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by bob_day
Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Is there such a thing as hassle-free hard-drive backup?
Replies: 13
Views: 1914

I use Paragon Exact Image to take occasional system drive images. Had reason to use it when an MS update screwed up my system. Restoring the entire C drive was an absolute breeze. Highly recommend it.
by bob_day
Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:55 am
Forum: Italy
Topic: WiFi for guests
Replies: 32
Views: 9786

Bob Your post made me remember that one can also have an internet service via satellite. I know someone who purchased his satellite dish from Germany, don't know if that point is significant, as they must also be available elsewhere. Does anyone use this system? Chianti A few years ago prior to ADS...
by bob_day
Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:16 pm
Forum: Italy
Topic: WiFi for guests
Replies: 32
Views: 9786

Shame about the trees. That's the downside with WDSL there has to be clear line of sight to the base station. Fortunately we are on the right side of a mountain to get line of site to the ISPs base station which is on a huge mast I would guess at least a couple of miles away, maybe more. A further a...
by bob_day
Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:22 pm
Forum: Italy
Topic: WiFi for guests
Replies: 32
Views: 9786

Musetta I'm fairly certain it will work here and we're lucky to have ADSL coverage. Do you know if your area has it, I was reading that some areas are having difficulties in getting ADSL? Actually, I would guess you won't have difficulties as you're in a village and they usually have coverage for b...
by bob_day
Sun Apr 06, 2008 3:00 pm
Forum: Italy
Topic: WiFi for guests
Replies: 32
Views: 9786

We have WiFi available in both our rental homes in Florida and Spain. In the US we use the router provided by the ISP, have security enabled and leave it on all the time. We give our guests the WEP key along with alarm codes, keybox codes etc when they pay the balance. In Spain I took over an old Li...
by bob_day
Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:53 am
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: Upholsterer in the Competa/Sayalonga area
Replies: 2
Views: 8695

I don't know about those areas but Dream Interiors at Torrox Costa could do that for you. They have done a lot of work for me over the past few years and a neighbour has also used and been pleased with them. Hi BW Torrox Costa is easily doable, certainly a more attractive option than bring the cush...
by bob_day
Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:13 pm
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: Upholsterer in the Competa/Sayalonga area
Replies: 2
Views: 8695

Upholsterer in the Competa/Sayalonga area

It seemed like a great idea to remove and wash the covers of our corner suite during our visit to our Cortijo last week and make them all fresh and clean. Unfortunately due to a combination of shrinking a little and the material thinning they split after a couple of days use. As is the way this was ...
by bob_day
Wed Oct 31, 2007 5:10 pm
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: Paint shop - Nerja
Replies: 2
Views: 9836

Paint shop - Nerja

Afternoon all Does anybody know where I can buy decent quality exterior paint in Nerja or thereabouts, eg Dulux Weathershield or something similar?. I have been told that the Dulux Centre that was in Torre del Mar, or was it Torrox has recently closed down. Last trip of the year to our finca this we...
by bob_day
Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:14 pm
Forum: Spain
Topic: Golf courses in CDS
Replies: 7
Views: 2665

ashtondav wrote:My site has some info and pics. Just click my www. and look on the left menu for golf.

Cheers!
Thanks..

Will you be partying at the Nerja feria this week then? We fly over Sat for a weekend but think we'll be avoiding Nerja this time round.
by bob_day
Mon Oct 08, 2007 2:20 pm
Forum: Spain
Topic: Golf courses in CDS
Replies: 7
Views: 2665

Thanks

Don't suppose anyone has played them? I mean there must be good courses and not so good courses.
by bob_day
Sun Oct 07, 2007 2:49 pm
Forum: Spain
Topic: Golf courses in CDS
Replies: 7
Views: 2665

Golf courses in CDS

Golfing is one of the bugs that I have never been bitten by. But one of our inquirers has asked about golf courses within reasonably easy reach of our Finca in Sayalonga. Although not something that I have searched for I did notice one on the A7 near the Ingenio commercial centre. Are there any othe...
by bob_day
Fri Sep 07, 2007 7:59 pm
Forum: Managing your garden and pool
Topic: Infinity pools
Replies: 22
Views: 9540

[quote="e-richard"]A bit rough, but hows this ? Rough my ass that looks really cool. Thanks. I'm going to print that off and show it to our property managers next weekend. He has a pretty good handle on the local suppliers and craftsman and may be able to source some wrought iron work. Tha...
by bob_day
Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:50 pm
Forum: Managing your garden and pool
Topic: Infinity pools
Replies: 22
Views: 9540

Kids do the most unexpected things sometimes :? I have three and they never fail to suprise me. :shock: Ruth :lol: You're right, mine are grown up and yet still pull the pull the occasional surprise. Personally I think a single thin electrified electrified wire would work a treat from both eliminat...
by bob_day
Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:19 am
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: To smoke or not to smoke ( in your rental )
Replies: 22
Views: 13173

No smoking inside in both our properties. In fact our Ts&Cs spell out grave penalties if guests are caught smoking inside.

Outside is fine but please use ashtrays provided etc. I am partial to the odd holiday cigar but wouldn't dream of smoking it inside either property.
by bob_day
Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:57 am
Forum: Managing your garden and pool
Topic: Infinity pools
Replies: 22
Views: 9540

Bellywobble, we bought the place in Jan this year and are slowly bringing it back to it's rustic glory. You wouldn't believe the colours the internal walls had been painted, purple, lilac, orange, green, blue and none of them subtle shades with matching painted tables and lights. It was awful but it...