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Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2025 10:14am

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Geordiemark

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Well our nice long holiday in Arboleas came to an end on Friday with a visit to the vets to get the health check and worming done on the dog, before driving to Castejon for an overnight stop, on into France, stopping south of Le Mans, then up to Dieppe for the Dieppe - Newhaven crossing. Circa 1200 miles as we avoided toll roads where we could, nice and easy, light to zero traffic all the way. In the first group off the ferry and 200 mile drive to the Midlands. Traffic was a nightmare, topped by a crash on the M6 when 2 rtards decided to crash while driving in a straight line. Road closed for 45 minutes while the Motorway wombles sort it all out. Couldn't just shut a couple of lanes, no the whole road was close even though the crash was in lane 1 of 4.

I miss Spanish roads.

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Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2025 8:19pm

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Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2025 8:19pm

Geordiemark wrote on Mon Nov 10, 2025 10:14am:
Well our nice long holiday in Arboleas came to an end on Friday with a visit to the vets to get the health check and worming done on the dog, before driving to Castejon for an overnight stop, on into France, stopping south of Le Mans, then up to Dieppe for the Dieppe - Newhaven crossing. Circa 12...

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...00 miles as we avoided toll roads where we could, nice and easy, light to zero traffic all the way. In the first group off the ferry and 200 mile drive to the Midlands. Traffic was a nightmare, topped by a crash on the M6 when 2 rtards decided to crash while driving in a straight line. Road closed for 45 minutes while the Motorway wombles sort it all out. Couldn't just shut a couple of lanes, no the whole road was close even though the crash was in lane 1 of 4.
I miss Spanish roads.

Totally agree . I did the same trip last October , stopping with friends near Bergerac on the way back . Only problem was my fault for not having the gadget in the windscreen for the tolls and a right hand drive car . Off the ferry at Newhaven and hit a pothole before reaching the main road A27 dead of night and tyre split .

Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2025 7:35pm

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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2025 7:35pm

Geordiemark wrote on Mon Nov 10, 2025 10:14am:
Well our nice long holiday in Arboleas came to an end on Friday with a visit to the vets to get the health check and worming done on the dog, before driving to Castejon for an overnight stop, on into France, stopping south of Le Mans, then up to Dieppe for the Dieppe - Newhaven crossing. Circa 12...

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...00 miles as we avoided toll roads where we could, nice and easy, light to zero traffic all the way. In the first group off the ferry and 200 mile drive to the Midlands. Traffic was a nightmare, topped by a crash on the M6 when 2 rtards decided to crash while driving in a straight line. Road closed for 45 minutes while the Motorway wombles sort it all out. Couldn't just shut a couple of lanes, no the whole road was close even though the crash was in lane 1 of 4.
I miss Spanish roads.

With language like that ....2 rtards.... I hope you are stuck in traffic for evermore. Disgusting comment.

Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2025 7:54pm

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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2025 7:54pm

NannieH wrote on Mon Nov 17, 2025 7:35pm:
With language like that ....2 rtards.... I hope you are stuck in traffic for evermore. Disgusting comment.

Get off your high horse you old fossil.

It takes a special type of window licker to crash in a straight line on a motorway.

May your next bowl movement be a hedgehog.

Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2025 10:11pm

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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2025 10:11pm

Geordiemark wrote on Mon Nov 17, 2025 7:54pm:
Get off your high horse you old fossil.
It takes a special type of window licker to crash in a straight line on a motorway.

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May your next bowl movement be a hedgehog.

It is spelt bowel....not bowl! That is the shape of your brain. 😆 LOL . I expect you are a car mechanic as you were able as you passed to see if there were any faults on the car?!?

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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2025 10:29pm

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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2025 10:29pm

NannieH wrote on Mon Nov 17, 2025 10:11pm:
It is spelt bowel....not bowl! That is the shape of your brain. 😆 LOL . I expect you are a car mechanic as you were able as you passed to see if there were any faults on the car?!?

Well I never noticed that spell check had altered it. But there you go. Old fossils like you can’t drive and I don’t notice a spell check correction.

Life’s a bitch

Oh well, Never mind. I’m sure little Britain will live on in Los Gallardos.

Have a nice life, I’m sure you don’t have much left.

Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2025 12:13am

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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2025 12:13am

Geordiemark wrote on Mon Nov 17, 2025 7:54pm:
Get off your high horse you old fossil.
It takes a special type of window licker to crash in a straight line on a motorway.

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May your next bowl movement be a hedgehog.

And rude again.LOL. I do hope you also enjoy your short life in Arboleas.... please let me see a motorbike in bits soon. I see you have been rude before, so no changing spots on this leopard. But then Tyne Siders are not known for their intelligence, hence your disgusting comment starting this thread! I stand by what I originally said that your comment of calling someone a rtard ,(sic) retard. Is crass beyond belief!

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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2025 7:55am

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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2025 7:55am

NannieH wrote on Tue Nov 18, 2025 12:13am:
And rude again.LOL. I do hope you also enjoy your short life in Arboleas.... please let me see a motorbike in bits soon. I see you have been rude before, so no changing spots on this leopard. But then Tyne Siders are not known for their intelligence, hence your disgusting comment starting this th...

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...read! I stand by what I originally said that your comment of calling someone a rtard ,(sic) retard. Is crass beyond belief!

Boohoo, crying me a river you old trout.

Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2025 8:56am

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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2025 8:56am

NannieH wrote on Tue Nov 18, 2025 12:13am:
And rude again.LOL. I do hope you also enjoy your short life in Arboleas.... please let me see a motorbike in bits soon. I see you have been rude before, so no changing spots on this leopard. But then Tyne Siders are not known for their intelligence, hence your disgusting comment starting this th...

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...read! I stand by what I originally said that your comment of calling someone a rtard ,(sic) retard. Is crass beyond belief!

You must have a very very sad life if you spend your time trawling through old posts to see if someone has been rude in the past.

The correct term is Geordie. I thought my screen name might have given you a clue. There are a few different definitions of a true "Geordie", strictly speaking you must be born on the banks of the Tyne, but it's generally applied to anyone living in Newcastle or North of it.

Some of the finest Engineering minds come from the North East who were leaders in the Industrial Revolution. The people are warm and welcoming and are known for their friendliness.

Can I ask where you come from initially? Just your over reaction to the term Rtard make me think may come from an area where there are lots of Rtards due to the number of cousins marrying.

I would like to have more time in Arboleas, but I'm making do with the 90 days in 180 until I retire in a few years time. I do love Spain and the Spanish people so I'm looking to spend more time there. My Spanish is improving, but I bet you're from the "Just talk louder in English" brigade.

Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2025 9:36am

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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2025 9:36am

Geordiemark wrote on Tue Nov 18, 2025 8:56am:
You must have a very very sad life if you spend your time trawling through old posts to see if someone has been rude in the past.
The correct term is Geordie. I thought my screen name might have given you a clue. There are a few different definitions of a true "Geordie", strictly speaking you must be born on the banks of the Tyne, but it's generally applied to anyone living in Newcastle or North of it....

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Some of the finest Engineering minds come from the North East who were leaders in the Industrial Revolution. The people are warm and welcoming and are known for their friendliness.
Can I ask where you come from initially? Just your over reaction to the term Rtard make me think may come from an area where there are lots of Rtards due to the number of cousins marrying.
I would like to have more time in Arboleas, but I'm making do with the 90 days in 180 until I retire in a few years time. I do love Spain and the Spanish people so I'm looking to spend more time there. My Spanish is improving, but I bet you're from the "Just talk louder in English" brigade.

Yeah gods you can help using this revolting expression. Some ignorant Tackems can't help themselves. I worked for years with people who had mental illnesses, and their language was 100% better than yours.... so was their views on life. I am now pressing post followed by block! Enjoy the rain, I will enjoy the warmth as I do everyday! I am originally from the Washington part of Newcastle, but I worked my way away from the North, I doubt you are able to do that.