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Sep 10th, 2009 at 3:22pm
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I know the cost of hardware and supplies here versus UK has been discussed before.  However, just as an additional bit of info:-  I needed a 50m roll of 60cm wide wire netting (chicken wire, hexagonal pattern) to keep the rabbits off my roses and veggies.  I went in Cifec at the top end of Amposta and was quoted €129 (but discounted to €109).  I thought that over €2/metre was a bit steep so I left it.  I looked on the net for UK prices which came out at about £47.
Tried in Hierez today but they don't stock it.  The lad behind the counter gave me name and directions to a Ferreteria.  Nice chap who apparently has been running the business with his mate for over 40 years.  Anyway, upshot was same product (same manufacturer) for €57 (about 50 quid).  I was so chuffed, I bought another couple of items while I was there.
In case you don't know where I mean, the name is Ferreteria Adell.  Directions:- (on foot, bit more complex by car because of one way system)..... Rambla de Catalunya (from Corona Hotel roundabout) past Lidl on your left.  One and a half blocks further down on the right opposite Carrer d'Alacant.  Very small old fashioned shop, very helpful guy (Gonzalvo and his older buddy Gauxachs).
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Reply #1 - Sep 10th, 2009 at 4:32pm
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"One and a half blocks further down "..........  sorry, make that half a block.
  

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Reply #2 - Sep 10th, 2009 at 9:38pm
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you could have bought one of these for €1.25
  

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Reply #3 - Sep 10th, 2009 at 9:51pm
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Fab !!!!  I'll bet my little man sells them cheaper than Cifec.   Grin  Are they available in Catalan ?  Undecided
  

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Reply #4 - Sep 10th, 2009 at 11:04pm
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Dont be silly...rabbits cant read catalan
  

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Reply #5 - Sep 10th, 2009 at 11:10pm
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So you have English rabbits ?  The point is..... do they take any notice. ?
  

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Reply #6 - Sep 10th, 2009 at 11:25pm
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hey I dont have any rabbits, because I have a sign.............oh yeah and a greyhound Smiley...but he cant read catalan either
  

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Reply #7 - Sep 11th, 2009 at 8:04am
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I shudd be spelt NO WABBITS
  
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Reply #8 - Sep 11th, 2009 at 10:35am
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I've had no luck with the traps.  Tried lettuce and carrot.  Laid a trail up to the traps and a juicy piece inside.  Little gits eat the trail and stop short of entering.  They seem to be declining in numbers a bit and slowing down now (mixi time).  I reckon a shotgun or airgun is the answer.  Anyone got anything for sale ?  (anyone trying to flog a second hand MLRS or similar need not respond).  Just wondering if I'd have just posted that I'd found a source of wire netting at a decent price (without mentioning "wabbits") if anyone would have said "that's useful, thanks" ?  Shocked
  

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