Open Mic....

Anoher summer is well on the way - and a mixed bag for everyone - the best news - a mid-winter reconciliation - Big P finally overcame his midlife crisis and in February re-installed himself.... Downside - Millie's back, eating all the biscuits.........
Big P's old cat (17 years old, and blind as a bat) , Ernie, has come to live with us recently (after some years in Janet & Carla's capable care) - I mean to say - he's a lovely old boy, and quite happy, but it can get on a dog's nerves, being constantly bumped into, when trying to grab 40 winks on the kitchen floor.....
The bar - decor changed - by accident - 'someone' got the wrong paint! Molly's is now strawberry coloured (orange, if you ask me) - tres chic!!!!! New blue chairs outside - and a new amplifier that cuts out usually at the busiest time in the evening - causing endless disputes between Mr M and Big P, and general amusement all 'round.......
The new amplifier brings with it a karao.... sorry - an 'open mic' function - hence endless late nights enjoyed to the refrain of Dancing Queen, and Nolan Sisters highlights!!!!! Just to add to the mix I am told by the dads that local people have embraced the new facility with wild abandon, frequently entertaining all with late night renditions of Ploutarxos, Alexiou, et al - thank you Apostoli, Tomas - don't give up the fridge repairs or fishing!!!!!!
Mr M & Big P insist we say hi to Ian & Eileen, Big Phil and Carolyn, Christine, Moira & Alan, and others too numerous to mention.... Currently in residence at a bar near me - the Undertaker and the Pole Dancer, Terry & Chrissy, Romina & Computer Boy!!!!!!
Locally , the usual suspects are in regular attendance - Left of the Terrace and Lovely wife, providing intelligent conversation; Arturo and lovely wife, providing cake and occasional moussaka ; Pericles, providing Greek lessons to all the ladies; Sofia and Apostoli, providing regular lunches to Mr M & Big P; Mr Clara, providing a little class; and a strangely subdued Lothario providing, well, very little this year.....
Sadly Lynn is not working this year - back in Blighty for a while. New Boy Nektarios is shaping up well, though - strangely popular with current batch of Canadian student girls - I understand from Big P that they virtually elbow him and Mr M out of the way to ensure service from NB Nek - who currently goes under the monicker 'eye candy' courtesy of Juney & her lovely sisters & daughter.
The season has been slow to start but everyone's doing their best, and despite the current economy (dog biscuits nearly doubled in price this year), prices have remained much the same as previously... Still, the ash cloud and the financial situation are being felt. The dad's feel very grateful to all the holidaymakers, and locals who are keeping my bar fun and lively (despite Gilly's unusual rendition of the Elton/Kiki classic, Don't Go Breaking My Heart)......
Lots of new music this year - Mr M has been a slave to Youtube - Beyonce, Lady GooGoo , Dizzee Rascal, Whitesnake, Motorhead, Ceryl Cole (Cheryl who?). Of course, Cliff Richard still available on request!!!!!!
So - due to 'circumstances I have been remiss with my posting, but have agreed a regular supply of G & T's on intravenous drip with Mr M and Big P, and will try to ensure a twice monthly up-date.
Love & dog-breath kisses, Molly x
ps. I am supposed to ask you all to bring any Sunday supplements with you, Marmite, and Hula Hoops - all for the dad's - what about me & Mrs Mills ( and cats: Sidney, Whitney, Eddie, Phoebe, Lil , Bert, and old Ernie)