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Date: 13th May 2009
I'm just about to fly with Iberian tomorrow, going from London to Madrid, then Madrid to Quito. This article has made me slightly worried. I'm going to try to get a guitar on board as my hand luggage. Although it's small, I think it's 5 cm over the height limit. Hopefully they won't try to charge me the £35 fee. It would be a disappointing way to start.
From Blog: Damn those Iberian airways!
I'm just about to fly with Iberian tomorrow, going from London to Madrid, then Madrid to Quito. This article has made me slightly worried. I'm going to try to get a guitar on board as my hand luggage. Although it's small, I think it's 5 cm over the height limit. Hopefully they won't try to charge me the £35 fee. It would be a disappointing way to start.
From Blog: Damn those Iberian airways!
Date: 14th March 2009
Crap service from iberian airways
Flight cancellation 9th of January 2009, Snow at Madrid we know Iberian airways are not to blame for the weather however they are legally responsible for the passengers, I was told at 5-15pm that the desk would close there was still hundreds of people in a cue we had been stood in for 3-30minutes, we were given no information and no assistance which they are entitled to by law, now the thieving scum bags are refusing to give back the money for the flight, saying we should have gone to the desk which we were told by a badge wearing iberian staff member was closing, the worst airlines I have the displeasure to fly with
From Blog: Damn those Iberian airways!
Crap service from iberian airways
Flight cancellation 9th of January 2009, Snow at Madrid we know Iberian airways are not to blame for the weather however they are legally responsible for the passengers, I was told at 5-15pm that the desk would close there was still hundreds of people in a cue we had been stood in for 3-30minutes, we were given no information and no assistance which they are entitled to by law, now the thieving scum bags are refusing to give back the money for the flight, saying we should have gone to the desk which we were told by a badge wearing iberian staff member was closing, the worst airlines I have the displeasure to fly with
From Blog: Damn those Iberian airways!
Date: 26th December 2008
'Anonymous'? Obviously.
Mr anonymous, have ever you flown with Iberia? They´re known on a world scale for their bad attitude, incredible incompetence and poor, poor customer relations and service... And did I go all the way to Antigua to watch a 'soccer' match? You are joking, aren't you? Read the rest of the blogs ... fails me too. I try to look at these places and experiences objectively - I don't trick myself and my consciouness into believing it's all great and 'awsome' and the culture, music, food and people are all fantastic just because I've paid a hefty sum of money to be there. That would be completely irrational. If things are not what you expect, why not say so?
From Blog: Damn those Iberian airways!
'Anonymous'? Obviously.
Mr anonymous, have ever you flown with Iberia? They´re known on a world scale for their bad attitude, incredible incompetence and poor, poor customer relations and service... And did I go all the way to Antigua to watch a 'soccer' match? You are joking, aren't you? Read the rest of the blogs ... fails me too. I try to look at these places and experiences objectively - I don't trick myself and my consciouness into believing it's all great and 'awsome' and the culture, music, food and people are all fantastic just because I've paid a hefty sum of money to be there. That would be completely irrational. If things are not what you expect, why not say so?
From Blog: Damn those Iberian airways!
Date: 26th December 2008
Yes, it's bad...
Yes, Kari, it is really bad... Okay, I was referring specifically to the Transantiago and maybe exaggerating a little but just ask Chilenos here about the Transantiago - it's a horrble, horrible way to travel... they have been let down badly by the Gov and the older system was infinitely better.. (routes, efficiency, cost, comfort - albeit with smog-spewing buses) and the knock on effect has been that now the Metro is saturated at most hours. People squeezing in like sardines... Nowhere in the article did I say that I don't like Chile, but I will say that Santiago is a very unpleasant place to live - quality of life is inexistent. Its problems are deep and long... People don't jokingly call it Santiasco for nothing. Jamie
From Blog: Nobody loves you when you're an English teacher.
Yes, it's bad...
Yes, Kari, it is really bad... Okay, I was referring specifically to the Transantiago and maybe exaggerating a little but just ask Chilenos here about the Transantiago - it's a horrble, horrible way to travel... they have been let down badly by the Gov and the older system was infinitely better.. (routes, efficiency, cost, comfort - albeit with smog-spewing buses) and the knock on effect has been that now the Metro is saturated at most hours. People squeezing in like sardines... Nowhere in the article did I say that I don't like Chile, but I will say that Santiago is a very unpleasant place to live - quality of life is inexistent. Its problems are deep and long... People don't jokingly call it Santiasco for nothing. Jamie
From Blog: Nobody loves you when you're an English teacher.
Date: 10th November 2008
Stop complaining. It's an accident for heavens sake. And why would you go all the way to Antigua to watch a bloody soccer match - fails me!
From Blog: Damn those Iberian airways!
Stop complaining. It's an accident for heavens sake. And why would you go all the way to Antigua to watch a bloody soccer match - fails me!
From Blog: Damn those Iberian airways!
Date: 10th November 2008
worst public transportation!?
I am quite surprized to see you say Santiago has the worst public transportaion system... I found the Metro effecient and clean and the bus system, while crazy and crowed while I was living there, was quite thorough as far as route. Perhaps I am comparing this to a city completely lacking in public transportation, but I do not know how you can say it is the worst. Very sorry you have not enjoyed your time in CHile. I fell in love with it and am in fact returning this Christmas to show my boyfriend around. Take care
From Blog: Nobody loves you when you're an English teacher.
worst public transportation!?
I am quite surprized to see you say Santiago has the worst public transportaion system... I found the Metro effecient and clean and the bus system, while crazy and crowed while I was living there, was quite thorough as far as route. Perhaps I am comparing this to a city completely lacking in public transportation, but I do not know how you can say it is the worst. Very sorry you have not enjoyed your time in CHile. I fell in love with it and am in fact returning this Christmas to show my boyfriend around. Take care
From Blog: Nobody loves you when you're an English teacher.
Date: 21st August 2008
Arm ball?
Is that your trademark arm ball son? When you go out to bat next use our old line - 'chuck the keetle on, be back now'. Top blog boyo!!!
From Blog: 'Jamie British Citizen, please!'
Arm ball?
Is that your trademark arm ball son? When you go out to bat next use our old line - 'chuck the keetle on, be back now'. Top blog boyo!!!
From Blog: 'Jamie British Citizen, please!'
Date: 24th March 2008
I loved the pictures! I was there, too!
From Blog: Cymru am byth... Wales beyond Wales.
I loved the pictures! I was there, too!
From Blog: Cymru am byth... Wales beyond Wales.
Date: 21st February 2008
Felicidades
Hola Jamie, estuve mirando tu blog ahora porque quiero irme a Colombia en junio. Yo estuve en Las saltos de Petrohue tambien, y en las islas de Chiloe, y por alla- tengo muy buenas recuerdos. Y es verdad que llueve como que si fuera Irlanda o Galles! Nice one on getting engaged- that's not a very long engagement is it? Hope you don't spend the rest of your life in Santiago though- I was there too and ended up in Valparaiso around New Year too! The noise and smog got to me in Santiago... Any recommendations for me in Colombia (before I trawl through all your blogs trying to find Colombia)? Que tengas buenas classes de ingles, Helen
From Blog: Nobody loves you when you're an English teacher.
Felicidades
Hola Jamie, estuve mirando tu blog ahora porque quiero irme a Colombia en junio. Yo estuve en Las saltos de Petrohue tambien, y en las islas de Chiloe, y por alla- tengo muy buenas recuerdos. Y es verdad que llueve como que si fuera Irlanda o Galles! Nice one on getting engaged- that's not a very long engagement is it? Hope you don't spend the rest of your life in Santiago though- I was there too and ended up in Valparaiso around New Year too! The noise and smog got to me in Santiago... Any recommendations for me in Colombia (before I trawl through all your blogs trying to find Colombia)? Que tengas buenas classes de ingles, Helen
From Blog: Nobody loves you when you're an English teacher.
Date: 15th February 2008
lo mate ,nice to hear from you( been a long time )i"ve just read you"re getting married nice one ( can"t believe quiet jamie from the gear lab is getting hitched) all the best to you both. give me a ring when you get back to wales we can go out for a pint. mike
From Blog: Nobody loves you when you're an English teacher.
lo mate ,nice to hear from you( been a long time )i"ve just read you"re getting married nice one ( can"t believe quiet jamie from the gear lab is getting hitched) all the best to you both. give me a ring when you get back to wales we can go out for a pint. mike
From Blog: Nobody loves you when you're an English teacher.
Date: 15th February 2008
Well Done!
As always, a well written piece. With your appreciation for the beers, perhaps a home-brewing operation should be considered? I have been brewing for some time now and aside from some residual kidney issues because of an early bout wtih E-Coli O157:H7, things are great. My Hefeweizen is fantastic. Congrats on the engagement thing. I appreciate your take on the experiences with all the preparations; I know first hand as I am all engaged to tie the knot. I will be getting married on 25 May in Edinburgh, Scotland. Whisky tasting two days prior - marathon participation the morning of and wedding reception that evening --- perfect! Hope all continues well - Your Guatemalean roommate. Dave.
From Blog: Nobody loves you when you're an English teacher.
Well Done!
As always, a well written piece. With your appreciation for the beers, perhaps a home-brewing operation should be considered? I have been brewing for some time now and aside from some residual kidney issues because of an early bout wtih E-Coli O157:H7, things are great. My Hefeweizen is fantastic. Congrats on the engagement thing. I appreciate your take on the experiences with all the preparations; I know first hand as I am all engaged to tie the knot. I will be getting married on 25 May in Edinburgh, Scotland. Whisky tasting two days prior - marathon participation the morning of and wedding reception that evening --- perfect! Hope all continues well - Your Guatemalean roommate. Dave.
From Blog: Nobody loves you when you're an English teacher.
Date: 13th February 2008
inglich an espanish
i've really enjoyed your journals, especially the ones from your return to chile (i read your original jounal entereries on chile long ago). i'm a chilean who's grown up in the US and may at some point return to chile with my gringa woman so it's been very eye opening to read your attempts at landing a job (my woman is the career-person in our relationship). i'm an interpreter (span-eng) so i reckon i'd be looking for work in a similar field if and when i ever live in santiago again (my family left before i turned 2, i'm 32 now). there's another young man from new zealand whose blog i read this week who's almost in the same boat as you. anyway, keep your chin up. congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding. you're "part of the chilean family" now ;) . i look forward to reading more updates on your life in the future. like the chilean government propaganda says, "piensa positivo" (thumbs up). cheers!
From Blog: Nobody loves you when you're an English teacher.
inglich an espanish
i've really enjoyed your journals, especially the ones from your return to chile (i read your original jounal entereries on chile long ago). i'm a chilean who's grown up in the US and may at some point return to chile with my gringa woman so it's been very eye opening to read your attempts at landing a job (my woman is the career-person in our relationship). i'm an interpreter (span-eng) so i reckon i'd be looking for work in a similar field if and when i ever live in santiago again (my family left before i turned 2, i'm 32 now). there's another young man from new zealand whose blog i read this week who's almost in the same boat as you. anyway, keep your chin up. congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding. you're "part of the chilean family" now ;) . i look forward to reading more updates on your life in the future. like the chilean government propaganda says, "piensa positivo" (thumbs up). cheers!
From Blog: Nobody loves you when you're an English teacher.
Date: 13th October 2007
jamie
good on ya kid! love the "statue bowl" great blog, keep em going! love simon, tracy, james, and jac!
From Blog: 'Jamie British Citizen, please!'
jamie
good on ya kid! love the "statue bowl" great blog, keep em going! love simon, tracy, james, and jac!
From Blog: 'Jamie British Citizen, please!'
Date: 13th October 2007
Jajajaja....
Great entry Jamie. Made me smile, will have to get mam and dad over here to show them. The videos are cool too, Jess is a great dancer! The boys enjoyed watching it, but asked who the lady was! (President). All our love to you and Jessica, we miss you so much, but glad that you are living your dream xx Speak soon xx Love you x
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Jajajaja....
Great entry Jamie. Made me smile, will have to get mam and dad over here to show them. The videos are cool too, Jess is a great dancer! The boys enjoyed watching it, but asked who the lady was! (President). All our love to you and Jessica, we miss you so much, but glad that you are living your dream xx Speak soon xx Love you x
From Blog: 'Jamie British Citizen, please!'
Date: 10th September 2007
great jamie
another well written blog there fella,and it sounds like you are having a great time.your girl looks great and i wish you both all the very best for the future. showed one of the fellas in belfast they loved it. speak again as im on a 10 min break
From Blog: Stop me if you've heard this one before.
great jamie
another well written blog there fella,and it sounds like you are having a great time.your girl looks great and i wish you both all the very best for the future. showed one of the fellas in belfast they loved it. speak again as im on a 10 min break
From Blog: Stop me if you've heard this one before.
Date: 6th September 2007
Cheers!
Thanks for the messages everyone... I am here now (in Chile) and it´s going great. The apartment´s lovely, Jess´family are great, and the food is estupendous, I could´ve come for that alone! Good luck Steve and Jo with your second child, I wish you all the best. I have never actually been to France as yet, i just met up with Jessica in Spain and Italy last year. But I did eat frogs´legs once in a restaurant in Chesterfield. That´s as close as I came. Abrazos de Santiago de Chile... Jamie
From Blog: Stop me if you've heard this one before.
Cheers!
Thanks for the messages everyone... I am here now (in Chile) and it´s going great. The apartment´s lovely, Jess´family are great, and the food is estupendous, I could´ve come for that alone! Good luck Steve and Jo with your second child, I wish you all the best. I have never actually been to France as yet, i just met up with Jessica in Spain and Italy last year. But I did eat frogs´legs once in a restaurant in Chesterfield. That´s as close as I came. Abrazos de Santiago de Chile... Jamie
From Blog: Stop me if you've heard this one before.
Date: 4th September 2007
goodluck
bon voyage my friend, best of luck for you both! see you soon hopefully, maybe I can smuggle some mayo for Jess! x
From Blog: Stop me if you've heard this one before.
goodluck
bon voyage my friend, best of luck for you both! see you soon hopefully, maybe I can smuggle some mayo for Jess! x
From Blog: Stop me if you've heard this one before.
Date: 2nd September 2007
All the best on your next chapter in life. Deano. (Winchwen 2nd skipper!)
From Blog: Stop me if you've heard this one before.
All the best on your next chapter in life. Deano. (Winchwen 2nd skipper!)
From Blog: Stop me if you've heard this one before.
Date: 9th June 2006
come to my party
Hi, Gonzales... On 11th of June 2006 I am having a party in my house. I will be 40. Almost all gearlab will be here. If you are here come along.
From Blog: Travelling Blues: Homeward Jack.
come to my party
Hi, Gonzales... On 11th of June 2006 I am having a party in my house. I will be 40. Almost all gearlab will be here. If you are here come along.
From Blog: Travelling Blues: Homeward Jack.
Date: 29th April 2006
Jesus, Pazzy, that's gutter talk...
Thanks for the message fella, it won't be long now before I am home and back on the mean and not-so-clean streets of the Eastside, rocking in the free world once more. Keep the faith... jamie
From Blog: Travelling Blues: Homeward Jack.
Jesus, Pazzy, that's gutter talk...
Thanks for the message fella, it won't be long now before I am home and back on the mean and not-so-clean streets of the Eastside, rocking in the free world once more. Keep the faith... jamie
From Blog: Travelling Blues: Homeward Jack.
Date: 27th April 2006
alright or what
Whats happening son. Hows your tights? Got to pull my pants down to you mate, sounds and looks like you've had and are still having the time of your life. A bit like patrick swayze in dirty dancing! When do you come home, cause im right up for an evening with Jamie Borley, at 53 Ysgol Street (Leons new den). Well enjoy the rest of your world tour, bust loads of birds and i shall see you when i see you. Adios.
From Blog: Travelling Blues: Homeward Jack.
alright or what
Whats happening son. Hows your tights? Got to pull my pants down to you mate, sounds and looks like you've had and are still having the time of your life. A bit like patrick swayze in dirty dancing! When do you come home, cause im right up for an evening with Jamie Borley, at 53 Ysgol Street (Leons new den). Well enjoy the rest of your world tour, bust loads of birds and i shall see you when i see you. Adios.
From Blog: Travelling Blues: Homeward Jack.
Date: 19th April 2006
Big Up!!!!
Got to say bro proud as reading your blog, havent looked for a while but have to tilt my hat and bow my head! You have recorded your thoughts and happenings in an eloquent and comical manner, that deserves all the admiration it will undoubtably bring. really looking forward to the unoffical added extras which you will divulge on return to this narrow minded and annoying land we call home. Still there are many people here who cant wait to see you, and dont forget a certain socailist football team itching for their prodigal future player to finally pull on their jersey! Amke sure the emails keep coming and carry on inspiring......Keep it Reel cous....
From Blog: The work? It can wait...
Big Up!!!!
Got to say bro proud as reading your blog, havent looked for a while but have to tilt my hat and bow my head! You have recorded your thoughts and happenings in an eloquent and comical manner, that deserves all the admiration it will undoubtably bring. really looking forward to the unoffical added extras which you will divulge on return to this narrow minded and annoying land we call home. Still there are many people here who cant wait to see you, and dont forget a certain socailist football team itching for their prodigal future player to finally pull on their jersey! Amke sure the emails keep coming and carry on inspiring......Keep it Reel cous....
From Blog: The work? It can wait...
Date: 10th April 2006
Hello, how's Jackland?
Cheers for the message Sam... Actually when I was in Wellington just two days ago I was watching a game of rugby and football at the same time on two adjoining pitches. To be fair they both caught my equal attention... Football for how bad and comical the kiwis are at playing it and the rugby for how big, quick and strong they are! And how hard they hit each other in the tackle..! Ooofff, glad I am a footballer and all occasional all-rounder on the cricket pitch. Bollocks to that! It's very beautiful so far down here, I am now in the south island in Kaikoura, like a mixture of the greeness of Wales, the english lake district, the shorelines of Ireland and tinges of my spiritual homeland - Colombia. I love it. Speak soon Jamie 'Cienfuegos' Borley...
From Blog: The work? It can wait...
Hello, how's Jackland?
Cheers for the message Sam... Actually when I was in Wellington just two days ago I was watching a game of rugby and football at the same time on two adjoining pitches. To be fair they both caught my equal attention... Football for how bad and comical the kiwis are at playing it and the rugby for how big, quick and strong they are! And how hard they hit each other in the tackle..! Ooofff, glad I am a footballer and all occasional all-rounder on the cricket pitch. Bollocks to that! It's very beautiful so far down here, I am now in the south island in Kaikoura, like a mixture of the greeness of Wales, the english lake district, the shorelines of Ireland and tinges of my spiritual homeland - Colombia. I love it. Speak soon Jamie 'Cienfuegos' Borley...
From Blog: The work? It can wait...
Date: 8th April 2006
Lucky Lucky git
Hiya Jamie Looks fantastic ! Im soooooooooo jealous of your trip to NZ i cant even begin to put it into words ! Being the rugby nut that i am then NZ is my spiritual home ! I know that the game involving 22 idiots and a pigs bladder is more your style but please promise me while your out there you will try and catch some of the heaven that is called rugby and is played with an oval ball ! Enjoy yourself chick and keep up the travelling. Im loving the blogs and your style of writing. You were wasted working in Fords ! Love Sam xx PS if you get the chance look at the NZ phone book and see if you can spot anyone with 'AB' next to thier name. Means they were once an all black and have been capped ! (Fact of the day)
From Blog: The work? It can wait...
Lucky Lucky git
Hiya Jamie Looks fantastic ! Im soooooooooo jealous of your trip to NZ i cant even begin to put it into words ! Being the rugby nut that i am then NZ is my spiritual home ! I know that the game involving 22 idiots and a pigs bladder is more your style but please promise me while your out there you will try and catch some of the heaven that is called rugby and is played with an oval ball ! Enjoy yourself chick and keep up the travelling. Im loving the blogs and your style of writing. You were wasted working in Fords ! Love Sam xx PS if you get the chance look at the NZ phone book and see if you can spot anyone with 'AB' next to thier name. Means they were once an all black and have been capped ! (Fact of the day)
From Blog: The work? It can wait...
Silvia Morgan
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Panagea Estancia Uruguay
Hi Jamie, I'd love to get a hold of the Panagea Estancia in Uruguay. Do you have their number or any other contact information? Silvia