Security Beefed up at Railway Stations, Airports around New Year - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
'via Blog this'
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Burgas Airport to Reopen on Saturday - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Burgas Airport to Reopen on Saturday - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Wizzair London Luton-Burgas from 3rd January.
Wizzair London Luton-Burgas from 3rd January.
Thursday, December 29, 2016
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Friday, December 23, 2016
What a year
Well what a year it has been, one I would not like to repeat in many ways, emotionally, but I have to thank family, friends and followers of the blog for their support through the tough times. There are far too many to mention individually, but you know who you are.
At last the legal issues that I have had to deal with since Sara died have at last been completed, so over the last two months my mind has been on overdrive contemplating my future. There have been occasions where I wanted to sell up and go back to the UK. Partly due to feeling I was stagnating and not going forward emotionally and partly due to frustration with the language barrier causing me at times to feel very isolated. Due to the daily lottery pick of emotions, another time I felt like selling up to then buy property elsewhere to then expand the goat herd to enable me to produce more cheese. Viewing a few houses made me soon realise, ultimately any profit made from the sale of this house would soon be eaten up with repairs to a new house, so would be a situation of 'cutting off my nose to spite my face'. So for the time being I will stay here for at least to the end of next year when I will need to renew my residency. possibly requiring me to create a company due to the UK deciding to pull out of the EU (Brexit) or that I am not in a financial position to stay as I have a few years to go before I will be able to get a pension, but for now I live for the day (with a little immediate forward planning) for know one really knows what tomorrow may bring.
So as the winter draws on and the winter solstice has passed meaning spring will be here before you know it, not much has happened in the garden. This being the case then I have been concentrating on jobs indoors or some jobs outside when the weather permits. We have had temperatures well below freezing at night (the lowest being -12) for a couple of weeks now and a little snow so the fire is constantly burning during the day which keep the cats and dogs happy and is very welcoming after working outside.
Partly due to the cold weather and partly because Isaac is very much an athlete and regularly jumping over into the girls stalls at night when I separate them for the night I have finished making the upper stable doors to each of the goat houses. What with deep litter and the doors keeping the heat in at night water buckets are not freezing at night and all the goats are keeping warm which is good as all the girls are now confirmed pregnant with Duchess due to kid at the end of February. Now that Isaac has done the business he has become a little bored and gets into all sorts of mischief as he is still less than a year old and seeks out attention. So I spend a little time training him to stand at various points in the enclosure on blocks and to start lifting his feet on command which he seems to enjoy the attention. Eliza on the other hand is very aloof and does not crave attention, which causes problems when hoof trimming. All the others once tethered will stand and allow their hooves to be trimmed, but Eliza she is like a bucking broncho and so at the moment I am not forcing her as she is at the stage she could abort. So each day all get their treat of bread which she now comes up for and even pushes her way in for. In addition to this wen she is separated at night with Duchess I sit in the stall with them as Duchess is very much a calming influence on her to try and bond with her.
Cheese production is very limited at the moment as Millie's milk yield as gone down, but I have started experimenting with semi hard cheeses such as Caerphilly and Roquefort. The first Caerphilly has be tasted and even some sold after friends tried it and wanted some, so hopefully once the car boots start up again and tasters provided that will become as popular as the Garlic and Chive soft cheese.
At last the legal issues that I have had to deal with since Sara died have at last been completed, so over the last two months my mind has been on overdrive contemplating my future. There have been occasions where I wanted to sell up and go back to the UK. Partly due to feeling I was stagnating and not going forward emotionally and partly due to frustration with the language barrier causing me at times to feel very isolated. Due to the daily lottery pick of emotions, another time I felt like selling up to then buy property elsewhere to then expand the goat herd to enable me to produce more cheese. Viewing a few houses made me soon realise, ultimately any profit made from the sale of this house would soon be eaten up with repairs to a new house, so would be a situation of 'cutting off my nose to spite my face'. So for the time being I will stay here for at least to the end of next year when I will need to renew my residency. possibly requiring me to create a company due to the UK deciding to pull out of the EU (Brexit) or that I am not in a financial position to stay as I have a few years to go before I will be able to get a pension, but for now I live for the day (with a little immediate forward planning) for know one really knows what tomorrow may bring.
So as the winter draws on and the winter solstice has passed meaning spring will be here before you know it, not much has happened in the garden. This being the case then I have been concentrating on jobs indoors or some jobs outside when the weather permits. We have had temperatures well below freezing at night (the lowest being -12) for a couple of weeks now and a little snow so the fire is constantly burning during the day which keep the cats and dogs happy and is very welcoming after working outside.
Partly due to the cold weather and partly because Isaac is very much an athlete and regularly jumping over into the girls stalls at night when I separate them for the night I have finished making the upper stable doors to each of the goat houses. What with deep litter and the doors keeping the heat in at night water buckets are not freezing at night and all the goats are keeping warm which is good as all the girls are now confirmed pregnant with Duchess due to kid at the end of February. Now that Isaac has done the business he has become a little bored and gets into all sorts of mischief as he is still less than a year old and seeks out attention. So I spend a little time training him to stand at various points in the enclosure on blocks and to start lifting his feet on command which he seems to enjoy the attention. Eliza on the other hand is very aloof and does not crave attention, which causes problems when hoof trimming. All the others once tethered will stand and allow their hooves to be trimmed, but Eliza she is like a bucking broncho and so at the moment I am not forcing her as she is at the stage she could abort. So each day all get their treat of bread which she now comes up for and even pushes her way in for. In addition to this wen she is separated at night with Duchess I sit in the stall with them as Duchess is very much a calming influence on her to try and bond with her.
Eliza is turning not a stunning goat albeit a little bonkers
Cheese production is very limited at the moment as Millie's milk yield as gone down, but I have started experimenting with semi hard cheeses such as Caerphilly and Roquefort. The first Caerphilly has be tasted and even some sold after friends tried it and wanted some, so hopefully once the car boots start up again and tasters provided that will become as popular as the Garlic and Chive soft cheese.
Novo Nachalo Caerphilly type cheese
Novo Nachalo Roquefort type cheese in the making.
Grace the dachshund is at a testing time at the moment for each time I go out she is into disemboweling sofa cushions and the like. I do not think it is separation anxiety, I think it more that she is in her terrible teens stage and being a Daxie tends to dig a lot. The evidence in the garden is apparent as she has dug up newly planted bulbs and the like and so I think she is just doing the same when indoors. Still hopefully she will soon grow out of it, we had the same problem with Bella until she was eighteen months old and then she was fine (fingers crossed).
Butter wouldn't melt - NOT
DISgrace - Crime scene
A morning foray on the bed pillow disemboweled
and not that being enough she decided to chew a pen up
so ink stains on a jumper.
Being colder and trying to move forward, I have started decorating the house in preparation for when hopefully my parents come and visit in May next year. So to brighten the place up, out with white and magnolia in with red and yellow in the living room and kitchen. Maybe I am reverting back to my youth for I remember my dad being a little more than annoyed when I decided to paint my bedroom wall pillar box red, but the paint was gloss paint. There are times when Bob Marley or Kate Bush is playing on my computer, with vibrant colours in the room, incense sticks burning I feel I am back in my teens. If only it was that easy to turn back time.
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen to Living Room
Invariably the stress and build up to Christmas has been a bit much at times for me. Trying frantically to re-create what Sara and I used to do making gifts for neighbours, I took to making mince pies, biscuits and chocolates for them.
Chocolates
Ginger biscuits
Mince pies
I have not made any hand made cards this year I just cannot get my head round it as that was Sara's thing, but with all this ups and downs of emotions through creating the gifts I will not be making them next year. It is not that I am letting go of Sara's memory that will never happen, but it is a thing we did TOGETHER and I have to create a new life without her by my side albeit in spirit or memory, I have to create MY new life of my own.
I have not put paint to canvas for a couple of months now and have never considered myself a portrait artist, but one of the things I really want to try and do is do a portrait of Sara. So here is the start. A long way to go and it currently hangs in the bedroom ready for me to continue with it when time permits and when I am in the mood. At least it is hanging which implies I am relatively happy with it at the moment for I will never put a painting up that I am not happy with.
Darling Sara
So I am up early this morning to write the blog (apologies it is so short) and prepare for the day ahead as I am making steak and mushroom pudding instead of doing turkey for tomorrow, the big day. A couple of close friends are coming round for although initially I just wanted the day alone I know deep down that would not be moving forward with life and be dwelling on what has been not what will be. It may be a tough day, but I have gone this far and there are certain to be more days like these but by the strength in me I know I can go forward, I have come this far already.
Anyway you guys have a really good Christmas. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your support and kind words over the year. Be sure to cherish every moment not just tomorrow, but every day. Be sure to tell those loved ones around you you love them, not just tomorrow, but every day. You have one shot at this life, make it a good one.
God Bless you
Love you always Sara xx
Dave.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Romania to get first Muslim Prime Minister ?
Sevil Shhaideh, 52, may become Romania's first Muslim Prime Minister, as well as the first woman to hold this position in the country's history. She comes from a family with Tatar-Turkish origins and her husband is Syrian. The Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the Liberal Democratic Alliance (ALDE) told President Klaus Iohannis that they support Shhaideh for Prime Minister.
Added factor now is that the woman's Syrian husband is apparently a supporter of President Assad.
The latest update is that President Iohannis has refused to nominate her, she is widely perceived as a puppet of PSD Baron Liviu Dragnea (who is banned from the office as a result of a conviction for electoral fraud last year).
Added factor now is that the woman's Syrian husband is apparently a supporter of President Assad.
The latest update is that President Iohannis has refused to nominate her, she is widely perceived as a puppet of PSD Baron Liviu Dragnea (who is banned from the office as a result of a conviction for electoral fraud last year).
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Bulgaria's Reformist Bloc Returns Govt Mandate, Triggering Early Election - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria's Reformist Bloc Returns Govt Mandate, Triggering Early Election - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
General Election.This time a change of government is more likely.
General Election.This time a change of government is more likely.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Monday, December 19, 2016
Ryan Air Flies Dublin Sofia
Three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday leaving Dublin at 07.30 arriving 13.10, leaving Sofia at 21.20 arriving 23.10. For property and legal services in Bulgaria visit our website
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Friday, December 16, 2016
Summer Holidays to Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro and Macedonia | Balkan Holidays
Summer Holidays to Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro and Macedonia | Balkan Holidays:
Bulgarian holidays from �279 !. For information about property in Bulgaria or legal services just
e mail us
Bulgarian holidays from �279 !. For information about property in Bulgaria or legal services just
e mail us
Thursday, December 15, 2016
All Suspects in Attack on Woman in Berlin Metro Are Bulgarian - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
All Suspects in Attack on Woman in Berlin Metro Are Bulgarian - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Identified as Bulgarian gypsy from Varna. Kicked an innocent woman down the stairs.
Identified as Bulgarian gypsy from Varna. Kicked an innocent woman down the stairs.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Wizz Air To Launch New Destinations from Varna Airport - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Wizz Air To Launch New Destinations from Varna Airport - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Dortmund, Milan, Munich, Larnaca, Eindhoven plus 3 extra flights a week to London Luton.Not forgetting a daily internal flight to Sofia. For information about Bulgarian property visit our website
Dortmund, Milan, Munich, Larnaca, Eindhoven plus 3 extra flights a week to London Luton.Not forgetting a daily internal flight to Sofia. For information about Bulgarian property visit our website
Large Bulgarian tour operator files for bankruptcy | Independent Balkan News Agency
Large Bulgarian tour operator files for bankruptcy | Independent Balkan News Agency:
It is Alfa tour, and already the recriminations start, the bank is already alleging wrongdoing.
It is Alfa tour, and already the recriminations start, the bank is already alleging wrongdoing.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Bulgarian airports are enjoying an unprecedented boom .
Sofia airport alone recorded a 14 % growth in the 8 months up to September. and in that month Ryan Air opened its new hub at the airport, this will push all year growth above 15%.
Bourgas and Varna are recording 23 % and 21 % growth. A record 7.5 million passengers passed through all the airports last year.
Bourgas actually gets more passengers than Sofia in Summer, as visits to the former Red Riviera (also known as the Black Sea), increase massively.
This is part of an increasing pattern of more flights to Eastern Europe.Budget airlines are leading the drive.
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Easyjet flying London Gatwick-Varna from 1st June
Great news for Eastern Bulgaria.At last competition for Wizzair and a choice of flights.The flight times are very varied.Flights are Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.Varna-London Gatwick. For information about property in Bulgaria or legal services visit our website or e mail us info@gobg.co.uk
Monday, December 12, 2016
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Hitrino Train Disaster in Bulgaria Latest
The latest on the train disaster, not far from Dobrich in North-East Bulgaria, is that 8 are dead, over 20 injured, many with burns. The compensation for those who have lost their homes (or are very damaged) is just �162.50, which is pathetic .
If you search the internet, you can find places to donate money. It appears the antiquated rail system cause the explosion, the highly flammable load came in contact with electricity, Bulgarian railways has the worst safety record in the EU.The people affected are very poor, even by Bulgarian standards.Here is a place to donate to the Red Cross.
If you search the internet, you can find places to donate money. It appears the antiquated rail system cause the explosion, the highly flammable load came in contact with electricity, Bulgarian railways has the worst safety record in the EU.The people affected are very poor, even by Bulgarian standards.Here is a place to donate to the Red Cross.
Friday, December 9, 2016
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Saint Nicholas Day in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, Saint Nicholas' day is celebrated on the 6 December as Nikulden. Families invite relatives, sponsors and neighbours for a meal of fish (usually ribnik, a carp wrapped in dough) and two loaves of ceremonial bread, all of which are blessed at church or at home. The host wafts incense over the table, then lifts and breaks the bread. Bulgarians also observe 6 December as the name day for those named Nikola, Nikolay, Kolyo, Nikolina, Neno, Nenka, Nikolina and Nina. St Nicholas is the patron saint of fisherman, his full title is St. Nicholas the Wonderworker , and the origin of Santa Claus.
Varna's Graffit Gallery Hotel wins major world tourism award
The Graffit Gallery Hotel in Varna has won both best hotel and best boutique hotel in Bulgaria at the 2016 World Travel Awards in the Maldives. It also won both categories last year, a major honour and boost for Bulgaria's sea capital. The prices are reasonable too. The hotel is located just off Kniaz Boris Street near the Sea Garden and the Happy Bar/McDonalds.
For information about property in Bulgaria visit our website or e mail us
For information about property in Bulgaria visit our website or e mail us
Something very odd is going on in the currency markets this morning
This morning I put up a post on this blog that the pound was worth 2.85lv.I double checked later on, and the same site that I looked at earlier was changed to 2.32lv, so I took the original post down. I have now checked half a dozen current sites and the rates are anything from 2.32 to 2.78. This just cannot be correct.Someone could make quite a killing if they could get 2.78.I am very confused !.
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| What price the pound ??. |
Monday, December 5, 2016
Bulgaria 'Should Promote Itself as All-Year-Round Destination' - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria 'Should Promote Itself as All-Year-Round Destination' - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
If I had one Lev for every time this phrase had been used I would be a millionaire.
If I had one Lev for every time this phrase had been used I would be a millionaire.
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Friday, December 2, 2016
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