Author Archives: John Sanders

26th July, 2009 I will not tell you again but the day is cloudless and super hot. At the zenith of the day, the temperature reached 37⁰C. In the concrete of Athens it was 42⁰C. I got up this morning … Continue reading →

19 July, 2009 We were a couple of hours before Ancona so we snatched a few hours sleep and then drove on to the port as the sun rose. We boarded ‘Superfast V’ and went to our cabin for a much … Continue reading →

12th July, 2009 The Ashes Series has got off to a flying start. England manage a Draw. 13th July, 2009 All the big news. Had the car valeted today in preparation for Friday and THE OFF. It looks wonderful. The perlescent, … Continue reading →

Did you know that Kevin Butcher’s changed his name to Kevan? Is he Welsh? 6th July, 2009 Last appearance at the anti-coagulant clinic this morning. I have arranged to be tested on Sifnos and to phone the results back to … Continue reading →

28th June, 2009 Quiet day in the sunshine with the Sunday papers. Absolute bliss! 29th June, 2009 Lovely swim this morning. Bowl of porridge and checked email. Had one from Liz – we all did – making the same point … Continue reading →

Had a couple of emails from Ruth today. She is a lovely sister to have. So understanding. She sent me a couple of photos which I will feature on the website this coming weekend but I will store here immediately. … Continue reading →

This Blog is moving in to completion of half a year. I’ve never managed half a week of a diary before. With only five weeks to go until we leave for our Greek house – we will be away for … Continue reading →

7th & 8th June, 2009 Set off for Surrey en route to the Tunnel. Stayed with Pauline’s niece, Mandy, and her husband, Kieron, adopted boys, David, James and Daniel. Also, of course, we met up with Pauline’s sister, Phyllis and … Continue reading →

31st May, 2009 White Rabbit Day tomorrow. Also back to school day for so many. By Sunday, we would be feeling distinctly fed up and looking for any reason why we shouldn’t go. Not any more. We are planning a … Continue reading →

24th May, 2009  Beautiful day – hot and sunny. Managed to get good outdoor shots of the house and garden to email off to the Estate Agency.   25th May, 2009 Another lovely day, perhaps not as sustained sunshine as … Continue reading →