Trouble at mill lad...

Unfortunately we had a problem back in the UK on Friday which necessitated us having to find some flights back to the UK in a bit of an hurry.  Sandra went back via Athens to Manchester on Sunday with Easyjet not particularly cheap but it was short notice. We have done very well with her return flight however £14.99 Leeds-Bradford to Corfu, and no extras charged at all, can't believe it we ain't normally that lucky.  So that leaves me home alone to look after myself.  

Monday I took Tony to hospital at Ioannina, which was something of a new experience for both of us.  After about an hour and a half of queueing for our number (like at the deli counter in a supermarket)to be called out, we finally got past the reception and on to see the specialist.  With neither of us knowing the form, Tony stopped a rather stern looking lady dressed in scrubs.  She snatched the paper from him and closed the door leaving us looking dumbfounded at each other but seconds later came out again and gave Tony his half of the paper back. "Where do I want to be" said Tony "Etho" (here) came the reply and that was us for over another couple of hours standing in a corridor with at least a hundred walking wounded Greeks.  Anyway to cut a long story short, He got seen to in the end and got confirmation that his operation will take place in late May, much quicker than it would have been back in Blighty but probably more hassle.  It was six am when we left the marina and six pm when we returned.

With Tony, Debs & Jez having our meal without electricity.

Tony very kindly treated me to a meal that evening at Mystrali with David, Janet, Paul and Sue.

Tuesday looked like being a wet day, although it wasn't, but I decided not to start the garden up at Apolpina, instead I thought I would install my extra service battery on the boat.  We had called in at IKEA on the way home yesterday where I had bought a box which I thought would be ideal for mounting the new battery.  It was and now we have 220 amp/hours worth of power to keep us going while away from a hookup.

Went out with Jez, Deb and Tony last night to Margarita's, we just arrived and the power went out all over town never to be seen again until the wee small hours of this morning.  They managed very well though and my spaghetti Bolognese was lurvvvvly.  We had a great night in the candlelight talking old films and comedy actors, thanks guys, really enjoyed it.

Today we set about the triffids at Tony's villa's, I'm pleased to say we have broken it's back but not without some damage to my person, once again I'm covered in scratches but it's worth it to get it looking back in shape.

Oh well must go now and get a shower before setting about that steak and kidney pie!! Seeing as all the able females haven't been flocking to my door dying to wait on me hand and foot. :-)