ΕΚΔΡΟΜΗ!

Yesterday quite a large number of villagers tripped off to Irapetra for a day by the sea. They all looked happy on their return about six last night carrying bags of cakes and souvenirs of their day out. Meawhile Littlelegs was churning out souvlaki by the dozen and I was in the 'comfort zone' watching CHELSEA WIN ARSENAL - Whoop whoop! This morning we have had a steady flow of customers to both bars and now there is a bit of a lull so I am going to clean my windows after yesterday's sand storm. So, that's all for now, have a good day.

(Oh and by the way, it is Lydia's name day on Thursday and we are going to have a bit of a get together in the evening so do pop in and wish her 'kronia polla' if you get the time).

And... tomorrow is Independence Day and a Bank Holiday.

ST PATRICK'S NIGHT PICTURES

Irish stew and plenty of fun!

IT'S A BLESSING!

All went well at the official opening of "Η Επανασταση" the name we have given to Bar Number 2. It simply means 'Revolution' so now we have 'Revolution Bar' (the English version) and 'Revolution Bar' (the Greek version). Though the bars have two totally separate identities, number one being a 'Comfort Zone' with soft furnishings, and number two being a Greek Cafeneon, cheap and cheerful (George at the helm), both share the mountain edge pergola for al fresco food and drink. George has his take away or eat in souvlaki and I my coffee and cake, tea and scones or raki and wine with whatever comes. At last George and the Dragon are living a peaceful, symbiotic life in the sunshine. Do come and visit us if you are within a hundred miles of Vrahassi. (The team looks good doesn't it, in Che Guevara tee shirts?)
Papa Nikos and Papa Georgos performed the 'Blessing' for which we are very grateful and the shop got off to a very good start.

LATSIDA - HOUSE INFO

I have just heard that there are two houses for sale in Latsida. Pictures will follow next week but if you are house hunting these are really fantastic renovations. Cottage style in an old Cretan way, one with an arch the other an old wine press.

Please ask me if you would like furthe info.

Tel:6945 872472

TONIGHT, TONIGHT, LIVE MUSIC!

I've just heard that a friend will bring his guitar and entertain us tonight at the GRAND OPENING OF BAR NUMBER 2.

In the meantime we've a hell of a day in front of us to get the place ready for the blessing at 6.30.

Looking forward to seeing everyone. Bye for now.

SOUTH WINDS AND MIND PROBLEMS!

The wind is from the south and it has blown all day like a warm jetstreem bringing a cloud of sand from Africa. The problem is with this wind it seems to get inside your head and you just want it to go away.

Well, that's my excuse anyway. I suppose my thick head could just be due to the amount of wine that I consumed yesterday (but we'll not go there). Shame really because the day started out really healthily with a banana and a walk to Neapolis. But then we had lunch (Gilly and Vanessa) and of course a glass of wine (or maybe 2) and feeling jolly when we returned to Vrahassi we joined Littlelegs and one or two others on the mountain edge to sample Lefteris own, very potent, sort of white, wine. (Big mistake!).

Of course I didn't sleep too good last night and suffered today, but I have been working and now it is almost time to make tea and hopefully watch a good film. George has been painting the bar and I have been trying to clean everything in site. David has been plumbing in the bathroom in our house ready for Pete and Sindy and Zouki Dog has watched patiently from the sideline.

Three people have asked me if I know of anyone who wants to buy a house because they are selling theirs so if anyone reading this is interested I will post pictures and information next week. Meanwhile contact me for information if you wish.

Must go now, Bar number 1 calls. We had a power cut today for about 3 hours and I want to get the candles out ready in case it happens again.

THE WALK NEXT WEEK WILL BE ON THURSDAY DO JOIN ME IF YOU CAN - 10 a.m. from the centre of Vrahassi.

Bye for now,
Jane x

DON'T MISS THE GRAND OPENING OF BAR NO 2

YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO THE OPENING OF BAR NUMBER 2 - GEORGE'S PLACE ON SATURDAY 22 MARCH AT 6.30 P.M. WHEN PAPA GEORGOS AND PAPA NIKOS WILL PERFORM A BLESSING.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. THAT IS VRAHASSI CENTRE, THE REVOLUTION BAR 2.

LOVE JANE X

JUDGEMENT SUNDAY

SUNDAY BIG FOOTBALL DAY AT JANE GUEVARA'S VRAHASSI

MANCHESTER UNITED v LIVERPOOL KICK OFF 3.30 P.M.

FOLLOWED BY

CHELSEA v ARSENAL KICK OFF 6 P.M.


COME AND SUPPORT YOUR TEAM - OR JUST COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN!

FOOD AND DRINK IN PLENTIFUL SUPPLY!

See you there.

BUSY WEEKEND!

Sorry folks but I have had a very busy weekend and not a minute to update the blog. Such is life! It is now nearly 7 p.m. Sunday and the kitchen is full of pots after Sunday lunch. George, after a hard day in the fields is in Bar No 2, paint brush in hand as I write, in our run up to opening on Saturday. That is this coming Saturday the 22nd March. Don't miss our opening night it will be a laugh. Put it in your diary now - SATURDAY OPENING OF THE NEW REVOLUTION BAR, Vrahassi. Anytime from 2 p.m. onwards.

ALSO - FOR ANYONE INTERESTED I shall be walking to Neapolis from Vrahassi through the olive groves on WEDNESDAY 19 starting from the statue at 10 a.m. No charge, just come along for the exercise. We shall bus back from Neapolis.

AND DON'T MISS TOMORROW'S ST PATRICK NIGHT CELEBRATION WITH IRISH MUSIC AND IRISH STEW IN OUR NEW, 'COMFORT ZONE'. COME AND JOIN US. WHY COOK WHEN YOU COULD FEAST THE NIGHT AWAY. SPECIAL McGuevara's cocktail - and watch the Leprechauns leap.

And now I've got to go and inspect the paint job that is going on across the way. Wish me luck, George let loose with a paint brush, oh dear! but I am sure he will do a brilliant job even though he thought he was getting cream and in fact opened the tub of paint to find lemon. He'll get over it.

See you tomorrow night if you can make it, if not Saturday for the GRAND OPENING and failing that SUNDAY for roast beef and Yorkshire pudding as usual. (Better to book for that one). Oh, and look in the newspaper 'THE CHRONICLES' for my ad next month.

Bye for now, Jane x

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE AND NOT A DROP TO DRINK!

As I write the 'water men' are busy digging up the road and connecting my new bar to the mains. It will be all systems go just as soon as water is flowing from the tap. Unfortunately we may have to switch it off because we need a new tank on the roof (or at least a 'floater' according to George). So, at least we are one step nearer.

It is a 'water day' because David is also fitting a bath into our house ready for the new people who will arrive in a couple of weeks'.

TREE TIME!

Most of the Eucalyptus trees in the area have been cut right down, Vrahassi no exception.

WINDOW 'PAIN'!

Now it may be that the person who cut the pane of glass got it wrong, or, it may be that the person who measured the frame that the glass was to go into got it wrong. Either way, it was wrong.

When I got back from my walk yesterday the pane of glass which George had taken great trouble to have transported from Ag Nik, was propped up inside the bar. "Problem" said the George. Oh no, what now thought I. The glass was too big. So whose fault is that? And what are you going to do about it George? Guessing from the broken corner I gathered that George had tried to cut the glass himself. Oh dear - time to reach for the happy pills! I'll let you know what happens but nothing has happened so far today as this morning Georgie Baby was overseeing the chopping down of the big eucalyptus tree by the rubbish bins.

MAD MARCH WALKERS!

There we were on the road to 'nowhere' when we came upon a wonderful seat. Thank you to whoever put it there.

And now, because I am exhausted after my first walk of the year, I am going to make tea and go home to take a good hot bath then snuggle up in bed with a good book. (I hope it turns out that way). Anyway tomorrow I shall be up bright and early to attack the day and the work on my 'to do' list.

It looks like there will be a good turn out on Friday for Gavin's History talk in the meantime there are a 101 jobs to do about the bar.

More tomorrow.
Jane x