Monthly Archives: April 2003

We are still getting 12 hour shifts with no electricity, but at least we now know the reason. It would appear that as a result of the added development going on in the area, the electric system is creaking at the seams. Major stretches of cable is being replaced and this is going to take … Continue reading »

This morning I had to be out of bed before 6 am so that I could take my friend Etrugal to the British Embassy in Nicosia. He needs a visa so that he can visit UK soon, with me and we had been warned that you need to get in the queue early, preferably around … Continue reading »

Today we went over to the government garden centre at Guzelyert, with Michael and Barbara Smith, neighbours from two doors away. They had been there before and told us how cheap everything was and how right they where. We managed to buy 8 pepper trees, 3 flowering shrubs and numerous ground cover plants for just … Continue reading »

Today is National Sovereignty and Children’s Day.  Joan & I had been invited to Sunny Lane School to watch the children celebrate their day, with a display for parents and visitors. All the school  were specially dressed for the occasion and so full of enthusiasm for the whole event. We were treated to poetry, singing … Continue reading »

The remainder of the week had been equally relaxing, another visit to Nicosia so that Dennis and Linda could buy a few things to take home, some lovely meals out and Dennis and I were even allowed out, to watch Man.United / Arsenal on Wednesday evening.Friday and Saturday the weather turned colder with strong winds, … Continue reading »

There must have been a thunderstorm over the mountains during the night, because the power went off at 3.30 a.m. and when we all got up for breakfast it was still off, thanks to Mr Kellog and matches to light the gas, we were still able to satisfy the inner man. Today being Monday our cleaner … Continue reading »

We had been able to have a nice relaxing week with our friends as the weather had been very kind and the sun had shone every day. There had been time to do some tourist things, such as visit Nicosia, so that the girls could have a little retail therapy, as well as see the … Continue reading »

Today Dennis and Linda are due in at 9.30 this evening from Stanstead, so, the weather was nice and warm, had been for a few days and the pool looked inviting. Apart from that, we wanted to be the first in our own pool. 1-2-3 both in together…..bl…y hell it’s cold, we must be mad, … Continue reading »

Another promise met. The terrace table arrived. I know we complain about how long things sometimes take, i.e. 7 weeks for the table instead of 7 days, but when things do materialize they are just what you wanted at a very reasonable price and very well made. At the same time the BBQ was beginning … Continue reading »

The trip to the metal workers paid off, the table is almost finished and promised for tomorrow, watch this space. A pile of bricks arrived this morning and the BBQ was looking more promising. Joan and I went to get a little shopping organized ready for our visitors arrival and got stopped by the traffic … Continue reading »