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Size is not everything!

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After a stressful footballing weekend I think we have all calmed down here in Barcelona. After what felt like an age the the derby match came, and went! What a "interesting" match, things got a little heated and the ref din not seem to have the best hand on the game. In the end Rovers finished the match with ten men and 3-1 down. Not the best of Saturdays. Any way onwards and upwards or whatever way it maybe after the announcement this week about yet another "shake-up" of Scottish football. I hope you enjoy this dish of Paella and Bovril and it reminds you that size does not matter! Paella and Bovril Sunbathing season, for the locals, is well and truly over, with temperatures only reaching 20 or so during the day and 15 at night, the flip-flops have been swapped for fur lined snow boots and the bikini boxed away.   The bars on the streets and plazas that were bustling till late during the summer are rolling out the patio heate

T-shirts cause for thought!

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Phew, sorry that this has been a while but a late night Tuesday following twitter into the night, waiting to see if Raith could get thru extra time against Airdrie. With only just over 900 fans out to watch, Raith went on to win in a 7 goal thriller finishing, Raith 4 Airdire 3! Well done Rovers! As my oven is on the blink, I went round to a friends yesterday to make my Christmas Cake. After 3 hours of baking and a round of scones for good measure I headed home. I was on my bike, back pack filled with a brandy soaked cake and was met by a stormy sea of people and some very on edge police! As I weaved my way thru the crowd hoping my cargo survives I hear the now familiar call "Inde Independencia" Enjoy this hot serving of P n B! Paella and Bovril Before going to visit family in England the boyfriend and I went on the traditional present hunt for the wee nieces!   Our expeditions lead us into the local memorabilia and gift shop, “El Cau de

It has been a while................

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 Wow it seems like a ages since I posted a P n B, I suppose it has been, but then it has been 5 weeks since Raith had a home game! I will be posting a full Paella and Bovril on Tuesday to keep you warm during the Cup replay against Airdrie. See you all Tuesday Carol