The next week was spent slaving at the bar daily (eating & watching sports) and working diligently on our tans at local swimming pools or beach bars. We also got our fix of some foods we haven’t had for a while. We have eaten the following in the last few days- Indian food, Mexican food, Chinese food, fish & chips, salad with LETTUCE, and hamburgers!!! And by the way, they were all fantastic! The last 3 items were all eaten at the Beer Bucket, made by the genius chef they call Kev. Kev is Dave’s cousin who runs the kitchen at the BB and is also one of their best friends on the island, along with his girlfriend Steph. In fact, last night we had a boys night out & girls night in (with the exception of Charlie who crashed the girls night). Jason, Dave, & Kev went out on the town in Gouvia and tested the spirits of several establishments, and played some spirited pool, where Jason lost practically every game. Those pesky Brits…sharks, all of them!
Tuesday is Karaoke night at the BB. So Tuesday- you guessed it- JJ (Jason’s talent agent) practically had a monopoly on the request sheets and had Jason singing all night. Brett, the DJ, even picked some for Jason to sing after he found out that Jason grew up with some interesting music. Some of the selections were Elvira by the Oak Ridge Boys, A Little Respect by someone covering the Erasure classic, and To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before by Willie Nelson and Julio Iglesias. Jason sang this one with a nice fellow named Gil. There was a bit of confusion on who was who, so Jason went back and forth between the Spanish lover accent of Julio and the twangy country voice. A good time was had by all, and J3 even got some awards. Jason got best singer and shared the bottle of champagne with the bar. JJ refused to sing, so for “worst singer” Brett gave JJ a can of baked beans, “so we know we’ll hear some kind of noise out of her at least!”.
**Writing this on Thursday, July 7, and hoping that all our friends in London or with family/friends there are all OK. Those bad guys don’t deserve any more print than these few lines….
Wow, hot off the press...it's still July 7th here and that was really sweet of you to write that last paragraph. My sentiments exactly.
You two are having W A Y too much fun!!!!!!!!!!
Have you read Clarik's most recent e-mail re Max's new words?
Give Ann a hug from me.
Posted by: Momma O | July 07, 2005 at 04:14 PM
An American (a Texas no less) singing Julio Iglesias In Greece! Hilarious!!! Sounds like you guys are having one hell of a time!
Posted by: Andy | July 08, 2005 at 04:30 PM
Happy Birthday, Jason! We are slaving away keeping you and your wife's Texas property rented. But don't feel too quilty, it has gone remarkably smooth. Love the island notes and remember some of the same places. Have a great day...it's all yours.
Posted by: Judy & Dad | July 09, 2005 at 11:29 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON!! Jason wishing you the best birthday EVER!
I just got your thank you post card! I love it! What a fantasitic idea. I miss you both tons!
Take care,
Love C-
Posted by: Cathie | July 09, 2005 at 09:08 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON!! Jason wishing you the best birthday EVER!
I just got your thank you post card! I love it! What a fantasitic idea. I miss you both tons!
Take care,
Love C-
Posted by: Cathie | July 09, 2005 at 09:09 PM
Happy Belated Birthday, Jason (I'm a day late, but I did think about it yesterday). Love & miss you guys!! - The Rascoes
Posted by: Alisa | July 10, 2005 at 12:35 PM