Jim
@chimes
English expat in Spain
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Registration: 28 January 2010
MORRISSEY CONCERT TICKETS by manc lad
hi there i live in the UK and cant buy tickets for the morrissey concerts 23rd and 24th april because i dont live in tokyo..does anyone know how i can buy tickets..he is playing in the ZEPP nighclub and the presale starts this saturday 4th feb
I arrive tomorrow(Friday) morning, so... tickets first! Read More
MORRISSEY CONCERT TICKETS by manc lad
hi there i live in the UK and cant buy tickets for the morrissey concerts 23rd and 24th april because i dont live in tokyo..does anyone know how i can buy tickets..he is playing in the ZEPP nighclub and the presale starts this saturday 4th feb
I wonder if this will sell out...? Read More
Watch Repair
Do you know anywhere that could do a quick, cheap repair on a watch for me? I'd rather avoid using El Corte Ingles' facility and would prefer a local specilist that you may be able to recommend... Cheers ears... Read More
Approximate cost of living... by chimes
... I'm thinking of moving to Bangkok in the future, and have no idea how much money I would need. Please tell me how much it would cost to- 1. Rent a good quality apartment (2 beds/ 1 bed and office) 2. Pay for services / utilities there 3. Buy ...
Ok, that's not the plan, so therefore I should have enough. Good. Read More
Approximate cost of living... by chimes
... I'm thinking of moving to Bangkok in the future, and have no idea how much money I would need. Please tell me how much it would cost to- 1. Rent a good quality apartment (2 beds/ 1 bed and office) 2. Pay for services / utilities there 3. Buy ...
Does all this still seem about right, people?!? Read More
A new printer - donde?
Well, after exactly 1 year, my Epson printer has packed up and refuses to recognise the cartridges - which are Epson, btw. Having contacted Epson, they oh-so- helpfully advise me that 'In reply to your email, if you have tried another set of ... Read More
Drumsticks!
I found it, but unfortunately they were shut on a Saturday. Silly me, eh. Read More
Drumsticks!
Thanks zrazzle, but unfortunately under 'acesories bateria' I get the following message 'No hay productos disponibles en esta categor铆a.'... so elsewhere...? Read More
Drumsticks!
I need to buy a pair of drumsticks fairly soon - there must be a music shop in Gracia or somewhere, no? If you know of one, please advise! Ta. Read More
Private Operation
I need to have an operation, sooner rather than later. Rather than wait 'til my next trip back to the UK, I may as well get it done here. Can anyone recommend a good, private, preferably English-speaking orthopaedic surgeon? Ta. Read More
International Schools Recommendations...?
A pal of mine and his other half are thinking of spending a year here, but they have a little'un. They are English. Any good International schools? Sorry if my terminology is not too hot, but I know nothing of the world of children! Ta. Read More
seeking practical advice about getting NIE/Certificado by andyTHEO
Hello all I am a British citizen planning to move to Barcelona in a few weeks. I've read about procedures and now I'd like some practical information about residence formalities, which in my case is obtaining the NIE number and the "Certificado ...
Hi, Things could have changed since I last renewed my NIE but generally EU citizens have to go to a police station in Passeig Joan Borb贸 32 (nearest metro stop Barceloneta)No, I was originally told to go to that one but then found out it had ... Read More
Wholemeal Bread...
... with all seeds in it and that... Where shall I look? My local supermarket just sells this anaemic white cardboardy sliced stuff, and I'm missing all the goodness I used to get back in blighty...! Read More
Recycling Printer Cartridges...
... erm, well, that's what I'd like to do. Are there any public printer cartridge dumps anywhere, or will I have to take them to a stationery shop? Do they do it? Ta! Read More
Approximate cost of living... by chimes
... I'm thinking of moving to Bangkok in the future, and have no idea how much money I would need. Please tell me how much it would cost to- 1. Rent a good quality apartment (2 beds/ 1 bed and office) 2. Pay for services / utilities there 3. Buy ...
Jolly good. See you next year! Read More
Approximate cost of living... by chimes
... I'm thinking of moving to Bangkok in the future, and have no idea how much money I would need. Please tell me how much it would cost to- 1. Rent a good quality apartment (2 beds/ 1 bed and office) 2. Pay for services / utilities there 3. Buy ...
Ok, thanks so much all -now, how does this sound? All per month. 1. Rent a good quality apartment (2 beds/ 1 bed and office) 40k 2. Pay for services / utilities there 5k 3. Buy decent gym/spa membership 2k 4. Get my monthly ... Read More
NZer in Barcelona - keen to meet new happy people
Good luck with your quest - I'm afraid the 'happy' proviso rules me out... Read More
My 30/50 travelcard thing... by chimes
My question is, when I use it on the Renfe, does it still only take 1 journey per journey? Silly question, I know, but... Thanks!
Now, I've found I'm buying 2 of these a month! Surely there must be a more economical way of purchasing my travel?!? Maybe some Barcelona-savvy kind soul could advise me accordingly... Laura...? Read More
seeking practical advice about getting NIE/Certificado by andyTHEO
Hello all I am a British citizen planning to move to Barcelona in a few weeks. I've read about procedures and now I'd like some practical information about residence formalities, which in my case is obtaining the NIE number and the "Certificado ...
Also... /forum/viewtopic.php?id=48457 Read More
seeking practical advice about getting NIE/Certificado by andyTHEO
Hello all I am a British citizen planning to move to Barcelona in a few weeks. I've read about procedures and now I'd like some practical information about residence formalities, which in my case is obtaining the NIE number and the "Certificado ...
I got mine done in July, and, essentially followed the same procedure, only using my address from the flat I had agreed to rent. My whole procedure - about an hour. I was there at 8.40, and it opened at 9am. The only problem I had was that I had ... Read More
Meeting on the 7th by b_c_n
Hello everyone! After a long time without a meeting with the Expats in BCN, I think is a very good reason to get together again and [b]celebrate[/b] the new year [b]2011[/b]! I propose the [b]7th of January[/b] after the 3 wise men come to visit us! ...
I don't think I'll make it, as it's impossible to get out of my flat, now someone's dumped this 50kg bag of coal outside my door overnight... Read More
Meeting on the 7th by b_c_n
Hello everyone! After a long time without a meeting with the Expats in BCN, I think is a very good reason to get together again and [b]celebrate[/b] the new year [b]2011[/b]! I propose the [b]7th of January[/b] after the 3 wise men come to visit us! ...
Actually, 20.57 would be better for me. Read More
Approximate cost of living... by chimes
... I'm thinking of moving to Bangkok in the future, and have no idea how much money I would need. Please tell me how much it would cost to- 1. Rent a good quality apartment (2 beds/ 1 bed and office) 2. Pay for services / utilities there 3. Buy ...
Ok, how does this sound? All per month. 1. Rent a good quality apartment (2 beds/ 1 bed and office) 40k 2. Pay for services / utilities there 1.5k 3. Buy decent gym/spa membership 1.5k 4. Get my monthly groceries ... Read More
Approximate cost of living...
... I'm thinking of moving to Bangkok in the future, and have no idea how much money I would need. Please tell me how much it would cost to- 1. Rent a good quality apartment (2 beds/ 1 bed and office) 2. Pay for services / utilities there 3. Buy ... Read More
Meeting on the 7th by b_c_n
Hello everyone! After a long time without a meeting with the Expats in BCN, I think is a very good reason to get together again and [b]celebrate[/b] the new year [b]2011[/b]! I propose the [b]7th of January[/b] after the 3 wise men come to visit us! ...
I think I speak for everyone else here when I say absolutely, yes! Read More
Meeting on the 7th by b_c_n
Hello everyone! After a long time without a meeting with the Expats in BCN, I think is a very good reason to get together again and [b]celebrate[/b] the new year [b]2011[/b]! I propose the [b]7th of January[/b] after the 3 wise men come to visit us! ...
So it does...http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i241/chimes_photos/images.jpg Read More
Meeting on the 7th by b_c_n
Hello everyone! After a long time without a meeting with the Expats in BCN, I think is a very good reason to get together again and [b]celebrate[/b] the new year [b]2011[/b]! I propose the [b]7th of January[/b] after the 3 wise men come to visit us! ...
What's that picture on Steven's post? Read More
Some experience to share.. by indianabroad
Hello fellow expats, This is Sougata here from Barcelona. Though am living here since last year Dec and working a PhD student at UPF, but am a not a regular at this site since now..:(( But now i am really interested to make some cool friends as my ...
Hi Sougata. I don't mean to sound negative or insulting, but don't you think the problem might be of your own making, rather than the attitude of others? From what I gather from your post; You've lived here for nearly a year You haven't bothered ... Read More
Busking by CatrionaM
Does anyone want to go busking with me? I麓m a singer (jazz, blues, soul, pop kind of stuff) and am looking for someone to jam with. Not sure what the protocol for busking is here is Spain (you need a licence in the UK) so any advice on that would be ...
I think I will bring my much missed steel-strung acoustic guitar over from the UK next week, so... Read More
heyy expats!!!lany suggestion to do some activities together!! by ozlem
Hi I'm Ozlem. I'm living in Barcelona since september. Before, I was living in Madrid for 1.5 year. Here I'm studying acting and writing a thesis in Sociology of Fine Arts...Actually, it was easier in madrid to make friends and enjoy the activities ...
This is what I thought I read on my iphone, when first alerted to this thread... I have kittens, but they are in a shipping container somewhere.Sh*t! That reminds me! Must unpack those puppies... Read More
quiz night!!
Damn and blast! I knew there was something I sort of thought I was supposed to be doing... Would've been too tired, anyway. Ho hum. Carry on... Read More
Sant Boi de Llobregat - does my 30/50 cover it?
Oh well, seeing as nearly 2 weeks have gone by, I don't think I will get my speedy answer... But in case anyone's interested, it does indeed cover it. Carry on... Read More
heyy expats!!!lany suggestion to do some activities together!! by ozlem
Hi I'm Ozlem. I'm living in Barcelona since september. Before, I was living in Madrid for 1.5 year. Here I'm studying acting and writing a thesis in Sociology of Fine Arts...Actually, it was easier in madrid to make friends and enjoy the activities ...
Well, we're chatting, Steven B, so that's a start... Read More
heyy expats!!!lany suggestion to do some activities together!! by ozlem
Hi I'm Ozlem. I'm living in Barcelona since september. Before, I was living in Madrid for 1.5 year. Here I'm studying acting and writing a thesis in Sociology of Fine Arts...Actually, it was easier in madrid to make friends and enjoy the activities ...
"This forum used to be a lot more active but has since moved to Facebook" What?!?!? Where? How? An announcement might've been an idea... Read More
Sant Boi de Llobregat - does my 30/50 cover it?
Erm, the title says it all, really. Would my 30/50 travelcard thing take me there, or would I have to buy an extension? If so, how much would that cost? Ta! I would really appreciate a speedy answer!! Read More
What was that run taking place near Espanya/ Sants this morning?
Well, the reason I asked was because I was just going out for a run myself anyway, then turned a corner and saw about a 1000 people just running along a route by the side of the road - so I just joined in! Did about the last 3km! Had everyone ... Read More
bar for watching the footy...(arsenal especially)
Well, there's always that massive Irish(sorry) place on Placa Urquiniona - The George Pane. Or there's a much smaller place near Comte D'Urquell... but I can't remember it's name. Sorry. You don't want to watch Arsenal, anyway... :joking: Read More
What was that run taking place near Espanya/ Sants this morning?
And was it a 10km? is it regular? Read More
Proactive Promotions
I would like to proactively promote my English Language Teaching Business via distributing my business cards, but I wonder what the 'rules' are here? For example, I could hand out cards to commuters getting off trains and leaving stations at Sants ... Read More
Got my Nie - but what about the other number... by chimes
... that I need to be able to work officially? Is it Social Security or something? Any advice? I have the form, but... Ta!
Ah, thanks very much, but I got it yesterday! On monday I went to my local office, listed in the link I showed previously, and, of course, the office was shut! Deserted! Vacant! So I had to go to a different office, where there was a massive queue! ... Read More
Got my Nie - but what about the other number... by chimes
... that I need to be able to work officially? Is it Social Security or something? Any advice? I have the form, but... Ta!
My Nie is just a piece of paper. So I will go with my passport as well. I know where my local office is - but my question is - when will it open?!?! The website is spectacularly unhelpful in this respect... Can anyone here work it out?!?! I don't ... Read More
Spanish conversation class by lolly 36
If you are looking to improve your spanish skills through a small conversation group with a certified teacher, please contact me. I'm trying to form a group of 5 persons. Each session will last an hour and a half and it will cost 6 euros per ...
I wasn't looking for a basic class, as I have been studying for quite a few months now, and am probably at 'Lower Intermediate Level'. But hey, if you have enough people, then fair enough. Read More
Got my Nie - but what about the other number... by chimes
... that I need to be able to work officially? Is it Social Security or something? Any advice? I have the form, but... Ta!
No, I'm employed by a Spanish Company - but the form is all in Spanish - and, more importantly, how do I find out where to go and when and what to take?!? Read More
Spanish conversation class by lolly 36
If you are looking to improve your spanish skills through a small conversation group with a certified teacher, please contact me. I'm trying to form a group of 5 persons. Each session will last an hour and a half and it will cost 6 euros per ...
Yeah, I could be in for this... Read More
Got my Nie - but what about the other number...
... that I need to be able to work officially? Is it Social Security or something? Any advice? I have the form, but... Ta! Read More
EXPAT BLOG party - 16/10 by JPope
Last months meetup was good fun, so it's probably about time to do it again. I'm proposing that we meet up in a pub somewhere on Saturday 16th October. We should have a think about the venue, as it was a bit loud to converse last time, and some ...
So I missed the last one 'cos I completely forgot all about it. And now this one coincides with my first trip back to London... Grrr! One day I'll meet yous guys... Read More
General Strike - next Wednesday 29th September
w3.bcn.es/V01/Serveis/Noticies/V01NoticiesLlistatNoticiesCtl/0,2138,1653_1802_3_1351363038,00.html?bcnAccessible=true&accio=detall&home=HomeBCN Could a mod change the title of this thread to "General Strike - Wednesday 29th Sept" please? Ta. Read More
General Strike - next Wednesday 29th September
Ok, maybe I heard wrong (I've been busy, taking telephone calls for my new job). But thanks. Read More
General Strike - next Wednesday 29th September
Does anyone know about this? How will it affect the city? Will shops be open? Metro/ trains etc? Gyms? Will I be able to do my normal stuff, or will the whole city be paralysed...? Read More
My 30/50 travelcard thing... by chimes
My question is, when I use it on the Renfe, does it still only take 1 journey per journey? Silly question, I know, but... Thanks!
I think on a 1 zone you have 45 min or an hour from when you first get on.And I know what you mean, now! Thanks. Read More
My 30/50 travelcard thing... by chimes
My question is, when I use it on the Renfe, does it still only take 1 journey per journey? Silly question, I know, but... Thanks!
Yeah tambien , but sometimes they are quite hard to read... Read More
My 30/50 travelcard thing... by chimes
My question is, when I use it on the Renfe, does it still only take 1 journey per journey? Silly question, I know, but... Thanks!
Also, I've realised that it actually displays how many trips you have left on that little display on the turnstile before you remove the travelcard - so you can monitor it there. But thanks, all. Read More
football by neilybuck
Hi guys, I would like to play for an amatuer football team in barcelona. i played amatuer and jumior football back in scotland and think it would be a great way to get fit again and meet some new people. i found a website (bifl.info) that ...
Decent wine is on offer in my local supermercado for something like 聙1.20 a bottle... what chance do we have...?!?!:D Read More
Belle & Sebastian - 25/09 - FREE!
Hope you didn't end up doing what I did - waited outside that place with about another 100 - soon becoming 300 - people from about 7.15am, to find out later it was the 'Non-EU' one, and had to go elsewhere.... Aaargh! Read More
EXPAT BLOG party - 11/09 by CatrionaM
hi everyone! i'm proposing another meeting for all those in barcelona that are looking to make friends. some people already met in july and i heard that they had a great time. how does everyone feel about Saturday 11th september? one member even ...
Yep, I'm going to this...! Read More
EXPAT BLOG party - 11/09 by CatrionaM
hi everyone! i'm proposing another meeting for all those in barcelona that are looking to make friends. some people already met in july and i heard that they had a great time. how does everyone feel about Saturday 11th september? one member even ...
Guess what I forgot about? Damn. Oh well. Next time. Hope it was good! This site really should alert you when posts have been made... (I AM subscribed, btw - just rarely get alerts). Read More
Last minute hang out! Sat Sept. 4th by lisanester
Hi, I am interested in meeting new people in BCN and I know this is last minute but if anyone is free tonight please let me know and maybe we can go for a drink! Going back to work soon so want to make the most of all my free time. ...
I'm still sitting waiting - glad rags on, 10 Euros in hand... c'mon Lisa! Read More
Last minute hang out! Sat Sept. 4th by lisanester
Hi, I am interested in meeting new people in BCN and I know this is last minute but if anyone is free tonight please let me know and maybe we can go for a drink! Going back to work soon so want to make the most of all my free time. ...
Is this still a possiblity? Read More
My iphone/sim/wi-fi nonsense!
Ok, this is a bit complicated - but only a bit. I have my iphone. Nearly 2 years old. The original sim, with my English number on it, I have taken out and will use only when I return to the UK. So I bought a 'pay-as-you-go' sim from Orange, here in ... Read More
What's happened today?
Yeah, I sort of knew that- just seemed odd all happening on a Thursday afternoon! Read More
Dinner "club" by JPope
My wife and I love eating and cooking, and the other day I was thinking that maybe it would be a nice idea to start a dinner party "club". of 6-10 people. We would meet at regular intervals (once a week maybe), in rotation at a different persons ...
Haggis anyone?Only if it's marching around playing the pipes, as in The Sunday Post cartoon section... Read More
Suede - 26/11 by JPope
I am going to see Suede at Razzmattaz on the 26th November. At the moment I'm going on my own, but it would be great if anyone else is interested to meet up for a drink before and go together. Anyone?
Ha - he used to do the same pub pop quiz as us up in Highgate a few years back... he's a friend of a (not close) friend... Read More
What's happened today?
Suddenly it feels like this city has woken up?! I've had a gentle 3 weeks or so introduction, but it seems this afternoon there's much more people around, many more shops open, a general feel of business... Am I right? Read More
Suede - 26/11 by JPope
I am going to see Suede at Razzmattaz on the 26th November. At the moment I'm going on my own, but it would be great if anyone else is interested to meet up for a drink before and go together. Anyone?
Is Bernard Butler involved? I saw them up near Kings Cross a few years ago, but I can't remember if he played then... Read More
My 30/50 travelcard thing... by chimes
My question is, when I use it on the Renfe, does it still only take 1 journey per journey? Silly question, I know, but... Thanks!
Thanks! If I travel, for example, Passeig de Gracia to Sants Estacion, although I could do this using L3 all the way - 7 or 8 stops on the Metro - would cost me 1 journey - I could do the same PDG to Sants via Renfe - only 1 stop - and still classed ... Read More
My 30/50 travelcard thing...
My question is, when I use it on the Renfe, does it still only take 1 journey per journey? Silly question, I know, but... Thanks! Read More
EXPAT BLOG party - 11/09 by CatrionaM
hi everyone! i'm proposing another meeting for all those in barcelona that are looking to make friends. some people already met in july and i heard that they had a great time. how does everyone feel about Saturday 11th september? one member even ...
Ooh, I must look here more often - any road up, ( I tried to explain this phrase to a Spanish friend last week), hopefully catch up on the above date...! Read More
Decent letting agents - Barcelona by chimes
Hola todos - I'm moving over in August, and need to rent an apartment - can pay up to about 1750 Euros per month - I need somewhere pretty good, quiet and safe with decent furnishings. Does anyone have experience of a good letting agent they would ...
Just to let you know, have found a wonderful place via Lucas Fox. I commence my tenancy as of the end of Julio! Hooray! Read More
Regular train - Sants to Catalunya by chimes
Hi - does anyone know if I can get a speedy overground train from Sants to Placa de Catalunya, or nearby? I believe they stop at Passeig de Gracia...? How often? How quick? Crowded? How much? Ta!!
Yeah, that's good. So, essentially, to get from Sants to around Placa de Catalunya, the overground train is actually a better option that the Metro, only being 1 stop? Otherwise, on the Metro, I see you have to change at least once?!? Just looking ... Read More
Regular train - Sants to Catalunya by chimes
Hi - does anyone know if I can get a speedy overground train from Sants to Placa de Catalunya, or nearby? I believe they stop at Passeig de Gracia...? How often? How quick? Crowded? How much? Ta!!
And, Julien, is there an actual train stop at Catalunya, or is it at Passeig de Gracia? Read More
Regular train - Sants to Catalunya by chimes
Hi - does anyone know if I can get a speedy overground train from Sants to Placa de Catalunya, or nearby? I believe they stop at Passeig de Gracia...? How often? How quick? Crowded? How much? Ta!!
Thanks, but I'm interested in the train - not the Metro. Read More
Regular train - Sants to Catalunya
Hi - does anyone know if I can get a speedy overground train from Sants to Placa de Catalunya, or nearby? I believe they stop at Passeig de Gracia...? How often? How quick? Crowded? How much? Ta!! Read More
Decent letting agents - Barcelona by chimes
Hola todos - I'm moving over in August, and need to rent an apartment - can pay up to about 1750 Euros per month - I need somewhere pretty good, quiet and safe with decent furnishings. Does anyone have experience of a good letting agent they would ...
Thanks very much for that, but rather than sharing I am looking for personal recommendations of professional letting agents that are trustworthy and reliable to deal with. Having done a quick search it seems that SH are a nightmare to deal with... I ... Read More
Decent letting agents - Barcelona
Hola todos - I'm moving over in August, and need to rent an apartment - can pay up to about 1750 Euros per month - I need somewhere pretty good, quiet and safe with decent furnishings. Does anyone have experience of a good letting agent they would ... Read More
I'm coming in September - my first question!
Thanks for your reply. I'm coming over to have a look around in early March, so i'll check out the scene then... Barcelona should be one of the most technically advanced cities, no?!?! Can't wait! Read More
I'm coming in September - my first question!
...is about the internet. I will be renting somewhere long term in the city centre. I will be bringing my laptop to do my work. But it is important that I have a good internet connection - fast, wireless Broadband like I have here in London. Is ... Read More