Little things in our small world
A tuna
A big one for our seas
We were doing some grocery shopping when K got a phonecall. 'Bring a plastic bag I've got a fish for you'.
The fishing boat couldn't sell all it's catch and was handing some out to friends.
K cleaned it and chopped it up into steaks and we had some fried with a greek salad that day.
We also gave some away . Give and you shall be given
We were parking our car again under the olive tree out of the sun.
However it gets covered in dry olive leaves and has to be swept and cleaned before we move it.
So it's back up next to the house. K found a big piece of canvas. One of those 'treasures' which he won't let me get rid of. It covers the roof and windscreen. At least the paint won't get blistered
Danae opening up the expensive liquor shop. She may sell, and does sell, 250 euro bottles of gin, but still has to sweep up and clean the loo
Brother Tony is an artiste.
He made these necklaces from seaglass picked up on a local Maketu beach. He brought a dozen, at least, for all of us. Some are made with shells. These are mine and I love them. I wear the spirit of a kiwi beach. I'm polishing them with balsam oil. Tony says use baby oil. But balsam oil is what we've got here. Balsam oil comes from a herb of the same name which is used for skin repair.
And here's the boy. With his eyes closed.
Holding a bottle of coke with his name on it.
For some promotion campaign or other. Coke zero in Greece is putting people's names on the bottles.
This one says
ΑΝΤΩΝΙΣ
Anthony
Our Mayor was talking to a Parliamentary Committee yesterday to put his case against the fishfarms. He spoke very well and forcefully, we thought. There were a dozen speakers, some for the Company that owns the Farms, most against them with lots of scientific data, research findings and the like. The second to last speaker was the UnderSecretary for the Ministry of the Environment. What an ignoramus. He tried making a few weak jokes which no-one laughed at and basically put the Company's case across saying that he was sure Poros would benefit from a few more fish farms. Fortunately our Mayor was able to rebuttal and he put him down quite sharply.
Now, as all Committees do, they will go away and ponder for a few months, more than a few I would say. They'll all be away on summer holidays for July and August. While we all await a verdict or another round of protests and speeches.
For kiwis everywhere!
Mallowpuffs, my all time favourite. I grew up with these and they're still on the supermarket shelves.
A biscuit base, marshmallow and covered in chocolate!!
Thanks Elli. She finds these picture of NZ classic edibles and sends them to me to drool over.
The sea glass is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's really lovely when it shines up
DeleteTuna steaks... oh how wonderful. Those and swordfish steaks are my absolute favourites. 🤗
ReplyDeleteWe were very lucky. That fish was a lot bigger than most
DeleteThat's quite some fish! Your brother is very talented - how nice to have something so personal. Your granddaughter has to work hard for her pennies, but still smiles beautifully through it.
ReplyDeleteSorry, that's actually my daughter 😅Poppi mother
DeleteNext time we will bring mallowpuffs❤️. Rainy
ReplyDeleteHa ha... Wait till you see the other pics. Besides raro lol
DeleteTip top hokey pokey, pinky bar, LandP... Your bags will be very fulk
Do the sharing thing here too
ReplyDeleteOur little community is a great one. Which in this world is a rare thing
The sea glass pendants look beautiful. And made with love.
We had those biscuits as well. But I’m pretty sure they were called “ chocolate royals”
I’ll have to do some research
K is such a social animal. Everyone remembers him when there's something to be handed on..... tuna, or a rusty piece of metal lol
DeleteSeems like Elli could save the pictures and just send you a few MallowPuffs.
ReplyDeleteShe sends me recipes too. Unfortunately, or fortunately, she lives on Poros too. There's a British store in Athens but no NZ or even Australian store
DeleteYesterday my car was covered in Oak leaves from the storm. I cleared away some of the bigger branches, but the rest will fly off when I drive. I've never really eaten fresh Tuna. I did once taste a tiny morsel and loved it, but it's so expensive. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteThose olive leaves dry up fast and get caught up in the wipers and the mirrors and the bumper. They annoy me... But not K. He just drives off too
DeleteTuna! You lucky devils. Your brother's artwork is beautiful and as for mallow puffs I recall them being a luxury when we were kids but still thought the biscuit base was a bit unappetising. My mum could make marshmallow squares that where on a chocolate sponge base yum but I cringe now when I think of the amount of sugar.
ReplyDeleteI loved that biscuit base. Very sweet of course. Now Elli has sent me a recipe for ANZAC caramel slice with condensed milk. You should see the sugar in that. I'll probably make it but I'll get it out of the house ASAP
DeleteI used to love those biscuits, Love the necklaces with the beach glass, I have one from here in Aus, hadn't heard about oiling them though - will give it a try. Your balsam oil must smell wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe oil is nicely fragrant but it does take a long time to be absorbed, especially on hands and legs
DeleteK looks very happy with his Tuna, I would be too, yum! I work in a liquor shop too, are the rules and regulations, laws etc really strict there like they are here?
ReplyDeleteNo such regulations here! We were talking about that the other day. You can send your 10 year old to pick up another bottle of gin if you run out 😅
DeleteI do love sea glass! I found a few pieces when I was hanging out in Mykonos and Santorini. The jewelry is really pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice looking tuna ~ I bet the steaks were delicious.
I love sea glass too and it's special for me coming from a beach which used to be my local. Now he's collecting blue gin bottles.
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