What a Day

Whilst I was teaching a few locals a few words of English the postman dropped off a package for me. A very special package. Inside were some Rhubarb crowns, all the way from a dear friend in Ireland -Thanks Nora! . Now these are headgear fro rhubarb queens, but little rhubarb plants. When I got home To say I was excited was an understatement. I am hoping that they take to their new home, and that soon (within a year perhaps ) we will be eating home-grown rhubarb. Also included  in the package were some sweeties, licorice all-sorts and rhubarb and custards of course.

Rhubarb crowns

 Rhubarb and Custards

Going back a little bit here, Tone and I met down-town to go to the Hacienda which is the local tax office.  Our Prime-Minister here has decreed that all foreigners have to declare any financial interests in their home countries. As we still have a flat in London we have to declare. This has to be done before the end of April. If we don't declare and they find out fines can start at 10,000€. The Hacienda were most helpful (NOT). they told us to register on-line and complete the declaration there.  At home this afternoon I did have a go at that, but like all official documents it is far too confusing, so we're going to have to pay a financial company to declare for us- That's tomorrow's job!

This afternoon I had to go to Lidl as they had halogen desk lamps on sale -half the price of anywhere else. Whilst there I also bought a set of knives, being a bit fed up with having to try and sharpen our best knife every time I try to use it.  SO as well as the usual chopping we now have a couple of new items, one here on the desk, with a cat sunbathing underneath, and the other in the kitchen ready for my next foray and baking extravaganza.

new knives

 new lamp

 So on balance it's been a grand day.