgot the other day. Fresh produce – certainly here […]Read Post ›
A while back, Partner went to the UK to do some work at my mum’s house. On his return, he brought my dad’s old rustbucket back (actually mine technically after my dad died) via the Plymouth-Santander ferry. I spoke to him on the Saturday morning that he left. I never heard from him the rest […]Read Post ›
The Corps of Royal Engineers celebrated their freedom of Gibraltar at the weekend. On Saturday they assembled in Casemates Square, with the Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers and the former serving members of the Royal Engineers who are now in the Royal British Legion, Gibraltar branch. The band had performed a concert the […]Read Post ›
No not mine. Don’t be silly. Actually I have been to the job centre and naturally there was nothing for me. There aren’t exactly loads of jobs for a woman with two degrees – one in ancient and medieval history and archaeology and the other an MBA – a journalism trade qualification, ten years experience […]Read Post ›
The Spanish election has been and gone (on Sunday). The Partido Socialista, led by Zapatero, has won another term, and consequently the main opposition, led by Rajoy (at least for now), has another uphill struggle ahead of them. Even though Spain is suffering a comparative recession, it hasn’t particularly hit most people. And the ones […]Read Post ›
Yesterday we had a walk down to the beach, along the front, and back up past the fields. At this time of year there is hardly anyone around, and so far, the urban sprawl from town hasn’t swallowed up the few houses down at the beach that were originally a fishing community. It soon will, […]Read Post ›
Yesterday was nice and warm. Partner cycled into town for the shopping. It being warm he decided to stop for a nice cool beer. Tale 1He was chatting to a German couple he has met before. They live in the country about 20-30 minutes from town. They are renting a small old house – there […]Read Post ›
