Category Archives: Britain

Salad Days

Posted on April 12, 2014 by findmeahomespain

It’s a Leo thing apparently; the trait I have of leaving some things to the last possible minute. At school even with all the holidays to do my homework, it would still be done Sunday night before term started again. … Continue reading →

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The Secret Diary

Posted on April 12, 2014 by findmeahomespain

Until the age of seven my life was a bit of a blur; I don’t mean I can’t’ remember much, it really was blurry as I was diagnosed with myopia, severe short sightedness of minus 6. Looking through photo albums … Continue reading →

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King Leopold II of Belgium

Posted on November 27, 2013 by findmeahomespain

Whilst much of Europe was busy colonising the rest of the world in the 19th century, Belgium was left out and their future King, Leopold II, surmised the key to wealth and influence was to annexe foreign lands. Leopold asked … Continue reading →

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Guernica

Posted on September 19, 2013 by findmeahomespain

The town of Gernika (Basque spelling) is strategically important as 2 main roads intersect there with links to the port town of Bermeo and the Basque capital Bilbao. The river also becomes deep enough for trading boats to navigate the … Continue reading →

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Watch out watch out

Posted on September 18, 2013 by findmeahomespain

I remember getting my first bike aged 4; a red and blue machine with stabilisers. I grew out of it quickly but money was tight so I had to walk until my 8th birthday. Then I got my next one … Continue reading →

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Hiding behind the shadow of the rock

Posted on August 13, 2013 by findmeahomespain

The Spanish government, the Partido Popular is mired in a huge corruption scandal; on Thursday 1st August after months of denials PM Rajoy admitted to Parliament that he was personally guilty, but only of over-trusting the ex-party treasurer Luis Barcenas. … Continue reading →

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Bomber Harris

Posted on July 23, 2013 by findmeahomespain

Arthur Harris was born in 1892; his parents didn’t think him clever enough to go to Eton as his brothers had before, so gave him the choice of joining the army or going to the colonies. He chose the latter … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Ecstasy

Posted on July 11, 2013 by findmeahomespain

Again the squirrels appeared out of nowhere sending this week’s missive spinning off in a obtuse direction. I was quietly minding my own business looking at a classic car collection when I spotted a figurine of 2 horses heads mounted … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile in Britain

Posted on June 26, 2013 by findmeahomespain

I have lived in Spain for almost seven years and in that time I’ve kept abreast of news from back home. Partly as I’m interested in current affairs and have this column to write, but also as wise words shared … Continue reading →

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Memories on Wheels

Posted on April 27, 2013 by findmeahomespain

30 years ago I started a game keeping apprenticeship. The only problem was that it meant a daily 18.5 mile each way cycle ride (yes I measured it). I bought an ancient Honda C90 scooter and what an evil contraption … Continue reading →

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