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Perfect Pool Day: Food, Fun, and Music
BBQ bonanza! Car troubles forgotten, the gang danced, sang, and lounged by the pool. Dogs offered foot spas (gross!), drinks flowed, and a post-party “fire safety” celebration kept things toasty.
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Frustrating Car Troubles: An Epic Rant
Yesterday’s automotive adventure was a comedy of errors: a one-day-old battery gave us a dead car, clueless mechanics multiplied our woes, and we ended up needing a tow. Gah! 🤬
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Gardening and Cooking: Grumpy’s Daily Adventures
Today’s shenanigans: a flat car battery, gardening duties, quiche-making, and discovering the cat’s true identity. Who knew batteries expire faster than my will to plant herbs? Cheers to the chaos and a second bottle of wine!
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The Tunnels of Madeira: A Drive Through Calheta
Today, we’re off to Calheta for curry powder and nostalgia, dodging tunnels like a mole and reminiscing about Whiskey Jack’s midnight bird calls—our life is wild!
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From Old Town to Passion Fruit
The fabulous Old Town, is fishy and floral. While back at home is oh so passionate.
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Experience the Festa: Music, Food, and Poncha on Madeira
June means FESTA! The island parties with music, food, and potent Poncha (it’s basically sugarcane rocket fuel). After nights of fun and overindulging, I’m done drinking—until next year!
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BBQ Fun: Tales of Dogs and Gin
Smokey the dog steals the show, BBQ chaos ensues, and after some epic gin adventures, they vow to never drink again. Classic!
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From Rats to Recipes: A Humorous Madeira Adventure
Dogs vs Rat showdown, post office nightmare and a first time curry. At least my day ended healthier than the poor rato.
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Exploring Camara de Lobos: Seafood, Friends, and Festivals
So, we had a delightful lunch with Mack, a bald retiree with a shockingly grumpy demeanor, and Annie, a snorting laugh machine, at a fancy seafood spot. Sangria: delicious, but brings tears to your wallet!
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Pottering in the Garden: A Fun Day Off
In a battle against boredom. I tackle garden chores, meet a Kestrel, burned branches and drowned in G&T’s, only to receive the silent treatment from Maria for my “hard work”. Cheers!
Grumpy in Madeira 