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I am 60 years old but going on 25 years in outlook and was born and lived in the United Kingdom most of my life until I met my second husband John. Since then we lived and worked on the Costa del Sol Spain running 3 successful bars until John was head hunted

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Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) Employment: Fun jobs: 2 of 19
It is not everyone who can say they have taken a Bengal Tiger Cub out on a lead whilst in employment but that is just what I did when I worked as a Marketing Manager at a Wildlife Park in Devon UK. I had worked in the tourist industry for a number of years but when I was approached to ask if I would like to try and put some l... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV shows that brought families together: 5 of 15
"Everybody Loves Raymond" - the best show on tv that has brought families together from all over the world. Although this programme originates from American it is also watched by many other nationalities in other parts of the world but everyone can relate to this type of comedy. The programme centres around a young mar... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Planning a vacation in Spain: 1 of 3
Ever thought you could have a free holiday in Spain for one week all expenses paid! Well now you can and I know because I have done it. It all started with an advert in my local paper saying "teach English to Spanish in a beautiful rural part of Spain completely free in 4 star accommodation. I was sceptical at first but looke... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy When the state of the economy hits home: 45 of 105
Boy is this title apt. The state of the economy has definitely hit home in our household. My husband and I have been living in sunny Spain on the Costa del Sol since 2005 enjoying our retirement knowing that our UK sterling went just that little bit further in Spain with the euro. However, since January this year things have ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs Guide dogs for the blind: How to become a voluntary puppy walker: 1 of 1
Guide Dogs for the Blind be a puppy walker and change your life!My sister Linda is a puppy walker for Guide Dogs for the Blind in the UK and since starting this challenge some 10 years ago she has helped change ten ordinary dogs into wonderful caring dogs to aid people with either partial sight or no sight at all. All the dog... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Immigration Issues Why are all the ex-pat Brits packing up, leaving Spain and returning to England?: 1 of 1
Since the beginning of this year, January 2009, British expats living permanently in Spain have had to seriously consider returning to the UK, or in fact have already returned. This is mainly due to the exchange rate between the English pound and the Euro.My husband and I moved to Spain permanently in 2005 upon my husband's r... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Foods that keep you looking young: 4 of 6
Many articles have been written throughout the ages telling you what foods to eat to fight aging and if you took note of all of them you would probably not eat anything at all as some say certain foods are good for you and then a few weeks later you read an article that says the same food is bad. So how do we fight aging? I c... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Spanish lifestyle: The leisurely way to live: 2 of 2
A large number of expats moving to Spain do not often get the chance to integrate completely within the Spanish lifestyle. However my husband and I have been fortunate enough to be totally involved with a large Spanish family in the campo just a few miles from Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. When we retired we decided to m... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Allergic to birds: 2 of 2
We have just found out my husband is allergic to birds - through the hard way! Having moved to an area where it was not practical to own a dog or cat and loving animals within the house we decided to purchase two budgerigars. We bought all the equipment, big cage, toys, food etc and decided on a lovely green boy and a blue gi... More..