Pujol's real legacy: Out of the blue, the
vice president of Cataluña has admitted that the independence
referendum planned for November 9, might not take place if it is
vetoed by the Spanish government. IF? One could bet one's life on it.
As I've said, following the conveniently timed revelation of Pujol's
massive corruption, President Rajoy will surely have told the Catalan
president that he was holding the latter's cojones in his
hands. As if he needed to.
Gib 2 Spain 1: Having found in favour of
Gibraltar twice in the past few months (depressing the Spanish
media), the EU has now pronounced it endorses Spain's claim that
ciggies are being smuggled from the Rock and that criminals are
laundering money there. This is despite Gibraltar complying with all
EU regulations. Anyway, Brussels has called on the UK, Spain and
Gibraltar to cooperate on addressing these concerns. Given Spain's
continual harassment of Gib over the last 3 years, I wouldn't have
thought the Gibraltar government would be terribly well disposed
towards cooperation, at least not until the border controls are eased
by Spain.
Someone once said that nations get
the politicians they deserve. And now we all say it. Here in Spain
the ever-more-autocratic government has announced that the police
will be allowed to confiscate cameras used by demonstrators 'if
they believe they will be used for illegal purposes'. They might just
as well as said " . . if they believe they will be used as
bananas". We all know they will be confiscated and why. Will there
be much protest? Probably not. Will the government get back into
power next year? Very likely.
Some good news . . . Malaga is going to install
expensive street sensors to detect noise levels and to monitor how
much of a nuisance bars, discos - and even people talking - create.
It's not much but it's a start.
Spaniards - unlike, say, the French and the
Germans - have no difficulty with the English th sound. It's
pretty common in (Iberian) Spanish. Sometimes, though, too common
- as in the word zozobrar - 'to sink'. Imagine our Teutonic
and Gallic friends trying get their tongues around that! I suppose
the English equivalent is 'thither'. Or even better - 'hither and
thither'
There are 150 varieties of fish and seafood in
British waters. And the locals eat mostly (75%) cod, salmon, prawns
and tuna. And the last mentioned comes in tins. Funny people.
Finally . . . So, Robin Williams has exercised his
ultimate right and taken his own life. Per the statistics,
three-quarters of us won't understand how he could have done this to
his loving family. But a quarter of us will empathise totally.
Whatever, it's undeniably sad. Though no sadder than any other death yesterday. We just think it is.
House for Sale in Pontevedra
My neighbours are moving to Madrid and selling
their lovely house. Lots of pictures here. Brief description: South
west orientation. Completely renovated. In a development with
swimming pool, extensive green areas, place for parties, excellent
community environment. €395,000.
Basics
4
floors
322
sq m constructed, 283 sq m usable
5
double bedrooms
3
bathrooms
Plot of 336 sq m
Terrace of 336 sq m plus
Garage
Completely furnished
Excellent condition
5 built-in wardrobes
Lumber room
Covered laundry room
Central heating
Private garden
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