1,000 THANKS/1,000 QUESTIONS!

lander · January 28, 2014, 10:08:00 AM

Hi all, just wanted to say a huge thanks to everyone that has helped/given information/answered questions etc. over the last few years, because of you we are now in a position to live the dream and will be moving to Fuerteventura in March! However that does mean that there will probably be lot's more questions, updates needed on things already asked, so please be kind, I will try to search first but things change so quickly there that I will repeat some questions that have already been answered. Very excited now but also a little nervous and extremely stressed at having to de-clutter and get rid of most of our belongings!

woe10 · January 28, 2014, 10:25:49 AM

Bring a retractable clothes line with you.

KWC · January 28, 2014, 11:39:41 AM

Well done Lander and good luck with the move, you lucky so and so's.

Brightspark · January 28, 2014, 12:00:19 PM

Yes you can buy pampers nappies and baby formula in Fuerteventura

lander · January 28, 2014, 13:43:36 PM

Thanks Brightspark, do you mean for my husband or the dog?

Mr Boo Boo · January 28, 2014, 14:19:03 PM

Good for you, which part of Fuerto are you going to live

lander · January 28, 2014, 14:33:53 PM

In Corralejo, Oasis Tamarindo area.

Jock719 · January 28, 2014, 14:43:00 PM

Excellent, good luck, we should be right behind you if all goes according to plan!

Brightspark · January 28, 2014, 14:57:03 PM

Quote from: lander on January 28, 2014, 13:43:36 PM
Thanks Brightspark, do you mean for my husband or the dog?

Lmao sorry I was just following on from Woe by answering some of those most asked questions haha.

Here's another:
If your heading out to do some official business like apply for an NIE or residencia NEVER expect the day to go as you planned it, you might think something should take half a day but the Spanish will prove you wrong, take sandwiches and plenty of water, you will need it!

glenys · January 29, 2014, 09:48:57 AM

Well done lander and good luck, I'm sure you'll love it. The best part about living abroad is getting to know the culture and idiosyncrosies of your new homeland.

SheilaW · January 29, 2014, 10:22:36 AM

Quote from: ʞɹɐdsʇɥbıɹq on January 28, 2014, 14:57:03 PM
If your heading out to do some official business like apply for an NIE or residencia NEVER expect the day to go as you planned it, you might think something should take half a day but the Spanish will prove you wrong, take sandwiches and plenty of water, you will need it!

On the other hand, those official places close at 2pm at the latest but sometimes won't see any new applicants after mid-day. So you get to enjoy the afternoon on the beach, building up your reserves of patience for the next day. Good luck and welcome to Corralejo life: it's GREAT!

woe10 · January 29, 2014, 14:36:29 PM

Quote from: glenys on January 29, 2014, 09:48:57 AM
The best part about living abroad is getting to know the culture and idiosyncrosies of your new homeland.

The first 10 years are the worse. The next 5 years you start to slowly get over your frustrations. I'm here 19 years now and I think I'm getting to know the Culture and Idiosyncrosies, (or should I say Idiots,) a little bit more. Good luck anyway.

How long have you been here glenys, sounds like you've survived them better than me.

Deso · January 29, 2014, 18:00:12 PM

If you want idiots Woe, go back to the UK, there's feckin millions of 'em.

woe10 · January 29, 2014, 21:59:23 PM

Quote from: Deso on January 29, 2014, 18:00:12 PM
If you want idiots Woe, go back to the UK, there's feckin millions of 'em.

Check out my post today about the roof going on. Living proof that they are here too

glenys · January 30, 2014, 09:58:09 AM

Bought a house on the golf course about 13 years ago but only come out for holidays at the moment. Bought in the "boomtime" hoping to get work and live there but the crash came and we couldn't take the risk. Retiring in the next few years so will be moving over full time then.

woe10 · January 30, 2014, 12:08:59 PM

Quote from: glenys on January 30, 2014, 09:58:09 AM
Bought a house on the golf course about 13 years ago but only come out for holidays at the moment. Bought in the "boomtime" hoping to get work and live there but the crash came and we couldn't take the risk. Retiring in the next few years so will be moving over full time then.

I hope you're not surrounded by "Holiday Makers From Hell". The Golf Course Villas have become a nightmare now

Jock719 · January 30, 2014, 17:46:27 PM

What's happened to the golf course? We stayed at La Colina bed Xmas and new year and it was fine...are there dodgy areas then?

Spike On Q · January 30, 2014, 18:42:09 PM

All over the world where ever you get people on holiday you will find noise and disruption [as perceived by the local residents]. Some people on holiday tend to BBQ and party late into the night or get home at 3am laughing and shouting - even in Skegness! It is seasonal as this time of year the tourists tend to be older and in bed earlier with their cocoa

Jock719 · January 30, 2014, 20:21:21 PM

True, very true. If I had the pennies it would be splendid isolation. It is a worry though as most places have some sort of holiday rental around them....personally I don't care, in fact I'd probably join them but Mrs Jock is prematurely middle aged and doesn't like fun in any form, especially if I'm doing/ enjoying it....hehe

woe10 · January 30, 2014, 20:30:01 PM

Quote from: Jock719 on January 30, 2014, 17:46:27 PM
What's happened to the golf course? We stayed at La Colina bed Xmas and new year and it was fine...are there dodgy areas then?

The Villas with pools attract the morons. El Vergal and Las Cascadas. You'll have a more peaceful life in the Apartment / Townhouses.