BACK IN THE OLD ROUTINE IN SUNNY MANILVA

THURSDAY 27^th/ JUNE 2013.

Well today we are back into our old routine around the house; Brenda is mopping and cleaning and I’ am in the office out of the way with the dog on the WWW!  We have just come back from a long walk around the village, we called into the post office to post a birthday card, and watch out it could be you! I then went in next door to the new ‘IT’ shop and enquired after ink cartridges for the Epson printer, they have compatible ones at half the price – result!

They have really got on with new side walk and railings along Calle Cruces over the last week and will soon be starting the new ‘Mirador’ below; the village ‘Dairy’ was just receiving a local delivery as you can see above and the work on the church is progressing well, they have put back up the top on the tower.’ Plaza Pozo del Rey’ is having all the finishening touches and is taking shape very quickly now – see the picture Blog above.

Later this morning I was back in the kitchen making a batch of my famous ‘Tomato Salsa’ which we use for Pasta, Meatballs, and Ratatouille and as a sauce with all sorts of meats; then I blanched the chips for tonight’s supper with Egg and Sausages and finally I have just made a classic ‘Turkey Fricassee’ with the leftovers along with some diced Green and Yellow Peppers in a rich Tarragon cream sauce! Ummmmmmmmm!

“ FILMS ON TV ”

Over the last two nights we have also been watching late films on the Movie Channel and TVE1; a Steven Spielberg directed film was first called “Catch me if you can”from 2002, it is a American Biographical crime story based on the life of ‘Frank Abagnale’who before his 19^th birthday successfully performed cons worth millions of dollars posing as a airline pilot, doctor and even a state prosecutor! The main part is played by Leonardo DiCaprio and the FBI agent chasing him is Tom Hanks with Christopher Walken,Martin Sheen and James Brolin – it’s a good yarn with a twist at the end!

The second film that I caught later was “Johnson County Wars ” from 2002 also; based on historical facts about the range wars in Wyoming in 1892 – it has a “ Helluva” cast of Tom Berenger as the goodie, Luke Perry, Burt Reynolds as the baddie,Christopher Cazenove,Fay Masterson and the very watch able Rachel Ward as the tart with a heart! It is a long film that gradually builds up to a dramatic shoot out – don’t miss it!

PS; The folks arrived home and on time back in Manchester yesterday afternoon and have had good rest before Jack and Lyn set off on their travels again – watch this space to see where they end up this time!

PPS; We have just received in the afternoon post two more birthday cards from North Wales; Judith and Wesley,thank you so much and have a " Helluva" Wedding on Saturday! The other card was a 'Welsh' birthday card that has made Brenda's day - 'Penblwydd Hapus 60!' from Patrick and Beth with lots of sparkle/glitter things dropping out all over the place!! Thanks to all for remembering my special day!!

Thought for the Day; See above.

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