Monthly Archives: September 2024

Octopus Overload

Posted on September 28, 2024 by spikekalashnikov

Next week I have invited old friends who are passing through and old friends who live here to dinner. We used to eat together frequently and I aim looking forward to another great bash. I want to serve octopus coctel, … Continue reading →

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A Bit of a Let-Down

Posted on September 17, 2024 by spikekalashnikov

Typhoons always inject excitement into life in Okinawa. Typhoon prediction is not an exact science. Sometimes typhoons announced as mega awful turn out to be gentle. Typhoons predicted to be minor storms are sometimes howling craziness. Typhoon Pulasan was expected … Continue reading →

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Ear Wax

Posted on September 6, 2024 by spikekalashnikov

My hearing is impaired. I recognize the symptoms. Ear wax! I go to a nearby Ear Nose and Throat clinic hoping to get it removed. ” So sorry Neil san, reservations full. You will have to wait.” ” How long?” … Continue reading →

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Sausage Roll

Posted on September 1, 2024 by spikekalashnikov

The door bell rings and outside there is a smiling man. He shows me a lot of accreditation stuff and a sheet in English stating that he is from the Okinawan Electrical Safety Organization and is here to check my … Continue reading →

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