Category Archives: Sanders Blog – Hellas

Sunday, 5th May, 2024 I was feeling better yesterday although Pauline is not feeling at all well. Did another Covid test after the one two days ago and I genuinely though I might be clear. Absolutely not. Starkly infected so confined to … Continue reading →

Sunday, 28th April, 2024 It’s raining. Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose. On this day a decade ago, I had two tasks. We were in our Greek home and I was going through the complex of routines in preparation for … Continue reading →

Sunday, 21st April, 2024 If nothing else, you have to admit 800 weeks at 7 times a week of absolute drivel is at least impressive for its persistence. It has far outlasted my expectations and, having come this far, it is difficult … Continue reading →

Sunday, 14th April, 2024 Sunday, Sunday here again … but I won’t be lazin on a Sunday afternoon. There are too many things to do. It’s warm but rather grey today so far. A couple of years ago on this day we … Continue reading →

Sunday, 7th April, 2024 A lovely warm and sunny morning. Gardening and walking will happen this morning and this afternoon will be Gym and football – Man.Utd. v Liverpool. It is one of the rare occasions when I want United to lose. … Continue reading →

Sunday, 31st March, 2024 Beautiful morning. All the windows and doors are open to the sunshine. Fresh, coastal air is gently wafting through the house. My Housekeeper is taking washing to dry outside and preparing to slow roast a leg of lamb … Continue reading →

Sunday, 24th March, 2024 Gorgeous morning again. Thank goodness for that. We need some good news, don’t we, Dear Reader. The sky is blue and sun is streaming through the patio windows on to the Breakfast table making it, almost, too warm. … Continue reading →

Sunday, 17th March, 2024 Another grey, wet day began as one of mourning. Death of an old and long-loved friend was announced at 5.45 am. I bought my bedside clock-radio-alarm almost 25 years ago in Huddersfield. It has been with me through … Continue reading →

Sunday, 10th March, 2024 Pleasant, soft day of calm. You could almost think it was a Sunday. Things are so far gone that we have both forgotten Mothers’ Day. I struggle to remember, feel sentimental about the loss nowadays. I know, it … Continue reading →

Sunday, 3rd March, 2024 Gorgeous morning although it was quite a cold night. The sun is up and the world is rapidly warming. I’ve been listening to the Chancellor saying absolutely nothing as usual ahead of the budget. I had hoped to … Continue reading →