katerina

@thea09 (18305)

Greece

Joined myLot 15 years ago

Author of 'Goat In The Meze' a humorous book set in a Greek fishing village.

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Kalimera and lots of Agapi

Inlemay @Inlemay (17713) • South Africa 31 Aug 18

Just as I did for over five years on the Bubblews channel (before being robbed) and for the three years I am here, I would start my Fridays with a Greek greeting "Kalimera, Kalimera everyone" . . . which means Good Morning to you...

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katerina Only nearly a month late to reply Lany, I saw this by chance when searching thro' an old email file. So happy you're enjoying the Greek Meze series. Hope you recognised the cover of Goatly Goings On is Bald Yannis on his bike with a goat. I will leave you with...

20 Sep 18

Mildred the Cat – changes are needed here at myLot …

Linda Cann Pearson @LindaCPearson (2240) • United States 5 Mar 18

Hi everybody. It’s Mildred the Cat. I hope everyone is doing well. I just read a very interesting post written by the well-known JJ, caretaker of the also well-known feline, Scar. Said JJ discussed his impatience with some...

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katerina Craving some crab are you Mildred? So crabby today x

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Mildred the Cat - Yikes! Way too much snow here!

Linda Cann Pearson @LindaCPearson (2240) • United States 4 Jan 18

Hi everybody. It's Mildred the Cat. I don't like what I'm seeing outside and my mom really doesn't like what she's seeing - tons and tons of snow. Right now I'm huddled on the radiator trying to stay alive while my mom paces and...

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katerina Houdi says "I'd hate to be stuck indoors especially now cruel Mum has put ne on a diet (she says I'm getting obsese) so I have to go out hunting lizards and voles for a decent snack xx

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Mildred the Cat - miffed at my mom

Linda Cann Pearson @LindaCPearson (2240) • United States 1 Oct 17

Hi everybody. It’s Mildred the Cat. I hope you’re all having a great day. As is often the case, I have an issue with my mom and also with one of her friends. Said friend posted on Facebook this morning that she has a mouse living...

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katerina You know she won't let you out of the house so suck it up!!!!

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Kalimera and Kefi

Inlemay @Inlemay (17713) • South Africa 15 Sep 17

Kalimera Kalimera and happy Friday to everyone I am feeling in a Greek mood today, so I decided that it would be good for a Kalimera Morning. (Kalimera means 'good morning' in Greek) I am currently on Chapter 72 in the...

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katerina Kalispera Lany, I'm so happy you're enjoying it. I actually wrote the Amazon blurb and plumped for farcical as the perfect description. I've been writing a storm and finished Book 2 in the Greek Meze Series on the day you penned this post, so been busy with...

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Bald old man

Koalemos @Asylum (47893) • Manchester, England 31 Aug 17

Despite my age, I have always maintained a fairly good head of hair. When I began chemotherapy I expected this to change because loss of hair is well known for people undergoing chemotherapy. To my surprise, 6 weeks after the...

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katerina Bald is the fashion look Barry so you're just keeping up with times. The popularity of Bald Yannis in Goat has led to hosts of men shaving off their hair to keep up with the trend. On the bright side yours should grow back without the need for a hair...

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Grecian Black Dress

Inlemay @Inlemay (17713) • South Africa 10 Aug 17

The Grecian Black dress, traditionally worn by the married and older female generation has made its abundance appearance over the last week - reading about it in "Goat in The Meze" where 'Bald Yannis' has made a killing with...

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katerina Now Lany, the dresses in 'Goat In The Meze' are described as hideous, but not black. They come in a variety of very drab colours. Traditionally the old widows wear black dresses (with pop socks). I can't attach a photo to this comment but I will do a post...

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Some Facts About August

Anna @LadyDuck (471968) • Switzerland 1 Aug 17

Today is Swiss National Day and it's a holiday here. Most people is already vacationing, the next 15 days will be particularly quiet and peaceful. Talking about August, the flowers of the month are the gladiolus and poppy. The...

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sweden crayfish festival

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katerina That crayfish looks sooo good Anna. Greek hols also started on Aug 1st & I will be avoiding the village for the next fortnight as all the Athenians descend for their holidays and it will be packed.

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Outcome of today’s meeting at Christie hospital

Koalemos @Asylum (47893) • Manchester, England 31 Jul 17

As I mentioned in an earlier post today, this was a meeting with the consultant to receive an update on the progress of my chemotherapy so far. I feel that the chemotherapy has made a difference and therefore expected a good...

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katerina Excellent news Barry, fingers crossed the chemo zaps them all into oblivion.

2 Aug 17

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Olives not eat-able from the Tree

Inlemay @Inlemay (17713) • South Africa 30 Jul 17

I have been reading Katerina's book slowling and enjoying every chapter when I have had the time. "Goat in The Meze" is certainly light Greek entertainment and as I progress through the village of Astakos and get to meet the...

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katerina Glad to hear you are enjoying 'Goat In the Meze' by Katerina Nikolas (plug). At this speed I'll have the sequel finished before you finish reading book 1. I aim to be done by eo August but it's terribly hot and I keep falling asleep over it.

2 Aug 17

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Finally had my first chemotherapy session.

Koalemos @Asylum (47893) • Manchester, England 21 Jul 17

The chemotherapy was scheduled to start on Tuesday, but the day did not go to plan. After providing a blood sample I was waiting in reception when I suddenly collapsed. I was diagnosed with an irregular heart condition which was...

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katerina I see it is several days since you posted so hope that no adverse effects are keeping you away. What a week you're having, thinking of you.

24 Jul 17

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Mixed feelings about tomorrow

Koalemos @Asylum (47893) • Manchester, England 17 Jul 17

Today I visited Christie hospital for an MRI scan. Now I will be returning tomorrow to start my chemotherapy. I have been patiently waiting for this day to arrive, but now find myself with mixed emotions. On the one hand I am...

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katerina Hope all went well today Barry and fingers crossed you aren't experiencing any ill effects this evening.

18 Jul 17

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My first visit to Christie hospital

Koalemos @Asylum (47893) • Manchester, England 10 Jul 17

Today has been a hectic day, starting with a visit from a support nurse this morning and then an appointment to Christie hospital. Apart from the expected blood tests and X-ray etcetera, there was an in depth consultation with the...

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katerina Did they tell you why they didn't start the treatment as soon as they had the diagnosis, it seems bizarre you are still waiting to start it? On the cheery side I was delighted to suddenly have the penny drop and realise it was YOU on FB, didn't recognise you...

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July - Are We Going To Break The Record?

Anna @LadyDuck (471968) • Switzerland 1 Jul 17

In the Northern Hemisphere, July is the warmest month of the year. Three different agencies, have confirmed that July 2016 has been the warmest July since the data are collected from 1880. Will this July set a new record? I hope...

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katerina Last Sunday hit 45C Anna which is too hot to function. It was too hot to get in the car to go down for a swim too cool off. Now it's dropped down to the 30s which feels positively cool in comparison.

7 Jul 17

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A full diagnosis at last

Koalemos @Asylum (47893) • Manchester, England 6 Jul 17

Since my CT scan and resultant biopsy, the samples taken have been analysed to decide precisely what the tumours consist of. Today was my appointment to see a consultant and be informed of the results and potential prognosis. The...

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katerina Very glad to hear you have a non invasive option which may well halt the spread and result, hopefully, in remission. Although the chemo may result in ghastly side effects (hopefully it won't) it has the potential to fix you up and at least lift your spirits as...

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Oh well, at least things cannot get any worse

Koalemos @Asylum (47893) • Manchester, England 15 Jun 17

I hasten to stress that this post is not intended to elicit sympathy or distress my friends in any way. However, it would seem prudent to appraise people of my condition so that they will understand if I am absent for several days...

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katerina Barry I am so sorry to hear you have such hideous news to cope with and am sure the diagnosis must be a horrible shock that will take weeks to sink in. You are sounding very stoic and I hope you can find some way not to be submerged by the blackness of it all....

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K-Went-in

Inlemay @Inlemay (17713) • South Africa 9 Jun 17

I just couldn't resist my heading this morning. I am reading Katerina's book "Goat in The Meze" and without giving too much of the plot away, for those that are going to read it, roadkill has a whole new meaning! K-went-in is...

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katerina I am so glad it is making you laugh Lany, I haven't had much feedback yet from readers so really happy to hear it is hitting the spot. Just wait until Nitsa arrives for the real laughs.

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Goat in The Meze - by Katerina

Inlemay @Inlemay (17713) • South Africa 24 May 17

To all the wonderful writers and bloggers out there, writing a book is something that can happen - if you dream it, you can do it! Fantastic news as I logged in to myLot this morning, the message from Katerina to say that her...

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katerina Kalispera Lany, thanks for posting this, it was a bit of a blow when my post was deleted. Started book 2 in the series. Hope you enjoy it, it starts off at a nice pace then gets really funny.

3 Jun 17

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Free Kindle for reading books off an ipad

Inlemay @Inlemay (17713) • South Africa 25 May 17

Well it seems that the download of the free Kindle Reader went well, now just to get my banking card details entered and secured and then I can buy some of the wonderful books there are to be had online. My first book will be...

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katerina Hi Lany, thanks for mentioning 'Goat In The Meze' - they took my post down for some reason. Hope you enjoy it, I can guarantee a good laugh and a feel of Greece. Let me know what you think.

26 May 17

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Flashback Travel to the Isle of Capri

Inlemay @Inlemay (17713) • South Africa 23 May 17

I was reading one of Gary's @garymarsh6 posts about Ponte Veccio in Florence as well as his viewing of the picturesque village of Cinq Terre as they cruised in and about the waters surrounding Italy and it brought back such a...

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katerina Hi Lany, thanks for the plug, it went live today on Amazon, so excited.

23 May 17

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