Long time coming

I knew this would happen, knew I wouldn't keep this updated. I start off with all good intentions and then 'oops' fall by the wayside and things get put off and the longer they get put off the harder it is for me to get back on track. I could fill a page with all the excuses under the sun but what's the point I'm only trying to justify my own actions to myself so I'll just give myself a slap on the wrist and start over...............
although perhaps later

In a state of Panic

Ok, why is it you think you've got all the time in the world to get things done yet you end up running around like a headless chicken at the last minute.

Our daughters arrive on Friday and call me daft if you like but I want everywhere to look clean and tidy especially as it's the first time Amy has beeen so she will get the grand tour. So the house has been undergoing a spring clean, Steve cleaned the windows today and is going to mop the terrace tomorrow while I mop the lounge and kitchen and wipe down the cupboard doors. Then all that's left to do on Friday is the shopping but I know we will still be racing around 'clucking' at each other like those headless chickens

Brads Brads and more Brads

Oh Boy, have I been bogged down with 'designing' some brads. I'm fairly pleased with the end result but I'm not sure they will stand much scrutiny. I wish I was a tad more confident about my scrapping but if I'm happy with it I suppose that's all that matters. If I get the thumbs up I will post the download link on here so that if anyone is interested they can grab them.

Please note the designer speak - grab them - I must be learning something.

I've to watch a video about blog stats next but I'm not sure I want to know how many people are not paying a visit, ignorance is bliss. I haven't told the girls about the blog yet, not really convinced I want to. if I'm honest. I think if I ever become a grown-up blogger and my posts become more interesting with a few photos that will be the point I will enlighten them.

Decisions

I used to be able to make my mind up but overnight I've turned into a ditherer, a shall I shant I person!

I just cant seem to make my mind up - is it to be stars on only one side or do I want them all over? My dilemma is I like both.

I'm Excited

We've just had an email from our youngest daughter giving us details of the flights she has booked to visit us and it's tickets for two. Big Deal you might be thinking, what's to get excited about? Well it's a very Big Deal for our eldest daughter as she hates flying and has only been out here once in the six years we have lived here. She hasn't seen our new house, except in photographs, so it will be interesting to hear her views on her dads architectural abilities. It also means that we have to get the pool cleaned and filled and a gazebo errected.

I'm looking forward to introducing her to our friends, they have heard so much about her and her promised visits that have never happened. At least they will know that she is real and not just a figment of my imagination.

This blog lark is a bit addictive. I'm very much a novice at this but I'm watching instuctional videos at www.hummiesworld.com so don't be surprised to see a few changes around here

Not much time for dreamin

Today it's Easter Sunday here in Crete. I am always confused about Easter and why it jumps about from year to year. I know its got something to do with full moons, the spring equinox and the first Sunday after those events but I cant grasp why it's different again here. I think it may be something to do with different calendars. Might be a 'google it' moment.

It's an important time for Greeks and is celebrated in style. Last night everyone gathered at the village church for a service, they were all carrying unlit candles. At midnight when the service ended the papas (priest) used his candle to light the candles of the people nearest him. Those people in turn lit other candles until all the candles were flickering. It is said that if you can get home before the candle goes out then you will have a good year. At the same time a bonfire is lit and firecrackers explode with a bang.

Traditionally it is a time for families who gather together for a meal of roast lamb, often a whole one cooked on a spit, although some people break the fast with a soup made from lamb entrails.

The firecrackers were exploding until the early hours so it was a late night for us and then they started all over again early this morning so a lie in was out of the question. Our nearest neighbours have been on their terrace all afternoon, singing and playing the bouzouki (a Greek musical instrument similar to a guitar) and they are all set for a long night. No time for dreamin again tonight

It wasn't a dream

So here it is for all to see - Just Dreamin is alive and kicking. All I have to do now is personalise it so it's back to the drawing board and the videos as I need all the help I can get. My thanks to Hummie at www.hummiesworld.com for making me do this but I don't think she realises what she has inflicted on the blogging world

I'm not sure how often I will post and whether it will be real or make believe. That will be up to you to decide.

Am I Dreamin?

Will someone give me a shake or possibly a pinch to wake me up. Is this a dream or am I really starting my very own blog?

I didn't think I'd ever do this, I don't have time to do the things I want to let alone the things I'm not so keen on and who wants to read what I'm doing and thinking when there lots more interesting things to see and do?

But if I'm just dreamin' it's only make believe and then anything can happen