Category Archives: Sanders Blog – Hellas

19th January, 2014 We heard today that John Woolley was dead. It was something of a shock. We had known him for more than forty years and worked with him for most of that time and yet he was a … Continue reading →

12th January, 2014 A sharp frost and a bright start to the day gave way to grey darkness and light rain. We understand that it will be a wet week. Pauline and I have spent the day discussing our plans … Continue reading →

5th January, 2014 The day started off sunny with a frost but soon clouded over and rained. I think I’m depressed. England lose the Ashes 5-0 and then Man. Utd. get kicked out of the FA Cup by Swansea. What … Continue reading →

29th December, 2013 A surprisingly sharp frost this morning followed by a wonderfully sunny day. Our next door neighbour came round with a bunch of flowers. They are lovely. I really love cut flowers in the house. The General is … Continue reading →

22nd December, 2013 A beautiful, warm and sunny Spring day in the middle of December. Yesterday was mid-Winter and the Shortest Day or Winter Solstice. It produced tranquil, evening colours on the landscape. Today starts the march towards the Summer. … Continue reading →

15th December, 2013 Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday Dear Blo-og. Happy Birthday to you. Hurray! Actually, the Blog began on Christmas Day, 2008 but, arithmetically, it has now been going for the equivalent of five, … Continue reading →

8th December, 2013 Pauline is becoming terribly profligate. We had to dash out and buy her a third Kenwood Chef food mixer in forty years. What is the woman doing with them?  Actually, the first one in the 1970s cost … Continue reading →

1st December, 2013 Last month of the year. We wish all our readers a happy December. We have always travelled to Sifnos in the best cabin available on the 24hr ferries down the Adriatic from Ancona – Patras – Ancona. It … Continue reading →

24th November, 2013 Apparently, a calendar year consists of 52.1775 weeks. On that basis, five years is 260.8875 weeks. As a result, the Blog will start its sixth year on Sunday, December 15th. I’m sure all readers will want to … Continue reading →

17th November, 2013 A day in huddled round the iPad and the PC. After reading the newspapers, I am researching new-build properties in Kent and Sussex. Looking back across the Blog, this time four years ago we were doing the … Continue reading →