3rd October 2009

We had a busy day gardening and also jobs around the house that have been left over summer.

Of course we watched the Man U match, a little disappointing!

Saturday 3rd October

2nd October 2009

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We had to go into Girne, which not being town lovers, we do very rarely! But, I was looking for a 60th birthday present for my friend Gerrit, in Germany. We had been invited to her party but unfortunately we will be in Turkey at that time. I found a really nice bracelet in one of the jewellers and asked for discount. The guy then went into how he could not give discount but would give us 10% off but would never give us discount again on our future visits to his shop. A very strange attitude, so we won’t be using him again!

On the way back we decided to try ‘Back in Time’ for lunch. They have an offer on for the whole of October ‘2 for 1’ for lunch. It is a MUST to visit.  Mal and I just couldn’t believe that for two meals, chicken shish, chips and salad and quiche, chips and salad, 10tl for the two. Having had a lack of Gold Fasel island wide, Mal was pleased that they actually sell it there! I don’t think this  meal offer can be bettered anywhere. The fact that Trish and Mike are such friendly people, I hope more people will go and try them out. The view is over the Mediterranean.  Back in Time can be found by turning down the road on the opposite side of the road to Astro and follow the signs to Kasgar Court hotel, follow down to the sea and turn right.

Having left there we went to get some shopping and stock up with Gold Fasel which is now back in the shops, much to Mal’s relief as he was down to his last two bottles!

1st October 2009

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Lena, Willy and Ingrid came over in the morning and brought Ozzie with them (Ingrid’s dog). Rosie was a bit grumpy, obviously thought another dog, less food for her!Val and Jill came for lunch and we helped them book a much reduced cost holiday in Turkey. Hotel, flights, airport transfers are all now booked. I hope they enjoy it!Mal had been busy in between, writing to the UK newspapers about the banners at the previous nights Chelsea match in south Nicosia.

In the evening we went to listen to Hans Doeleman at Chateau Lambousa giving an illustrated talk on the Ottoman Conquest of Cyprus. It was an interesting talk but again we were surprised there were not more people there.

October’s picture is the front cover of the Puma’s 2010 calendar…..please support them and buy a calendar. They are available for purchase at Bar 15 in Alsancak. Monies raised are going to ’Help Those with Cancer Association.’