Friday, 20 March 2009

Grey and dyed Rockers do it for Charity


(with Elvis - not dead but lurking on the island!)
Back from Gran Can and the weather deteriorated (in fact we had a blowy flight and shivered as we left the plane!) Several overcast days and then suddenly bright sun and it seemed as if Spring was here! Last Sunday was gorgeous - we went out for a bike ride and then did our civic and community thing by attending a Charity Funday at Rogues Gallery.
The cause was raising money for a guy from Rotherham paralysed after a fall in Caleta de Fuste. 22000 euoros was needed to get him back to UK.
The place was packed with (smoking) oldies and Rick came up from Caleta to do an (excellent) Elvis impression. At one point Al and Val - who own Hot FM - were jiving in the street! As a result of various fund-raising activities and donations from owners Derek Mac and Jo some 680 euros went to the appeal, which has now met the target.
Most of the week has been hot since then, with an impressive downpour on Wednesday. We have been engaged in useful tasks!