22 Aug 2012 2:02 PM:

 Hi,

I lived on Gran Canaria for 3 years. The place for you is Vecindario or if you want to be on the coast Arinaga . Both are mainly Spanish close to the airport and have plenty of life.

 

 

 

This message was last edited by GJ on 22/08/2012.
Thread: Advice on the Canary Islands please

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25 Aug 2009 4:23 PM:

Goodstich wrote

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 banning cars of certain types might well be in the future? 

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Methinks true colours emerging!!!!!!!!!

Ban cars I dont like

Ban Alcohol I dont like

Ban all Tobacco

Ban McDonalds

Ban all people I dont like

Ban any opinion I dont like

Ban breathing without my authority

I am always correct in all my opinions and smoking is worse than anything anyone can do 

So will you all just DO AS I SAY 

 

Thread: Smoking ban in Spain

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25 Aug 2009 2:53 PM:

Goodstich wrote

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I agree many pubs are shutting because of people drinking at home, but smoking no, I think that's just not true. It will obviously stop some going, but the majority of people say how much nicer it is in pubs without fags, and smelling like a stale ash tray when you get home.

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The truth is non or ex smokers do say "  how much nicer it is in pubs without fags, and smelling like a stale ash tray when you get home." but they are not the regulars that kept the pubs open.

To deny that the majority of pub regulars smoke is just putting your head in the sand.

As for the argument that the price of alcohol is the main reason for pub closures in the UK. Take a look at the closure of the bingo halls.

Its a fact that smoking is BAD for your health

Its a fact that a total ban is CLOSING pubs and bingo halls in the UK

Its a fact that is costing THOUSANDS of jobs

The effects of passive smoking is not as strongly proven. Everyone now admits the recommended drink limits for men and women were just GUESSED and not based on any scientific research.

Goodrich is right to say how addictive smoking is, but then goes on to ignore that smokers addiction is strong enough for them to get out of the habit of the local.

 

Thread: Smoking ban in Spain

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25 Aug 2009 1:36 PM:

Hi Goodstich

I see you are on one of your favorite subjects again and you even managed to fit your obsession of repeating your views again and again  on corruption in Spain into the smoking thread. 

It is a fact that the majority of pub regulars in the UK were smokers and the smoking ban is a major cause of the vast number of closures we are seeing. Many smokers are now drinking (and smoking ) at home.

The argument that non or ex smokers will now go to the pub does not hold up unless you mean they  now go on there birthday as well as Christmas.

You and the nanny state UK Goverment should think more about the economic consequences of a total ban of smoking to jobs of those working in pubs and bingo halls.

Spain has this one right at the moment.

 

Thread: Smoking ban in Spain

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15 Apr 2009 11:12 AM:

I brought 2 rescue dogs back to the UK from the Costa Del Sol 2 years ago. I did this in a car with 4 stop overs in dog frindly hotels. The main problem is getting your documentation for entry to the UK or you will be stopped at the ferry port. You must have up to date pet passports with evidence of Rabies jabs and proof of frontline and vetinary examination within 24 hours prior to arriving at the ferry.

This means going to a vet in Northen Spain, and make sure that put the time of day as well as the date or they wont let you in to the UK.

 

Hope this helps and good luck with it.

Thread: returning from south of spain to england with a dog

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