Skippy

It costs us €187 for both of us and despite the fact that I’m older her part of the premium is more than mine as she has chronic asthma. It goes up slightly each year but only by a couple of euros. If we went onto the Conveno Especial right now it would cost us about €130-140 a month and even though the state system is good if we need to see a doctor through the private health scheme it’s the same day, there’s no waiting. Peace of mind in case the shit hits the fan.

So, my day today had been quite uneventful until I heard about the death of someone I’ve known since we arrived in Spain. He was a gardener that plied his trade locally and always did a great job for a very reasonable hourly charge. We’ve used him all the time over the years, especially for larger jobs or when I just couldn’t be arsed. I honestly haven’t met a nicer, more genuine bloke. Never complained, worked when others would’ve given up and never seemed to have a bad word for anyone. I wouldn’t class him as a mate as such but it was always nice to pass the time of day and share a joke. He always planned to retire ‘next year’ and now it’s too fucking late. I’m not particularly religious but I have to question how it’s fair that someone like him should be taken when I bet there are people we all know who wouldn’t be missed. I can think of one. Anyway, tomorrow’s another day.

Ah right, we had to take private health care and so far it’s been worth it. Until I reach the pensionable age we’ll stick with it, then there’s an option of joining (at least I think there is?)

Are you on the National state system?

Good luck tomorrow mate, get it sorted then you can go back to being a proper cunt.

You can but you need to wait for September

Lovely part of the world.

Definitely mate, the missus is out leaving me in charge of the household duties so the aircon is on and I’m hoovering in my thong.

Their postman was very tall apparently.

He’s not a snappy dresser is he

It was a test. You passed. Well done. Now fuck off and go bother some locals.

Whereabouts are you mate?

Just gone 10am and now topping just over 34 Celsius. It’s going to be a hot one that’s for sure @XTreme!………predicted to hit the low forties this week.

Well it’s 32.8 here in the shade this morning and it’s only 0930.

Ah right, I quite like the look of them but of course the worry is always reliability.

Looks fabulous Bob, very jealous. Gotta get something to do it on. A bit of a long shot but have you seen anything of Nathan Millward on a Voge 300 Rally? I think he’s taken a group over.

Rode it in a day from mine last summer to meet up with some mates from the UK. On the Himalayan using scenic routes and avoiding all motorways, chugging along at 90 to 100klm per hour. Nearly 600 klms but no problem for the mighty Enfield. Needed several beers that night.

Well mine’s running at 24 degrees and it’s fecking lovely. The government can do one.

He’ll have to purchase some very gaudy clothing first.

Yes get a golf cart thingy @XTreme it’ll suit you ️️️️️️

Thanks for the reminder, I’ll have your bike back and tucked up by 3.30pm…….you won’t notice a thing.

You’ve got no chance then.

Nevermind windmills, do they have ‘personal services’?……….ah sorry mate I forgot you’re accompanied

I bet he wishes he was on his own now, he could probably get a discount being a ginger.

It’ll be raining then. Wettest few years of my life.