Every week I write and article for the Euro Weekly News, an English-speaking newspaper covering all the major resorts of Spain and the Balearics. You can pick up a copy on a Thursday ... or read it here every week. |
Thursday 15 March 2007
If you're actually perusing this particular blurb, it will mean that by the good Lord's grace I will have survived the almost unbelievable storm I have ever encountered, currently howling around my 15th storey apartment like a banshee from the very core of hell itself. Although the abode I am now residing in is relatively new and, according to the caretaker, built to withstand earthquakes, the whole structure is at the moment feeling decidedly fragile. In fact the block is now shaking and rocking to such an extent the water in the toilet bowl is literally slopping around in similar manner to the heads of a 20-footer in a force 10! Gawd, is the power of the good Lord - or perhaps the other fella - not truly frightening in all its awesome glory? To be quite honest, not only could I do without this whole experience, if I didn't think it were even more dangerous outside, I would seriously consider baling out for a while. Hang on in there, Leapy, just think, this could be the last column you ever scribble. (I can hear the sighs of relief from here!) This is actually the somewhat violent conclusion to quite an interesting day. I don't know if any of you caught it, but this afternoon I was invited by DJ Vince (the Prince) to join a discussion on radio OCI. I was honoured to join ex-Labour MP for Stoke George Stevenson and local character Alan Page, ex-Social Democrat and ex-RAF fighter pilot. We were all there to discuss, among other things, my column prattle. Unfortunately, due to car problems, I opted for public transport, which, although is a most pleasant way to travel in Spain, unfortunately took me to the studio via Hong Kong which led to me arriving a good half-an-hour late and really gave no time to get into the 'full swing' as it were. My sincere apologies to all concerned, maybe we can do it all again some other time. A brief word here about the public transport in Spain, which I personally think is excellent. Occasionally times can be a bit adrift, but once aboard, the happy chatter of those around you, plus the soft lighting, music and sheer cleanliness of the vehicles makes each trip a really pleasurable experience, unlike the UK, where not only are the buses filthy and the staff, in the main, surly and unhelpful. And one is always aware that to catch someone's eye ('what are you looking at?') or, heaven forbid, inadvertently stepping on someone's foot, could result in a knife between yer ribs, or even a bullet. No wonder the Brits are considered a bit reserved. The truth is they're all petrified to even catch the eye of the wrong person, let alone say anything. Sad, 'ennit? I'll wind up with something that caught my eye that I suppose shouldn't be treated lightly, but somehow I couldn't resist. It concerned the chap who recently sought damages for an accident. His particular 'misfortune' left him obsessed with sex (needing it on a daily basis) and, likewise, mobile phones. When shopping, he now feels the need to buy as much as he can, and he has also become hooked on cannabis. For all these 'problems' that have now beset him he is expected to be awarded some three million pounds (4.5 million euros) by the court. Hang on a minute. Sex on demand, unlimited use of mobile phones, a shopaholic and a little bit of wacky baccy on the side, plus three million pounds in the bank? Would someone please lead me to that accident I'm always told is just waiting to happen? Dream on, Leapy. And that's just about it. If we all survive this present onslaught, I'll be back with y'all next week. If not, be prepared for a haunting! Till next time. Here or 'there' - make sure you always, keep the faith. Thank for all your 'e's. Keep 'em coming. Love Leapy |
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