Year: 2014

Bargains – Debenhams Cushions – White Rose Heart Cushion for £25 at debenhams.com & Asda Steam Mop – Holme SM-04 Steam Mop for £25 at asda.com & Britannia Hotels – Half Term Breaks where Kid Stay & Eat FREE at britanniahotels.com &Amazon Jewellery – Valentines Day Gold Diamond Heart Pendant for £44 at amazon.co.uk & Argos Digital Cameras – Nikon L27 for £35.99 at argos.co.uk & Sainsburys Breville Toaster – Breville VTT430 2-slice Toaster for £14.99 at sainsburys.co.uk & Wallis Clothing and Wallis Shoes – 20% off at wallis.co.uk  Halfords Bikes | Wallet Spanner Tool | £1 | halfords.com  P&OFerries | Dover to Calais Ferry | £23 | poferries.com  Argos Toy Sale | Hello Kitty Wheeled Bag | £5.99 | argos.co.uk

 

We took Ellie to a beach and as we were walking back to the car, Mal went to step down and missed somehow. He has had trouble with one eye and went to the opticians when we were in the UK and he believes that was the problem. Well the first I knew of it was turning round and seeing him lying on the rocky ground and it looks as though he went face first. To start with I thought he had collapsed. I think he is going to have a very sore bruised face and also one of his hands is badly bruised.

We didn’t bother stopping at the Belediyesi about the water. I phoned them later. I did pop into Atakara and Lemar for Cyprus Today. At 8.30, they had not been delivered.

Here we go again, the replacement airline for CTA. I think we have all heard this before. The other ” news” is land to be expropriated for the water project. Better check if it affects you. That’s all the news for today because I drove back down to the shops and NO Cyprus Today.

At least falling over has amused us both, we have one good arm each, my right and Mal’s left. That makes a pair so we can do anything. When I told Torin he said we are not safe to be let out! And my camera took another bashing as Mal was holding it.

Today’s tennis was watching Murray get knocked out of the Australian Open!

Thought for the Day – “If you have health, you probably will be happy, and if you have health and happiness, you have all the wealth you need, even if it is not all you want.” ~ Elbert Hubbard

Bargains – Bhs Handbags – Karren Brady Plum Padlock Bugatti Handbag for £19.50 at bhs.co.uk & Debenhams Photo Frames – Jasper Conran Silver Frame for £4.50 at debenhams.com & Peak District Bed & Breakfast – £65 for 2 at local.amazon.co.uk & Argos Digital Cameras – Canon Powershot Half Price at argos.co.uk & Boots Gifts – Wrench Multi Tool Gadget for £5 at boots.com & Asda Vacuum Cleaners – Numatic Henry HVR200 for £99 at asda.com & Sainsbury Home – Salter Kitchen Scale for £10 at sainsburys.co.uk & Valentine’s Day Gift – Necklace with Heart Pendant for £84.95 at amazon.co.uk

It’s a good thing we take Ellie out early and then I was able to watch Ferrer go out of the Ozzy Open. We let Ellie off her lead for a while today. She was much more interested in chasing her ball and bringing it back  than running away! Another lovely day with the sun out.

Yesterday I went to the pound shop and bought Ellie a soft toy and a football. The football lasted two minutes and she pierced it. A previous goldie I had,loved soft toys from the charity shops. He would carry them around for about three months and then finally tear them up. Ellie’s lasted a day and then I had to take it off her as the stuffing was coming out. Ah well, they both seemed like a good idea, we will have to stick to the rope knots!

I saw my first anemone of the year

Well then I just had to watch Wawrinka beat Djokovic and an excellent game that was too. I did manage a bit of gardening in between.

We realised that our household water tank was almost empty. We checked with David and Kenny and they have water. It seems a bit of a coincidence that Lena’s was cut off while we were away and they have been working on Mustafa’s water supply. We will have to go to the Beledeye tomorrow. Meanwhile we topped up from our spare tanks.

Thought for the Day – “A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love.” ~ Friedrich Max Muller

Bargains – Bhs Home – Silentnight Electric Blanket for £19.99 at bhs.co.uk & Thorntons Premium Collection – 383g for £5.49 at thorntons.co.uk & Debenhams Duvet – Fogarty Duck Feather 15 tog all seasons duvet for £42 at debenhams.com &Monarch Flights Sale seats from £29.99 at monarch.co.uk & Blacks Camping – up to 50% off plus Free Delivery at blacks.co.uk & British Airways Sale – Flights & Holidays at britishairways.com & Argos Cameras – Nikon 1 J2 Compact System for £199.99 at argos.co.uk & Tesco Weights – Cast Iron Weights Set for £25 at tesco.com

Into the ravine for our early morning walk. We thought we heard a strange noise and look what we found………..

……not quite what we expected in a Muslim country! Ellie’s friends Loppi and Jekka said hello as we walked back home.

The lira weakens further against the pound.

Another lovely “spring” day, I wonder how long 20 degree temperatures will last? As sunny as it was outside, I had to watch Nadal v Nishikori, a very good match. Nishikori’s play reminds me of Chang.  (Australian Open) I then  watched the end of Murrays match.

 

Thought for the Day – “If everything you do, you do for yourself, when you die it all disappears. If everything you do, you do for others, it all lives on.” ~ Premal Shah

Bargains – Tesco Slow Cooker – Breville VTP212 for £17.50 at tesco.com & Tesco Mobile Phone – Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 for £75 at tesco.com & Pifco 500W Portable Fan Heater for £16.99 plus Free Delivery at thehut.com & Boots Star Gift – Oral B Professional Care 600 Toothbrush for £28.99 at boots.com & Thorntons Discount Code – 20% off at thorntons.co.uk & Tesco Scooter – 3-Wheel Tri Scooter for £7.50 at tesco.com

We took Ellie for her first trip to the sea. She wasn’t too keen to start off with and ran when the waves came in. Bit by bit we managed to get her to paddle and then she went mad running all over the beach.

An interesting article about Pegasus hidden costs when booking a flight.

Thought for the Day – “Dogs, for a reason that can only be described as divine, have the ability to forgive, let go of the past, and live each day joyously. It’s something the rest of us strive for.” ~ Jennifer Skiff

 

Bargains – Hertz Car Hire – up to 33% off at hertz.co.uk & Argos Mamas & Papas Swirl Pushchair for £36.99 at argos.co.uk & The Hut Clothing – 10% off code at thehut.com & Court Colman Manor Break – £59 b&b for 2 at local.amazon.co.uk &Buyagift Voucher Code – 20% off at buyagift.co.uk & Amazon Sale – Kindle Fire HD Tablet for £25 off at amazon.co.uk

We had an early  morning walk through the village and then on to the mountains. Three village dogs came with us. Bobby growled at Ellie which really surprised me because he used to love Rosie.

I went to the shops and bought Cyprus Today. Hang your heads in shame Pegasus for charging for wheelchair assistance, it’s not as though you don’t charge enough for your flights!! There is no warning about this charge of 15 euro but it is free (if you knew) and had your disabled badge or doctors note with you!

It was a gloriously sunny day and reached 20 degrees.

In the evening Robin came round for dinner. He entered by the patio door. Much to our surprise Ellie started growling at him and the fur on her back was raised. So, she is a good house dog after all! Of course they made friends when we let him in.

Thought for the Day – “Golden retrievers are not bred to be guard dogs, and considering the size of their hearts and their irrepressible joy in life, they are less likely to bite than to bark, less likely to bark than to lick a hand in greeting. In spite of their size, they think they are lap dogs, and in spite of being dogs, they think they are also human, and nearly every human they meet is judged to have the potential to be a boon companion who might, at many moment, cry, “Let’s go!” and lead them on a great adventure.”  ~ Dean Koontz

Bargains – Debenhams Voucher Code – extra 10% off at debenhams.com & Easycar Cheap Car Hire – Best Prices at easycar.com &Argos Toys – Fisher Price Musical Ride Along Dolphin for £13.99 at argos.co.uk & North Cyprus All Inclusive Holiday – 1 week 5* from £329pp at mercury-direct.co.uk & Boots Offers Herb Garden for £4.50 at boots.com & Valentines Day – Personalised Heart Shape Trinket Box for £12 at buyagift.co.uk

“Talks” what talks?! Is this really EVER going to happen?

Ellie’s first shower at our house!! We took her into the ravine, one minute she was sniffing oxalis, next thing she was rolling in “muck”, all up her neck. Oh smelly dog. I think I had forgotten just how delightful golden retrievers are! My arm is still hurting so Mal volunteered to shower her.

The lira today is 3.63!! Highest yet. We did get some money out and do some shopping. The sun was out so lots of washing of dog blankets/towels.

 

Thought for the Day – “Plant seeds of happiness, hope, success, and love; it will all come back to you in abundance. This is the law of nature.” ~ Steve Maraboli

Bargains – Argos Kitchen – Tassimo T20 for £39.99 at argos.co.uk & Brantano Boots Discount Code – 50% off at brantano.co.uk &WHSmith Diaries – 2013-14 A5 Stitched Zig Zag Diary for £1 at whsmith.co.uk & Interflora Voucher Code – Free Chocs at interflora.co.uk & Valentines Day – Heart Necklace for £24.99 at buyagift.co.uk & Screwfix Tools – Dewalt SDS Drill Kit for £129.99 at screwfix.com

Ellie slept much better and we only heard her tail wagging on the side of the bed when the dustmen came to collect the rubbish. Up and into the mountains with her. She is doing very well with her training.

It was cloudy but the next few days forecast is 20 degrees!

We went to the shops on the way home and bought Cyprus Today as we forgot all about it yesterday! I was slightly stunned about the “Shoppers urged to avoid ‘toxic’ imported produce.” Erm, how do we know they are imported and are toxic? I guess that information may be on the containers they dump when they have put the produce on the shelves for us to buy.  No such thing as “country of origin” here. I did buy some apples that had individual stickers on saying they came from Italy and I am presuming as Italy are in the EU, the apples are not toxic??

Thought for the Day – “Courage does not always roar. Sometimes it’s the quiet little voice at the end of the day saying: “I will try again tomorrow”.” ~ M.A.Radmacher