Author Archives: John Sanders

2nd August, 2015 All the roads are closed for miles around us for the Prudential Ride London-Surrey Cycle Event. It is an absolutely beautiful day for it – warm and sunny – but it is still annoying if you suffer … Continue reading →

26th July, 2015 Another day of rain. The arid, yellowing lawns are already greening up and gardeners’ watering duties suspended. We were just preparing to go out to exercise when Amazon texted me to say they were about to deliver … Continue reading →

19th July, 2015 This day last year we were  shopping in Reims and preparing for the last leg of our European journey from Greece to Surrey. So much has happened in that year – not least in the decline of … Continue reading →

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 →