Skippy

Same where I live, mostly decent people but no matter where you go you’ll find arseholes……….there must be a few where you are Pete?

If they’re legal and registered they have to pay a self employed tax every month even if they haven’t earned a penny (it’s called something like ‘autonomo’)………Pete probably has to pay it too. I’ve been told locally that’s about €300 per month. Spanish plumbers etc tend to be cheaper than ex-Brits and many of the latter are not properly qualified (known locally as Ryanair Builders/plumbers etc)

Double poof

Poof

You probably need less than you think if you adjust your expectations a little. We did and it’s worked out okay. Obviously we can’t change the car/bike whenever we fancy it and in fact buy new anymore but there are some big advantages to living over here. A few disadvantages obviously but on the whole it’s been a positive move. Good luck with whatever you decide but for gods sake don’t leave it too long or you may come to regret it.

That’s just awful news, very sorry for all concerned.

Not yet………..patience old boy

I’ve been put to fence painting duty most of the day………now THAT’S mindless shit. Still, it’s better than paying some local oik to do and as Pete helpfully reminded me I DON’T HAVE A BIKE AT THE MOMENT

Fuck off, I’m like the bloke in Highlander…… ……..”there can be only one!”

He was testing you and you passed. Well done

What about the most recently available census? It might give you something.

Yesterday afternoon about 2pm………..do keep up dear

I like the ‘well-worn’ look………all the girls love it too.

That figures.

His little face was like he’d just sucked on a lemon………. bless him, he can’t stand mess of any kind.

Yep I did think of that

That’s actually true. Only Harley riders spend more time polishing than riding so maybe you need to trade that Honda in mate

I’d rather be riding it than polishing it……….and yes I know I don’t have either option at the moment.

Stop dithering on about my downpipes…….it’s patina

He fell asleep pissed up so we drew all over his face. Spent all weekend like it.

Nuffin’ wrong with that………..

Oh it’s definitely going back in to be sorted. The other thing I’ve just noticed is that the ignition switch sometimes doesn’t want to turn and not only that I can pull the key out while it’s running! Can you imagine that fucker coming out whilst I’m doing 120klm/h, I’d never find it.

That hippo was friendly though, even shared his tequila

Sounds about right

It takes a certain type of fortitude which you clearly lack you old fart.