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Post by loobyloo on Nov 2, 2022 8:34:16 GMT 1
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author: Do they sell baby Aptamil milk here ? I’ve read in pharmacies they might ??
Hi check out ALMIRON should be same as Aptamil Good Luck xxxx
They sell it in Carrefour xxxx
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Post by loobyloo on Nov 7, 2022 13:21:47 GMT 1
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author: Lidl in chiclana doesn't seem to do felafel any more. Does anyone know anywhere else that stocks them regularly them please? Ta much.
They may be back soon once they finally stock for the winter - I love their salmon en croutes but they stop doing them in the summer
and normally put them back in just before Christmas - might be the same for the falafel xxxx
they had the Salmon en croute in Lidl last Thursday xxxx
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Post by loobyloo on Nov 7, 2022 13:29:35 GMT 1
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author: Tiled roof terraces: the one in the place we are about to buy is “painted” every year: what is this paint?
The tiles seem original red/terracotta and not shiny. Is this something we can do?
Ben Walby Its called ‘caucho’ and is very think waterproof paint. Can buy in red and blue (for pools mainly).
Easy to do yourself but very messy as paint is so thick.
John Coe It's painted every year because it has an underlying problem. The waterproofing under the tiles has deteriorated,
and this is a cheap fix, rather than doing an expensive proper repair. As stated above, it's called caucho, and is
available from most paint shops. It's a rubber based flexible paint, and you can do it yourself,
nice and thick with a roller.
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Post by loobyloo on Nov 22, 2022 9:51:16 GMT 1
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author: Hi! Anyone know where to buy powdered/confectioner’s sugar locally?
Mercadona have Azúcar Glass which is the same as icing sugar xxxx
author: Thank you! Will stop by Mercadona this afternoon it’s my son's 10th birthday tomorrow and I’m going to try to make his cake at home
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Post by loobyloo on Nov 24, 2022 11:11:31 GMT 1
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author: Hi, I wanted to ask if there’s anywhere in Chiclana to buy Mincemeat? Can’t believe the cost of the postage for a jar of Robinson’s!
Yes Steve the butchers next to Venta Bonsai (opposite Mercadona) xxxx
he does have it usually. Just up the road from Burger King xxxx
Got mine last week from Steve Litchfield xxxx
On a related note, are they classed as liquid for hand luggage in aircraft? xxxx
Hmmmm - shouldn’t really be liquid, but who knows ? Depends on the handler, maybe . (Hummus was confiscated, and jam - so probably!) xxxx
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Post by loobyloo on Nov 24, 2022 11:19:35 GMT 1
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author: Just a quickie: if I have a couple of gas tanks (silver, labelled Cepsa) they are mine or theirs? Specifically they are in my house deeds and I need full ones!
Should I get Cespa to replace them (I have no car) and how do I sort out the “swap” of tanks?
are referring to the gas bottles for the boilers and freestanding gas fires... there will be a fair few people in small trucks drive round and you can swap that way.
This guy does ours. +34669921570 his name is david. Has what's app so you can message if you don't speak the lingo xxxx
+34 672 33 91 40 number Guy on Truck Cepsa I use wasap with him xxxx
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Post by loobyloo on Nov 28, 2022 13:15:20 GMT 1
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author: Me and my husband are looking for a native Spanish speaking tutor in Chiclana to carry out weekly face to face lessons.
After school hours. Any recommendations, would be appreciated.
Paloma Bernet 657760392
She’s very good and lives in Chiclana and does face to face or FaceTime ****
Cristina Ciancas: I am spanish and teacher telefone 650616964
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Post by loobyloo on Nov 29, 2022 9:47:08 GMT 1
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author: Does anyone know if you can buy Estriadol patches over the counter in any of the Chiclana pharmacies? Thanks!
I believe you need a prescription for Estriadol but you can get the alternative Progynova over the counter ****
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Post by loobyloo on Nov 29, 2022 13:11:11 GMT 1
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author: the best place to buy removal boxes gracias
They have good quality ones at Islatrans in Pelagatos ****
Don’t buy from chino they are rubbish quality ****
Ikea or go to lidl they will put some aside for you to collect later that day ****
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Post by leftie on Nov 29, 2022 17:05:52 GMT 1
Try Viveros Reyes the garden centre in Conil. They usually have a room full of boxes of different sizes that they get their ceramics in, so they are strong as well.
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Post by loobyloo on Nov 30, 2022 12:16:56 GMT 1
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author: Where to buy proper glue? Like araldite rapid. The stuff in my local bazar is not even worth the 1 euro they charge
Amazon gorilla glue is great ****
Depends what you want it for but I swear by No Nails (Sin Clavos). You can get tubes in most hardware stores. I use it for everything ****
Ben Walby
Leroy Merlin. The equivalent brand is Ceys I believe. They have one that has the glue and a reactant. Its the most like araldite ive found
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Post by loobyloo on Nov 30, 2022 12:33:58 GMT 1
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Hola, I got mine by going around the industrial estates at 8pm - there are many excellent boxes left out for free
- also the shops in town do the same as they close ****
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 1, 2022 10:14:08 GMT 1
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author: Anybody knows, if there is a place, where we can go to see Santa.
We've booked a place to see Santa in his Grotto in Gibraltar on the 10th. ****
Leroy Merlín too! ****
Booking needs to be done via that nº on WhatApp ****
The Show DANCE Company
Fundraising Family Fun Day
WINTER WONDERLAND SAT 10th DECEMBER
Santa's Grotto: Book Your Slot with Santa: £7 Whatsapp 54028838
Vault 18, Wellington Front Gibraltar
11am - 6pm
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 2, 2022 8:37:05 GMT 1
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author: Anyone making and selling mince pies this year?
Streetcats Xmas fayre sat 3rd bubble burger 12- 3pm
Streetcats market 17th December 10-12 noon Agro Conil el Colorado ****
Yes I am also making them ****
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 4, 2022 10:30:42 GMT 1
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author: Looking for a DOUBLE bed headboard - wooden with legs. Any condition.
Try rastro near back of family cash. ****
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 4, 2022 12:32:46 GMT 1
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author: Has anyone got any recommendations for somewhere in Chiclana, San Fernando, El Puerto de Santa where some friends could
get a new piece of glass for their log burner? It’s a rectangular, flat piece of glass which , I guess, needs to withstand intense heat.
I know some of you use a guy to service your pellet burners and wondered if you thought he might help with log burners too. If yes,
please can someone give me his contact info as these elderly people are struggling with the cold .
Thanks! Happy Sunday 😀🎅🏻
There is a glass shop ( sorry don’t know the name )just opposite the Milan contstruction shop on pelagatos chiclana they will do it if you take in Measurements ****
Also had mine done there good service. ****
Millan on Industrial estate I took my door and That fitted new glass xx ****
Try millan ****
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 5, 2022 12:59:13 GMT 1
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author: Hi! I need some guidance on where in Chiclana I can buy clothes for children that are suitable for December in London. We are from southern California
so I have no idea how to dress kids for "real" winter or if the garments they sell here will be warm enough? 🙈 7.5 and 10 year old boys and almost 6 year old girl 😊
Definitely layers! Definitely Primark! There’s no point spending a fortune on winter clothes which are used for two months of the year here. Enjoy! They’re predicting snow this week ****
U will need thermals.. spoke to my mum yesterday and forcast minus digits the next few weeks! ****
Saw good value thermals in decathlon, and also primark is good value for kids! Layers of long sleeve, jumpers and coat! Hat, scarf and gloves too! ****
Buy it in a shop such as Primark or H&M when you arrive if you just want cheap and cheerful gear for one holiday. We are going to have a cold spell here over the next two weeks,
so expect Temperatures to be single digit (centigrade of course for Californian info🤣) and colder at night. Use layers that can be removed when going in and out. ****
Decathlon ****
zara is always good ****
Clothes here are fine for London. London is a completely different kind of cold and not damp like here. Plus when you're in any of the shops, department stores or houses everything is
centrally heated so you end up having to strip off. Primark or Sprinter you'll get everything ****
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 8, 2022 11:31:28 GMT 1
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author: SPANISHNEWSTODAY.COM
Sending post between Spain & the UK this Christmas
To send items to the UK you should follow the instructions provided by Correos or courier company.
You may also want to look at the guidance for those receiving parcels in the UK (https://www.royalmail.com/brexit)
so that your intended recipient doesn’t get a surprise bill along with their Christmas gift.
Don't. ****
I send gifts to England through Amazon UK they arrive quickly and without any tax ****
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 9, 2022 10:21:41 GMT 1
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author: Dont get things sent rom the Uk as it costs a lot my **** got a gift from her mate in the post for her birthday
and I had to pay about €40 to get it . That’s what happens when you leve the eu . ****
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 11, 2022 11:14:01 GMT 1
(on another local expat site recently) author: Just looking for some advice please , my Grandsons coming for a visit, so anyone thats had a baby here, he’s 5 months old , did you use tap water to make bottles for formula ? We are on town water but partner won’t drink it as he says it’s heavily chlorinated , I’ve also read you should boil bottle water for formula , this is all very stressful this 2 week stay !!!!! Help !!!!!! Bottle or tap  **** was 8 months when he came over and we only used bottled water **** I was told by my health visitor years ago to always use Evian for mixing formula x just check in supermarket because you can buy some formulas already made up in cartons **** Bottled water, even for adults I wouldn't trust the drinking water here **** I never used tap always bottle water for babies **** My two youngest grandchildren were raised here and always had bottled water. Always boil water before using it for young babies even though it's bottled because it's not sterilised. We always used Lanjaron because it's low in sodium but if you look in the supermarkets there are bottles which have a picture of a baby on them. I'm sure Lidl do one. **** |
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 11, 2022 16:42:44 GMT 1
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author: Hi! Is there a website or somewhere we can check the water quality at the beach? It’s looking pretty murky after the rain,
so want to know when it’s safe to swim again. Thanks!
A beach in Cadiz was closed in 2019 for e.coli 🙃 It’s common after storms, just not sure how long after the storm until it’s safe to swim here.
It doesn’t seem the water is tested in the off season. Oh well, we will wait 2-3 days after the last of the rain…if it ever ends next week! ****
You'll be fine....the Atlantic is possibly the cleanest waters to touch Spain...
In all the years I've never known any beaches in the Costa de la Luz region to close a beach due to " bacteria " in the sea. ****
author: but how do we know when it’s safe to swim again? Even if it’s clear in appearance it could still be full of bacteria, etc. from run-off ****
It’s tidal it’s the Atlantic it’s fine ****
It's blurry because of the storm moving the bottom but the water is still good for swimming ****
Think this time of year I would worry more about hyperthermia more than bacteria ****
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 13, 2022 11:40:07 GMT 1
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author: Anyone know what i can use as alternative to lard for pastry? I like 30% lard mixed with 70% butter?.
manteca de cerdo is Lard ****
that's what I use ****
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 14, 2022 13:16:14 GMT 1
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author: Hi has anyone had the rope behind the glass on the door of their wood burner replaced if so where and approx cost ?
Bought mine from Leroys Margaret....dead easy to do yourself and costs not a lot....cant remember exactly how much but inexpensive. ****
Millen on industrial estate keeps the rope in stock .bought some a couple of times for my door. ****
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 15, 2022 11:20:22 GMT 1
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author: Anyone know if we can buy kindling in chiclana and if so where please?
Diego has some. Or garola sells it too ****
Garolas opposite Rana verde campsite, also the garden centre next to Venta Florentine. ****
Le Roy’s normally have bags of Kindling, it’s cheap and good ****
Viveros next to El Florin ****
Ross McCormack
Got to one of the big pallet selling/buying companies, most big polígonos will have one,
they normally have a huge skip full of broken pallets, take as much as you like
and break/cut it as you require…….
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Post by loobyloo on Dec 16, 2022 11:46:36 GMT 1
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author: Help ! Does anyone know if you can buy Mam dummy’s ? Please thank you x
author: baby dummy / soother
If you are referring to the actual dummy/bottle brand MAM, you can order on amazon spain! ****
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