Naughty but Nice!

Brian has been constructing a rather large wardrobe at Barry's house all week. Remember Barry? He used to take me to bowling.

I've been dog-walking, cleaning and couldn't get out of cooking last night. I made one of those steak and onion pies which I seem to be quite good at! I've also been doing quite a bit of sewing for Muriel. Twenty pairs of golfing trousers which needed to be changed from a thirty-two inch leg to twenty-nine. It seems that most men who call into their golf shop have a twenty-nine inch inside leg. A daunting task but I'm almost halfway there.

When it came to eating this evening neither of us had the inclination to cook so we opted for a fish and chip takeaway from Bar San Juan. Alan and Jenny are the new owners and have recently added the service.

I snuggled up on my new sofa and ate it with my fingers whilst I watched Corrie. All it was lacking was the newspaper!

Bits and Bats

Not a lot to report really but I'll have a go!

Even though it's warm in English weather terms we feel well chilly during a Tenerife winter. I suppose going from thirty plus down to about twelve has something to do with it but it still doesn't compare to having snow and ice. No snow on our volcano this year which is rare.

Weather report over, so what's next?

My brother, Ray is having a birthday tomorrow. Best photo that I could find was one with his back to us. Have a good day Ray xx

Grand-daughter, Maisie, is seven on Sunday. She's lost both of her front teeth and seems quite proud of it.

Still on the subject of birthdays.........................I've been checking out the Moonpig site for ages but haven't had the courage to go for it. Using bank cards online is a little worrying but it is so hard to get a decent English birthday card here. I'm waiting for reports from Ray and Maisie and if they like them, that's the way to go!

Katie and Tully look out!

Boring, Boring, Boring...................

I had such high hopes for 2010 but over two weeks in and it's boring. We've visited Bar San Juan a couple of times recently............a slow walk for me............but no-one turns up and we end up watching television which I could do at home. Too chilly to sit outside Bar Antonio so the television again. At least I have a challenge translating the Spanish!

There is a bit of a good side though. Geoff and I won ten euros on the Lottery and Brian starts a new job next week. Peace at last!

Not Well

One big problem which I won't dwell on or share and one other one which really hurts.

My right knee is well swollen and it hurts to walk. I did manage to get out and about today but I've grounded myself for at least tomorrow.

This getting old thingy isn't good!!

It's Grim up North

There was I thinking how cold it was here at the moment and then I watched News at Ten.

Hundreds of schools closed in Aberdeenshire, Manchester Airport closed this morning and now it's heading south.

Hopefully, my family will have battened down the hatches, turned the heating up and settled down for the night xx

Scottish Folk and New Year

We met up with Bill and Muriel this afternoon. Being Scottish Bill was making the most of the holiday and after a few pints decided to have his own little sing song.

Maz and Bernard joined in and then this little Spanish bloke with a guitar came out of nowhere to accompany them.

I laughed until my sides hurt and really wish the rest of the year could be so much fun x