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by TLR
Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Terrible tragedy
Replies: 7
Views: 2642

Re: Terrible tragedy

My daughter and son in law are staying at a beach resort in Sri Lanka, they are safe but hotel is in lockdown and all social media shut sown, she managed a phone call last night to say they were ok, they are supposed to be flying home tonight but that's going to be a problem. She says the people of ...
by TLR
Thu Apr 11, 2019 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Original Nuremberg sausages (Lidl).. don't overcook them
Replies: 11
Views: 3842

Re: Original Nuremberg sausages (Lidl).. don't overcook them

Max, your recipe sounds delicious, I must try it.
On another note, the biggest of your Quince root cuttings is now a lovely small tree with blossom!!!
Sadly the two smaller ones did not survive the heat but I look forward a small crop of quinces for jelly later in the year.
The first jar is yours!!!
by TLR
Thu Apr 11, 2019 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Original Nuremberg sausages (Lidl).. don't overcook them
Replies: 11
Views: 3842

Re: Original Nuremberg sausages (Lidl).. don't overcook them

memory man wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2019 12:58 pm This is the recipe I use for lentil soup...………..


https://www.heraldscotland.com/arts_ent ... ntil-soup/
Sounds like my own (Grannie's) recipe MM.......and it's affa fine!
by TLR
Tue Jan 08, 2019 12:50 pm
Forum: Beyond Cyprus
Topic: Snow..... (video)
Replies: 4
Views: 2732

Re: Snow..... (video)

Thanks Max for reminding me why i moved here.......it could be a lot worse!!!!
by TLR
Sat Jan 05, 2019 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: is anyone else having internet problems?
Replies: 5
Views: 2052

Re: is anyone else having internet problems?

I live in Trimithousa and indeed we have had a few problems with Internet outages over Christmas and NY, it is usually brief but annoying all the same, contact Cyta if that is who you use as an Internet provider. that is probably your best action. Maybe water in the works!!!! You may be right there...
by TLR
Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: is anyone else having internet problems?
Replies: 5
Views: 2052

is anyone else having internet problems?

Ours has been dire since New Year's Day, was bad over Xmas so assumed just overload or weather but getting worse now.
by TLR
Tue Dec 11, 2018 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Christmas Tree
Replies: 12
Views: 4423

Re: Christmas Tree

Devil, I think you would find that only Catholics and Episcopalians in Scotland celebrated Xmas up until the 60's - with threats of sacking, if a man took time off on Xmas day.... New Year was seen as the "Protestant' festival - all changed now, thankfully.... I'm neither Catholic nor Episcopa...
by TLR
Sat Nov 03, 2018 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Christmas tv adverts
Replies: 35
Views: 10632

Re: Christmas tv adverts

I'm with you here HIC, I absolutely hate the non-word xmas! :evil: X long predates the English suffix mas...............X is the Greek symbol for Christ, used in the first century by believers. And much as we might dislike today's excess at Christmas, or even Xmas........the celebration at midwinte...
by TLR
Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: This evening mood above Polemi
Replies: 3
Views: 1538

Re: This evening mood above Polemi

Just gorgeous Max ......looking from my house up here in Anoygra towards the West it was quite stunning also. In Scotland, with such a sky, we'd say it was going to the frost!!!
by TLR
Fri Sep 21, 2018 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Bee eaters staying longer this year?
Replies: 7
Views: 2861

Re: Bee eaters staying longer this year?

Certainly where we live they are staying longer and flying a lot lower so we can see their beautiful plumage. That's what I've noticed, here in Anoygra they usually only appear for a few days, but this year they have continued to delight us for much longer. I am lucky in that they tend to perch on ...
by TLR
Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Bee eaters staying longer this year?
Replies: 7
Views: 2861

Bee eaters staying longer this year?

Is it my imagination or have these lovely birds spent longer on their Cyprus break this year?
We have had them flying around for over two weeks now, not that I'm complaining but it seems in previous years they only graced us for a few days.
by TLR
Mon Sep 10, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Sunday Lunch at home...(pics)
Replies: 12
Views: 5116

Re: Sunday Lunch at home...(pics)

memory man wrote: Sun Sep 09, 2018 5:50 pm I went out to get lunch also.

I had a BIG Mac + Large fries + Large Cola.

It was lovely...……………

It was a take-away.
I had it at home.


Image
Weel it is bittie far fae the Dolphin.
by TLR
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Grey Shrike ( Lanius minor) ? First time pic
Replies: 7
Views: 2670

Re: Grey Shrike ( Lanius minor) ? First time pic

Great pic Max. I sometimes see a Grey Shrike sitting on the fence across the lane from my house, there is a large pile of old branches piled up next to the fence, and he seems very interested in the insect/larvae life in the wood. Beautiful bird (if little sinister looking!)
by TLR
Fri Sep 07, 2018 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Sorry,MEU3 again.no need to panick??
Replies: 157
Views: 50283

Re: Sorry,MEU3 again.no need to panick??

Since I made the original posting on here there have been 67 replies,and a lot of questions about the MEU3 kindly answered.However there is still one outstanding issue not agreed on or solved..... A Marriage certificate...... oh dear!! When applying for a MEU3 do you need a marriage certificate (if...
by TLR
Thu Sep 06, 2018 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: My favourite sunrise photos
Replies: 10
Views: 2993

Re: My favourite sunrise photos

Max, those pics are amazing! Thankyou for sharing.
by TLR
Wed Sep 05, 2018 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Over 80 driving licence
Replies: 8
Views: 2859

Re: Over 80 driving licence

I had my check with a 'Specialist' at the Royal Artemis.. I just collected my new driving licence card yesterday. I have also had an eye test since with Eye Contact on TOTK road.. My eyesight is just the same as it was 4 years ago.. I have had eye test there between now and 4 years ago :-) Incident...
by TLR
Sat Sep 01, 2018 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Ten immigrants picked up in Akamas
Replies: 2
Views: 1516

Re: Ten immigrants picked up in Akamas

Shame on you Hudswell for your smug, selfish views. Many/most refugees who flee to Cyprus are, as the article stated, of Arab origin. Many/most are escaping the war-ravaged country of Syria, where there is still conflict with IS and government forces. IS still hold parts of NW Syria and Assad's reg...
by TLR
Thu Aug 30, 2018 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Do I need a larger bird bath? (pics)
Replies: 19
Views: 6146

Re: Do I need a larger bird bath? (pics)

I googled greek for sparrow came up spourgitis or sparo in peyia local say struthos phonetic spelling any way one of my favourite birds as Barbara Windsor sang aint it a shame sparrows cant sing You are right, locals call a sparrow: " Strouthos " but also if somebody is small in size :lol...
by TLR
Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Holiday in the Turkish side
Replies: 10
Views: 5173

Re: Holiday in the Turkish side

We normally use Kyrenia as a base when we visit the North, the Pia Bella, but I have heard reports that since they have expanded the casino business perhaps not. We had Lunch at the Kyrenia Palace Boutique hotel on our last trip and it is stunning...and only a very short walk to the harbour....a bi...