Category Archives: Sanders Blog – Hellas

Sunday, 24th September, 2017 Another lovely day of warmth and sunshine. We’ve spent quite a bit of it – after three political programmes: Marr, Peston and Sunday Politics – outside in the garden. The topic of conversation today has been an … Continue reading →

Sunday, 17th September, 2017 Oh….Oh….Oh….Oh….Oh….Oh….Oh….Oh…..Oh….Oh…. I’m not well. Oh….Oh….Oh….Oh….Oh….Oh….Oh….Oh…. Why do we always feel worse at night than in the morning and worse in bed than when we get up and move around. Last night the ‘flu’mist descended with a vengeance … Continue reading →

Sunday, 10th September, 2017 An alternatingly grey and damp/warm and sunny day. As the day has developed, the former has disappointingly ousted the latter. I have been doing the usual Sunday things – political programmes, newspapers, household chores. I even vacuumed … Continue reading →

Sunday, 3rd September, 2017 A grey day with an Autumnal chill in the air and a spit of rain. After last night’s escapade, we were tired when the radio went off at 6.00 am. We were still up and about around … Continue reading →

Sunday, 27th August, 2017 Up early after a hot and sweaty night. The sky is blue and cloudless and, by 9.00 am, I was out in the garden simulating a herb processing factory. Last year’s Tarragon bush looked dead even by early … Continue reading →

Sunday, 20th August, 2017 Gorgeous morning at 6.00 am – a bit chilly but with clear, blue sky and a nascent sun. We are up early because we have a longish drive to Lancashire this morning. We are attending a funeral … Continue reading →

Sunday, 13th August, 2017 Glorious day of warmth and bright sunshine. Had intended to go to the Health Club but the garden was too enticing. We spent the morning in the sunshine reading papers and discussing future plans. Particularly, today, we … Continue reading →

Sunday, 6th August, 2017 How many people do you know who have maintained a Diary for 450 consecutive weeks? Nor me. Sheer madness! I’m afraid that today is a low news day or was until late afternoon. It was quite delightful, … Continue reading →

Sunday, 30th July, 2017 A sunny day which looked warmer than it felt because of quite a strong breeze. The morning was spent in quiet contemplation aka reading the papers. The afternoon was a two and a half hours at the … Continue reading →

Sunday, 23rd July, 2017 Lovely, warm and sunny morning which lasted until 2.00 pm when the cloud came over and gave us a short, sharp shower. Since then, it’s been alternate bright/wet. Back home after three weeks on the road, we … Continue reading →