The winter cold has arrived to our tropical paradise. In this time of the year I sometimes wish I were nearer the North pole, feeling warm and cosy inside and avoiding to step outside unless absolutely necessary. In our old house on top of the hill in Taramay it is nearly as chilly inside as outside, in spite of some energy-devouring electric appliances. All kinds of influenza viruses are hitting the good people of Almuñécar.
Features
editorial columns by feature writers
Doctor Youth
by David Darby •
Many of us can remember all sorts shenanigans from when we were teenagers, but a 17-year-old Australian lad really pushed the boat out when he was bored. He simply got himself a stethoscope, white coat and some dodgy credentials and proceeded to work in a few hospitals as a doctor!
Hiccup Help
by David Darby •
How many ways can you think of to cure hiccups and do any of them actually work? Most would say that the old cures like making the sufferer jump, holding your breath or drinking water really don’t work.
Plane Madness
by David Darby •
Having been on both ends of the screaming toddler on plane problem, this next story is difficult to believe, from either standpoint.
Joe Rickey Hundley, a 60-year-old man from Idaho, decided he had had enough of the distressed 2-year-old and decided to ask the mother to quieten the infant down, however, his alleged choice of words probably didn’t help the situation, “Will you shut that n****r baby up!”
Naked Arrests
by David Darby •
Four protesters were arrested in San Francisco, USA, for being completely naked. The reason they were naked was to protest at the city’s ban on public nudity, the day of the protest coincided with the first day of the ban.
Unconventional Punishment
by David Darby •
Hungary now, where 42-year-old Gyorgy Nagy has been convicted for the offense of being a Holocaust denier.
A Day Out
by Martin Myall •
We are blessed with what surrounds us in the term of countryside; we can stroll along subtropical beach or if we prefer, walk through mountains and lush-green plateaux. With a short drive we can take our dogs for a walk amongst pines forests, rimmed with frost on the north face of hills and yet sit and enjoy the sunny terrace of a bar on a paseo – we are spoilt.
Costa Animal Society
by CAS •
What’s On Tuesday March 12 Quiz Night at the MT Bar, Punta Lara, Nerja. Quiz starts 8.30pm. Food available. Entrance 3 euros. Book with Mick 671 447 397 or Terry 652 430 383. Friday March 22 Quiz Night at the Boathouse Bar, avenida Mediterraneo (nr Hotel Monica), Nerja. Quiz starts 8.00pm. Food available beforehand. Entrance…
Reader’s Letter from Help for Heroes
by Gazette Reader •
Dear Ed, Can you please include a reminder for the monthly Help for Heroes Coffee Morning which will be held at the Pena Parda Restaurant in Herradura at 11.00 am on the last Friday of every month. A gentle reminder of a date for your diary. The Summer Charity Lunch will be held on Friday 28th…
The American International Club
by AICN •
Do you know of any Spanish Charities (O.N.G) who help people and are seeking funding? The American International Club is currently seeking Spanish Organizations who are seeking assistance.