Lynne, thanks this is because of you.
I did get a little pissed off but I am not the only one, the Guru has also gone quiet so my motivation may be sympathetic. The boring poster has no relevance as his post is just that but to be attacked by a snail is entertaining. Viva la France.
I still can not get my head around the Greek issue with Macedonia, I listen to Paul and I discuss in depth with my Greek friends, but still I linger on surely the pensions / bins are more important.
Topdriller, you have become more interesting, you waffle less and are a bit snappier. I have started to like you. Still glad I don't have to see your face here. The dog thing and doing comparisons with UK stories doesn't work as I live in Crete. ( And I never went back, I lied, do your research).
Ray, nice spat with Jean but my aren't you sensitive. Glad you both sorted it out. Like the Zorba stuff and I think it is brilliant you got RIC off his arse and out to Matala. I always new he was a retired hippie.
I would love to talk about Cretan estate agents but the thing is if you are going to play this game you can't make too many enemies. So far we have bought two houses and a plot of land. The first house I am doing all the right (legal things) the second the opposite. Interesting comparisons here. The land is parked for now but it has to be better than money in the bank.
Liverpool will beat Arsenal over two legs.
Too many people in Sitia know who I am so I think I am going to have to change my ID as it is hard to be the old me.
Cava Sidero will happen and it is quite funny to see me quoted on the subject as though I am some sort of authority. Do not people realize after all this time I tell lies. This year, next year, but it will happen. Sorry Ray and the others but that is the way. The wealth of Northern Europe seek investment in sunshine and the wealthy masses will follow. Our hope is that it is sympathetic and Malia remains Malia (Sorry Lynne).
A friend visited the UK for Christmas and brought us back 10 boxes of mushy peas.
We have had some bad times adjusting and it has been difficult at times. However we have just celebrated our 31st. Wedding Anniversary, the diamond I bought H was too small so she has taken it back to the Jeweler and ordered a bigger one. My best pal from Scotland arrives four weeks tomorrow. The Greek lessons are going very well.
Sitia is the best kept secret in the western world, the people are so nice and we have made so many good friends here. All is good.
Good night, God bless.