Monthly Archives: July 2009

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Fire update

All appears under control in the Cabrera’s and the major structural lose is the restaurant Finca Listonero. Turre town hall have posted a lot of pictures of the fire and aftermath here.

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Fire in Cabrera mountains

We had a small storm yesterday AM which deposited about 10 drops of rain. Unfortunately what we didn’t know was that it started a fire in the mountains around mid-day. We noticed it when some friends left at about 3PM … Continue reading

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