1975 Summer

(OFFICIAL NEWS LETTER OF MI-SOL OWNERS ASSOCIATION LTD.)

SUMMER 1975

Dear Mi-Solite,                                                                             

I would firstly like to thank all of you who sent so many kind letters of appreciation for the first edition of the news letter which appeared in the Spring. If you have any constructive suggestions to make — please let me have them because this is your News Letter written for you.

At the time of writing it is hoped that a Site Manager will be appointed to start June 1st. Although the general appearance of the site is reasonable, it is expected that following this appointment of a new Manager, considerable improvements will be seen and many of the day to day problems will be solved. The swimming pools are all full and in daily use and are the 'focal' point of the camp. Many people are coming to Mi-Sol on holidays and, apart from the inevitable odd exception, everybody enjoys themselves.

May I again stress the importance of your attending your regional meetings which are held regularly in your area in order to keep 'up-to-date' with developments. If you don't know when and where these are being held then write to Alf Nicholls (Asst. Secretary) who will be only too happy to tell you. His address is 55, Maple Crescent, Basingstoke, Hants.

Yours truly,

BRIAN TURNER - Editor.

Report from the President, Jack Meads, 

"Meadsacre", 18 St. Agnes Road, Billericay, Essex. Tel: Basildon 42804

Dear Associates,

Your Council are applying themselves to the situation that confronts us. Mr. Douglas and Mr. Turner at the time of writing, are at Mi-Sol and have been so for several months working to make the site a going concern. In particular they have been involved with the 'Caravan problem' and later in the issue they will be giving the up-to-date position on this. Applications have been made for 'dispensation' via the Spanish Authorities, the British Consulates, the Spanish Ambassador in London and the Spanish National Tourist Board. Visits have been made in London to the Spanish Consulate to see the Commercial Attache and documents have been sent to all these in an attempt to maintain the terms referred to by Mr. Whitty in the last Newsletter. This information was given to him and Mr. Myall in the presence of Mr. Outhwaite, the British Vice Consul in Alicante, by the Spanish Customs when they attended at Alicante earlier this year. This does not apply to the 20 BH 20's and the Aaros' on which the import duty has been paid under the correct import licences. In their attempts to provide alternatives the Council have discussed the problem with many people. Mr. Whitehouse of Sylcup Ltd., and Mr. Francis Teuma, Co-Managers of Vilesa (Spain) Ltd., have expressed their willingness to do all they can to help. Mr. Whitehouse has attended a Council Meeting and his resultant letter is attached.

During my recent holiday on the site, Mr. Turner and myself visited the Land Registry at Orihuela in order to check the registration of the "Deeds" of the site and the individual plots. We were unable to obtain any indication that such registration had taken place. In consequence we have sought Legal advice and Mr. Myall, Mr. Beels (Southern Area Organiser) and myself have been to the Spanish Consulate in London. The Consul and the Legal Staff there have taken our documents and have promised to investigate the matter immediately.

The Association is now registered in the U.K. as a "Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a Share Capital". Mr. Nicholls, who in addition to his duties as U.K. Secretary whilst Mrs. Oatridge is in Germany, has agreed to act as Legal Secretary. He has instructed our Solicitors on the Council's behalf to achieve registration in Spain. Until this is obtained the Association is faced with a number of legal restrictions in its administration of the site. These have been alleviated to some extent by the discussions and agreements reached by Mr. Douglas and Mr. Turner with the lawyer in Torrevieja.

The Council have interviewed and Mr. Whitty has considered the applications received in reply to the advertisements in the National press of the U.K. and Spain for the post of Manager.

Amongst the numerous meetings that have occurred there is the one with Sr. Quesada. He wishes to provide all help possible and he has made a number of promises, several of which have been kept. This augers well for the future. His Representative in the U.K., Mrs. Antolin of 11, Junction Road, Edmonton, London, N.9. has been most co-operative and has collaborated with Mr. Myall and Mr. Nicholls to our mutual advantage. The details of all negotiations, decisions and actions are given in the Minutes of the Monthly Meetings of the Council, kept by Mrs. Jones and are available for inspection by any member of the Association.

The Regional Meetings have been a success. Following the meetings reported in the last issue the Southern Region has held another at Portsmouth organised by Mr. Reeks, Mr. Warren and wives. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn of the Midland Region have continued to hold their regular meetings at Coventry. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman have held a meeting at Hitchin. The West Region has had its first meeting organised by Mrs. Yeend at Cheltenham and the North has been initiated by the Meeting organised by Mr. and Mrs. Craggs at Clitheroe. These meetings have been attended by Members of the Council and the Regional Organisers. They have all been lively and virtually self-supporting financially. Whilst the social aspect has not been overlooked they have provided an opportunity for the members to receive up-to-date information and to express their viewpoints. Apart from the interchange of ideas, the Council members have found them invaluable in that they have been able to use them to facilitate the operation of their respective areas of responsibility. Mr. Beale has been able to settle many Insurance problems and has contributed greatly to the success of these meetings. Mr. Nicholls has disseminated information and above all Mr. Myall has been able to collect funds, without which the Association could not run. Mr. Douglas and Mr. Turner have organised weekly meetings at Mi-Sol and these with the help of the residents, in particular Mr. Rolph the Site Treasurer, has made it possible for the site to operate. I should

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Report from the President, continued ...   

like to take the opportunity of thanking everybody I have met at these meetings for the responsible and mature questions they have put to me.

The A.G.M. is now being organised and it is hoped to have this on a Saturday in early October. More details will follow in the next edition of the Newsletter. However, at this time it is essential that the question of elections to the Council be considered. Mr. Turner will be asking for members to present themselves for election in this issue. It is imperative that full details of all members prepared to stand for election be forwarded to Mr. Nicholls as soon as possible. The full Council will not be retiring at this time, nevertheless there will be a number of places vacated and unless the members are prepared to fill these, the operation of the Association would be impossible. I look forward to a large number of candidates and a spirited election, knowing the mettle of all that have an interest in Mi-Sol.

Report from the Treasurer, Ivan Myall, 

"Ivajoy", Preston, Hitchin, Herts. Tel: Hitchin 3432 t

I must express my concern over the failure of some owners who are not contributing to the cost of maintaining Mi-Sol. Is it still possible that these owners are not aware that according to the "Instrument of Purchase and Sale" they own a small part of all the amenities, i.e. Swimming pools, Toilets, roads, gardens etc.

The maintenance and upkeep of these amenities, involves the Association in considerable finance and must be met from annual fees.                                                                                                                            *

I appeal to owners that have 1974—75 contributions outstanding to forward these as soon as possible to avoid the Association taking the unpleasant action of recovering what is due through the process of Spanish law.

The contributions required by the Association are as follows: —

1974-75 £20 contribution plus £20 levy                 = £40

April 1975 -  March 1976 contribution                    = £40 due now.

There is also an occupation fee of 400 pts. per plot per week to be paid when visiting Mi-Sol. This money must be paid to Mr. Rolph - Mi-Sol Hon. Treasurer - Plot 598.

Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope with your remittance for despatch of your membership card.

                                         SITUATION OF FOREIGN CARAVANS IN SPAIN

1.   In accordance with instructions received from Madrid, the Alicante Customs authorities have now issued a statement to the effect that all foreign caravans at present situated in this province must be taken out of the country, or legalised to comply with Spanish Customs regulations, prior to August 31, 1975.

2.  The principal motive for this decision is the very large number of foreign caravans parked on certain sites in Benidorm and Torrevieja whose owners have not complied with Spanish regulations, and which caravans are at present in a completely illegal situation. The Customs consider that their attitude is a lenient one as prior to August 31, 1975, they will take no action against caravan owners who have not complied with Customs regulations, thus granting them three clear months to regularise their "' situation.

3.   It will be considered that any caravans remaining in Spain on expiry of this period of grace on August 31, 1975, unless they have been covered by compliance with Spanish Customs regulations, have been voluntarily abandoned by their owners in favour of the Spanish State, and same will be seized by the Customs for sale by public auction, the proceeds passing into the hands of the Spanish Ministry of Finance.

4.  Although this measure can be specifically attributed to the special circumstances operative at certain caravan parks, it also applies to all other caravans parked at other camping sites or on private property.

5.  As quite a number of caravans have been sealed and bonded by the Customs authorities at the request of their owners on the understanding that the maximum period for which they could remain in this situation is two years, the Customs authorities will allow these caravans to remain — still under seal — until the expiry of this period, even if it should be later than August 31, 1975, when the same conditions will apply. No new requests for sealing can be accepted by the Customs, and this paragraph applies exclusively to those caravans which have been subjected to this procedure.

6.   Every facility will be granted by the Customs authorities to those caravan owners who wish to repatriate their caravans to country of origin. It is possible that in some instances the owners will wish to make arrangements for their vehicles to be repatriated by persons other than themselves, in which case it is absolutely essential that such third parties should exhibit to the Spanish Customs a written authorisation from the owner duly legalised by the Spanish consular authorities in the United Kingdom. Authorisations which have not been legalised in this manner will not be accepted by the Spanish Customs authorities.

7.  The following may provide a feasible solution to some caravan owners who wish to retain same on the sites where they are now parked. It has been confirmed to us by the Spanish Customs authorities that a caravan which is permanently accompanied by its towing motor vehicle, and bears the same registration number plate as that vehicle, is considered to be part of same and is, therefore, subject to the regulations governing the temporary import of foreign motor vehicles. As they stand at present, these regulations permit a foreign registered motor vehicle to remain in Spain for a total of six months in any one year without having to comply with any Customs formalities. This can either be six months at one stretch or the sum total of shorter periods during the year. Should the owner leave the country he may request the Customs to seal and bond the vehicle, leaving it in Spain during his absence. If this is done the.time that the owner is absent from Spain does not count as part of the permitted six month period. The maximum single period for which a car can be sealed and bonded is two years at one stretch. On his return the owner must request the Customs to lift the seal, which they will do immediately, and on his further departure the vehicle must again be sealed and bonded. The maximum two year period refers to each sealing and bonding, and does not mean that a vehicle can only be sealed for an accumulation of periods totalling two years. In this manner it is possible to keep a foreign registered motor vehicle in Spain for an almost indefinite period, as long as the owner himself is not in the country more than six months in any one calendar year (January 1 to December 31) and the car is not left sealed for more than two years at one stretch. The aforegoing, of course, applies only to caravans which are permanently accompanied by their towing vehicle, nor can caravans now under seal have this process of sealing and bonding renewed unless a towing vehicle is left on the site to accompany them.

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8.   Non-Spaniards who wish to remain in Spain and use their foreign registered motor vehicles in this country for longer than the stipulated period of six months can obtain permission from the Customs to do so, but an essential condition for the concession of this permission is that during the year which ends on the date of application for same the owner of the vehicle has brought into Spain and changed into pesetas an amount of foreign currency equivalent to Ptas. 275,000. — if retired, and Ptas. 450,000. — if not retired. In the case of cars accompanied by caravans we are informed that this amount is doubled to Ptas. 550,000. — and

Ptas. 550,000. — and Ptas. 900,000. — respectively. When application is made for extension a bank certificate must be presented to the Customs stating that the necessary foreign currency—peseta conversion has been effected.

9.  Special note should be taken of the fact that it is the duration of the car proprietor's own physical presence in Spain which governs the calculation of the permitted period of a total of six months, not the time that the actual vehicle is in Spain. Thus, any person remaining in Spain during any one year for more than a total of six months without possessing a foreign registered car, cannot in any following year decide to bring in such a vehicle as he has already lost the right to take advantage of the six month period granted by current Customs legislation. As the length of residence in Spain is calculated by the Customs after scrutiny of the car owner's passport, it is particularly necessary that all entries and exits be stamped in same by the police at frontiers and airports.

10.  Once a person is working in Spain he is not allowed to use a foreign registered car in this country, even for the very briefest of periods.

11.  A further solution would be the importation into Spain of the caravan and payment of Customs duties, but we understand that this is extremely difficult as the Spanish Ministry of Commerce only issue import permits to a very limited number of registered importers.

12.  The Customs authorities advise us that the decision they have taken with regard to caravans is final and irrevocable and they will not be able to take into account any private circumstances which may make it difficult for the owners to comply with regulations.

THE FOREGOING INFORMATION IS GIVEN FOR GUIDENCE AND NO RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER CAN BE ACCEPTED IN REGARD TO SAME.

Alicante, May 1975

CAR HIRE AVAILABLE FROM BAR - RESTAURANT MI-SOL

TARIFF PRICE INCLUDES INSURANCE AND FIRST 100 KILOMETERS

CAR 1 -6 7-29   30 OR MORE 100 KMS DAYS DAYS DAYS EXCESS

Pesetas Pesetas Pesetas Pesetas

FIAT-SEAT 600E 450 400 350 2,00

FIAT-SEAT 850 500               450 400 2,60

SIMCA 900

FIAT-SEAT 127 550 500 450 3,00

SIMCA 1000

FIAT-SEAT 124 750 700 650 4,00

                             THE STORY OF "ARTHURS PUB", TORREVIEJA WRITTEN BY JOAN

In 1973 Arthur and myself (Joan) arrived in the small seaside resort of Torrevieja in Spain a few miles from Alicante. At the time few British people were to be found, subsequently we tried to ask without a word of Spanish if it was all right with the people to park the van and stay for a while. This they welcomed with open arms and after some weeks with now our limited Spanish we made many friends with the local people and shopkeepers who helped us in every way they could. The people of Torrevieja really decided for us that we would sell the caravan and look for a small business. This we did, a bar now named "Arthur's Pub" and one of the few British ones in Torrevieja itself. Later there came to be developed a caravan site a few minutes walk from the Town Centre and more and more English people began to arrive. The site eventually developed very well and also the camp site Bar and Restaurant quite rapidly became a nice social area for people to get together and make very many new friends. The Bar at Mi-Sol was at first operated by a Spanish boy and in the course of time an English-Spanish family took over and it is now running very well. We have been here now for 4 years and I am sure both Arthur and myself, except for short holidays home, would never, ever leave Torrevieja.

A local popular store in Torrevieja

                                   

                                                  NOTICE - REMOVAL OF CARAVANS

Anyone wishing to have their caravan towed out of Spain, to a beautiful site at Andorra near the French Border, please write to me at the address below, for full details. I will then make arrangements to meet you at Mi-Sol and accompany you to the Customs for clearance. In Andorra there are no restrictions, such as bonding etc. Also it is permissible to stay all year round.

ADDRESS:      MR. M. DURBIN, BAR LA CONCORDE, ENCAMP, PRINCIPAT d'ANDORRA. 

OR PHONE:    ANDORRA 21533 AFTER 7 p.m. WHERE I CAN BE CONTACTED.

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PICTURES OF CAMP SITE BELOW     View of Site from Mountain   Andorra Caravan Site

SALE OF YACHT - MI-SOLITE. REASON - UNABLE TO OBTAIN SPANISH WORK PERMIT TO CHARTER

Fantastic opportunity to buy a 1974 sailing cruiser in immaculate condition. Hurley 24/70 named MI-SOLITE, fin keel 25'foot long x 7' 5" beam. Was bought for charter this season in Mediterranean unable to operate due to Spanish work problem difficulties. Now on the market at low price so expected to sell quickly £6500 in any currency. Brief specifications as follows: —

G.R.P. construction — mainsail and working jib and stormsail. Anodised mast and stainless steel fittings. Pushpit and stainless steel cockpit with double guard rails. Anchor and chain and plenty of warps. Navigation lights. Luxury fitted cabin. Light in main cabin one in toilet (also fully enclosed) one light in forward cabin. 4 berth cushions — lined roof — 5' 10" headroom. Table — fresh water tank -draining sink - insulated ice box — 2 burner cooker.

Ventilator in main cabin toilet — wardrobe and hanging bar Berth and cockpit cushions — plenty of lockerspace. Engine inboard Yanmar 8 H.P. Diesel — Battery and electrics — Reverse gear and electric start also remote controls — Seafarer echo sounder — Seastrel medina compass. Hand bearing compass/radio and log. Fully equipped with cooking and eating utensils — Complete with fenders etc. Many other accessories. All "ready to go" yes for £6500 this boat must be a snip — moored in Cabo Roig harbour (near Torrevieja) Contact John Hall — Apartment 12, Las Palmeras, La Zenia, near Torrevieja or Brian Turner — 233 Mi-Sol.

Mi-Solite

Report by Brian Turner — Editor 

"Tadegri", 14 Trevadlock Hall, Launceston, Cornwall. Tel: Coads Green 459

As a result of the return of the ballot slips from the last news letter regarding the new fees, there was a very small number of members members who were opposed. A total of 32 only out of 420 voted against the new fees so it is £40 per annum for all sites occupied or not plus 400 pesetas per week occupancy fee when you are actually on holiday and using your van at Mi-Sol. This took effect from April 1st, 1975.

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Don't forget the Mi-Sol holiday fortnight between 8 — 22nd June. It is to be hoped as many as possible of you can arrange to come. Various entertainments have been laid on and I hope it is going to be a great success. It is expected this will become a regular "Annual Event".

The response to my request for sponsorship has been very good indeed. The Bar/restaurant at Mi-Sol. Mr. & Mrs. Madeley and their son Frank, have kindly agreed to donate £120 to the Association funds in respect of this issue of the News Letter. Villa Guide the economical Air Travel Company of London have agreed to contribute the same amount probably for the Autumn issue and Swedish Lloyd, the car/passenger ferry service operators to North Spain, again the same amount and it is expected they will "sponsor" the Spring 1976 issue. I am in touch with several others and am hoping to arrange further sponsorships for future issues of Mi-Sol News Letters. Any help from any members in this direction with any contacts of their own will be gratefully accepted.

I would like to take this opportunity of reminding members that the Annual General Meeting will be held later on this year (full details in next News Letter). All of those members who wish to serve on the Council are invited to send in, if they wish, details of themselves i.e. Biography, experience etc. for inclusion in the Autumn edition of the News Letter. All contributions in by 1st. August please.

Apart from those "genuinely" wishing to serve on the Committee and who feel they can contribute positively to the running of the Association, I would like to see applications from the very small minority of those who are constantly complaining about the site.

The Secretary Mrs. Angela Oatridge, as most of you probably know is now living in Germany so is unable to take an active part in the day to day running of the Association. All queries and problems that would normally be sent to her should now be directed to Alf Nicholls (Ass. Secretary) whose address is given earlier in this News Letter.

The Library which is in the Reception is very short of books so before you come down on holiday dig out some of your "paper backs" for the library — all will be most gratefully appreciated. Thank you.

It has been agreed for a trial period to "let out" the "smaller" swimming pool (on the right-hand side of the Bar Restaurant) to outsiders, i.e. Spaniards and other non "Mi-Solites" at a charge of 60 pesetas for adults and 40 pesetas for children per day. This charge to be collected on behalf of the Association by the Bar Restaurant who will also ensure that no "undesirables" are allowed in. This pool can, of course, be used freely by "Mi-Solites" as well as the other main pool.

Recently, with a film and television colleague from U.K., I made a film of Mi-Sol and Torrevieja for publicity and information purposes. This film which was shot in Super 8mm film in colour with music and sound will be shown as regularly as possible at regional meetings in the U.K. Area organisers and any members who wish to see the film at regional meetings are asked to get in touch with Jack Meads (address on the first page of this issue) who will make the necessary arrangements.

Insurance can be obtained locally from Carl Lidman who can be contacted at Apartado 95, Torrevieja usually Mondays and Thursdays and can handle all types of insurance including car and caravan and household items. He can often be found at the Cafe/Bar EUROPA in Torrevieja towards the end of the mornings on either of these days consuming a coffee (con leche) or he has been known to have something a little stronger!!!

For those of you with Spanish legal problems, a Spanish Lawyer who is quite "switched on" and very knowledgable and helpful as well as English speaking is Senor Juan-Bias Abando of John Venn and Associates Salisburg Home, 101, London Wall, London - Telephone 01-588-2906.

On Bank Holiday Monday August 25th at 4.30 in the afternoon there will be a "Best Site" competition to find the most attractive and best laid out site at Mi-Sol. There will be a perpetual challenge cup with the winners name and plot number engraved on it and this will be an annual competition. There are some gardening implements you can borrow on site, so no excuses lads — give the missus a hand, have a go at your site — you could be the winner. 

In order to generate some very necessary goodwill between ourselves at Mi-Sol and the town of Torrevieja, their main officials will be invited to judge the "Best Site" and it is hoped that amongst those attending will be the Mayor of Torrevieja plus the Captain of the Guardia Civil as well as George Outhwaite the British Consulate from Alicante.

I intend to organise a "raffle" or "Sweepstake" to be drawn on Easter Monday (1976) at Mi-Sol and again it is intended this should be a regular annual event. I shall want as many prizes as possible from members so those of you who can contribute something — no matter what it is — small or large — please contact me either at home (address over). Do not send anything by way of actual prizes at this stage — a letter of "intent" promising a prize is all that is required — I wish to formulate a prize list to get tickets printed and distributed by Christmas, so please get in touch with me as soon as possible — Thank you.

For your interest and in your interests I have been resident at Mi-Sol on and off for the best part of this year and will be here until the end of August dealing with your many individual problems and Mi-Sol site problems in general. If you have any difficulties or problems whilst you are at Mi-Sol and whilst I or any other Council member are here, we are pleased to assist you in any way we can. A regular informal meeting is always held in the Reception every Thursday from 3 p.m. onwards chaired by either myself or any other Council member to answer your questions and help you to enjoy your holiday at Mi-Sol.

I have recently received a letter from a Mr. Chris Drummond of "The Dingle", Squires Road, Penworthan Hill, Preston, Lancashire Tel: Preston 42433, who has written regarding the Bonded caravans. He has kindly offered to all those members who are unable to make alternative arrangements to arrange to remove their van from Mi-Sol and take it out of Spain on their behalf.

A "Paella" & "Sangria" at the Restaurant Mi-Sol

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He also states he would like to hear from retired members, possibly with, say, 3 litre heavy cars capable of towing caravans, who would be prepared to undertake a "shuttle service" of vans in and out of Spain. He is also prepared to find and buy a good second hand towing vehicle. Anybody interested he has asked should contact him at his above address.

Let us now have a look at the weather we can expect on the Costa Blanca and Mi-Sol for the next three months.

In July - the average day temperature will be 86°F and there should be no more than one day's rain during the month. Nights will be very warm also, causing difficulty in sleeping and most British holiday makers will find the heat a problem at times. There is plenty of sunshine in July with 10 — 12 hours per day on average. The sun is much more powerful than the British variety, so great care is needed, if sunburn is to be avoided. Much of this area is hot, dry and very sunny in July. The isolated day with cloud and rain can be used to visit nearby towns etc., but most holidays will be completely dry.

During August the average day temperatures will be 87°F and as in July there should be no more rain than on one day in the month. Nights will be warm and can become too warm for comfort for the average British visitors until one gets used to the higher temperatures. There are usually about 11 hours of sunshine each day with very few days of cloud. This month will therefore be dry, sunny and plenty of hot sunshine during most holidays.

For September, the average day temperature will be 83°F with about 6 days of rain during the month. There will be about 8 — 9 hours of sun each day with occasional showers on odd days. Early September will be hot dry and sunny but as the month goes on so the prospect of showers increase and temperatures fall with the sunshine getting less.

MI-SOL BAR/RESTAURANT

Your hosts Carmen and her husband Roy with their son Frank Madeley will always make you welcome at Mi-Sol Bar Restaurant. The restaurant is open each day — lunch time and evenings from 7 — 10 p.m. for meals and snacks and sandwiches at the bar all day. A typical meal from an extensive menu would be a "Menu-Del-Dia" and cost 150 pesetas consisting of soup or hors d'oeuvres for starters followed by Fish or Chicken and chips, followed by fruit. Included is bread and wine. Specialities of the house include steak, pork and lamb chops and tortilla (Spanish omelette). Paella (chicken and assorted fish on a bed of rice) is a typical Spanish dish and is available to order only at 125 pesetas each (minimum of 2 persons).

Subject to the granting of licence, there will be Disco dancing on the terrace (free) on Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays every week plus Bingo on Tuesday and Thursday. The highlight of the week will be a barbecue (with dancing of course) every Wednesday. Carmen has prepared a first-class menu at a special price of 225 pesetas on that evening only for the barbecue. This will consist of chicken, pork chops, sausage, potatoes in their jackets and salad followed by ice cream and sangria (a Spanish sweet red wine with fruit and liqueurs added). This night will be the highlight of the week at Mi-Sol — so book now, but orders in advance please so Carmen knows how many she will be catering for.

Apart from table tennis at 25 pesetas per half hour or 45 pesetas per hour there will be excursions arranged to places such as Elche, Alicante, Benidorm and Murcia. Frank is looking after this so if you are interested have a chat with him when you arrive.

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Bar — Restaurant Mi-Sol

A peaceful scene in Torrevieja Harbour

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and finally Eating Out

(with apologies to Mi-Sol Bar/Restaurant)

'Waiter! Have you got frogs' legs?' 

'No sir, I always walk this way.'

'Waiter! Is this tea or coffee? It tastes like petrol.'

'Tea, sir. The coffee tastes like paraffin.'

'Waiter! Are the omelettes good?'

'I don't think so, sir, I've just seen the chef beating one.'

The thought of the month dedicated to Evil and his wife Catty Wolf 

(N.B. A wolf is a creature that preys on other animals). 

These are people to be found in all walks of life and no doubt we all know such people close to or far from us.

"A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways" 

(from the Bible — Book of James, Chaper 1 verse 8)

and "The tongue can no man tame: it is an unruly evil"

(also from the Bible, Book of James, Chapter 3 verse 8).

Now to finish off here are a few terrible jokes: —

I Say, I Say, I Say

1st comic: I call my dog Isaiah.

2nd comic: Why do you call your dog Isaiah?

1st comic: Because one eye's higher than the other.

1st comic: Every day my dog and I go for a tramp in the woods. Does the dog enjoy it? 

2nd comic: Yes, but the tramp's getting a bit fed up.

1st comic: Did you know they're crossing sheep with kangaroos? 

2nd comic: Whatever for? 

1st comic: To make woolly jumpers.

1st comic: I washed my budgie in Omo and it died. 

2nd comic: I told you Omo wasn't good for budgies. 

1st comic: Oh, it wasn't the Omo that killed it, it was the spin dryer.

1st comic: Why did you go into the cement business? 

2nd comic: I've always been a good mixer.

1st comic: Why did the chicken cross the road? For its own foul reasons.

2nd comic: I don't wish to know that, kindly leave the page!