Tuesday, July 23, 2013
A VERY HOT AND SUNNY MANILVA & GIBRALTAR ON TUESDAY
TUESDAY 23rd/
JULY 2013.
This
morning we have just got back from dropping [Literally) our friend Gillian off
in La Linea to go across to the airport in Gibraltar; we have had a nightmare
time in the very hot sunshine as there was a traffic jam on the left side of
the through road to the airport, which is normally free flowing, the right hand
lane with the ‘Snake’ into Gibraltar was at a standstill also! When we made it
to final island it was closed to traffic by the ‘Guardia Civil’ and we had no
option but to turn round and go back the way we came in! Gillian had to jump
out on the island and cross the road and walk another 500yrds to get to the
border; normally we can drop her off right outside! We hope she made her flight
to Luton !!
Out on the
roads it is very busy as it’s the height of the holiday season and everywhere
is packed; we are not used to it, we normally have the ‘Quiet Life!’ in sunny
Manilva !!
This
afternoon, later, the painter and her assistant are going to attempt to finish
the job on the roof terrace! We have the ‘Technology’ and are for hire, at the
right price! The painters overalls are some what un-conventional - ' Bikini top and shorts' - but it works for me! One wall to finish tomorrow morning am before the sun gets up !!
Tonight I’
am making a ‘Rizotto’ made with a fine Spanish Grain rice; it’s going to be
with ‘Tarragon Chicken and Broad Beans’ and finished with Parmesan cheese.Perfect even if I do say so myself! Then
we will watch the news and weather, not that its necessary, its going to be
very hot and sunny for the next two months, at least, anyway!
The late film last night was " Road House " from 1989 with Patrick Swayze,Sam Elliot,Kelly Lynch and Ben Gazzara as the bad guy in a movie about a tough club in south of the USA,the 'House Band' was the blind from birth Canadian 'Jeff Healey and his Band' Still going strong and rocking today!!
The late film last night was " Road House " from 1989 with Patrick Swayze,Sam Elliot,Kelly Lynch and Ben Gazzara as the bad guy in a movie about a tough club in south of the USA,the 'House Band' was the blind from birth Canadian 'Jeff Healey and his Band' Still going strong and rocking today!!
Thought for
the Day; See above.
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Monday, July 22, 2013
SUNNY AND HOT MANILVA AT THE START OF THE WEEK.
MONDAY 22nd/
JULY 2013.
We were up
bright and breezy this morning and after breakfast the ‘Beach Girl’ caught the
early bus down to Sabinillas so as to beat the crowds and before it gets too
hot; meanwhile I’ am back in the office catching up on the WWW after all the
excitement of the weekends sports.
I will have
‘Withdrawal symptoms’ later with no ‘Tour’ to follow, the next big cycle race
to follow is the ‘Vuelta D’Espana’ at the end of August; one stage this year is
coming into Estepona.
This week
in the village, on Friday it’s the ‘Santa Ana’ saints day – at this time of the
year all the program of events take place down in Sabinillas for the tourists,
then in August the ‘Feria de Agosto’ is held on the ‘Rastro’ ground in the
bottom of the valley below the village; it is then time on the weekend of
the1st September for the ‘Vendimia; festival held here in the village and
hopefully on the new ‘Plaza Vendimia’ if its ready in time!
This
afternoon I think the ‘Painter’ will be up on the roof terrace later after the
sun has moved around to commence the job - watch this space! The ‘Cocktail
Hour’ will have to be moved back; we will move down a floor and go in the
‘Chill Out’ room.She has been at it later this afternoon and has broken the back of the job,tomorrow, hopefully if there are no after-effects from today's exertion, her very able assistant will be helping by ' Footing' the small step-ladders !! She is at the moment having a cold shower and a quick rub-down by her very own 'Masseur' !!
Tonight for
supper we are having the rest of the Fillet of Pork which I have cut into small
slices and I ‘am going to breadcrumb them and cook in foaming Lemon Butter, the classic 'Escalope of Pork Viennoise' garnished with chopped Parsley,boiled Egg yolks and white,Capers,Olives and Gherkins !! With
the nights selection of the ‘Vegetable Chefs’ she has chosen - TBC after she returns from the beach! - Fine Green Beans and a crisp mixed salad, for this time of the year are on the menu. Tomorrow night it's another first - " Rizotto with Chicken and Broad Beans " !!
Over the
weekend we have watched at different times a selection of films but nothing to
right up on the blog.I have posted the picture from Paris above, it sounds like
they are going to keep to the new route and time as it was so successful and spectacular,
the projected light show onto the ‘Arc De Triomphe’ at the end was unbelievable
as you can see.
BREAKING NEWS; The Duchess of Cambridge,'Kate' goes into labour as she is admitted to St Mary's Hospital with William by her side!
ITS A BABY BOY !! 8lb 6oz !!
ITS A BABY BOY !! 8lb 6oz !!
Thought for
the Day; See above.
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