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Definitely spring! Wore sandals for the first time today and was actually too warm in just a sweater and skirt - saw a sign that said it was 25º.

Anyhow, Noggin & I walked over to the Wheel and took some photos - also took a couple of it from our roof. Found out that for 8 euros it goes around four times (I think twice in either direction) taking about twelve minutes.

http://public.fotki.com/azahar/sevilla/wheel_1.html

(photos 206-213)


az

Spring eh?

What's that?

This was the view outside my front door this morning: http://www.agirlcalledben.co.uk/Blog/photo4.html



B

That's a great photo, Ben! I love the little red door, brings the whole thing alive. I also really liked to original daffoldils pic. I didn't think y'all got much snow over there.

Az, that wheel looks like it'll be an awesome view. Can't wait to check it out.

Hello, am very of az in sandals already!

Is there a thread somewhere for the london portion of MoG's visit that I can have a nosey of?

Here it is, Kelli http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/A5845782

We're making the things-to-do list for London without overly rigid Planning. If you'd like to meet us somewhere there drop a thread off the entry, well sort it all out.

Think I'll have trouble due to the London portion taking place on w*rking days Darn job

Noticed yesterday that the orange blossom is just starting to come out. So spring has definitely arrived. Blackbirds, orange blossom, sandals, first sandal blister . . .


az

It turns round halfway through the trip ????

... I mean : it changes direction and turns round the other way!!

Actually, not sure about that TC. We saw the Wheel going in both directions, but it might change directions after people have had their four times round. Though since people get on and off at different times . . . um, I really no idea how they work that.

In any case, it goes quite slowly. But don't worry. If you don't feel like going on it I can stay down on 'terra firma' with you and we'll take a nice stroll in the park while the others go up. It's only a twelve minute ride anyhow . . .


az

Also, for those who haven't visited the photo gallery lately, here is a more recent photo of me and Noggin, taken by blicky when he was here last spring.

http://public.fotki.com/azahar/h2g2_friends/dsc00128.html

Just so I don't 'shock' anyone who might be expecting me to look like I did in the first photo in the gallery (taken 'pre-op', six years and many kilos ago). And also so you'll recognise me more easily, TC, if I can get over to the train station to meet you on Friday morning. So you can be on the lookout for a rather short & round person with chipmunk cheeks .


az

Orange blossom? Sandals?

Yesterday we had a full blown gale complete with hailstones - there is still snow on the mountains.

Oooh, I think I might dig out some summery clothes this evening!

... still haven't told hubby.

Shopping list:

rosehip jam for lucky ,
something summery to wear that will actually fit round me.

You *still* haven't told hubby?

Just checked your email TC, and it seems you'll be arriving in Seville at 12.40. Perfect timing for me to meet you at the train station as I'll be teaching Friday morning until 11.30. I had hoped to take the Thursday and Friday off but just can't afford to (especially not if I'm going to be going out for tapas all weekend ).

Really hoping that between teaching and biz stuff I'm going to be able to find time to be a proper hostess for this meet. But at least both Noggin and I can *do* Saturday.

I've stockpiled a few city maps for you all and am happy to give you a list of good restaurants and tapa bars to go to (even if we can't always be there with you).

Z - there is a great pizza restaurant just around the corner from your pensión, which will give you plenty of vegetarian options. Will let you know where it is when you get here. I can also let you know about tapa bars that offer good vegetarian options - not all of them do.

Goodness, just a week to go (more or less).

az

OK, it's official. I don't see any possible way I can make it.

I woke up this morning on the couch (sofa, chesterfield, love seat) because the paint in the bedroom was still wet last night.

I've been having baths instead of my customary showers every day for the last week because my tub liner is still missing the piece that has to be shipped from Quebec.

I spent the night before last in a sleep clinic to find the cause of my sleep apnea and I haven't had a good night's sleep then or since.

My darling daughter and friends left paint splotches on the tile in the dining room, kitchen and bathroom that they still have to scrape up.

I keep putting off the kitchen counter installation since it means I'll be without a sink for two days.

My renovation money i$ almo$t gone...

In short, I don't see how I can possibly get it on the market and sell it in the next seven days and then get on a plane.

My apologies, perhaps next year?

Next year?

How about June?

Since you're going to be homeless and all, still have that spare room next door, where you would be forced to share the apartment with a pretty young French girl . . .


az

June sounds great!!

Sharing a room with une jolie fille francais sounds even better- as long as either she doesn't mind my snoring or it's cured by then!

I should be relatively flush with cash by then (I expect to sell this place within a week or two of it finally getting on the market).

very much!

Perhaps I could make London as well, are there any Summer meets planned? I'll bring the Clamato...

Sounds pretty much like perfect timing, zoomer. June in Seville (before it gets tooooo hot) and then off to the London meet in July.


az

Here you go, zoomer.

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az

Signed in. Although, not being one of the landed gentry (literally by then..) I won't be able to spend two entire months away from my revenue flow. One month, maybe.