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by Yioula
Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Live-in Carer needed
Replies: 14
Views: 6040

Re: Live-in Carer needed

The young girls from Vietnam are far more caring from what I’ve seen with friends yia yia’s they have much more respect for the elderly........
by Yioula
Sun Jul 01, 2018 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Two 11-year-old girls die in traffic accident (update 3)
Replies: 8
Views: 2654

Re: Two 11-year-old girls die in traffic accident (update 3)

The article I read said that the 2 children that had died had no safety belts on.......
by Yioula
Sun Jul 01, 2018 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Two 11-year-old girls die in traffic accident (update 3)
Replies: 8
Views: 2654

Re: Two 11-year-old girls die in traffic accident (update 3)

Very sad to read yet more fatalities of children.........that’s four in a week.
Safety Belts are there for a reason .....TO BE WORN.....
by Yioula
Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: High-rise developments coming to Paphos
Replies: 20
Views: 6494

Re: High-rise developments coming to Paphos

How awful..........
by Yioula
Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Elderly health care
Replies: 23
Views: 8657

Re: Elderly health care

Luckily I’m still able to get it in the U.K. as I come backward and forwards ........
by Yioula
Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Tougher penalties for traffic offences planned
Replies: 29
Views: 8895

Re: Tougher penalties for traffic offences planned

I think heavier penalties for not wearing safety belts.........2 fatalities last week a father of two and a 5 year old child
How many of us see toddlers sitting on laps, children standing in footwells etc
I’m afraid complacency appears to rule.............
by Yioula
Wed Jun 27, 2018 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Elderly health care
Replies: 23
Views: 8657

Re: Elderly health care

Sumatriptan.........I never leave the house without it........migraines are horrendous 😩
by Yioula
Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: SNAKE PROOF FENCING MESH
Replies: 7
Views: 2690

Re: SNAKE PROOF FENCING MESH

Someone once told me that planting Rosemary would deter them I’ve no idea could be just an “Old wife’s “ tale 🤨
by Yioula
Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Smart phones
Replies: 40
Views: 14786

Re: Smart phones

I’ve an IPad but have a Samsung phone as it was a cheaper deal.........
by Yioula
Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Dog friendly restaurants ??
Replies: 34
Views: 9988

Re: Dog friendly restaurants ??

A lovely location but a drive is Melanda Beach Taverna......they were dog friendly.......but it appears this season some places have changed their policies in respect of dogs 🐶
by Yioula
Tue Jun 19, 2018 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos Life Road Trip #1
Replies: 5
Views: 3989

Re: Paphos Life Road Trip #1

Dominic fabulous blog it really took me down memory lane it must be 30 years ago when I first visited Chrysoroyiatissa Monastry I must find my photos i think I I drove through Polemi in my then blue Susuki jeep it a truly fabulous place and location but saying that all local Monasteries have fabulou...
by Yioula
Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Illegalities near Lara turtle beach "out of control"
Replies: 3
Views: 1551

Re: Illegalities near Lara turtle beach "out of control"

It’s all so sad........this was such a tranquil area years ago hardly any tourists whatsoever early mid 90s saw the start of the
jeep safaris but that was probably 1/2 a day.
by Yioula
Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Advise please
Replies: 25
Views: 7790

Re: Advise please

Things are changing here in Cyprus YiaYia is more than likely now looked after from a young women from Vietnam or The Philippines as everbody is working.........🤨
by Yioula
Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Butters and Spreads
Replies: 36
Views: 14251

Re: Butters and Spreads

My father was in Foods & Agriculture in the 60s he was invited to the opening of a factory making margarine taken around and shown the process........margarine never made its way into our household!! Butter is natural ......if used in moderation I cannot see any harm..... I do use olive oil for ...
by Yioula
Thu Jun 07, 2018 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Cat bites
Replies: 28
Views: 8262

Re: Cat bites

A vets biggest nightmare in being bitten by a cat as they have a nasty bacteria in their mouth .......they do not hesitate if bitten straight to the hospital for treatment
by Yioula
Sun Jun 03, 2018 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Cyprus records biggest annual drop in unemployment in EU
Replies: 4
Views: 2090

Re: Cyprus records biggest annual drop in unemployment in EU

Its great news that employment is down......tourism has been on the up and hopefully these trends will continue Economically Cyprus is still unstable the Banks have numerous repossession on their books from hotels properties and land the NPLs are still very much in existence New money has arrived on...
by Yioula
Thu May 31, 2018 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Stray Paphos dog finds UK home thanks to actor Martin Clunes
Replies: 2
Views: 1253

Re: Stray Paphos dog finds UK home thanks to actor Martin Clunes

There is a great number of hunting dogs especially GSP and WSP pure bred and even crossed with the Cypriot Hound and English Pointers that are fostered in the U.K. and rehomed there ..........
The strays are never on the decline

Flossie the Redknapps did foster a dog from Cyprus
by Yioula
Thu May 31, 2018 12:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Do you drink Keo
Replies: 25
Views: 13780

Re: Do you drink Keo

When it’s very hot a Keo is refreshing sitting in a Taverna looking out to sea awaiting your lunch........bottle only
Ive never had a can 🤨
by Yioula
Sun May 27, 2018 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Foinikas Heights
Replies: 10
Views: 5708

Re: Foinikas Heights

Fabulous blog Dominic very interesting as usual.......it’s very true that we do sometimes overlook the beauty on our doorstep.
by Yioula
Sun May 27, 2018 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Recommendations please
Replies: 6
Views: 4006

Re: Recommendations please

I wasn’t brave enough to have an endoscopy and colonoscopy without a general anaesthetic.........we are very lucky these procedures are available to us.