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FEBRUARY 2009 NO.23

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Love is in the air! Yes, Valentines Day is this month and with it comes the chance to show your loved ones just how much they are loved! Go on push the boat out, it’s only once a year and check out our bar and restaurant guide to choose that special venue to wine and dine your beloved. Remember, whatever a woman says, isn’t always what she means and “Valentines Day is a load of sentimental claptrap” is definately one of those cases. So now that you have been warned, that one won’t work as an excuse for any of our Costa Link reading women! (sorry lads) Also this month don’t forget Shrove Tuesday (Pancake day) and its also Carnival time here in Spain. Look out for local parades and programmes of events in your local area, after all we could all do with a bit of colour in our lives at the moment. Yes, the general mood of pretty much everywhere is that things are looking pretty bleak due to the credit crunch. Well something to help make things a little easier for all you business owners is the Costa Link Sale. Yes, we have reduced all advert prices by up to 25% for a limited period. Call us or check out our website www.costalinkmagazine.com for our new lower prices. Have a fantastic month and remember, keep smiling!

Inside This Month’s Issue

Bar & Restaurant Guide

What’s On Guide

Puzzles

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Kids Page

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A W o m a n’s W o r l d How men choose their wifes... A man is dating three women and wants to pick one to marry. He decides to give them a test. He gives each woman a present of €5,000 and watches to see what they do with the money. The first does a total make over. She goes to a fancy beauty salon, gets her hair done, new make up, and buys several new outfits and dresses up very nicely for the man. She tells him that she has done this to be more attractive for him because she loves him so much. The man was impressed. The second goes shopping to buy the man gifts. She gets him a new set of golf clubs, some new gizmos for his

computer and some expensive clothes. As she presents these gifts, she tells him that she has spent all the money on him because she loves him so much. Again, the man is impressed. The third invests the money in the stock market. She earns several times the €5,000. She gives him back his €5000 and reinvests the remainder in a joint account. She tells him that she wants to save for their future because she loves him so much. Obviously, the man was impressed. The man thought for a long time about what each woman had done with the money he’d given her. Then he married the one with the biggest boobs. Men are like that you know.

W h a t ’s T h e G o s s Take That are clearly one of Britain’s bestloved bands. That’s beyond any doubt. So, why does the Brit Awards Voting Academy insist on snubbing them? Astonishingly, after an amazing comeback two years ago the group have picked up just one nomination this year for the best group gong. Come on Brit Big Wigs, give the lads a nod whatever happened to credit where it’s due? A group that can entertain one generation for a number of years only to come back years later and still manage to titillate the mothers whilst gaining the adoration of the daughters have got to have something special surely? Andy Scott-Lee the estranged husband (and

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More views on love from the mouths of babes... When is it ok to kiss someone? “When they're rich.” Pam, age 7 “The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.” Curt, age 7 “The rule goes like this: ‘If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them.’ It's the right thing to do.” Howard, age 8 How would you make a marriage work? “If you want to last with your man, you should wear a lot of sexy clothes, especially underwear that is red and maybe has a few diamonds on it.” Lori, age 8 “Tell your wife that she looks pretty

even if she looks like the back of a truck.” Ricky, age 10 What do most people do on a date? “Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.” Lynnette, age 8 “On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.” Martin, age 10 How would the world be different if people didn't get married? “There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?” Kelvin, age 8

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A M a n’s W o r l d How to treat your wife on Valentines Day - Top tip by Richard from Mijas Costa I just love to do special things for my wife on Valentine's day! Simple things like: Open the door for her when she puts all the laundry in the washing machine, plug and unplug the vacuum as she moves from room to room cleaning. Guys, it's these little thoughtful things you can do to have a marriage such as mine! A thoughtful Valentine's Day gift Jim asked his friend, Tony, whether he had bought his wife anything for Valentine's Day. “Yes,” came the answer from Tony who was a bit of a

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The Tapas

Your Entertainment Guide Thursdays

Mondays

Quiz and Bingo - Shenanigans, Riviera del Sol. Under 12’s eat free Mon, Thur, Sat with paying adult - Menu of the day, 2 courses €11,95. The Far Isle, 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 Quiz Night - Captains Bar, La Cala. Strictly Come Dancing - Dancing Lessons. 2pm Shenanigans, Riviera del Sol. Steak Night - 5.30 - 9.45, Bingo and Quiz 10pm. Bunkers, Miraflores Driving Range.

Steak Night - Eat as much as you can REDUCED to €19.95 with Gary Young Live. Vista del Mar. Quiz night - JJ’s Bar, Riviera del Sol. Quiz Night - Sussex Bar, La Cala. Karaoke - Fools Bar, El Zoco, Calahonda. Karaoke - Sisters Bar, The Strip, Calahonda.

Fridays Karaoke - “Paul the Bear” Shenanigans, 9.30pm Riviera del Sol. Bingo - Captains bar, La Cala. Darts League - Sussex Bar, La Cortijera, La Cala. Live Music - Trafalgar Bar, El Zoco. Fish and Chip Night - The Far Isle, Riviera del Sol. Continued on page 39

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Jane and Steve formerly from ‘to go’ and Claire and Gary formerly from Captains Bar

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Fish and Chips All Day Breakfast Homemade Steak pie Chicken and Mushroom pie Breakfast, Lunchtime and Evening Menu Curry Night Wednesday and Saturday Large Childrens and Vegetarian menu Summer Terrace Sports shown

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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.

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Cont. from page 33

Fridays cont.

Your Entertainment Guide Saturdays

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Cabaret - Michelle Allan 9.30pm Shenanigans, Riviera del Sol. Cabaret Night - Live music plus 3 course meal only €25. Vista del Mar. Traditional Pie, Mash and Liquer during the day, Karaoke in the evening. - Sisters Bar, The Strip, Calahonda. Live music - Trafalgar bar, El Zoco, Calahonda. Mixed Grill Night - 5.30 - 9.45 Bunkers Bar Bistro, Miraflores Driving Range.

Sundays Sunday Lunch - 1 till 6 with Gary Young on vocals, 2 till 5. Vista del Mar. Front line Fuengirola port. Open all day. 6 days a week. Pool table, Darts and Sky Sports.

BBQ - 6pm - 9.30 Bingo and Quiz 10.00pm, Bunkers, Miraflores Driving Range.

Light snacks, baguettes and sandwiches, fresh Lavazza coffee, selection of beers and wines.

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3.About a minute before the steaks are cooked, turn the heat back up and add the wine. Bring to the boil and allow to reduce, until thickened.

Method

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Douglas the humble Crab and Kate the Lobster Princess were madly and passionately in love. For months they enjoyed an idyllic relationship until one day Kate scuttled over to Douglas in tears. “We can't see each other any more...” she sobbed. “Why?” gasped Douglas. “Daddy says that crabs are too common,” she wailed. “He claims you are a mere crab, and that crabs are the lowest class of crustacean and that no daughter of his will ever marry someone who can only walk sideways!” Douglas was shattered, and scuttled sidewards away into the darkness to drink himself into a state of oblivion. That night, the great Lobster ball was taking place. Lobsters came from far and wide, dancing and merry making, but the lobster Princess refused to join in, choosing instead to sit by her father's side, inconsolable. Suddenly the doors burst open, and Douglas the crab strode in. The Lobsters all stopped their dancing, the Princess gasped and the King Lobster rose from his throne. Slowly, painstakingly, Douglas the crab made his way across the floor and all could see that he was walking, not sideways...but forwards...Yes forwards, one claw after another! Step by step he made his approach towards the throne,

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