Month: July 2023

Some lunatic let off a load of firecrackers just after midnight. I was sleeping blissfully to awake to that racket and the sound of Isabella crashing through the gate into the van. Sasha was inside and Maya joined us shortly after. It was a little warm for so many dogs inside but we survived. I…

Due to my inability to get my act together, doggy feeding time was quite late and consequently it was gone eight by the time I reported for food. Nevertheless, Petra gave me a good helping of Gemista which I enjoyed. Not long after, I called it a day so retired to my boudoir. The air…

The morning air was quite fresh but it seemed very dark possibly as we seemed to make record progress and were ahead of ourselves. Kostas and Skinny had a love-in whilst the others concentrated on making progress. Skinny is always ahead of the pack as I can see his green light far off in the…

Petra gave me a substantial portion of Gigantes of which half is in the fridge for another day. I eventually retired to my boudoir taking with me Oskar, Luis and Skinny. The Crazy Sisters both had their collars to remind them, almost successfully, not to bark in the night. We left the gate just after…

Only Maya went for a walk with Noel and his two cronies. They came and petted all of the dogs and then left into the gathering dusk. The evening was warm so I sat outside until it was cool enough to go to bed around half-midnight. I wasn’t awake all that time but woke up…

Gigantes were on the menu which was fine by me. Not in the quantity I had before but that was also fine by me. Not having been to Anatoli recently, my bread is stale so I got some from the kitchen. That was enough. Whilst standing at the kitchen, Bona’s youngest approached a little tentatively.…

Things calmed after the Isabella/Maya excitement last night. A new strategy is called for as this problem manifests itself at feeding time when tensions are high. I shall think of some cunning plan as Baldrick might say. Last night, Petra awarded me some fartichokes in a reasonable quantity. This was ideal as I had a…

I started off the night in bed but with the fan on so it was reasonably comfortable despite it being nearly 32ºC at times. Only Isabella, Obi and Maya were outside and she had her collar. It was warm and initially quite still although the wind got up later. Cars were still parked in the…

I decided to sleep outside in front of the fan until it became cooler around two. I went to bed leaving sleeping dogs sleeping which didn’t last too long. I was up a little later as they began to fidget so I brought them in except for Obi, Isabella and Maya who was wearing her…

I took Sasha in and left Maya out with her collar. Following a brief reminder, she remained quiet all night. It was not warm enough to warrant my bed fan but it was quite early when I called it a day so I got plenty of sleep. We were out the gate at 04:30 to…

Petra gave me a goodly helping of big beans which I chomped my way through whilst watching something erudite. I didn’t want anything else after that! At bedtime, I left Maya out but the noisy arrival of the neighbours was too much so I had to put her collar on her for a quiet night.…

Petra gave me a good helping of Gemista with some additional potatoes but I still managed to eat some bread. Maya, Isabella and Obi were out all night and not a sound was heard. Miss FidgetyPants was inside with Skinny, Luis and Oskar but even she just lay down near the gate and didn’t move.…

I discovered another rodent corpse whilst wandering around on other business during the evening. I put it with the first in the compost bin. The wind died down as night fell providing a welcome quietness after the recent buffeting. I left all but Luis and Oskar outside but paid for it later with a doggy…

The evening was cooler, thanks to the wind, and I eventually turned off the floor fan even though I’d already turned off the cooling feature. Sasha was inside but Maya managed another night outside without barking. It looks as though she’s picking it up. The night was windy, as expected, and still very windy come…

I slept in my bed as it became cooler as the evening passed. I was daring and left Sasha and Maya out, both without collars. Obi, Luis and Oskar were inside as was Skinny. The night was quiet despite the two who decided to pitch their tent up agains the northern fence. For them, I…

I didn’t go to bed as it was too hot inside. Sasha, Oskar and Skinny were inside. Skinny because he elected to. It was hot all night. The fan was on cool all night. I didn’t hear Luis snoring all night. I eventually got up just after four as I reckoned I’d slept enough. The…

It was a cooler night. Sasha was in and Maya was out but with a collar. She seems to be getting the hang of the collar and becoming more responsive. I awoke before the alarm so got going and outside where it was cooler than in. The moon is on its last couple of days…

Maya didn’t want to come in last night so I compromised and left her out with her collar on. She survived until about four then ushered in the morning with some woofing. I stopped her with the collar as she’s worked out how this comes about now. We were up and out soon after. I’m…

I discovered the rodent had been at work gnawing the lid to the chickpeas and helping himself. Apart from the mess, the dreaded rodent is getting very destructive and annoying. He/she has refused my humane trap so has now been offered some nice yummy rodent poison. I’m not fond of terminating rodents in this way…

Some sporadic gunfire made the dogs a little uneasy at 03:45 so I got up to deal with another matter and persuaded them they still had another half-hour before getting up time. Luis was totally lacking in enthusiasm and couldn’t even be bothered to rise to his feet so I left him without his collar.…

I felt quite warm in the night but it was more pleasant outside. We made it out of the gate about half-five and walked in the moonlight along towards the rocks passing Kostas’ car on the way. We didn’t see him until we were walking back a little while later. A small diversion was required…

It was cool out, much cooler than in the van, and there was a cool wind. Kostas was still hard at work but had time for Skinny and Sasha. We pushed on over the rocks and then to Azurro and back where there was no sign of Luis. A new tent appeared near the river…

We managed to get out without waking the whole camping which was a result. The forecast had said the day would be cooler and it was. A relief as we could make better progress. Kostas’ car was parked and he soon appeared so there was a little barking. Skinny and he had a love-in and…

There was a slight disturbance at feeding time which can be a difficult time of the day anyway. Unlike Sasha, who knows her place as far as Isabella’s concerned, Maya doesn’t really know how to be a dog. Sasha and Maya were taken from their litter very early. Whilst they were together, it was probably…

The morning arrived unexpectedly with the alarm clock. Luis, and others, had a few fidgeting sessions during the night but nothing excessively sleep-disturbing. Luis has a bit of an excuse as he seems to have a little dermatitis usually brought on by fleas. He has recently been dosed and treated so I need to find…

There was slightly less hijinks this morning as we managed to get out of the gate at 04:30 to another warm but moonlit morning. We met Kostas driving away after collecting salt. He no longer collects salt on an industrial scale so ensures he gets in there first by coming early. Often, he’s been and…

Some disturbance to the Force on the part of Sasha or even Isabella due, I suspect, to the antics of Motorcycle Man who is/was camped under the trees at the top. As a general rule, Maria makes motorcyclists leave their machine behind the reception block and doesn’t allow them to keep it by the tent.…

Litsa came to visit bearing two of her rice deserts. Her Webcam was trying to follow the motion of their ceiling fan and getting in a twist. I said I’d change the settings to prevent it from having a breakdown. I installed the camera app for myself and share it with them just for convenience…

My Sunday evening entertainment was the first part of the Rise and Fall of Michael Henchard AKA The Mayor of Casterbridge. I read this book at school dreading the thought of having to do so. Fortunately, I had a very good English teacher who brought the book to us in a way as to make…

Lots of activity out and about early this morning. By coincidence, a car decided to leave the car park just as we emerged onto the track at around 04:30. There was slight excitement which was swiftly dealt with. The Promontory was empty although some people arrived and sat on Alonaki Beach for a little while.…

Welcome to July It was just before 05:30 as we crossed into the field and out onto the track. There were no vehicles in the car park or within view. A fishing boat was off the Promontory as we crossed the rocks. There were three vans along the road including Frank. It seemed dark so…