On the tiles again – 2021/51
on 26th December 2021
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Christmas in Dol is a low key affair. Family celebrations are the important part of the festival.
Bananas in the bathroom and mangos in the kitchen – 2021/50
on 18th December 2021
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Winter is the time when we have nice sunsets. Not tonight though! The sky is clear and it looks as though it will be cold. Need to put some logs on the fire I think…
Operation coverup – 2021/49
on 11th December 2021
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Operation coverup This week: A Pecan, is a Pecan, is a Pecan – NOT; Biting the bullet (or nut); Operation coverup; Out of sight but very much in mind; []; Looking back; It’s been another wet week! This has severely … Read More
I’ve lost my Galanthus – 2021/48
on 4th December 2021
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Most of our deciduous trees are now leafless. Their dark skeletal branches are outlined against clear winter skies.
Its been raining old women this week – 2021/47
on 27th November 2021
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This week I delve into the Thanksgiving holiday, past and present and even here on Hvar
It just seems to be so sad – 2021/46
on 20th November 2021
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Winter is upon us. Some trees are now completely bare, whilst others have just a few which are still clinging on.
Electrics and water DO mix – 2021/45
on 13th November 2021
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The autumn is moving very quickly towards winter. Those leaves which are still left are changing to their brilliant autumn hues but many have already been shed, leaving just bare branches.
A hole has appeared – 2021/44
on 6th November 2021
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Our winter wet season has started, it has rained every day this week, which is good because we need it.
Hurricane Apollo – 2021/43
on 30th October 2021
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Hurricane Apollo This week: Catch-up week; Shore leave; Up on the roof; Decayed fibreglass; Stop Press!; Looking back; Almost on cue for the COP26 conference in Glasgow starting tomorrow, Europe is going to see some severe weather. Mediterranean Hurricane Apollo … Read More
A very old box – 2021/42
on 23rd October 2021
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Those leaves which do change colour are starting to take on their autumnal hues. The light has changed as well as the sun is lower in the sky.