Monthly Archives: February 2010
Fancy a Beer?
I´m cracking on with my Spanish lessons as I have put improvement far too long! I am determined to make my stay here in Spain a lot better for those with which I wish to communicate in Spanish! My good … Continue reading
Gene Pitney Remembered
People ask for criticism, but they only want praise. – W. Somerset Maugham, 1874-1965 Today was the birthday of Gene Pitney and I am remembering his fabulous 24 Hours from Tulsa. I loved his voice and it amazes me how … Continue reading
Nice Bird!
Eastenders will reveal this week who killed Archie – For some it will have been wonderful drama and the BBC at its best. For others it will be several weeks of regaling in the intrigues of murder. Personally, I believe … Continue reading
A Flawed Diet?
We are having yet another grey day. It´s almost like living in Cornwall again as this type of weather keeps coming back to our mountain. Yesterday turned into a grey day after a reasonably promising start. Also, I sat bolt … Continue reading
High Heels for heroes
Another weird day of weather for us. It´s been threatening to cheer up and there are Brits walking round Beni9dorm in their shorts and T-Shirts whilst up on the mountains are huge black menacing clouds. It´s about 10 degrees but … Continue reading
Bread and Water!
It´s the rugby this weekend and at least Liverpool can´t lose again until Thursday. Will Wales start winning? Will France gather momentum? Will England whack Italy? Will Cardiff knock Chelsea out of their stride? I´m just back from my show … Continue reading
Streetwise!
It´s a fine day here on the Costa Blanca but the whole of Spaion has degrees plummeting downwards.We are probably in the warmest area with a high around 8 expected today. As it´s the Winter Olympics starting today I am … Continue reading
To Be or Not to Be!
It is a lovely sunny day but with a nip in the air here in La Nucia. The definition on the mountain is wonderful and the blue sky really sharpens its definition. I am just getting over Liverpool´s defeat last … Continue reading
Saint Valentine
“Life is one percent what happens to you, and ninety-nine percent how you respond to it.” ~Chuck Swindoll I´m just back from my Spanish lesson but I didn´t get much out of today´s class. I really find it difficult to … Continue reading
Fabulous Villaitana
The weather has been hit and miss today. However, we decided to brave the elements and climb to the lighthouse at the top of the Sierra Gelada. The path is as safe as houses and the views are breathtaking. I … Continue reading
