We had something of a storm blow through yesterday afternoon and evening. The edge of it is still hanging around in a stiff breeze and a few clouds, but otherwise, everything’s calmed down. We’d been summoned to Rainbow to see Yiannis who had been away for ten days, and were inside when the steps became rapids, as you might be able to see from the photos below. For a better idea, check the Symi Dream Facebook page where I shared one of Neil’s videos.
At least the rain watered the plants and washed away the dust and debris from the courtyard painting extravaganza which the boys finished on Sunday. Just a couple of minor touch-ups to do when the sun’s out and it’s all done. Meanwhile, I’m keeping an eye on the weather for Friday as I am meant to be off to Rhodes for the day. Having said that, I have asked to change my appointment and go tomorrow, but I’ve not heard back yet, and if I don’t hear by this afternoon, I’ll assume it’s a no, and will go on Friday when the wind is forecast to be force eight or nine. I.e., no boat. However, on the forecast, it’s since come down and is hanging around at six, so I might be okay. If there’s a blog tomorrow, then I’m here; if there isn’t… You get the picture. (I’ll let you know if there’s a change in the singing plan, L, for now, it’s tomorrow as usual.)
You know how I was wittering on about this model-building season? Well, my Cutty Sark is more or less finished, just the sails to put on, which I will do on Thursday. However, you might remember that H had finished his Porsche, all bar the damaged windscreen which the model shop in Athens is ordering for him. Meanwhile, I ordered him a motorbike on Thursday afternoon, the shop rang on Friday to check if it was okay to replace one make of paint with another, and yesterday, Monday, the Symi post office rang me to say I have a package waiting. I mean, that’s pretty good going, so bravo Elta Courier and Fasma Models. As H is starting on his Yamaha on Thursday, I will be starting on my Atlantis reissue of the Aurora Phantom of the Opera (glow in the dark). I already have one of these built and on the shelf, but this time, I want to experiment with some tiny lights I bought from Temu. Watch this space.
Talking of which, I need to watch this space and fill it will draft one of the next book, as I have two weeks to finish my edits. So, I’ll get on with that, and, by the looks of things, I’ll see you tomorrow as I’ve still not heard that my appointment has changed.
