01 Aug 2013 7:37 PM:

I have tried to search for long term property rentals on EOS but all that shows, even when clicking on Long Term Rentals are holiday rentals.

Are there anyone out there renting their property long term? of has the EOS site thrown a wobberly?

Thread: Long Term Rentals on EOS

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28 Jul 2013 3:45 PM:

I have to agree with the general trend of the replies that Spanish drivers are no better or worse than British drivers.
Before retiring to Spain I had for several years been an advanced driver and a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorist.
One of the many mantras drummed into you as a trainee driver was to think of all other drivers as a danger and make allowances for them.
Also imagine a safety bubble around you of at least two car lengths in radius and do not allow anyone into that bubble which of course means keeping a safe distance from the car in front. Should a car be tail gating then increase distance between you and the car in front so as to give more time for yourself to brake gradually rather than suddenly and finding yourself with someone inspecting your exhaust pipe from the inside. Another little trick when tailgating happens is to put your hazard warnings on for 5 or 6 blinks and that invariably has the effect of telling the exhaust pipe inspector that there is a problem ahead and they ease off, this doesn't always work so say to yourself, I don't need my exhaust inspecting, and let them pass, not always possible I know but worth bearing mind.
One last thing regarding highway codes, Rules are made for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools.

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Thread: How do you rate Spanish drivers

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07 Jan 2013 11:10 AM:

Yes this seems a good idea, however, as others have said, site will not accept NIE number, so effectively descriminates against those legally registered into the Spanish system. A case for the European Court?

It would seem the only way would be a collective submission as has been suggested.

So, the matter I would liked looked at is the disparity between the Mainland and the Canaries and then the same again between Las Palmas and Arricefe. It all looks to me like a method to double tax those of us living away from the "government island" and the Mainland.

There is also an indiscriminate application of custom dues on parcels that go through Madrid and  Las Palmas. A calender from Help4Heros was held up in customs and required my NIE in the address. This has been resent as requested so I await with bated breath as to whether it will be delvered without custom dues, as it should be.

D J Fraser

Thread: The Government wants help with Red-Tape Reform!

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03 Mar 2011 9:46 PM:

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It is refreshing to know that there are others out there that see things as they really are and not through rose coloured spectacles.  It is unfortunate that we do not have the means to challenge the status quo.

 

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Thread: Motorway speed limits coming down to 110 kph

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03 Mar 2011 2:11 PM:

Have to agree with the general theme of discussion.  There was a time when Spain conveniently ignored the drivel coming out of Brussels but they have now been blackmailed into conforming with the unelected Brussels dictators - oops - sorry commisioners and as suggested none of them think outside the box.  We are all supposed to be europeans so why can't they instill european standards and levels throughout.

 

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Thread: Motorway speed limits coming down to 110 kph

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