play then some work...

Just a pretty before a storm

 So... this is the first time ever to have seen one of these.....

Like anyone that blotto is even going to notice the contraption on the wall on his way home after a serious night of partying, right? Then... if he does see the thing, he's not going to be able to work out how to operate it, and... if none of the former apply, why bother? He must be sober enough not to be intimidated by what his alcohol levels are...

Went out in the rain.... celebrated years and years and years together. No Roy and Debbie have been married that long we only met in March!

The next job

The location...

The volunteer.....

And Tah Dahhhhh... the result!

hmmmmm dinner

Good food and better company!

It wasn't a birthday party... it was JUST NIKOL'S BIRTHDAY!

The mothers....

After the Rakia!

And.....seriously??

Barney pants again...

The weather has been rather on the warm side, work has been erm... yeah, work has been!

And sleep has been somewhat interrupted. Each time we move in the bed we wake ourselves up... yes it creaks and squeals THAT badly. Well... no more. The Bulgarian house is now the proud owner of a squeal free bed!

So, the Barney Pants were donned with great intentions again this morning and even greater results!

 And...

A double insulated front door!

 Erm door... as there is only one door. 

As I sit writing this post there is an erratic bell ringing in the street right outside the bedroom window... I wonder who it belongs to? And this what she found...

Bulgaria village life again

The pictures are seemingly random... but, that just goes with the territory!

It is wonderful to be back. Albeit feeling a little handicapped regarding language due to serious lack of practice. Nevermind, it will improve shortly. Back to baking again as one does not go to neighbours empty handed..... Crumpets are quick and easy with minimal ingredients... will go shopping soon.

 Deshka, was surely not reprimanding me again???

 Out came the Barney Dungarees and a little plumbing was done. 

The washing machine now operates inside the house!  Thank you Darling.

 I managed to drag myself off the chair and went for a short walk....pretty.

Welcome home flowers!

Barney pants... Gate latched easier to operate!!

So.... the puppy on the left sports the name "Jean-Pierre" and the little lady on the right...

 you guessed it - "Rita" 

Pensioners Party down in the village hall this morning... so what I was invited. I am 

certainly the Baby in the group. 

Each day I harvest fresh tomatoes and peppers... thank you to those green fingers!You know who you are

We are so grateful to our Bulgarian Families for taking such good care of us. From storing our 'stuff', driving all the way to the airport to collect us, letting us 'bum' their electricity, fresh eggs, cleaning the house, watering the tomato plants, weeding and generally doing all with such love.

KINDNESS IS A LANGUAGE EVEN THE DEAF CAN HEAR AND THE BLIND CAN SEE

Still around…

 

WE WATCHED

 

So…it has been a long while I know. Things have gone from a roaring race to a mild time out and then back to a normal life. In fact who can even say what a normal life is these days. We are so geared to performance that to sit and enjoy the changing of the seasons or just taking time to smell the coffee… automatically gets regarded as being lazy! I am not so sure about that. I don't beat myself up about taking some "Me" time. Some of my family and friends are prone to feeling guilty and convicted when taking time out… I have never been blamed for that. Things are starting to point north again as we start to make plans for our leaving to Bulgaria again. This time it will only be a short stay to get the house there ready for winter. Do tasks like secure all windy gaps in windows in downstairs room, as we leave we will have to switch off all water and empty plumbing pipes lest they burst in the cold. And not least to catch up and visit with the many friends we have made there.
As we took some time out upon Jean-Pierre's return from Thailand, we have some amazing pictures of our time spent at the Kruger Park. Okay and due to hard drive crash and re installing stuffs on laptop…. Pictures will be posted a little later… (smiley face)

 

WE WALLOWED

 

MONKEYED AROUND

 

AND ATE

Sadly

It is with regret that was unable to say goodbye, till I see you again, po kesno....
Here in Sunny South Africa, the air is cool with what we refer to as winter, though admittedly nothing like what my new friends and family experience with their WINTER. Our skies are blue, as are our hearts... we really miss you all... and your way of life... which could be ours if we tried!

Rounding up

 Where there seems to be no life... look closely

 Spot the loo

 Jordan...dreaming of climbing/owning a mountain

 one of the sights down at the Dryanovo Monestry, we took a few days off to enjoy our surroundings once the Amazing Team left Bulgaria.

Still at the Monestry

 My Boys walking on the mountain top overlooking the valley where Gostilitsa can be found

The day before we left for home, Roy took us to a waterfall... "just five minutes away" not! What a lovely spot!

Two hours before heading back towards SA a little fixing of the gate was required!

Progress!

Alphabet Troup

 A stands for AMAZING... the team that was here

B is for Bertus, the one with the Beard

C signifies Christoff the youngest of all

D for the Desparate .... that was us all
E so Energetic, right till the end

F for the Future... who else will He send?

G For the Godly, though crazy they be

H goes for Hanneke so sweet - this is she

 I stands alone each one of us I

J - Jeroen, Jordan Jean-Pierre oh my

K stands to reason - Kobus for sure

L should be love here... and we all had to endure

M stands for ME and the menus I planned

N for the Noise once machinery was manned

O for On Your Own - how breakfast was served

P for Pierre on the roof - a medal deserved

Q harrumph... this is your turn to think

R for Rianna, faithfully found near the sink

 S for the grand Sleepover we all enjoyed

T for the Tiles where Sipho was employed

U Understanding each other, and caring for all

V For the Victory, and hearing the Call

W for our Wouter who answered to a different name

X oh man... I want to play another game

Y yes... Yvonne  how clean, the place kept

Z soft sweet noises they made when they slept