Reader's comment: CampoPulse has provided reliable, invaluable information for years

CAMPOPULSE After all the controversy and acidity that passed between Myra Azzopardi Swainson, of  Citizens Advice Bureau for Spain, and Alberto/Prospero on Facebook regarding Andalucía's (and Spain's) Energy Efficiency Certificate (it IS obligatory), one of CampoPulse's stalwart readers, wrote the following as a comment on Fb, for which we are very grateful indeed: "Just wanted to chip in as an ex-pat resident of the village where Alberto lives. Over the years he has provided us all (through his blog) with reliable and invaluable information and helped us to be part of our Spanish community. He is a good person and most certainly doesn't do it for the money (what money I hear him cry!). I have no view on the debate that has been going on here, but felt the need to defend what I am sure are his very best intentions and desire to help us all. I have signed up as a group member and also want to thank Myra for what she is doing to help us all." (Please feel free to comment below, as Myra did on the original article.)

Lucky to live and work here

JIMENA Prospero sees this tree every day out of his office window. It is in full bloom right now and looking better than ever. It takes but a second to stop and 'smell the roses'. However, below are a few pics of things he sees on walking to and from the office... Oh, yes, he's lucky to live here, though there are times when he has to force himself to remember that.

Somebody's got to pat him on the back

Prospero is being a right nuisance this morning. He goes about with a big smile on his face, expecting congratulations from all and sundry. For what? we hear you ask. He has let it drop into the more receptive ears that today is the second anniversary of his having given up smoking. It was, apparently, during the earlier stages of the World Cup in South Africa, but he chose this date because he says he can remember it more easily. Well, remember it he does, and doesn't let anyone else forget it. The illustration here is the one he put up not too long after the magnificent event he still won't let anyone forget. So here we go: Well done, Prospero!