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To: Snowshoe who wrote (92809)7/24/2012 6:39:33 AM
From: Haim R. Branisteanu  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 217671
 
UK Expat homelessness on the rise in Spain

Growing number of expats ending up on Spain's streets as a result of the financial crisis.
Homelessness is becoming an increasing problem among the expatriate community in Spain, as the effects of the country’s financial crisis take their toll.

A growing number are finding themselves living on the streets after losing their jobs and subsequently failing to keep up with rent and mortgage payments.

telegraph.co.uk

“I worked as a chef for 42 years in London but it was always through an agency so I have no pension to live off,” added the 61-year-old.
“I am hoping to get another job so I can afford to rent again but it is very difficult because I have tendonitis.
“I have been on my own since my wife died. Everything was magic but now my whole life has fallen in around me.”



To: Snowshoe who wrote (92809)7/26/2012 1:57:31 AM
From: TobagoJack  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 217671
 
once upon a time i was caught by undertow whilst playing tag game at beach w/ huge waves, and i thought, "today is my birthday, and i am going to die"

another time but for my partner's timely grab i would have either lost my erita or seen her smacked against the rocks ;0/

i am now understandably very careful w/ the ocean