Guardia Civil.
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I've always had a lot of respect for these Guys & Gals.
But on the other hand, without exeption, I've found Policia Local to be a bunch of ignorant,rude, scruffy Tossers.
My respect for the Guardia Civil was justified again today.
Popped over to a house I've been renovating for a while today, to find my intruder alarm had been activated by the tamper switch on the siren box. There where signs it had been messed with.
My neighbour tells me it went off at 01.00 this morning.
I thought I'd pop into the local Guardia Civil station, and let them know, as we've had a string of burglaries in the area the last couple of years. (I was done 2 years ago, along with my two neighbours, and both nieghbours where done again this winter)
The Guy I spoke to asked me to wait five minutes. No problem, they are a busy bunch.
Next thing, a Nissan Pathfinder turns up with three Guardia. "Can we follow you to your house to take a look?"
I told them there was no damage, and the alarm had obviously scared them away.
No, they wanted to see the property!
They had a good look around, made a note that my halogen light on a movement detector can be seen from the street, noted my car, asked about friend cars etc.
Thanked ME for my time!, then popped around had a word with the neighbours.
Bloody hell! Can you imagine the Old Bill doing that in Blighty?
But on the other hand, without exeption, I've found Policia Local to be a bunch of ignorant,rude, scruffy Tossers.
My respect for the Guardia Civil was justified again today.
Popped over to a house I've been renovating for a while today, to find my intruder alarm had been activated by the tamper switch on the siren box. There where signs it had been messed with.
My neighbour tells me it went off at 01.00 this morning.
I thought I'd pop into the local Guardia Civil station, and let them know, as we've had a string of burglaries in the area the last couple of years. (I was done 2 years ago, along with my two neighbours, and both nieghbours where done again this winter)
The Guy I spoke to asked me to wait five minutes. No problem, they are a busy bunch.
Next thing, a Nissan Pathfinder turns up with three Guardia. "Can we follow you to your house to take a look?"
I told them there was no damage, and the alarm had obviously scared them away.
No, they wanted to see the property!
They had a good look around, made a note that my halogen light on a movement detector can be seen from the street, noted my car, asked about friend cars etc.
Thanked ME for my time!, then popped around had a word with the neighbours.
Bloody hell! Can you imagine the Old Bill doing that in Blighty?
"nobody ever wishes to mix with them unless your a slime ball as they are not worth mixing with the lowest of the lows, that's why they live behind barricaded compounds..........never trust the Guardia"
What's all that about?
I'm aware they're posted over here from the mainland. My wife worked with them for two years as a Traductora. Helping out the poor ignorant Brits, who'd gotten themself in a pickle, on their beer Bingo and Chips binges.
They're some of the nicest politest people I've ever had dealings with.
They also cuaght the last bunch of scum who robbed me, and rang me up over the following months, to return some of my stuff as they recovered it.
I also got knicked by two Motorcycle Guardia in Palma a couple of years ago.
It was a fair cop, I was talking on my mobile while driving! They where doing their job. Respect.
"Still, they spoke very good English"
What's all that about?
I'm aware they're posted over here from the mainland. My wife worked with them for two years as a Traductora. Helping out the poor ignorant Brits, who'd gotten themself in a pickle, on their beer Bingo and Chips binges.
They're some of the nicest politest people I've ever had dealings with.
They also cuaght the last bunch of scum who robbed me, and rang me up over the following months, to return some of my stuff as they recovered it.
I also got knicked by two Motorcycle Guardia in Palma a couple of years ago.
It was a fair cop, I was talking on my mobile while driving! They where doing their job. Respect.
"Still, they spoke very good English"
Edited by mickrick on Tuesday 8th June 20:18
Well I've never had a problem with them. I've lived in Spain since 1991.
I asked one for directions last year in Valencia. I got a salute!
On my way back (I was walking) from where it was he'd directed me, a Guardia Nissan X-Trail came towards me, and pulled up alongside. It was the same guy. He asked if I'd found it O.K.
I think you'd only have something to worry about if you where doing something wrong. Then you'd have reason to fear them.
Pity there's no fear of the Police in U.K. there might be some order there.
I asked one for directions last year in Valencia. I got a salute!
On my way back (I was walking) from where it was he'd directed me, a Guardia Nissan X-Trail came towards me, and pulled up alongside. It was the same guy. He asked if I'd found it O.K.
I think you'd only have something to worry about if you where doing something wrong. Then you'd have reason to fear them.
Pity there's no fear of the Police in U.K. there might be some order there.
Edited by mickrick on Tuesday 8th June 20:59
Well, getting back on topic. My friends the Guardia Civil (Guess that makes me a slime ball) turned a blind eye when my detective work brought me into contact with one of the Scum who robbed me last time around. Unfourtunately the poor fellow Ahem...tripped over and ahem...fell, while I was trying to aprehend him 
Anyway, I was seriously considering a compound crossbow under the bed, for a bit of, erm, protection when I move in.
In other words, I'm so sick of these b
ds trying to get in, and nick my hard earned stuff, and the tools that put bread on my table, that anyone on my property at night gets a bolt through the thigh!
I've given it some thought, and even if I put the "Trespassers will be Shot!" sign up. I'm gonna end up in the nick.
So, I've had a brilliant idea!
A paintball gun!
They hurt like buggery eh? Leave nice big bruises? Can you imagine being hit by one in the dark! Pop Pop Pop, pain, red stuff! I recon they'd piss their pants
Then call my "Mates" 
and tell them they're easy to spot, they're covered in red paint! 
Can anyone recomend the biggest, most powerfull one on the market?
Anyway, I was seriously considering a compound crossbow under the bed, for a bit of, erm, protection when I move in.
In other words, I'm so sick of these b
ds trying to get in, and nick my hard earned stuff, and the tools that put bread on my table, that anyone on my property at night gets a bolt through the thigh!I've given it some thought, and even if I put the "Trespassers will be Shot!" sign up. I'm gonna end up in the nick.
So, I've had a brilliant idea!
A paintball gun!
They hurt like buggery eh? Leave nice big bruises? Can you imagine being hit by one in the dark! Pop Pop Pop, pain, red stuff! I recon they'd piss their pants
Then call my "Mates" and tell them they're easy to spot, they're covered in red paint! Can anyone recomend the biggest, most powerfull one on the market?
Must admit, the last Scumbag had me out of breath. Made me realise I'm not 30 years old any more!But Hell hath no fury like my temper. It's gotten me into trouble before.
Like you say, if I get it taken off me, I may see more than Red mist! But you have to have a go eh?
Reminds me of the trip wire I set in the undergrowth around my shed. I ran it through a turning block, which I'd ziplocked to a cement mixer, then ran it up to the trigger of a rocket flare, also ziplocked to the leg of the cement mixer.
I thought, if the Morro's come for my tools again, there'll be such a bang, and the sky will light up red.
Untill I dashed around one day, in a hurry, and forgot about it!
Cuaght out by my own booby trap!
I'm trying to stay out of jail. A flare will kill you.
I would rather see them piss their pants, and pop their fingers.
Plus, I can have a bit of sport with the ferral cats that the stupid bh down the road keeps introducing, and feeding twice a day around my property.
Think I'll get some nice flurescent colours for those. Maybe she'll get the hint then.
I would rather see them piss their pants, and pop their fingers.
Plus, I can have a bit of sport with the ferral cats that the stupid b
h down the road keeps introducing, and feeding twice a day around my property.Think I'll get some nice flurescent colours for those. Maybe she'll get the hint then.
cabbron said:
the root of the problem is that there is no neutering program/stray collection rescue and the spanish neither respect or understand animals.
This woman works for an animal sanctuary, but leaves them there, and feeds them. She has had them bricked, but she brings in other strays, and creeps around the vacant plots feeding the bloody mangy things.There's 18 now, and the food is left all around my property. So my garden is full of cat s
t.In fact, I've just been working there. My wife went with me for a sunbath and a swim, and the dog found a turkey bone, which one of the cats must have brought over. Had a hell of a game getting it off him.
The only thing that stops me upseting her, is I know that once we live there, the dog will keep them away.
Cheers! He's actualy a bit overweight. Should scare the shyte out of the Morro's too eh?
As I've said before, Policia=Tossers.
I think the Spanish fear of the GC thing, is probably from the older generation who can remember them from the Franco regime. But if you ask them, I'd bet they'll agree, Spain was a safer place then.
I know a lot of the younger guys want to make a difference.
One of my wifes lifelong friends is married to a Guardia, and they came and stayed with us for a few days holiday, and I found him to be a smashing chap.
My Brother-in-Law had one of the Special Forces Guardia rent his flat, below the house, one summer, when the King was staying at his Palace in Marivent. Again, nice guy.
I think if you have an atitude with them, right off the bat, (like getting stroppy becuase he's wearing sunglasses while talking to you) then I can see you'll get a hard time.
I always find being polite first gets a better response. After all, they have a bloody big gun!
As I've said before, Policia=Tossers.
I think the Spanish fear of the GC thing, is probably from the older generation who can remember them from the Franco regime. But if you ask them, I'd bet they'll agree, Spain was a safer place then.
I know a lot of the younger guys want to make a difference.
One of my wifes lifelong friends is married to a Guardia, and they came and stayed with us for a few days holiday, and I found him to be a smashing chap.
My Brother-in-Law had one of the Special Forces Guardia rent his flat, below the house, one summer, when the King was staying at his Palace in Marivent. Again, nice guy.
I think if you have an atitude with them, right off the bat, (like getting stroppy becuase he's wearing sunglasses while talking to you) then I can see you'll get a hard time.
I always find being polite first gets a better response. After all, they have a bloody big gun!
Edited by mickrick on Sunday 13th June 18:46
Messing about in the garden yesterday. Suddenly, Jack jumps up and runs to the gate, barking. I look up to see two Gardia at the gate.
Checking to see if I've had any more trouble.
One of them tells me he drives by regular, and hasn't seen my halogen light with the motion senson on light up, but thought he'd ask anyway, as he'd seen my truck parked in the street.
Checking to see if I've had any more trouble.
One of them tells me he drives by regular, and hasn't seen my halogen light with the motion senson on light up, but thought he'd ask anyway, as he'd seen my truck parked in the street.
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