Month: November 2014

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We had storms during the night and Ellie had a short walk as it was still raining.

I have been visiting Howlett’s for a lot of years and remember Damian’s children playing with the gorilla’s in their cages , so I found this article/video very moving.

Another hunting day. Just how close do those hunters think they can come to our homes? TOO close, I have often had pellets on the terrace.

The air show did go on in the afternoon but we decided against going into Girne and watched from our terrace!

 

We have seen them many times before, in my opinion much bigger risk takers than the Red Arrows. Now had it been Solo Turk we would definitely have made the trip into Girne.

In the evening we watched “The Proposal”, very light hearted easy watching. I think we have been watching a few too many dramas lately!

Thought for the Day – “Oh, my friend, it’s not what they take away from you that counts. It’s what you do with what you have left.” ~ Hubert Humphrey

Bargains – Find My Past Free Trial | 90% off | £1pm & Boots Discount Codes | 50% off | boots.com & Wilko.com Discount Code | Free Delivery | 50% off & Mountain Warehouse Discount | mountainwarehouse.com & Allbeauty Discount Code | 65% off | allbeauty.com & Boots Discount Code | 50% off | boots.com

Check out the Mountain Warehouse ad above, 50% off everything!  Also if you want to get into genealogy, Find My past have a £1 offer on now! (See above)

We took Ellie to the mountains quite early as rain was forecast. From there we went to buy Cyprus Today.

Margaretha came round in the morning for Mal to sort a problem out on her computer. Well, it became darker and darker and then the storm started, along with the rain. We were going to Girne for the air show but then changed our minds. We couldn’t even see the sea from our terrace!

We stayed in with Margaretha and then had a take away! The air display was cancelled because of the bad weather. I hear they are going to try again tomorrow at 3.30pm

Thought for the Day – “Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” ~ Mother Teresa

Bargains – Debenhams Discount Code | 70% off & Blacks Voucher Code | 15% off | blacks.co.uk & Maplin Voucher | 60% off | maplin.co.uk & Look Fantastic Promo Code | 20% off | lookfantastic.com & Halfords Voucher Codes | 10% off | halfords.com & Bon Marche Sale | 50% off | bonmarche.co.uk

Ellie was barking outside as soon as we let her out. I went to look and there was a husky in our front garden, below the pool. I have no idea how it got there as the gate was shut. I don’t know where it has come from either.

We went for a walk in the ravine with Ellie. This was cut short because she managed to find some fox “poo” and rolled in it before we could grab her! We had a chat with David and Kenny on the way back. Then I had to take Ellie straight into the shower. Smelly dog. That’s what Goldies do, they love anything smelly and muddy………………..

I failed to mention Andy Murray’s defeat……6-0, 6-1!!!! Shocking.

Gardening during the day.

I have just found an excellent offer, 50% off at Mountain Warehouse. That’s a couple of Christmas presents!!

Thought for the Day – “Don’t confuse your path with your destination. Just because it is stormy now doesn’t mean you aren’t headed for sunshine. ~ Dr Anthony Fernando

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A mountain walk (run for Ellie!) but a few clouds in the sky. The sun came out later perhaps we were just up too early!

 

Then off to Ileli for some shopping and warm olive and cheese bread. It had just been delivered.

The Turkish Stars were out again in the afternoon. It’s not everyone who can look out of their kitchen window and watch them perform over the Med!

Last thing at night we always let Ellie out. She didn’t come back in for a long while so Mal went to investigate as she was barking. She was having a stand off with a hedgehog. Instead of rolling in a ball as they usually do, this one was standing its ground and hissing at her. I have never seen that before. Perhaps it is one that she has had in her mouth before and he wasn’t going to have that again!.

Thought for the Day – “When you have to start compromising yourself and your morals for the people around you, it’s probably time to change the people around you.”

Bargains – Virgin Experience Days Discount Code | 17% off & Hobbycraft Discount Code | 50% off | hobbycraft.co.uk& Tesco Discount Codes | £15 off | tesco.com & Marks and Spencer Discount Code | 50% off | marksandspencer.com & Thorntons Discount Code | 50% off | thorntons.co.uk & Bon Marche Sale | 50% off | bonmarche.co.uk

Another beautiful mornings walk in the mountains.

They are starting to remove the poppies at the Tower but I have been emailed and told mine will be delivered end of January!

I have decided we have so much junk that it is time to start clearing things out and as today is dustbin day…….Some can go to the charity shop. The Tulips shop is not far so that is handy.

I did think about going in the pool for a swim until I put my toes in and then looked and the thermometer read 18 degrees. I changed my mind. I don’t know why it is so cold in November.

In the afternoon the Turkish Stars were out practising for Saturday (15th) when there will be celebrations for TRNC Independence Day. They were quite a way out at sea by the time I found my camera!

Thought for the Day – “Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save it for a special occasion; today is special.” ~ Regina Brett

Bargains –  London Discount Theatre Tickets | discounttheatre.com & Debenhams Discount Code | 70% off & Bhs Discount Code | 50% off | Free Delivery | bhs.co.uk & Tesco Discount Codes | £15 off | tesco.com & Bargain Crazy Discount Code | 90% off | bargaincrazy.com & Brantano Voucher Code | 50% off | brantano.co.uk

A lovely walk in the ravine with Ellie, she chases all over the place. He feet were a bit muddy but she had fun.

We are all proud that my grandfather’s name, Walter Edgar Daniel, will be read out at the Tower Ceremony today in the Roll of Honour. Such a shame I can’t be there. This is the monument at Thiepval, close to where he lost his life.

The electricity went off mid morning and was off until 3pm, so any hope of seeing/listening to the ceremony from the Tower lost. I will have to download it from somewhere. Very disappointing. We knew it was going to be a long power cut and so decided to go out to lunch. It’s over a year since we have been to Blue Song and since then they have built a new restaurant. It was more of a cafe last time we went but looks very impressive now and the food was good, reasonably priced and the Turkish coffees and water were free of charge. So, the 11th hour (1.00pm our time) I was sitting with my thoughts looking over the Med.
There were two young boys there and I was fascinated watching them fish with a piece of bamboo. I doubt they have a tablet to go home to (as our grandkids seem to!) I have to say Rhys takes the kids crabbing and they love it. Come to think of it, Torin has taken the twins fishing too.

Thought for the Day –  “Remember me, In mud and gore and the blood of war.  We fought and fell and move no more. Remember me, I am not dead. I’m just a voice within your head” ~  Harry Riley

Bargains – Virgin Experience Days Discount Code | 17% off & Debenhams Discount Code | 70% off & Argos Kitchen Electrical Sale | 50% off | argos.co.uk & Debenhams Flowers Discount Code | Bunch of Flowers | £5 off & I Want One Of Those Discount Code | Daily Deals 80% off

Another beautiful morning for a walk up the mountains. We met Dave and the three dogs up there and Ellie chased around with them, so much so we needn’t have bothered with the walk but we did!!

Cleaning and gardening but so much nicer in the sun!

In the evening we caught up with the last of Downton.
Thought for the Day – “Sometimes people don’t notice the things others do for them until they stop doing them.”