Today while watching Dragons Den there was a pitch to save a certain type of acorn that is feds to the Iberian Pig. I was devastated. What will the world do without such a rare acorn for these pigs to eat. Very sad indeed. When you think about it, will the pig that feeds off this certain type of acorn really be bothered? I remember that when i was in junior school the schools kitchen would put all the slop in a huge metal bin that would then be taken to a local farm for the pigs as they eat absolutely anything even human bone (i watch lots of gangster films). Hey, we all got problems in these difficult economic times, i can't afford my white truffles with caviar every day, now its once a week, so I'm afraid the Iberian Pig will have to eat sprouts and cabbage, its a tough life.
So we had heavy snow and the countryside looked beautiful, then it turned to brown dirty slush, back came the rain which caused more floods and today we have gale force winds here. Don't you just love the UK. I have heard that the UK is going to have a heatwave summer. Is this like the ones they've predicted for the past 3 years? People, people, people, WISE UP! its all a load of pooh. They just tell you this so you stay in the UK when there is no truth in their predictions, when it was snowing last week they couldn't even be definite what the next day was going to bring so how do they expect us to believe that they know what June is going to be like.
So lets look ahead to Zakynthos. Got some great ideas for the new decor but this will all depend on the cost and availability of materials i need to do want i want and the new signage design is in ready to be made when i arrive back in April. Can't give to much away as i know certain eyes are watching but it should look different to anywhere else as always. Already got new lights that I've purchased from Asia and new glassware for drinks that have been ordered in from abroad. The new cocktails i mentioned in a previous topic have been sorted just stuck on one recipe but I'll keep going till i get it right. So for all Oceanic regulars and new visitors there will be even more senses overload this season, why stick with the normal eh, lets push the boundaries of your cocktail experience. Its time to ditch those same old same old drinks you have on holiday and step in to the world of Oceanic alternative cocktails. Also i have decided to let you, my loyal subjects, put your ideas forward for what flavoured cocktails you'd like to see on the menu. You can do this via Oceanic Chill Out Bar facebook group page. You post on the wall what you'd like to see and I'll try to devise a cocktail that flavour. PLEASE, no meat flavoured ones, i haven't got a slaughter house out the back LOL. The Oceanic Rock Legend Collection T-shirts sold so well last year that i have added 3 new collections to the range, so you will still be able to still get the original design along with 3 new collections that Spiro my t-shirt guy is working on as i type. Lets hope he understands my explanations of the designs i want.
All is going well here even though this weather is pretty depressing. I've had word from my Zakynthian friends on the island and they are all well and enjoying their well earned break. Its to early to see what will or won't be open this season but from what I've been told the winter has been difficult for those businesses who have stayed open during the winter. Its the same everywhere, no jobs means no money to spend which means no money to waste on going out and people are more concerned with money for living than socialising. The new season can't come quick enough but lets hope they can keep going until it all starts up again.
Not really done that much since back from Cyprus and I'm looking forward to the start of the 6 nations rugby. Don't think Wales will do much good this year as they have lots of injuries to key players who are out for the whole tournament but its always good to watch no matter what the result, see now rugby is a real sport.
So until my next update i will just say "Come on oh flower of Scotland".
And i will leave you with these wise words that i can relate to from the worlds best poet Dylan Thomas
"He who seeks rest finds boredom, he who seeks work finds rest", I AGREE!
This is a true account of my highs and lows on the beautiful island of zakynthos all with a funny edge, lifes to short.
