Where do the weeks go - it only seems like yesterday that the dad's opened the bar - 5 weeks of fun & frolics have passed already.........
So - the weather - after a quite grim start to the season, we've now got blue skies, mid twenties temps - lovely! Of course, this means that Big P has given me my first haircut of the summer..... anyone recall Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge? Really!!! Millie in no need of cut just a new calorie counter!!!
It seems that Molyvos is a little quieter than usual, but still lots of lovely people 'round and about:
The Lothario in most nights, but comparatively subdued, having found love in unexpected places.....
Arturo hanging around, as always, looking mean, moody, and, well, meek! His mother made a welcome visit the other day, and seemed to enjoy the ample delight of Flavia from Britain's Got Talent (more later)....
Nick the Knife - the same as always - on his favourite stool in the corner - the master of all he surveys - his new musical requests - Hendrix Foxy Lady, Brian Ferry, Nilsson (all now playing currently)- can't fault his taste...
Left Of the Terrace in most nights - fresh (or rather, not) from his newly opened giros place)..
Lots of new local people coming regularly - the handsome owner of the Clara Beach Hotel, and friends. Roula and Stelios - Unchain My Heart!
Perry from Stipsi - leather clad - rippling biceps - no wonder J couldn't resist a quick fondle the other night.....
Dolph and Saskia, back, and on good form, and lovely Linda back on the ouzo and sprites.......
Bit of dancing the other night - it seems the Lothario persuaded Mr M onto a chair behind the bar - quite the belly dancer.... Big P was 'resting' with the lovely Lithuanians.......
Frank and Sheila here for a month - bless him, he's lost his glasses - keeps calling Big P 'Sheila' - had to put him straight right away...........................................
Den the hairdresser and Baz had a bit of a night of it - come on chaps, Metaxa's for sipping, not guzzling.
So - Britain's Got Talent - allegedly. The wondrous Susan Boyle even made it to the Greek television news - consequently there have been many request for that, and other clips - I understand it's quite odd to pass by our little bar on the edge of picturesque Molivos Harbour and here Simon Callow's dulcet tones. The afore-mentioned Clara Beach owner is obsessed - and we have a rare treat for him this week - Gregg the 'soprano boy'!!!!!!
And that's it for now - won't leave it so long next time
ps. any news about a local imminent foreclosure!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
A New Summer!!!!!
Hi there - apparently the Summer is nearly upon us. Millie and I can tell, because Big P & Mr M keep taking us down to the bar each day.... We have to sleep on the balcony while they bugger around with paint and plaster. Truly, Big P's hair is currently a fetching shade of pink ( the new wall colour - they say it's pale terracotta, but we all know differently). They seem inordinately proud of the new 'bar' area.... Don't know what the fuss is all about, a bit of metal, wood and lots of marble, and they think they've created the Sistine Chapel!!!!
Still, the main thing is, Molivos is looking great this year - plently of rain through the winter, so it's really green, lots of wild flowers. The sun's shining and, there's a discount on premium dog food in the agricultural shop in Kalloni - life can be beautiful.. Looking forward to seeing you all - will keep you posted - Molly Voss-Keane
Still, the main thing is, Molivos is looking great this year - plently of rain through the winter, so it's really green, lots of wild flowers. The sun's shining and, there's a discount on premium dog food in the agricultural shop in Kalloni - life can be beautiful.. Looking forward to seeing you all - will keep you posted - Molly Voss-Keane
Monday, September 8, 2008
Guido, Groupie & an Exhibitionist!
They've been full of it all week, the dads - Guido this, Guido that...... Let me explain - A few weeks ago Big P received an e-mail from a guy called Guido Staps - wanting to play his guitar and sing in my bar..... Initially Big P was unsure - the bar's quite small, we've never done this before, & we had no idea if he's any good.... Thankfully Guido was persistent and he referred us to his various video posts on youtube.com.... Well, that was the decision made..... Look at the videos yourselves - he's very good!! The upshot is he played to a reasonably packed bar last Friday, and then again last night. Over 20 songs - really nice, talented guy, and well received by the great and the good of Molyvos, and assorted holidaymakers. Must also thank Simona the lovely girlfriend/Manager/groupie..........
Luckily last night was Vafios Ian's opening... He has an exhibition of paintings in the gallery down in the harbour. Dad's couldn't go as they were working but all reported that his work is wonderful, and quite unique. After the opening most visitors segued into the bar, so it was a very busy night (video footage will be available shortly on youtube if Big P can remember how to do it). Linda came for a while, but has a poorly tooth, bless her. Sylvia and Connie from Petra in attendance, the latter, as usual, surrounded by men (one of 'the boys' apparently is now her official personal fan operator - his wrist was quite limp by the end of the evening). Stuart (who built our actual wooden bar 5 years ago) and June were in, with Dave and the girls (a rare Sally sighting, included).... Charlie (the Family) and Annette also in attendance. The Lothario came later, with Arturo and Tomas and the ever-youthful Lindsey....... Jenifer and family came later, but thankfully she resisted a repeat of her pas de deux with Apostoli the Fridge man, from a few nights ago....... Never fear, though, as Nigel managed a quick partnered dance later in the evening..............
Musn't forget that on Friday Left of the Terrace, Elpida, Manuela and husband came for Guido, and loved him!!!!!
Must also mention that The Lothario last night confirmed his interest in the package recently arrived from Geneva!!!!
Bruno the Dog still hanging around the dads - they're soft touches - he's been given my food, and had a shower on my terrace - let's hope that his real owners realise what a lovely boy he is, and hang on to him..... Otherwise Timbo & Lol can ecpect a furry, brown, wet-nosed, slightly smelly delivery from us!!!!!!
Weather still incredible - 34 degs today, light breeze, and no sign of change......
Luckily last night was Vafios Ian's opening... He has an exhibition of paintings in the gallery down in the harbour. Dad's couldn't go as they were working but all reported that his work is wonderful, and quite unique. After the opening most visitors segued into the bar, so it was a very busy night (video footage will be available shortly on youtube if Big P can remember how to do it). Linda came for a while, but has a poorly tooth, bless her. Sylvia and Connie from Petra in attendance, the latter, as usual, surrounded by men (one of 'the boys' apparently is now her official personal fan operator - his wrist was quite limp by the end of the evening). Stuart (who built our actual wooden bar 5 years ago) and June were in, with Dave and the girls (a rare Sally sighting, included).... Charlie (the Family) and Annette also in attendance. The Lothario came later, with Arturo and Tomas and the ever-youthful Lindsey....... Jenifer and family came later, but thankfully she resisted a repeat of her pas de deux with Apostoli the Fridge man, from a few nights ago....... Never fear, though, as Nigel managed a quick partnered dance later in the evening..............
Musn't forget that on Friday Left of the Terrace, Elpida, Manuela and husband came for Guido, and loved him!!!!!
Must also mention that The Lothario last night confirmed his interest in the package recently arrived from Geneva!!!!
Bruno the Dog still hanging around the dads - they're soft touches - he's been given my food, and had a shower on my terrace - let's hope that his real owners realise what a lovely boy he is, and hang on to him..... Otherwise Timbo & Lol can ecpect a furry, brown, wet-nosed, slightly smelly delivery from us!!!!!!
Weather still incredible - 34 degs today, light breeze, and no sign of change......
Monday, September 1, 2008
A Few Drops of Rain!!!
Finally - a few drops of rain last night, and the wind has sucked the humidity from the air, finally..... Really, it's been the muggiest Summer ever - I had to have two haircuts instead of my customary one!!! The first day of September and it's warm, sunny, and fresh and wonderful...........
First things first, I understand from Mr M and Big P that there was some serious face eating occuring in the bar last night - Big Nik from the coastguard is clearly loving his lovely girlfriend (she who loves MacArthur's Park & U2). Marika and Maria were scandalized, bless 'em - they had to imbibe a couple of extra voddies and diet coke.......
The Lovely Sofia from downstairs came for her customary small beer - my dads think she'd be perfect for the Lothario - but currently he's hard to pin down - it seems there's a lovely lady from overseas coming to visit shortly - maybe for the Big Birthday on September 17th (mental note to dads - they must order that life-size cardboard cutout of Fergie asap)?!
Dad's had a nice night out with the Goddess, and Timbo and Lol last week..... well the company was grand, but the meal was maybe not the best...... what kind of a chicken has wings like that is what we want to know....? Nick the Knife and the lovely Maria joined them later on (it's true, she seems younger every year)........ Nick and The Goddess bonded over the remains of the meal, and a mutual respect for 'the good old days'....... Also present were chanteuse Ingrid, and he of the big organ, her husband Gerald - from Holland - obviously the 'organ' reference applies to his keyboard skills...... Truly lovely people.....
Our Lovely Janet's having a nice time with nephew Stephen and his beautiful lady, and so looking forward to an imminent arrival from Geneva...
I must just mention - great news - the puppy's gone!!!! Have to admit that whilst I'm obviously pleased that the little one's found a nice home in Denmark, I'm also happy that one of the main contenders for my crown as official 'cutest dog in Molivos' is now out of the picture!!
Nice to hear that lots of new local chaps coming into the bar these days - the family from the art shop in Tropicana Square - Left of the Terrace bought in a new friend from the town hall, with a shared love for the sixties, the stones, etc.... Of course Arturo still sits in the corner.......... soeone told me he's been inTurkey recently........................
Will write again soon with news of Lily's lump, Whitney's bird, and of course, Angie's coming soon................... oh, and there's live music in the bar Friday night x
First things first, I understand from Mr M and Big P that there was some serious face eating occuring in the bar last night - Big Nik from the coastguard is clearly loving his lovely girlfriend (she who loves MacArthur's Park & U2). Marika and Maria were scandalized, bless 'em - they had to imbibe a couple of extra voddies and diet coke.......
The Lovely Sofia from downstairs came for her customary small beer - my dads think she'd be perfect for the Lothario - but currently he's hard to pin down - it seems there's a lovely lady from overseas coming to visit shortly - maybe for the Big Birthday on September 17th (mental note to dads - they must order that life-size cardboard cutout of Fergie asap)?!
Dad's had a nice night out with the Goddess, and Timbo and Lol last week..... well the company was grand, but the meal was maybe not the best...... what kind of a chicken has wings like that is what we want to know....? Nick the Knife and the lovely Maria joined them later on (it's true, she seems younger every year)........ Nick and The Goddess bonded over the remains of the meal, and a mutual respect for 'the good old days'....... Also present were chanteuse Ingrid, and he of the big organ, her husband Gerald - from Holland - obviously the 'organ' reference applies to his keyboard skills...... Truly lovely people.....
Our Lovely Janet's having a nice time with nephew Stephen and his beautiful lady, and so looking forward to an imminent arrival from Geneva...
I must just mention - great news - the puppy's gone!!!! Have to admit that whilst I'm obviously pleased that the little one's found a nice home in Denmark, I'm also happy that one of the main contenders for my crown as official 'cutest dog in Molivos' is now out of the picture!!
Nice to hear that lots of new local chaps coming into the bar these days - the family from the art shop in Tropicana Square - Left of the Terrace bought in a new friend from the town hall, with a shared love for the sixties, the stones, etc.... Of course Arturo still sits in the corner.......... soeone told me he's been inTurkey recently........................
Will write again soon with news of Lily's lump, Whitney's bird, and of course, Angie's coming soon................... oh, and there's live music in the bar Friday night x
Monday, August 18, 2008
Fire, Gridlock & a Bite on the bum!
Oh what a night! I didn't see the fire myself (I was home that night with Mill, Lil & a rather tasty greasy bone that I managed to sneak home earlier in the day)! Mr M told me it started mid-evening, and from the harbour seemed to be located close to the Marilena Hotel (scene of some recent salacious goings-on, I hear). From the bar balcony it was difficult to establish direction, but it was clear that it was spreading fast. Lots of people went off to see if they could help including Jan, and Ricky's dad...... June couldn't go as it was feared she might have another fall (she's not known as the 'tripping babysitter' for her close interest in the medicinal qualities of marijuana). Happily, the fire trucks attended quickly, and the fire was contained speedily, without damage to person or property (although someone mentioned that Ricky's dad mentioned something about a broken fingernail).......
Poor Nicky Neptuno from opposite the bar - it's major Greek tourist week, and it seems that the new, large, and clearly designed 'one way' signs are completely invisible to drivers from the Athens area..... Whilst fires raged in the hinterland, drivers fought it out for supremacy in the narrow road between Molly's Bar and Nicky's mannequins.... Sadly on one occasion three dummies came close to losing limbs (the mannequins, that is, not the Athenian drivers). Whilst Nicky raged in the street at the inconsiderate drivers, Big P managed to save the day - when the support was ripped away from beneath the plastic clotheshorses, he firmly clasped their ample, barely-clothed, plastic bosoms!!!! And to cap it all 'staff' complained about an insect bite sustained whilst leaning her slender bottom against the balcony doorframe - oh, what a night indeed.......
Mel & Shaz have provided entertainment this week - and occasionally partaken in the odd litre of Sangria (about one per hour on a good night). Lovely people..... Bob's wowed Big P with his sleight of hand (not a euphemsim - a magic trick). Soo's back, and Lindy Loo is missed..... Fred from Holland is giving the Lothario and Arturo a run for their money, with his easy charm...... Norway x 2, Greece x 2 - how does he do it?
Janet & Jeanette were up for it at the weekend, but sadly left a little early to witness the Molly's Bar International choir ( Norwegian, Dutch, Greenland, English, Greek) murdering Mary Hopkins...... The same night that the naked Greek man came in and danced aimlessly to inappropriate tunes - to clarify - he wasn't actually naked, apparently, but at 1am was clothed only in swimming shorts, barefoot - and I'm told that, sadly, he was no Brad Pitt!!!!!! Still he and friends had a great time with the Rolling Stones, U2 and Amy Winehouse..... Mr M tells me lots of Greek couples are coming this year and really enjoying our varied and innovative music video playlists......... ok, I know, I'm a dog and even I can't keep a straight face!!!!
Big P has become re-acquainted with Libby this year - and her beautiful daughters, and company........ It's been nice to reminisce about 'the old days' (yawn, yawn).... about Communakis, about the little pizza place in the Agora, the bouzoukia in the fields, the Mermaid, some of the old characters.... those were the days, my friends (shut up, Mary).....
Ok, so it's a bad year for most business.... but how wonderful that the mainland Greeks have still come, and provided the atmosphere, and everyone's risen to the occasion, like a bizarre, and admittedly fractious team. When the officials come to check things (how dare they) people still ring 'round and warn each other. It's hot, holidaymakers are happy, and I've just found an old bone I left under the sofa about two weeks ago - life's not so bad. x
Poor Nicky Neptuno from opposite the bar - it's major Greek tourist week, and it seems that the new, large, and clearly designed 'one way' signs are completely invisible to drivers from the Athens area..... Whilst fires raged in the hinterland, drivers fought it out for supremacy in the narrow road between Molly's Bar and Nicky's mannequins.... Sadly on one occasion three dummies came close to losing limbs (the mannequins, that is, not the Athenian drivers). Whilst Nicky raged in the street at the inconsiderate drivers, Big P managed to save the day - when the support was ripped away from beneath the plastic clotheshorses, he firmly clasped their ample, barely-clothed, plastic bosoms!!!! And to cap it all 'staff' complained about an insect bite sustained whilst leaning her slender bottom against the balcony doorframe - oh, what a night indeed.......
Mel & Shaz have provided entertainment this week - and occasionally partaken in the odd litre of Sangria (about one per hour on a good night). Lovely people..... Bob's wowed Big P with his sleight of hand (not a euphemsim - a magic trick). Soo's back, and Lindy Loo is missed..... Fred from Holland is giving the Lothario and Arturo a run for their money, with his easy charm...... Norway x 2, Greece x 2 - how does he do it?
Janet & Jeanette were up for it at the weekend, but sadly left a little early to witness the Molly's Bar International choir ( Norwegian, Dutch, Greenland, English, Greek) murdering Mary Hopkins...... The same night that the naked Greek man came in and danced aimlessly to inappropriate tunes - to clarify - he wasn't actually naked, apparently, but at 1am was clothed only in swimming shorts, barefoot - and I'm told that, sadly, he was no Brad Pitt!!!!!! Still he and friends had a great time with the Rolling Stones, U2 and Amy Winehouse..... Mr M tells me lots of Greek couples are coming this year and really enjoying our varied and innovative music video playlists......... ok, I know, I'm a dog and even I can't keep a straight face!!!!
Big P has become re-acquainted with Libby this year - and her beautiful daughters, and company........ It's been nice to reminisce about 'the old days' (yawn, yawn).... about Communakis, about the little pizza place in the Agora, the bouzoukia in the fields, the Mermaid, some of the old characters.... those were the days, my friends (shut up, Mary).....
Ok, so it's a bad year for most business.... but how wonderful that the mainland Greeks have still come, and provided the atmosphere, and everyone's risen to the occasion, like a bizarre, and admittedly fractious team. When the officials come to check things (how dare they) people still ring 'round and warn each other. It's hot, holidaymakers are happy, and I've just found an old bone I left under the sofa about two weeks ago - life's not so bad. x
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
A Taxing Month Begins!
So it was Saturday night, about 1am, apparently..... Nutty Dina (she who supplies the tasty treats to the bar - no reflection on her state of mind), ran into the bar from across the road - the tax people were in there...... Cue general panic as receipts were checked on all tables - after all, a visit from the tax police can easily wipe out a couple of night's takings upon discovery of even the smallest discrepancy...... Big P & Mr M very stressed, particularly when the tax people emerged from the newly named (and this year very successful) Sousouro Bar opposite, and sat at our tables out the front as they proceeded to rip into the poor man's books. Big P tells me that Arturo found out they came away virtually unscathed luckily - but fancy coming around at peak time on one of the busiest nights of the years. If I'd been down there I'd have had their ankles!!!
More on Saturday night - the dancing began - led by Miss J (no sparkles this time - classic LBD).... Who new that Timbo & Lol are such movers?
The Dad's friend Theodoros (from Miltilini via Bruxelles) came in alone, showing once again to one and all his uncanny resemblance to Mr George Clooney..... He and Miss J got on like a house on fire, so I'm told.....
Collette & Nadine (sisters, sisters, there were never such devoted....) have departed once again, leaving behind a trail of broken hearts........ Collette promised she was saving herself for Big P, but opted instead for a trip to Eftalou Beach with The Lothario (watching the sunset together at 2am, allegedly)........
Nick the Knife and lovely wife had a romantic tryst on the balcony - if ever two people were meant for each other, even after all these years....... well, that's what she tells him!! The Knife is so much happier now that the house is sold - the canaries will not starve after all!!!
Left of The Terrace and his lovely wife were also in on Saturday night for a blast of Brown Sugar) - nice, normal, funny people - a rarity in Molyvos (including the dads).
Bit of a mistaken identity situation the other night. Mr M tells it like this..... Which handsome young sailor confused the girl with the black hair with the one with the long dress (both gorgeous, and both closely connected to a premiere harbour eaterie)? Shame, apparently, as it all went rather awry, and expectations were dashed......................
A quick word to Mr Tonto and family back home in the UK - whatever they tell you a lot of ouzo was consumed that night, and the dad's were not forcing it down anyone's throat......... By the way - Happy Birthday again Chris, and Petra, and Cor........ too many Leos!!!!! Talking of lions, the lovely June (babysitter who constantly falls over) told me dads about Christian the Lion Cub on Youtube........ we watched it and I swear the sentimental old fools both had tears in their eyes - watch it and weep!!
Quick word to Bolton 13 and Nice Family - Shiraz sales dropped by 95% in the past week........... oh, and I know someone who'd like a pic of Craig in his motorcycle leathers! Really!!
Lily - make sure they all come back - gonna get some Rammstein in for your dad..........
Take care - M x
More on Saturday night - the dancing began - led by Miss J (no sparkles this time - classic LBD).... Who new that Timbo & Lol are such movers?
The Dad's friend Theodoros (from Miltilini via Bruxelles) came in alone, showing once again to one and all his uncanny resemblance to Mr George Clooney..... He and Miss J got on like a house on fire, so I'm told.....
Collette & Nadine (sisters, sisters, there were never such devoted....) have departed once again, leaving behind a trail of broken hearts........ Collette promised she was saving herself for Big P, but opted instead for a trip to Eftalou Beach with The Lothario (watching the sunset together at 2am, allegedly)........
Nick the Knife and lovely wife had a romantic tryst on the balcony - if ever two people were meant for each other, even after all these years....... well, that's what she tells him!! The Knife is so much happier now that the house is sold - the canaries will not starve after all!!!
Left of The Terrace and his lovely wife were also in on Saturday night for a blast of Brown Sugar) - nice, normal, funny people - a rarity in Molyvos (including the dads).
Bit of a mistaken identity situation the other night. Mr M tells it like this..... Which handsome young sailor confused the girl with the black hair with the one with the long dress (both gorgeous, and both closely connected to a premiere harbour eaterie)? Shame, apparently, as it all went rather awry, and expectations were dashed......................
A quick word to Mr Tonto and family back home in the UK - whatever they tell you a lot of ouzo was consumed that night, and the dad's were not forcing it down anyone's throat......... By the way - Happy Birthday again Chris, and Petra, and Cor........ too many Leos!!!!! Talking of lions, the lovely June (babysitter who constantly falls over) told me dads about Christian the Lion Cub on Youtube........ we watched it and I swear the sentimental old fools both had tears in their eyes - watch it and weep!!
Quick word to Bolton 13 and Nice Family - Shiraz sales dropped by 95% in the past week........... oh, and I know someone who'd like a pic of Craig in his motorcycle leathers! Really!!
Lily - make sure they all come back - gonna get some Rammstein in for your dad..........
Take care - M x
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Strawberry Daquiris & Mojitos!
They've given me another haircut - everyone seems to like it, but frankly I feel naked!!!! Big P did it on a hot and humid morning - I was left shorn and embarrassed, and he finished with my 'champagne' locks plastered to his sweaty arms, legs and forehead....... it wasn't pretty!!!!!
So the Bolton 13 are leaving tomorrow - the dads tell me it's been a pleasure - a nice group of people - the Robs are great fun, and little Sue, and Patrick and Val - but I heard on the grapevine that Little Lil has a thing for Charley............... As for Patrick - every night... 'more Nolans, more Nolans' - it can be quite wearing, apparently!
Ivan and Jane popped over a couple of times - Big P played the Divine Minnie Ripperton for them (it's their tune, apparently) - 26 years - Mr M says she must be a saint..............
Have heard rumours of young Elliott and Lauren hanging around in bars until all hours - but didn't believe it - they seem such nice kids. Also heard about Pam & Craig staying out later this year - I can believe it, as after all he was once leader of his local Hell's Angels chapter, and Pam is still renowned for her pole dancing (don't mention the ping pong balls)!!!!
Went for a walk through the Agora today with my dads, Her Silliness, and the 'cousins' - Harvey and Tady. Tenia from the Blue Fox is looking fabulous, as always - Nick the Knife was lovely to the boys - Betty waved hello........ It's not a great year for Molyvos - it's a shame - the Agora, the Harbour, the beach - it's so beautiful, and people try so hard..............
More soon..... x
So the Bolton 13 are leaving tomorrow - the dads tell me it's been a pleasure - a nice group of people - the Robs are great fun, and little Sue, and Patrick and Val - but I heard on the grapevine that Little Lil has a thing for Charley............... As for Patrick - every night... 'more Nolans, more Nolans' - it can be quite wearing, apparently!
Ivan and Jane popped over a couple of times - Big P played the Divine Minnie Ripperton for them (it's their tune, apparently) - 26 years - Mr M says she must be a saint..............
Have heard rumours of young Elliott and Lauren hanging around in bars until all hours - but didn't believe it - they seem such nice kids. Also heard about Pam & Craig staying out later this year - I can believe it, as after all he was once leader of his local Hell's Angels chapter, and Pam is still renowned for her pole dancing (don't mention the ping pong balls)!!!!
Went for a walk through the Agora today with my dads, Her Silliness, and the 'cousins' - Harvey and Tady. Tenia from the Blue Fox is looking fabulous, as always - Nick the Knife was lovely to the boys - Betty waved hello........ It's not a great year for Molyvos - it's a shame - the Agora, the Harbour, the beach - it's so beautiful, and people try so hard..............
More soon..... x
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