Tuesday 24 July 2012

Blog traffic

I checked the sources of traffic to my blog and was thoroughly amused. Certain blog posts get more views than others and they include - toilet brush etiquette, the easily led girl and the sewer rat population of Morzine. So basically every day, people Google how exactly they should use a toilet brush. Why do people not know this already? I'm baffled. But anyway, toilet cleaners of the world, welcome to my humble little blog where I drone on about my silly little life. FYI, when your toilet brush gets a bit funky and discoloured, I find that an overnight soaking in hot water and bleach does the trick, brings them up just like new! There's a little tip from me to you, now don't say I never give you anything. ;)

Sunday 22 July 2012

The scent of Oleander, sun warmed avocado straight from the tree and how exactly do you 'borrow' a goat?

It's been a wee while since I last blogged again, but in my defence, I've had visitors and been busy entertaining...oh and working of course!

Had a visit from the two Nats last week and it was fabulous. It was basically like I was on holiday, that's what everyone thinks my job is anyway. We went to Deia, hiked to Cala San Vicente, went to Formentor beach and snuck in to the luxury Barcelo hotel for a sundowner cocktail. We didn't have a cocktail though, at 12 Euros a pop we decided not to. Last time the three of us went for sundowner cocktails it was June 2011 and it was the perfect end to our west coast adventure on beautiful Barbados, we had rum punch and it cost considerably less than 12 Euros. I feel like we ate a lot last week, tried some local restaurants that I'd been wanting to try and we weren't disappointed. Had so many laughs and giggles all week too. It's always so lovely to see the girls, thank you for coming out ladiekins!! xxx

Summer is in full swing now, town is busy, holidaymakers have descended. Lots of Scots over the last few weeks, think their kids break up from school earlier but plenty of other nationalities too now. Yesterday marked the usual changeover day, with guests leaving and new ones arriving. As changeover days go, yesterday was super chilled. The big boss was on the island last week, I think I made a good impression. I turned up on the first morning doing my usual bread, pastries and paper round, I had no idea anything was amiss until the little girls started sniggering and finally his wife whispered to me "your top is inside out". Well I could've just died right there. The week got better and I even got a round of applause the next morning for managing to dress myself correctly! Oh the joy. Anyway, they left early and our new arrivals didn't want to be met at the airport and didn't want a welcome chat last night, they've been before and were happy to just get on with it themselves, happy days! That meant an unusually relaxed changeover day so Chef B and I went to the pool and lay in the sun for hours, with the lovely scent of oleander all around us.

At one of our villas that is in use this week, there is an orchard, so yesterday we picked some beautiful yellow plums and some absolutely divine avocados. When I picked them they were warm from the sun and as I walked through the orchard the air was rich with a warm citrus aroma. What a heavenly place.

There's also a chicken run in the grounds of the villa, pretty chickens and some not so pretty turkeys, but I think they're charming in their own way. Got a chance to practice my animal husbandry skills this morning, after we'd been to see the guests (who are absolutely lovely) we had to rescue a turkey lurkey that had somehow got out of the run. Fairly amusing if you'd seen us stalking a turkey and trying to cajole it back to where it belonged. Ah, the life of the island manager, what adventures lie in store for me next? Well, if I've got anything to do with it then the next adventure involves a goat.

How do you go about borrowing a goat for a few hours? Suggestions welcomed. I spied some today not too far from the apartment while I was out on my walk. The reason for the goat borrowing is simple really, I want to scare the crap out of one my staff! The nanny has a strange aversion to goats and she's away this week, so I thought the funniest thing that could happen was if we borrowed a goat and installed it in her room prior to her return. (I'm slightly concerned for the goat as it would get screeched at.) I'd like to think I could pull this off, I just need to solve the conundrum of procuring a goat and making sure that no animals get harmed in this production.

On to non goat related issues, a few weeks ago I met this guy: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christian-Marcussen/381289055246196 he makes music, and it's good. http://soundcloud.com/christianmarcussen Have a listen. If you like it, let him know.

I got confirmation this week that I'll be going back to Morzine and to my lovely Chalet du Pre. Pretty stoked about that I must admit. Unbelievably there's only about 7-8 weeks left of the summer season out here, maybe 1 or 2 more if we get some extra bookings. Then I'll be back in the UK and in Denmark to see my Dad, who's over there getting treatment for his cancer. Things are positive so everyone think happy thoughts and send good vibes to the Snow Pixie's Dad.

It's been overcast today so have taken the chance to lie on the sofa like a fat slug and do nothing this afternoon. I've watched the Formula 1 (muy bien Alonso, mi amor!) and now the Golf. Thinking of golfers and what they wear, I've not seen anyone with red or orange trousers today. Anyway, random thoughts of golf clothing aside, I've really enjoyed my lazy day which is now even better with the addition of a cold San Miguel.

I think I might be rambling now so I'm signing off. Tune in next time to see if  I manage to get a goat! Hasta la vista baby.


Wednesday 4 July 2012

Fifty shades of sunburn

I've been in Mallorca for six weeks and two days. And I have blogged only once during that entire time, that is monumentally slack of me and I do apologise!

I went to Formentor beach yesterday, which was lush, and I got so engrossed in my book that I forgot to reapply sun cream and am consequently looking like a lobster. Only on my back though! So today I will lie on my back and tan only my front. My darling Dad got me a Kindle for my birthday which I'm loving, and like the rest of the world, I'm totally engrossed by my current book - Fifty Shades of Grey. Yes, my name is Trine and I like to read a bit of light "Mummy Porn" (as it's been dubbed) while I'm sunbathing.

After a bit of work this morning chatting to our IT Manager about routers and data cards, I am going to head to the beach in a moment. It's a very hard life you know....

More updates to come on what I've been up to so far and some photos too. Stay tuned!

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