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S t a r S i gn s A look at what's in store for you this month... August is a period of review and refinement. Building new strategies on the career front becomes necesCapricorn sary, and second-guessing your current job or life path comes naturally now. However, making big changes in the work you do could be the cause for regret next month.
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Partnering, romantic expression, and negotiations are the hot topics in August. Romantic matters become heated, friendships thrive and partnerships get top billing, particularly on the 21st-22nd. An important financial matter comes to light the last week of the month. Increased activity in and about your home could stress you out this month. However, you can also use this extra energy constructively by making changes to your domestic routine, renovating, or otherwise working towards improving your living conditions. An opportunity to take a trip or to otherwise broaden your horizons, perhaps after giving up hope on the matter, is likely to arise this month. Backtracking is necessary with your personal finances and close partnerships as past matters resurface and require attention. Money is strong this month, your savings are building, and August is good for a partner’s finances. The idea that “money is freedom” motivates you. The 13th-18th is an excellent time for connecting with a partner or family member, resolving an old and tricky problem. August will be a fast-paced month. You are especially active, communicative, and ready to take action on ideas that have been whirling in your head. Career matters that have been previously hidden come to light and demand attention.in the last week of the month.
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Income, comfort, and security come into strong focus this month. Maintaining the status quo is the underlying motivation for your actions. You will take special pride in your material accumulations and any slowdowns you have been experiencing at work tend to pass. Your social life picks up pace this month Leo. You are less inclined to simply muse about a life-long dream, and more inclined to take the steps towards achieving it. You might enjoy a return on speculative investments, and a financial settlement is likely. This month, the desire to “get away from it all” is strong and increased career demands may be at the root of this. Your best strategy is to do your best to meet your responsibilities on the job, but also to know when to leave problems behind at the office. Intellectual stimulation and compatibility, and perhaps a little adventure to spice up your life, is what you seek this month. Love can be found in places or situations far removed from your everyday life and travel could be strengthening for a partnership. Your yearly career peak occurs in August and you can expect new or increased responsibilities. Success is more important to you than usual and you take special pride in what you do as well as how you do it. Finances are strong and financial deals and matters move forward.
August is especially strong for romance, adventure, and creative expression. Relationships with Sagittarius loved ones are intense and personal plans move forward. You may experience a strong need to change the way you come across to others through your personal appearance.
THE SIXTH SENSE My name is Paula Wratten and each month I will be writing an article about spiritual, philosophical and psychic matters. Live - Most of us don’t know how to live, we go through the motions, we go to work, we pay our bills, we all worry about the smallest things, we forget about the simple pleasures that make up our lives. One of my clients changed my life and made me look at things in a totally different way. Here is her story: I met Hilary five years ago and had the honour of being with her by her bed side as she gradually left us and crossed over. During that week we had many discussions about her life, one of the questions I asked her was, “Are you scared of dying?” I was quite surprised at her answer, Hilary sat up, looked at me and said, “No my dear I am not afraid of dying because I stopped being scared of living and I’m looking forward to my next adventure on the other side.” A week later I was at Hilary’s funeral and had the pleasure of meeting her son I told him what she had said and this is what he told me about his mother. Mum was first diagnosed with cancer when she was in her thirties, she was a very different woman then, she would complain about everything and she was very selfish. When they told her she had cancer it was if a light had gone on. Mum wrote a wish list, ‘100 things to do before you die’ and another list, ‘100 things to do for other people’. The family could not believe the change that took place over the next few months that passed, she started doing things she had never done before and even volunteered to help in the local hospice. I looked around at everyone in that chapel and on that day there must have been at least three hundred people that had to come to pay their respects to Hilary. I smiled as I walked out the door, for at the good old age of 87 she’d completed her list and so much more. She touched the lives of so many people including mine, so I guess you can make that 101 things she did. Don’t wait until you are ill or have a near death experience to live life, growing up should not mean giving up. Good books to read on the subject are: Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff By Richard Carlson and Angels Watching Over Me By Jackie Newcomb
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BUTIPLAYA LA CALA (Behind Sunshine Golf) FRESH FOOD COOKED DAILY Daily specials, All to eat in or take away Authentic Indian recipes Fish and Chips with mushy peas Traditional Sunday Roast, served all day OPEN MON - FRI 5PM TILL LATE SAT AND SUNDAY 1PM TILL LATE TEL: 607 622 091 OR 645 233 320
Cala Bella
All English and Dutch football and main sporting events shown. Open Mon - Fri 5pm till late. Sat - Sun 2pm till late. Tel: 952 494 550. Calle Torremolinos, La Cala.
The Sussex Bar All live sports 2 pool tables kiddies play area
(rubber surface) Open from 10am for breakfast monday to saturday Under new management. Food served 10am -10pm Mon - Sat and 1pm - 7pm Sundays. Karaoke Saturdays. La Cortijera. La Cala.
Home made sunday lunches served from 11am-10pm Las Adelfas No.11 Urb. Los Claveles
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Mini Bus Available 8-16 seats Tel: 607 850 261
Open Wed - Sun 9pm - Late. Free Entry Pasaje del Mar, La Cala, (near the Church) Any enquiries phone Maureen
Tel:678143 739
BREAKFASTS, FRESHLY BAKED BAGUETTES AND CROISSANTS, SANDWICHES AND ROLLS WITH DIFFERENT FILLINGS DAILY. DAILY LUNCHTIME SPECIALS, KEBABS, MEXICAN CHICKEN, SPECIALITY SALADS, LAVAZZA COFFEE, MILKSHAKES, FUSION TEAS, EVENING DRINKS. ENJOY ‘AL FRESCO’ ON OUR SUNNY TERRACE OR INSIDE OUR NEW BAR-CAFE. DAYTIME MENU AVAILABLE UNTIL 5.00PM Local 26 Jardín Botánico, La Cala de Mijas Open from 8.00am. Tel: 952 493 184
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Takeaway. Fresh Baguettes, Paninis, Pies, Kebabs, Burgers and Pastries. Mon - Sat 12.00 - 22.00 Sun 11.00-16.00 C/Torremolinos, La Cala. Tel: 618 181 507
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SPECIAL LUNCHTIME MENU 12PM - 4PM STARTERS Spring Roll, Special Salad, Chicken and Sweetcorn/Tomato/Hot and Sour Soup or Spare Ribs.
MAIN COURSE Beef with Blackbean/Oyster/Chinese Mushroom and Bamboo/Curry or Chicken with Cashew Nuts/Sweet and Sour/Curry or Prawns with Vegetables or Sweet and Sour Fish (Hake)
RICE AND NOODLES Special House Fried Rice, Boiled Rice or Noodles with Soya Bean Sprouts or Chips
DESSERTS By the tower in La Cala. Friendly atmosphere, helpful staff. Internet Wi-Fi Fed Ex. Office services. Open 9.00am - 7.00pm. Tel: 952 58 77 62
Coffee, Tea, Ice Cream, Cream Caramel or Fruit Main restaurant serving usual delicacies 6pm - 12pm
Jardin Botanico, Local 16, La Cala de Mijas. Tel: 952 599 236. Mob: 685 578 743
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OPEN FOR BREKFAST, LUNCH AND OUR NEW BAR-CAFE NOW OPEN EVENINGS FOR TAPAS.
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Fish & Chips Doner Kebabs Chicken Kebabs Burgers Open 5pm till late. Telephone orders welcome Tel: 952 494 087 Local 34 Jardin Botanico Near La Cala, Mijas Costa
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Henry’s Bar
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Live Music Karaoke All Live Sports Events Shown Inside And Outside On The Terrace. Open from 4pm till Late Monday - Friday Sat - 1pm till late. Sun - 2pm till late Local 33, Jardin Botanico, Near La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa
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H’s Takeaway
Open from 11am - 11pm. Large Terrace with views over the sea The first gourmet burgers on the coast made from 100% Irish Angus beef Tel: 952 493 359 for table reservations. www.the-terrace.net Calle Riena Fabiola 31 (opposite the tower) La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa Sit ‘n’ Go
Harrys Sports Bar
Sit ‘n’ Go sports lounge broadcasting all the weekly action in comfortable, friendly surroundings. Open daily from 1pm until midnight. Wi-fi internet access. Frontline C.C.Calypso.
All live sports and premiere league football. Six TV’s and big screen. Full menu, Sunday roast and homemade tapas. Large sun terrace. Open 10amlate, seven days a week. Upstairs Los Jarales.
Play World famous Texas Hold’em poker. From beginners to pros, we have games to suit everyone. Open daily for major sporting events. Fully licensed bar. Tel: 952 932 519
Advertise Your Bar Or Restaurant Here For Just €20 A Month. Tel: 663 061 669
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La Cala Los Jarales, Calypso
The Terrace Restaurant
HARLEYS CAFE BAR
BREAKFAST TAPAS DAYTIME AND EVENING MENU BEERS AND FINE WINES HARLEYS
OPENING HOURS: 10AM - LATE
Irish Butcher Km 197
C.C COMMERCIAL CALAHONDA URB. JARALES DE ALHAMAR CALAHONDA. TEL: 952 904 980
Sports - Cafe Bar
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ALL LIVE SPORTS SHOWN ON TWO LARGE SCREENS FOUR LIVE MATCHES ON SATURDAYS FULL MENU AVAILABLE TILL LATE SUNDAY LUNCH 2 COUSES €8 BREAKFAST SPECIAL €5 FRESHLY MADE TAPAS
FOR BOOKINGS CALL: 952 935 568 C.C Los Jarales, Mijas Costa
SPECIALS Tapas Steak Nights Evening Menu Food served until late Friday Night - Karaoke with Mark from Global Radio and Play Your Cards Right Cash Prize C.C. LOS JARALES, MIJAS COSTA TEL : 9 5 2 9 3 5 5 6 8
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THE PIT STOP
W h a t ’s O n Mondays Quiz and Bingo - Shenanigans, Riviera del Sol. Film Nights - 9.30pm, Bunkers Bar Bistro, Miraflores Driving Range.
Tuesdays Quiz Night - 9.30, Bunkers Bar Bistro, Miraflores Driving Range. Karaoke - Fools bar. El Zoco, Calahonda.
Wednesdays The Spanish Experience - Flamenco, Guitarista Authentic Spanish Food €30 Vista del Mar, Beachside Miraflores. Steak Night - 5.30 - 9.45, Bunkers Bar Bistro, Miraflores Driving Range.
Thursdays
Riviera del Sol & Miraflores
Live Music with Arran - Henry’s Bar,
Light snacks, baguettes and sandwiches, fresh Lavazza coffee, selection of beers and wines. HAPPY 2€ HOUR 7pm-8pm Monday - Friday. Bottled beer, Wines and Spirits. Offex pick up point Mobile phone top ups. Internet cafe. Open from 10am - 10pm Mon - Fri 12pm - 7pm Sat and Sun Tel: 952 930 844 www.connectinternetcafe.com Top of Riviera del Sol, Las Terrazas de Miraflores. (round the corner from Miraflores supermarket.)
Jardín Botánico. La Cala de Mijas. Live Entertainment Vista del Mar. Beachside Miraflores. Quiz night - JJ’s Bar, Riviera del Sol Karaoke - Fools Bar, El Zoco, Calahonda.
Fridays Karaoke - “Paul the Bear” Shenanigans, 9.30 Riviera del Sol. Live Music - Trafalgar Bar, El Zoco. Fish Shop Night - 5.30 - 9.45 Bunkers Bar Bistro, Miraflores Driving Range.
Dine & Dance - to the Jazzy, Soulful voice of Dorothea - Vista del Mar. Beachside Miraflores. Live Music - Henry’s Bar, Jardín
Botánico. La Cala de Mijas. Phone for details. Continued on page 37
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Come and enjoy the delightful ambience of this fine Indian restaurant situated in the Torrenueva Urbanisation, Near La Cala. With our premier Indian chef preparing cuisine from all different regions of India whilst also cooking his own specialties. For example: Kadhai Goshi Bussainy - Pieces of lamb in a mild sauce Handi - Meat or fish with onion, tomato, peppers and a special spicy sauce Chicken Pasanda - Marinated chicken fillets in mild sauce stuffed with spices. Restaurant and Take Away
Open 7 nights a week 6.00 - 12.00
Tel: 902 463 426 IND IAN
Come And Enjoy The Relaxing Atmosphere Of Browns BBQ And Grill Over Looking The Mediterranean On The Main Roundabout At Riviera Nr. Calahonda. NOW OPEN EVERYDAY 10.00AM - 4.00PM BREAKFASTS & LUNCHES
Open 7 Days A Week Restaurant And Take Away 10.00AM - 4.00PM 6.00PM - 11.00PM Tel: 902 276 967 902 BRO WNS
Succulent Ribs Spit Roast Chicken Prime Steaks Pork Chops Lamb Cutlets Grilled Fish Or Delve Into Pie Corner
Traditional Chinese Food. Takeaway menu. Open 12.00-16.00 and 18.30-24.00 everyday. Riviera Commercial. Tel: 952 931 737
Breakfast, brunches and evening dinner. Open 7 days a week from 10am. Internet connection. Terrace available for private functions. Miraflores Driving Range. Tel: 952 939 381
En Un Rincon De La Boca
Specialists in Argentinian grilled meat. Take away. Open all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Las Terrazas de Miraflores Tel: 952 930 649
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Family Bar Internet Quizzes and Karaoke Live Entertainment Pool Tables Games Machines Open for Food Closed Tuesdays Beachside, Riviera del Sol Tel: 952 935 676
RIVIERA DEL SOL Home cooked food, friendly atmosphere. Now open everyday 10am -4pm for breakfast and lunch and from 6pm-11pm Riviera del Sol. Tel: 902 276 967
Papa Luigi
Traditional Italian food. Fresh pasta, wood burning pizza oven, Open every day 12 - 11. Riviera Commercial, Tel: 952 934 496
SMALL COSY BAR WITH LARGE SUNNY TERRACE AND FANTASTIC VIEWS OVER THE MED. LIVE SPORT FUN QUIZ NIGHTS - THURS MUSIC NIGHTS Riviera del sol JJ’s Bar
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JJ’s Bar
Browns BBQ and Grill
Avenida del Golf
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Beautiful Panoramic Sea and Beach Views From The Terrace Freshly Cooked Versatile Menu. Warm Friendly Atmosphere. Recently Refurbished. Open for Lunch. Above Shenanigans, Beachside, Riviera del Sol Tel: 952 935 039. Closed Tuesdays.
Chill Out Lounge Bar. Good Atmosphere, Good Music, Good Times. Tel: 666 834 616 Open everyday. Top floor El Zoco. Calahonda
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Mijas Costa’s Premier Fish and Chips Restaurant and Take Away Excellent Quality Fish and Chips Large portions Enjoy your meal in our large fully air-conditioned restaurant or outside ‘al fresco’ on our large terrace Large selection of desserts OPEN EVERY NIGHT 6.00 - 10.00 ABOVE SUPERSOL, C.C. EL ZOCO, CALAHONDA
TEL: 952 930 148
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Italian restaurant. Taste the genuine Italian food in attractive decor. Open seven days a week, 1pm till late. C.C. El Zoco, first floor, Sitio de Calahonda. Tel: 952 932 042
Curry Crazy
Trafalgar Cocktail Bar
Indian Restaurant. Take away and delivery. Only natural herbs and spices, no additives, no colour. Open 7pm until late Mon - Sat. El Zoco Tel: 952 934 909
For before and after dinner drinks. Live music Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Open every evening until late. El Zoco First floor, Sito de Calahonda. Mijas Costa.
Cockles
English Seafood Tapas Bar
Fuengirola
Funegirola Port
Warm, friendly environment. Happy hour 6 - 7. Open 7 days a week till late. Free Wi-Fi. Telephone: 952 585 336
Direct from Billingsgate Market London
Sisters Bar
EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY Jellied Eels Cockles Whelks Peeled Prawns English Mussels Crayfish Tails
Shrimps Crab Sticks Winkles Lobster Tails Roll Mops and much more...
Parties catered for Tel: 672 028 226
Friendly family bar with good food, tapas, live entertainment, karaoke and sports. Open seven days a week. The Strip, Calahonda Tel: 952 939 579
El Zoco, Calahonda
Italian Restaurant Small friendly bar. Daily sport. Karaoke on Tues and Thursday. All football matches shown. First floor El Zoco (corner) Tel: 952 935 340
Fuengirola
Villa Paradiso - Open since 1989
Calahonda
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Fools Bar
Things That Make You Go Mmmm nade for lamb and shish kebabs.
Yogurt and Garlic Marinade Ingredients 1/2 cups plain yogurt 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped finely (2 tablespoons dried) 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped finely (2 tablespoons dried) 3 tablespoons Dijon style mustard 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped finely (1 tablespoons dried) 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped finely (1 tablespoons dried) Salt and pepper to taste Method Combine all ingredients. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. A great mari-
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W h a t ’s O n Continued from page 37
Fridays cont. Fish and Chip Night - The Far Isle, Riviera del Sol.
Saturdays Karaoke - Lil’ Robs, Top floor El Zoco, Calahonda. Cabaret Night - 3 course set meal plus live Act, €30. 2nd Rob Stevens, 9th Laura Elen (Miss Costa del Sol entertainer 2006), 16th Dave Lee ‘The Swingin’ Years’, 23rd Paul Weaver is Elvis and Tom Jones. 30th Buddy Walker is Buddy Holly. Vista del Mar. Beachside, Miraflores. Karaoke with Kirsty - Henry’s Bar,
Jardín Botánico. La Cala de Mijas. Live music - Trafalgar bar, El Zoco,
Calahonda. Magic Unlimited Magic Show - Hotel Casino Torrequebrada. Benalmadena. 7.00pm Tel: 677 245 588. Mixed Grill Night - 5.30 - 9.45 Bunkers Bar Bistro, Miraflores Driving Range.
Sundays BBQ - 7pm - Late Vista del Mar, Beachside Miraflores. BBQ - 6pm - 9.30 and Bingo and Quiz 9.30, Bunkers Bar Bistro, Miraflores Driving Range. If you would like to include your event in our ‘What’s On’ guide please call: 663 061 669 or email: info@costalinkmagazine.com Please mention Costa Link when visting events, Thank you.
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Student Stories A small bottle containing urine sat upon the desk of Sir William Jones, the eminent professor of medicine at Oxford University. Sitting before him was a class full of young, wide-eyed medical students, listening to his lecture on the importance of observing details. To emphasize his point, Sir Jones announced: “This bottle contains a urine sample for analysis. It’s often possible by tasting it to determine the disease from which the patient suffers.” He then dipped a finger into the fluid and brought it into his mouth. He continued speaking: “Now I am going to pass the bottle around. Each of you please do exactly as I did. Perhaps we
can learn the importance of this technique and diagnose the case.” The bottle made it’s way from row to row, each student gingerly poking his finger in and bravely sampling the contents with a frown. Dr Osler then retrieved the bottle and startled his students by saying: “Students, now you will understand what I mean when I speak about details. Had you been observant, you would have seen that I put my index finger in the bottle but my middle finger into my mouth!” It was the final examination for an introductory English course at the local university. Like many such freshman courses, it was designed to weed out
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Dear Teacher... Such letters suggest that maybe the parents were excused from school too many times in their own youth. ‘My son is under a doctor's care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him.’ ‘Please excuse Lisa for being absent. She was sick, and I had her shot.’ ‘Dear School, Please ekscuse John being absent on Jan. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and also 33.’ ‘Please excuse Gloria from Jim today. She is administrating.’ ‘Please excuse Roland from P.E. for a few days. Yesterday he fell out of a tree and misplaced his hip.’
‘John has been absent because he had two teeth taken out of his face.’ ‘Megan could not come to school today because she has been bothered by very close veins.’ ‘Please excuse Ray Friday from school. He has very loose vowels.’ ‘Irving was absent yesterday because he missed his bust.’ ‘Please excuse Jimmy for being. It was his father's fault.’ ‘Please excuse Jennifer for missing school yesterday. We forgot to get the Sunday paper off the porch, and when we found it Monday, we thought it was Sunday.’
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Dear Teacher... ‘Sally won't be in school a week from Friday. We have to attend her funeral.’ ‘Please excuse Jason for being absent yesterday. He had a cold and could not breed well.’ ‘Please excuse Mary for being absent yesterday. She was in bed with gramps.’ ‘Maryann was absent because she had a fever, sore throat, headache, and upset stomach. Her sister was also sick, fever, and sore throat, her brother had a low grade fever and ached all over. I wasn't the best either, sore throat and fever. There must be something going around, her father even got hot in bed last night.’
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Golf Tips And Tricks The Chip Shot by Mark Sibley of Miraflores Golf Academy
1. Never chip to get close, always chip to get the ball in the cup. There are many players who see the chip shot to be played so close to the hole that you cant miss the putt but if you play to sink the chip you will work harder to pick the right line and the right weight. To become good at the chip shot your target must be that, a good chip will be in the hole and the bad chip will be the putt you can’t miss. 2. The chip is a shot that can be played with a selection of different golf clubs from your bag, golfers will often have one club that they prefer to chip with using it from all lies. A simple rule to remember is that a more lofted club will give more flight and less roll. To give some guides for choice when selecting the club to chip with:Lob Wedge 75% flight 25% roll Pitching Wedge 50% flight 50 % roll 7 Iron 30% flight 70% roll 3. Hit down at a ball when you play a chip shot. From the side of a green many golfers try to get under the ball when chipping which reduces the roll on the ball. When you set up to play a chip shot, set the ball towards your right heel and place your weight more onto your left side. Set your hands towards the base of the rubber on the grip. With the butt of your club set ahead of the crease In your left trouser leg, swing down and through the golf ball using your putting stroke, keeping your hands ahead of the club head not allowing your wrist to break.
4. What you want from a chip is a shot that lifts above the longer grass landing
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on the green, then running towards the cup like a putt. This is why you must use the putting stroke and practice no body movement when playing a chip. When you feel you need body movement in a chip shot you are to far away from the green to play a chip and should be playing another type of shot. A married man was having an affair with his secretary. One day, their passions overcame them and they went back to her house. Exhausted from the afternoon's activities, they fell asleep and awoke at around 8 p.m. As the man threw on his clothes, he told the woman to take his shoes outside and rub them through the grass and dirt. Mystified, she nonetheless complied. He then slipped into his shoes and drove home. “Where have you been?” demanded his wife when he entered the house. “Darling,” replied the man, “I can't lie to you. I've been having an affair with my secretary. I fell asleep in her bed and didn't wake up until eight o'clock.” The wife glanced down at his shoes and said, “You liar! You've been playing golf!”
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The Jokes Page A guy enters bar carrying an alligator. Says to the patrons, “Here’s a deal. I’ll open this alligator’s mouth and place my genitals inside. The gator will close his mouth for one minute, then open it, and I’ll remove my unit unscathed. If it works, everyone buys me drinks.” The crowd agrees. The guy drops his pants and puts his privates in the gator’s mouth. Gator closes mouth. After a minute, the guy grabs a beer bottle and bangs the gator on the top of its head. The gator opens wide, and he removes his genitals unscathed. Everyone buys him drinks. Then he says: “I’ll pay anyone $100 who’s willing to give it a try.” After a while, a hand goes up in the back of the bar. It’s a woman. “I’ll give it a try,” she says, “but you have to BITCH STOLE MY promise not to hit me FISH on the head with the beer bottle.” One day Mother was out and Dad was left in charge. The little daughter Daisy, only one and a half years old had been given little ‘tea set’ as a gift DID HE OR DIDN’T and it was one of her HE? ONLY THE DOG KNOWS favorite toys. Daddy was in the living room engrossed in the evening news and her brother was playing nearby in the living room when the sweet little girl
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brought Daddy a little cup of 'tea', which was just water. After several cups of tea and lots of praise for such yummy tea, Mum arrived home. The Dad made Mum wait in the living room to watch the little girl bring him a cup of tea, because he said it was “just the cutest thing!” Mum waited, and sure enough, the little toddler comes down the hall with a cup of tea for Daddy and Mum stands and watches him drink it up. Then Mum says, “That really is very cute but did it not occur to you that the only place that Dasiy can reach to get water is the toilet?” A fleeing Taliban, desperate for water, was plodding through the Afghanistan desert when he saw something far off in the distance. Hoping to find water, he walked toward the object, only to find a little old Jewish man at a small stand selling neckties. The Taliban asked “Do you have water?” The Jewish man replied, “I have no water. Would you like to buy a tie they are only $5.” The Taliban shouted “Idiot! I do not need an overpriced tie. I need water! I should kill you, but I must find water first.” “OK,” said the old Jewish Man “it does not matter that you do not want to buy a tie and that you hate me. I will show you that I am bigger than that. If you continue over that hill to the east for about two miles you will find a lovely restaurant. It has all the ice cold water you need.” Muttering the Taliban staggered away over the hill. Several hours later he staggers back. “Your f****ng brother won't let me in without a tie!!”
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s r t e n PCeor Summer Time Pet Care Tips Fleas: Normally only adult fleas live on pets, and often they remain there only long enough to feed. Eggs may be laid on the pet, but usually fall off the pet into the environment where conditions are right for them to develop (through a multistage life cycle) into adult fleas. As a result, it is possible to have a substantial flea problem although you have only identified a few or no fleas on your pet. Egg and larval stages can survive in your home all year and in your garden from spring through to Autumn (all year in warmer climates). Biting and scratching on the lower back, tail, and abdomen are the most common signs of flea infestation and a dermatitis will often flare up in these areas. Flea control involves treatment of the pet and of their environment by means of shampoos, sprays, powders, oral medications, and collars. Your veterinarian can recommend the most
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appropriate flea prevention/treatment program for your pet. Fleas carry tapeworms, so be sure to have your veterinarian check your pet for these intestinal parasites as well. Ticks: Yet another parasite that is a common problem during the warmer months. Ticks are not only an irritant and nuisance to your pet, but may transmit several debilitating diseases, such as Lyme disease, babesiosis, and ehrlichiosis. Many flea prevention/treatment products will also help with control of ticks. Your veterinarian can help you recognize ticks and show you the proper way to remove them from your pet (if you simply try to remove the tick by pulling, you may leave its mouthparts embedded within your pet's skin). Owners whose dogs have substantial exposure to ticks (e.g. dogs that live in the campo) should also ask their veterinarian's advice about the appropriateness of a vaccination for Lyme disease. AS SEEN ON ‘LIVING IN THE SUN’
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ocal Info Emergency Numbers
Transport
(Marina) Cinemas
Central number for Fire, Police & Ambulance National Police Local Police Guardia Civil dica Medical
Bus Stations Marbella 952 764 400 Coin 952 450 366 San Pedro 952 781 396 Estepona 952 800249 For a list of complete times www.andalucia.com/travel/bus
All the Cinemas listed below show films in English as well as Spanish. Call first to check what is showing that week. Marbella: Cinesur Plaza del Mar 952 766 941 La CaĂąada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039 Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622
112 091 092 062
Emergency 061 Ambulance Marbella 902 505 061 Ambulance Coin 952 453 267
Train Timetables 902 240 202 Airports Malaga 952 048 844 Gibraltar 956 773 026
Health Centres Marbella 952 769 946 Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700
Fire Brigade Emergency number 080 Marbella 952 774 349 Estepona 952 804 483 Fuengirola 952 461 046 952 952 952 952 952 952 952
352 475 226 604 212 226 474
300 108 373 383 442 590 891
Tourist Information Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro
Chemists
Marbella 952 761 100 San Pedro 952 453 020 La Cala de Mijas 952 493 208 Fuengirola 952 589 300 Estepona 952 801 100
24 hour chemist Urb. Artola, Ctra. Cadiz Km 194. Marbella. Tel: 952 83 25 89
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Consulates British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A
Town Halls
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Monday - Marbella (fairground site on east side) Tuesday - Fuengirola (fairground near Los Boliches) Wednesday - Estepona (Avda. Juan Carlos) La Cala - Feria ground Thursday - San Pedro (Recinto Ferial) Alhaurin el Grande (La Fama) Friday - Alhaurin el Grande (Bar Aquamania) Saturday - Coin (Calle Urbano Pineda) La Cala - Feria ground. Sunday - Puerto Estepona
Taxis Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593
Diary Dates 4th August - Flamenco Festival. Las Lagunas Theatre, Mijas Costa. 15th August- Feast of the Assumption. Public holiday. 16th - 24th August - Malaga Feria. One of Andalucia’s best and biggest ferias. 23rd August - Mijas Pop. La Cala. Go and have a dance on the beach. 25th August. - Bank holiday UK and Gibraltar.
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The Business Directory The Reviews Advertise Your business here for just €65 for 12 issues or have it framed for only €99! Baby Boutique>> Builders M & MH Builders 30 years experience, reforms, new builds, kitchens, hard landscaping & pools. Tel: 952 457 977 or 615 309 446 JCB Builders Property Maintenance Multi Services, All jobs considered Repairs and Improvements Pool Cleaning Service Free Estimates and Advice All Areas Covered. Fully Legal Tel Jonno: 677 079 704(Day) 952 882 305(Eve)
Building Supplies Aim Building Supplies Las Chapas Poligono, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 835 172
Car Traders Alhaurin Autos Cars bought and sold. LHD and RHD. Alhaurin el Grande. Tel: 661 964 014
Cleaning ‘We Care to Clean and We Clean to Care’ for your domestic property. Daily/Weekly cleans, Spring cleans, ‘One offs’, Moving house cleans and End of tenancy cleans. Contact Karen: 677 553 647 karencox@live.co.uk
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Estate & Rental Agents Kingfisher Club Holiday rentals. Self catering holiday rentals suitable for families. Kingfisher Club, Edificio Benal Beach, Ctra. de Cadiz km 221, 29630, Benalmadena Costa. Tel: (0034) 952 440 659 Email: kingfisherclub@ctv.es www.thekingfisherclub.com
MPA Homes Edif. Euromarket, Local 4, Urb Calypso, 29649, Mijas Costa, Malaga. Tel: 952 933 534
Melrose Properties Estepona Port RentalsTel: 952 80 29 12 Sales Tel: 952 80 77
Fancy Dress Hire Fancy Pants Behind Opencor in Riviera del Sol Tel: 664 318 069
Indian and Asian furniture. Wholesale and retail. Tel: 952 59 70 70
Game Room Supplies Game Room Marbella Tel: 952 806 178
Glass Curtains Elite Glass Curtains. Poligono Elviria 26 Elviria, 29600. Tel: 952 830 503
Hairdressers Inspirations Urb. Calypso. Tel: 951 273 218
Kitchens Kitchens & Beyond Kitchens, bedrooms and studies. Free design and consultation. Tel: 952 88 65 55
Ladies Fashion The Ladys Shop Ladies clothing and footwear, designer handbags and fashion accessories. Tel: 952 493 455 Opp. BP Garage. La Cala
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The Business Directory Marble Floor Polishing NON-SLIP, LASTING SHINE, NO MESS OR DUST. SPECTACULAR RESTORATIONS. FULL GRINDING SERVICE TEL: 608 455 104 BLITZ OF ELVIRIA
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Sky Digital installation within 24 hours. Sky cards, re-alignments and activations Tel: 658 084 802 or 658 084 806.
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Pools and Spas Perfectos Pools Spas, pools, chemicals, poolside furniture and pool games. Tel: 952 417 562
Spas 4 You Premium quality American spas for every size and budget. Tel: 902 88 11 02
Removals Companies The Depot International and local removal specialists. Pol. Ind San Pedro, Marbella. Tel: 952 450 487
All steelwork. Grills, gates, fences, balconies, garage doors. Tel: 952 931 128
Tile Warehouse Hard Rock Tile showroom and warehouse. Kitchens and appliances, bathrooms, marble, granite and paint. Tel: 951 275 257
Water Coolers Aqua Sana Top water coolers for businesses or homes. Rent or buy, hot and cooled water. Tel; 622 088 234 www.aqua-sana.es
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CAR STICKER WINNER At the Cinema Space Chimps Released 22nd August in Spain. When a $5 billion Space Agency probe disappears into an intergalactic wormhole, the agency recruits Ham III, grandson of the first chimpanzee in space, to help retrieve the wayward craft. But Ham is a free–spirited circus performer more interested in zero gravity high jinks than living up to his illustrious heritage. The slacker becomes a reluctant hero and learns the true meaning of courage as he and his crewmates, the fearless Lt. Luna and their uptight commander, Titan, risk everything in an effort to save the peaceful inhabitants of a distant planet from an evil dictator. A hilarious, out of this world adventure the whole family can enjoy.
On DVD There will be blood. A sprawling epic of family, faith, power and oil, ‘There will be blood’ is set on the frontier of California's turn of the century petroleum boom. The story chronicles the life and times of Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis), who transforms himself from a down-and-out silver miner raising a son on his own into a self-made oil tycoon, but as their fortunes rise nothing will remain the same as conflicts escalate and every human value love, hope, belief, ambition and even the bond between father and son - is imperiled by corruption, deception and the flow of oil.
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