Monthly Archives: June 2009

Yesterday’s newspaper suggests that shopping bills will be cut. The government has reduced some taxes in order to try to boost the economy and the suggestion is that there will be cheaper prices and more BOGOF deals. The government want people to shop more here locally rather than in the south so that is one … Continue reading »

Well it is here again the dreaded birthday. This time the 71st and still enjoying it. As has sort of become tradition, we gathered the gang together and went out on a boat trip from Girne harbour. We had a call early from the captain of Sakki, the boat we always use, to say that … Continue reading »

Well the Wednesday paper is out and the proposals are also being told by journalists. NEW LAWS TO STOP GREEKS. The Government is “considering” introducing laws to thwart people from the South presenting writs to current owners here in the North. The Foreign Minister urges people not to accept writs but to call the police … Continue reading »

Seven of us had a really great evening yesterday. When our friend Bob and his wife came over last, they sneaked in a 5KG rib of best Angus beef. Well the shrink wrap said eat before end June 2009 so we did just that. We would have got this out of the freezer much sooner … Continue reading »

Hot, hot and very hot. The temperature has been over 100 F on a couple of days this past week and the forecast for the coming week is more of the same according to the newspaper. The headlines are about the new Foreign Minister saying that the Oram’s battle is lost. So suddenly a newly … Continue reading »

This evening was the date for the BRS Summer Dance. An annual event that we always enjoy. Sandy is involved in the organisation so gathers a table of 10 together each year. This year their son Chris and his wife of almost 1 year, Kristina, were also here on holiday, so joined us for the … Continue reading »

Yesterday evening, the gang went to the Cabin restaurant here in Lapta. Have to say that it is a fairly new venture for the current owners and they did a super job. Quality food at a good price and all served up on time. We shall go back. This morning, Joan, Richard and I went … Continue reading »

I have received this article that has appeared in Cyprus Mail and is written by a Greek Cypriot journalist. Remember that I had said about the comment made by our President Talat, who said that God should help the President and his cronies in the south. Well this article, from their own side, expresses the … Continue reading »

Richard, Joan and I were invited out to dinner last night by Tom & June Howarth. They had unfortunately bought some land around four years ago and had been seriously ripped off both with the price and deeds of ownership which never materialised. well with the aid of a good aggressive lawyer we were able … Continue reading »

FUNERAL NOTICE. BOB FROM TASAS MOTORS IS BEING BURIED TOMORROW AT 11 A.M. THE PLACE THE BRITISH CEMETERY OPPOSITE THE PIA BELLA HOTEL, GIRNE.