Frank Leavers
Frank has been writing a number of different columns for the Bulletin for almost 16 years; in that time he has also worked as a radio and television presenter in Mallorca. He has a background in the press, media, politics and public affairs that goes back to the early 1980’s. Alas, he’s getting grumpier as he gets older!
Frank Confidential
A travellers tale
“Will those passengers who are not Spanish citizens kindly come to the departure desk please.”
Frank Talking
Shame on the lockdown 'grasses', the Groundhog Day effect and Comedic Coppers
Have you ever seen the film Groundhog Day? Well, for many of us we are living that film...
Frank Confidential
Cancelled flights, aggressive social-distancing and a good book!
It has been nine weeks since we arrived here on a flying visit to the United Kingdom to attend amongst other things - my nephews wedding.
Frank Talking
Who are you calling old?
I think the best thing for a person of a ‘certain’ age to do, is to ignore that fact; that’s it, ignore it and if at all possible, why not lop 5 to 10 years off your age at every opportunity, even if that takes you perilously close to puberty?
Confidential
"Broadsword calling Danny Boy" and other lockdown television pleasures
As for myself, I have to say that the most exciting thing that happens to me during lockdown, is to be able to sit in a different room, in a completely different chair at differing times of the day watching stuff that I want to watch.
Frank Talking
Reasons to be lockdown grumpy (Part one)
It is the celebs who like to convey a certain superiority of purpose who really get to me.
Frank Confidential
‘You are what you eat’ - That's why I like tinned custard
I suppose that it is rather inevitable that with nothing much else to do than jigging about in front of a computer screen to tighten your bum muscles between 1am and 12noon that one’s thoughts will drift towards the next scheduled meal, because let’s face it what else is there to think about?
Cricket
The Balearic Cup postponed until 2021
“It is with regret that Mallorca Cricket Club, after discussions with Minorca CC and Ibiza CC - this years Balearic Cup inter-island cricket tournament has been cancelled.”
Frank Talking
The 'Hairy Bikers' homesick blues
In my ruder moments when writing in the Bulletin, I have occasionally mocked the concept of the ‘permanent tourist’ - but, if that’s what browns your breasts - so be it!
Confidential
Home thoughts from an ex-pat living abroad - if you see what I mean?
The children who will suffer the most from what is happening at the moment (and at anytime in the past) will be the ones who’s parents couldn't care less about their children’s education and therefore start adult life in educational arrears before they have even began.
Frank Talking
Money makes the world go around - Money, money, money!
Are we starting to see the end of - cash, brass, spondoolics, wonga, wedge, folding stuff - et-al?
Confidential
Stuck in here with you - and you, and...
Are you getting on each other’s nerves as you try to sit-out Covid-19?
Frank Talking
What has she done to her hair, poor woman?
And so my friends, when we do emerge blinking in the daylight when the virus has passed we will all be a sight for sore eyes.
Confidential
The same disease — Just a different country
It's a given fact I believe, that the less you can do, the less you want to do. It is as if your life suddenly becomes much smaller when you have to stay at home.
Frank Talking
Coronavirus: I would rather be disliked than patronised - wouldn't you?
What annoys me the most I think, is for people not to seem to understand the gradients of ageing.
Confidential
I just don't know what to do with myself!
I’m sorry, but I laughed out loud when a mate of mine meekly confessed to having two bidets removed from his gaff last year, which wasn’t very nice of me at all was it?
Frank Talking
And they're off! My day at the races
So how did I get on in my battle with the bookies the other day at the races?
Confidential
Who do you think you are?
If you think about it, those of us who live ‘the life’ her in Majorca are a very strange breed indeed.
Frank Confidential
Cars versus shops, getting the balance right in Palma - plus, revenue raising on roads
Apart from a few shrill British tabloids lurching between our imminent demise in a worldwide Coronavirus pandemic and being rude about Harry & Meghan Sussex, most individuals and governments seem to be taking a sensible, yet informative, stance on the outbreak...
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh hope for Golden Visa in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Frank Talking
Coronavirus: how are you coping?
I barely saw a man under forty years of age wearing a mask or attempting any sort of meaningful social distancing.
Frank Leavers 15/05/2020 01:32