Arillas Forum

I have just been to Arillas and it is "Heaving". It's also Heaven, as we all know, but it was also "Heaving" today. I struggled to find a parking place.
3 pm in the afternoon and Brouklis still busy. Costas on the beach open? The first time I have seen them open at Lunchtime for a few years. Everywhere busy except the unfortunate Malibu & Coconut which were empty. But I'm sure they will get a lot of business tonight!. The beach was packed. People everywhere!
I've never seen Arillas in August and, so I'm told, a lot of Italians and Greeks take their holidays at this time. Brighton beach "eat yer heart out!" 
It's good to see though but a bit of an eye opener for naive ole me. Always thought Arillas was so laid back having only been here May & late September.
Cheers
negg

Just goes to show no week or month is the same as another, its good to get these insights from you Eggy, we learn a little something nearly everyday with your posts, its fab, hope you never tire of posting!

I wondered if it ever got like that...  Mike said would you like to be there now and I actually said No... I guessed it might be busier at this time of year what with kids off school etc.  I prefer it much quieter.

After last year my Mum has been dreading August, Arillas seems to get invaded by the Italians, on top of all the German and Bristish visitors it makes it very busy indeed. With a constant stream of traffic going down to and from the beach it makes walking the dogs quite a chore. I believe Italy as a acountry shuts down in August. Good for the trade but I wouldn't like it, still 1 bad month out of 12 isn't bad going.

It might not be our cup of tea going when it is busy but at least it is good for the people of Arillas!!

Exactly, its each to their own isnt it, i too prefer the quieter month of May/June, but as you say it is good for the people of Arillas, lots of customers, means lots of 'kerching' to see them through the winter months!

I like the subject "Arillas Today" Eggy, its like an online newspaper.

Could we have a  .....wait for it.......News Eggsclusive every day please?

*LOL* Smiffy! I was looking earlier at the webcam and thinking that it indeed looked rather busy.

What made you laugh??!!  Is it my way of words?!

Indeed, the eggclusive :)

You seem to have the best of both worlds Eggy, out with the crowds or at home in your lovely little quite corner. Viv

On Sunday, Brighton beach was absolutely, completely, and utterly... er.....umm..... busy.

Glad we didn't go there.   ;-)

I sincerely hope Arillas beach never gets so crowded you cannot put a hankie down, let alone a towel.   Especially the first week of September 2007  ;-)

i love arillas any time of the year,except school holidays ,call me a prude, but ive my sentence of augusts over the years and im glad my daughter is 19  and is welcome to come away with us any time we want to go ,,,,,,,,,,,,

you've got me worried eggy. we go on the 20th hope it's not massively busy!
Thanks for your on- site reports...they are really helpful and interesting

Just had a text off my Mum saying that Arillas is absolutely packed, so much she has given up driving as its quicker to walk now on small journies due to how many cars are on the roads. I remember her saying the same things last year and the crowds do seem to go down as the month progresses. Can't imagine Arillas like that I always tend to go May/June and September as I don't like the extreme heat.

I should imagine the main road into Arillas is a nightmare if there is a lot of traffic up and down, especially near the coconut bar.  It is bad enough in June so god knows what its like now!!

Glad im not there now!!  No thinking about it i would still sooner be there than stuck here at work. ;)

When I was there last week it was very busy on the beach but I didn't notice the restaurants being that much busier at lunchtime or evening. I wonder where all the Italians go at night!

Perhaps they dont stay in Arillas, they might stay in another resort with predominantly Italian hotels.

When we have been up to Roda for the day there seems to be alot of Italitans there.

My daughter speaks Italian and when we went to Elafonisos on Crete a few years ago an Italian family plonked themselves behind us (pretty close it was) and were fairly loud.  She understood everything they said and they were having a "good debate", which she proceeded to translate to us... I dont think they realised it.  Very amusing!

The same happened to us when we were in Rhodes several years ago, we were on the beach and a large family plonked themselves near us.  They dont seem to care that they are invading your space and they literally took over.  In the end we got up and moved away. 

I myself have never understood this either, whenever i go to a beach and theres tons of room around, ill set down all my stuff and then half hour later a family will come and plonk theirselves right near us, argh so aggravating, especially when theres loads of space to choose from!

Thats why when i see the pictures of Brighton beach or Bournemouth etc in the newspaper when its been a really hot weekend, and the beach is sooo crowded, people practically lying on top of each other (oo-er!) that is my worst nightmare, how is that meant to be fun or relaxing!!

But i must say in Arillas ive never had this problem, seems people like their own space as much as i do.

That advert on tv comes to mind  - crowded beach, new person strips off and everyone expect them to be white.  I think it is a Boots advert!

Yeah i know the one you mean, that much of a crowded beach is my worst nightmare!

We were in Brighton the other day and people were on the beach obviously.  There is absolutely no way on earth that I would go in that water... It was brown, probably churned up sand but it was rough and horrible.  They have gone "posh" though.  Its about time someone came up with the idea of having white plastic sunbeds on the pebbles.  £3.50 a day worth it not to have to sit on that beach.  I hate Brighton though, nasty, tacky atmosphere but its our nearest coast being 1/2 hr away.

Guess where I would rather be?

No haven't got a clue where would you rather be haha!! ;)  me too!

The sea is horrible here isnt it, im sure its nice and clear on some of the coast in England, Cornwall for example, but other places its just minging!

The sea in Arillas is just lovely, so clear and inviting!

Saturday 11th Aug.
3 pm this afternoon, on the balcony, and felt a few small spots of rain. A few clouds above. Quickly rushed to cover up some bags of cement.
And then................................................ nothing!!!
7 pm - Now currently 29 deg outside. - What's that all about??
( Greek clouds maybe - Shall we rain now ? - Nah! lets do it tomorrow )

Arillas not as busy as the beginning of the week but still busy.
Everybody busy - I think all Taverna owners are glad there's only one August each year.
Happy faces all round.
Negg

Huh! Spent this afternoon removing a pillar built in the wrong place and in and out of the digger. I was absolutly soaked as it rained here all day. Oh to be in Arillas, well maybe just outside it!
                                            Ivan

Just had a few showers here.

anyone seen the forcast for next week....met office predicting storms storms and more rain,I bet there will be a few more flying off to warmer climates, what a poor summer we have had this year...roll on sept
Ang

Ang
We'e told here that, if any rain at all then, Weds/Thu is favourite,

Ivan
Believe it or not. - Sometimes I do wish I was there grafting with you, even with a bit of rain.

Negg

I too am glad my children are out of school now as we can go whenever we want. August is too hot and busy for me, and I love children "I just couldn't eat a whole one"
We went to Paelo in August one year, never again ! Enough said the Italiens were quite annoying !
It was our first visit to Arillas last September, perfect for us and even our 17 year old daughter.

Diane

Eggy will you get to see the meteor's tonight in Arillas.....
Ang

Ang
Is that a local group or something to do with the weather?
What don't I know about, again?
Negg

Negg there was a meteor shower last night from about 8pm to 6am which was best seen over western europe,I kept looking but I think the sky over us was too cloudy,I was thnking that maybe they could have been seen from Arillas...ah well its gone now for another few years
Ang

Ang
We were outside, on the balcony from about 8.30 to 10;30 Greek time. So I reckon If it was see-able we probably just missed it. Typical.
( Shame it wasn't a local group  - They'd be back next week )
Negg

Saw half a dozen meteor's up here in the North East.
Free firework's !  What's next,weekly tax rebate's !

Arillas today, again very busy.
Beach is packed like yesterdays "Picture of the Day"
Currently 31 deg at 4.30 pm. - No "real rain" now for at least 13 weeks.
Our local fireman is obviously worried. - He's been "on call" recently.
Even when I'm out cutting down bone dry weeds I don't stop for a ciggy break.
(It's that dry.)
This type of weather is obviously new to me.
I'm told that,when the rains come they will come with a vengeance.
Negg

I hope that there`s no fires etc. It would be dreadful. It`s a good idea not to smoke near all the dry stuff. It wouldn`t take much to cause a fire, I bet. So, looking at the above, I won`t need a pak a mak. Bfn.

Today's update.
A right 'ole scorcher - It's still 34 deg now at 7 pm.

Arillas is busier today than the last time I posted it as "Heaving".
If you arrived on a push bike you would have struggled to park.

I found out where some of the Italians go in the evening. Mon Amour. I've driven past a few times around 8 ish and the cars parked outside/around.
Looks like an up-market outdoor car showroom.
Negg

eggy that is music to my ears re weather! It is absolutely pouring down in manchester and cold! Husband has cycled to his favourite pub to hear his favourite band and will be a drowned rat ! We arrive on Monday hope that the weather will still be good...this is the latest we've ever visited.

Yeh, we`ve got rain today in Wirral . Roll on Arillas time.

Gaye
We're showing 33 deg at the mo with a time of 6:40 pm. Even this morning with the mist at 9 ish it was still very warm. Be prepared though, because it is very,very busy.
( But there's plenty of beach and everyone's sharing the sun )
Negg

Bliss.

I have it on good authority today, well I got it from the guy who got it, probably from the baker, that temperatures could reach the 40's. Whoa!!
Negg

Think you might be taking that jumper off today then Eggy!!  Back at work, well the body bit of me is but my mind, heart and soul are still on holiday!  I hate the first day back at work!

Cheryl
Hope you had a delay free return and your family well. Very good to meet you.
How was the "Bardis" ?
Negg

Yes we were almost first in the queue at the airport and plane took off on time, landed 15 mins early in cold, dark Manchester!  Will be posting once I have a bit more time and have managed to get them hind legs back to that donkey!!!  You bugger!

Hope it's not too busy on 1st September when we arrive!

Can't wait now - looking forward to some well deserved sun and relaxation!

:)

Smoosh
Arillas beginning to gradually ease down to it's usual pace as I type. I had a choice of car parking spaces today, not many, but at least a choice.
Temperature never made that prophecied 40 deg today but did touch 35.
( Oh dear - I sound like the weather man here )

I reckon by the 1st Sept life will return to a steady equilibrium. All Taverna waiters will breathe a sigh of relief  and the Kitchen staff will ease back to the routines they prefer.
And the beach?- When you arrive they'll be no sign of what's hit it the previous 4 weeks
In my opinion September is a very good time to be here,
Regards
Negg

 

I agree with you there Negg, we always holiday in September when its slightly cooler - looking forward to the 10th for 2 weeks hope to meet you sometime during then and have a metaxa or two - will you be celebrating at the Wine Festival?

Tracey x

Thanks Negg!  We usually go to Cyprus to stay with family in August - that's always FAR too hot!  Usually about 42 most days!  So we thought we'd give somewhere else a try! 

We really prefer places where it's peaceful and friendly for our hols - even though we're mere chicklings (I'm 24, my other half is 21 - my younger man!) we couldn't imagine anything worse than 2 weeks in Kavos or Malia or Magaluf!  I'm sure Arillas will be just what we're after!

6.30 pm folks and 37 deg outside. - Beach fairly quiet up to 11 am.
Less cars around today. I think Italian/Greek holidaymakers are on the move. SLOWLY
 
Lindy P & Mal this morning had the pleasure of my company and, I think, spent the  afternoon re-fitting the hind legs to that Donkey.

Tracey&Peter - Hope I can get to that wine festival. Or Brouklis,Coconut,Malibu.
(Will you bring the donkey or borrow Barrys?- Cheryls is taking a well earned rest )

 I can always recognise a Forum Member now. They're the ones who dart quickly into shops or hide behind cars or jump into pools fully clothed when I approach.
False beards don't fool me either, as the bikini gives the game away.

Think I'll stay home for a few days and give you them all a bit of piece. - Maybe !
Negg

But it's Friday, Eggy, you can't stay home!!  Wish I could be there at 3pm for the Mythos and the good company of course!  Parcel was posted yesterday so should arrive with your friend today or tomorrow. 

Making an early move today and Coconut is one of the targets. Trying to see Peri about the "Arillas Song" plus a bit 'o business elsewhere, plus Costas on the beach.
Loads to do but how much can you squeeze in, on Greek time, well.....
( Coconut profits have gone down since you left Cheryl )
I'll let my friend know that parcel is on it's way.

32 deg here at 12.00 and risingggggggg.
Negg

Negg how would we get on without your posts.  Can get on with rest of the day now, you've cheered me up.  Have a great weekend x

Well Sharon,
I can tell you it's 31 deg now at 6.30 pm. ( Not sure what it peaked at )
The beach looks good and the Tavernas a little quieter
Arillas looks to be returning to normal-but still at a laid back pace.
The exchange rate offered by Arkokal Travel is e1.461. - Dropped a bit.

Highlight of my day ? - Lost a game of pool to a 10/11 year old lad in the Coconut.
Oh! , & did a bit of business, the game of pool was better though
Negg

I don't think you will have time to work, Eggy, You always seem to be busy as it is!
 

Eggy
You are rotten!!
I went outside to get Joan a bit of mint for her Pimms last evening and popped my head in the greenhouse, as one does.
The temperature was 9 degrees, it is bloody winter here!!
Roll on the 18th Sept and Kaloudis.
Brian

Brian
Sorry - Just to make it worse though. - 29 deg at 10:45 am.
( Ever tried painting railings at that temp? - Gave up after an hour )

Maggie
How does that song go?
" Busy doing nothing, working the whole day through "
" Trying to find lots of things not to do "

Negg

Accepted.
I suppose I'll have to get you a cold Mythos or an ouzo brimmed with ice when I arrive and find my way around.

Please carry on posting temps, Eggy. I have to pack in a couple of weeks, so I'll watch this and then I'll know what to bring. It is so helpful having an informant on site.

Maggie
I'l lkeep 'em coming.

By the end of next week I'm told Arillas will not be as hectic. It was certainly a little quieter yesterday. I had a choice of parking places.
Exchange rate still at e1.46

Rain is being talked about mid next week.
Temp today ay 10:15 is 26 deg.
( I should be doing chores !!!! )
Negg

Eggy,

Because of all the information, help and seeking out facts for us forum members you have created a job for yourself.....  The British Ambassador to Arillas.

How does that sound?  :-)


Eileen.

Eileen
Do I have to wear a cummerbund and dark suit? They won't look good with my grotty trainers.
B.A.A eh? - baa! - Forgive me for sounding sheepish on this one.

Arillas was a lot quieter today. Dimitris even "Shooed" me out of Brouklis at 3.15 because I was the last customer and he needed some prime time.
It's good to see him and Litsa getting some afternoon relaxing together now the August surge is petering out.

30 deg at 7pm. Exchange still at e1.461. Are people forgetting to update it I wonder?

Always ask before you change money as, the other day , one office who I cannot name put the wrong rate outside. Instead of 1.43 they put 1.34. Wonder why they got few takers????.
So If you see 1.64 don't get too excited.
Negg

Hi eggy, just got back and gave Phil at Tria CD everyone round pool loved it see you next year,

Hi Paul
You went back quickly !! - Has time gone that fast ????
Sorry I mixed you up with "Baldy Barry" but it was good to have a drink and a natter.
I went back to Coconut today to pay for the drinks beceause I forgot. The girl told me you did exactly the same thing.
We're an honest lot us Brits eh?
Best wishes to all mate - and good hunting !!
Negg

Not wishing to seem 'clever' Eggy, but I'd be interested to know what thermometer you use to measure the temperature in Arillas?

I am currently working in a UKAS Accredited Laboratory where we measure, and calibrate, thermometers.

In the course of my work, I warm up mercury to its melting point, at one end of our scale, and cool down zinc to its freezing point at the other end.

Respectively -38.8344 and 419.5270 degrees C

At NPL in Teddington, I enjoyed being able to make use of the equipment.

I get concerned if my 'Reference Thermometer' shows a difference of +/- 0.003 degrees C to the 'Set-Point' of the 'Stirred Liquid Baths'.

I use these baths to calibrate thermometers, I create UKAS Calibration Certificates for them.

I'd like to know what thermometer you use, and if it has a Certificate?  ;-)

If I get a chance, I'll bring a meter with a readout resolution of 0.1 degrees C next week.  :-)

James - not a thermometer as such and therefore probably not nearly as exciting to your clearly scientific brain! 

We have something called an Oregon Scientific Wireless Weather Station which has an external sensor and an internal display.  Therefore as I type this I can tell you that the weather station is stating that the atmospheric pressure is 1008mb and steady, the external temperature is 28.3 and rising and the internal temperature is 26.6 and steady.  It also displays current humidity inside and outside(54% and 48% respectively), date, tme and phase of the moon.

It also displays a weather forecast.  I quote from the manual: "This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30-50km radius with 70 to 75 percent accuracy".  Sadly however I can report that it has frequently predicted rain during the past few weeks so that accuracy rate appears highly optimistic!!

We live in hope however for the rain, whenever it comes!

Hope this is of interest to you, Wendy (wife of Eggy)

Argh!  Don't wish for rain 3 days ahead of my eagerly anticipated (and well deserved!) annual week in the sun!

Don't fret Smoosh - even if we get some rain you will also get some fantastic weather.  Nothing like a good thunderstorm to clear the air!

Wendy

Eggy

When this topic started, I said that "Arillas Today" sounded like a newspaper. Do you realise that you now give us News, Weather Forecasts, Traffic News, Gardening Info and Entertainment.

Its great and we love it lots. 

PS ......any chance of a Page 3?

Eggy You should be apointed BBC weather correspondent for Arillas

(http://www.arillas.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/misc/rain.gif)

Keep an eye out for Wendy ( Wife of Eggy )
She's done the last couple of posts.

I enjoy reporting back with the "goings on". Just glad most people enjoy them.

Cheers
Negg

And Arillas today??? - Don't know as I haven't got there yet.
( 30 deg on the balcony though, according to our Oregon Radio controller, at 2:30pm )

Ha ha I liked the tone of that "Watch out for Wendy (wife of Eggy)" as though you should be on guard for her dubious information!!!!

Aside from her hoping it'll rain I'm sure Wendy is lovely!

Thank you Wendy for the information of your "Oregon Scientific Wireless Weather Station"

I know of this device, it communicates the information from the remote sensors, to the display unit.

You may not be aware of it, but, the radio frequency it uses, is probably is the same as used by the wireless keyfob for your car.

I used to calibrate pressure meters for use in gas monitoring systems. The calibrator indicated pressure in mBAR and psi.

1013.25 mBAR (1.01325 BAR) is the world average pressure at sea level. (Annual average)
I wish I still had the equipment  ;-)

In addition to UKAS Temperature Calibration, I also do UKAS Humidity Calibration. Accuracy of reading (e.g. 45.37% RH)  is more than adequate for most people.  :-)

We supply a Humidity and Temperature combination (Thermo-Hygrometer) device that we calibrate in the Lab.
We also supply a UKAS Calibration Certificate for them.

Time is a bit short (we're very busy right now), to get one calibrated to bring to Arillas next week, it would've been nice to check it against your readings.  :-)

Maybe I could post one after the holiday?

Terry
You've given me a headache now. I will talk to wegg about this. She has to make an appointment sometimes to get her on the Forum and me off.
( May change my password )

Arillas today is looking good folks. - Quieter with many sighs of relief from many Taverna owners. Temperature was around 30 deg at about 3pm.
(Not doing decimal points anymore Terry - You have me worried about Technology now)

Enjoyed a drink with EEG, Heide, Lindy P, Mal , Sue Simcox and Roger in the Coconut. Forum takeover!!!
( Sue & Roger got here with no hiccups picking tickets up at the airport )
Negg


Negg

Eggy

Why don't you get Wegg her own PC. You could then both correspond to us at the same time.

As a matter of interest eggy, what is your internet connection speed like? I guess that it is broadband but what are your upload and download transfer rates?

I was thinking as I was driving home tonight on the M40, that it would be nice if there was an Arillas Forum notice board, probably near to where the map is in Arillas. I am sure that a lot of Arillas visitors are not aware that this forum exists and the notice board would bring it to their attention.

A chap who works at the same place as me, was at the Gallini two weeks ago and he did not know anything about the forum. It was his third visit to Arillas and he is also booking again for next year. He was overjoyed at seeing the forum and was dying to get home tonight to show his wife.

Terry
Whoa - I know nutink. Only that It's broadband here. - ADSL.
I am very negative now with all forms of "computing" - I guess the reason is due to spending 19 years eating.living and dreaming 'em. Packed those jobs in many years ago and nowadays just happy to switch on, hope it's available, and switch off
These systems/machines have now outgrown me and I'm happy to keep it that way.
Bits and bytes. IBM AS400. ICL2903  - Whats left of ,what seems now, a  bad dream.
Each to their own I suppose.
I'll mention to Dimitris about a notice board - Its an interesting point.
Best Wishes
Negg

Negg

Forget the bits and bytes and just enjoy life . But do keep us informed .

Yammas

Dave n Anne

Just a few "bits" for you today.
( I'm too old for to get any "Bytes" nowadays.)

Exchange around e1.457. I was concerned Sidari rate was better but have been there today and its the same. The  rate is falling a bit but then so is the "English" exchange I expect. - Stick neck out and say midweek next week back to e1.46 plus.

We hit 34 deg at 5 o'clock and still rising. - Arillas looks very healthy today with most of the recent "Happy Invaders" now retreating to prepare for their next August campaign,

If I was holidaying next week I would be looking forward to it with great anticipation.
( No one talks about rain anymore !!! - 1 or 2 overnight downpours would be nice )
Negg

Drat!  I'll not get the 1.5 Euros /pound rate then.  :-(

Let it rain all the time until Monday 12:00, by the time we arrive it will be nice and fresh, and dry.  :-)

Hope the 'Stones' doesn't leak in the luggage.  ;-)

TerryW - I checked this morning and the internet download speed was 625 kb/s and upload 150 kb/s.   Not sure how this compares generally but it is certainly quicker than the non-ADSL connection we had in darkest, rural Somerset!

Best wishes, Wendy (wife of the good looking bloke on the left!)

Thats not too bad Wendy, to say that you live in a small Corfiot village, but I guess some of the photos take a while to load.



Aww .....Eggy and yourself just ooze happiness, its lovely.

Update on Arillas, especially those coming out next week.

Quite a breeze on the sea front about 3.30 pm. I found I was getting sandblasted just taking a stroll. Not as many people on the beach and a few wind covers were being made ready, on most of the sea front tavernas, for tonight.

A few clouds around but no rain. Still around 28 deg and certainly warm enough.
I think today the sheltered "inland" free swimming pools did a bit of extra business.

Exchange rate 1.459 at Arkokal Travel & Olgas Travel. ( Less 2% commission )

Negg

God i love your posts Eggy!! Its like we are living there with you!! Out of interest, what is your name?

Jo
"Proper" name is Neill ( 2 L's ) - Eggy is a nickname that has travelled with me for many years. "Negg" is how I sign a lot of paperwork/cheques unless it's very official then I even use part of my surname. Neill Egg is how I would sign various work E-mails and memos. All depends on how I feel at the time.
( I did have my Bank query a large cheque for cash, I handed them over the counter, because I had signed the cash card N.Eggleton but I had just scrawled "Negl" on the cheque. I had to produce other idents. So it confuses me sometime.

Anyway - A fairly cool morning here at 9am. 24 deg - Quite pleasant.

Cheers
Mister E.

Arillas on Tuesday and Wednesday is forecast to be rained on.  :-(

Could all the fans in Corfu point in the direction of the rain clouds, and blow them away please?  ;-)

ohh noooooooooooo tues eve rain ,weds thunder storms n thursday scattered showers !!!!


nooooooooooooo




22 Hours 15 mins t till take off !!!

Look on the bright side.
Tuesday evening you'll be in a nice Taverna somewhere.
Wednesday evening Thunderstorms - Not to be missed - especially a bit of lightening.
( get your camera ready )
Thursday scattered showers. Small showers clear up as quick as they come down.

Question - Why If people on the beach, most of them going there to swim, immediately pack up when there's a small shower? Do they not go there to get wet anyway and the rain is a darn sight warmer than the sea.
Negg

So the posts for "Arillas Today" next week, will be the same every day.


'Arillas Today will be wet'    ;-)


But Neill. WE like to get wet in the sea, then dry in the sunshine when we come out.  :-)

well whatever the weather im gonna make sure i have a fantastic time ...eggy i love thunderstorms never seen 1 in greece !!

Maria


22 hours till take off !!!

In Cyprus 2 years ago we had raging thunderstorms.

My wife is scared of them.

I love them, I go out to view them in all their glory.  :-)

i love the morning after thunderstorms when everything is fresh ....if that makes sense lol




maria xx

21 ish hours till take off

Positive thinking from all ! - Gold Stars all round.

Posts next week may read:=
 " Arillas today not as dry as it used to be, but still 25/26deg and everyone enjoying "
.....and possibly on Wednesday:-
" Eggy's car stuck in mud at Kavadaddes so hind legs on Donkeys remain firmly attached. Holidaymakers breathe sigh of relief !! "
( Mrs Eggy fits ear plugs )

Negg
 

Mazzz if there is a thunder storm while your there your in for a treat, fantastic to see the lightning over the sea. Lets hope mainland Greece get a lot of rain and that ir puts all those fires out and cools the earth. I love Arillas in the rain as well as the Sun and hope you get more of the latter. Viv

Because of the forecast, I have made another alteration to my Ticker.  ;-)

Neill, you old 'stick in the mud'  ;-)

Park in the road instead.  ;-)

lol james good one .... I know whatever the weather it will be great viv


oooooooooooo not long now :-) :-) :o)

maria

this time 2moro ill probably be landing or landed !!

Who said Tuesday evening rain? - I don't think so. 30 deg at 6.30 pm and very few clouds around.
And ,if it does shower then it's a small price to pay for what has been an excellant day in Arillas. - Don't hold yer breath though if you're waiting for rain.
Negg

I don't understand today at all. A little "mini shower" about 12:30 which did not last for long - ( Coupla mins )

This afternoon the beach was virtually deserted yet no major breeze. No sunbeds out on the left hand side of the beach, from Marina , at all. A lovely afternoon on the beach. Maybe everyone was fooled by the reports of heavy rain etc.

I do know that a lot of people were hunting around for hire cars and excursions etc to give them something to do " just in case" of bad weather. This could be why we had a very quiet Arillas this afternoon. Even hire cars were hard to come by due to demand.

Maybe the weather has us all confused.  ( Expect rain overnight though-my prediction!)
25 deg at 5.30 pm - Who's brave enough to make predictions, or even care about 'em?

I missed James W today - He left Brouklis about 10 minutes before I arrived!.
( Shame because I had bought extra cigs and my own ashtray ! )
Negg

 

I'm not sure about Arillas yet but it's a bit chilly in Kavadaddes. A coldish breeze but a bit of sun, when the clouds let it break through. Temperature has just managed to squeeze into the 20's at 2 pm.
5 minutes rain this morning made not an iota of difference.
Feel sorry for those only here for a week. Off to Arillas for a recce soon.
Negg

Thanks for the update Negg, hope it warms up for everybody there x

I think the two places to be in Arillas today were an inland pool/bar sheltered from the breeze or sat in the car, on the sea front, with the windows up. It could be a chilly evening in those Tavernas tonite. I think the temperature may have touched 22 deg today but is now on the way down.
Long sleeve shirt at Brouklis this evening, I think.
Negg

Oh my goodness, I don't know WHAT to pack!!!!!!!!

The forecast looks warm again for next week....

What to pack eh Maggie??
Temperature this morning around 15 deg and it's been raining from about 7:30 am and although still raining now at 10:20 it's brightening up a bit.
( Even heard thunder at one point )
Last night was a long shirt for me and cardigan for Mrs Egg.
Next 2/3 days should see some good weather again. Warm as Sandy says but I think the 30 deg plus won't appear very much.
All info as given to me by "locals" - Don't shoot the messenger.
Cheers
Negg

Hi Eggy. Nice to see you and Mrs Egg. You both look in fine fettle. I`m still trying to catch up with all e`s, hots etc. Will be in touch again soon. Oh yes, can you give me Linda & Nick`s email again please? You know what I`m like. Bfn, and take care.

Lindy P. - Glad you and Mal got back safely and had a good time. Good to see you both.
Hope Mal got over my form of driving!!- Has his tan come back yet or is he still "white"?
My passenger seat still has his finger marks!!!!!

Nigh Owl E-Mail is afionas@aol.com.

Temperature up to 17 deg folks. - Sun's out.
Hope they didn't cancel the "Albanian trip" today as James W and wife Joy were looking forward to it. Met them last night having a good time at Brouklis. Helluva tie James!!!
Cheers
Negg 

25 degrees here in Southampton and has been most of the week....also the forecast for the weekend looks good. But would I rather be in Arillas????

Eggy, your posts remind me of Alistair Cooke's Letters from America, because they have a "relaxed" feel about them and they have a very unique style.

I think you should consider getting a webcam and then you could give us a proper news bulletin and weather forecast, live and online at lets say, at 6.30pm UK time everynight.

What do you think?

You could crunch a few pickled onions at the same time with a glass of Ouzo to make us jealous.

Terry
Don't be too nice or I won't get to Arillas this afternoon due to the fact my head won't get though the door.

I try and get these little updates in when I can and hope no one gets bored with them.
But a webcam and proper daily "broadcast" Whoa!!! - That may start bringing me back to a scheduled life, on time appointments and 9-5's etc.
Headache starting!Not feeling well!
Pickled onions and Ouzo sounds good though. - But not in the same glass.

Temperatures gone up another degree since last post.

23 degrees inside. And here was I worrying,all this time, that the Greek builders left the insulation out of the cavity walls.

Sandy , Can yer lend us a few degrees from Southampton ??
Negg

Negg i would never get bored of your reports, I look forward to reading them, agree with Terry they are very entertaining.  Somebody said on a thread before you should write a book! x

Dont stop the posts Eggy!!!  We all love them :-) !

Thanks to all but stop being nice!!
I'm leaving for Arillas now and have to go out the door sideways. Hope I don't scratch the paintwork.
Negg

But...we are all very nice people ;)

Thanks for the info again Eggy. Yes, Mal  has now assumed his natural shade! I have removed his nails from my shoulder. I can only assume he didn`t have his speedos on! Take care.

Well Y'all
I can't remember the last time I stood in front of the Marina and saw a deserted right hand side of the beach. Just a few walkers,empty sea and no beds. Just a couple of people on the left hand side. Probably touched 20 deg and a little chilly. That said if you could get out of the slight breeze but stay in the sun, when the cloud wasn't hiding it, you would have had a good afternoon.
But, hey, I didn't see a miserable face anywhere!

Personnally If I could have taken Mal driving again this afternoon it would have been a very enjoyable time. - For me anyway!
( Tell me somebody-Why when I offer to take Mal to Agni he changes his mind by the time we get to Acharavi?? ) - Was it really too hot or did I pass those vehicles too close to that bend?? - Did that tractor bother you? and I did see that pedestrian,just wanted to see if he could jump.

Shuey - Course you're all nice people. I've never met a bad one yet!
( except the couple who.......... and then......... - another story maybe.
Negg

I don't know, first your moaning about the heat and lack of rain, and now......... it's cold! lol. Thanks for all the info eggy, I still don't know what to pack, but come sunday, it will be decision time. I'll go away and have a think........

Told you Eggy, no sense of adventure,lol. What tractor? I think he thought he was on the road to Amarillo,lol. Hei hei. He`s just havin` a cup of Philosan! Bfn.

This afternoon, apart from 3/4 brave souls walking and one couple on beds, Arillas beach was deserted. A very windy afternoon.A bit chilly even but still nice.

Met James W and wife Joy for drinks in Coconut but we discreetly vanished when the Scotland v Lithuania match started. I'm sure nobody wanted us rabbiting away during a very serious game. And quite rightly so!

I think we squeezed 23 deg out of the thermometer this afternoon.

Maggie - Bring a jumper and a pair of warm slacks just in case. Put the odds in your favour. Bring it and don't need it and you're on a winner!

Lindy P. - Maybe it wasn't a tractor. I always close my eyes when overtaking!
Negg

Eggy, yes I realised! I always put my foot on an imaginary break. heheh. First thing I did when I got in the house Eggy, was put a fleece on! Can you believe? We`ve had a bit of precipitation today, not bad though, there`s been rugger and footy on today. I had a message from Erja and Heidi. 5degrees in Finland! Take care. Oh yes, did Wendy find out if those fruits we saw were apples or poms?

Lindy P said:-
Another word I have to look up - This is a family forum you know.

Don't know about Arillas today as never got there. But, if it was like Kavvadades then a very good day it was to. 18 deg at 9.30 am moving up to 22 deg approx. No wind but a little cloudy at times this morning. I'd be a happy man if this was the first day of my hols !!
As it was I'm painting railings! - Boring, oh so boring. Any qualified painters coming out next week who want to earn 8 euros an hour??? - Plus drinks of course.
Negg

Bless you! At last, you`re finally painting the railings. Job well done!?! Linda told me there`d been some rain. First since Spring. I think she was a bit relieved, what with working etc. Can I qualify within 1 week!!

Gorgeous afternoon - Calm sea with just a very,very mild breeze. A quiet Arillas what with todays changeovers but, I think, a good day for all early Monday arrivals.
Temp hovering about the 27's.
Met Maggie & Carol very briefly taking advantage of their first great day.
As Sandy says - Forecast warm for the week
( Painting railings may have to wait a while )
Negg

hi eggy sounds like you have a lovely day in arillas today,hope it s going to stay like that for the next few weeks my wife and i arrive tomorrow night about 12 just cant wait ..... hope to meet you !!

It`s different here Eggy. Iv`e got me socks on! Sounds like you`re having fun, as per,lol. Ican`t get himself to get the paintbrush working here either!

Arillas today starts pretty well like Arillas yesterday.
A chilly morning with "dat 'ole temp" trying it's best to get up around 18 deg before we get to 9:30 am. Not much of a breeze, yet. this morning though.
Yesterday afternoon did hit around 26/27 but not many people took advantage of the beach as, once again, sandblasting was the name of the game. The sea was a little choppy to say the least.  A few "die hards" braving it out on sunbeds. I think they were very lucky to catch one in that wind. Generally though,another day to take advantage of the inland pools away from the draughts and enjoying the heat on offer.
A cool yesterday evening but not to cold to sit outside and enjoy good food with good company.
A lot of local "Arillians" noticing the drop in evening temperatures now. Noufris at Brouklis modelling a very nice sleeveless jumper in maroon but Nick still looking Mister Cool in his open neck white shirt. Dimitris has been spotted more than once in his very nice zip up cardie. Zip up Cardie?? - Probably cost more than my wardrobe.
( In the last 20 mins the temp has gone up 1.5 deg ) - Watch this space.
Negg.

Its a lovely Autumn morning here in Warwickshire Eggy, sunny with the temp at 13 C as I drove to work. Just one small patch of mist on the M40.

Just the day when I wish I could stay at home and gets some outside jobs done, but unfortunately I am stuck in an office all day.

I wish I was in Arillas though, wind or no wind, as it must be lovely weather now for some good walks.

Finished those railings yet?

TerryW

Beautiful autumn morning here in London as well! Scenery is not as nice as in Arillas, but I will have to make do :)

Good job with railings!

Ah the railings !! - I have just had another look at them and, mentally, they are now finished. Physically, they haven't been touched for a few days. - 1.30 pm and a breeze on the increase. - Too windy now so maybe tomorrow??
It would be quicker if I just removed them but then what could I lean on, in the evening, after a few ouzos?
Confuscious say - "Better to lean on an unpainted railing than be be face first in the vegetable plot !!"
( Maybe I'll just beam a few of you forum over complete with brushes )
Negg

Just get "beaming" eggy. We are ready and waiting with paint brushes and jars of pickled onions in our hands.

PS why don't you just get wegg to do the painting?

ooh terry that's a very brave remark, i take it wegg is wendy?   

Negg agree, you need the railings for the ouzo and there is nothing wrong with mental painting, i'm standing still waiting to be beamed up, maybe wait though coz there is only 3 days to go, xx

I think Mrs Egg will reprimand soon, as the railings could soon develop metal fatigue!

Dear All - just thought I should put the record straight and say that I have done some of the painting of the railings because Eggy hates doing the fiddly bits in the corners.  Would hate for you all to think that I spend all day lounging on a sun bed weilding a whip while Eggy slaves away!

Mrs Egg

Nice one Mrs Egg. I think the fiddly bits get on blokes nerves, cos they have chunkier fingers. I think once the cooler weather sets in, the railings will be sorted. At least the paint will be easier to handle. I`m having trouble getting the hedgehog to get startred!

You go girl Mrs Egg! :)

I REALLY MUST CHANGE MY PASSWORD.

Here I am buzzing around on the Forum while Wegg's outside planting parsnip seeds.

22 deg at midday with a slight breeze but sunny. No clouds in the sky. What a good day for gardening. I'm very pleased for her.
Negg

I love parsnips. They are an aphrodisiac!! Why else do you think toyboy ended up in a bush?

Arillas this afternoon a very lovely place to be in !!
Calm sea, people taking it easy on the beach and a very respectable 26/27 deg.
How nice is that???
Met Lyn & Colin, here for the first time,and enjoying it all. Bumped into Viv, nearly didn't see her - Get some high heels girl!!
And... Suzanne Simcox with Roger going home tomorrow.
How sad is that???
What a nice day though. ( Breathes contented sigh )
Negg

It sounds idyllic Eggy. I bet you heard viv before you saw her,lol. Only joking viv. You do sound contented Eggy, are you cooking for Mrs Egg later? We`ve had our chuck, and roasties etc, and now I`m peckish again. Could you send me a Sprite please?!? Bfn.

Arillas today? - Looked good,
As for me, I spent a very pleasant 2 1/2 - 3 hrs in the Coconut Bar with:-
Suzanne & Roger
Stacey & Peter
Colin & Lyn
Sinbads girl and Sinbads little gril
Wendy & Stuart.
Oh, and Vivian joined us for a while.
A Forum takeover bid, at Coconut, and a good time all round.
Arillas beach & weather?- S'okay - Didn't see much of it. Got home in one piece though.
Negg

Meant Tracey & Peter in above post - Not Stacey.

Too many ouzos then Neggy!

And very nice they were too Sue. - But they do affect the eye and finger co-ordination a bit. - Not super for the memory either, sometimes.
But you just have to persevere and do your best.
Negg

Eggy, It was very nice to meet you, brief as it was. We did spot you and Mrs egg, and Ivan and Mrs Ivan at Brouklis one night. I didn't but in, (you probably wouldn't recognise me with clothes on) ,as we saw that you were all about to leave. Anyway, we did visit the cocnut on an afternoon, but you weren.t there. Sorry we missed you. I had a few things to sort out when i was there, and a week just passes too fast! I hope to meet you again when i visit Arillas. (probably next year.) I hope you got your painting done eventually. Maggie.

Thought it was you Maggie but not sure. I didn't feel sure enough to walk the length of Brouklis to find out.
( 4 ladies being approached by strange looking man - Embarrassing if I was wrong.)
Nearly popped back to Tria Adelphia but when you're on holiday and enjoying the pool etc you don't need intrusions.
Hope you sorted out all your other things.
Best Wishes All
Negg

Sat 22nd Sept.
Arillas today. - NICE
Negg

No roving report Eggy? Come on.

Yes eggy come on, im new to this forum and computing lark but am enjoying reading your post's they make the rain thats here again (see post on weather) a bit more tolerable, and dont spare the ouzo i have got a bit left from my hols there so i will have some when i come on here again later on, yammas.

You lot are too nice and now you're making me feel guilty. Even a roving reporter needs time off to get some work done.
However........ Some afternoons you just have to get away from it all and,just take a peek at what's going on in .

Arillas maybe this afternoon, providing I can finish with the builders here who are now on catch up with various jobs around various properties. Jobs they fell behind on when  the last few months temperatures were hovering around 30 deg. We now have to fit in with their time slots or lose them for a few more weeks.

Right now it's only 19 deg here at 9:35 pm and just slightlier chilly than yesterday.
I expect it will be about 25 deg about 2 ish and just right for, what is now becoming, a quieter beach and very peaceful place to be.

Once the morning dew gets off these railings here I have some painting to do.
-- So much work  - So little time !!!!
Negg

I don't want you to feel guilty Eggy but my Monday morning has been a nightmare and its only 9.30am.

A drive to work in pouring rain and quite high winds, avoid M40 because of queues due to accident, drive around four large branches that have been blown down during the night.

Get to work and electricity has been off so the servers are down. Get servers running again, turn on my PC, see the Arillas web cam showing a lovely blue sky, and then read your post.

I want to be in Arillas!!!!! NOW

Hear hear! I got soaked up to my knees, my umbrella died in the high winds and the hairstyle with it. Monday :(

I would sooooooooooooooo much rather be in Arillas too!

I'd love to be there. I've just had a very horrible visit to the dentist!!!!

Hi everyone, i just wanted to say my son and i are coming to Arillas on saturday for the 1st time! We can't wait! i keep looking at the web cam and thinking this time next week!  We will be there.

This web site has been brill and i have been on here most days reading all your posts.

OK !
I gave up on the builders at 3 pm and went to Arillas where I found a very quiet beach with average temperature of 24 deg. - A really good afternoon.
But only an exchange rate of e1.416 ???
Just for a change I shared a drink with Kes and wife in the Thalassa. Service was good.

And folks - Remember you heard it here first -
- ARILLAS IS GETTING OLDER!!!
Probably the average age of the holiday enjoyer is now 54. Gone are nearly all those "youngies" of a 20-40 age group to be replaced by the more mature connoisseurs
of Arillas. - However, how hard I try,I can only find a handful of people older than me.
Life can be cruel.
Negg

Hi Eggy,
The youngies are back next week yet another year older.
Hope to have a couple of drinks with you next week.

see you soon
Matt and Claire

Matt and Claire
Look forward to it. - You could be the youngest ones here next week!
Neill & Wendy

Do we qualify as youngies? lol we are a party of thirty somethings.
And we arrive later tonight.

So the "youngies" are returning!!!
You will still be outnumbered Rugbymad. Not enough of you to control those gangs of Oldies roaming the streets at night.
Anyway - You're only as old as you feel and the last few days I've met a lot of 25 year olds!!!!!
Negg

Mornings still a bit chilly here now. - Only 18 deg at nearly 10 a.m. - Hate to say it but our Oregon Radio Controller forecasts rain. But it's been wrong before.
It probably feels colder to us now as we've been spoilt with all those high temps since May. 

Well it's got to be better than our measely 14c top temp here lol.

This is what it says on the weather this end.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=0069

Sat in brouklis at the moment warm sunny morning..met Eggy yesterday ,,we had a cosy chat over an ouzo...weather been great the last week,hope it continues.poss some rain on the way 6 more days to go and the thought of returning home is creeping in..if time could stand still.....

All this talk of Youngies and Oldies is quite funny, I just wish I knew at what age you pass from one side to the other.

I have this vision of the Youngies walking up past the Coconut Bar and suddenly all the oldies appear coming in the opposite direction like the "Thriller Video"

Terry
The age you pass from a "youngie" to an "oldie" is to do with the mind and not the condition of the body. - How you feel, as recently told me by a sympathetic person.
The "eye" tells me Arillas has quite a few, very near to being, senior citizens at the moment. But the conversations with some of these "Arillas Veterans" tell me different.
Oh to be 60 years old and still own a comb!!!!!
There is no age discrimation here, only the occassional jest, which is all taken in good humour. Gotta go now and clean my zimmer frame. Important race this afternoon.
Negg

PS. Good to meet Kes and,yet again, enjoyed a good chinwag with forum members.
( What am I going to do at the end of October ??? )

What can Eggy do at the end of October? That should be a Topic on its own.

We could all come up with some ideas for you, or we could set  you a daily task/challenge.

Have you got a webcam on your PC? If so we could have Video conferences.

Lastly I'm glad there is no age discrimination, so just for a jest .......can you still wear grey trousers?

Terry me boy - What do you mean. ?? - Grey Trousers and "towelinne" underwear cause me no problem at all.
Negg

It took a little effort today but the temperature finally struggled to 24 deg. A very good day though with just a mild breeze. I'm told the sea felt very warm.
Only 6 days to October and I hear no complaints about the weather.
The sky did spit at me about 5 pm and again at 8:30 pm, in Corfu Town. I think it was just a friendly warning/reminder to put the car windows up overnight.
(I Rarely read projected forecasts, just listen to locals and go by gut feeling.)
11.44 here and sitting on 20 deg. Little Oregon weather machine still says rain. We'll see
I think it will be a good day tomorrow.
( Hope so - Getting concrete poured in the afternoon - Maybe??)
Negg

My philosopy on age is that it's not just a number, it's an attitude !

Your attitude looks fine to me S.B.G.
Good to meet you all.
Hope Hannahs first work day in new job went exactly as she wanted it to be.
Hoping you all had a good time. - Next year maybe?
Best Wishes
Negg

Yes, definitely  agree with your philosophy, SBG, as we probably said in the Coconut Bar!
Agree with Eggy that it was good to meet up with you all.
Lynnx

Hi Lynn/Colin, it was great to meet you. Did you get booked up and hows the knee Lynn, hope it's healing. Lynn got all the way down to Porto Timoni and back up and then slipped on some gravel when coming back into Arillas, I couldn't believe it. Well done to Colin he did it as well and like me does not like heights so that makes it quite an achievment. Viv & Pet

My pet's called Pete lol. Viv

Now you can see why I gave up being a professional Gambler!! - Absolutely bucketing down here at 1:40 pm with a temp of 19 deg. Concrete still being poured. Offered to hold umbrella for the lads but, hey, real men don't need one.
Negg

All that rain wont give you a nice finish Negg!!!

Paul

So your weather machine was right this time then Eggy!!

Glad your concrete is still getting poured, look forward to picture updates :-) .

PG32
The finish looks OK. We will screed and tile anyway. One guy, complete with plastic mac, was continually and patiently brushing excess water from the path and patio.
For some reason they seemed to welcome the rain. They did a good job, I think,and are back tomorrow.

Smiffy
Yep - The machine was right for a change.
So, yesterday we pay e300 for a TV aerial and Sat dish and today can't get any Sky foc channels as reception is bad. Durrrrrrr !!
(Greek TV reception is very poor, unless you like to see 3 of everybody - I see 3 of everything driving home at night!!!)

Arillis today? - Take a look at Dimitri's picture of the day. Tells it all. Where does everybody go? - Quiet Brouklis, deserted beach, empty Coconut and Malibu. Just a few loyal customers of Horizon. S'all I saw.
Temperature battled very hard to hover at around 21 deg.

Dragged Paul and Maria off the streets into Cocounut for a drink. Two very Brave people
who went to Corfu Town this morning,by local bus, and loved every minute of it.
Very pleased also to meet Marika, here for 3 weeks, and enjoying the day.
Haven't found Joe yet - Perhaps he saw me first!
(Did I really see a head peering at me from behind a stack of redundant sunbeds on the beach?  Nah - I'll put that down to a vivid imagination !! )

Not having seen any serious rain since May, I took great delight in strolling along the sea front, in the rain, complete with striped brolly.
How does that song go ??? - And why did any people left vanish when I sung it???
Cheers
Negg

Hi Viv and Pete,
Good to meet you too.  Yes, we did get booked for a fortnight from 5th May at the Bardis Sun.  Apparently, Nancy popped in and told Poppy that someone had just booked, then half and hour later we turned up, and Poppy was delighted that she could tell Nancy she knew who it was!

The knee is healing, thanks - it keeps itching so that should be a good sign!
Colin says thanks for the nice comments.
Just over 7 months to go now then!  Looking forward to seeing the fireflies.
Love, Lynn & Colin

Hi Negg

Didnt realise you were screeding etc aswell! How do they do the screed outthere out of interest!?

Paul

Something I need to find out as I am a great lover of tiling.
I'll let you know.
Negg

They put things on the floor to see if its level, and bring barrowloads in and pour it on. Then they use a thing to smooth it. I did watch, but I'm not very technical. ( I do remember thinking that i wouldn't like to be around when the builders take their wellies off in that heat)!!!

I'll ask the builder today how he plans to do this screed. I'm used to tiling floors inside properties, generally with a floor leveling compound on the finished concrete, prior to tiling. So bit naive on this one

Arillas Today
Very pleased to see the rain has kept away and temp currently sits at 26 deg. Bit of a breeze blowing inland though and I imagine it could be blustery in Arillas.
It was a very pleasant afternoon yesterday with the temp hiiting the forecasted 27 deg.
Paul and Maria going home this morning. They loved there walking. It tired me out just listening to the places they got to!
(Hope they put in a post about the "German in the wheelchair") Found it very amusing!)
Negg

The screed i have normally dealt with here Negg is a mix of sand, fibres and cement. They pump it into the area the level it with, normally just abit of timber but use a laser level to get the FFL. (Finished Floor Level). Must keep off it obviously and protect it from rain!

Keep an eye out for the moggies Eggy.

Cant tell you anything about screed, getting plasterd is a different tale. hehe Love Viv

Viv
Wish I'd have thought of that one!
 
PG32-Paul
i hope this doesn't cost me loadsamoney. I only wanted a base for a patio and path that I could then tile on - Should have thought this one out a bit more. I can now see why the first stage of concreting is not as deep as I thought it would be. Lot to learn!

Arillas today
Not a day for the beach as, choppy, could be an understatement. Still a very warm day though as, once again temps of 25/26 deg have done us proud.
I'd be a very happy holiday maker here today and be feeling sad to be going home in a couple of days. Had a long drink/Chat with Forum members Brian and Joan at the Horizon this afternoon who have 4 days left. I would like to hope the weather knows this and treats these last fews day with respect for them, plus other "returnees" of course. I'm beginning to love it here more and more but that's another story..
(Wegg and I even did a twinge more of the railing painting this morning !! - Very peaceful)
Brouklis tonight. - Meeting Eileen and Keith. Haven't eaten at Brouklis for a while and we're beginning to miss our fix of Dimitris,Nick and Noufri.
Happy days all
Negg

Give Eileen and Keith our love please Neill and ofcorse to you and Wendy and the Brouklis boys and Rula. Viv & Pete

Viv
Will pass on your wishes tomorrow. We are seeing them again as Keith is only here for a week.
Neill

Had a very interesting,or boring depending how you look at it,chat about screed this pm
It seem the procedure here is virtually the same with about a 40mm depth and givnig that nice smoother surface to tile on.
Never too old to learn.

In Arillas this afternoon to find a welcoming beach but a slightly unfriendly sea. It didn't strike me as breezy but I don't think anyone told the waves that. Temperatures made around the 25 deg mark. But even the beach could not attract those supporters of Man. City and Newcastle who braved the Coconut Bar to watch the game. I think most were Newcastle supporters because I heard very little cheering each time Man City scored. Although I did see one chap raise his hand when Man City's second goal went in. ( Not sure if he'd lost 3 digits off that hand or not - Industrial accident maybe !! )
Exchange rate is poor at the mo. - only e1.41 something.
Negg

Hi Eggy. Thanks for the report. Sounds good to me. I love a rough sea, and the water pouring over the jetty pic. Irish Sea the other year was rough, and made for a great crossing.

I hope not so rough that access to a certain part of the beach has become difficult...

Sandy
For 5 euros an hour I would carry you. - It's not a lot but all i can afford !!
Not long afore you're here now ?

Lindy P
Only saw a couple of young wave jumpers in the sea.

Negg

Hi Negg yep, the exchange rate today means that you get 1 euro for just under 70p,hate it when it creeps the wrong way.
Ang

Ang
Even worse when you use it for your house keeping budget.
( Ouzo keeps going up in price !! )
Negg

Wish I was one of `em Eggy. I could do with an Ouzo, especially if it rains whilst I`m there, then a nice taverna owner will provide one,lol!

Negg come the end of the season I think you need to start those negotiation skills...I am sure you will get a few deals...
By the way have  you sorted going out on a wild boar shoot yet (north west is good or so I have been told over the years)and that will provide you and Mrs Negg with a good bit of winter fuel,batch cook it into stews, salt it ,make pate or i am sure the locals will give you even a good few more tips and recipies and what with all the home grown veg that Mrs Negg provides and will continue to do so through the winter ...what a feast you shall have,all you now need to do Negg is to get baking and make the daily bread,ask the baker for some yeast and hey presto..Eggy Bread
Happy Hunting
Ang

Ang - Have you been drinking ???
The only Wild Boar I ever knew about was me and most of the "wild" has vanished over the years. - Boar is now being spelt differently as well.
Cheers
Negg

wish i was there i am man city fan aswell as big arillas fan

Negg only the one bottle hehe,the reasonI mentioned it was that last year George from the Crepe shop was going to take Chris hunting if we ever managed to get over inthe winter.
Ang

Ang
Something else for investigation this afternoon then!
( I'd rather buy some after it's been shot and turned into a joint or steak though )
Negg

I can just see you in a deerstalker hat Eggy. Go on, have a go.

I only wear that in the bedroon Lindy P - Together with the "plus fours"

At 1:30 pm today people of Arillas were being sandblasted!! A very aggressive wind!
I did see 2 brave souls on sunbeds. The beach, on the right hand side looked as if the Local Kelp factory had donated all its unwanted stock to Arillas. Those waves must of been working hard all night to build those nice little piles of the stuff.
That's nature for you. No respect for those on, or just about to have, a well earned break.  But hey, it's nearly October. we all take the "ruff with smooth" and inland the temp got to around 25 deg. Another day around a pool - and why not??
( I'm told kelp's good for the garden. - Should I drive down at midnight with a shovel?)
Negg

What about your jodphurs too Eggy! Sounds a bit fresh there, but nice. I think you could maybe cook some kelp.

Lindy P
If I make a comment about jodphurs you'll only go on to whips so I'll keep quiet.

Arillas Today at 3 pm found a very relaxed beach, just a little kelp, together with a temp of about 25 deg and a sea with very gentle waves. I nearly went down there to sample the sun and the tranquility it advertised. - However, i only take my clothes off for money nowadays so went to the Coconut Bar instead.
(They insist I pay for alcohol,there-Taking my clothes off is not an option)
Lovely chat with "Hels Bels Duo"

At 6 pm the beach and sea still had that same invite and people were still taking advantage of it. Yer know, tomorrow I may take a towel and a cossie and give up drinking - ( Just for the afternoon )
Arillas - Still a great place to be in - AND NOW IT'S OCTOBER !!
Exchange sitting on e1.418 a snippet of an increase.
Stay well everybody.
Negg


Negg

 

Ah! negg the use of kelp is very good for the garden,but I think you have to let it rot down well as it is strong in iodine,which is good when one gets a mozzie bite that gets a bit infected.
Ang

Neil
enjoyed the natter whilst newcastle were robbed (well maybe), got a lot to think about and a L of a lot of reading to get through from the forum, will contact you later.
Mick

M & M
Good to see you both Mick. Stay well and take it easy.

Ang
I wonder how I can get kelp off the beach. I need to find out if you ask permission or has some one got a contract to remove it. - Could be interesting.
( Still need to find out about wild boar.)

Negg

Ah, you know me too well Eggy,lol. Good weather here today.

It suddenly struck me this afternoon that I don't give the full picture of "Arillas Today" as very rarely do I get down there before 2.30 pm. So I asked a few questions.
I'm told this morning was an excellant time for the 10 ish early birds who tend to fly off by midday for a few grubs. A well behaved sea and people taking advantage of it.
This afternoon saw a continuation of this morning but a few less people on beds.
The sea looks so inviting even to a water hater like me.
There are still a lot of people around enjoying a pretty good start to October

The Coconut was where I wanted to be this afternoon though, as 4 hours in Corfu Town does play on the stress levels.
( After 9 am everything moves so quickly there. Even the escalator in Marks & Spencer seemed to be at double speed )
Had a good chat with Helen & Keith ( Hels Bels ). Well Helen really 'cause Keith was involved in a Jackie Chan film. I did tell him, in advance, of who gets killed. I'm very helpful like that.
Bumped into Harold & Sally which made a nice end to a very pleasant afternoon.
Negg

After a chilly 17 deg at 8:30 this morning it's gone up to 20 deg in the space of just under 2 hours. Interesting to see if it makes that magical 27 deg as forecasted.
Negg

The 20 deg would do me at the moment Neill. Love Viv

Well our Viv. - That 20 deg sneaked up to around 25 deg today.

Arillas beach looked gorgeous this afternoon but only 14 people, i counted, on the beach and one in the sea, which was so well behaved it deserved more that one person taking advantage of it.
It's a much quieter Arillas now and, yes it has got a bit older. Remember the german with his motorised wheelchair? Add to that the senior guy, this afternoon ,who walked past me with his pedometer on the end of a long stick. - What's that all about?
( I've never taken a stick for a walk before- Wonder if he's given it a name ? )
Coconut and Malibu both empty this afternoon but Horizon blessed with the company of a few people, including Marika, and "Hels Bels" who, having provided the donkey I, very happily, proceeded to talk the legs off.
I'm told this morning, around that 10 ish time the beach was a little busier, but I missed that. - So where does every body go in the afternoon??????
Are they hiding from me - Am I becoming paranoid here?
Negg

the guy in the motorised wheelchair  I remember...I am sure they took it in turns in the wheel chair.......only back 2 days and seems an age since I was enjoying the sunshine...oooohhh!!! am I not happy?

Kes
It only seems like yesterday we sat in the Thallassa.
Negg

Hi kes, glad you enjoyed, but back to the rain now eh?

Don't you worry Eggy - I'll be in that sea rain, hail or snow. It's the pool I'm worried about - can get a bit chilly at this time of year!

Sandy
Around that 25 deg again today and I think tomorrow should be a good start to your holiday. I think rain is forecast for overnight tomorrow but, info volunteered by those in the know, says maybe Saturday.

Wegg strolled to the beach lunchtime with her parents and everything looked "hunky dory" - I spent a very nice 90 mins plus in the company of Frank ( Corfusoon ) and family at Helios Court Villa so didn't view the beach until 5:30. Few people left by then and no one in the water? - To me it looked a very good time to get down there and sample what others have left behind. I'm getting worried more and more every day now with this weather. Combined with the beach and peaceful sea it looks so inviting  I'm afraid that, one afternoon, I'll take a towel and cozzie to Arillas instead of money for an Ouzo !! - ( I got 'eadache now thinking about it! )
Stay Well All
Negg

Hi Eggy

What do the in-laws think of Arillas then?  Perhaps they will want a 'granny flat' adding onto your house?!

Jo
They love it! - Or so they tell us.
They're off exploring today. Agious Spiridon, Kassiopi. I hope I can be that sprightly when I'm 76 years old !!
Granny flat out of the question - But I may sell them some land !!!

It's a very nice day here again. Started a bit chilly on 17 deg, but I think we feel the cold a bit more having acclimatised. Now it's 24 deg at just gone 12am. I'm pleased for Sandy, Joyce and Alex and all who arrive today. It's a good start to a break. but I'm a little concerned for them, about rain Saturday and Sunday. Let's hope it's overnight and doesn't interfere too much with their holiday. Garden needs an excess of water though.
Cheers
Negg

Reading Diane's, SBG's, recent post on "Withdrawal Symptons" makes me feel a little guilty about an "Arillas Today" update.
But only a lttle guilty, so here goes.

Temps went from 24 deg lunchtime up to, about 26 deg at 5 pm when Arillas beach looked nearly deserted. Where is everybody to take advantage of yet another fine day?
Harold and Sally had the answer and pointed out that the naturist end was still busy even at the end of the day.
So, taking clothes off to take advantage of this weather wins hands down.
The 5pm score reads. - Textiles 7 - Naturists 35.
(Only an approx figure for naturists. I didn't like to go down there & physically count)
One question though - Would a naturist. wanting a quieter beach, be willing to wear something skimpy to take advantage of the near deserted textile end?

Anyway - Arillas is generally winding down. Thetis Hotel have now emptied their pool and Mathraki has closed. Coconut may stay open until 17th so I imagine what they do the Malibu will follow. Efthia Taverna will stay open as long as they have customers, but generally, most will close by the 17th.
Unless Dimitris @ Brouklis knows different !!!!

I don't think the rain, which was forecast overnight , will happen.
So , Happy Holidays Sandy, Joyce, Alex & co, Mythos & Metaxa and all.
Negg

Ask Harold, Im sure he will answer your question. Viv

Viv
i asked Harold this afternoon and he said:-
"Yes - I would consider moving to a quieter textile beach providing there were no discarded "dog ends" around."
(That idea of tables, complete with ashtrays, by the sundbeds is a very good idea.)

Arillas this morning about 11 pm was a delight. Just a little cloudy with a sea just over the gentle side and a quiet beach, yet again. Temperatures hit about 25/26 deg , however,I'm using Kavvadades here as a guide.
Coconut and Malibu doing a very good trade down to a Man United football game and an England rugby match.
5 pm and all still looking good. Rain has been forecast for the next 3 days but, then again it was forecast for last night. Didn't happen - Greek Rain maybe - Avrio!!

Happy birthday to Keith ( Hels Bels ) and thanks from Wegg & Negg for a very delightful "Coconut Chinwag" with you both. Apologies to Harold for just leaving as he turned up. - Next time sounds good to me! - Now who does he look like ???
Negg

I remember now - Someone told him today he looked like Leslie Neilson.
The film "Airplane" springs to mind.
Negg

Ive got the giggles now eggy, you know why and I just knew you wouldn't get a straight yes or no answer. How long did it take for you both to discuss it. Viv

Viv
Probably long enough to put another Ouzo away. -- Good answer though.
Negg

20 minutes non violent rain this morning at about 10 a.m. and now we've got a very civilised 22 deg at eleven.
Negg

But.... 10 minutes after I posted that it started to rain again. Hmmmm!
Negg

We have just come back from our very first visit to cornwall and it was brilliant, apart from one days rain it was sunshine all the way and it reminded us of arillas so much, relaxed, peaceful, fresh food,friendly,  but fear not arillas is still our favourite destination it has that magic that other places dont seem to have.
 Cornwall is brilliant but arillas is heaven. Tell you what eggy, when we get there in june if you havent done all your jobs i will give you a hand if you want im not a builder but for some reason i dont mind painting! yammas all.

Hi Steven
Cornwall was, and still is, is a great favourite of mine. Get the weather right and you do get a cracker of a holiday. ( I May save you some painting, in the house, for June 08 )

We've had 3 showers here today, Last one about 3 pm, and although breezy,still have a temp of 25deg. Very lazy day today and never got to Arillas but I imagine very similar conditions there, as in Kavvadades.

Rain is forecast again but versatile Arillas Holidaymakers will treat it, with as much nuisance, as a fly on an Elephants bum. They will enjoy the break and adapt accordinly.

Cheers
Negg

Hey Eggy, I`ll bet there`s an afternoon service at the Coconut!

Lindy P
By "Service" do you mean it's Sunday and If I had got to the Coconut would Peri and Costas be wearing dog collars.
And ...... would they bless every Ouzo I drank.
.... Now it's getting silly !! ....

Temps dropped 2 deg in the space of 50 minutes. It may be a chilly evening plus the chanc of rain. Whoa!!

Negg

Told you before Eggy, you are a rogue, but we love the reports. I think it`s still warmer there than here. Got me sox on!

Yup ! I&