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Barrie Mahoney
United Kingdom
Приєднався 2 чер 2010
I use this space to record my thoughts and feelings about my life in Spain, the Canary Islands and the UK; my loves and hates, my passions and loathings; and issues and passing fancies. Things that make me angry and things that make me laugh; news that makes me ashamed and news that makes me embarrassed.
I suppose I am saying what is in my heart, my mind, my body and my spirit and feel that I want to share with others who may be interested. If I have succeeded in entertaining you - well done Barrie. If not, as all good teachers may say - Barrie, you could do better!
I suppose I am saying what is in my heart, my mind, my body and my spirit and feel that I want to share with others who may be interested. If I have succeeded in entertaining you - well done Barrie. If not, as all good teachers may say - Barrie, you could do better!
Kill or Cure?
An article about bee sting therapy caught my eye this week. Tragically, a woman
recently died in Spain after undergoing a bizarre form of therapy at a clinic
that involved bee venom. The therapy is known as apitherapy, which involved the
woman attending a session every four weeks for two years, which was designed to
improve her muscular control without allergic reactions.
© Barrie Mahoney 2024
To find out more about Barrie, his blogs, podcasts and books, go to:
barriemahoney.com/ [barriemahoney.com/]
recently died in Spain after undergoing a bizarre form of therapy at a clinic
that involved bee venom. The therapy is known as apitherapy, which involved the
woman attending a session every four weeks for two years, which was designed to
improve her muscular control without allergic reactions.
© Barrie Mahoney 2024
To find out more about Barrie, his blogs, podcasts and books, go to:
barriemahoney.com/ [barriemahoney.com/]
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Just Nuts About Almonds
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We know that Spring has arrived in the Canary Islands when we see the first flush of flowers on the many magnificent almond trees that embrace the islands. These beautiful flowers, which begin to open after Christmas, create a magnificent and rich landscape of colour. At the end of January and the beginning of February, almond trees demonstrate their full glory, encouraging celebrations in many...
Just Nuts About Almonds
14 днів тому
We know that Spring has arrived in the Canary Islands when we see the first flush of flowers on the many magnificent almond trees that embrace the islands. These beautiful flowers, which begin to open after Christmas, create a magnificent and rich landscape of colour. At the end of January and the beginning of February, almond trees demonstrate their full glory, encouraging celebrations in many...
It's Been a Crazy August in Spain!
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The usual August madness has swept across Spain with a vengeance. First of all, it was ‘refreshing’ to see that the reliable Swedish emporium of all things good and wholesome, namely Ikea, haven’t lost their sense of humour in marketing a lavatory brush given the appealing name of ‘Farage’. Sadly, Ikea has since disassociated itself from the toilet brush story and claims it is ‘fake news’, but ...
It's Very Easy to be Conned
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The lurid red leaflets advertising his range of 24-hour plumbing services in both English and Spanish have been blocking up our letter box for the last twelve years. Proudly declaring that he has been in the plumbing business for over thirty years, Juan, as I will call him, was clearly a reliable professional, or so we thought. When our toilet suddenly decided it needed some technical assistanc...
It's Been a Crazy August in Spain!
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The usual August madness has swept across Spain with a vengeance. First of all, it was ‘refreshing’ to see that the reliable Swedish emporium of all things good and wholesome, namely Ikea, haven’t lost their sense of humour in marketing a lavatory brush given the appealing name of ‘Farage’. Sadly, Ikea has since disassociated itself from the toilet brush story and claims it is ‘fake news’, but ...
Fuel Poverty
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It is of course, the poorest in society that are most affected by high electricity bills. Terms such as ‘Fuel Poverty’ or ‘Energy Poverty’ are some of the current meaningless phrases designed to make this serious issue somehow socially more acceptable. For many people, this can mean an impossible choice between keeping warm or eating. In the Canary Islands, those regarded as ‘vulnerable’, as we...
Fuel Poverty
Переглядів 9Місяць тому
It is of course, the poorest in society that are most affected by high electricity bills. Terms such as ‘Fuel Poverty’ or ‘Energy Poverty’ are some of the current meaningless phrases designed to make this serious issue somehow socially more acceptable. For many people, this can mean an impossible choice between keeping warm or eating. In the Canary Islands, those regarded as ‘vulnerable’, as we...
Getting to Know a Lizard
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For a lizard, Clemmy is of diminutive size, and I am convinced that she has hardly grown over the three years that I have known her. She only appears on hot, sunny days, when the sun’s rays hit the same spot on the wall of our garden. She usually appears when I am pruning the roses, setting new plants or watering the garden. I talk to her and she appears to listen carefully to my every word; go...
Submarines and Drug Smuggling Grannies
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All this puts into context the number of pensioners who have been caught smuggling drugs from the Canary Islands in recent months. Apparently, drug smugglers prefer to recruit elderly and disabled people to carry out their drug running operations, because no-one would suspect an elderly, innocent-looking granny of carrying drugs in her bra, or that smart looking elderly gentleman of carrying a ...
Submarines and Drug Smuggling Grannies
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All this puts into context the number of pensioners who have been caught smuggling drugs from the Canary Islands in recent months. Apparently, drug smugglers prefer to recruit elderly and disabled people to carry out their drug running operations, because no-one would suspect an elderly, innocent-looking granny of carrying drugs in her bra, or that smart looking elderly gentleman of carrying a ...
We Love Fax Machines!
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When we moved to Spain, we were given several pieces of helpful advice from other expats. One of these pieces of advice was to “buy a fax machine” or at least to make sure that we had ready access to one. This piece of advice was invaluable and is still highly relevant. Over the last few months, I recall several occasions when I have been asked to fax a document to a bank, the customs office or...
Fuerteventura and the Nazis
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The Canary Island of Fuerteventura is usually associated with beautiful beaches, breath-taking scenery and plenty of wind to indulge in some of those energetic water sports. The island is also particularly popular with German and British tourists, but very little is known or discussed about the darker side of Fuerteventura’s history, involving Nazi Germany. This is the story of Villa Winter, an...
Fake News in the Canary Islands
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It has been amusing to read comments about the islands’ weather in the press and social media over the last few days. Apparently, the Canary Islands have only just survived storm and tempest and all manner of tragedy. Flights have been cancelled, airports destroyed, cars and roads have been washed away and, basically all hell has broken loose on these ‘Paradise Islands’. According to the Mail, ...
Fake News in the Canary Islands
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It has been amusing to read comments about the islands’ weather in the press and social media over the last few days. Apparently, the Canary Islands have only just survived storm and tempest and all manner of tragedy. Flights have been cancelled, airports destroyed, cars and roads have been washed away and, basically all hell has broken loose on these ‘Paradise Islands’. According to the Mail, ...
Chocolate, Avocado Eggs and the Canary Islands
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Chocolate, Avocado Eggs and the Canary Islands
Chocolate, Avocado Eggs and the Canary Islands
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Chocolate, Avocado Eggs and the Canary Islands
Chickpeas or Coco Pops for Breakfast?
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Chickpeas or Coco Pops for Breakfast?
Randomly in my recommendations, great watch!
Two main obvious obstacles. Capital and visas. The two are related more than they used to be.
Pensioner's will be next to have these
give thanks for enlightened consciousness and intelligent reasoning, posted to all my networks! Keep shining!
Thank you!