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My lady had her purse stolen in a Chinese shop on Friday. We had to phone Madrid to get a reference number then go to the National Police in the Arroyo to make another report. She had all her cards in the purse so I quickly cancelled them in Spain and the UK. All banks were very professional and the job was done in minutes. Her drivers licence was among the items in her purse so she now has to apply for a new one. Incidentally it is not correct that a person can drive in Spain if they have a 'Police Report' indicating that their licence has been stolen. No person can drive in Spain unless they have a valid driving licence. This means I shall have to drive my wife around until her new licence arrives. There were 'security' cameras in the Chinese shop, the police have been informed of this so it will be interesting to see if they follow up.

In Spain today thieves are so good at it they can steal the hub caps off of a moving car !!

We tend to live in a society now where a pizza delivery gets to your house before a police car after a 999 call.

I'm having a lot of trouble with pap pal.....sorry paypal. I sold something on ebay, the buyer received the package and emailed me to say he was very happy. Paypal have now taken almost 2 weeks, and the money is still not in my account. They say they tried to send two 'proving' amounts but my bank refused them. On checking with my bank they say no such attempt to put money into my account has come from paypal. I have had to send paypal a copy of my latest bank statement and a copy of my passport. They make you feel like a budding criminal for their own short comings. I have sent them lots of emails and they now tell me the funds may be in my account on Monday next.........

One of my first jobs was selling hearing aids door to door. It was a tough job as my best potential clients never answered the door bell....

It appears to me that politicians obey the 11th Commandment more than any other: Thou shalt not be found out.

Always look out for Number One, and try not to step on a Number Two.

If you're going to do something today that you know you're going to feel sorry for in the morning, set your alarm for just after noon.

Spanish Proverb: How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then to rest afterwards.

Finally, don't take life too seriously....none of us are going to get out of it alive