Everyone wishes each other Καλό Μίνα on the first of the month. It’s a bit like saying “have a good month”.
As we chatted, whilst the dogs played in the rocks and Boris chased his ball, I could hear the sound of Bulldozer Man in the distance. He had visited Grammeno’s beach yesterday to meaningfully push the sand around. I’m not sure to quite what end but then I am not equipped to consider such elevated topics. The sound this morning was emanating from the beach to the west of the Houmas restaurant. They have a beach in front of the restaurant which caters for their customers who provide a steady stream of business in the form of ices, snacks and drinks as well as meals from the restaurant. The other evening Ursula was warned that there will be a pre-wedding party this evening which is likely to continue until the early hours. I look forward to that.
Our walk was over two hours this morning. I was up and out of bed at 05:15 and just managed to get her ‘pack’ ready by the time Ursula arrived at the gate. I was able to pass them directly out and then get on with preparing my own dogs. At this time of day I have to consider that it is still dark so must make sure I have the Boris flashing ball, his ball thrower and, of course, the plastic pot with the biscuits. The flashing ball I give to Boris to occupy his mind whilst I get the others ready. The pot of biscuits I stuff into the pocket of my fleece, and the thrower I pick up at the same time as I grab Boris, the other two and open the gate. All this and only two hands! I’m not sure quite how I manage to do this when I have all eleven dogs to take out at once.
I think Georgia is tying Micky up at nights as well as during the day as we have not been intercepted by him on our outward morning journey for a while. He might be lurking about when we return and also in the evening. I think he blotted his copybook so is now tied up in the evenings as well. He likes to come to see the customers in the bar and restaurant which is not appreciated by the bar staff. Unfortunately he is used to being fed from the table by staff members and others. Sadly they don’t understand the implications of doing this and Micky is confused when he finds himself no longer welcome and chased away. The importance of keeping a consistent set of rules where pets are concerned.
I understand from an undisclosed source that one of the bar staff has left. The staff get paid at the beginning of the month so tend to leave as soon as they have received their wages. Otherwise they risk being left short of money. Not wishing to be uncharitable but I hope it is the guy with the noisy motorcycle who drives through the camping.
I was introduced to a couple when I was foolish enough to go to reception yesterday. They are camping in [their] tent under the olive trees by the small house near to the entrance. I went for a walk with Dave the other evening and noticed a small dog give a little bark as I passed by. Georgia told them about my dog collection and they immediately understood who I was. I’m not sure what their job role is supposed to be and it will be interesting to see how long they survive. Very handy that they are providing their own accommodation.
I’ve just had a chat with Jo who tells me she is back to see the surgeon tomorrow to get the results from her latest surgery. Hopefully there will be no need for further surgery and she will get some idea as to what other treatment she may need.