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Author Archives: Veragooner
What do they look like?
After the bogus Villa scandal we can understand that people are more cautious about handing over money to strangers for accommodation they’ve never seen. We try and make people feel at ease before they book, even a rather silly blog … Continue reading
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10 pin bowling arrives
A new 12 lane 10 pin bowling centre opened in Arboleas at the weekend. We wish them good luck with this brave venture and hope it is well supported. people who know me will appreciate Arboleas is a little outside … Continue reading
More splashes than Ashes
Took Stig out, cleaned the pool, had some breakfast, painted my new shelf, squirted silicone around the shower screen, had a swim, settled down to watch the cricket… RAINING! As it hasn’t rained here for months you forget that this … Continue reading
The big squeeze
We generally find something indoors to keep us busy during July and August. Last year it was the magnificent Chinese Olympics, this year the Ashes, the problem with the Ashes is that you have to fill the days between tests. … Continue reading
After the fire.
Well people are starting to get back to normal, water is a bit short in some areas but should be fixed by Sunday. Mojacar will be pretty busy for the next 6 weeks or so but after that we will … Continue reading
Am I missing something?
Steven Gerrard captain of Liverpool was found not guilty in a Liverpool court but all his mates were guilty. So he’ll play for England in the world cup and be a shining example to kids all over the country.
Fire update
The fire started in the Cabreras on the hottest day of the year and fanned by 80kmh winds spread towards Mojacar. 1500 people were evacuated and many spent the night on the beach, actually more pleasant than being indoors probably. … Continue reading
Another fire in Cabreras
We can see thick smoke and a friend in Los Gallardos says there are more flames visible than last time, the strong hot winds won’t help. Lenox reports it here
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Phew!
My it’s hot today, 40.4 in the shade, the hottest it’s been in the 6 summers we’ve lived here. Stay indoors, shutters down and plenty of water, unless you’re on holiday of course when it’s down the beach and top … Continue reading