Chronicles Week of 6th May 2007
Week of 6th May
Like winning the World Cup
Burrells 1 v. OTE 0
Great success! We have actually got a telephone line. J’s determined phone call to OTE Vamos last Friday, conducted solely in Greek appears to have had a positive result. Two vans came this morning, lots of pointing by the men …. and then just went away. An hour later, another pickup appeared with two technicians. One of the guys seemed very agitated, gesturing furiously, and waving at the junction box nearby. J realised that the problem was a wasps nest in the box opposite and the was simply asking did we have a spray! Once dealt with, the line went up and now we await to see if it works tomorrow, as promised. Mind you, a hand set would be useful!
Update: Sunday morning 9.10 man from OTE arrives, walks in picks up receiver, and wow it all works! Hurrah
Six weeks into the Cretan Adventure
We still seem on track to settle here on the island, though there are still lots to do, like installing a cooker hood, air-conditioning etc., as well as buying things for the house. We are rather proud
of achieving what we have … sometimes against the odds. J’s working knowledge of Greek has helped significantly, even just getting to know people in the village.
Perhaps, we have learnt to cope with both the good and bad of each day and look for the positives. It would be easy to get disheartened or give up at times, but persevence is the watchword. The important things are done, so we can relax a little and find time to enjoy our new life. We miss our family in England, but we do not miss the life we had … especially work!
Maybe we will be able to go for a swim this week 8-) .
The Beach
At last , an afternoon at the beach. A visit to our old holiday haunt, “Mike’s Oasis” in Georgioupolis, for a welcome drink and eats and a touch of sun as well. Now this is what we came for, the lazy days without the fortnight flight back. Nice to be a tourist again
Like winning the World Cup
Burrells 1 v. OTE 0
Great success! We have actually got a telephone line. J’s determined phone call to OTE Vamos last Friday, conducted solely in Greek appears to have had a positive result. Two vans came this morning, lots of pointing by the men …. and then just went away. An hour later, another pickup appeared with two technicians. One of the guys seemed very agitated, gesturing furiously, and waving at the junction box nearby. J realised that the problem was a wasps nest in the box opposite and the was simply asking did we have a spray! Once dealt with, the line went up and now we await to see if it works tomorrow, as promised. Mind you, a hand set would be useful!
Update: Sunday morning 9.10 man from OTE arrives, walks in picks up receiver, and wow it all works! Hurrah
Six weeks into the Cretan Adventure
We still seem on track to settle here on the island, though there are still lots to do, like installing a cooker hood, air-conditioning etc., as well as buying things for the house. We are rather proud
of achieving what we have … sometimes against the odds. J’s working knowledge of Greek has helped significantly, even just getting to know people in the village.
Perhaps, we have learnt to cope with both the good and bad of each day and look for the positives. It would be easy to get disheartened or give up at times, but persevence is the watchword. The important things are done, so we can relax a little and find time to enjoy our new life. We miss our family in England, but we do not miss the life we had … especially work!
Maybe we will be able to go for a swim this week 8-) .
The Beach
At last , an afternoon at the beach. A visit to our old holiday haunt, “Mike’s Oasis” in Georgioupolis, for a welcome drink and eats and a touch of sun as well. Now this is what we came for, the lazy days without the fortnight flight back. Nice to be a tourist again
posted by Robert Burrell at
9:34 am
1 Comments:
Air-conditioning next, I hear is going to be a very, very, very hot summer. I wish I was there. I miss the sun.
Eirini
PS Wedding invitation is on its way. I hope I'll see you in June:-)
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