The end is in sight

Number 2 son, Chris decided that it would be a good idea to combine England's greatest achievement in the World cup (Beating Germany) with a garden party and BBQ. In order to make use of the most unseasonal summer weather we seem to be having this summer, the pool was brought into use and much enjoyed by all the Grand kids as can be seen by the photographs.

Well it's a good job that they enjoyed it as we who watched the match didn't get a great deal out of the day other than a belly full of cremated meat. To be fair the Germans outplayed us and we didn't deserve to go any further in the competition. The Good new is that two of the best and skillful footballing nations have now got to the final, it'll be good to watch the final knowing that you don't have to get too deeply involved although I would like Holland to win.

Getting on with the house now I can't believe how many of those little "I'll fix it later" jobs there were to do. Smoke alarms to fit new zone valve for the central heating, new light fittings because the others were tired and of course tons of painting just to brighten things up. I think we have just about broke the back of it now but I wouldn't care if I didn't see another paintbrush for the next twenty years or so. We just have the conservatory to give a lick now and some minor touch up jobs and then we'll be able to sit back and enjoy the rest of our time at home.


We've had a couple of people down to look at the house one of them twice and yet another couple coming tomorrow so with luck we should find someone who really fancies it before we go back to Greece.

We have decided that we are going to try catching the ferry from Hull to Zeebrugge this time as it will save us driving down to the south coast for the tunnel and also saves us about 80 miles on the mainland side of the channel also so it'll go some way towards paying for the trip. Sandra's dad is coming back to Greece with us for a few weeks so it also cuts down on the time spent in the car for him and adds to the adventure.

We are just about ready for number one son's wedding, I have to go and have another suit fitting on Saturday along with a couple of the grand kids, Sandra has sorted out what she is doing with the church flowers along with Fiona our daughter in law. I'm sure it'll be alright on the night.

We are now getting "homesick" for Greece and are really looking forward to seeing some of the old faces (some very old) Tony, we have not seen another van / Camper but I'm sure you'll soon get sorted when you get over here. Oh well I suppose the next time I'll write this will be after the wedding so it'll be pictures of me and her in us sunday best! See yer later....