Author Archives: John Sanders

12th July, 2015 Warm rain falleth this morning. it is quite delightful and soon replaced by light sunshine and dry conditions. We did an hour’s exercise and then watched the Wimbledon Men’s Final. You’ll never believe who won it! Europe … Continue reading →

5th July, 2015 A long day and a long night. We were in Greece all of the time – well virtually. Lots of Greek friends were in touch – I even got a tweet from Skiathan Man! We followed every … Continue reading →

28th June, 2015 Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned; William Butler Yeats: The Second Coming For years we thought … Continue reading →

21st June, 2015 The longest day of the year – the Summer Solstice. It has been a bright, warm (rather oppressive) day quite typical of summer in Surrey. We both did an hour’s exercise in the gym after reading the … Continue reading →

14th June, 2015 Almost mid-June and the morning is warm with light, fine rain. The gardens are desperate for it. Greeks would pay for it – if they had any money! The news from Hellas just gets worse. Adult unemployment … Continue reading →

  7th June, 2015 Sometimes life is really ironic. We are booked to go through the Eurotunnel tomorrow morning. Suddenly, last night Pauline was feeling unwell with post operative pain and discomfort. We were up at 1.00 am, drinking cups … Continue reading →

31st May, 2015 Farewell to May, 2015. Tomorrow sees the start of June or as Greeks know it,  Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής, which will be a national holiday. Let’s hope they have something to celebrate. Maybe the tourist arrival will pick up! … Continue reading →

24th May, 2015 Doesn’t time fly when you’re enjoying yourself! The last week of May has arrived. After yesterday, we needed a bit of a rest. Fortunately, May Bank Holiday is the focus for sport, sport, sport. Today, the Premier … Continue reading →

17th May, 2015 Woke up on this fine morning to find a huge fox sunbathing on the lawn at the fringe of our wood. It was totally unperturbed about us but its coat shone in the sunlight. It was clearly … Continue reading →

10th May, 2015 A warm day of sun and cloud devoted to the newspapers. Obviously the majority of serious newspapers were concentrating on post election match analysis. To a left leaning voter like myself, it was blindingly obvious that Labour … Continue reading →