Paphos Life

Kiss goodbye to all the sunbeds, then!

AL

There are a few tucked away in the side streets of the Old Town, in close proximity to the Mosque. Have a wander around..

I had a really professional clean and polish of my ECCO casuals in one of them (while waiting) for the princely sum of one Old Holborn roll-up!

AL

Ceramic plates / dishes for me, too. In UK, some councils are banning the use of wooden platters to serve hot meals in restaurants. I don't think this is HMG UK-wide legislation as yet, but left to the H&S / Food Standards departments of local councils to decide upon. Certainly in the case of Lu...

Now THAT sounds like an excellent plan, Zak! But just one thought- what happens to your UK residence whilst you away in Cyprus for 12 months? And would you be able to return to it, if after 12 months you decide life in Cyprus isn't for you? Think long and hard before burning your bridges behind you,...

Lloyd- the sign at the entry to this Mandria car park clearly shows that twin rear axle HGVs are prohibited. I don't think the blue Bedford TK truck shown in your photo quite matches that description, as it only has a single rear axle. Making it just a larger version of a single cab Toyota pick-up.....

Perhaps it might be worth you casting your 2 Bed rental search a little further out into surrounding locations around Paphos, but further back off the tourist track? Like Mandria, Timi, Anarita, Geroskipou, Chlorakas, Emba, Lemba, Kissonerga- all of which have nice sea views, shops, bars and restaur...

Crikey! what an incredible performance! Made my day. Thanks, Jim!

AL

Congrats, John! You are a shining beacon for others to follow!

Are you sure your Metformin dose is really 2x 500g tablets, though?

AL

Thanks for the EFR advice, Shane and Dom! Dom: when you say start by frying an egg in the saucepan, do you use oil, butter, or lard for this? And in what quantity, please? Also, you say it's best to allow the rice to stand for 24 hours before the frying stage. Do you mean AFTER it's been boiled? Is ...

Now sorted with the Szechuan sauce (large jar 80p) and frozen cooked / peeled prawns (205g tub from the Fish Counter @ £3-28 - both thanks to Tesco. Should be enough for two consecutive nights helpings for me, I reckon.. How do you go about making your Egg Fried Rice please, Shane? I have American L...

I've always been given to understand that where a person has a long-term rental contract with the property owner, it is illegal for that tenant to sub-let it. EXCEPT for family members... I used to take advantage of such a deal, and the tenants (back in UK on 3 month's business) always reminded me t...

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But Ronk, let us not forget that 6 months ago, Tesco salted / unsalted British butter was £0-85 per 250g block. That's one hell of a price hike to the £1-60 it costs now in such a short period...

WHY, I wonder?

AL

Jim- I think you need new wiper blades, m8

AL

3 X 630l bottles of Keo currently on offer for £5-25 in Tesco UK. £1-75 a bottle, not bad, at £1-58 a pint...

But tbh, these days, I tend to grab the Tesco 4 x 440ml cans of 5% Apple Cider. Great value at £2-20 (around 71p a pint!) and a very nice refreshing flavour from the fridge!

AL

Fascinating input and photos, John!

Many thanks for sharing here- AL

ApusApus wrote: ↑Sun Jun 10, 2018 7:48 pm Coincidentally, I am just about to cook Szechuan Prawns & Egg Fried Rice for tea!
Shane

That sounds yummy, Shane! Can we see your recipe, please? AL

Interesting read, Shane- thanks! I've often wondered why Mazda didn't continue with their brilliant Rotary Engine concept... Imagine if they did that next year, with a small range of 5 door family hatchbacks / SUVs, or a sexy 2 door sports car based on the MX5 model? With rotary petrol or diesel / t...

Works for me too, Trev. Thanks for this new innovation (for me, at least) P&L! Nice one...

AL

In that case, Flossie, "Channel 4" highlights @ 1am Sunday and Monday mornings will be your best bet! Armed with a mug of Horlicks, feet up on your leather pouffet, and a 2 hour lay in on Sunday and Monday to make up for lost beauty sleep... Enjoy the action! Try not to know the results be...