Archive for 2008

That was the year that was

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 1 Comment
Categorized Under: Day to day

I have a few minutes for a quick ramble before my hands freeze up completely so I just wanted to wish a happy New Year to the thousands of folk who have viewed this Symi blog this year. And to everyone who has posted comments, to everyone who has supported our shop and business over [...]

Clear by day, clear by night and the mystery of the telescope

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 No Comments
Categorized Under: Symi Photos

I just wanted to share with your some bright, cold and clear Symi weather. There are some more pics from this morning’s wander around the garden and roof but not enough for a gallery so I’ll add them over the next few days. And for those who are hung up on it there may well [...]

A day off and an old Symi sundial

Sunday, December 28th, 2008 2 Comments
Categorized Under: Day to day

Cloud, rain, thunder but slightly warmer. I’m not bothered though as I don’t intend to go anywhere today other than the desk. I did notice though that the sun dial had been repainted – a while ago I think but I happened to have my camera on me when I passed on Christmas Eve. This [...]

Christmas on Symi, the sound of music and an equatorial reflecting telescope

Saturday, December 27th, 2008 No Comments
Categorized Under: Day to day

Right. I’ve had my few days off and now it’s back to work. If there are any suitable photos from the recent holiday period I’ll put them up soon but I can’t remember where I left my camera last night. The Boxing Day game of Balderdash went on until after two in the morning you [...]

Last minute Christmas things to do

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 1 Comment
Categorized Under: Day to day

Leaving things to the very last minute as usual: going ‘down town’ at 12.00 to, hopefully, pick up the card, then to do the last of the shopping for Boxing Day as when we have people coming to he house for the afternoon. There are also a couple of presents to buy, though no idea [...]

We get all kinds of weather on Symi every day

Sunday, December 21st, 2008 No Comments
Categorized Under: Day to day

Yes, weather again, I know but I’ve been at home for a couple of days so haven’t seen much of the outside world. Yesterday started with rain and ended with rain but in the meantime we had sun and hail; so a little bit of everything. Water was cascading down the kali Strata, according to [...]

A quick dash to Yialos

Friday, December 19th, 2008 No Comments
Categorized Under: Yialos

I was woken up during the night by the sound of rain hitting the roof and distant rumbles of thunder. As usual I wondered how the kitchen roof would be holding up and was pleasantly surprised to find it water free this morning. Not so the corridor which had a small pool of water; no [...]

Quick update on the radio broadcast due tomorrow night

Thursday, December 18th, 2008 No Comments
Categorized Under: Day to day

As the wind picks up and the clouds roll down over the mountain I thought I’d get a quick word in to let you know about Friday’s radio show. Tomorrow will be the last English language radio broadcast from Symi for three weeks, Miss DJ is having a break. You can find the station on [...]

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