Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 18hNo. He's making the point that there is a cohort that did EXACTLY that. 0181
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 25/09/2026@mrjamesob.bsky.social I trust you will be marking this important anniversary 050
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 23/09/2026He visits. Reside is a legal term in this context. Are you being deliberately obtuse? 111
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 23/09/2026No. He did not emigrate. He exercised his rights of free movement as an EU citizen. No such (legal) thing as a “part-year” resident. 231
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 23/09/2026You are free to emigrate to Spain. Schengen, 90/180 is about visa free tourist travel. (Some exceptions) Different. 140
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 25/06/2026There's a fascinating "revisionist history" on memory and how it works (or doesn't) "Free Brian Williams" 000
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Sorry! Recent temps (here and UK) fill me with dread and hearing it described as lovely weather is a bit of a bugbear for me! Please continue to enjoy it. 100
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 30/05/2026It’s spring. Not lovely, apocalyptic. But, Andalucia is beautiful! 100
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Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 01/03/2026I’ve lived here for decades and it was the first time I’ve been inside the Palau de la Musica! Beautiful place and yes, we both loved the opera. 000
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 01/03/2026Welcome to BCN! I was also there last night (wife’s birthday present) Bit of a shock to wake up and find you posting about what I did last night! 110
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 23/02/2026I feel the same about Mr Mountbatten-Windsor. The honorific has been removed, so stop using it. Full stop. And he’s not our friend, like Johnson, the surname will suffice. 000
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 11/02/2026I interact in good faith and this is your response? If you make no effort to understand the EU position, why should they take any interest in yours? 110
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Also… FoM is one of the 4 INDIVISIBLE central planks of the EU. Setting it up was not easy for any country - nearly all were deeply uneasy about opening their borders. EU will not offer it on its own nor allow it to be weakened (which you seem to want) You need to accept where you are … 110
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 11/02/2026“Cherry picking” But Think about the realpolitik of reciprocity in your request. No govt can relax border rules with Reform and NFaright leading in the polls and if it did, EU would be fools to trust UK for the same reason. The only thing EU want from UK just now is stability. 210
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 11/02/2026We can’t. Please tell us. What is the problem? What do you want? From whom? 100
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026The EU, being rules based, believes honoring existing agreements to be important, hence the bilateral agreements. Long-standing arrangements were incorporated into Schengen. Easy access for former colonies and the like. No special treatment for UK, good or ill, as you seem to imply. 210
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026I am right about the rest. Nothing disproved. Can/US/NZ citizens are limited to 90/180 in Schengen. China same with some extra visa reqs. I looked it up. It’s not hard you know. 100
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026They also have 90/180 limit. Chinese need Schengen visa. Canada just the ETAS (as me as Uk). USA not sure but I bet it’s very fucking similar 100
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026The same rule for all non-resident third-country nationals. It’s not a replacement. It’s the law as it now applies to UK citizens. Stop thinking the EU is going to change it for you. 110
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026An EU law with which EU states and citizens are happy. Where’s the problem? 100
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026You can stay for 90. Then stay out for 90. That's the 90/180 rule. You want to stay for 60, leave for 5, stay for another 60, or similar? That's asking for a rule change. 100
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026It was clear to me My life here depended on being an EU citizen Brexit ended that It was easy to find the info, follow the process and regular use my situation. Also obvious that I would have to 000
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026BJohnson won a sizeable majority on the slogan “Get Brexit Done” Like it or not, a mandate. UK voters voted for a fool without a plan, so we are where we are. Relitigation is pointless. 000
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026It’s registering undocumented workers. Giving them “residencia” - a legal status, requiring tax contributions and affording rights. 020
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Well, you need to speak to whoever did (Hint: it was UKG with mandate from the electorate) 100
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Incorrect. It’s a legal status. Comes with a card - at least in Spain. 110
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Schengen - EU acts as one, therein lies its strength. Spain cannot make an exception to the rules-based order. The gym analogy - you're no longer a member but are furious you can no longer use the facilities. Move to Spain. Become a resident. Problem solved. 130
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026More than 90/180 is not a holiday. It is residence. Residents pay for schools, hospitals, roads, border guards and the rest of it. 110
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026My frustration (not anger) is with the direction of your efforts. The EU’s survival depends on it being a rules-based system. You want the benefits? Sign up to the rules. To do this you need to persuade UK voters and govt. Stop demanding the EU make exceptions for you. They won’t. 210
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026You appear to be demanding change from EU, special treatment. In the EU, this is not taken well - a sign of exceptionalism. They tried to stop the UK from doing something stupid. UK didn’t heed the warnings. It is the UK that must change. Concentrate your efforts there. EU will wait for you 100
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026I live here. It is the UK I cannot return to. At least not with my family. 100
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026I, and many thousands of others, found it clear enough. 100
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026NO. THEY. COULD. NOT. EU acts as one, it’s one of the central planks of the whole thing. 130
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Once again, facetiousness aside, stop hoping Ursula (the EU) will give you the form. The voters and govt. of the UK have to change. Persuade them. Maybe we misunderstand, but you are NOT HELPING - so many feel that you are demanding change from the EU rather than UKG/voters Good luck with that 100
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Am I Slow? Listen, mate. You blocked me for perceived rudeness once. My patience does wear thin when you appear willfully to miss the point of what me and many others try to explain. Europe's rules are working fine for Europe and Europeans. If you want a different arrangement, REJOIN. 100
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026"Not sure"? It was open to all. I did it. Yes, there are tax implications. To expect otherwise is not a sensible position. 000
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Many of us were very upset about it. But there are now new rules. The old arrangements are gone and WILL NOT be coming back. Stop wating your energy complaining. Change must come from within UK. 110
Nick in Spain @mrnick.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Go for it. UK must change EU WILL NOT CHANGE TO ACCOMODATE UK End of 110
