Author Archives: thecindy@mail.com

Two Weeks

Posted on March 30, 2020 by thecindy@mail.com

Since hearing from so many of you, thought it was good to do another update. And the news is good. We are healthy and strong. Well, Theo’s a little bored, but we’re okay. The property here in Spain is large, … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 Update

Posted on March 19, 2020 by thecindy@mail.com

Thanks so much to everyone who has been checking in with us. This post is to let you know that we are staying healthy and safe in our new home in Spain. Even though we decided to name the house … Continue reading →

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Coronahhh…

Posted on March 14, 2020 by thecindy@mail.com

We’re currently in Spain, waiting for the house to be finished, with no real kitchen— just an under-counter fridge and a cronky old electric cooktop. We’ve been eating out Spanish style with a large late lunch and that holds us … Continue reading →

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On the Hunt in Spain

Posted on March 9, 2020 by thecindy@mail.com

Today, I decided work before fun. So while Theo was still ‘resting,’ I started mopping the new floor tiles for the umpteenth time, scraping up the bits of plaster, grout, and paint spatters with my razor blade and scrubbie pad. … Continue reading →

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Costa Blanca Update

Posted on March 5, 2020 by thecindy@mail.com

Oh my goodness. It seems an eternity since I sat my behind down to do some writing. To be fair, I’ve been sick for quite a few weeks with what is probably walking pneumonia. Still thinking it’s going to heal … Continue reading →

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And the Beat Goes On

Posted on December 1, 2019 by thecindy@mail.com

As most of you already know, we lost our beloved little Alfie in early November. He made the car trip back to France just fine and he was SO HAPPY to be home. Then within a few days, he started … Continue reading →

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A Productive Month in Spain

Posted on October 23, 2019 by thecindy@mail.com

We’ve been in Spain for over three weeks now and I’m really growing to like it here. The view is so fantastic and the sunrises are exceptional. The sunsets aren’t too bad either, but I’m so busy by that time … Continue reading →

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And back to Spain…

Posted on October 4, 2019 by thecindy@mail.com

We’ve enjoyed a wonderful summer in France but when the leaves started to fall and the fog became thicker in the morning, it signaled time for us to visit the house in Spain. Not only will it give us another … Continue reading →

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What is the Opposite of Inspiration?

Posted on August 10, 2019 by thecindy@mail.com

In my seemingly never-ending quest for some design inspiration for the Spanish house, I ended up this evening outside, surfing for light fixtures, of all things! I always try to buy local, so was looking for some Spanish lighting stores … Continue reading →

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Spain: It’s All Ours!

Posted on July 28, 2019 by thecindy@mail.com

Wow, gotta get caught up with y’all! We took a little 2 week break to finalise the deal on the house in Spain the last week of June and first week of July. Drove down in the BMW (the cruiser), … Continue reading →

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