Monthly Archives: February 2008

Last night being the “Layabouts” regular gathering night we all went to The Tervetuloa Restaurant, which is on the road going down to the Merit Crystal Hotel. we have been there before and the food is really good at an all inclusive price. By that I mean that you pick your main course and the … Continue reading »

Yesterday was the final round of the presidential elections in the south. Mr Christofias was the final winner. He is leader of the left wing AKEL party and has communist roots having studied in Moscow. The positive note is that he has already pledged to meet with TRNC President Talat and to relaunch reunification talks … Continue reading »

The paper this morning talks about a Massive Air Deal. What they refer to is a deal British firm that is to make an investment at Gecitikale airport to redevelop it in to a cargo hub. The intention is to challenge the embargo on export to Europe and to offer major recruitment opportunities for local … Continue reading »

This evening we were invited to dinner at Sue & Andrews villa. Sue came back with Andrew after the New Year so it was sort of the first time that we could all get together and join them for dinner in their villa. We had spent some time during “boys night out” evenings, winding Andrew … Continue reading »

Joan and I had traveled across to the Famagusta area today to see three different couples who have bought in the Medview complex over there. They all wanted their apartments kitted out and everything just done for them so that when they arrive with children on holiday they can just enjoy. Two of the couples … Continue reading »

A few weeks ago we found out about some panel radiators, that a Turkish Cypriot friend of ours is planning to import. He had brought in just a couple to test so we took one from him and installed it in to our morning room using an electronic timer to control the hours used. This … Continue reading »

Time now, after a busy weekend, to take a look at the newspaper. The first bit of news, which is not in the paper, is that Mr Papadopulous, the current President in the South has lost out at yesterdays elections. This means that the two remaining candidates have to go for a further round of … Continue reading »

Sunday and another early start, this time to do a walk in aid of Cancer Research from Kozankoy, on the other side of the mountains, over the top to finish at the school in Karsiyaka. This is in fact the fifth annual walk, known as the Orchid Walk and there are 50 people attending from … Continue reading »

Our friends Steve & Rez have been married 25 years, actually the official date was Valentines Day. Joan and I were invited to party time to help them celebrate. The “Do” was organised at Chateau Lambousa and Gordon the owner did us all proud. Nice cosy room with log fire, a bar and excellent food … Continue reading »

Just for a change, nine of the “Lapta Layabouts” went to Mr Chun’s Chinese restaurant this evening. If you remember the last cancer charity dinner we went to, was here also. Good food and a change from Turkish style fare and because Joan and I were talking about our trip to the casino last night … Continue reading »