Photos, videos and docs of Richard And Jo Demeester, with the keywords: "Bomba"

Love our Little View

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:09:47 +0000

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Christmas Tree Selfie with Vee and Phil

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:09:45 +0000

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Lighting of The Christmas Tree

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:09:42 +0000

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It was so nice to be in Bomba for the inaugural lighting of the tree.

Neighbours, August

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 16:46:45 +0000

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So, Bomba filled up for August with all sorts of Randoms. This household was a combination of some with holiday homes here, and some extended family.

Smelling a barbecue on, I peered over our terrace to sticky-beak. I was spotted, conversed with, and minutes later, we were invited in for a drink.

Which became a few, some bruschetta, a glass or three of wine, spaghetti ragout, and grappa to chase it all down. We brought some home made chocolate icecream.

A memorable dinner indeed... although I do struggle to remember the exact manner in which it wrapped up!

And Bands Played

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 15:15:41 +0000

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Even if we had wanted to go home early, it would have been a challenge. Walking through the centro storico on my way to get some food, I came to our house to find musicians set up on the steps.

Bomba Gastronomic Event

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 15:15:35 +0000

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There were 14 or so stalls, scattered through the old town of Bomba. All sorts of food and drink choices, and thousands of people. An amazing feeling to find Bomba full, bustling, so alive. The traditional events are returning.

Our Ceiling Gets the Michelangelo Touch

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 15:15:32 +0000

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Our upstairs room received a new paint job, and new colour scheme. Jo had plans for the ceiling, and through a friend, we were introduced to a local artist who came and did an amazing "flourish" in each corner. We love the result.

Another Community Day

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:27:48 +0000

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Held at the next town around, a day to collect rubbish from the lake shores.

The Faithful

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:27:40 +0000

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Many walk ahead of the saint, while the stronger and able bodied men walk alongside the saint, swapping every few hundred metres to share the load.

Bringing San Mauro into the Sanctuary

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:27:46 +0000

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San Mauro

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:27:37 +0000

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San Mauro is carried from the church in Bomba to the sanctuary below. This is the weekend of the feast of San Mauro.

From Pennadomo

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 09:28:21 +0000

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On the rock peak, above Pennadomo. Looking back at Bomba and its lake.

Another Day, Another Photo of Maiella

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sat, 28 May 2022 14:22:55 +0000

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A Mural for Bomba, Courtesy of Perry

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sat, 28 May 2022 14:22:59 +0000

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This fantastic portrait of former Bomba resident Silvio Spaventa was completed just in time for his 200th birthday. Current Bomba resident, Perry Sullivan, worked hard to ensure it was ready. I really like the style he has used to honour this former politician and journalist.

And Amongst all the Papers...

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 14:35:25 +0000

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So, in the abandoned house, on the top of the mess of papers from the 1980's, we found a "pocket map" of Melbourne with tourist attractions and useful numbers! How random!

Bathroom Transformation

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 14:35:06 +0000

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Unlike the kitchen, the bathroom remodelling was only partly done by us. We did the planning, and chose everything, but our workhorse, Ilir, provided the manpower and expertise.

Our chief objectives - larger shower that did not flood the whole bathroom, more space and a fresher look.

The curved shower was a perfect fit with existing features that could not be moved. Putting the toilet on a slight angle with the high mounted cistern meant we didn't have to re plumb the sewage. Removing the bidet and putting in a compact corner basin bought us space, and mounting a new horizontal hot water service made it feel more open in there.

We are rapt with the tiles we chose, although we had to do so under a bit of pressure. "Ilir, you'll need to have the tiles soon, won't you." "Yes, but no hurry. I won't need them before tomorrow." We rushed to a nearby bathroom clearance outlet with a limited, yet diverse range. Maybe because of this smaller number of options, we surprised ourselves by agreeing after only a single visit on which tiles would be best.

Finally, we added tap-ware (including a snazzy little waterfall faucet), lighting, cabinetry and mirror, shelf, hooks, toilet roll holder, and so on.

Abandoned House in Bomba

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 14:35:17 +0000

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Many villages in Abruzzo have abandoned and seemingly forgotten houses. Bomba is typical, with most streets having a smattering of buildings in various states of disrepair and ruin, interspersed with homes that are cared for and obviously loved.

Of course, most ruined and abandoned buildings are entirely empty, or limited to 2 or 3 broken large pieces of furniture.

One March day, we noticed a door ajar, and decided an explore, in our customary manner. This is what we found - a home with no sign of anyone being there since the late 1980s. Old television and fridge and scales, light fittings,, and cupboards full of crockery. But dating it was easy. The table was covered in letters and receipts, papers and magazines, most dated 1987 or so.

The kitchen still had pots and pans, and the shelves upstairs still had shoes and clothes. The bed had a bedspread, but is now ruined due to the gaping hole in the roof and years of rain and weathering.

We have our theory - when the owner passed, a relative has come and gone through all the papers, possibly searching for the will. Intending to return to take care of the property, they locked and left and for whatever reason, never came back.

Kitchen Before and After

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 14:35:01 +0000

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Early on, we began the kitchen improvements with the new fridge and stove.

Three walls of the kitchen have now been painted yellow - and Jo could not resist putting some glitter in the paint. That happened close to the end of last year, while I was in the USA. She decided to choose the time of least resistance. That said, when I came home and saw it, I was quite impressed with how it came up.

The cupboards were next to get their face-lift with a lick of paint. And finally the tiles. All the painting was done by Jo - walls, cupboards, and tiles, but we did the tile stickers together. At least I can say I contributed.

Giovanni and Chrysi

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 14:34:56 +0000

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Dinner at an Agroturismo, with course upon course of amazing food.

With Chrysi and Giovanni in Bomba

nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 14:34:59 +0000

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So nice to have visitors from Aus.