XTreme Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 30 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Sucks dunnit. No doubt he's over the moon cos he doesn't have to tolerate Johnny Foreigner now! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Just change two of the light fittings in the garage, one stopped working months ago the other went bang this morning not what i wanted when i was half asleep nearly shat myself, hope the others hold out don't want to change anymore at £35 each. Got the old Africa twin warming up now since i had to move everything to get to the one light. You're sleeping in your garage too?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 14 minutes ago, busabeast said: You're sleeping in your garage too?? Nope that's where i keep my work clothes and exit my house for work in the mornings LOL 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Sucks dunnit. You missing Spain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 1 hour ago, XTreme said: You missing Spain? Ooh let me think.. I'm just considering the last 72hrs in Blighty.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 One of my dearest friends has been put on hospice, she has defied the odds for three years but it looks like this is the home straight, she is a person I am not ready to lose from my life, she is more of a sister than my actual sisters. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 10 hours ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Sucks dunnit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 55 minutes ago, Six30 said: So you could see yourself living over here then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 8 hours ago, Buckster said: One of my dearest friends has been put on hospice, she has defied the odds for three years but it looks like this is the home straight, she is a person I am not ready to lose from my life, she is more of a sister than my actual sisters. You never know she may defy the odds again and be released back home, but never a nice experience to go through 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 I might go and look at a bike today but time is limited as I have some chores to do and Ersilia has a shitty cold, we will see. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 46 minutes ago, busabeast said: You never know she may defy the odds again and be released back home, but never a nice experience to go through I just got a message from her, they have started treatment for end of life. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 44 minutes ago, Buckster said: I just got a message from her, they have started treatment for end of life. Sorry to hear that Ian! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Buckster said: I just got a message from her, they have started treatment for end of life. Sorry to hear that Ian ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 3 hours ago, XTreme said: So you could see yourself living over here then? Yeh , I would want to come out there buy a place and have enough money not to work which I can’t do …. Yet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Buckster said: I just got a message from her, they have started treatment for end of life. Yeh , sorry to hear that . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Buckster said: I just got a message from her, they have started treatment for end of life. That’s just awful news, very sorry for all concerned. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 8 minutes ago, Six30 said: Yeh , I would want to come out there buy a place and have enough money not to work which I can’t do …. Yet What is is that you like about being in Spain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 15 minutes ago, Six30 said: Yeh , I would want to come out there buy a place and have enough money not to work which I can’t do …. Yet 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Skippy said: You probably need less than you think if you adjust your expectations a little. It's definitely cheaper to live out here than in Britain. When I see what they pay for Gas, Water, Electricity, Council Tax etc I don't know how people manage. We pay about €50 a month electric, €50 a quarter water, Council Tax €170 a year, and about €50 a month on wood pellets from November to April. I think food is a lot cheaper as well, but it's difficult for me to be specific because it's so long since I was in Britain. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 We pay £150 per month council tax.......Water rates are £25 per month.....Summer rates for gas and electric are around £50 per month, they nearly treble in the winter ...and £450 per month rent....don't know how we live in the UK.......oh I know, we don't live!, we exist. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 11 minutes ago, Clive said: We pay £150 per month council tax.......Water rates are £25 per month.....Summer rates for gas and electric are around £50 per month, they nearly treble in the winter ...and £450 per month rent....don't know how we live in the UK.......oh I know, we don't live!, we exist. Are you able to claim some of that back as you're OAP's? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Buckster said: I just got a message from her, they have started treatment for end of life. That's bad news, cherish the time you've got left with her. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 43 minutes ago, XTreme said: What is is that you like about being in Spain? The sun … and judging dossing about 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 8 minutes ago, XTreme said: Are you able to claim some of that back as you're OAP's? We have gone into it, looked on the government website, filled in a few forms, and we are entitled to no help..... nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 45 minutes ago, Skippy said: 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. Cost of living seems cheaper over there , although not looked in to it properly for living there full time … when the time comes that we could do it will do my homework . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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