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Leslea wrote on Thu Jul 22, 2021 2:28pm:

Hi Sarah, 

How are you and the family doing?

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Have you managed to get over here yet?

We are now fully papered and legal residents for the next 5 years. 

With the NHS paying for our medical care as we are retired.

Look forward to meeting up with you soon.

SarahB wrote on Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:42pm:

Hi so lovely to hear from you and that you are all sorted out!

We are keeping well thank you. What about you? Have you settled in now? 

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We still haven't been out yet but we are booked for September so fingers crossed.

I will be devastated if we can't get out!

Really hope to meet you soon

X

Leslea wrote on Sat Jul 24, 2021 10:20pm:

No not sorted out yet ref the house. I didn't realize how hard it was going to be to find work men eg electrician, tiler, plumber etc. We just hit dead ends or they are pricing far to high. I am fast coming to the conclusion that they are a bit like the French where they think all UK citizen are ...

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...made of money !!.

Well enough gripe from me, fingers crossed that you are able to get out here in September. Looking forward to catching up with you all.

SarahB wrote on Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:00am:

Hi sorry to hear that you are having problems. Have you asked for tradesmen on this forum? I must admit that we had no hot water and couldn't find anyone to fix the boiler. My husband Tim went on YouTube to learn how to fix it! You can learn anything on YouTube!

We found the plumber supply shop in Baza really useful but had problems explaining what we need but bought a catalogue from Screwfix in the UK and point to what we need. I could bring you a catalogue if it helps....

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My friend in my village uses an English builder and she said he is reasonable and reliable. I could ask her if I could have his number for you. Just let me know

Take care of yourself

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Leslea wrote on Mon Jul 26, 2021 3:11pm:

Yes and yes please catalogue and phone number would both be appreciated. We replaced our boiler ourselves but the re wire needs to be certified so I'm not touching that!!

Thanks Sarah fingers crossed again that you get across in September.

SarahB wrote on Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:21pm:

Hi how are you keeping?

Well I'm very excited because we are definitely coming in September!! We arrive late on Sunday 12th. It's been nearly 2 years so will have a lot of cleaning. Do you fancy meeting up for a drink at Hotel Lorenzo on the Wednesday or Thursday? If you want to email me at [email protected] and...

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... we could arrange.

Looking forward to meeting you

Sarah and Tim

Austtrev wrote on Mon Aug 30, 2021 11:45pm:

How long are you down there? We are down on the 27th for a few days!

SarahB wrote on Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:19am:

Hi so good to hear from you!

Sadly we leave late on the 24th. Is this the first time you have visited since covid starred?

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Sarahx

Austtrev wrote on Tue Aug 31, 2021 9:39am:

Hi Sarah

That’s a shame. No, we had a few days about a month ago, it was nice to actually sleep in the house.

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Unfortunately, every window in the house had been left open! Very dusty and cobwebby. Managed to get a lot done though,

We are hoping to be down again 6th December for a few nights then 6th January for a week.

Anyway, let’s keep in touch and hopefully we’ll meet up soon.

Cheers 

Austin and Tre