MANILVA OPEN FOR BUSINESS.

TUESDAY 8^th/ WEDNESDAY 9^th/ JANUARY 2013.

After breakfast on Tuesday morning, tea and toast, Brenda took Cheta around to the vets for a shampoo and brush up and picked her up later – not very good, she looked just the same so we are going to look after her in the future; we do a much better job anyway! It was a take it easy day at home as I caught up with the WWW. and Brenda pottered about; in the afternoons she is able to go up on the roof terrace for a couple of hours as it warms up and the sun is overhead. We have finished our books so on Friday we will call into the English bookshop and exchange them; In the evening we had Minute Steak’s with Baked Potatoes for supper and then channel hopped and watched the news.

Yesterday morning, Wednesday, we had to get up early as we both had appointments with our doctor at the surgery; we updated our medications and he gave us the once over and checked out two appointments at the hospital, one is next week for my six month check up with the Prostrate, I have the X-Ray and the blood and urine results have gone through to the hospital – so fingers crossed!  Meanwhile it is keep taking the tablets!! Brenda requested something different for supper so I came up with “ Chuleta De Cerdo Charcutiere ” – Pork Cutlet served with a very sharp Piquant sauce – I made the sauce in the morning, finely diced Onions sweated off and then White Wine and Beef stock added and reduced, then I added the finely sliced Gherkins along with a three Mustard paste and finished with small amount of a rich Beef glaze – seasoned to taste – the aromas wafted around the house and up the street! Not bad even if I do say so myself !! We had them with the last of the Boulangere Potatoes and Cabbage with Alselgas and diced Carrots and baby Turnips – comfort food for the Gods!

Just a reminder that we are open for visitors, the calendar is ready – book early to avoid disappointment – bed and breakfast, full English or Spanish with full board available including Gourmet International/Local cuisine with fine wines personally selected by your hosts. Chauffeur escorted excursions to all parts, dining out experiences at local Ventas and Restaurants, Golf at local courses can be arranged and swimming both indoors and out, weather permitting. Beach visits are not a problem and the local bars are well stocked with all our favorite drinks and wine – a warm welcome is ensured – Airport transfers are included with a stop off for Tapas to set the tone for your holiday experience ! Come on over the ‘ Kir Royal ’welcome drink made with Freixenet Cava Brut is chilled and ready!

PS; We have just had our first enquiry/booking for the weekend of the 15th February from Jane and David over in Cheshire !

Thoughts for the Day;

Each friend represents a world in us, a world possible not born until they arrive. No road is long with good company.

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