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Offline GROWLER

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Gibralter
« on: November 04, 2009, 09:51:39 AM »
This time last week. me and the Growlers family visited Gib.
The monkeys on the Rock had to be visited, but being a tight arse I told them we'd have to walk up. ?40 to drive up there, no bloody way. evil:
?2 (only) lighter, up we went, walking, and apart fromn the constant complaining about it being too far, and too steep the Growler jnrs. actually finally agreed that it was worth the effort.
I thouroughly enjoyed the hike.

On a less positive note, the place absolutely stinks of scooter fumes, and the standard of driving on them is suicidal.

Baccy was unbelievably cheap. ?17 for 10 pouches x 50g! eeek:
That would have cost well over ?100 back here.

The down side was that I came within a whisker of having it confiscated on the way out because apparently you aren't allowed to take duty free off the Rock after 9 pm. evil:
Those Spanish customs officers really don't like us Brits, and if it hadn't been for my sweet talkin' charm and charisma I'd have lost the lot.

Strange place anyway, but glad I went now. Can't begin to understand why we seem to be venemently defending our rights to hang on to it though? confused2:
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Re: Gibralter
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2009, 09:57:31 AM »
Would that be Gibraltar?
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Offline GROWLER

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Re: Gibralter
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2009, 10:10:13 AM »
Quote from: Nick on November 04, 2009, 09:57:31 AM
Would that be Gibraltar?

Not in my werld, no.
That how you say it in scouse, ok?
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Offline Uncle Mort

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Re: Gibralter
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2009, 10:20:53 AM »
Quote from: GROWLER on November 04, 2009, 09:51:39 AM
my sweet talkin' charm and charisma

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Have you brought back any rock for your chums like?
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Offline GROWLER

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Re: Gibralter
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2009, 10:36:41 AM »
Quote from: Uncle Mort on November 04, 2009, 10:20:53 AM
Quote from: GROWLER on November 04, 2009, 09:51:39 AM
my sweet talkin' charm and charisma

 rubschin:


Have you brought back any rock for your chums like?

No, just baccy and chocy.

Do you know, they've even got a flamin' Morrisons out there now?  eeek:

More Spaniards than Brits from what I was hearing too tbh.

Diesel and petrol too though..........62-68p a litre!! eeek:

I also noticed that Cammel Lairds have got a dry dock facilty out there btw.
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Re: Gibralter
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2009, 10:46:34 AM »
?40 to drive up????  eeek:
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Offline Snoopy

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Re: Gibralter
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2009, 10:49:07 AM »
It's only ?2.50 to drive round and up the Great Orme, Llanduddno. But the baccy and fuel are much dearer.
Have a free ride compliments of the Hound.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTPqftJGyf0
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Re: Gibralter
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2009, 10:54:51 AM »
And for those who want to know what I find attractive about living in North Wales here is a clue.

Lurve the handkerchief she is almost wearing  eyes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmX-2UXA9CM&feature=related

BM! You are supposed to be looking at the scenery in the background  ::)
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Re: Gibralter
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2009, 11:03:26 AM »
Quote from: GROWLER on November 04, 2009, 10:36:41 AM
Quote from: Uncle Mort on November 04, 2009, 10:20:53 AM
Quote from: GROWLER on November 04, 2009, 09:51:39 AM
my sweet talkin' charm and charisma

 rubschin:


Have you brought back any rock for your chums like?

No, just baccy and chocy.

Do you know, they've even got a flamin' Morrisons out there now?  eeek:

More Spaniards than Brits from what I was hearing too tbh.

Diesel and petrol too though..........62-68p a litre!! eeek:

I also noticed that Cammel Lairds have got a dry dock facilty out there btw.

Morrisons?
I did know they had M&S and Tesco.

I gather that "ordinary" Spaniards have some measure of fondness for Gib's continued existance as they drive over to take advantage of the prices but that would never suit their politicians.

Tried to get posted there with the RAF but ended up in bloody Aden instead so only refuelled at Gib en route ~ same with Cyprus. Never got off the base.  ::)
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Re: Gibralter
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2009, 12:46:13 PM »
Morrisons?  Twas Safeways when I was last there ~ strange going into Brit supermarkets abroad  confused:

See also: Tescos in Prague  eeek:
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Re: Gibralter
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2009, 12:56:25 PM »
Quote from: Pastis on November 04, 2009, 12:46:13 PM
Morrisons?  Twas Safeways when I was last there ~ strange going into Brit supermarkets abroad  confused:

See also: Tescos in Prague  eeek:

Well since Morrisons bought out Safeway then that explains the whole mystery. Oh you are a clever and well travelled bunch  cloud9:

As for British shops in foreign climes I have never understood why anyone would go to Calais from the UK on a day trip and shop in Sainsbury but they do, in their thousands. noooo:
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Offline GROWLER

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Re: Gibralter
« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2009, 01:15:12 PM »
Quote from: Barman on November 04, 2009, 10:46:34 AM
?40 to drive up????  eeek:

Yup. Summat like ?20 for the hire car shed, and then a fiver for each passenger.
Bloody great heavin' rip off, mind, it IS Britain don't forget. ::)

Nice walk anyway as I stated. Just a bit heavy on the ears. whistle:
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Re: Gibralter
« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2009, 05:16:50 PM »
Ahhhh yes the Wench family has spent many awful hours on the Rock. Being the emporium for cheap tobacco and main supplier of British products for the majority of the Costa Del Sol.

I got attacked by an ape up there too once!  eeek:
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Re: Gibralter
« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2009, 05:19:13 PM »
 shutup:
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Re: Gibralter
« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2009, 05:21:41 PM »
I offered to peel a banana for him and he lunged at me!!!!
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