Chrimbo Shopping...

It was a beautiful start to the day - a day which we had earmarked for a second attempt at doing a bit of Christmas shopping and which turned out to be every bit as unsuccessful as the last time but never mind - we obviously neither need nor want something which can be wrapped up and handed over on 25th.  There are things we do need and want but they are either very boring or more DIY based!!  

I had seen a second hand furniture shop advertised in Polemi of all places and we are in search of something to make into a cupboard for the conservatory to hide my hoover and other bits and pieces so we decided to go and investigate.  The second hand shop was a bit of a disappointment but what was not was the shop next door which we are going to have to take The Bobster to go and see.  The Bobster is a huge music and vinyl fan and in here he would be like a kid in a sweet shop.

This establishment is run by a guy called Tass (Tassos) and he has a passion for music and vintage items.  There was even a Dansette record player on the counter although not a strawberry and cream one like both John and I had.  We spent quite a while talking to Tass and have promised to bring Bobby to meet him.  We shall have to try and sort it out before this post gets published because we would like to keep it as a bit of a surprise.

So we achieved nothing save for a lovely cross country trip on what turned out to be a clear and sunny day when you could see for miles.

To give you an idea of the sort of weather we are having at the moment this was the temperature from the car at just about midday.  John and I were still in shorts and t-shirts even having set off from Droushia.  It is certainly better this year than it was last.  

We stopped at a number of places on the way down the Mesoghi but only managed to purchase some new pillows which we need now so they will not be being wrapped up and put under the tree!!!  We did have a small amount of success in the Beauty Shop but by then we were losing the will to live and I wanted to call in to the upholstery place in Peyia to see if they could make new shower proof cushions or recover the existing ones on the rocking chair.

At this time of the year the colour of the sea is absolutely fabulous and as we drove along Banana Bay I took a quick snap for you to see the sea.  Di and Rob were on their way home and I think they stopped here en route to take in the view and you can't blame them.  This is where they want to build a marina - in some ways I hope they don't because I just love this stretch of the coastline as it is rugged and reasonably unspoilt at the moment!

The trip to the upholsterers was as unsuccessful as the rest of the day.  The guy wasn't there and the girl who was couldn't do anything without the guy.  I had rung him because when I went into the shop I couldn't find anyone around at all.  I had spoken to him so he knew I wanted a quote.  I gave up - I wasn't in the mood to be messed about and I am not desperate to get it done now.

We made our way back home and I suggested that we called into the Kathikas Square Bar to have a light lunch.

John was more than happy with that suggestion as I said I would drive home and he could have a pint.

I noticed that the Folk Art Museum doors were open - I have never been inside so took the opportunity to have a peak.  It is a single room with an old loom and some cabinets displaying some old and traditional artifacts.  Not a huge amount to see but at least I can tick this off and say that I have been in there.

We ordered a sandwich and some chips to share and sat out on the veranda taking advantage of the remnants of the day's sun before it disappeared and became chilly.  We had decided that the new pillows would go straight on the bed when we got home and we would dig out the 4.5 tog duvet and put that on too.  Not that I think it is cold in bed but the duvet does make it snuggly.

I guess this is what constitutes a work's Christmas 'Do' nowadays!!!!  A bacon and halloumi sandwich to share with a portion of chips, a latte for me and an Old Speckled Hen for John.  Very nice too!!!  We had this and then headed home for the big bed change and a quiet afternoon.  We have a bit of a mystery on our hands though - I had a text from the Post Office in Paphos saying I had a parcel.  They gave me a tracking number which doesn't refer to anything I have coming my way and they want an invoice which I cannot produce because I don't know what it is for.