Showing posts with label barbed wire. Show all posts
Showing posts with label barbed wire. Show all posts

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Back to Greece

Today has been a long and awesome day as we headed back down to the Greek coast for sun, sand, swimming and sea food. It was lovely.

"Take a picture, Daddy" - Rosie
"Take a picture, Daddy" - Rosie
Sat in Maisie waiting for Angela so we can GOOO
Sat in Maisie waiting for Angela so we can GOOO
Straight in the sea and it was lovely
Straight in the sea and it was lovely
Very pleased Angela got to snorkel today
Very pleased Angela got to snorkel today
Rosie playing while the wave breaks
Rosie playing while the wave breaks
Rosie went and offered to share her toys with this boy
Rosie went and offered to share her toys with this boy
Rosie filling up her bucket and watering can
Rosie filling up her bucket and watering can
And then dumping the water into her hole
And then dumping the water into her hole

The day started early as alarms went off and we gathered ourselves, woke up (mostly) and got into Maisie for the drive down. Talking of Maisie it was very comfortable and lovely to drive in her to Greece so that was great; lots of space and the aircon worked great and she was very comfy to drive and be driven in. We got to the beach by about 8 or just after, once again, but this time we were far from the first and the recliners were all full by mid morning; the difference just two weeks can make. I was in the sea with Rosie pretty much immediately and we spent the day swimming, playing in the sand, swimming and playing in the sand. Angela got to snorkel this time as well which was a great thing, and Rosie got to sit and play very briefly with another boy on the beach before he was called away by his mum. Ah well. Rosie had a great time and we were sat next to some very nice English speaking Bulgarians who come from near where we live, and now live in the UK. It was a really lovely morning indeed. The sea was far choppier and had quite a swell compared to last time round but Rosie did very well after some initial reluctance and even though she got splashed in the face multiple times she was very good with it.

Rosie was most amused at the seagull on the umbrella
Rosie was most amused at the seagull on the umbrella
We are happy to be at lunch
We are happy to be at lunch
Post-beach Rosie
Post-beach Rosie
Cheese and Honey and Sesame Seeds - lovely!
Cheese and Honey and Sesame Seeds - lovely!
Angela with her Seafood Spaghetti
Angela with her Seafood Spaghetti
Rosie exhausted from the day
Rosie exhausted from the day

Once again at lunch time we packed up and drove from the beach back into the town and found ourselves a little cafe on the sea front. It was a great spot with a lovely fresh breeze blowing in and we could sit right overlooking the sea. Rosie was again looking at seagulls and counting them. We ordered a little too much again, but weren't quite as over the top as last time. I was mostly pleased that the place we chose did serve the amazing cheese and honey dish which I just love. Angela was very pleased with her seafood spaghetti and it was truly scrumptious. After dinner I went and had another nap under some trees while Rosie had some ice cream and then they did a wander around the town before nudging me to come drive home. Which I did, and again it was super comfortable. Rosie was awake all the way until past the border and then passed out and I was able to lift her out of the car and settle her on the sofa for more of a sleep.

Bekir still twisting barbed wire
Bekir still twisting barbed wire
Getting to the end of the day and the task
Getting to the end of the day and the task

After we got back we all fell asleep but the workmen were still at it doing the barbed wire, working in the heat to get it done. When I woke I got them some ice cream to finish the day up. They had been looking after the puppies (though apparently Xena never wanted to go back inside) so they were really awesome today. They have finished all the barbed wire apart from the returns back to the walls. This needs a little work for something to attached the barbed wire to so that's for tomorrow. Then it'll be repairing the actual building and this project will be complete. Finally!

So there it is; another day, and what a great day it was. Thanks for reading. Back tomorrow.

Monday, 25 July 2022

Busy weekend, and barbed wire

Welcome back and it has been a very busy weekend here, while today good progress has been made.

Thelma snoozes on my shins
Thelma snoozes on my shins
Xena watches from the stairs
Xena watches from the stairs
A load of recycling and rubbish
A load of recycling and rubbish
The day warming up nicely
The day warming up nicely
Pool time for everyone
Pool time for everyone
Rosie paints while our friends watch
Rosie paints while our friends watch
Settling down to far too much meat
Settling down to far too much meat
The kids get their dessert at Rosie's Café
The kids get their dessert at Rosie's Café

Saturday was an awesome day. I got time to cuddle with Thelma and Xena before Rosie woke in the morning and then we all got stuck in continuing the tidying and cleaning that Angela had done such an awesome job of on Friday. I loaded up Thomas with loads of recycling and some rubbish, flattened a load of boxes, and then Rosie and I went to leave the recycling then went to town for a few bits. It was a lovely warm day and we were all ready for the pool (and I was already in it with Rosie) when Dincher and family arrived for a pool and BBQ visit. It was a really lovely time with everyone swimming and having fun in the pool before we climbed out and cooked and ate a lovely BBQ. The kids got on really well and us adults had a great time too. We were all pretty shattered by the end of the day, though.

Bacon and Eggs for Breakfast
Bacon and Eggs for Breakfast
Rosie helps with glue
Rosie helps with glue
The deer stands and watches us
The deer stands and watches us
Now the deer runs away
Now the deer runs away

Sunday morning I was woken very early by Rosie and couldn't get back to sleep. By early I mean 2:30. I did a few bits and pieces, made some breakfast for us all then headed back for a nap. Angela had a wonderful day playing with Rosie and then she came to Room 13 and for the first time she helped with some hobbying and then we went into the pool for a bit. Just as we were waiting for dinner we saw a deer in the field which saw us, watched, then ran for it. Brilliant. It was a good day indeed.

Bekir and Halil make a start on the barbed wire
Bekir and Halil make a start on the barbed wire
Agile Bekir fits the barbed wire
Agile Bekir fits the barbed wire
Halil's barbed wire dispensing device
Halil's barbed wire dispensing device
Halil tidies up some stones
Halil tidies up some stones
Getting to the end of the fence
Getting to the end of the fence
Key on a chain to keep it safe
Key on a chain to keep it safe

And so we reach today. There was a big storm in the night which woke both Angela and I up and we were around the house shutting windows however Rosie didn't stir. The men were in as the rain stopped about 7:30 and they got stuck into running the barbed wire around the top of the fence. They made really good progress and ran through all the barbed wire we had already bought. They popped down and picked up enough to complete the job but by the end of the day they had all but finished the outside run - I think they have one more strand to run down the back fence. I also saw that they had put a little chain and clip on the key for the front gate which is a great little idea.

Rosie and Angela having fun in the pool
Rosie and Angela having fun in the pool
Stuff gathered ready for another beach day
Stuff gathered ready for another beach day

After school Rosie went into the pool with Angela while I helped prep for dinner - I have had a stinking headache all day today with how close it has been after the storm and we are going to Greece tomorrow so I really wanted to be rested and fresh.

So there it is. Thanks for reading, we'll be back tomorrow.