Thursday 18 January 2006
Rodney’s pretty good at knitting. Spot the tea cosy. In progress, a headband for Sandra.
When he ventures out to light the gas ‘central heating’ boiler in the outhouse at the bottom of the garden Rodney could do with some sweep’s overalls to protect against the soot. Yesterday evening the first-in-line radiator, the one in our bedroom, was barely warm after four hours. The gas pressure is still pathetic - half an hour to boil a saucepan of water.
The Dushanbe Scottish Country Dancers gather on Wednesday evenings in the Padida Theatre practice room. I forgot to take my camera yesterday – I’ll try and remember next week - but here is a photo of us dancing last St Andrew’s Day at the British Ambassador’s residence. The group is a great mix of expatriates and young Tajiks. The Tajiks love dancing and most have a natural sense of rhythm. Language doesn’t seem to be a barrier.
Everyone enjoyed Strip the Willow.
Thursday 18 January 2006
Rodney’s pretty good at knitting. Spot the tea cosy. In progress, a headband for Sandra.
When he ventures out to light the gas ‘central heating’ boiler in the outhouse at the bottom of the garden Rodney could do with some sweep’s overalls to protect against the soot. Yesterday evening the first-in-line radiator, the one in our bedroom, was barely warm after four hours. The gas pressure is still pathetic - half an hour to boil a saucepan of water.
The Dushanbe Scottish Country Dancers gather on Wednesday evenings in the Padida Theatre practice room. I forgot to take my camera yesterday – I’ll try and remember next week - but here is a photo of us dancing last St Andrew’s Day at the British Ambassador’s residence. The group is a great mix of expatriates and young Tajiks. The Tajiks love dancing and most have a natural sense of rhythm. Language doesn’t seem to be a barrier.
Everyone enjoyed Strip the Willow.
1 comment:
Hi, in Indonesia we've just had all the electricity go out on the street, but in comparison it's simply become a candle-lit moment... Rain pours outside, winds have gusted and, extraordinarily, we're without otherwise extremely expensive electricity. Food is still gas-driven, by canister, so dinner is underway! Otherwise very impressed by knitting... toe socks are de rigeur in Indonesia, particularly for women and men in flip flops (seriously!).
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