Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

[Barnfred 55]

With P&O ?

Yes. Arcadia. Haven't told them it's a floating dustbin but they'd already booked it. I believe it's had a refurb since I was last on it though. Think I've been on there about 8 times.

 

[Val P]

Are you mistaking me for King Charles

No just a reluctant ironer

 

[Val P]

Actually the Dodecanese are my favourites. Love Symi , Rhodes ( especially Lindos) , Kalymnos and Telendos

Yes I’ve been to Rhodes and symi many years ago - for the hop we were thinking more of Lipsi, Patmos, Leros and the smaller ones like that.

 

[Val P]

Yes I’ve been to Rhodes and symi many years ago - for the hop we were thinking more of Lipsi, Patmos, Leros an the smaller ones like that.

And yes Lindos is gorgeous

 

[Barnfred 55]

Please stop with this Greek theme as we miss it so much .

Why don't you treat Letitia to a week in the Islands Blue.? Reckon you'd both enjoy it.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Interesting. I didn't think it was that wonderful in relation to its neighbour Kefalonia.
However we haven't been for 15 years or so and we're thinking of going back next year
Any recommendations on where to base ourselves ( not driving!)

Zante is really nice when you get away from the resorts Jazz. You need a car really but the beaches on the Vasilikos peninsular are as good as you'll get anywhere in the Med and the West coast is spectacular. Boat trips will take you to shipwreck bay and The Blue caves. Have I ever told you the tale of Shipwreck bay?

 

[Ducans elbow]

Well I've had what I'd call a good day. Had a nice lunch at my usual restaurant in Falmouth overlooking the marina. Then went to watch the new Indiana Jones film which I quite enjoyed. As I was renewing my membership card the lad looked at me and said "this is coming up as a concession". That's right I said. "But you don't look old enough". Get In!!!

Did some shopping and got the bus home and was preparing tea when the phone went. It was the neighbour. Fancy a cruise Al? We've just booked one with no single supplement going to Norway and Iceland and even stopping in Liverpool on the way back. So I've booked it. 21 nights leaving on the 8th August at a simply staggering price. It's not costing much more than it did to go room only to The Isles of Scilly for a week and I've even got a balcony. The only down side is it leaves on the night I was meant to be seeing the AC/DC and Guns n Roses tribute bands in Falmouth, which I've been really looking forward to.

The second downside is I'll need to iron some shirts. Where's Blue when you need him.lol

Well in Fred mate, traveling is great I’m sure you will have a boss time, you may even cruise past Oggy shore

 

[Ducans elbow]

Sounds fantastic- I bet they have someone to iron your stuff on the boat

I’m free( (done in a John Inman accent)

 

[blue1948]

Simple way to remedy that Blue

My doctor is from Parga so we are considering a visit but the hills in a lot of Greece are not for me although I love the places I have been there.

 

[blue1948]

My brother just sent me this. Scouse parakeets in Dad's back garden!View attachment 218630

They look like ringnecks

 

[blue1948]

Sounds fantastic- I bet they have someone to iron your stuff on the boat

I am not going just to iron his shirts again.

 

[blue1948]

Why don't you treat Letitia to a week in the Islands Blue.? Reckon you'd both enjoy it.

Well her passport has actually run out for the first time in more than fifty years ,after my trip over to you and bringing back a bad flu her rheumatiod arthritis flared up swelling two fingers on her right hand that are just now getting better so it will be hard but we have stopped wearing masks in the last few weeks .The other bugbear would be the cat minder although we are working on bringing Arja's friend who used to house sit before for us .

 

[blue1948]

Zante is really nice when you get away from the resorts Jazz. You need a car really but the beaches on the Vasilikos peninsular are as good as you'll get anywhere in the Med and the West coast is spectacular. Boat trips will take you to shipwreck bay and The Blue caves. Have I ever told you the tale of Shipwreck bay?

You will see BMD from the river ,wow .By then it might be sheeted and you will get a preview now I am jealous . If they don't go down the river that far ask the captain and drum up a bit of interest from the passengers -to make the cruise better .

 

[blue1948]

Good morning all on this fine sunny day here in Hyvinkää.I hope all had a good night and have a fine day today .The Jag is in the garage having wishbones looked at ,so today is mainly sewing I am about 3/4 of the way with the next quilt so photos soon . This afternoon we are hoping to find some chanterelles but it has been very dry so we don't really expect them ,maybe we will find some pennybuns .Is the recruitment team waking from their slumber I ask myself ? COYB .
Thinking of you @Terrarian

 

[jazzy]

Well her passport has actually run out for the first time in more than fifty years ,after my trip over to you and bringing back a bad flu her rheumatiod arthritis flared up swelling two fingers on her right hand that are just now getting better so it will be hard but we have stopped wearing masks in the last few weeks .The other bugbear would be the cat minder although we are working on bringing Arja's friend who used to house sit before for us .

Would warmer weather be better for Mrs B's condition ?