http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/ A new look at the city of Madrid. Photos, news, podcasts, Madrid secrets, videos, bars - a real insider's guide. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:08:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/comment-page-1/#comment-649 Alx Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:59:46 +0000 http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/#comment-649 Ok, you win. We are bad drivers. :p Ok, you win. We are bad drivers. :p

]]> http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/comment-page-1/#comment-645 Richardksa Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:42:47 +0000 http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/#comment-645 Alx, See how the thread is tagged: "Quirky, Fun". Ben is not criticising, just pointing out something that he saw as odd. And even you would regard parking on a crossing as not the best example of behviour. Tonight I watched a driver drive the wrong way along a one way street. He met another car, yet he was adament the other driver should give way. And the other driver did - by reversing 100m against the designated direction. It didn't annoy me. I just shook my head in disbelief and told myself: remember, you are in Spain. Alx, See how the thread is tagged: “Quirky, Fun”. Ben is not criticising, just pointing out something that he saw as odd. And even you would regard parking on a crossing as not the best example of behviour. Tonight I watched a driver drive the wrong way along a one way street. He met another car, yet he was adament the other driver should give way. And the other driver did – by reversing 100m against the designated direction. It didn’t annoy me. I just shook my head in disbelief and told myself: remember, you are in Spain.

]]> http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/comment-page-1/#comment-644 Alx Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:28:52 +0000 http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/#comment-644 I can understand what you say, but when I read something about Ben sometimes I feel bad, it´s like: look at this spanish people, they are stupid. I´m sure that he does not what to make feel like this, but... I can understand what you say, but when I read something about Ben sometimes I feel bad, it´s like: look at this spanish people, they are stupid. I´m sure that he does not what to make feel like this, but…

]]> http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/comment-page-1/#comment-643 Richardksa Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:18:23 +0000 http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/#comment-643 @Alx: Like Ben, I live in Madrid because I love it here. However, we don't walk around in rose tinted spectacles. There are inconsistancies that amuse us, confuse us and sometimes really annoy us. Although it would seem that because we were not born here, we can't talk about them. They are all part of life's rich tapestry and the pros far outweigh the cons. Allow us the privilage of commenting on all things in what is now our homeland too. @Alx: Like Ben, I live in Madrid because I love it here. However, we don’t walk around in rose tinted spectacles. There are inconsistancies that amuse us, confuse us and sometimes really annoy us. Although it would seem that because we were not born here, we can’t talk about them. They are all part of life’s rich tapestry and the pros far outweigh the cons. Allow us the privilage of commenting on all things in what is now our homeland too.

]]> http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/comment-page-1/#comment-638 Alx Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:37:59 +0000 http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/#comment-638 Ben, sometimes i use to think that you don´t like Spain. I remember your post about The 10 MOST Annoying Things about Spain. Then you tried to fix it, but i really think that you are not happy here. What do you think? Sorry about my english, it´s not so good. Ben, sometimes i use to think that you don´t like Spain. I remember your post about The 10 MOST Annoying Things about Spain. Then you tried to fix it, but i really think that you are not happy here. What do you think?
Sorry about my english, it´s not so good.

]]> http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/comment-page-1/#comment-625 ben Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:27:23 +0000 http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/#comment-625 Thanks for the info! I think there are plenty of scofflaws in Spain! Thanks for the info! I think there are plenty of scofflaws in Spain!

]]> http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/comment-page-1/#comment-624 mcark Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:34:04 +0000 http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/#comment-624 Ben, scofflaw is one who ignores the law. Usually, the word is used as a minor offense like ignores the law (like the picture) or runs a stop sign, things like that. ( Valenciason might have a stricter or looser view on the word) Ben, scofflaw is one who ignores the law. Usually, the word is used as a minor offense like ignores the law (like the picture) or runs a stop sign, things like that. ( Valenciason might have a stricter or looser view on the word)

]]> http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/comment-page-1/#comment-619 ben Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:17:28 +0000 http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/#comment-619 What is a scofflaw?! What is a scofflaw?!

]]> http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/comment-page-1/#comment-618 ValenciaSon Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:32:33 +0000 http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/03/10/the-fine-art-of-parking-in-madrid-1/#comment-618 You mean there are scofflaws in Spain? I love it! You mean there are scofflaws in Spain? I love it!

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