Skippy Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 21 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Out of interest what are the wages like for people like plumbers carpenters and electricians in Spain 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) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 15 minutes ago, Skippy said: 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) The wife pays Solo Autonomo €330 a month.......and I'm listed as her dependent. That covers Health Care (but I'd get that free as an OAP anyway) and goes towards a Pension for her as well. She'll be able to claim that at 67 (in 5 years time) and by then she'll have reached the minimum 15 years that's required. But Spanish Pensions are higher than UK ones so with her 15 years she should get about €600-650 a month. Compared to my Brit one of €920 for 35 years! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 6 hours ago, XTreme said: You were judging dossing about? So there was a Dossing competition? Considering the area you went to, there was probably a strong field! Brits and Spaniards! But my money will always be on the Dago! It's embedded in their DNA! dossing /relaxing same thing its called a holiday , you know ... oh hang on ... 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 6 hours ago, XTreme said: You were judging dossing about? So there was a Dossing competition? Considering the area you went to, there was probably a strong field! Brits and Spaniards! But my money will always be on the Dago! It's embedded in their DNA! you go on about knuckle dragging brits , you must be in the wrong part of spain , where we was there was a lot of expats , all friendly polite and chatty . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, Six30 said: you go on about knuckle dragging brits , you must be in the wrong part of spain , where we was there was a lot of expats , all friendly polite and chatty . Were they holidaymakers or residents there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 9 minutes ago, XTreme said: Were they holidaymakers or residents there? residents mainly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 20 minutes ago, Six30 said: you go on about knuckle dragging brits , you must be in the wrong part of spain , where we was there was a lot of expats , all friendly polite and chatty . 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? 4 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: residents mainly You weren't in Torrevieja itself though were you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Skippy said: 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? There were years ago cos property is a lot cheaper than the coast. Most of the ones here now I don't even know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, XTreme said: You weren't in Torrevieja itself though were you? about 20 min drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Six30 said: about 20 min drive Nice place near there is Punta Prima! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 11 minutes ago, XTreme said: There were years ago cos property is a lot cheaper than the coast. Most of the ones here now I don't even know! You know what they say Pete there's an arsehole in every town or village all over the world and if you cant find one where you live than that can only mean one thing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IT'S YOU 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 We haven't seen @yen_powell for a month so I just dropped him a mail now to see if all is OK. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 4 hours ago, XTreme said: Just seen rumours on Twitter that the Sunday Times is dropping a bombshell story this weekend! Biggest of the year, supposedly. Staff leave has been cancelled and security tightened! Reputed to be a sex scandal of some kind, possibly involving a politician, a celebrity, or even a Royal. My money's on the Prince of Pegging again! Wonder if Ryanair will repeat their Tweet? Something on Channel 4 Dispatch programme at 9pm tomorrow, but they ain't saying who or what, just it maybe career ending for someone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Skippy said: 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? There is at least one. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 11 hours ago, Clive said: Something on Channel 4 Dispatch programme at 9pm tomorrow, but they ain't saying who or what, just it maybe career ending for someone. Russell Brand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 17 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Russell Brand. So it seems, the (gutter) press have a few pages about him in today's issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, Clive said: So it seems, the (gutter) press have a few pages about him in today's issues. He has come out in front of it saying they're out to get him and he's done nothing wrong. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 I was hoping for a high profile Tory! If not, a Royal! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 With a lack of motorised two wheeled transport I had to dig out the old mountain bike. Not quite home yet but close enough to have a cold pint 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, Skippy said: With a lack of motorised two wheeled transport I had to dig out the old mountain bike. Not quite home yet but close enough to have a cold pint Be better with an engine but you have to make do with what you got it looks cold there in the photos, i wish i could rekindle the flame i used to have with push bikes before i had motorbikes there's so many places to go here with one, i have tried many times over the years but it just didn't work for me 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 15 minutes ago, Skippy said: With a lack of motorised two wheeled transport I had to dig out the old mountain bike. Not quite home yet but close enough to have a cold pint Is it hard going on the trails with a bicycle Ray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: i wish i could rekindle the flame i used to have with push bikes before i had motorbikes there's so many places to go here with one, i have tried many times over the years but it just didn't work for me Cos it involved physical effort that's why! Physical effort to you is like Kryptonite to Superman! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 Weather supposed to be decent today but the sky is grim at the moment. Not taking any chances! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 49 minutes ago, XTreme said: Cos it involved physical effort that's why! Physical effort to you is like Kryptonite to Superman! Oi you shouldn't toy with a mans feelings especially when he's feeling depressed, I've been in the garage for an hour trying to start stripping all the extras off the Beta ready to part ex it but i just couldn't bring myself to do it, i like the bike too much so came back in here to try and convince myself to do it as i'll be getting a better bike only to receive abuse in my vulnerable state of mind 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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