Arillas Forum

Welcome to Arillas => Arillas general information => Topic started by: Eggy on August 08, 2007, 04:30:35 PM

Title: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 08, 2007, 04:30:35 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on August 08, 2007, 04:41:58 PM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 08, 2007, 04:43:49 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Joe on August 08, 2007, 04:52:26 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on August 08, 2007, 05:47:19 PM
It might not be our cup of tea going when it is busy but at least it is good for the people of Arillas!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on August 08, 2007, 05:58:25 PM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 08, 2007, 06:02:46 PM
I like the subject "Arillas Today" Eggy, its like an online newspaper.

Could we have a  .....wait for it.......News Eggsclusive every day please?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 08, 2007, 06:13:46 PM
*LOL* Smiffy! I was looking earlier at the webcam and thinking that it indeed looked rather busy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on August 08, 2007, 06:19:05 PM
What made you laugh??!!  Is it my way of words?!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 08, 2007, 06:20:17 PM
Indeed, the eggclusive :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 08, 2007, 06:23:17 PM
You seem to have the best of both worlds Eggy, out with the crowds or at home in your lovely little quite corner. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: James W on August 08, 2007, 10:45:00 PM
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  ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on August 08, 2007, 11:28:00 PM
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 ,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: gaye on August 09, 2007, 01:12:43 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Joe on August 09, 2007, 11:35:49 AM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on August 09, 2007, 12:35:30 PM
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. ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: alyvin on August 09, 2007, 05:39:04 PM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 09, 2007, 05:53:19 PM
Perhaps they dont stay in Arillas, they might stay in another resort with predominantly Italian hotels.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on August 09, 2007, 06:08:56 PM
When we have been up to Roda for the day there seems to be alot of Italitans there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 10, 2007, 12:57:16 AM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on August 10, 2007, 10:52:02 AM
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. 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on August 10, 2007, 11:55:22 AM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on August 10, 2007, 12:04:10 PM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on August 10, 2007, 12:13:45 PM
Yeah i know the one you mean, that much of a crowded beach is my worst nightmare!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 10, 2007, 12:18:17 PM
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?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on August 10, 2007, 12:19:57 PM
No haven't got a clue where would you rather be haha!! ;)  me too!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on August 10, 2007, 12:24:27 PM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 11, 2007, 07:28:22 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ivan on August 11, 2007, 09:01:34 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on August 11, 2007, 09:35:25 PM
Just had a few showers here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on August 12, 2007, 12:54:49 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 12, 2007, 04:25:28 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Diane x on August 12, 2007, 10:57:34 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on August 12, 2007, 11:21:14 PM
Eggy will you get to see the meteor's tonight in Arillas.....
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 13, 2007, 10:44:42 AM
Ang
Is that a local group or something to do with the weather?
What don't I know about, again?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on August 13, 2007, 11:34:38 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 13, 2007, 12:38:41 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on August 13, 2007, 02:37:37 PM
Saw half a dozen meteor's up here in the North East.
Free firework's !  What's next,weekly tax rebate's !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 13, 2007, 04:57:55 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on August 14, 2007, 04:34:46 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 16, 2007, 07:17:23 PM
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

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: gaye on August 17, 2007, 12:30:40 AM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on August 17, 2007, 11:57:38 AM
Yeh, we`ve got rain today in Wirral . Roll on Arillas time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 17, 2007, 06:48:49 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on August 18, 2007, 12:26:14 AM
Bliss.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 22, 2007, 12:16:15 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on August 22, 2007, 12:50:26 PM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 22, 2007, 12:55:13 PM
Cheryl
Hope you had a delay free return and your family well. Very good to meet you.
How was the "Bardis" ?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on August 22, 2007, 12:58:33 PM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: smoosh on August 22, 2007, 03:05:11 PM
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!

:)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 22, 2007, 06:50:43 PM
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

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tracey&peter on August 22, 2007, 10:12:40 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: smoosh on August 23, 2007, 10:50:49 AM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2007, 06:47:55 PM
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

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on August 24, 2007, 11:06:56 AM
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. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 24, 2007, 12:03:44 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on August 24, 2007, 01:26:38 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 24, 2007, 06:40:29 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on August 24, 2007, 09:02:21 PM
I don't think you will have time to work, Eggy, You always seem to be busy as it is!
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Brian on August 25, 2007, 01:39:24 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 25, 2007, 10:55:12 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Brian on August 25, 2007, 12:20:42 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on August 25, 2007, 05:04:45 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 26, 2007, 10:18:23 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on August 26, 2007, 06:22:07 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 26, 2007, 07:13:00 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: PAUL CONLON on August 27, 2007, 06:50:39 PM
Hi eggy, just got back and gave Phil at Tria CD everyone round pool loved it see you next year,
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 27, 2007, 06:56:28 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: James W on August 27, 2007, 10:24:19 PM
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.  :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 28, 2007, 11:10:12 AM
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)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: smoosh on August 28, 2007, 11:12:10 AM
Argh!  Don't wish for rain 3 days ahead of my eagerly anticipated (and well deserved!) annual week in the sun!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 28, 2007, 12:43:12 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 28, 2007, 12:52:52 PM
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?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on August 28, 2007, 12:54:55 PM
Eggy You should be apointed BBC weather correspondent for Arillas

(http://www.arillas.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/misc/rain.gif)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 28, 2007, 02:30:21 PM
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 )


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: smoosh on August 28, 2007, 02:33:19 PM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: James W on August 28, 2007, 10:51:47 PM
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?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 29, 2007, 08:04:12 PM
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



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 29, 2007, 10:06:51 PM
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.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 29, 2007, 10:58:53 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on August 29, 2007, 11:21:00 PM
Negg

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

Yammas

Dave n Anne
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 30, 2007, 06:12:49 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: James W on August 31, 2007, 12:13:48 AM
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.  ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 31, 2007, 09:20:08 AM
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!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 31, 2007, 10:59:23 AM
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.


Quote
Wendy (wife of the good looking bloke on the left!)

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

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 01, 2007, 06:19:17 PM
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

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 02, 2007, 01:11:18 AM
God i love your posts Eggy!! Its like we are living there with you!! Out of interest, what is your name?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2007, 09:19:42 AM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: James W on September 02, 2007, 10:04:31 AM
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?  ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: mazzz on September 02, 2007, 10:44:48 AM
ohh noooooooooooo tues eve rain ,weds thunder storms n thursday scattered showers !!!!


nooooooooooooo



Maria

22 Hours 15 mins t till take off !!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2007, 10:56:22 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: James W on September 02, 2007, 10:58:43 AM
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.  :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: mazzz on September 02, 2007, 11:04:02 AM
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 !!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: James W on September 02, 2007, 11:16:08 AM
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.  :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: mazzz on September 02, 2007, 11:21:41 AM
i love the morning after thunderstorms when everything is fresh ....if that makes sense lol




maria xx

21 ish hours till take off
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2007, 11:38:49 AM
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
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 02, 2007, 11:53:37 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: James W on September 02, 2007, 12:51:53 PM
Because of the forecast, I have made another alteration to my Ticker.  ;-)

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

Park in the road instead.  ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: mazzz on September 02, 2007, 01:01:50 PM
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 !!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 04, 2007, 06:26:27 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 05, 2007, 05:29:35 PM
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

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 06, 2007, 02:04:20 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 06, 2007, 03:54:03 PM
Thanks for the update Negg, hope it warms up for everybody there x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 06, 2007, 07:14:34 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on September 06, 2007, 08:51:25 PM
Oh my goodness, I don't know WHAT to pack!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 07, 2007, 01:40:05 AM
The forecast looks warm again for next week....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2007, 10:35:19 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 07, 2007, 01:08:49 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2007, 01:43:29 PM
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 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 07, 2007, 01:46:54 PM
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????
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 07, 2007, 01:54:33 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2007, 02:34:57 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 07, 2007, 02:43:38 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on September 07, 2007, 02:47:32 PM
Dont stop the posts Eggy!!!  We all love them :-) !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2007, 02:51:28 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on September 07, 2007, 02:59:08 PM
But...we are all very nice people ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 07, 2007, 05:39:33 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2007, 07:40:20 PM
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

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on September 07, 2007, 07:51:56 PM
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........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 07, 2007, 09:44:24 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 08, 2007, 06:22:22 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 08, 2007, 08:08:34 PM
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?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 09, 2007, 06:25:42 PM
Lindy P said:-
We`ve had a bit of precipitation today
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 09, 2007, 10:10:28 PM
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!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on September 10, 2007, 06:17:03 PM
The forecast looks warm again for next week....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 10, 2007, 06:38:08 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: H-Clarke on September 10, 2007, 07:35:32 PM
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 !!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 11, 2007, 06:29:12 PM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 13, 2007, 10:00:26 AM
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.



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 13, 2007, 11:15:54 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 13, 2007, 11:20:23 AM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 13, 2007, 01:37:04 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 13, 2007, 01:50:10 PM
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?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 13, 2007, 03:03:57 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 14, 2007, 04:39:06 PM
I think Mrs Egg will reprimand soon, as the railings could soon develop metal fatigue!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 14, 2007, 05:37:09 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 14, 2007, 05:44:14 PM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 15, 2007, 09:41:54 AM
You go girl Mrs Egg! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 15, 2007, 12:09:04 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 15, 2007, 08:25:59 PM
I love parsnips. They are an aphrodisiac!! Why else do you think toyboy ended up in a bush?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 16, 2007, 05:19:18 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 16, 2007, 06:04:03 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 17, 2007, 07:26:39 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 18, 2007, 09:24:10 AM
Meant Tracey & Peter in above post - Not Stacey.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on September 18, 2007, 11:01:16 AM
Too many ouzos then Neggy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 18, 2007, 11:15:05 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on September 19, 2007, 11:07:58 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 20, 2007, 09:43:42 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 22, 2007, 07:42:43 PM
Sat 22nd Sept.
Arillas today. - NICE
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 22, 2007, 11:01:55 PM
No roving report Eggy? Come on.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ouzoandolives on September 23, 2007, 07:55:59 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 24, 2007, 09:50:01 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 24, 2007, 11:41:55 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 24, 2007, 12:28:38 PM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on September 24, 2007, 03:52:26 PM
I'd love to be there. I've just had a very horrible visit to the dentist!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: steph on September 24, 2007, 07:02:38 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 24, 2007, 07:24:34 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mythos & Mataxa on September 25, 2007, 01:03:17 AM
Hi Eggy,
Quote
Gone are nearly all those "youngies"
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 25, 2007, 09:34:00 AM
Matt and Claire
Look forward to it. - You could be the youngest ones here next week!
Neill & Wendy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rugbymad on September 25, 2007, 09:40:47 AM
Do we qualify as youngies? lol we are a party of thirty somethings.
And we arrive later tonight.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 25, 2007, 09:55:25 AM
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. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rugbymad on September 25, 2007, 10:31:28 AM
Well it's got to be better than our measely 14c top temp here lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rugbymad on September 25, 2007, 10:33:53 AM
This is what it says on the weather this end.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=0069
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on September 25, 2007, 11:09:08 AM
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.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 25, 2007, 11:30:55 AM
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"
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 25, 2007, 12:05:12 PM
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 ??? )
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 25, 2007, 01:26:44 PM
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?

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 25, 2007, 01:44:22 PM
Terry me boy - What do you mean. ?? - Grey Trousers and "towelinne" underwear cause me no problem at all.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 25, 2007, 11:54:21 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Diane x on September 26, 2007, 12:40:55 AM
My philosopy on age is that it's not just a number, it's an attitude !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 26, 2007, 12:52:38 AM
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

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on September 26, 2007, 01:30:44 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 26, 2007, 10:05:55 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 26, 2007, 10:06:43 AM
My pet's called Pete lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 26, 2007, 01:46:26 PM
(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

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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pg32 on September 26, 2007, 02:00:35 PM
All that rain wont give you a nice finish Negg!!!

Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on September 26, 2007, 02:15:43 PM
So your weather machine was right this time then Eggy!!

Glad your concrete is still getting poured, look forward to picture updates :-) .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 26, 2007, 07:38:04 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on September 26, 2007, 10:07:08 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pg32 on September 27, 2007, 11:23:48 AM
Hi Negg

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

Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 27, 2007, 11:37:09 AM
Something I need to find out as I am a great lover of tiling.
I'll let you know.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on September 27, 2007, 08:16:25 PM
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)!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 28, 2007, 01:17:48 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pg32 on September 28, 2007, 01:30:56 PM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 28, 2007, 03:27:55 PM
Keep an eye out for the moggies Eggy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 28, 2007, 03:54:09 PM
Cant tell you anything about screed, getting plasterd is a different tale. hehe Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 28, 2007, 07:17:33 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 28, 2007, 08:46:18 PM
Give Eileen and Keith our love please Neill and ofcorse to you and Wendy and the Brouklis boys and Rula. Viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 28, 2007, 11:58:51 PM
Viv
Will pass on your wishes tomorrow. We are seeing them again as Keith is only here for a week.
Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 29, 2007, 06:52:05 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 29, 2007, 07:02:19 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 29, 2007, 07:06:18 PM
I hope not so rough that access to a certain part of the beach has become difficult...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 29, 2007, 07:13:22 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on September 29, 2007, 07:20:30 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 29, 2007, 07:33:48 PM
Ang
Even worse when you use it for your house keeping budget.
( Ouzo keeps going up in price !! )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 29, 2007, 07:51:54 PM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on September 29, 2007, 08:14:31 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 29, 2007, 10:44:53 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 30, 2007, 12:33:13 AM
wish i was there i am man city fan aswell as big arillas fan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on September 30, 2007, 11:59:33 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 30, 2007, 01:39:43 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 30, 2007, 03:00:46 PM
I can just see you in a deerstalker hat Eggy. Go on, have a go.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 30, 2007, 07:15:31 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 01, 2007, 02:47:42 PM
What about your jodphurs too Eggy! Sounds a bit fresh there, but nice. I think you could maybe cook some kelp.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 01, 2007, 07:35:37 PM
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

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 01, 2007, 10:19:12 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on October 02, 2007, 01:14:20 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 02, 2007, 02:02:39 PM
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

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 02, 2007, 03:52:58 PM
Ah, you know me too well Eggy,lol. Good weather here today.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 02, 2007, 06:23:05 PM
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


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 03, 2007, 10:23:50 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 03, 2007, 12:01:01 PM
The 20 deg would do me at the moment Neill. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 03, 2007, 06:35:06 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on October 03, 2007, 06:39:12 PM
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?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 03, 2007, 06:42:18 PM
Kes
It only seems like yesterday we sat in the Thallassa.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 03, 2007, 10:10:31 PM
Hi kes, glad you enjoyed, but back to the rain now eh?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 04, 2007, 01:26:45 AM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 04, 2007, 06:37:33 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on October 05, 2007, 12:08:10 PM
Hi Eggy

What do the in-laws think of Arillas then?  Perhaps they will want a 'granny flat' adding onto your house?!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 05, 2007, 12:21:43 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 05, 2007, 07:42:01 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 05, 2007, 08:46:49 PM
Ask Harold, Im sure he will answer your question. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 06, 2007, 05:32:48 PM
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

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 06, 2007, 06:22:54 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 06, 2007, 06:46:36 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 06, 2007, 11:11:07 PM
Viv
Probably long enough to put another Ouzo away. -- Good answer though.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 07, 2007, 11:12:39 AM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 07, 2007, 11:22:08 AM
But.... 10 minutes after I posted that it started to rain again. Hmmmm!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ouzoandolives on October 07, 2007, 03:49:54 PM
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.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 07, 2007, 04:29:01 PM
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
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 07, 2007, 04:53:44 PM
Hey Eggy, I`ll bet there`s an afternoon service at the Coconut!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 07, 2007, 04:58:29 PM
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

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 07, 2007, 05:01:26 PM
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!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on October 07, 2007, 05:17:16 PM
Yup ! I've had to put on an extra glittery thong !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 07, 2007, 06:14:02 PM
Just a thong in ya heart Barry?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 07, 2007, 06:32:54 PM
The Glittery Thong Of Baldy Barry?
Is this the one some one saw you, wearing, on the beach?

I feel a little like an "on the spot" reporter here, but I just gotta tell you!!
6:15 pm and a little thunder with just a twing of lightening. And it's coming from the Arillas side of Kavvadades. We're in Arillas for a meal tonite so it will be interesting, Taverna spotting, to see who sits inside and who sits outside under cover as the temp is still a bit over 22 deg. Lightening as I type. How exciting after not having seen anything this dramatic since Noufri @ Brouklis sliced off the top of his finger whilst cutting bread. Sorry Noufri, you are about to be knocked off the number one "Major Event" position.
I think there's no need for Wegg to water the garden this evening.
She needs a rest.  Working too hard.  Poor thing.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 07, 2007, 06:53:34 PM
Egg here - Your 6:41 pm on the spot man for Kavvadades and Arillas.
( And probably an Ouzo too many already !! )

It's coming down with a vengeance and linked to the 'ole thunder and a few flashes makes a very excellant picture. A worthy storm indeed.
( Flashes not by me as the temp has dropped to 19 deg )

Bear a thought for us here as I have to get in the 'ole peugeot about 7:45 and point the vehicle towards Arillas. It's not easy but someone's gotta do it!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 07, 2007, 06:56:23 PM
PS.
It's very noisy as well.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 07, 2007, 08:10:03 PM
Ah eggy we await your report on the evenings  events,hope you get home safe.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on October 07, 2007, 08:22:12 PM
Crikey its wet out there!

Big ol storm over Arillas this evening.

Roads are flooded all round.

Hope Eggy hadnt reserved a place outside at the Brouklis!

The walk from there to the Coconut would be madness at the moment!

Regards
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 07, 2007, 11:05:54 PM
Go Eggy go, you can do it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 07, 2007, 11:07:08 PM
Corfusoon, I`m sure a young gentleman may provide you with a sturdy umby!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 07, 2007, 11:38:22 PM
Frank ( Corfusoon ) is not wrong.
It was a real "wetty". It bought out quite a few frogs hopping across roads as I drove to Arillas. - I think I avoided most of them.

Together with Matt and Claire ( Mythos & Metaxa ) we were made very welcome at "Eftihia". It did look closed but we climbed those 'ole steps and with good food plus good company it was a pretty damm good evening.

Efi and mother Katerina had the time to chat with us as well.

Got home safely, thanks Ang.

Now, at 11:25 pm, no rain and an outside temp of 18 deg.
I don't read weather predictions so, sticking neckout, I reckon Avrio will be a good day.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 07, 2007, 11:48:33 PM
Glad you enjoyed Eggy. No frogs legs then! Hope Mrs Egg enjoyed too.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 08, 2007, 05:50:46 PM
Lindy P.
I think Katerina and Eftihia have done a fine job considering the circumstances.
(We nearly asked if she had frogs legs when she she hopped off to get us a Retsina)

So, It was late morning and the sky burped/grumbled at us a few times. Spat at us about midday. Just 2 gentle reminders.
1. Nature's still and charge.
2. Guess what's happening later

3.15pm and down came the rain. But only for about 45 mins. It was still warm but the temp decided that, at around 23 deg, enough was enough.
5 pm saw a very aggresive sea and, not suprisingly, a quiet beach. I did see one person in the sea. I don't think he/she had fallen in. They weren't shouting or waving frantically. - Mind I could only see a head. -

So, I was technically right, Arillas was a good day. ( For everything but sun bathing )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 08, 2007, 06:26:31 PM
Good report Eggy. I bet the storm was good.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 08, 2007, 08:23:56 PM
I saw some of it on the webcam, when the lightning flashed the whole page lit up it must have been great looking out to sea. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 09, 2007, 12:45:03 AM
Wish I was there viv, on the end of the pier.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 09, 2007, 01:08:31 PM
Lindy P
I don't think you'd be there very long. - maybe that's how the person, I saw yesterday, ended up swimming.

We've got a wet Arillas today so the forecast is right. rained overnight but then held off unil 12:30 ish. I think it waited until I was just about to finish working out side .
( About 10 minutes left to complete the job and I can do now is wait )

Temp is hovering around the 19 deg and it does feel very comfortable.
Inside temp here is 22 deg so I think we've got the cavity insulation etc just about right. Checking every nook and cranny for leaks and can't find any.

And finally, a piece of info, probably more uninteresting and worthless since General Custers sergeant said to him "I see some Indians!"
Corfu has slugs !! - I've found 2 today. maybe at some point I'll find an earthworm !!
1:02 pm and the rains stopped - Time to finish outside job.
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pg32 on October 09, 2007, 02:03:55 PM
Hi Negg

My parents are in San Stephanos as we speak and i dont think the weather has been very good since they arrived (Friday 5th), any sign of the weather getting any better?

Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 09, 2007, 02:26:51 PM
Paul
Rain stopped here just after one ish and now the temp has moved uo to 23 deg.
It feels quite calm at Kavvadades. A few clouds around still. Wendy has looked at the forecast for the next 3 days and Wed/Thu/Fri say rain. Personnaly I think Thursday onwards will be better, for about a week. That's only going on previous trends we've found during October Hols.
The best bet this afternoon is a bed around a pool. It's certainly warm enough.
Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on October 09, 2007, 03:12:02 PM
I hope the weather keeps nice.  Someone from work is flying out this afternoon.  She has done one of the Thomsons price breakers (i think thats what they are called). She is either staying in Agios Georgios, San Stefanos or Sidari, three star half board hotels.  She has gone on my recommendation knowing that we have been going year in and year out!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ouzoandolives on October 09, 2007, 06:19:28 PM
Thanks eggy cant wait, i'll even bring my own brush!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 10, 2007, 10:18:43 PM
I get quite worried when Eggy hasn't composed his daily report. I get this vision of a row of donkeys outside the coconut with their back legs missing, and weggy waiting back at home with a dried up stifardo in the oven.

Ooops he has just logged in.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jean on October 11, 2007, 12:14:30 PM
off to visit Arillas tomorrow 12th - so hope the storms have gone!!
Looking forward to a week of R & R at Koulodos apts :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 11, 2007, 01:10:30 PM
Terry
Sometimes I wonder what to tell you. I get worried that it could become repetitive.
No news should always be treated as good news here.

However some info on the rain.
Sunday afternoon & evening, the really bad weather, produced 50mm of rain, according to our rain guage ( Included a bit overnight Monday )
Overnight rain on Tuesday gave us 10mm and last night, which felt a bit chilly to me we got another 10 mm. So 70mm approx in total.
This morning at 8pm outside temp was 16 deg, the coldest I've seen this being here.
( 20 deg now at 1 pm ) - But do we care ???? -
We did Corfu Town this Morning so maybe tell you about it later.

Jean
I think from Saturday onwards we will get some decent weather.

I'll let you know how Arillas is late afternoon.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on October 11, 2007, 04:53:04 PM
what a detailed weather report Negg you remind me of Ulrika Jonson (or whatever her new married name is)

p.s mi speling is rubish kan we ave a spelcheker
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 11, 2007, 05:11:29 PM
Mr Keefy,
The weather is now on the tips of many Greek Gardener's tongues. Just as I got home I saw local Nickos and we both agreed , in Greek , "Rain - Now Garden -very good - All OK now"

2:45 pm in Arillas and what a quiet place it was. 8 people in Marina, 2 in Thalassa and just 2 in Horizon.
Beach score reads:- Naturists 6 - Textiles 4.
A fairly calm sea and most of the kelp now gone. If this was down to the locals and not nature what a grand job they've done!
My gold star goes to the lady on the sunbed together with book and drink on plastic table that proved it was still warm enough to relax. It has to be better than staying in your app, doesn't it.
Maybe the temperature only got to 21 deg today but, when I left the Coconut Bar, and walked down to the front I remember saying out load:-
"What a lovely place to be in" - ( Nice sighs all round everyone )
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 11, 2007, 05:38:15 PM
keefy,

How did Eggy remind you of Ulrika jonson?

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/eggycopy.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on October 11, 2007, 06:04:08 PM
terryw
Negg reminded me of ulrika because both are blonde and both know a lot about the weather......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 11, 2007, 06:22:14 PM
Have I said " Welcome back Terry? "
( She looks a lot better in that 'ole jumper than I do )

Temp still 21 deg and we're eating outside at Brouklis tonite!! Nah Nah -  nah nah!!!
(The only way I can get my own back without peeing against the wind)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 11, 2007, 06:32:39 PM
Eggy

You get your own back every time you write a report, and to say that you are eating outside at the Brouklis tonight, is just shear cruelty.

Mmmm just the thought of having some of Dimitris's fish stew tonight ......  do YOU realise eggy that I will be crying in a minute. I WANNA BE THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!.

I may take the P***  some times but I love ya to bits really. Well not literally, maybe with Ulrika in your jumper.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 11, 2007, 07:13:44 PM
Terry
If only I could fit in the jumper at the same time.
Heer de veer deer geer, Von Hesling. - ( Swedish - aka Fast Show )
Negg

Gotta go now - Brouklis calling.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 11, 2007, 09:28:37 PM
See....you had to do it again eggy, talk about stick the boot in.

Its 7.30pm here now and I could just be starting my Galactoboureko if I was at Brouklis now.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on October 11, 2007, 09:46:27 PM
Keefy,
         Eggy,
                Blonde???
you'r as blonde as I am.
Mick
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 12, 2007, 12:08:17 AM
Terry
Brouklis was a treat. Sat outside, with Sandy and Joyce,no rain but a little bit of lightening now and again from 10:30 pm. - Quite a warm evening.
However ...... If it makes you feel better I have just heard, at 11:45, the loudest crack of thunder that I've not heard for many,many,years. It felt like the house vibrated.
Whoa !!! - What to expect next ? - Who knows.
Time to re-new the buildings Insurance.

Mick
I think I reminded Keefy of Ulrika Johnson because, after 10 minutes of my yapping away, he didn't know "weather" to laugh or cry.
And my silver grey head can look very blonde when the sun reflects of it.
( Best I can do at this time of night. )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 12, 2007, 12:20:00 AM
as long as brouklis was alright. offer is still on if you need anything from over here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 12, 2007, 09:31:59 AM
Riggers
Thanks again but I think we're well stocked up here now.
Sandy and Joyce bought over the biggest hunk of best Cheddar I've seen for a long time plus Mango chutney plus pickle.

However....... You can never get too many Tetley tea bags, iF you know what I mean.
( A good excuse to meet at the Coconut one afternoon maybe )

Thunder and lightening here continuing from overnight and "on & off" rain. A very dramatic day so far with outside temp of 17 deg. I'm told it should clear up by Sunday.
( Maybe I'll hire a boat and take a look at Arillas later )
Have a good trip.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 12, 2007, 09:58:14 AM
message understood eggy i'm on my.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 12, 2007, 10:20:29 AM
Hi Eggy, Your know what I mean when I say naughty girls, but im glad somebody can get away with it , enjoy. Glad you all had a good night It would have been lovely to be sitting with you all but there again we are always at Brouklis in our dreams anyway. Please give everybody our love . Viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 12, 2007, 02:57:37 PM
Good on yer Riggers

Consider it dun Viv.

22 deg at 3 pm - A bit of sun trying to break through - Visit to Arillas now on the cards.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on October 12, 2007, 03:16:46 PM
How did they manage to get a 'cheesy bloke' in their suitcases then?!!  What are you going to do with him over the winter months Eggy?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 12, 2007, 04:17:27 PM
Eggy, with Cheryl talking about bloke's in suitcases reminded me about the one that arrived with me that you pushed under the water whatever happend to him? lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 12, 2007, 05:29:16 PM
Viv
He's been under the water, grown,out of the water, shrank etc. - fascinating.

Cheryl
I think any way I answer your question will leave me open to attack by Terry W.

Do you know that at 4;30 this afternoon Arillas was sitting quietly in a 23 deg temp and looking a pleasure to be on the beach. Which is what a few people did.
Mild breeze, very warm, not bad for the 12th Oct.
"Riggers","Rugbymad" and others could have timed it right for their October break.
Hope I haven't put the usual "kiss of death" on the weather.
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on October 12, 2007, 06:13:01 PM
Well Eggy i have been back in old blighty since Monday (8th) and reading all the other posts and you saying that it is really warm and nice to go to the beach blumming heck i really miss Arillas the Coco nut you yourself Dimitris the food the whole thing....but i do love it here at work (said with sarcasm)..... Hope you do ok through winter please stay logged on and keep typing those reports....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 12, 2007, 06:50:21 PM
Oh Cheryl - you have me worried now. I hope I have never offended anyone.

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 12, 2007, 07:13:19 PM
Terry me 'ole mate - We've all been offended by more respectable people than you!!!
Only joking - Now you're getting paranoid I bet !!
( Maybe it's a sign of hitting that lovely age of 59 )
Say it in Greek - " Penninda En-eh-a" Sounds good to me. - "Ex-in-da" in 12 months!!
(Why has everyone I know older than me got hair ????-Is that your real photo?)

Keefy
These posts will keep coming but I do sometimes get quite paraniod myself you know and worry that people think I'm "blowing the 'ole trumpet" to make them envious.
I don't mean to do that. - Honest Judge.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 12, 2007, 09:25:16 PM
I will need to learn those two age phrases now eggy and yes it is all my own hair. The Photo was taken in Brouklis and you can see Dimitris just over my right shoulder.

Do you have any greek lessons or do you just pick the language up as you go along day to day?. I would love to speak more Greek but I think my hair is a barrier sometimes to what my brain can absorb.

I was pleased with myself at work though this week. A Portugese bloke came to ask if we had any jobs going, and I did manage to say Bon Dia and Obrigardo to him which is "Good morning" and "thankyou", and I haven't been to Portugal for about 8 years. So the grey matter does retain some information.

Lastly, what did you and weggy have to eat at Brouklis last night? It is friday night so I won't get too depressed on finding out.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 12, 2007, 10:49:05 PM
Terry
Last night at Brouklis Wegg had Stiffado and I had a Beef Cutlett ( Steak ) which I must say was cooked to "better than perfection" due to a quieter evening on their part.
Only 2 bottles of Retsina between us as I was driving.
Our Sandy had a swordfish steak that kept crying out " Eat me-Eat me" and Joyce had Spaghetti and mushrooms with a cheese sauce  which Wegg tasted, and although she generally remains calm in a crisis, loudly said "This is to die for".

Greek I now pick up as I go along but we are considering "Schooling Lessons" in the winter.

"Good morning" and "thankyou" in Portugese is much more than I can manage.
( as long as you get the timing right )
You say good morning - He says good morning - You say thank you.
( He thinks " I know the British are very polite but that's ridiculous!" )
The mind could boggle on this one - Mine already has.
So: - Kalenikta avrio ine alli mia mera. (Goodnight tomorrow is another day.)
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 13, 2007, 01:10:20 PM
1 pm - and some very noisy thunder going on. Take a look at the last 12 shots of the Arillas web cam and see the clouds poised above the beach.
It's raining here as I type. - A chilly 19 deg. - Lazy day today methinks.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ivan on October 13, 2007, 06:35:47 PM
I don't beleive it! as someone once said. The sun is shining here, the mixer and digger are working and all is well. Coffee break over, back to work,
                                                        Ivan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 13, 2007, 07:09:53 PM
Ivan
When I finally got to Arillas, about 3 pm. there were quite a few people on the beach, a few people in the water and, despite a little breeeze, it still felt very warm.
A lot of new faces and Arillas looked busier today than it has been for the last week.
Thalassa, Horizon, Marina all had some occupied tables.

The weather is very changeable here at the moment. Now it's 19 deg and still some clouds around. - Who knows what happens next?
But, I reckon your combination of Sun,Mixer and digger have done you proud today.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 14, 2007, 07:26:49 PM
So, this morning, in Kavvadades very pleasant by 11 am with football being played on the local pitch. Acharavi vs Arillas which, unfortunately Arillas lost 3-2. Probably because Noufris at Brouklis wasn't playing. Nick from Brouklis could have played but he refuses to remove those deep shades he wears when he's not working.
Have we ever seen a centre foreward with sunglasses on ??

Anyway, at 3 pm we, plus in laws, decide to take oursleves off to Arillas for a spell on the beach.
Weather good, beach good but big wind. Nature-not me  What a shame!
 (Nature I mean)

Never say die Mrs Egg decides to give the beach a go whilslt I take the easy way out by meeting Riggers & Co and retiring gracefully to the Horizon for an ouzo or two.
( They bought us Tetley tea-bags - We will soon be drinking their health )

I hope a lovely time had by all. Mrs Egg returning home in parents car leaving me to to run riot and sneak in extra drinks that I may not tell her about.
Riggers and Co totally exhausted, I think, by hind legs repeatedly removed from poor donkey. - Poor couple looked totally exhausted by the time I let them leave.
By 5 o'clock no breeze and a very good looking Arillas beach front. Still nicely warm.

This has to be what holidays and a good life is all about - INNIT ?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 14, 2007, 08:02:35 PM
Eggy, told you before----------you are a rogue! Keep reporting.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 14, 2007, 10:37:12 PM
Ah but Lindy P - It's only 15 deg ouside this evening at 10:30 pm
( So you gotta take the rough with the smooth )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 15, 2007, 10:09:31 AM
Alright for some init. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 15, 2007, 06:21:35 PM
Viv
You just don't know the pressure and stress I'm under here !!!

Take today for instance. - 11 deg at 8 am and I have to drive to Corfu Town with the heating on in the car. - What's that all about ?
By midday I've removed the fleece and the sweatshirt.

Lunchtime back at Kavvadades and very warm and peacful.

Then, about 2:30 I go to Arillas to find a 23 deg sunny afternoon with very quiet and well appreciated beach.

Now. just gone 6 pm and we're on 22 deg and a glorious early evening.

Then, to top it all, we have to make the effort and get to Brouklis this evening.

I've said before, it's not easy but someone's gotta do it.
( Rumour has it that the early hours of tomorrow morning could be around 8 deg !!! )

Negg



How do we cope with all these changes?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ivan on October 15, 2007, 09:05:55 PM
Back to normal here ie chucking down!! Enjoy Arillas Eggy,
                                            Ivan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 16, 2007, 12:26:00 AM
Was here too Ivan. Hormones--------- cold in the day-- hot at night!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 16, 2007, 07:15:40 AM
Aint that normal then Lindy lol,. Nice to see you back on board Ivan really enjoyed our meal together. Talk later you two. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 16, 2007, 05:03:34 PM
Whoever picked this week for an October break surely cannot be unhappy.
Only my opinion, but if the rest of the week isn't as good as today, then today will surely make up for it.

This afternoon the clouds had taken a day off and with a temp of 22 deg was a very fine time indeed. A warm sea, as told by Wegg's parents , who went for a paddle and also substantiated by the few people splashing around in it.
( A lazy time on sunbeds for the rest )

For our part a 2 hour plus relaxed lunch in the Eftihia says it all. The sound and view of the sea is free as was the heat of the afternoon. The lunch was very enjoyable and very reasonable indeed,so was an added bonus.
(Katerina at Eftihia was on her own today. She speaks very little English, but who cares)
You're there for the food, but a little "Greek lesson" plus warm hospitality is a worthy addition.
16th October and all is very well indeed.

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 17, 2007, 06:12:24 PM
16th October and all is very well indeed.

17th and it gets better !!!
Many sunbeds in use on the beach this afternoon. The sea has to be warm.
(All those people making use of it can't be wrong, can they?)

A bright afternoon at around 22 deg with a very mild breeze.
At 5:45 it looked just as good and although the beach was nearly deserted I think another relaxing hour could have been squeezed from it.
( Maybe leave some for tomorrow eh? - Because tomorrow we'll be on it - Sorry Coconut ! )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 17, 2007, 06:56:23 PM
I'm finding the last few posts very tranquil and relaxing eggy. The picture of the beach etc just go through my brain as I read them.

Have you changed you diet recently?

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 17, 2007, 07:20:06 PM
Terry
Sometimes I have a peaceful lunch at home now before I go out?????
( What's that all about ????? )
and........
there has been more than one occassion recently when I have parked the 'ole Pug on the sea front and wished that I'd bought a towel and a book and even a pair of PJ's speedos instead of a few euros for an Ouzo. (PJ's Speedos ? - Wot am I thinking ?)
 
ARILLAS COULD BE LEADING ME ASTRAY HERE !!!!

But loadsa thanks to good company from John & Sue ( Riggers ) who managed to keep me on the straight and narrow.A good 'ole natter in the Coconut.Gonna miss that soon
( They timed their holiday just right this week I think )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 18, 2007, 02:54:23 PM
Negg DONT DO IT, buy the speedos I mean!! PJ is about all I can take of men in piccies wearing them! haha

What's it doing today Negg, first winter morning here, ice on car, fog on motorway, lovely!  First thing I did when I arrived at work was click on the webcam for a warm up xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 18, 2007, 04:31:08 PM
Sharon
I think the only time you'll see me wearing speedos is if I put them on my head to cover the lack of hair.
( However - I don't think they'd let me sit at the bar, in Coconut, dressed like that )

We put the heating on this morning at 8:30 to take the chill off the rooms. Temp was about 11 deg inside but it did feel cold.
But by one ish it was around 19 inside and 21 out. By 6/7 o'clock it tends to plummet quite quickly.

All that said Arillas was still looking great this afternoon. People on beach and people in sea and people strolling and people drinking....Sounds a lot of people but not that many really. Just equally spread around the resort doing their own thing.

 Manos Rep, I think it was,tells me that have a lot of guests coming in tomorrow as well)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 18, 2007, 07:54:18 PM
our thanks is to you eggy (neil) . great company, maybe see you tomorrow before we go........riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 18, 2007, 11:52:59 PM
Eggy, speedos! Perhaps your talents are better requested elsewhere! Don`t do it! Leave the go fast stripes behind. Enjoy an Ouzo with riggers. Send me one plz,lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 19, 2007, 12:52:33 PM
LOL Negg, you know what you have to do now don't you?  A piccie of you in the coconut with speedo's on your head xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 19, 2007, 03:41:06 PM
Double Dare yea.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 19, 2007, 03:48:09 PM
And then, pray, Sharon F, if I take on this task what credibility do I have left?
( Would you buy land from this man? - Or trust him with your hamster )
If PJ promises to go to work dressed like his picture then I may consider it.

A very relaxed "leaving" drink with John & Sue (Riggers) at Coconut about 1 o'clock
Many thanks Riggers for keeping me off the streets this week & being great company.
(Thanks for your parting gifts. Very welcome. Get past Xmas & June 08 won't be long)

When I got to Arillas it was raining and out came the 'ole brolly which complimented the long sleeve shirt and sweatshirt I had on. - Just a tad chilly I thought.
(A Long time since I've worn so many clothes)

How the weather changes so quickly here - 75 minutes later and with a little bit of sun and no rain I was overdressed. The beach was still trying it's best to look fierce but was a pussycat really. Temperature still around the 18 deg mark

Riggers telll me that Thompson bought in more guests today at Kaloudis so lets hope they have a good week. Arillas is getting quieter now with many people unwinding and looking forward to the end of season. But what pleases me is how many locals have said that they will miss the old friends who visited and new friends they made.
Plenty of smiling faces and open places to look after next weeks guests.

It's not over 'till the fat lady sings" - The fat lady in this case being the tour operators.
( maybe the fat lady could at sometime sing just a few weeks longer )

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 19, 2007, 04:23:43 PM
PJ get them speedos on to work!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 20, 2007, 05:40:31 PM
Sharon - Trust you slept well last night - No nightmares I hope.

I must get into the habit of taking a camera with me to Arillas now. Got there about 2:15 pm to find a very quiet afternoon. A peaceful deserted beach with Vassilis, from Amourada ,and one other doing a spot of fishing on the pier. I stood and counted 6 couples just taking a stroll and apart from a table of four, inside the Marina, no one else in sight.
( Before that going past Brouklis I did see Dimitris looking after 6 diners though )

Maybe a few photos of Arilllas would have told a much better tale than I.

Rain came about 4:15 but only for about an hour.
It was just a minor nuisance not a major upset.

The roads around Arillas are very quiet indeed. The only problem being that your foot just aches to put a little extra pressure on the accelerator. Then you meet something coming the other way which brings you down to earth with a bump.
( Vehicles are less but the roads haven't changed at all - More holes maybe? )

Now, back at Kavvadades the outside temperature is around 15 deg.
( Inside is a comfortable 21 deg but I'll pop the heating on for a while anyway )

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 21, 2007, 04:15:56 PM
Only a very quick visit to Arillas today.
Took the camera, pity I didn't think to change the batteries!!.

Very peaceful there and I suppose the total head count, for people I could easily see , was around the 30 mark. ( Strolling around, eating and drinking in various places )

There's a JCB just around the Arillas outskirts making a few roads just that bit wider by removing bits of the existing banks and overgrown weeds. The problem is, although some of these roads looks wider, it's exposed a few deep gullies at some parts of the roadside. Not areas that I'd like to get close too.

"Arillas Today" may very soon become an Arillas weekly. I can't keep boring or making everybody jealous, every day, about how good it looks.
( It's easier to make you all envious once a week !! )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 21, 2007, 04:55:10 PM
ah go on Eggy. Keep going.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 21, 2007, 10:42:03 PM
The daily report is never boring, always makes me jealous, makes me smile, and I would miss it lots. I can understand that it could get to be a bit of a chore and it would be awful if you thought that you felt as if you had to do it. But whenever you post it Eggy it will be appreciated lots.

Maybe weggy could do a daily "eggy blog",  so that we would know what you had been up to each day, and then at the end of each month we could total how many times she had typed Ouzo.

When does the coconut close?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 22, 2007, 08:54:28 AM
I suggested to Wendy in August that she did a blog, but she didnt want to fill committed which I can understand, but at the same time Niell we would miss you postings very much and if you go to once a week you would have to get your own website in order to be able to fit the whole report in. lol. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 22, 2007, 09:53:52 AM
Terry
The Coconut tells me they hope to close the day after Malibu. - Probably Sunday.
( End of Season and those two are still in competition !)

These daily postings are fine for me, providing I've got something new to tell you and I can fit Arillas in between all these other jobs I have lined up for the Winter. Eh??
But Wegg & I hope to get quite a few visits in over the Winter Months.

Last night around 11:30 the rain came down with a vengeance. Mixed with thunder and the occassional lightnening. Not sure if it stopped at any point but at 3:30 am I woke up and still raining. At 8 am down it came again. Two inches of rain in the guage.
Now it seems to be brightening so we may pop off to Corfu Town for a while.

That said there are still a few more rumbles "up there" and some nasty looking clouds.
(Most of which are over Arillas - Not Kavaddades - But give 'em time)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 22, 2007, 05:30:20 PM
Sharon - Trust you slept well last night - No nightmares I hope.

Negg had some lovely dreams x 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 22, 2007, 06:20:25 PM
Some pictures for you - Not a patch on Marika's though - Clever lady she is.
This was coming back from Corfu Town lunchtime.

(http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7563/vraincd2.jpg)

These next 2 are of Arillas at around 4 pm
(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/9404/vrain1pl3.jpg)
(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/1976/vrain2cm2.jpg)

Arillas is beginning to look more like a Ghost Town every day. But it still has the same sparkle that gets many of you here every year.
I had a little stroll and couldn't find an unhappy face amongst the few people I saw. 
It's only 15 deg outside but very comfortable. Hopefully the rain has done it's bit for a while - Maybe!!!!

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ouzoandolives on October 22, 2007, 06:33:27 PM
No eggy, dont stop your reports they wont become boring honest, but a picture or two like your last post was a nice touch, quiet and deserted but all the charm of arillas is still there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 22, 2007, 06:38:19 PM
hope you had your hands on the steering wheel when you took the first one..riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 22, 2007, 06:42:57 PM
Riggers
Hee Hee !!
Wegg had the steering wheel - I had the camera.
Did you notice the guy in front only had one sidelight working??
We cured that when we overtook!!
( Only joking guys - I had the wheel and the camera. Oh and a cigarette going as well )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 22, 2007, 06:47:54 PM
balancing a glass of ouzo on your chin...riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on October 22, 2007, 08:28:18 PM
I hope you keep taking photos through the winter,Neill. it will be interesting to see all weathers, and how quiet everything is. Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 22, 2007, 09:47:27 PM
Negg,whilst the season may have come to a close! that does not mean that you have to hibernate,there are some of us that have visited and will continue to visit and post through out the year on this forum and you will make it all the more reason, as you did yourself lets not forget.
This forum is for people who have enjoyed and will continue to enjoy Arillas, be that through winter,spring summer or fall we are all here because we either can and or want to be,so it dont have to be holidays and high days for me to visit this forum, I just enjoy it for what it is and hope that we members continue to support our host who provides us with this little bit of paradise.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 22, 2007, 09:54:02 PM
well said ang. eggy we need you, your'e the star of the show.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 22, 2007, 11:37:32 PM
Eggy,

I loved the photograph of the drive home, seeing the wet road and the low cloud. It looks like the stretch of road going up to the Paradise Taverna.

I have driven in heavy rain in Kefalonia and as it was after a long dry spell the roads were like a skating rink because of all the rubber. How safe do you feel driving in heavy rain in Corfu?

As we are on the subject of driving, I think this video may appeal to your sense of humour.


PS It didn't do the video clip because Weggy was driving today.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 23, 2007, 10:02:29 AM
I may have to change the post to "Arillas/Kavvadades Today" but don't worry, we won't be hibernating here. - There is a need to get out for that fresh air. Maybe a walk or two.

Thanks all for the support - How can I let you all down??

Terry
Good Video clip, Had to play it a couple of times and still chuckling. Tempted to do that on the drive into Corfu Town.

11 deg here at 9 am and a very fresh morning it is to.

Cheers All
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 23, 2007, 07:06:35 PM
I'm told there are about 70 people on holiday this week in Arillas but I don't know where they are.
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/6442/s3010569zf1.jpg)
*********************************************************************
That said I bumped into a couple at the Horizon this afternoon.The lady recognised me from about 5 years ago. A little chat ensued and her and hubby love it here. They are not sun worshippers, just look foreward to this time of year to unwind and chill out.
Taliking of Horizon. Marinos wishes all past and present customers a "Kala Himona"
( Good Winter )
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/40/s3010570ue2.jpg)
*********************************************************************
I met another Forum pair in Coconut. Phil and Lyn. They are usually over around July but this year came back, as well, for an end of season week to take in the calm and quiet of the place. They tell me they are not dissapointed.  HOW CAN THEY BE !!!!

Temp came in about 14 deg this afternoon but I didn't feel cold at all. Obviously neither did the guy I saw wandering around, quite happily, in "shorts & T-shirt" 
(Maybe he was stuck in a time warp - Who cares -  He seemed at peace with it all )
It rained a twinge later on and we may get a bit more later.
3 inches of rain in the last 36 hours so "Proffessor Wegg" tells me.
We look on the bright side. For a start we don't have to water the garden today.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 23, 2007, 07:28:40 PM
a very well laid out post neil, and i am glad the rain is saving you some work in the garden.......riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 24, 2007, 07:25:55 PM
The 24th of October and 18 degrees.
And just to prove that the beach is still earning it's keep:-
*********************************************************************
(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/305/s3010574or1.jpg)
*********************************************************************
Not a good picture but you can see people taking it easy. You may have to squint a bit You can't see the lad splashing about, very happily, in the sea. ( Sorry )
When the clouds decided to let the sun out it was warm indeed. Warm enough that Wegg & I sat on Pedros pedalo racking and took it easy for a while.
( No Coconut today - Sorry Costas )

So where is everybody in the next picture???

(http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/7418/s3010575yl4.jpg)

Well, I felt a bit like a secret agent this afternoon as I took a little walk up and down, as yer do, secretly doing a head count. I found 38 bodies, well not literally.
It was 2:45 and people seemed to be enjoying that long late lunch in Marina etc.
I didn't get to Brouklis but, judging from the other day Dimitris/Noufris were still keeping busy.

We did Mon Amour last night and good it was too. The only "Tourists" in there but made very welcome. Slightly embarrassing as the waiter bought over a carafe of Red Wine and said " This is from Spiros " Unfortunatly there were 2 Spiros I knew sat at the tables nearest the TV.
Who to say thank you to? -  Do I say to the waiter -  " Which one?"
So the only option was a loud  "Yammas" to both.
Was I too loud? - Did I do the right thing? - Learning all the time.
Cheers all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 24, 2007, 10:51:13 PM
Thanks again for another excellent post Eggy, and the photos made it extra special. You are like a modern day Alistair Cook.

You do realise though that Maggie will be drooling over one of the photos.

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 24, 2007, 11:44:12 PM
Eggy, lovely picture,phew. Keep reports ongoing, and maybe think of left luggage as a bit of a sideline! We leave, you keep, tiil peeps return, and you report on things etc. Letter in post. Bfn.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on October 25, 2007, 12:36:48 AM
Pictures are great Eggy , keep us sad and cold people informed .

Yammas

Dave n Anne
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 25, 2007, 12:38:55 AM
Eggy, have you gone to bobees?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on October 25, 2007, 03:30:35 PM
Just a quick question to you Eggy. I am off to a Halloween party this week end (feel the hang over now) does anyone celebrate halloween over in Arillas if so how do they celebrate it do they dress up go parties etc...etc are there any witches or warlocks over there
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 25, 2007, 03:51:33 PM
I have found one witch on the forum.

(http://www.sevenoaksart.co.uk/images/witch04.gif)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on October 25, 2007, 04:26:44 PM
Now! Now!
TerryW

Mango
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on October 25, 2007, 05:55:51 PM
Great piccies Eggy, keep em coming, we love the updates over here!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 25, 2007, 06:44:31 PM
Lindypops
"Have you gone to bobees" sounds like a phrase for excess alcohol.
( Like "Have you gone to the dogs!" )
Have I forgotten to do something??

Keefy
I don't think Haloween has a following over here. Probably because there are no tricks in Arillas - Only treats. - ( Wegg has stuck finger in back of throat-uuughhhh )

Terry.
"Witch" picture should I be trying to look at????

Smiffy
Thank you for those very kind words. What a nice lady you are.
( Look out Brett - That walking stick is only for show. - I'm only 25 )
I will try and get as many pics as possible of various places before the season officially closes

So, good Forum People, just to prove Arillas is still alive and kicking see the following snap taken in The Coconut Bar this afternoon. - OK it looks like evening but I aint David Bailey. Spot the, MY Travel/Manos, reps in the background.  - maybe

(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/3402/s3010575hn2.jpg)

You're looking at Phil & Jenny,two Forum members, who tell me thay have had an excellant time this week. ( Go home tomorrow )
Who needs 36 deg and sunbeds? - Each to their own I 'spose.
They've had the holiday they wanted - and more. They're from Glastonbury but that does not make them bad people! - (Only joking- Honest. - Double Honest)
I look forward to seeing them again in June 08. Or before, if they can manage it!!

So, not much else to say. Dimitris still with customers at 3 pm when Arillas had a twinge of rain. ( He has a party of 25 booked in for Saturday )
A really good afternoon with temps of about 16 deg and, right now, looking forward to a very good winter. - ( Negg gives sigh of pleasure at this point and chills out )

Stay Well All
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ouzoandolives on October 26, 2007, 01:26:33 AM
See eggy i told you you wont bore us (replys 303 and 310) you see we all love you, well us blokes like you a lot im sure you know what i mean! Keep those pictures up please there brill.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 26, 2007, 01:02:03 PM
The fine weather we have today linked with a fairly dry day yesterday means:-
" No Arillas Today "

A bit of work outside here in Kavvadades for me I'm afraid. - Sorry Folks!!!

However ....
Just a glimpse to show you our view we wake up to each morning. We're right on Kavvadades Village boundary so what you see is, what I call, the centre of the village.

(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/3677/upfordeletehq5.jpg)

The church is on the left hand "top" side which, any one driving, through Kavvadades, to Sidari, will recognise.
It's 20deg here now and working outside would be too good to miss today.
( But I will stop for an Ouzo now and again!! )
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 26, 2007, 01:12:07 PM
That photo makes you realise just how green Corfu is, there are so many different shades. 

Another nice one Eggy, but of course you won't be reading this reply till later......due to all the work you have to do!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on October 26, 2007, 02:08:11 PM
Hahahaha Eggy, you do make me giggle!!

Another set of fab pics, what a gorgeous view to wake up to each morning, looking at that must make you think 'yep we made the right decision'!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 26, 2007, 03:04:30 PM
Eggy, meant to say bobies. Meaning beddybyes.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 26, 2007, 03:28:09 PM
Sorry, posted in wrong topic.

Moved here - http://www.arillas.com/page/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,165/topic,2710.0/lang,en
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 26, 2007, 03:55:08 PM
OK - The magic of Arillas "an all dat" couldn't keep me away for long.

It's a very warm and respectable 23deg on the Arillas front so I clicked a pic of how good the sea and beach looked.
(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8458/candel1ki9.jpg)

And..... On the way home I stopped in the Rainbow.
(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/8053/candelws6.jpg)
Dimitris ( Jimmy ) and friend Dave. I'm told Dave will be the last guest to leave this season. ( Not because his elbow's stuck to the bar either )
Jimmy wishes all guests and friends a very good winter and all his family are geared up for next summer.  Couldn't get to find Spiros but maybe still time.

So back to the garden now.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 26, 2007, 05:26:00 PM
Hope you have a good time tonight Eggy and relax after all this work your getting through today. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 26, 2007, 06:05:34 PM
Thanks Viv
Hopefully we'll sit outside. Temp at 6 pm is 22 deg so as long as it doesn't plummet...
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 26, 2007, 08:20:50 PM
Hi Eggy, your 1000 post I see. Congradulations.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on October 26, 2007, 09:05:55 PM
Nice pictures eggy, they fairly brightened my day!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 26, 2007, 10:58:08 PM
Thanks Viv 8 Maggie.
1000 posts at, average 2 minutes a post, is about 33 hours.
That's a lot of valuable drinking time!

A really good time at Brouklis tonight. We sat outside in temps of around 19 deg. It rained a little but not enough to bother us.
Dimitris name day continued during the evening with friends and family just turning up with gifts and settling down inside for a "good 'ole get together"
We mustn't forget that it's the name day of all Dimitris today so Jimmy at the Rainbow and our neighbour will also be having a good time tonight. PLus of course any other Dimitris you have met when in Arillas.
" Kronia Pola" to them all.
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 26, 2007, 11:06:47 PM
sounded like a good night eggy, for you and dimitris's and our very own one and only dimitris. that took some getting out......riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 27, 2007, 01:32:08 AM
Thank you for the photo of our lovely Rainbow Jimmy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 27, 2007, 12:13:46 PM
Seeing the pic of Marino at Horizon have they had their baby yet ?as Im sure his wife was expecting when we were there in july.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on October 27, 2007, 12:22:02 PM
Hi Ang!
The baby is coming in November! But it is not his wife, it is his sister!
Marika
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 27, 2007, 01:07:36 PM
Thanks for that Marika, I always thought she was his wife just as well I didnt say anything oops
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on October 27, 2007, 01:10:02 PM
No problem Ang!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 27, 2007, 06:45:02 PM
I have been a very lazy "bunny" today but I can tell you that the temp around 3 pm this aftertoon in Arillas touched 25 deg. A very fierce looking sea with just enough waves to keep those dedicated fisherman off the end of the pier.
(Choppy waves but only a mild breeze)
But good enough weather to get quite a few people on the beach plus a couple of mini sprogs in the water.

Personnally I had an enjoyable hour, or so,  in the Rainbow with Dimitris, Spiros, and with Dave,one of their last customers.

So, not much to say. Coconut have invited us to the bar tomorrow evening when they will be having a few nibbles and drinks for an end of season bash and we're booked for Brouklis on Monday evening which is their last night.
( Night Owl, Afionas, is closed for a big revamp - More of that very soon )
( Costas been closed for a week and Eftihia closed as well )
( Ina's shut this afternoon )
IT'S ALL QUITE SAD REALLY!!
Especially as I may struggle to buy Superkings Cigs locally and may have to go to Sidari.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 27, 2007, 09:39:51 PM
Eggy told you all that veg would come in handy some time, will you have your own sheep this time next year.lol Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 27, 2007, 09:51:20 PM
Never mind the sheep viv, my favourites are piggies. Eggy could make a little run for for one or two, from house to garden etc. As it`s the end of the the season Eggy, go on- try the water! Have a skinny dip. You can`t beat it. Bfn.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 27, 2007, 10:47:26 PM
Sheep , Skinny Dipping ?
What's the world coming to?
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 27, 2007, 11:01:14 PM
Go on Eggy, get with it. You will enjoy. Seriously, we enjoyed our time with you and Wendy, and hope to see you next time. Maybe more time @ the fish farm! Nice day. Speak to you soon. Keep on reporting. Spoke to Linda before. Awaiting reply. Bfn.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 28, 2007, 12:05:08 AM
Eggy Eggy Eggy.....I hate the end of the season. Give those Rainbow boys a kiss from me.....well, not literally! Too much retsina tonight....smuggled back in my suitcase in water bottles...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 28, 2007, 12:20:13 AM
Hi Sandy, we can buy resina at our local tesco from about 2 weeks ago, more room to get the mataxa in now, Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 28, 2007, 04:49:03 PM
It's been a good day in Kavvadades today and I never got to Arillas.
Garden pottering took priority.

But... As I type at 5.36 pm there's been a bit of thunder and Wegg 's Oregon weather controller has switched to rain. - And it's getting chillier.
( Now it has started to rain - Bummer! )

Shame as we plan to eat out tonight and finish up in the Coconut for a drink and a few nibbles. - Warm clothes tonight me-thinks.
Arillas tomorrow afternoon should be interesting - I'll let you know.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 28, 2007, 05:17:46 PM
Negg you have to go out tonight, last night of the season, from here on in we will await your reports on being a real local and the joys of doing things the corfu way in winter.
Have a good one..and why not book a taxi
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 28, 2007, 05:57:36 PM
Hey, get the new look Eggy! Enjoy the evening, and have a good time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 29, 2007, 11:03:17 AM
See you managed to buy Nikos shades in the end. lol Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 29, 2007, 12:37:01 PM
Nice one VIv !

Just a few pictures of Arillas taken this morning about 9:45

(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/522/tarillas1octnm8.jpg)
*********************************************************************
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/1305/tarillas2octgx4.jpg)
*********************************************************************
(http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/5556/tarillas3octzq1.jpg)
*********************************************************************
(http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/5126/tarillas4octdi4.jpg)
*********************************************************************

A very pleasant 19 deg here now with the slight prospect of rain.

As for me today?
Well , plans are to get out in the garden and mark out for extra paths around 2 very nice veggie plots that Wegg has been devoting herself to over the last 5 months. Gone is the solid clay. It's been sweated over,manured, composted, dug and now looks like good honest soil. Currently has beetroots, caulis,broccoli and cabbage.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 29, 2007, 02:15:48 PM
wow the place looks absolutely deserted. i never thought i would see arillas like that. i thought the kaloudis still had some people there till early november. still rather be there than here.....riggers...by the way great pictures..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on October 29, 2007, 05:42:03 PM
Arillas looks so different all empty, it doesnt look right if you know what i mean??!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 29, 2007, 06:50:05 PM
Thanks again for more  photographs Eggy. Y
You are enabling us to see scenes that few of us will actually ever see. I bet it also sounds different.

TerryW

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 29, 2007, 07:42:04 PM
are you sure everybodies not hiding.do they owe you drink....riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on October 29, 2007, 07:45:24 PM
Great pictures Neill. Keep 'em coming please, and it will be summer before we know it!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 29, 2007, 08:17:29 PM
Pictures are wonderful. So sad I'm not there to see it for real...

Very best wishes
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 29, 2007, 08:57:51 PM
It looks even more wonderful, We were lucky enough to see it looking like this in Febuary can't wait to get back in spring. Glad Wendy has at last got her good soil and it sounds like all her vegg is coming on nicely. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 30, 2007, 03:54:20 PM
I'm going to ask Dimitris if he'll change the heading of this post to :-
" Arillas & North Corfu " just for the next 4/5 months.

The reason being that I'm not always going to get to Arillas every day and Dimiris has his the picture of the day for us all to enjoy.
.
Today, for example, Sidari as a lot of you haven't seen it before.
(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2316/usidariba5.jpg)

We had to go to Sidari to get some English Cigs as Ina's and Alex's are now closed.
Most supermarkets obviously don't stock the ranges now.

We'll also be making some visits to Roda, Acharavi, Kassiopi and various other places.
And Corfu Town, but as little as possible.

But off course, when in Arillas, I'll take the camera  just in case.

How do you all feel about this temporary change or would it not be of any interest?
Be honest - I do not offend easiliy.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on October 30, 2007, 04:10:08 PM
Good idea Negg

Wow - Sidari deserted!

It would be good to see other parts like Roda, Acharavi, San Stephanos how the locals see them during the winter months.

Shuey

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on October 30, 2007, 04:19:06 PM
Yep i agree, i love looking at piccies, thanx Eggy youre a star!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 30, 2007, 04:27:58 PM
Yes Please Eggy, I love looking at all  pics from that area and would really like to see some of Achariva love the church there but dont like those horrable steps always walk round. lol Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 30, 2007, 04:30:50 PM
Pete says im thinking of the wrong place, but it dosent matter lets see more. lol Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 30, 2007, 05:40:55 PM
If it's OK with Dimitris then when we're out and about you'll all get feedback & pics etc.

By the way Wegg has been taking the most recent ones.  Can't take credit for them.

Oh, and forgot to say. Glorious day today 18/19 deg.
T-Shirt and shorts type of day. - However I have lucky legs so don't wear shorts.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 30, 2007, 05:58:27 PM
Eggy,

How about using some of the photos for quizzes during the winter months.

Guess the place could be one idea where we have to guess the location of the landscape or building.

Spot the bar could be fun for us as well but even more fun for you if Weggy drives.

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 30, 2007, 06:19:20 PM
Spot the Bar?
I could put six on in one day with the last picture being of the ceiling, on account that I'm parallel to it on the floor !!!

Terry
Slipping into the Greek way of life, as yer do, means a twinge of work for me in the Winter. Patio outside, Stone tiling, concrete paths. A few little jobs for others etc.

Most of my Ouzo's and Retsina come in between woodcutting, drilling, banging a few pegs in the ground and sometime this week I have to take a look at other plots of land that Ionian has for sale. That will be the most interesting part for me.

You just don't know how hectic life here can be!!!!
( Eggys says at 7:15pm whilst sipping small whisky and feeleing stress free )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 30, 2007, 06:57:42 PM
What time does it get dark there now Eggy?

Its 4.45 pm here now, getting dark, and I know have the horrible prospect of 4 to 5 months of a 25 mile journey home from work in the dark.

I think there is a very clear message from your posts Eggy, that you have no regrets about moving to Arillas and that Wendy and yourself are enjoying life to the full.  Its a brave thing to move away like that and its really great that its working out. Also we get our very own news correspondents in Arillas, and get both text and pictures to keep us well informed and entertained.

Have a nice Evening

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on October 30, 2007, 08:18:47 PM
I think wendy's pics are great. Keep up the good work please. It will be very interesting to see where you visit during the winter.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 30, 2007, 08:51:05 PM
Great pics again neil. It's a fantastic idea doing all the different places. Maybe you should call the post EGGY OUT AND ABOUT......riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 31, 2007, 03:14:56 PM
Terry
Starts to darken about 7:30 ish. It's still warm enough to sit outside at 10pm here at the moment.

So.
I couldn't keep away and popped into Arilllas about 1:30 ish today. Temerature was around 24 deg and the beach looked good against a very choppy sea.
Two lads in the sea attempting to surf the waves but whether they mastered it ??
A couple actually sat, on the sand, enjoying the day.

I bumped into a new local called Dave, walking his dogs. This time of year in Arillas is an eye opener for him as well. - But he loves it. Dave and wife Lynn are renting an appt at the moment but,will,very shortly be moving into their own new build.
( Just waiting for the finishing touches I'm told )

They're off to Armourada tonight.

Not much more to tell except we did have a very short n sweet rainstorm about 3:30 which came to nothing. Winds coming up a bit. I mean the weather, not me, and the temp dropped to about 21 deg.

Oh - Nearly forgot.
Met Dimitris,Nickos and Noufris having a clear down at Brouklis. Apparently they were very busy Monday night with last minute diners. Last night the family all got together for their end of season unwind. - They look a very relaxed trio indeed.
That's it folks
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 01, 2007, 10:52:30 AM
20 mm of overnight rain, finishing about 9 am here, has began, to stock up on the Corfu water supply.

It's 11:30 here now with a 19 deg temp and I was about to say how civilised it is to get the rain overnight without any big disruption to the day.
But........... It looks like the rain may be back - A few black clouds overhead
(It looks like they've come from the Arilllas direction)

I was just about to get out to the garden ,so now, maybe an ouzo and re-think plans.

Arillas may not see me today - I just might curl up with a DVD and a glass of summit.

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on November 01, 2007, 12:08:48 PM
And why not Eggy, sounds nice and cosy!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 01, 2007, 12:26:54 PM
Well Eggy,

It was a lovely sunny morning for the drive to work in Warwickshire, and at 8.00 am the temperature was 12° C.

I am now sitting in a stuffy office, looking at spreadsheets, drinking vending machine coffee and I am stuck here till 5.00pm at which time it will be time to drive back home in the dark. The Arillas Forum is my only relief.

I wish I could get a violin soundtrack to play along with this post.

Wanna Swap! What size are your wellies? ( that was wellies and it was plural)

TerryW



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on November 01, 2007, 12:49:58 PM
TerryW just read what i think is your usual day get up go work finish at 5 then home in the dark....you seem to mirror what i am doing but i think i have a little bit of an edge on you here....get up walk work (3 miles) sit down look at computer...then and this is the big one i fill in the lottery form as it is a triple roll over and i WILL BE WINNING ABOUT 12 MILLION so if Eggy is reading this pour me an Ouzo i'll be there soon......by the way TerryW my sound track is money money money by Abba
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 01, 2007, 05:08:57 PM
Terry
At least you spelt "Wellies" right so now practice the word "Wedding"
( see Smiifys "Weeding Post" - Hee Hee. )

Keefy
I miss the Thunderball. Used to be in a syndicate doing 18 asstd lines each week covering every number + Thunderball. We only had a 42% return on our cash though.

We've got 20 deg here at the moment and the rain kept away.

This bit is boring, I know, but I'm very impressed with our build here and the insulation used. The house is enjoying 22 deg without heating and monitoring the oil used with very occassional heating comes in at about £12 a week.
(This  Includes all hot water and the heating on, maybe for an hour each morning)

Anyway ................. Hopefully be in Arillas some time tomorrow for a bit of business so maybe an update then. (Wonder what time Dimitri will be up after Birthday partying? )
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 01, 2007, 05:17:19 PM
Ahhhh Eggy, I now see why trowels, spades and forks were mentioned. I 've got my glasses on today so can see it. Trust you to notice, but it did give you the ammunition for a great reply.

Cheers

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 01, 2007, 06:35:43 PM
I'M JUST A COILED SPRING HERE TERRY.!!

17 deg and hearing a twinge of thunder. ( Wanna buy any land ?? )

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 01, 2007, 08:12:34 PM
Terry/Eggy/Keefy

I have to react to the "coiled spring" quip. I've only been back to college for 4 days (you can't stay in bed - you're the teacher!) and I'm already feeling stressed/fed up/arillasless.

The forum has become a daily cure. Like you were saying Terry, it's relief. And Keefy, if Jen and I win the lottery, we'll see you ALL there for the party!

We also get comfort from planning the next visit - flights / apartments seem so much more interesting when they are to Corfu / in Arillas.

All the best
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 01, 2007, 08:26:03 PM
Temperature reached 21 degrees in Southampton today...but I'd still rather be in Arillas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 01, 2007, 08:43:27 PM
Keefy is there any chance i could have your lottery numbers!!!!...riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 02, 2007, 04:42:11 PM
A slightly cooler day today with the temperature hitting, at best 18 deg. A little visit to Arillas was in order for Wegg and I to unwind from a morning of gardening.

Apart from Vassilis on the end of the pier doing his fishing bit as usual it was once again very quiet and peaceful.

Take a look at Mirage - Have you ever seen it this quiet before ??

(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1291/tmirage1ek7.jpg)
....
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/7819/tmirage2ia2.jpg)

Maybe, with a great deal of imagination and if you stare at these pictures long enough you'll see a few kids having a good time, the pool being enjoyed and sunbeds magically appearing with people relaxing on them. If you stayed there this year or just enjoyed the facilities it shouldn't be hard to do.

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 02, 2007, 05:22:43 PM
And it looks like the menu board still has the choice of meals on them. So we can pick our meals aswell.....riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 02, 2007, 05:35:47 PM
No afternoon film advertised though John. So we gave the meal a miss.
( Service is very bad this time of year anyway - dont yer know )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 03, 2007, 02:51:48 PM
A really glorious day today probably with temps as good as some places in th UK.- Eh?
It's 3:40 pm now and on 20 deg. (Touched 22 deg mid day ish )

Arillas looks as good as ever but you can probably see that on the webcam. Maybe next time I catch Vassillis on the peir he'll let me click a pic.

At some point we'll be visiting Armourada for an evening meal. Maybe a pic then just to keep you all envious.

Not much more to tell. I don't think Arillas will be changing very much at all in the next few months, unless I can get a really stormy day, so pics of other areas, under new posts, could be the way to go.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blutone on November 03, 2007, 04:11:22 PM
mirage????




who nicked the sunbeds.................
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 04, 2007, 02:53:36 PM
Didn't get to Arillas today folks - Sorry

However I will try and click some pics of various places around North Esperion which you can get to see in a hire car, scooter etc.

Not sure where to post these so I'll use " Places to Visit " If I'm in the wrong section then I'm sure Dimitris will move it.

I'm working on one for Roda at the moment.

Temp here is 19 deg and we had a shower of rain about an hour ago.
Very peaceful all round this area. Football at Kavvadades this morning  but even the little noise that it generated seemed to blend in with the surroundings.

Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 04, 2007, 03:13:42 PM
Was you playing Eggy? I`m just visualising, looking out over the gardens opposite your house. Very nice. Did you ever manage to scrump some of those apples to the right?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 04, 2007, 03:22:01 PM
Lindy
Can you think of anything worse that me in white shorts and footie boots?
I think when they do a apple stock count it could bring up a few discrepancies.

We've just had another little shower here but it started and stopped before I could get the camera out. - Lazy day today for a change.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 04, 2007, 03:37:57 PM
Ah go on Eggy, you`d look a corker. The pictures look good, so keep  going. Lazy day? You should be cooking for your sweetheart!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on November 04, 2007, 09:42:15 PM
At some point we'll be visiting Armourada for an evening meal. Maybe a pic then just to keep you all envious.

Oh my! I miss Mama Kiki's food....:(  Enjoy and do take pictures :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 05, 2007, 03:53:41 PM
Making me peckish again!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 05, 2007, 05:30:04 PM
Well , good people.
A delivery fron England today of various items means that we have been very busy bunnies and in the next few days plenty to do.

So all can I say is - " Watch this space "

Corfu Town and various "Stone Merchants" scheduled tomorrow.
I will take the camera, of course.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 10, 2007, 12:35:50 PM
10th November @ Midday.

Heavy winds overnight with occassional rain made it one of those mornings where you just wanted to put on the heating and stay in bed all day.
The rain guage calculated 7.5mm and after making the effort to face the day we were faced with a lot more rain and wind.
The plastic chairs attempted to escape from the top balcony and a couple of big flower pots blown over. A cold morning with a temperature of 11 deg.

However, we got to Arillas, stopping on the way to remove various large bits of olive branches trying to block our progress. A few more holes are beginning to appear in the roads as well, just to make the drive a little more interesting.

So take a look at what we found.....
(http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/474/tarillasnov1ra1.jpg)
...
(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6637/tarillasnov2aw6.jpg)

...... And we thought it was windy at Kavvadades.
What a struggle to get out the car! The door tried to break away from it's hinges!
I could hardly stand up, and this is whilst sober!

The photos aren't that good but I was under a lot of pressure.
(Pictures taken in the rain and I was moving backwards at the time !!)

You had to see it to believe it, I think. A very dramatic Arillas with, suprisingly, a few people driving around enjoying it as much as we did.......................
Not enough,though, to take a stroll on the beach so we pointed the car home for a well earned drink, or two. - 3 or 4 sounds very good at this moment in time.

It's now stopped raining and the sun popped it's head out, had a look around, and possibly decided that was it for the day.
The heavy wind is still trying to make a point. Probably telling us to curl up for the afternoon with a good DVD. - No satellite signal at the moment. Happy Days!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 10, 2007, 02:36:29 PM
It always seems unrealistic to see Arillas as iv'e never seen it before Eggy.   ....riggers.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 10, 2007, 04:12:46 PM
Amazing weather this afternoon John ( Riggers )
A very long time since I've seen weather like it. ( We've been spoilt since May. )

Heavy Wind, a bit of sunshine, showers.
Perm any two from three or sometimes have all three at the same time.
That's the afternoon here.
( Oh, and three very short power cuts, so far )

Gotta take the little rough with a lot of smooth I 'spose.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 10, 2007, 04:32:22 PM
Not to worry Neil, a good chunk of november already gone. We'll soon be into 2008 and then i hope it's all down hill......riggers.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 10, 2007, 05:17:39 PM
Thanks for that Eggy. It does sound so different from what we usually see. The pics are good. Cold n wet here. Carry on the good work.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 10, 2007, 09:54:10 PM
Weather on best behaviour tonight so we went to our local "Mon Amour"

I've just had a large chunk of the best and leanest lamb I've had for a long time.
Timed it just right as, through the outside window, there it was cooking on the spit.
So lean and tender - wowie zowie <<< Do people say that anymore ??

Anyway Wegg had the lamb with pita and souvlaki plus we downed 2 bottles of Retsina.

A big bill, I'm afraid, e24. But then I did have chicken and a pork souvlaki as well !
Piggy Wiggy. - i think that the half a stone I lost in May/June will be back soon.

I put this post of "Mon Amour" on "Arillas Today" as it's one of the Tavernas a lot of you visit, at least once, when staying in Arillas.

(This time of year they have a log fire thrown in f.o.c.)---(Plus Olympiakos on TV)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 10, 2007, 09:57:20 PM
Sounds umptuos Eggy. You`ll soon work it off, with the garden etc!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 10, 2007, 10:53:32 PM
Eggy, hope you enjoyed the lamb and put on a bit of weight. We just had home made boiled prawns (frozen from Tescos, cooked by me, and no way like Tomas provides us when we're in Arillas.) Greek salad, sesame feta under the grill and bread with seriously garlic mayo. I ate the lot but I won't be the one putting on the pounds! Jen and all my other women friends hate me for it. I can cook, eat and drink and never get fat. jus like you????

Have just worked out that we'll be staying with Anna in early July. She has my Mythos and Jen's Amstel on ice already!!!  Feels great but hope we aren't upsetting anybody with the way it's worked out.

Great post as usual. Ever considered chaning your name to Eggy World Service? Beats BBC!

love phil and jen

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on November 11, 2007, 11:41:10 PM
Hi Eggy
Good set of pictures yesterday.  A picture saves a thousand words I think, and these tell the tale splendidly.
Was brought up in Cleethorpes and as a boy spent many a winter on the promenade waiting for the bus to school while a gale blew round my uncovered knees.  Your pictures remind me very well of those days.
Lincolnshire has got a run of fast moving showers coming in off the North Sea at the moment
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/radar/
You can watch them on the met office radar.  Shall go out in the morning and check my rain guauge, just like you do, and expect to find a few millimetres in there.
Keep up the commentary Neil, its most illuminating.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 11, 2007, 11:42:17 PM
Nicely.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 12, 2007, 01:25:00 PM
A very pleasant 18 deg this morning, and no one inconvienced, with just 2 very short showers.

Spent about an hour in Arillas having a little "volta" (stroll) along the beach. Just a mild breeze to blow a few cobwebs away.
(http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/7653/tarillashead1pi9.jpg)
************************
(http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/6039/tarillashead2pd9.jpg)
************************

A little bit of light traffic with others enjoying the morning as well.

Bumped into Noufris who was telling us about the Donkey Sanctuary and funds needed to keep it solvent. I'm not sure if this is the same sanctuary that Viv posted about.

Noufris was quite taken by it and just wondered if organised trips there next year could be of interest to anyone and, of course, boost any donations to keep it going.
He may put a post on.
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 12, 2007, 01:26:09 PM
(http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/6039/tarillashead2pd9.jpg)
 I hope this is a 2nd photo
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 12, 2007, 01:27:10 PM

(http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/6039/tarillashead2pd9.jpg)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 12, 2007, 01:29:46 PM
Doing summit wrong here

(http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/4879/tarillashead2go8.jpg)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on November 12, 2007, 02:52:11 PM
Hi Eggy

Thanx for the photos today, I wish I could spend a morning walking along Arillas seafront, keep up the good work.

Mango
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 12, 2007, 05:56:00 PM
Neil who's put them big rocks in the sea...riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 12, 2007, 05:58:30 PM
I meant to say they should be in someones gob, i wonder who's....riggers
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 12, 2007, 06:20:16 PM
Riggers
Something has upset you , I'm sure it has.

A walk along Arillas beach this morning would have been just the medicine you needed to set you up for the day.

Has your decision for these rocks been logically thought out?
Did you decide on one orifice only?
(They are very big rocks yer know !!)

Stay Well
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on November 12, 2007, 06:36:23 PM
Eggy  Wtih reference to the donkey sancutary and doing visits to it next year I for one would go on such a trip....and i am sure my wife would come as well....donations but of course would a bucket of carrotts do...i'm sure i could stretch to some apples as well....LOL
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on November 13, 2007, 09:19:09 AM
lovely photos neil,keep em comming
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 13, 2007, 01:41:44 PM
What a lovely day on Tue 13th Nov. Quiet and peaceful.
Reckon we could get lucky with a temp of 20 deg today.
I could just sit on the bench and read and enjoy. The web cam tells it ll.

However, I still have bits of "homework" to complete. - I'm not here to take it easy !!!
( Maybe. )

Take a look at Eftihia.
*********************************************************************
(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/5599/teftyhiagm1.jpg)
*********************************************************************
How many of us have made that very long journey up those steps to enjoy great hospitality and a good meal, plus a view to sell your soul for.

Equally, there are a few that got to the top and found it closed. (Very frustrating)

But In Eftihia's defence.They did have a lot of pressure this year with a serious ilnness to one of the family. So some afternoons and evenings they had to close.
It's called getting your priorities right.
Katerina ( Mother ) & Efi ( Daughter ) are lovely people. They deserve to do well.

Hopefully this week we may visit Amourada for an evening meal. Plenty of time though.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 14, 2007, 10:26:50 AM
I have had to do a lot of catching up on your "daily" posts Eggy, and I have to say yet another big thank you for your efforts to keep the posts coming. They are brilliant and also very unique, because I doubt that there are many forums where you can get daily reports and photos of your favourite resort.

On your travels, have you seen Mary from the Horizon? Helen is getting quite excited about  the forth coming event and was wondering if she is OK?

I think that Wendy and yourself you could get a job as a pram pushers over the winter months.

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 14, 2007, 11:29:16 AM
Terry
If Mary @ Horizon is Marino's sister then Dimitris tells me that she has had the babe.
Don't know if the baby was a boy or girl though.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 14, 2007, 12:14:59 PM
Thanks for the information Eggy, I will email my congratulations to the family.

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 14, 2007, 12:16:35 PM
Eggy, you surely must realise that for us girls many more details are required. You now have your next mission.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 14, 2007, 12:19:41 PM
A great deal of rain overnight here plus a bit 'o thunder.
This seems to be continuing through the day , off & on, with more "on" than off.
( Plus a twinge of lightening occassionally thrown in )

Temperature at 9 a.m. was 9 deg but now, at midday, we have just under 12 deg so it's getting better.

These photos from the balcony may be worth a look but do not really show the weather to it's best.

(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9483/s3010603rz5.jpg)
*********************************************************************
(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/5867/s3010605ia1.jpg)
*********************************************************************
[img][http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1791/s3010606pk6.jpg/img]

At about 11:30 am we had a real battering of hail. I think you'd call it hail.
To me, hailstones have usually been whitish and round. This was just as if some one "up there" decided to empty a giant ice bucket at us. I could have picked up the chunks and put some in my ouzo!!
35mm of rain recorded between 10 a.m to 11:30 am.

I think Arillas may have to be postponed today.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 14, 2007, 12:22:30 PM
Sorry
Left a piccie off.
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1791/s3010606pk6.jpg)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 14, 2007, 12:49:21 PM
I must be mad, but I would love to be wearing waterproofs and having a walk along that track. Great pics again.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 14, 2007, 01:02:57 PM
Funny you should say that Terry.
Wegg has been out this morning in her "waterproofs"

The rain has just this minute stopped - But I think it will be back.
Very pleased with the house insulation - Boring I know - But, without any heating on this morning we've still got 21 deg inside.
Oil Heating and hot water coming in at, about, £12 a week at the moment.
( Not bad for mid Nov. - and oil is about 49p a litre - Dearer than England. I think ? )

Lazy day today, unless we get 15 deg outside - still only 12 deg at 1 pm
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on November 14, 2007, 03:38:00 PM
Love the view from your balcony Eggy, Now I can see when we talk to you why you are not missing England too much. Maybe I'll have to think again about buying that land eh?!? Keeping the Dream alive!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 14, 2007, 08:48:56 PM
Fantastic views Neil. Looks like you have a lot of garden space. Maybe you could build another house for Wendy's parents. I know you was sorry to see them go home in october..

Regards....riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 15, 2007, 01:29:06 AM
Nicely painted railings Negg and Wegg....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 15, 2007, 03:22:31 PM
Activity in Arillas today folks!
( More activity in Arillas than on our first floor railings Sandy - Yet to be finished )

Bumped into Costa and, believe it or not, had an ouzo with him in the Coconut.
Met Spiros, Arillas Travel, and had a little chat.
Yiorgos at Malibu knocking a wall down and looks like he's extending the bar sideways.
Also Yiorgos, from Inas, looking very relaxed and pottering around in the shop.
Then met Olga, Olgas Travel,who looks very well indeed.
Vassilis, (Billy), sat at a table in Amourada patiently making his new "all purpose" fishing hook with advice, alledgedly, given to him by someone in England.
Looked like a large chunk of bread to me with a few hooks wound in/around it.
( But not being a fisherman - What do I know ? )
Also looked like he's growing a "winter beard"

And..................
.... One customer at Brouklis. Well, he was sat outside making use of Dimitris's wi-fi.
German Guy. Been here for a few months now. Owner of a white camper van.
Some of you may have seen him around September/October time - or before.

Didn't take the camera so take my word for it that there were some big ole waves pounding the sea front. Not a morning for fishing on the pier !!.
The web cam can tell it better than I.

Fairly warm, when the clouds let the sun through. 16/17 deg.
Again met the, now very excited, English couple Dave & Lynn. Not long now before they move out of their rented accomadation and move into their new build.
All in all, a very pleasant short visit.
Not even spoilt by the Garage visit on the way which cost us e80 for a new car battery!!
Cheers All
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 15, 2007, 03:29:03 PM
So the battery finally died. Did they open the Coconut specially for you Eggy?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 15, 2007, 03:35:14 PM
Saw a movement behind the closed doors Sandy and "acted on instinct"

Reluctantly paid up e80 and said to Nickos at Kavvadades Garage:-
" Tora, yia mena, mono to psomi qe to nero yia mia evdomada "
which, I think means:-
" Now for me only bread and water for one week "

He thought I was joking !
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 15, 2007, 09:54:36 PM
Its a shame about the Pugs Battery Eggy, but look on the positive side and don't be negative about it, at least your lights will be brighter.

I told em Oldham.......remember that one?

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 15, 2007, 11:25:53 PM
Iv'e seen that campervan Eggy. In october, first it was on seafront for a couple of days, then it moved right up to the top of the donkey track. Obviously didn't drive up there,but went round. Seemed to be there a few day's.......riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 15, 2007, 11:40:08 PM
Oldham Batteries Terry.I Remember that one very well. Makes me feel older than i am.....riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 16, 2007, 12:45:50 PM
All sounds very nice, Eggy. Think you deserve an ouzo to help your nerves after the battery worries.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 16, 2007, 02:27:13 PM
Positives and Negatives, Brighter Lights.
Terry W - You are such a live wire - Don't yer know.

" I told 'em Oldham ?? " - You can get arrested for that.

Ouzo to calm nerves Lindy P? - More than one I fear.

Keep smiling. Name of the game.

Won't get to Arillas today as part of our steep bank collapsed over the drive yesterday. Man with JCB came this morning at cleared excess soil/clay away. These little upsets never seem a distaster here. Greeks take it all with a smile and treat it as a way of life. Our neighbour let us dump about 4 tons of it on some of his land.

So, muddy part of drive, big dent in Bank could mean big dent in Bank Account!
It's our neighbours land but, it's not his fault. Equally he's not worried that his land is getting smaller and our drive is getting wider.
No need to buy it just remove some of it now and again.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on November 16, 2007, 05:02:36 PM
old east end saying eggy "keep smiling it away f..ks em.  keep chin up,and soldier on.....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 16, 2007, 05:14:25 PM
You always smile, don`t you Eggy?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on November 16, 2007, 10:51:45 PM
Lets hope you dont find his house in your drive...that said 2 for 1,hope all is well though Negg
Best wishes
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 16, 2007, 10:58:40 PM
You could charge him rent if that happened Neil.....riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on November 17, 2007, 02:42:53 AM
Why don't we put the cd money toward's "Eggy's Landslide Disaster"!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 17, 2007, 07:20:38 PM
Barry
You could try "ELDORADO"
Eggys Long Drink. Ouzo Required. All Disaster Orientated.

The plan was to get to Arillas today via Agros, a visit to a builders merchant, the one on the way to Corfu Town before Troumpetta, then Acharavi, and then Sidari to buy some cigs and a bit of shopping in the supermarket.
 ( Ja get all dat?? ) - So much to do in, what became half a day, due to a visit from the heating engineer, to fit thermostats, & the site agent to sort out some snagging.

Anyway, at about 2:30 ish. the rain came down with such ferocity that Arillas was cancelled. I was in Sidari at the time of the downpour and .......
Heavy rain here means HEAVY rain.
The water has nowehere to go except the roads and it finds all the dips and holes that you can usually see when driving in the summer.

A bit scary driving in it and loadsa concentration is reqd. A very big test for the memory here!. You have to remember where all the big holes are plus allow for any recent big holes that have appeared in the recent bad weather. Not like England at all where you can drive through 20ft of water and put your trust in a smooth flat road underneath it. And some of the vehicles coming towards you slow down for "Diddley"

I was mentally exhausted by the time I got home and had to have an Ouzo or 3.
Arillas tomorrow though. -

We keep telling ourselves: - IF IT WAS EASY WE WOULD ALL BE LIVING HERE !!!!!

Stay well everyone.
( It's 7:18 pm here and we're just watching Scotland and Italy play football. )
2 hours ahead here - Takes some getting used to when planning any TV.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on November 17, 2007, 07:38:46 PM
I was watching it too,even tho i don't like football. But hey, it's our country!!!
 half an hour in and it's too painful! Gave up and looked at Arillas instead....
Also, just booked flights for June. We're definitely goin now!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 17, 2007, 07:40:28 PM
Eggy, Maybe it would be better if you got yourself a canoe to get around in.....riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 17, 2007, 09:43:10 PM
Hey Eggy, stay on Greek time and enjoy it all with Mrs Egg.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 18, 2007, 01:33:52 PM
A little cold in Arillas this lunchtime.
Not the cold that would make you do "BIG BRRRRRRRS!" but the sort of cold that makes you glad you have a coat on. A bit of a chilly breeze and a choppy sea.
( Which didn't seem to bother the guy fishing on the end of the jetty )

The 14 deg temp forecast today could be bit optimistic. It's 1:30 here now and is around the 11 deg mark.

Very peaceful, there though, just standing watching the waves and taking in the calm of the place. A few other people there doing exactly the same.

I think the web cam may be on the blink at the moment which is a pity because any one veiwing it around 12 ish would have spotted the Red Pug and it's owners.
Next time maybe.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 18, 2007, 05:50:20 PM
Pete and I have been shopping this morning saw our first snow of the winter about half a mile away in Denby Dale dont know what tem was but some really BIG BRRRRRRRs. Wish we were there. Love Viv &Pete
(http://bestsmileys.com/cold/9.gif)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 18, 2007, 05:59:31 PM
Blimey viv, snow! Not for me thanks, hate the stuff.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 18, 2007, 08:13:40 PM
Hope the Hedgehog has hibenated. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on November 18, 2007, 08:28:13 PM
We woke up to snow this morning.  We have been at a Christening in Buxton this afternoon and we have crawled him in a snow storm with the 4-wheel drive on the car.  It's freezing, wellington boots out for work tomorrow and we have slid down the drive to the door.  Winter has definitely arrived in Derbyshire.  Wish we were in Arillas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 18, 2007, 08:59:13 PM
Iv'e just been told about the snow in Buxton. My brother lives there...riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 18, 2007, 10:51:18 PM
I keep forgetting how spoilt we are here in Corfu at the moment. I look at the temp now, at 10:45, and it's 10 deg.  ONLY 10 DEG's !! ( Inside it's 22 deg )
( 9 deg in the morning and I will wonder what's going on !)
I'm told that Jan/Feb will be the coldest times so we'll wait and see.

Don't know how we'll cope if it drops under 5 deg.

( Is there a Greek word for snow, I wonder? )

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 18, 2007, 10:56:40 PM
Eggy i think 5 degrees in jan/feb would satisfactory over here. Keep warm er i mean well....riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 18, 2007, 11:01:59 PM
EEEE a hard live you have Eggy at least weve got a definate change of season.lol Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on November 19, 2007, 12:47:52 PM
Eggy
Dont know about the Greek word for snow but the English is SNOW
had the first fall of the winter last night Brrrrrrr.(http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/2966/snowez2.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 19, 2007, 12:54:03 PM
My little book tells me Greek word for snow is Xioni......riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 19, 2007, 02:02:40 PM
"Snow" joke to wake up to that in the morning John.

Xioni eh Riggers? - I hope that's a word I don't use over here!

A very nice day here today and, I think, the same expected for tomorrow.
Just had a delivery of stone/aggregates etc so, all being well, can start the paths and patio area Tue/Wed.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 19, 2007, 02:07:04 PM
Muddy times are coming for you then Neil....riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 19, 2007, 02:15:02 PM
B****Y MUDDY Riggers. ( Says it all )

And, when you've had a delivery lorry, carrying 11/12 tons come up your drive, we've got a few gouges in that to sort out as well. - Keeps yer busy.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 19, 2007, 09:25:04 PM
I wish you had a webcam at home Eggy,.

It would be so nice to sit here at work or at home and be able to see your house progressing. You would  be starting to work on the patio etc, just as I was having my breakfast.

I good idea?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 20, 2007, 10:48:00 AM
Terry
A webcam watching me? - Watching paint dry would be more exciting!

Saw our first snow this morning. Fortunately it was on the mountains in Albania.

If I can tomorrow I'll try and get a couple of photos.

A cold start to the morning here with a temp of 9 deg ( About 8:30)
It's now on it's way to 12 deg and it's not 11 am yet.
Probably just right to get out and sort out paths etc. - Soon maybe. Coffee first.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 20, 2007, 11:07:08 AM
Eggy, Im sorry to say this but your memory aint very good is it, have you forgotten what a cold start to the days like already. 9 degrees about 0830 smashing. lol. Terry's post reminded me forgot to tell you now on skype with better mic incorperated into webcam havent got that wire hanging from my lugs anymore. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 20, 2007, 02:51:05 PM
A fabulous Arillas day today. So I clicked of a couple of pics.

Helen's Creperie - Ignore the "Fast Food" sign - That's not happening at the mo.
(http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4474/20111rl3.jpg)

If you squint at the next pic you will see someone in the sea - Honest !!
(http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/3342/20112kl4.jpg)

This next one could have been taken in July/August - But it was today !!
(http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/9974/20113yy0.jpg)

3 people fishing on the jetty and..... bumped into Dimitris and Litsa. They are both looking and feeling very well.

Managed to get to Night Owl for an Ouzo and will post some updated pics of their re-vamp soon. - The inside is beginning to look very nice indeed.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on November 20, 2007, 02:54:10 PM
Hi Eggy

thanks for the photos, Helen's Creperie is one our fave places to snack.

Mango
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 20, 2007, 03:04:35 PM
Good pics again Eggy, keep em coming

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 20, 2007, 04:10:33 PM
Mango
I have enjoyed a crepe there as well.

Terry
It's been a super afternoon there I think. Temps around 17 deg now at 4 pm.
Quite warm in the sun.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on November 20, 2007, 06:27:51 PM

If you squint at the next pic you will see someone in the sea - Honest !!

Cheers
Negg

Yes You are right Mr Eggy!! I spoted also some strange people swimming while i had a walk on the beach today at 17:00 hrs.
 there is a closer view from my 300mm zoomlence.!!

(http://www.arillas.com/page/images/rsgallery/display/Image3-164.jpg.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on November 20, 2007, 06:44:38 PM
I bet that was a tad nippy for them!

The Creperie is one of our fave places for a snackette too, yum!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on November 20, 2007, 07:26:11 PM
Missed out on that one, shall have to try it next year!
Lynn x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 20, 2007, 07:34:56 PM


Yes You are right Mr Eggy!! I spoted also some strange people swimming while i had a walk on the beach today at 17:00 hrs.
 there is a closer view from my 300mm zoomlence.!!

(http://www.arillas.com/page/images/rsgallery/display/Image3-164.jpg.jpg)

[/quote]

Dimitris
I've only got a poor 'ole 5 mega pixel. ( Maybe the doctor will cure it! )
Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 20, 2007, 07:45:12 PM
Love pics. I like the way the bench is outside The Creperie. Does anyone in particular use it!?! Or is it in a lovely position for people to watch the sun/rise set?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on November 20, 2007, 07:46:09 PM
seeing the pictures of the beach and the lovely light you get in Corfu make October feel a long way of. I'm green with envy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on November 20, 2007, 07:47:41 PM
Hi Lindypops

The bench outside the creperie must be new as usually George has tables set out with brollies above them.

A great place to have a bench tho.

Mango
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 20, 2007, 07:49:13 PM
It is a good place Mango, especially to sit in the afternoon etc. I love that place.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on November 20, 2007, 09:34:02 PM
I just want to thank Neill for posting his information and photos on Arillas. I don't post very often but, I do log in every day to check out what is going on and I enjoy all Eggy's posts.

Neill, I really appreciate the time you spend updating us on life in Arillas during the off season months.

Many thanks

Sue
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 20, 2007, 09:39:22 PM
I have to agree with you Sue. What would we do without him..?....riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 20, 2007, 10:43:35 PM
Nice sentments - Thanks all very much.
I will try to keep it going as much as possible over the winter months.
Cheers Again
Neill Egg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ouzoandolives on November 20, 2007, 11:13:09 PM
Weve been coming to arillas for 5 years and went to the creperie for the first time this year (well youv'e got to try somewhere new every year havent you?!) and it was fab especially the chicken and feta salad, he couldnt get enough of it, or the panini's or the ice cream or....!  and yes please keep us updated eggy the cold,wind and rain doesnt seem as bad while your reading your reports.   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on November 21, 2007, 12:32:15 AM
Great pics Neill. Oooooohhhh i wish i was there!!!!!!!!!!
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 21, 2007, 06:23:36 AM
If Mal's fishing, I always know where to find Lindy seems funny to see a picture of the creperie without her sat outside.lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 21, 2007, 08:45:03 AM
Dimitris, message from Pete he say's he has one the same as your's (doctors attention not needed) and still wishes he could get photo's like you. lol Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 21, 2007, 12:20:21 PM
Had to make sure his orange squash was ready viv!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 21, 2007, 01:15:46 PM
A bright 15 deg here this morning but no time to enjoy. " Path" preparation fpr concreting has taken priority.
Costa and Peri from the Coconut as you've never seen them before !! Zooming around with sand and stone, making steel mesh etc. Building work is their first love, I think and they are very good at what they do. ( I feel I'm in the way )

Anyone know the price of heating oil in England. It's just gone up here to 77 cents per litre ( About 54p )
The cost of keeping the house to an inside temp of 20/21 deg, plus hot water, is running at the moment to about £19 per week. - Sounds a lot to me.
Interested in feedback.

Reckon we should get to Amourada tomorrow evening. If I don't embarrass anyone there I'll try and get a couple of photos.
( Play it by ear- They may be wanting some time off from pictures )

Cheers
Nei
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 21, 2007, 04:40:39 PM
They`re 2 good `uns Eggy, lovely lads. Enjoy the Amourada.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on November 22, 2007, 09:23:33 AM
have a good nite out neil,hope its busy ?  yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 23, 2007, 01:02:41 PM
Anyone tell the difference between Arillas at 10 pm in November and Arillas at 10 pm in May,June,July,August,September and October???

We were the only souls strolling around last night and very peaceful it was too, just listening to a very calm sea.

(http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3568/anightei6.jpg)

(http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/7639/bnightxm8.jpg)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 23, 2007, 01:06:32 PM
Sorry
Couldn't resist the last post.

How about Arillas taken, this morning, just up the road from Villa Linnakis?
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2433/s3010612xs7.jpg)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 23, 2007, 01:11:45 PM
It must all seem very strange Neil, no-one around at night. The pic you took this morning has a great view. keep em coming....riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 23, 2007, 01:13:47 PM
So frustrating...can't see any photos on this work machine. But I assume if it's up the road from Villa Linakis it must be somewhere near our house Eggy? Will have to wait until this evening to view....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 23, 2007, 01:22:37 PM
Your'e house must be in a very nice spot aswell then Sandy!....riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 23, 2007, 01:26:37 PM
Sandy
With your permission, maybe very soon, I'll click off a photo of the view from your place.
( It;s a lovely morning here - Nearly 17 deg at 1:30 pm.)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 23, 2007, 01:29:01 PM
Eggy that would be great....please choose a nice sunny day and then we can all imagine we are there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 23, 2007, 02:40:07 PM
Another great psot. Thanks Eggy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 25, 2007, 01:43:34 PM
A really fabulous day here again today with Arillas looking as good as ever. We're enjoying temps of around 18 deg at 1:30.
( Dimitris and Ltsa are well - I had a quick chat with him last night on the Chatroom )

Mid next week I hope to get a couple of views from Sandy's house, but I'm told that rain is forecast for Mon/Tue.

Night Owl at Afionas must just be about finished, on the revamp now, so maybe a little trip there tomorrow is in order. = Pics will then follow.

On the bad news front I'm reliably informed that Electricity bills have been sent out and are due at the Kafenio Mon/Tue. ( Don't like bills - This one is every 2 months )

A few loud bangs around this morning - The Greeks do like their "Bird Hunting" in the winter months. If they can eat it they will shoot it !!
Quite often we see a guy wander past, in the morning, with his trusty 2 dogs and large "cannon" slung over shoulder. Very amicable guy, always says Kalimera.
( Never says "duck" ! )

He asked me one morning if we were staying all winter. I felt like saying:-
" We'll stay as long as you want us to - You're the one with the gun!!!! "
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 25, 2007, 03:30:47 PM
Is he the one with the pointer and the welsh spanial? (no it hasnt leaned Greek yet) well you were going to ask lol, anyway  if so say Kalimera from the little girl that the dogs go out with about 0530 in May. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 25, 2007, 05:08:30 PM
Viv
I think it could be a pointer but I haven't seen a Spaniel with him.

Went over to Arillas and "out n about" this afternoon.
One for you and all other naturists.
(http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/3923/a25novdx2.jpg)
** Just to prove that access to the naturist beach is very painless at the moment **

The following are the appts just before you walk up that road to Kaloudis. I never realised how good they looked before. And in a good location.
Think they are called "Marinaki".
(http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/6527/b25novzx7.jpg)

May be wrong and I don't know if they are private or with a tour op.
Others may know.
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 25, 2007, 05:53:13 PM
Hi Neil. Those apts are called Marinaki. I know a couple who go there about 3 times a year. They are private accomadation i believe.....riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 25, 2007, 05:57:26 PM
Thanks John.
Now Arillas is quiet you get more time to stop n stare at various places. I'd never really taken any notice of these in the past.
Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on November 25, 2007, 06:05:35 PM
Marinaki apts are owned by Dida, the lovely lady who is also manageress of the Marina Hotel retaurant. She does rent out the apts and is contactable via the hotel, email:

hotel marina arillas <arillashotelmarina@yahoo.gr>

Sue
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 25, 2007, 06:29:58 PM
That's where Jo Wissett always stays - she can tell you all about it. Think she books privately and does her own flights.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on November 26, 2007, 12:43:13 PM
Just after the Marinaki apts had been completed, the manager from the Marina Hotel invited us in to have a look around.  These apts are immaculate and have all the mod cons.

Mango
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 26, 2007, 05:29:17 PM
Mango
A really good location. I'd love to take a look inside. Wonder what they charge?

A dank and dismal day here today but temps hovered around 16/17 deg.

However, I took the following picture on the road down into Arillas from Night Owl.
( See Night Owl Pics on seperate thread )
Arillas still looks pretty damm good to me!!!

(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2999/26novqz2.jpg)

It may suprise some when I say that I had an afternoon drink in the Coconut Bar with Kostas and Akis, from Mathraki. ( It may not suprise others !!)

Akis is a bit of a whizz kid. Very computer literate and very knowledgeable. Take a look at his website which he set up for Mathraki. He's very keen to know if he can improve it or if there are any spelling errors etc.
mathrakistudios.net

He did a good job of our TV / Satellitte here.

Apart from the two good people I seemed to have Arillas all to myself.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on November 26, 2007, 07:30:51 PM
Hi Eggy

I can't remember the exact prices, but when he told them to me, I remember thinking they were very reasonable, I think you can get details from the Marina Hotel.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on November 27, 2007, 05:03:37 PM
Hi Mango.  Yes we always stay at these apts. They are gorgeous.  We always stay in the ground floor as there are 5 of us but have looked at the higher ones and they are beautiful.  Perfect if just the two of you, but will easily fit children in as well. The only reason we don't stay in these are that there is only one room and we like a little privacy now and again!  It is Dida who manages these and she will go out of her way to help you.  Contact via Billy at the Marina.

We pay around 60E per night (total) but this is for the larger apt so others may be less.  The views are spectacular and we would never stay anywhere else.  I will try to fathom to put on a couple of pics of the interior.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 27, 2007, 06:18:07 PM
Jo
I think there may be quite a few of us Forum people here who would welcome some pics of the inside
( and with it's own pool as well - Must be a bonus!!

Never got to Arillas today - Sorry. Spent about 3 hours this morning doing some shopping in Corfu Town plus had a look at some land for sale by my "new employers" Ionian Realty. There's some crackers of bargains around. Once again I was tempted to buy a little plot for us and build to rent. Winter anywhere is always quiet for any land/house sales and some "silly offers" have been accepted recently.

However..... I did manage to finish off the TV cabinet I was making, in pine, and with Weggs permission am " blowing my own trumpet " and posting a picture.
A bit pleased with this effort as no visible screw holes, made to measure for current equipment with an allowance for any upgrades and .... it's on castors !!!
( curved front as well but you can't see it very well )
(http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/1294/eggcabwf3.jpg)

Back to reality !!!! - Our lovely neighbour Angelikis paid us a visit, late afternoon, with a 2 ltr bottle of homemade dry Red wine. What a great couple her and Nickos are.
We're not really Christmassy type of people but will do our very best to ensure they both come over one evening near to the day for a drink and bites.

And..... Arilllas today ? - If only half as good as Kavvadades it has to be good!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 27, 2007, 06:25:03 PM
Great job on the cabinet Neil. I do carcases all the time. By the way did you have any bits leftover?......riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 27, 2007, 06:27:43 PM
Riggers
The only bits left over are purposely left over.
( A bit more for my backup pile ! )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 27, 2007, 06:33:08 PM
Alway's nice to have some spares to hand Neil !.......riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on November 28, 2007, 01:47:26 PM
Negg is there no end to your talents?  Fantastic job on the cabinet, including the curved front (you can see it) and you're showing off your railings as well. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on November 28, 2007, 03:01:38 PM
I cant see your handywork Eggy!!  I normally see everyones piccies, but for some reason that one is just a red square?!?

But from the other reactions i will saw well done too haha!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 28, 2007, 03:44:43 PM
Hmmm  - A bit strange that one Smiffy.
Yesterday it was fine but today the picture has vanished. - Don't know why.
Here's a smaller version of it.
(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/6483/eggcabiw1.jpg)

Sharon
What helps is having more time to spend on any project I do, There's no weekend rush to gets jobs completed before that Monday morning back to work.
Gotta outside shed planned next. - Avrio. ( Maybe)

A very nice day here today around 16 deg. Just what we both needed to potter around the garden.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on November 28, 2007, 03:56:26 PM
Hi Negg

Are u sure YOU made it!!!

Only kidding, looks great, are u taking orders?

Mango
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on November 28, 2007, 03:57:20 PM
Negg, I can still see your photo.  Have been going through the A-Z photos to try and find that boat and moonlight photo of Marika's and loads of piccies are gone.  Saying file high or something.  Anybody know what's happened there?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 28, 2007, 04:05:15 PM
I thimk eggy's masterpiece has blown the system lol......riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on November 28, 2007, 04:13:44 PM
LOL Riggers x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 28, 2007, 04:27:56 PM
Sharon,

File High closed their network down and Marika probably had here photos hosted there. I have had the same problem and I need to reload the photo to another hosting site.

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 28, 2007, 04:33:16 PM
Does that mean everything is lost for good Terry?....riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 28, 2007, 04:35:37 PM
It looks a very nice room Eggy, but I think the top left corner of the cabinet is about 1 mm out of square, Dont you think riggers?

The one thing that I like about the Greek decor and furnishings is that there are no carpets. I just don't like carpets.

Ideally in the UK we should only have carpet down in the winter and have tiles in the summer. I suffer from a dust allergy and carpets harbour lots of dust.

Have you done the Crazy Paving yet?

Terry
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 28, 2007, 05:05:34 PM
No i think it is absolutely spot on Terry. I have to say that or he might save two pickled onions......riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 28, 2007, 05:20:22 PM
Terry / Riggers
The cabinets straight - It's the floor that not level.

Mango
I've just be asked, by our heating engineer, if I'll make him a floor to ceiling book case according to his plan. ( Should be interesting! )

Crazy paving started this afternoon. - Finished by end of week I hope.

Arillas has to be on the cards for a look tomorrow. - All work and no play etc....

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 28, 2007, 05:26:36 PM
Oh, riggers you have let me down, I wanted you to agree. I was using my vernier reality check.

The photos are not lost - they just need re-hosing and new links pasted to the relative topic.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 28, 2007, 05:29:03 PM
All work and no play. Ive just come in to play with my computer , have been garderning since 1100 but it's just started to pour down, giving me an excuse to comein and have a drink. lol Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 28, 2007, 05:30:42 PM
 Sorry Terry but eggy logged in and i had to be nice! good news on the photo's....riggers
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 28, 2007, 06:45:05 PM
Me-thinks more than one pickled onion will have to be reserved for 2008!!
( With a little sprinkling of chilli powder for that added zest )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 30, 2007, 02:28:16 PM
Just gone 2 pm here folks and the sun's out !! - Wegg recorded 5mm of overnight rain and it has been drizzle most of the morning. - No concreting today.

Enticed into the local "Lavendis Bar", at 10 am this morning by Miltos.
( Eileen and Keith know who I'm talking about )
A very nice Ouzo with meze. The only foreigner there with 7 Greeks. I still struggle a little with the language but did understand when they made fun of the owner for bringing out the meze. "Oh yeah - new customer! - Make him welcome" etc etc.
After I went to a very wet Sidari then down through Avliotes through Agios Stefanos and, beleive it not, came upon Arillas. - Fancy that-Who would've though it?
A very dramatic sea but a real pleasure to the ears. Close eyes and listen time !!
The only other body I saw was Georgos, Ina's Supermarket, just sorting a few things in the shop. Then home for a well earned drink and settle down until now.

A little rumour I've heard. - Marina Hotel is thinking about building a 3rd floor. This extra floor could be large appartments with lounge etc and, if true, would compliment the swimming pool they possibly have planned. There is certainly a lot of building materials spread around their car park plus extra materials on the roof.
When I know then you'll know. - Unless someone out there knows already.

Malibu also seem to have plans for next year. The left side to the original bar looks like a building site at the moment.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on November 30, 2007, 04:13:57 PM
Hi Negg

Thanks for update in Arillas, keep us posted at all times with these new goings on.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on December 01, 2007, 11:29:30 AM

Eggy it looks like you have found a new winter drinking partner... Miltos does like an early one...he really has to twist our arm...just like he had to entice you into Lavendis Bar ;-).  I'm just being nosey but which bar is the Lavendis?

Thanks for the newsy newsletter, interesting news re-the Marina and Malibu.

Wishing we were there,

Eileenxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 01, 2007, 02:51:05 PM
Eileen
One for you - Lavendis Bar in Kavvadades - He doesn't seem to open at lunchtimes.
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/2593/lavendisre3.jpg)

And Arillas today???
Looking good - Met Dimitris and Litsa who are both well and obviously very excited.
And Dimitri's mother, Katerina, lovely lady, I just want to put her in the boot of the car and take her home. That's how to learn Greek in a week and get some fantastic cooking into the bargain. ( I always think of her as my 2nd mum - Look out Dimitris )

And............  The only customer at Brouklis today is......
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/9271/012catuk7.jpg)

But there were a few waiting for an inside table!!!!
(http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/3903/0112cat1bj2.jpg)

Not a chance - They couldn't get one in the summer - No hope now.

Quite breezy on the Sea front, but not too breezy. I could have comfortably sat and read a book for an hour. - All in all a very good morning. It's now 14.48 and I don't know where the day has gone. Poor Kostas outside doing all the work - Gotta go.
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on December 01, 2007, 03:03:24 PM
Lovely photos Eggy.  It's nice to know the name of that bar,  I always thought that was the one you went into for you morning blether and drink with the locals.  Is it the little place further up and around the bend that you usually frequent?

I've always wondered about the bakery in the 'sort of diagonally opposite corner' (sorry it's the only way I can describe it) to Lavendis...can anyone go in to buy bread or is it a wholesale bakery?    I've always been a bit shy to go in and ask...and make yet another fool of myself!!

Thanks for the update on Dimitris and Litsa...we are all waiting with baited breath!

Eileenxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on December 01, 2007, 03:07:09 PM
Hi Negg

Brilliant photos as usual.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 01, 2007, 03:23:57 PM
Hi Eileen
The bakery is open to all !
We have now followed what the locals do. You just walk in , past the counter, then out the back to the bread. You take 2 rolls "joined" together which is a kilo or just split of one roll, miso kilo. Basically one loaf is 75 cents - And it's still warm !!
( Indegestion on a plate for me )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on December 01, 2007, 04:05:14 PM
Mmmm....yummmyyyy!!!  I can almost smell the bread Eggy...thanks, I will be popping in there everytime I pass. :-)

Eileenxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 01, 2007, 04:28:04 PM
Eileen, I have ofter thought about going in but like you wasn't quite sure. Will try it next time if we get up that far. lol Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 01, 2007, 10:05:18 PM
Wonderful post Negg, as usual. Kavaddades must be heaving compared to Baltonsborough, where we live. The biggest event of this week was that the tent that we smokers have to use nearly blew down in the strong winds. Would have taken the dear old girl who was in it smoking on her own, drinking whisky and smoking, with it. Sylvia nearly took off in the winds....)
Oh yes, and someone won the sausages in the Friday meat raffle... the big event of the week here.

Having said that, we spent most of our pub time this weekend with our swinger friends (whose activities can't be posted on this forum!) and one of the lovely couples they do their thing with. We don't join in I am glad to say...getting on a bit for all that!


Wish I was actually watching the susnset in Marika's alst picture on the forum.

love to all other Arillas addicts, and specially Dinitris and Litsa at this wonderful time in their lives

Phil and Jenny
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jennifer Ferguson on December 01, 2007, 11:46:48 PM
Goodness,the two tortoiseshell cats in the picture look like our Meg and Havana.Better go round the house and check all their favourite hiding places incase they have decided to run away and leave us.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 01, 2007, 11:56:33 PM
I always think that jen when I see the tortoiseshell at Brouklis in the summer. She is the spitting image of my Fudge. Except Fudge is four times as fat...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 07, 2007, 09:01:40 AM
Good Morning all from a very frosty Kavvadades/Arillas where the outside temperature had just made it to 7 deg at 8;45.

Picture 1 was taken from the upstairs balcony.
(http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/2194/frost2ye3.jpg)
and this other was from, what will soon be, our new patio area.
(http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/7793/frost1th2.jpg)

But I think this morning it's a woolly hat and glove job and progress will be slow.

Bumped into Dimitris in Corfu Town yesterday and a very happy bunny he is too.
Litsa and new arrival are very well.
............. Gave him a big hug from Negg,Wegg and from all the Forum.....................

Now for me I have to get motivated and get outside.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 07, 2007, 10:33:44 AM
Don't go overdoing it now Eggy. Take it easy..........riggers.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on December 07, 2007, 10:50:59 AM
It was lovely news, wasn`t it Eggy? Now, make sure you carry on with all the work!! Take it slowly though.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on December 07, 2007, 02:01:25 PM
Hi Eggy

Thanks for the photos, never thought I'd get to see Arillas frosty.  Keep em coming.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 07, 2007, 06:39:25 PM
By 2 pm it was quite warm and the sun was shining. Temperature drops very quickly here though and now its back to 10 deg.

Might have a recce in the car tomorrow and leave sheds/patios alone for a morning.

** Anyone know the current exchange rate ?? **

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 07, 2007, 06:42:26 PM
Hi Eggy

Morning paper say's current exchange rate is 1.32 ....riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 08, 2007, 05:20:47 PM
Riggers
1.32 ?? - Bummer - Let me know when it gets to 1.40.
( Bread and water until then ! )

It's been a right ole English day here. Hasn't stopped raining since 9 ish. A mix of heavy downpours then drizzle. You know the score. Rain all day and the temperature hasn't made it past 12 deg.  Probably, weather wise, the worst day we've had since May.
The furthest I got today was the local Kafenio for post & ouzo. And only one of eash.

Question - What do you do in Corfu in December when the weather is bad ?
Answer   -  The same as we did in England.
( Shut doors, turn heating up, eat , drink and watch something good on the box.)

Maybe better Monday - Rain also on the cards for tomorrow.

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on December 08, 2007, 05:37:20 PM
Eggy, could be worse, it's been snowing and raining here all day.  Freezing cold and even the cat won't venture out.  Just been for a christmas tree and the bottom of our trousers are soaked there is so much water on the floor.  You are definitely better off indoors there anyway than in the cold depths of Derbyshire.  Hope you are both well.  W. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on December 08, 2007, 05:41:03 PM
Eggy ,why don't you learn to play a musical instrument through the winter ?
By early summer you might be good enough to serenade the punter's in the Coconut !
Picture it !
Drinking a nice cocktail as the sun goes down and Eggy plucking out Rodriguez Guitar Concerto in the corner !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 08, 2007, 06:00:12 PM
Yes what a good idea Barry. Eggy could put a hat on the floor for everyone to throw money in. This could pay for his ouzo for the day........riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 08, 2007, 06:42:14 PM
Thanks for the vision, Eggy. Here in Somerset they took the smoking tent down to stop it blowing away inth 80mph winds we're promised for tonight. (And yes, us smoking pariahs live in tents these days in our pubs...) The rain is lashing down, and as you say, Jen and me are tucked up with the stama in the oven about to watch Strictly Come Dancing on the box. Arillas, where are you now?????

very best to you both

philandjen

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on December 08, 2007, 10:08:08 PM
Eggy, pull the shutters down n snuggle up to keep warm! Good idea Barry, if music be the food of love----------
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 09, 2007, 06:03:09 PM
Jen and me are tucked up with the stama in the oven
 

Phil .
You & Jen must have a very big oven.!!

If smokers are now relegated to tents does that mean the beer is cheaper as you're not making use of the surroundings?

A damp wet North Corfu here today with a couple of small showers. 11 deg outside and, if our oven was big enough I'd think about tucking myself in there.
We've had 35mm of rain in the last 24 hours and I think it is on the cards for tomorrow.
But, apart from the frustration of not being able to work outside, it's still pretty good.
Hopefully, on the rounds, in the morning so If's anythings happening I'll let you all know.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 09, 2007, 07:56:45 PM
Eggy, thanks for the update. I'm the galss is half full type, not he empty job! - at least if you were back here the weather would be similar, but then you'd be stuck in the routine. Where you are can be an adventure, and the people are so much nicer than we have every day. I'd rather be living yours. "Don't give up on it baby...."

We just saw a perfect let - just a bit too early for us. Believe us it's better there!!!

phil and jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 10, 2007, 01:00:21 AM
Phil & Jen
It's an adventure tomorrow alright ! - Gotta find a post office that takes parcels.
And gotta trace a parcel that came to us. Could be in one of 4 places I'm told.
And gotta re-tax the car for Jan 08. ( e98 a year - about £72 - Not bad )
And gotta go to our local tax office.
And gotta go to the Bank.
And gotta check local Kafenio for post. <<<<<< Best Bit - Sneak an Ouzo in!
(It's all pressure,pressure since we moved) - Hee Hee !

They'll be other lets and things will drop into place when you're ready.

11 deg outside and raining but still quite mild.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 10, 2007, 01:08:31 AM
Hi Neil.
How are you going to manage all that tomorrow?

I have got to tax my car at the end of the month, just short of £100 for 6 month's.

Never mind Arillas in june.

Cheer's.......riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 10, 2007, 06:44:21 PM
Had a good 'ole driveabout about today and did all our chores.

A very breezy Arillas at 10:30 am and , guess what, we seemed to be the only people there.
Well, the only other guy we say was Spiros @ Armourada.
( Is it Spiros ? - The chap with the giant mustache )
It is so peaceful there - All that quiet going to waste. - Who cares about the breeze !

Stopped just above San Stefanos on our way towards Avliotes. Still very breezy. Wegg stayed on her feet long enough to get a piccie though.
(http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/267/agsteph101207ai2.jpg)

And .... guess what? - North Corfu is becoming very Christmassy. Lights going up in Avliotes and Acharavi. A life size "Daddy Xmas" in Acharavi which I must take a pic of soon and also a nativity scene being put together.

And.... Looking out from the balcony tis evening we noticed some lights so had to drive and investigate. This is one of our neighbours houses.
HOPE YOU CAN SEE IT ! -
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/1952/xmaslights1ar4.jpg)

Some of you may know "Beer Dimitris" as I call him. He's the young guy who makes the deliveries to Malibu/Coconut etc. 10 from 10 for effort.

And.... They are putting up lights at the Kavvadades Church.
(http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/8064/xmaslights2bk1.jpg)

We hope to get some more pictures as we potter around. I'm not sure how these 2 will come out though.

And.... No rain today with a very pleasant and non windy 13 deg inland.
( Has to be a bonus !! )

Regards
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 10, 2007, 06:47:14 PM
Sorry - Didn't get " Beer Dimitris" house right. Trying again.
Negg

(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9486/xmaslights1cu9.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on December 10, 2007, 07:02:27 PM
Hi Eggy. Sounds like a lovely day there. Fresh but nice. I remember Beer Dimitris. He`s very pleasant, as I remember, even though he didn`t want my body,lol. Is the chap you mention called Leonidas? Bfn.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on December 10, 2007, 08:09:38 PM
Beer dimitris
(http://arillas.com/beer_dimitris.jpg)

and Takis father of billy or Vasilli from Armourada
(http://www.phlog.net/getpic.php?pic=5c6306a9fe721defbcf907b0e3421363&width=320)
Takis is a shorted name for Dimitris too.
below is his son Vasillys, a lot of people mistake these two people so with this post I hope you can put names in to faces!!

(http://arillas.com/vasilly1.jpg)
every year he has a different look this is the one form 2003.


We had another great day with our son today all seems to be so easy.!!

Talk to you soon,

dimitris
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 10, 2007, 09:33:26 PM
Nice pictures Dimitri! Heidi and I call Taki "Uncle mustache". Beer Dimitris face is also familiar after last summer. And then there is of course my bouzuki partner Vasilis and he looks like a lovely nutter that he is :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 10, 2007, 10:34:16 PM
Well done "Brouklis" Dimitris.

This old brain here is not as good as it used to be.
See you all soon.

Best Wishes
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on December 10, 2007, 10:41:21 PM
Beautiful pictures Eggy and Dimitris :-) :-) :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 14, 2007, 06:25:35 PM
Greetings from a slightly chilly Arillas and North Corfu.

Sorry but have been up to the ole preverbial neck the last few days so the Forum has taken a bit of a back seat recently.

Just after 6pm here and we have 7 deg outside  Having been spoilt with heat since May we do feel the chill just a twinge more.

I am pleased to report that Arillas is still looking good though and any time spent there at this time of year had to be a bonus !!

By kind permission of Joyce and Sandy here are views to Arillas which will greet them every morning when their house is ready early next year. The first is taken from their balcony and the other as you walk/drive down to the property.
(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/5599/141207view3forumuy0.jpg)
Who cares about 7 deg when you see these !!!!!
(http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/8026/141207view6forumra0.jpg)

Our neighbour, Miltos, is "despatching" his Turkeys this weekend. We drove past his house to see him busy plucking one and doing what you have to do I suppose. He had 8 turkeys so it is a little sad now to drive past his "Animal House" and not see any when, the last few months, they've all been "gobbling away" - as they do.
( Real life I suppose ! )
I reckon a couple of geese and ducks may vanish from there this week as well.
Stay well all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on December 14, 2007, 06:29:07 PM
Thanks for the photos Neil.

It really makes me wish I was there.  Do you think Wendy would let us come and live with you, there's only three of us.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 14, 2007, 06:32:03 PM
Can't access the photos at work so am rushing home to look on my pc there. Thanks Eggy....any sign of any activity up there??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 14, 2007, 06:51:18 PM
Sandy
Wendy has sent you an E-Mail as to progress plus a couple of pics.
Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 14, 2007, 07:29:04 PM
Thanks Negg.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 14, 2007, 08:15:35 PM
Great pictires Neil.
 Sandy you lucky person you. What fantastic views. I,m sure we're all envious of you and Joyce.
Good luck to you both.......riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 14, 2007, 10:07:23 PM
Spot on Riggers - agree with you totally.  If it looks this good in the dead of winter, what will it be like in mid-summer?
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 14, 2007, 11:22:23 PM
Get in the queue Amanda, i think i will go and be a squatter at Sandy's......riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 15, 2007, 01:52:59 AM
Eggy you have captured the view so well, it's breathtaking.

Sandy you are heading for the most wonderful location. You can be sure that jen and me wish you every happiness in your new home. Maybe we'll share that experience with you one day soon.

Best to all
phil and jenny
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 15, 2007, 04:23:30 PM
Well Folks - Angela01 said it was snowing in Agros this morning & I couldn't beleive it.

Now at 4 pm Greek time we have it here as well. A temp of 3.6 deg outside and chilly it is too. I tried some pics but they don't show this mni blizzard to it's best.

However, I did get a picture of poor Peri, from Coconut, who came with brother Kosta this morning in the hope thay could finish the patio work.
(http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/3843/perisnowcv3.jpg)
P****d off they are too. They had finished the grouting and waiting to do the final "trim" and completion. Very frustrating for them. Even more so for us, as I know they want to do a pristine job. They feel they are letting us down and no condolences from me seem to work at all. I think they have to come back tomorrow. ( Sunday )

It also looks like Corfu locals get their Xmas shopping in early. At Diellas & Dimitri supermarkets, this midday, you had to fight for a parking place. I have never seen it so busy. I never saw that many cars in the summer !!!

Everyone jovial and all in the Xmas spirit. Perhaps I will join them at some point.

Cheers All
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on December 15, 2007, 04:34:28 PM
Eggy
cold and frosty over here but no snow, don't want any as we are out for our first Christmas party tonight, plenty of drinks with beer soaking up grub.
see ya.
Mick
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 15, 2007, 04:40:35 PM
It's 3.5 deg here at the mo Mick - Not keen on going out the door at all.
( Very glad we haven't been invited a anywhere tonight )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on December 15, 2007, 06:12:05 PM
they reckon it will be -1 tonight with ice... its been so cold but not so frosty the last couple of days.

Its hard to imagine Arillas being almost as cold and snowing..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 15, 2007, 06:30:51 PM
Sue
A bit of an eye opener here - 3.2 deg here now.
( AND DROPPING QUICKLY !! - 2.9 as I type )

I'm glad we've got good insulation and central heating here - 22 deg inside.

So, It,s a "curl up" night tonight and, maybe a bevvy or two,

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 15, 2007, 08:04:33 PM
Just got in from footy and it's freezing-1 -2 -3 -4 we've got it here. Doubling up on the clobber tonight. Keep warm all.....riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on December 15, 2007, 09:26:11 PM
Sorry, missed the post. Where are you of to Sandy?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on December 15, 2007, 09:28:53 PM
Chilly here too. Had to have a bath to warm me toes! Nice pic of Peri.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 16, 2007, 05:21:55 PM
Maybe I should have called this " Arillas & Kavvadades " today.

On a day where the temperature has just touched 7 deg, and this morning was a pitiful 2 deg ,at least Wegg braved the cold and went for an early morning brisk walk. - She takes a better picture than me , so here it is:-
(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/6686/frost3rb5.jpg)

As a bonus she took a picture of one of her favourite trees.
( Where she sneaks off to sometimes to for an orange or 4 )
(http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/8135/frost4bs7.jpg)

To me they look like different days but both pics were taken within 5 mins of the other

Keep warm everybody - Don't worry about us here - We'll cope.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on December 16, 2007, 05:32:39 PM
Wow, such a differenc Eggy. Nice pics. Snuggle up to stay warm!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 16, 2007, 07:43:49 PM
It looks magical Negg. Would still rather be in Arillas than here....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on December 16, 2007, 08:01:19 PM
I just love looking at the Eggy and Wegg photos. We`are all very lucky to have them posted for us. Thanks once`again to both of you.

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on December 16, 2007, 11:18:12 PM
Wow Eggy and Wendy!
Looked really cold on your picture!
Very nice pic! Here in Germany is the same temperature, but with a lot of sun today!
Brrrr! (http://bestsmileys.com/cold/4.gif)
I heard from my friends that snow fell on the Pantekrator!(http://bestsmileys.com/winter/10.gif)
They were on the way to see that, maybe I see a pic tomorrow from that.
Than I show you if I get one!
Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 17, 2007, 02:39:56 PM
I would still rather be there then here. Glad your heatings working well it should though with that great big industral brook motor in the cuboard .lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 18, 2007, 06:53:30 PM
Not evertone's got the "Tardis" in the boiler room VIv.

About £29 per week at the moment to keep a steady 21 deg in the house.
( Cost has gone upt he last 5/6 days )

Roll on April.

Going into Arillas tomorrow so will have an update for all.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on December 18, 2007, 09:52:20 PM
Gosh Negg your heating costs are a bit steep,i guess if you calculate across the year then they dont seem too bad,on average we pay about £500 on each gas and elec, always higher in the winter months etc.But Negg most of europe has cheaper oil costs than the uk so how are you still paying £29 pw have the eating man back out if I were you.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 19, 2007, 01:56:54 AM
Yes have to agree Neil, that does seem a bit OTT. Is you next door neighbour tapping on to your oil supply...lol.....riggers.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 19, 2007, 09:54:48 AM
Eggy, seems something wrong there to me, I either check your figures or check it out. By the way it was -9 here last night coldest on record.
(http://bestsmileys.com/cold/13.gif)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 19, 2007, 07:12:14 PM
Ang , Viv and John.
I'm taking the exchange as 1.35 (current) to work out the costs. And the worst week we had was a 60 ltr usage. Mostly it's 45 ltrs per week which is around £24.
Bear in mind that I love warmth and hate it if the temp drops below 20 deg inside.
From May to October useage is minimal We did 150 ltrs over this period which came in at about £12 a week. - Does all this make sense.
( Heating oil here has just gone up to 75 cents per litre as well )

However......................
This afternoon we paid a visit to Dimitris , Litsa and baby.
I felt very privileged to hold the babe and what a lovely little fella he is too.
Very alert to whats going on..OK, I know he's just over 2 weeks old but he is - honest!
It didn't take him long though to doze off, in my arms.
( Has he heard about the hind leg of a donkey, I thought?)
A really great time and family and baby look very well indeed.

Our Arillas today cannot be bettered but we did manage a pic taken from Grazziella.
(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2997/s3010661hu4.jpg)

The rain kept away all day and we did have a twinge of sun every now and again.

A super little babe that Dimitris and Litsa have created. Best wishes to them all.
But , how can some one , with a head that tiny, have more hair than me !?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 19, 2007, 07:26:19 PM
Hi Neil
Nice post - lovely picture.
Know how you felt holding the little boy.  I held my great neice (3 weeks old - born 26th November) yesterday for the first time.  Its 26 years since I held a little baby!  What a great privelege.
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for keeping us in the picture with all that's happening in Arillas
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on December 20, 2007, 11:09:21 AM
Another lovely photo Eggy.

Isn't it interesting to see the difference in the location of the sunset from mid-summer to mid-winter. At least it will start to move back towards San Stef from next week.

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 20, 2007, 01:49:38 PM
Eggy, Did anybody take a photot of you holding Bebis Kourkoules, if so I would love to see it. I cant wait to have a cuddle, if Litsa charges for cuddles by the minute (yeas of Bebis not her) that little boy could have a tidy sum in his piggy bank by the end of the summer season. lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on December 21, 2007, 01:08:42 PM
hello Every one!
this is a great day  I;v just been driving around to get some fresh fish for my family and took this pictures on the way to San stefano from the clif.
You can see that although in Albania a fiew miles away the mountains are full of snow , the nudist beach of Arillas is still "attractive" 
finaly the Graziella Boys had a good catch this morning as you can see on the picture of the day!!
Merry  Christmas

Dimitris
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 21, 2007, 01:22:24 PM
Dimitris
Good pictures -  I tried to capture the snow on the mountains this morning but our poor 'ole camera is just no good enough.

Dimitris is not wrong about the day. It is a glorious day and felt so warm in Arillas.
This pic looks like a summers day to me.
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4860/22112aj5.jpg)

And.................... As you see, work is ongoing at the  Marina Hotel with that 3rd floor.
(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7748/12112pl3.jpg)

Viv.
I look an pretty sad extra to the photo of the babe and I think Dimitris may have taken some better ones.

Cheers all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 21, 2007, 03:17:06 PM
Great pictures Dimitris and Neil.
It really does look like hot summers day. To think that all that snow is just a few miles away!
The Marina look's like it is coming on well also.

Riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 21, 2007, 05:57:22 PM
I dont need any green mud after looking at those photo's im already green with envey. lol. Loads of Love to all of you. Viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 22, 2007, 04:46:54 PM
Thanks for your gorgeous pictures Dimitris and Eggy. They gave me a real buzz. The guy/girl braving the sea (can't tell which on my screen, and it doesn't matter anyway!) made me shiver!

We will be a complete family from tonight when Gavin and Taeko get home, and looking forward to a really wonderful Christmas. Am sure that it will be special for you both too. And I hope that all our forum members have the same.

With fond wishes
Phil of philandjen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 22, 2007, 07:37:55 PM
Arillas today folks was just as good as it was yesterday.

We saw Vassilis from Amourada who is sporting a very well grown beard. He must grow it just for the winter.
(All that "Fungus" must keep him warm - Maybe I should give it a go! )

Went to see Roula, Dimitris sister and super duper Broulkis chef, and had a very good time. A little English from her and a little Greek from us. We luv her to bits!!!
( Returned home with some more wine you can't get in the Supermarket !! )
I'm drinking it now and good it is too!

Tomorrow night we hope to get to Night Owl. - Their special tonight is "PATSA", think that's the correct spelling. Apparently it's a soup made from sheeps insides.
( Hope that's right )
Locals love it , so we're told but, for us, maybe next year we'll be ready for it.

It's pretty damm good here and, with all the good wishes, that have come our way from all, we both feel quite emotional.- Personally I put it down to far too much alcohol. Excuses , Excuses !!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on December 22, 2007, 10:59:21 PM
Hi Eggy, nice post, let me know more about the Patsa please. Cheers dears. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 22, 2007, 11:19:03 PM
No Thanks Eggy, Can you keep the PATSA off here please.......riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on December 22, 2007, 11:42:39 PM
It`ll be interesting to learn about it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on December 23, 2007, 12:37:51 PM
Negg and Wendy I hope you have a fab evening at the Night Owl and the PATSA I am sure will be an experience,may I take this opportunity to wish you both a Very Merry Xmas as Im sure you will, hicup and that the New Year brings you happiness, health and wealth, as the time will fast approach when your supplies will start arriving just think of all those tetley tea bags and pickle onions.
MERRY XMAS
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 24, 2007, 01:53:20 PM
When I get the ingredients for PATSA you'll all know about it.

Bit of a biggy for "Arillas Today" folks. - Bumper issue, so to speak.

But first, on the way to Sidari, I just had to stop and take a shot of the mountains in Albania.
(http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/2888/box1qe7.jpg)

Hope you can see that snow.
******

And. on the drive in to Arillas, this was my first glimpse of the sea.
(http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/6792/box5zt5.jpg)

Very quiet and very calm as you can see....
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4416/box3am0.jpg)

A very deserted "Thalassa" waiting to spring into life next May.
(http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/7861/box2en2.jpg)

And a glimpse of the ongoing work at Malibu - Extending the raised seating area.
(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9627/box4ks7.jpg)

This 'ole horse must have been wondering what was going on, as I drove up to Afionas.
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/6193/box6zy4.jpg)

WHAT ? - TOURIST WITH CAMERA - THIS TIME OF YEAR !!!!!

Have a good day tomorrow all.
Neill and Wendy Egg.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 24, 2007, 02:14:54 PM
Hello Eggy,

Nice pictures! Especially the mountains accross the water look magnificent, not to mention the horse.

Happy X-mas to you and the Mrs :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 24, 2007, 02:30:02 PM
Hi Neil.
Great pictures. You have had a busy morning.

Merry Christmas to you and Wendy.
Riggers.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 24, 2007, 04:08:15 PM
And how did you get that horse to pose for you Neil??

Riggers.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: gaye on December 24, 2007, 04:39:12 PM
fantastic pics eggy! The mountains of Albania look stunning.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 25, 2007, 11:47:09 AM
Riggers
I'm sure I put money on tht horse in the 1997 Grand National.
( and I think he recognised me ! )

Arillas today comes in at a slightly wet 10 deg with some rain forecast. We timed it a little wrong for our morning Christmas walk along the beach as it was drizzly when we got there and has cleared up a bit now we're home. Looks a lot brighter outside now.

Anyway - A Christmas wish to all from Arillas Beach.
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5636/xmas3lm4.jpg)

And..... How well behaved it is on this Christmas morning.
(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5403/xmas1vp5.jpg)

(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9273/xmas2lp6.jpg)

All pictures compliments of Wegg.
*********************************************************

So, it's 11:42 a.m. here now and I'm off to treat myself to a Drambuie and Stones ginger wine with a little ice.
The ginger wine courtesy of JAMES W, who I met during the year.
(I'm sure we all give him our best wishes & that his op/treatments were a success.)

Now, you lot,  get off this forum and in the kitchen or sit down to watch the " Sound of Music" or "Great Escape" or something.

Cheers
Negg & Wegg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 25, 2007, 12:23:40 PM
Hi eggy.
Great picture greeting.
Hope you won money on that horse. It's more like James Bond everyday(wonderful -not). And we mustn't miss the queens speech at 3 oclock.
Have a great Christmas everyone and don't get to drunk.


Riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on December 25, 2007, 03:36:02 PM
All we have here in Norwich is grotty rain and more rain. Would much rather be where you are. Happy christmas to you both. See you in June.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 25, 2007, 11:19:16 PM
Merry Christmas Everyone
Thanks Eggy for the pictures, especially the 'greetings in the sand'
Best wishes to all
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on December 26, 2007, 04:32:24 PM
Not up and about today Eggy?
Hope it nothing more serious than a hang over from the Christmas night party
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 26, 2007, 05:31:57 PM
John
Haven't gone further than the recently finished shed today. The rain kept away and it's been a pretty mild afternoon. Just what we needed to curl up and watch some horse racing, combined with a little drink and a few nibbles.
( Being a great fan of darts nobody will get any sort of conversation with me from 4 pm when Sky continue the World Championships )

And..... There's a match currently on going on the local pitch as well.
Choices , Choices !!

Best Wishes
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on December 26, 2007, 08:26:21 PM
Eggy
Get out and watch the match nothing better than live football
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on December 27, 2007, 05:00:45 PM
Eggy, just in case you meet the horse again, her name is Dreamer. She's very shy, so you were lucky to get that shot of her looking right at you. I hope you both had a lovely Christmas, and thanks for yet more beautiful pictures.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 28, 2007, 03:13:00 PM

Hope you won money on that horse.


If I rememeber correctly Riggers, she fell at the first, unshipped her jockey and was so disgusted she cantered off course.
( Last seen getting on a plane, hand luggage in hoof, for a "unknown" destination )
.............. But we know !!! ...................

Maggie
She's a lovely horse and it took a little while for curiosity to get the better of her and take a peek at the "poor git" making funny noises to attract her attention.

Arillas today still looks good. Dry with a temp of around 12/13 deg. Calm sea.
A lot going on at the Marina Hotel today, with steel lintels being hoisted to that new 3rd floor. If I had to stick the ole preverbial neck out I'd say they are on target for an April completion. If the info I have is true they could be very luxurious appts.

Tonight I hope to get the recipe for PATSA so if you have any turkey entrails left don't throw them away just yet. !

A lovely dry day today folks and, with "PDC World Darts" just about to show on Sky what more could I wish for. ---- OK , just a small drambuie then !!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on December 28, 2007, 11:41:34 PM
Eggy, I`ve been reading about the Patsa. I hope you enjoy.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on December 29, 2007, 02:38:36 PM
Neill,
If you are throwing darts over the festive season, go easy on the ouzo or you will find someone keeps moving the board when you throw.
all the best, Mick ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 29, 2007, 06:58:09 PM
Mick
Haven't thrown a dart for a few years now but I bought a new board with me.
( Have yet to put in on the wall )

Night Owl regulars made us very welcome last night. A nice evening albeit a bit short as I wanted to get back for a bit more live darts ( Sad - maybe )

PATSA - Pronounced Pats-Ah ( Abbreviation on the A )
For some it mght be pronounced as PATSAaaarrgh. I'm told it's a soup made from stomch lining, usually a sheeps. But before some of go uugh who remembers the "Tripe and Onions" that used to be poplular. My ole mum loved it.
(Wasn't that like a "white meaty" sort of stomach lining.?)
Anyway Patsa is very popular , so I'm told. --- Dimitris may know much more.

Arillas still as good today, as yesterday ,and not much extra to tell you. It's been a fairly mild day here with around an 11 deg afternoon. The weather guage does forecast rain tonight though.

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on December 29, 2007, 08:29:17 PM
Glad all is well, and you had a good evening Eggy. The Patsa makes for some good reading. Have a browse, there`s some variations. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on December 29, 2007, 09:33:59 PM
PATSA - Pronounced Pats-Ah ( Abbreviation on the A )
For some it mght be pronounced as PATSAaaarrgh. I'm told it's a soup made from stomch lining, usually a sheeps. But before some of go uugh who remembers the "Tripe and Onions" that used to be poplular. My ole mum loved it.
(Wasn't that like a "white meaty" sort of stomach lining.?)
Anyway Patsa is very popular , so I'm told. --- Dimitris may know much more.

Did I just hear my Name??
I have just been googling "patsa" and found this nice article  which is going to give you a fair idea about this delicious dish.!

Patsa, like tripe is a working class food. Some people eat it for breakfast, or perhaps they are eating it at my breakfast time but they work the third shift and it is actually their dinner or a midnight snack. But there are patsa restaurants in every town in Greece with perhaps the exception of Mykonos, and there are always men in there eating Patsa be it morning, noon or night and there are big signs on the windows that announce proudly to the world WE SERVE PATSA.

http://www.athensguide.com/patsa.html

(http://www.athensguide.com/photos/patsa3.JPG)
 

PLEASE do not tell others that I told you this.
The whole story is prohibited in the EU!!!!


Heading for the New Year's day!!
keep in touch

Oh !I have to change that napie again....

Dimitris




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: gaye on December 29, 2007, 11:40:50 PM
great dimitris....a hands on dad. Our love to you litza and bebis and a very happy new year!!! xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 30, 2007, 12:05:20 AM
I would rather change the nappies than eat the PATSA.
Tripe yuk, i remember my DAD used to love the stuff.

Riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on December 30, 2007, 12:12:06 AM
Thanks for that information.
I`m very interested to find out.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 30, 2007, 12:16:10 PM
Dimitris
Will PATSA now take the place of Spit Roast Lamb as a special ?
I suppose the answer is " Don't knock it till you've tried it "
( Afionas Locals love it !! )

Arillas today is all go !!! - People fishing, people out boating. - Well nearly all go.
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2605/301207er9.jpg)

And what a super day for it too. Aound 9/10 deg when we were there about 10:30 but warm in the sun. - Now, at midday, just touching 12 deg.
Forecast of rain but then it said that last night and it never happened.
( Fingers crossed it stays away )
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 30, 2007, 06:29:08 PM
It's not that long ago when you were saying " I  hope it will rain soon" How's Wendys vegie's coming on with the weather over there?
I hadn't heard of tripe tell I moved to Yorkshire and when Pete first asked me to but some I thought he was messing around when he bought some home I thought I was going to be sick and I know you shouldn't knock it before youve tried it but I never got that far. lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 30, 2007, 09:56:35 PM
It looks a nice day in Arillas Eggy. The weather here has got colder as the day went on (freezing at the football match), got a 0-0 with Liverpool.
I hope Dimitris keeps the Spit roast Lamb as the Special.
Not long now and we will be all coming, trying to drag you away from Wendy for a session in the coconut.

Riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 31, 2007, 04:43:56 PM
Hi Riggers, Eggy dosent take much dragging when there's ouzo about, havent you heard about the three legged donkey and the carrot. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 31, 2007, 05:42:17 PM
Spot on viv - Eggy only has two legs but they're both hollow!

Good job I won't have any tyres to be let down in July!!!

best wishes
phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 31, 2007, 07:09:57 PM
Looking forward to May onwards Folks. I just hope I have some time left over to show people round land / property for sale.
I must make a priority list. - New years resolution coming up !!!.

Coconut first - Beach second. - Sell land third -  I hope I can stick to it.

It's been a very good "New Years Eve" day here. 10/11 deg and, after a cold start to the morning ,brightened up well.
( Our first morning that we found ice on the car windscreen !! )

New Years eve here seems to be taken much more seriously than Christmas day.
Very busy in the supermarkets with a very big selection of pastries and very large cakes.
Instead of Merry Xmas in the icing we have "Kronia Pola" (Many years-Happy New year)
Many groups of children walking around, each with a triangle. They visit houses sing a song and you give them some cash which goes to a local charity.
(Like Carol singing but extended to New Years Eve)
And I guess that's about it. Arillas never disappoints whatever time of day we visit and photos of the beach, again ,may be a little repetitive.

Latest news is the Hotel Thetis. They are currently extending their seating area and making a new raised decking area where you can overlook the pool. It's taking shape and beginning to look good. Had an Ouzo with Spiros there yesterday with whom we hired a car for our visitors Fran & Tim. £21 a day. - Not bad I think.
( Worth bearing in mind for any "Winter visitors" )

KRONIA POLA to all you nice people out there !!!
Negg & Wegg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 31, 2007, 09:43:47 PM
KRONIA POLA
Everyone

PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Yvonne on December 31, 2007, 10:41:28 PM
At the risk of posting in the wrong thread..... (i don't often post but must read every day) i would like to wish, firstly Negg & Wegg all the very best in 2008 and to say how great it is to log on each day and to have someone on the "inside" to keep us up to date with the life in Arillas.
Negg your daily reports are fantastic and Wegg keep up the great work with the camera

My best wishes to everyone on this site, its nice to have one thing in common with a lot of people the love of Arillas and its so friendly people.

Dimitris our connection wouldn't be possible with out your wonderful site Good Wishes to you Litsa and Bebis in the New Year.

Best regards to everyone
Yvonne x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on January 01, 2008, 12:12:49 AM
Hapy New Year to all the nice people of Arillas, may 2008 bring you happiness, health and every thing you deserve for making Arillas a very special place.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 01, 2008, 02:51:25 PM
I guess Eggy's Arillas Today is the perfect thread to post New Year wishes to all forum members - I bet each and every one of us will spare a thought or two for  Arillas and its amazing people today.

This is what Jen and I look at every time we turn on the computer

(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/918/arillas2006012smallak6.th.jpg) (http://img339.imageshack.us/my.php?image=arillas2006012smallak6.jpg)

Says it better than I can.

Anyway - Happy New Year to everyone on the forum and the people of Arillas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on January 01, 2008, 04:42:24 PM
Yes, a very Happy New Year to one and all. Viv, I agree, try everything. The only thing I cannot abide is mustard. Can`t even touch it. Back to the Patsa, is it an aphrodisiac?!? All the best for a good 2008 everyone. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 01, 2008, 05:55:47 PM
Thanks Yvonne,

And another very big thank you to all for the best wishes we've received.

Hope none of you had one of those hangovers this morning.

I think the driver of this vehicle must have taken a wrong turn last night or fell asleep in the van and had a shock when he/she woke up this morning.
*********************************************************************
(http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/1274/010108ru5.jpg)

Picture taken by Wegg on Agious Stephanos beach.

( Who also clicked this one on a walk to the Harbour. )
(http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/659/s3010665sn9.jpg)

Never got to Arillas today but, apart from an early afternoon small shower, it's been a very pleasant day indeed. - A good start to 2008.

Kronia Pola yia Olla.
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Kresten Nielsen on January 02, 2008, 12:45:06 PM
Hej ... My wife og me have just booked a holiday in Arillas in july 2008, og  wee look forward to visit your island og speciel your village og the nature surrounding

kind regards Edith and Kresten
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 02, 2008, 01:24:46 PM
Edith and Kresten

You will be made very welcome by all the people of Arillas and all the lovely Villages that surround it.
I am sure you will have a very good time.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 02, 2008, 03:57:30 PM
Lazy day for me today folks.
It's 4 pm here now and the temp is still struggling to reach 8 deg. A lot of places closed today, including my favourite "woodshed" at Velonades.
No wood means no work outside - Shame!!
Half a pergola is better than no pergola at all I spose.

Fran & Tim have just gone round to visit Dimitris, Litsa and Babe and if they take a pic or two of Arillas, when they are there, I'll pop em on.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 04, 2008, 05:56:25 PM
Partly Arillas today and partly musing here.

No matter what country we live in, we just can't get away from those horrible chores like paying bills and shopping. As I hate paying bills I need something to ease the pain slightly.

So, about 11:30 this morning I set off for Avliotes Post Office to pay the Telephone Bill.

Stop at the Kavvadades garage to order some heating oil, more expense, but have a nice chat with owner and once again take in the longshot view of the snow capped Albanian mountains.

Stop in Sidari, for supermarket, bump into neighbour Miltos and have a nice chat.

Drive through Sidari and have a good ole gander at a very quiet beach and then move on to Avliotes. Hustle and bustle in Avliotes. It seemed like every one was building something. A very active and friendly village.
Paid bill and then point car to Arillas via San Stephanos.
Drive down into Stephanos very slowly taking in those wonderful views of the beach from a high vantage point.
And then on my way to Arilllas. Once again beautiful views from the top of the hill.
Pain of paying telephone bill taken away at this point.

Now Arillas today.
A deserted beach apart from one guy fishing on the pier. The only activity going on was the 3rd floor extension on Marina. Must get another pic of it soon.
7 deg and quiet and not to chilly - How nice is that.?

Then... On my way to Night Owl Afionas to see Linda and Nick - Nuff said.
Then... Back home to Kavvadades via Kafenio Fakiolas where I picked up a few more Xmas cards, one took 3 weeks to get here, and had a very good greek coffee and Ouzo.
Drove home very slowly from there as the views of those Albanian mountains were still looking good.

So, shopping done, Oil ordered, bill paid and visited so many places saw so many different spectacular views in such a short space of time. And met some good people.
( And I was only gone from the house for 95 minutes )

We should all  pay our bills like this. Better than standing orders/Direct debits.

Cheers
Negg
ps - If you're feeling jealous just to make you feel better.
**** Heating OIl has gone up in price again and is now 54p a litre. ****
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on January 04, 2008, 06:43:04 PM
Sound's like a perfect day Eggy !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Yvonne on January 04, 2008, 09:02:57 PM
Eggy i agree what a lovely way to take the sting out of any bill, to appreciate the views and people while parting with your money is another one of those pluses of being in Arillas.
Its been reported today that my energy supplier is increasing my gas bill by 17% and electric by 12%............ so without the pleasures i will pay my bills through gritted teeth. :-(

Yvonne x

Ps love todays report could just picture the scene...... dreaming......:-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on January 04, 2008, 11:15:44 PM
I simply cannot imagine a more fantastic day Eggy (bill-paying aside!).  Have Perry and Costa finished your patio yet?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on January 04, 2008, 11:37:11 PM
Time to turn the heating on low Eggy, sit with a nice throw around you both and enjoy a film or some tv, thats what we do and theres nothing wrong with it, saves money.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 05, 2008, 05:20:22 PM
Yvonne
Those ole prices go up here as well -
( Oil was 67 cents a litre in October 07 - 78 cents a litre now )

Jo
Patio finished. Shed finished. Pergola on the way.

Ang
Probably using 60 litres of oil a week. We're told that's pretty good for here especially as we don't let the inside temp drop below 18 and we're home a lot more now.

No Arillas today - Sorry all - We were up at 3:45 am this morning to get Frances and Tim to Corfu Airport for a 5 am check in.
And on the way back home at 5:45? - Well. that's another story to share very soon.
( A new topic maybe, when I'm not so tired )
Got y'all guessing now eh? -
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 07, 2008, 07:56:38 PM
A glorious day here today folks with temps touching 15 deg allowing us to take in the peace and quiet of Kavvadades with lunch outside on the balcony an a bit of pottering in the garden.
Unfortunately we couldn't drive anywhere and are house bound.
( See Posting " Egg & Pug" - General chat)

But although a little down in the dumps our day was cheered up by a visit from Kostas and Hannah ( Coconut Bar) who came, not only with gifts, but more importantly good company which was a tremendous boost to us both.

I can only say that, Arillas today, according to Kostas was just as good.
( Wish I'd been there ! )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on January 07, 2008, 08:41:54 PM
You could always have a walk down to Arillas to take some photos for us!!lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 09, 2008, 06:43:51 PM
Maggie
Today I got as far as the Kafenio Fakiolas. It was easier walking back.

So......
Arillas today????
I wish I knew !! - If we don't get the car back tomorrow I may just have a hire one and go feragander.

Another good day here at Kavvadades though. Warm, temps of 12 deg and evrything looks so green and lush. I bet Arillas was a cracker. Wish I could have seen it!!
Always tomorrow though.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 09, 2008, 06:46:54 PM
How far is it Kavvadades?  Is it walkable say like to eat at the Mon Amour and get a lift back, or just for a walk in the day.... just somewhere different to walk.  If you took the road on the right beyond the Bardis Sun Hotel (not the Afionas high hill walk) does that take you there... I think its the heritage walk... (I remember we came that way in the coach to Bardis Sun last year).
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 09, 2008, 09:02:44 PM
Hi Eggy.
Not to worry about Arillas today.We got a bit of Kavvadades today. I think we all enjoy your posts no matter what they are.(except PUG of course).

Riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on January 09, 2008, 09:13:22 PM
Blondegirl, We walked to Kavvadades one day. It's quite a walk! We had a bottle of water from the supermarket on the way up, and a can of beer from the supermarket on the way back!!lol. It's a nice walk with some nice scenic views tho.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 09, 2008, 09:53:04 PM
We must try that walk.With a can of Beer on the way up and a can of Beer on the way back.
Riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on January 09, 2008, 10:03:47 PM
That sound better! We were way too sensible drinking water first.lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 10, 2008, 02:01:28 AM
BG
As Maggie says " It's quite a walk" and not something I'd like to do.
I'd probably have to set out for Mon Amour, from Arillas, early afternoon for an evening table
( Carrying a case of beer would slow me down as well )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 10, 2008, 10:53:45 AM
Well, I think we will give that a miss then.  We like a walk but not that much!

We could strap a barrel of beer round our necks just in case we got lost... lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on January 10, 2008, 11:28:16 AM
I hope you get the Pug back to today Eggy, and you can go feragander  ( I like that word).

Is it a left hand drive?

With all that walking you have done over the last few days, the brakes won't have to work as hard as normal due to the weight reduction in the car.

Lets hope everything is back to normal today as we want our Wegg and Eggy back to normal.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on January 10, 2008, 11:43:10 AM
I agree with Terry, we are missing the photos Negg and Wegg.  Get your car back and go for a spin around Arillas taking photos en route.

Keep Safe.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on January 10, 2008, 12:46:13 PM
You can get a lift to Mon Amour blondegirl, they come and pick you up and drop you back off after too, which is very nice of them!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on January 10, 2008, 12:50:16 PM
Yes Mon Amour not to be missed..A real good evening out and free transport....mind after the local vino they serve up   walking can be a problem....!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 10, 2008, 02:44:35 PM
Pugs back !!!
And ..... Before I paid the bill I just had to take it for a "test drive"

So I can report that Arillas has not missed me at all and continues to look unworried and laid back. No pictures but that third floor on Hotel Marina seems to be going up at a rate of knots.

Saw Dimitris who was with "Big Gus".  - Who remembers Big Gus?
He looks very well and.....well . is still big. Maybe we'll get him as Pic of the day soon?
( Dimitris may have to re-size the photo though - Only joking Gus!! )

13 deg at 2:30 pm, another good day apart from a bill for the Pug.

More Avrio.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on January 10, 2008, 03:13:04 PM

Hi Negg,

Thanks for the news, it's good to hear that Gus is still big and well!!! :-)

Do you know if he is staying on for a while?

You will be pleased to get your 'wheels' back...it's about time too...I'm looking forward to seeing your pics of the Marina.  Did I imagine it or did you say earlier that it was going to be a lounge-bar?

Eileenxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 10, 2008, 03:59:19 PM
I heard about the lift there and back and wanted to do it last year and never got around to it, perhaps we can do it this year now.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lozicle on January 10, 2008, 04:35:34 PM
I've really missed hearing the daily goings on.
Keep them coming ! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 10, 2008, 04:40:46 PM
Yes, I remember Big Gus...he usually appears unexpectedly at some point in the year though i didn't see him at all last season.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on January 10, 2008, 05:45:20 PM
I remember Big Gus.

He's one of those people that once you've seen him you'd never forget him!!!

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on January 10, 2008, 07:21:44 PM
Oh yes :) :) :)
My "Big Gus"!!!
Ohhh! i missed him so much last year!
Eggy, if you see him again, please say to him a big "Hello" from me :)
And give him a kiss from me! HaHaHa! No, say him, that I send him kisses!
Marika x x x

This photo is from 2006 :)
(http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/5894/260816092006corfu096ck7.jpg)

And this from 2004 :)
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/9272/corfusep040092ha9.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on January 10, 2008, 07:42:44 PM
OK People
Mr EGGY has just text me for arranging a meeting for Bug Bus.

Well  I spotted  Big bus while I was Meeting kostas on the beach two days ago So I Could not mis out this Shot.!!
He is now here invited for a friend's wedding staying for a week somewhere in Corfu town.
He told me that he will be back again in beginning of May this Year.

The picture shows Nick form Anaplassis, Kostas ( on the beach) and BIG Gus,

Have good night everyone 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 10, 2008, 11:50:53 PM
Good photo Dimitri!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on January 11, 2008, 12:54:08 AM
Thank you Dimitris for that new picture, it is very nice!
Gus looked so different!
I only know Gus, hmmm, if he is,....dark brown (black) from the sun!
And it is very nice to see him now!
Please say a big "Hello" to him from me! :)
Marika x x x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 11, 2008, 01:57:41 PM

it's good to hear that Gus is still big and well!!! :-)

Do you know if he is staying on for a while?

Eileenxx

Eileen - I think Gus will stay as long as he likes.
(I can't see anyone here brave enough to ask him to go !!)

Arillas looking very good again today and temp is around 14 deg at 2 pm. Wegg reminds me that the temps I quote are really "In the shade Temps" so when you're in the sun you have to slap a few degrees on them. It certainly was very warm there today.

Beach still quiet as you can see

(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5766/110108bdb8.jpg)
*************************************************************************

One for Eileen. That Marina 3rd floor is certainly springing up.
(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/9811/11018cvh7.jpg)

The info I have is that there will be 3/4 large luxury Appts.

Saw George at Malibu who tells me his extension to the raised seating area will be ready for May. Not sure what else he has planned there. He's keeping quiet about that.

And, finally...
Now we have the car back it was necessary to return Weggs emergency transport.

(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/9321/110108dg8.jpg)

He was sorry too us us go !!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on January 11, 2008, 02:03:36 PM
That donkey must be deaf, Eggs - he's still got all his legs!  Glad to hear you've got your car back and everything sorted!  Your photo's are brill!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 11, 2008, 02:19:39 PM
I didnt think they could go much higher than two floors in the greek resorts or is that some other country.  Hope it doesnt turn into a high rise resort.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 11, 2008, 02:25:57 PM
Cheryl
So that's why Wegg wouldn't let me talk to him!!

Blondgirl.
I don't think that 3rd floor will look out of place and having a little look around think that,the way they have planned it, it will b the final floor.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 11, 2008, 02:51:41 PM
That was my concern blondegirl...and didn't someone say there was going to be an external lift....not sure I like all this - but then I am renowned at work for "failing to embrace change readily"....lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on January 11, 2008, 03:52:40 PM
I remember Big Gus. Is he eating a sheep`s head on one of the pics of the day? Nice pictures in previous posts.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on January 12, 2008, 02:45:35 PM
Hi Eggy and all!
It's great to have all this updating on the forum. It's not too much of a shock when you get there and see the alterations. Glad you have your transport back Eggy! Sitting on your 'ass' didn't really suit! Ha Ha!
Hope all the building will have stopped when I get there in May.
All the best,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 12, 2008, 04:18:05 PM
Martin
This work will all be ready for May and you won't even see the scars.

Another fabulous day in Arillas with 15/16deg this afternoon, after a frosty morning start. A small breeze on the beach but not cold.

We parked the car by the Marina Hotel and then walked right to the end of the naturist beach. Just to prove it here's a photo.
(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5985/120108apq0.jpg)

We've haven't noticed before how interesting the rock formations are and will take a couple of photos of them, tomorrow.

And there was actually someone in the sea ! - She told us it wasn't too cold.
( We'll take her word for that )

Work still in progress on the Marina and you can see, by the layout, that there will not be another floor to follow. Not a chance of a high rise Arillas.
(http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/8136/120108cjd0.jpg)

Hopefully a bit of a drive round to St George and back to Arillas tomorrow.

Cheers
Negg & Wegg (Who took the photos )




 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on January 12, 2008, 09:44:58 PM
Hi Negg and Wegg!
You lucky people! What fantastic photos, the one with the rocks and surf has so much detail!, the sort of 'atmospheric' photo's I like to take.Makes me wish I was there now. Where I am in Cardiff it's 'persistently precipitating the wet stuff' and it's rather cold!
The extension of The Marina Hotel doesn't look too bad to quote Kenny 'All done in the best possible taste'. When on the webcam I frequently see a car whizzing about, is that you? Certainly there are some fishermen or someone on the jetty, and I think I have spotted surfers in wetsuits in the sea on rough days.
Take care and thanks for the update,
Martin.
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 12, 2008, 10:38:07 PM
Oh Eggy....that beach looks fantastic already....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on January 13, 2008, 12:12:22 AM
I agree, great pics Eggy. "List" maybe!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 13, 2008, 02:27:19 PM
We've haven't noticed before how interesting the rock formations are and will take a couple of photos of them, tomorrow.
Hopefully a bit of a drive round to St George and back to Arillas tomorrow.

Well, it's been raining, quite heavily since the early hours of the morning and now a promised visit to Arillas/St George looks highly unlikely.
We've had 50mm rain up to 2 pm and a little thunder and lightening to add to the two very short power cuts. So? - Who cares? - It's not a cold day just a wet day and a chance to catch up on all those films we've been recording.

Once again it's natures way of saying "I'm in charge" and it's a very small price to pay for the last 3 excellant days. I tried a photo but it may not do the weather justice.
(http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8715/130108mi9.jpg)

Always tomorrow though - Arillas beach will still be there!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on January 13, 2008, 03:26:23 PM
I like that picture Eggy. You have a restful day today, and catch up tomorrow. I love the thunder n lightening there. How`s your plants doing?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 13, 2008, 06:36:19 PM
Lindy P
6:30 here and still raining but a warm 10 deg. Another 40 mm of rain since 2 pm.

But still a pretty good day

Everything's gowing well here but the ole veggie plots will need a bit of TLC soon.

Went to Night Owl Friday night. Linda sends her regards.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 13, 2008, 10:02:38 PM
Eggy, can I echo Sandy - that picture of the beach just made me well up.

Thanks for keeping us all there - your daily posts are so important to us

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on January 13, 2008, 10:05:05 PM
I love that rainy picture Neill!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on January 13, 2008, 10:16:02 PM
Lovely, thanks Negg n Eggy. I`ll email Linda again soon. I hope the plants are ok Negg. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 14, 2008, 02:33:40 PM
A very wet and windy last 24 hours which hopefully has now settled down for a while.
We found a breezy Arillas this morning but not too cold to take in the beach, which seems , once again to have re-shaped itself during the bad weather.

I think it was Sandy who said she always left her brolly on the beach for someone else to use if required.
Well Sandy, we've found yer brolly and think it may be time to invest in a new one.
(http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/5338/140108cup0.jpg)

It must be the first time we've stood back and admired the rock formations at the "naturist end",so a couple of photos for your thoughts.
(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4832/140108auw0.jpg)
...
(http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/1310/140108bmr9.jpg)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on January 14, 2008, 02:39:46 PM
Looks a lovely day there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 14, 2008, 03:02:58 PM
Never been down that end of the beach.It looks great.!!
Great pictures Eggy..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on January 14, 2008, 03:35:04 PM
The blue sky along with the cliff face, the beach and the sea look great Eggy. I could get quite excited looking at that.

Maybe tomorrow, Wegg could take a photograph of you in the sea?

BTW, I'm not bringing pickled onions now, I thought pickled gherkins would be better due their shape.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 14, 2008, 06:30:29 PM
Terry
I hardly get my feet wet in the summer let alone this time of year. Bring some gherkins with you. Could be a new evening act for the Coconut!

Lindy
This morning was windy. ( I love bits that rhyme )

Riggers
It is a lovely part of the beach and certainly needs a visit or two.

This morning, although breezy, was a great place to be. Some areas we photo'd though show that the cliff face took a bit of a punishing last night. Maybe we'll put a couple on tomorow.Don't wanna be scaremongers though. There's still plenty of beach there and I think very safe in the summer.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 14, 2008, 07:15:05 PM
LOL Eggy....never bought the brolly in the first place. A Danish couple donated it to me when they left. I love the photo of that little inlet. Some years that has been constantly filled with water as you wade through. But it's all looking good so far but I think there can be some very high spring tides some times. Is there any sign so far of all that rubbish at that end of the beach this year?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 15, 2008, 01:36:20 PM
Sandy
Not very much rubbish at all at the moment. I think the bad weather we've had has bought the sea right upto the rocks and a most of it has been "removed"

But, taking the rough with the smooth, there has been a few rock/clay slides.

(http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/797/s3010693ha1.jpg)

(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9331/s3010694ja4.jpg)

But, this time of year I think the incoming tides will also break down a lot of that and take it away.
( Even "your brolly" could be gone by May. )

A lovely day here, around the forecast 13 deg ,and sunny.

You all will be pleased to know that we took Pug shopping in Corfu Town and, on our return, negotiated the Troumpetta bends sucessfully, whilst waving 2 finger hand signals at that last little wall !
( Not really. Truth is if I had been going any slower I would have been in reverse. )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on January 15, 2008, 07:51:47 PM
Hi
Thanks for the wonderful pics of the erosion of the cliffs, Wegg & Negg.  A picture says more than a thousand words.
It makes me wonder how the track over the cliffs is faring.  When I walked it in 2007 it was clear that not much would be required for great chunks to fall down onto the beach below.
Glad the pug is up and running again - your motoring experiences in Corfu will make you very cautious every time you get to those hairpin bends at Troumpetta.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on January 15, 2008, 08:23:30 PM
Eggy I'd love to have a go at those "loose" lumps with a hammer and bolster !
Dunno why it's just very satisfying like peeling off big pieces of sunburnt skin !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 15, 2008, 09:33:32 PM
That would also be very therapeutic thing to do whilst cursing old boyfriends ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 15, 2008, 11:42:15 PM
What worries me is what is right at the top waiting to fall. Can't wait to see whats going on up there this year.

Riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 15, 2008, 11:57:09 PM
Hi riggers!

Agree totally - can't wait to see what is happening. I know we've heard loads of talk about the risk of a fall in the past. Particularly at the "far end" if you know what I mean.

After a few Mythos on the way down from Christos, Annas, Coconut etc I usually have a "couldn't care less" attitude but that may be a bit daft.

I can think of worse places to be crushed by rocks...

best wishes
phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 16, 2008, 12:09:12 AM
Yes Phil and Jen.
It is worrying when you are up above the cliffs, but i'm sure it must be safe(hope so).
Maybe we can get supplied with Hard Hats for when we sunbathe. ha ha


Riggers
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 16, 2008, 12:23:48 AM
ha ha!

riggers, you don't want to look at me in nothing but a hard-hat!

lol
phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 16, 2008, 12:38:30 AM
What made me smile was the small pegs banged into the ground at the side of the cliff path , as a safety barrier/warning.. The path will be getting smaller and smaller, we might have to walk in single file..at least they have the lampposts on the cliff walk now.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 16, 2008, 12:47:42 AM
Wow blondegirl - Jen is not up to long walks and it's a while since we went up there. Can't believe it's down to single file!

Guess as things change we'll all have to adjust. We for two won't let any of that stop us going or eventually living there in NW Corfu.

Thanks for the update - we'll make the effort to have a look when we're over.

philandjen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 16, 2008, 12:48:26 AM
Yes those pegs did seem to be a waste of time. I'm sure everyone could see the cliff splitting away.
Riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 16, 2008, 12:49:50 AM
I dont know if it is single file as yet but if any more falls away it could well end up like that.  When I walked up in July last year I kept very close to the fencing.  But people will be up and down that all day so it should still be ok.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 16, 2008, 12:58:27 AM
I was up there in June and then October, thats when it really seemed to have got bad!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on January 16, 2008, 02:14:56 AM
Wonder if this lump has fell off yet.
This was in September.
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/Jacko1233/112.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 16, 2008, 11:04:18 AM
That looks like a huge piece to come off.  Hope no one is underneath.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on January 16, 2008, 11:10:11 AM
Some nice pictures, though a bit scary. I don`t think I `ll venture up that way again. Oh yes Eggy, it`s good to get some wind through your hair on a blowy day. Keeps away the cobwebs. Have a good day.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on January 16, 2008, 01:37:26 PM
I dread to think if anyone is or was close by when that fell or falls, thats a big old lump of rock!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 16, 2008, 01:53:57 PM
And yet people still choose to sunbathe right under it. Last year I couldn't believe it as I walked past....a couple were taking up their "pitch" for the day.....right next to the notice saying beware of falling rocks. In fact the man even had his T shirt hanging on the notice!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 16, 2008, 02:42:14 PM
You lot of 'ole worriers you !!

This recent spell of bad weather here has caused quite a few "land movements" and yet another small part of our bank has collapsed. That 's what is does here in the sometimes heavy rain type winter days.

The summer is a different kettle of fish entirely. The clay, which not only forms part of the rock formations in Arillas, but also surrounding areas like Kavvadades, becomes rock hard. To try and dig into it is a chore I've attempted many times.
So don't worry about the summer and enjoy. I haven't heard of anyone being buried there in all the years I've visited and, should heavy rains be about, then we won't be on the beach at the time. - Will we??
( Hope I'm not tempting fate here )

Wegg, brave lady she is too, promises to walk up the cliff path and click some pics to see how it's handling nature.

It's a wet Arillas today and I've just driven home to one cracker of a rainstorm!
Poor visability through windscreen  and the excess water is making it's own road channels for drainage so a few more "dips" appearing at various intervals along the sides of the road..
You probably won't see them from May onwards as they will be repaired.

Anyway, you can see a wet Arillas on the webcam so how about a photo, taken yesterday a.m. about 9 ish on the way to Corfu Town.?

(http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/5281/150108mt5.jpg)

Taken at that "long downward straight" just after Troumpetta. You could almost be forgiven for thinking all that mist could be the sea.

Finally. The Marina has definately got a swimming pool planned for May this year. That's the info I have been given this morning and I have spoken, and promised to, ring Olga (Olgas Travel) when she will then take time out to expand on the insurance we have for car hire.

Nearly forgot - Saw Noufris on the "front" and very well he looks too.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 16, 2008, 02:54:08 PM
The problem in the summer is that when there is rain or a thunderstorm, the cliff becomes very sodden because it is clay. then when it dries out again, there is a risk of it falling....that's what I was told anyway.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on January 16, 2008, 03:01:29 PM
Mr Eggy!!
I love that picture :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 16, 2008, 03:07:43 PM
Dimitris
Once again the photo taken by the fair hand of Wendy.

Sandy
Don't worry. Would Negg n Wegg let anything awful happen to you and Joyce ??

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 16, 2008, 03:22:15 PM
But are you two ever at that end of the beach when I'm there needing looking after?
More seriously though....if your bank is experiencing problems with your recent weather I dread to think what ours must be like!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 16, 2008, 04:45:45 PM
I love that photo Neggy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 16, 2008, 06:10:46 PM
Yep! Amazing pic, so compliments to Wegg :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 18, 2008, 12:34:30 PM
EEG
Not to be out done I took a couple of Arillas this morning. I even ventured out on the pier, but not too far out as some of waves looked in "soaking mode"

(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3901/180108abn3.jpg)
...
(http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/6664/180108bqt5.jpg)

Fascinating how each side of the beach, taken within a couple of minutes of each other, can look so different.

It's another very peaceful and non chilly Arillas today, although the sea is a little noisy.

Small snippet of info. - Hotel Akti Arilla has a swimming pool planned for this year.
I'm told it's going where the car parking area is and will be ready for May. There's a few bits of building materials being bought there so maybe they are staing work soon.

Cheers all from a 15 deg in the shade Corfu - But with a few rain clouds hovering.
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on January 18, 2008, 12:36:58 PM
Thanks Eggy, lovely fresh looking day there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 18, 2008, 12:48:58 PM
Looks fantastic... I just fancy a nice long walk along the beach
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on January 18, 2008, 12:54:33 PM
That would also be very therapeutic thing to do whilst cursing old boyfriends ;)

LOL EEG good thinking! x

Negg love that photo of the mist, Marika's got competition x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 18, 2008, 01:25:40 PM
Niiiiice pic's again Eggy! Thank you :)

London is soaking wet, dark grey and barely +9 :(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on January 18, 2008, 01:45:45 PM
lovely pics eggy,the pier is my fave place to sit about 7am,peaceful,as egg has said ,bit gloomy in london.......yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on January 18, 2008, 04:40:43 PM
Same here EEG.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 20, 2008, 01:23:58 PM
With a super day here today and had no choice but go on a recce to Arillas.

3 people fishing from the pier and a few people strolling along the beach. 5 or 6 vehicles parked up and work continuing at Marina and Malibu.  Haven't seen it this busy for a while.

Wegg took a walk along the cliff path,as she promised, & here are a couple of photos.
She felt quite safe up there but probably not something either she or I would like to do at night. I'm not keen during the day-Just looking at it tires me out !

Pitch black,excess alcohol  and this path do not mix at all.
If you do a night walk then take a very large torch - Or searchlight as used in WW2 )

(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2216/200108bcg1.jpg)
********************************************************************
(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/9453/200108cvr4.jpg)

* Note the safety pegs to stop you falling over the edge ! *
-------------------------------------------------------------
However, it just has to be worth a stroll during the day if only to take in the views that are on offer.

(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/9941/200108atz2.jpg)

So, on a really lovely Sunday afternoon here with a sunny 15 deg at Kavvadades, no barking dogs and a football match that has just finished we bid you all a good day.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on January 20, 2008, 01:38:24 PM
Wonderful photos Eggy...makes me quite envious indeed!

Thank Mrs Wegg for me!

Eileenxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 20, 2008, 01:44:45 PM
Great photos Eggy. I see the big chunk has not fell off yet.

Thanks for the pics- Negg and Wegg....

Riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on January 20, 2008, 02:21:38 PM
Many thanks Wegg & Negg for the photos. 
The track seems to have survived so far the ravages of the winter, but quite agree that you need all your senses about you if you go up there.
Its strangely warm here in Lincolnshire too.  It was 13°C at 7.45am this morning.  We are already up to 92 milimetres of rain so far this month equalling the 1999 record for January (that was for a full month though)!
All the best
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 20, 2008, 03:25:56 PM
Fantastic photos you two...thank you SOooo much! Warm here too in Southampton....all the windows open and the back door! Not just because my oven is overheating with the Sunday dinner....lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on January 20, 2008, 05:30:52 PM
What work is being done at the Marina?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 20, 2008, 06:05:00 PM
Lisa n Steve
The information I have been given is that Hotel Marina 3rd floor, scheduled for completion by May, will be very upmarket larger style appts. Work is progressing very quickly there and, if you backtrack this topic ,you will get a few pics.

I'm also told that they plan a swimming pool as well.

This 3rd floor doesn't stick out like a sore thumb but seems to sit comfortably within it's surroundings. Whoever stays there will have a fantastic view.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on January 20, 2008, 06:18:21 PM
Thanks for that Eggy. Since little one came along not had much spare time for the forum. In fact not much spare time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 20, 2008, 06:25:26 PM
Eggy and Weggy

those two pictures were absolutely stunning.

Jen and me might take on the cliff path at 10am if we were already past Annas, Coconut, Thalassa etc but it never seems to happen. Maybe if we stay at Kaloudis.

As for after dark, we have a sense of self preservation (we're working hard on that pickled liver!) and would not need the torch!

lots of laughs
lol
phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 20, 2008, 06:45:29 PM
Eggy, you photography skill are getting a lot better, almost as good as Weg's. hehe. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 20, 2008, 07:43:41 PM
Viv
Wegg takes nearly all the good ones cause she's closer to the ground than I am.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 20, 2008, 07:58:58 PM
But what if it's a picture of the sky Eggy??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on January 20, 2008, 09:25:19 PM
Hi Eggy and Wegg!

I like your pictures very much!
It is so beautiful that you show us all, how it is in the winter time :)
Don't stop to post them :)

With love
Marika
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on January 20, 2008, 11:29:20 PM
Egg & Wegg, we love the photos and you have no idea how they keep us going through these dull, wet and dreary months in the UK.  The one taken on the 18th reminds me of the view from Eftihia (can't spell it) when we sit there and cool down from the heat of the day and watch the sun glisten like diamonds on the water.  The best location for lunch ever.  Thanks for a wonderful memory.  W & S. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 21, 2008, 01:55:22 AM
Eggy, Wendy and Stu - you must have noticed how the sea turns into milk as the sun goes down. Egg and Wegg's pictures just show us why we're so happy there.

We can't sleep and at nearly midnight we're drinking cocoa with Jamiesons and dreaming of sunsets in Arillas. Been a hellova horrible weekend but we still have our dreams.

philandjen

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on January 21, 2008, 03:28:21 AM
Hi Eggy and Weggy,
Thanks for your latest photo show they are great. Keep them coming! My Fuji s9500 is getting very jealous and can't wait to get there! The winter months seem to give a different perspective to Arillas in the 'darker' months with not so much of the UV glare and lower sun light angles. Love the one with the 'mist lakes'.
Not long to go, roll on May 2nd.!
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 21, 2008, 12:25:58 PM
Weathers looking good in Arillas today on the webcam.  Looks like the sun is out!  Grey and nasty here in the Gatwick area.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on January 21, 2008, 12:31:03 PM
Same here bg.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 21, 2008, 12:56:16 PM
Weathers looking good in Arillas today on the webcam.  Looks like the sun is out! 

Yer not wrong BG. A really glorious day. A very warm 15deg at the mo.

Did a stint to Corfu Town this morning and it was a great drive there and back. Fairly quiet for a Monday but everybody seemed to smiling and "kalimeras" flying to & fro.
Wot do they know I don't ?

I checked to make sure Arillas was behaving and sure enough it was.
Forgot to mention but, yesterday, Wegg stuck a toe in the Sea and pronounced it warm.
She refused my bet of 5 euros to take a swim though.

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on January 21, 2008, 01:01:50 PM
Hi Eggy

Great photos, keep em coming.  We are flooded all around here in Rotherham.  My partner set off for work at 8am this morning put couldn't get withing a mile radius of our house due to floods.

Wish I was in Arillas!!!

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on January 21, 2008, 01:13:49 PM
Its a miserable Monday here Eggy, and I have this "urge" to be having my lunch at the Horizon, eating a nice Greek Salad with a pint of Mythos, looking out to sea and watching people walk  along the road.

But I am sat in a dreary office, on my own because everyone else seems to be off sick, and I am just thankful that your photos and the forum can give me a little bit of cheer.

Keep the photos coming. How about one of the Horizon that shows what it is like when it is empty? I am looking forward to seeing some tables and chairs appear on the deck, on the web cam.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 21, 2008, 03:43:32 PM
Terry
I've have taken photos of Horizon, Costas on the beach and a few others but when I look at the photo on computer they look so sad at being empty.
So I delete the pic from the camera.

But... as a special request.. Horizon tomorrow.
(Plus the car I recommended for you to hire this year )

Cheers
Negg
 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on January 21, 2008, 03:49:22 PM
thanks for the pictures eggy, they really cheer me up! noticed you mentioned the akti arillas having a pool put in? are they having anything else done? we're due to stay in june, are we going to be surrounded by building works??? any news i would be grateful
thanks , ger
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 21, 2008, 04:53:37 PM
Just a quick reply to Patrickjohn who said "We're up to 92mm of rain so far this month......."

Well - y'all - we are up to 155mm here in Kavvadades this month (98mm of which fell in one 30 hour period) which follows 132mm in December, 195mm in November and 198mm in October.  When it rains it certainly rains and is maybe why the island remains so green through the summer.  The difference is when it isn't raining we have clear blue skies as can be seen from the photos we post, but the ground is certainly pretty soggy!

Mrs Egg (who is not in the garden digging because it is too wet!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on January 21, 2008, 07:14:11 PM
ill post you a mac and wellies from my building site eggy ....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 21, 2008, 07:35:07 PM
ill post you a mac and wellies from my building site eggy ....yammas

Kevin - I could get arrested wearing them especially if I walk around the local park in Corfu Town,

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 21, 2008, 07:42:22 PM
akti arillas having a pool put in? are they having anything else done? we're due to stay in june, are we going to be surrounded by building works???

Ger
I think I don't have to stick my neck out very far to say the pool will be finished for May and I haven't been told of any other plans there.
You certainly won't be surrounded by building works as the Malibu, opposite will have it's extension done by then. And the Armourada, alongside Akti, are happy as they are.
I will keep the preverbial eye on it and when work is under way will hopefully get a couple of photos.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on January 22, 2008, 12:49:45 PM
thanks very much for the inside information!
looking forward to our visit in june, with or without the builders! as long as no one messes with the beach
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on January 22, 2008, 01:18:48 PM
Eggy, you`d look very fetching, and might start a trend.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 22, 2008, 02:18:08 PM
I've just come back from Arillas and this good weather we're having is bringing people out of their houses. It's only around 14 deg but warm and quite a few people taking advantage of the beach. Plus a couple of benches taken advantage of.

Work continues at the Marina and I don't think it will be long before the roof goes on.
There have been a lot more materials delivered so the pool may not be that far away.

There's been a little excavation work in the "Akti Car park"  so things seem to be moving on there.

Had a long chat with George, Yiorgos at Malibu, who tells me his new raised seating area will be designed as an open top pergola area. Sounds good. Privacy from the road but still have the ole sun shining down on you.

Didn't get a picture of Horizon - Sorry Terry - There was some activity there and it looks like they are re-vamping the inside. Try again tomorrow.

These updates make me feel like a secret agent. ( 00-uzo1 maybe.)
( Stirred but not shaken, cause if you shake it you may spill some! )

However , Terry .............. You can see that your hire car preparation is under way.
I told them not to bother too much about the wheels as you may only want to practice in it.!!
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7774/220108aim1.jpg)
********************************************************************
And.... For Wendy and Stu. The veiw from EYTYXIA ( Eftihia )
Who cares how it's spelt?

(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/9863/220108bsl9.jpg)
********************************************************************
Not a bad view to accompany an evening meal

(Wegg looked at the photo and said " Why all the greenery? ")
("Cause you weren't there to take the picture" says I.)

Photos a bit hit n miss with me.

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on January 22, 2008, 02:31:33 PM
Hi Negg

Thanks for the update, love the photo taken from Eftihia.  Keep up the good work.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 22, 2008, 02:56:18 PM
Thanks Eggy, I have always wanted to go to Efithia for a meal, as its so quiet at that end.  A perfect place for a meal.  We attempted to twice, walked in but no one took any notice of us so we thought they werent open, so we just walked again.  We always thought it would be a lovely place for a meal.  Lets hope we can actually try it out this year!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on January 22, 2008, 04:20:44 PM
We were like blondegirl, and nearly went to Efithia last year. I read a review about it on the forum, but when we got there it didn't seem to be open. We will try it this year.

Eggy, thanks for the car pic, its wheely nice. Was it owned by a bunny girl?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 22, 2008, 05:51:28 PM
Eggy, thanks for the car pic, its wheely nice. Was it owned by a bunny girl?

Terry
Hire it for 7 days and they chuck in the fluffy tail and costume f.o.c.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on January 22, 2008, 07:01:28 PM
I think the greenery makes the picture - keep up the good work it is very much appreciated.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 22, 2008, 07:09:21 PM
Great pitures again Eggy.
I thought you were just letting Terry's hire car tyres down.
Not removing them. lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on January 22, 2008, 07:23:47 PM
Hi Everyone
Eggy - noted your comments on amount of rain - the winter months rainfall certainly must be what keeps everything so green for the rest of the year.  Your winter average rainfall seems to be about four times what we get in Lincolnshire (about 55mm).  However we are now up to 124 mm for January which is the wettest January I've recorded in 15 years here.
Sounds as though, in Arillas, its a case of 'after the rain the sun', and would just love to join all those down on the beach today.
Thanks for all the pics.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on January 23, 2008, 12:45:28 AM
Thanks Eggy, love the photo.  Wish we were there.  Speak soon.  W & S. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 23, 2008, 10:40:04 AM
I heard on the tv last week that in the Uk we have about 152 days of rain a year... 6 months of it! 3 months of cold and windy and then if we are fortunate about 3 months dry and sort of sunny.  Our summers are getting shorter and shorter and the winters longer and wetter.

I wonder how that compares with Corfu...  they dont seem to have the problems with watering the plants... we always see people using hoses in Greece, unlike Uk with a hose pipe ban regardless of how much it has rained or not.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on January 24, 2008, 12:39:05 PM
Have just got the mail, and received the book about walks in and around Arillas.  The map which comes with it (separately) is a very good one.  I looked to see if the river had a name on the map - but it doesn't.
Eggy - how is the river looking down between Ina's and the Mirage?  It was a mere trickle when we were there last year, and they put umpteen lorry loads of stone in the bed near the outlet to improve it.
Perhaps when your are getting Horizon pics you could do one of the river too.  The rain should have given it a good flushing.
All the best
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 24, 2008, 01:54:40 PM
Dimitri's not wrong on his posting "Weather in Corfu" folks.

It's another good day here and, halfway to Arillas, I realised a fleece was something I didn't need and shades were something I did.

This is really "Feel Good" weather and I can feel a buzz in the air. Even at the garage this morning, where a visit always costs money, loads of jovial japes going on.
I have never seen so many smiles in one morning for a long time.

And.... There's a little activity around Arillas now.

There was someone in the Mirage Pool!! - Only cleaning it though.
Horizon being given a facelift in the bar area.
Coconut now talking about re-decorating.
Appts being "spring cleaned" at the Bardis Sun.
A couple of cars outside Portofino but I didn't like to peek in there.
What looks like a hole being dug at Hotel Akti.
And of course Brouklis starting to prepare for an earlier season.

Not forgetting the two people I saw in the sea and, if I could place a bet with William Hill, I'd say within 2 weeks we'll see a roof on the Marina extension.

So. For Terry W, a couple of pics of Horizon.
(http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4599/240108azp1.jpg)
...
(http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/3647/240108bhm6.jpg)

I didn't do the bar area as too many stepladders and paint to do it justice.

Mister Nickos signing out ? Roving reporter ? - Ger on wi yer rubbish.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 24, 2008, 02:10:24 PM
Eggy... Was it the Studios or the hotel rooms being spring cleaned..  I hope they do ours up good and proper at the Hotel ;-)

Your photos look so lovely.. wish I was there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on January 24, 2008, 02:42:55 PM
Excellent photos again Mister Nickos.

amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on January 24, 2008, 02:49:00 PM
Thanks for the Photos Eggy, and I can see how today has made people feel good,

All I can say is  " I wish I was there".
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 24, 2008, 03:02:16 PM
Exciting news for those of us venturing over before the start of the season that Dimitris may open Brouklis early....have you ordered the retsina yet Dimitri??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on January 24, 2008, 05:05:37 PM
Lovely photos Mr Nickos....... the lovely blue sky.  I really do wish i was there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 24, 2008, 05:29:16 PM
Eggy... Was it the Studios or the hotel rooms being spring cleaned.. 

BG
It was at the Hotel.  A couple of cars there and various bits n bobs over the balconies.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 24, 2008, 06:46:44 PM
  " I wish I was there".

Me toooooooo :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 24, 2008, 06:57:02 PM
Hi Eggy.
Thanks for more great Photos, and the Eggy Daily News..
Sounds like things are really on the move now in Arillas.

Riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 24, 2008, 07:50:16 PM
Thats great.  Doritta must be in for a busy year then to start now.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on January 25, 2008, 03:32:29 AM
Hi All,
Obviously Dorrita is pulling out all the stops for my welcome back holiday on 2nd May!
I am sure all will be to the usual standard. Hope she and her family have a great year.
Thanks for the photos and info Eggy, keep them coming.
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 25, 2008, 03:52:16 PM
Arillas Today - As it happens - from your "on the spot" roving reporter.
Possibly a descendant of a Monk around 408 ad.
Possibly not as I have enough habits already!
( See Dimitri's post -"General chat - Eggys Greek name".

News just in.......
"Takis from Amourada waiting for quote, from local barber, to trim his moustache"
"Owner distraught as small rockslide on naturist beach buries returnable amstel bottle"
"Dimitris seen taking it easy outside Brouklis and watching world go by"

Hmmmmm. - not sure I'm cut out for this job !

However -
A very warm 15 deg in the shade and someone, yet again, in the sea.
(http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/6582/250108aww6.jpg)

Not long now for that roof on Hotel Marina .....
(http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/2606/250108bjr6.jpg)

And, for those of you staying at Angelas or Villa Maria just to show you how close the Galinni Appts, with swimming pool, are.
(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/3281/250108cxm8.jpg)

Left hand side is Galinni and right is Angelas. Villa Maria is tucked just behind Angelas only slightly up the hill.

Finally. Goings on at the Arillas Inn.
Closed last year but have they plans for this year? Saw, what I think were, 2 couples having a look round with, who I think is the owner, plus man with camera taking a few pics. - Draw your own conclusions on this one.
( Is this my first scoop as a roving reporter?)

Cheers All
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 25, 2008, 03:54:21 PM
Sorry Folks - Camera or me not smart enough to get that person in the sea.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 25, 2008, 04:03:40 PM
Another excellent report Eggy! Maybe you have found your true calling...rather than woodwork, painting, patio laying, gardening, ouzo and retsina drinking.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on January 25, 2008, 04:14:45 PM
Sandy that's exactly what I was thinking!!!

I especially loved the part about the Arillas Inn. :-)

Eileenxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on January 25, 2008, 04:20:54 PM
Brilliant Negg, love your "journalistic" style!  keep em coming, thanks and have a great weekend

Love Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on January 25, 2008, 04:28:33 PM
Hi Mister Nickos

Please keep me updated on the Arillas Inn, do you think it was Leo or his father who was hanging around there?  Please try and find out if it will be open this year and if it is Leo's family that have still got it, this is my fave place.

Thanks
Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 25, 2008, 04:53:22 PM
Great Scoop Mister Nikos!

The photo of the Galini and Angelas is good... the top studio with the two little bay windows is a really nice studio... fabulous views!  We nipped in and had a nosey when the "last tenants" left, when we stayed there two years ago.  The road behind goes up to the little church and leads to the main Ag.Stef. road doesnt it?  Very nice walk it is too.

Keep it coming Eggy.. brilliant reporting.. love it!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 25, 2008, 05:27:30 PM
Thanks for more great photo's and updates Eggy( mr Nikos, Nilos).

Never been up that road, that is a must now on the next visit. So your daily Reports have been useful to me Today. (Thankyou).

Riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on January 25, 2008, 05:57:50 PM
Sue. That is the room we had when we went back in the aug. So much nicer without all those noisy people there telling silly jokes.Only joking.Would love to relive that holiday all over again.Just been to Dereham shopping wcich made me think of Ian,Helen and William.Wonder how they are.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 26, 2008, 07:41:44 PM
We did have a really nice time at the Galini in 2006 didnt we.. great crowd of people and we laughed a lot.,  I have hidden Mikes joke books for this year!  I Have wondered about them too
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 27, 2008, 11:24:55 AM
Seing that the Galinni has invoked some very good memories I thought, maybe ,the Bardis Sun Hotel may do the same.
Plus a nice reminder for those staying there this year.

(http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/6485/270108azj6.jpg)

I charged Dorita 2 lemons for this free advertising. She doesn't know that yet but, as they were just hanging on that tree doing nothing they just thad to go.
(Don't think she'll mind)

Empty Arillas beach when I was there this morning and a nice 12 deg at 11:25 a.m.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Smiffypink on January 27, 2008, 11:31:36 AM
Thanks for the picture Eggy, i loved staying there back in June 2005, had a great time, my room was the ground floor right at the far end.

Could just pop over the wall and you were by the pool!

Dorita always done lovely lunches there too, and then when she shut about 6pm, i used to get ready and then mooch round to the Studios, which is where i met Bobby for the first time, he supported West Ham with me when we were watching the play offs, and we won!!

This is where i also met Shuey and her husband along with their friends.

Great memories, shall definitely spend time there when im next in Arillas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on January 27, 2008, 11:50:29 AM
I notice from your picture that the air con has already been put in on the ground floor. we stayed in the middle on the ground floor,room 15, with our daughter.Thought we would all be in the same room so a lovely surprise. Give our love to Doritta.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on January 27, 2008, 03:04:17 PM
Hi Eggy!
The picture of the Bardis Sun Hotel brings back all those good memories for me, thanks. Last time I was there was on the ground floor second room from the beach end. Looks like the aircon is in. Can't wait to get there now. That lemon tree always looks sooo tempting, but haven't sampled it yet, leave some for me!
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 27, 2008, 06:36:48 PM
Its looking really good.... as we are going in September I dont think we shall be too worried about A/C.  It should catch the sun in the mornings on the balconies there by the look of it and by the end of the day it should be nice and cool to sit out on too, nice and quiet as well.  Cant wait!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on January 27, 2008, 07:07:32 PM
Cant see the tree and shrubs that were infront of the ground floor balconies. It is looking very neat and tidy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 27, 2008, 07:33:11 PM
Lisa & Steve
The garden area to the left of the property, not in picture, looks very tidy indeed.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on January 27, 2008, 08:49:32 PM
Hi Eggy
Have you had a chance to look at the river lately?
Has all the winter rain changed it into a roaring torrent?
The beck in Nettleham is in that category.  Went for a walk round the village this afternoon in the sunshine and the water from the heavy rain last week has filled our beck, so that the ducks are struggling to stay in one place.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 28, 2008, 12:24:27 PM
Patrick
Stream is very well behaved at the moment, as you can see.
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/2892/280108ctd7.jpg)
The water is crystal clear.
I bumped into Vassilis, Armourada, who went to great lengths to explain what they had done to keep drainage problems away.
(http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3983/280108bet6.jpg)

It was a refreshing breezy Arillas this morning and certainly blew away a few cobwebs hanging around. ( Plus those bins you see behind Vassilis )
Not the best of photos - Sorry - Should have let Wegg take it.

Anyway we were on our way to Avliotes Post Office to pay the electric bill and visited Sidari on our way back. --- Canal D'Amour on a blustery day.
( Made Arillas look like a pussy cat  )
(http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9849/280108ags3.jpg)
Wegg took the pics as she wobbles less than I do and obviously did not get too close to those edges that you can walk to in the summer.
(http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/6030/280108drn6.jpg)
*******************************************************************
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/746/280108eqq6.jpg)

So 14 deg in the shade and, yet again, if you have a bill to pay, such a nice way to go about it.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on January 28, 2008, 01:43:44 PM
Hi Negg

Once again, great photos, I soooooo ENVY you.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on January 28, 2008, 02:25:45 PM
Thanks Eggy great pictures again.  The one of the Bardis Sun hotel brought back fond memories of our 2 visits in 2005.  We stayed on the top floor on both ocassions the room right at the end and the one next door to it.

We were the same as Smiffy, early evenings used to get ready and meet our friends at the Bardis sun studios for a drink and then wander into the resort for some food.

What great memories.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on January 28, 2008, 05:07:05 PM
Hi All
Thanks, Eggy, for the river picture (and all the others too).  Was very interested in why the river was having problems last spring.  Something to do with a bumper olive crop and the waste finding its way into the watercourse.
It looks great at the moment.
Have swum in the Canal d'amour with Julia - but wouldn't want to try it at the moment.
Once again many thanks Eggy for taking the time and trouble to keep us all in the picture.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 28, 2008, 05:09:20 PM
Great photo of the hotel.. I have printed it off and stuck it on the fridge along with an Arillas Sunset photo to remind me of where I am going in September.......as if I would forget :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 29, 2008, 07:35:15 PM
Not much to tell you today folks.

After a 3 deg start to the day, which struggled to get to about 10/11deg, early afternoon was fine in the sun that finally broke through, but a twinge chilly in the shade.
The temp seems to drop very quickly here on days like this and, at 7:30, we now have 5 deg outside.

However, showing a prospective customer some land, we obviously went via Arillas.
( Had to be done )
Apart from Vassilis .once again taking pride of place fishing from the pier, very quiet. A little activity at the "Akti Hotel" with a lot of vegetation clearance preparing for that promised swimming pool.
Take it from me - It's still looking good.
If anyone wants photos of any Taverna or Appt etc, to re-kindle memories then let me know.

Best Wishes
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on January 29, 2008, 09:31:28 PM
Hi Eggy

One of Helens Creperie would suit me please, just to jolt my memory.

Many thanks

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 29, 2008, 09:57:37 PM
Preferably with Giorgos working there....lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 29, 2008, 10:27:47 PM
One of Helens Creperie would suit me please, just to jolt my memory.
Many thanks
Amanda

Amanda
Page 32 on this topic about a quarter of the way down. Taken around Nov 07.

Sorry Sandy - No Giorgos though.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on January 29, 2008, 11:56:10 PM
[

Sorry Sandy - No Giorgos though.

Cheers
Negg

O.K then Eggy if we can't have Giorgos how about any Arillas totty for us girls....on second thoughts you better let Wendy handle this!

Eileenxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 30, 2008, 08:39:28 AM
Hear hear!!! ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on January 30, 2008, 10:52:00 AM
LOL Eileen, come on the Wegg get clicking and cheer us ladies up x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on January 30, 2008, 01:44:16 PM
Just to make you all jealous, we have been here in Arillas since last Friday and the weather is absolutely glorious. We have sunbathed in T-shirts on the verandah every day. The evenings are chilly but we have central heating and the log fire. Eaten out at Mon Amour, Amourada and the new Bistro in Ag Stef which is open on Saturdays and Sunday. Well, Dimitris has just served the coffee and chocs.

Brigette, Allan and brother Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on January 30, 2008, 01:47:43 PM
Forgot to say we have met the new baby and he is beautiful!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on January 30, 2008, 01:51:24 PM
Brigette,

What a fright you gave me earlier when I saw you online...I thought you were home already!

It sounds as though you are having a lovely time...enjoy :-)


Eileenxxx(who can't wait to hear all your news!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 30, 2008, 01:52:27 PM
Sounds good to me....we are all green with envy..enjoy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on January 30, 2008, 01:55:44 PM
Sandy,

I'm sure that when your place is finished we will all be sitting here green with envy reading your posts too....wild horses won't be able to drag you away!!

Eileenxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 30, 2008, 02:16:13 PM
Yes I know Eileen....and I know I am very lucky to have a house there....but patience was never my strong point. I spend my life assuring myself that my moment will come....lol  !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on January 30, 2008, 03:02:28 PM
If anyone wants photos of any Taverna or Appt etc, to re-kindle memories then let me know.

Best Wishes
Negg



Negg would love a photo of Vavalis and Thomas if he's around and the Tria if you can
Thanks
Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on January 30, 2008, 03:04:04 PM
Eggy, after you've finished chasing that Italian soccer star (Totty) about Arillas, how about taking some photos of Brouklis, inside and out. Also when you next eat out could you photograph the food?

Cheers

Terry
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on January 30, 2008, 03:30:39 PM
Oh great idea Terry, yes Negg photographs of the food please xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 30, 2008, 07:30:08 PM

 if we can't have Giorgos how about any Arillas totty for us girls...
[/quote]

Sorry ladies - This is the only totty I could find today.
(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3060/300108aoj8.jpg)

A small breeze in Arillas today, just a reminder that we're nearing February but a deserted beach and once again all is well.

Roof going up on Hotel Marina.
Give Hotel Akti Arilla another week and a picture of swimming pool progress will be in order.
Air con now being fitted to the second floor appts of Bardis Sun Hotel.
(3rd floor to follow. Except 1 appt - Must be the one booked for Martin W ! - Joking!)

Spent 3 hours this p.m. looking around local land with a possible customer. A good learning curve for me and had a very interesting time. Sales irrelevent,company good.
Anyway who could resist a plot next to neighbours as quiet as this ?....................
(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1175/300108bal7.jpg)
How can I sell anything if I spend time taking pictures of the surroundings?

Met Bridgitte and co. and she's not wrong about t-shirts on verandah. Her sheltered balcony gets the best from the day. She's right about the chilly evenings as well
( 8 deg outside at 7:20 this evening)

Finally, for any business investors out there. - Remember the "Calypso Taverna & rooms"? On the hill just up from Armourada. Its up for sale.
Not telling the price so have a look on the www.ionianrealty.com
.... Now if I had some spare cash or a partner .....
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 30, 2008, 07:47:19 PM
Good news about the air/con on the 2nd floor of BS Hotel.

Really interesting site Eggy.  Is the Calypso near the bakery up the hill, I dont remember seeing that.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 30, 2008, 10:22:56 PM
BG - Sue
Calypso is just up the hill,behind Amourada, and before Iona's Boutique/Coffee shop.
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 30, 2008, 10:33:08 PM
Just in case it helps, here is a pic

(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1821/calyspoarillaskh8.th.jpg) (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=calyspoarillaskh8.jpg)

This was one of our favourite eating places. Very traditional lovely food, good price and a great welcome. Even did Greek nights which were a bit of a rito! Very sad it closed!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 30, 2008, 11:02:26 PM
Thanx... sue
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Joe on January 31, 2008, 11:37:23 AM
Its more or less opposite my Mum's house!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 31, 2008, 12:23:52 PM
We will definately be looking out for it in September... Someone might buy it by then.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 31, 2008, 01:54:23 PM
Only needs 10 Forum members, as a syndicate, and we'd be the first.
Free appts for life and when we don't use them, we rent them.
Could even get a pool in.
Beauty Salon where the Taverna is. ( No Taverna - Brouklis / Armourada too close )

Even though we're living here we can still dream !

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 31, 2008, 01:55:57 PM
Sounds lovely!  Only I would like a little bungalow out the back to live there permanently, we wouldnt need a lot,  2 bedrooms (1 for guests), little living room, kitchen and bathroom... nice verandah.  I dont ask for much.. as if!

I saw from the Realty site there is a piece of land for sale on the cliff overlooking the little island... that must be near the bungalow that we have "earmarked" for ourselves, now that would be nice.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 31, 2008, 03:23:10 PM
Not quite the kind of totty we girls had in mind Eggy......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 31, 2008, 03:55:56 PM
I saw from the Realty site there is a piece of land for sale on the cliff overlooking the little island...

Sue
That's one of the very few plots I have yet to see. I'm not sure if the "Pug" would like that journey all the way up there.

Sandy
Sorry I'll do my best to get Takis @ Armourada or George @ Malibu soon.

We have around 14 deg, in the shade this afternoon, and I could have easily sat on a beach front bench and cheerfully dozed off.

(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/733/310108aqp7.jpg)

I don't usually "do" too many beach photos as we've all seen them before but I couldn't pick just one out this time.

(http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/1892/310108bub4.jpg)

We'll take a walk along to the naturist end sometime to see how it fares.
I think a lot of that "Flotsam & Jetsum" is beginning to disappear slowly.
(http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/3766/310108cth8.jpg)

Cheers All
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 31, 2008, 04:30:45 PM
330,000 euros not a bad investment if we had the cash in the first place.lol. O we can all sit and dream I quess all we have to do is win the lotto. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on January 31, 2008, 04:45:34 PM
Love that photo of the beach with the puddles.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on January 31, 2008, 05:35:56 PM
Hi Negg

The photo with the Boat and the puddles is great.

Watch out Marika.!!!!

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 31, 2008, 06:14:01 PM
BG & Amanda
Marika is the "Mastoras" - ( Master )
Sometimes I just get lucky.

Vivian
We'll just have to find a syndicate cause I don't think that ole lottery knows we're in it.

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 31, 2008, 06:24:39 PM
Eggy....I actually had more in mind Marinos or any of the Brouklis boys.....Babis would be a bonus though we don't expect the trunks in this weather even if you do have 14 degrees.....

Also, if there is any activity at the Rainbow it would be good to see a piccie of young Spiros and Jimmy......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on January 31, 2008, 06:36:21 PM
Hi Negg

The sound of a syndicate to buy the Calypso sounds a really good idea , You never know . From small acorns and all that .

Yammas

Dave
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 31, 2008, 06:43:22 PM
Sandy
So you're not talking the more older, sophisticated pillars of the community then?

Dave n Anne
It's not impossible. Well furnished appts very near to all amenities with the beach a stroll away.  All in keeping with atmosphere of Arillas.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on January 31, 2008, 06:55:03 PM
Hi Negg

Sounds like we just need a few more interested parties and you never know the little acorn may start to flourish .

Yammas

Dave n Anne
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 31, 2008, 06:56:13 PM
I think Eileen's word was "totty" Negg.....I think you need some input from Wegg on this one. Having said that, I would be very happy to see a photo of Yannis too if you are at the Rainbow....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on January 31, 2008, 07:29:36 PM
Hi Eggy,
Keep those photos coming. Brilliant one of the beach and puddles. I think the light this time of the year is lower in the sky giving different reflections and shadows compared to the summer.
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on January 31, 2008, 09:20:29 PM
eggy your not going into timeshare are you...lol..........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 31, 2008, 10:05:16 PM
If you dont take any notice of the person in the red t-shirt the rest might be called totty.
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/viviankizzysmum/things%20for%20Arillas%20web/HPIM0215.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/viviankizzysmum/things%20for%20Arillas%20web/DSCF0045-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on January 31, 2008, 10:08:04 PM

Well done Viv :-)

Get the drift now Eggy? ;-)


Eileenxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 31, 2008, 11:54:48 PM
I agree Eileen....that's more like it Viv....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 01, 2008, 08:38:01 AM
Thank you Viv! This is how it should be done ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on February 01, 2008, 11:46:24 AM
Good one Viv, Negg give that camera to Wegg x

Love the beach puddle photo by the way x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 01, 2008, 01:12:40 PM
OK
So I won't keep the photo of Spiros @ Portofino.

( I am a tease am I not?)

And why would Wegg take pictures of Totty when she has me to look at 24 hrs a day?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 01, 2008, 03:40:27 PM
Slightly worried Eggy that two hours have passed and nobody has answered your question......

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 01, 2008, 05:23:20 PM
That's one of the reasons I luv this Forum Sandy.
Everyone's so diplomatic.

A very lazy day for us here today and never got outside the door. A few little showers and a bit o' thunder this morning but still got around 14 deg.

I've just been watching Sky News and Scotland looks like it's already taking a snow n ice battering. Plus temps in other places forecast at minus 2 on Sat?
And gales blowing ferries onto Blackpool beach.
( don't think I'll put Sky news on again for some time )
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on February 01, 2008, 06:27:53 PM
Quote
Hi Negg
The photo with the Boat and the puddles is great.
Watch out Marika.!!!!
Amanda
Quote
BG & Amanda
Marika is the "Mastoras" - ( Master )
Sometimes I just get lucky.


Thank you very very much!
But "Wow" that photo is beautiful! Very good Neill!
Only one word for the next one, try to take the whole boat in the picture ;)
But the light, the puddels, the water, super!!!
Neill and Wendy, your pictures getting better and better :)

Marika x x x


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on February 01, 2008, 09:25:48 PM
Eggy, We've had snow flurrys all day here, but we had so much rain this week, the ground is too wet for snow to lie. I think it's probably much worse further north than Edinburgh. I hope the weather in Arillas improves there's lots of things need finishing, and it needs to be better weather for it!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on February 02, 2008, 04:46:06 PM
viv. Have a look at the rugger now!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 02, 2008, 06:42:15 PM
Maggie
This weather is restricting, to a certain extent, any building work that needs heavy vehicles down tracks which are not completely dry.
From a people point of view, it's been a good day  but overnight rain of 7.5mm has again made some areas a little tacky.

Arillas looked good again but a little overcast. A lot of rain clouds around but they came to nowt in the end. Dimitris looks well and is very busy. Mid April is, I think, his target to open Brouklis. George at Malibu, working away but as he doesn't count as "totty" I didn't take a picture. Saw Noufris but he was driving so "unlucky" ladies.

Night Owl tonight for some food. They tell me tonight's special is lambs head.
"With or without the eyes" , -- says I.- - "I don't like to be watched when I eat"
I think they will have a lot of Greek clientele this evening. Its a sought after dish.
( I'm told the brains are very tasty - I'll take their word for that )

Cheers All
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 02, 2008, 08:02:21 PM
Mid-April for opening sounds very good to me....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on February 02, 2008, 11:41:33 PM
Hi Eggy!
Thanks for your update. I think Dimitris will have a booking for a table for an evening meal on 2nd. May! I should be there by about 3pm. maybe I'll just  have a shower,get changed and sample a pre dinner drink or three with him to celebrate my return! 
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 03, 2008, 12:16:41 AM
Perhaps they keep the sheeps eyes to see them through the week...  Sorry about that :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 03, 2008, 12:40:20 AM
Hi Neil.
Hope you have a Good Meal at the Night Owl.
Don't eat to much of the Brains.(not a CLEVER idea).
Now the Ladies have seen their (totty). Have you got anything for us Gents??. lol

Riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 03, 2008, 02:25:28 AM
Its ok.
Viv rescued the situation.!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on February 03, 2008, 03:29:02 AM
You enjoy it Martin, and never mind bg`s sheep`s eyes,lol. Have a good night.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on February 03, 2008, 01:20:31 PM
I've been watching A Place in Greece the last few weeks, and noticed that even the eyes are considered a delicacy! 

Apologies if I've put anyone off their lunch - don't know why I'm reporting this really - I'm vegetarian!
Lynn ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 03, 2008, 01:29:49 PM
Perhaps they keep the sheeps eyes to see them through the week

I wish I'd thought of that one last night Sue.
But, Linda @ Night Owl, showed us a prepared Sheeps head just before she took it to the customer. It was cut through the centre and then split open. It didn't look like a head at all but just lamb on the bone. The aroma coming from it was excellant.
( 2 more retsinas and I could have been tempted. )

Loads of early morning rain here, from 5:30 to 9:15. We logged 25mm of rain during that time. So I'm not going far today and even a 14 deg temp doesn't "temp" me.
It's 1:20 pm now and the rain has started again.
Anyway , a picture of what the track and ditch, below our house, looked like at 9 ish.
...
(http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/7379/030208btn9.jpg)
The ditch and the track is just about seperated by that length of greenery you see.

Sorry Maggie, probably haven't cheered you up with that pic so here's a flower.
(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6933/030208ahu7.jpg)
These are popping up all around Kavvadades,Arillas and other areas and bring just a little bit of spring. A gentle reminder of what March and April can be like with buds springing up everywhere.

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 03, 2008, 01:33:26 PM
Now the Ladies have seen their (totty). Have you got anything for us Gents??. lol
Riggers..

Riggers
Tomorrow is another day - Watch ths space but don't get too excited.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 03, 2008, 03:04:49 PM
Hi Eggy, Nice to see the path that welcomed us last year, and the flowers are delightful, they look like tiny orchid's please ask Wendy if she knows what they are called, (and I dont mean their personal names, stopped in your tracks lol ) Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 03, 2008, 06:59:25 PM
Viv
All we know is that thy seem to be from the "Orchid Family"
Maybe there's a green fingered Forum person who can tell us.

I just had to take the following pic, from the balcony, just now. It's 6:45 here and you are seeing the lights from Kavvadades village with the last of the cloud above it.
Not a masterpiece but just looked interesting, even with a shaky hand.
[img][http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/6007/030208dph3.jpg/img]
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 03, 2008, 07:00:24 PM
(http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/6007/030208dph3.jpg)

trying again.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 03, 2008, 07:30:11 PM
sorry Eggy but it looks like UFO's have landed in Arillas or is it my eyes!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 03, 2008, 07:38:32 PM
Eggy - if there's anything that looks like that in Kavadades I'd get the removals in! Like blondegirl says they've landed!

What was it???

with trepidation lol
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 03, 2008, 08:26:16 PM
Today I had a stroll on th beach I met three old friends and had a good chat about the old times of Arillas as well as their opinion about new generation and kids that are growing up etc. (It seems that older people always blame the youngest for some reason).
As I we were talking I apologized and said that I need to take the picture of the sunset.
Why do you take this pictures? we have seen you so many times coming here doing the same thing!
Well, I tried to explain them that some people are really looking forward to see these photos over the Internet and that makes them very happy.
well why don't you take a picture of us? one says.
That was exactly what I was waiting and... there you are .
not the totty think our lady-forum members are expecting but still they are some of the people that have seen Arillas from the day it was just a town of 5 houses .
(http://arillas.com/totty.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on February 03, 2008, 08:38:46 PM
Dimitris,
what a smoot operator, can you get blood out of a stone as well, it's nice to see some of the more mature locals and some of the ladies if that can be arranged.
Cheers, Mick.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 03, 2008, 08:44:36 PM
Dimitri, you know we are always happy to see any pictures of the people of Arillas....can't have totty all the time! Is that Alex's father on the right from Manikos? Don't recognise him with a coat on.....lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 03, 2008, 08:57:07 PM
Also, another lovely sunset. Can never see enough of them and each one is slightly different....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 03, 2008, 10:09:31 PM
Dimitri, you have just captured the point. The three elders of Arillas ARE the totty! Dreaming of youth is something we all do, but carrying the experience and knowledge of life is something real people do. Like I said on another post, Jen and me used to be "beautiful people" now we're just beautiful!

with all best wishes
phil and jenny
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 03, 2008, 11:31:18 PM
Lovely photo!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 04, 2008, 11:06:08 AM
Dimitris, I think it is very intresting to see and hear the older generation, and yes it does seem to be right what you say but I think there are some good young one's about. Im sure you all know this Lady, Im sure she could tell me all about Arillas and its people, its a shame that I only know enough Greek to pass a few minutes with her. Maybe we should start a thread about the older people of Arillas.
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/viviankizzysmum/IMGP0224.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on February 04, 2008, 12:31:06 PM
Some more lovely photos from everyone. The picture of the three gentlemen is wonderful and I hope they realise that there agreement for the photograph has made a lot of people happy. I hope they are able to access the forum and see their photograph.
 
Thanks Eggy, Dimitris and Viv.
 
Maybe Eggy could join them for the next photo and it could be captioned " Last of the Summer Retsina"
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 04, 2008, 01:09:21 PM
Brilliant thinking Terry!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on February 04, 2008, 03:59:07 PM
LOL Terry, what do you think Eggy? 

Terry I take it that's your other half, clever sod x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 04, 2008, 04:19:07 PM
Yes, thank you Dimitris for the brilliant photo! And keep on taking the photos of the "totty", the older people and everything else beautiful :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 04, 2008, 05:26:39 PM
LOL Terry, what do you think Eggy? 


Sharon
Only if Terry plays the part of Compo.

( Who do we get for Norah Batty ? )

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 04, 2008, 05:35:41 PM
Be very careful here Eggy if you are wanting pickled onions this summer.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on February 04, 2008, 05:43:30 PM
LOL Sandy, there is no way you could be Norah, (she doesn't wear crocs!) xx

Negg and Terry there's a photo opportunity for July, Negg are you Cleggy, Terry's Compo, then who is the other one (can't remember his name) any volunteers? x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on February 04, 2008, 05:54:14 PM
Eggy, you wonderful helpful person ( thats the creeping part done).

How about some more help with some more photos?

Last year Eileen posted some photographs of road signs to help people drive from Corfu Town to Arillas. It would be nice we had photographs of other junctions such as the left turn to Arillas ( I have never seen the sign to Arillas and missed it last year)  on the bends coming out of Troupetta or the sharp left turn in Agros.

Photos, combined with a map would be a great benefit to new visitors, and could also be used by villa and hotel owners.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 04, 2008, 06:02:06 PM
It's Foggy Sharon, and i don't mean outside

Riggers
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 04, 2008, 06:34:26 PM
Im sure if you all arrived here I could get Kathy Staff to do Nora for you. lol Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on February 04, 2008, 09:35:51 PM
Eh bah gummmmmmm Kathy Staff - where's me wellies?

(http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/0/0d/300px-Bill_Owen,_Kathy_Staff.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on February 05, 2008, 10:54:16 AM
LOL thanks Riggers. x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 05, 2008, 11:19:51 AM
It's lovely to see the photo of Bill he was such a lovely man. He was the honery president to our A.T.C. here when I was an instuctor and not just on paper he was always there to talk to them and cheer them on ect; Bless him. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 05, 2008, 03:50:24 PM

Sharon
Only if Terry plays the part of Compo.
( Who do we get for Norah Batty ? )
Negg
[/quote]

Sandy - Try as I may I just can't picture you in wrinkled stockings so I'll leave it to another very,very ,brave Forum member to nominate someone.

Arillas today and this one is for Riggers who wanted some "local totty" of  his own.

(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2995/050108ebs1.jpg)

John - She's very cheap to take out in the evening and there's no need to buy her a drink on account of she's always "plastered"
*******************************************************************
A wet day all round today and I took this on the drive down to Arillas.
(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2320/050108aup9.jpg)
( personally , I've never seen Corfu so "green" )

You can see by the "River" just how much water is coming down off the fields with all the rain we've been having.
(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/2612/050108bkz2.jpg)
That "little stream" photo I took the other day is now a torrent.

Here's a couple of the beach.
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/3329/050108cka8.jpg)
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1023/050108dki2.jpg)

And finally, Hotel Marina's roof is going on. The pic is taken from the front and what you see is, I think, the balcony for the front appt. The photo doesn't show the doors behind it.
(http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/4595/050108fql1.jpg)

Far too wet here to do any external work. I saw 3 cars parked up at Hotel Akti but very little progress on clearing the land for that pool.
But, when the weather improves they will crack on. I'm sure of that.

I feel like I've just written half a novel here so hope you're not too swamped with it.
Nearly 4 pm here now and the suns out ! - More rain forecast though.
( Another 12mm in the last 36 hours ) - Hard life aint it ??
Cheers
Negg

( Just as I finish typing , back comes the rain. - Must find a dvd to watch ! )

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 05, 2008, 04:04:42 PM
Nobody had better nominate me Endaxi!!  Although I can be a bit "batty" at times. :-)

Great Photos Eggy...  I love seeing them no matter what the weather.. Efharisto!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 05, 2008, 04:49:12 PM
Lol Eggy, you can't get better than a woman who is cheap to take out and doesn't answer you back  lol...
Great pictures again.
And i'm not nominating who to do Nora Batty neither.

Riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on February 05, 2008, 05:53:07 PM
Negg thanks for those photos and the excellent report.  You've made my day again xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 05, 2008, 07:01:58 PM
Yer very welcome Sharon & all.

Terry - Haven't forgotten your request for some direction pics. Going to Corfu Town on Thursday - See what I can do.

Solved the problem of Norah Batty - May get my mum in law to join the Forum !

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on February 05, 2008, 08:43:19 PM
Hi Negg

Now you are treading on dangerous territory!!  Better off keeping mum in law out of it. ah ah.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 05, 2008, 11:12:26 PM
Dangerous territory here!

My mum in law would have been in the wrong show. Anyone remember Dandy Nicholls? Elsie (silly old moo) Garnet in "Till Death Us Do Part" to those old enough to remember. (And much else too - she was a brilliant actress.)

Well, I loved mum-in law to bits, spent many a happy evening with her on Barley Wine etc etc, but she was the spitting image of Elsie Garnett. She even did the box of chocs on Sunday afternoon!

Could post a pic but I know without asking that Jen wouldn't let me. Got a pic of Norah then Eggy? Same rules apply!

I think we'd better cocnentrate on agency actors for this part - Sandy gave wise counsel about this.

lol
phil




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 05, 2008, 11:18:19 PM
And sorry, Eggy - forgot to thank you for todays post.

Quote
I feel like I've just written half a novel here so hope you're not too swamped with it.

I could read an encyclopaedia if this was your novel. Fantastic pics and insight.

Best wishes
phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 06, 2008, 10:25:34 AM
I remember Elsie Garnett... My grandad was like Alf... all my family were "Eastenders".  Grandad looked like him and sounded like him.  My nan wasnt like Elsie and I loved Una Stubbs though.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 06, 2008, 04:24:16 PM
I wonder how many volunteers we'd have if Nickos @ Brouklis took the part of Compo?
********************************************************************

Arillas today is looking a little "tyred".
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2843/060108agu1.jpg)
Sorry, couldn't resist that. - Actually looking pretty good with around 17 deg and a slight breeze.

" Newsflash "
Local biker still looking for tourists, on Arillas sea front, to harass.
(http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/6656/060108cbd8.jpg)
Aristotellis, nephew of Dimitris for those who haven't seen him before.
( Photo taken with kind permission of mum Stella )

And just a picture to show just how clear that water is now coming from that little river on the front.
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/6392/060108bqh4.jpg)
( Must be about a foot deep , doesn't look it. )

Cheers All
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on February 06, 2008, 04:34:47 PM
Really interesting photographs again Eggy. The first one could be a sign that it could be a GoodYear for Arillas in 2008.

The photo of the water and pebbles just made me wish I could put my feet in it. I have set it as my desktop wallpaper and it looks very good.

Cheers M8
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on February 06, 2008, 04:35:58 PM
Really interesting photographs again Eggy. The first one could be a sign that it could be a GoodYear for Arillas in 2008.

Cheers M8

Brilliant TerryW!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 06, 2008, 07:22:44 PM
Brilliant photos!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on February 06, 2008, 07:35:39 PM
Really enjoy your pics. feel like part of me is there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on February 06, 2008, 08:19:51 PM
Would this do for Norah,or should she/he be in Eastenders (taken at our Rugby Club fancy dress at christmas) not me I hasten to add.

(http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/2285/dsc00365vx5.jpg)

Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 07, 2008, 07:07:08 AM
What a lovely photo of Aristotellis, The first time we met him he was sooo shy but really came out of himself at Dimitris & litsa's wedding handing. I think he must have trown as much rice as the rest of us all together. Bless him. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 07, 2008, 06:02:51 PM
Viv
He's a lovely little lad. Saw him very briefly, getting off the school bus at lunchtime.
Makes me feel old. i can still remember when we sent him a pressie when a "baby".
********************************************************************

I was in Arillas around 1 pm and the weather looked good, but it changes so quickly.
By 3 pm we had thunder and lightening and nearly constant showers. Rains stopped now at 6pm but the thunder is back again.

Anyway.... Didn't stop me catching Spiros @ Portofino doing a bit of a makeover on his studios.
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/1471/070108aao3.jpg)

His studios are looking good. Small, no kitchen but a fridge and kettle and an outer mozzy screen door, and across the road from the beach. This view was taken from one of his studios.
(http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/1946/070108bmm6.jpg)

Bumped into this guy. Don't think he needs an introduction.
(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/1584/070108cey1.jpg)

And.... Work progresses on the Hotel Akti Arilla pool. Quite a few large mounds of earth already dug out. Could be worth a pic in a couple of weeks.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on February 07, 2008, 06:39:01 PM
I bet that there isn't another holiday forum, on the "net", that has the eggclusives that we have. We are spoiled rotten by Eggy and Wegg.

Thanks for more great pics.

TerryW

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 07, 2008, 06:45:57 PM
Terry
Ger on wi yer rubbish.
Yer only saying that 'cause you wanna keep the wheels on yer hire car.

Very difficult for me to take those pics, this morning, coming back from Corfu Town.
I had a convoy behind me at Troumpetta and Agros was a very busy place.
Interesting that on the way to Corfu Town, 8:30 am,  there was a car stuck by what I now call "MY WALL"
( What was their excuse ? )

Anyway, the sign in Agros, for Arillas directions, is for Daphne and Kavvadades.
That may help for a while.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 07, 2008, 07:13:25 PM
Eggy, will you stop that now, just remember if your old im a bl--dy antique. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on February 07, 2008, 07:36:30 PM
Hi Eggy lovely to see the photo of Spiro.  I was talking to him on Monday night and he told me he was having air con fitted as well as the mosquito nets.  I really really want to be there NOW!

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 07, 2008, 07:44:20 PM
....and thank you for the picture of the lovely Nikos....xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 07, 2008, 07:44:40 PM
Eggy, will you stop that now, just remember if your old im a bl--dy antique. Love Viv

Viv - You have never been considered an antique and I reckon you're younger than me.
However, if you ever get to the wrinkled stocking phase we could have a job for you.!
(Probably not in my lifetime though )

Mick & Jill
Spiros is certainly doing a grand job. He told me he's working there nearly every day.

Terry
Forgot to say thanks for your kind words.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 07, 2008, 09:13:17 PM

Bumped into this guy. Don't think he needs an introduction.

Cheers Eggy! You managed to get us some totty :) Thanking you kindlly!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 08, 2008, 11:20:54 AM
Thank you for those kind words Darling.
Holy Macaroni what a good photo of Spiros, and Nikos well what can I say
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on February 08, 2008, 01:16:54 PM
Lovely picture of Nikos!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 08, 2008, 04:46:37 PM
Just came back from Corfu Town!
We had a lovely sunnyDay,! Litsa went shopping and then we went to see the newborn Boy of Vasilis and Anita from Hotel Marina  who was born on the 6th February 3.700gr!!!
I was not brave enough to take a picture but I can assure you that he looks a good as ours did, when he was born.
I was not shy though to take a picture of Litsa and bebis strolling in Liston street.

That;s for now I'm leaving some space for our On the Spot Reporter.

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on February 08, 2008, 07:02:30 PM
Thanks for the picture Dimitris, looks a lovely day outside the Liston.  Hope Litsa, bebis and yourself are ok.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 08, 2008, 07:33:31 PM
Dimitris you little tinker you. - Don't forget that I was taught by the "Masteros" and still have a lot to learn.

This is Arillas today and I got my feet wet taking this photo.
(http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/7812/080208crg0.jpg)

A really great day and so quiet on the beach. You don't have to close your eyes to hear the small waves gently lapping at the sand. How nice is that?

But, we have a selection of "Beach lost n found" here !
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/7637/080208aph0.jpg)

I'm sure that flip-flop could fit Viv. - Lost one last year Viv ?
And why do I think that the plastic anchor could belong to Terry W?
And... Has that arm band really got a speedo logo on it ? - Who owns up to that one?

I'm sure you know who this is. He sends his good wished to all.
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/540/080208bse6.jpg)

And... A little bird tells me that the idea for this build is a Taverna. Anyone here last year may remember this being started around July. It's on the main round down just past that "House in a House" on the corner.
(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/3941/080208dtg3.jpg)
I apologise for the liddle ole fluffers around the pic. Camera on wrong setting.
( Come back Wegg - All is forgiven !! )
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 08, 2008, 07:45:26 PM
So had you taken your socks off to get your feet wet Eggy....or was it all a dreadful accident?

Good to see a smiling Costas.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on February 09, 2008, 01:12:39 AM
Nicely said Dimitris.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on February 09, 2008, 01:44:11 AM
Thank you Dimitris and Eggy
for the beautiful posts and the beautiful pictures!
I like "Arillas today" very much!
I am sooo looking forward to come!
Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 09, 2008, 11:54:23 AM
So had you taken your socks off to get your feet wet Eggy....or was it all a dreadful accident?

An accident Sandy. I got as close to those diddy waves as possible and then just stood there, listening, thinking "How good is this". Drifted away, mentally, just for a couple of minutes and then got a cold reminder that I was dreaming.
( Or maybe I was just careless! )
Cheers
Negg - From a dry 14 deg North Corfu.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on February 09, 2008, 12:30:50 PM
Hi All
Thanks for finding my armband Eggy.  Now I know why I've been swimming so lop-sided since I got back from Arillas.
Splendid photographs from Dimitris and Eggy - please keep them coming.  At least at the Liston you won't get swept away by the tide Dimitris - but Eggy watch out for big waves, we don't want to lose you!
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 09, 2008, 01:50:37 PM
Hi All
Eggy watch out for big waves, we don't want to lose you!
Best wishes
PJ

Being super brave today Patrick, I walked out to the bench at the "fishing end" of the jetty.
( Only little sprogs of waves to concern me at lunchtime )
If you were in Arillas today this is the view you see, relaxing on the bench.

(http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/7108/090208abw9.jpg)

I would have taken some more but the camera batteries decided enough was enough.
Must get into the habit of carrying spares.

Work continues at Hotel Akti and Marina and Malibu. Also a little bird tells me that Horizon is looking to open quite soon, for 3/4 evenings a week. If that's right it gives anyone living here another alternative for an evening drink and possibly food. I'm sure I'll peg Marinos down at some stage and find out all the details.

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 09, 2008, 06:25:08 PM
Just been viewing your latest photo Eggy, and it'sa looking " GOOD" over there.
Can't wait to get there..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 09, 2008, 06:47:47 PM
Hi Eggy

A fantastic take on the bay in your piccie. Loved your "sprogs."  Meant something else in SE England!

Riggers is right - it's looking good! (Thanks mate - just might see you in September)

I never take socks to Arillas so Sandy, I'm on Eggys side on this one!

lol
phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on February 09, 2008, 07:01:22 PM
youre getting just like david bailey,eggy,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 09, 2008, 09:13:11 PM
Of course you don't take socks in the summer Phil....but you might need them in February? Can't bear to see Englishmen with socks and sandals on....sorry if I offend any of you chaps....what do you think girls? My dad always used to embarrass me by tying a white handkerchief round his head too....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 09, 2008, 09:30:45 PM
Hi Sandy

Hate the idea of socks and sandals. Hate socks. Not that impressed with feet anyway. I have to wear socks to work, but after end of June when I stop, I wonder if I'll ever buy another pair! I haven't worn underpants for at least 30 years either.

But on Arillas Today, I wonder what our Greek friends make of socks?

Sorry Eggy, tried hard to keep this on message!
lol
phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 09, 2008, 11:57:57 PM
Too much info!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on February 10, 2008, 12:48:03 AM
Lol!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 10, 2008, 01:59:52 AM
10 retsinas later....I notice the comment about no underpants...lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 10, 2008, 02:01:32 AM
Only 10 Sandy, are you easing up. lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on February 10, 2008, 03:02:49 AM
Commando style?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 10, 2008, 05:21:17 PM

Hate the idea of socks !

I have worn underpants for 30 years 


Phil - Not the same pair I hope. - Sorry Phil couldn't resist editing your post. Not well today so looking for something to cheer me up. ( See " Dotta Cole " on general chat )

Some one I know put a clean pair of socks on every morning when on holiday in Arillas.
At the end of his two seek stay his sandals wouldn't fit.

So , not much Arillas today except I have been given some more info, by someone who really knows what's going on, about Hotel Marina.
That 3rd floor is not appts for rent but is one private appt. Maybe I should have twigged that the other day when I noticed a front balcony but only windows along the side.
I think I know where the pool is going but will let you know. ( Don't wanna feed false info )
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 10, 2008, 07:50:08 PM
Eggy - that's one of the very few downsides of living the dream like you are. When we feel like that we can cheer ourselves up on the forum and dreaming of being there. it just wouldn't work in reverse - the dream of being back here would make us feel worse!

Get well soon
all the best
phil and jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on February 10, 2008, 08:30:07 PM
hope you are feeling well soon Eggy
xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 10, 2008, 09:03:28 PM
We hope that our one and only reporter will very soon get better!!!

I know how awful Nell can feel if he does not put his toe once a day in Arillas beach.
So today even if it was our anniversary  I did go to the beach and  took a couple of pictures so even Eggy can see from kavadades.
It happened that I was twice on the beach. once at 13:00
I took a picture of the Young boys that some of you have been looking for...


(http://arillas.com/bench2.jpg) 

And then again at 17:00
The seem to be getting more and more!!!


 (http://arillas.com/bench.jpg) 

I also took a picture from the beach at the far end
(http://arillas.com/nudbeach.jpg) 

Now.. Who said that Greeks do not walk? These ladies below have walked all the way from Magoulades to Sanstefanos then to Arillas over the cliff and then back
(http://arillas.com/walking_in_winter.jpg) 



That's for now!!

WE all hope that by tomorrow Mr EGGY would have recharged his batteries and do some decent reporting for us all.

Περαστικά σας Κύριε Eggy


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Yvonne on February 10, 2008, 09:07:27 PM
Get well soon Eggy x
(first 7 days is self cert... we want you better before you have to provide a Dr's note for being off work as our resident reporter....)

Take care, perhaps Doritta will let you have a lemon to boil and drink (not as good as alcohol but with a little honey it does the trick)

Yvonne x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 10, 2008, 09:18:55 PM
Dimitri you make a great "rookie reporter!" You even solved the girl's requests for "totty!" Did they all realise what being totty means???

But your beach pic was right on time - why so many of us adore your place.

Wishing Eggy a speedy recovery, but you to continue in the new job as rookie reporter!

with much laughter
phil and jenny

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 10, 2008, 09:21:06 PM
Eggy,

Hope you feel better and I will buy you a "medicinal" ouzo when I get there :)

Dimitri,

You have exceeded our expectations of "totty" with all the handsome chaps on the beach in one shot, including the young one in the pram ;)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 10, 2008, 09:45:34 PM
Great Pictures Dimitris. It looks like another Beauty of a Day.

Get well soon Eggy. Keep up with the good Medicine.

Riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on February 10, 2008, 10:03:42 PM

Wowweeeee....I don't know about dear Eggy feeling better but I sure am!!!!!!  Thank you Dimitris...and thank you boys!!!!!!!!

And well done to the ladies too on completing your walk :-)

Litsa...take it from a mum and gran like me...it won't be too long until that beautiful young son of yours is wowing the girls too!!!!

Eileenxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on February 10, 2008, 10:53:20 PM
Phew! Nice picture, and lovely to see Litsa.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on February 10, 2008, 11:35:10 PM
Thank you Dimitris for the beautiful pictures! :) :) :)
And I think it was again a beautiful day in Arillas, like here!
All day sunny and warm!

And Eggy, I hope you feel better soon! My best wishes! (http://bestsmileys.com/medical/1.gif)

Marika x x x



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 11, 2008, 11:33:53 AM
Poor Eggy had to go into his shell for a day or two, hope your soon popping out and about again with that camera of yours.
Litsa looks like she is introducing your son to the boys and saying " you will be sitting there soon enough young man, dont grow up to fast because your going to be a girl magnet" Viv
(http://bestsmileys.com/cool/5.gif)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on February 11, 2008, 01:17:25 PM

Wowweeeee....I don't know about dear Eggy feeling better but I sure am!!!!!!  Thank you Dimitris...and thank you boys!!!!!!!!


Eileen you summed it up perfectly!!  Negg you can stay in bed if Dimitris is going to take photos like that xx

Only joking Negg, oh dear the dreaded man flu, hope your better soon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 11, 2008, 01:52:59 PM
Great photos....thanks Dimitri and Litsa.....can't wait to be on that beach...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on February 11, 2008, 03:43:22 PM
that rookie reporter sure knows how to get in with us girls!!!!
thanks for the pics dimitri!
hope you feel better soon negg.
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 11, 2008, 06:01:04 PM
Excellant Dimitris - Nobody does it better.

Even WEGG responded to the challenge this afternoon and drove to Arillas.
( Probably to get away from me for a while )

She's disappointed she got there about 3:30 and missed that get together. She's also worried that they saw her coming and all hid away !

Anyway, a selection of the pics she took.
(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/9215/110208abj7.jpg)
(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2774/110208bkg9.jpg)

This last one she took after walking up the track, alongside Spiros Garden, (Dimitris father) and ended up behind Kaloudis.
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/5764/110208cuh1.jpg)

An early night for me tonight. I reckon Wegg gets a little excited at times like this when she has full control of the DVD / SKY, can watch what she wants and snack what she wants. - And why not?

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on February 11, 2008, 06:07:57 PM
Hi Neil
 Glad your feeling better, excellent photos.  We miss you when you are not reporting.
Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 11, 2008, 06:30:21 PM
Thanks for the Photos Wegg. They are Great.

Hope you are Out and About soon Eggy...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 11, 2008, 11:02:19 PM
Great pictures.  Where was the one taken with the trees and the houses on the hill.  It looks so green.  the photo of the boat with the grasses in front - brilliant!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on February 11, 2008, 11:15:02 PM
I am sorry to here about you being ill Eggy. It'snot funny having a cough and a cold and us blokes get it much worse than women, plus when they are ill they get sympathy yet when we are ill we get none :-)

I'm glad that Wegg was able to take some photos that were up to her usual professional standard, great pics.

Keep on with the Night Nurse M8, keep yer pecker up, and when you are better find some crumpet to photograph for us blokes.

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 12, 2008, 01:58:01 PM
(http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9393/crumpetsbu6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)


Is this what you were thinking of?  :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on February 12, 2008, 03:15:50 PM
LOL BG, well Terry is this the tasty crumpet you were after?????????
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on February 12, 2008, 05:07:08 PM
Thanks for the crumpet picture BG, I could just eat a hot one with melted butter on it.

Of course its the type of crumpet I was after, Sharon. Why would I want photos of the "other" type of crumpet when there are so many lovely ladies on the forum? :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 12, 2008, 07:09:59 PM
(http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9393/crumpetsbu6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)


Is this what you were thinking of?  :-)

Well done Sue( BG )I have only just logged in and that's the first time I've smiled all day.

Terry you smoooooth taliking devil you!

I hope to out and about tomorrow If not for anything else but to at least restock on the Drambuie!

Stay well All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on February 12, 2008, 07:12:39 PM
I hope your feeling a bit better now Eggy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on February 13, 2008, 11:23:01 AM
Hi Negg, how are you feeling today?  Hope you're soon up and about, x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 13, 2008, 03:52:01 PM
Hello Again!!
I have spotted another worthy picture fro the "young ladys" of our forum!!

(http://arillas.com/arillas_winter_boys.jpg)
These are some familiar faces that have came up to help laying our floor tiles in our new House .
Kostas is the Master  (mastoras) and everyone alse is helping under his orders.
Unfortunately I have to make sure there will be enough spirits otherwise the will strike!!

EGGY!! Get that drambui down and join us

We are all looking forward to seeing you patroling in Arillas!!

Dimitris, Kostas, George, Spiros, Marinos,   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 13, 2008, 04:08:11 PM
Could you send them up to mine when they have finished at yours please Dimitri? Only to finish the building of course.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on February 13, 2008, 04:11:07 PM
One word Dimitris......YUMMY!!!!



Eileenxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 13, 2008, 07:18:39 PM
Dimitris -How do you get all these lads together? -Must be the charm that I haven't got.

Hopefully back tomorrow, Early night tonite.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on February 13, 2008, 07:59:25 PM
Thank you Dimitris for that beautiful picture :) ;)

And good luck for your new house, with all this good help,
everything will be finished soon :)

Eggy, hope you feel much better!
You know, how Dimitris saied:
Quote
We are all looking forward to seeing you patroling in Arillas!!!
They all miss you in Arillas!
Take care!
Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on February 14, 2008, 11:18:41 AM
Dimitris, that photo went down lovely with my morning coffee.  xx

LOL Sandy and Eileen xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 14, 2008, 05:12:36 PM
Blondegirl - re your query, the photo which shows the lovely green countryside was taken across Arillas from the lane that runs alongside the snack bar Eftyhia.

Eggy health update - never fear - your "on the spot Arillas Today reporter" is up and about again today and will be back bringing you all the latest news and gossip from this lovely part of the world within the next day or two, having been lovingly restored to health with the aid of his selfless, sympathtic wife.  (Who said it was the Drambuie?  Scandalous!)

Mrs Egg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 14, 2008, 05:14:21 PM
Well said Wegg....and how are you?!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 14, 2008, 05:18:34 PM
Thanks for the update Wegg.Glad to hear Eggy is up and about.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 14, 2008, 07:11:56 PM
Thanks for that Wegg.. doesnt look the same when its all green.  Glad Neggy is up and about...  looking forward to his new "scoops"..

Sue
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 14, 2008, 07:34:30 PM
Thanks for the news Wegg. Scandal or not, I can't think of anything better than my loving, selfless and sympathetic wife administering regular drops of Drambuie when I feel like Eggy has last few days! And so glad it worked!!!

Hope to meet you in July.

lol
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 16, 2008, 01:41:15 PM
I'm Baa - Baa - Baa - Baaaack! - Who said shame ? - Who said peace is shattered ?
A few germs left to find their way back to the murky depths from whence they came but not enough to stop me getting to Arillas.
( Via some supermarket shopping, Velonades woodshed , and breakfast in Sidari ! )

A bitter cold morning with a little sandblasting happening in Arillas today. Just too much breeze to give me any confidence about standing at the end of the peir.
I took this one sitting down!
(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6964/160208azm8.jpg)

And that 3rd floor at the Marina now looks very good indeed. Whoever has this private appt will make a lot of people very envious. It blends in very well with it's surroundings and, to me, looks like it's always been there.
(http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/8880/160208byv5.jpg)

The area for the Hotel Akti pool has now been cleared and I hope a picture within the next week will do it justice.

I had great pleasure in sharing a large Ouzo with George, at the Malibu this morning , who continues to put a great deal of work in the refurb/extension of his bar.
It's looking good and when finished I have been promised an "exclusive".

Little snippets of activity all around and looks to me like Arillas is beginning to stir slightly from it's long rest and is now slowly preparing for another great season.

And.... What's that I saw when I drove past Bardis Sun Hotel?
"Boxed" 14 inch colour TV's being offloaded? Is Dorita not only spoiling her guests with Air Con but also giving the the option of TV?- Not  for me to speculate.
( Unless future guests know different )

Best wishes all. - A phone call to England this morning tells me the weather is better there that here. - Not enough to get us back though!

Finally , well done to Wegg, yet another poor lady who puts up with the miserable rantings of a partner who has had the "flu from hell". I must buy her a gift.
Maybe a new dishcloth or mop head - Something usefull - Only joking - Honest
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 16, 2008, 03:54:26 PM
Hi Eggy.
Its Great to have you Back with us.
You have come back with some great pictures.
Now looking forward to your daily Reports.

Riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 16, 2008, 05:32:27 PM
Cheers for the news and pics Eggy :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on February 16, 2008, 05:34:31 PM
When we spoke to Dorita last year she said they were thinking of having tv's in the rooms.That will be nice.Glad you are feeling better.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 16, 2008, 05:36:31 PM
Now I will never be able to drag Mike away.. especially if Star trek is showing.  If its all in greek then I stand a chance of getting him out of his room.  LOL...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 16, 2008, 05:48:36 PM
I am with Mike on this one! Live long and prosper :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 16, 2008, 06:31:13 PM
Glad you're feeling better Eggy...I think Wegg deserves at least a good meal out for putting up with your germs in the last week.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 16, 2008, 06:51:37 PM
I think Wegg deserves at least a good meal out for putting up with your germs

Sandy
Yer not wrong there! - I am a pain in the "rear end" at times like these.
I just might whisk her away one morning for a greek coffee with Ouzo chaser, one morning, at the local Kafenio. As an extra special treat I may let her drive the Pug.

Wegg has the constitution of an ox but even this ole bug has affected her. I haven't seen her struggle with any sort of germ for many years. - Never time off work. Now it's time for me to do a bit of fussing and TLC.
************************************************************************

Forgot to mention today but I did a usual walk of the beach and look around. It seems to me that Arillas beach is either being very well maintained or doing it's usual nature self cleanse. Whatever it is you have to be here in the winter to see what "upsets", nature can inflict on it, to sometimes, appreciate the condition it's in when you arrive. It looks a very clean and welcoming beach today - Even with a chilly breeze and force 10 gale
( Exaggerating force 10 - maybe force 1.5 )
It's a great place to be at any time in the year and we luv it to bits.
( But I guess y'all know that by now ! )
Cheers
Negg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 16, 2008, 08:49:05 PM
EEG.... your are not another trekky are you....  all I can say is Mike might get beamed up one day..... I dont mean it bless him... but I have had a lifetime of ST... well 37 years of it anyway :0)

he's watching the Man U and Arsenal match at the moment... 4 -0 to Man U I have just heard him shout.  thats why I am on here again!


Eggy.... you do make me laugh!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on February 16, 2008, 09:13:54 PM
Know what you mean bg, I`ve got a trekkie here, and I am the one watching the match. Other half not keen on my team! I`ve now turned it off! He`s laughing at Harry Hill, poor soul,lol. If there`s one thing on tv that  I am not keen on in all the ---------- years we`ve been together is Star Trek, hate it, but then each to their own. As long as people can have a little escape, then enjoy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 17, 2008, 10:22:35 AM
Ladies,

Yes. My name is Erja and I am a Trekkie :) Beam me to Arillas Scotty!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on February 17, 2008, 12:45:00 PM
Live long and prosper, Erja
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 17, 2008, 02:16:37 PM
The weather is spoiling us here today !
Considering it was only 2 deg at 9 a.m. the temp has now tripled.
( And it's only 2 pm )

Ice in Corfu ? - Wots that all about ? - 2 puddles at the end of our drive looked like little ice rinks this morning.

But, on the drive down into Arillas, it didn't feel cold at all. Stop the car,admire the view,sod the weather. Not a lot of activity in Arillas this morning as, I think, all the wise people are staying indoors. - Which is where I am now.

Short n sweet folks
Stay well
Negg ,and a slightly bunged up Wegg. - My turn to be nice now (But I'm always nice!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on February 17, 2008, 09:35:22 PM
You will have to look after Wegg well, after all it's your germs she is having to suffer.
Bet she is up and at it within hours, hope you both keep well.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on February 17, 2008, 09:58:03 PM
So sorry you have not been well.  Hope you are both back to full health now.  We missed you.  Take care.  Great photos and love the reports as usual.  W & S. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 18, 2008, 04:01:42 PM
It is a cold day here in Arillas, Last night it went until -4 degrees C.
It is now +10 but the water temperature is +15 degrees which means it is 5 degrees WARMER !!
That;s why I can see the Graziella Boys Kostas and Aris not kept away from their usal fishing habits
The following picture means "Fish on our plates tomorrow launch time".
Some thinks you can't get fresher.!
I passed by Eggys house today , tehy seem to be doing very good Eggy is 99% recovered, Mrs Weg has still some germs but they did not keep me away from kissing her!
You have their best regards,

Dimitris


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on February 18, 2008, 04:21:29 PM
Nice pic Dimitris, and good to see those boys out there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 18, 2008, 04:38:36 PM
Thanks Dimitris, and give her a kiss from us please!

lol philandjen in mallorca

(so p****d can't even spell it!)

love to all wishing we were there....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 18, 2008, 06:24:37 PM
Really good to see Dimitris today. It certainly perked up Wegg considerably.
( He never kisses me like that ! )

I did take a 5 pm drive down to Arillas and that time of day, for this time of year, it was obviously very quiet.
It was a good oppertunity for one of those "Englsh Winter Seaside Moments"
You know the one - Sat on a sea front , munching sarnies, with a flask of tea, whilst the waves splash up, through the mist, over the sea wall.
Man against the elements - ( But only if the car windows are down )

Arillas had this at 5pm except the waves behaved impecably and there wasn't a mist to restict your view of................. Well. you all know the view by now.
I had no sarnies or flask of tea so came home, after a little P & Q, for a whisky. Medicinal of course.

And I think I now know where the Hotel Akti pool will be sited. Pictures soon.
Cheers All
Negg.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on February 18, 2008, 06:42:58 PM
I'm glad you are up and about again Eggy, and I liked the description of the Englsh Winter Seaside Moment, it was very descriptive.

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 18, 2008, 07:09:04 PM
I heard the Akti was having an indoor Pool Eggy. Is this not True?.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 20, 2008, 02:26:55 PM
I heard the Akti was having an indoor Pool Eggy. Is this not True?.

Ah Mr John Riggers - How do these rumours start? - I will get some photos in a few days time and all is then revealed.

Arillas today. And what a fabulous day it is too!  Who cares it's only around 17deg in the sun and mild breeze but it has to be one of the best "Feb Days" we've had here. - And a lot of the other "Feb Days" aint been that bad.

The beach is looking good. Maybe that is a sentence I should learn, in Greek, as I seem to use it more and more.
*******************************************************************
(http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/7045/200208azj9.jpg)

And, I haven't yet figured out whether Arillas is a self cleaning beach or the locals sneak down there at midnight with flashlights and rubbish bags.
Where's all that kelp gone that hung around Nov/Dec? Is it my imagination or have volunteers been busy clearing flotsam and Jetsam?
WHERES THAT TYRE GONE? - Wanted that as a spare for the car!
********************************************************************
(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6186/200208beh4.jpg)

Maybe that's why the beach is so quiet during the day. Arillas locals have been working all night!
Tomorrow I hope to go on an "Ouzo Binge".
The Owl,Tria,Horizon,Malibu,Brouklis and Hotel Akti. (As Roving reporter of course)
Wonder if I'll find anyone about? - 50% success rate sounds good to me.

Cheers All
Negg, and a slightly better Wegg.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on February 20, 2008, 02:55:53 PM
Oh how i would like to be walking on that beach right now.  The sound of the waves, aah.....so peaceful.

It looks lovely!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on February 20, 2008, 02:57:06 PM
I agree Shuey, it must be glorious.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on February 20, 2008, 03:51:19 PM
Hi Eggy

As there been anymore activity at the Arilla Inn yet??

Many thanks
Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: holliepos on February 20, 2008, 05:15:15 PM
Eggy

'Like the sound of the B-ouzo cruise!

'Hope you're successful.

Angie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 20, 2008, 06:11:35 PM
Dimitris, your new forum pic is lovely. You look ten years younger! Fatherhood obviously suits you like it did Phil. Bebis beautiful too.

Arillas today looks so inviting, all. thanks Egg and Wegg. Have a story for you about that in the summer, Wegg, and nothing to do with Drambuie

lol
jenandphil...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 20, 2008, 06:20:12 PM
I like the sound of this Pub Crawl Eggy. must try that myself.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 20, 2008, 06:22:11 PM
I was just going to say the same thing Phil. Lovely photo of Dimitris and Bebis.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 20, 2008, 06:35:36 PM
Yer right all. - Dimitris looks so well and so does Litsa.
And the baby is a real gem
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 20, 2008, 07:42:18 PM
Sandy - did you really notice it was me?

jen was stood behind me dictating it!

lots of love
laughing out loud
lol
phil AND jen

and tell "the slapper" to get on with it - we're waiting to go ut ourselves!
except Rachael Allen just came on the telly.....
love
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on February 21, 2008, 02:46:38 PM
Hi Amanda

I had heard that the owner of the Arilla Inn isn't well and is currently in Athens for treatment.  Mind this is only what I have been told sp not sure whether is will be closed again this season.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 21, 2008, 03:21:49 PM
I had heard that the owner of the Arilla Inn isn't well and is currently in Athens for treatment. 

This was true Mick & Jill.
Now with regret, I have to give the bad news that he died 2 days ago after a battle with cancer. A well respected member of Arillas, and well known to surrounding areas, a loss like this affects the whole community.
The only fitting tribute I can think off and offer, on behalf of those of us, who met him in the past, is the plaque outside the Arillas Inn.
************************************************************************
(http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/8933/210208bpl4.jpg)
************************************************************************

I think the weather was waiting for me today and , what seemed like continuous drizzle all morning, turned into rain as soon as I left Kavvadades.
(http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/4848/210208ahc2.jpg)

Hotel Akti swimming pool will be where the car park was. The roof has been removed on the "conservatory area" on the right and looks like it may be incorporated as a relaxing area to the pool. Speculation only, pictures soon.

News from Angela of Angelas Appts. She's planning to make a childrens/games room for the benefit of her customers this year. It's a room easily accessible from her appt and just a stroll down from Villa Maria. It will have various books/games/darts and a little "light" excercise equipment plus various other items to keep any children amused while the parents enjoy a quick "on the balcony breakfast". ( Or Vice-Versa of course )
Sounds like a very nice touch to me.

Malibu could be ready for photos mid next week on their new seating area and I hear Mirage have some "work" sceduled for the end of ths week. Maybe the camera is reqd on Sunday?

I acheived 50% of my target today and also spent some time with Dimitris and Noufris at Brouklis. Brouklis is also having a "behind the screen" revamp which will ease the stress of all his workers when they are busy.
- Which is nearly every night so probably most welcome by all of them!. -

Didn't find Phillipe at Tria but then I think Phil & Jen said somewere that he's on his way to England.

And, finally a plug for the IonianRealty.com villas being built at St George. I finished my "rounds" there in the hope that "The Boss" still had some Tsipouro left. No luck at all.
All I got was this lousy picture taken from the top balcony of the build.
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/5976/210208csv8.jpg)
Wanna know more then have a look at the website.
Best Wishes All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on February 21, 2008, 03:31:16 PM
Sad news indeed Neill, my condolences to all his family and friends in Arillas.



It's good to see the boys project in San Georgios is progressing, tell darling Kostas that we look forward to seeing it in May...and no we have not forgot about him.

Eileenxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on February 21, 2008, 03:51:40 PM
Hi Neil

Thanks for the update on the Arillas Inn.  Very sad news indeed, we have been going to Arillas since 1987 and unfortunately only got to meet the owner of Arillas Inn two years ago.  How very sad, my thoughts are with all the family.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 21, 2008, 04:07:47 PM
Eggy, I assume we are talking about Leo's father, Takis? It is very sad....he always looked such a robust character.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on February 21, 2008, 09:22:19 PM
thats very sad news
my thoughts are with the family
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 22, 2008, 01:58:22 PM
Please give my condonences to everyone. I expect every one in Arillas is feeling sad as he was a well respected and loved man. Viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 22, 2008, 04:12:02 PM
Takis had a great sense of humour and was always ready to help. I remember one night when I had gone skinny dipping (much to Joyce's ongoing horror, although she has got to the pont now when these moments come upon me that she just holds out her hand with a resigned look. This is the sign for me to give her my watch and any other items of jewellery before any damage is done....another story....)....

On this occasion, after the event, we had gone to Ammos for a drink and she was handing my precious necklace to me and I accidentally dropped it down the decking. So I was on my hands and knees trying to locate it....and Takis came along.  He immediately got involved and we were both on the decking on hands and knees. Couldn't see much so he went off for a torch....and we could then see it but couldn't quite reach it. So he disappeared again and soon returned with a coat hanger....more hands and knees with me aiming the torch and Takis wiggling the coat hanger. Everyone by now wondering what on earth we were doing....

I am pleased to report that eventually Takis managed to hook it on to his hanger....and all was well. I am still grateful to him as the necklace has great sentimental value to me. So...thank you again Taki - I still wear it nearly every day.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 22, 2008, 04:55:11 PM
Nice story Sandy and apologies for missing your recent post. As you now know it was the father of Leonidas. The funeral was yesterday and, I would imagine, was attended by many, many friends and family.
********************************************************************

A very quiet Arillas today and,although the temp hovered around the 12 deg mark, not a lot of sun and quite a dull day. But, just listening to the sound of the sea perks you up no end.

I seem to remember our Marika took a pic,similar to this,many months ago now.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8628/220208asn2.jpg)
Not a patch on hers obviously but I am happy to still be an apprentice to the master.

i took a little "volta",stroll on the beach and didn't see another soul.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/8720/220208bgt4.jpg)

The groundworks at Hotel Akti currently looks like a mudpit as we had 5.5mm of rain overnight to add to the wet already in the ground. But no worries as they will have that pool all ready for May.

Not long now folks to the start of a new season. - EXCITED OR WHAT ! ?

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on February 22, 2008, 05:07:20 PM
 EXCITED, Counting the days now Eggy
Would like to catch you in Arillas before you come over to England in May
you leave a few days after we arrive, but you never know.   Thanks for all the up dates on the forum.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on February 22, 2008, 05:23:47 PM
:) Eggy you are lovely :)
It is a very nice picture,
now I can see the tree in the daytime :)
More from me is coming in summer !
Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 22, 2008, 05:24:02 PM
News flash!!

Eggy  was driving towards Kavadades from the main road to Arillas.!
 I was very lucky to have my camera in hand and didn't miss the shot.
It is not clear but It definitely looks like Mr Eggy going back from his "volta" on the beach. driving 100 km/hour
   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 22, 2008, 05:26:02 PM
Well spotted Dimitri!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 22, 2008, 05:32:21 PM
Yes well spotted Dimitris, and Eggy slow down and also get your Car Washed.

Riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on February 22, 2008, 05:43:50 PM
HaHaHa!
Very good Dimitris :) :D

Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 22, 2008, 05:55:21 PM
Dimitris
I thought I saw someone hiding behind a tree but as the person was weaing a black plastic raincoat and wellington boots I did not like to stop!
( That couldn't have been you ? )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 23, 2008, 07:14:33 PM
Ummmmm!

I haven't got an Arillas Today but does a visit to Sidari count?

There was a "table top" sale today, at that place called "Baze", where I snuck in an English breakfast a week ago. Loads fings n sale from books and DVD's to plants and home made cornish pasties and cheese n onion pasties. I bought 3 dvds and good picture quality they were soon. Not saying which ones as I don't think one is has got to the UK ciinemas yet.

Add that to a bit of gardening and making a seed tray and there we are!

But.... Arillas is due a visit tomorrow to see what's happening at Mirage and Akti plus anything that "takes me fancy"

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on February 23, 2008, 07:24:12 PM
Can you check and see how things are going at both Bardis sun hotel and studios.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 23, 2008, 08:10:47 PM
Yes Eggy, there IS an Arillas today, but Sidari Today is just as valid. The table sale reminded you of Somerset I think - books and home-made pasties etc. Nothing wrong there.

Jen and me did a typical Sunday today, except it's Saturday. Up late. Jen does Sodoku on the net while Phil has long slow bath. Cookery programmes on telly. Up the pub and do our crossword. Back to big bowl of yesterday's beef stew and dumplings (cinnamon Greek flavoured of course....) and now me on forum, Jen watching Morse. Ain't Arillas, but might be a near miss.

Only problem is we are missing Gianis, Litsa, Sprios, Filipos, Angela, Eggy, Marika, Dimitris ..........

The dots don't even begin to comlete the list.

with best wishes
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 23, 2008, 08:45:05 PM
You  must have a ast shutter speed Dimitris, to catch eggy at 100 mph... great photo!  Perhaps you could do a video next time.... the pug looks like a rally car ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 23, 2008, 10:10:54 PM
I think Eggy had run out of Ouzo and the Supermarket was shutting. lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 23, 2008, 11:20:01 PM
TerryW

 - to prevent my tyre deflation, I can confirm that I didn't tip Dimitris off about the pug shooting past at 100mph. Someone did though?? Who grassed Eggy up?

Was it you????

phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 24, 2008, 03:09:51 PM
100 mph ? - OK , I confess that I have sometimes touched 110 kph and I also confess to hanging on to Noufris's shirt tails coming back from Corfu one day.
(He lost me just before Agros,with a neat overtaking job, leaving me behind a tortoise)
But then he is the best driver in Corfu!

So, Riggers, as per your request I have cleaned the car. Not out of chhoice however as I have picked up so much mud recently,under the wheel arches,there was a danger, that when it all dried, the car wheels would fail to rotate

Anyway, who was this "bombing" up Arillas main street this afternoon?
He must have been touching 60mph but, with feet squarely placed on road, he had no choice to skid to a standstill.
Yer can't see the face but the car gives the game away!
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/3750/240208bpu0.jpg)
( If only the service was that fast - Only joking - Really )

We have a terrific day here today with 17 deg in the shade! This weather seems to be bringing everyone out. There is a JCB and a "Cat" at Akti continuing with "pool work" and Malibu has nearly finished it's extension. Mirage are getting some very nice palm trees planted so a picture opportunity there soon.
( Not saying what it cost them but I could have bought a secondhand car for that ! )

Lisa n Steve - Bardis Sun Hotel looking good with Air Con now fitted on all appts. And ... where did those TV's, being delivered, go?

Finally a very nice view of Arillas taken from the hillside around Afionas.
(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8372/240208se1.jpg)

Terry W and Phil n Jen
Just to make sure about who reported a fast Pug I may have to reduce the air in the tyres of any transport that you both hire.
( Look out for a swarthy Englishman in false black mustache when you hire a car )

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 25, 2008, 11:36:39 AM
What a lovely view Eggy....lol. Hope Joyce and I aren't responsible for any of your mud....lol again....!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 25, 2008, 07:15:19 PM
Fabulous view!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 25, 2008, 07:26:40 PM
Sandy & Joyce
Course you are !- And I have to go back to that track tomorrow to collect my exhaust.
( Only joking - Honest )

The "Kavvadades Track" down to the house is a mess at the moment. Made worse today as our neighbours are having their water pipes sunk into the ground with the help of a JCB.
.
MUD EVERY WHERE.

Another very good and warm day here today though so a couple more and things will start to dry out considerably.

Yerknow-It was just about hot enough and pleasant this afternoon we could have quite happily gone to the beach and had a bit of a sunbathe.
I've caught a tan just digging the garden. - I now have a light brown head !.
Cheers All
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 25, 2008, 07:28:48 PM
Wish I was there... its been cold here today, sunny but cold..  the only suntan I have got at the moment has come out of a bottle!  LOL.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on February 26, 2008, 03:37:36 PM
Negg thanks for the post and photos, they really cheer me up.

Remember asking if we want any specific photos taken?  I would love a piccie of Vavilas and thomas & family if they're about, and of course, the Tria and family.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 26, 2008, 05:34:29 PM
Sharon
I will my my best in the next few days.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on February 27, 2008, 12:34:53 AM
Sharon
got this one of Philip(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3198/philipwr7.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on February 27, 2008, 10:38:47 AM
Aw thanks John, luvly jubly as philip loves to say! x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 27, 2008, 02:35:51 PM
Sharon - First an apology to you.
A lot of Tavernas, around North Corfu, use their places as a part 2nd home and storage area during the winter. I went to Vavillas today and they do just the same.
For this reason it felt like an intrusion into their privacy to take a photo.
( Probably a bit like taking a picture of "Posh" in hair curlers and face pack.)
When we near the start of the season, and they are raring to go,I'll click a pic.

Meanwhile, that ole pool at Atki Arilla Inn is taking shape.
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/9704/270208asc3.jpg)

I spoke to Spiros, son of Stammatis,who says it will be ready by April.
He reminded me of a link, through this website, to theirs.
www.aktiarillahotel.gr
The photo was taken from their conservatory area which has now been opened up.

And................... The extension to the Malibu is now finished.
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/8268/270208biy5.jpg)
That will be a very nice area for the summer and, now a favour from you all.
If you have a drink there, then mention to Yiorgos ( George ) that you saw pictures of progress on the Forum. I think that, just occassionally, he doesn't know just how the Arillas Website works for everybody. But he's beginning to understand "Forum Power"
( and , just maybe you'll get a free drink )

Interesting ongoings at the Hotel Marina. It looks very much like they are having a lift installed for that 3rd floor. The lift carcase looks to be installed and there's a large pallet of goodies there marked electrics/Lift/Escalor etc.
I may be wrong so don't take it as Gospel.

So,a good Arillas yet again. Around the 15 deg mark this pm. I saw Dimitris and will update the webcam Horizon post shortly.

Now, after dragging this boat 100yds too find the best spot I tried a photo.
(http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/8918/270208cfw5.jpg)
Just spare a thought for me here as I then had to drag it back!

Cheers All
Negg

[Re-edited  by administrator: {drink one ouzo to continue}]

There was a typo on the images links that prevented the rest of the txt.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 27, 2008, 02:39:02 PM
Hmmmmmmmmm
Problem with this posting - " Hold the Phone" - I need to find Dimitris.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 27, 2008, 02:49:52 PM
Meanwhile...
This is the extension to the Malibu.
(http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/5990/270208bwx6.jpg)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 27, 2008, 02:52:38 PM
And this is the boat I had to drag 100 yds up the beach to get a good photo.
( Maybe I should have left it where it was - Would have saved dragging it back )
(http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/5121/270208chg9.jpg)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 27, 2008, 02:53:31 PM
Wow the extension is looking pretty good!  the boat photo is a good one Eggy, worth the hard work I think. ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on February 27, 2008, 03:18:00 PM
No apology needed Negg, and thanks very much for taking the trouble to go to Vavilas. 

Great photos and updates

Sharon xx

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on February 27, 2008, 07:13:25 PM


Meanwhile, that ole pool at Atki Arilla Inn is taking shape.
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/9704/270208asc3.jpg)




Looking good, thanks Eggy.

Do you know how the promised pool at the Marina is coming on......or isn't it? :D

Sue
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on February 28, 2008, 10:14:32 AM
great photos
thank you
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 28, 2008, 06:56:06 PM
Good to see Dimitris sorted that glitch out with the last post.

Peckedhen - Sue
There are a lot of building materials in the car park end of Marina which. to me, look excess to that 3rd floor build. I think that, when they have finished that floor they will then start on the pool.
But.... Are they advertising a pool for this year? - I don't know, as being resident here, you can lose track as to what is advertsised in brochures etc.
I will try and find out.

Blondgirl - Sue
I didn't really drag that boat. - I left it to Wegg as I did the driving !

Arillas once again enjoyed lovely temps of around 17 deg in the shade. It's very slowly waking up and preparing for that Summer onslaught.
You lucky people you !
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on February 28, 2008, 08:09:44 PM

Thanks Negg,

I don't know about advertising. Vasilis did tell us there would be a lift and pool this year and Nancy confirms this on the Corfu Escape site.  We'll watch this space.....

Sue
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 29, 2008, 04:18:33 PM

Vasilis did tell us there would be a lift and pool this year and Nancy confirms this on the Corfu Escape site. 

Sue
Take a look at the photo. This is the carcassing for the lift currently being installed. I had a chat with a guy there today who confirms that a pool will be done just across the road.
He says it will be ready for May.
(http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/2135/290208agl3.jpg)

Had a nice relaxed meet with Marino from Horizon and Spiros from Thallassa. The Horizon has had all the woodwork in the bar re-varnished and very smart it looks too.
Probably about 22/23 deg in the sun and, once again, Arillas doesn't let us down.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on February 29, 2008, 05:13:14 PM
Oooh! It really is happening then...and not in Greek time either! :D 

Counting the weeks till we arrive at the end of May - will look out for you Negg. Thanks.

Sue
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 29, 2008, 09:37:16 PM
Another nice sunset today....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 29, 2008, 09:48:37 PM
That is a Great Picture Dimitris.........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on February 29, 2008, 09:50:45 PM
Yes - just beautiful.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on February 29, 2008, 10:14:48 PM
Wow! Beautiful pic Dimitris! :)

Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on February 29, 2008, 11:40:48 PM
Lovely photo and I accidentally found out how to make it larger!!  :roll:
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 01, 2008, 10:14:11 AM
Thanks, Dimitris. For a few seconds I was stood on the beach watching that sunset and the boat.


phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jennyandchris on March 01, 2008, 01:18:17 PM
Can somebody tell me where to find these wonderful photos taken by Dimitris?
I have no problem with the photos taken by Eggy, they are just there! And a day does not go by without me looking in on this link. Makes me feel much closer to my next holiday. Thanks all.But where is that Sunset?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 01, 2008, 01:26:36 PM
Hi Jennyandchris.
It is just above where Dimitris has posted. Just click on the picture to enlarge it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 01, 2008, 02:05:45 PM
These photos from Dimitris are great, are they not?
I live here but still enjoy them as much as anyone.
Could be time for me to invest in a new camera I think.

Weather good here again & we had a coffee with "The Man" & his very good woman.
Not forgetting Baby who is a bonny little lad, very alert and just oozes happiness.

Even an old fart like me feels sentimental. ( Can I say that word? )

That's our Arillas today - Can't be bettered I'm afraid.
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on March 01, 2008, 05:52:29 PM
I love the boat picture, and wish I was on it. I always wanted to go on the boat that the man tied up at the jetty. Have`nt seen him for a while. Boats n bikes, mmmmmmmmm. Sorry, I`m away again! Nice post Eggy, and yes, you can, lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on March 02, 2008, 10:26:25 AM
Eggy

you can say sentimental any time you like,I take it that's the word you mean ???

Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jennyandchris on March 02, 2008, 11:07:39 AM
Hi Jennyandchris.
It is just above where Dimitris has posted. Just click on the picture to enlarge it.

Sorry to be a thicko, still can't see it. I have no picture, apart from his profile picture to click on.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on March 02, 2008, 11:39:42 AM
The beach looks particularly good on the web cam today. How I would love to be stood on the jetty or even testing the sea temperature. Anyone want to join me? Roll on September.
Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dorothy on March 02, 2008, 11:56:51 AM
Hi jennyandchris

I have the same problem!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: test on March 02, 2008, 02:08:51 PM
Just a quick test ....

It's me (Dimitris) checking I think I fixed it can you please confirm?

Sorry about the inconvenience!!
that must have been a forgotten configuration!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dorothy on March 02, 2008, 02:44:24 PM
Hi Dimitris 

Yes I can now see your super photos.  Looking forward to seeing your lovely baby in August.

Dorothy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 02, 2008, 08:06:24 PM
We could see them already, Dimitris. That sunset just beamed me up until I realised we're NOT THERE. Thanks for everything, but I'm now going to sleep for four months until we are there...

best wishes
phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on March 02, 2008, 10:33:09 PM
While you can all see them by now I will post a couple of other pictures.
They are not from today but from 18th of February ,, the coldest day of this winter since now!  -5C overnight .
These clouds are playing with the wind and cold air.
It looks as if the aliens have discovered Arillas.
I hope they won't demand anything from their own planet but they will stick to the local food and drinks.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on March 02, 2008, 10:35:47 PM
And... today's Sunset is still worthy showing
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on March 02, 2008, 11:05:28 PM
Thanks Dimitris
for the BEAUTIFUL pictures!
I fell in dreams :)

Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 02, 2008, 11:08:06 PM
Beautiful Dimitris. See you when my four months hibernation is over....

lol
phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ivan on March 02, 2008, 11:09:08 PM
That sunset is beautiful, I think a Metaxa is called for!
                                                 Ivan
      
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on March 02, 2008, 11:27:23 PM
Yes it`s still worth showing Dimitris, and lovely too.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on March 03, 2008, 05:51:40 PM
fantastic photos..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 03, 2008, 06:04:53 PM
I'm going to have to ask Dimitris how he copies these pictures across under this file which you click on to enlarge. ( Think I maybe using the wrong prog )

Meanwhile my smalll contribution for today.
We had our 2 monthly telephone bill on Friday, We get it here every 2 months, so I can moan about it 6 times a year not 4, as in England.
Anyway, thought I'd pop to Avliotes, this morning, to pay it. Took the long way round and first stop Arillas.

(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/6553/030308axx1.jpg)
(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/765/030308bqj8.jpg)
What a lovely morning, yet again.

Then through Agious Stephanos, to Avliotes, over the hills. The views help me prepare myself physically and mentally for the chore of parting with cash.
(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/4122/030308cvm2.jpg)
(http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3296/030308dgh5.jpg)

From Avliotes to Sidari where the beach is also looking good. This is the Canal D'Amour end, as I call it.
(http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/5523/030308eyk0.jpg)
At this point I was tempted for an English Breakfast at "Baze" but, as I'd been gone for nearly 2 hours decided against it.

Anyway,I had a garden to strim & to prove I have done some work today, here's me.
(http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/6784/030308fal3.jpg)
You may be able to see that I am deep in concentration trying to work out which end, of the super duper petrol strimmer, I hold on to.

Temps touched about 22 deg in the shade today. It felt like 26 deg in the sun to me.
However I'm told we could be in for a wet Weds/Thurs so it's make the most of Tue.
Must sort these photos out.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 03, 2008, 06:28:00 PM
More excellent photographs Eggy.

I still think that you need a webcam at home. We could sit at work and watch you work at home. Now that would be good.

I know what you mean about Dimitris's photographs, but I think that if we all posted photos like that, the server would soon get overloaded.

TerryW

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 03, 2008, 09:11:18 PM
I still think that you need a webcam at home. We could sit at work and watch you work at home. Now that would be good.

Yes indeed! It would be like a one man and his soap opera :) Excellent idea TerryW!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on March 04, 2008, 11:24:31 AM
Excellent photos Eggy it looks absolutely lovely.  Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 04, 2008, 12:11:32 PM
Eggy,  is that you or the Gardener
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on March 04, 2008, 02:46:46 PM
Its looking good Eggy... keep at it! 

You can come and cut ours if you you like, but somehow I dont think we can tempt you back to the UK can we?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jennyandchris on March 04, 2008, 04:30:13 PM
Just a quick test ....

It's me (Dimitris) checking I think I fixed it can you please confirm?

Sorry about the inconvenience!!
that must have been a forgotten configuration!!

Thanks so much, Dimitris. I can see what I have been missing! What is it about a sunset, especially an "over the sea" sunset in Arillas that stikes such a cord?
Please keep them coming ( I am beginning to wonder if I am developing an addiction!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 04, 2008, 04:39:45 PM
Terry - Home Webcam ? - You'll be wanting sound with it next!
( Would have been edited yesterday when I slipped and slid down the steep part of the grass bank - Twice ! )

John - That answers your question.-(But a proper gardener would get it done quicker)

Sue - Nothing's tempting us to come home yet. But strangely enough, the other day, I had a yearning for Jelly Beans and Jelly Babies. Can't get them here. ( Hint,Hint,)

Arillas had a bit of a breeze this afternoon and the weathers been a bit hit n miss most of the day. I clicked a pic because I thought the waves were a lot more dramatic than yesterday but, on looking at it again, can't tell  the difference.
(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/4229/040308aae6.jpg)
Shame - doesn't do the day justice really.

They've now fitted the door openings for the "Marina Lift" to all floors so, I reckon, finished in two weeks. Maybe then they start on that pool.

Took a drive to St George where it was blowing a small gale.
(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/7836/040308bts9.jpg)
Quite cold and some serious rain clouds above.
Started to rain on the way home, felt very chilly, but now the suns out and it's 18deg.
I never did understand the moods of the weather. Rain still forecast though.

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on March 04, 2008, 04:45:03 PM
Ni Negg

Once again your photos make us realise exactly what we are missing, keep em coming it makes me feel better just seeing Arillas beach.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on March 05, 2008, 07:52:18 PM

Sue - Nothing's tempting us to come home yet. But strangely enough, the other day, I had a yearning for Jelly Beans and Jelly Babies. Can't get them here. ( Hint,Hint,)


Hint taken...can you hang on till the end of May? ;)

Sue
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 06, 2008, 05:37:03 AM
Whan you say Jelly beans can it be any or does it have to be the real American ones? there is a lot of differents sometimes. Jelly Baby's yummy Dont know if it means anything about me but I love to bite the heads of first, where as some people will eat the legs first and some just gobble the lot at once. We sell them in big bags and I think I might have some when I get to work later today. Wicked aint I, dont worry we will bring some with us. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 06, 2008, 02:06:49 PM
Sue & Viv
Any type of Jelly bean or Jelly Baby is OK by me. I just get these pangs very occassionally. - If Wegg finds out then I'm in trouble.

Spotted some local beefsteak on the way to Arillas today, Brave intrepid Wegg voluntered to go and take the pic. I kept the engine running just in case.
(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/6208/060308bgr9.jpg)
I think I ate a chunk of her sister at Mon Amour last night.
She did me me some dirty looks

We're enjoying around 23/24 deg today and the forecasted rain hasn't happened so a bit more gardening this afternoon is in order.
(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4074/060308awm4.jpg)
But we could have cheerfully spent an other hour at Arillas. Should have taken sarnies and a flask of Retsina.
Negg & Wegg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on March 06, 2008, 02:17:49 PM
That has got to be the FIRST cow I have ever seen in Greece... I have seen lots of goats but never cows.

Now you have let everyone know you have a pash for jelly beans and babies you will be inundated..  in september if your stash runs low I will bring some out for you!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on March 06, 2008, 04:20:21 PM
i will bring you some when i come out. :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 06, 2008, 04:58:39 PM
You Guys
If Wegg reads these posts then very soon I will be in deep s**t. She will chastise me and beat me with thorns. So be quick and bury these replies under many posts to help me retain the quiet life I have been used too.

I popped back into Arillas this pm and had a rather nice Ouzo plus long chat with George at Malibu. ( Or was it a long ouzo and nice chat ? )
He's still fussing over that extension of his. If you are here this year then take time out to look at the carved olive wood he's used. I'm a great fan of wood and what he's done there is great. Each piece is like a bit of sculpture.

Sue - BG - I think that cow gets moved around every day to give the impression of a spaced out herd. " Herd of cows? - Course I have ! )

Negg

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 07, 2008, 05:23:34 PM
The promised rain was received overnight and continued through the morning and although the sun tried it's best about an hour ago it's just started to rain again.

The picture may tell a different story but there's some big black clouds up there.
(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9950/070308ke7.jpg)

Picture taken from a very popular Forum members Villa.
We've had some very good days so can allow a couple of slightly bad ones.

The other niggle we have here is an Electric strike/Go slow. Call it what you will.
Power goes off for 3 hours in the morning ( 9-12 ) and then a couple of hours in the evening ( 7 - 9 ) When you're all electric and even the water is controlled by a pump it does cause a few problems. Fortunately Mon Amour have a generator, so had the pleasure of our company,yet again, last night.
Dimitris tells me this could go on till Wednesday. - Bummer!

And finally, yesterday, when we did get the power back, there must have been some sort of power surge and now the Sky box has ceased to function.
No electric to watch anything anyway.  -  All learning curves
( Wanna live in the sun ? - Gotta put up with a little sunburn now and again )
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 07, 2008, 10:42:13 PM
Just a couple of pics taken during the power cut tonight.
About an hour after this we had a lttle thunder & lightning plus a downpour.
10:30 here now and it's cleared up quite well.
(http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/9749/s3010813ad1.jpg)
(http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/3451/s3010816cz9.jpg)

& here's the Negg & Wegg survival kit which gets us through these losses of electric
(http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8927/s3010820vl0.jpg)
Note the Gas light, music player plus mini speakers a portable dvd player plus decent film. Not forgetting the wine & choc plus a flask of coffee just in case they forget to turn the power back on. ( Won't mention the cigarettes )
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on March 07, 2008, 11:00:05 PM
Eggy that looks like my idea of a survival kit!  Although I'd miss out the ciggies and throw in another bar of chocolate. :-)

Eileenxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 07, 2008, 11:00:23 PM
It's good to see you have got all these essentials to hand Eggy. No candles??.

Great night photos.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 08, 2008, 12:46:45 AM
I think Eggy was trying to replicate his memories of the blitz :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on March 08, 2008, 01:59:40 AM
You're so organised.    got the most important things then wine and choccies!

good thing you havent got any jelly babies, you wouldnt know if you were eating the heads or the feet first in the dark.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on March 08, 2008, 02:51:32 AM
bg, what you can`t see, you can feel!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: holliepos on March 08, 2008, 12:32:56 PM
('don't always WANT to see what I can feel!!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jennyandchris on March 08, 2008, 09:17:18 PM
Oh, please don't stop. First time in ages my other half has come in to find out why the shout of laughter!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on March 08, 2008, 09:32:13 PM
Blimey Eggy, where`s the food! Violin to serenade, and the 3 legged donkey. Cos if that`s all you offered Wegg, you should be talking the next leg off! xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 10, 2008, 05:30:41 PM
Listen you lot. - Today is "Clean Monday" - It means that, over the weekend there were no power cuts as Carnivals were ongoing in various places and the members of the Electric Company probably attended so didn't want to upset anyone!

Actually "Clean Monday" is the equivalent of Lent on the Christian calender. It's a public holiday and loadsa families go the local beaches to fly a few kites and have a few drinks. A bit like a last binge before the fasting.
So, Arillas today was the busiest we've seen it for sometime.

The difference between a Greek Public Holiday and English one?
The Greek one is where you decide where to go and get there painlessly.
( Not sat on a Motorway somewhere )

Pictures tell it all, we hope.
(http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/5418/s3010833ob7.jpg)
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/5723/s3010824wr4.jpg)
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/6781/s3010832hp2.jpg)

At one point we counted 15 kites flying away merrily but the camera did not pick them up very well at all.
(http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/4826/s3010825bz9.jpg)

Horizon and Helens Creperie were open for drinks and meze and doing a good trade.
Saw Dimitris, Brouklis  and Akis from Mathraki. Akis very tired but then he has been awake all night setting up & doing whatever needed to be done with the new webcam.
Ended up with "Alcohol Dimitris" and Family for drinks and a very nice meze of Octopus and pickled sardines in a very nice vinegar dressing plus some small but very feisty peppers.
(Alcohol Dimitris is our neighbour & the guy who delivers beers etc to the Bars/Hotels)
Had a walk down to the naturist beach. The rocks are looking OK but a little kelp on the beach due to the last 2 days bad weather. That will clear though very soon.
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7602/s3010827dd4.jpg)

And .... We think we found Vivians's sunbed, all set up and ready for her visit.
(http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1125/s3010830hz0.jpg)

A less hectic and peaceful photo is the one we took driving down into Arillas today.
(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/1198/100308dce7.jpg)

And finally...... We enjoyed watching the Corfu Town Carnival on Greek TV last night. Today they were showing another Carnival taking place so I took a picture off the TV
Just a thought.
(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/5512/100308exs3.jpg)

Avliotes Carnival tonight. We're told it's going to be packed - 1000 plus people.
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 10, 2008, 05:35:09 PM
Good Photos again Eggy, and it was interesting that you mentioned "Clean Monday". I had no idea what this was about but found an interesting website here ......

http://www.spetsesdirect.com/annual_events_national_holidays/clean_monday


Is your Sat Box working again?

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on March 10, 2008, 05:57:14 PM
Thank you Eggy for another fab report.  It was the next best thing to being there.

Eileenx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 10, 2008, 06:14:20 PM
Great report Eggy...I'm looking forward to going home to see the piccies.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 10, 2008, 06:24:56 PM
Terry
Good website and tells it very much better that I can.

Poor ole sky box has breathed it's last but have got Mathraki Akis, technical genius of Arillas, to order me one that will not need to be registered with Sky but will receive all the channels we have subcribed to.

Anyone want any more pics from the TV of the Carnivals/Parties that have been happening all around Greece? "Pimpsey" to sit in front of a TV and press a button.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 10, 2008, 07:15:54 PM
Great Photos Eggy.
Nice to see some Activity going in Arillas, and around the Island. Think i might just have one to celebrate the carnival too.

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 10, 2008, 09:43:36 PM
Eggy, just had a look at the fantastic photo's and roared with laughter at my sunbed one, please make sure nobody pinches it before I get there and could you vanish it for me while your down there next time, lol. Showed Pete and sya's what with finding my flipflop earlier on and now my sunbed, can you please find him an empty house that he dosent have to pay for. Thanks for sending all the pic's I love looking at them. See you and Wendy soon. Viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on March 11, 2008, 04:11:33 PM
Negg great report and photos, those night time ones were ace, and loved Vivs sunbed, her feet might dangle just a little bit!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ivan on March 11, 2008, 09:10:02 PM
 Brilliant photos and info Negg, please keep them coming
                                  Ivan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on March 12, 2008, 01:00:28 PM
I would be more concerned about the splinters Viv!  It would probably need a good sanding before the varnish goes on especially if its on the nudie beach.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 12, 2008, 03:24:23 PM
So I've landed yet another carpentry job. Sanding down and staining to, maybe a light oak colour, so from a distance it could look like you're floating on air Viv.
I could make some little steps so Wegg can use it as well.

New Advertising slogan.
" Have a ball on Arillas Beach this year ! "
(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1355/120308bxf5.jpg)
I can hear al those groans as I type - Sorry, couldn't resist it.
( I got my feet wet rescuing that ball as well )

Weather's being very kind to us today with a sunny 18 to 22 deg depending whether you're in the shade or not. Quite a breeze on the beach though but painless.
(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6269/120308aja9.jpg)

Hotel Akti pool is ongoing at a rate of knots as is the Marina lift. Horizon has now opened it's doors for evening and lunchtime drinks. Good news for us that are here.

Finally, don't forget the sacrifices Wegg and I have made for this new webcam.
Akis was supposed to be sorting out a new sky box for us and that's taken a bit of a back seat now. - Missing racing from Cheltenham this week! - Priorities I suppose.
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 12, 2008, 03:30:41 PM
Thanks for the Report and pics Eggy. There was no Groans from me , Honestly.
I think Cheltenham is cancelled today due to the weather. May be wrong.

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on March 12, 2008, 03:36:04 PM

Thanks Eggy keep 'em coming. ;)

Yep, racing at Cheltenham cancelled for the second day running due to weather, so you're not missing anything!

Sue
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 12, 2008, 03:42:31 PM
Racing Cancelled ? - Still time to lose some cash when it's re-scheduled then?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on March 12, 2008, 07:43:34 PM


Here you go Negg:  'The forecast for Thursday and Friday is much calmer and the races abandoned today will be re-scheduled to be run on Thursday and Friday on extended cards, with a first race time of 1230pm.'
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 13, 2008, 05:29:24 PM
Peckedhen
Still no sky here so Cheltenham will have to wait another year.
Grand National here soon though. - Need to find someone with BBC1.

Vivian
We went to Arillas today armed with an electric sander plus a very long extension lead and wood varnish but someone's pinched yer sunbed! Obviously the Local Mayor, worried that it could become a trend, and everybody will want one.
( That would play havoc with the rentals )

Amazing though what you find on the beach.
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9597/130308ewr4.jpg)
Now I know it's not yours and I know it's not Sandys or Joyces. A t-shirt on the beach to all of you is the same as a budget increase on alcohol.
( Totally unnecessary and an extra we certainly don't need )
So that maybe leaves Riggers or Terry W. It's certainly not mine and I wouldn't want to own two of them anyway!

So - Whose on holiday here this year or who recognises it?
(http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/3874/130308aam6.jpg)
(http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/7279/130308bjk1.jpg)
Only taken from the side as further up there was a mutt of an animal who seemed to want to "go for the throat".
Looks to me like a lot of care has been taken with the grounds here. Very impressed.

Activity at the "Rainbow" today with a Jimmy and Spiros "Spruce up" It's all beginning to come alive here folks.

Beach looks as good as ever.
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/5117/130308cnf4.jpg)
(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8621/130308dru9.jpg)

I have to say that, when we were there today, and Wegg did her brisk/fast walk along the beach, she left me to have a leisurely stroll around. Stood,standing as yer do, listening to nothing but the sound of the sea, I had this guilty pang.
It will be very hard to share all this with everybody from May? I guess I'm not totally Greek yet, as Corfiots, especially Arillas ones are noted for their sharing/hospitality.

Helens Creperie was open today with customers and there was someone taking a swim. It may well be 18/20 deg but "Brave Lady" is all I'm saying.
I reckon, about a weeks time and another photo of "Akti Pool" will be in order.
Take Care y'all
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 13, 2008, 05:32:28 PM
Good post Eggy....I can almost feel the place waking up after the winter. Say hi to those Rainbow boys for me but I'll save the kisses till I see them!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 13, 2008, 05:36:44 PM
Good post Eggy....I can almost feel the place waking up after the winter. Say hi to those Rainbow boys for me but I'll save the kisses till I see them!

Sandy
I think Wegg would have passed them on.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 13, 2008, 05:37:46 PM
It's not my Tshirt Eggy, must be Terrys.

Great photos of Kaloudis and Beach. I'm sure the mutt( Fibo) wouldn't bite you.

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 13, 2008, 05:38:40 PM
No riggers, it's the chocolate orange that is Terry's :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 13, 2008, 05:41:06 PM
EEG
Damm - If I'd though of that, I would have paid good money to buy one.Just to take a picture of it on the beach.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on March 13, 2008, 05:57:49 PM
There's blue sky in so many of the photos and I can't belieeeeve the temperatures for February.

Counting the weeks till we come. 

Sue :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 13, 2008, 06:03:14 PM
February, am i ahead of myself?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 13, 2008, 06:03:54 PM
Hi Eggy, I just cant drag myself away from the computer now that those wonderful pics are on. It just seems to bring time nearer altough Arillas couldn't be any closer to our hearts then it is. (Sounds like a school kid in love I know but the thought of being there does give me the butterfly's in the tum feeling lol) Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on March 13, 2008, 06:08:52 PM
Viv, I'm getting all excited now too...especially reading that the creperie is open! :-)


Thanks for another good post Neill,

Ashley has a top the exact same as that, but I'm quite sure it would not have survived in such good nick on the beach since last October!  Besides what would she have worn home from the beach that day.....???

Eileenx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 13, 2008, 06:17:47 PM
It was a long post Eggy, and a good one.

If the t-shirt is there tomorrow have a look at the label. It its a Per Una label it could be mine :-)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on March 13, 2008, 07:43:34 PM
If it's not yours Terry, it probably belongs to PatrickJohn - it goes well with his Speedos!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 13, 2008, 08:08:02 PM
Eileen, I also am getting excited now just hope Pete is free to come. Fingers crossed. See you there. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on March 13, 2008, 09:38:10 PM
Hi Everyone
Thanks Eggy for great pics again.  Am very happy to see the Kaloudis looking so good - only got to get through April and we'll be there.
Am not sure the tee shirt does match my swimwear so we must keep looking for the owner - perhaps it was she who was swimming in the sea today?
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 14, 2008, 09:34:29 AM

Am not sure the tee shirt does match my swimwear so we must keep looking for the owner - perhaps it was she who was swimming in the sea today?
Best wishes
PJ

PJ
I hope not because when I picked it up I carried it away to a sunny spot to take a photo.
Didn't return it back - Whoops - May have to lie low for a while !
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on March 14, 2008, 12:29:03 PM
LOL Negg that made me laugh, if she spotted you running off with her top!  hahahaha.

The phantom top stealer!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 18, 2008, 12:48:23 PM
I have to make a serious complaint, we have not had a post on this topic, from Eggy, for 4 days. Its a daily event now like watching the 6 O clock news.

Joking apart, I just hope he is OK and will soon be back with some classic Easter Eggs.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on March 18, 2008, 01:02:22 PM
Hi Terry

I'm sure I read somewhere yesterday that Neil was going into Arillas today so hopefully he will be reporting later.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 18, 2008, 08:03:28 PM
I did get to Arillas today, the last 3/4 days have been hectic.
1. Waiting for a delivery of heating Oil.
2. Waiting for a new sky box.
Cargo boats from Athens on strike,so I'm told - The reason why we haven't had the oil
3. A lot of typing linked with building quotes. - Nice to do at home sat with an Ouzo
( Evening meetings at home aren't that bad either. Especially when you're bought a gift of decent red wine and a bottle of 50% proof tsipouro.)
4. Wegg broke her glasses so had to go to Roda for eye test and order new pair.
( No Accidental insurance over here-Can't claim diddley )

Anyway Arillas looks fine. Hotel Akti have started removing the wooden shuttering from around the new pool so all ongoing there. They have scaffolding all up the side wall, of the hotel, so looks like a new paint job on the cards.
Lift nearly finished at the Horizon an the beach as good as ever.
And the hole in the wall by Arkokal travel ? - It said "Oh no! - Not you again!"

Finallly, on my way to Arillas.......................
WHO LEFT THE GATE OPEN?
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6699/180308aqd4.jpg)
(http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/6254/180308byr1.jpg)
One of my neighbours has still yet to repair a hole in his fence. His poultry have now taken to sitting at the side of the road watching the world go by.
Spot the turkey that hid away at Christmas and was forgotten.

Hope these pics come out OK. - ( Eileen - guess the neighbour?)

Maggie - Will be in touch soon.

Cheers to all
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on March 18, 2008, 08:37:37 PM
well done Mr   Eggy!
We were getting worried not to have seen you around.
I was almost going to take you job today but you saved it with this post.
But the sunset today was too good to be missed.

   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 18, 2008, 08:46:46 PM
That looks like my favourite bench...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 18, 2008, 09:18:42 PM
Great to have the Arillas Today post back.

I see even the Birds were there to see you on your way.lol.

Great Sunset Pic again Dimitris.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on March 18, 2008, 10:10:10 PM
great photos !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 18, 2008, 10:15:35 PM
Thanks for the pic, Dimitris. Jen and I have sat many times on "Sandy's favourite bench" watching the sunset. (That's after we'd managed to push her out of the way....)

It is a wonderful moment to be there with you all.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 18, 2008, 10:20:40 PM
You and jen are always welcome to join me...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on March 19, 2008, 07:52:04 PM
Good to see you back Neil.... I was missing Eggy's daily diary!!

Will you be around the first two weeks in June or are you still in the UK then?

Sue
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 19, 2008, 10:30:18 PM
Dimitris, you have surpassed yourself with this picture! Just amazing :)

Thank you!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 21, 2008, 03:09:26 PM
It's all go in Arillas today.
Blondegirl was right about her "webcam" sighting of a JCB on the sea front!
(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/4896/210308bia2.jpg)
""" Hotel Marina Pool is on the way ! """

Meanwhile Hotel Akti is going at a rate of knots! The blockwork surround is in so not long before the inside of he pool is finished.

Helens Creperie now looks to be open every day, probably looking after all the workers

I seemed to be the only one taking an interest in the beach.
(http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4342/210308asp2.jpg)

Even Dimitris was in his "Bob the Builder" blue overalls today but picture not allowed!
Always time to stop for a chat though.

A couple of questions for you all now.
"" Where will these signs be hanging from May? """
(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7271/210308ddt8.jpg)

(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/4249/210308cav0.jpg)
And,can you Greek language learners out there translate the second board?

Temp. hovering around the 16deg iin the shade mark. A good day all round and makes last nights 90 minute power cut a pimple on an elephants bum.

Cheers
Negg
 * ps - I see we have a new forum member - "MRS EGG" *
Who is this mysterious woman? and.... will she cramp my style?


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 21, 2008, 03:25:11 PM
Great reports Eggy.

You have had a busy morning. Good to see all this work going on.

I think you and Mrs Egg will fighting over the Keyboard soon.  lol

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 21, 2008, 04:23:41 PM
I'm surprised Dimitris was so shy of a photograph in his overalls....perhaps he is saving himself for another "topless service" picture in the summer!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on March 21, 2008, 05:20:15 PM
Hi Neil

Hanging at "The Night Owl" perhaps?

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on March 21, 2008, 06:37:23 PM

Whoohoo!  The Marina pool will be there when we arrive.

Says she who always goes on the beach but, never say never! :roll:
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on March 21, 2008, 06:42:31 PM
well, I am glad my old eyes werent deceiving me and that there was something going on down there.  I just hope that they let the paint dry before they fill the pools with water though... we have had some funny experiences with blue feet from new pools!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 21, 2008, 09:47:37 PM
The new sign looks suspiciously like this one

(http://www.brouklis.com/fanari2.gif)

It would suit a restaurant that served this type of food

(http://www.brouklis.com/timologio.gif)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 21, 2008, 10:50:47 PM
Terry
That's the correct answer to the easy bit.
Now, as a special treat , you gotta translate it all.

Mango
That was a new sign they had made the end of last year. So now you got that one right whose going to win the Grand National?

Sandy
Maybe it should be compulsory Brouklis all wear them for the summer season.
( Like a team uniform )

Riggers
Mrs Egg's in bed and I found the "key" to the keyboard tonight.

BG
i will try and get a better opicture of Marina pool tomorrow

Night all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 21, 2008, 11:16:27 PM
Thanks Negg.

Arillas today is lacking one thing - us!

Both sons here in Baltonsborough today and asked what is it about Arillas that gets us going? Warned them, but it took us an hour to explain it all......

And welcome Wendy, Mrs Eggy  - our black and white cat is expecting regular updates from you. Filipos from the Christos apartments has christened her Wendy - our nickname for her is Wegg. Your soul mate!

happy easter
phil and jenny
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 21, 2008, 11:24:09 PM
ΨΗΣΤΑΡΙΑ = BARBECUE BROUKLIS

(http://www.brouklis.com/arnia.gif)

No laughing if I am wrong.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 22, 2008, 03:13:34 PM
Terry
How do you pronounce it?
Are we sure that the body, beneath what is obviously lamb, is not that of a tourist who couldn't pay his bill?
( I'm sure if you look at it long enough you can see a head )

Chilly start here today and a bit of rain but now not bad at all.
Another picture of the on going Horizon pool.
(http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/6725/rob3mt5.jpg)

I'm not convinced it will be ready for May but then, a lot of people made the same noises about the Athens Olympics.
( When Greek builders knuckle down you'd be amazed what they can do! )

Also, you may have read, under the euro exchange thread, that friends we know have just started their build. Hit badly by the pound vs euro.

I'm sure they won't mind me showing a couple of pics we took for them today.
(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/4135/rob1ux6.jpg)
(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7606/rob2qa1.jpg)

The first is what will be the track leading to their house and the second is the view, that I guess they will just have to put up with. ( Came out a bit dark - sorry )

Hopefully it might ease the pain of the poor exchange and maybe cheer 'em up.

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on March 22, 2008, 03:27:30 PM
Thats a very nice view they will have... one I know that I would rather have than here anyday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 22, 2008, 04:54:30 PM
Blondegirl, have you stolen my bench?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on March 22, 2008, 07:13:31 PM
May be... I expect its a bench a lot of Arillas bottoms have sat on.   At the top of Afionas.. one of our favourite views (and photos),  a definate place to visit again in september.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 22, 2008, 07:50:17 PM
Sandy I hate to correct you, it's OUR bench.

lol Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on March 22, 2008, 08:05:32 PM
Did you mean Horizon pool earlier. Correct me if wrong but dont they already have one.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 22, 2008, 08:09:11 PM
Slip of the fingers, i'm sure he meant Akti.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on March 23, 2008, 01:01:06 AM
It was definately on the sea front, I know I saw the digger working on the webcam the other day -  perhaps its the Mirage or the Marina Apartments.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 23, 2008, 01:34:12 AM
Oh Yes Sorry I Meant "The Marina".  oops.

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 23, 2008, 09:28:15 AM
Did you mean Horizon pool earlier. Correct me if wrong but dont they already have one.

Quite right - Meant Marina Pool - WOTAMISTAKTOMAKA

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on March 23, 2008, 09:32:43 AM
Never mind Eggy we all make them. See you in June hopefully at the usual table. Bringing my own eggy with me. In fact going to deliver some eggy's later this morning.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 23, 2008, 12:29:49 PM
Arillas today, folks, will not happen.

Why? - Because I've just been to the local Kafenio to look for mail.They gave me a large Ouzo. Then I went to Levendis bar to look for a neighbour. Bought an ouzo for 1 euro. Neighbour not there and Levendis insisted on treating me to another one!

Then, went to neighbours house. He insisted on giving me a large Ouzo. Poor guy has been laid up for 10 days with a leg problem.

So, now I'm home, before all this has a chance to take effect. I apologise for any spelling mistakes. Should I go up a ladder this afternoon?

Not a bad couple of hours really!

Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on March 23, 2008, 12:33:40 PM
Sounds amazing Eggy.  Stuart is really jealous - although he has had breakfast in bed plus two mugs of tea and the sunday papers so not a bad Easter Sunday.  Snow outside, very chilly.  Hope you both ok.  Thanks for e-mails.  See you soon.  W. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 23, 2008, 12:34:18 PM
Well done Negg - you deserve it although Wegg may not agree! I should just get stuck in to the retsina with your dinner now and make a day of it!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 23, 2008, 04:48:00 PM
Well Eggy, I believe that counts as the daily Ouzo report which makes most of us smile :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on March 23, 2008, 05:34:15 PM
I have to have my daily fix of Arillas like so many of you and today I've had two but where's the picture of the digger at the Marina gone to which was there this morning and gone this afternoon.  I tried right clicking the cross and opening the picture but nothing happened.  Could it be the ouzo taking effect?  I love looking at the photos posted please keep them coming and only 20 weeks and 4 days 'til we're there in August.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 23, 2008, 05:42:42 PM
But surely Eggy, that is Arillas today...

You describe a perfect Easter Sunday in our terms!!

lol
phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 23, 2008, 06:46:07 PM
Wendy n Stu
Sounds like a pretty good morning you had as well!

Ann K
That happens here sometimes but it's a good excuse to have a look tomorrow and see if it's back.

Sandy
I couldn't stop for lunch! - I had a ladder to wobble on! - Kostas bought me a present of 50% proof Ttsipouro. - I may try a twinge later.

EEG
I've now progressed to neat Ouzo. No water. As I said to Levendis in his bar.
"Nero ine mono yia toe banio" - water is only for the bathroom."
Well, I think that's what it meant.

Phil n Jen
Yer right. That is Arillas today! Reckon it's getting better too.

Fabulous day folks-Touched 18 deg in the shade-A very pleasant pottering afternoon.
( Think I may unwind with a little liquid refreshment , AGAIN )

Cheers
Negg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 23, 2008, 07:17:12 PM
Cheers Egg!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on March 23, 2008, 08:08:12 PM
I think that by the time we all get to arillas, all we're going to find is a pickled egg!  lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 24, 2008, 12:31:34 AM
We've seen Eggy pickled.... or was it our fault??

lol
phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lou on March 24, 2008, 12:41:17 PM
Hi Eggy that picture you posted yesterday looks very familiar is it up from Phillips bar if so then thats my new view soon to be in sept, still building at the mo so know what you mean about the euro!!! lol Louxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 24, 2008, 01:16:57 PM
Pickled Eggs.

Our neighbour gave us 2 dozen fresh eggs yesterday and I've promised him some pickled eggs soon. I think his face will be a picture when I watch him eat one.
( And Greeks are so polite he will just have to give it a go )

Lou
That photo was taken by a plot of land close to the wood factory. Not sure if it's classed as Afionas or still Kavaddades.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lou on March 24, 2008, 02:00:05 PM
Hi Eggy our new house is up from or maybe down depends where your standing or how much you've had but any way near villalinakis I'm sure we are Kavaddades !!!! Nice views of Albania anyway (once we get rid of the tall fir tree). lol Lou xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 25, 2008, 04:21:21 PM
It's Greek Independance today folks.
A public holiday but, again, no excess traffic and very quiet.
A cold start to the day and around 14 deg now at 4 pm. - But at least it's dry.

The last couple of days have been a little poor, weather wise, and quite a storm overnight. Not a lot of Arillas Beach today and a choppy sea making its presence felt.
(http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/582/250308afo4.jpg)
(http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/4295/250308cvx3.jpg)
(http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/188/250308bgr4.jpg)
It would take a braver person than me to stand on the end of the jetty today.
( Or even venture on it at all - The webcam tell a better picture, I think )
A bit of a breeze but a very fantastic sight. Nature flexing it's muscles!

No work happening today so it gave me the opportunity to take a "better" picture of the Marina pool. Concrete base is in and it looks like the walls will be soon to follow.
(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6973/250308dms5.jpg)

Finally, when I left Arillas I drove up the hill towards Agious Stephanos and clicked a pic, overlooking Arillas, at the Kaloudis end.
A bit dark again but you wouldn't think it was taken within 30 mins of the others.
(http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/7757/250306emr2.jpg)

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 25, 2008, 04:55:16 PM
You're right about the webcam Eggy, lots of white surf showing up today, and it looked as if the sea was closer to the road than normal.

Thanks for the photos again. I wish you could record the sound of the sea and post that on here - maybe one day.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on March 26, 2008, 04:03:25 PM
Thanks for the update on the Marina pool Eggy. Hotel Marina is my second home and I love seeing the photos and reading the news about it....as well as the rest of Arillas of course! :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eleni on March 26, 2008, 09:56:28 PM
You're right about the webcam Eggy, lots of white surf showing up today, and it looked as if the sea was closer to the road than normal.

Thanks for the photos again. I wish you could record the sound of the sea and post that on here - maybe one day.

Dear mr Terry,

i will fullfil your wish...

Please go to
Just watch the video clip that reminds me  a lot of Arillas beach, close your eyes
and dream of yourself being here!!!

Thalassa  means sea

Spanoudakis is one of the most famous Greek composers and i hope that you ll
enjoy it!!!!

Warmest regards

Eleni
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on March 26, 2008, 10:35:38 PM
Eleni,
That is a wonderful video clip. The music and pictures just bring back memories of lazy days and nights spent in Arillas. Look forward to seeing you in September.
Paul and Diane.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on March 26, 2008, 11:06:21 PM
I have one of those relaxing machines that plays the sound of the sea, or birds, water running down a stream etc.  Sometimes I go to bed with the sound of the sea washing on the beach and dream of Arillas, the only thing is I have to keep getting up to pop to the loo.   Lol .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on March 26, 2008, 11:49:27 PM
Eleni,
that music is fantastic, thank you for sharing it, it's making me homesick and I have to wait untill September, I will just have to play some more tracks, bye for now, Mick
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul & Denise on March 27, 2008, 01:17:34 AM
Sad news.Just had a text from Eric & Sue to say that Takis - of Arrilas Inn has died of Cancer. Any one else heard anything?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on March 27, 2008, 01:20:47 AM
I think there maybe another post. Sad news indeed.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 27, 2008, 03:14:02 AM
Thanks from us also Eleni.

Thalassa means sea but it also Arillas to us - not only the sea but the restaurant, and Brouklis and Graziella and Vasilis and Irene sudios and Anna studios and... and ... and... and most importantly you lot! The adorable people we meet every time we are there.

The sounds were truly inspiring and certainly brought back my daydream of lying on the beach with the waves washing over me.

Will see you about in July and September.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 27, 2008, 10:58:31 AM
Elini

Thankyou for posting the link to the video on YouTube. It is a very nice video and I loved the music by Spanoudakis. I now want to do another slide show of Arillas photographs and use that music as a background sound.

I have tried to capture the sound of the sea many times but it never turns out very good, mainly due to wind blowing over the microphone. I often think when I am on holiday, that it would be nice to "bottle" the complete experience of sights and sounds when you are relaxing near the sea.

In our years of going to Kefalonia we would always spend the last hour before we went to bed, sitting on the balcony with a glass of Metaxa. Because we stayed in a very remote location, there was hardly any lighting so the stars were really bright. To sit with a nice drink, looking at the stars, and listening to the sea and the cicadas was a very special experience. I tried to capture it here ......... .....  but it was impossible to get the "complete" feeling.

Maybe another try in July.



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on March 27, 2008, 03:06:55 PM
Sad news.Just had a text from Eric & Sue to say that Takis - of Arrilas Inn has died of Cancer. Any one else heard anything?
Hi Paul & Denise Spiro from Portofino had told me awhile ago that he was ill and was in Athens for treatment.  Eggy then updated us on this thread that he had sadly died, this is a few weeks ago now.  If you look back several pages you will fing Eggys message.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eleni on March 27, 2008, 09:12:37 PM
Elini

Thankyou for posting the link to the video on YouTube. It is a very nice video and I loved the music by Spanoudakis. I now want to do another slide show of Arillas photographs and use that music as a background sound.

I have tried to capture the sound of the sea many times but it never turns out very good, mainly due to wind blowing over the microphone. I often think when I am on holiday, that it would be nice to "bottle" the complete experience of sights and sounds when you are relaxing near the sea.

In our years of going to Kefalonia we would always spend the last hour before we went to bed, sitting on the balcony with a glass of Metaxa. Because we stayed in a very remote location, there was hardly any lighting so the stars were really bright. To sit with a nice drink, looking at the stars, and listening to the sea and the cicadas was a very special experience. I tried to capture it here ......... .....  but it was impossible to get the "complete" feeling.

Maybe another try in July.





Dear mr Terry,

i m glad that you liked the music and i also liked that you intent to use it as aback ground
sound with photos of Arillas!

As for capturing the true sound of the sea i don t see it possible even if somebody would
use the latest technology and you know why?

Because nobody could ever  capture the "feeling of the moment" only by hearing  a sound!!!
That s why i find the combination of the specific music unique! It inspires you to feel
the vibes of the pure Greek culture,even to "see" in the horizon the boat of Odyssey on it s way
to Ithaka.....
It makes me dream not only of the beach and the summer but awakes me also values of humanity
friendship and it awakes
 senses of freedom,,optimism,,romantism and it makes me "fly"not with the mind but
in spirit..


Yours

Eleni



Thank you for your patience

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 27, 2008, 10:24:09 PM
Because nobody could ever  capture the "feeling of the moment" only by hearing  a sound!!!
That s why i find the combination of the specific music unique! It inspires you to feel
the vibes of the pure Greek culture,even to "see" in the horizon the boat of Odyssey on it s way
to Ithaka.....
It makes me dream not only of the beach and the summer but awakes me also values of humanity
friendship and it awakes
 senses of freedom,,optimism,,romantism and it makes me "fly"not with the mind but
in spirit..

Beautifully put Eleni and thank you for the beautiful assesment :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on March 28, 2008, 10:34:52 AM
Agree with EEG, Eleni it gave me goosebumps reading that.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 28, 2008, 10:54:38 AM
I have to agree with EEG and Sharon, it was a lovely reply and this is from a lady who was worried about her English. I wish I could be as eloquent as that.

Quote
It makes me dream not only of the beach and the summer but awakes me also values of humanity
friendship and it awakes
 senses of freedom,,optimism,,romantism and it makes me "fly"not with the mind but
in spirit.

I don't think that any advertising company could have come up with the above, it really does get to you. Well it did me.

Efharisto Elini
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 28, 2008, 01:08:37 PM
Dearest Mrs Eleni, I have told you before that you have a lot more grasp of the English langage then I do, and you write some lovely posting and I thank you for the e-mails as well. See you in May. Love Viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on March 29, 2008, 11:06:21 AM
Great video can almost feel the sun on mi back and taste the Mythos lol
                                                    Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: lynne on March 30, 2008, 08:01:22 PM
I agree with Blondgirl i would hate to go when it was heaving - give me the quieter time of year anytime, we always go end of May for 2 wks and its just right :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on March 30, 2008, 11:14:22 PM
I almost forgot to post this picture ..
After I had an excelent day with friends and family I drove pas teh beach and I see Helen's creperie patronised by "locals'' I took the picture that I wanted over the car window and runaway before they vandalized us.
(http://arillas.com/helenscreperie.jpg)
Do you recognize anyone?

Kalinichta everyone

Don;t forget setting your clocks   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 30, 2008, 11:18:27 PM
I recognise the dogs Dimitris. lol

Oh and there seems to be a couple of dodgy characters on the bench.lol


riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 31, 2008, 12:57:21 AM
Lovely to see it so busy at this time of year.

Another bench for us phil and jen?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 31, 2008, 08:04:03 AM
Like riggers, I recognise the dogs :) Thank you for the pic Dimitris!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on March 31, 2008, 09:21:51 AM
Funny that I recognise the dogs too.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on March 31, 2008, 01:22:12 PM
That dog looks like its smiling for the camera!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 31, 2008, 02:49:35 PM
I think Akis looks happy but Spiros looks like he is still thinking about the webcam.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 31, 2008, 07:07:37 PM
Terry
Akix only looks happy 'cause I've stopped pestering him to set up my "Dream Box" for Sky.

Busy day today but back in Arillas tomorrow. 
( We've been invited to the local "Melon Mashing Competion" tonight. See new post. )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 31, 2008, 07:11:08 PM
Whoops - Forgot - 7:12 pm here so gotta get changed. Will post tomorrow.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on March 31, 2008, 10:03:09 PM

Melon mashing competition?!?

I for one, cannot wait to hear all about that Eggy? I'll hardly be able to sleep a wink tonight until you give us the low-down in the morning!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on April 01, 2008, 08:36:56 PM
LOL Eggy what on earth is Melon mashing is it something you make Raki from ?
                                               Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 01, 2008, 09:05:21 PM
Oh yes Sandy! This one looks wide enough for all of us. Refreshments on hand and a magnificent view. Could sit there for hours.

And could but Akis and Spiros the drink we've all promised them!

cheers
phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on April 01, 2008, 09:24:47 PM
Hello everyone again!
I hope you gad a nice day and did not get fooled by anyone!
The picture that I took half an hour ago outside Ammos Bar, will not fool you but it will definitely make you feel jealous ....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 01, 2008, 09:30:36 PM
Yes you Win there Dimitris. I am jealous. That is a Beauty... :D


riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 01, 2008, 09:40:24 PM
Jealous too Dimitirs, riggers. What a gorgeous sunset. And far too long till we can share one. Only hard work at college for next 3 months.

Could that be Sandy on the bench??

lol
phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on April 01, 2008, 09:53:10 PM
Great picture, Dimitris.  So many wonderful Arilas sunsets, but you have added another splendid one.
Not long now till May and we will see them for ourselves
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 01, 2008, 10:15:35 PM
::) oh my stars! Nice one Dimitris!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 01, 2008, 11:40:19 PM
A wonderful photograph Dimitris. Nearly as good as your Galactoboureko :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 01, 2008, 11:42:10 PM
Don't remind me Terry! Thats two hits I'm missing now - sunset AND galactoboureko. Aaaaargh!

phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 02, 2008, 12:01:11 AM
Dimitris
The picture brought a warm glow and a big smile
Hope we get Sunset's like that in six weeks
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on April 02, 2008, 12:13:31 AM
Absolutely gorrrrrrgeous!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 02, 2008, 02:57:16 AM
Wish it was me....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on April 02, 2008, 05:18:34 AM
Cheers Dimitris!,
You are getting me in the mood. Only four weeks to go. Stunning photo!
Looking forward to a chat and food at your taverna.
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 02, 2008, 02:45:11 PM
Can't wait to be sat on that bench watching the sunset for myself. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 04, 2008, 03:48:27 PM
The last couple of days, weather wise, has not been good and the Beach has taken a bit of a battering. But you won't be able to tell that when you're here.
If I took a picture now you'd all go to Bognor Regis!
(Nothing wrong with bognor Regis - First place I thought of - Honest .)

Temp here now is 15 deg in the shade and the sun has just appeared at 3:30 pm.

Very busy in Arillas and difficult to take pics of the progress of both pools as many people working away. Tavernas, Restaurants etc also getting their "Spring Cleans" and it seems unfair to take any photos until they've finished.

Hotel Marvel said " Beginning of May - We'll be looking good - Come back then "
Akis, Mathraki says " Why do you want a picture showing an empty pool? "
I saw Yiannis, Father of Jimmy & Spiros, woodworking away in Rainbow. Didn't like to interupt. All he needs now is someone with a camera!
Brouklis working away making sure that all the table legs are the same length !
( Joke Dimitris ! )

A very reliable source tells me that a new Taverna will be opening. Somewhere up that hill towards Christos Appts and before the T Junction turn to Agious Stephanos.
Must take a drive up there soon.

Anyway, regardless of the weather, Helens Creperie is a nice place to sit right now and realise just how lucky we are to be here, in what is still a very quiet and peaceful place.
 - BET IT WON'T BE THIS QUIET FROM 1ST WEEK OF MAY!.

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on April 04, 2008, 06:25:49 PM
Next time you are in Helens Eggy please send our best wishes to George and family. Tell him we will be back this year.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on April 04, 2008, 09:39:30 PM
LOL Eggy..loved the last bit!!but hey think of all them t-bags,pickles,jelly babies,salad cream, but more important some treats for Mrs Wegg!!
Hope I can wangle a week in the summer
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 04, 2008, 11:45:51 PM
Info is allways welcome eggy
Staying at Christos Appts in July, will have to look in at the Taverna.
sure you will have posted on it before then
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 05, 2008, 12:42:31 PM
Hi John. We will definitely see you at Christos in July. We are great friends with Filipos and Angela and will get there to see them there on our first day and many times after.
Maybe we can all check out the new taverna if we ever get enough time...

best wishes
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on April 07, 2008, 04:39:23 AM
Hi Eggy!
Whats all this about the first week in May. I'm a retired professional and don't go around singing rugby songs (at least I hope not) even after a night at Brouklis on the home made wine! Just joking! I hope we can meet up and have a natter. Not long to go and am already getting into Arillas mood.
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 07, 2008, 11:48:03 AM
Phil & Jen will keep a lookout for you at the Christos.
Arrive early morning on the 15th July
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MarknJade on April 08, 2008, 02:41:23 PM
Hi Everyone, we are arriving during the day on 2nd June and staying in the Mirage, but have heard that sometimes the coaches dont go to Arillas and they drop you off elsewhere, where you have to wait for a minibus ! Not ideal with a 3 year old !!!

Does anybody know if this happens frequently ??

This is our first trip to Arillas so any comments on the Mirage would be helpful.

Cheers     
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: willis on April 08, 2008, 03:01:50 PM
The Mirage looks nice, but I've not used it. It is in a good position by the beach. The Horizon next door is great. It is Marino's birthday on the 2nd, so it may well be worth popping in for a drink there anyway.

As for transfers, you sometimes go straight to Arillas, sometimes round all of the other villages, other times it could be a minibus or once we even had a taxi. You can always decide what to do at the last minute depending on the time you arrive and the way you feel. Cabs are available at the airport 45E last year. For me it is money well spent, but each to their own.
Nick
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnJ on April 08, 2008, 03:22:58 PM
We have been going to Arillas for 15 years and have never had a mini bus, always a full  size coach.  The only down side we have experienced  once or twice is that the coach has gone via Roda, Sidari and San Stefanos making it nearer a two hour jouirney.  However the fantastic scenery and less than great roads make it a very intersting journey ( providing you are not travelling at night).   As for the Mirage it is a great place to stay we have stayed there on several occcasions and been very happy.  The accomodation is relatively new, cleaned regularly and well and in our expereience Nikos and Angela are great hosts and could not do enough for us. You will have a great time!
JohnJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on April 08, 2008, 03:26:05 PM
Taxis gone up to 50E  each way, now apparently.. if you can afford to its worth it - even doing it one way if you are arriving late at night and then get the coach back when you leave can be a good idea, which is what we did one year.

If you decide to get a taxi dont forget to let the rep know... you can also book taxis through San Stefanos travel. the link  is on this site.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 08, 2008, 03:56:40 PM
Mark n Jade

The owner of Mirage is very bullish about his accomadation and everyone i've known,who have stayed there, have no complaints. Yiorgos, his brother, has the Malibu bar and I'm not sure if he's a joint owner of the Mirage. When you go into the Malibu tell him where you're staying. You may get a free drink!

Martin-W
Look forward to a meet up providing you don't learn any Rugby songs.

Lisa & Steve
Saw a lady in the Creperie and passed on your best wishes etc
______________________________________________________________

Arillas today, once again, has a lot going on.
20deg in the shade and warm.

Marino at Horizon re-varnishing all his chairs.
Kostas having a clear up at the Coconut.
Ina and George "spring" cleaning their Supermarket
A bit of painting at the Kaloudis.
Mathraki getting a spruce up. ( But,whizzkid, Akis still sat in his "Computer Room" )
"Captains Table" Taverna now have their tables and chairs outside !
Hotel Marvel doing what they gotta do for all the guests!
Thetis Hotel  - new raised bar area nearly finished.
Akti pool still ongoing.
Excess soil being removed around the new "Marina" pool - Looking good.Picture soon.

It tired me out just walking around watching the "goings on"

And the beach slowly returning to normal after those few days of "notsogood" weather

(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/821/080408ahq2.jpg)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/8495/080408bby8.jpg)

And, finally, a word of warning for those hire car users last year. If you memorised all the deep pot holes then forget 'em. They've been moved to places where you wouldn't expect, so be on your guard if you have a car this year!
( Probably by May they would have gone too - But , just in case)
and... If you see a Red Pug behind you pull over. I'm too busy to be enjoying myself !

Cheers All
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 08, 2008, 04:30:21 PM
Eggy

If you could park where the arrow is shown below, we may be able to see you. There is a red car there now (16:28 Arillas time) but you are currently online so I guess it isn't your red pug.

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/redpugpark.jpg)

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 08, 2008, 04:41:00 PM
Terry

I think that red car there now is an English Volvo belonging to a guy called Howard who was sat in the Horizon earlier.
( i parked in front of it around 2:30 ish )

If it's his I'm amazed he's still there as Horizon are not officially open today but, out of Greek courtesy Marino gave him a drink.
( Maybe they've roped in him to varnish a few chairs ! )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lou on April 08, 2008, 05:24:14 PM
Hi Mark & Jade we've always made our own way to arillas with 2 young kids either by hiring a car or getting a cab at the airport (can be a bit scary if you have too much luggage as they just bungy cord the boot shut) Last year for the return journey we hired a minibus from Arkokal Travel which was 75 euros but worth if you can find someone to share the cost. Have pm you details Lou x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on April 08, 2008, 05:32:46 PM
Hi Eggy

I have just looked at the last twelve web cam shots, could that be your Pug that drives past the camera?

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 08, 2008, 07:02:01 PM
Mango

Only just logged in so don't know. If it was around 2:30 then could have been.
( Hope I wasn't picking my nose if it was! )

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on April 08, 2008, 07:22:26 PM
Hi Eggy

Couldn't work out what time it was, but it was definitely someone picking their nose!!

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: coys on April 08, 2008, 07:30:03 PM
Hi Mark and Jade - We stayed at the Mirage two years ago and these along with Anna's apartments are definately the best we have stayed at in Greece.  Angela and Nicos the owners are very attentive .  The pool is great and the restaurant is in a lovely position overlooking the pool and the sea for a relaxing evening meal.

Barry
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MarknJade on April 08, 2008, 09:34:19 PM
Many thanks for all your advice and tips, just cant wait to get there now........
7 weeks and 6 days for an ice cold mythos !!!!

Eggy, I take it your a frequent visitor to the Malibu then ( Going by previous posts !!)

Cheers... Yammas

Pity about the Euro rate !!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 09, 2008, 04:35:57 PM
Mark n Jade

Malibu and Coconut. I try to annoy both, at regular intervals, if I can!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas continues to buzz today and ongoing "sping cleans" happening all over.
Tria Adelphia railing painting and I would like to take a nose inside some of the "private" appts as they have had a lot of building work going on.

Dimitris, Brouklis, still wearing overalls and has been joined by Nickos now repairing all the "bamboo". Even Nickos in overalls but no picture. ( Vanity , maybe )

Captains Table may now be open as there was someone outside taking advantage of a very nice 22 deg in the shade plus of course a little "pair o teeth"
( Sorry - Can't spell aperitif )

Hotel Thetis cracking on with it's pool bar and overhead seating area which gives a great view of the beach.
Not the cheapest of places to stay but does retain a little privacy.
( 6 people round he pool is considered busy! )
(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/4615/090408li2.jpg)

Information given to me today was:-
" 100 wannabee tour reps in Arillas next week for "training""
Don't know how true that is or where they are staying but I didn't get the info untill after I'd seen Dimitris. He may know more. Maybe that's why a few places will B open?

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 09, 2008, 04:57:51 PM
Tour reps are due to fly out on the 15th with Thomas Cook....so I am told....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 09, 2008, 05:07:05 PM
Sandy

I'm told it's about 200 but they will  be spread around. WOT DO U KNOW?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on April 09, 2008, 05:13:34 PM
Negg
see Philip or Helen, They are beautiful inside and the views, fantastic. One day we will stay up there. Mick
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on April 09, 2008, 05:27:59 PM
Thanks for the pic of the Thetis poolside bar and viewing tower lol, no wonder Spiros has increased his prices, still it will make a nice addition, he must be anticipating a busy season with alot of poolside drinkers, so maybe this year wont be as quiet as in the past, now I must have to consider this as we do like our little privacy.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 09, 2008, 09:07:22 PM
I got this information from Helen who was the Manos rep last season....but she has now decided not to come back this year.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 10, 2008, 03:32:45 PM
Arillas Today!

23 deg in the shade!? - Wots that all about?
( And me - Thinking about a short sleeve T-Shirt - In April? )

Time for a quick visit me-thinks

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on April 10, 2008, 03:46:36 PM
Hurry up back as i really look forward to your posts on this topic :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 10, 2008, 03:55:28 PM
If you call in the Coconut Eggy have one for me..........

Cheers.......riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 10, 2008, 06:14:19 PM
Arillas Today - Could be a bumper issue if the pics have come out OK.

First stop Brouklis
(http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/387/100408awg3.jpg)
i felt quite embarrassed stoping these two workers from doing their duty.
( But the inside of Brouklis is taking shape ! )

The outside will not be far away.
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7941/100408bww6.jpg)
Dimitris tells me it's probably 20 trainee tour operators here at Hotel Marvel next week.
Just shows how information can get exageratted.

A close up photo of Hotel Akti pool. Stammati is very pleased but didn;t want to standin the pic. - Shame.
(http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/489/100408fyu3.jpg)

And a close up of the Hotel Marina pool - Taking shape very quickly now the good weather is with us.
(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3064/100408dcf7.jpg)

And the Mirage, for those of you who stay here this year but do not know how close it is to the beach. - Can yer see the beach people?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on April 10, 2008, 06:17:28 PM
great photos!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 10, 2008, 06:30:50 PM
Sorry -The Mirage - Must have hit the keyboard with a hammer there.
( Or too big a bumper issue maybe! )
This ole machine certainly tried to tell me something
Cannae cee the cee ( This bit for Eileen ! )

(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5236/100408eeh1.jpg)

To the beach now.
Taken from the Jetty - sat on those seats - I was exhausted by now!
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4728/10008cnd8.jpg)

And... finallly, after a little chat with Leondis from Amnos, I sneaked a picture of the Rainbow Pool/Bar area. That pool is looking good and, without water looks a bit of a monster to me.
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2316/100408ghe0.jpg)
All in all, It's looking very good all round.

Stay well folks
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on April 10, 2008, 06:33:17 PM
Oh Eggy your spoiling us...I just love it!!!

Thanks for the pics...see that menu board behind Dimitris...I just lurve that. :-) :-) :-)

Eileenx
P.S Ah didnae skegs the wa'er but I kin noo!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 10, 2008, 06:41:56 PM
Just marvellous! The old saying that a picture tells more than thousand words is still very true :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on April 10, 2008, 07:17:36 PM
Great pics Eggy - many thanks.
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on April 10, 2008, 07:38:58 PM
Love the pictures Eggy,trouble is we have to wait until September to see it all for real.Can't wait to have a dip in the Rainbow pool followed by a beer at the bar with Jimmy and Spiros.
Please keep posting to wet the appetite.
Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 10, 2008, 07:44:21 PM
I have to say Dimitris is looking very relaxed for a new father and a man facing another busy season of hungry tourists.
Can't wait for that Rainbow pool to get some water in it...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on April 10, 2008, 07:47:31 PM
Looking good.  Can't wait - roll on June 1st!! :D  :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 10, 2008, 08:12:03 PM
You have had a busy afternoon Eggy. Yes things are looking very well. i just need to get there quick........ 60 days to go


riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 10, 2008, 08:22:39 PM
Thanks Eggy. only 26 days to go tell we get there. Yipee
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on April 10, 2008, 11:14:30 PM
Neill,
it appears that this winter has produced more building work than most years, it used to be that it was hard to notice what had changed but now there is such a lot changes going on in the village you are not going to be able to miss it.
I would hate for it to spoil things for the owners, it did happened a few years ago to a few of them because of a certain holiday company and it took a while for some to recover.

I do not want to be a killjoy or a stick in the mud, I just want everybody to have a happy and successful life.

I hope that I have not upset anyone by writing this, but Arillas is comfort, peace and joy for me.
TTFN Mick
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 10, 2008, 11:37:31 PM
Hi Mick

Very good comments none of which will, I'm sure upset any Forum members.

I think that Hotel Akti and Marina have had plans for quite some a few years now to  have swimming pools.
Same as all of us really. We all, perhaps, want to acheive something and, possibly, lack of funds means we give ourselves a target to start and finish the job.

It's just a coincidence it's all happening at the same time. By May you will not notice any major changes. Sometimes I think by telling people what's going on they lose that nice element of suprise when they are here.

I know where you're coming from with that "Certain Tour Operator" but do not think that they influenced either Hotels decision to go ahead with the works.

Full credit given though for your concern about Arillas.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on April 11, 2008, 01:10:59 AM
What happy chappies. Lovely picture, and a smile! Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BASS MAN on April 11, 2008, 10:11:58 AM
Aye, there's the rub: hold up the spirit of place to the light too often and you strip away the mystique and romanticism. What is there left to know about Arillas? We even know when it's going to be a full moon.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on April 11, 2008, 10:24:20 AM
Thats a very interesting thought Bass Man!  I suppose it is nice to have some surprises, although if its your first time it is nice to have some info about the new facilities. 

I dont mind really either way, it will be like going to your old "family home" and realising its been decorated -  its still the same but fresher with some new additions.

I think what we will all be waiting to see with baited breath is  whether the donut man has bought himself a new tee shirt!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on April 11, 2008, 10:30:29 AM
Well said BASS MAN. I personally prefer to re-discover Arillas when I arrive.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on April 11, 2008, 10:48:59 AM
I have to admit I like to know what's going on. we arrived in the first week of the season last year to find that there was a lot of work clearing the stream out and improving the drainage under the road.
Problem was we'd taken my mom to Arillas for the first time, and for months had gone on about how wonderful it was to stand on the bridge and listen to the frogs at night. Mom was really looking forward to it, and my goodness did we have a shock when we arrived. No bridge and no chance of any frogs! It would have been nicer to have known beforehand.

At least we get to see all the hard work that the folks of Arillas put in to make our stay such a magical one.

There's plenty of other surprises for us to look for.... is the sea going to be flat or choppy, the locals giving you a big hug when they see you return yet again. Will we see any bee eaters / hoopoe's / snakes on the walk up to Afionas. And what specials to Brouklis have on tonight!!!!


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 11, 2008, 10:59:32 AM
Good points made by all here.

But it's an Arillas Today post and since it started life around June 07 it's had, I think, about 45,000 "viewings".

My old calculator puts this at about 1000 + each week.
(Quick - Someone else check that ! - Terry W could make a graph!)

But it does concern me about that element of suprise some holidaymakers can "lose"

It's one of the reasons it has been kept as "Arillas Today" so anybody who wants to wait to see the changes/suprises when they arrive should maybe treat this post as an unopened Xmas present. Maybe easier said than done as my curiosity makes me look at everything that's posted.

Someone out there could always create a "poll" on it. It could be interesting and If I am made redundant I guess I'll have to spend more time in the Coconut/Malibu.

Stay Well All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on April 11, 2008, 11:13:28 AM
I think you hit the nail on the head Negg when you described it as an unopened Christmas present.

I too have thought that the element of surprise is lost a little.

After dumping the suitcases I love my first stroll around Arillas saying my hellos and spotting the latest changes.  It's the one of the many 'special' parts of my holiday.

But....no one forces me to open the Arillas Today topic, there are days when I don't look at it, likewise there are many 'unread' topics that I mark as read.  There are not enough hours in the day to read everything.

So yes you are quite correct Negg when you described it as an unopened early Christmas present...it is there as a tantalizing temptation to open....and boy there are many days that I cannot resist the temptation!  I was glad I did yesterday, I thoroughly enjoyed looking at your photos. :-)

Eileenxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on April 11, 2008, 11:18:52 AM
Thsi forum was created for the visitors of Arillas old and new to share information and thats what forums are about.We have been coming to Arillas for the past 15 odd years and the reason I found this forum was we had a gap a few years back of almost 4yrs ,this forum was great as we were able to both read and see that Arillas in the main had remained the same with a few additions of new places to stay and eat, so it made us even more relaxed to return.
Furthermore it was forum members again both old and new that requested the Arillas Today thread.
Eggy there will be no need to create any more poll's and certainly no talk of redundancy.
Happy holidays
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 11, 2008, 11:35:00 AM
Redundancy Eggy? More likely a "pay rise."

For us the Arillas Today thread is a daily visit to "our favourite place" and we would miss it a great deal. Like the TV, you don't have to read/watch it - just mark it as read. But 1000 views a week tells us how popular and important it is.

To be honest, as long as developments aren't an all inclusive, or high rise apartment block,  the changes are well down our list. It is the people who matter to us - and they are always full of the real surprises. 

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BASS MAN on April 11, 2008, 11:42:39 AM
Some magisterial stuff here. I don't think it's a matter of simply "Arillas today". The facts and images just keep on coming wherever you look on the site. Fine if you like that, but don't pretend that one coterie speaks for everyone. It is indeed a forum.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 11, 2008, 12:15:28 PM
Its all very simple, if you want surprises don't read the topic.

Please keep the posts coming Eggy I would miss them lots.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 11, 2008, 12:22:53 PM
Me too Eggy.  It is by far my favourite topic. Whatever new images you show us help bulid up our excitement in preperation for our hols.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on April 11, 2008, 12:25:10 PM
I wonder how many members are in this "one coterie" of which you speak Bassman, now that would be an interesting poll.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on April 11, 2008, 12:30:21 PM
please don't stop eggy, how would i get through my working day if i couldn't  dip in and out of here!!! i think it's quite exciting being able to see whats going on while we're not there and like others have said, you don't have to look!!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on April 11, 2008, 12:51:49 PM
Absolutely keep this topic!!! I love it.
 As for the changes being in danger of spoiling Arillas, I think the business owners of Arillas know fine well what the attraction of Arillas is, and work very hard to maintain that. I have implicit and total trust and confidence in them only doing changes that will enhance our holiday experience.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: wayne on April 11, 2008, 01:23:11 PM
yes keep the posts coming like they say you dont have to look
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BASS MAN on April 11, 2008, 01:31:30 PM
Yes, those who don't want sugar, don't stir. Is there no still, small voice whispering that this has all got rather out of hand? Eggy seems to hear it.
Ah well.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 11, 2008, 01:33:02 PM
I'm still baffled as to what Coterie means! :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on April 11, 2008, 01:41:43 PM
It doesnt take much does it to get a reaction?

I would miss Eggy very much if he were to go and report on somewhere else, perish the thought!

It will be great to look for the things that have been revamped and there is the challenge of looking for something really new.  We are going to try out different walks and no doubt will find something new and exciting to report on too.  Cant we have both?

I am sitting on the fence here ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on April 11, 2008, 01:51:27 PM
eggys is the first post i read evey morning.
its a fix like my morning coffee
suexx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on April 11, 2008, 02:25:56 PM
Best post on the forum together with the a-z of Arillas photos.

Keep em coming our online "Roving Reporter".

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 11, 2008, 02:50:05 PM
I love it, its the sense of humour you bring to it, not only the news.  love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on April 11, 2008, 03:13:22 PM
This is also my favourite topic.  i love reading Eggys posts and looking at the photos.

i get quite disappointed when there aren't any photos with the posts!! ;)

Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 11, 2008, 03:21:54 PM
Hello All

I come back from "Arillas Today" and what do I find?

Nothing really, just a good honest debate.
All voices should be heard and that's what the forum is about.

All the local Arillas people have got used to me pottering around in the Red Pug, camera in one hand, Ouzo in the other!
( OK - Joking about the camera - Can't hold that as well if I'm driving ! )
I never impose on their privacy and feel I can judge now if it's a good time or bad time to stop and have a chat. Never interupt a man who's calculating measurements or if they've just taken a delivery of cement!

So, how do the Locals feel when I report on their changes.
I think they are very pleased that so many people so far away, many of whom are now good friends, take an interest in day to day happenings.
George at Malibu, for example, was so pleased when I took photos of his finished bar extension. Spiros,Thetis, was very keen to show his new pool bar to all.
 
That said, I would love for Eleni, Irenes Appts, to comment as she does speak very good words of wisdom.
But enough for now.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas today continues to buzz and the best news I've heard?
Brouklis opens tomorrow evening - Guess who will be there?

I saw my first "Tourist Camper Van" today and what a beast it was. Probably cost more than our house! Very well driven and courteous to vehicles behind and approaching. Friendly waves/hellos going to and fro as they pottered along and I was quite happy to sit behind and enjoy. But they pulled in, as soon as.., and waved me on.  Shame as I was quite content where I was.
And yesterday I think I saw my first hire car enthusiast. Doing a U-Turn just over the brow of a hill. I tried to get the Red Pug in his boot but it wouldn't fit. North Corfu is beginning to wake up but it's still a frightening thought that soon we will have to share it with everyone else.

Be well everyone
Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on April 11, 2008, 03:37:28 PM
Eggy
I LOVE IT keep it coming. It really helps when it is raining really hard, to know new and exciting things are happening in Arillas. It's like waking up from hibernation. Spring is Springing!!!!

Annie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 11, 2008, 03:55:08 PM
Quote
I'm still baffled as to what Coterie means! smiley


So was I, so good old Goolge worked its magic .....

Coterie =

1.   a group of people who associate closely.
2.   an exclusive group; clique.
3.   a group of prairie dogs occupying a communal burrow.

 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on April 11, 2008, 04:36:14 PM
Negg i love reading your posts, as most of us they are first post I look for.  Simple answer is, to anybody who doesnt want to know,then just dont read!!!!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on April 11, 2008, 05:39:23 PM
Thanks for that Terry, I didn't know what it was either, but I didn't want to be the first to ask, I'm already blonde enough.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 11, 2008, 05:46:41 PM
Eggy everyone has said it too, please keep being our online roving reporter.

And Helen, lover, a group of prairie dogs occupying a communal burrow sounds a bit like the chatroom night before last! lol

take care all
Phil (jen is justjen now but only a forum divorcee...not a real one)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 11, 2008, 09:51:58 PM
I reckon that "Magisterial and the Coteries" would be a great name for an indie rock band. I could just imagine that name headlining at Glastonbury.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 11, 2008, 10:53:26 PM
Phil
Prairie dogs occupying a communal burrow
Never thought of myself as one of those
Was crowded in there though
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 11, 2008, 11:52:51 PM
Hi John

We might be the Arillas Hippies (ask Eileen) but have spent the last hour trying to remember those words. Put us out of our misery please. Where did that come from?

See you soon
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 12, 2008, 12:52:15 PM
Hi All

Arillas today is a quiet 22 deg with a little breeze coming in from the sea. Not a lot of the beach, at the naturist end, right now but beginning to take shape very nicely.
(http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/2613/120408azf5.jpg)

I don't think I'll ever tire of taking this picture either.
(http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/6026/120408bok3.jpg)

Hotel Akti having a real face lift outside and the pool inner receiving, I think, Its final render before waterproofing etc.

Boruklis working away preparing tables for tonight's grand opening. I saw a very excited Rula yesterday preparing this evenings menu and I know whatever meat they serve tonight will be fresh as I spotted her buying it last night.
( Bit o steak for me Dimitris )

And finally.............. An early customer at Night Owl.
(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6504/120408czl2.jpg)

I suppose if he doesn't eat it all they'll give him a doggy bag to take the rest home.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on April 12, 2008, 12:57:47 PM
Well the Mutt in the pic must be hungry but it will be well worth his wait i bet or is he just waiting for a shot of ouzo :-) lol
                                                                   Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 12, 2008, 03:08:55 PM
Thank you for the doggy pic Eggy! I am sure he will get his doggy bag later on :)

Have fun tonight :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lou on April 12, 2008, 04:25:20 PM
Thanks for the update Eggy just spoken to Steve who said he was in the horizon last night and what a lot of building/pool work is going on in arillas yay I have a shell of a house no windows yet but the bathrooms are going in, roll on july. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on April 12, 2008, 05:18:02 PM
After a very busy few days, I've just caught up with all this! I would like to say tho, I love your reports and pics, Eggy, and no matter how much I know of whats been going on in Arillas during winter time, It will NEVER spoil the first walk of the holidays, round the village. It's still exciting to see any changes 'in real life'.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 12, 2008, 05:25:14 PM
We're with you Maggie. Agree totally.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on April 12, 2008, 08:37:22 PM
Hope you have a good night and enjoy both.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MarknJade on April 13, 2008, 12:21:06 AM
Eggy,
Many thanks for the picture of the Mirage... It looks great, ever thought of contacting Thomas cook for a job !!!!

Thanks again 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on April 13, 2008, 12:32:19 AM
Hope you had a good night at the Brouklis!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 13, 2008, 01:06:54 AM
let's face it Ang, Mark, Dee and Blondegirl - we're as jealous as hell that we ain't there with them.....

mine's galactoboureko...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on April 13, 2008, 09:39:19 AM
You're not kidding.

Phil, what is galactoboureko... I have heard you mention it a few times.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 13, 2008, 12:32:23 PM
Hi Sue, It is a wondeful sort of thick custardy pudding in pastry if you go to
http://greekfood.about.com/b/2006/09/12/that-fabulous-custard.htm  you will find the recipe there. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 13, 2008, 12:33:59 PM
You saw the first customer at Night Owl yesterday waiting for it to open.

Well this was the first customer at Brouklis.
(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7184/130408wq8.jpg)

He was very well behaved, polite to all and never complained.
In fact you could say he was a real "pussy cat".
Interesting that a German couple who ate there last night call him Adolf on account of the dark smudge under his nose.

A very good evening at Brouklis with a very mixed clientele. About 19 people. Good to see all 3 "boys" back together working as a well oiled machine.
( Steak for me and Kebab for Wegg even though we were tempted by Briam, Bifteki, lentil soup,spinach pie. - Loads of choices ! - Plenty of time though !)

And.............. Just by coincidence.

what is galactoboureko...

Gala etc etc was freshly made, by Rula and we finished with this. I think it's like an egg custard with a filo pastry topping but that description does it no justice at all.
If Dimtris did tell me the ingredients I was too retsinered to remember.  However, Viv has just put on a much better description!

20 deg here at the mo and I'm sure Arillas will wait for me tomorrow as the weather is just right for a spot of gardening.

Cheers All
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 13, 2008, 01:41:16 PM
OOOO YUM.
That Kitten is a very lucky little thing just to get the left over's (if there were any) Just the thought of Roula's cooking and the boy's fussing round, ahhhh I just can't wait still only 21 days & 17hrs to touch down. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 13, 2008, 04:29:48 PM
Cutests little first cutie customer :) I am glad you enjoyed your meal with the well oiled 3 boys ;)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 13, 2008, 05:09:52 PM
Hi all

Maybe I forgot to say but thanks to all for your kind words about the "Arillas Today" posts. Every body's opinion is very valuable to me and we must not forget all that it was me who raised the question, about spoiling the suprise, in the first place The question did reveal a very good cross section of respones.
A good honest debate and all points taken on board.

Anyway.... nuff said 'cause I have a proposal to all.

I could be "slightly" busy from May and you guys will be coming over having a holiday and a pretty good time. The Arillas today post is for all so what about who's here at any moment of time goes on the forum to tell, who's patiently waiting to join the fun. about the day?

It certainly won't offend me to see a new input, I don't own it, and it could be very good to get a different perspective on the daily goings on.

So, how about it people? - We're all roving reporters in our own way. And there are plenty of places where you can access the internett. 

I'd luv to see and read them from someone elses point of view.
( Mind you I will still have my say ! )

Cheers
Neill Egg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 13, 2008, 05:43:29 PM
Nice idea Negg. Would certainly add to what is already the main thread of our forum.

Jen and me will try to do our bit but will probably fail. We're already getting paranoid about fitting everything in to just 2 weeks. Our guesswork plans for just the first day is like an assault course...

And probably a hedge too!

Take care
Phil


Will certainly post when we get back, but
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: alyvin on April 13, 2008, 08:49:16 PM
Just logged on for the first time in weeks. Really enjoy your posts Eggy- they always make me laugh. First thread I look at when I go online.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on April 14, 2008, 10:07:30 AM
Thanks for the info on the custard pudd.  I thought it might be savoury.  I am not really a dessert person though and never have space for one at the end of a meal.  I like to save my "points" for another glass of wine!  LOL.

Glad you had a good time Eggy, wetting our apetitite with the menu.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 14, 2008, 10:59:00 AM
I would like to see the "Arillas Today" topic stay as it is.

Other peoples daily reports would be posted anyway, in  "Just got Back" or similar, and I also  think it would spoil the uniqueness to have lots of other reports here. Its not only the content and the stories in the daily reports, Eggy, its the way you "Tell em".
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on April 14, 2008, 09:34:02 PM
Well folks i can see me putting the odd stone or so on looking at the pudding although i must admit ive never seen it before,i have a feeling Anne my wife might just take a liking to it :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on April 15, 2008, 01:28:42 PM
I might just have to try it at least once especially if its got lemony syrup on it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 15, 2008, 03:16:36 PM
After yesterdays "not so good" weather day , Arillas is back buzzing again.

Hotel Marina had a big beast of a giant there, this morning, pouring concrete and the glass has finally been fitted to the Hotel's outside lift. The hotel has had a final splash of paint and that third floor extension looks like it's always been there.

And..... I can confirm there are still two seats on the pier.
You may not be able to see them in this photo so will have to take my word for it.
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/7475/150408afa3.jpg)
( I don't think todays Ouzo was making me see double ! )

Thalassa Taverna has promised me pictures when they're set up and ready. I didnt impose on them this morning as they looked quite busy.

Hotel Akti Pool is coming on in leaps and bounds but, to be honest, It will be a very close thing if both Akti and Marina finish their pools for the end of April.
Only my opinion and it will be great when I'm proved wrong.

The beach is still looking good though.
(http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/7173/150408blg9.jpg)

In the next week or so there will be so many opportunites to take so many pics I won't know where to start. Horizon looking good, Malibu extension with seating in situ,Coconut getting a full revamp, Rainbow,Portofino etc etc etc.
Gotta nother headache now.

Cheers All
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 15, 2008, 04:01:09 PM
Thanks for the update eggy.
Beach is looking good from the photo.
Can't wait to sink the toes in it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on April 15, 2008, 05:17:04 PM

Thanks Negg.  It's all getting very exciting now; I don't think that I ever realised just how much work there is in preparation for our arrival. :roll:
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ann marie on April 15, 2008, 06:20:11 PM
HI
LOVE SEEING ALL THE PHOTOS AND WHAT IS HAPPENING

15 WEEKS TO GO

OUR FIFTH TIME AND OUR FRIENDS 18TH.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Fiona on April 16, 2008, 04:19:00 PM
Please, please don't stop writing Eggy!  I have just spent most of my luch hour catching up on Arillas Today as my home computer has decided to corrupt the broadband modem drivers and I am still waiting for new ones via snail mail.

I really appreciate all your hard work and input and it is the one thread that I always read when logging on to the forum.  However good your photos are, they are never going to replace the reality of walking around Arillas and seeing for myself the "new bits" in situ, together with their proud respective owners.  Hence I see the photos as a dress rehearsal and not the final production.

Keep it all coming, you are responsible for keeping me sane through this long dreary autumn/winter/spring season we are experiencing over here.  Thank you Dr Egg!

Not long till 9th June (and only 457 days to my retirement - not that I'm counting or anything!)

Fiona
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 16, 2008, 06:15:27 PM
Thanks Fiona and all.

But it makes me feel bad today as I didn't have a lot of time.
I did manage to stop and take this one though.

(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/262/160408cs3.jpg)

Wegg and I plan for an early weeknd visit, when all the workers are resting, and try and put a few more pics together.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on April 16, 2008, 06:57:58 PM
i'll look forward to work on monday then, so i can log on and look!!!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 16, 2008, 07:30:06 PM
That one was enough for me Eggy. Just the thought of walking along the beach from where your pic starts, then a meal at Brouklis......

Looking foward to your weekend pics of course... just like Ger.

best wishes
phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 16, 2008, 09:23:54 PM
hi eggy glad everyone is busy ,getting ready for the season ,cant wait till we get there, ask dimitris if he can set you up a ouzo counter somewhere on the forum starting the first day of may to the end of the season ........yammas lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 16, 2008, 09:30:31 PM
kevin - we're talking telephone numbers here! dimitris would need a new computer lol!

sorry eggy... you know i mean it

ha ha
phil!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 20, 2008, 05:48:24 PM
There is a very bad rumour going on that I am known for consuming vast amounts of this Greek Aperitif! I have to say that I drink very little of it.
- I spill most of it after the 3rd one -

Arillas Today with a temp still at 24 deg in the shade at 5 p.m.
I took this, not so good pic, from the track, above Arillas, to a certain ladies house.
(http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3699/200408acw6.jpg)
If you squint you can just about see the hotel Marina. The third floor extenstion now sits very comfortably within it's surroundings.
(http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/2135/200408cmb1.jpg)

Bardis Sun Hotel  looking good and you can see that the pool hasn't been filled yet.
(http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/5817/200408bfo4.jpg)
So, you guys who are here in the next couple of weeks don't worry about the quality of water! - Guaranteed fresh.

Malibu looking a very nice place to be.
(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2830/200408dts8.jpg)

Just to give some of you, who don't know where the Akti Arillas Hotel is, I took the pic from outside the main entrance. ( Not too far to drag yourself home ! )
And the pool is looking really good and taking shape very nicely.
(http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/4738/200408ejz5.jpg)
I'm told that where the conservatory was removed is going to be replaced with another covered area, hopefully a pool bar.

Vassilis, at Armourada, has created a nice little display of artifacts just to the side of his Taverna.
(http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/8772/200408fte9.jpg)
I'm not sure if they are antiques or old Olive wood carvings or new carvings for sale.
( One for you to investigate when you're here )

And...... A very quiet Brouklis. Probably because it was around 4:30 pm.
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/6091/200408gjb9.jpg)
Not a good picture again, sorry , looks dark. Don't blame the camera just blame the eyes. And it was a very bright sun out there!.

I wanted a picture of Captains table and the continuation of the Marina Pool but a lot of "goings on" there so didn't like to intrude.
Marina has done so much though in a short space of time.

Finally, I woke up yesterday and found I had virtually lost my voice. Wegg has been croaky for the last couple of days. Wots all that about!
( It will at least give all the local donkeys a chance to grow back their hind legs )

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 20, 2008, 06:11:11 PM
Fantastic Arillas today Eggy. Jen and me just sat here together and had a wonderful chuckle and loved your latest roving-reporter post.

We had just sat in our local pub working on a strategy for day one on 7 July. Not enough time! We are fully booked for the first four days. Paleo is looking less and less likely this time....

Thanks matey!
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 20, 2008, 06:51:18 PM
Thanks for another good post Eggy. The photos were very good and the last one wetted my appetite.

Just one complaint though, did you have to tell us that it was 24°C, in the shade at 5.00pm? Its cold, wet, misty and b****y miserable here in the Midlands. Its a good job we had a decent pub, Sunday Lunch (3 courses for £9.00), to cheer us up a bit.

Roll on 10 weeks tomorrow.



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on April 20, 2008, 06:54:11 PM
WOW!  Fantastic, much awaited photos Negg.
Why are we still living here in the cold, damp UK?
 Thank you so much.....roll on June.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 20, 2008, 08:48:34 PM
Wow that is a fantastic Report  Eggy.  Well worth waiting for.

I am guessing the view is from SANDY'S.

Everything seems to be taking shape beautifully, although we did not need a change.
LUVVED IT JUST THE WAY IT WAS..............But always greatful..can't wait to get there.  7 weeks on Tuesday.

riggers...............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 20, 2008, 09:31:54 PM
Very impressed with the look of the Marina.....get that sore throat better as we'll have plenty to talk about....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on April 21, 2008, 11:22:46 AM
I agree the Marina does look good. The new floor looks as though it has always been there!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on April 21, 2008, 12:04:03 PM
Yes the Marina looks great,what a fab place to be on that top floor looking out to sea.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on April 21, 2008, 02:11:47 PM
Negg thanks for that brilliant report and photos.  Gave me a lump in the throat!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on April 21, 2008, 02:15:13 PM
Great Photo of the Marina, it looks really lovely.

I can see any of the other photos though for some reason... might have to go out and come back in (if you see what I mean!)  would love to see a photo of the BS Hotel.

Great report as usual Eggy.  Hope you find your voice again soon!  Its a good job you cant give a verbal skype report here otherwise we wouldnt hear you!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on April 21, 2008, 03:12:02 PM
i can't see all of the pictures, i can see they view (from sandys house?) and the brouklis, but the others are just red crosses!!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 21, 2008, 03:37:10 PM
Ger

This sometimes happens. They are all there but I found that, even after posting, when I review the post some are missing. And then I review it again later and they are back?

Not really computer literate any more,but could be they are taking a long time loading.
_________________________________________________________________

I never got to Arillas today on account of giving the final last coat to all our railings.
Not bad as I started the job last June so we may crack the champagne tonite!
( Greek time or what ?! )

It's a great day here and currently 25.6 deg in the shade now at 3:30 pm.

Wegg's got a bit of a head cold and I'm still croaky but our target is to get to Brouklis tomorrow night for an unwind. - Being jealous is allowed out there.

And..... The pleasure of living in Kavadaddes? - That 'ole bird is back. Not Wegg but the one that sounds like half a cuckoo and the frogs are croaking away merrily late afternoon and evening. So we get Hoot! - Double Hoot! and Croak x 20.
Don't yer just luv it? - Wouldn't change it fer the world.

( 25.9 now as I was tyoing away )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on April 21, 2008, 07:40:05 PM
thank you so much eggy
you always brighten my day up  with your reports
suexx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on April 21, 2008, 08:23:33 PM
Ooooohhh! It's all looking lovely now. Only 8 weeks to go......
 
 Eggy, you have obviously settled down to greek time, it took you as long to paint your railings as it took for our shutters to be fitted!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on April 22, 2008, 11:02:06 AM
I have seen the rest of the photos Eggy.. you were right just took a bit of time to download.... I am just a bit impatient to wait to see them!  They are great and its all looking soooooo good!

Is it a year since you moved out there now?  I cant remember when you moved into your new home.  Were you painting your railings when you started to live out there?  If it is now where has that time gone?   I know... I have been on here most of it!  LOL

I have just noticed how long it is before we are out there too... thats going by quickly as well.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on April 22, 2008, 11:35:28 AM
you're right i was too impatient the photos are there now!! worth waiting for thank you, trouble is i'm not going to get much work done today, i'll have to keep dipping to look at them lol!!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: al on April 23, 2008, 09:39:22 PM
cant wait to splash down in the akti pool
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on April 24, 2008, 02:05:20 PM
Hi al

Remember us.  We stayed at the Kaloudis and you played in the pool with Amy, our daughter.

I am so glad you are going again, what dates will you be there.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 24, 2008, 03:39:41 PM
Sorry Folks

Been laid up for a few days with another pesky head cold. First lost the ole voice then sore throat...... You all know the score.
( I bet Sandy's seen more of Arillas, in the last two days, than I have.

Anyway, no longer having the "bear with sore head" scenario I paid a little visit today.
Once again Arillas hasn't let me down'
(http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/5663/240408ajx6.jpg)

(http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/2049/240408clj3.jpg)

We have a "shade Temp" of 19 deg at the mo but Arillas, even with a slight breeze, feels so warmmmm.
Anyone who veiwed the webcam at 3pm would have seen people in the sea.
Can't be bad -Can it?

The Akti Pool and surroundings are taking shape very nicely and they have some specai lighting etc planned. I talked with the owners today and they would love to keep the rest of the build, and plans, a suprise for visitors. I can only agree with them.

And the same goes for the Marina pool which is beginning to look a cracker!
These are two items that have to kept as a final suprise.

Nearly opposite Hotel Akti there is an "off license" opening for the second season.
Owner Dimitris, or "Alcohol Dimitris" as I call him is putting in a lot of work.
( But more of this when he is finished and lets me take some pics )

And, finally, nothing to do with Arillas, but Wegg has been very busy in the garden here at Kavvadades. The "fruits" of her labour are just beginning to appear.
This one in the form of our first rose.
(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/8739/240408fej5.jpg)

There will be plenty more to follow, from this green fingered lass, I think.
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on April 24, 2008, 04:02:34 PM
Hi Neil

Glad to hear you are feeling better.

Must make you feel better walking on the sea front at Arillas also.

Love the photos, only nine weeks tomorrow and we shall be there.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 24, 2008, 04:06:25 PM
Hello Eggy,

Nice pic's and nice gardening Wegg :) The news about the off license are most welcome and I am sure Heidi and I will patronise it this summer as well :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 24, 2008, 04:29:22 PM
Hi Eggy.
Sorry to hear you aint been well again.

Once again great pics. Its looking really good.

Great to see the garden coming on too, well done Wegg. Nice shiny railings too.

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on April 24, 2008, 06:17:57 PM
lovely pictures and i love the news reports too. glad your're feeling better, i walk along the beach, just what the doctor ordered!  8 weeks on monday i'll be walking on that beach tooooooooooooooooooooo!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 25, 2008, 09:06:55 AM
Hi Eggy

I was wondering where you had got to, but I'm glad you feel a bit better and the photos are great. I hope it wasn't Hay Fever :-).



TerryW


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 25, 2008, 10:01:45 AM
Are you feeling guilty Terry.??  :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 25, 2008, 03:53:00 PM
Riggers

I finally found out about the "hay" meaning. You just gotta be on yer guard against this chappie Terry, aint ja?
( I hope when I finally meet him I can keep my 2 euros in the back pocket and make him buy all the alcohol - I'm not proud! )

Arillas Today? - Take my word for it - It's looking good , the weather's good and a lot of activity going on all round. The last thing they want is a "pest" like me clicking pics.
Just as well really, as I left the camera at home. ( Is this an age thing? )

What really peeves me off is , no camera and driving down into Arillas from Afionas, finding the longest snake I have ever seen basking in the road!
It has to have been 3 foot long, an understatement as it covered half the road, and bronze in colour. I slowly crept forward and then It slid away in the bushes.
A beast of a snake! - And no camera! - Wotapic I donna have! ( Life still can be cruel )

On a lighter note. - Met Sandy and pals who came round for a late coffee/Ouzo this morning. She looks well and still unwinding, as I type, I think. I hope she won't mind me mentioning that her father is 89 years old! If I can look and feel that fit at 89 then I will be a happy man indeed! ( If he's 89 then I have to be around 38 right now! )

Went to Brouklis last night and had a very good time. Not a late night as we were both still a bit "heady" with this hay fever that Terry kindly diagnosed.
=But it's great to have a few good chats with Dimitris, Litsa,Noufris and Nickos. And.... not forgetting that little bundle of "chuckling" joy of a baby.
We make the most of it now as, from May onwards, a busy place it will be.

Easter here is bigger than I thought it would be, Everywhere you drive you see:-
"Kalo Paska" painted on the roads. - Happy Easter. How nice is that?
( In England the local council would probably prosecute for that! )

On Sunday we're invited round to our neighbours house, from 11am plus for some spit lamb and goodies etc. - Just turn up and enjoy at a time to suit. Can't be bad!
An old saying is:- " If you want to get a head in life then go early"
I may go a little later as I don't want the head! - Just some tender meat will do me.

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 25, 2008, 04:53:48 PM
Thank you for the report and no pictures is not a problem. Glad your "Hay Fever" is subsiding :D

Kalo Paska Eggy and have a great easter! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 25, 2008, 05:31:32 PM
Stay well EEG and good wishes to Heide.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 25, 2008, 06:25:47 PM
Cheers for the post Eggy. Shame about the the snake photo (not). lol

Kalo Paska to all in Greece..

riggers...........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justjen on April 25, 2008, 08:00:59 PM
Does that mean that today is Good Friday in Greece?

Kalo Paska all
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 25, 2008, 11:16:35 PM
Justjen

Today is the same as "Good Friday" and Sunday, I think, is when the "fast" is broken and lamb is back on the menu. It's very difficult for me to get my "English" head around all this.

On our way home tonight we passed small groups of people carrying lighted candles and many cars parked around the local church so obviously something happening there.
It's all a very sombre occassion with very solid beliefs.
 
Corfu TV is showing a gathering around the Liston building area consisting of a procession of children slow marching and all looking very serious.
Other "local" channels are showing church services.

I'm not sure how Saturday fits in between tonight and Sunday.

A lot to take in and I cannot begin to understand it. It makes me feel a little inadequate that I didn't take enough time to find out much more beforehand.

Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justjen on April 26, 2008, 03:31:20 AM
Cheers Negg, beginning to understand, thanks for taking time out to get all of our heads round this one.

all the best, Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on April 26, 2008, 03:57:17 PM
Hi Negg!
Thanks for all your reports and photos, hope Dorita at the Bardis Hotel has got the pool filled now so that the water can warm up in that gorgeous sunshine ready for Friday 2nd. May when I arrive!
Looking forward to meeting you, I hope my 'Arillas Addict' T shirts arrive before I leave home, so you will be able to spot me as I walk to Brouklis!
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 26, 2008, 09:22:44 PM
It's getting close for you now Martin. Hope you have a great time...........  :)  :)

riggers.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on April 26, 2008, 09:53:56 PM
Yes, I hope you have a relaxing time there Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 01, 2008, 05:26:08 PM

hope Dorita at the Bardis Hotel has got the pool filled now so that the water can warm up


Martin - Found out today that Bardis are filling in the pool and planting potatoes, so no swimming but at least we'll get very good chips.
( O N L Y     J O K I N G    -   H O N E S T ! )

Greetings from a very warm, 23 deg shade, Arillas. I'm finally getting rid of the latest "head cold" and returning back into the strenuous day of "too much to do - so little time".
(Hee Hee Hee.)

The general feeling and vibes around Arillas are very good and all locals seem to be looking forward to meeting old freinds and gaining new ones.

Rainbow Pool is ready and Sea Breeze and Graziella are now set up and waiting for you to join them. Hotel Marvel looks a picture.

Marina and Akti pool not ready but will be when their guests arrive.
( Two for Martin, our temp roving reporter to monitor and report on! )

Met my first tourist today, coming towards me in car, with horn purping and hand waving.
" Do you speak English " - He said.
" A little " - says I. - " You are English? "
" Italian " says he - " Is Arillas this way? "
Directions duly given, in bad Englsh, ( Bet he thought, "" His English is good for a Greek """)
Don't yer just luv it? - I could have sent him to Sidari, but they looked a nice family.!

So, Where's this pic of Arillas taken from then. ( The clues are on the wall )
(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8894/010508eb5.jpg)
And very peaceful it is there too.

That's it folks. - The 1st of May and all is well.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 01, 2008, 05:48:11 PM
Hi Eggy.

Glad to see you up and running with your reports again. It doesn't take much guessing where the photo was taken with your clues. Can't wait to get over there.

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justjen on May 01, 2008, 05:54:01 PM
Hi Negg,

Missed your banter these last few days. Look forward to Martin's report.

Cheers Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on May 01, 2008, 06:23:57 PM
Its nice to see an "Arillas Today" report again Eggy. Your report has confirmed what the webcam seemed to show today, lots of activity and lovely weather. I did see a few red cars but the cam is too far away to recognise the makes of car. Do you think you could put a big white circle on the Pugs roof, so we can see that its you.

Could I assume that the empty bottle of retsina and the unworn pink croc  is evidence that their owner was legless?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 01, 2008, 07:18:47 PM
Could I assume that the empty bottle of retsina and the unworn pink croc  is evidence that their owner was legless?

Terry

The owner has now realised that a drive home, instead of a leisurely wobble can seriously effect the amount of alcohol consumed.
( However, I think, a large percentage of "Arillas Retsina Stocks" have vanished this week )

And, I reckon, you only want a white circle on the Pugs roof to make an easy target for dropping watermelons on it!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 01, 2008, 07:48:42 PM
Lovely Arillas today post Eggy. Didn't take too much working out where the view is from. Died and gone to heaven? I doubt heaven can be as good as that view!

Sure you're right about the "target" on top of the Pug. but then Terry isn't the only one who would use it to good effect! lol lol

Cheers
Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on May 02, 2008, 12:41:03 AM
You didnt send "her" home with only one shoe did you! ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on May 02, 2008, 08:58:08 AM
might be because im blonde but could you tell me where the picture was taken :)
suex
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on May 02, 2008, 09:42:49 AM
Sue, it's Sandy & Joyce's house.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on May 02, 2008, 10:35:06 AM
oh right
thank you cheryl
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 02, 2008, 05:23:07 PM
Sue - Sorry - I forget sometimes not everybody knows everybody.

One for you though.
Where's this?

(http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/223/020508vl5.jpg)
I seem to remember you both liked it here. - Or am I wrong?
____________________________________________________________________

The population of Arillas has grown a little today.

What with a few people eating at Marina and enjoying a drink at Horizon plus sunbathing on the beach and a couple in the sea. Added to people enjoying the view from Sea Breeze and enjoying the shade in Malibu,well it must be around 26/27 in the sun today. there's nowhere to swing a cat by the tail! - If I had a cat that is.

Didn't bump into Martin W, but plenty of time. The Bardis Sun looked very inviting, and quiet,this afternoon so maybe he was one of two on the sunbeds by the pool.
( Almost like a private pool this time of year )

Cheers
Negg





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on May 02, 2008, 06:22:33 PM
That is in Helens or Georges as we call it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Gary & Julie on May 03, 2008, 03:51:30 PM
I am sure that this is the wall on the right as you go into George's crape heaven, say hello to george from Gary will you ! ask him if his bike is still too expensive for me to buy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on May 03, 2008, 04:35:07 PM
the crepeirie we love it in their
thanks eggy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 03, 2008, 06:06:44 PM
You're an observant lot and not wrong!

Arillas today --- and it's officail folks.
Martin W is here and enjoying all Arillas can throw at him.
( Well, not throw just casually lob his way, maybe )
(http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/2916/030508ctw6.jpg)

He has a message for Mary H, who will soon be on her way, about Taxis.
I will do that on a PM. Nothing sinister just a re-assurance that all went well.

Ina's Supermarket now open for business.
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/6027/030508bfz5.jpg)

But Thalassa not ready yet and have employed a ferocious dog to keep nosey parkers, like me, away. ( Actually, his tail was wagging ! - Wotapussycat)
(http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/2513/030508aia9.jpg)

Coconut now open and was showing Man Utd vs West Ham, which pleased the four people in there. ( The 6 people on the beach can't have been football supporters! )

All in all, a good afternoon to be here.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on May 03, 2008, 06:34:57 PM
Good pics again Eggy and Martin looks happy and relaxed I do hope he has a good week and makes some new friends.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on May 03, 2008, 06:39:44 PM
Well Martin certainly looks chilled out lol,going green with envy here
                                         Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lou on May 03, 2008, 07:17:01 PM
Hi all arillas is looking good today. Glad you got there safetly Martin and you do look relaxed it doesn't take long to settle in. Can't wait for my turn out there counting down the weeks, soon be days and the hours horray. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 03, 2008, 07:40:06 PM
Thanks for the pics and report Eggy. I see you tracked Martin down and he looks like he is having a great time. Soon be our turn too.


riggers.........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on May 04, 2008, 12:01:57 AM
Doesnt he look good!  He looks like he survived the journey and is well and truly in holiday mode!


Talking about weddings (off topic, sorry) ... I dragged Mike around Crawley this afternoon for 3 hrs looking for something to wear... I went into a M & S cubicle with a barrow load to try on and was too frightened to come out and tell him that none of it was any good.  We ended up going home and into our local "town" department store and found something there.  We should have gone there in the first place...  He was so patient bless him, he didnt moan once!  He was so desparate to get home he was looking for anything in the end, all very unsuitable but he tried, i'ts when he shouts out the sizes it becomes  embarrasing!

Its a good job he only shops with me about once a year!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on May 04, 2008, 01:26:37 AM
Great reports as usual, Eggy and just love the photos!
Good one of Martin, should be able to recognise him now - hope to see you all in 2 days time.
Reeeeally excited now!
Yammas
Lynn x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justjen on May 04, 2008, 02:22:03 AM
Brilliant post as usual Negg.

Glad to see Martin Arillassed (Hmm - is that a word?).

Also Charlie (Thalassa dog) looking his usual happy self. Tell Giannis, Litsa and Spiros Yammas from Jen and Phil when they do open.

Cheers, Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 04, 2008, 10:05:07 AM
Looking good! Martin, Arillas and the dog :D Cheers Eggy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on May 04, 2008, 12:11:29 PM
Thanks again for the pics Eggy. Martin looks very happy, and its nice to see Spiros who also has a big smile on his face.

I wish we were there.

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on May 04, 2008, 01:36:05 PM
lovely pictures
martain looks very chilled
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 04, 2008, 02:45:07 PM
the pics give me a tingling feeling in me stomach.thanks eggy....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on May 06, 2008, 08:42:55 AM
I noticed a fair bit of activity this morning on the web cam not sure if some lucky peeps are doing a bit of early morning fishing on the pier
                                                             Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 07, 2008, 02:09:07 PM
It has been noticed that various Forum Members have been infiltrating the Arillas Holiday scene as Tourists!

Sandy was one of the first to start the ball rolling and has now retired, back to England, after what I think has been a very pleasant 2 weeks for her, father and colleague. Eileen and Keith have now taken up the challenge to have a good time.

Plus ..... Martin W who, last night, blew his cover by sportiing his  "Arillas Addict" super duper T-shirt, in the Coconut Bar whilst sharing a table with Lyn and Colin, who were either dropped on to the Jetty, late Monday night, from an Albanan fishing boat or came by taxi from Corfu Airport. Vivian was also present for a short while but then was mysteriously drawn away by the thought of Brouklis and the food that awaited her on arrival. - Pete, thinking ahead, was already there.

Mark and Dee are also here but haven't been spotted by me yet - Give it time!

Arillas Today.
What are these things called again?
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/6167/070508gt3.jpg)
I only ask because I haven't seen them for, at least, 7 months.

It's a "nice" 18 deg today and, although not everything is open, there is still plenty for new arrivals to "not keep them too busy" - And that can't be bad.

A good place to be at a lovely time of year.

Cheers
Negg

ps - Dimitris has had his hair cut ! - You heard it here first.


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 07, 2008, 03:04:35 PM
I can't wait to have my turn at being a Tourist Eggy. :)

That beach is looking fantastic.

Cheers for the pic

riggers......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on May 07, 2008, 03:51:17 PM
Brillian report Negg, love hearing about the people arriving there.

Am all excited now, keep saying, this time in 13 days I'll be at the beach, at the pool, eating gorgeous food etc etc.  haha.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 07, 2008, 03:53:37 PM
Cheers Eggy! Good to hear that Coconut is up and running and that the Forum Corner saw some action :)

And thos things on the beach...30 sleeps and Heidi and I will be clued to couple of them for a fortnight :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on May 07, 2008, 07:00:12 PM
Twenty days and I'll be joining the tourists, can't wait!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on May 07, 2008, 08:16:54 PM
At least your spoilt for choice for a sun bed which one did you fancy lol
                       Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: willowlark on May 08, 2008, 03:39:45 PM
Boy oh Boy - eleven sleeps to go!

Can't wait!

A&J
xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 08, 2008, 06:18:39 PM
We took a little trip to Arillas lunchtime and struggled to find a spot to park!
--- Wots that all about? --- ( Shoulda checked the webcam first! )

And... those beds on the beach have started getting some use.
(http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/7664/080508awf8.jpg)

But... Still plenty of space further down for extra bodies...
(http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/7359/080508bgo1.jpg)

Around the 25/26deg mark and a tadge warm with it.
Bumped into Viv and Pete, as yer do, and found time to have an ouzo with Martin W.

Malibu Bar looking good and quite a few people taking advantage of Mirage on the front. Guests at Rainbow, Tria Adelphia, well... everywhere we looked.
And this is supposed to be a quiet time. - June/July ? - aaaarggghh.

Cheers
Negg & Wegg ( Wegg took the pics as I was in Coconut. )
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on May 08, 2008, 06:27:26 PM
great update eggy
lovely pictures wegg
suexx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 08, 2008, 08:58:21 PM
Thanks for the report and pics Negg and Wegg. I noticed the blue water pipe on the  Beach, does this mean the showers are working this year...?

The place is looking great..

Cheers.

riggers...........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 10, 2008, 06:00:54 PM
Riggers

I keep meaning to look out for these showers and seeing if they are in use.
( Have to be careful though in case I get arrested for loitering! )
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Once again it's been a cracker of a day in Arillas and, even now, at 6 pm the temp is about 23 deg in the shade. ( Starts cold in morning but warms up very quickly )

Loadsa freindly people here and "hellos", "hi", "How yer doing" flying around all over the place.

Last night we were at Brouklis with Viv,Pete,Harold n Sally and, once again Dimitris did us proud! I wish I could have had the lamb chops + the steak but... no tummy space.
A lovely evening followed by a peaceful start to the morning. - Can't be bad.
Many thanks Brouklis - wot do we do without you?

Haven't found Mark n Dee yet but I do get worried as, quite a few people look at me and seem to think.. " shall I say hello? " - ( And vice versa for me )
And... I honk the red pug horn at quite a few people who wave. I hope I haven't been rude to anyone by not stopping. - This hello business can sometimes be very difficult.

But, whatever! People on holiday doing their own thing. Hopefully you meet up but never interfere with any one having a good time. That's my motto.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 10, 2008, 06:31:16 PM
You mustn't worry Eggy. You are now a star, and will inevitably find wherever you go the adoring public will worry about saying hello, and vice versa. Thankfully we have sorted that already - we will ignore you completely when our paths cross....

A bit more serious - in one year you and Wegg have achieved real belonging in your new community. Can't wait until Jen and me join you....

cheers
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jean on May 10, 2008, 09:54:09 PM
Eggy
We've been watching the forum for some time but have been unable to join in the banter. Computer problems now solved so we are now true Arillas Addicts! Have really enjoyed reading people's comments, so good natured and friendly. We are due to arrive in Arillas 19th May staying at Anna's for a week. This will be our 3rd visit. Hope you will stop and say hello at least! Looking forward to meeting some more devotees of Arillas. See you all soon we hope. Best Wishes Rob and Jean
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 11, 2008, 02:33:40 AM
Hi jean.

Just remember the kind of september when life was so tender (sat here listening to Nana Mouskouri)

Anna is a beautiful woman who will really look after you. Please mention Jen and Phil, Mythos and Amstels.... She will know what you mean. Give her our love.

And join the rest of us Arillas Addicts - keep posting on the forum.
best wishes
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on May 11, 2008, 04:44:22 AM
I agree Phil. It`s worth the push up the hill. Only a small hill. Bacon, tomatoes,bread. Yummy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on May 11, 2008, 08:20:40 AM
i have to agree with you both
she is a fantastic lady, not forgetting her lovely hubby and 2 sons
i love her chicken salad mmmmmmmmm
suexx
this will be our 5th time at Annas and hopefully many more to come.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 11, 2008, 07:34:41 PM
Rob n Jean

We're off to the UK on the 19th and back on the 28th so we're going to miss both you and Sharon. - And that's a big shame.

And.our lead up to the 19th with "things to plan etc" and I think we're mssing people now. I'm not sure how each day unfolds.
Even I need some time to get a tan before I put on that "suit" for a wedding.
( Why can't I wear my trainers? - Who's gonna be looking at my feet? )

Arillas today though looks better than yesterday, and yesterday was pretty good.
So, enjoy your hols when your here. Best wishes.
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jean on May 11, 2008, 08:22:04 PM
Really sorry we are going to miss you! You are becoming something of a celebrity! Maybe next time. Have a good time in UK. We have been expats before and know that whilst trips  back are good they can be exhausting too. Enjoy the wedding and we will keep watching the forum for news. Cheers Rob and Jean
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 11, 2008, 10:14:40 PM
Hi Eggy.

It must be nice for you to come back to the UK and see your old friends.

Don't fall in luv with the place to much though you might not want to go back. lol. haha

riggers.............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on May 12, 2008, 12:37:41 PM
You can stock up on Jelly Babies and Pickled Onions though!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 12, 2008, 07:01:56 PM
You can stock up on Jelly Babies and Pickled Onions though!

BG
Our suitcases will be nearly empty on the trip over but, who wants a list of what we're bringing back? - Yer wonna beleeve it! - "" eat yer heart out Gunga Din ""
( A saying of mine -  I can translate if necessary )

Welcome to a dull Arillas today with temps hovering around 19/20 deg and what to do on a, maybe, mediocre day like this:-.................................
(http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/7264/120508bay2.jpg)

Did these people bring their rods with them or are they just bamboo canes + a peice of twine and safety pin? ----------------  Who knows!

Give the Marina pool about 3 more weeks and it's open for business. About the same for Akti Arilla pool. - Only my estimate but if they are any quicker than that I'll eat my trainers. ( Both looking very good though and worth the wait )

A few places still yet to open:-
Thallassa - About 7 days time.
Costas on the Beach - a week , or so.
Eftihia - 7/10 days.

Malibu is looking after a few people on the duller days and today they were showing the film "10,000 BC ".

Coconut has a "male" behind the bar during the afternoons now. -- One for the ladies!
(http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/8874/120508aox0.jpg)
( He's called Yiannis by the way and a very pleasant guy he is )

Cheers
Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on May 13, 2008, 12:24:27 AM
Is Efithia ever opened?  It has never been when we walked past.  I shall look out for it now.

Cant believe its over cast, its been scorching here in Surrey?  Started my tan already and hope I will be a decent color by September, unless it rains here all summer!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 13, 2008, 08:57:23 AM
Thank you Eggy for that report :)

Dull days in Arillas are always perfect for the famous long wet lunch, which Heidi and I had to do couple of times last September ;)

As for the new chap in Coconut, nice! But what happened to Katarina?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on May 13, 2008, 05:59:07 PM
Negg, fantastic reports as usual, could you do me a huge favour?  If you get the chance could you have a look at Vivalis and see if he is open?  I am eating the swordfish and Georgia's potatoes as I'm typing this! 

Thanks

Sharon x



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 13, 2008, 06:34:07 PM
Definitely wasn't open last week Sharon....but a lot can happen in a week....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on May 14, 2008, 03:32:15 PM
Thanks Sandy, keeping fingers crossed then. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: PaulnMaria on May 17, 2008, 12:44:40 AM
Hi Sharon, walked past Vavilas the other day & it was open for business :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on May 17, 2008, 02:21:53 PM
paul and maria, thanks for that, 3 sleeps to go, i've got butterflies now! 

Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: PaulnMaria on May 17, 2008, 10:27:16 PM
Sleep well Sharon.............Arillas is looking as good as ever.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on May 18, 2008, 01:19:28 PM
Hi Sharon,
Enjoyed a great meal in Vavilis a few nights ago.  Thalassa not opened yet though, and Kostas on the Beach only just opened last night (Saturday). :)
Shame we'll just miss you after not bumping into you last year :(
Cheesecake at the Horizon to die for!

EEG, i can vouch for Yiannis being a nice guy - good sense of humour too!

Unfortunately, only one night left which just has to be spent at Brouklis!
Bumped into Patrickjohn the other day - photos to follow on our return home.
Yammas,
Lynn x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 18, 2008, 04:43:13 PM
EEG, i can vouch for Yiannis being a nice guy - good sense of humour too!

Cheers Lynn! Any bloke who keeps them drinks coming can't be a bad one in my book :D

Looking forward to your final report and photos :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on May 23, 2008, 03:05:08 PM
I think even the donkey's will be glad when Eggy and Negg are back, I am really missing the daily eggcasts.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justjen on May 23, 2008, 03:14:27 PM
Well said Terry - maybe we'll get a pickled-eggcast when they get back?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on May 23, 2008, 03:40:02 PM
A pickled Egg more like Jen!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 23, 2008, 03:45:37 PM
I wonder what he is doing now. Maybe sat in a pub with a pint.  :) :)

riggers..................
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on May 23, 2008, 04:01:23 PM
He is riggers, and he's found a mate to talk to who also gets a round in.

(http://www.eardisley-book.co.uk/images/Peppi_drinking_beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 23, 2008, 04:04:39 PM
Ha Ha Terry, nice one  :)

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on May 23, 2008, 04:08:29 PM
HaHaHa! The picture is very funny :D

Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justjen on May 23, 2008, 04:11:30 PM
HaHa! Is that a pickled-onion or jelly babies that the donky is eating? lol!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 23, 2008, 04:14:21 PM
Looks like a pint and he is ready for an ouzo chaser.....  :)

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 24, 2008, 09:24:41 PM
Hope Eggy stacks up with the Jellybabies?. The supply was in good order at Ina's Shop last week but if he keeps eating them she will need to buy more.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on May 28, 2008, 11:49:17 PM
Hi Negg
It has taken me all this time to recognise the young lad you took a picture of in the Coconut Bar.  I'm sure Yannis used to work in the pizza restaurant although he has grown his hair and some facial hair since then.  My Daughter who came back from Arillas today just told me I was right as she knows him.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 28, 2008, 11:56:36 PM
CAN'T LEAVE YOU LOT ALONE FOR 5 MINS , CAN I?

Egg n Wegg are back , tonight about 10;15 pm .

Be prepared people for a report about England but for now it's bed for moi.

Terry W. - Nice Pic. - Just remind me again of what date you're here so I can put a "contract" out on you.

Riggers - "Sat in a pub with a pint?" - Not at those prices.
( Egg was definately not pickled - More like "smoke free & sober" - Aaarrrgh! )

Urgently in need of Arillas pics tomorrow. - Lots to "catchupon"

Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 29, 2008, 07:38:55 PM
Arillas looking as good as ever today and with temps around 28 deg this morning another "hotty".

( Currently at 7:20pm and we're showing 30 deg on the "Oregon" )

A fairly quiet beach at 10:45 ish this morning. But going by Dimitris' picture of the day it got busier around 12 o clock.
( People came out of hiding when they saw the red pug leave )

(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/2136/290508acl6.jpg)
.
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/9778/290508bum8.jpg)

I enjoyed a coffee with Dimitris and a coffee with Spiros from Arillas Travel.
( Yes - Honest - Coffee it was! )
But - did end up in Horizon,sat back for a short time,with an Ouzo & took in the view.
I felt like I was on holiday for a while and then realised I was "home" How nice is that?

Plenty of room left on that beach though should anyone find a late booking!

Stay well Y'all.
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 29, 2008, 07:53:38 PM
Hi Eggy.
Glad to see that you are back home writing these posts, that we have all missed.

We'll be coming out of hiding ourselves in 12 days. Can you hold onto that Great weather for us.  :)

Cheers,

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 29, 2008, 09:39:17 PM
Yes, your daily snippets have been sorely missed and I for one are really happy to see them again :)

See you not tomorrow but the next Friday and then for a fortnight and I am sure there will be an Ouzo some where squeezed in :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 30, 2008, 02:37:49 AM
Understand Negg completely.

Quote
I felt like I was on holiday for a while and then realised I was "home" How nice is that?

It is wonderful. Jen and me spend half our lives feeling that way. We live in two villages - here in Baltonsborough near Glastonbury, and there in Arillas and NW Corfu. We probably have more real friends out there than we do here. So that's not surprising!

Now we have our virtual friends. But you are so real! We sat in a pub tonight and talked about you all for ages. Today's developments always occupy us. justphil and justjen often worry, laugh and talk with and about you. We usually joke but we feel part of it all.

Arillas today was 30 degrees, bebis did his first steps in the sea, Eggy realised he can still be on holiday (state of mind) then we all watched the forum and the sunset, we must be sane (I didn't say mad....)

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 30, 2008, 02:51:14 AM
I know what you mean about "virtual friends" Phil....I always find it amazing that we chat on here like old buddies with people we have never even met.....all because of a mutual love of Arillas.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 30, 2008, 03:13:42 AM
Hi Sandy

Know exactly what you mean. It is a strange and beautiful place. If we'd met in Brouklis or the Coconut we'd be "real." Jen and me might be little tinkers, but we are real Arillas Addicts, drunk or sober. We wear our T Shirts with pride.

All the best
justphil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on May 30, 2008, 11:29:28 AM
Virtual friends, yes I also associate with that, Phil.  I'm glad you called it sane - I often feel slightly mad!
lynn x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on May 30, 2008, 12:27:01 PM
i know exactly how you feel phil and jen, i go home from work (i am lucky enough to be able to log into arillas whenever i feel like it!) so over our evening meal martin will say, so how was arillas today? so we then have a discussion about who was on the forum what the weather was like etc i am sure most of our friends think we are mad, our sons certainly do!!!!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on May 30, 2008, 12:33:04 PM
Mike and I do the same.  I am always relating what is going on.  He looks forward to hearing the news even though he doesnt log on here himself.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on May 30, 2008, 01:39:40 PM
That's how Colin was, BG, but then he thought he might be missing out!
lynn x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 30, 2008, 03:14:50 PM
thats how justjen was justlynn. One night I was laughing at chatroom posts, when she decided she just had to have her own place on here. I think she got Dimitris out of bed sorting out the email and other bits! (Thanks Dimitris for putting up with us....)

It was the night John the Ref suggested she take more water with it... She has forgiven him though!!

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 30, 2008, 04:15:37 PM
Nothing wrong with a drop of water Phil.
Only a drop though Dot tells me.
Has Jen cut down on the drink now she has to do her own typing. lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jean on May 30, 2008, 05:33:07 PM
Hi Arillas Addicts! Just returned from our 3rd visit. The best yet thanks to the way Anna looked after us at her studios. We were welcomed as if we were part of her wonderful family and had a truly relaxing holiday- walking, eating- thanks Dimitrus for fantasic food and ambience - the diet starts again this week- swimming although still a bit chilly in the sea for me. We hired a car for a day toured round some old haunts and discovered some new ones, the views from the mountains are spectacular, but we drove back into Arillas in the evening and came to the conclusion that it is the best place on the island.
The only thing that marred our holiday slightly was the 8 hour delay at Corfu airport on the way home. However we were quite well looked after, taken to a restaurant for a meal and kept informed about what was going on. We met even more lovely people and everyone remained calm and well mannered in the face of adversity, no swearing or loud compliants. A testament to the kind of people who holiday in Arillas and indeed the Brits in general so Brits abroad are not all bad as some would have us think.
Can't wait to visit Arillas again but will probably have to wait till this time next next year. In the meantime the forum, pictures and views of the sunset will keep us going.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 30, 2008, 06:02:54 PM
lovely report jean.

We can all imagine what it was like to have 8 hours delay at Kerkyra airport. Not exactly the best in the world.... But as Jen just said to me - at least you could smoke! (important to us...)

We already know Anna would give you an amazing welcome. And it is real, not just "Customer Service." We are staying there in July, and when booked, probably all of September (if any rooms left...)

Not surprised you 
Quote
came to the conclusion that it is the best place on the island.
IT IS!

And like Galstonbury (see ger's post on that and my reply) the Brits always get a bad press. Sadly some believe it is true. But as you saw - it ISN'T

best wishes
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 30, 2008, 07:17:12 PM
Thanks for the report Jean. Sorry to hear about the delay though. We had one last year for 3 hours but we had gone through passport control so we missed out on the meal. So i bought 6 small cans of Amstel out of the fridge in Duty Free, then i sat there quite happy.  :D 

riggers..........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jean on May 30, 2008, 07:28:04 PM
It is a state of mind isn't it? You deal with it in the best way for you. and don't let it spoil the holiday. Your way sounds good! Shame about the people at the Manchester end though. They missed a day in Arillas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 30, 2008, 07:29:47 PM
It was Manchester for us too.......................

riggers........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 30, 2008, 10:44:57 PM
hi riggers you "tinker"

only 6 cans???????

best wishes
phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 30, 2008, 10:51:51 PM
That was after the first 6 cans Phil before i heard of the delay.  :)  :D

Cheers.

riggers............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justjen on May 30, 2008, 11:00:40 PM
That's the spirit Riggers - same school of thought as phil then!

Cheers, Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 30, 2008, 11:03:28 PM
Hi Jen.

Yes we must have gone to the same one..   :D  :D 

riggers..........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on May 31, 2008, 12:01:21 AM
thats how justjen was justlynn. One night I was laughing at chatroom posts, when she decided she just had to have her own place on here. I think she got Dimitris out of bed sorting out the email and other bits! (Thanks Dimitris for putting up with us....)

It was the night John the Ref suggested she take more water with it... She has forgiven him though!!

Phil




Was that, by any chance, the night we were discussing koum kuat and the chatroom threw a wobbly?
Lynn x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 31, 2008, 12:10:31 AM
oh yes justlynn! it definitely was now you remind me about it.....

I ADORE KoumQuat. We will take about 8kg of luggage out (clothes? who needs them??) and bring back many litres this time. Can buy all the rest here...

It is such hard work in the chatroom but really worth it. Much better at forum corner in the Coconut of course, but sadly we don't all live there like Negg and Wegg. Jen and me will next year tho.

take care forum divorcee....
lol
justphil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on May 31, 2008, 10:57:10 AM
We only managed to bring back 2 big bottles of the stuff this year, Phil - got to ration it out until next year now!

Also discussing moving out there - the way of life would suit us down to the ground - but a lot to consider...........

See you and Jen in the chatroom some time soon
lynn x

(Whoops, are we off-topic here?  What will eggy say???)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 31, 2008, 02:25:41 PM
Eggy will slap your legs with a wet mackerell !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on May 31, 2008, 02:40:56 PM
Thanks, Eggy, that gave me a good laugh!
Looking forward to it.............
lynn x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 31, 2008, 04:31:03 PM
Ha Ha, i have missed your wit Eggy.  :)

riggers........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 31, 2008, 05:28:41 PM
Eggy will slap your legs with a wet mackerell !

As long as the wet celery doesn't come out :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 31, 2008, 05:58:25 PM
had such a laugh following this thread. lol ain't enough to describe how we laughed!

EEG - was going to cook some braised celery with dinner today, but I won't be able to look it in the face! To quote Victoria Wood, is it anything like "beat me on the bottom with a Womans Weekly???"

But then this is Arillas today........
best to all
phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on May 31, 2008, 06:32:29 PM
Or "bend me over backwards on my hostess trolley"??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 31, 2008, 06:57:56 PM
jen and me are wiping the tears of laughter off our faces justlynn. only Victoria Wood fans will understand. We saw her at Colston Halls in Bristol last year. She should have a regular spot at Rainbow....... Jimmy and Perry would call the bingo....

we once thought of having a hostess trolley but we've stopped bending over backwards - we're a bit too old for that these days........

thanks for the post -
love philandjen (no, sorry - we aren't actually divorced)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 31, 2008, 07:04:23 PM
Or "bend me over backwards on my hostess trolley"??

Victoria Wood! - One of Weggs favourites.

Lynn
If your hostess trolley is on wheels then I forsee many problems.
( And with local speeds at 30 mph - A ticket for going too fast maybe!? )

I found a very quiet and relaxing Arillas today with most of the guests, taking in the excellant weather, on the beach.
It's currently 27 deg here now at 7 pm.  

We have finally caught up with Wendy n Stuart and look forward to an evening out with them tonight. A busy day for me today with work mixed in with pleasure but a very good day all round.

Mark, of Mark n Dee, looks very well indeed and this Arillas atmosphere agrees with him totally.

Don't forget all that Malibu n Coconut are showing the latest films so, if you get a wet afternoon when you're here, you can see 10,000bc, Indiana Jones, Doomsday ext.
( I hope I can scrounge them when the season ends )

I must take a look at that "Arillas Calendar" again and see who I can catch next week!
Maybe I need to change the car as the "Red Pug" is easily recognisable.
Why do people keep jumping into hedges when I approach?
( Is it the driving or the conversation? )

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on May 31, 2008, 07:15:58 PM
Neil,
thought you were in the Uk for 3 weeks,or did the bad weather the speed camaras etc change your mind.Glad you enjoyed it over here.funny what you say about Palm air and Bournemouth airport,My neighbour has said the same thing,infact he nows rings up Bournmouth from Exeter and they know who it is as soon as he speaks,they just tell him the leg room is sorted(he is about 6'3" tall).Look forward to reading( letter from America,oops i ment Corfu today).
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on May 31, 2008, 07:34:01 PM
Happy to say that I don't reeeaally own a hostess trolley, which is just as well as I also can't bend over backwards any more, phil and jen!
And I don't fancy going at 30 mph on one either!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justjen on June 01, 2008, 01:17:58 PM
No Lynn, we don't either!

For us fans of Victoria Wood (and those that have never heard her song and think we.ve gone potty!)

Code: [Select]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZCIKjYDf1g
lol, Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justjen on June 01, 2008, 01:19:46 PM
Whoops! sorry I'll try that again

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on June 01, 2008, 02:50:42 PM
Thanks for posting that, Jen - I think it's ok to be a bit potty but it might help if people don't think we've completely flipped!

Colin and I have been having a good giggle at it again - he'd forgotten half of it! 
Love, lynn x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 01, 2008, 07:15:19 PM
You're an excited lot out there !

Arillas today? - And who needs a pic of the beach when you have ANG & CHRIS in the 3rd day of their holdiay.
(http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/7471/010608zd5.jpg)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Breakfast? - At 3 pm in the afternoon at Helens Creperie? Washed down with alcohol?
Happy holidays you two. - I calculate that their evening meal for 2 will be at 3 am.,
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bumped into Wendy n Stu again with whom we had a very nice evenng last night.
They are back to England tomorrow. A shame for them, and us, as good company can sometimes be hard to find. - C'mom you lot- Get on a plane if you haven't booked!

A little bird telss me that PJ was sighted, last week, in his "Notorious Swimwear" parading along the beach. ( He did well not to get arrested - ALLEGEDLY )
He also did well not  to have been spotted by the "Donut Man" who, I'm told is now teaching his son the business. ---- Aaarrrgh - (Where do we hang these donuts?.)


Very jealous of Dimitris and Noufris at Brouklis today as thet had goat meat for lunch.
Excellant it looked too and I never got offered any! ( Share some with us Brouklis! )

Add all this to time spent in the Coconut and time to inhale the view and quiet of the beach and I donna swap for any ting!

A very merry 26deg at 7 pm and I bid you all " Have a good evening" - ( We will ! )

Now we're in Jume ? - So many people - So little time!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 01, 2008, 07:22:00 PM
Eggy
Nice to see your back into the swing of things
Dont over do it now
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 01, 2008, 07:27:34 PM
thanks for another great installment of Arillas Today. Could have been us having breakfast a 3pm, washed down with alcohol! Ask Anna of Studio fame - she often served us.......

It's good to be back on topic - we've had to resort to hostess trollies and Woman's Weekly while you were away!!!

all the best
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on June 01, 2008, 07:40:51 PM
Hi Everyone
Eggy: I thought I spotted you last week talking to the workmen finishing the Akti swimming pool.  I spoke to this bloke who denied being you!
True that I was on the beach but spent most of my time up the North End, though I did a snorkel round the jetty.  One fisherman asked me to tie a fish on the end of his line as he wasn't having much luck.  Most of the fish were round the other side of the jetty.
Sorry I missed you - will have to return soon for another try.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on June 01, 2008, 10:48:17 PM
the "Donut Man" who, I'm told is now teaching his son the business. ---- Aaarrrgh - (Where do we hang these donuts?.)
It's true!
the second generation of donutman is learning how to run the business properly
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 01, 2008, 10:54:37 PM
Ohhhh nooooooooo. not 2 of them. That means 2 cameras to get rid, or maybe 2 of something else ha ha.....  :D  :D

riggers...............

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on June 02, 2008, 01:18:38 AM
Oh no...  we shall have "Donuts, glapes, flesh flute" in stereo now!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 02, 2008, 08:49:51 AM
You're an excited lot out there !

Arillas today? - And who needs a pic of the beach when you have ANG & CHRIS in the 3rd day of their holdiay.

Cheers for that and say hello to Ang and Chris from us here in the forum :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on June 02, 2008, 04:35:33 PM
Hello all didnt intend to come on here whilst here but had to have a peek at the photo.....dugh..not one of my best profiles LOL, Thanks EEG and HELOOOOOO TO YOU ALL, its another nice afternoon here seen Eggy an hr or so ago and am just sitting chilling out at Georges, will have to pop and see Dimitris this evening but soo much to do....not and so little time.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 02, 2008, 06:16:29 PM
What can you do in an Arillas today that has temps around 29 deg?

Ang n Chris had a good idea by chilling out.

Here's another alternative:-
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/5535/020608aal3.jpg)
Mick plus friends taking it easy! - Mick looks after the pedaloes here and what a great job to have. - How much do I have to pay to get it?

Costa's, ( On the beach ) had another idea by hiding away, in the shade, to sort out his evening menu. - But I found him in the end!
(http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/7506/020608cxt7.jpg)

Plenty of room on the beach for more bums on seats, and once again that ole peir keeps attracting those "fishers"
(http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/484/020808bvq7.jpg)
But without PJ, courtesy of speedos and snorkel,to hook the fish on the end of their line? - What will they do?
( PJ - Sorry to have missed you - Guess I'll have to wait for that Ouzo now )

And B.Girl - Donut Man in Stereo? - Doesn't bear thinking about.
( as long as he doesn't double his price )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 05, 2008, 07:14:24 PM
A shaky start to the day today with 18 deg on the clock at 9 am -----
---- then it rained for a full ten minutes !

But... Don't I wish I had taken the camera to Arillas with me this afternoon.
From 12 ish the sun came out and a glorious afternoon had by all.

Arillas is getting busier folks and, today I had to search for somewhere to park!
It's good to see Arillas buzzing and it's good to see so many faces, old n new.

Poor Ang n Chris go home tomorrow. What happened to the last 7 days?

Ivan n Avril are here and we are all eating together Friday night.
Mavis and Robin here next week! - So many Tavernas so little time!

I spent 3 hours this pm doing nothing but acheiving loads. Hey!- another day "AVRIO"

Dimitris and Litsa's bebe is a cracker of a bonny boy and I enjoyed many minutes of:-
"Cuddly toy tickling tummy and loadsa chuckles in reply"
( doesn't seem to work with Dimitris though? - Bigger cuddly toy reqd perhaps? )
Cheers
Negg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 07, 2008, 06:50:37 PM
After a bit of rain and thunder overnight we found a very dull start to the morning.

But...... By 2 pm the sun was forcing it's way through and temps hovered around the 23/24 deg mark.

Anyway, who wants to know about the weather?

Guess who I bumped into?
(http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/7581/070608bbi2.jpg)

Erga (EEG)  & Heide, both looking well and like two coiled springs poised a twanging time. - They look well and I'm sure will have a good holiday.
Woe betide any bar than runs out of Mythos!

And then - Who's is? - Here for another week.
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/9923/070608atl7.jpg)

Being a roving reporter does get it's perks, don't yer know.

Nearly forgot. - I did get a picture of the beach.
(http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/8734/070608cym2.jpg)

Also saw Hanneka, another Forum member, from Holland.

A good afternoon with local bars looking after those Rugby addicts, who want some time off the beach, plus activity in various Tavernas.

Now, at 6:30 pm the thunder is on it's way back and very noisy it is too!
However, with temps still around 21 deg what's the problem with a bit of noise when it's still warm enough to stand out in it?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 07, 2008, 06:55:45 PM
However, with temps still around 21 deg what's the problem with a bit of noise when it's still warm enough to stand out in it?

I meant "bit of rain" but then you know that.
( As I type the thunder is getting louder with a few flashes of lightening )

Who wants to swap locations?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 07, 2008, 07:50:12 PM
thanks eggy

to see erja, heidi and marika in one post is a bit too much for me........

tears running down my face.

lol
phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 07, 2008, 08:51:33 PM
Looks like the girls are having all the fun.
Hope they enjoy it though.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 07, 2008, 08:56:18 PM
Cheers Eggy.

Now i know who i'll be bumping into next week. Save some of that ale for me Girls. :)


riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 07, 2008, 08:59:34 PM
Don't the three girls look well!

Thanks for the photos Neill.

Riggers....you just had to rub that in eh? ;-)

Eileenx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 07, 2008, 09:06:50 PM
Ha ha sorry everyone.  :D  :D.

I will have a drink for you all,  hmm better not.

Not in one night anyway.

Cheers.
riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 07, 2008, 09:58:42 PM
the spirit of Arillas.

vodka, brandy, whiskey, ouzo??????

greek meausres said Filipos - he was so right!
totally off thread but who cares?

phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 07, 2008, 10:09:01 PM
Not me Phil.. :)  :)

Cheers mate.

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on June 07, 2008, 11:19:11 PM
Enjoy the hols girls. Have a great time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on June 08, 2008, 04:05:50 AM
Blimey...Erja and Heidi didn't waste much time did they? Look as though they've been there forever....and fancy seeing Marika in the Horizon....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 08, 2008, 04:20:24 AM
I will give them your best wishes Sandy. :)  :)

riggers
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 08, 2008, 10:48:34 AM
Greetings peeps!

The leisurely life in Arillas is just the best and this morning Heidi and  managed to get up without a king size hangover :)

Eileen, saw your boy and his mates last night in the Coconut where we got stuck through the thunder storm and watched the opening game of Euro 2008. What better place to get stuck eh? ;)

Now we will finish our coffee and hit the beach :D Life is soooooooooooo good!!!

P.S riggers, there might just be enough Mythos left for you ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 08, 2008, 10:58:07 AM
Greetings peeps!

Eileen, saw your boy and his mates last night in the Coconut where we got stuck through the thunder storm and watched the opening game of Euro 2008. What better place to get stuck eh? ;)

Now we will finish our coffee and hit the beach :D Life is soooooooooooo good!!!


You know that last night it was not too difficult to imagine you lot 'sheltering' in the Coconut Bar watching the game!  Were we jealous?.......you bet we were, it's not quite the same in front of the tv with a carry out!!

Enjoy,

Eileenxxx

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: willis on June 09, 2008, 03:27:41 PM
I've just noticed that I am sitting in the Horizon behind Marika in the picture. I was also in the Coconut during the storm the other day. I didn't realise it was Heidi and Erja who were in there too. I snuck out at half time when the rain eased.
Nick
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 09, 2008, 04:25:44 PM
Willis
You must be more vigilant
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on June 09, 2008, 04:34:15 PM
You know what we shall have to do.... go with an "autograph" book and collect all those members we meet to sign in - if we are really dedicated perhaps stick a piccy in first to recognise them.

(I am only joking of course - just in case you think I am a total nutter - or you might think it a good idea. I am waffling again!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 09, 2008, 04:40:39 PM
Willis -
You should have spoken up ! - I had enough space on the camera for another photo!

The following pic was taken about 3 pm, sat on a sunbed.
( Just in case some of you have forgotten about the view ! )
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4340/090608ace0.jpg)

Changeover day today with a lot of fresh faces being delivered by quite a few coaches.
A 26 deg , sunny Arillas sounds like a very good welcome to me.

Still many bodies on sunbeds though but not many in the water. Maybe after the little rain we've been having the sea needs to warm up a twinge.
(http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/8876/090608bes4.jpg)

I see that a "Riggers" will be here tomorrow. Riggers, EEG and Heide, all competing in a drinking session ? - Is there enough alcohol in Arillas for that?

Blondegirl - I luv to see someone waffling.Makes me feel like I'm not alone in the:-
"Wunderful World of Waffling! "

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 09, 2008, 05:03:05 PM
Lol Eggy.

There may not be enough. Could inform the coconut to get a few extra kegs of Mythos in.  :D

See you soon..................

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on June 09, 2008, 08:06:18 PM
Hello everybody :) :) :)

A very big HELLO from SanStefanos (where I am, just in the moment)
Today was a beautiful, sunny day.
HaHaHa! Great pictures Neill :)
We had a nice time in the Horizon with the Ouzo :)
Yes, Nick, you was behind me with Anna! HaHaHa!
Till now I dont see you EEG maybe tomorrow, was looking today, but no.
Ok, I leave you all now, I am hungry HaHaHa!
See you all soon!

Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on June 09, 2008, 09:27:52 PM
You lucky lucky person Marika hope your having a brilliant time and i,m sure that you are dont drink all the mythos save some for us in august lol
                                                          Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 10, 2008, 05:05:50 PM
Greetings,

Dimitri gave me a mission to be on the spot reporter today, so here is what is going down in our little village today directly from the apartment balcony above Brouklis.

Tattoo's are a plenty this year and I don't feel too out of place with 9 of mine. Eileen's boy has few as does his mate and Heidi bares hers for all to see on the beach. There are of course plenty more walking around the village which makes the place look rather colourful.

If some of you have managed to avoid the fact that Greece plays against Sweden tonight in Euro 2008 tournament, I have just informed you. The village gearing up to show their support and  Armourada has Greek flags on every flower pot and everyone here will be Greek tonight unless you happen to be a Swede :D

I have still not managed to bump into Marika, but I am sure it will happen and I am quite excited to see who turns up tonight for the Forum Corner :)

Yassas from sunny Arillas and COME ON GREECE!!! :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 10, 2008, 05:32:48 PM
Thanks for the report Erja, and I will be supporting Greece with you. Any chance of a photo of the Armourada  so we can see it decorated with the flage, Hopefully you could take it and show the victory celebrations at the same time

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on June 10, 2008, 05:41:27 PM

Really lovely to get your report EEG - boy oh boy do I wish I was there!!!

I think you must be staying in the rooms we stayed in above the Brouklis? They're lovely aren't they?

You sound like you're having a fab time (surprise, surprise!) & I hope you enjoy the match later!

We too will be supporting Greece. Here's hoping!!

BeckyB x.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 10, 2008, 07:59:55 PM
EEG

What a great report !

Me and Wegg, plus all the Forum look forward to a few more this week!

As for us, today was a little work this morning, a nice relaxed lunch at Brouklis and then 2 hours on the beach. - First time this year we done the ole sunbathing thing!
Wegg took a dip or two in the sea so it must be warming up and at 8 pm the temp is still around 26 deg.

Put me down for a 3-1 victory for Greece tonight as I can't be there to see it with you.
I think that by 9:45 pm driving will not be an option.

Did you know that Sweden have only beaten Greece once. That was apparently in the 1920's when they won 9-0. Most other times they have drawn.
Time for a change Greece !!!!

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 11, 2008, 10:31:31 AM
Good morning from beautiful Arillas,

Unfortunately Greece succumbed to Sweden in footall, and all the local boys in the Greek shirts looked disappointed but not defeated.Our spirits remained high simply because Peri kept them drinks coming with a smile :)

BeckyB, we are indeed staying in the rooms above Brouklis and we are having a splendid time :)

garythebike made an appearance in the Coconut last night with his jet lagged family and they retired for a well earned kip before the football. He just walked straight to me and said:"You must be Erja". So that's the way to do it :D

If todays sunbathing doesn't tire us out, I will try and get a report in later on :D

Yassas olles and see you on the beach :)



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 11, 2008, 11:46:45 AM
ERJA

You're getting pretty good at this.
( 3-1 to Greece? - Wot do I know? )

I could now be redundant as "on the spot reporter"
Keep 'em coming kid!

Ever thought about living here? - Psssttt - Wanna buy some land?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on June 11, 2008, 01:35:40 PM
Hi Erja

Great reporting and enjoy the rest of your visit , watch out for Eggy he is only after his commision lol

Yammas

Dave
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 11, 2008, 06:12:33 PM
Dave n Anne
Wot's commission. - Is there a Grrek word for that?

Arillas today?

So whats Erja doing sat in a certain bar this afternoon, watching some film called "Sex in the City", when she should be out reporting for all of us to read and enjoy.
Maybe those temps of 28/30 deg are too hot for her.
( I'm talking about the weather here not the film! )

A busy beach here today, which was very noticable by the number of brollies in the up position. - Good to see a lot of people enjoying a well earned break.

Riggers insisted on keeping me in free flowing Ouzo  but I had to go home in the end.
But there's always tomorrow! , or the next day, or the next day etc.

So c'mon Erja - Get posting! - I'm sure I've missed a few things here.

Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 11, 2008, 06:59:59 PM
Greetings all from sweltering Arillas!

Like Eggy stated, riggers made an guest appearance in the Coconut this afternoon and he was most comforted with the fact that we had not managed to drink all the beer in the village ;) We are yet to meet his better half but I am sure we will shortly.

Temperatures have today been hot hot hot and we managed to hang on in there on the beach until about 3pm. The sand has been sticking everywhere in unexpected places but an ice cold Royal Ionian melted these worries away. Lunch today happened in Portofino with a lovely shade from the blazing sun. Then we relaxed in to the shadows of the Coconut bar, leaned back on the comfy chairs and enjoyed the best Sex & the City that we have had in Arillas so far ;)

If our livers can cope, there will be  more beer and men in shorts to be enjoyed in the shape of Euro 2008 tonight :)

P.S Mozzie bite count is 3 for Heidi and non for me :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on June 12, 2008, 12:38:20 AM
Sounds good to me Erja....and all in all, well worth a few mozzie bites. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on June 12, 2008, 01:17:49 AM
Just got a mozzie bite here would you believe!

Have a great holiday and thanks for the reports!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 12, 2008, 02:17:25 AM
Just broke the news to the chatroom BG. Reuters (ie jen) saw the post and had to be front page news! Headline reads:

MOSQUITO EMIGRATES TO BLIGHTY AND BITES FORUM DIVA

lol
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on June 12, 2008, 10:20:11 AM
You cheeky lot!

Persishing thing was really itchy all night on my big toe of all places!  Of course of my mosquito stuff is packed away ready for Arillas and I couldnt find it!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 12, 2008, 11:39:27 AM
Kalimera ladies and gents!

Arillas woke up sunny this morning but now it has gone somewhat overcast. There is a grateful wind cooling everything down and people actually seem to have more spring in their step.

Last night we finally met Marika and my colection of forum members is now totalling 6 (during this trip!).

Football continues and the Royal Ionian lager has yet another rave review from me ;)

Tonight Heidi and I will hit Corfu town for a spot of shopping armed with our credit cards and I expect there will be beer :)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on June 12, 2008, 12:09:54 PM
Another great report, Erja, well done!

Quite agree about the Royal Ionian, we loved it too.

Enjoy the shopping - Corfu town look out!!  :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 12, 2008, 02:16:25 PM
I can vouch for what Erja says, it is a beautful day. Getting hotter now i think. Mytos flowing nicely. Went to Brouklis last night. We had a lovely meal. Finally met Dimitris. Still to meet Marika, but i'm sure it won't be long.

Cheers.

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on June 12, 2008, 02:30:57 PM
Erja loving your reports, sounds like your having a fantastic time.

Riggers have a great holiday

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on June 12, 2008, 02:45:54 PM

I second that Sharon!

Your reports are such fun to read Erja - they really put a big smile on my face (although I'd be fibbing if I said I wasn't a bit envious!).

Keep them coming - join in too Riggers, the more the merrier!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on June 12, 2008, 03:05:48 PM
p.s. Erja, been reading your blogs as well, brilliant, can I come on holiday with you two next time? LOL.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 12, 2008, 05:58:53 PM
Hi all.

Having a ball so far. I met Marika about 30 minutes after i last posted. She is whizzing about on a scooter. I am just about to go and have a pint of Mythos in the coconut. Costas is on the Bar. Got a bit sunburnt (red)  already.

yammas.

riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 12, 2008, 06:45:42 PM
Even I look forward to these "Erja Specials" and I live here !

They are great to read and tell it much better than I.

( She has a good way with words, this lady )

Question is ..... Who is going to take over as O.T.S.P  when that return ticket finally catches up with her?

Maybe Riggers will take up the "baton".

27 deg here now at 6:45 pm and still very warm. Corfu Town is generally a few degrees hotter so EEG n Heide may opt out of the shopping and relax in one of their many alcohol establishments for a few cold beers, methinks!

CAN THE CREDIT CARDS HANDLE BOTH EXPENSES WE WONDER!!??

Cheers
Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 12, 2008, 10:40:50 PM
Not ready for that yet Neil !!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 12, 2008, 11:08:44 PM


Riggers
Hope you have time to get out and about, on the forum and Drinking in the coconut.
You could always have a walk up to the Tria-Adelphia  and see if my flip-flops are still on the wall.
See the post       I got a pair of white sliders for my hols
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 13, 2008, 10:35:27 AM
Kalimera,

Yesterday was nice and easy here as expected on ones holidays. We had a leisurly lunch in Ammos and found the most comfortable chairs in the village. Portofino was full of of kids on a school trip and they caused even more noise than Heidi and I leaving the Coconut in the early hours of the morning. How ever, we did not let it bother us and just kept on chiling with our ice cold beverages.

Then it was time to hit the town and Vassilis from Arkokal travel drove us there in their bus and it never seizes to amaze me the skill that these bus drivers have to handle the not such  good roads that are winding through the olive groves and not to mention the other drivers that seem to be rather out of control at times.

There was beer in Corfu town which I kept on gulping down in between various shoe shops and hand bag establishments. Needles to say, wayyyyyy too much money was spent but it was fun. I lived there couple of summers in the year the sword and the stone so it is a very familiar place to visit.

Got back to Arillas around eleven o'clock and because it as late we had the perfect excuse to treat our selves to gorgeous gyros in the place next to Malibu. Then it was untypical move of straight to bed and well earned kip. Well, the amazing show from mother nature of thunder and lightning kept me up for a while but in the end I just crashed.

Today there is cloudy sky but the wind is blowing away the clouds. I will post an update after I have observed some more of the goings on in this lovely village :)

Yassas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 13, 2008, 10:46:18 AM
yassas erja - loving your roving reports!

waiting to read more later...

phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on June 13, 2008, 10:47:47 AM
Yassas Erja, the gyros are delicious in there arent they. 

Keep em coming,

Negg, your reports are just as good!

Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 13, 2008, 10:49:44 AM
Another excellent report from our Guest Reporter.  Thanks and keep 'em coming.

Eileenx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on June 13, 2008, 11:03:59 AM
I see Erja has the official title now!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on June 13, 2008, 12:05:36 PM
I love the gyros - so soft and yummy!  Your daily reports are great.

Why is it there arent many comfortable seats around?  The seats in the restaurants are uncomfortable too, either upright or scratchy on your bare legs.  Thats why we go to the Thassala for a drink or two to sit in those nice comfy seats.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 13, 2008, 12:50:14 PM
Its nice to have doubles, not drinks but a daily report from Eggy and a daily report from Erja.

That's the good news, the bad news it that the reports just make you want to be there more than ever. We are all very lucky to get so much information on a daily basis.

How about a "Shopping Guide to Corfu Town" Erja? We have only been around the town once and Helen would love to know where the best shops are. I must be a glutton for punishment for asking you.

It was interesting to read about the thunderstorm, because when I watched last nights sunset video, it really did look as if a storm was coming in from the west.

Lastly  Erja, is it true that you are leaving your Asus EEE at Brouklis, for Riggers to carry on as guest reporter next week? Maybe Laptop hire in Arillas could be a good idea. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on June 13, 2008, 12:55:54 PM
I can only add to what everyone else is saying, Erja.  Just loving the daily reports, you're doing a great job!

lynn x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 13, 2008, 05:27:24 PM
Yassas ladies and gents,

Thank you for your kind words and here is what we did today :) *hic*

The cloudy day went nicely by having drinks all around the village. First it was Ammos with most comfortable chairs in the village and service with a smile. Number two was Thalassa where we stayed for a couple of hours over luxurious looooooooooooong lunch and watched the little showers die down. Also there was an excellent service with a smile from Spiros. Then we bumped into Eggy carrying a little black bin liner and he decided to take a picture of us taking a picture of him. Hmmmm....It is not meant to make sense, but that is the way it is :)

Then dodged another shower by diving into the Coconut where Eggy and Riggers joined us for a beverage and an ouzo and some politically incorrect jokes and “make me smile” was the theme :D We were the rowdiest table for miles I can tell you!

Other news are that Vasillis and Leo from Armourada were doing something on the car park opposite the taverna and it looked like hard work. It remains to be seen what is the end result.Marina pool is coming along nicely and they are building a pool bar which  looks very inviting now that the pool is filled with water.

There are several dogs that have greeted us every time we see them since we have been here. Unfortunately we do not know all their names, only their colouring. But they are a friendly kind and all love a good scratch behind their ears :)

It is a change over day and many a people from last week have gone home today. So there is some new talent to look forward to and some more chatting and meeting new people.

Not forgetting the football! Tonight is Holland v France and we re rooting for Dutch :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 13, 2008, 07:22:58 PM
This was nearly an "eggs-clusive" .
A pic of the new on the spot reporter doing on the spot reporting!
(http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/9369/130608cwg2.jpg)

(Note that this photo was taken in front of the new Marina pool which has now been well watered. - Won't be long for a big opening maybe!)

Anyway, together with side-kick Heide,( Batman and Robin eat yer heart out!,) patrolling those beaches looking for the best Arillas has to offer. - Spoilt for choice are they not?

At 2:30 pm with a very dull day the beach had few takers.
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5646/130608ais9.jpg)
(http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/558/130608bmi8.jpg)

But, after a little drinking session with Erja , Heide and Riggers:.........................
(http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/4422/130608dcz5.jpg)
..........dat ole sun came out and, at 5pm, looked a very good time to be on the beach

You just gotta persevere folks and wait for the opportunity.
Cheers
Negg.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on June 13, 2008, 07:26:31 PM
I'm loving this!!

Great photos!! - sooooo wish I was there!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 14, 2008, 12:30:11 AM
Great Celeb pics again, we love em.

It look like Erja is just about out drinking Riggers and do I spy an empty Royal Ionian Bottle on the table?

At last, we have a photo of  Riggers and  I can now add him to the montage. You look very happy and comfortable Rigs mate. I'm very jealous

Now .....there must be a story somewhere about this.........

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/leg.jpg)

Come on Erja, tell us what happened.

Was the Royal Ionian too strong?
Did Heidi kick you?
Did the red Pug drive over your ankle?



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 14, 2008, 01:26:14 AM
Eggy
Nice picks of Erja Heidi and Riggers but the should be out looking for My flip-flops, or did you have them in that little black bin liner?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 14, 2008, 02:24:17 AM
Have been laughing my head off today. Thanks Erja and Eggy for such an upbeat and tongue in cheek Arillas Today. And Terry and John for your observations. Black bin liners, broken legs and red pugs will never be quite the same....

riggers....... it is great to see you in the flesh in Eggy's post. I can be certain that you out-drank Erja and Heidi. We have a book going here between jen and me - you're odds on favourite! We already know you're having a great time. Only a little while till we do too......

And Eggy - this was one of my favourite Arillas Today ever.
Quote
You just gotta persevere folks and wait for the opportunity
So many of those on offer in the next few weeks!

Thanks all
justphil



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on June 14, 2008, 04:04:51 AM
Hi All!
Wish I was still there. All looks good, particularly the new Marina pool. Last time I saw it they were just starting to tile the inside of the concrete shell.
How's the other one doing? They had finished the tiles and were laying the 'surroundings'  when I left. Hope Dorita at the Bardis Sun Hotel has now got more bookings, she was a bit disappointed in May but was hoping for an improvement after all the hard work she and her family had put into the hotel. Great to see the hotel is now on this website! I had a great time there and can thoroughly recommend it.
Keep up the good work Eggy, great to have your regular updates and photos.
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 14, 2008, 10:33:59 AM
Now .....there must be a story somewhere about this.........

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/leg.jpg)

Come on Erja, tell us what happened.

Was the Royal Ionian too strong?
Did Heidi kick you?
Did the red Pug drive over your ankle?

Kalimera all,

There is no great story behind my bad hind leg unfortunately. It is a permanent injury and I have to wear the support at all times so not to damage the leg any further. Etsi ine zoe/such is life :)

This morning is sunny and few clouds are sailing past our balcony. Marika said her good byes last night as she flew home this morning. Now what else has happened...? The work at Armourada has been going on since early this morning and they have cemented the car park opposite the taverna and it looks nice and smooth.

The football once again was a pleasure to watch as the Dutch beat France with a nice score 4 - 1 and there was enough Royal Ionian ;) Tonight Greece plays Russia and after the shaky start we hope that Greece comes up trumps tonight.And Eggy, not a word.....! ;)

Shortly we will head to the beach and get on with sun worship. Life is good :)

Yassas and ta'raa! :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justjen on June 14, 2008, 12:32:03 PM
Quote
There is no great story behind my bad hind leg unfortunately. It is a permanent injury and I have to wear the support at all times so not to damage the leg any further. Etsi ine zoe/such is life

Tha'ts rotton for you Erja - but glad that Eggy didn't talk it off!

lol! Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 14, 2008, 02:49:57 PM
hi everyone.

It is a beautiful day here. Just going for a swift one in the coconut, then back to the pool. Hard life here.

Wish you was all here.

yammas

riggers...............  :D  :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 14, 2008, 02:52:47 PM

Wish you was all here.

yammas

riggers...............  :D  :D

We wish we were there too!  Ah well looks like we will have to settle for the next best thing... reading the Arillas Today topic!

Have a perfect day. :-)

Eileenx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 14, 2008, 06:23:17 PM
Thanks Eileen, sunbathing done now for the day. Shower time and ready for Portofino.
Then many Mythos and Ouzos.  :)  :)

yammas.

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 14, 2008, 06:29:02 PM
Well all...

It's good to know people are in Arillas , having a great time, whilst we have gardening and various other jobs to catch up on.

It's 29 deg here at 6.25 pm and, unless it drops down to 20 deg, by 7 pm, that's my lot for today. - It aint gonna happen is it? -

So what can I say about the Greece and tonites footie?
Diddley squat , just in case I put the mockers on it.

And Mr Riggers - Do we see a new roving reporter here in the making?
Say hello to "Portofino" Spiros for me tonight.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 14, 2008, 06:32:44 PM
Hi Eggy,

No problem will do.   :)

cheers.

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MandyME on June 14, 2008, 08:07:53 PM
Hi Riggers
What you having in the Portofino tonight?, we are talking about food with friends

Mandy & Colin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on June 14, 2008, 11:05:15 PM
Hi riggers, guess you`re having a great time. Hope you`re both enjoying the congeniality. Have an ice cream for me please!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 14, 2008, 11:11:42 PM
These daily reports are fabulous everyone! The tantalising glimpse of the Marina pool was great, as well as the fun of putting faces to names.  Out of interest, has Billy kept on the two apts that used to be in front of where I presume the pool is? We stayed there one year, what a view! Also, will there be a pool bar?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 15, 2008, 10:38:51 AM
Kalimera from Arillas once again,

After a beautiful day we had a beautiful evening. Lunch took place in Ammos and dinner at Kostas on the Beach with a couple of drinks in Horizon in between. All the food was really nice and I don't want to tease you too much with graphic verbal images ;)

Sadly Greece lost to Russia 0- 1 and they are actually out of the Euro 2008 tournament, although they still have to play against Spain next Wednesday. Etsi ine zoe/such is life! And now we are focusing our attention to Holland, if for no other reason but that we have Dutch neighbors here in Brouklis, who happen to be a very nice family :)

Eileen's boy had a B-day yesterday and there was a beer with sparklers in it and the chorus of “Happy birthday to you” from assorted motley crew last night after the football in the bar.

Another gorgeous day and we are heading to the beach shortly :)

Yassas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 15, 2008, 11:56:45 AM


Eileen's boy had a B-day yesterday and there was a beer with sparklers in it and the chorus of “Happy birthday to you” from assorted motley crew last night after the football in the bar.

Another gorgeous day and we are heading to the beach shortly :)

Yassas!

It's probably fair to say that he will have a thumping headache this morning ;-)  Although it worries me slightly that he maintains he never has a hangover...that's a bad sign if ever there was one!!

Thanks for the thought of sparing us the details of your wonderful food, but really we are so hungry for anything Arillas that you shouldn't worry about teasing us. :-)

Have another great day.

Eileenx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 15, 2008, 01:12:53 PM
Hi everyone.
It's a beutiful day again. HOT, HOT, HOT.
Been up the road at the side of Tria today, seen Villa Linakis and then had to have a nosey at Kouklospito. (both very nice).
Back to sunbathing and a Lager now.  :D

yammas.

riggers..........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 15, 2008, 01:14:32 PM
Hi Riggers, you should have called in and woke up the lads!  LOL...well maybe not! ;-)

Enjoy your lager...I'm sure you've earned it. :-)

Eileenx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on June 15, 2008, 01:16:53 PM
I'm sure you've earned that lager Riggers!! Worth the walk though. Is my patio table still there......and did you see John the ref's flip flops by the Tria Adelphia????!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 15, 2008, 01:20:56 PM
HA ha, yes now i get my drink.  :)

No sign of his flip flops, well gone by now.

cheers.

riggers.......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 15, 2008, 01:23:05 PM
have on on jen and me riggers. wish we were there to buy it for you.

and if you do find those blasted flipflops please burn them....
lol
phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 15, 2008, 03:17:35 PM
EEG - Holland to play Portugal in the Final then !
( Whoops - Here I go again )

Well , I've just finished strimming the entire garden and, after reading all this, there cannot be a better excuse to pop into a Arillas for a recce.

24 deg here in the shade and a very quiet afternoon here at Kavvadades.
( Well, it is now I've switched the petrol strimmer off! )

I reckon at least 27 deg on Arillas beach.

And Jo..... Those 2 appts are still there.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 15, 2008, 06:15:33 PM
Thanks Erja for your brilliant roving reporter posts. Jen and me are the new fan club. Sorry Eggy you're old money now.....

Seriously though, it keeps us all in touch and "virtually" there.

Plaisir d'amour by Nana just started playing so after going all soggy I will leave it at that.

Thanks Eggy and Erja - you are STARS!

phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 15, 2008, 11:52:24 PM
RIGGERS
Were my Flip-flops on the Wall????
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on June 15, 2008, 11:55:05 PM
Jo, you`re absolutely right. These daily reports are great. Only problem is I wish I was there. It`s driving me `nuts`. If I close my eyes, I am there!  Hi, riggers, how`s the lager going down?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 16, 2008, 12:07:53 AM
Yes Paul, (almost) as good as the real thing eh...Thanks Eggy for the updateon apts.  They will be very 'hot property' methinks
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 16, 2008, 11:12:05 AM
Kalimera,

On the spot reporters head is slightly sore after last nights session in the bar wilst enjoying football on two screens simultaniously. I will try and get a report in when there are two sensible sentences that I manage to string together :D

Now to the beach!

Yassas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on June 16, 2008, 01:34:42 PM
paul d just to let you know we booked today for 2 weeks in may next year
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 16, 2008, 02:24:21 PM
Hi all.

Spent the day by the pool so far today, so nothing else to report . Very nice day again. Phil yes i will have a drink on you and Jen, and yes Paul the Lager is flowing fine.  :)

yammas.

riggers.......

sorry still no flip flops in sight.  :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on June 16, 2008, 02:55:39 PM
Erja, Negg and Riggers, thanks so much for the reports, they are fantastic, and very funny.  xx

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on June 16, 2008, 10:51:05 PM
Hi, Keith(geezer). Am really jealous  Will have to sort something out now. Poss May or June

Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on June 16, 2008, 11:19:00 PM
Kieth

Good for you , we are looking at a week in june/july for next year . We hope

Yammas

Dave
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 17, 2008, 07:42:18 PM
After a pleasant morning at Kavvadades with Mavis n Robin I thought I would show you all a pic of our courgettes which have gone totally mad and given us more "mini marrows" than we thought we would ever get.
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3045/170608add0.jpg)

But maybe not as that's not "Arillas Today"
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

And....I don't know what I can tell you all about Arillas today! ( My mind is a blank)

Should I tell you that I crept up, behind a walking Erja n Heide, in the Red Pug and tried to scare them with a blare of the horn. - Nah! Sounds like a childish prank!

Thought about mentioning the beach, and how busy it was,considering it's  "changeover day". ( But you all know "busy" from the web cam. )

Thought about telling you how warm it was with temps around 28/30 deg.
( But that sounds a little like boasting! )

I considered mentioning that I had a beer with Riggers not only in Malibu but also in Coconut , but maybe not. - I've already done that one.

I could say that we both met Eleni, from Irenes Appts, who treated us to an iced coffee in Amnos. - Yes folks an iced coffee for me. (Riggers had an ouzo!)

And I'm just not sure whether it's worth a mention that the beach was still busy at 5:30. - The web cam tells it all! )

Does anyone really want to know that the outside temp, at 7:25, is around 30 deg?

I also had this photo, from Sunday, of some locals trying the Marina Pool.
(http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/2222/170608gr0.jpg)
But it's not officially open yet so I didn't want to raise anyones hopes.
 
(I can tell you that the grass is growing well though, not long now maybe.)

So, there you have it. Nothing really of interest today so I guess I'll just hit the delete button. - Unless I click on "post" by mistake.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on June 17, 2008, 07:55:18 PM
brilliant report negg
ian likes his ouzo also . i hope we will meet with you and wegg.
4th august we arrive so will keep my eyes open for you.
im not shy so if i see you i will approuch you
bye for now sue and ianxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 17, 2008, 09:13:28 PM
Great take on "Arillas Today" Eggy. I for one am glad you hit the correct button - POST!

I love growing marrow and courgette (and eating them too.) There's another box ticked if they are so prolific there - or is it Weggy's green fingers?

See you soon
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 17, 2008, 09:37:02 PM
Eggy,

I don't think you realise just how good your posts are. You have a wonderful way of telling stories, about everyday things and make them very funny. I think you should write a book when you "retire" or should that be retyre!!

On a negative note, I feel sorry for Wegg, because while you are gallivanting about Arillas, drinking with riggers and scaring young women with the horn on your red Pug, she is back home in Kavvadades, looking after the courgettes!!!

And I bet she cooks em'. :-)











Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 18, 2008, 09:28:03 AM
On a negative note, I feel sorry for Wegg, because while you are gallivanting about Arillas, drinking with riggers and scaring young women with the horn on your red Pug,

:D indeed! Scaring young(?) women whilst they are trying to walk off the hang over is not funny!

So the Arillas rhythm of life is going on for us girlies for another couple of days before I will fly back to the Old Blighty on Friday morning and Heidi heads back to Finland on the later flight. Beach, lunch, rest in the afternoon, dinner, football and lashings of Royal Ionian is the order of the day here for us. The weather is now hotting up and mozzie count is most definetly getting higher, although the Jungle Formula tropical strength has done exactly what is says on the tin and we have  been spared from being eaten alive. Another Greece game tonight an it does not matter what the result is  like Peri said, they just want Greece to score one goal :D So I expect the little flags to be out again today all around the village with unwavering support for their guys.

Arillas today will be yet another beautiful sunny day with smiley faces walking around and worshiping the old sun. Wish you were here :)

Yassas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: markanddee on June 18, 2008, 09:50:00 AM
Blimey, seems like you have only been here for 5 minutes, we must catch up for a beer, but definately NO BIG BROTHER !! before you go :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on June 18, 2008, 11:33:07 AM
Negg, dont you ever hit that delete button, i've tears of laughter in my eyes.  Waiting for the comeback to Terry!  Does Wegg cook the courgettes then, haha.

Erja, am going to miss your reports they have been brilliant to read.  Riggers your turn now mate.

Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 18, 2008, 03:29:55 PM
Wot to say ? - dthen Zero ( I don't know )

Sharon - Wegg does indeed cook the courgettes under various disguises.
She has a book " 101 things to do with a courgettes"
100 things involve cooking !
( And number 101 is just to give them away ! )

Terry W - A book would take me a life time and I'm not due to re-tire now until the Red Pug finally blows it Radiator.
(Who remembers the rad leak last year?- not fixed yet!)

EEG  -  you will be greatlly missed when you return back to London.
Your posts are a fresh injection of Arillas life & a very good way of telling it "how it is"
A drink , a joke and a good laugh must be had before you and Heide return.
( Heide is the one with the very infectious laugh , by the way! - excellant! )

Phil - Easily grown here  are Lettuce, Raddish, Courgette, Beetroot,cucumber and runner beans. Peppers , Spuds, Sweetcorn, Onion currently on the go!
( Sure I've missed a few out )

Sue & Ian - I look forward to an ouzo with you both and the oppertunity to wear down your ear drums with life as we now know it!

And Arillas Today....... just re-read Erja's and my posting and add on 30%.
32 deg at 3:30 pm . - Someones gotta put up with it I 'spose.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on June 18, 2008, 03:33:14 PM
Thanks for the update Neil,

Keep the Arillas weather hot, I will be there in ten more sleeps, yipeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 18, 2008, 05:21:59 PM
NEWS FLASH!!!!

Heidi and I were strolling home from the beach and to our amazement a zebra crossing had appeared on the road in front of Whispers! Then the lady from the shop opposite laughed at our amazement and told us that there will be a stop sign coming there shortly.

Now Eggy, we must recreate the Beatles Abbey Road album cover and take a pic with assorted people crossing it :D

Other than that, we have been today doing mostly nothing which has been nice ;)

Yassas!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on June 18, 2008, 07:43:30 PM
Hi Erja

I always thought there should be a Zebra crossing on that particular road, you know with all the traffic it definitely needed one. I will feel much safer crossing there now. LOL

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 18, 2008, 08:29:34 PM
Amanda

Don't feel too safe 'cause I can always get you with an open drivers door when I pass.

( Joking - Honest ! )

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: markanddee on June 18, 2008, 08:42:59 PM
Hey Mr Eggy, hope you are feeling better after your lunchtime medication, the pharmacies in Afionas are very different :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on June 18, 2008, 10:00:47 PM
Perhaps Dimitris could do an "Abbey Road" pic of the day... similar to the new ATM photo!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on June 18, 2008, 10:17:57 PM

Hey Erja,

What a fab idea - doing an 'Abbey Road' type of cover! An inspired idea if ever there was one.
You're right - you could have different forum members every week, it would be such a laugh & a really fun thing to be a part of.

Incidentally, your posts have been terrific & the banter between you & Eggy is hilarious.
I thought we were pretty spolied to have him - but it's taken the daily life to a whole different dimension.

I hope more Forum members will do it in the future - I LOVE reading these particular posts!

Hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday!

BeckyB x.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 18, 2008, 11:16:58 PM
Mark n Dee

They say that Night Owl is better than Night Nurse for medication.

Must try and see Erja n Heide tomorrow and see what we can do with this crossing.

26 deg outside and 24 deg inside tonight at 11:15 pm.
( Maybe time for an extra blanket on the bed! )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on June 19, 2008, 03:35:54 PM
Negg

They will be putting up another sign soon saying..........

"beware, red pug"

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on June 19, 2008, 03:57:08 PM
negg you will have to let me know where this night owl is.
it seems to have some good reports
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 19, 2008, 05:43:28 PM
An excellent day being had by all ,in Arillas, with temps around that 30/32 deg mark and only countered by a very, very slight breeze.
(http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/663/190608bhi8.jpg)

I say a good day for all but not Erga and Heidi as they go home tomorrow.
Hannaka, (Heineken) also leaves on Moday so a good opportunity to catch them all, still smiling, until it sinks in that they have to go home.
(http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6748/190608cnf2.jpg)

Riggers and wife , Sue, also leave Monday so a vacancy will shortly arise for a new  "Roving Reporter"

Mark n Dee have a cunning plan to do something linked to the new crossing so look out for that in the very near future. - He will post a pic when all is organised.

And finally, this is what happens when I drink far too much during the afternoon !
(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4169/190608ati1.jpg)

Hmmmm! - Will the real Pug please start your engine and gimme a clue.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 19, 2008, 06:25:56 PM
We can only see one. Maybe you are drinking too much ouzo Eggy!!!!!!

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/190608ati1copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on June 19, 2008, 07:03:35 PM
Good one Eggy , Double ouzo's all round was it Lol

Yammas

Dave
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 19, 2008, 07:08:21 PM
Yassas,

Yes, good things always come to an end and this reporter is signing off the job as of tomorrow 09.00 when the taxi arrives to collect me to take me home with a bitter sweet sigh. :(

But before that we still have one night on the tiles in the village and there is some cold Royal Ionian and Portugal playing Germany. :)

So it is yassas from me and yassas from her :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on June 19, 2008, 07:14:45 PM

Bye, bye Erja,

Sad that you're hanging up your hat - you've been a sparkling on the spot reporter & I've really enjoyed all your reports & the exchanges between you & Eggy.
Enjoy your last evening - I hope it goes by nice & slowly.... & I really look forward to reading all your apres-postings when you get back to UK.

Safe journey back!!

BeckyB x :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 19, 2008, 09:05:19 PM
Thank you Erja,
I have enjoyed your reports from our favourite Holiday destination.
We will miss your daily feed back, have a safe journey home
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 19, 2008, 11:29:55 PM
Terry

Very good!

If you could only do that when you're here!
( You left me a new Pug )

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 20, 2008, 04:34:50 PM
Hi All.
Another beautiful day again here. The temperature on the Kaloudis thermometer was nearly hitting the 100 mark today.

Said Goodbye to a few friends from previous visits earlier. (very sad) no see for another year.

Eggy are you trying to get rid of us a day early, we go on Tuesday.  :)

Off next door for a Mythos.. Yammas.

riggers.  :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 20, 2008, 06:19:39 PM
Sorry Riggers !

( An extra afternoon for a drink then? )

I haven't ventured too far today but I can easily believe that temp. It's still 31 deg here now at 6:20 pm.


Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on June 21, 2008, 12:43:28 AM
Thanks Erja for your posts. they are excellent reads. Best wishes

Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 21, 2008, 06:24:40 PM
Paul D - Erga will be missed by all of us , I reckon. - Roll on September!

Arillas Today is finishing at a  "healthy" 33 deg  @ 6 pm.  We knew it was going to be a hotty because, even at 9am, it felt far too warm to work outside.

Plenty of people once again taking advantage of the beach.
(http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/4694/210608btq6.jpg)
(http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/9651/210608cxc9.jpg)
(http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/4583/210608dvi7.jpg)

This last pic was taken, fom the jetty, looking down at the very clear water.
(http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/4525/210608aqr9.jpg)

( Only looks 2 inches deep does it not? - I didn't jump in to find out! )

Plenty of Forum members about, so I'm told ,but I only found Riggers.
And what better excuse to have a cool drink and put the world to rights.

Finally, the Marina Hotel new pool looks open for business with some people taking advantage of it. It's looking good and that surrounding grass is growing well.
I like the idea they have done with the surrounding sunbeds but you will have to come to Arillas to find that out, as I'm not telling!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 22, 2008, 06:59:01 PM
Arillas today must be an "out n out" cracker and, at 7pm here at, Kavvadades we still have a temp of 34 deg!

Not been far today but trying to re-vamp the garden. I'm currently waiting for a drop in temp to get back out there. ( Maybe 9pm it should be cooler! )

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on June 23, 2008, 12:21:13 AM
Will you be able to see what you are doing at 9. p.m. Eggy?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 23, 2008, 06:49:20 PM
Blondegirl

Good question, but do you mean is is still light or am I rat***ed by then?
*****************************************************************

Arillas Today might have been hovering around that 32 deg mark and it may have have loadsa people enjoying the beach and the sun glinting of the sea must have been a pic to die for, but today is a VERY SAD DAY!

After losing Erja & Heidi last week I said goodbyes to my recent drinking partner!
Mr Riggers, who leaves tomorrow, and I have swapped many stories over the last 2 weeks and I hope that his opinion of an "ale" and a story has been, like mine , very enjoyable. Come back soon Matey! and best wishes to Sue, who lets you out during the afternoon with an ole soak like me!

Now I have to advertise for a new "drinking Buddy" , or 2 . Who will now apply?

Terry W maybe , but if his drinking is as good as his computer knowledge I may not be able to keep up with him. - Maybe just let his tyres down on the hire car!.

Sandy - Here tomorrow - Doesn't drink a lot - Spills most of it! ( Alledgedly)
 
Applications invited !
********************************************************************

Bumped into Lisa & Steve today. - Steve does look like a 2nd Eggy. Should I get him to open any Fetes for me - If I am ever asked that is!

Missed Fiona and Roy yet again and Hannaka ( Heineken ) goes home today.

Arillas is really buzzing today and Riggers tells me that yesterday was "chokka Bloc"
 In my opinion, just what Arillas deserves for all the effort that local people put into it.
( and I'm still not taking a pic of Akti pool - leave it as a suprise - BBB will enjoy that)

Cheers
Negg






Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on June 23, 2008, 07:39:40 PM
Either way Eggy, I didnt know what to put ;-)

Glad you met Lisa and Steve, they are really nice couple, we have met them in Arillas the last two years, also Peter and Evie.  If you happen to bump into them again say Hi from Mike and Sue (aka blondegirl), hope they are having a great time, no doubt they are!

Cant believe Riggers will be winging his way back home... it has gone so quick.  We have 10 weeks before we are over now it will soon whizz by and then our holiday will be like a "flash in the pan" (not literally I hope) and will be thinking of next year.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 23, 2008, 09:04:05 PM
After losing Erja & Heidi last week I said goodbyes to my recent drinking partner!
Mr Riggers, who leaves tomorrow, and I have swapped many stories over the last 2 weeks and I hope that his opinion of an "ale" and a story has been, like mine , very enjoyable. Come back soon Matey! and best wishes to Sue, who lets you out during the afternoon with an ole soak like me!

Now I have to advertise for a new "drinking Buddy" , or 2 . Who will now apply?

Terry W maybe , but if his drinking is as good as his computer knowledge I may not be able to keep up with him. - Maybe just let his tyres down on the hire car!.

Sandy - Here tomorrow - Doesn't drink a lot - Spills most of it! ( Alledgedly)
 
Applications invited !

I am sure you will be inundated with offers Eggy :) I can vouch for your sense of humour and appropriately politically incorrect joke understanding ;)

I miss Arillas desperately especially travelling home today in the underground with about 10.000 workers from the currently quite depressed City and being forced to lean against a smelly armpit of a taller person with a person leaning against me from behind with a bag and terrible case of halitosis :( Grrrrrrrr.....

But I will be back there soon enough ;)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 25, 2008, 08:06:43 PM
But I will be back there soon enough ;)

And bide you do Erja!

What can you do in an Arillas today when temps climb up to and then play around that 35 deg mark? - Seek a little shade maybe, after having a grilling by the sea.

Tavernas busy around the 1:30 pm time but I still was amazed to see so many people slowly spit roasting ,on the beach sunbeds, around that time.
But why not! - Whatever lights yer candle as they say!

We're looking forward to seeing Sandy soon plus Terry and all others. Not forgetting Kevin who, as he is a very nice man, may find me wearing proper shoes when I attend his very special function in Corfu Town. Obviousy a trouser "do" and not union jack shorts.
( Union Jack shorts and black shoes and socks don't look right anyway.)

Cheers all from a 32 deg Kavadaddes, in the shade, at 8pm.

Negg





More cars on the sea front than I've seen in
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on June 25, 2008, 08:34:31 PM
Hi Eggy

Soon be with you now , 2 weeks on monday . Where did we say we was going for that meal ? Can't wait , maybe have a beer or ouzo or 2 LOL .

Yammas

Dave
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on June 25, 2008, 11:06:46 PM
Didnt think you wore shorts Eggy, Union Jack or otherwise.. lol ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on June 25, 2008, 11:10:23 PM
Hi Neil

Don't forget I will be there first thing Saturday morning, about 4.30 to be precise.

We will be the ones with the nine year old daughter, watch out for us please, I would love to meet you.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 26, 2008, 08:52:35 AM
Didnt think you wore shorts Eggy, Union Jack or otherwise.. lol ;-)

BG - Only when the heat really affects me and then only over the top of blue leggings.
( A bit like superman ) - Make a pic of that one Terry - If you dare.

Dave n Anne - Anywhere sounds good us.

Mango - Look forward to meeting you all
( But .........I won't be there to welcome you at 4:30 am - Sorry )

Not 9am here yet and already the temp is around the 27 deg. Looks like another hotty today. Obviously too hot for gardening this afternoon so I have to find something else to do. - Any suggestions? - Tee Hee!

Cheers
Negg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 26, 2008, 12:40:17 PM
Not 9am here yet and already the temp is around the 27 deg. Looks like another hotty today. Obviously too hot for gardening this afternoon so I have to find something else to do. - Any suggestions? - Tee Hee!

Well, you could always hang out in a bar and watch a film and think of us here in London town at work wearing a black suit feeling chilled to the bone by airconditioning :(

Wish I was there :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 26, 2008, 01:24:38 PM
Erga

Always open to "new" ideas so I'll give it a try and let you know.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on June 26, 2008, 06:03:56 PM
Eggy

 Hanging around in a bar on an afternoon , A new idea !!!

Yammas Dave
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: graham on June 26, 2008, 06:20:31 PM
You could always take some apples up to the Donkey Sanctuary Negg, or maybe just have a beer!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 26, 2008, 06:28:36 PM
Dave
I "bit the bullet" and gave it a try this afternoon. It works. - Eurika !!
( As Archee Meedes said once, I think ! )

Graham
That is a very good point yet, I fear,with my eagerness to talk they will very quickly lose their hind legs. But.... Yes that would be a very nice alternative to an afternoon.
Consider it noted!

The question linked, with "Arillas Today" is :- Am I going senile?

It only seems a couple of days ago that I bumped into Lisa n Steve and, bumping into them today, they tell me they are going home tomorrow!
Where does the time go? - Steve was very kind and said it could be due to the laid back lifestyle. He also said that if senility is setting in ,then what better place to have it.

Anyway... I would hate to put a temp on Arillas at 4 pm this afternoon. It,s 36 deg here now at 6 pm so it may give you a clue,
 
But... with a very slight breeze and the sea gently lapping against the shoreline it was a very quiet and good place to be. I spent a little while just sat on a seat and listening to nothing. ( Where I clicked the pics from )

(http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/6150/260608ahd2.jpg)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/191/260608bti5.jpg)

Coming over soon? - No worries! - Plenty of beach and heat to go round.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on June 26, 2008, 08:43:33 PM
I cant believe Steve and Lisa will be home tomorrow... was that just a week?  I do hope our holiday doesnt go that quickly.

It looks really hot there today Eggy and the sea is just as I like it... Brilliant!

Did you go in?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kriopigi girl on June 29, 2008, 11:58:12 AM
Kalimera folks !!
could not resist to have a peek and say hello from beautiful Arillas. It is our last day here and making the most of it. up early for a walk on beach just as Arillas is waking up. Breakfast at the Rainbow and now off to have a leisurely spot of dozing and regular dips in the pool.   Plan to hit beach at 5pm (greek style) then the big decision as to where to eat. Weather has been fantastic really hot. No sign of Eggy though just missed him one day.
Full report to follow  Byeeeee I need a drink !!!!!!!
Pauline and Kevin x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 29, 2008, 12:15:18 PM
Kalimera Pauline,

It sounds like this holiday was the extra special break that you both needed.

Looking forward to hearing from you. :-)

Eileenxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 29, 2008, 06:13:00 PM
Pauline n Kevin have it just about right, I think.
Best time on the beach in this heat is around 5 pm to 7 pm. - Very respectable.

Arillas on a Sunday in June.
It's always nice to spot a familiar face - Or is it back? - Any guesses people?
(http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/4471/290608bua4.jpg)

It's a real hottie again today starting with a temp of 25 deg at 8:30 this morning.
( before that time - who knows! )
Nearly 6pm now at still around that 34 deg mark.

Loadsa people on the beach this afternoon & I wish I had a euro for every open brolly.
(http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/3493/290608axo2.jpg)
(http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/4369/290608cco7.jpg)

Chokka bloc parking, no where for the Pug so I had to park "illegally" Everyone having a good time and 3 pm ish snacks/meals in the shade at various eating houses.

Had a very nice chat with Jimmy ( Dimitris) and Spiros at the Rainbow this afternoon.
Quite busy,as always.  The Rainbow complex still looks as good as it did when we stayed there about 15 years ago. ( Jimmy had hair then )

Tonight sees the Euro 2008 final so what do I predict?
Nowt as I haven't got it right since it started, But... I think Spain will trounce Germany 3-1 so all you wise investors out there back Germany to win!
One thing worth a mention , which I forget sometimes, is that there are other places that show the footie in addition to the Coconut n Malibu. Rainbow Bar is one and I think the Akti Hotel is another. - Have I left anyone out people?

Had a drink with Kevin G yesterday who is excited about his renewal of marriage vows tomorrow morning in Corfu Town. So nice to invite me and I will take the camera.
With his and Kays permission I will post some pics, if they are good enough.
A few drinks tomorrow evening will be had by all and I hope to bump into Terry W. (After a few drinks I bump into anyone- I'm not proud)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 29, 2008, 06:28:01 PM
 Eggy
If its football you want and are at the top end of the village, Philip at the Tria has also got a big screen.
It was broken when we were there in May, but he did promise to have it fixed for the FA cup final (he was true to his word)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on June 29, 2008, 07:16:32 PM
Before you go on Monday will you be having a " shave ".
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 29, 2008, 07:21:37 PM
Lisa

Polishing head and trimming beard tonight Lisa.
( But.. I avent gotta fing to wear! )

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on June 29, 2008, 07:24:05 PM
Bald head and no clothes what a sight.One i see every night!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on June 29, 2008, 10:41:58 PM
Havent you got your union jack shorts cleaned and pressed?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 30, 2008, 08:41:30 PM
Eggy,

Looking forward to hearing the report from the blessing and what you wore :)


Dimitri,

Can you make Terry on the spot reporter for the next two weeks? Or maybe Maggie, ger, kevin.g, Mango, Alan & Charlotte or Carol2.

Enjoy :D



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 01, 2008, 10:29:56 AM
Hi EEG, I think we are all looking forward to seeing them as Kevin and Kay now seem like friends, him certainly after talking to him all this time.
Eggy please thank Wendy for the recent mail, I will get round to writting but working all the time at the moment as filming at our spot. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 01, 2008, 06:32:02 PM
EEG , Vivian and all.

Everything went well with Kevin and Kays renewal of vows. Plus it was Barbara's ,their Mums, birthday so it was a double celebration.
I was very pleased to be invited and enjoyed it very much.

We left Arillas at 10:30 am and returned from Corfu Town at 4:30 pm and then, after a little break had a very good evening at the Rainbow where we met up with Sandy and Terry and Helen.
Also bumped into Steve L but, apparently just missed Joyce. That was a shame as she'd been here a week.

This is a very brief report and many photos were taken but, it was their day so very soon, Kevin, Kay and Barbara can tell you personally about it all.

ps - Arillas was still there when we got back and didn't seem to miss us "one bit"
I think a 50/50 chance of rain tonight but, just like Euro 2008, I don't think I'm any good at forecasts.
Erga , looking forward to see who takes up  the challenge of "The Rover"
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 01, 2008, 09:28:02 PM
9:20 pm & we've just had an evening meal, at Kavvadades, on the balcony at 26 deg.

But.....Is this a storm cloud we now see hovering above Arillas?
(http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/3961/s3010087vr1.jpg)
( It shot a very impressive bolt of lightening from it just before the pic )

Weggs "weather monitor" forecasts rain so we'll wait n see.
And, if it does rain will it only be on Terry W and his hire Car?
( Sorry Terry and many thanks for the Jelly Babies - Complete with heads! )

For those of you bored with the weather here's the latest addition to our Garden.
(http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/1976/s3010083rh5.jpg)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 01, 2008, 10:15:22 PM
Hi Eggy.

I would love to have been there when you met Terry. Was there any jokes flying round ???.  ha ha.

After a beautiful day here we have also had a very heavy downpour. :(

Lovely addition to your garden. ( very nice Wegg)


riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 01, 2008, 10:18:42 PM
Erga , looking forward to see who takes up  the challenge of "The Rover"

The spelling Eggy! Erja is with a J dear :D

We are all anxiously waiting here to see who takes up the "The Rover" ;)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 01, 2008, 10:22:19 PM
My word first he gets Heidis name wrong now yours. Whats happening Eggy. ha ha  :)


cheers mate.

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on July 01, 2008, 10:23:35 PM
Senility setting in.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 01, 2008, 10:28:13 PM
Ha Ha, i didn't like to say .

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 01, 2008, 10:40:13 PM
Ha Ha - Eggy's not senile. Eccentric, hilarious, lovable, impish and above all Eggy. He will never be senile, just a bit senior...

Oops - I'm sorry too mate - that's another lot of car tyres for you to let down!

Looking forward to seeing you again next week.
Phil and Jen

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 02, 2008, 08:43:18 AM
ERJA - Sorry , used "G" must be thinking gamma. -(Took me a while to get Heidi right)

RUGGERS - Only make a few spelling errors - Senility is planned for Avrio.

PHIL - Just a bit senior - Yer tyres are safe.

LISA - Senility is linked with old age. Must take you for a run one day.
( Bet you won't keep up with the Pug )
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Anyway.. 25 deg here at 8:30 am and trips planned for various places this morning before it gets to hot.
No rain overnight so got it wrong again!
Hopefully will bump into a few names today so watch this space.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 02, 2008, 09:29:15 AM
Forum is quiet last few days. Where is everyone???

I can guess....
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 02, 2008, 10:06:22 AM
And i think soon it will get even quieter.

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on July 02, 2008, 10:41:57 AM
Just building up to it Phil !
15th of August.
The way thing's are going here at the moment I'll NEED this holiday.
My old Dad has just gone into a care home and now his partners relatives are chomping at the bit to pick over the remnant's !
Phone call's ,argument's, solicitor's and backbiting !
Who need's it !
Feel like chucking them the key and s***ing off !
Then again it'll be all the more sweet when we get over there !
Yamas !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on July 02, 2008, 11:24:42 AM
Phil, as the weather has been nice here I have been out in the garden starting my holiday tan off, which will probably fade before I get to Arillas in September.  I massacred the garden and we were also digging out tree roots, more work for Mike so I cant leave him to do it on his own bless him, .. which means I cant be on here, as much as I would like it I cant be in two places at once, I know I would rather be in Arillas gardening anyway.

Eggy... roses always seem to do so well in Corfu dont they, your pink ones look especially good.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on July 02, 2008, 01:43:04 PM
Forum is quiet last few days. Where is everyone???

I can guess....
Phil


Doesn't look like last year on this date's record of online users will be broken this year then! :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 02, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
Plenty of time yet Timbo :)


riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 02, 2008, 08:12:34 PM
Arillas today , good people is like a replay of this time last week, except that , although a few faces have changed, some faces still remain, and some have been replaced and  everybody is still having a good time.

And why not? -  Around 32 deg at 7:50 pm cannot be bad at all.

I went to a pals proposed new house today, just to report on the state of his build, and this is his veiw from the ground floor balcony.
(http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/7615/020708abt0.jpg)
Is that Arills down there?

And on the first floor you can see this every morning!
(http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/382/020708bfn3.jpg)

Just tucked above Arillas on the Kavvadades/Afionas area and only 5 minutes drive away to a "little paradise"
Can't be bad!

Down to earth now and we can see the very good freinds who I shared my first?, beer with today.Nothing like an small ale and putting the world to rights in a very good environment with knowledge-able pals.
(http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/4345/020708crd7.jpg)

Today is yet another day which goes into my mental scrapbook of "Good to be alive".

I finished up at the Rainbow Bar where I met Steve and Val and had a very good afternoon. ( This included quick chats with Kevin G and Sandy and family )
7 pm I got home and what an understanding Wegg is. Who's a lucky boy then?

I had forgotten just how good the Rainbow complex is. We stayed there on our very first vist to Arillas. Dimitris ( Jimmy) , Spiros and Family. Very good people!
Loadsa places to visit y'all but don't ignore this one!
My plan is now to take advantage of their Dart board some afternoons.
( Who wants a game? )

So, Yet to bump into Mango but give it time.
Cheers All
From a slightly inebriated Eggy who still has to convince Wegg that all I've drunk is 2 small lagers this pm. - Hmmmmm!
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 02, 2008, 08:17:56 PM
Sounds like you have had a real good Day Eggy. Two small beers, i believe you honestly.  :)


riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 02, 2008, 08:22:06 PM
Riggers

 2 beers? - Sorry  I meant one. - PM is on it's way to you. Apolgies for spelling errors!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jinksy on July 02, 2008, 10:56:27 PM
hi eggy, totally agree with your comments about rainbow, we arrive early morning on the 8th, only 6 days to go now and counting down, oh and by the way i'll have a game of darts with ya see, ya in the rainbow shortly, cheers, jinksy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on July 02, 2008, 10:58:12 PM
Hi, Eggy from Paul. Wonderful views from your photos. I guess life must be really idyllic for you right now. I`m dead jealous. Will have to make another trip to Arillas soon and hopefully meet.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on July 02, 2008, 11:02:29 PM
Baldy Barry - where are you flying from?  We arrive on 15 August as well from Norwich.  You sound as if you need the break.  We do too - too much domestic baggage.  Love Eggy's posts - just make us feel like we're there.  Have looked at Marika's pictures - superb.  Maybe we'll meet you - we're at the Marina.  We have so many people to meet up with that we've met over the years.  We just chill out for two weeks and love every minute.  See you there!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on July 02, 2008, 11:18:33 PM
Hiya Ann.
We are flying from Newcastle .
Early morning flight so we'll get there in the daylight for a change !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 03, 2008, 12:45:29 AM
This might be Glastonbury Today but here goes...

I put together a powerpoint slideshow of our future life in Arillas for my colleagues at work, and showed it to the union members yesterday, and my tutor group of 18-19 year olds today. They had a few laughs, especially me naked and covered in green mud but ended up green with envy about our plans.

In my retirement I have apparently escaped the insincere speech from head of team which was scheduled for 4th - I won't be there. Packing for Arillas....

We  have just got back from a "surprise party" in our local but I had sussed what they were doing. Loads of the people I work with (and adore like you lot) made the effort to be there, and our gorgeous landlord and landlady had made a table full of food (mezes). Reminded me of Dimitris and Roula. They even opened the pub early. Usually it is a funeral for that to happen - someone said you have to be dead to get the pub open early... we are still alive though.

Our Somerset village can be like our Arillas village, just can't work out which one we really live in...

justjen and justphil (philandjen) will hit Arillas next Monday. Just beware... the Arillas hippies will be in town.

cannot wait
retired phil and donkey without hind leg jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on July 03, 2008, 01:09:54 AM
Hi Eggy,
What great views to wake up to in those photos!

Hiya Phil,
Congratulations on your retirement.  Not long till Arillas for you and Jen.
Enjoy,
Lynn & Colin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jinksy on July 03, 2008, 01:13:39 AM
hi justphil is it retired justphil now then, lol. nice you got friday off to pack, i got to work right through til monday then take half day off work to drive 5hrs up to gatwick from west wales to catch 22-55pm flight, gonna be shattered but got 2 weeks in glorious arillas to recover, cant wait but not long to go.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 03, 2008, 02:05:45 AM
thanks jinsky

Yes I left College forever today. You never retire - you just get like Eggy -  a bit senior. The father of our froum (Eggy of course - eccentric, lovable, funny and real. nobody on the forum will disagree.)

My students bought me  all sorts of presents including the bottle of whisky I am drinking now. And for a change Jen is "running round" after me. Just watch us. Come and say hello to the Arillas hippies (Addicts) dont just point at us.

will shut up now but not forever

Phil





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on July 03, 2008, 02:21:27 AM
Phil congratulations on the start of your new life!

It sounds like you said your farewells in your true laid back way...I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall when they seen you in the skud in the mud!!! I quite believe that you did have them all green with envy!

Enjoy your whisky...you deserve it. 

"Whisky may not cure the common cold,
but it fails more agreeably than most other things."


Slainte. Here's tae ye

Eileenxxx

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jean on July 03, 2008, 12:08:37 PM
Have a great holiday Phil, sure you will. Sounds like you've earned it too. Say Hi to Anna and family for us and try not to drink them dry.
This forum is a strange thing, it makes you feel good just knowing that other people are going to be in Arillas enjoying all it has to offer (a tiny a bit jealous too of course!)
Looking forward to some reports from you and Jen. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 03, 2008, 12:21:39 PM
Slainte Eileen, lynn, jinsky, jean.

I haven't got a cold but can admit to being a bit common. And I fail agreeably  far too often...

Thanks all for kind wishes. Will all come true on Monday...
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on July 03, 2008, 12:26:05 PM
congratulations on your retirement phil.
ian finished work last friday he was made redundant.
have a great holiday phil and jen wish i could of met you
sue & ianxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on July 03, 2008, 12:50:34 PM
Hi Phil

Congratulations on your retrement , glad you had a good night in the pub . May you have a long and happy one and your dreams of living in Arillas come true.

All the best

Dave n Anne

ps see you in a couple of weeks
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on July 03, 2008, 01:15:36 PM
****CONGRATULATIONS PHIL****
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 03, 2008, 01:48:47 PM
Gongrats Phil! Enjoy being a free man, which I am sure you will :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 03, 2008, 01:56:49 PM
Congratulations Phil Mate.

We can celebrate with a party tomorrow night.  :) :)

Cheers.

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on July 03, 2008, 02:13:46 PM
Congratulations Phil,

Our paths will no doubt cross in a just over a week! I hope so anyway! :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on July 03, 2008, 02:43:31 PM
All best wishes phil, enjoy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 03, 2008, 02:50:44 PM
Am really touched by all your good wishes.

Thanks to all of you. Sue, Ian, BG, Dave, Anne, Erja, riggers, timbo, lindypops. You're all stars.

Will see all of you out there one day.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: nicki on July 03, 2008, 02:55:53 PM
Congratulations Phil! Also thanks for replying to my newbie post and the info re pop socks!! Am off to Arillas tomorrow and am SOOOOOO excited. Hope to bump into you and Jen while we're there. Best wishes!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 03, 2008, 02:57:56 PM
Thanks nicki. Please don't be shy if you see us - just come up and say hello.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 03, 2008, 03:40:21 PM
Hi Just Phil, Congratulations no more counting the days to retirement just untel you get to your other home, enjoy your holiday. When do you go over for good?. Love to Jen. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on July 03, 2008, 04:01:13 PM
Hi Phil

Congratulations to your retrement.
Enjoy your life now :) :) :)

All the best
and see you and Jen in September :)

With lots of love
Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on July 03, 2008, 06:00:17 PM
Hi, Phil.
          Have a great future life,now that you`ve loads of time to enjoy. Best wishes
         
              Paul and Heather.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 03, 2008, 06:48:15 PM
Arillas Today and what could beat the news that Phil is now a " non 9 ter fiver! " ?

Good on yer cobbler. - No one retires in Corfu. We just do a bit here and there to keep a little cash flowing in and more importantly the ole brain active.
____________________________________________________________________

What would Phil n Jen do in an Arillas today I wonder?

Take advantage of a 30-34 deg very respectable beach and well behaved sea?
(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/945/030708alr1.jpg)

Maybe hire one the many boats on offer?
(http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/3328/030708bmc3.jpg)

Or... Like me, just have a little potter around.
Costas on the beach, for a chat followed by a quick chat with Nickos and Noufris
(Nickos on the beach and Noufris on the bike)
 Booked a table with Dimitris at Brouklis. Tried to find Terry W but not in Horizon or Coconut or Malibu. Finished up at Tria and had a good ole natter with Maggie and Gordon and also met Carol 2 and hubby.
Wotta Potter!

Now home at 6:45 and looking forward to a nice evening meal on the balcony and maybe another little potter in the garden.

Sorry Phil n Jen - North Corfu and Arillas doesn't seem to be able to offer very much.
Does it?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on July 03, 2008, 09:30:35 PM
Now I will be looking forward to seeing a piicy of Phil and Jen enjoying the first cpl of weeks of Phils time off work for being a good boy!!dont like that R word sounds too final, new beginings are a foot ...have a fab time both
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: graham on July 03, 2008, 09:36:20 PM
I love the 'R' word, 17 years and counting for me, Damn!

Ladies and gentlemen, a toast, to Phil the self confessed cynical hippy, your work is done and now it's time to go out to play. Yammas, you lucky bugger!

Graham
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 03, 2008, 10:36:05 PM
Phil
The party's over its time to call it a day you burst your pretty balloon and now Arillas is on the way
Congratulations on your much awaited retirement, You will be off celebrating within the next few days with a visit to the place you love so much, hope you have a fantastic retirement and a fantastic holiday . Looking forward to meeting you in two weeks time
Best wishes from Dot & John
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 04, 2008, 01:05:54 AM
hi viv, marika, paul, eggy, ang, graham and john and dot.
Thanks to you all for the kind wishes. I am indeed a lucky man. And next week will be the start of a new adventure which will lead to our long term move to Corfu next year.

Wonderful people there, but also here on the forum.
Many, many thanks
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on July 04, 2008, 01:38:39 AM
Wish you all the best phil.How did your do go at the local pub?
Hope you will be really happy in Arillas and you fulfil your dream.
Annie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 04, 2008, 09:57:19 AM
Thanks annie. The pub do was really enjoyable, but not a patch on a night in the Coconut. Roll on monday!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on July 04, 2008, 12:13:53 PM
All the best on your retirement Phil !
New page and all that.
Lovely big blank canvas for you to colour in with FUN !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 04, 2008, 02:16:50 PM
Congratulations justphil....you lucky, lucky person. Hope you and justjen have a fantastic holiday. Look out for Lauren and her mates.

There's still time for a party this weekend before you go. I'll also send you a pm
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 04, 2008, 03:39:06 PM
Thanks Barry and Sandy. It certainly looks blank as yet, but it will be like colouring by numbers - the picture we have of our life in corfu just needs the dots joining up and then filling in the colours.

Best wishes
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 04, 2008, 04:46:43 PM
Phil n Jen

You would have loved it here in Arillas Today. Even with a 32 deg everybody seemed so laid back - Even more laid back on a very civilised beach.

Saturday night sees the Arillas Beach party so a lovely little bonus for anyone here already.

And ... For those good people coming on Monday - Who's that then?

(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/3640/040708aw2.jpg)
Kavvadades Festival on Tuesday evening

You lot are spoilt, I reckon!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 04, 2008, 04:55:05 PM
Plans changed then Eggy. We can't miss that. Sorry forum corner - we will be in Kavaddades. If we get back late and in one piece might see some in the Coconut. Eggy - you're right - spoilt!

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 04, 2008, 04:58:28 PM
Phil....you will have time for both in one evening! The festival will go on into the early hours. There was one in Afionas on 24 June and also another in Aspiotades when I passsed through on 2 July....looked fantastic fun.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 04, 2008, 05:05:41 PM
I'm not jealous here  "HONESTLY"  :(


riggers.  :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justjen on July 04, 2008, 05:07:20 PM
PULL THE OTHR ONE RIGGERS!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 04, 2008, 05:09:23 PM
Ok then just a little bit.  :(   Loads really   :(  :(

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 04, 2008, 05:23:37 PM
Tried 3 times, but hopefully here it is...

Oh wow! And that is just day two... what will we be like by the Greek night with John and Dot and Dave and Anne on the second Friday?????

Hope the Kavaddades taxi men/women are still travelling when we're ready. Otherwise we'll have to party until they are....

Sorry riggers - we wish you were there with us - you know that.

And Anna - forget the bacon and tomatoes on Wednesday - maybe see you Thursday?

love to all
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on July 04, 2008, 05:32:43 PM
I OBJECT!!!

We're going to miss all this. It's not fair!!!

Is there anything happening July 21st - August 4th?

Have a great time 'though, everyone who is going, and make sure we poor souls who can't get there in time, hear all about it - and see the 'incriminating' photos.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 04, 2008, 06:07:04 PM
plenty of incriminating photos angie - just got to abide by the forum rules (and quite right too)

We will publish a detailed report while we are back here ("abroad" as Dimitris said) but we are already booked for so many nights in Arillas. Good job we'll be back all of September. Might calm down by then...

Thanks
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on July 04, 2008, 06:24:40 PM
plenty of incriminating photos angie - just got to abide by the forum rules (and quite right too)


Goodness Phil - what photos are you planning to take that you couldn't post on the forum??!!? lol.

You could always 'PM' the photos to me - I promise not to sell them to the tabloids!

Have a fantastic time, as I'm sure you will.

Angie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on July 04, 2008, 06:58:42 PM
Angiem

After we have seen off philandjen (if thats possible) there will still be a few of us left , maybe not standing but you never know .

Yammas

Dave n Anne
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 04, 2008, 07:30:35 PM
Dave, Anne - there will be nobody left standing when we leave. Eggy saw to that tonight. Kavaddades festival after forum corner  - even the Arillas hippies will struggle. Hello john got a new spliff....

But like Terminator "we will be back."

Perhaps that will be our new livelihood. We just looked it up on google cos even teachers are human....

Talking about standing better than I ever did...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMfS8805n0M&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMfS8805n0M&feature=related)/

lots of love lol
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 04, 2008, 07:53:46 PM
angiem - jen has pics of me totally without clothes covered in green mud. I am totally happy with it.

We were careful to not take pictures of anyone who minded. That is not what it is about. You become Adam and Eve before they found the fig leaves. No serpents, no apples.

It is a liberation and a joy. I was amazed how Arillas accommodated me from day one. I have been an au naturel since I was 20 (I think - Jen will pre-date me if I've forgotten) It isn't compulsory, but very many have realised it

Phil

And to all - I'm sorry to have comandeered Arillas Today with my retirement and all your wonderful responses, but for me it was Arillas Today -  or maybe Arillas tomorrow - we don't live there yet...

Thanks all
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 04, 2008, 11:52:17 PM
Arillas today.....Arillas tomorrow......all our dreams. Go for it phil and jen......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 05, 2008, 05:38:44 PM
Arillas today makes me ask 2 questions.

Question 1. - Have I found "John the Ref's" lost flip flop?
(http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/6647/050708afn6.jpg)

And , question 2 . - Did "Terry W" find it first, as it looks well chewed!

A very busy Saturday in Arillas today. Not many places to park a vehicle but still many places to park yer bum.
(http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/977/050708bmn6.jpg)

I was pottering around about 2:30 and, although a very nice breeze helped ease the 32 deg approx heat for those relaxing , "late long lunches" came a very close 2nd.
(A wise Greek told me it will be even hotter next week)

And a final word to Phil n Jen. Apologies not necessary for a very, very, mini takeover of "Arillas Today" - ( PS - Wanna be roving reporter next week? )

Cheers all
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 05, 2008, 05:49:31 PM
Hi Eggy

We'll be reporters, but ours will come out in two weeks time - gonna be so busy laying on the beach, eating fabulous food and putting on weight we are unlikely to be as dedicated as erja was. Wasn't she a star?

Maybe Dimitris will make us pic of the day wearing our Addict T-shirts...

See you very soon
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 05, 2008, 05:58:44 PM
Great report Eggy. Can you find the other flip flop and drop them off for John. 

Phil i will be looking forward to that pic of the day.  :)

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 05, 2008, 06:04:23 PM

Maybe Dimitris will make us pic of the day wearing our Addict T-shirts...

Phil


Phil - If Dimitris doesn't then It may be down to me! 

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 05, 2008, 06:09:00 PM
hi riggers

Just said to jen it looked like a serious case of sweaty feet.....
sorry John - you can punch me week after next.

Sandy's table, John's flipflops, lynn's hostess trolley, jen's flameproof nightie? maybe Dai was right. But I don't think so - Dimitris said it all. It makes us feel good again.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 05, 2008, 09:27:26 PM
My Question is - where is our roving reporter Terry W?? I would have put money on him reporting by now! That beach looks so divine! 13 days and counting
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on July 06, 2008, 03:57:40 PM
Jo
Terry W said he wouldn't report while he was there it would be more that his life was worth!. He was going to enjoy his holiday and report when he got home.
Annie 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 07, 2008, 12:01:20 AM
Annie
i keep missing Terry W. Maybe he really beleives that I want to remove the wheels from his hire car!

Arillas Today - You know as, with the current heatwave and popularity of the beach not very much changes. - Arillas today is therefore as good as ever!

But what about Arillas tonight?
On our walk down to the beach festival we bumped into Lisa and Steve.
(http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/9545/060708anj8.jpg)
They go home tomorrow.
I know some transfers take a little time but stood by a bus top really takes the biscuit

And the beach "partying" was in full swing at 9:30 pm! - We found a lovely couple who have recently moved to Afionas.
(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/2374/060708bcf4.jpg)
Bob and Penny - Afionas, 5 mns from Arillas, is now their new home.
Really nice people who want to fit into the Greek way of life and change nothing!

And the festival itself? - The road, from Portofino to Kaloudis, was chokka block with people enjoying the dancing and kebabs and a few lambs cooking on the ole spits.
I hope these pics show just a little of, what was going to be a very long and happy evening.
(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/9624/060708cuo6.jpg)
(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3343/060708dpj4.jpg)
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/395/060708edt4.jpg)

And finally..... Who do we meet in the Hotel Akti?
Kevin G and Kay and mum Barbara.

(http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/4590/060708fck8.jpg)

Off tomorrow after a very good week plus break. They all had a very good time and I was very proud to be just a small cog in their renewal of marriage vows.
Possibly a final drink tomorrow pm but , if not, then - Safe journey you guys!.

So, at just before midnight here, home at Kavvadades, I think it's maybe time now for a decent cup of coffee and off to bed.

G'Night all
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on July 07, 2008, 12:09:59 AM
Hi Neill!

Thank you very much for your beautiful report and the lovely pictures!
Sounds you had a very nice time at the festival :)

With a lot of love
Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 07, 2008, 12:12:52 AM
Thanks for your fantastic late night report Eggy. :)

 Wow what a day you have had.  :)

How many Lisa and Steves are there. ???

Good luck to Kevin and Kay.  :)

Cheers Neil.

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 07, 2008, 12:14:56 AM
Looks fantastic...I think my daughter and friends were there somewhere. Pity justphil and justjen just missed it....thanks Eggy...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 07, 2008, 12:20:41 AM
Riggers
Quick correction before bed. - It was "Steve L" and wife Lisa.
They tell me it was yet another cracker of a holiday at Rainbow.

Sandy
I think Phil n Jen may make up for that on Tuesday at the Kavvadades Festival.

Marika
I could do with a another camera that takes better pictures at night. Very frustrating!

12:20 now - Where does the time go?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on July 07, 2008, 12:51:43 AM
Don't worry Neill!

That is sometimes the problem with the small cameras!
If you are too far away from that motive what you want to photograph,
it is getting too dark, because the flashlight is not strong enough!
But it is fine Neill, we see all on the photos :)

Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 07, 2008, 12:59:03 AM
Hmm thankyou for that information Marika. No wonder my photos are rubbish. ha ha. Must get you show me in September how to use this camera.  :)


riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on July 07, 2008, 01:02:04 AM
Very nice. I hope a good day was had by all. I`m still catching up so if I miss owt, sorry.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on July 07, 2008, 01:09:44 AM
I will do riggers!
For night photos you need a stand and than a special program for night photos
and that program is without flashlight!
I make with that program all my night photos!
The one with the tree, or the night photos from the Horizon,...

Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 07, 2008, 08:49:01 AM
Cheers Eggy for the report! Looks like it was fun :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on July 07, 2008, 08:59:30 AM
You made me think Eggy.Was sure I was back home not in Arillas.So there is a Steve and Lisa as well as a Lisa and Steve.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 07, 2008, 10:27:10 AM
Sounds as if you had a good time. Im a bit green round the gills that I can only look at the photo's this year (as good as they are) maybe there should be one in May to celebrate the beginning of the season. lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on July 07, 2008, 11:06:42 AM
I know that feeling, Viv!  :(

But thanks for a really great report, Neill!  :)

Lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 07, 2008, 12:31:17 PM
You made me think Eggy.Was sure I was back home not in Arillas.So there is a Steve and Lisa as well as a Lisa and Steve.

Lisa - When I get it wrong I make a good job of it!

It is of course Steve L and VAL. - Apologies to all especially Val.
(http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/8568/060708ayr4.jpg)
Steve, just like your Steve, could be easily mistaken for me. I must have been thinking about it when I typed that rather late posting. - Or is it senility?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Benita on July 07, 2008, 06:51:23 PM
Hi All
We were at Rainbow this time last year having a great time. Last year we watched the GP with Jimmy and Spiros when Farrari did so well which pleased the boys. I was thinking about them yesterday when Hamilton won and Farrari was not on top form. I was laughing thinking what was being said in the bar ! Was anyone there to report the experience. Wish I had been there. I hope the boys and all are well x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 07, 2008, 07:34:24 PM
Benita
I popped in to see them on Saturday when they were watching the all important "poll positions" , do you call it? ( That's why they didn't have a lot to say then? )
They are both very well and, lunchtime today, were welcoming many new guests to Rainbow.
__________________________________________________________________

Today sees the departure of Kevin G, Kay and Barbara .and I think will Arillas will miss them all greatly. But it also sees the arrival of .......?  Well, the pic says it all.
(http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/9862/070708sz1.jpg)

Lock up yer Mythos everbody ! - Phil n Jen are raring to go.

The beach looked good this morning with Wegg and I even sharing it's hospitality.
(http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/773/070708aex8.jpg)

Taken by Wegg who just had to get in that water hence the view from the Sea.
( It was a dirty job but someone had to do it! )
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 07, 2008, 07:47:27 PM
Ha Ha, Wow they look settled in already Eggy. Tell them to have a great time, from me.  :)

Great pictures.

Cheers.

riggers
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 07, 2008, 08:27:09 PM
What a delightful picture it just makes you feel so happy for them. Love Viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on July 07, 2008, 08:33:22 PM
Hi All
Great to see Phil and Jen have arrived safely.Hope they have a great holiday as usual say hi to them neill i will see them in 11 days time
Annie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 07, 2008, 09:21:14 PM
They certainly haven't wasted any time have they? Arrived at 2.30 and by 5.30 they've had their photo taken!!! Yammas you two.....have a great time....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on July 07, 2008, 09:23:01 PM
They look so  happy and glad to be there at last. 

Happy holidays you guys! :-)

Eileenx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 07, 2008, 09:31:27 PM
Yeeeiiii! Everyone looks totally happy and setteled in to the Arillas state of mind.

Wish I was there *sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on July 07, 2008, 09:39:48 PM
Ha ha ha!  Dont they look great.  Its unbelievable that they are here one minit and the next are over there.  Now they can  have a  totally brilliant time!  Oh! I cant wait to go now! 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on July 07, 2008, 11:39:16 PM
Well, you've all said it all!

Can't believe how happy and settled in Phil n Jen look when they've only just arrived!
Wish them a great holiday from me too, please Neill.
Lynn x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 07, 2008, 11:44:25 PM
Nice pic of phil & Jen but we are in the chatroom and would like to know what have they got in the Bags
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 08, 2008, 02:52:42 AM
Mythos? Vodka?........toilet rolls?.........WATER?......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on July 08, 2008, 08:47:46 AM
what a lovely picture.
love their tshirts.
it will be me in 4 weeks im really excited .
i got soaked yesterday but i kept thinking of arillas.
sue &ian
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on July 08, 2008, 09:00:10 AM
In the carrier bags i think are John the Refs FLIP FLOPS !!! Ha Ha
Annie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on July 08, 2008, 10:52:11 AM
Lovely photos Eggy, Phil and Jen look really happy. Why wouldn't they afterall they have returned home!! ;)
I hope they have a great holiday!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 08, 2008, 10:54:59 AM
Negg, thanks for the brill photos and report.  It's great to see people there, where's that Terry!

Who is on the pic of the day photo today?

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 08, 2008, 05:21:12 PM
Sharon

It's possible that I may bump into Terry W tomorrow night at the Horizon.
__________________________________________________________________

You'll all see , from the webcam , that Arillas Today is a little cloudy. Add that to a healthy breeze and what a super afternoon it is!. When the sun gets hidden by those clouds it does cool you down a little.

Anyone know the owner of this yacht? If so can you ask them to remove it as it's illegally parked. - Jealous ? - Whose jealous?
(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/5572/080708alv8.jpg)
 
A couple of the beach just to show how healthy the waves are today.
(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/2934/080708bch2.jpg)
(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/5282/080708cif5.jpg)

Cheers
Negg
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

On a very sad note. A young guy, well known to many locals, died in a car accident last night. Being mainly small communities in North Corfu, where everyone knows everyone, the loss has affected many people. There is a great respect held here for all your "nearby" neighbours and there is many a brave face is being shown today.
He was a lad of 27 who dealt with deliveries to various shops/Tavernas so is probably not known to Forum members.
But even as a "small part" of Arillas I'm sure we all understand the feelings here today.

As a mark of this respect the Kavvadades Festival has been cancelled tonight.
Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on July 08, 2008, 05:49:53 PM
How sad, such a waste of a young life.  My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: graham on July 08, 2008, 06:23:03 PM
Are you allowed to just park Boats anywhere then Negg? If it's that easy I gotta get myself one! Mind you, with the Price of fuel over here, it would have to be a sailing boat for me. Just a couple of wrong turns out of Swansea Marina and I'm there!!!!!

I hope the lads family will be ok
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 08, 2008, 07:38:25 PM
I was just enjoying reading your post Negg, then i came to end. How very sad, as has been said our hearts go out to family and friends.


riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mike and Debbie on July 08, 2008, 07:53:39 PM
Please pass on all our condolences to the lads family from all on the forum
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 08, 2008, 08:38:28 PM
Riggers
Sadly it all forms part of Arillas today and I thought long and hard before posting that news as part of one post.
But... Assuming that a large majority of the Forum knew about tonights Festival I thought it best to say prior to any questions of " How was the Festival" tomorrow.

Graham
Let me know when you make those 2 wrong turns and I'll be at the end of the Jetty with a bottle , or two.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 08, 2008, 08:43:12 PM
Yes good thinking Eggy. I'm sure Phil and Jen will find something else to do.  :)


cheers.

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on July 08, 2008, 09:29:01 PM
Hi Neill,

Thanks for passing on the sad news.  I don't know any of the delivery drivers but after so many visits we have become familiar faces to a few of them and we usually exchange waves. 

As Mike and Debbie said, please pass on our condolences to the family.

Eileenx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 08, 2008, 10:33:55 PM
News like this puts life into perspective doesn't it? I echo others' thoughts and send condolences to the family. I know there are many of us on this forum with "children" of similar ages....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jean on July 08, 2008, 11:15:43 PM
As Sandy says when you've "children" of a similar age it sends a chill down your spine to read such sad news. We are relatively new addicts- only 3 visits to date but really empathize with the community of Arillas. Please add our condolences to those of other forum members to the people of Arillas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on July 09, 2008, 12:25:28 AM
What dreadful news.  Please add our condolences to the lad's family, and people of Arillas.

Lynn & Colin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on July 09, 2008, 08:40:18 AM
that is very sad
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on July 09, 2008, 01:31:36 PM
Very sad news Eggy....   Arillas and the community will greatly feel the loss of such a young man.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 09, 2008, 04:06:31 PM
What a tragic waste.  Negg please add my thoughts with other forum members.

Sharonx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on July 09, 2008, 04:16:32 PM
Very sad news, condolences to the family.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: SteveL on July 09, 2008, 10:39:17 PM
Trying to add a photo without any success at moment
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 09, 2008, 10:40:31 PM
Obviously a man of few words SteveL..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on July 09, 2008, 11:16:30 PM
What tragic news!
My condolences to the family and friends!
With that you see how short can be the life!
So enjoy every second!
Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: SteveL on July 09, 2008, 11:42:30 PM
(http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/1729/corfu08070wo0.jpg)

"Two Good Eggs"

Hope this works this time.  Not really Arillas today, more like Arillas last week when we met up with Eggy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on July 09, 2008, 11:45:48 PM
Thats a brilliant clear photo...love it!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 10, 2008, 07:44:52 AM
:D excellent picture SteveL! Birds of a feather, or maybe no feathers ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 10, 2008, 09:08:09 AM
Hi All
Just a quick word about the accident.

All condolences and kind words have been passed on to someone who knows the family well. 

Regards
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 10, 2008, 09:25:30 AM
Steve L.

Great photo ! - Which one is me again?
____________________________________________________________________

We took a little trips into Arillas around 8:15 last night and caught the beach taking it easy after, what was, another very hectic day for it.
(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/6900/100708aua5.jpg)
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8964/100708bso3.jpg)
Arillas may look deserted but , beleive me, all eating houses were very busy.

We made a little snack at Eftihia last a long time and enjoyed the view.
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/9558/100708fcx4.jpg)

Just had to click a couple more as the evening closed in.
(http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/1487/100708cze1.jpg)
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/9439/100708dvp7.jpg)

To finish of the evening we found Phil n Jen at a very busy Brouklis and enjoyed a glass of wine. And......... Terry W and Helen are alive and well folks!
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3633/100708exx6.jpg)

Didn't manage to get Helen in this one but caught a very suprised Dimitris.
I think Terry had either asked for discount or if Brouklis took "Nectar Cards" !

A good evening had by all.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angela01 on July 10, 2008, 09:52:39 AM
WHAT CAN I SAY..........27 YEARDS OLD...CONDOLENCES TO THE LAD'S FAMILY....

GOOD PERSON..GOOD PERSON...GOOD FRIEND......

GOOD BAY...NIKO..............................................................................
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 10, 2008, 10:15:32 AM
Hi Anela, would just like to send our love to you and all friends of Niko.
I can hear Dimitris saying one or two phases in that photo and I know he will be watching us about 1100hrs as always maybe he will tell us which one it is, maybe he won't but im sure it made all those of us that know him laugh. lol Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on July 10, 2008, 10:44:02 AM
Lovely pictures again Eggy.  Does that mean that business is picking up in Eftihia this year.  Hope so as it always lookes so deserted.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 10, 2008, 11:22:44 AM
Eggy
Thanks for the pictures from yesterday evening
Things look a lot brighter there than here
We spent the evening indoors as once again Dudley was having a down poor
Good old British Summertime
Roll on Monday evening and take off time
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on July 10, 2008, 02:24:13 PM
Eftihia always looks empty with nothing cooking when we go by... Eggy do you just go in and sit down or go up and ask what they have cooking that night.  Never sure what to do but we always fancy a meal there as it is very quiet and the view is lovely.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on July 10, 2008, 06:54:40 PM
my deepest sympathy goes to that poor lads family, I know exactly how they are feeling right now

love
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on July 10, 2008, 07:04:39 PM
Phil and Jen look ecstatic - like they've come home to paredise

Love
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 10, 2008, 07:45:31 PM
Brilliant Pictures Negg, Ha Ha especially the last one. Looks like you caught them by surprise.  :)


riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 10, 2008, 11:49:58 PM
BG

Eftihia has one of the best sea front views there is, probably due to the high seating area.  Last year they were closed for a short while due to a family bereavement.
I think that threw a few people off as it never looks open and at that time wasn't.

" Efi " the daughter looks after the customers and mother Katerina looks after the cooking.

Just walk up those steps , sit down and you will be bought a menu.

Food wise, it's always hard to comment as what suits one may not suit another.
Personally we have never been disapointed. We had a small snack last night and made it last 2 hours and Efi had the time to sit with us and talk.

I did ask the question last night as to why they never show a large "OPEN" sign. It's because, so I was told that they are very happy to deal with 4/5 tables but if they were full then the waiting time would be longer and Katerina, in the Kitchen would obviously struggle. They are very happy as they are.
Would she be able to sit and chat with people if they were busier? - I think it would lose some of it's charm and peacefulness if it was busier.
Other places retain the charm very well but have more staff to ensure everyone, hopefully, has a good time.

So, enough to get by and have a relaxed life. I respect and acknowledge that as Wegg and I do exactly the same. We don't want to be too busy either.

It's on our shortlist of places which we just have to visit every summer.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on July 11, 2008, 12:44:30 AM
Eggy,. that makes me more determined now to sit down and enjoy a meal there.    I shall make a note of how many are there and if empty will definately have to try out Katerinas cooking.  thanks for that information, I will be brave and ask now.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on July 11, 2008, 01:10:08 AM
We make a point of going there at lunchtime.  We sit and watch the sea and we always receive such a warm welcome.  All the food is cooked fresh to order and it is delicious.  You can't beat coming off the beach to eat home-grown salad and freshly caught sardines washed down with a chilled Mythos.  We have never been disappointed and would say it is well worth a visit.  Lovely people, lovely food, lovely view.  W & S. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on July 11, 2008, 10:05:20 AM
Sounding even better Wendy.

Welcome back by the way, glad your move went well!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on July 11, 2008, 11:00:49 AM
think i will try their as well.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on July 11, 2008, 05:33:29 PM
And it's cheap.  Thanks BG, nice to be back.  Next hol 8th Sept so hopefully we get to say hi in person.  W. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 11, 2008, 06:39:29 PM
Hi Wendy

Welcome Back!  Have you settled into your new home okay?

Love Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on July 11, 2008, 09:46:19 PM
Hi Sharon, yes it's great thanks.  Just counting the days until we are back in Arillas now.  Love it here though, and lots of spare time for the Forum!!!  Hope you are both well.  Take care and keep in touch.  W. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on July 12, 2008, 06:31:20 PM
Shall look out for you Wendy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 12, 2008, 08:04:01 PM
Thanks all - yes PhilandJen are ecstatic. The picture didn't get near to the whole truth. We are sat in Malibu typying this, thinking of all our forum friends. See you all online all too soon..l.

love
PhilandJen

BTW Sandy, the bench was just right....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 12, 2008, 09:15:19 PM
Nice to hear from you Phil and Jen.  :)

Hope you are having a great time. Crikey you have been there nearly a week.

I am so jealous, be there 8 weeks on tuesday though :)

Happy hols to you both.  :)

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on July 13, 2008, 12:32:40 AM
lovely to hear from you philandjen
3 weeks on monday for me  :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on July 13, 2008, 12:51:16 AM
Great to hear you're having a good time, Phil and Jen.  But then how could you fail in Arillas?  :D

Enjoy your second week.
lynn and colin xx

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 13, 2008, 01:15:13 PM
Glad you are having a good time Phil & Jen
Fly in Monday night See you soon
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 13, 2008, 07:15:58 PM
A very busy Sunday afternoon in Arillas today and, with "dead" batteries in the camera, not a picture to prove it.
Web Cam watchers will know though!

Temps around 34 deg with a packed beach. The last time I saw so many bodies in the sea was ........... ( Wegg has censored my sense of humour here as it may offend )

I think I had the last parking spot and, at around 4 pm, all beach front Tavernas/Bars were trading very well indeed. I think many eating houses will be busy tonight.

Am I moaning? - Certainly not! - It's good to see, very good for Arillas and, I think, is a very good pointer to the next 6 weeks. Today is the day I wish I had been renting the sunbeds!

I took a look at some "new builds" yesterday. Nothing to do with me and I'm not on commission but another indication of just how many people are choosing Arillas as their new home.
(http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/7968/130708zy1.jpg)

We're meeting Terry and Helen tonight but I don't think Mark n Dee know that we are "gatecrashing".
(Maybe I'll put new batteries in the camera - Show Mark how it's done!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 13, 2008, 07:18:15 PM
:D Have fun and say hello to the assorted motley crew in Brouklis!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 14, 2008, 12:59:30 PM
Hope you had agood night yesturday. So it's getting crowded there now seems the houses are a bit the same but at least they in keeping with Arillas and not typical English one's. I hate that. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 14, 2008, 01:59:07 PM
Great to hear from you phil, have a brill second week, love to Jen.

Cant wait to hear what you got up to with terry Negg! haha
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: markanddee on July 14, 2008, 05:18:46 PM
So you didnt bring your camera !!! Thanks for the company, was a great night and the food was fab !!!
Sorry to see Terry and his good lady go, they were fun to be around.
Brouklis was heaving, and the sight of Dimitris chasing out the cats with a water pistol was priceless, and i have it on camera to share with you all very soon !!!

PS
i hope you went back and paid your bill today young eggy m'lad !!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2008, 06:55:46 PM
Mark n Dee

A good time had by all, me-thinks and, true to form, I forgot the camera on my afternoon trip today, as well.

So apologies to all for no pics of that really good looking beach, and waves that were trying their hardest to be macho but were pussycats really.

Sorry to see Terry and Helen depart.
So many sorries recently:- Sandy , Steve n Val , Maggie n Gordon, Steve n Lisa etc
( I could go on and on - usually do! )
 And wot about all the people I missed? - Too many hiding places in Arillas , maybe?

Anyway at 34 deg at 7 pm on the balcony nuff fer now.

Mark - Bill ? - Wot Bill ? - ( Paid it really )

Cheers
Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2008, 08:29:51 PM

Sorry to see Terry and Helen depart.
So many sorries recently:- Sandy , Steve n Val , Maggie n Gordon, Steve n Lisa etc
( I could go on and on - usually do! )
 

And Vivian n Pete, and Eileen n Keith , and Mavis n Robin, and Ivan n Avril , and Erja n Heidi, and Paul n Maria..............................................
More to follow maybe?

Phil n Jen still here but hiding away somewhere!

Hopefully meeting Cheryl n Timbo and Dave n Anne termorrer!
( Wotta nice life ! )

Negg

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2008, 10:32:35 PM
And ... Wendy n Stu who we just managed to see on our return from England in May.

I'll shut up now.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 14, 2008, 10:37:23 PM
No mention here eh, right no more Jelly Babies for you. ha ha  :)

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: graham on July 14, 2008, 10:38:34 PM
Is there a certain place where forum members meet when they are in Arillas Negg?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on July 14, 2008, 11:17:16 PM
graham i think its tuesday in the coconut
thursday in malibu i think they are 9pm not sure about the time
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on July 14, 2008, 11:28:00 PM
And very nice it was too Eggy!  Can't wait for Sept.  Tell Mark his photos are framed and on our lounge wall.  Gorgeous.  Keep the reports coming, you know we love them.  W.  x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 15, 2008, 08:13:17 AM
Wendy n Stu
Sept not far away now. - Mark will be told. ( He doesn't do a bad pic does he? )

I forgot to mention Marika, Heineken, Kevin G, and Martin W and of course Riggers!
( How could Ileave Riggers out ? )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
At 8 a.m. this morning the temp is a respectable 24 deg and the breeze, from Arillas yesterday, seems to have found it's way here.

Maybe I'll remember to take the camera tto Arillas this pm but for now it's some time outside for a little garden maintenance.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 15, 2008, 08:48:22 PM
Arillas Today comes with 2 apologies!

Number One: To Colin and Lynn who are part of Forum Friends I forgot to mention.
How do I forget a lovely couple who have a liking for Koum Kuat - UUUrrrggh!
( I left Riggers out of the equation before , but he noticed - Coiled Spring he is!! )

Number Two; To "Willis" to whom I very briefly said hello and then had to vanish and do bit of work - Looking at land for sale - Pssst ! anybody interested?.

There's a large wind going on in Arillas - And it's not me! - Honest Guv
( And it's not Phil as I didn't find him till later on)

(http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/2279/150708aek3.jpg)
(http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/9245/150708bxi0.jpg)
Not many brollies open on the beach today!.... But a good day to be there for those wanting a suntan in a very deceptive sun. - Stay cool and burn. - & why not!?

Dave n Anne were at Horizon this afternoon as was Cheryl, who with Timbo, is here for two weeks. Much talking looked forward too.
Phil n Jen also appeared so a forum takeover!
But........................................
(http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/1903/150708cdq8.jpg)

This pic of Phil n Jen was taken much later and apologies for a blurred photo, or.... is it how they both felt at that moment in time? - Black Russians !?
However , they tell me they are having a good un and are both ecstatic.

Finally, before I found myself back at the Pug , around 18:45 I took this of the beach.
(http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/1551/150708dvs7.jpg)

If you squint you will see a windsurfer, could be Dimitris, and two surfboards + bodies.
An empty beach at that time as sandblasting was the name of the game!

Cheers All
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on July 15, 2008, 08:49:59 PM
I remember those sandblasting afternoons well!  It gets everywhere!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 15, 2008, 08:54:17 PM
Thanks Negg for a much brighter side of Arillas that we all know.

Ha Ha coiled spring.  :)

Cheers mate.

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on July 16, 2008, 12:43:18 AM
Ha ha, we'll let you off this time, Eggy!  ;)

Cheers,
lynn and colin xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 16, 2008, 11:35:57 AM
Eggy great photo's the one of Phil & Jen just show's what you felt like. Good job pug knows the way home.lol. Hope Mrs Egg was as under standing as ever and that you managed to eat all your dinner. lol Viv.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 16, 2008, 11:52:35 AM
Vivian

Always eat "me" dinner.
( I wonder if Harold and Sally noticed I left ther names out of "my meets? )
Not purposely, I struggle to remember as far back as May.!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

It's a very nice 24/25 deg here this morning and after, what seemed like, gale force winds overnight, it's settled to a nice breeze.

I'll find out how Arillas is doing later.
John the Ref and Dot were here yesterday and I bumped into them very briefly.
I'm sure I'll catch em again.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 16, 2008, 11:58:52 AM
Im sure if Harold noticed he knew it was just the old man's memery going (all them black russians) sounds wonderful as ever there. Cant believe it's only a couple of months since we all had that lovely meal together. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on July 16, 2008, 12:10:13 PM
http://www.arillas.com/page/content/view/192/152/lang,en/

Just added a video of yesterday's windy day on the beach.
Unfortunately it wasn't me surfing but I will try and have a go today.

See you!!!

Dimitris
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on July 16, 2008, 12:21:24 PM
That looks really windy out there...need some strength to keep that going I would think.  Have a good day then Dimitris!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 16, 2008, 02:13:51 PM
Gosh, thought he was going to get blown away, would love to have been on the sand. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: xkrchnav on July 16, 2008, 02:23:41 PM
http://www.arillas.com/page/content/view/192/152/lang,en/

Just added a video of yesterday's windy day on the beach.
Unfortunately it wasn't me surfing but I will try and have a go today.

See you!!!

Dimitris

wow. You are windsurfer too? Great :). I'd love to learn windsurfing. I had a little opportunity to try it on last short holiday at Czech dam Vranov. It is quite hard to stay and not fall in wind.

Really windy weather. Great video, quite good waves also :). I hope they will be there also when we are here - now less than 50 days to flight :). I'm looking forward to meet some of you! See you!

Great day to all!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 17, 2008, 03:39:55 PM
Day three for us windy the last few days but better today, lots of people on the beach,  met PHIL -JEN  they are having a fab time out here justa quick post. annie hope you have packed see you out here tomorow have a good flight
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 17, 2008, 03:46:14 PM
Great to hear from you John & Dot.  I'm sat here in a manky site office, it's p******g down and am really fed up.  Its brill to be "transported" to Arillas

Thanks

Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 17, 2008, 06:12:20 PM
Great to hear from you John & Dot.  I'm sat here in a manky site office, it's p******g down and am really fed up.  Its brill to be "transported" to Arillas

Me too so thank you :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 17, 2008, 06:50:45 PM
I really donna know what to say about Arillas today unless you are here to see and believe it !

I bumped into Graham and Julie who not only supplied me with a jar of Brnaston but also a very nice card thanking me and Wegg for all the pics and posts over the Winter.

Emultional or what? - (never say emotional as always to emotional to say it)

A very nice gesture/thought and...... what can I say?
Another Forum Couple who have made Arillas their second home.

Missed Phil n Jen this pm but Cherlyl and Timbo are having a very good time.
I wanted a pic of them both but Cheryl conveniently turned into a Supermarket.
( And that is real magic ! )

So only Mr. Tim , I'm afraid.
(http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/8725/170708wt9.jpg)

Beach pictures? - Well, what can I say? - The breeze has died down and many people are , once again, taking advantage of it.
(Too personal for photos.- Could be arrested as a voyeur)

We are getting around 30 deg here now at 6:45 pm and getting e1.243 to the pound.
( Add both together and Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. - )

It's good to see many Tavernas doing a good late afternoon trade including the Sea Breeze which had all of their beach side tables full. - Wotta nice view from there!.

Stay well all - From a very ,only slightly, liquidised Egg at the moment, who has been, once again taken aback from how people feel about Arillas and the website.
Gold stars to Dimitris - I just contribute as every body else!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 17, 2008, 08:18:38 PM
NO Eggy, you do SO much more than just contribute.  You let us all live and breathe Arillas all year round.  You always are the voice of reason and never fail to make us laugh.  You fully deserve your 'local celebrity' status.  Oh, and get a pic of my cellulite and I will take all these words back!! :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on July 18, 2008, 12:18:42 AM
Ha ha, Jo, but you did successfully say just what I had been trying to put into words, so well said!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnJ on July 18, 2008, 03:25:04 PM
Hi Dimitri,  brilliant video of the wind surfers.  Was one of them Sami from Arillas water sports?
John & Ann
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Fiona on July 18, 2008, 03:33:36 PM
Nicely put Jo - my sentiments exactly.
Eggy, you are a Greek national treasure - even if that hasn't been fully recognised by the Greeks themselves yet, we, on the Arillas forum, believe it.

Fiona
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 18, 2008, 08:25:25 PM
Fiona , Jo and Lynn. - what y'all like?

Fiona - Sorry we missed you, and Roy, this year. - Bad tiiming on our part.

Jo. - Camera on zoom ready for a bit of cellulite. ( As long as no one arrests me! )

Lynn - Don't forget a Koum Kuat is for life and not just for Xmas.

Celebrity? - Nah - Just a human bean who takes great pleasure to know that a lot of you enjoy my ramblings. - Celebrities always seem to get the "papparazzi" chasing them, - All I get is the occassional dog who wants a chunk from the trousers.
Or a rebuke or two from Wegg if I overdo afternoon alcohol!

Arillas Today - Well, I've been a bit selfish and only got as far as the Rainbow Bar.
Temps here at Kavvadades are about the same as Arillas and today was, just for a change, around a peaceable 29 deg. - Not a lot of breeze!

So, all I've got to show you is a pic of our "neighbour" who just popped by to wish us a good morning.
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/148/180708kb9.jpg)

These little creatures slide along the tiles , when disturbed, and are very fascinating to watch. Never be afraid of them peeps. All they want is a quiet life and the ability to hide away sometimes. - Just like all of us really !

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 18, 2008, 08:36:06 PM
Hi Eggy.

Only got to the Rainbow. Is that all, i wish i had got there. It has been absolutely heaving down here for days.
What would we do without your reports to put a smile on our face.

Extra Jelly Babies in september ha ha  :)

cheers.
riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on July 18, 2008, 11:38:21 PM
Full moon in Arillas tonight!!
 taken just a few minutes ago from a good friend of me
Click on the picture to enlarge...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 18, 2008, 11:45:35 PM
Hi Dimitris.

WOW that is great. Looks fantastic.  :)

riggers...

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: beachbum on July 18, 2008, 11:54:10 PM
Wow
The site gets more amazing, the photos keep you going for when it is your turn to go.  We are moving into just can't wait mode but unfortunately it is not until October we could not function in the temperatures at the moment.

This weekend is the time to put the sleeps into the diary and from then on it will be countdown time.

Was at KKegworth (near East Midlands) watching the planes land just kept thinking I bet they are sad but at the same time that I have Arillas to look forward to.

all good

Yammas to you all
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on July 19, 2008, 12:28:01 AM
Wow, amazing!

The photo looks fantastic!
Can I have that in the normal size! ;)

Thank you for posting that :-)

Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul & Denise on July 19, 2008, 03:08:05 AM
beachbum
when in October are you going? We are at the Rainbow from 29th September for 2 weeks. I too could not cope with summer temps, though  Denise would be fine, getting excited now as the countdown begins!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 19, 2008, 01:04:24 PM
 Dimitris, thanks for the photo of the moon!  It was a full moon when we were there in May but we only saw it once, remember I asked you where you the moon and you replied, deadpan, its in the sky! hahaha. 

Negg, i think we would all keel over without you and your reports to keep us going, and its great to pics of the forum members there. 

Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 19, 2008, 02:06:43 PM
Hi all. So much to do so little time...

We saw the full moon over Tria Adelphia with a FANTASTIC evening with JohntheRef and Dot, Dave and Anne and Dave's brother and wife. Can't thank them enough.

PhilandJen are having a wonderful time, So much to report, and guess what, the newly crowned forum anorak is going to tell it all........

love to all
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 19, 2008, 02:31:09 PM
Hi Phil.

What is this (Forum anorak)  ??  :)

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 19, 2008, 03:11:09 PM
Lol Riggers, was just thinking the same thing!  Explain please Phil and nice to hear from you over there.

Sharon x

p.s. Riggers, it's not the thomas cook logo on your t-shirt that is offensive, need I say more ......

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 19, 2008, 03:28:24 PM
Now Now Sharon.

You know we are gonna do the double over you again.  :)  ha ha

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 19, 2008, 03:36:28 PM
LOL Riggers, you just may do that, when the "slave" goes, he cant go quick enough for me .... but nobody is bigger than the team and we will beat you this year.  wanna bet? lol.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 19, 2008, 06:35:10 PM
Here am I, busy at Kavvadades today, and no time to get to Arillas and what do I find?

Phil says he's the new Forum anorak ! - Does he mean I'm an old forum anorak?
I don't even own an anorak.

And, I've just re-read Fiona's post calling me a Greek National Treasure.
So's the Elgin Marbles and look how old they are!
( And they sent THEM back to England - aaaarggh ! )

I put a picture of a manky ole lizard and Dimitris beats it,hands down,with a full moon!

And.... Riggers still wearing a TC shirt on his pic. - Wot's that all about?
( We've got you a Mon Amour Shirt for when you're back in Sept. )

And.... Sharon, talking football - I think. That's even worse than giving my Jellybabies, in May, to Brouklis to "look after" - Bet she won't do that again.

Paul n Denise at the Rainbow soon. - Bring some darts as I have been there recently trying to put 3 in the same section of the board.

Beachbum - Arillas in October is still a good place to be. ( Play darts do you ? )
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

So, there you all are. - Even I need Arillas today, especially after a hard slog with the "continuing story" of my garden landscaping.

Finally Marika. - What do you want in normal size? Dimitris's Moon or should we be sending you a lizard, by post, in a shoe box.

Thanks all
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 19, 2008, 06:59:16 PM
Ha Ha Mon Amour shirt sounds good.  :)

Will still be getting my new Footy top tomorrow
though with TC on it.

Cheers

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mike and Debbie on July 19, 2008, 08:21:33 PM
advertising TC is bad enough but that together with the poorer half on Manchesters team,c`mon. You`ve even had to get one of our old boys to manage your team,how hard was that for you to take in?

Mike
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 19, 2008, 08:34:53 PM
Both great photo's in there own way, the poor lizard would have looked better on a tree in the moonlight.,lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 20, 2008, 11:12:31 AM
LOL, Negg, no next time they will be hand delivered! haha. 

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2008, 05:47:33 PM
A sad day for Arillas today as we have to say "ta ta" to Phil n Jen.

They leave tonight at 10 pm but will be back in 4 weeks time for a 4 week stay.
They tell me that, in the two weeks they've been here, the amoumt of Forum names they matched to faces has been excellant and they've enjoyed all the company and conversations. Plus, their welcome by all Arillas locals has been tremendous.
( I think tears were in their eyes but enough of that! )

Another very busy day in Arillas today and not a parking place to be found by moi.
( I bet the Greeks could find one though! )

Aound that 32 deg mark with, again, a very busy beach.
(http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/9586/20078atb8.jpg)

A calm sea but still with loadsa room for a dip or to relax on the sand.
(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/74/200708byu8.jpg)

And .. With the German Grand Prix this afternoon all bars televising it were doing well.
Customers taking the gamble it will be this hot tomorrow so not a wasted day inside.
And they all all be right! - Tomorrow will be another cracker.

We spent a couple of hours at the newly opened Elena/Stella this morning. A very quiet place to be if you're a couple who want to chill out.
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9113/200708cxh1.jpg)
Like the Hotel Thetis and many other places just off the usual beach route a quiet time can be had.

Finally , and this will be neverending I think, I left Ang n Chris out of all the Forum members I have met, so far, this year.
How do I forget the pic of them both at Helens Creperie and Chris waving his sausage at me, from an English breakfast,which I think was being eaten about 1:30 pm.

Ah! - Happy days ! - And they go on and on. - ( Just a bit like me )
Cheers
Negg







Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 20, 2008, 07:03:02 PM
Great to know that Elena/Stella have managed to open at last, it's been rumoured to be operning soon for a while. Give our best wishes to all corcerned. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ash-wolves on July 21, 2008, 12:06:03 AM
how envious am i  !!!!!!!!!


ash
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 23, 2008, 04:37:50 PM
Arillas Today?
A very feisty sea with a healthy breeze and a respectable temp of around 25 deg.
No one being sandblasted and, I think, with that breeze it would be one of the better days to top up the tan without heatstroke!

August is coming folks ! - How do I know that? - Because I'm starting to see many fancy vehicles appearing, the drivers of which, do not want to get close to hedges and avoid potholes like the plague.
Yesterday I met a new Volvo, not Greek or English plates, coming at me in the middle of the road. Obviously weighed up the option of having scratches down the side of his vehicle or making my Pug bounce off him. The Pug must have been the cheaper option!
Much sounding of horn on my part.
The only good news is that, 20 seconds later, another Red Pug, went past. I live in the hope that, when it caught up with Volvo, the driver possibly worried it was me chasing, to give him a bit of road rage!

Enough!- Life is too short. - Egg's winge is now finito.

It's good to see many new faces today mixing with those who have been here for a while. Late ,3pm , lunches seem to be the in thing at the moment and so many pools to choose from now to get away from any breeze nature throws at you.
So much choice - So little time.

Cheers
Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 23, 2008, 04:49:21 PM
Road Rage?

Let someone else chase the Volvo?

You are a cheeky little pugger, Eggy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on July 23, 2008, 07:20:47 PM
It must be almost time for the Italians to arrive.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Fiona on July 23, 2008, 11:00:31 PM
Just been catching up with Arillas Today.
Missed out last week as I had to train a temp to do my job - squeeze a month's work into one week - not possible!!  Had an operation on my shoulder yesterday and I am now off work for 6 weeks - hence the temp.  Yesssssssss!!

Elgin Marbles don't compare with you Eggy - far less interesting (and yes, I have seen them in the flesh, well in the marble!)

Likewise - sorry we missed you in June.  The Coconut/Malibu meeting time did not fit into our eating schedule, but I was hoping we might have met at Brouklis.  Sadly I don't think we will be back this year.  Due to Roy and I both having to have (the same) operations we couldn't book well in advance and have now "missed the boat" with regard to availability and flight prices. Hopefully we'll be there for two months in 2009.

Fiona

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 27, 2008, 08:31:10 PM
Fiona n Roy
2 months in 2009 sounds good to me !
------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas today and , If you were lucky to get a peak or two at the webcam you would have seen it's another Sunday with locals + holidaymakers taking advantage of the beach. And what better recommendation for a beach is there when you have to share with those who recognise a goodie when you have it.

A very acceptable temp of 27 deg'ish today but due to no breeze felt much hotter.

We say goodbye here today to Dave n Anne tomorrow who gave Wegg n I the pleasure of their company and also were not afraid of using the legs.
Porto Timoni ? - From Arillas ? - in that heat ? - 
( We should have stayed at Night Owl all afternoon after that! )
Dave - I did look in the Tria, from the outside, but as I did not see anyone at the bar figured you were getting a last minute shot at a suntan.
And why not ! - Holidays are very important and must take priority over socialising.

Do I forget Cheryl,  Timbo plus young James here? Nope, also back to the UK avrio.
Very good people to have around you and come back soon y'all.

An extra mention for James here as, being a teenager, he is the future of any resort.
Plenty to do in Arillas, had a good time and luvved it to be bits.
Should we all stop saying Arillas is a quiet place to be and instead say:-
" Arillas has plenty to offer the young folk? "

A very natural player of darts is James and very big "thankyous" to him, and Tim who helped me to rekindle a welcome interest in the game.
( and Cheryl, of course , who had to sit, at Rainbow, & watch 3 men do men things! )
A final word to Tim-Sell those shorts of yours!-They don't enhance your game at all

About it - Sorry about the babble - I suppose I could have saved time and just said:-

" Arillas is another pretty damm good day today "

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on July 27, 2008, 08:44:30 PM
Quote
Finally Marika. - What do you want in normal size? Dimitris's Moon or should we be sending you a lizard, by post, in a shoe box.

Yiassou Neill!
HaHaHa!
I mean Dimitris moon :-)
But it will be funny with the lizard :D
The only thing is, I have no room for him than! HaHaHa!
Thanks for your beautiful reports :-)

Marika x x x
[/b]
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on July 27, 2008, 08:49:07 PM
Quote
Wendy n Stu
Sept not far away now. - Mark will be told. ( He doesn't do a bad pic does he? )

I forgot to mention Marika, Heineken, Kevin G, and Martin W and of course Riggers!
( How could Ileave Riggers out ? )

Oh yes, not really far away but 55 days! Jipiiii!!!!
I am so looking forward :-) :-) :-)

Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 28, 2008, 10:20:22 PM
keep practising neil one hundred & eighty..yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 30, 2008, 07:29:46 PM
Kevin
How do you get 180 then?
Stay well and wishes to y'all
__________________________________________________________________

I've been a lazy bunny recently and "Arillas Today" has taken a back seat.  I've been taking part in that "Big W" thing that most of us endure - "Work" - AArrgh!
But, it pays the bills and is fun sometimes!

A very sweaty, after work,  Eggy got to Arillas yesterday, around 6:30 pm, and very busy on the beach it was too! - And what a great time to be there.
I could have stripped off all clothing and plunged in the sea.
But..... A. - I very rarely swim and B - I would have frightened everyone.

Arillas Today is a repeat of yesterday. Very busy mid afternoon. Probably busy all day.
7:15 here now and 32 deg on the guage.
Many towels on the balconies of AB appts plus a busy pool, can only be good but nowhere to park a Red Pug.
That is,of course,  unless I stuck it on top of a hire Panda..
( I did try but some tourists thought  it was two amorous cars affected by the heat)
Can I say that Dimitris ? 
Brouklis could ban me for that and Terry W may come up with a picture!

However...........................
I think end July and through August is a good time to be here. You will find Italians, Germans and Greeks from the mainland plus a few other nationalities.
Everybody all wanting a good time and, as you sit in a Taverna, listening to all the languages, remember that they do the same. We're no different really.
Good time, meet good people, priority one!

I'm so nice really that it frightems me!
Mind you, I have yet to be approached by a red Ferrari, in the middle of the road.
(If that happens I just might manouvre the Pug to take its wing mirror off! - Hee Hee)
I'm not proud though - A new Mercedes would do just as well.
I can't think of an English Car - Anyone know one I can aim for ?
( Haven't seen many Rolls Royces here! )

Stay well all
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 30, 2008, 10:58:44 PM
Negg that very funny and great report just made up for you absence! haha.

Thanks

Sharon x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on July 30, 2008, 11:37:32 PM
Just keep well away from the Hummer eggy ,I think you'd come off worst!lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 01, 2008, 07:46:13 PM
Maggie
It's a bummer to hit a hummer. - Sorry , just had to be said. - Poetry class over!
__________________________________________________________________

Arillas Today? - But....
.......... first last night. - Who remembers the post "water from Arillas" by Gotty & Liz?
We met Gotty and Liz, last night at Brouklis, plus their little bundle of joy, Fillippo.
The water from Arillas has played it's part and helped make a lovely little boy who seemed quite content to stay out of the limelight and let Mum n Dad enjoy a little prime time together.
( Water from Arillas is under general chat for those who may have missed it )
___________________________________________________________________

This afternoon with around 30/32 deg I found a very busy beach.
( But to be able to find a little spot for Pug was a bonus! )
(http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/9246/010807afp8.jpg)
You'll have to take my word for it that those brollies continue all the way down to the end of the naturist beach. A big zoom lense may have got me in trouble though!

Just a twinge more peaceful on the other side of the beach.
(http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/6853/010708btv1.jpg)
___________________________________________________________________

A special treat for those arriving to Arillas today.
(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/3324/festivalfq5.jpg)
Should be a very good Saturday evening!

And....... Not forgetting my little visit to Hotel Thetis around 5 ish when owner Spiros was welcoming some new guests.
(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6159/yubbyfa5.jpg)
This is forum member "Yubby Yeeks" and family who I'm sure will be more than pleased to enjoy all that Thetis can offer.

Just a snip preview for anyone staying there soon.
(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/7188/thet2fa6.jpg)
( Photo published by permission of all concerned )

A quick "sad" welcome back to the UK for John the Ref and Dott who I met very briefly and would have loved to meet again. - Sorry Guys.
(I forgot the new football pitch John. I'll click a pic when I'm around there next time.)

And Annie who goes home today. Another brief meeting. All these holidays get in the way of someone who loves a good "rabbit"

But you're all on holiday and sometimes, just sometimes, I have got a few little jobs to do to earn a crust to keep me in the Ouzo to which I am accustomed .
Today I managed to mix business with pleasure and that's what it's all about.

Last word for Timbo and, "Whizz Kid"  James who can take a fly's eye out, with a piece of tungsten, at 50 paces, - LOOK WOT I GOT !
(http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/8281/dartxh5.jpg)
Look out you "hammer chewers" - This time next year I'll be putting 3 arrows all on the same board!

Stay well all

Negg






Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 01, 2008, 07:53:51 PM
Great post again Eggy. You do get about (lucky for us).

Don't stand to close to the dartboard when Neggs on the oche Wegg.  ha ha ha :)

cheers.
riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on August 01, 2008, 09:28:06 PM
Neill, it looks fantastic! You best not spend too much time on there else I maybe strung up by forum members if your posts start to decline!! Tim
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 01, 2008, 09:58:58 PM
That is quite correct Timbo.... we will all blame you!

lol
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 02, 2008, 01:29:06 AM
Neil
The Pitch Looks Good, We will speak more next time
(http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/8500/sl370019hq4.jpg)

(http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/3184/sl370018ot2.jpg)

Odysseas Football club
(http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/7425/sl370021uw5.jpg)
Two teams and my Kit,  I would have loved it
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 02, 2008, 01:32:42 AM
You look so at home John. Almost at peace!

Maybe you should transfer your professional activities to Kavaddades and surrounding areas....

Best wishes
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on August 02, 2008, 01:56:24 AM
I recognise that shed Eggy....I know someone who will be delighted with that dart board....lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 02, 2008, 02:18:24 AM
WOW that is a good looking pitch. Must visit.  :)

riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on August 02, 2008, 02:50:44 AM
eggy next year in may we must test your darts out .Was there this year but did not meet YOU so . may the 15 to the 29 th we can meet and have a drink a play dart so you got a year to go LOL
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 02, 2008, 02:55:58 AM
haha  wow nearly a year practice.

Maybe we can do something with this. ???
Highest score with 9 arrows. ??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 02, 2008, 09:27:35 AM
WOW that is a good looking pitch. Must visit.  :)

Indeed! I must go and see that and take my bad leg for a run there :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 03, 2008, 12:29:58 AM
I recognized that as well Sandy.... I mentioned to Eggy last year that it would be a good "holiday place" for us, we wouldnt mind where we slept... now that I have seen the dartboard though I think the darts 'thudding" on the board would keep us awake!  :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 03, 2008, 04:45:29 PM
BG
It won't be the darts thudding on the wall to keep you awake. It will be the loud swear words coming from the thrower when he keeps missing!

John the Ref
I feel really ashamed now that someone else has taken a pic of the new footie pitch.
( what do I do all day? - I ask myself ) - Bit nice though innit?

Arillas today? - Another Sunday has come around so quickly that I can't remember what I've done all week. - It's like a tie warp sometimes.

A Sunday, in August, in Arillas.
(http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/7765/030808ask2.jpg)
(http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/762/030808bfm4.jpg)
___________________________________________________________

I managed to squeeze the Pug in the only parking space left available , but the guy on the sunbed wasn't very happy about me taking his sun. Surely while he's under the car the least he can do is change the oil?

Many families here at the momemnt proving, once again, that Arillas suits all ages.
Many languages also being heard proving that Arillas suits all nationalities.

"Step" daughter, Fran and ,NEW Husband Tim, from May 08, here for a week so a few evening binges may be on the cards. I hate that word "step" so may choose to loose it in the very near future,

All in all , another great day which saw me take myself off to Night Owl, followed by a trip to Coconut and finishing off at the Rainbow.
( Plus I did just a small twinge of official work in between. )

Cheers all
Negg








Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on August 03, 2008, 06:43:01 PM
Eggy, what a life you have, you lucky, lucky man.  Thank you so much for the photos.  If I closed my eyes, with the sun shining in Derbyshire, I could almost imagine that one of those sunbeds was mine.  Not long now.  So looking forward to seeing you and Wendy again.  Keep up the good work.  W. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 03, 2008, 06:49:46 PM
Thanks Eggy.

Quote
Many families here at the momemnt proving, once again, that Arillas suits all ages.
Many languages also being heard proving that Arillas suits all nationalities.

So jen and me are not wrong then....
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 03, 2008, 06:50:44 PM
Not long for us too Wendy.  :)

The sun has come out here in Derbyshire at last.  

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on August 03, 2008, 06:59:31 PM
And it's just started tipping it down here again as well - we had an hour or two's respite, but that was about it!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on August 03, 2008, 07:01:16 PM
Ooops, forgot to say, thanks again for another good report, Neill, and just love those photos!

cheers,
lynn x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 03, 2008, 07:02:23 PM
Thanks Neill. Arillas Today looks justgreat. justphil and justjen are justsad we aren't there...

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 03, 2008, 09:10:49 PM
Cheers Eggy! Looks good over there and I shall join you for a beverage or two after 27 sleeps :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ash-wolves on August 04, 2008, 10:13:04 PM
cheers neill, made me smile,
i have somthing to look foward and to keep me motivated through the winter!



9months to go woop !!! lol


cheers ash
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 06, 2008, 02:38:31 PM
Do yer know one of the really good things about living locally?

You can re-arrange your time or proposed "Work Schedule" to pop out, for a while and do something not planned for or to meet new Forum friends.

So, 11:15 this morning took me to Horizon, for Arillas today, & to meet Sue and Ian.
(http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/2526/060808bls2.jpg)

Sorry Ian n Sue, gotta be said. - What a very nice couple to spend a relaxing time with and have an ouzo/coffee and a very long "rabbit"
( Ian has less hair than me and I'm sure he shaved his head to make me feel good )
Thanks, you two, for those little pressies which will be put to very good use.

Anyway, 2 very enjoyable hours later i clicked a pic of the beach.
(http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/8615/060808aan5.jpg)

Around 30 deg with a well behaved sea and just a few parking places left.

Home now but, of course it's too hot to continue pulling weeds from the garden!
Shame! - Always tomorrow.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 06, 2008, 03:57:22 PM
Avrio... :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on August 06, 2008, 07:24:11 PM
thats a nice picture haha
lovely to have met you
thanksfor the lift back
sue and ianxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 07, 2008, 12:59:23 PM
Eggy, you make me want to be there NOW. Still never mind guess it will be all the better for waiting. Thanks for all the report's, sometimes I just look through them ALL and it's almost like being there on your balconey drinking with you both. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Clure on August 07, 2008, 06:06:10 PM
Does anybody have an Email address for The Rainbow Complex as im trying to book a couple of weeks in Oct and cannot contact them from their website
Cheers x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on August 07, 2008, 06:41:36 PM
Have you tried rainbowarillas@acn.gr

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 07, 2008, 07:34:15 PM
Viv
Currently 33.8 on our balcony at the moment. And it's 7:30 pm !
wotta hotty.

Never got to Arillas today but just curled up inside and watched a dvd.
( After a couple of hours in the garden this garden )
____________________________________________________________________

Clure
I am at the Rainbow tomorrow afternoon so I will say you are trying to contact them.
Or, if you like, you can PM me your details and I will take them to Jimmy/Spiros.

____________________________________________________________________

Sue n Ian
Hope you enjoyed a cracker of a day today. - Must have another drink or two before you return back to the UK.

____________________________________________________________________

Erja
Not long before you're back , I reckon! - When there is a little drinking to be involved you know that's the only time we never use AVRIO. - always Tora.

Cheers all
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on August 07, 2008, 07:44:41 PM
definatley eggy. we will have to meet up again.
its been a hot day
we had 2 hours sleep lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Clure on August 07, 2008, 10:52:44 PM
cheers Eggy!
My address is clure.smith@yahoo.co.uk and i am wondering if they have a single room from oct 10th for 2 weeks, im trying to book seperately as thomas cook dont do single bookings and ive stayed at Dionnysis 2 for the past couple of years now, its nice to hear its as lovely as eva over there n cheers for doing this for me
With regards Clare
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 08, 2008, 12:25:29 AM
Tora tora Eggy and Erja. If you think yous two can escape philandjen you are wrong! So looking forward to buying the round....

love
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 08, 2008, 07:51:56 AM
Yamas Phil, Jen & Eggy! Indeed 22 sleeps and I will be propping up that bar in Coconut with yous lot :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 08, 2008, 12:50:48 PM
Hope you have your bits and pieces coverd Eggy, I mean your head. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 08, 2008, 06:17:45 PM
Viv

My head is the last priority to cover as all other bits and peices may cause too much giggling and pointing!
____________________________________________________________________

It's a busy ole Arillas this afternoon.
That temp is still hovering around 35 deg even at 6pm .

All bars , with Sky/Widescreen or any ole TV, doing a good trade with interested parties watching the opening of the Olympics.
( Big cheer at the Rainbow when the Greeks walked past ! )

Lunch at Brouklis was very interesting as we had Italians, Germans as well as Brits.
And I even heard a "bonjour" - How nice is that?
How does Dimitris manage to switch languages so quickly ?

It's a buzzing place in August and I think that anyone here, or nearly here will very quickly get caught up with the atmosphere.
( Arillas, in August, is like a mini Olympics really! )

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 08, 2008, 06:21:19 PM
The thing is you don't see many athletes there do you Eggy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on August 08, 2008, 06:37:29 PM
You can always rely on Jimmy and Spiros to get into the atmosphere of things at the Rainbow....even the Eurovision song contest!

I agree with you Eggy. Dimitris is seriously impressive with his languages. I'm always amazed how he can just switch so fluently form Greek, to English, to Italian, then German. not often you hear French in Arillas though....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on August 08, 2008, 07:00:08 PM
just thought i would say its been very hot today in arillas.
stayed around the pool and in annas bar.getting ready soon not sure where we are going tonight decisions,decisions lol.(hard work deciding).
think i might do a beach tommorrow take care everyone sue and ianxx
i will write a day to day report when i come home. as for the past 8 years i have a full day to day diary. sorry im going on byexxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on August 08, 2008, 07:10:10 PM
Hi folks yesterday someone posted a message about a place that did nice gyros and sandwiches,i think it was called Thetis or something simillar,could anyone let me know where it is so can place it on the map ive printed out
thanks
                     Tony:-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on August 08, 2008, 07:12:17 PM
Hi Tony,

Stekis is 'sandwiched' ;-) between the Malibu and Arillas Car Hire and do a good Gyros...and sarnies too.

Eileenx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 08, 2008, 07:23:59 PM
The thing is you don't see many athletes there do you Eggy!

BG

We're all athletes here! - Only today I ran into to the Coconut bar whilst an important game of volley ball was going on beachside.
( And I ran all the way from the sea front )

I did my own version of the 50 km walk retrieving my darts from the board at Rainbow whilst an Englishman was attempting a double 4 litre tray lift of lager, with tray, from the bar and from a sitting position. ( He was on a stool at the time )

Meanwhile..... A young lad of 6 attempted a double somersault from the "pool edge"
and received scores of 6-1 , 2-3 , 2-2, 1-1,
( The 6 was from his parents )

Nah - We're all athletes here!

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on August 08, 2008, 08:25:33 PM
Cheers Eileen will deffo be tucking into a gyro now after a few beers :-)
                                                        Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 08, 2008, 08:54:41 PM
You are totally mad Eggy!  but thats the way we like it!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on August 09, 2008, 12:27:49 PM
Sue it's lovely to hear from you out there, keep em coming, where did you eat last night and what did you have?

Negg does swimming 4 laps of the pool every morning make me an athlete when I'm in Arillas? lol, thats about it for me, then a sunbathe then another 4, then food, and drink and on and on.

Sharon x



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 09, 2008, 01:56:55 PM
Negg does swimming 4 laps of the pool every morning make me an athlete when I'm in Arillas?

Sharon

As far as I am concerned, just thinking about getting in the water to swim 4 laps makes you an athlete ! -
 ( The mental excercise that I do every day - no wonder I'm always exhausted )

Don't think I'll get to Arillas today as "fings ter do" . It's 31 deg here now at 2 pm so it'll be slow " fings ter do ".

Can I nominate Sue n Ian as roving reporters for a coupla days?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sue on August 09, 2008, 05:58:35 PM
Ha Ha Eggy and thanks to Sharon.
We got up at 10 oclock and headed towards the beach. We called in a few shops and then went in the Mirage. Chilled out there for a few hours and had our dinner, there was a nice breeze.

We went for a paddle and then had a latte in Ammos, the breeze while we sat there was warm.

Headed back to Anna's it was absolutly roasting, today has been a very hot day and quite busy in Arillas.

Sue & Ian xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 09, 2008, 06:29:24 PM
Thanks for the update Sue and Ian. We managed to go to Mirage twice and thoroughly enjoyed. Not eaten there yet, but we will, especially after your report.

We rushed around like headless chickens our last two weeks. In September we will try to keep our heads on (doubtless we will fail....) With so many forum members to meet that will be a tad difficult.

Annas has a special atmosphere of a family homecoming. The young lad who nearly pushed her in the pool, and then Kostas laughing his head off hoping he would succeed next time.... priceless.

For anything else there's MaterCard......

all the best
Phil





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 09, 2008, 10:16:09 PM
Neil
 When it comes to Athletes have you noted that you have the body of Snake
A RACING SNAKE…………… must be all that running about you do
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 09, 2008, 10:41:38 PM
So true John.

But I've never seen one drink ouzo like that....

lol and sorry both
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on August 14, 2008, 12:08:56 PM
Don't ask how and why but Litsa and I where on the beach front last night at 01:00  watching the moonlight.
(http://arillas.com/webcam/moonlight.jpg)
 I'm sure the picture is not as good as Marika's Last August  but I did my very best with my  old NIKON D70s using the 30" Second speed shutter.
Have good day Every one,


Dimitris
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on August 14, 2008, 12:11:31 PM
How very romantic Dimitris.  I didn't think you would get time to be romantic now you have Bebis.  Ha Ha

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on August 14, 2008, 12:33:57 PM
Dimitris, its the moon!  haha, absolutely gorgeous photo, now I know what it looks like, thank you

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on August 14, 2008, 12:57:04 PM
What a tonic this site is!!!

Got to work feeling thoroughly miserable. I've just picked my car up from the garage along with a bill for £325 for a new exhaust and ,surprise surprise, it's pouring with rain. Faced with a mountain of paperwork, I thought "s*d it! I'll have a look at the forum."

Now, after tears in my eyes reading John and Dots report, then tears in my eyes laughing at Barrys 'weirdo' encounters, then spirits lifted even further reading about the donkey sanctury success and seeing Dimitris photo of the moon.

Fit to face the world now!!

Thanks to everyone for just "being there".

Angie


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on August 14, 2008, 12:58:37 PM
Beautiful photo, Dimitri, thanks for posting.

angiem, I know just what you mean!

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 14, 2008, 01:04:29 PM
Dimitris, I hope your not blaming your tool's only bad workman do that.LOL. Anyway it a smashing picture. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 14, 2008, 01:51:54 PM
Gorgeous photo!  Looks like silk!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 14, 2008, 01:57:56 PM
Fantastic Photo Dimitris, Well done for walking to the beach at that time. Was there many about ??

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2008, 06:55:19 PM
Dimitris

On the beach at 01:00 hrs ? - So you closed Brouklis early then?
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas today , or Arillas the day before a bank holiday.
Local large supermarkets, chokka bloc,  with people stocking up as most places closed tomorrow. - Except Arillas places of course!

Tomorrow, I think, Arillas will be 150% full, with people sorting out a shift rota for the use of vacant sunbeds.

Open beach brollies were the name of the game today as it was a scorcher.
How to lose weight without going on a diet. - Lie on an Arillas sunbed for two hours.
( Still 35 deg now at 6:45 pm. )

(http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/7033/140808aor6.jpg)
(http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/2663/140808ber2.jpg)

I mananged to squeeze the Red Pug in between two rather smart looking vehicles that were either of Italian of Athens Greek origin. I hope they didn't catch any rust from my ole faithful.

A busy ole place, with many busy ole places ,and it's great to listen to all the excited languages being spoken by various holidaymakers just enjoying.

Finally,I had the honour of retreating to Rainbow for 2 hours where Dimitris (Jimmy) decided to beat me 4-1 at Darts. - Wotta cool dude!

Another good day I guess.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jinksy on August 14, 2008, 09:27:57 PM
Hi eggy sounds like a brill day in arillas, dont give jimmi too much practice on the darboard, you know what he's like he'll be wanting to take on phil "the power" taylor next, please pass on the message to him that mr jenkins is watching his progress with the darts intently, thanks, yammas, jinksy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on August 14, 2008, 09:54:48 PM
keep practising eggy ,youve got to the end of may/june till i get there for a match and woop your backside lol yammas eggy & weggy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on August 14, 2008, 10:54:51 PM
Quote
I'm sure the picture is not as good as Marika's Last August  but I did my very best with my  old NIKON D70s using the 30" Second speed shutter.

Oh :) Thank you Dimitris!
But I must say, that picture is very very nice :)
HaHaHa! Old Nikon! Ella ;) She is doing a very good job :)
Thanks for showing us, this romantic few you and Litsa had last night :)
Beautiful :)

And thanks Eggy :)
Another nice report from Arillas!

Yiammas! See you all soon :)

Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on August 15, 2008, 12:16:58 AM
Beautiful photos! I wish I was there!!!!!
 Still, look on the bright side, I'm going to Southport for the bank holiday weekend, and I just know it will be a good one..........(8 sleeps, Carol!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 15, 2008, 12:19:59 AM
Great Report Negg.

I don't mind it cooling down a little for when we get there.  :)

Never thought of a Dart Match against you :) ha ha you will win all the time.

See you soon.

Cheers
riggers.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 15, 2008, 12:23:56 AM
Arghhh Bank holiday, i forgot. Hmm must do something  :) .   OH that is next week.  :)


riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 15, 2008, 01:24:15 AM
Sounds like an Arillan darts team is in the making. Take Jen's glasses off so she can't see much more than a bat would, and she will score the double top for you (but run a mile if she still has them on, or stand in front of the dartboard!) Me? you know better than to put a dart in my hand....... I'll just get the drinks in.

Maggie - we wish we were there already but we will be soon, if only for a few weeks. It's going to be a long winter, isn't it? Watching the festival on TV here as I type - we have an affection for that too. We spent three weeks there for our 25th anniversary, and now a month in Arillas for our 36th.

Another moment of confusion for me Eggy on Arillas Today. Do I really live here in Somerset when my head is still 1000 miles away in Corfu? A great post, which made everyone here wish that we weren't here. But it keeps us going. See you in a couple of weeks. BTW - I'm bringing garlic, cats and babies this time.....

Phil


   









Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on August 15, 2008, 09:40:52 AM
Wow Dimitris your moonlight photo is fantastic, it really looks like the moon is shining down on me over that beautiful beach. It wouldn't have the same effect at my local beach as it's still ravaged from when the coal mines were here

Cheers
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 15, 2008, 10:15:13 AM
Phil

You will be pleased to know that, for your's and Jens next visit, Arillas has waived the garlic rule. An emergency permit will also be issued which allows you both to smile at babies and pat them on the head and go "coochie coo" and all that.
(I'm trying to imagine you going "Coochie Coo" as I type!)

You will be allowed to make a fuss of all cats. Providing, that is, you can get close enough to any that want a fuss made of them. - Difficult that one.
____________________________________________________________________
The "Kavvadades" road, as I call it, that links Sidari to Arillas is very quiet this morning.
I'm thinking that all beach partygoers have already made their journeys and are now happily enjoying their day off.
A temp here of around 27 deg at 10 pm... It aint gonna get any colder today!

I don't think I'll be able to park on the front this afternoon but the beauty of Arillas is there are many other spots where you can leave the car and "walk it in 5".
And............... no sitting in a car park queue for ages.
And............... not being charged "silly money" for the benefit.

Web Cam veiwing is a must today!

Cheers All
Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 15, 2008, 01:28:25 PM
Just had a look at the webcam and Arillas beach seems to be heaving. I am sure you wont find a parking space today Eggy :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 15, 2008, 03:34:32 PM
EEG

I had to go to Inas Supermarket, about 12:30, and not a space to be found.

Moving very slowly to 36 deg at 3:30 pm

Think I won't budge fron home now. I'll just tire myself out watching Olympic Athletics.

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 17, 2008, 05:04:28 PM
Arillas Today. - And it's Sunday again already !
( I don't have to tell Sue n Ian that though - Bet their time here has flown by! )
I see she's still logged in so must be on that sunbed at Annas !

Anyway, after a heaving Bank Holiday Friday here, followed by a slightly heaving Saturday, we have fairly heaving Sunday.

That ole wind's come up a bit today & the temp is down to a "respectable" 28/29 deg.
( That was at 4 pm ish )
(http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/9707/170808dwo5.jpg)

It's not a sandblasting wind, and many beach brollies were open. But just enough heavy breeze to put an extra bit o life in the sea.
(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4440/170808bgx7.jpg)

Still a few quiet spots though!
(http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/552/170808cet7.jpg)
(http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/824/170808aju1.jpg)
The quietest spots being Graziella/Sea Breeze end.

I was tempted to take a pic of Arillas Bay swimming pool but felt a bit like snooping as many people were around the pool enjoying life. Those sea front balconies at Sea Breeze and Graziella were doing a nice trade as well !
Anyway, to get a decent pic I may have been spotted as "peering through the bushes"
( No plastic mac available so no pictures! )

All in All, August is still buzzing away in Arillas with, in my opinion, many, many more Italians and Greeks. Everyone here to chill out and chill out they will!

Cheers
Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on August 17, 2008, 07:00:35 PM
Thanks Eggy, I have picked my spot on the beach and I am just sat here dreaming of walking into that sea.  Only 3 weeks tomorrow.  Can't wait!  Great report, great pics.  W. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 17, 2008, 07:08:24 PM
Wendy n Stu

I reckon you'll catch Arillas still unwinding, but still smiling, after a hectic August.

Could be a very good time to be here.

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on August 17, 2008, 07:26:30 PM
Know you will have a wonderful time Wendy.When you see Poppy send her our love.Have fun.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 17, 2008, 07:34:18 PM
A lovely Arillas Today post Eggy. We just love reading them.

Apparently it's Sunday - I lose track at this time of year. But then an old soak like me could be forgiven? Senior, not senile.....

It means our Sandy is on her way home. Look after her till we get there. We'll take over then. Rainbow here we come!

lol
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 17, 2008, 07:41:31 PM
Phil

It will be very good indeed if we can all get together.
( Do I have to apologise for any Forum postings?)

And.... will you be bringing your Union Jack shorts?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 17, 2008, 07:56:43 PM
I don't wear any shorts or anything else on North end of beach. I don't have any Union Jack clothes at all. Is there something wrong with me? Don't answer that forum..........

Love Is never having to apologise Eggy.

Would be really special if you could join Sandy, justphil and justjen in our teetotallers afternoon at the Rainbow. Jimmy would be ovwewhelmed!

See you soon
lol
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on August 17, 2008, 08:33:55 PM
Hi Lisa, will send Poppy & family your love & best wishes.  W. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: gav.madeline on August 17, 2008, 11:19:53 PM
Hi all new to this site,spent couple odf days on the beach in Arillas in June  luv'd it so booked week in early October what's the weather like ? anybody holiday at that time !!! and hope its still swimming weather ....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 17, 2008, 11:40:26 PM
PHIL
I saw a recent posting from ASH about tatoos earlier which prompts me to ask:-
" If you don't wear Union Jack shorts at the north end of the beach, have you got tatooed union jack buttocks! - Perish the thought!

A teetotallers afternoon at Rainbow is an interesting thought and if it frightens me I don't know what it would do to Jimmy and Spiros.
( Always open to new ideas though! )
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GAV.M
Early October touch n go. - Difficult to say.
Last year it was pretty good and although Arillas was winding down there was still plenty to do.

I still remember a few bodies in the water and, as Wegg says:-
" If it's a twinge cooler before you get in then it don't feel to cold for a plunge"
( Or something like that ! )

__________________________________________________________________

Wendy n Stu

Not long for you two now then? Not a lot has changed here except Wegg and I will both be a year older but probably no wiser --- and my hair hasn't grown back yet!
Stu - Yer don't play darts I spose?

Cheers All from a 23deg North Corfu at 11:40 pm. ( And an empty wine glass )

Negg

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 18, 2008, 11:26:20 AM
A sort of Arillas today

Just thought you would like to see the new addition to our family.
(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2548/catrg2.jpg)

4 weeks ago she was a painfully thin kitten and befreinded by two little girls, on holiday at Eileens Villa. They fed it every day and were the starting point of earning it's trust.

We managed to catch her 2 weeks ago and bring her to Kavvadades. We kept her in a secure area for 3 days to acclimatise and gave her a lot of fuss and food.
Now she is just as independant as ever, stays out overnight, vanishes during the day but, but she does make a fuss of us , occassionally!

The photo looks a little strange but was taken , from above, looking down.
She's not really "hovering!"
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

11:30 am here with a "low" temp of 24 deg and a slight breeze. I think those high 30's will vanish for a while. - We'll see.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on August 18, 2008, 11:48:20 AM
What a pretty little thing she is whats her name? I bet she will be a good little hunter and will be bringing you both presents soon as a thankyou for giving her a home.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 18, 2008, 11:51:25 AM
Hope the 30's might show occasionally in September Eggy.

Glad to see your new addition has a good home now.  Does it have a name yet?

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: lynwill53 on August 18, 2008, 11:57:08 AM
She's totally gorgeous, but how long til she brings you kitten-shaped presents? Can you get her spayed out there?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 18, 2008, 12:12:42 PM
Soooooo cute! And please give her a name and I would seriously do the spading otherwise you'll end up with a cattery :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 18, 2008, 12:21:40 PM
Eggy
The cat is a fine specimen of the species
Only one problem for me with the post
Dot loves her cats and having just seen this one she now wants to add to the four we have already.
It will take me weeks to convince her we don’t need any more (not seen any mice for years now)
We did adopt the two in this picture along with their mother and father in July though.
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/9291/sl370352qc4.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 18, 2008, 12:39:55 PM
Lovely addition Eggy. Agree with all on the spaying issue - unless you want to start a cattery....

John and Dot - we solved the problem of "too many" by having one vast fluffball of a cat, like we told you in Arillas! Here she is helping us with our game of scrabble.....

(http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/2797/wegglezg9.jpg)

Cheers
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on August 18, 2008, 12:53:48 PM
Lovely cat photos, Eggy and John!

Had to smile at that one, Phil.  Aren't they just absolutely excellent at landing exactly where you don't want them to?  :D

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 18, 2008, 02:42:06 PM
My daughters just got her first "own" kitten... drives her potty but she loves him and I must admit he is gorgeous...  He was a bit unwell one day, causing her great distress (now she knows what responsibility is like, animals and kids are a worry) anyway, the next day she found out... he had eaten a postie red elastic band,, came out the other end, she thought it was an intestine as it was bright red!  he could have died poor thing.  Now he's back to his usual mischievous ways.  Actually sits in the shower and watches, fell in the loo, "helps" her make the bed... makes me smile.. now she knows what I had to go through when she was little.  Cats you either love them or hate them!  We are on our 4th now... the last two lived til they were 18.. but no more even if they are strays.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on August 18, 2008, 03:11:36 PM
We too love all the cats although there seems to be more dogs in Arillas than in other Greek resorts. (& there will probably be a few more next year- there was a bitch in season whilst we were there this year with a whole pack of dogs following her!)

My daughter christens them all.

Phil- your cat must be a relative of ours, she is a black & white fluff ball who always manages to sit on the scrabble board, or whatever game we are playing.

Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 18, 2008, 05:45:30 PM
Welcome to the cat club Negg.

Yours looks purrrrrrrfect. lol

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on August 18, 2008, 10:16:33 PM
Great cat photos everyone...so cute!  We lost our beloved dog some time ago and I couldn't cope with bringing another one into the home straight away.  So, I persuaded Stuart to go to the local cat resuce and the saddest case of all picked us.  We have now had her one year, she rules the household and is absolutely gorgeous.  Jessie is her name.  Egg, well done you.  Every house should have one.  What's her name? I love all the photos.  Meanwhile Stu says he will have a go at darts but can't guarantee he will hit the board with his sunglasses on - any excuse!  Can't wait to get there.  Keep the reports coming.  Talking of another year older he is 60 on Thursday - I keep reminding him!  C u soon.  W. x 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 18, 2008, 10:45:23 PM
No name for this lively bundle yet .
She is at present chasing a ball around the lounge as I type.
A trip to the vets at the end of the week for a little op may be necessary.
__________________________________________________________________

Arillas today and blowing a gale it was!
While we were being dustblasted in Kavvadades Arillas was being sandblasted.
Bumped into Sandy who was "sandy" as she had spent some time on the beach getting "sandy" I spose.

But very few people on the beach and not a brolly in sight. Only a few people in the sea practising surfboarding techniques. If those diddy boards work that is!

A very dramatic sea and muggings here had a camera with dead batteries yet again.
Sorry.

Temps never really threatened 28 deg today but this sort of weather takes people to the many inland swimming pools for a beer and "siga siga" time or to the local bars to catch up on the Olympics. So everyone gets what they want from the day.

At 10:48 here the wind has died down and I now have to go for a game of :=
" Chase the Ball and keep me amused until it's feeding time again! "

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 19, 2008, 11:38:05 AM
I forgot Mike used to play darts quite a lot in his younger days.  Needs a bit of practice now though I would think.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 19, 2008, 12:56:23 PM
She looks lovely, can't wait to meet her thats if she has become a house cat by the time we get there. I bet it won't take long with all the fuss, food and "Daddy" playing with her. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 19, 2008, 06:55:23 PM
Viv
Little "no name" moggy is a house cat when she deciides she wants to be in the house
___________________________________________________________________

Arillas today, with only the remnants of the last coupla days breeze. looked pretty damm good.
(http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/4059/190808bno4.jpg)
Those brollies aare back up today hopefully protecting people from the very easy 30 deg plus in offer.
(http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/8739/190808aat1.jpg)

And..................... Who do I bump into ?
(http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/8436/190808cft4.jpg)
"Baldy" Barry and family/friends. I apologise now for two things. One is forgetting peoples names but two is for keeping them all yapping, on the sea front, when they looked in the need of a few serious drinks.
Hope to bump into them again for a real ole gas. ( bet they are in hiding as I type)

And that's it , unless you want to include that Alexandra, daughter of Rainbow Spiros, throw a very good dart and I only beat her 3-2 in a 301 flyer.
(She demolished me in leg 3 starting with 100-85-55 and finally hit a solid double 10)

I luv this place and all who sail in her!

Cheers
Negg

ps - Moggy has decided that, when she is fed up outside , she can jump up  at the outside door and hang on to the glazing beads until I open the door and let her in.
Who's in charge here ?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justjen on August 19, 2008, 07:04:49 PM
She is of course Neill, all cat owners know that. Maybe her name should be MEGGY?

Just a thought.

Love Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 19, 2008, 07:45:33 PM
Eggy - it looks pretty damn good to me. Never mind - only 8 more days till we're back.

Eggy, Weggy and Meggy? Sounds OK to me. Our Wednesday was so called because her brother had already been named Pugsley. You see mate - we ARE the Addams Family. Get the Garlic out.....

Has anyone noticed OurLynn's profile - apparently now the forum ouzo. lmao Lynn!!!!!!!!!!! forum anorak sounds quite yesterday... Plus the incredibly perceptive ticker you now have

Quote
"What is the difference between a British Winter and a British Summer? The rain is warmer in the Summer!"
After Galstonbury Today in mid August we can only agree. Wet Wet Wet. Just wish we could share a few laughs with you and Colin in September.

As for the darts in Arillas today, did you know Eric Bristow is out in September Eggy? Even you and Timbo will have to tug forelocks.........

Arillas today looks like yesterday, today and tomorrow.
love to all
Phil





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 19, 2008, 08:37:06 PM
CATS RULE...... OK!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 19, 2008, 08:41:59 PM
Must admit when we are in Arillas we always end up buying some food for the Cats.

Hmm Meggy, now that sounds ok. What about CORF-Y, HA HA

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 20, 2008, 07:57:48 AM
Good to see Barry and Susan and the motley crew there :)

10 sleeps still for me...

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: lynwill53 on August 20, 2008, 11:10:38 AM
She is of course Neill, all cat owners know that. Maybe her name should be MEGGY?

Just a thought.

Love Jen


Didn't you know? Dogs have owners; cats have STAFF!!LoL

How do I find the smileys on this board?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on August 20, 2008, 11:22:22 AM
Hi Lyn

I found typing colon and bracket gives a smiley :)  and then three question marks gives a ???  don't know anymore will be interested to Know the answer myself LOL

Cheers Nan x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on August 20, 2008, 12:04:57 PM
Hi Lyn,

Nan's is a nice and quick way to post a smiley :-) , but if you want a better selection try here... http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/get-free-smiley-code/294.html

Eileenx

(http://easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-happy-smileys-343.gif) (http://www.cheapsealants.com/)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on August 20, 2008, 12:06:50 PM
Hi Lyn
Also if you go to the main forum page there is a topic regarding smileys under Website technical problems and questions.

Shuey
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on August 20, 2008, 12:19:04 PM
hahaha, justjen, love the name for the cat, Meggy.

Great you've seen Baldy Barry Negg, (he did say he was a weirdo magnet), hahaha.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on August 20, 2008, 12:28:59 PM
:D   :D
lol Sharon
lynn x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on August 20, 2008, 12:40:09 PM
Has anyone noticed OurLynn's profile - apparently now the forum ouzo. lmao Lynn!!!!!!!!!!! forum anorak sounds quite yesterday...

 Just wish we could share a few laughs with you and Colin in September.

Quote

Lol, Phil,
Forum ouzo, forum koum quat, forum metaxa, forum mythos...........

Regarding  the four of us sharing a few laughs in September, I had a dream about that!
(Another post)  Oh well...........
lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 20, 2008, 12:42:52 PM
Ah Sharon, that cracked me up! lmao

(http://easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-evil-grin-smileys-429.gif)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 20, 2008, 02:05:00 PM
Nice one Sharon. I was tempted myself, but chickened out. He would be kinder with you :-)

Eggy isn't a weirdo is he?

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/eggywithspear.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 20, 2008, 02:30:21 PM
OOOOHHHHH

There will be steam coming out of his ears when he sees that Terry.  ha ha

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 20, 2008, 03:10:15 PM
:D nice one Terry!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 20, 2008, 06:49:51 PM
Mysterious "goings on" in Arillas today!
(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1634/200808cgj8.jpg)

And is that a "floating jetty" , in the background, that was spotted on the webcam?
(http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/9554/200808bez2.jpg)

Chopped this one off a bit but gives an idea of size.
(http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/4849/200808dix7.jpg)

After asking around, as yer do, I finally found these posters where I left the Pug.
(http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/7321/200808elx9.jpg)
Beach Theatre at 9 pm this evening!
So that's what that large stack of plactics seats, that I walked into, are for.
I think the title of the play/opera is Odyseus. - Must be a Greek theme then!

As to the wooden floating jetty? - Not sure if it's a second stage or maybe the plans are to bring back para-gliding?
If it's a second stage I don't want a seat right at the front!

Temps still around that 31 deg as I type and an exchange of e1.25 still available.
A much more busier beach than parked cars today. Perhaps people are vehicle sharing.
____________________________________________________________________

And little "Meggy" as I now think she should be called. ( I'll ask Weggy for permission)
You can see that she's got those Eggy bad habits already.
(http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/6558/200806aab4.jpg)
(But I hid the bottle opener-So now she's strengening her teeth for some reason)

Sharon - Me a weirdo ? And how did Terry guess what I wore to Arillas today?

Ah Terry W. - I really wanted Meggy to be a boy and name him after you.
She can be a real pussycat sometimes and purr away contentedly but......................
There are times when she'll go for the throat and you'll have the scars to remind you.
I'm not sure if I could picture you curled up on the sofa, purring away.
( But I'd love to throw you out every night !)

Cheers All
Negg







Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on August 20, 2008, 07:14:38 PM
So as well as Arillas Today, do we have to have a post Meggy's Moggy Mischiefs?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jennifer Ferguson on August 20, 2008, 07:29:02 PM
Nice choice of name for the new addition to your family.Our 'Meggy' was a tortoiseshell almost the double of the picture beside my name. Hope your girl brings as much fun and joy to your home as our beautiful Meg brought to ours.

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 20, 2008, 08:51:44 PM
Well fancy that Eggy.... wonder if you will have any fireworks!  Have a good time if you are down there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on August 21, 2008, 12:15:40 PM
Negg, you know i love you, did you go and watch the theatre?

Terry nice photo to match, heehee.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 21, 2008, 05:18:55 PM
Hi Sharon, I do hope so as I want to see more photo's. The floating jetty I wonder if all the lads stood on it with their flippers and snokals on as in Mumma Mia, I did say when I saw it that it had given me an idea for picture of the day. lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 21, 2008, 06:49:15 PM
S o r r y.

Never went to watch it.

I'm told that it was hardly advertised and was free. Apparently there were some very well known Greek faces in it.
I'm also told that Arillas was very, very busy last night, some Tavernas still with diners at 1 a.m.

There has been so many nationalities in Arillas during August, so far, I think we could have hosted our own Olympics!
Volleyball, swimming, boating , 4 metre sprint. ( well , the sea is never far away )
And my favourite. Seeing who can stay still the longest.
( Pole vaulting would have been dropped from the events though as they, quite rightly, get annoyed when people keep leaping over them.)

I can't even guess what the temp was in Arillas today. It's 32 deg now,at 6:30 pm, so it's cooling down a bit.

Sharon - You are forgiven, providing you never leave Jelly Babies with Dimitris again.

Cheers All
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on August 22, 2008, 11:18:16 AM
Hiya folk's !
Just sat in the M
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on August 22, 2008, 11:27:12 AM
Hiya Barry, that must be the Malibu? 

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on August 22, 2008, 11:31:53 AM
Cut myself off there !
Greek computer !
In the Malibu with my iced coffee.
Having a great time but not a sniff of a weirdo yet (unless you count Eggy).
I told him to wait till I breathed in for that photo !
Fantastic day yesterday ,hired a boat and went down to Palio and all the way back up to Sidari.Good snorkelling at Porto Timoni !
Tomorrow we've got a car for 3 days (6 of us) so we'll be exploring.
Tried the Captains last night for first time and had their mega mixed grill.
Wow !
Also Darren had an enormous seafood platter the other night at Armourada.
Burnt the small 0f my back on the boat yesterday so it's a bit of a cover up job today.
Sun is cracking the flags again so liquid required !
Erja , it's a thumbs up for Royal Ionian you weren't wrong !
Got some cracking photo's up to now so look forward to posting some when we get back.
Hang on I've just seen someone suspiciously like a weirdo walk past !
I'll grab my camera and follow him !
Watch this space !
Yammas !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on August 22, 2008, 11:40:32 AM

Hey Barry,
It sounds like you're having a great time - the boat trip sounds wicked?
Look forward to hearing about all your adventures but I should let you go - it sounds like the 'weirdo magnet' has struck again!
BeckyB :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on August 22, 2008, 12:19:21 PM
Negg, okay promise they will be hand delivered next time, haha.

Barry, sounds like your having a brilliant time.  Keep posting, (even though i'm jealous!), its great to hear from you.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on August 22, 2008, 12:41:44 PM
I hope some one has taken som pics of the opera night on the beach,wish I had been there.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 22, 2008, 01:03:33 PM
So would we Ang. We would have loved it.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 22, 2008, 01:06:54 PM
Erja , it's a thumbs up for Royal Ionian you weren't wrong !

:D glad to hear it Barry! You are now officially a member of the Arillas Beer Appreciation Society.

Yours truly,

Ze Biermeister 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 22, 2008, 02:04:48 PM
Glad you are having a gooden Barry. Yes that Royal Ionian is great isn't it. I will be getting my top up soon.  :)

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on August 22, 2008, 07:52:12 PM
Barry
Glad you're have a great time in paradise looking forward to seeing your holiday photos when you get back
Continue to have  a great holiday
cheers

Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on August 22, 2008, 10:45:39 PM
barry glad your rocking in arillas, ever thought of doing the summer season in arillas ,live music ,now there,s a first....enjoy ....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 23, 2008, 04:07:31 AM
I want to know when Barry will be playing at the festival. Arillas Song plus supporting programme.... it'll be a sell out!

Good on yer Barry - just never let it slip! Have thoroughly enjoyed the little insight into your time there and your posts, thanks to you and Eggy both

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 23, 2008, 07:57:16 AM
Great post Barry, enjoy the rest of your holiday and dont drink and drive, and if you see a little red pug coming towards you give way, it could be our roving reporter. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2008, 06:28:54 PM
I told him to wait till I breathed in for that photo !
AND
hired a boat and Tried the Captain last night for first time
 

Well Barry - I thought you were breathing in! - Whoops
Me, a weirdo? - And I've just had my head shaved to look like you and confuse people!

" Hired a boat and tried the Captain?"  - Hmmmmmm! -
(You're on holiday - Whatever lights yer candle!)

Arillas today brings you in a temp of 35 deg at 6 pm. I don't know if this has snuck up a bit or dropped a twinge in the last hour.
Euro 1.245 on the richter scale.

Beach looking good.
(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/6417/230808bwk9.jpg)
This is the nearest I can get to an "action" picture with many goings on.
(http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/720/230808cah0.jpg)

There may be quite a few of you interested in this one!
(http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/103/230808aag9.jpg)

Trying to translate this,and getting a headache, I think the translation is, something like:-
" Days of Wine - Gathring of grapes 12th & 13th - ( Sept maybe? )
I can see the word "Orchestra" but am struggling with the others.
Dimitris - Help please.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 23, 2008, 06:35:33 PM
Just looking forward to the 12/13th September whatever is planned!

The beach is looking great today Eggy too!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 23, 2008, 06:55:52 PM
Arillas Today looks as good as it ever is. The attempt at summer here saw us in many layers of clothes and shivering in the pub garden. Me dreaming of 35 degrees and ice cold Mythos in Arillas...

And then we looked at Post Office rate today - 1.16 euros to the pound. Howled with anguish.... right now 1.245 sounds excellent.  Should have taken the advice and invested the life savings in euros. Oh well, it's only money.

BG - we are just as excited as you about the wine festival (12th to 13th.) Sounds like it lasts all night and the next day! Even the Arillas hippies won't cope with that.....

Thanks for the post Eggy. See you in not too long.
Phil





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on August 23, 2008, 07:03:56 PM
Beach looks fantastic Eggy and I'm over the moon because we will be in Arillaas when the wine festival is taking place

Cheers
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 23, 2008, 08:25:57 PM
Now that Beach is looking real good. I take it the Sea must have been warm today, there seems quite a few in.  :)

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 24, 2008, 12:52:06 AM
I dont think we would cope with an "all nighter/day" either, glad we are at the quiet end at the Bardis Sun if we want to escape for some peace and quiet.  Still we are on holiday it doesnt matter what time you eventually get to bed does it and whatever, it sounds like fun!

I am forecasting the Euro to match the pound.. a few cents isnt going to make much difference is it?  Just have to eat less and drink more!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 24, 2008, 01:19:41 AM

I am forecasting the Euro to match the pound..
[/quote] oh don't say that i have been waiting and waiting till it goes up.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 24, 2008, 01:22:08 AM
Well i made a pigs ear out of that didn't i.  That was supposed to be a quote from BG.


riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on August 24, 2008, 11:11:30 AM
Exaclty Blondegirl , if the Euro ends up matching the pound, just drink more and eat less. Might be less confusing for me maths is not my strong point. I usually create my self a spread sheet with Euro to pound conversions on so can see at glance how much I've spent.

Looking forward to september

Love
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 24, 2008, 11:39:53 AM
I have trouble putting the quotes in Riggers...it messes up big time..

I have problems with the money as well Mary... I am as blind as a bat without my reading specs and when you are in the shops and they are so dark I cant see the denominations of the small coins and hold the queue up, thats why we have so many coins at the end of the holiday, I just hand notes over... Mike has do to the adding up.  I give up trying to work out the equivalent in the UK.  We have a bagful of little coins to take with us again - might be enough for a few ouzos!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on August 24, 2008, 12:03:27 PM
Me too I have a purse full of Euro coins, Ken is very good at maths and laughs at my spread sheet and me constantly saying what's that in pounds? By about the third day I give up and what I spend ends up in oblivion and I haven't a clue what I've spent. I also end up taking  my reading glasses on and off, no wonder my last pair snapped. Good idea to save the coins for Ouzos though.

Love
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 24, 2008, 01:51:53 PM
Right now we treat 1 euro as 80p here ( 10 cents = 8 pence )

I think thats a good average at e1.24 after commision.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 24, 2008, 01:58:33 PM
So Eggy a large Mythos :) is 3 euros, so is £2.40  :)

eeeeh we get the hang of it.

cheers.

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 24, 2008, 02:29:28 PM
Riggers - Yer not wrong.

And a litre of unleaded averages about e1.23 - Hmmm! - About 98p?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on August 24, 2008, 02:50:21 PM


There may be quite a few of you interested in this one!
(http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/103/230808aag9.jpg)

Trying to translate this,and getting a headache, I think the translation is, something like:-
" Days of Wine - Gathring of grapes 12th & 13th - ( Sept maybe? )
I can see the word "Orchestra" but am struggling with the others.
Dimitris - Help please.

Cheers
Negg



With Great happiness I announce the official dates of this year's WINE FESTIVAL!!
AT THE OLIVE GROVES OF KYRIAKOS ARGYROS AND KOSTAS KALOUDIS. JUST BEFORE YOU ARRIVE TO THE BEACH BETWEEN KAPTAIN'S AND  BROUKLIS TAVERNA.
(http://arillas.com/wine_festival/band.jpg)
It has finally been established to be every year on the second weekend of every September. (God willing and weather permitting)   
It will be on the 12 to the 13th Sept 2008 ( Friday -Saturday Evening) there will be a local music band and the local kids will perform traditional corfiot and greek dances while the arillas cultural organisaton will be offering to the public with free wine ( You purse a carafe for 3EU and you can fill it as much as you can!).
During this festival the new season's wine will be made with the traditional way so that we will be able to have some for next years Festival.   
(http://arillas.com/wine_festival/normal_skafoni2.jpg)


(http://arillas.com/wine_festival/Image1.jpg)

(http://arillas.com/wine_festival/panigiri.jpg)

(http://arillas.com/wine_festival/skafoni.jpg)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 24, 2008, 06:10:18 PM
Thanks Dimitris. What a lovely announcement... justlove the pictures. Arillas hippies will be there, but maybe not filling the carafe too much.....

See you in a few days
love Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 24, 2008, 06:56:17 PM
Bravo Dimitris - At least I got a little right.

Phil - A few days? - You and Jen must be on the edge of the sofa now with excitement?

I forgot it was Sunday today , until I took a little trip to Arillas. Still buzzing.
Much busier than last year, in my opinion. Good to see a place enjoyed by so many people.  - Still 33 deg at 7pm.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 24, 2008, 08:14:40 PM
Eggy I just fell off the sofa after being in the pub earlier...... but yes we are quietly looking forward to being there Wednesday night. CAN'T B****Y WAIT!


When I looked at the webcam earlier there were so many people in the sea it looked like a feeding frenzy. And we thought we saw a certain red car parked there........

See you in a few days
love
Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 24, 2008, 08:46:54 PM
Thanks Dimitris for the information... it looks brilliant... cant wait even more now!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 24, 2008, 09:29:38 PM
:D :D  :D

Thankyou Dimitris for the News. :)

yessssssss we will be there for this festival, Can't wait.  :)

Not a Wine Lover but i will force myself. :D

Good Health. :)

riggers.............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on August 24, 2008, 11:12:10 PM
Hi Dimitris lovely to see a photo of Alkiss, can't believe how long ago it is since he moved to New York.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 24, 2008, 11:12:46 PM
and yous two riggers and BG....... will see you there. Bank holiday seems like a waste of time to me.

The wine festival will be an added bounus for us all and like riggers, I'll have a go.......
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on August 25, 2008, 11:03:17 AM
cant wait to see the photo of phil&riggers crushing the grape underfoot...lol DRINK IT..dont stamp on it....have a great time .......yammas..ps phil try yianni,s home made wine in the rainbow...................
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 25, 2008, 11:06:02 AM
Ha Ha lol Kevin. I think drink it is more likely.

riggers
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on August 25, 2008, 04:25:34 PM
Looks like a gathering of the forum at the wine festival then. Perhaps we could enter a dance team, Morris Dancing ? With Eggy leaping about with a balloon on a stick, perhaps not !! Hope to see you all there.
Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on August 25, 2008, 05:06:40 PM
I told him to wait till I breathed in for that photo !
AND
hired a boat and Tried the Captain last night for first time
 


" Hired a boat and tried the Captain?"  - Hmmmmmm! -
(You're on holiday - Whatever lights yer candle!)



hahahahaha Negg, well Barry how did it go with the Captain, lol, very funny Negg.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 25, 2008, 06:22:43 PM
You dont want to let Eggy loose with a stick, you should see what he did to the melons!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 25, 2008, 06:25:33 PM
You dont want to let Eggy loose with a stick, you should see what he did to the melons!

*LOL* You have been warned :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on August 25, 2008, 07:35:50 PM
Hi Riggers sat here in Helens creperie just saw your post 3 euros a large Mythos
Sea Breeze is 1.50 and Helens creperie 2 euros for a large bottle of royal ionion PS: just off to get 1 right now and watch the sun go down lol
                                             Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on August 25, 2008, 11:21:34 PM
Have a brill evening.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 26, 2008, 05:41:52 AM
Life is good eh Tony??? We will be doing similar in a couple of days.......

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on August 26, 2008, 09:23:22 AM
Wish we were sitting in Helens at the moment.Returning to work after the weekend today,Yuk.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 26, 2008, 05:29:03 PM
Wots all dis ole litter about Eggy with a stick den ?
( When I sharpen the end and stick a flight in it! - Look out you dart players you! )

Arillas today ? - As good as ever but with a more respectable 29/30 deg.
More places to sneak in a Red Pug but the beach seemed busier?
( Car sharing perhaps? )

August is obviously winding down now and many local Taverna/Hotel/Bar owners can breathe a sigh of relief and look forward to a more reserved Sept.
I'm sure the stress levels will fall but no one forgets that August is very good business for all North Corfu. - And loadsa , loadsa fun of course.

i fancy there are a few well known forum bodies, from last year and this, around or back next week and am poised, ready for extra alcohol and good company.
Phil n Jen, Riggers, Erga, Paul n Maria, - Can I take the pressure?
And with Sandy plus Barry n all , plus others I've yet to find.........................
The best unpaid full time job I've yet to better!

Cheers All
Negg

PS - Where is TONYNEW?



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 26, 2008, 05:36:50 PM
Hello eggy,

Indeed, I am mere 4 sleeps away and Phil and Jen will beat me to it with couple of days.

My trusty little blonde laptop will accompany me so there will be reports in between the lashings of Royal Ionian 8)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 26, 2008, 05:39:49 PM
EEG

Were you poised , ready , to answer that post, before I typed it?
( Hows my new darts? )

I for one , and am sure there are many more out there, who look forward to a new approach to the Arillas Today update. - Hurry , hurry up me'dear and get here.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 26, 2008, 05:43:18 PM
Poised as always ;)

No sign of your darts yet though. Lets hope they get to me by Friday :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 26, 2008, 06:09:35 PM
We are over in two weeks time as well Eggy.. if you need anything by then just let me know and we can bring it for you.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on August 26, 2008, 07:24:36 PM
We arrive in 10 days time, looking forward to meeting forum members this time

Cheers

Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: lynwill53 on August 27, 2008, 09:56:33 AM
We arrive in 10 days time, looking forward to meeting forum members this time

Cheers

Mary

Me too! ;) Arriving early hours Sat morning and will be "exploring" later on. Please look out for buxom blonde,possibly weaving a little (well, you've gotta have a beer everywhere, haven't you? Be rude not to!) ;)

Lynne x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pg32 on August 27, 2008, 10:41:26 AM
Negg you forgot me!  ;- (
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 27, 2008, 12:09:59 PM
i knew I'd forgotten loadsa people!

Now you're all on my hit list.

BG - We'll take a stocktake of the larder and let you know. - Thanks

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blindpete on August 27, 2008, 02:58:10 PM
Eggy,

Me and Mrs blindpete will do our bit to corrupt you when we arrive on Sept 23rd.

Regards

Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on August 27, 2008, 08:17:40 PM
Exactlty Lyn you've got to try the local drinks all part of  fun in helping soak up the atmosphere

happy hols
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on August 27, 2008, 11:05:28 PM
Hello folks !
Just a quickie as I'm very full and a bit K/Lied !
Got lost yesterday in the car and ended up on a near vertical drop road in some village in the hills somewhere.
Jack said it was better than "The Oblivion" at Alton Towers !
Can't believe we havent encountered a wierdo yet ,must be cos I've lost the beard !
Right a Metaxa is waiting with my name on it !
I'll make my report to you all on my return to Blighty !
Yammas !!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 29, 2008, 06:00:53 PM
Barry
Thanks for taking the time to pop these BBB's on. ( Baldy Barry Blogs )
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas today, again looking good and these pics were taken about 5 pm ish when it was starting to wind down after yet another hectic day.
(http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/3490/290808bay0.jpg)
(http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5193/290808cde5.jpg)

I went to Arillas, armed with camera, to catch Phil n Jen who, I'm told, enjoyed a Rainbow Quiz last night.
But..... drew a blank there - where B em? Maybe they were still in their appt looking up the answers to last nights questions?

I did bump into Anne-K and hub, Paul yesterday though. They go home today which is a shame because I think many interesting conversations could have been had.
I find it very strange that we can go to Corfu Town and bump into many Arillas locals yet in Arillas you can miss people so easily. - Maybe you all do hide away from me!!!

Anyway, something going on in Kavvadades tonight.
(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/5660/290808amd9.jpg)
I think it is a "theatre" of some sort and starts at 21:00 hours with free admission.
Struggling to translate the rest and reckon, by the time I do, we'd have missed it.
And where in Kavvadades is it?

At 6 pm with a temp of 29 deg I bid you all "ta-ta"
Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on August 29, 2008, 08:11:10 PM
Great photos Eggy , the only bit of that poster I could tranlate was Kavadades and wow the temperature, hope it's as warm when we get there next week

looking forward to meeting you
Mary
X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 29, 2008, 10:23:40 PM
A very nice evening here Mary. Around 24 deg at 10:20 pm.

Just a slight breeze in Arillas but only as annoying as a cat purring in your lap.

Arillas tonight sees many people relaxing around outside tables in all Tavernas/Hotels.

( With quite a few more taking in what the bars have to offer )

I think we nearly ran Phil n Jen over this evening. Didn't see 'em till after the event,

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 30, 2008, 12:09:15 AM
Looking forward to your report on the Kavvadades night Negg.

Hold onto that weather for us.

And finally did Phil and Jen stagger in front of you.  lol

See you soon.

riggers...........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: wayne on August 30, 2008, 02:08:32 PM
quote EGGY:
I find it very strange that we can go to Corfu Town and bump into many Arillas locals yet in Arillas you can miss people so easily. - Maybe you all do hide away from me!!!
just had two weeks there didnt see anyone even had my arillas t shirt on,unless peeps were just avoiding me ha ha .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 30, 2008, 07:38:38 PM
Wino 1605
If I had seen the t-shirt that would have been introduction enough. I have miised many forum members this year and yet, on one occassion, in Corfu Town, we went to a small taverna for a coffee and our neighbour was sat there? - Bizzarre.
You don't think that they've been avoiding both of us , do you?

Riggers
I never got to the Kavvadades night as I never found out where it was?

Arillas today, (apart from 29 deg in the shade, and plenty of available plots on the beach, and plenty of places to do your own thing) found us at Thetis Hotel spending a very nice afternoon with "HELS BELS" - Helen n Keith.
(http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/5324/300808bam7.jpg)

Here for the week, an afternoon session is planned for the Rainbow on Tuesday. Hopefully Riggers, EEG,Phil n Jen and maybe PG32 will be there. PLus whoever else is here of course. This memory is a bit clapped out, I fancy.

This pic is of Keith, threatening to drop a very nice chunk of Cheddar in the Thetis Pool.
(http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6849/300808ahv7.jpg)
I can see a witty caption here but just can't put my finger on it. - Ideas anyone?

Finally , for cat lovers out there. This is a photo of Megg when I explained to her that she should start paying money towards her housekeeping!
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/3129/300808cyx0.jpg)
Or was it when I said it was her round?

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 31, 2008, 02:44:24 PM
Greetings peeps!

Yesterday when I landed at the Corfu airport I saw first glimpse of Arillas in the form of Theo who was delivering cars at the airport.  So  now I have settled back to the village and naturally proceeded to get blind drunk last night and suffered my hangover on a quite busy beach today. Lunch in Thalassa was as good as always and shortly I will pop to see who I can spot with my camera. Watch this space ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 31, 2008, 03:36:32 PM
Hi there Erja.

Glad you have settled in and thanks for the report.

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 31, 2008, 07:39:51 PM
Erja was spotted this afternoon in Coconut drinking "ICED COFFEE" - Hmmmmm!

Shares have plummeted today in Ionian Beer sales!
If this keeps on we will all very soon be on bread and gruel for evening meals.

C'mon Erja we're relying on you!

26 deg in the shade here, at 7:45, and a twinge poor exchange of e1.23 but hey!!!

Arillas really is a relaxed pic at the mo. Just winding down a very teeny weeny bit.

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on August 31, 2008, 10:17:41 PM
Good on yer girl! Hurdy gurdy from Mr. Hedgehog. Enjoy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on August 31, 2008, 10:21:56 PM
Enjoy yourself Erja !
Did you get my message ?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on September 01, 2008, 12:21:39 AM
Weather sounds gorgeous mind we have been enjoying some strangly hot weather this weekend in the north of England, I've even got what looks suspiciously like a mozzie bite on my hand, so had to use some of my bought for Arillas after bite here - Erja drinking iced coffee, must be a good hangover cure - anyway hope to say hello to her next week

Take Care

Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tracey&peter on September 01, 2008, 12:30:01 AM
8 more days and counting - cant wait to leave this grey wet weather behind
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 01, 2008, 12:46:47 AM
Been real bad today.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 01, 2008, 10:19:13 AM
Kalimera!

Thank you for your concern, but the beer drinking was just temporarily on hold and normal service was resumed later yesterday evening :) Had few drinks with Hels Bels and Keith and what cracking people they are. Also popped into Mark ad Dee in Armourada and tomorrow I will luxuriate and have a massage from Dee.

Yet another beautiful sunny morning here in Arillas today and I believe there will be some serious relaxing happening today around the village in various establishments and on the beach.

Life is good 8)

PS. Barry, no I haven't got your message
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on September 01, 2008, 10:51:39 AM
Hi Erja !
Dimitris must have forgotten .
I left you a note and a Royal Ionian at the Brouklis.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 01, 2008, 06:12:09 PM
Good afternoon,

Barry, Dimitri passed your message and cheers mate :) Today whilst I was enjoying my lunch in Thalassa, Phil and Jen turned up and we proceeded to have lashings of Amstel and Mythos as Spiros had run out of Royal Ionian but it was not my doing ;)

Fun was had and riggers: they know about Preston now :D

Tomorrow 15.00 hours (or some time around that) there will be a darts thing happening in the Rainbow organized by Eggy and I will be there with my camera.

Gorgeous evening ahead here in Arillas and I need to have a little kip before that ;)

Ta'raa!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 01, 2008, 08:19:46 PM
Erja thanks for the report sounds like you're all having a brilliant time!  Look forward to photos and reports of the Darts Tournament, nice one

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 01, 2008, 08:37:42 PM
Thanks for another great report Erja.

Ahh you told them about Preston eh, i bet they howled the place down :D

Keep enjoying, looking forward to our next report on the darts :)

cheers.
riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 01, 2008, 08:40:16 PM
Tell us all about riggers and preston Erja!  Riggers you dont support City AND Preston North End do you??

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 01, 2008, 08:45:47 PM
Preston? i thought Erja said Country and Western. :) sorry you will have to ask Erja. :D

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 02, 2008, 09:41:55 AM
Kalimera,

Few clouds drifting about this morning but I expect them to clear away shortly. Yesterday pg32 made an appearance in the Coconut with his better half and jolly nice it was to meet them. More later if we have not damaged our selves with darts :D

Sharon, all will be revealed if we meet one day as it is rather a physical joke regarding Preston ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Athena on September 02, 2008, 10:39:06 AM
I suppose they have to make money like everyone else( make hay whilst the sun shines) I like Arillas quiet, that is the whole reason I like to visit there, I will avoid it in these months. 4 days & counting.
Athena
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2008, 06:58:23 PM
Athena
Many people love the hustle and bustle of Arillas in August. But, just like you we like it when life becomes easier in September.

And , Arillas today ? - Don't know - sorry,  only  got as far as the Rainbow Bar for some darts and a natter with some well known Forum Members.
( Someone else will tell this story )

But.... 2 stars of the day were Jimmy (  Dimitris ) who hit 90 out against me and Keith who really made me work hard. ( 2 x treble 20's and missed tops! - That was him!)

I suppose this is Arillas today , for us. So many places make up Arillas Today!
A really great afternoon.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 02, 2008, 07:05:07 PM
I'll take a guess on Erja and PhilnJen.

Crikey Eggy i think i will shy away from the darts if there is throwing like that going on.

Cheers

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2008, 07:16:52 PM
Riggers - John

I hit two doubles this afternoon!

Unfortunately Phil n Jen were drinking them at the time!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 02, 2008, 07:53:19 PM
ha ha ha Lol Negg. Probably what i would do.


riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 03, 2008, 10:56:49 AM
Kalimera from Arillas!

Yes, the darts tournament was fun and nobody got blinded which can only be good. Hels Bels and Keith, Phil and Jen, Eggy and myself downed couple of drinks in the Rainbow before everyone scattering to the four winds.

Later in Brouklis last night we met Joseph/xkrchnav who turned up there with his wife. Nice! The session in the Nut lasted till wee hours and it was just before 5 am that I waddled home so I will have to go and find me some coffee 8)

Tonight Jason G is Robbie Williams in the Nut and I am looking forward to it. Let's just hope he can sing ;)

Ta'raa!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on September 03, 2008, 01:50:13 PM
Nice reporting Erja !
5 am ?!
Couldn't keep up with you !
I think 3.30am was my latest.
Mind you that was after polishing off a bottle of Metaxa.
Drink problem ? Moi ? Naaaah !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 03, 2008, 05:36:41 PM
It was actually a play (The Odyssey) on the beach not opera and it was fantastic. I only watched a bit of it but it was really magical. They had incorporated every aspect of the beach, together with some actors arriving in coloured mist on a boat. Sadly it was all in Greek though so I didn't understand what was being said but a lovely atmosphere and loads of people around.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 03, 2008, 08:30:14 PM
Erja, 5 am! good going girl, we managed that once in May and were like zombies for rest of the day haha.  Keep the reports coming, they are great.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 03, 2008, 08:33:47 PM
Yes keep em coming Erja. I just noticed you have been promoted to "on the spot Reporter" .

Crikey yes 5am you can outdrink me too. :)

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 03, 2008, 10:33:49 PM
Wow.  I would have loved to have watched the Odyssey.  I read that at college.  I gained an A level in Classical Civilisation (came in really handy that)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Fiona on September 04, 2008, 02:57:36 AM
Hi Jo - my granddaughter has just started at 6th Form College today and guess what - one of her A- levels is Classical Civilisation!  I think she will love it.

Fiona
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 04, 2008, 10:46:55 AM
Kalimera good people,

Glad you can't hear my voice as it sounds like I have been singing along to Robbie Williams songs with all my lung capacity. Well, In fact I did last along with the RW tribute artist called Jason G who was so much fun in the Nut. Everyone was in the party mood and Phil and Jen were seen strutting their stuff on the dance floor and Hels Bels and Keith were throwing some shapes too. Me? I was of course sitting quietly in a dark corner of the bar and actually manged to get home at quite respectable 3 am.

The weather this morning is once again just gorgeous and there will be another darts session this afternoon in the Rainbow. Now I must go and find me some coffee (and pass the ibuprofen please!)

La'er!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on September 04, 2008, 11:19:27 AM
Another great report, Erja - thanks and keep 'em coming!  :D

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blindpete on September 04, 2008, 11:27:42 AM
I hope this weather lasts!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on September 04, 2008, 11:32:20 AM
The BBC are forecasting 42C for Sunday! :shock:

One more sleep till we fly.........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on September 04, 2008, 02:43:30 PM
Yes, and 16C for Britain! :(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 04, 2008, 06:36:06 PM
Arillas today ?
If the temp of 30 deg plus is anything to go by then another cracker it was!
No breeze on the beach but plenty of wind at the Rainbow!

Poor Hels Bels ( Helen n Keith ) go home tomorrow so Keith took his despair out on me by hiiting things like "BULL" and other silly shots out in our mini darts tournament.
To make things worse Mark n Dee turned up to join Erja and Phil n Jen.
I'm not proud , I can lose to Mark as well as I can lose to Keith.
(Could have played better but the noise, those other Forum members made, put me off)
You're a rowdy lot!

A great afternoon and I'll miss the company of "Hels Bels" - Wegg will to ,of course.
Erja is here for 2 more days and Phil n Jen are slowly becoming part of the furniture.
( I mean that in the nicest way possible )

Not sure how long Mark n Dee will be here for but, if he continually beats me at darts I may pay for an early flight home for them!

A final word for Spiros and Jimmy ( Dimitris) at Rainbow.
"What great hosts they make"

Wish I had some pics but, very soon, I think there will be enough posted to make me hide away or move to Albania!

Cheers All
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on September 04, 2008, 07:24:31 PM
Hi Erja
You all sound like you are having a fantastic time and the cocunut night out with Robbie williams trubute sounded great. One more sleep and I'll be in Arillas too
Happy hols

Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 05, 2008, 11:22:56 AM
Kalimera,

Yep, it was fun yesterday to interfere with the darts players and cause a bit of commotion ;) Sadly Hels Bels and Keith have just departed and I am getting on with my last day.

Last night we had a power cut that plunged the village into darkness for about an hour. I just finished drying my hair when the power went and then there was nowt else to do except find some alcohol.

Another gorgeous day here in Arillas and not too much of a hangover 8)

Have a lovely day people, I most certainly will!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 05, 2008, 11:27:00 AM
Hi Erja.

Doesn't time fly when you are enjoying yourself. :)

Have a great last day with plenty of alcohol :D

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 05, 2008, 11:30:08 AM
Erja you're obviously having a brilliant holiday, its gone so quickly.  Have a great last day and drink plenty!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 05, 2008, 12:01:37 PM
Lovely to meet you Erja, albeit briefly - enjoy your last day.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on September 05, 2008, 02:56:51 PM
Vasilis From the Armourada has asked me to publish this,
Most you should remember his incredible  thematic opera evenings in past.
He has now established an annual TRIBUTE to Pavarotti Every  year on the 5th of September

As Im not as good in writing the folowing pictures tell more that 1000 words,

(http://www.arillas.com/webcam/pavaroti1.jpg)


(http://www.arillas.com/webcam/pavaroti2.jpg)

(http://www.arillas.com/webcam/pavaroti3.jpg)

(http://www.arillas.com/webcam/pavaroti4.jpg)

Iwish I could be there but Ill be working only a fiew metres away so foe sure I will be listening to teh divine music
I may have a nosy too!!

Dimitris

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 05, 2008, 03:02:57 PM
Thanks for that Dimitris. Your writing is fine. You`ll have a nosey for sure,lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on September 05, 2008, 03:18:23 PM
Your writing is great Dimitris, no problems there.... we shall miss it by a few days though.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 05, 2008, 03:33:32 PM
Sounds like a good Night. Writing is perfect Dimitris, you even managed to get a Mythos Bottle on view.

riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on September 05, 2008, 07:36:56 PM
Would love to be there but miss it by two days.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 06, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
Kalimera from Arillas for the last time this time!

Time has come to an end with my holiday and the taxi is coming to pick me up in couple of hours. It has been a riot with all the forum addicts. Phil, Jen and I fell out the Nut 05.30 this morning, so that might be the new record. 8)

Dee, thank you once again for a wonderful massage and I promise to try and do the neck exercises. 

I also met Kevin and Beverly yesterday and Mary H turned up at the wee hours for a couple of drinks. Lovely people this forum lot :)

The beer Barry bought me is still in the Brouklis fridge and I will pass the "beer baton" to riggers and he can continue the tradition with the next lot :D

Thank you Arillas and in the words of Arnie: I'll be back 8)

So it yassas from me and yassas from him: Yassas!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on September 06, 2008, 11:15:30 AM
glad you had a fab time EGG...back to gloomy grey s/w london..........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 06, 2008, 11:29:51 AM
Yes glad you've had a good'en Erja.I won't be after beating your 05.30 record, i have enough during the day. :) . Thanks for passing the beer baton onto me but i might just drink it.

Have a safe journey home to dull and rainy Blighty.

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on September 06, 2008, 11:41:58 AM

Sounds like a lot of fun Erja - looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back - 5.30am eh? Impressive. Haven't had one of those for a while :-)
Seriously though, you don't want to rush back to the weather we're having at the moment. It's diabolical - well it is here down in the south-west - yuck!
BeckyB x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on September 06, 2008, 11:44:37 AM
Well we're back in wet old England! My goodness its cold here in Blighty!

We had an absolutely fantastic time out there last week!

Erja - sitting quietly in a corner????? Say no more!! I have pictures to prove otherwise, more to come later......

Phil n Jen, what a crackin pair - Phil did you find your shorts and fags??? again more evidence of our activity's to come later....something to do with dancing I think....

Eggy - Are you sure that the dart board we played on wasn't magnestised especially for your darts - no it couldn't have been as Keith played ok - fancy some cheese gromit?

Sandy it was nice to meet you if only for a fleeting moment, maybe it was better that you didn't see us all misbehaving!

Mark & Dee, sorry you did see us misbehaving!!! Apologies to you and the boys at the Rainbow!

So over to the new crowd to report on the wonderful goings on in 'Arillas Today'

Cheers

Helen & Keith
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 06, 2008, 11:59:10 AM
Welcome back Erja and Keith and Helen, sounds like a brilliant time was had and cannot wait to see the photos.

Sharonx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 06, 2008, 12:55:14 PM
Dimitris, sorry we will miss the concert, we will ask Vasillas for an encore on the 27th! 

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 06, 2008, 03:12:41 PM
5.30am Erja....what remains to be seen though is whether Phil and Jen can stand the pace for a whole month....lol.....I'm sure they'll give it their best shot!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 06, 2008, 06:32:00 PM
Not sure I can say any more about "Arillas Today" today. Most of it's been said ,and said, again and again.

But....... 30 deg plus this afternoon and a mild breeze with a calm sea ?
Has Arillas forgotten it's September and should be on a wind down ?
( And still 33 deg at 6:30 pm - Must be getting ready for more V.I.P's next week! )

No two afternoons are the same for me though. Never found Phil n Jen but bumped into both halfs of Peckedhen enjoying some prime time at the Marina pool.

Very sad that time overtook me in the fast lane and didn't get to see Erja before her trip home. Sorry chuck. Poor Hels Bels home already and nose to grindstone for them.

Ne'er mind peeps! - Arillas looking good for next week and Egg will do his best to be out n about on the prowl for much rabbiting!
( Not as much as I want to, but, even I have to work a bit sometimes )

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 06, 2008, 06:52:06 PM
I should imagine Phil and Jen are still in bed......!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 06, 2008, 11:41:11 PM
I think you are probably right there Sandy after them drinking hours.

Negg i hope i bump into some of these V.i.p's

3 more sleeps.  :D

riggers..........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justjen on September 07, 2008, 02:29:01 PM
Hi all you Arillas Addicts. Have finally got online at Annas. Nowhere else seems to want to connect to our laptop. (No comments please Eggy.....)

It is all true. Erja has barely given you an insight yet! Many beans to be spilled when we get back.....

We are totally happy here (surprise surpise,) and the many forum members we have met have been absolutely wonderful company. Just had a Mythos delivered so its yassas all - we know our priorities....

lots of love to all
Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 07, 2008, 02:58:47 PM
Hi Jen

Glad you are enjoying. See you later in the week.

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 07, 2008, 04:10:33 PM
Great to hear from you Phil and Jen, you lucky lucky people.  Looking forward to the spilling of the beans!

Keep us posted.

Dimitris how was Vasillas concert?

Sharonx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 07, 2008, 05:51:04 PM
Im really looking forward to a nice cold Mythos in 38 days time, cant believe that Babis is going to be 10 1/2 months old instead of that little baby I held in May. Hope to see some of you there. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2008, 06:27:39 PM
Phil n Jen - Or just Jen maybe.
( Is that a forum picture of you in a vat of ouzo? )
I knew you were struggling to find an internett connection as that white van went past Kavvadades this morning shouting " Phil n Jen can't log on - can't log on"
It's been a problem here sometimes and once yesterday,here. just closed down!?
( something to do with "ports" and usage, so I'm told - Terry W may know more )

Anyway - Never found you in the nut or the bow today. - Are you hibernating?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arillas today is yet another very fast Sunday, that recently, for us seems to follow every other day. - You don't have to throw an alarm clock to make time fly here!

The beach this afternoon was very well behaved, with not much breeze at all, and many brollies open to divert those rays to the unfortunate staying in the open.
Average Temperature?- Not sure but it's 33 deg, in the shade, at 6:30 pm so you have to make your own minds up on that one.
( Every local I met though was struggling with the heat! )

The big question now is :- " Will it rain for PG32's BBQ tonite ? "  - nah! -

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 07, 2008, 11:45:09 PM
Neil
Thanks for today’s little report
Just on the down side 14deg c and raining when I kicked off my game this morning. (some people have all the luck)

Phil & Jen
Nice to hear from you. How did you find time to turn the lap top on with that busy schedule of yours?  Good to see you’re enjoying things
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on September 08, 2008, 04:14:55 PM
Eggy is there any chance you can send me a "PM" with about two days of sunshine in it. Need to dry all of our washing you see.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on September 08, 2008, 04:21:28 PM
Phil & Jen I heard that van again "STEP AWAY FROM THE BAR" I have never laughed so much in my life.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 08, 2008, 07:55:10 PM
Keefy
We'd luv to swap a bit o sun for a bit o rain but I think that all those V.I.P's. or is it F.I.P's ( Forum important persons ) here this week would lynch me.
"Step away from the Bar!" - I chuckled at that. May use it tomorrow!

Arillas Today has been such a hottie that even the locals are feeling, well, overheated.
31 deg in the shade now at 7:30. This has dropped a few degrees as, at 5:30 pm, the temp was hovering around 35.
( Pity the euro cant be motivated though - e 1.23 today )

This time last year, and I know this because Wegg keeps a record, it was only 22 deg and we had had rain for 3 hours the previous day.
But this year , beach busy as were the local bars this afternoon. For some reason many people chose to watch the latest films on offer. "Mama Mia" to name just one.

A very pleasant time had by me and Paul n Mike ( Pg32 ) Phil n Jen have now appeared back into the land of the living after recovering from that:-
"EEG plus late night / early monring binge"

I saw "PeckedHen" relaxing around the Marina pool but didn't like to interupt any of that  "prime time" we all strive for so "left em be"
You all know I can talk for England and, with this post, and I am beginning to get worried that I can type for England as well.
So much to say to some many people and very little time.
Didn't Winston Curchill say this once?

Finally, after a phone call I had whilst sat here. Seeing Kevin n Beverly tomorrow afternoon. - Hectic life or what? - I'm sposed to be retired! . Looking forward to tomorrow though! - very nice/good people , yet again!
( Will I ever find someone nasty on the Forum? - Nah! )

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on September 09, 2008, 12:05:06 AM
Neill
Have you reached the ceiling for number of posts?? the reason for this you have not changed from 1763 for a while.( i am so sad to notice ) Sorry!!!
Annie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 09, 2008, 12:08:00 AM
Blimey Annie....you're observant!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 09, 2008, 12:37:55 AM
What happened here then. ?? Dimitris you owe Neill 1000 posts . lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on September 09, 2008, 10:25:47 AM
Eggy thanks for your message as for the Sun i requested well you keep it there in Arillas. Please keep some back for next year when we return.

You said that you were retired "PLEASE DO NOT RETIRE FROM THIS FORUM" you reallydo keep a lot of people over here very very happy....Keefy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blindpete on September 09, 2008, 05:26:06 PM
The sea looks a bit choppy and the beach looks empty, is it a bit on the breezy side today?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 09, 2008, 06:01:28 PM
Keefy
How can I retire when I am surrounded by so many Forum members who, then become friends? - Unless they keep beating me at darts, that is!.

Blindpete
Yer right. - The sea was quite choppy today and Kev n Bev tell me they had a little bit of sandblasting on the beach this morning. Still many people there this afternoon braving it out and ,probably the heat with the breeze very deceptive, especially with temps of, around 30 deg.

I'd love to know what percentage of forum members get to Arillas every year as, this afternoon, I met Mary Hodgson + Hub, Paul C + better half, Kevin n Beverly, Phil n Jen and then rounded it off with a quick hello to Paul n Maria.

And yes, Phil n Jen are alive n well. They confused "White Van Man" this afternoon by pretending they were in Malibu using the internet. 
Poor Kev n Bev went elsewhere and bumped into them!
( I only jest - Sorry Phil n Jen - Promise to behave tomorrow )

A very good afternoon had by me and every one else.
(I h
(http://img296.imageshack.us/my.php?image=090908cy5.jpg)
Not sure If I want to play darts against Kevin anymore as, sometimes, I like to win a game. - Ne'er mind eh?

With all these Forum members here for this weeks wine festival maybe we'll all, between us, get a few pics for posting.
"C'mon all you acting roving reporters - Get yer cameras out"

Cheers All and stay well
Negg










Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on September 09, 2008, 06:16:10 PM
Eggy  Hels bels + I are regular visitors to Arillas 6 times now. we will be coming back in 2009 and hopefully for the wine festival. (just missed it this year)

So Eggy as you said to all members there now please plenty and plenty of photo's and oodles of posts so i can plan next years trip to paradise. And whats the wine like too....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 09, 2008, 06:22:32 PM
I can't seem to get any pictures on my post today?

I use "Image Shack" but for some reason can't paste them in?

Help appreciated people.

Keefy
Have you got your own darts ? - If yes then please don't bring them next year!
( You do well enough with the ones you borrow )
Trust "hel" is well?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on September 09, 2008, 06:29:21 PM
OK won't bring my own darts will a blindfold for me to wear be ok....Hel is fine but still got a pulled muscle from all the laughing we did with Hels phone and with you
Erja...Phil (white van) and Jen. She will be ok though no permanent damage

Phil it is going to be very difficult to forget the van jokes
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoffrey with a "G" on September 09, 2008, 07:54:25 PM
(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/9835/2003deb3.jpg)        seems to work now Eggy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blindpete on September 09, 2008, 08:35:01 PM
Eggy,

Me and the good lady wife will be arriving in two weeks - looking fwd to meeting you for a cheky shandy or two! I just hope your fantastic weather lasts, we are close to drowning here!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on September 09, 2008, 11:34:45 PM
Mick, Calum and myself will be there on the 22nd, can't wait, counting the days.  We usually manage twice a year and have done for a number of years now but this is our only holiday this year so have to squeeze 2 weeks of activities into 1 week.  Were staying at the Rainbow complex.

jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 10, 2008, 12:08:58 AM
Geoffrey with G.

Ok with "browse" then "host it" but after that it looks like it's changed.
What do I select?

Tried a few times tonight but even I have my tolerance level.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 10, 2008, 09:08:47 AM
(http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=090908ia7.jpg)

Still trying here.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on September 10, 2008, 09:18:37 AM
Neil
John the ref sent me these instructions and they worked for me
Annie

Click on the browse tab and select your saved picture from your file
Type in your email address in box provided
Use the drop down menu to re-size your image (click on 320 x 240)
Then click host it
A few seconds later another page will appear, scroll down to the box titled 'Direct link to image'
Copy and paste the text in the box

click on the 'insert image' icon, next to the one that looks like a spinning wheel.     this will appear, (img) (/img), between the 2 sets of brackets paste the code which you copied from the imageshack site
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 10, 2008, 10:08:13 AM
Annie
All is fine till you get to the page that should say "direct link to image"
Now, it seems we have 4 choices.
2 forum hotlinks , 1 website hotlink and a show image to friends.
I've tried em all as a copy n paste.

But ....... Ah! - I just clicked on "show advanced linking" & "Direct link etc" appears.

(http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/2748/090908bq1.jpg)

hopefully this pic is of Phil n Jen and Kev n Bev.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on September 10, 2008, 01:43:14 PM
Dont they all look well!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on September 10, 2008, 01:57:27 PM

Aww! They look really chilled & happy don't they just!
Good for them :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 10, 2008, 02:44:58 PM
Yes thats a really happy photo, they look great

Thanks Negg

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on September 10, 2008, 04:24:32 PM
I recognise that T-Shirt!!

Is there a white van driving around - Phil n Jen are in the Bow yet again, again,again.

Its not fair that you're all having such a good time, and I'm sitting at my desk working.... oh of course, that's what I'm meant to be doing!!!

Well at least the Big Bang didn't get us at 8:30 this morning, guess we'll have to wait till Oct 21st for the real experiment!!!

Happy Arillas Today!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 11, 2008, 08:31:21 AM
Hi Phil and Jen, I think I would just say "this Jack's not for turning" if you keep on your get dizzy so why not just keep going tell you get why your heading The Bar. lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on September 11, 2008, 10:37:18 AM
Phil & Jen if you are heading for the bar keep a look out for white vans with hailers on them........when you get to the bar have one for me please!!!

Missing Arillas already
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 11, 2008, 11:51:19 AM
Hi all.

It is a beautiful day here. Yesterday went to meet Eggy with his luckybag, no sign of him but bumped into Phil and Jen. Had a couple of drinks, well 5 or 6. Then went out to watch footy last night (come on England).

Time for a Mythos now.

Laters peeps.

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on September 11, 2008, 12:22:00 PM
Riggers I have just come back from Arillas (in England 06SEP) you said you seen Phil and Jen Then ask about the white van with a hailer.....you will laugh...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on September 11, 2008, 12:25:31 PM

Hey Riggers - how's it going?
You made it then. We watched the footy last night too but would have given anything to have been in Arillas watching it!
Hope you have a fab time & can't wait to hear all about it.
Enjoy!
BeckyB :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 11, 2008, 12:52:42 PM
Hello Arillas from rainy London town!

Everyone looks good in the picture and I am sure riggers has drained the beer reserve of Arillas already ;)

I continue to sulk here and wait patiently for your reports, warts and all :D

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 11, 2008, 06:36:11 PM
Poor Riggers !
An Eggy senile moment arranging to meet 2 lots of people at two different places and then forgetting where it was we shoud have met in the first place !
But.... We made up for it today !

Arillas today was around that 28 deg mark at 1 pm 'ish, and now sits very nicely at 30 deg at 6:15.

A very civilised day and who did I see that I didn't click a pic of?
" PeckedHen and all " enjoying a late meal at the Marina, - didn't like to interupt.
" PG32 " ( Paul ) Who took the time, off the beach, for a quick ale.
" Stuart" of Wendy and Stu who stopped for a quick hello.
" Paul n Maria " and a very fit mum who walks more in one day than I do in a week

And..............................
I finally got the meeting right for "Riggers" - John n Sue.
(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/2341/110908bmx0.jpg)

"Guess the celebrity" time now - Who recognises this man?
(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1053/110908cvw5.jpg)

Darts were soon to be in order and, although recently, I can't hit a cows a**e with a shovel the challenge was on.
So who do we then bump into?
(http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/408/110908axc1.jpg)

Loadsa fun and many pointed missiles being thown and may misses being made.
But , hey, we're all on holiday. - Everyones a winner here!

Even the up and coming young proffesionals joined in.
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/9536/110908eog0.jpg)

Those extra faces you see, tucked at the back, are Alexandra, daughter of Rainbow Spiros, and Yanni and Pani, as I call him, both sons of Dimitris.
No age discrimitation in darts.

But, while we were having a good ole time, others were taking advantage of a less strenous excercise.
(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/6623/110908dui4.jpg)
We need a few more hours in the day to get the best of both worlds.

Blondegirl, Sue n family, here tomorrow.
She's my special courier with extra darts and darts bits for our Greek winter team.
 
You lot spoil me, don't yer know?

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on September 11, 2008, 09:41:18 PM
Hi, Negg. Loved looking at your photos. Everyone looks great and having a good time. Iknow it`s a fair way off- but can`t wait for June 1 at Kaloudis. Hope to see you then.
   Best Wishes   Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 12, 2008, 11:28:36 AM
Brilliant photos and reports Negg.

Riggers you have to replace that horrible top with an England one now!  Great to hear from you over there.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 12, 2008, 03:26:59 PM
"Guess the celebrity" time now - Who recognises this man?
(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1053/110908cvw5.jpg)

Why that is young Stamatis :) Say hello for me next time!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 12, 2008, 06:54:10 PM
Young Stammatis , I hope, has just been recruited to our Winter darts team.

For anyone who doesn't know him, or recognise him, he drives a yellow fiat punto ,which has more speakers inside than Currys showroom.
Not suprising he has 2 number plates, 1 of which says "Boom Boom".

A nice 29/30 deg here today and busy with it. A BIG rumour going round that we may have thunderstorms Sunday/Monday, so beware all who are on your way.
Plenty still to do though and don't forget we haven't seen any of this "wet stuff" for a while.
Missed Riggers today. - The NUT will have to be a must for Sat.

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on September 12, 2008, 07:37:40 PM
just looked at all those photo's Eggy put on the web then I looked outside in jolly old England the weather here is well how can I put this er raining a lot (kept that clean) and you all looked so happy. Enjoy yourselves...

....well i have an idea what say we do a subject in contrast to you Eggy i could call it ENGLAND TODAY i can be your opposite number over here.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on September 12, 2008, 07:49:05 PM
Great photos and reports, Neill - keep 'em coming!

More than a tad jealous, but good to see everyone enjoying themselves..........

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on September 12, 2008, 11:29:32 PM
I have just gone next door to the festival in order to shoot some pictures for our records,

(http://arillas.com/webcam/wine_panoramic_S.jpg)

Guess  who do I see taking the chance for a glass of free wine

(http://arillas.com/webcam/wine_phil.jpg)

Kalinichta


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 12, 2008, 11:37:26 PM
Trust Phil to be front of the Queue 
It's sure to be a fulll glass
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: LPO on September 12, 2008, 11:38:15 PM
Hi Dimitris.

It looks really good, wish we were there.

Could you please just explain to me and Pete where exactly this takes place.

Thanks

Lesley :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 13, 2008, 10:24:53 AM
Thank you for the pictures Dimitri! And Phil...way top go mate :D

I will have to try to attend this marvellous looking festival next year :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on September 13, 2008, 10:25:44 AM
And he says he doesn't drink wine!!  I hope he had one or two for me and Keith!!!

From the webcam I can see that its a bit muggy today, is that because of all the muggy heads from the festival?!?

Hope you're all having a fab time out there, keep the pictures coming!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 13, 2008, 03:23:53 PM
Dimitris thanks for the photos, the festival looks great, very funny photo of Phil, hahaha.  Good one.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on September 13, 2008, 03:58:04 PM
dimitris fab pics shame were not there ,but phil can have my share lol........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on September 13, 2008, 04:55:32 PM
Lesley, the festival is held opposite the veg garden place. Just up the road from Brouklis, on the same side of the road. Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 13, 2008, 07:04:13 PM
Hi all.

Been chilling out for a few days. Lovely day again here. Supposed to be a thunderstorm tomorrow. hmmm no way.

Phil and Jen are next door so i will go and oblige to have a drink.  Oh and watch football Mcfc  v Chelsea.

Then maybe Wine festival.  oooooohhhhhhhhh its hard, decisions  :) :D

riggers
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on September 13, 2008, 07:24:51 PM
Hope you are keeping my bed warm.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 13, 2008, 07:53:02 PM
Hope you are keeping my bed warm.

Hmmmm ! - Riggers - A hard question to answer !
On the scrap heap of life with the only employment available as a bedwarmer!
6 euros an hour but someone gotta do it!

I was at the Nut and the Bow this pm but never found you.  Hope you haven't started to believe those rumours.
( Just because someone was found upside down, in a wheely bin and a red Pug was seen driving away does not point to me! )
Maybe Sunday matey!

Arillas today was a very muggy 29 deg. A  bit o breeze on the beach making the  waves work overtime.
(http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/5836/130908ahu6.jpg)
(http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4369/130908bps6.jpg)
I think the timing was just rigt as "partners" found a very good excuse to use all the local bar facilities and take in the Man Utd v Liverpool match.

The following pic may just reflect a twinge of that
(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/9186/130908ctd0.jpg)
Many brollies spread around but many bodies "missing".

Rain is forecast for tomorrow but I think we will have a big ole splurge on Monday.
( And the following next two days may be a bit on the wild side )
But, what do I know?

The wine celebration went well, last night, so I'm told. Maybe too well as I didn't see Phil n Jen all day. - Whatever- They are still having a good time!
It must have been a good night as I didn't even "White Van Man" telling us the location of these good people today.

Finally - For cat lovers only.
"Megg" has had her next shot of injections and is targeted for a next course plus spaying in 4 weeks time.
It doesn't seem to bother her that we are paying a small fortune to keep her in the life to which she has now been accustomed!
(http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/5346/130908dvd0.jpg)

Cheers All
Negg & Wegg - Permanent servants to "Megg"

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 14, 2008, 09:55:15 AM
I was at the Nut and the Bow this pm but never found you.  Hope you haven't started to believe those rumours.
( Just because someone was found upside down, in a wheely bin and a red Pug was seen driving away does not point to me! )

:D just another day around the village then! Megg looks content so keep up the goog work Eggy :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 14, 2008, 12:46:40 PM
Erja
Strange to  think that this Megg has never seen rain.
(She's fascinated, with the hose, when Wegg waters the garden )

We think Arillas and surrounding areas are in for a big thunderstorm and strong winds coming off the sea very soon.
The "cannie locals" seem to know and I'm told pedaloes are off the beach and boats are well moored.
Rumbles in the sky as I type. It's a little on the dark side and a very humid 26 deg.

Some rain overnight but this morning you would never have noticed.
Now time to sit back and see what nature has to offer us.
Exciting innit?

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 14, 2008, 12:54:42 PM
Egg and Wegg....where do you two sit??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 14, 2008, 06:12:09 PM
Sandy
Fortunately for us but unfortunately for the cat we were inside when the weather changed. - Megg, I think was traumatised somewhere!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

At 1:15 ish today the skies darkened and, together with claps of thunder plus a little lightening thrown in , down it came. In the space of 45 minutes Wegg's outside guage recorded 30mm of rain. It was so dark that the outside sensor lights came on.
The temp dropped very quickly from 27 deg to 21 deg outside.
We were hoping to sit outside, under the balcony, but the breeze that came with it would have carried us off somewhere. - Just like Dorothy in Wizard of Oz.
I tried this pic, with the flash, but not too successful. - But gives you an idea though.
(http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/397/140908csn1.jpg)
The football track leading to our house now has more "dips" in it than a pickpockets yearly average.

And, Arillas today at 2:45 ish was thus:-
(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/4444/140908adz3.jpg)
(http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1242/140908bym9.jpg)

However, all was not lost as, there was a Grand Prix being shown, followed by Football.
Needless to say that all bars were doing a very good trade. ( What else to do- Eh? )

Kevin n Beverly are home tomorrow and I wish them both a very safe journey.
( I have yet to work out why I pay a fortune for darts/Flights and get soundly beaten by someone who just "picks up a set!)

Riggers is still as lively as ever and here another week.

Phil n Jen are alive and well - Even after two nights wine festivalling.

Paul n Maria, who never seem phased by the weather, are pottering around nicely.

PG32 ( Paul n Mike and wives ) go home today. - We hope all is well with them as they came out with Excel.

The same too with "Peckedhen" - Not a nice ending to a good holiday!

And Blondgirl + Hub have now been found and possibly on for coffee on Weds a.m.
Tonight we see Wendy n Stu - Lets hope the rain stays away for a while.

Cheers All
Negg





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on September 14, 2008, 06:14:26 PM
Negg, Wegg & Megg,

Hope you're enjoying this Sunday evening and that you have the much needed rain.The photo is amazing!

At least it'll make the drive into Arillas more interesting - which puddles to miss instead of which potholes!!

Hope that Meggie isn't too frightened of the thunder! At least she know's her place in on the sofa. Good girl!!!

Yammas

Helen


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Gata on September 14, 2008, 07:47:09 PM
Hi guys

A snap shot of the weather today


Gata
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on September 14, 2008, 07:57:32 PM
Hi Gata,

That's really good! I'm glad our thunderstorms aren;t quite as bad back here!

Yamas

Helen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on September 14, 2008, 11:36:30 PM
Thanks Gata, it sounds mad but "I wish I was there"
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: mcdebs on September 14, 2008, 11:46:20 PM
I will be there tomorrow - sorry to have missed the storm as I just LOVE things like that.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on September 14, 2008, 11:48:13 PM
Quote
I have just gone next door to the festival in order to shoot some pictures for our records,
Dimitris, what a beautiful picture :-)))
If I saw that I must think about 2 years ago :-)

And thanks Eggy again for your beautiful report and the photos!
Hope the weather will be good soon :-)
That we can sit outside for a drink :-)

Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: xkrchnav on September 15, 2008, 08:48:07 AM
Hi guys

A snap shot of the weather today


Gata

Wow what a wind. There had to be fantastic waves. Do you have also movie from the seaview? It must be wonderful. :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 15, 2008, 09:32:19 AM
The heavy rain started up again from, late yesterday evening, most of the night and has just stopped. ( 9.25 am )

Temp is around 19 deg and total rainfall, since yesterday morning, that our rain guage collected now stands at 85mm.

Let's hope it keeps away now for the rest of the day. If only for the people who have to queue at Corfu Airport for thier flights home.

( I see PG32 logged on - Let us all know how you get on with your flights )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pg32 on September 15, 2008, 09:39:28 AM
Fingers crossed negg that we will be ok!! Taxi picking us up at 11am!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 16, 2008, 01:30:05 PM
Hello All.

Weather doesn't know what to do last few days. Food and alcohol is very good but the head in a morning isn't. :)

I can't believe a week gone already. :(

Met loads of forum members, all very nice people. :)

anyway back to the grindsone (coconut)

yammas.

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on September 16, 2008, 01:59:57 PM
Riggers read your post....two words  LUCKY BEGGAR (wish i was one of the forum members you'd met there)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 16, 2008, 03:28:59 PM
And me!!! Riggers, you just have to grin and bear it and good to hear that life the is going good :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 16, 2008, 06:07:15 PM
Hello all! Arillas Today has been wild. The weather just shows how unpredictable life can be here. Bring it ON! We hate to be predictable. It has been brilliant for us, but so sad for the holidaymakers.

At last our mate Kostas helped us get online. My unread posts are 5 pages long so sorry we will not be able to reply yet.

We are so missing the forum members who have had to go abroad. But we are sat with riggers.... and Sue having a great chinwag. Won't say where but you might guess.............

Love to all of you Arillas Addicts and yes John, I was at the front of the queue!!!!!!!!

philandjen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 16, 2008, 07:00:48 PM
Well Phil - How nice to hear from you.
I knew it was gonna happen as a white van went past Kavvadades, on the speaker:-
"" Phil n Jen are now on the website - Every one logoff immediately """

Arillas today, is how our good ole mate above,says it was.
(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3901/160908bje2.jpg)
(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6097/160908cgz6.jpg)
(http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4247/160908dti4.jpg)

Not a lot of rental to be made on sunbeds today!

And what about Kavvadades at 7:30 this morning?
Taken by Wegg as I was still snoozing.
(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/441/160908amh6.jpg)
Just before the rains came!

Now at, nearly 7pm it's looking pretty good and is a sunny 27 deg.
I reckon that from tomorrow onwards life will be back to normal and sunbeds will again be full.

Hoping to meet Blondegirl and Co. for an early coffee tomorrow morning.
( Maybe a photo, with their permission, of course )

Didn't find many Forum members today. Plenty of time left though , I hope.
Hope to bump into Tracey n Peter soon.
Paul  n Maria and Wendy n Stuart still here. - We'll find them again soon.

Cheers All
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on September 16, 2008, 08:50:50 PM
That certainly looks like 1 angry sky in the last picture , i must admit i dont mind the odd downpour to freshen things up its also a good excuse to sit it a bar watching it getting happily popped up lol
                                             Tony
                             
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on September 16, 2008, 09:07:05 PM
fab pic wendy keep em coming when our roving reporter is a snoozing....lol........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 16, 2008, 09:59:54 PM
I think the coco in order again, Phew bad head from before, i blame PHIL. :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on September 16, 2008, 11:19:01 PM
Hi to everyone in Arillas at the moment. Glad you are all enjoying. Wish I`d booked this year now.   Hey, riggers , any Mythos left on The island or have you and Phil drunk it all?
        Best Wishes  Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 16, 2008, 11:31:28 PM
Hi Paul from Arillas.

I have left you and Erja a little bit   :)


riggers
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 17, 2008, 12:14:16 AM
Hello all you beauties.

crikey what a creep i am  :D

Hmm sorry sorry nut took over . :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on September 17, 2008, 09:30:37 AM
Glad you are having a good time.Have a few drinks for me.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 17, 2008, 03:48:29 PM
riggers,

I know what you mean when you say I blame Phil :D Me too, with love of course :)

And thank you for leaving me a bit ;)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 17, 2008, 07:46:38 PM
Riggers are you on the mythos or royal ionian!  haha, sounds like your having a good one mate.  (Sorry city lost to them!)

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 17, 2008, 08:09:34 PM
Hi Peeps.

Would you believe i played against a pro- Darts player today. I couldn't believe it he was throwing(chucking) 180's, then i realised who it was (EGGY BRISTOW). Very enjoyable afternoon, cheers mate. :)

Good luck to the the new arrival, i must go and celebrate :)

Erja i have to blame someone :)

Sharon i drink anythihg that is going. haha  :)

See you all soon worst luck.

riggers
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 17, 2008, 08:14:18 PM
Forgot to mention i managed a 3 o clocker,  phew my head this morning.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 17, 2008, 08:14:39 PM
Forgot to mention i managed a 3 o clocker,  phew my head this morning.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 17, 2008, 08:15:28 PM
Still a way to go to keep up with Erja....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 17, 2008, 08:17:47 PM
You still seeing double then riggers, hee hee

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 17, 2008, 08:18:57 PM
I'm working on it . :)   haha
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on September 17, 2008, 08:25:04 PM
Hi,riggers. There must now be a world shortage of Mythos. At least you`re in a great place to sober up.   3 in the morning is way out of my league. 
          Yammas   Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 17, 2008, 08:28:03 PM
Paul it was out of my league. :) hmmmm but i had to try. :) yammas matey :)


riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 18, 2008, 09:17:59 AM
Riggers

Amazing I can see a dart board and hit trebles but didn't see the wheely bin, on the way home, that just about ripped off my nearside door mirror!
If 180's always work out that expensive I won't hit another one.

It's an 18 deg start to the day here folks. - Plenty of time yet to be as good as sunny ole England!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blindpete on September 18, 2008, 10:45:56 AM
Just looking at the webcam and it appears that there is a piece of the jetty missing, or does my eye decieve me?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 19, 2008, 10:03:38 AM
Jetty looks fine "BP" , although I didn't walk along it to test it out!.

"Chilly" morning here at the mo, - Around 18 deg.! - But no breeze at present.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 19, 2008, 12:12:42 PM
Blimey Eggy, have you wheely bin out driving and damaged a wing mirror? Too much darting along, narrow Corfu roads I reckon.

I have been looking for a jelly baby sticker, but this one will have to do for now.

(http://www.wheelie-bin-art.co.uk/images/Bins/115m.jpg)


The stickers are getting very popular in the UK. Have any members got a decorated wheelie bin? Or, what poster would you recommend for wheelie bins in Arillas so that Eggy avoids them?



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 19, 2008, 12:40:42 PM
The stickers are getting very popular in the UK. Have any members got a decorated wheelie bin? Or, what poster would you recommend for wheelie bins in Arillas so that Eggy avoids them?

One with a picture of cheddar cheese maybe ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 19, 2008, 11:59:54 PM
Sometimes here you just have to drive by memory. The biggest problem is that they keep moving the wheeley bins, and even the holes, to confuse you!
Maybe put signs on the bins that say " Drink more water with it! "
A picture of a jelly baby is no good as I would want to take the head of as I passed.
__________________________________________________________________

Arillas temps never really got going today and the sun tried it's best. The rain kept away all day but the temps have struggled to stay around  20 deg.
But, with good company, you fail to notice these minor things. And we've had very good company tonight, at Brouklis with Wendy and Stuart who, sadly, go home on Monday. - Next May eh?

But for Peri and Maria and family the sun has been shining and the weather's been irrelevant the last few days due to their new arrival. They have all the good wishes from the forum.

Paul n Maria are home today and, once again 2 weeks have sped by. Another little get together would have been nice. Next year guys!

Bumped into Suzanne Simcox yesterday, ( Sue n Roger ) Already here nearly a week!
Phil n Jen have a week left before returning back to the UK.
What will the white man van do then, we wonder? - " Phil n Jen have left the country"

Mark n Dee may soon be on their way back as will Riggers and Sue.
Many other Forum members here who, I'm sure, never meet before they return.
( Always next time )

Rain is forecast for the next few days but then rain was forecast for tonight and it didn't appear.

Only 6 weeks to the end of the season so let's hope that 25'26 deg shows it face way before then.
I also hope that all wheeley bins remain firmly in the same places tomorrow, as today.
( I have only got one wing mirror left! )

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sarah101 on September 20, 2008, 12:37:25 AM
I eveyone.

Does anyone know to do i send mail to arillas?

I want to send some pictures over but i don't know how to send it

Can anyone help
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 20, 2008, 01:09:03 AM
Sometimes here you just have to drive by memory. The biggest problem is that they keep moving the wheeley bins, and even the holes, to confuse you!
Maybe put signs on the bins that say " Drink more water with it! "
A picture of a jelly baby is no good as I would want to take the head of as I passed

oh no you eat the heads first!  haha

See you soon Negg

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on September 20, 2008, 11:32:36 AM
Hello Sarah.
On your email program you type in your message etc and then to send pictures you click on "attachments" at the top of the page.
Then a box appears for you to find the folder your pictures are in.
Click on the photos you want to send and they will go into your email.
Alternatively if you get your email page up and then type in your message.
Then get your photo's on screen , minimize the page and just drag and drop the photo's onto your email page and then just click "send".
Hope this help's.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 20, 2008, 01:15:56 PM
Negg have you seen us dancing in general chat, Terry's jib jab topic!   Very funny, Terry has struck again!  It's you, me, mango, jo, and phil. 

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 20, 2008, 02:07:10 PM
Hi all,

Good photos Neil - we look really good in the Rainbow don't we (Forum Corner).  Keep up the good work with the photos - we love looking at them all.  Hope we all meet up again next year - we have already booked our 2009 holiday - back to the Rainbow (Forum Corner) the 1st 2 weeks in September 2009 - yipeeeee- can't wait. 

Kevin & Beverly
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on September 20, 2008, 06:36:22 PM
Hi Eggy
It was good finally if briefly meet you at the Rainbow last week, and breifly Kevin and Beverly said hi to Riggers a couple of times. I seemed to bump into Phil and Jenny mostly, they are fantastic people and the love they have for each other and life radiates from them. Looking forward to my next time in Arillas.
Yammas
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 20, 2008, 07:03:35 PM
Kev n Bev n Mary. - Hope you are all well.
I've just sent you a PM Kev so I guess my ears were burning.
( At some point I just might burn the darts and take up chess )

Sharon - I must take a look at those pics of Terry W.
__________________________________________________________________

Arillas today ? - I don't understand. Okay , only around 21 deg but the empty beach looked, to me, just the place to be. No wind and very relaxing. If I had a towel and book in the Pug then the bar would have taken second place.

A drink with Riggers was in order and his company, along with many others, will be missed next week.  - Marika is around somewhere but haven't seen her yet.

Anyway, I reckon a nice day. Not heat to melt your body hair but very pleasant.
Next week will see 25/26 deg. - That's my opinion.

And... Welcome back to the UK Wendy n Stu. if you've logged in as soon as you're through that door!

Cheers All
Negg

ps - Megg the mog tried to bring us in a small snake just now as a "pressy" aaargh!


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 20, 2008, 11:08:48 PM
Nice report Eggy. Was it a whip snake? They are quite common in Corfu. Glad yu`ve had a good day,lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 22, 2008, 06:29:47 PM
A shaky start to Arillas today folks!

We had 15 deg at Kavvadades at 9 a.m , which crept up to 19 deg, by 11:30 ish, then dropped to 17 deg  when it rained for about 15 minutes.
( I'm told it didn't rain at all in Arillas but was just as "chilly" )

At 2:30 pm though, the beach looked good and the drop in degrees failed to keep people off it , or out of the sea! - The sun felt very good there and the breeze was very mild.
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/9869/220908ceo2.jpg)
(http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/6307/220908bij0.jpg)

Not the busiest of Arillas beaches I've seen but those using it certainly made the right decision. - It looks good to me.
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5981/220908axf4.jpg)

It's not a bad 23 deg now, in the shade , at 6:20 pm.

For those of you just about to pay us a visit here is my forecast:-
Expect to have a blanket on your bed in the early hours of the morning and expect those early morning chills. Maybe shorts and t-shirts not recommended for eating out in the evening. But you'll still get some vibes late morning and afternoon.
Anyway - WHAT DO I KNOW?

Riggers and wife Sue go home this evening. Missed them today. Maybe they were getting a last minute dose of sun. ( They'll have that when they go home, so I'm told )
Wishing them both a safe journey and, once again, very good to get together.
Phil n Jen looking well this p.m. albeit a little sad. Home for them on Friday, I think.

Lindy P and Mal plus here tomorrow. So the fun starts all over again. And Sharon F who could be on for an afternoon mini binge. Plus.... Mick n Jill and not forgetting BlindPete - Now that's someone I may be able to beat at darts!!

Cheers All
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on September 22, 2008, 09:34:24 PM
It's looking good in Arillas today.  We arrived back this weekend to find that the weather here was better than in Corfu! :shock:

It was good to meet Eggy and have a chin wag. Our  first week was very hot, the second week was iffy, to say the least but, it didn't spoil the holiday at all. When the rain came down we enjoyed the storm from a bar, when the rain stopped, we found a sheltered spot where we could sunbath out of the chilly wind.

No one was hiring or selling wind breaks......are you missing an opportunity here Eggy?  Given a wind break, the beach would have been equally as warm as any we have been to in Cornwall. When it was windy the beach was deserted  - we shall definitely take a wind break when we go early or late in the season.

Sue
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on September 22, 2008, 09:41:10 PM

Sounds like you had a good one Peckedhen & as far as the weather in the UK has been over the last few days - well, it's been gorgeous.

We head out on Saturday for 10 nights & will pack a bit of everything to cover all eventualities.
If it rains, it rains - so what. It's not going to put the pair of us off & it takes a lot to keep me out of the sea :-)

Welcome Home!

BeckyB
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on September 23, 2008, 11:58:46 PM
Hi Eggy, thanks for the mention.  Sadly we weren't walking thro' the door on Monday.  A 26 hour delay!!!!  Should have flown 11.20 a.m. Monday.  XL flight.  CAA were useless.  They had no rep at the airport.  Thomas Cook/Monarch tried to sort it but no plane available.  Lied to, messed about all day.  Eventually 4.00 a.m. Tues morn shipped us to a hotel in Corfu town and then back to airport later in morn.  Spanish airline rescued us at 1.30 p.m. Tuesday, 26 hours after should have flown. Took everyone to Manchester, including those for Glasgow and B'ham.  Then no coach for B'ham people and worse still, they found their original flight left Corfu on the Monday at 6.30 p.m. half empty.  No one cared but hey, we still had a great time in Arillas and despite the trauma we will see you in May.  We really enjoyed our time with you and Wendy.  Take care and keep up the great reports.  W & S. xx  PS Give Megg a cuddle from us!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 24, 2008, 12:00:49 AM
Sounds a nightmare but glad you got back safely!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on September 24, 2008, 12:33:23 AM
Pete and I look forward to sinking a couple of cold beers with you next week whatever the weather Eggy!

Might even give darts ago though you sound like you might be a bit good for us. So we may need to work out a beer consumption handicap.

Regards
Frank
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on September 24, 2008, 08:48:25 AM

Wendy & Stu,

Just read about your horrible journey home - you poor things, how frustrating for you, but at least you got back in the end.
It sounds like you had a great time (no surprises there eh?) & am looking forward to reading your holiday reports.
All the best,
BeckyB :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 24, 2008, 09:35:45 AM
Wendy n Stu
What a nightmare. Probably my fault for tempting fate by saying "Wakling thru door!"
Very good to see you both and enjotable time had.

Frank
Don't worry about Darts. - No consistency on my part and I can lose many more than I win. - But i win more than I lose when suitably "ouzo'd"
The challenge will be, for you, to keep me sober. - I may win that one.
____________________________________________________________________

A 16 deg, 9 a.m. here this morning but no sign of of the rain that was suggested.
I'm in Arillas later so will update on the exchange rate etc.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 24, 2008, 10:47:08 AM
Thanks for the early morning report Eggy.

I reckon you could use the Zaplive TV ( http://www.zaplive.tv/home ), as Dimitris has used for the new Live Broadcast. It would be good to have our own GMTV or the Neil and Wendy show. :-)

I can just picture you down by the beach with a microphone, interviewing local people and forum members.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on September 24, 2008, 10:55:06 AM

Ha! Ha! Terry, now that would be fun wouldn't it?
That would certainly grab everyones attention :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 24, 2008, 12:32:15 PM
 Thanks for the lovely pics and news again Eggy. Wendy & Stu, what an end to your holidays. Knew it wouldn't make any difference about you going next May before you said. I wonder how many forum members we have that it would? Pete and I would have to be locked up to keep us away. Viv
(http://bestsmileys.com/jail/1.gif)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on September 24, 2008, 04:29:14 PM
Hi all.. rain here today... both got colds!!!

great time had though... will give full report when get home!\
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on September 24, 2008, 04:42:37 PM

Lovely to hear from you Blonde Girl & can't wait to read your reports.
Christian & I are off on Saturday - have packed for all kinds of weather but still have taken far too many shoes :-) (he's going to kill me!)
Hope you get over your colds soon.
BeckyBx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: mcdebs on September 24, 2008, 04:46:52 PM
rain all day today in Arillas - and rather chilly too.  But hey ho - never mind!  Got in lots of provisions from the supermarket, played pool - read books and magazines and now down at Malibu to settle down to some more consumption of alcohol and watch Sex in the City.  Booked to go to Corfu city to do serious shopping tomorrow afternoon after sunbathing round the pool (got to stay positive!!)  More tomorrow.

yammas

Deb and Ian
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 24, 2008, 07:22:04 PM
BG ( Sue) and McDebs have got it spot on.
A lot of rain but not a sad face in the place.

Late meals/snacks at Marina/|Horzon etc and Malibu and Coconut bars being used plus a nice clientele at Rainbow.

Bumped into Mick and Jill having a meal, with family,  plus young grandson Callym, who was waiting, to throw a few darts at a real board.
Nuff said --- as he beat me in quite a few handicap games. ( I'll send him home soon! )

Blindpete and partner were there. - Sorry Missus BP , can't remember name.

If Blindpete beats me at darts I will move to Albania! - Will he ever get his flights in?

Nice afternoon including Phil n Jen who only have two days left before the U.K.

Temps never really crept above 19 deg but who gave a pigs willy? - (Or damm, I mean.
Exchange at e 1.245 - Enough to keeep me happy, plus others , I'm sure.

Eat well , enjoy and , above all, take it easy people!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunshine on September 24, 2008, 09:26:46 PM
Nice report
Thankyou
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jinksy on September 24, 2008, 10:14:12 PM
well done eggy top form as usual, been home 12 weeks now and it seems like yesterday we were there in wonderful arillas, please keep those expert reports coming so the winter months fly by and come the summer we will return to a vibrant arillas to meet friends old and new, booked to return on 22nd june for two weeks of paradise at that wonderful resort called rainbow, please tell jimmi and spiro that mr jenkins from wales will be returning darts and all, thank you jinksy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: mike kelly on September 25, 2008, 12:32:52 AM

Glad you got home safe Wendy. It must have been so frustrating for you and Stuart. Joy and I just had the best time and we can hardly wait to go back. I believe Tracy and Pete were with you on the flight and had to hire a car to get home. Take care and hope your cat was okay, Mike xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 25, 2008, 07:20:55 PM
Jinksy
Rest assured that the lads at Rainbow will be told you are coming back!
A very sombre Arillas today where temps never really bettered 22 deg plus a deserted beach, which still, to me, looked a good place to chill out without a big tan.

A sad day also as I said goodbyes to Phil n Jen and Mark n Dee.
Mark, all season has kept many people enjoying his very good photos whilst Dee has relaxed many people with her massage sessions. A lovely couple and Arillas will be a little empty without them.

Phil n Jen have been pottering around the last month making many new friends to add to their large list of current ones. They have an excellant outlook on life and do what they want to do without upsetting anyone.
( We mustn't knock it unless we try it and many of us, I'm sure, envy them )

Kalo Taxidhi to them all.
( I'm told Phils liver will be going home via Brindisi )

Every day in Arillas is a good day and faces are always popping up.
Marika at Horizon, Sue Simmcox and Roger having a stroll, Mick and Jill etc.
( I'm told Mick has been practicing at Darts so maye I'll leave mine at home! )

Lotsa good times people. And still more to be had.
Haven't found Lindy P and Mal yet. - Not still in the appt - What can they be doing?

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jinksy on September 25, 2008, 09:05:57 PM
thanks eggy, cant wait to get back
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 26, 2008, 02:14:07 PM
See you everybody, going home to pack, setting off for airport at 6.00pm, fly at 9.30pm. 

Will try and report when i'm there.

Negg I have your special package (that'll get em all wondering!) :)

See Ya

Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 26, 2008, 02:42:48 PM
Have a great time Sharon....sorry I'll miss you.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on September 26, 2008, 03:19:20 PM
Have a good time Sharon.

 Maybe we will see you over there. We arrive monday evening.

You will know us by the fact that i will have a trail of three children wanting ice-cream following me.

All the best Mandy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on September 26, 2008, 09:43:19 PM
ave a fab one sharon ...yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on September 26, 2008, 10:03:36 PM
Sharon, see you both around, luv Mick
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on September 27, 2008, 03:12:51 PM
Hope Sharon F has a great time.  Thanks Becky B for your kind comments.  Will prepare a holiday report shortly!!!  Eggy, we miss you all already!  It's sunshining in Derbyshire today, Riggers will confirm that, but still rather be in Arillas.  Only been back 3 days and desperate to get back there.  It's addictive as you all know.  :O)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on September 27, 2008, 04:20:11 PM
Sharon
Have an amazing holiday

Mary
XX
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 27, 2008, 06:32:58 PM
Well you lot.

Arillas today was around, a very laid back and calm, 23 deg average, after a 17 deg start to the morning. The beach was in use but the resort is, obviously , a little quieter. Quite a few new faces, and first timers,  who have taken advantage of any late deals that are available. No dissapointed vibes from those I spoke to.
Maybe next year eh?

The time has, once again, flown by and now it's Mick n Jill and family who are off on Monday. Grandson Callym is a credit to all and takes part in any darts games.
Good to see kids take a serious interest in any sports.
Look out Phil Taylor - Someone will be after your crown soon!

Lindy P and Mal are both looking well and we met them at Brouklis last night.
Haven't seen BlindPete since the first time at Rainbow. Wonder if he's seen me first?

Many thanks to Yvonne who left me another supply of jelly babies at Brouklis.
( My ration has now increased to 7 a day )

Sharon F will be found shortly and my package collected. Will it improve my darts and can I get 3 in a bed , I wonder?

Wendy and Stu - Don't leave it too long this time.

Not a bad start to the weekend - Is it Saturday again already ?

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on September 28, 2008, 04:46:44 PM
neil 3 in a bed...does wendy know..lol.....watch out lindy.....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 28, 2008, 06:42:20 PM
Kevin
Ah! - 3 in a bed - Takes me back to when I used to play - Darts I mean.

Moderate temps here at the mo. !5 deg at 9 a.m. and now 21 deg at 7 p.m.
Rumbles of thunder this afternoon biut no rain and enough sun to keep many bodies on sunbeds.

Mick and Jill plus family leave tomorrow and a good afternoon was had with them all.
Safe trip folks - Bring yer darts next year.

Hope to meet up with Sharon F and Billy "avrio"
S'all go here but wouldn't change it for the world.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 28, 2008, 07:16:02 PM
Oh well, this is Baltonsborough Today. Three in a bed is something I thought was confined to Glastonbury......... Good job we live a few miles away.

Mick and Jill and family were fantastic Arillas people (amongst hundreds of others) and we both wish you all well on your far too early trip back.

Our best to Sharon and family who are just starting out. Have one in the Nut for us luvvers, and see if you can find my liver......

And Eggy I would change only one thing - I would be there with y'all now

best to all
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 29, 2008, 10:42:37 AM
Hi All from sunny Arillas.  Nearly had a storm yesterday but it decided to pay a visit to Sidari instead, hee hee.

Met Lindyp and Mal yesterday briefly.  Meeting Negg today.

Its all good, Bebis is a little character, Billy went white when I asked him could I have one! lol.

Yammas for now

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 29, 2008, 10:44:00 AM
p.s Sorry phil, I think we saw your liver yesterday when we were walking past the rainbow but it took one look at Billy and did a runner, haha.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 29, 2008, 11:57:51 AM
You and Billy better be careful with that water then Sharon....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on September 29, 2008, 03:45:03 PM
Phil
If you have mis placed your liver and have no way of finding it does this mean you are not drinking at the moment.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 29, 2008, 04:16:41 PM
Sandy, great minds and all that. lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 29, 2008, 07:07:01 PM
Arillas today finds some dubious looking characters at the "Nut"
(http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/6787/290908ei5.jpg)
( Beware the strange guy hovering behind the pic --------
 ------ Would you trust that man with your hamster? )
"Boom Boom" - a plate on a yellow car - You may have seen it about.

Anyway this is Sharon n Billy plus Lindy P and  Mal.
( Only one really looking dubious character - Sorry Mal ! )

A nice coupla hours when Billy didn't drink any water - Wonder Why?

Lindy and Mal home avrio - another week has shot on by.

A very quiet beach withh a 20 deg average which was good enough to get me on it.
Unfortunately Wegg insisted on a glass of wine this afternnoon. so beach cancelled.
( I'm in trouble if she reads that ! )

Yet another fine time and some very good people to share it with.

Didn't see Suzzane Simcox ( Sue n Roger ) for a goodbye today.
( Sure they had a good ole time )
The end of Sept. Will it get any better? - Still got Corfusoon, Sandy and Riggers back yet. - Course it get's better! ( Anyone I've forgotten? - Remind me !! )
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 29, 2008, 08:37:59 PM
What a smashing photo nice to see all of them enjoying themselves  together, just wish Pete and I could have been with you. Still we will be sitting there when your all back here on the 13th. yyeeeaaa
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Yvonne on September 29, 2008, 09:56:08 PM
Negg

You are more than welcome.... a small price to pay for all the excellent reports you post keeping us up to date on the goings on in our "little paradise" so you're up to seven a day.... is that "bags" i wonder?

I didn't get to visit the "forum corner" which was a shame maybe next year, or say goodbye to Dimitris but thank you to him for passing on your little treats and i have to say Bebis is just such a little sweetie with a lovely smile that will melt the ladies hearts in years to come.

Keep up your good work, it helps us all back here in blighty Think & Smile.....

Best regards to you and Wegg
Yvonne x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 29, 2008, 11:47:22 PM
Hi keefy
no - I still have the occasional coffee (loaded with vodka I must admit!)

lol
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on September 30, 2008, 12:31:31 AM
Well after a 3 hour delay we are finally home and yes the first thing we did was put the fiire on.  All Thomas Cook flights seemed to be delayes with Glasgow being the worst affected with a 9 hour delay.
Want to say a BIG THANKS to Eggy for making Calums holiday, he looked forward to his afternoon darts match.  I now have to buy him a dart board so he can get plenty of practice in for next year and yes Eggy he will be bringing his own darts as will Mick. 
We all enjoyed staying at Rainbow, rooms were cleaned daily and everyone was so friendly.  Calum was found yesterday eating chocolate spread sandwiches with Yannis sons whilst watching Spider Man, is there any wonder he didnt want to come home.  There was alot of nice people staying there and it was a pleasure meeting them all.
Phil and Jen it was great meeting you, will have to post the picture I took as it turned out quite well, hope to bump into you again next year.
Dimitris, Calum has made a special note on what is to happen on his 13th birthday ha ha.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on September 30, 2008, 12:47:22 PM
Phil  -  After Eggy's suggestion of a greek coffee and ouzo, Mike and I thought we would try it so we would drink that every night - well alternated with a large metaxa!  Knocked us out every night so we were "numb" to the aches and pains of the uncomfortable pine beds!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on September 30, 2008, 12:52:37 PM
Phil keep up the good work with the Coffee....i prefer Red bull but it keeps me awake all night.......when you going back need to meet you again for a laugh....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on September 30, 2008, 12:54:40 PM
Eggy got my own darts sharpening them up...pumping iron (to strengthen my throwing arm) getting new glasses (so I can see where to throw). All i need now is the dates....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 01, 2008, 03:37:24 PM
We`re back in foreignality! Polo neck jumper on, pouring down, grey. It was a good week we had, and met quite a few peeps. Also Bebis. He`s so cute. All nice n squeezy. Very alert.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 01, 2008, 04:02:19 PM
Welcome back Lindypops! Glad you had a good time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 01, 2008, 04:19:12 PM
Welcome back lindypops. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 01, 2008, 04:54:42 PM
Thank you very much ladies. Was it quiet without me? We met Sharonf/Billy, Paul/Denise, 2scoops,  Eggy & Wendy,Su/Roger. I think we saw blindpete. If it was him, we sat next to him @ Man air, without realising. Anyhow, had some good company and plenty of gassing! You know I can talk,lol. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 01, 2008, 06:29:27 PM
Mick n Jill
Callum is a great kid and full credit to him for taking up those pointed missiles. He listened to any advice given and, as you know, tried to "gee" me up on on game we partnered, as I was letting him down. A good fun time had by all.
( Wished I'd had played his dad a few games - All bring darts next year! )
Yianni enjoyed the time as well and, with lads that age, the language barrier does not seem to be a problem. - Maybe all adults can learn from that,

Lindy P and Mal
Glad you're back safe and sound. - Once agan the time sped on by. It only seems that you got here a coupla days ago!
____________________________________________________________________

Arillas today - On the first of October?
The beach was looking good but very few people to enjoy it!
(http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/4117/011008aaf1.jpg)
(http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/8422/011008bct8.jpg)

No sunbeds out maybe due to the possible rain forecast today - WHAT RAIN?

I spoke to a couple this afternoon who had a very relaxing time on the sand with enough space to swing a dozen cats ( If you're into cat swinging , that is ! )

A warm afternoon with average temps of 25 deg and a very subdued Arillas which has plenty of spare places, to hide away, for everybody.

Not Arillas, but , I found a lovely place in Agious Stephanos today called the " Three W's " - It's an internett bar and very nice surroundings with very friendly people.
make a note of it, incase you want somewhere to point the hire car next year.
( Just past the basketball court on the left hand side, from Arillas )

Cheers All
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on October 01, 2008, 09:53:56 PM
Hi Eggy it was my youngest Daughters husband Brian who played you a couple of games, not Calums Dad.
We are very proud of Calum as you said he is a great kid, we haven't done that bad bringing him up if I say so myself ha ha ha.  He's alot less trouble than his mum and 3 aunties were. Calum is already planning next years holiday back to Rainbow and of course Dimitris offered him a job at Bouklis when he's 13 and as they shook on it he thinks its a done deal bless him.  Of course his Granny could always go with him couldn't she.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 01, 2008, 10:32:47 PM
Sorry Jill

Another Egg mix up. - I'm pretty famous for those !

Callum is certainly a lad to be proud of. - Maybe soon he'll be pointing Mick in the direction of treble 20!
Ifyou and Mick are looking for a bristle board for him then take a look at:-
www.amazon.co.uk/cq-player-darts-board-cabinet - Hope that works - This board and cabinet are a bargain at £20. ( From £50 )
( If not , go into the amazon website )

( Brian should also be bringing his darts next year, I reckon, A strange board and wrong darts did not do his game any justice ) - And I cheat donchyerknow!

And... If Callum doesn't get his job at Brouklis I think his laid back friendly nature will secure a place somewhere else very quickly.

Rain is on the cards for tomorrow. Hope it stays away as we're off to Corfu Town at 07:30 a.m.  - Obviously hope it stays away for those here on holiday.
( If not they will have to borrow a set of darts and......... )

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on October 02, 2008, 12:00:47 AM
Eggy don't worry about the mix up if I had a Euro for everytime some one thought Calum was my son on holiday I would be able to buy that little house I want over there ha ha ha.

Will definatly look on Amazon.  At least a dart board wont take up much room not like the 6ft snooker table that arrived after our trip to Corfu a couple of years ago.  Steve if you read this it was much appreciated but I do miss my dining room table that had to be disposed of to accommodate the snooker table.  If anyone knows of a good home it is now out of favour and would love to relocate.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 02, 2008, 01:06:41 AM
Eggy, I know Wegg asked me to bring a package over for you next week....something from Amazon to do with darts she said.....hope it's not that board and cabinet??!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on October 02, 2008, 01:13:42 PM
Could someone tell me how to upload pictures on to the thread.  First time I have tried and can't manage it ha ha ha

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul & Denise on October 02, 2008, 01:57:08 PM
Thanks to Dimitris I can now access the site here in arillas. Arrived on time Monday after an uneventful flight from East Midlands- who saved Denise's life by having a smoking area plane side, looks like our new regular airport!! Hit the rainbow bar around 5 and staggered to our room with cases at 11.30 suitably drunk. Tuesday a quite day around the pool and bar, met Eggy for the first time and also LP and Mal- getting ready to go home, don't forget the Bradley you two. Lazy lazy day Wednesday but now feel human again. Rained overnight but just a bit cloudy today though people are talking of storms due, never mind back to the bar! Exchange rate has made 1.25 today and the ATM has NOT worked since our arrival. Had a couple a goes at fixing it, not sure when it will be up and running again.
Sure there are loads of members out here to say hi to but I find myself staring at everyone trying to remember if I have seen the pic on this forum!! If you are here stare back! Going down to the beach now more post during holiday.Yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoffrey with a "G" on October 02, 2008, 02:00:20 PM
Quote
Could someone tell me how to upload pictures on to the thread.  First time I have tried and can't manage it ha ha ha

Jill

Go to A-Z photos of Corfu topic where detailed instructions were given by a few members
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 02, 2008, 03:17:43 PM
Can you please let us know when the ATM is working. Have a good rest of your holiday. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on October 02, 2008, 05:06:09 PM
:-)  Paul and Denise... I know how you feel... I kept getting funny looks and I suppose I was giving other the same stare not knowing if I recognized anyone or not.  I immediately found Phil and Jen and rushed over, leaving Mike standing in the road wondering where on earth I was going...they were easy to find.  Also found, them in the Rainbow with Eggy, Kev and Bev and Riggers (playing darts of course).but I do apologise if I walked on by anyone I should have known.  Cant see when I have my "sunnies" on. 

Hope you are having a great time despite the weather... we had the same but we still enjoyed it all.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 02, 2008, 05:58:02 PM
Sandy,
I think the darts cabinet is the same size as a suitcase so you can always pack your things in with the dartboard.  - Joking - Honest!

Viv,
I'm sure the Atm will be back in service soon. It hasn't let us down since May 2007.

Sue ( BG )
I think it's best to recognise Forum members first, othersise they tend to hide behind wheely bins or nip into Supermarkets or run, fully clothed, into the sea.
( That's what happens to me anyway! )

And Arillas Today gives us a sneak preview of Paul and Denise starting an early celebration to their wedding anniversary, which is today , donchyerknow!?
Congrats to you both.

(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7764/021008acu8.jpg)

They have picked, I think, a very good laid back time to be here and, at 24/25 deg in the shade now, hope they have a dry evening, weather wise, and a very wet evening. alcohol wise! - Plus some good food , of course!

Paul tells me the exchange rate , in Arillas today, sits at e 1.25 dead.
( What with a recent posting and monitoring currency have we got another "acting" roving reporter here?

Keep it up mate!
Cheers
Negg





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 02, 2008, 06:04:32 PM
Eggy - your darts arrived this morning. I forgot to alert the receptionist to packages arriving for you here and the poor woman thought it was a bomb. I opened it as instructed....may have to remove the magazine in it of a girl in skimpy underwear - Wegg would not approve!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 02, 2008, 07:27:29 PM
Eggy - your darts arrived this morning. ....may have to remove the magazine in it of a girl in skimpy underwear

Sandy
I'm told she will spend the weekend with me if I spend over £1000 in one order.
( I keep trying to drum up sales but ...... what can you do? )
Maybe I should say, " At my age - What can I do ? "

No rain , yet, this evening and a very easy 23 deg. - Wegg in the kitchen and me just typing away merrly. - You and 3 guests next week eh? - Do I need to shave?
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on October 02, 2008, 08:26:26 PM
Sandy I left the magazine in with the darts I took over for Eggy ;-)

More darts Neil?  Are you selling them over there?  You cant have worn them out already!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 02, 2008, 08:42:00 PM
Negg, if you've never bothered to shave in my honour, I don't think my mates will expect it.....see you and Wegg soon!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on October 02, 2008, 11:47:25 PM
Hi Eggy ordered dart board this morning, thanks for the tip.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 03, 2008, 01:38:41 PM
Jill
Reckon I'm gonna be a bit outclassed next year then?

Sandy
You'll be pleased to know that I have invested in a razor and will attempt to give you the clean cut image. ( Well, I'll just skirt around the beard a bit! )

Sue
The darts are now for Spiros at Rainbow and another Afionas local. Lets hope, with this new team, we find someone to play against in the Winter.
___________________________________________________________________

A lot of rain here overnight and a wet start to the morning. But the suns out now and all is drying up very nicely. - Temperature is around 23 deg in the shade.
Not a good weekend forecast, even from the locals, but mid week may be OK.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on October 03, 2008, 04:39:09 PM
25 Degrees under the shade of our vines it must be almost 30 on the beach right now
as Litsa is going for a swimm  ( and I'm babysitting)
today I spotted mr  M n M With his Broken Leg and Very strong Wife on their way to the bar ( they are meting Eggy)
Nice video folows of them both and Noufris trying to overtake them with his car.





 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Melissa_x on October 03, 2008, 04:44:11 PM
Haha that just made me laugh to myself
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on October 03, 2008, 06:06:30 PM
Brilliant Dimitris!  :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 03, 2008, 09:17:01 PM
So funny to watch! Thanks Dimitris
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 03, 2008, 10:00:05 PM
road rage in arillas high street ...lol.............yammas dimitris
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on October 03, 2008, 10:04:45 PM
That's great.  Thanks Dimitris.  W. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 04, 2008, 12:37:50 AM
If only they had used the crossing
Ha Ha very funny
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 04, 2008, 10:06:50 AM
O what fun way to play musical chairs. Fantastic.Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 04, 2008, 10:16:47 AM
:D good work Dimitris!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul & Denise on October 04, 2008, 01:31:21 PM
Spotted Dimitris today pushing toy cars around, setting up a school for M n M maybe?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul & Denise on October 04, 2008, 01:39:21 PM
ATM working again, exchange Rate 1.256 and weather fine and sunny with dirty black clouds looming!! Denise has gone for a massage and I have hit the bar - Bliss, Barby at the Rainbow tonight. Yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 04, 2008, 01:43:04 PM
Hi Paul...hope you are both having a great time. Say hello to Sue and Eric for me and of course Jimmy and Spiros. See you all soon....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 05, 2008, 09:23:49 AM
Thanks for letting us know.
Do you think Demitris is hatching anoher plan? how to get the chair. lol Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 05, 2008, 05:29:58 PM
There's a right ole "gale" in Arillas today with more waves that the Queen's done in her last 5 years.  There's enough "foam" in the sea to shave David Bellamy.
( Who doesn't remember David Bellamy then ? )

A couple of "brave souls" in the water but all the cautious ones were relaxing with late meals or drinks watching weekend footie!
The Graziella looked to be doing well with their seating area, overlooking the beach, which was well protected from and breeze that nature wanted to throw at them.

There will be many a meal eaten out, tonight in Arillas, but not many outside on the front. But then, as we know, all sea front Tavernas/Hotels look after their customers with the necessary "windbreaks".

Probably 22 deg, in the shade, as I type and maybe only a coupla deg more in the sun.
Doesn't stop anyone enjoying Arillas though!

Paul n Denise, having a wee dram, at Rainbow didn't look to concerned about the weather.They are new acting Roving Reporters , by the way, as we have a computer glitch here which stops me loading photos from the camera. --- Durrrr.........

Very best of wishes to Sharon n Billy who went home Friday. Good company,yet again.

I need to bump into Marika again, sometime. ( Have I said that right Billy? )
Corfusoon (Frank) here at the mo and Sandy here on Tuesday. ( Must shave for that )
Seeing M n M at Tria Adelphia tomorrow for a "little" chat.
And... I need to do a quick safety check of his wheelchair.
Does it have a current M.O.T. , I wonder! . If he hit's something, he won't have a leg to stand on. ( He's only got one now! )

Cheers All
Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 05, 2008, 07:48:23 PM
Thanks for todays info Negg.
If your at the Tria tell Philip John the ref sends his regards.
Get him to explain the offside rule to you. With all the info I have given him on the laws of football he will soon be able to wear that referees shirt I gave him, and do the odd game in the winter months
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 05, 2008, 07:58:28 PM
Haha Negg, you'll know that when you see her!.  She is just as lovely as she looks and sounds on here. 

Thanks for the photo, Lindyp your fringe looks good! :) 

Give our best to Wendy, and MnM tomorrow.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul & Denise on October 05, 2008, 10:24:29 PM
Yasas everyone
As Eggy has already said his computer is not playing so a few words from us .......
Added a couple more members to my list this weekend, had a chat with Graham who goes home on Monday and spent a great evening with Anne & John ,( feel a bit like a trainspotter without the anorack) at the Rainbow BBQ with an impronto sing along from a Scottish group and Jimmy teaching all that could stand Greek dancing!! wicked night.
So far have eaten at Broucklis, Portafino and Rainbow with plenty of time in the next week to try out more. Spiros at the Rainbow has just given us an interesting talk on grafting Olive trees.

The ATM is working fine

The Euro made 1.30 today

The Malibu has an end of season offer of buy one get one free - Royal Ionian

To celebrate his new (very bright) street light, Dimitris is giving a free bottle of wine with all meals this week.

The sun made a welcome appearance today topping 30 at one point

Peter Kay past through Arillas today and gave a quick stand up in the Nut

Eggy won a game of darts











Carlsberg don't do roving reporting ......... but if they did !!!!!!!!

Yammas

PS the top bits true ..... honest
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 05, 2008, 10:30:16 PM
Thanks for a great report Paul and Denise. Can you keep that Exchange rate at that for us. Glad you are enjoying yourselves.

yammas

riggers...............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 05, 2008, 10:32:09 PM
Paul n Denise

Pretty damm good report and had me believing all of it until I got to the darts bit.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 05, 2008, 11:22:46 PM
Thanks Sharon, was it my good side? Lovely to meet you, and glad you got home ok.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 06, 2008, 12:46:49 AM
Thanks for a great Arillas today post PaulnDenise. So glad you're having a great time

Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 06, 2008, 09:00:41 AM
Pau and Denise,

Most excellent reporting!!! Thank you and keep it coming :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pilko on October 06, 2008, 10:02:47 AM
hi eggy,hope you get this message i am useless on the net.i see you posted some thing to me on my web site,but would it be possible for you to give me a step by step,so i can post any info to the forum in general,if you can understand what i am saying,caus i dont!!could you let me know a little about the dionossis 1 hotel as we arrive on 17 oct .cheers pilko.ps hope this is not to much trouble!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on October 06, 2008, 12:33:47 PM
The ATM is working fine

The Euro made 1.30 today

The Malibu has an end of season offer of buy one get one free - Royal Ionian

To celebrate his new (very bright) street light, Dimitris is giving a free bottle of wine with all meals this week.

The sun made a welcome appearance today topping 30 at one point

Peter Kay past through Arillas today and gave a quick stand up in the Nut

Eggy won a game of darts

Carlsberg don't do roving reporting ......... but if they did !!!!!!!!

Yammas

PS the top bits true ..... honest

The donut man is having out of season sales   You get one banana and pay for five!!!! ( then you are offered a free strawberry)

cheers
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pilko on October 06, 2008, 12:39:05 PM
some please do me an idiots guide on how to start a new topic and how to post it on the site ,i keep on sending them to myself.thanks pilko
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 06, 2008, 12:56:56 PM
LOL Dimitris. Flesh Flute????

Phil and Jen have stopped drinking and smoking

Eggy has taken a vow of silence and become a monk

Easy Jet are offering a buy-one-get-one-free on flights to Corfu

English food has been banned from all tavernas

Eric Bristow has been signed up for the winter darts team

Sorry folks.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on October 06, 2008, 01:03:29 PM
LOL  Dimitris... very funny!!!  Didnt see him when we were there tho.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 06, 2008, 02:19:44 PM
I am surprised that the Donut man hasn't been head hunted by one of the big energy suppliers or petroleum companies. He sells products in a similar way.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on October 06, 2008, 02:42:02 PM
some please do me an idiots guide on how to start a new topic and how to post it on the site ,i keep on sending them to myself.thanks pilko

Hello Pilco

just click on this link  (http://www.arillas.com/page/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,165/action,help/lang,en)
and read a bit I hope this will help you
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on October 06, 2008, 02:42:50 PM
He's probably gone to Hollywood now he's famous!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 06, 2008, 06:56:36 PM
I read all this and think:- " Is Arillas today getting silly? "

Phil n Jen give up drinking? - You'll be telling me soon that his liver was not responsible for savaging 2 sheep and a pit bull in Afionas last night!
And..... Eric Barstool - Who's he?

Anyway, with a slow 14deg start to the morning and an even slower move to 20 deg at 18:55 , Arillas today has been a real gem. Relaxation all round and easy times by all.

The exchange rate may be a silly mis-prnt, but I saw e 1.275 this afternoon.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
So, On the thread of being silly here's a coupla posers for you all:-

Question 1 - Who does this limb belong to?
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/9162/s3010181ik0.jpg)

Question 2.- What veggies are these that we found under the under growth this a.m?
(http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/3518/s3010182zz9.jpg)

Question 3.- Why am am doing this update and not drinking Ouzo?

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on October 06, 2008, 07:07:48 PM
Hi Pilko
Hope this helps. To post a new topic  , once logged in click on forum from the list on the left hand side of the page, then click in say, tell us your story then at the top there should be a tab that says "New topic" and you should be able to start one from there. If  you want to be notified of any replies put a tick in the box " notify me of replies". Hope this helps or if you want I can e-mail you some screen shots.

Take Care
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul & Denise on October 06, 2008, 10:08:15 PM
An evening post -

A lot more people flew out today than came in probably to be expected at this time of year. Rainbow has 6 empty rooms but more people coming on Friday. 2155 walked past the Nut and not a soul in there, only single figures here in the Malibu. Just had a great meal in Kostas but rumour has it that they are closing at the end of the week . In the interest of accurate reporting I tried the ATM today to be told that my card is not valid on its network!! Nationwide flex account with a visa debit card. it shows around the machine that it will be accepted but other people have been saying the same thing all weekend. think an engineer with a hammer is called for!
Transport booked for Wednesday to have roam around and the girls are making there annual pilgrimage to Corfu town on Friday, so more updates to follow. Royal Ionian is calling so Yammas everybody.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on October 06, 2008, 10:13:43 PM
I'm glad to see Mick is managing to 'get his feet up'!!!!!!
 Unfortunately its on our 4o'clock club table. (If it was 4 o'clock, then perhaps he may be allowed to join! lol..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on October 06, 2008, 11:30:30 PM
Can't believe its only a week since we returned home, feels like for ever.

Eggy dart board arrived this morning, 1st Christmas present to put away for Calum.

Got some good photos when we were over in Arillas but still cant figure out how to get them on here.  Think its my age lol.  Anyone fancy a holiday in Whitley Bay to show me how to get them on here, got to admit you wont be able to tell the difference between Whitley Bay and Arillas lol and if you believe that you will believe anything.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 07, 2008, 12:28:03 AM
Thanks PaulnDenise for the update. I am very sad to hear the dreadful business year is still in full swing for many of our Greek friends. People are there but they are not spending time or money in many of the venues. It is a disaster for some of them. Let's hope it doesn't affect plans for 2009...

Eggy - I can answer two with confidence - questions 1 and 3. Mick of MnM and because you will be so exhausted after all that posting you'll have to have an ouzo then....... As for Q2 - they look like radish. Keep well and best to Wegg and Megg.

Same here Jill - it seems like forever. If I can help with pics I am only too happy. You could attach them to an email and I'll post them for you, or try to help you by PM. Sorry - Whitley Bay is nice but would only dissapoint after so long in Arillas!!

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on October 07, 2008, 12:59:36 AM
Hello Eggy, being a Norfolk country lass was intrigued by your veggie picture!!
Looks to me like a radish crossed with a dwarf version of a routebago [spelt wrongly I am sure...not to be confused however with a Winnebago!! Whatever it is it has to be one hundred percent organic...very bumpy and warty...if it was an historical figure it would be Oliver Cromwell!!Georgia.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: wendycw on October 07, 2008, 12:07:22 PM
Hi everyone I don't normally post, however we have been unable to visit Corfu this year and this site has kept me going all year.  Although we always stay on the north east coast we always visit Arillas at some point in our holiday, and through this site I feel as though I know you all.  I love your reports eggy so please keep up the good work along with all the other roving reporters.  Thanks again for cheering me up every day.

Wendy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 07, 2008, 12:13:02 PM
Hi Wendy

Welcome on board and hopefully you will get a visit to Corfu next year.... Sandy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: wendycw on October 07, 2008, 12:14:55 PM
Thanks Sandy

The brochures are open as we speak lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 07, 2008, 12:26:58 PM
Welcome Wendycw.
Hopefully you'll be able to visit Arillas next year and take on "Acting Roving Reporter"
( Even if it's only for one day ) - Paul n Denise doing a good job of it!.

Georgia ,and Phil. You are both correct. They are radishes but have "blown" , if that's the correct term. We thought we had eaten them all , ages ago. These 3 got away.
( Are they edible now? - Who knows? )

Mick n Jill - I use "image shack" for posting pics. I'm sure , somewhere on the Forum, there are step by step instructions for it.
I can't find it but someone must know where the post is?

Cheers from a dry 18/20 deg Arillas at 12:30. I think the exchange has dropped a bit today and will find out later.
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pilko on October 07, 2008, 01:04:35 PM
Thanks Mary,that was very helpfull,i am starting to get the hang of things now.much appreciated.have a nice day.pilko
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on October 07, 2008, 08:15:21 PM
Thanks Pilko,
You're welcome and I'm sure you and your wife will have a fantastic  holiday in Arillas and will have many more

Take Care and enjoy
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on October 07, 2008, 09:35:14 PM
Hi Mick and Gill
Hope this helps
Go to www.imageshack.us
Click on the browse tab and select your saved picture from your file
Type in your email address in box provided
Use the drop down menu to re-size your image (click on 320 x 240)
Then click host it
A few seconds later another page will appear, scroll down to the box titled 'Direct link to image'
Copy and paste the text in the box

click on the 'insert image' icon, next to the one that looks like a spinning wheel.     this will appear, (img) (/img), between the 2 sets of brackets paste the code which you copied from the imageshack site

Annie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on October 08, 2008, 01:12:55 PM
We are back from our second trip to Arillas, refreshed and feeling grateful to the entire friendly village, starting with Dimitris and his beautiful family.
    Many talented reporters, both of the roving and the on-the-spot variety, have described the joys of Arillas. I'll let a somewhat older gentleman speak for my husband and myself, i.e. one Anthony Sherley. He wrote the following in 1601, as quoted in the foreword to Prospero's Cell, the 1930s Corfiot diary of Lawrence Durrell:
    "A Greekish isle, and the most pleasant place that ever our eyes beheld for the exercise of a solitary and contemplative life... In our travels many times, falling into dangers and unpleasant places, this only island would be the place where we would wish ourselves to end our lives."
(Replace the words 'solitary and contemplative' with 'social and relaxed' if you wish, it's still true!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 09, 2008, 07:07:22 PM
Emeralddragons
The whole village still maintains that refreshing outlook on life even though the end of the season looms.
But.... what is the end of the season? - Only what "flight onlies" tell us I suppose!

Arillas today has, once again been a very good day. OK, the temp drops a bit from 6pm but, we've had approx temps hovering around 28deg fron lunchtime-ish.
Just a small price to pay in the evening , eh? ( Around 21 deg now at 7pm )

The beach is still a pleasure to be on. - and just that little bit quieter.
 (http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/8400/091008aqz3.jpg)
(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4746/091008bbs3.jpg)
It's been a very good week for all to chose to try a "late" break and, I think, next week will be just as good. Paul n Denise have not been dissapointed , this week.
( Nor have all others , I think )

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 10, 2008, 10:50:16 AM
Thanks Negg, that sea looks so inviting.  Cant believe I havent even been home a week yet! 

Emeralddragon, love that quote, it sums up arillas perfectly.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on October 10, 2008, 12:06:53 PM
We have been home two weeks today and cant believe it... at least its nice and sunny here today, might eat my lunch in the garden greek style.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on October 10, 2008, 12:46:10 PM
Hi everybody!
A big HELLO from sunny Arillas :-)
It is beeautiful weather today :-)
Just have a fast fast look here on the webside, but I think
I will look at home what is going on here :-)
Too many new posts :-) HaHaHa!
Very sad on tuesday I must go home.
3 1|2 weeks over :-(
But I enjoy the last days :-)
See you all, when I am back in Germany!
Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 10, 2008, 01:39:18 PM
Hello Marika,

Time flies when you are having fun as everyone here can confirm :). Enjoy your last few days and looking forward to seeing all your new pictures! 8)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 10, 2008, 05:38:33 PM
I agree with Erja about time flying when having fun. Hope you enjoy the last days of your holiday Marika.  :)

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 10, 2008, 05:50:54 PM
Pete and I arrive Monday afternoon. Hope to see you before you go it seems such a long time ago that we saw you last. Anyway enjoy your last few days and flight home. By the way Pete has bought a new flash gun so hopefully he will get some better night picture's (guess who's fault that is. lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on October 10, 2008, 06:54:32 PM
Hi Marika
seeing your amazing photos  has got me looking for a better camera, the one I've got is a Cannon Digital iXus , I've seen a Sony one I quite fancy, but maybe it's a skilled photographer like you that makes your photos so special.  Enjoy the rest of your holiday

Love
 Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 11, 2008, 01:14:33 AM
viv, are you trying to make us all jealous! Re Arillas?
Have a great time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 11, 2008, 02:55:19 AM
Quote
this only island would be the place where we would wish ourselves to end our lives.

Jen and me are determined that our bones will end up there. Thanks for your quote emeralddragons.

Arillas Today is devoid of Phil and Jen, Mary and Ken, riggers and Sue, EEG, BG and Mike, Kev and Bev, HelsBels and Keith, MartnDawn, BlindPete and Terri, PaulC and Di, Jen and Jonathon, Mick Jill and Callum, Josef and Maria, PaulnMaria, and many other forum people. They were all there while we were. How will the locals cope without us? For us it is Arillas Next Year, not Arillas Today.

It will certainly be quieter without some of us... The loudhailer vans will go quiet. "Phil and Jen are back in England. You can relax now." The darts will proceed without interruption. Sandy can entertain her friends and family without worrying. Eggy and Weggy can breathe a sigh of relief. Lara and Cookie can chase someone new. Viv can sunbathe in peace. Dimitris can take down the garlic and give it back to Roula....

Back here abroad, EEG won't have to plead for another beer. Kev (or is it Bev) can finally eat liver and onions without feeling like a cannibal. Keith can work out who his twin brother really is.  Mike and BG can dance without fear of being photographed. SharonF can find her camera. Ah am I really going mad????? Probably

Phil
 




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 11, 2008, 09:47:25 AM
Back here abroad, EEG won't have to plead for another beer.

:( sad but true. BIG hug Phil!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on October 11, 2008, 12:12:24 PM
Oh Phil
I loved the way you summed up Arillas and like your comment , Arillas next year.

Heres to many happy times in our favourite place

Love
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 14, 2008, 01:38:29 PM
I found this today and for some reason :-) , it reminded me of Arillas today

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/image00231233.gif)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 14, 2008, 01:53:00 PM
Ha Ha Terry! Until next summer that WILL be my Arillas Today.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 14, 2008, 06:43:19 PM
I found this today and for some reason :-) , it reminded me of Arillas today

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/image00231233.gif)
It would only take a 61 year old to think of that Terry!
How old next birthday?

A super day here in "Arillas today" - Even now at 6:45 pm we have a very nice 21 deg, in the shade, temp.It's very quiet but the big majority of the people chose their locations well and spent the afternoon on a pool sunbed or on the beach.
Me ? - I just 180 at the Rainbow - Boorrriiringgggg
Arillas is unwinding and still a good place to be - As Riggers n Sue will find out a'morrow.

We lost Phil n Denise yesterday as the plane beckoned them home. Good wishes to them both and a little reminder that next year's "acting roving reporters" post is still open. - ( EEG might apply for it though! )
Cheers All
Negg
ps - The ATM is now back online again.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 14, 2008, 07:06:46 PM
a little reminder that next year's "acting roving reporters" post is still open. - ( EEG might apply for it though! )

Yep, I will gladly apply for the post most likely the first week of September 2009. Just have to wait a bit longer for the Easyjet to publish their next summers prices ;)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on October 15, 2008, 12:57:02 AM
Thats what we are waiting for too EEG.. I keep checking but I think its a bit too soon.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on October 15, 2008, 02:26:25 PM
We're planning to return for the Wine Festival, have booked the time off work but not the holiday yet.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on October 15, 2008, 02:33:19 PM
Hi!
When does the wine festival usually start? I would like to be there next year as it looks like a brilliant event in Arillas. I have always wanted to book at that end of the year. Now I am retired I can indulge myself!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on October 15, 2008, 03:14:22 PM
It was on the 12/13th September this year, I think the year before I think it was the 16th, so seems to be about the 2nd week in September.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on October 15, 2008, 07:37:53 PM
Unfortunately for us, it was cancelled last year when we would have been there at the right time!

Sounds like our luck!  :(

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on October 15, 2008, 09:51:24 PM
I remember that Lynn, it was something to do with the fire disaster in Greece and out of respect they cancelled it, was that right?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on October 15, 2008, 10:44:05 PM
Yes, that was it, Sue. 

Then this year we could only make it in May - September didn't work out.

Next year looks like being late June, early July - whether we could make it in September as well remains to be seen. 

Never mind, I'm sure we'll get it right one year!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 17, 2008, 05:46:32 PM
Arillas today , on a very laid back 17th October, has acheived average temps of 23/24 deg. Add that to a bit of a breeze on the beach and it has been to chilly for some but more than adequate for others.
The "for somes" enjoyed the time spent in Tavernas, Hotels and Bars for a relaxing time whilst the "others" still relaxed on the beach.
(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9206/171008awv4.jpg)

Coconut was still closed today, at 2:30 p.m. but Malibu was open with Yiorgos doing his bit to keep people happy. Costas on the Beach is now closed as well. - Shame!

But, if you're fishing for an evening meal then who cares what is open!
(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5240/171008bqk4.jpg)
It's all to do with priorities I 'spose!

Riggers ( John n Sue ) here having a good time as is Vivian n Pete and I'm sure Mick and Mary ( M n M ) overtake me earlier!
(How Mary can run that fast, pushing a wheelchair, amazes me.!)

Rumour is that the weather will change a bit next week, but then, we are in the last 2 weeks of October. Shouldn't spoil anything for all you "newbies/returnies" though.
( Just bring yer darts in case of rain! )

Cheers
Negg





 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 17, 2008, 10:17:54 PM
eggy, say hi to riggs and all ,,,,have a great october................yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 17, 2008, 11:09:18 PM
Will do and thanks Kevin. Enough to keep me "happy" over the Winter.

A quite respectable 20 deg here at 11 p.m.
Not a good weekend, weatherwise,  on the cards so keep fingers crossed.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 18, 2008, 01:42:59 AM
Eggy, a good time to think about planting for the garden? xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 19, 2008, 01:48:35 PM
eggy thats a good idea,,,,get some tips off kev/bev,for the plants..........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 19, 2008, 06:24:29 PM
Lindy P and Kevin G. - ( Note the rhyming here ! )

Loadsa things to keep us both busy over the winter. Painting. Gardening etc.
( The list is endless and also includes a few darts matches + a few meals out )
___________________________________________________________________

Arillas today is yet another sad chapter in the "Arillas 2008 Season" book.
Viv and Pete off for the UK, avrio ,as is Mick n Mary ( M n M ) plus family. We also lose Annette, from Brouklis. - Not a lot of you know her but she peeks in, quite often, at the Forum.

Costas on the beach now closed as will be Tria Adelphia tomorrow. Eftihia will soon follow at the end of next week.

But, all is not lost! - The bars are open and still providing some evening entertainemt for "party goers" and, with plenty of other places to eat and drink, Arillas is still a good place to be.
Just ask Graham and Julie who are enjoying their first week of two here Not forgetting our Riggers and Sue. - Eileen is soon to follow plus Pilko , I think.
How many others!

So with an outside temp of 24 deg approx in the shade, at 6:30 pm, and a very nice day had by all here, and with plenty of alcohol and food, and very good multi cultural company still to go round, I bid you all a very good evening.

"I feel like chicken tonite,like chicken tonite" - Just a clue for our evening meal!

Cheers
Negg





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on October 19, 2008, 08:45:22 PM


But, all is not lost! - The bars are open and still providing some evening entertainemt for "party goers" and, with plenty of other places to eat and drink, Arillas is still a good place to be.
Just ask Graham and Julie who are enjoying their first week of two here Not forgetting our Riggers and Sue. - Eileen is soon to follow plus Pilko , I think.
How many others!

So with an outside temp of 24 deg approx in the shade, at 6:30 pm, and a very nice day had by all here, and with plenty of alcohol and food, and very good multi cultural company still to go round, I bid you all a very good evening.

"I feel like chicken tonite,like chicken tonite" - Just a clue for our evening meal!

Cheers
Negg

Moi...I'm coming on 24th with my daughter.  This is the holiday that I had to cancel in August but still my third time in Arillas this year.  Keeping my fingers crossed for some warmish weather - whatever, its got to be better than the UK.

Will look out for you Neil....enjoy the chicken.

Sue x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 19, 2008, 08:51:39 PM
Ah sue - we wish we could join you....

Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on October 19, 2008, 09:11:18 PM
Just read your post Eggy about the season coming to an end,thats another year thats come and gone like the wind ,it only seems days ago when posts on the forum where the local folk of Arillas were preparing for the onslaught of holiday makers and folk asking which apartments were open
Well its Halloween next then plot night followed by Crimbo and Easter which nearly brings us full circle and back to a new seaon in Corfu at the begining of may!
So by my calculations we only have 9½ months to go lol and no doubt that will be on us before we know it, i just cant wait to get in that sea again and slide a cold mythos down in the evening :-)
Talking of which its time for a cold fosters !
                                           Tony

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 19, 2008, 09:48:00 PM
Shut up Tony. 9 and a half months??? I wouldn't survive....

Best wishes
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 19, 2008, 10:27:18 PM
Quote
"I feel like chicken tonite,like chicken tonite" - Just a clue for our evening meal!

Neil
I also like Chicken flavored crisps
the blue bag has the salt in it………..  lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 19, 2008, 11:33:08 PM
Well, I`d like to wish the good people of Arillas a good winter, and thank you for lovely holidays, and good times. Look forward to seeing you all again soon. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: wendycw on October 20, 2008, 11:46:24 AM
Just to add to that as stated in a previous post, you have kept me going all summer and I am sure you will keep me going all winter.  The first thing I do on arriving at work each morning is to log on to this site and it never fails to set me up for the day especially on a very grey and damp Monday morning like today.  So keep up the good work Eggy you are better than any tonic.

Wendy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on October 20, 2008, 01:49:16 PM
I,m the same as WENDYCW i log on first thing just to make the day go a bit easier.
so keep up the good work Eggy.
Sadly work won't allow me to look at any pictures but i still read most of what is posted.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 20, 2008, 06:05:07 PM
Once again , all these kind words make me go "knee wobbly".
All credit though, has to be given to all the Arillas locals for the winter work they put to make sure everyone enjoys.
( More on that with an end of season post , very soon. )
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas Today finds the Horizon closed. - Maybe it just opens for evenings now.
However, I did find , around 26 deg on, a very nice quiet beach.
(http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/7527/201008ajx5.jpg)
A little room for a towel maybe? - No "neighbours" this side.

But a little more crowded over here !
(http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/3483/201008bvv5.jpg)

And..... as Lloyd Grosman would say :-
" whooooo wood be on a sunbed , in Arillas , at the eeennnd of Octoberrrr? "

(http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/4420/201008cnp9.jpg)

Kes would. And a welcome to him, and Mrs Kes.
( Mrs Kes not in the shot as she was , well , relaxing )

Viv and Pete and Mick n Mary ( M and M )  , probably home by now and a goodbye drink with Mr and Mrs Riggers is in order avrio.
( Viv left me a goodie bag at the Rainbow. Thanks you two - Just like Xmas again! )

And... I wonder if Mick got on the plane. How do you get up those boarding steps in a wheelchair? - Piggy back from Mary perhaps?
( Look after that ole leg Mick ! )

Cheers All
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 20, 2008, 06:20:42 PM
Can't believe it is the second to last week of the season!! And I can't believe that I have been there already twice as now both trips are by now a distant memory here in rainy London town.

Cheers for the report Eggy 8)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 20, 2008, 06:57:00 PM
egg
at least we all have something to look forward to......2009........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marymary on October 20, 2008, 07:11:26 PM
Such a shame the season is nearly at an end ,but I and I'm sure other forum members will carry many happy Arillas memories through the winter- here's to next season - But I wonder what do the locals of Arillas do in the winter, do they have other jobs Or do they have to survive on the income they made during the holiday season?

Take Care
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 20, 2008, 07:20:23 PM
Thanks for the update Eggy. Admit I'm a bit down at the end of the season. Like EEG our two visits seem like dim and distant memories now, but we can't complain - 6 weeks of happiness for us both.

Looking forward to us all staying in touch via the forum. Thanks for all your summer posts. Both looking forward to the winter ones

Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on October 20, 2008, 09:10:17 PM
Feeling the same here... convinced I have SADS.... it's  raining and miserable today... it's a horrible feeling that even if we could go the season has almost ended and there's no direct flights or accommodation (except the Akti of course)....

Eggy we will be relying on you to keep us from falling into a decline this winter!!!! (No pressure of course).  All your reports did help last winter..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on October 20, 2008, 09:34:15 PM
Thanks Eggy for all your updates throughout the season.  They made wonderful reading.   
         Anyway, here`s to next season. Can`t wait for June to arrive- it will be our fourth visit( a total of nine weeks). Not as many as some of you, but we`re getting there.
                         Best Wishes  Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on October 21, 2008, 03:37:09 PM
I love reading eggys daily reports. it makes arillas seem closer somehow.
I am trying not to count the weeks until we return as July seems such a long way off. maybe we will meet up with some of the forum members next year as it will be out first holiday outside of the school holidays we have taken for years.
Karen
x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 21, 2008, 04:31:26 PM
Just read about the national strike in Greece on BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7681504.stm

How is Arillas doing with all this going on?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on October 21, 2008, 04:58:42 PM
Sounds like things are pretty bad there at the moment... I wonder what would happen if everyone rioted like that in the UK....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on October 21, 2008, 06:17:26 PM
EEG just readd that about the Greek stike WOW doesn't seem real...but i noticed that no one was hurt...a good sign..thats for that EEG
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 21, 2008, 07:30:38 PM
EEG - National strike? - Am I the last to know here?
Arillas is doing well and nothing has been mentioned to me.

Arillas Today is one the days when I wish I hadn't left the camera at home!
It had to be 25/26 deg on the beach and many people were in the water. This cannot be bad for the 21st Oct.

It's winding down but, that said, Amourada last night were looking after many customers as was Portofino and others.  The choice of places to eat is still good,
Brouklis is still available for another 10 days.
You may find limited menus , all aound, but the smiles and words of welcome are still very genuine.

Said my farewells to Mr n Mrs Riggers today and hope they get back for Easter 09.
Saw them at Kaloudis and what a very nice place it is to.
( Needs a new dartboard though! )

Nuff fer now. - Wish I had taken the camera today - Always avrio , I 'spose!
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 21, 2008, 07:34:54 PM

Said my farewells to Mr n Mrs Riggers today and hope they get back for Easter 09.

Negg

When I said I hope they get back for Easter 09 , of course I meant back to Arillas, and not tyhe UK. I don't think their flight would be delayed , that long , back to the UK.
( Would it ? - They are not still with Excel , are they ?)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Beachlover on October 21, 2008, 10:41:34 PM
Well it is more Arillas yesterday,
Cannot find a way to post a new topic, but  cannot go to bed tonight without saying Arillas has yet again been brilliant for us.  Home for just over one day after  two weeks in Arillas recalling old freinds and meeting new.  The beach, Thalassa bar, Sea Breeze etc.  We stayed at Kokinos, yet again, but the people at Makris looked after us too, Cor Blimey so many memories so many good times best place in the world for us. This year expeinced Potofino for their soup and we finally got a trip up to Mon a Mor all good experiences here is to next year.  No rain, two days of cloud out of fourteen with all the previous on top, you just cannot beat it

regards
all good
Beachlover
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 21, 2008, 11:07:42 PM
Beachlover
Nicely put. - Stay well
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: bobandjoyce on October 21, 2008, 11:36:39 PM
absolutely LOVE these reports especially as we are looking at fresh snow on the hills up here in bonnie Scotland and counting down the weeks to May, don't care if it rains for the whole two weeks, at least it will be warm rain :)    Thank you Eggy for bringing a smile to our faces, it is such a joy to log in and chill out for a few minutes and keep the memory of Arillas in our hearts for another day!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 21, 2008, 11:54:42 PM
We're not all wrong then beachlover!!! So glad it all worked for you too.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 22, 2008, 09:11:19 AM
I think you folks have said it all but have to add Pete's and my thanks to all the local's including certain x-pats. We had a fantastic time yet again thanks to all our friends in Arillas and surrounding villages.
Feel as if it was ages ago and only been back at work a day but we have to make the money somehow lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 22, 2008, 05:25:43 PM
Mary
There's a great deal of olives to be picked in the Winter. The owners of Eftihia Taverna, for example have over 200 trees and the "Rainbow Family" have sizeable plots as well.

Arillas today, on the 22nd October still has life!
( Or should I say "still life" as there was not much movement from late season beachlovers )
(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/4646/221008coz6.jpg)
(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/8278/221008aps5.jpg)
It had to be around that 25 deg mark again. Currently 23 deg, in the shade, at 5:30.

And it takes a brave man to stand in front of this vehicle for an action picture.
( I bet most of us has "heard" him once or twice )
(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/3446/221008byg5.jpg)
He tells me he's thinking of selling it. Would yellow suit me, I wonder?

I'll leave you with a pic of Graham and Julie, with friend David, all feeling pretty smug that they've got a cracker for thier 2nd week. - Thier first was pretty good too.
( But I'm sure they won't rub it in ! )
(http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/379/221008dbk7.jpg)

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 22, 2008, 05:31:44 PM
Looking good and thank you for the report Eggy :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on October 22, 2008, 05:35:58 PM
That looks so nice... I wouldnt mind being on that sunbed at   25 deg.  beats 11 deg. here!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on October 22, 2008, 06:24:48 PM
Eggy  I have recently posted about me not being able to see pictures on the web (due to me being at work I think as I can see them at home) but I logon and at the top of page 156 I can see some of them...question what have you done differently so that I can see them at work. pleeze do some more  
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 22, 2008, 06:29:46 PM
Me too Keefy, although he mentioned something about a car and I can't see that....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 22, 2008, 06:53:34 PM
It looks so nice and I'll be there tomorrow....yipee.  See you at 4 Negg and Wegg....the drinks will be ready and waiting.xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on October 22, 2008, 06:59:33 PM
You lucky thing Eileen.

Have a lovely time ( - I'm sure you will!)

Angie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kriopigi girl on October 22, 2008, 07:36:02 PM
Have a lovely time Eileen
Pauline x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on October 22, 2008, 07:43:54 PM
Wow!  The end of October and still hot enough to go on the beach.

Everyone please keep your fingers crossed for my daughter and me that it lasts all next week too...(http://bestsmileys.com/fingers/1.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/fingers/1.gif)

Eggy, how cold is it in the evenings?  Do I need my thermals? :lol:  Shoiuld I pack a fan heater for the room ot does air conditioning heat as well as cool??

Two more sleeps......

Suex
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 22, 2008, 07:49:38 PM
both of you , have a good time ,,,and eileen.............yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 22, 2008, 08:55:18 PM
Have a good time all of you. Eileen think you should return the waves to Pete and me and let me know when first.lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 22, 2008, 08:58:19 PM
Thanks everyone. 

I'll give you all a wave on the webcam!  Viv pm me your mobile number asap and I'll let you know when I'm on my way to the pier.

Righto I'm off to polish my nails and that's me.

Be back on Monday night. :-(


Eileenxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on October 22, 2008, 09:06:17 PM
Have a great time Eileen and thanks for your help in the past :-)
                                 Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 22, 2008, 10:13:59 PM
Thanks Tony.  I'm glad I was able to help. :-)

Eileenx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on October 22, 2008, 10:43:30 PM
injoy eileen  im not there till may 09
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 22, 2008, 10:51:23 PM
Have a great time Eileen. Hope you get the same weather we had.


riggers......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 22, 2008, 11:10:58 PM
Yammas Geez & Rigs...I'm on my way....

Eileen....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on October 22, 2008, 11:47:10 PM
Work have put a block on alot of websites and yes I can no longer get onto the Arillas website, a large yellow screen appears telling me access denied.

Have management won OH NO I have now learnt how to get onto the internet using my mobile.  I just take my charger into work with me incase the battery dies and look at the website to my hearts content.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 23, 2008, 10:37:54 AM
Eileen and Peckedhen have brilliant holidays you lucky people.

Jill, the miserable buggers, good on you finding a way round it.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Shuey on October 23, 2008, 02:33:32 PM
Hi Jill

Have you asked your IT department why they have blocked it?  Mine was blocked some time last year and it was because there was swear words used, ours automatically blocks anything with swear words.  Or was it they were checking your usage and you spend to much time on here!! haha!  Thats what i thought originally!! but it wasn't the case.

Good luck but as you say you have found another way.

Enjoy.

Shuey
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on October 23, 2008, 11:46:52 PM
I work for the local council and even looking on website for bus time tables for clients sometimes receives the yellow screen which we now call the wall of death.  Our employer has just changed from one local authority to another, the old authority were great and we never had a problem. 
Think they realised we spent most of our time on here or ebay.  Never mind can get both on my phone now.
Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 24, 2008, 01:06:09 AM
Try this at work Jill

Type http://proxy.myjems.co.uk/ in your browser and then type www.arillas.com in the web address box that appears. It does get around some filters and its worth trying.

There are other ways of doing it but they are more complicated. 


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on October 24, 2008, 12:19:46 PM
Terry thanks for the advice about getting around internet filters, but too scared to try it at work they watch us very very closely....but I'm sure it would work
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 24, 2008, 04:32:40 PM
Arillas Today is a slight drop in the late morning/afternoon temp to around 23 deg.
A slight breeze but a warm sun.
Still a few people on the beach and a few in the sea.
( Weggs sister "Clegg" went for a swim and says it's as warm as an indoor pool )
(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/9585/241008bxz9.jpg)
(http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/212/241008cgl2.jpg)

A few more places have now closed for the season but I'm told this one will try and remain "available" until the end of the month.
( I'll leave you to guess where it is )
(http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/4037/241008dyt4.jpg)
We had lunch there today and we found it very good and very reasonable. Very sad that it's been the first time, this season, we've got around to it.
A limited menu but still a good choice of midday snacks or main courses.

And does anyone know this character racing past on his turbo charged raleigh?
( With a very happy chappy as passenger )
(http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/9317/241008erl2.jpg)
Good to see him taking it easy, for a change.

Just for Keefy's,and others benefit , I haven't changed the way I post the pics on here so can't answer why some of you can now access them up at work.

Cheers All
Negg






Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 24, 2008, 04:35:31 PM
That's Thallasa where we had a lovely couple of lunches last time we were there and Dimitris and Bebis, aw so cute.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 24, 2008, 05:51:39 PM
Doesn't the sea look wonderful today! I wish, I wish... It was that warm last October as well, when the pools were like fridges.

Thalassa was our mainstay then. We must have used it every day. So glad Spiros decided to open this season. Big vote of thanks needed I think.

And Dimitris looks relaxed at last. Brilliant picture Negg. Thanks for the post, even though I don't know whether to be uplifted or depressed!

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on October 24, 2008, 06:32:57 PM
It's all looking good.

Two hours till we set off!  I'm sooo excited! :D

See you soon Eggy.

Sue
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 24, 2008, 06:56:54 PM
Have a great time Sue. Give our live to Eggy when you see him.

Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 24, 2008, 09:27:19 PM
enjoy sue  ....yammas...........hey dimitris no speeding ,precious cargo on board...................yammas bebis....xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 25, 2008, 02:43:39 AM
Glad to see the passenger wasn`t "working" tonight!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 26, 2008, 11:21:23 PM
Arillas Today?

Well, as the clocks went back it was getting dark at 6pm and at 11:25 pm here now it's around 15 deg outside - Brrrrrrrrrrrr!

All was not lost however because at 3 pm, this afternoon, Weggs sister and hubby went in the sea for the second time in two days and enjoyed it very much. And don't forget that the the extra hour gained is another extra hour of early sunshine.
( Even if today it was mixed in with a little cloud and small breeze )

G'night all - Time to put the cat out - ( Nice and warm in the boiler room though!)

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 26, 2008, 11:28:38 PM
Negg, The Brrrrrrrrr weather is certainly creeping in. Glad your in-laws are enjoying the sea. (lucky peeps).

riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 27, 2008, 01:18:48 AM
Just think. Last year on this Sunday we were sat in the Coconut enjoying another voddie coke.  Hannah and Kostas treated us like royalty as usual. Then back to Kaloudis where we were also made to feel special. Tomorrow we would meet Eggy for the first time and seriously join the forum.

It seems like a lifetime ago....... but only one year. What happened???????

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 27, 2008, 01:27:02 AM
Yes Phil we first met Negg last October too, 14th i think. Hasn't changed has he . lol

Lets hope time flies and we will soon be back. :)

What's happened to our Jen.

riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 27, 2008, 01:32:52 AM
Jen is in denial - she can't let it out like I do. We are both struggling to come to terms with winter in UK. Next year should be quite different.... fingers crossed.

love to you and Sue too
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 27, 2008, 01:35:34 AM
Thanks Phil and back to you both.

Yes it will be a long waiting game.

riggers.........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 27, 2008, 09:18:55 AM
Easter Sunday is 19 April 2009. I for one am planning to be there and hope to see some of you there....looking on the bright side, that is actually just under 6 months.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 27, 2008, 07:27:58 PM
Arillas today ? --- i just don't know what to say or even where to start !

Late morning was very quiet and there was that very good feel of locals taking that one step back, thinking about the season that's coming to an end , and quite rightly thinking about the winter.

Billy, ( Vassilas ) at Amourada said it all, I think, with Pavorotti blaring out from the Amourada. It's what he's been waiting to do. But it sounded just right for today and I stood and listened to it, with Takis, outside the supermarket. I wished him a " Kalo Himona " , good winter, and moved on. It;s all "kalo Himona" here now.

Not many places open now and Wegg and I sat in Rainbow, this afternoon watching tables being cleared as they close tomorrow. Graham and Julie are the last guests here and will do thier own thing for the rest of the week.

Horizon is closed but Thallassa and Brouklis and Akti and Marina, plus others plod on.
The service is still good but , hey ! , everyone wants November plus.

All in all it's a great place to be at this time of year and a smiling Dimitris ( Brouklis ) with bebis tucked comfortably on back of bike says it all! _ chill out time!

Maybe a twinge on the sad side for all of you but equally for all of us here.
Where do I play darts when the Rainbow closes?
Will Malibu or Coconut get a dartboard for next year?
Will i very soon be missing you lot who share drinks/chats and bring goodies?

I can only answer a definte "YES" to the last question.

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 27, 2008, 07:37:57 PM
Seem's a year since weve been back and it's a week about this time last Monday we walked in. I know I havent written a report yet it will just seem to put a real end to it (if you know what I mean)  Yes Riggers Eggy's still the same old boy as he was when we first met him, think he always will be. Lovely meeting you and Sue even if we didn't see much of each other. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on October 27, 2008, 07:42:02 PM
Viv..those scales were a godsend.. even kaths suitcase was only grams over weight!!
we had a bet whose case was the heaviest  mine came in at 14.97 kg  kaths at 15.4 kg...cant get closer than that...mind you the cabin case was almost 12kg and they didn`t weigh it!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 27, 2008, 07:57:08 PM
Thanks Viv, It was lovely to meet you and Pete also. I have only known Negg a year and it seems like 20. haha

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 27, 2008, 10:59:38 PM
I have only known Negg a year and it seems like 20. haha

riggers...

Sure it's not double 20 Riggers ?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: wendycw on October 28, 2008, 12:17:57 PM
Hi Eggy
What can I say except wish I was in Corfu this morning, very frosty here in yorkshire just finished defrosting the car and it's still October dread to think about the rest of winter!!  Still at least I can get my fix via this website I am looking forward to reading about your winter over there.

Wendy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 28, 2008, 01:55:42 PM
Hi Kes, yep I reckon ive saved what I paid for them in one trip and you and Kath have as well with the hand luggage. Would recommend them to anybody.
So Riggers it seems like 20yrs to you can you imagen what we feel like going to see them, feels like weve known them and the other local familys for ever. Yep Neill it is meant in  a good way. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 28, 2008, 02:08:31 PM
20 years??? Can you imagine Eggy (and me come to that) hobbling along to the Nut in our mid seventies to be greeted by a grey-haired Kostas and Perry.... And a grown up bebis will be in there with his latest girlfriend. Perish the thought!!

It does seem more than just 12 months though. What an amazing series of accidents  - the last minute booking, half term being late, our need to stock up with ciggies, Kaloudis on special offer... All of this led to our fateful meeting with Eggy.

How much bad luck can you have in just one year!!!! Sorry son, you know I'm joking!!

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on October 29, 2008, 03:26:36 PM
Easter Sunday is 19 April 2009. I for one am planning to be there and hope to see some of you there....looking on the bright side, that is actually just under 6 months.....

sandy, i think easter sunday is 12th april 2009  better check before you book!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 29, 2008, 03:30:30 PM
12th in the UK but I think a week later in Greece in 2009?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 30, 2008, 06:12:01 PM
Arillas YESTERDAY - A bit grim , rain most of the day and a reminder that North Corfu, as a whole, will be taking it easy for a while.

Arillas today? - Maybe a little taster for the Winter, in that, we can still get these little reminders of what to look forward to in the summer.
A warm breeze and the temp is around 22 deg at 6 pm.

This was the beach at 2:30 this afternoon.
(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2892/301008ary3.jpg)
.
(http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/474/301008bng6.jpg)
.
(http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/6996/301008czv4.jpg)

Graham and Julie were the only people I bumped into,nipping into Thallasa for a drink.
They make their way home tomorrow evening.

Malibu looks closed now as does Portofino and Helens Creperie. The euro exchange is now a very poor e 1.22. - Hope it picks up soon ( As do we all ! )
Coconut will be open tomorrow evening for a last night bash with a little BBQ as well, so may be a good place to be.
Brouklis's last night is tomorrow as well.

All sounds a little sad , does it not? - Not meant to be.

Have a good night all.
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 30, 2008, 06:32:36 PM
Thanks for the report Eggy! I trust you to go and make an appearance in the Nut for all of us and have a drink or two for all of us ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 30, 2008, 07:58:12 PM
Yes it all sounds very sad indeed Negg, but i would still love to be there. Oh yes and especially for that last night (meal at Brouklis then a good few bevvies in the Nut).


riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on October 30, 2008, 08:06:05 PM
Hi Eggy

Have a beer and an ouzo to say bye to this season , sure we will all see you next year .

Yammas

Dave n Anne
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 30, 2008, 09:27:05 PM
So if we set off now, we could be there just in time for the last supper at Brouklis and a final drink at the Coconut....anyone coming with me? lol....I wish.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 30, 2008, 09:41:49 PM
Count me in :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on October 30, 2008, 10:02:54 PM
Negg here pinching Dimitris computer.

Sat in Brouklis with a very nice Jack Daniels whilst Wegg and Sister plus hubby take a walk on the beach. = And why not

Happy days all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 30, 2008, 10:09:30 PM
Good for you Neil, you lucky lucky thing you. :)

riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 30, 2008, 11:42:01 PM
i lied John

It wasn't Jack Daniels it was "Shivvers Reagle"
( Had to say Jack Daniels as I can't spell Chivas Regal )

Wotta nice evening and, even now, after a small shower, it's 21 deg outside.

Said goodbye tonite to Graham and Julie. They may be the last Arillas visitors to leave.
( Back in May 2009 though )
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 30, 2008, 11:52:00 PM
Sounds very nice whatever it was Negg. Hmm must try that. (Chivers Regal)

Hope you had a good night.

Cheers,

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 31, 2008, 01:03:52 AM
justphil justback from the pub can't resist posting here.

Sandy, in my head I did set off - Jen and me would LOVE to come with you. Very biblical - the last supper is fine but the last drink??? I think not!

Dave - we will be in the Nut... Hope to see you and Anne again next year

riggers - chivas regal is really nice but not Irish enough for me. Try Black Bush. The jokes do not need to be mentioned here...

erja luvver - we have a date with a Greek salad in Thalassa next summer, then a blitz in the Nut. Up for it?

Eggy - thanks from the heart. A little bit envious knowing you are sat at Brouklis drinking Dimitris' Chivas Regal. Should be me.... Give him, Litsa and bebis our unending love. He has six months to work out his next insult to me.... Bet it will be a good one. Can't wait!

Have only followed those who posted on this thread - not intentionally leaving anyone out cos we thank you all for your company in 2008.

Phil
BTW it is shivers shivers here. No regal about it, it is b****y cold.




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 31, 2008, 01:16:31 AM
Lol Phil good post.

I have a couple of Duty Free Black Bush from last visit. :)

Yes very cold indeed

yammas

keep warm all.

riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 31, 2008, 09:03:57 AM
erja luvver - we have a date with a Greek salad in Thalassa next summer, then a blitz in the Nut. Up for it?

Up for it? Always and can't wait 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 31, 2008, 09:18:13 PM
im there too..................yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on October 31, 2008, 10:54:23 PM
Hi, everyone.  Will be in the `Nut from June 1.   So if you lot get there before me, Don`t drink the place dry.  Phil, I must try your vodka frappes.
     Here`s to a good one-   Yammas     Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 31, 2008, 11:08:48 PM
You'll be there before me Paul. I will roll up there on the 8th.

yammas

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 31, 2008, 11:59:54 PM
Well Boys n Girls

Coconut  buzzing tonite. Many local shop/hotel/tavernas owners all unwinding and looking forward to a peaceful winter.
Good to see Phillipe ( Tria ) and family the other side of the bar for a change. And Marinos ( Horizon ) Far too many people to name.

Kostas and Hannah very busy with the ole chefs hat on and Peri looking after everyone at the bar. Didn't stay for food as we had our last meal of the season at Brouklis.

 Now we look forward to the Hotel Akti as an extra Winter place to eat. Plus a couple of new places which I'll tell you about soon.

I bid you farewell from a very very quiet Arillas.
Cheers
Negg
ps - Found a dartboard and pleasant company in San Stehanos. - More on that soon.
PLENTY OF TIME - donchyerknow!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 01, 2008, 12:16:17 AM
Sounds like a real good Night Negg. I would love to have been there. I hope everyone enjoyed.
Farewell to all in Arillas and have a very well earned rest.

You too Negg, thanks for all your summer posts. Now you have to start again Mate :D

Cheers.

riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 01, 2008, 12:18:46 AM
Oh and looking forward to hearing about your new findings (dartboard venue) in San Stef.

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 01, 2008, 01:49:21 AM
Thanks for the report Eggy. We have been musing all evening in our local about the last supper in the Nut. And wishing we could have been there. Oh well, it's real now. To quote riggers "That's all folks!"

Jen and me are eternally grateful to all of our Greek friends who are about to embark on a well earned break, for all their affection, hospitality and welcomes in 2008. We will be back, probably for a while at Easter. Till then we will be relying on you to keep us in touch. A big thank you to you and Wegg.

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 01, 2008, 01:58:12 AM
We are hoping to be there for Greek Easter too Phil. All depends on flights from Manchester. Any help appreciated. :)

cheers

riggers............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 01, 2008, 02:06:26 AM
Have looked at easyjet (sadly from gatwick) for the latest March dates you can currently book, and it seems quite reasonable. (Thanks Sandy for your post elsewhere pointing me at it....) And the Akti will be open and takes independent bookings, so it looks quite feasible for us. Could always bring the tent, in any case....

Will find out what I can and send you a PM. Give us a day or two to look around.

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 01, 2008, 02:08:17 AM
Cheers Phil :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 01, 2008, 02:11:16 AM
Sorry looking for 15/16th- 22/23rd April . :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 01, 2008, 06:01:56 PM
I've been reading the "That's all folks" posting and, just to make life a little sadder than it was..........................

I popped into Arillas this afternoon and found Dimitris n Spiros busy jet cleaning the Rainbow pool surround and all the sunbeds stored away safely for next year.

Brouklis having a final clear up. The outside patio, we could all shed a tear for, as not a table in veiw.

You could hear a pin drop at the Malibu. That new seating area, built last year, still looking good and bought back memories of George, building it.

Doors finally closed on the "Nut"

Marina staying open until Sunday as they still have guests. Dedication or what?

The beach, taking it easy, or maybe "all dressed up but no one to welcome"

With our temp guage reading 24 deg today and with just a couple of showers it has been a very good day indeed.
( 22deg outside now at 6pm )

Tomorrow Wegg and I will pay the Thallassa one last visit before they close.

A few things, planned for the Forum, over the Winter but, bear in mind it will be on "Greek Time" - Wegg and I are unwinding, after our Villa chores, as well

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on November 01, 2008, 06:27:40 PM
Dearest Negg and Wegg, you both deserve a winter of relaxation and contentment,  just what would Keith and I have done without you...we shall try our hardest to leave you two alone for a while...lol that's not to say we will. ;-)

Enjoy Thallasa...you lucky so and so's!!!

Eileen & Keith...and Liam.xxxx



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on November 01, 2008, 06:37:13 PM
Ahhh Negg dont sound so glum!! I tried to find your report of last year's season shut down but.....couldnt find it, I think  and feel this 2nd summer has been different for you both and hey!!! I bet its been fab!! meeting so many people all of which will be expecting the daily report even in closed season.You add a little light to my day.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on November 01, 2008, 07:15:30 PM
I returned to the chilly UK at 7am this morning. (I am getting too old for night flights, I feel dreadful ;( ).  It was sad to watch Arillas being 'put away' for the winter, indeed, I had no idea that so much work was involved in cleaning, oiling, washing etc. all the sunbeds and things we take for granted when we arrive in the summer.

Although it was my third visit this year, I have never before been so late in the season. We stayed at Marina Hotel and my daughter and I were the only guests there.(The remaining couple are in the apartments) The resort had a strange feeling as establishment after establishment closed and we visitors became fewer and fewer.

I have to say that I much prefer it when it is 'buzzing' if I can apply that word to Arillas. Having said that, the weather was kind to us, we were able to sunbathe most days and, as the sun lost its heat in the afternoons, I was able to drag my daughter on all the walks I had been longing to do. We had a day in Corfu Town where

So, all in all, we had a great week. Already I'm looking for a bargain flight for early summer - will there ever be such things again?    Roll on 2009.

Sue

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on November 01, 2008, 07:58:26 PM
Oops! Lost a bit...

We spent a day in Corfu Town where we were introduced to the Greek way of eating.....meze..... I tried food that I would never have been brave enough to order myself and it was delicious, all washed down with a bottle of Ouzo.  I thought that I'd never have space to eat again!! LOL
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 01, 2008, 09:59:44 PM
You have hit the nail on the head peckedhen. We are all down and depressed. We are the longest time from being back. At least six months..

BG talks about SADS -  Seasonally Affected Disorder - but most Arillas Addicts have it - it maks us who we are.

Now we have to rely on Eggy to provide our daily fix. So many thanks.... He keps us sane. He and Wegg might be Phil and Jen next year.

Keep your fingers crossed (or if you hate us and our values, go to Turkey, you'll like it there.)

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on November 01, 2008, 11:49:05 PM
Hi Phil

You go for it mate next years updates will be interesting, nobody likes turkey that much lol

Yammas

Dave
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: bmw1106 on November 02, 2008, 10:39:34 AM
-i think most people on here will suffer from ADS Arillas Depression Syndrome cos all we have to look forward to is a very cold and wet winter. LOL
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on November 02, 2008, 02:14:43 PM
Hi All!
I too feel a bit sad reading about Arillas closedown for the winter. I only wish it was possible to get there 'off season' as there are still good days even in this time compared to  the U.K. I did start to look at the 'overland' alternative but it all gets very complicated and quite expensive.
I was in the opposite position in May when I was one of the first vistors to Arillas and had the oportunity to see the village 'come to life'. I will think of that experience through the winter with the hope of a repeat of the holiday next May! I look at the webcam every day and Eggy's daily reports keep my spirits up. I also have my 'May 2008' video on my digital photoframe to remind me of what I have to look forward to next year.
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on November 02, 2008, 11:30:41 PM
TURKEY ?

It’s OK once a year.

At Christmas with all the trimmings.

(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/294/turkeyns4.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 03, 2008, 03:47:07 PM
Sue

I did keep an eye out for you, on my daily trips, but you were not to be found.
Probably stressed trying to make all those decisions - Beach or Pool or Walk or eat?
___________________________________________________________________

In a very quiet Arillas today we found a beach that really did look in need of people!
Around 23 deg at midday and I'm very sure now, at 3:30 pm it has to be 25deg.
Very warm and a fairly calm sea. ( Actually saw someone in the water so can't be bad )
(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3055/s3010204ih0.jpg)
Thalassa still open and a few guests taking advantage of a lunchtime tipple.

Of course it was much hotter for me today as it was my first garden bonfire of the Winter. To anyone wishing to lose weight I can recommend you try 2 firelighters and 1/2 a litre of petrol. Add to large quatity of garden waste and then stand very close.
( I think I've lost "arfur stone" this afternoon )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on November 03, 2008, 03:54:25 PM
I love the pitures of the empty beach. Thank you Eggy, keep them coming please, it's what will keep me surviving throught his winter!
 (I've just been watching the live webcam too. )
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on November 03, 2008, 04:24:15 PM
Of course it was much hotter for me today as it was my first garden bonfire of the Winter. To anyone wishing to lose weight I can recommend you try 2 firelighters and 1/2 a litre of petrol. Add to large quatity of garden waste and then stand very close.( I think I've lost "arfur stone" this afternoon )

Oh deary me Eggy! Mind your eye brows when messing with fire :-[
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on November 03, 2008, 05:03:35 PM
Sue

I did keep an eye out for you, on my daily trips, but you were not to be found.
Probably stressed trying to make all those decisions - Beach or Pool or Walk or eat?


Watched out for you too Negg - even stuck my head in the 'Nut but you were not to be found.
Till next year then.....

Sue

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 03, 2008, 05:42:39 PM
Wish it wasn't quite empty Maggie. I should be walking along it right now.... Tried the webcam earlier but somehow it's second best!

Thanks for the pic Eggy. Hope to see more as the months weave on. Bit careless losing our arfur... Afraid I haven't lost the arfur stone I brought back to UK with me! Seem to have lost an internal organ though. I gather it's on the menu at Brouklis now. No need to marinate it???

peckedhen - we assembled similar at Grazella in Spetember. A great way to eat. But even though we were stuffed, we ate another great meal in the evening. Ah life is good.... We know what you mean about the last week. It was a strange (but totally enjoyable) experience in contrast to July when we have had to go in the past. Roll on 2009!

EEG - do you mean "messing with erja...." Fire has nothing on you luvver! Roll on 2009. We will see you there!

John and Dot - Do you reckon turkeys have livers? I'm in the market for one... Preferably one with flip-flops and a flameproof nightie! Take care.

Martinw - we all join you in feeling sad. Jen is working on the overland, sea and any other options as I write. If we make a breakthrough we'll post it here. (But then the b****y prices will go up!) Maybe see you out there next year. Would love to buy you a beer in Brouklis...

bmw1106 - keep watching the forum.... (taking the tablets???) Arillas is still there (but sadly we are not.)

Ang - let's share Greek recipes all winter and report back on how well we did them. I refuse to be glum, at least not in public...

Eileen - ah well. We missed you this year but can't wait to share a wee dram next. Let's keep fingers crossed... Will doubtless live the forum with you for a few months in any case.

And riggers, will be in touch soon. So far looks awful, but it always does to start with. (I am referring to finding ways to get out there - finding flights etc)

What a wonderful thread this is. I have simply worked through the list since my last post, and have a great affection for you all. Hope I haven't upset anybody.

Phil




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on November 03, 2008, 08:33:44 PM
phil
dittoooooooooo.............yammas....hurry on 2009
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 03, 2008, 08:37:19 PM
Great posts Negg and Phil, and Negg watch your hair aswell as your eyebrows.


riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 03, 2008, 08:50:36 PM
You beat me to it riggers.....I was worrying about his hair....lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 03, 2008, 09:00:18 PM
Was that all Sandy? Somehow he doesn't have many hairs or eyeborows to worry about.

Sorry Eggy SON. They will all wish they hadn't met your father in the Rainbow....

You know what I mean. No offence meant but I know none taken!

love to all of you
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 04, 2008, 03:31:07 PM
Negg watch your hair aswell as your eyebrows.
riggers...

Riggers - What's wrong with my eyebrows? - You trying to make me paranoid here?

Just to get my own back. I can tell you that it's 25 deg in the shade here at 3:30 pm and any part of Arillas beach could be a naturist part as there are no people to see it.
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/3433/041108gc9.jpg)

( Except Vassilas from Amourada who was fishing fom the peir )
No pics as he is on prime time at the mo. - Leave him to chill for a while!

Rumour has it that Marinaki are building more appts on the sea front. More 2 follow.
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on November 04, 2008, 07:39:27 PM
Looks brilliant and sounds hotter than last week! We should have stayed! ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 04, 2008, 10:45:31 PM
Hi Negg, nothing wrong with you mate :) ooohhh you have made me jealous with that weather though.

Yes the Marinaki were doing the excavations for the the apartments when we were there in October. Looking forward to the updates on these as the winter goes along.

Cheers.

riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on November 05, 2008, 11:15:31 AM
Oh Riggers thank you for putting an end to my curiosity. :-)  I wondered what all the excavations were for last Monday. The Marinaki apartments are wonderful therefore no doubt the new ones will be too.....another fantastic location to spend a holiday.

Eileenxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on November 05, 2008, 05:44:35 PM
These are where we stay every year.  Beautiful,  Where are they putting the new apts then??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on November 05, 2008, 06:58:40 PM
As you look at the Marinaki, they are just to the right of them - a little plot that I'd never noticed before! :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 08, 2008, 12:58:04 AM
Yes between Marinaki and Eytyxia. I believe sisters are involved, obviously will be another brilliant place to stay.

riggers.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on November 11, 2008, 01:27:16 PM
Bex I was in Arillas in Sept this year Kostas is still there doing fine still serving brill food. I think I remember you, you may know me as i was the customer who asked all the ladies who cooked there to marry me as the meal I had was just brilliant.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on November 11, 2008, 04:10:23 PM
EGGY Be careful fiddling with electricity can hurt...I was a sparky years ago and have been knock off my feet several times. It helps if you stand in custard filled wellies....LOL
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 11, 2008, 04:18:40 PM
I must say that I was getting worried that there had been no Arillas update from you for a few days, Negg. This time last year, I think,  you had gone down with quite a bad virus so its good to hear that you are OK.

At this point I have to say a BIG THANK YOU to you  for the effort you have put in to keep posting in Arillas Today. Sometimes things like this can become a bit of a chore but your wit and knowledge shines through on every post you do. Also, the photographs keep us going through the mundane routine of our working lives.

Also a BIG THANK YOU to Wendy for her input and for keeping you on the straight and narrow :-).

If this was a newspaper you would be our Daily Star.

PS have you fixed up a dartboard at home yet? Ah ... I bet the electrical work you are doing is to fit a light above the dartboard.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: wayne on November 12, 2008, 02:23:16 AM
im with terry on this,thanx for keeping us up to date.roll on may 2009
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on November 12, 2008, 01:05:23 PM
As I remember there is a nice empty little plot next to the lane by "Efthhias".. there's a little track that goes back to Villa Nikos I think and its before the Portofino.  Now that would be nice to have a little house there, right in front of the beach and next to "Efi's"...it probably already belongs to someone anyway and is waiting for a building to be put there..  just right for me and Mike I was thinking tho'...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on November 12, 2008, 03:54:48 PM
Sorry to disappoint you Sue, David and I have already got that plot earmarked!!;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 14, 2008, 03:03:43 PM
The changing face of Arillas Today in November.
(http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4449/1411082md1.jpg)
.
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4129/1411083pg0.jpg)

These snaps taken at 2:30 pm. Temp about 20 deg and very comfortable in a short sleeve shirt. Not sure about shorts though as don't wear them.
( Shorts on me look like two matchsticks stuck in a potato )

Someone has enjoyed the peaceful beach recently and made the effort to enusre relaxing seating. - Hope it's put back before May 2009.
(http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/5820/1411081uf5.jpg)
Apologies for picture. Problem with camera on the "zoom".

Finally...... A little snip as to what's happening next to Marinaki Appts. Looking Good!
(http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/705/1411084qr2.jpg)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 14, 2008, 03:12:30 PM
Thanks Eggy. Looks wonderful.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 14, 2008, 03:29:14 PM
It would look even better if i was there. :)

Crikey the Marinaki are pressing on with it.

Cheers Negg,

riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 15, 2008, 05:55:02 AM
Thanks for photo's Eggy, really cracking on with the building it could be finished by the beginning of the season. Loads of Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on November 16, 2008, 03:29:27 PM
thanks eggy for all the photo and i will look out for more will be back in may 2009
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 16, 2008, 11:20:02 PM
Eggy, how`s the darts player from The Rainbow? She was very good when we were there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 16, 2008, 11:40:49 PM
Wasn't she just, Lindypops. Alex I think. We watched her wipe the floor with Eggy several times in September. Hope the darts crew are having a good winter season. Any news?

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 16, 2008, 11:43:42 PM
I think you mean Alexandra, Spiros' daughter.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 17, 2008, 11:27:56 AM
I started watching a game between Alaxandra and Eggy in May, near to the end I walked away. I just couldn'r bear to see the pain on Eggy's face and I hate to se grown men cry. lol. Seriously though she is one great little person and very modist mind you Dad can sing her praises loud enough but thats what it's all about isn't it. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on November 17, 2008, 11:42:51 PM
Apparently Eggy had introduced dart boards to several other places, and the Son of the owner of Night Owl is also becoming a good player.  There will be package deals to Arillas for dart players only next year.

Alex did win on several occassions in September, think Calum gave Eggy a run for his money as well at times.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Melissa on November 18, 2008, 03:49:55 PM
Hi don't know if you all remember me but its Melissa_x, I tried changing my email address then it all went wrong and my activation email wouldn't work so just to let you all know. It's good to be back love all the pics xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 19, 2008, 03:42:20 PM
Welcome back Melissa.

And you guys ! - Taliking darts on Arillas today?
( For those who want to talk darts, then watch for the new Post on General Chat )

Arillas today is a very respectable 17 deg in the shade and a very peaceful day indeed.
Yesterday it drizzled/rained all day and I was suprised to see around 11 deg in the afternnoon. - Heating was on folks !

Many Arillas and local brethen have come down with the "lurghi" as have I.
Since Sunday I have had the usual nasty throat, bunged nose, hot and colds and worst of all, deaf in one ear. Can't hear "meself" speaking so don't know if that's a bad or good thing!
Today I feel a twinge better, maybe the whiskies are working!.

Anyway, for darts news and only for the news of those who like darts move to General chat. -

And.... Alexandra is a very good opponent to play. 12 weeks ago I used to "not try" sometimes. Then, up to the end of the October I fought hard for every game I won.
( As did everybody that played against her )

For Mick n Jill - Young Calum has a target for next year.
Not the winning but just get on that board and both learn from each other.

Cheers All
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on November 19, 2008, 06:33:42 PM
Sorry to hear that you're not 100% Negg.  I think that I might have brought it with me at the end of October as I was struggling with throat infection and cold when I was there.

Hope that you feel better soon - try a few ouzos (much more effective than TCP and cheaper!!)

Sue
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 21, 2008, 03:46:01 PM
Arillas is still looking good folks andstill holds that attraction which gets you all back every year. Despite those waves trying to look feirce, it's still a big pussycat saying:-
 " Why is nobody making a fuss of me? "
Temp around 17 deg today and even the little rain we had felt "warm"
(http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/2879/211108axi5.jpg)
.
(http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/5687/211108bqt5.jpg)

The sadist in me just has to show you this one, taken sometime in the summer, which I must have forgoten to post.
(http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/5017/211108dvc3.jpg)
Bring back good memories anyone?

If I find any more "missed" ones I just might pop em on.

Tomorrow will see me start work on Weggs greenhouse - Wow! - Big decision to make is do I follow the Greek style or will it have double glazed windows, comfy chair or even a spare dartboard? Will there be space to plant anything?

Cheers All
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 21, 2008, 03:53:37 PM
Happy Days Negg, we're expecting snow this weekend, i believe some parts have already had it.

Good luck with the Greenhouse.

riggers..........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on November 21, 2008, 03:56:57 PM
Hi Melissa
Wondered where you had gone! glad you are back on line.

Well Eggy you enjoy your 17 degrees. We expect snow this weekend and high winds with the wind chill factor bringing it to about -5.

Annie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on November 21, 2008, 04:28:41 PM
Hello Eggy,

Nice to see current pictures and good luck with the Greenhouse project! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on November 21, 2008, 08:11:17 PM
Eggy......do you need a glazier ?
Have it done in an hour !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on November 23, 2008, 09:20:34 AM
Just looked at the live webcam it looks a tad wild on the beach this morning a far cry from when we were there in august 3 months ago when the sea was a pleasant respite from the heat
                                                 Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on November 23, 2008, 12:36:10 PM
tony ..
its not that good outside my window aswell...........lol...........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 24, 2008, 01:31:20 PM
We woke here , this morning, to an outside temp of 8 deg. By 11 ish we were on 12 deg and, with my little drive to Arillas, it felt quite warm in the car and added to a splash of sun very pleasant.

A very quiet Arillas and as you've seen the beach, just a few times, thought I'd pop this one in for a change.
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/2998/241108rv2.jpg)
One of the many veiws you walkers will find on that "hill climb" to Afionas.

Now, at 1:30 pm it's started to rain - well drizzle a bit. - But still a bright day.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keefy on November 24, 2008, 01:37:23 PM
Well Eggy my heating has been on since late September....and we have had a smidgeon of snow but this was quickly washed away by the rain, but as Annie has said it has been  -5......and I can hear you laughing as well. Aint fair
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on November 24, 2008, 10:07:22 PM
Keep the photos coming Eggy. They really cheer us all up.

      Yammas, Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 30, 2008, 04:57:21 PM
Haven't been to Arillas for 4/5 days now so this afternoon came as a bit of a shock.
I know the weather has been pretty fierce, recently and overnight, but not this fierce!

The pics tell the story, I think.
(http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/9886/s3010238im8.jpg)
.
(http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/5378/s3010239uh0.jpg)
.
Poor Ina had sandbags along her supermarket entrance so no guesses how dramatic that sea must have been.

Not much of the beach left and yet another winter job for the locals to get Arillas ready for summer 2009.
(http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/8747/s3010240iw8.jpg)
.
(http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/6391/s3010242lx8.jpg)

It's a dry 18 deg here now but I'm sure nature will be flexing her muscles again soon.

Amourada and Akti Hotel looked open this afternoon so must pay them a visit soon.
Home, to Kavaddades, via San Stephanos, Avliotes and Sidari. All very deserted.

Paid a quick visit to see the house being buit by our freinds. Situated close to Afionas, this is one of the views they will wake up to.
(http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/8549/s3010231gk5.jpg)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 30, 2008, 05:29:27 PM
Flipping heck Eggy it hasn't even been that rough here.
OOO what a view only another few years tell Pete and me have views over there instead of the houses they have built oppersite us and all the traffic that the tourist use in the summer because they can't be botherd walking up our hill, can't wait to be walking up the one to Afionas in May. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 30, 2008, 06:31:40 PM
Viv

Wegg and I are both very pleased that you are re-cooperating. I'm sure I spotted your gallstone amongst all those other "giants" around Inas!

That view from our friends house was taken from the ground floor balcony. The 2nd floor shot looked even better but the picture was blurred.
( Camera OK now - Found problem - Helps to read instruction booklet! )

Stay Well
Negg n Wegg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 30, 2008, 06:39:30 PM
Oh what a lovely pic, i would gladly clear all that mess away. :) well with a little help from my friends, :D

riggers..............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 30, 2008, 08:22:26 PM
Can I supervise the proceedings riggers?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 30, 2008, 08:28:40 PM
Well what can i say to that one. :)  I think Negg already claimed that job.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 30, 2008, 08:29:39 PM
Yes, but can he multi task?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on November 30, 2008, 08:47:21 PM
he has been known to smoke a fag and throw darts at the same time, so he's well on his way to do more ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 30, 2008, 08:59:04 PM
Well he`s trying then!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on November 30, 2008, 09:25:42 PM
The pictures indeed tell a story! Thank you Eggy man and keep them coming :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on November 30, 2008, 09:33:52 PM
Looks like some serious clearing up needs to be done.  I reckon if we were all there now, we would all pitch in.  Didn`t there used to be a road there?????
   Seriously tho, thanks to these photos from Eggy, it keeps us in touch with what life can be like `off` season.
     Best Wishes  Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 01, 2008, 01:48:56 AM
Hi Paul and Heather. I woud pitch in as well. At least I could serve the beer... Mythos riggs???

The beach was fantastic this year, and not by accident. Our Greek friends made sure of that. The south end was better than it ever was. Even my Jen could have been there. In spite of her wobbly legs. Mine are still being chased from the Coconut bar... ask PaulC and his lovely wife Di.

Arillas ticks all of our boxes as you know. Sadly we will miss you in 2009. We will be there in late July. Look after Heather luvver - that is the point, life is precious. Ask justjen about it

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on December 01, 2008, 04:31:12 AM
Hi Eggy!
When I first saw the pics of the devastation of the beach road the words 'I don't believe it'  came to mind. It seems that the tranquil haven we all know is another place during the winter. Thanks for the photos and your 'on the spot' report.
I'll bring a vaccuum cleaner and a brush! Just shows how much work the locals put in during the off season to get things back to normal for us.
Roll on May 2009!
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on December 01, 2008, 08:38:59 PM
Phil,
The idea is to serve the Mythos not drink it. I think I would give you about three minutes before you had to slurp one. Do the legs still wobble ?
Paul C
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on December 01, 2008, 10:35:54 PM
Hi, Phil.   Even tho we do not cross paths this time, I`m sure there will be future times so that we can meet.  I think we might bump into riggers, tho.
   Best Wishes to all for the Festive Season and keep posting on this thread so that we all get our daily fix.

                   Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 02, 2008, 06:55:51 PM
Never got to Arillas today y'all but after a blistery ole night we've enjoyed a very mild day indeed. - Currently 18 deg outside now at 6:50 pm.
Going to Arillas tomorrow to see if the beach has calmed down.
But......off to Night owl soon to see if I can hit a dartboard.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on December 02, 2008, 07:35:43 PM
enjoy neil.......................yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 03, 2008, 05:28:10 PM
Rain virtually non stop for the last three hours so Arillas was a "no go" today.
(We just hope that the track alongside the football pitch hasn't been washed away )

Currently heavy thunder and some very impressive lightning here at Kavaddades.
Temperature is hovering around 15 deg so not cold.
That's it today. Short n sweet.

But............ Have you all seen that Ad by Asda on TV?
With the song:-  " It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas "
It's beginning to drive me mad and I keep singing & whistling it. - Aaarrgh!
Anyway, yesterday ,while whistling away I drove past my neighbours "smallholding"
Couldn't resist these pics.
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/9494/xmas1jk3.jpg)
.
(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3296/xmas2yd1.jpg)

" IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS........... "
Cheers All
Negg
ps - Just stopped raining - See what we gotta put up with!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on December 03, 2008, 05:38:44 PM
I am amazed that you are getting Asda adverts in Arillas Eggy...
those poor old turkeys look as they know whats in store for them... they look a bit on the thin side..perhaps they are starving themselves so no one will eat them!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 03, 2008, 06:26:00 PM
Sue
We have Sky here and, whatever channel you're on, Asda seems to pop up.

The turkey we had, last year from this guy, was a bit tough and very thin on the breast front. Quite expensive, even for free range
And I had to remove the head and claws-Good use for my long handled branch loppers
He bought us a "boiling fowl", is that the term? , last week. Loadsa meat and casseroled for 2 1/2 hours. Still a bit on the chewy side but I enjoyed it.

A note on the weather front.When I said it has stopped raining, it had, for 10 minutes.
Then came back with a vengeance.
Shut all shutters,have a few drinks a good meal, and turn up heating is tonights menu.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 03, 2008, 07:15:50 PM
Eggy, I'm the same with that advert and I drive myself mad. Perhaps I am trying to inspire myself - as yet have done nothing about Christmas but seem to have invited 7 people for lunch!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 03, 2008, 08:10:08 PM
It could be worse, you could have Des o Connor off the Tesco advert going round in your head.  :(  I can't think what it is off the top of my head.

riggers............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 03, 2008, 08:35:16 PM
"It's beginning to look like Christmas. Everywhere I go..."
"Chestnuts roasting by the open fire..."

Arrgh HUMBUG. Let's cancel Christmas altogether. I'm with both of you Eggy and riggers. It was Kylie who recorded "Can't get you out of my head..." but she never knew how Asda and Tesco would conspire to make it come true.

Give me Terry's music thread ANY DAY.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 04, 2008, 05:02:36 PM
A couple of electric cables came down overnight which closed the Kavaddaes to Arillas road this afternoon. The police were on the case though. Well they were in the local Kafenio having a "coffee" but they did look like coiled springs. Anyway, the thought of making a detour to Arillas, via San Stephanos, in the heavy winds and rain made it no " Arillas today"

So, just a pic from our balcony at 2 pm.
(http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/8/s3010253mb9.jpg)

Stay indoors and take it easy time!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 04, 2008, 05:10:57 PM
Thanks for keeping us in touch, Eggy.  Sounds like it was a bit rough overnight (just like it was here in Lincolnshire).
Hope the plunging £ (pound) is not causing you too much grief.  Personally am hoping it picks up before I get back to Arillas in September.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 04, 2008, 05:25:57 PM
What a lovely view it is even though it isn't the best we have seen from your place. The vines look to have grown well and the shadey shelter dosent look as bare as it did when we saw it last. Hope the wind hasn't played havoc with your lady's garden. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on December 04, 2008, 11:45:28 PM
Eggy would rather have the rain in Corfu than the black ice and snow here.  Thought I would get a taxi to work this morning it would be safer WELL went down the drive to get in it and slipped ended up under the taxi with only my head and shoulders showing.  How stupid did I feel the taxi driver said I was there one minute and gone the next.  Had to spend 20 mins in the loo at work drying my trousers under the hand driver ha ha ha.  Mind I'm paying for it now I can hardly move, big bruise on leg, pain in back and both arms and shoulders.  Come on I need lots of sympathy everyone just laughed at me and said it could only happen to me :0(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 05, 2008, 10:39:17 AM
((((((HUGS))))) It does sound funny though. Mind you I do know somebody else that could do that kind of thing. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on December 05, 2008, 12:14:51 PM
You got my sympathy mate! I did something similar six years ago and broke my left arm in two places. You need pain killers and a very large ouzo!
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 05, 2008, 12:33:27 PM
Ah Jill. Martin is right - painkillers and a large ouzo would be my recipe too. Hope you are better soon.
love Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 05, 2008, 02:53:59 PM
Mick
Just take it easy and make sure you don't damage the darting arm!

Vivian
The veiw can change from week to week but they are all still pretty damm good.

Patrick
The recent weather has caused a lot of havoc around North Corfu but the Greeks take it all in their stride and nothing ever sees to become a problem.
(Kavaddades road closed-Hey-Only another 10 minutes to Arillas via San Stephanos)

My trip to "Arillas Today" was from Afionas down the road that you see just before the Mon Amour Appts. ( If you're walking from Arillas, that is )
I just had to stop and take these.
(http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/3941/051208cro2.jpg)
.
(http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9606/051208dei5.jpg)
.
(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/7255/051208eic5.jpg)

I'm sure many of you "veterans" out there have done this walk but this is the first time I've driven it. ( I gotta start slowly donchyerknow )
A lovely walk, I would imagine & being repaid by many veiws like this has to be worth it.

Into Arillas and it's very clear that the weather is still is in command.
(http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/5781/051208gfj1.jpg)
.
(http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/4462/0512008fjh2.jpg)
You'll see that there is not much of the beach left at the moment. I look at it that nature is giving it a good and vigorous 'ole wash and brush up and doing her bit to have it in pristine condition for next year.

So, who was about? - The only person I found was this one.
(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3152/051208hhs6.jpg)
Vassilis is never far away and Amourada, I think, all us locals should be indebited too for staying open during the winter months.

Wegg and I are feeling a twinge stressed/guilty at the moment as we took our little lady moggy, Megg, to the vets yesterday for the "OP" We don't want to see any more unwanted kittens in Corfu so thought it the best thing to do. We're a coupla of softies though and Megg is a little worse for wear today which doesn't make us feel any better about it.

Finally, and I just had to buy this in Dimitrias Supermarket at Acharavi.
(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2665/051208awq2.jpg)

It's a honey liquer & at 25% proof for only £4.40 a bottle may be worth a snort or 2.
But I only bought it for the name.
( I suppose I talk enough of it that I should really have a bottle of it in the cupboard! )

Stay well y'all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on December 05, 2008, 03:07:46 PM
Eggy, brilliant reports, thank you. Looked on webcam yesterday and it looked really fierce. 


Mick and Jill, which one of you went under the taxi?  Had me giggling away, I could just picture it.  I came out of an office building last week and went flying off the top step, off a wet leaf! and landed on my back on the step.  I felt more of a prat than hurt!  haha.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on December 05, 2008, 03:20:13 PM
Even though the weather wasnt too bright Eggy its still a lovely view from your balcony.  Enjoy your  Drible and keep warm!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 05, 2008, 03:45:03 PM
Bottoms up Eggy! Drible sounds good and your pictures are excellent. Thank you :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 05, 2008, 04:49:40 PM
OOO heck Eggy, dont know what ive done to deserve my Sunday name hope it's nought bad. poor Meg hope she's feeling better soon give her a cuddle from me. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on December 05, 2008, 08:08:50 PM
go neil
honey is soooooooo good for you ....lol........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 05, 2008, 10:49:21 PM
Viv
I don.t thnk you've ever done anything bad in yout life.
Megg has had a quick cuddle from you. She's really down at the mo so I hope I pass on all your good vibes on to her.

________________________________________________________________
That ole "Drible" by the way is a vey nice tipple indeed, Like a poor mans Drambuie.
( So it suits me! )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on December 05, 2008, 11:54:24 PM
It was me Jill who ended up under the taxi.  Am I paying for it today can hardly move my arms, leg is black and blue and back is killing me but YES Viv I can see the funny side of it now and have cheered a few people up with my story.  Got a bottle of Baileys there that I am going to start on once Calum is asleep.  Got to admit I felt sorry for the taxi driver :0) I was his first customer of the day at 7.30am so hope the rest of his day was better
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 06, 2008, 02:06:18 AM
Ah Jill luvver. I knew it was you. Just like me you end up in the embarassing situation, and hurt. Might be a different reason though - you rushing to work. Me? a bit too inebriated. Too many beers... Ask PaulC and Di! (and all the others)

All our love and affection to Mick and Calum. Hope we meet again next year

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on December 06, 2008, 09:12:29 AM
Eggy
Your Drible should go nicely with my pint of Piddle from Dorset .
Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on December 06, 2008, 09:13:43 AM
Should say brewed in Dorset
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on December 06, 2008, 12:31:38 PM
Hi Eggy!
Great pics of the walk I did in May. You must be quite brave to drive along that road as its very steep in places and there was a lot of surface missing. Brought back some good memories.
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 06, 2008, 02:17:37 PM
Eggy
Your Drible should go nicely with my pint of Piddle from Dorset .
Paul

Paul
Drible and piddle - Now I am feeling my age!

Martin
Not the best of drives and bits of road missing - Not many places to turn round.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 06, 2008, 02:33:13 PM
Ha Ha Paul and Eggy. My sister used to live in Charmouth in Dorset and I have actually tried a pint of Piddle when we were there. Can't remember if it was good or not but worth a try for the name sake!

As for the drible Eggy, there's one for my old age. Not long now then....

lol
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on December 06, 2008, 11:24:36 PM
Hi Phil nice to know someone else makes a fool of themselves ha ha ha.  YES we will see you over in Arillas next year definatly going to make it twice next year and if we sell our house might make a third trip but don't mention it to Mick yet ha ha ha.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on December 07, 2008, 01:02:56 PM
Eggy & Phill,
I am sure you would both enjoy a pint of JIMMY RIDDLE from the same Brewery.
Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 08, 2008, 04:23:19 PM
Never got to Arillas today but did pay a visit to San George.
( See places to visit )

On the way back I did stop for an Ouzo or two so ran out of time.

Spare a thought for this poor soul though as, when I've had a couple, I do tend to talk a bit. - ( If he had hidden away then his hind legs would have remained safe! )
(http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/1001/081208amu4.jpg)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 09, 2008, 03:05:03 PM
Arillas is alive and very well today folks.

After, about, an 8 deg start to the morning which did find around 9 deg at 11:30 am we are now sitting, fairly comfortably, at 14/15 deg, 3pm our time.

Although the recent bad weather helped the sea pinch our beach Arillas is fighting back and reclaiming it slowly.
(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1/091208atc0.jpg)
.
(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/9027/091208bcl7.jpg)
There's still a lot of kelp around but that will be cleared, dried out and on local gardens before you know it.

The build on the front, next to Marinaki, is taking shape very well. Take my word for it, in that, it is straight. It was me who was at an angle!
(http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/7430/091208chn1.jpg)

Cheers All
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 09, 2008, 05:58:12 PM
It's looking good Negg. I can't believe how the new apartments at the Marinaki are coming along, it doesn't seem that long ago since i was there (about 7 weeks) and there was nothing.

cheers...

riggers..............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 09, 2008, 08:03:43 PM
Riggers I was just thinking the exact same thing. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on December 10, 2008, 05:13:12 PM
As I remember there is a nice empty little plot next to the lane by "Efthhias".. there's a little track that goes back to Villa Nikos I think and its before the Portofino.  Now that would be nice to have a little house there, right in front of the beach and next to "Efi's"...it probably already belongs to someone anyway and is waiting for a building to be put there..  just right for me and Mike I was thinking tho'...

See my post under 'Sophia and Dimitris' - I think you may be talking about their land here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on December 10, 2008, 05:22:15 PM
I have just asked the same question somewhere and got your answer now Angie, thanks!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 18, 2008, 05:21:15 PM
Poor "Arillas Today" has been greatly neglected recently. - soooorrrrrryyy.

Wegg back from the Uk on Monday so normal service to be resumed soon.
Looking after myself this week but it's all OK. Wegg gave me a map of the kitchen.
Something like:-
 "Walk past fridge/freezer and turn right. The glass topped unit is the cooker"
" The big metal floor-standing unit, in the utility room, is the washing machine "

Right now today, started on 12 deg and dry. Then, boy oh boy, hailstones at midday and a very wet afternoon. Currently raining, at 5 pm, loadsa thunder with some lightnening. - I gotta go out in this. - Darts and Mon Amour for me tonight.
I found the cooker, now just have to read the instructions!
And the washing machine. - Not needed . I can make a pair of socks last a week!

Xmas lights starting to pop up around Arillas,Kavaddades etc and, give me a dry evening, I'll see if I can get the camera motivated.

Pelting down outside at the mo. - Can you play darts in wellies?
Cheers All
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on December 18, 2008, 05:45:39 PM
Hiya Eggy !
Find it hard to imagine it there with hail and rain and probably a little deserted.
What time does it get dark at now ?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 18, 2008, 07:19:28 PM
Hope you and Megg are coping without Wegg. Sadly I never managed to meet up with her when she was in Winchester but we did get to have a natter on the phone. see you at Easter!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 20, 2008, 02:54:13 PM
A special "Arillas Today" as it was the christening of Bebis at Arillas Church.

You may recognise a few faces here.
(http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/410/beb2xt9.jpg)
.
(http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/8130/beb3hw7.jpg)
.
(http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7250/beb4ai9.jpg)
.
(http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/2164/beb7ov0.jpg)
.
(http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/1025/beb6yb6.jpg)

Not forgetting the main reason why everyone was there!
(http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/8073/beb1xc6.jpg)

But Dimitris still had time to tinker with gadgets!
(http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/9064/beb5cq9.jpg)

I was too far away in the Church to get any good photos but I'm sure Dimitris has all that organised. I'll leave it to him to post those and, of course, with Bebis's name.
A lovely day for it, as they say,with 15 degs and sunny.
Even Arillas was on it's best behaviour.

This one taken fron the Church.
(http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/6656/201208dhn0.jpg)

Plus a little visit to the beach was in order.
(http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/6089/20208cmr1.jpg)
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3740/201208bnw9.jpg)

Finally, on the way back to Kavaddades I thought I'd try and get a shot of Albania.
(http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/4421/201208aeo3.jpg)
I'm sure I saw a little snow on those peaks!

Signing off with congrats Dimitris and Litsa and ..........?
( And, of course, Dimitris and Litsa's very proud parents ) 
Time to have that good holiday now.

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 20, 2008, 03:25:52 PM
Eggy, Pete and I knew it was today and I have been thinking of them all morning, it's lovely to see a few photo's well done. As sure as Eggs is Eggs we will all see more when the family get back home to Arillas. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on December 20, 2008, 03:50:54 PM
Lovely pictures Eggy - and so quick!!

'Can't wait to see Dimitris' and find out what name they've decided on.

Angie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on December 20, 2008, 07:49:56 PM
fab pics eggy
congrats to dimitris & litsa and of course bebis..xxx...yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 20, 2008, 07:51:11 PM
Don't they all look nice!!! :) Thank you for the pictures Eggy!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on December 20, 2008, 08:47:09 PM

How lovely!
Thank you for posting the photo's Eggy - seeing them brought a big grin to my face....& made me pause & think about yet another reason why I love Arillas so much! The people are second to none & I really wish I'd been a fly on the wall at the special ceremony.
Lovely, lovely Arillas - I do miss it....

BeckyB :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 20, 2008, 10:32:31 PM
That brought a tear to my eye....lovely parents and a very special boy xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on December 20, 2008, 10:38:33 PM
What a great family.  Congratulations to all.  Thanks Eggy for the lovely photos.  Hope all is well.  W & S. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 21, 2008, 12:07:42 AM
Thanks for the pics of the very special occasion Neil. Looking forward to seeing many more and finding out Bebis's name.

Best wishes to all.

riggers............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 25, 2008, 12:55:16 PM
I think maybe we should call this posting a :-

Arillas and Kavaddades today

We got a little carried away here so I suggest you sit with your favourite tipple, or 3. and no apologies necessary if you're too bleary eyed to finish this bumper issue.

5 deg outside, this morning, and this is what we awoke to.
(http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/899/s3010279jf2.jpg)

On our way to Arillas we found the "ones" that got away this year.
(http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/948/s3010284ua0.jpg)

One for Barry here. - When we got to Arillas someone had nicked our parking place.
(http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/7117/s3010297wa8.jpg)

Arillas looking good and still reclaiming back the beach after a few stormy arguments with that ole blue sea.
(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/473/s3010290to2.jpg)
.
(http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2258/s3010291zv6.jpg)

And.... what curious artifacts did we find on the beach?
One of Sandy's discarded retsina containers
She tells me she always takes one of these to the beach every day. - Alledgedly!
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/172/s3010295tk3.jpg)

And, was it John the Ref who reported a lost sandal? - Has it finally come home?
(http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/4990/s3010296sy8.jpg)

We went home via the outskirts of San Stephanos and Magoulades so just a few pics here of the veiws.
(http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/7718/s3010298qi9.jpg)
.
You can see the Village of Magoulades in this one.
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/452/s3010300sj6.jpg)

That sea belongs to Sidari with the mountains of Alania just in shot.
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2952/s3010303uy0.jpg)

This is the "Egg" house, as seen from the road down into Kavaddades.
(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7285/s3010306ch3.jpg)

And.... When we got back to Kavadaddes there was, obviously, still activity at the local Church - I think many of you have driven past here.
(http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/8105/s3010307qq3.jpg)

Finally, for lovers of feline friends. It was then time for Meg to open her pressie.
(http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/6417/s3010282qn2.jpg)

Now, at 9 deg outside, but a very nice 21 deg inside, it's time for another wee dram and settle down with Wegg. - Who must take all the credit for the photos.
After her week in the UK it's good to have her home and have a decent meal!

Kronia Polla
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 25, 2008, 01:23:53 PM
Hi All
Thanks Negg for the splendid Christmas Day report from my favourity corner of Corfu.
The photos are great - thanks Wegg.
You both deserve a dram or two and a chance to put your feet up.
Christmas Good Wishes to all Forum members and guests.
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on December 25, 2008, 02:25:30 PM
Happy Christmas Negg & Wegg.

Thanks for a Christmas Day update.
I knew Santa would not forget, It was good of him to deliver my sandal to the beach,
I have the one for the left foot in the suitcase waiting for our return in July.
Have a good day and take it easy with the ouzo.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 25, 2008, 03:55:22 PM
Thanks Eggy. What would we do without you?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 25, 2008, 04:04:32 PM
Hear hear! Thank you for being bothered to think of us who are scattered around the "abroad".

Have a lovely evening :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Peckedhen on December 25, 2008, 04:19:25 PM
Thank you for taking the time today  Neil.

Have a super Christmas.

Sue
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on December 26, 2008, 03:53:49 PM
What a great reporter arillas.com has. Photos even on Christmas Day. Really enjoyed them Negg & Wegg. Hope you enjoyed your well deserved dram or two.

Happy New Year to you both.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 26, 2008, 05:21:22 PM
Like Craig Revel Horward, all I can say is FAB-U-LOUS. NINE!!!

love to Wegg and Megg.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on December 26, 2008, 06:18:26 PM
Can't believe how much Megg has grown!  Glad Wendy is home safe and sound and thank you both for a heart warming Christmas Day report.  Hope you had a wonderful day.  Love & Best Wishes to you.  Will be in touch again soon.  W & S. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on December 27, 2008, 04:16:53 PM
Eggy,
Thanks for your brill Christmas day photos, makes me homesick , your kitten is so so cute
happy New year
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 03, 2009, 04:58:40 PM
New Year greetings from a wet "Arillas Today"
.
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/3225/030109akw4.jpg)
.
(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/795/030109bqk5.jpg)

A very quiet Arillas this afternoon and raining when I took these. But, with the temp  still around that 12 deg it's not too cold for a walk along the beach, using the slight breeze, to blow away those lethargic cobwebs.
But it would take a braver man than me to stand on the jetty!

Cheers All
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 03, 2009, 05:53:17 PM
Thanks for taking the time Eggy. Just love the pictures of Arillas on January 3rd...

It is such a shame we have a "closed season." Holidays are not only made from hot summer sun - I would be there today in the rain and on the beach, and probably take a dip in the sea (with no clothes on of course, most of you know that already.) But some places would have to be open to get us there. We already have Amourada and Akti, others may follow if the flights were available. Our Corfiot mates need their winter holidays, and work their socks off all summer, but I expect they could do with an extension to the money they earn.

Some people go ski-ing in the winter, why not our place? (mind you we might be a bit short on ski-ing in Arillas....) Corfu has lost the plot - their winter season could be so attractive to so many. But it shuts itself down. I have never understood why. Perhaps someone can explain it to me. Not the history whicj I know, but the WHY?

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on January 04, 2009, 02:36:29 PM
Hi Phil,
I have also wondered why. It seems to me that warm rain and a bit of bad weather compared to the normal season is much better than the grey miserable cold here in th U.K.
Arillas is still good for walking and socializing and I bet the Mythos tastes just the same!
I did look at getting there 'overland' for the off season period, but like the aircraft, they are few and far between. Many stop their services in October leaving only the longer routes which are not frequent. We need a Sea Plane, like 'Fantasy Island' we can all hop on at a place on the coast near where you live in the U.K. and then get off at the jetty in Arillas.
Nice dream!
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 04, 2009, 05:38:13 PM
Thanks Martin. And yes, I am also sure the Mythos tastes the same. But like you say, the walks, the beach (even after it's pasting by the weather - I would love to help with the clear up) the people, the cooking there is so much for us to enjoy ... ah I could go on and on. 

The whole issue is travelling there - the airlines the ferries and Corfu's leaders keep us away in the winter. Perhaps it is intentional. But when you hear how hard and difficult life has become over there (even worse than here) you have to wonder why?

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on January 04, 2009, 05:54:13 PM
Arilas in the winter seems far more appealing than winter here. It would be intersting to see how life is there in the Winter time. I think the walks would be better as the temperature is cooler. I was knackered in September walking to San Georges in the blistering heat, well worth it though for a lovely cool swim. Here's to the coming season

Take Care
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on January 05, 2009, 07:16:15 PM
I agree with you, it would be lovely to over winter in Arillas, but what about the accommodation owners, surely they deserve a break and maybe a holiday. Also when would they "spruce up" their properties if we're all there cluttering up the place. Nice thought though.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on January 05, 2009, 10:37:57 PM
Yes you're right Paul the accomodation owners do need their time, to holiday and spruce up for the coming season. any way only a few months away and the season starts

Take Care
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 09, 2009, 05:35:31 PM

It is such a shame we have a "closed season." Holidays are not only made from hot summer sun - I would be there today in the rain and on the beach, and probably take a dip in the sea Phil


Phil , As Paul says " It's a nice thought "
Two other issues to bear in mind are the tremendous work locals put in, picking all the olives and also that many Appts are not geared up to "Winter Living".

It's been a very wet Winter here , so far, and yesterday we notched yet another 30mm of rain. Arillas Today is a little drier, albeit a little late afternoon drizzle, and we are around 12 deg at about 5:30.
( We did get a minus something the other morning )

Arillas beach may look a twinge fierce here but it looks and feels pretty peaceful close up.
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/4892/090109amr3.jpg)

And .... looking down from the Kavadaddes/Afionas "Border" aint that bad either.
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3507/090109bao0.jpg)

Cheers All
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on January 09, 2009, 06:44:16 PM
Thanks for the new pictures, Eggy, they convey very well the feeling of a resort in winter.  I was brought up at Cleethorpes and it was a completely different place in the winter, just as Arillas changes when the season is over, so did my home town.
Despite the odd minus temperature at night though, and plentiful rain, I think you've chosen a super place to settle down - please keep up the good work of giving us all a taste of the 'other' Arillas.

Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 09, 2009, 06:50:00 PM
Looking good rain or shine! Thank you Eggy :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on January 09, 2009, 09:28:22 PM
Gorgeous pictures Neill, keep them coming please, they're whats getting me through this yukky weather here........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on January 09, 2009, 10:05:11 PM
Hi Eggy
I love your photo of Arillas beach - I would love to print it off and frame it - it's stunning.  I can imagine some appartments would not be suited to winter weather - Olive picking - think I would love to do a kind of working holiday

Take Care

Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 11, 2009, 01:54:34 PM
A very dry 13 deg lunchtime for Arillas Today.

And...... as you can see, Arillas Beach is winning the recent minor dispute with the sea about who owns the sand.
.
(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8402/110109air1.jpg)
.
(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1775/110109byo6.jpg)

Not a lot of "goings on" ,in Arillas at the moment, to tell you about and even those new "Marinaki Build" ? - Appts have slowed down. Maybe if the weather is on the turn, and we can have a few more dry days then the build will continue and a few more "well known" faces will venture out.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 11, 2009, 05:21:48 PM
Thanks Eggy. The beach looks wonderful. Wish we were there...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 15, 2009, 05:41:06 PM
Phil

You shouda been here today as it was a very quiet Arillas, the only "noise" being the sound of the sea.

(http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/9640/150109ro7.jpg)
.
(http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/2675/150109axk3.jpg)

Not a soul around to enjoy a dry 14 deg temperature.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
On a different note.
I spoke to Peri recently. Peri and Joanne from 2008 newly opened Artemis Bar, that is.
Looks like a "too good to miss" opportunity has been put their way but means a move to Corfu Town is necessary. A shame as the Artemis looks to have been taking off quite well.
The upshot being, he is now looking for someone to rent the bar for the summer season and would sell all contents as well. Basically put on an apron and off you go.
Any Forum addicts interested? PM me and I'll pass his contact details on.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Cheers All
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 15, 2009, 07:02:09 PM
Ah Eggy, I so wish we were. Walking along the beach, just Jen, me and the sea. Then head for Amourada and a revivng hot Greek meal. Bliss.

So glad for Jo and Peri - they deserve to succeed. We spent many a happy hour with them last year, just chewing over things and sharing our Arillas experiences. If we were in a position to rent the bar we would. But I can dream can't I?

Thanks for the post, and our best to Wegg and Megg.
Phil and Jen
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 15, 2009, 10:10:28 PM
Very pleased for Perri & Joanne that they have been given this opportunity and what a great opportunity for somebody else to take on a up and running buisness, did talk to Pete about it but he says he would miss me to much. How nice it is to be loved and wanted how much nicer if we could both be in the place we love, but I hope evry thing works out for whoever takes it on, even if we dont know them yet. Please give Perri &
Joanne my regards. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 16, 2009, 03:11:26 PM
Vivian

The small rental charge is very tempting, but I fear that I would only drink the profits.
Maybe two couples to share the business and, therefore, have a bit of summer to themselves is the way to go.

We're enjoying a very nice 17 deg here today and very calm everything is tooooo.
I have plans tomorrow to take a couple of pics of Arillas from a friends house which, as long as the weather keeps up, will make us all green with envy.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on January 17, 2009, 11:02:49 AM
Hi Eggy

Whereabouts is the Artemis situated please?

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 17, 2009, 12:33:22 PM
Hi Mango
Artemis used to be a "supermarket" and is situated quite near to Thomas fish restaurant (Vavilas) If you are on the sea front you walk past Grazella and Sea Breeze, round past Bardis Sun and carry on along the road towards Vavilas. Keep going and you will find it on the left. A bit further on past Makris you can cut through Elena Stella and onto the road towards the Rainbow and Brouklis.

All the best
Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 17, 2009, 05:00:02 PM
Phil
Much better directions than I could do. - I just follow the bonnet of the Red Pug.
...

A very super duper Arillas today and we're, just like the UK I think, enjoying a dry day with temps hovering around 16 deg.
We visited "nearly new" friends of ours, Bob and Penny , in Afionas, for "elevenses", which on Greek time ended up as "twelve-ses"

Just to make everybody envious, including us, here's a view of Arillas, with Agious Stephanos Bay in the background,from their balcony.
.
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/794/170109abu5.jpg)
.
(http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/871/170109bit7.jpg)

On a clearer day they can see the snow on the Albanian Mountains.
...

And, from another balcony they can wake up to this....
.
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/7614/170109cic7.jpg)
.
(http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/7832/170109dnc6.jpg)

I think Cheryl and Timbo will remember the house and couple as we all paid them a visit just before everything was completed and ready for "the big move".

And... What I like about Bob is , he likes a game of darts as well.

Cheers Negg.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 17, 2009, 05:17:14 PM
You are so right Eggy. I am green with envy. One day soon Jen and me will wake up to a view like that

Thanks for posting it. Will see you sometime soon
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on January 17, 2009, 05:44:28 PM
Lovely photos Eggy - thank you.
What a beautiful day in Arillas. We had a lovely morning here too but as usual it had clouded over by lunchtime.
Your friends have got an amazing view.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 17, 2009, 07:21:29 PM
That is what I call a view! Now, where did I put my lottery ticket...;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 17, 2009, 07:42:34 PM
Very envious here too. Erja didn't i go half with you on that lottery ticket :)

riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 17, 2009, 07:44:53 PM
:D of course you did riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 17, 2009, 07:47:25 PM
:D thought so :) . haha.........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on January 17, 2009, 10:06:48 PM
Thanks, Eggy for the latest post.  It reminds me of why I want to keep returning.

                Yammas  Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 17, 2009, 10:32:48 PM
I hope you get the Kaloudis ready for us Paul, when we arrive on the 8th june :)

Yammas

riggers............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on January 18, 2009, 10:12:42 AM
We should see you again this year.We are flying 14th June staying at the Bardis hotel.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 18, 2009, 12:40:33 PM
Hi Neill, yep ok we are on our way (in my dreams) I dont mind wearing an apron every now and then) but Wendy will have to do the baking, cakes etc. It's a lovely dream but dream it is for now. Unless it's a share in that famous lottery ticket.
Bob & Peny sure have some lovely views there only another five years to go and we already have an offer to rent for the first winter, that I think you might know about.
Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on January 23, 2009, 05:31:16 PM
Thanks for the pics, Eggy, what a very pleasant afternoon it was, an all!!  Wish I was there doing it now ........ can maybe repeat during the first week of September .... we have now booked!!  Only managing a week this time but I'm still very excited!  You'll have to play darts a bit quicker - James is up to about 200 180's now so he's going to take some beating!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 24, 2009, 03:15:45 PM
Ah Cheryl !

Good to see you're back with us in Sept.
Tell James that 180's is for show and the doubles win the dough!
( First said by Bobby George ) - looking forward to many games with him.
And...... Should be a choice of venues by then!

It's a very quiet Arillas with nothing new still to report. More rain here, so far, than last year but a very pleasant 20 deg today after some overnight wetness.
Nothing new happening but the beach is repairing itself after all the bad weather.
All in all it's looking pretty damm good.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 24, 2009, 03:17:00 PM
Ah Cheryl !

Good to see you're back with us in Sept.
Tell James that 180's is for show and the doubles win the dough!
( First said by Bobby George ) - looking forward to many games with him.
And...... Should be a choice of venues by then!

It's a very quiet Arillas with nothing new still to report. More rain here, so far, than last year but a very pleasant 20 deg today after some overnight wetness.
Nothing new happening but the beach is repairing itself after all the bad weather.
All in all it's looking pretty damm good.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 24, 2009, 03:18:28 PM
Ah Cheryl !

Good to see you're back with us in Sept.
Tell James that 180's is for show and the doubles win the dough!
( First said by Bobby George ) - looking forward to many games with him.(Him not Bobby!)
And...... Should be a choice of venues by then!

It's a very quiet Arillas with nothing new still to report. More rain here, so far, than last year but a very pleasant 20 deg today after some overnight wetness.
Nothing new happening but the beach is repairing itself after all the bad weather.
All in all it's looking pretty damm good.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on January 24, 2009, 06:52:17 PM
hi eggie just wondering what rumors are about arrilas about the dodgy builder
Ah Cheryl !

Good to see you're back with us in Sept.
Tell James that 180's is for show and the doubles win the dough!
( First said by Bobby George ) - looking forward to many games with him.
And...... Should be a choice of venues by then!

It's a very quiet Arillas with nothing new still to report. More rain here, so far, than last year but a very pleasant 20 deg today after some overnight wetness.
Nothing new happening but the beach is repairing itself after all the bad weather.
All in all it's looking pretty damm good.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 24, 2009, 07:06:31 PM
Isobel

I need more info from you on that one. - Mayebe send me a PM.

The builder we dealt with was very good and  I can seriously recommend 3 or 4 other local North Corfu builders who would make you a good honest build.
Like other countries you can have the rotten apple but I need a few clues to answer you question with honesty.

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 24, 2009, 07:08:13 PM
Isobel

I need more info from you on that one. - Maybe send me a PM.

The builder we dealt with was very good and  I can seriously recommend 3 or 4 other local North Corfu builders who would make you a good honest build.
Like other countries you can have the rotten apple but I need a few clues to answer your question with honesty.

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on January 24, 2009, 07:09:29 PM
Neill!!!! Have you been on the ouzo again? Your posts are multiplying themselves.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 24, 2009, 07:11:58 PM
Maggie
I click the mouse, to post,  and get get "warning database failed"
Click again and get " Someone is posting"
Click again and everything locks up.
Now my brain hurts-Hope to see Dimitris Monday so I will ask.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on January 24, 2009, 08:01:05 PM
Maggie
I click the mouse, to post,  and get get "warning database failed"
Click again and get " Someone is posting"
Click again and everything locks up.
Now my brain hurts-Hope to see Dimitris Monday so I will ask.
Negg

intersting Mr Eggy,....
I also thought that this was an ouzo reaction of the forum.!
please inform me each time this happens  by sending me an email with the detailed error message/s

yammass!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 24, 2009, 08:02:39 PM
Eggy. I thought I taught you about double vision. As you know I'm an expert. Maggie from lovely Edinburgh has it - must be the ouzo!

take care both. See you soon
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 24, 2009, 09:30:35 PM
I just thought you were talking in doubles and trebles Eggy.

riggers............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on January 25, 2009, 02:36:40 AM
riggs ...we are deffo talking about arillas vision............ill let u know in june ......yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: paulndeb on January 27, 2009, 12:42:35 AM
Hi eggy,
Many thanks for the lovely pictures of Bob and Penny's views.
We didn't get chance to go over last year and have had to put our build in
Afionas on hold until 'le crunch' and the rate of exchange gets sorted. It was great to see that everything worked out well for them. Still we could always put the tent up
on the plot and a shower in the tree.  (Although I much prefer the Bardis Brothers
villas)
(The last time we saw them Penny was sorting out their Post Box in the village)
Your postings really help to temper our 'withdrawal' symptoms. I don't normally reply to the forum - I like reading everyone else's observations instead. But it was so
nice to see that the move went according to plan.
Hopefully we will be over this year - so fingers crossed.
Regards to Linda and Nick at the Night Owl.   
Deb and Paul
   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on January 27, 2009, 02:26:17 PM

I think Cheryl and Timbo will remember the house and couple as we all paid them a visit just before everything was completed and ready for "the big move".

And... What I like about Bob is , he likes a game of darts as well.

Cheers Negg.

Yeah, I remember it well, we had a fab time & Bob & Penny are such a lovely couple, please pass my best on to them both when you next see them!

The views look fantastic! :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 27, 2009, 06:07:36 PM
Paul n Deb
How nice is that to have a posting from you? - Glad you're both well.
Looking forward to seein you this year, all being well.

Timbo
Bob n Penny have really settled down well and all their neighbours have taken a shine to them as , said it before, down to earth people.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A wet Arillas today with overnight heavy winds finishing in torrential rain early hours.
We recorded 25mm of rain in 45 minutes this morning. Our neighbours bank collapsed and they can't get the cars fown the drive.
An afternoon drive,for me, to Sidari took me through 4 very deep flood water areas. But "Red Pug" did well even though a few coughs and splutters.
Temps arpund 12 deg outside and now dry at 6 pm.

Darts at the "Owl" tonite -  Gotta be done - "Whether" or not.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on January 28, 2009, 12:55:38 AM
Hi Negg,

I think I can remember you having a bank collapse last year, in heavy rain. At least its a different type of bank collapse to the ones we are having in the UK.

Next time in rains can you take your wellies with you and take some photos of the flood waters. Maybe Wendy could take your photo and then we could see the wellies that havent been seen since April 1st last year ( Melon Murderer)

How did the darts go?

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 28, 2009, 12:38:37 PM
Hi Terry

I maybe popping out later so will take the camera.
Meanwhile, to "whet" your appetite, this is a photo of the normally dry ditch, just beyond another neighbours land.
.
(http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/7600/s3010018fw6.jpg)
.
Wegg took this yesterday, just after the rainguage recorded 25mm of wet stuff in 50 minutes!

Darts went well and a posting due soon.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 28, 2009, 01:25:32 PM
More rain there then here at the moment. Is that the ditch you had to jump over when the strimmer ran away with you lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 28, 2009, 06:58:14 PM
More rain there then here at the moment. Is that the ditch you had to jump over when the strimmer ran away with you lol. Viv

I don't think I could manage to jump over that one Viv. But thanks for the compliment.
I don't think I could jump this ditch either.
(http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5512/s3010020cu8.jpg)

A few pics of Arillas today where the rain kept away until about 5 ish. We're currently under attack by heavy thunder and lightening and the rains back, but not as potent as last night. ---- So far.
(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/8/280109cyp3.jpg)
(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6903/280109dpe2.jpg)
(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/3888/280109esg0.jpg)

I also spotted a new sign outside a well known Taverna, ready to be put on the wall for the summer
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/640/280109bdl7.jpg)
Bet a few of you recognise the place?

Off to our neighbours tonite for a meal and drink or two. There's still a lot of noisy activity going on out side. Wellies on methinks. - But photos not allowed.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on January 28, 2009, 08:23:24 PM
Hi Eggy
The photo you took of the flooded ditch I noticed the plants surrounding it , they remind of the plants Castle Eden Dene Nature reserve very close to where I live and love to walikng there. Now I know why years ago it was owned by a family who planted the Dene,  inspired by Italian paintings of the countryside. Maybe inspired by Greece too. Now I know why I love both places. Castle Eden Dene reminds me of Arillas!

Take Care

Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on January 29, 2009, 02:52:54 PM
Thanks for those pics Negg, really interesting. You can almost sense the water flowing down the ditch on the first one. The pictures from the webcam yesterday, showed very black, stormy skies. You can see why Corfu is so green with all that water.

I love being by the sea when its rough (but not in the summer). Its a great thrill to see  massive waves crashing on to rocks.

Could you stand at the end of the pier next time you have a storm please :-) and aim the camera inland?

Terry
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on January 29, 2009, 03:04:58 PM
to rocks.

Could you stand at the end of the pier next time you have a storm please :-) and aim the camera inland?

LOL, Negg, let us know when you are going to do it and we can all tune in the webcam to see you get swept away!  :)

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 29, 2009, 04:16:58 PM
to rocks.

Could you stand at the end of the pier next time you have a storm please :-) and aim the camera inland?

LOL, Negg, let us know when you are going to do it and we can all tune in the webcam to see you get swept away!  :)

Sharon x


I want to see it as well, but only in controlled circumstances and a bottle of Ouzo ready for resucitation :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on January 29, 2009, 04:42:25 PM
This could resurect the "Make me Smile" topic :-)

Any chance of you wearing speedos at the same time Negg? At least your clothes wouldn't get wet. We could test the zoom on the TV webcam as well.

Arillas TV - The end of the Pier Show.
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on January 29, 2009, 04:54:48 PM
Now then Terry - you know who wears the Speedos
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on January 30, 2009, 11:17:01 AM
Sorry PJ :-).
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 30, 2009, 12:19:45 PM
Sorry Eggy, My mistake I thought you were quite fit for your age, must be all the good living. lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on January 30, 2009, 12:35:57 PM
PJ, could Eggy borrow your speedos just for this event?  Well Eggy are you doing it, :)

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on January 30, 2009, 12:40:59 PM
I don't see why not - but I think he'll take a great deal of persuading!
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on January 30, 2009, 12:43:19 PM
hahahaha, PJ you're probably right, dont think he'd look as good as you anyway!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on January 30, 2009, 01:28:08 PM
Quote
dont think he'd look as good as you anyway!

But you have never seen the rear view Sharon .....

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/oldies_speedo.jpg.)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on January 30, 2009, 01:32:24 PM
Maggie
I click the mouse, to post,  and get get "warning database failed"
Click again and get " Someone is posting"
Click again and everything locks up.
Now my brain hurts-Hope to see Dimitris Monday so I will ask.
Negg

intersting Mr Eggy,....
I also thought that this was an ouzo reaction of the forum.!
please inform me each time this happens  by sending me an email with the detailed error message/s

yammass!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on January 30, 2009, 01:41:55 PM
Terry.....where'd you get that photo of me ?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on January 30, 2009, 03:13:23 PM
I cant see the photo Terry, it says image has been moved or deleted, quick I want to see him from behind!!!!


Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on January 30, 2009, 03:26:24 PM
Looks like photobucket have censorship so here it is

(http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/1715/oldiesspeedonr7.th.jpg) (http://img120.imageshack.us/my.php?image=oldiesspeedonr7.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on January 30, 2009, 03:48:50 PM
OMG!!!!!!!!!! LOL

Amanda x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on January 30, 2009, 03:54:05 PM
aaaaahhhh, hahahaha, is that sand in has pants!!!!!!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on January 30, 2009, 04:05:19 PM
Kalispera everyone!
I was just driving pass teh Royal Ionian Brewery yesterday and this is what I have seen being delivered.
It looks as if they have noticed that Erja, TerryW, baldybarry etc have booked and secured their holidays to Arillas so they are extending their production to match their necessary needs.
Having spoken to the people of Corfu beer L.T.D I was told that their brewery  will be open to the public , they expect people to be coming for a visit, in order to get introduced to the new kind of beers and tastes that they will be offering.
It all sounds very interesting and much promising for the new coming season.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on January 30, 2009, 04:07:41 PM
Kalispera Dimitris,

Erja and company will be pleased!

Love the sunset photo,

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 30, 2009, 06:53:42 PM
I don't mind offering my services to do some beer tasting. :D


riggers................
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on January 30, 2009, 11:09:04 PM
Don`t know about sand Sharon, but it looks like someone knitted them for him.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on January 31, 2009, 12:26:54 AM
Thanks for the photographs Dimitris. I loved the sunset and its nice to think that the position of the setting sun is moving once again towards San Stef.

I love the thought of a tour around the brewery, and hopefully with free samples. I hope that "Corfu Beer Ltd" realise how important  this forum is and start to advertise the brewery tours on here.

The next step could be holiday accommodation with Draught on tap to each room :-).

Only  joking Erja :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on January 31, 2009, 12:30:58 AM
Quote
Don`t know about sand Sharon, but it looks like someone knitted them for him.

Trust you to come up with a yarn like that Lindypops
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 31, 2009, 10:37:02 AM
Oh joy!!! Yep, Heidi and I might have a little excursion at the end of August to go to and seeing the brewery in action and have a little taste whilst there ;).

Then we of course have the week to sample the final product in authentic settings around the village :D

What a brilliant idea from the people who run the brewery! Thank you for posting the info Dimitri :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on January 31, 2009, 09:11:31 PM
It was a purler, wasn`t it Terry?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoffrey with a "G" on January 31, 2009, 10:15:01 PM
think I´ve lost the thread
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 31, 2009, 10:59:55 PM
You could say the same as me Geoffrey. - "Wot are you lot drinking?"
Me in Speedos? - Perish the thought.
And a zoom camera? - It's not that cold out here!

So just a little pic of Arillas today, taken from another road.
( All roads lead to Arillas - Donchyerno!? )
.
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/6637/310109im6.jpg)

Cheers from an 8 deg outside temp at 11pm Corfu time. - Zoom camera indeed!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoffrey with a "G" on January 31, 2009, 11:11:55 PM
Inviting image for this time of year Negg,  minus 1 here in Vienna, and still snow around in places. Hope to spot you between 13-23 June, out of the pug that is.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 01, 2009, 12:33:20 AM
Here is Phil's "Arillas Today"

I am set in Baltonsborough, nr Glastonbury Somerset but my heart is in Arillas.

Arillas Today for me is sitting at the computer. Dreaming about being there again, posting  on Facebook (I had a bit of a conversation on there with Anna, then with her son Theo who turned out to be in New York USA and also with Jill of MickandJill fame in North of England.)

Arillas Today included Jen and me talking about our future living long term in Corfu - we WILL be there one day soon. More news to follow.

Arillas Today had me back to watching the webcam, reading old posts (very few new ones were there today and I needed a fix...) and then looking at Marika's pictures, checking and replying to my PMs and any smalltalk entries. Found myself watching the webcam again, looking at my Arillas pics on the computer, talking to Jen about all the people we've met and become friends with...

Arillas Today means nothing to many, but it does to me. Don't begrudge me my obsession. It is in my soul. PaulD from Wales said it was and he was spot on.

Arillas Today is starting into the recession. It will affect our hosts like it or not. But like TerryW says we can help them. The lovely Anna Krasakis (studios) told me last year, it wasn't advertising or the forum that helped, it was the returning holidaymakers who filled her studios. People like Jen and me or Sue and Ian from Manchester (ish?). Terry was right - if we want it to last we have to act. Do something. Promote our slice of heaven.

Arillas Today is a fantastic holiday destination, the perfect place for young families to do sea and sand, for lovers to be romantic, for older people to relax and chill, for teenagers to make their first steps into adulthood. (Many would say that is what Jen and me should start to do now, but we never will. Adulthood is a scary place where you have to face reality - just ignore it and lay under the sun in Arillas...)

Arillas Today can be whatever you want. Youngsters can have a whale of a safe time here. I have photographic proof of young ladies having a great safe time in Arillas at Anna's studios.

Here are some pictures


(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9844/swimxu0.jpg)

(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8941/peoplelq2.jpg)

(http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/3262/img0340aa1.jpg)

(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3445/image026sr4.jpg)

This is a tiny slice of my Arillas. If you want more, join the froum and I will provide a lot more.

So will all of my friends there.

Sorry to rattle on but if you want it enough you will go for it
Phil (aka forum anorak)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on February 01, 2009, 01:38:43 PM
Phil - you've said it all.
Super photographs.  Just keep posting your encouraging words and pictures.
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on February 01, 2009, 02:04:26 PM
Indeed, very well said. Love the pics, especially the one on the jetty!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on February 01, 2009, 06:11:06 PM
yammas..phil/jen ..
all we can do is, what we are all trying...
its not just  forum vs world ,,its world vs all.........
we all pass on the word .but every one,s choice is there own...
lets just all try our best ...luvvers.........yammas....xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on February 01, 2009, 06:59:08 PM
Hi, Phil.  Yet again another great post. I have no doubt that you will live the dream, because you want it to happen so badly.  Don`t know if we would have the b***s.
      I now wish that the weeks between now and June would just disappear in a flash, and that we were back where I really feel at home.
  Eggy`s reports are great for making us be a part of Arillas, in a virtual world. Keep them coming!!!
                   It`s taken me until my late thirties to find the perfect `antidote to life`s stresses and strains`, and the next visit will be our fourth time( 9 weeks in total, with many more to come)- I don`t mind not going anywhere else now.
           So my Arillas Today is passing Sunday afternoon `virtually` there with all you Arillas adicts. Hope to meet many of you soon.

                 Yammas,  Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on February 02, 2009, 12:59:10 AM
Hi Phil
what can I say Arillas is a truly unique place and I will be back whatever happens be it as planned in August or solo as it's looking that it will be now it is the place that is so healing
Love
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 02, 2009, 03:44:52 PM
Fabulous photo of the sea and the clouds Dimitris...  I would love a GREAT BIG billboard sized one of that!  Stick it on the front of my house and wake up to it everyday!  I would prefer the real thing of course but it would be the next best thing.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 02, 2009, 06:52:34 PM
An average temp of around 12 deg in Arillas today.

A fairly dry day and very comfortable for all here. Everyone's hoping we get 2/3 dry days for the soil etc to dry enough to carry on gardening or building works.

It could be worse I 'spose - It could be snowing - Hee Hee Hee.
( Just had to get that in! )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on February 02, 2009, 07:05:22 PM
Thanks for the update, Eggy, sounds like it will need several days to dry out thoroughly - has your neighbour dug his way out of his drive yet?
You are right to laugh up your sleeve at the snow chaos in UK.  London seems to have ground to a halt with no buses and even the tube disrupted.
Here in Lincolnshire we've only got a couple of inches so far, but the radar shows lots more to come.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 02, 2009, 08:25:21 PM
It could be worse I 'spose - It could be snowing - Hee Hee Hee.
( Just had to get that in! )

You are sooooo right eggy :D I managed to get home and did not fall over once on the slippery streets. Arillas +12....in my dreams... *sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 04, 2009, 03:36:46 PM
Driving from San Stefanos to Arillas  over the hill road today.
This is a typical view of Arillas in the Winter days.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 04, 2009, 03:44:51 PM
Doe anyone recognize this house?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on February 04, 2009, 03:48:18 PM
It's not mine!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 04, 2009, 03:50:34 PM
Dimitris
I think Sandy may know
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on February 04, 2009, 04:30:38 PM
Not mine either BBB - it's finished!!
Is it on the way to Afionas? (Take a right by the heritage walk)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on February 04, 2009, 04:41:20 PM
Where's yours Geoff? Mine's on the opposite hill. Wish Dimitris would show a pic of my house.
BBB
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on February 04, 2009, 04:49:39 PM
Mines away from the sea in Dafni - that's why Dimitris never shows a picture of mine!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on February 04, 2009, 04:54:37 PM
Ah yes, I think I remember you from years back, Geoff. Hope all is going well for you. Still not finished though? Ours is finished but took 5 years!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on February 04, 2009, 05:14:34 PM
It's Sandy's house isnt it?  I recognise that drive down to it.  I walked down it for a nosey and crawled back up nearly on my knees, the goats thought i was nuts!  Gorgeous house and views are stunning.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on February 04, 2009, 05:32:35 PM
We're nearly there BBB - lack of funds has been holding us back a bit. It's liveable now, just needs some finishing touches.
So where IS Sandy's house then??


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on February 04, 2009, 06:11:47 PM
That's great news Geoff. The exchange rate hasn't helped. Hope you can now enjoy your house.

Sandy's house is above the old Heritage Trail but you have get to it from the Afionas road. She has a lovely view over Arillas and the sea.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 04, 2009, 06:26:54 PM
Dimitri, have you been standing on your roof again????!!!! At least To Kouklospito has not been washed away in all this rain but I fear there will be a few puddles at the bottom of that driveway.....roll on 18 April....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 04, 2009, 06:32:11 PM
Sorry about that funny face....too many question marks!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 05, 2009, 10:24:17 AM
Hi Sandy, meant to ask you in October but forgot, What does Kouklospito mean? Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 05, 2009, 10:28:57 AM
The Doll's House ....because it's much smaller than all the posh villas up there....and of course, I'm the doll!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 05, 2009, 11:10:38 AM
Love it. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 05, 2009, 11:20:46 AM
Many a true word Sandy... Jen and me always thought that was why kouklospito was the name. You are the doll and it is your house!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on February 06, 2009, 09:12:58 PM
hi sandy...
you sure it should,nt be villa retsina....lol..........yammas c.u.soon...kev/kay..xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on February 06, 2009, 09:14:31 PM
hi sandy...
you sure it should,nt be villa retsina....lol..........yammas c.u.soon...kev/kay..xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 06, 2009, 09:18:38 PM
LOL you cheeky thing Kevin.....retsina goes without saying. See you in June? Love to you both x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on February 06, 2009, 09:24:55 PM
yassus sandy..
see u in june ..at atki .5-15th........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 06, 2009, 09:51:07 PM
Kalispera!!
That was Arillas today no much activity...
the rain stopped folowed by an enormous rainbow  while I ovelooked on the way to... Rianbow bar.
That explains why the place is kalled like that and not Spiros like everyone else.

Take care everyone,

Dimitris
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on February 06, 2009, 10:02:35 PM
at least we know where spiro,s /and/jimmi,s pot of gold is.......yammas boss..xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 07, 2009, 02:47:50 AM
Thanks for the pic Dimitris. New meaning to Jimmy and Spiros' Rainbow Bar! It is real after all - I used to think I was dreaming when I visited...

Your own Spiros is his own self. We have seen his young personality grow and develop, even in the short time we were there. He keeps mum busy, chasing him round the village in his pram. He is alert and intelligent. You and Litsa will be proud of him. So are all of your forum friends.

We will visit this summer - just can't quite say when yet. We won't give you the chance to hang the garlic, or send the staff home (Eggy you'll live to regret saying that...)

with enormous affection
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on February 07, 2009, 11:53:46 AM
(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/4199/s7000604hl2.jpg)

In contrast to Dimitris picture Wednesday night in Wiltshire and more coming.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on February 07, 2009, 07:23:30 PM
fab pic..paul c
made me shiver looking at it ,and yes more to come...yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 08, 2009, 01:34:34 PM
The rainbow and wiltshire both look lovely but I know where I would rather be. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 09, 2009, 12:54:45 PM
ARILLAS TODAY !

And .....Dimitris has found another way to hide from me. All I wanted was an Ouzo!
.
(http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/539/snow0102ul2.jpg)
.
Only joking - honest - No snow here and , anyway, Brouklis's nose isn't that long.

( Picture, compliments from my brother, after recent snow in Somerset. )

Arillas today is again a very wet day and brings yet another face to Arillas beach.
.
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6371/090209aff5.jpg)
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/1218/090209cgy3.jpg)
.
It's been a very wet Winter so far and has been raining here most of the morning.
Temps are around the 9 deg mark. Not many Greeks like this weather as, like us, we've all got work to do outside. Gotta get them spuds planted, plus other veggies.
That said, we've had a few very nice afternoons with 22 deg and a bit o sun.
Mustn't grumble then!

I very nearly went out on the jetty today, for an inland shot.
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7939/090209bid8.jpg)
.
Sorry Terry but those speedos that PJ sent me were to big.
And.... the red pug refused to drive out there - wonder why?
Cheers All
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on February 09, 2009, 06:32:02 PM
great post neil ...
hope alls well ..luv to wendy ,,,yammas..kevin/kay..x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on February 09, 2009, 06:41:37 PM
Hi Folk
Eggy - Like the pics - its like being there.  Sorry the Speedos were too big.  Hope the sea calms down soon so you can get down the jetty - I certainly wouldn't risk it with the sea in its present state!
Paul - Wiltshire looks just like Lincolnshire - should we swap them both for (wet) Corfu?
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on February 10, 2009, 09:04:03 AM
Paul C
Love  your snowy garden photo- It looks lovely and am I right in thinking it looks Greek inspired?

Take care
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on February 19, 2009, 11:39:36 AM
Arillas - last week,
Just to let you all know that we had a wonderful week in Arillas last week.  Photos will follow, unfortunately I'm having problems with my main computer which has been taken to the doctor this morning!
First, thank you to Eileen. You must be very proud of Villa Linakis. It was warm, welcoming & a pleasure to stay in.  Thanks Negg & Wegg for looking after us we had a great night on Friday, but poor Gary did have a bad hangover on Saturday morning!!
It was also good to meet Bob & Penny & everyone else who made our stay very enjoyable.
It was of course a very sad week too to learn that Kostas had died.

We had very mixed weather, rain - lots of it, sun, hail, wind, thunder & lightening.  It was cold but on Tuesday & Friday we had spells of quite warm sunshine - even pulled out Eileen sunbeds. The warm sunshine on my face was bliss.
Even grey days in Arillas don't seem as bad as our grey days, I think it is because there is still so much colour around.  The trees are green & not bare, there is an abundance of colour from the wild flowers everywhere  & the fruit trees are laden with oranges & lemons, also the sea is still that wonderful azure blue colour. Friday morning we went out on Eileens bikes & took lots of photos which will follow soon.  We cycled around the village, past Villa Helios Court [ all was quiet Frank] we came out by the Gallini, then we cycled up the Arillas to Afionas road - well, walked actually, what a climb!
We managed to get done everything that needed to be done regarding our build - choosing tiles, sanitary ware, doors, kitchen units etc & we agreed where to place sockets & switches & lighting.  It was a very busy week.  We watched the concrete being poored into the base of the swimming pool.  We had a heavy down pour that day & the cement lorry got stuck & had to be  pulled out of our muddy drive by the JCB.
It was wonderful to be in Arillas 'out of season' but I look forward to returning in April/May when we will see more familiar faces & our favourite places are open.

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 19, 2009, 12:13:19 PM
Thank you for your report Sara :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 19, 2009, 12:19:46 PM
Thank you for your report Sara :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on February 19, 2009, 12:23:15 PM
Sorry about the double vision - blame it onto the departing gift I brought home with me - a nasty virus which started last Saturday.  Sickness, upset tummy [ to put it politely! ] & the shivers.  How I managed to get home via Athens, I do not know.  I had to request aisle seats close to the toilets & pray for lots of luck!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 19, 2009, 12:30:01 PM
Sorry about the double vision - blame it onto the departing gift I brought home with me - a nasty virus which started last Saturday.  Sickness, upset tummy [ to put it politely! ] & the shivers.  How I managed to get home via Athens, I do not know.  I had to request aisle seats close to the toilets & pray for lots of luck!
Hello Sara,
Your double post was deleted ( it was not your imagination). It has either not connection to your sickness , as it is a technical isue of our website that I have been trying to solve for almost a month.
 we have been discussing it  previously  on here  http://www.arillas.com/page/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,165/topic,4433.msg59325

Looking forward to seeing you again soon,

Dimitris
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 19, 2009, 12:40:06 PM
By the way I just came back from Corfu town
Believe it or not ,,
It was Snowing at Troumbeta pass  ( half way to arillas)
It is very wind and cold right now in Arillas  5.C
(http://banners.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/banner/ban/wxBanner?bannertype=wxstnsticker_both&weatherstationcount=IKERKIRA2) (http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=IKERKIRA2)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on February 19, 2009, 02:55:36 PM
Thanks for that Dimitris, bet that is scary driving up there when its snowing!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 19, 2009, 03:18:58 PM
You should come to the good old UK Dimitri.....we have a boiling 10 degrees here in Southampton today!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on February 19, 2009, 08:31:45 PM
Hi Sara
Loved  your Arillas report - Fantastic having your own place there , sorry you weren't well on  your way home - Here's to wishing you many a happy stay in Arillas

Take Care
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on February 20, 2009, 10:45:34 PM
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/2047/img1606bn0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

The beautiful wild flowers last week in Arillas

(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/5644/img1595zk9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Sorry I don't know what they are called

(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/1252/img1605yz9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

I know this one ! A wild iris.  Found in damp, woody areas.

(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6467/img1594tq0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

This tree is by the stream, near the Gallini

(http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/6277/img1599dc9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Blossom Tree

(http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/6760/img1597kr3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/3213/img1600kg1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Bougainvillea adding a splash of colour

(http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/1077/img1577xm6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Just look at all of Eileen's lemons.  G & Ts with lemon all around on Eileen, I'd say!

(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2166/img1578xa1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Eileen's kumsquat is doing well

(http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2752/img1613sy0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Not a very good photo I'm afraid, but if you look closely there are 4 puppies.  They were so cute.

(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/4198/img1596va9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

In the distance is Gary on one of Eileen's mountain bikes.  I was lagging behind as usual!

(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/1860/img1603nr3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Taken from the road that leads down to the Gallini, near Villa Helios

(http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/8662/img1609oe6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Taken from the Arillas to Afionas road

(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/9195/img1611lp5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Just before, yet another storm

(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6088/img1616fa7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

 I saved this one until last - the things some people leave out for the dustbin men!







Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on February 20, 2009, 11:09:23 PM
Hi, Sara. Good report and photos. Enjoyed looking at them. It`s great to see Arillas out of season- I reckon not many of us do.
 Glad things are going well with the build.
               Yammas  Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 20, 2009, 11:10:05 PM
Thanks for the photos sara. Arillas looks as beautiful and peaceful as ever. I have seen the beach road quiet like that many time on my early morning walk.

Neil did you run that car off the road. lol  :)

riggers...........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dorothy on February 20, 2009, 11:14:15 PM
Beautiful photos Sara I am so looking forward to Arillas in the summer.

Dorothy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 20, 2009, 11:18:37 PM
Lovely lovely pics Sara. They remind me of a dozen of the reasons I am so besotted with Arillas.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 20, 2009, 11:20:21 PM
Lovely lovely pics Sara. They remind me of a dozen of the reasons I am so besotted with Arillas.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 20, 2009, 11:22:32 PM
Or even 24...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on February 20, 2009, 11:27:54 PM
I should add that the car photo wasn't taken in Arillas, it was taken in the Rachtades area.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on February 20, 2009, 11:29:56 PM
Nice set of pics Sara - thanks for posting them.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on February 21, 2009, 12:05:48 AM
Just Love the car...  at least it landed next to the dust bin...were it belongs
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 21, 2009, 12:10:20 AM
Trying to make out what make it is ??  fiat, skoda,  dunno...........



riggers.........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on February 21, 2009, 12:22:46 AM
I just turned my laptop upside down to take a better look at the car.......................
and we don't know what it is either!

lynn
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 21, 2009, 12:25:52 AM
Wait i will do the same. ooohh my back. No not sure..........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 21, 2009, 03:00:53 AM
Lovely pictures Sara...it all looks so fresh and green.....thank you.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 21, 2009, 07:03:24 AM
Lovelt photo's Thanks for sharing them, For some reason I cant see the last one, I assume the dustmen have taken it. lol Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 21, 2009, 09:03:13 AM
Thank you for the pic's Sara! The puppies looked ever so cute :). And Eileen's lemons looked good too.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on February 21, 2009, 06:48:38 PM
Thanks for the photo's Sara they are great, as an after thought, has Eggy started talking to cars now that donkeys are getting as rare as hens teeth. (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-evil-grin-smileys-1036.gif) (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/)  Sorry, but not really Neill. TTFN Mick.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 21, 2009, 07:04:33 PM
Ha Ha Mick. I had already sussed that the Donkey's hind legs had run out...

But you have put another dimension onto what or whom Eggy talks to these days. Overturned cars?? Dustcarts?? Well, he talks to philandjen for a start...

Have put my legs into yellow-box storage for this year. Apparently they have a life of their own and aren't welcome in Arillas any more. Hope me and jen are...

lol
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on February 21, 2009, 07:12:17 PM
Phil, look what he did to me last year and it's still not better. (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-fighting-smileys-477.gif) (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/) , see you later, Mick
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on February 21, 2009, 10:12:12 PM
Sarah brilliant photos - those spring flowers look amazing and Arillas looks so green - can't wait to get back
Mary :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 22, 2009, 05:09:34 AM
They are stunning Mary, as you say. We can't wait either.

3am and posting on here sort of explains that. Forum anorak? er no - Arillas Addict. When I can't sleep I dream of the beach, Lara on my lap and Cookie at my feet, the sound of the sea and seeing Gravia in the moonlight. I did that last September and never stop talking about it.

Sat here with a large cup of tea (YES this is me!) dreaming of my favourite place on earth. Y'all know what I mean...

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 22, 2009, 10:52:18 AM
Although it was one of the coldest nights  ( 2.5 C )  yesterday, today there are not so may clouds in the sky and the atmosphere smells like summer....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on February 22, 2009, 12:09:39 PM
Hi Phil
Arillas is a good place to be addicted to come  hell and high water I will be back

happy hols
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 22, 2009, 12:34:40 PM
Looks like it is ready for us all Dimitris.....Thanks for the photo.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on February 22, 2009, 03:02:59 PM
Great photos Sara... its lovely to see some color from the flowers already in Arillas...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 22, 2009, 04:49:41 PM
Lack of Donkey's hind legs? - Overturned vehicles and blaming me ?

You Guys ! - You just know how to get me motivated and back on the keyboard.
And I think motivated could be the wrong word. I just needed a little push to get me started again. It's not been easy recently.

What with many recent wet days combined with heavy gales and now cold weather added to a lot of work at home it has been difficult to get back in the groove.
The hardest pill to swallow was the tragic loss of Kostas ( On the beach ) to his family and friends. They say time heals wounds but I fear time will have to work overtime on this. And although there will always be a scar, the good memories will remain.
Took the wind from many a sail here and nearly all of us still find it hard to beleive.

Very good to meet Sara and Gary recently and they have a very nice Villa taking shape.
Spacious and well thought out and giving tremendous veiws of Arillas.
I'm sure they won't mind me posting pics from the,soon to be finished, balconies.
( Don't forget that the rubble and soil will be gone soon! )
(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2726/sara1.jpg)
(http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/9436/sara2x.jpg)
(http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/8649/sara3d.jpg)
A good location, being very well built, and only 5 mins drive to Arillas and Night Owl.

A trip into Arillas is way overdue so tomorrow or Tuesday is on the cards.

Meanwhile, the only member of this family, not affected by the cold spell, is Megg.
(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/6230/cat1i.jpg)
I don't think we spoil her. ( It just looks that way! )

Finally, RIGGERS, the owner of that car beat me, the previous evening, at Darts.
Imagine his suprise in the morning. - Bear that in mind this summer!
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 22, 2009, 06:40:52 PM
Ah Negg Wegg and Megg, we so are there with yous. Sat in the local this afternoon musing about y'all. I have cried many tears over our Kostas. What a waste. What a loss. What a disaster.

Quote
They say time heals wounds but I fear time will have to work overtime on this. And although there will always be a scar, the good memories will remain.

Need I say any more?

What we recognised again today was how the Arillas village is like ours. We are loved here like we were in Magaluf last week and in Gravesend and other places before. But somehow our Arillan friends mean more to us than anyone else. You said it - we can do our own thing anywhere we go.

Not blaming luvver - just celebrating you. After all without you we would never have been here on the forum. Keep Arillas Today alive

with much affection
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 22, 2009, 06:56:02 PM
Thanks Dimitri...the only thing that keeps me going at the moment is that Arillas is there waiting....and hopefully spring is at last in the air. It's been a long hard winter....
As for Kostas, what can I say?  I see his dear face so clearly.....I am so hoping the taverna will be open this season....and I hope his little dog is ok....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 22, 2009, 07:15:14 PM
Bl--dy hel- Sandy, You, Neill, Dimitris and Just phil have had me in floods of tears just lately and then just as I think "right buck yourself up Viv not long now" you start me of again. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 22, 2009, 07:28:30 PM
justlike me viv. I thought I'd got over it but I haven't

justphil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on February 22, 2009, 08:13:40 PM
Don't think any of us will Phil for a very long time and I'm sure when we all get over to Arillas this year as soon as we look at Kostas on the Bech the tears will start again.

Jill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on February 22, 2009, 08:16:06 PM
Phil I'm sure it will take a very long time for us to get over the shock and I'm sure when we all get over to Arillas this year as soon as we pass Kostas on the Beach the tears will start again.

Jill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 22, 2009, 08:47:56 PM
Hi Jill. Even your post had me blubbing again. Standing outside the taverna this summer will be a real trial for me and no I haven't got over it yet. I know it's time to move on but it all seems so unfair. If I feel like this, what the hell are his family suffering?

sorry luvver - I know I'm usually the life and soul...
Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 22, 2009, 11:42:20 PM
Negg i have stopped practising with immediate effect. LoL

And from the other thread, i will dig some trophies out of the loft. :wink:


riggers..........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 23, 2009, 04:46:08 PM
Riggers
Don't stop practicing ! - Just don't hire a car - just in case.
( Insurance doesn't cover bad losers at the arrows game ! )

Arillas today started with temps of around 1 deg at 8 am and very frosty n cold it was too. - at 3 pm we'd moved into the 11 deg mark and Arillas beach was quite a pleasant place to be.
(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1215/230209a.jpg)
You can see, from this pic, that the beach is slowly being reclaimed by the sea.
............. and looking good it is. .

How would we know it's only 11 deg in Feb by this picture?
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/485/230209b.jpg)
As I type away we now have 12 deg on the board.-Getting better all the time-maybe!?

Had a beer in Armourada and a small greek chat with Takis.
( Takis,as cheery as ever, who in all weathers, remains at his post in the Supermarket )
Still very quiet though and I think that those rumours spread about me, and donkeys hind legs, have found their way to all our Greek pals.
..... Do they hide away when they see a Red Pug approaching?

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on February 23, 2009, 06:56:39 PM
Those poor donkeys, I bet they would rather be on the beach at Weston-Super-Mare. They wish you would stick to talking to legless humans, instead of them, Eggy

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/hindleg.jpg)

BTW.  Thanks for the photos Negg. Is it safe to take some looking inland from the end of the jetty yet?

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 23, 2009, 10:19:17 PM
Thanks for the photos Negg. Is it safe to take some looking inland from the end of the jetty yet?

TerryW

Terry
As soon as I've devised a way how to get the Red Pug up the two concrete ledges.
The biggest problem could be reversing back afterwards.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on February 24, 2009, 08:31:35 PM
Eggy, Will Kostas on the Beach open do you think or will they keep it closed out of respect? Bearing in mind the Arilla Inn and general Greek culture I would imagine the latter
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 25, 2009, 03:07:55 PM
HEllo everyone
I was on the beach and... don't have much time to write...  (Lunch is ready) I think a picture  would say it all.... see you later!!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on February 25, 2009, 03:27:35 PM
Lovely clear water, a bright blue sky and an empty beach - priceless. Thanks Dimitris its a lovely photograph.

Did you see any sign of a red Pug whilst you were at the end of the jetty?  :-).

Terry
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on February 25, 2009, 03:40:32 PM
Was just browsing at work this lunchtime and saw Dimitris's picture.  I just had to log in and have my say.  Doesn't it look superb - almost like August when we'll be there again.  I watch and read many of the posts and usually have no need to say anything as the regular posters say it all!  Arillas is such a bootiful (that's Norfolk speak) place I can't really think of anywhere I'd rather be.  We were sorry to read about Kostas.  My brother was also, as he stays regularly in San Stefanos and walks over the hill at least twice during their holiday for a meal at Kostas on the Beach.  But on a lighter note, Arillas looks so inviting and bright today.  There doesn't appear to have been much more of the cliff fallen but perhaps Dimitris or Eggy can verify that.  Well, best wishes to all the fellow forum users and all the wonderful people of Arillas.  Will be at the Marina in August.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 26, 2009, 05:31:36 AM
No word's needed Dimitris. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 03, 2009, 03:38:44 PM
Who would have thought that, after a very wet "Clean Monday", we could have such lovely weather today. ( This time , last year, was a cracker of a day! )

Yesterday, late morning ,was much rain and put the dampeners on Kite flying but today we're enjoying 16/17 deg plus.
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7756/030309bpq3.jpg)
(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/7162/030309ciu6.jpg)
.
A few people around today taking advantage of the good weather and some, doing the kite flying, albeit a bit late.
(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/4352/030309djc6.jpg)

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 03, 2009, 03:50:02 PM
It did look wet on the web cam yesterday.

Thanks for the photos Negg, especially the two from the jetty. I think the Pug is visible on one and and I can also see the room we will be occupying in July. Wish we were there now, rain or no rain.

Who is the person leaning on the Thalassa wall? Is it Wendy?

TerryW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on March 03, 2009, 03:55:28 PM
Hello ,
I must add also thi picture I took two hours ago while I was on the beach.
Sorry I missed you neel.!
This is Vasili from the Armourada with his kite flying high in the sky.!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 03, 2009, 04:10:18 PM
Great camera angle Dimitris, giving an excellent photograph and  Vasilli looks like he is enjoying the kite flying.

Phil and Sandy will be pleased to see "their" bench,
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 03, 2009, 05:04:44 PM
:D thank you Dimitris! Kali sarakosti :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on March 06, 2009, 11:15:51 AM
Looking at the webcam today, Arillas looks rather breezy and wet. Don't think there's much beach to play on today!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 09, 2009, 05:49:06 PM
Hels Bels
The beach continues to take a battering with this winter weather, which is much worse than last year. But the beach keeps bouncing back and looking good.
(Probably due to all the hard work of the locals with their "clear up" routines)

Arillas today again looking very inviting and enjoying temps of around 20 deg. A very nice reminder, for me today, about what we enjoy about living in North Corfu, especially Kavadaddes, Afionas, Arillas and surrounding areas.

Off to buy paint lunchtime, via Night Owl with an ouzo plus with a few games of darts with "up n coming" star Nickos. Then Arillas and spent some time with Dimitris at Brouklis and son Spiro with Grandma Katerina. All looking well. Katerina sent me home with some eggs plus some Advocados from the "Brouklis Tree". Finally got some paint but home too late to make use of it. Always tomorrow.
This is what Arillas is all about. Time spent with good friends who we havent seen, this winter, as much as we should have.

A little bird also tells me that Brouklis has two special room bookings this summer for some special guests.  Phil n Jen have got one room and Phils's liver is booked into the other. - ( White van man had also been notified and may sleep, in vehicle, in car park)
................. Just to keep an eye on 'em.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 09, 2009, 06:06:24 PM
Sounds good eggy :D


Wish I was there.... *sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 09, 2009, 06:06:46 PM
Quote
A little bird also tells me that.........

Was it a Liver Bird? :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on March 09, 2009, 08:49:00 PM
he he..
back to phils poor old liver again......yammas....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on March 09, 2009, 08:51:09 PM
he he..
back to phils poor old liver again......yammas....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on March 09, 2009, 11:09:06 PM
Hey Eggy,please tell us what all the plants/veg are like right now. I`ve sampled the lovely avocados, but still would like an update on all the things that are growing. Maybe we should have a "plot" section!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 10, 2009, 03:14:24 AM
Hi Lindypops,
 I had a cacading raised bed deliverd ( no pun intended  sorry lol) anyway I was wondering what to grow in it. I bought some oregano last week and it actully said on the pack that it was Greek and smelt stronger then most, hope it grows like the pot Dimitris has outside imagen that lovely smell every morning as I go out and then as I get back  home. ove Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 10, 2009, 05:27:05 PM
Lindy P

Veggie planting is way behind schedule for many here due to a much rainier Winter than last year.

Wegg's managed to get some spuds in and onions are to follow. Providing we can get some more good days there are plans for much more. Maybe a few pics when something actually grows.

A lovely day here again and temps around 15 deg. Quite a warmy really. Rain is forecast for Weds though.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on March 13, 2009, 03:37:00 PM
Viv,Eggy, sorry for my late reply, but thanks for yours. Sounds lovely Viv, and will smell even better. What about some salad stuff Viv? Somr are quite fast. Spinach is a quick grower, too. I`m still on the look out for a Basil Bush/ Bush Basil plant. Not sure which way round, but it`s not Basil Brush! You know the sort, a little tree like basil. Lovely.  I hope you`re doing plenty of digging Eggy! Get them spuds in. Are you able to get veg seeds there? Or do you need to go to Corfu Town? Look f/ward to the pictures. Bfn.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 14, 2009, 07:47:22 PM
We popped into Arillas today to take a look at the Jen Walshs first Art Exhibition which is at the Akti Arilla -More on that on the " Places to Visit " posting.

Anyway , couldn't resist that little peek, as yer do, at Arillas beach on yet another windy. ( But this time no rain )
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5567/140309a.jpg)
.
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/7089/140309c.jpg)

The new build on the sea front is also cracking along nicely.
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8809/140309b.jpg)
It's only middle March now and with the expected forecast of 5/7 dry days I would expect to see much more very soon.

We've all been waiting for a long dry spell and hope this is it. Many bonfires will be burning soon and much veggie planting going on by all.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on March 14, 2009, 08:24:23 PM
good on ya neil ..love to wendy....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 14, 2009, 09:28:43 PM
Thanks for the update Negg. Jen and me have spent all day in and out of Arillas and discussing the people (including you, Wegg and Megg, Dimitris, Litsa and little Spiros, Yannis Litsa and Spiros Goudelis, Hannah and Kostas,  Perry and Maria and bebis, and and and...)

Truth is I don't live here in Baltonsborough Somerset any more. Your pics just confirm it all. We sat in the pub dreaming today. At least we'll visit in July, but apart from the exchange rate we would have been there from July until the twelfth of never...just like you and Wegg.

Arillas today? tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow...

love
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on March 14, 2009, 09:38:24 PM
Thanks for the latest update  Eggy.  Your posts have kept me sane throughout the winter months.   Great photos- keep them coming.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: june on March 16, 2009, 10:17:25 AM
Hi

I think I've missed something somewhere. Can somebody tell me what and where is 'The New Build' on the seafront.

Thanks

June
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on March 16, 2009, 03:29:06 PM
Hi June
I think the new build is near the kaloudis village by the side of the marinaki appartments on the wasteland that was there.
Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: june on March 16, 2009, 05:03:12 PM
Hi Mango

I thought that was where it is. I always stay at Kaloudis and wondered what it was going to be. At the moment it looks like a multi storey car park but I don't think so in Arilas!
I miss the Arilas Inn so it may be nice to be another restaurant but it's probably studios.

June
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 16, 2009, 10:56:56 PM
June

Mango's right about the build. It's between Marinaki and Eftihia taverna.
At the moment, I think it will be sea front appts. If they're anything like Marinaki then I'm sure they'll be a great place to stay.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on March 18, 2009, 12:59:31 PM
Well... the was the spot Mike and I picked last year... someone pipped us to the post didnt they!

It is an ideal plot to build on and if they are appartments/studios then it is in a "prime location" at that quiet end of the beach and right next door to Efis too... I know where we would be all the time!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on March 18, 2009, 01:54:04 PM
Hey Eggy, is there a new pavement down by The Marina?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on March 31, 2009, 10:52:51 PM
Hi Eggy
It is so long since we heard from you or any news from our favourite place. Is there anything to report?
Annie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 01, 2009, 09:37:25 AM
Yes i was very curious to how the Marinaki is getting on?? aswell as missing your reports..........of course.


riggers..............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 01, 2009, 01:38:37 PM
And are the brewing enough Royal Ionian...? Yes eggy, your reports are severly missed!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 01, 2009, 02:54:44 PM
Sorry All

Like the Greeks, we've had a very busy Winter, fitting in jobs around the bad weather.

I was in Arillas yesterday and got the feeling life was starting to buzz again. It was a warm 21/22deg and locals were at various Tavernas etc doing what they need to do for the Summer season.

George at Malibu, I think, has been putting in many hours at his bar. Haven't seen anything of him this Winter.
Brouklis giving his oustside seating area a new face. A few cosmetic changes to Rainbow and Tria Adelphia.
( By the way have I said Tria have a dartboard planned for May? )
Akti Arilla looking good. ( It's been open for drinks some nights )
Too many places to mention but all looking good.
The beach is also returning back to normal.

Today we've got around 23 deg and dry. Much outside building work is now picking up and readymix wagons seem to be dotted all around this area. So far so good and how nice to relax on the patio for a change. ( Doors and windows open as I type - So quiet! )

Anyway camera duties back soon so watch this space , I guess.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 01, 2009, 07:23:29 PM
Thanks for the news Eggy.
Yes, Summer is just around the corner and can't wait to be back in Arillas.
Keep the info coming in, your reports are well worth waiting for.

A dart board at the Tria.
I hope Philip can throw an arrow.
I know he is able to referee a football game I have learnt him all I know and given him a shirt, so you know where your local ref is.
 
He can repay me by helping me to find my way around the Dart Board.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 02, 2009, 11:06:23 AM
Thanks John n Dot. - Got a pic for you. - May bring back a reminder of your last visit.

(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/6783/s3010076.jpg)

I've put it on places to visit. Can't remember if it was completed when you were last here.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 02, 2009, 04:06:15 PM
It's a grand day today folks and I just had to clic this pic of local builders, taking it easy, with a liquid lunch.
.
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/6585/020409a.jpg)
Don't be fooled though! - They've were up around 7 a.m. to take advantage of the good weather and all vanished back to work within an hour!

Just a pic of Arillas taken from our friends house in Arillas.
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/5827/020708a.jpg)

Arillas looking still looking good  and the buzz is still around.
Beach now winning the last 3/4 months battle with nature.
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/9992/020409c.jpg)

Finally another long distance view taken from some new builds going on around Afionas. - Tell you more about them some another time.
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/3133/020409d.jpg)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on April 02, 2009, 05:29:58 PM
Thanks for the reports pictures Negg, glad to see you are "roving" again!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on April 02, 2009, 06:34:38 PM
Those pictures are good and the weather looks lovely

Take care
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 02, 2009, 09:37:57 PM
Thanks for the update on the football pitch Negg
We had a walk up there when we were over last July
The fencing was not in place then and the dugouts have been put in

Would love to get out into the middle and do a full 90 minutes
like It says below my ticker
If I’m not on the football pitch I must be in Arillas

(http://[url=http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sl370019.jpg][img=http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5445/sl370019.th.jpg][/url])
 
As for places to visit, yes it is well worth a trip up there.
We made a good day of it walking from the Christos up to the little white walled cemetery and then turning left, following the road to the end, then turning right and continuing till we arrived at the football pitch, lots to see on the way.
We came back the same way but continued into San Steff, taking lunch at one of the Tavernas on the beach.
A little time on the sands and a dip before returning via the cliffs
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 02, 2009, 09:42:13 PM
Hope this shows the picture
(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5445/sl370019.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 09, 2009, 04:02:11 PM
A gorgeous "Arillas Today" folks!

It must be around 20 deg in the shade and it's been a long time since I've seen so many people on the sea front.

Brouklis looking good with it's new bamboo replacement jobbie and all systems go at Armourada who are spring cleaning, in between looking after us customers who just have to sit outside with an ale or two. I socialised with 4 of the Armourada darts teams today so don't tell my lot!

Activity at Coconut and Malibu but I don't think Helens Creperie is open yet.
( Very soon though)

Mirage and Horizon both looking as good as ever and a new wall being built around the Marina pool. Spiros @ Portofino looks to be making his final personal touches to ensure his guests are comfortable.

So much going on and muggins here forgot the camera.
( Could have snipped a pic at Dimitris on his 20 cc moped going towards the beach )
Nice hat you're wearing "Brouklis" - 20cc moped? - Have you got to the beach yet?

And..The beach is recovering very well from all the recent bad weather.
( Although that bad weather now seems such a long time ago )
A very calm sea today. - Maybe still to cold for a swim.

Finally , I hear rumours that the "build" happening between Marinaki and Eftihia will be a private dwelling. - If that's true then "WOW" wottaplaceatoowna.

Eileen is here on Saturday so I'm sure she'll have a lot to say in a weeks time and haven't bumped into BBB yet but may soon.

Jean Walsh busy painting away today. She's doing one for us donchyerknow.
( A veiw of Kavadaddes from our balcony )
Take the time to pay her a visit when you're over.

I'm sure I've forgot something/somebody - Usually do! - Apologies-So much going on!

Ah! - Rainbow having a new exterior wall built. All these cosmetic touches you probably won't notice but it just gives us all of an insight of the "invisible jobs" that happen prior to the Summer season.
-- - No one in Corfu sits on their butt in the Winter!
( Not even me, unfortunately )

Cheers All
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 09, 2009, 04:20:50 PM
Thanks for a good, detailed report Negg.

But hey Muggins, don't forget the camera next time, we need some photos. Desperation is setting in. :-)

As the season is about to start, I hope fellow members don't forget to take Jelly Babies etc for our intrepid reporter. Its the least we can do in appreciation of these wonderful posts.

Is anything else required Negg in addition to HP sauce, cheddar cheese, picled onions, and a beginners guide to darts book?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 09, 2009, 07:34:38 PM
muggins not ..gentleman yes ..fab report neil .........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 09, 2009, 08:29:34 PM
Thanks for the report eggy, really wets our appetites! Out of interest, have you any idea what will become of Kostas on the beach following the devastating loss of Kosta? Are there plans to keep it in the family and re-open or is this unlikely?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 09, 2009, 08:30:54 PM
Tea bags I guess, let me know. see you soon. love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on April 09, 2009, 10:28:56 PM
Spiro from Portpfino will be getting everything in order as his daughter Vicky is having her little ones christening on the 20th April.  Coming over from New York so Spiro will get to see his new grand daughter for the first time, would love to see his face
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 10, 2009, 01:51:22 PM
Is anything else required Negg in addition to HP sauce, cheddar cheese, picled onions, and a beginners guide to darts book?

Ah Terry , maybe a book on how to handle a vehicle that skids on Oil , of the Olive type!.

A word of caution to anyone hiring a car this summer.
Treat all Corfu roads with twice the respect that they deserve.

This is what happened to me yesterday!
.
(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/3444/car1m.jpg)
.
(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6379/car2c.jpg)
''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
And , before you ask,.... This was at 6pm , daylight , and I was on my way to Three W's for just one hour and one Iced coffee. - Then home by 7 for tea , that was the plan!
Alcohol intake, at that point was 2 Mythos around 1:30 pm. Speed around 35 kph
( always careful around this area especially )
Coming down the Magoulades road on the way to Agious Stephanos the car skidded on what looked like a mixture of oil & water and took me very close to the "drop" on my right.
I corrected that but ended up in the bank opposite. Over a 90 deg spin as you can see by the bits of clay stuck to the offside front. Hmmmm !

A severe reality check to not be too complacent and equally many thoughts as to what would have happened if it had been midnight going home after a darts match.

Just like the "Six Million Dollar Man" - Pug can be repaired. I'm just waiting and hoping I won't be charged that amount.

Arillas today , back soon. - Stay well all.
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 10, 2009, 01:54:15 PM
Jo

Haven't heard any news on Costas on the beach. As you know, he had a very good and efficient team there. I think Costas has a few sisters so  maybe one will take on the role as "Capt"

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 10, 2009, 01:58:08 PM
Crikey Neil that is some bump, thanks for the warning and so glad you are ok.


riggers.........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 10, 2009, 01:59:45 PM
Thank heaven you escaped with no more than a "reality check." The car looks pretty damn awful though. Will your insurance cover it? P'raps we'd better have a whip-round....

The roads round here are just as bad. It's why I prefer to drink....

Look after yourself son...
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on April 10, 2009, 02:12:35 PM
Oh Neill, what a fright that must have been! 

So glad you are ok.

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on April 10, 2009, 02:16:30 PM
Gosh Eggy!!

Thank goodness you're ok! It could have been a lot worse.

Look after yourself.

Angie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 10, 2009, 02:30:43 PM
Thanks all - I'm fine although a slight twinge in the knee.

Insurance doesn't cover this is as no one else was involved.
It's called  "Comprehensive" but not the comprehensive we all know. There is a fully comp type but it can come in at around 500 euros a year and is only available to newer cars.

That's twice now I've pranged the Pug. ( Three times if you count the wing mirror! )

Why they happen when I'm way under the UK legal limit puzzles me.
Maybe I just daydream a bit when sober and concentrate more after a couple of ouzos and at night.  We've hired a car for the next few days so ouzos will be taking the back seat. - Only Iced coffee and a beer. - It'll play havoc with my darts though.
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 10, 2009, 02:34:19 PM
Glad you are ok Eggy. I remember the year when I was walking back from Afionas and slipped on olives coming down that really steep bend in the road.....I was in agony for the rest of the holiday.

I shall be a bit nervous driving next week...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on April 10, 2009, 02:49:53 PM
Me too glad you are ok Neil, and that you had the presence of mind to manouvre the car to the safe side of the road and at least it's only the car that's hurt
Take Care

Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 10, 2009, 03:10:04 PM
at least it's only the car that's hurt
Take Care

Mary

Car and pride Mary - Scoreline reads 3 to me 0 to Wegg.

Sandy - I'm sure you'll be fine. Just keep  away from that Magoulades Road.
( I'm going via Arillas in future )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 10, 2009, 04:27:38 PM
So glad you are O.K Eggy. How's the knee ? Just have a couple of ouzos to numb the pain.
See you soon.

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on April 10, 2009, 06:34:06 PM
Glad it was only the car that got damaged Eggy!  Are you going to go for a moped now?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on April 10, 2009, 07:29:02 PM
Blimey Neill you scared us!  So glad that you are OK.  So long as it's just the car that's hurt, as you say that can be repaired.  Take care, look after yourself and love to Wendy & Megg.  See you soon.  W n S. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on April 10, 2009, 08:06:29 PM
So glad you are ok after your wee accident Niell, You've hired a car? I was going to offer you my bike..........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 10, 2009, 09:42:39 PM
Blimey Eggy, what a mess sooooo pleased youhadn't had a lot to drink and could still think quick enough to correct it. Take care see you Wendy and Meg in 4 weeks time. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 10, 2009, 10:43:45 PM
I hadn't realised how dangerous the roads can be due to olives until Spiros, from the Horizon, told me about it last summer. I'm glad you OK Eggy.

Now, do you want to but some slick tyres for the 206? :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 11, 2009, 10:40:44 AM
Oh eggy! I am glad you are ok but poor pug :(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 11, 2009, 12:06:28 PM
Oh dear Eggy.  Here'e hoping that the bill isnt too nasty but the main thing is that you are ok thank goodness.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on April 11, 2009, 12:50:57 PM
Close shave there Neill,you were right thank goodness it was in daylight,the main thing is that you are okay, little pugs can be repaired, go safe
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on April 11, 2009, 01:43:15 PM
Sorry to hear about your 'prang' Neil. As long as you are O.K. that's all that matters. Cars are only a bit of tin wiv a motor! Must have been quite a shock, but glad all is well. It was that Greek Easter bunny running across in front of you that caused it! Will buy you a large ouzo in four weeks time in the Rainbow!
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 11, 2009, 06:28:46 PM
A large Ouzo sounds good to me Martin - Thanks.

No Arillas Today pics flks but there is still a lot going on! We have a super day with a 23 deg reading in the shade.

Meanwhile , all I can offer you is a picture of the moth that tried to sneak in the lounge, last night, and carry off our sleeping Meg.
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5118/s3010088.jpg)

And... Talking of Meg. This is her first summer as a "grown up" She's been celebrating recently by bringing us home a few gifts. Current score is :-
One mouse , One bird , A small snake and a gi-normous rat. ( Country living I 'spose )
I managed to save the snake but no far too late for the others.

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 11, 2009, 06:49:12 PM
Ah Eggy - we also had a graveyard outside the back door when our Weggy was young. Thank goodness we didn't have a catflap in those days. Though these days she barely gets through it - we need a bigger one...

I just can't imagine what she would have brought back if we lived where you do! (Wish we did, but that's another story...) These days, she is just a vast, furry ball of affectionate moggy who prefers sleeping next to me to chasing little creatures round the countryside.

So glad you only damaged the pug - but very conscious of how much it will cost to fix. Take care of Wegg and Megg. See you in July
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on April 11, 2009, 10:20:26 PM
Hi ,Eggy. Know how you feel, mate. Our car has been off the road for two weeks now getting repaired.  Front end like yours,in bits. At least we`ve got a courtesy car to use.
 Take care of yourself.
 
     Yammas   Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on April 13, 2009, 05:11:52 AM
Hi all and especially Eggy!
Glad to hear u came out of that one o.k. We had one of those ourselves recently, we 'dyked' the Landrover on a straight quiet country road doing 35mph max, driving along chatting one minute, hit a tree upside down in a dyke water flooding in the next..steering shaft snapped, only been through MOT 3 weeks previously?
It makes u sit up and take notice. lol! xxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on April 13, 2009, 11:57:45 AM
Negg, what a relief you are safe, we've driven down that road and to think you skidded on there with those drops, you must be a good driver! 

The size of that moth!!  I would have been screaming for the hills, lol, can handle spiders, but anything with wings, even a tiny moth, no thanks!

Take Care Neil and Wendy,

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 14, 2009, 11:25:31 AM
Just lucky Sharon , just lucky.

Current repair quote for Pug sits at 2000 euros. It may rise a twinge more.
Don't be put off by hiring a car though. From, just before, Dafni to Agros all the roads have been re-surfaced and some made a little wider. Most have the red/wite posts along the side of the roads which helps you if you get a little close to the edge.
They make driving to Corfu Town a much nicer pleasure now.
( Just be careful around Troumbeta bends! )

Not an "Arillas Today" but an "Arillas Yesterday" with a pic of Agious Georgeous to start it off.
(http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/5069/140409a.jpg)

It's been a wet and very breezy Sunday/Monday but today , at least, the wind has died down. This was yesterdays veiw of Arillas from a balcony in Afionas.
(http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/8065/140409b.jpg)

I only left the car for a few minutes to take this of the beach.
(http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/3011/140409c.jpg)
Far too choppy for a walk on the jetty, Terry.

Finally, Jean Walsh has now finished our painting. This is the veiw, of Kavadaddes, taken from our balcony. A very talented lady.
(http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/8686/140409d.jpg)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on April 14, 2009, 11:49:49 AM
Thanks for yet another great report, eggy.  Photos are superb, and what a talent Jean Walsh has.  Thanks for sharing.  :)

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 14, 2009, 11:56:01 AM
Thanks for the pictures Eggy - it does look a bit choppy out at sea!
Your painting is wonderful, what a talented lady Jean is.

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 14, 2009, 12:37:47 PM
Really nice painting :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on April 14, 2009, 12:59:57 PM
Beautiful painting Neil !
Jean has definitely got "It" !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on April 14, 2009, 02:57:33 PM
Love the painting.  Glad you are doing OK.  Will be in touch soon.  W & S. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on April 14, 2009, 03:35:41 PM
what a superb painting a lot of talent great photos to
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 14, 2009, 07:15:35 PM
I love the painting.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tubedude on April 14, 2009, 08:21:44 PM
Does Jean do paintings for anyone... does she charge, if so how much?

I'ld love a painting of Arillas.

John
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on April 14, 2009, 08:25:48 PM
Now your all making me curious, I can't see any pictures.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tubedude on April 14, 2009, 08:28:25 PM
Now your all making me curious, I can't see any pictures.


Niether can I, I just love Arillas - I want to retire there next year.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on April 14, 2009, 08:30:37 PM
Eggy, I think someones pinched your pictures...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on April 14, 2009, 10:47:35 PM
ooooh!   nice painting!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on April 15, 2009, 12:04:35 AM
Nope - photos and painting are definitely there! And they look great, although I hope the weather's a little less wet and windy by 8th May when we arrive!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 15, 2009, 12:14:39 AM
Just had a text from Eileen....she's very happy in the Armourada tonight with our darts heroes.....she doesn't want to come home.......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 15, 2009, 12:22:36 AM
Sandy luvver - she is home! It's us lot who aren't!!

Bet you're just as excited as ever about next week - bon voyage! And find a job out there - you need never go abroad to Southampton again....

love
Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 15, 2009, 12:25:56 AM
oh justphil....if only.....but needs must.....xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 15, 2009, 12:35:40 AM
But the devil drives....

I would love to melt into the North Corfu background as a teacher of English or Accounting or IT, or even a barman if I could make ends meet. (Would slow my drinking down...) Maybe it's what I should now make a real effort to do. Jen and me could live our lifestyle so well out there on not too much. Dreams? Maybe. But determination and motivation always win...

love
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 15, 2009, 12:37:35 AM
I know justphil....my kindred spirit..... xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 15, 2009, 08:38:16 AM
Hi Sandy, Glad Eileen is in Arillas and enjoying herself in the Armourada with Neill but
OOOOOOO ive just turned greeen. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 15, 2009, 10:27:03 AM
Quote
Far too choppy for a walk on the jetty, Terry.

I think you need the (ouzo) spirit of adventure Neil, couldn't you keep the Melon bashing kit in the boot. so that it was available to be worn, to protect you from the elements.

Great photos again, and I loved the painting. Could you take a photograph of the view that Jean painted? 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on April 15, 2009, 10:39:17 AM
I agree Jean's painting is very good, what a talent
Take Care
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 15, 2009, 07:02:19 PM
Eggy, have you seem any fireflys yet this year or swallows and has the scops owl started hooting yet. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on April 15, 2009, 09:22:59 PM
Yeaaayyyy. I just saw the pictures. Very nice they are too. I love the painting! (Honest, they weren't there yesterday)...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on April 15, 2009, 09:29:56 PM
(http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/8676/p1000933.jpg) (http://img299.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1000933.jpg)
This is my arillas today, sorry eggy, not trying to hijack yours!
Our garden, this morning...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 16, 2009, 08:18:34 AM
*sigh* looking beautiful! Maggie, are you the on the spot reporter now ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on April 16, 2009, 10:03:58 AM
maggie looks like your olive trees are doing well pruning did them good watch the silicon though
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 16, 2009, 10:10:39 AM
Whatever am I like????????? Maggie, I got it into my head that you were leaving for Corfu next Sunday & I sent you a PM yesterday!
Anyway, your garden looks lovely. Keep posting the photos & enjyoy your new home.

All the best,

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 16, 2009, 12:18:31 PM
How lovely.  Very jealous :-( But in a nice way :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 16, 2009, 03:21:28 PM
Maggie , the more input to "Arillas Today" is always welcome.

Vivian - No fireflies yet but the old "hooters" been happening recently and the frogs like to croak away, about 1 a.m and the birds like to wake you at 5 am and the swallows continue to try and take over your balcony.
Ah ! - The joys of country living.

Arillas today , and all looks good for the Greek Easter weekend. Dry, sunny and 19 deg in the shade. Very pleased for all our Greek friends as they all have really earnt a relaxing break after the work they've put in over the Winter. Many a lamb will be on the spit on Sunday, pork n Chicken n souvlakis on the barbi's , bit o music and family get togethers. Much well earned enjoyment will be had by all.

The changing face of Arillas beach for you:-
(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/127/160409a.jpg)
(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2387/160409b.jpg)

And, this is the veiw that Sandy is looking forward too when she arrives on Saturday.
(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/7559/160409c.jpg)
Villa looking good Sandy.

Finally , one for Terry. A photo from our balcony which became our painting.
(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/227/160409d.jpg)
Not taken at the same angle and not on zoom but gives you an idea.

Jean's prices are very good. Don't forget that these are "originals" and she will take any commision given to her. Someone recenty asked on here about Arillas veiws.
Just tell her what you would like. ( Then take it home and put in pride of place! )

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 16, 2009, 03:52:30 PM
Sorry Folks!
I suppose it it'sown way it could be a small part of Arillas Today.

I just had to paste in this e-mail from our UK pals who live in Amenades.
This was his answer to our question about the 23rd April being a festival day:-
__________________________________________________________________

Hiya Wendy ( & Neill),
 Guess I'll have to answer 'cos Blondie's in the bath!
According to our 'Little Book of Festivals' the 23rd is the Feast of St George (Ayeos Yeoryios), the patron of shepherds, and to quote ' is a big rural celebration with much dancing and feasting at associated shrines and towns'.  It aso coincides with the day that village people from Kavadades and Armenades tie a sacrifice to the front of an accident-damaged car (the victim is usually the driver of such vehicle), douse him with ouzo and then throw darts at the metal of the car, thus producing a spark and igniting the poor old sod!  This is known locally as the 'Fried Eggi Day' and is accompanied by much merrymaking  by the male population,and bawdy behavior by the females.  Roll on 23rd then!
'Spose you know now why I'm not allowed near the computor.
 
Paul.
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 16, 2009, 04:10:14 PM
Tears of laughter rolling down my face' Eggy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on April 16, 2009, 05:39:23 PM
Eggy

You will have to introduce us to Paul sounds a great guy , cannot stop laughing at the thought    (  Bullseye  Kaboooom  )  lol lol lol lol lol lol lol

Yammas
Dave
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 16, 2009, 06:27:34 PM
Thanks for taking the photo of the view from your balcony, Neil.

I am now, even more impressed by Jeans painting and I love the way the buildings are highlighted and especially the coloured roof tiles.

Quote
'Fried Eggi Day


Love it - really funny and I feel a picture coming on
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 16, 2009, 09:19:51 PM
Thanks for the lovely pics. As usual a great boost to justphil-today...

As for Fried Eggi Day, like viv, I was in tears of laughter. Absolutely hilarious post. Let he who is without ouzo cast the first dart... I'm at the front of the queue!

All the best
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on April 16, 2009, 09:28:57 PM
Sara,I'm not there yet. Our neighbour e-mailed me the picture she took of our garden yesterday. It's so nice I had to share it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 17, 2009, 01:25:40 AM
Wow things are looking good Eggy, Great pics and yours too Maggie.......Thanks for Pauls e-mail, very funny but can we fry you up after June .Lol i need a drinking partner.........:)

Take care mate..........

riggers..........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 17, 2009, 02:18:24 AM
riggers mate, if anyone is going to fry him I am. Let he who is without ouzo cast the first dart... Like I said I'm first in the queue! I drink Mythos and vodka.

For Eggy I can only say "Hello DAD" you knew I'd take revenge!!

Is this a dart I see before me
The flights toward my hand?

Come let me clutch thee -
I have thee not
but yet I love thee still.

I make it all the battle
and 3W's do us ill
Amourada win the squirmish
but Mon Amour just have the will.

It is the bloody business
which informs thus to mine eyes?
The darts league is all at one
with victory in its eyes?

A pug and our Troumpeta
make soft fried eggs the prize
but Arillas is the place
where my silly, soft heart lies...

Sorry William (and Eggy and all)
Phil


 
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 17, 2009, 02:23:16 AM
Love it phil.....how many have you had tonight? xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on April 17, 2009, 10:13:40 AM
Like it Phil - a bit of Culture at last. But it begs the question as to who the 3 hags are?? And what about the dog (Out damn Spot - out I say!)
My favourite was always the one I had to learn in school detention, the Soliloquy before the battle of Agincourt - you know :-

Once more unto the beach dear friends, once more.
Or close the bar up with our English dead.
In time of winter there is nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and sobriety,
But, when the blast of Summer appears in the skys
Then imitate the actions of a tourist,
Stiffen up the drinking arm,
Summon up the barman,
Disguise fair nature with hard-drinking ways.
Then lend the eye a terrible wink,
Let it twinkle like the Corfiot night,
Let the South Beach be the prize
As we give them all a terrible fright,
…………..
And cry God for Corfu, Arillas, and St George!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 17, 2009, 11:19:32 AM
That brought back memories.....did Henry V for O level but prefer your version!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 17, 2009, 12:44:28 PM
Just for that you lot , I aint gonna tell you we have 19 deg here at the mo and it's a very sunny "Greek Good Friday"

Wegg merryley planting away int garden and me doing all those lil ole chores that require a whisky in hand.

I hope to be around Arillas about 5 ish but plans are known to change here.

Kalo Paska

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 19, 2009, 07:33:21 PM
Sorry I got all Shakespearean. Should never quote the Scottish play...

To answer you Sandy, about a half litre of voddie. I bet our lynn can get poetical sober. Ne pas moi.... Peut etre deux Mythos s'il vous plait...

And Geoff I just lurved the Henry V paraphrase (if Sandy and me have placed it correctly...) Arillas has room for culture. But maybe not my version of it!

lol
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on April 26, 2009, 11:32:35 AM
Guess who was married yesterday?

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 26, 2009, 06:58:56 PM
have a happy married life vasillas..........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 26, 2009, 07:10:49 PM
Never seen him before in my life :-) Details please dimitris!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 27, 2009, 12:16:42 AM
ditto didn't like to say..............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on April 27, 2009, 09:01:00 AM
Me too but I hope they'll have a very long and happy mariage

Take Care
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on April 28, 2009, 04:30:59 PM
Congratulations to Vasillas and his bride!

To the uninitiated Vasillas and his family own the Nikos apartments just past the Tria. And a very nice stay we had too (about 3 years ago in the new apartments).

Good Luck and Best Wishes x x

Helen & Kieth
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 02, 2009, 05:47:22 PM
A super sunny "May Day" in Arillas today folks with temps around that 23deg mark.

More vehicles that we've seen in , what feels, like a very long time!
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/3466/020509c.jpg)
.
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/9198/020509b.jpg)

Many places now opening. Malibu & Coconut, Helen's Creperie looking good, Armourada etc etc. Too many too name.
Rainbow open with it's first guests and had the pleasure there, yesterday afternoon to lose my first 4 games of darts. Captains Table up n running.

It's fair to say that the beach has taken a battering with the worst Winter for many years and, whatever we "mortals" can do it's very hard to beat nature.
(Even King Canute couldn't hold the sea back!)
But, although not a lot of beach, the water still looks crystal clear so can still be enjoyed. - And in 2 weeks time all can change -Donchyerno!
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2809/020509a.jpg)

I hear that an English couple , Mal n Glen , have taken over the Sea Breeze pool n bar this year. Quite a few people there this evening to wish them well.

Bumped into Frank n Mandy n Peter ( Helios Court ) this afternoon and all look well.
Sandy n Co. probably home by now so await her little postings.

Finally , Red Pug may have to go to the "car park" in the sky. Looks like a white Fiat Punto may take his place. ( Hasn't got the same ring to it though)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 02, 2009, 06:11:00 PM
looking good neil ....fab pics.......yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on May 02, 2009, 07:32:54 PM

Thanks for the terrific pics Eggy. It's good to hear the news & I hope everyone does really well this season - I'm sure they will :-)
BeckyB :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 02, 2009, 07:43:34 PM
Great pics and report Neill. So sorry to here about the pug, do you have to get a" fiat" and WHITE lol. Only joking mate good luck to you.

See you soon............


riggers............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tonynglenda on May 02, 2009, 07:58:01 PM
Hello eggy, do you know if yiannis has sold up at the sea breeze then. We know things havent been going too well for him. Shame cos he's a great guy. Any news on his dad Thomas, the last we heard last year he was very ill in hospital. Tonynglenda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Joe on May 02, 2009, 08:39:36 PM
Glen for the last few years ran the Effi Pool in San Stef, very nice guy and good friend of my Mum's, I think its good news that he is running the Sea Breeze.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 06, 2009, 05:52:29 PM
The weather here in "Arillas Today" has been superb and many people taking advantage of the many free pools available. - Plus of course all the local Tavernas for that midday snack or bar for a bevvy or two.

I've been asked , via private e-mails, about the beach. It has taken a battering and none of us can acheive a victory over the elements. Much work, was put in by the locals over the winter, and yesterday yet another clear up was happening.
( I hate to think of the expense incurred by Arillas for this summer )
.
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/1729/060509b.jpg)
.
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8427/060509a.jpg)

There is a lot of seaweed to bypass to get to the naturist end of the beach and,sadly, it's in a place where a JCB/Digger can't get to. But ,on the positive side. if you're prepared to paddle through a little sea then you're privacy will be much more in your favour.(Keeps a lotta textiles away and you're probably going to take a paddle anyway)

The North end of the beach, as Dimitris has alredy said somewhere, is OK and the rest of the beach is being re-claimed slowly.
However, as anyone with kids will know, if they want a bit of sand to build a structure or two,then they will find it.

Also, don't forget that there is a very good cross section of Pools/Bars etc to suit all.
Anyway , none of this seems to deter anyone here from having a good time and that's what it's all about.
26 deg approx this pm and many happy bodies around Tavernas/bars/Sunbeds.
(And a few more at the naturist end - Didn't paddle there to have a nose though! )
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on May 06, 2009, 07:56:09 PM
Hi Eggy - wonderful photos and report - thank you very much.  We'll be there in two days to see for ourselves and can't wait!
On another note - and I know it makes me sound stupid - but is it acceptable to use other pools? We're staying at Kaloudis and assumed we could just use the pool there (or the sea, of course!)
Janis
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 06, 2009, 08:17:50 PM
Thanks Negg....that's the crucial shot and it already looks a lot better than in some years. I can remember the year we had to wade round there waste deep with our bags on our heads....at the same time, being buffeted by huge waves. So the signs are good I'd say.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 06, 2009, 08:31:15 PM
Sandy - It's beginning to look good and will be a very secluded area..
Most people will be able to paddle through it quite easily.
( But Vivian - well ? - Wot can I say ? - Sorry Viv. )

Janis - You will be very welcome at all "free" pools. It's always polite to have a drink or snack etc. - Many pools here to suit all tastes. ( quiet /with kids / food / Inland etc )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on May 06, 2009, 08:50:09 PM
Hi Eggy
The beach is looking good, all be it a little smaller than when we were there in September. But it's a natural beach and that is one of the things that makes it so beautiful, at whichever end you venture.

Take Care
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 06, 2009, 08:53:10 PM
I've known it like that too Sandy! Never stopped me though... Justjen might not be so good this year, but we'll see. It is looking good. Thanks for the update Eggy.

Janis, I can confirm that about the pools. Some people brass it out, but it is good form to use the bar for a drink/snack etc. We often use Anna's, Mathraki, Kaloudis, Mirage and have been in most of them the odd time. Nikos at Mirage said to me once "I don't care if you eat lobster or buy one beer. If you enjoyed and come back, you're good for us."

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 06, 2009, 08:55:25 PM
I've known it like that too Sandy! Never stopped me though... Justjen might not be so good this year, but we'll see. It is looking good. Thanks for the update Eggy.

Janis, I can confirm that about the pools. Some people brass it out, but it is good form to use the bar for a drink/snack etc. We often use Anna's, Mathraki, Kaloudis, Mirage and have been in most of them the odd time. Nikos at Mirage said to me once "I don't care if you eat lobster or buy one beer. If you enjoyed and come back, you're good for us."

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 06, 2009, 08:57:16 PM
I've known it like that too Sandy! Never stopped me though... Justjen might not be so good this year, but we'll see. It is looking good. Thanks for the update Eggy.

Janis, I can confirm that about the pools. Some people brass it out, but it is good form to use the bar for a drink/snack etc. We often use Anna's, Mathraki, Kaloudis, Mirage and have been in most of them the odd time. Nikos at Mirage said to me once "I don't care if you eat lobster or buy one beer. If you enjoyed and come back, you're good for us."

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 06, 2009, 09:00:14 PM
Sorry folks - post collided with another, and managed to post it 3 times....
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on May 06, 2009, 11:49:27 PM
Thanks Neggy and justphil for all the info on the pools - we've always bought at least a drink or a meal wherever we visited in any case - looks like their pools are an added bonus! We're all packed now and raring to go! Damn! I've got one more day to work.... poor old Barry has retired so he's just raring to go.... lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 06, 2009, 11:57:41 PM
Have a fantastic time Janis....I can feel your excitement.....yammas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on May 07, 2009, 12:25:03 AM
Have a great holiday, Janis!

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on May 07, 2009, 12:30:41 AM
Yammas Sandy and Lynn - thank you for your kind thoughts
It'll be almost midnight on Friday when we "hit" Arillas, so Saturday will effectively be our first day. Will post lots on our return
Love to all, Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 07, 2009, 12:35:29 AM
Midnight? The night will still be young Janis....have fun!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on May 07, 2009, 12:39:32 AM
Ah, Sandy - the night may still be young, but I'm not! We're flying in from Leeds Bradford and our two friends, Joan and John, who've been coming to Arillas for years, are flying in about the same time from Manchester. We're meeting in the splish splash bar for a few bevvies on arrival anyway.
We could never understand, when we went to their house for dinner, why they always said Yammas! - after our first visit to Arillas we now understand!

Yammas! x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 07, 2009, 12:42:50 AM
Ha ha Janis. We arrived at Elena Stella last September at midnight. Poor Olga said "let me show you a range of rooms you could have while you are here." I said "this one will do nicely. See you tomorrow." Dumped the luggage and by five past we were in the Rainbow. From there at 1.30 to the Coconut until ????

Yes dears - the night is as young as you feel. Good job it's not not as old as I am....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on May 07, 2009, 08:10:45 AM
see you a week later janis it`s 6 0`clock in the morning and im on the forum lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on May 07, 2009, 08:13:06 AM
off to work soon just 6 days to work and i will be back lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kriopigi girl on May 07, 2009, 09:37:41 AM
Have a great time Janis. Give us a full report on your return.
Pauline x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on May 07, 2009, 09:40:07 AM
Thank you, Pauline - will do!
See you there, Keith! (My last day of work today, but fortunately or unfortunately sometimes, I work from home)
Yammas all!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 07, 2009, 08:41:49 PM
Have a great time lucky lady!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on May 08, 2009, 12:15:38 AM
Thank you all for your good wishes. Just getting a bit more of my Arillas fix before going there in person tomorrow!
Will report back asap on our return and hopeful upload some photos (if poss)
Last time we were there we had an "ordinary" camera and lost the photos...
Trying MUCH harder this time..
We also intend to be with Viv and Pete on their big day on the 20th, so more photos there as well!
All the best
Janis and Barry x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 08, 2009, 12:21:55 AM
If you have trouble posting pics Janis, send me a PM. Totally happy to make sure we all share your pictures.

Have a great time luvver
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on May 08, 2009, 12:26:08 AM
Thanks for your offer of help, Phil. Hesitant because I tried to post a couple today for Martinw of our garden and got the message that they were too big. Didn't have chance to sort it, so didn't try to post them again.
Will try harder with pics when we get back, but will also ask you - thanks! - if I've any probs
Just realised - I'm now a super member!!!! Feels great to know I'm part of a lovely community of people...

Flying tomorrow, be in touch on our return

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 08, 2009, 12:35:50 AM
It is a lovely community Janis. Once called a clique, but we don't exclude anyone who wants to know about Arillas, whatever they feel about it. Have really enjoyed sharing your excitement growing as you prepare for Arillas Tomorrow.....

Jen and me have made many very real and lasting friends because of the forum. We might have met them by chance, but that is so unlikely. You all know who I'm on about...

Keep posting Janis. It's a lovely place to be when it's wet and miserable.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 08, 2009, 12:38:15 AM
ExactlyPhil...I thought Janis was at fever pitch a few days ago....lol...hope she gets SOME sleep tonight!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 08, 2009, 08:22:01 AM
Exactly Phil...I thought Janis was at fever pitch a few days ago....lol...hope she gets SOME sleep tonight!

:D I am sure she must be exhausted but happy by now! Have a lovely time Janis :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on May 08, 2009, 09:23:14 PM
Just know that you will have a fantastic time Janis. Enjoy,enjoy, enjoy!! x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 11, 2009, 06:50:00 PM
Arillas Today peeps!

6:40 pm and still showing 26 deg on the "Wegg Monitor" - Excellant day and Arillas seems to have many more bodies in situ.

Arillas last night , found us at Brouklis. ( Negg, Wegg and Peggs - Parents of Wegg )
Who do we find?
Martin W - Having a very good time - Here for two weeks.
Vivian n Pete - Viv as chirpy as ever and Pete? - Laid back and Cool. - ( As always! )
Harold n Sally - Must be veterans of Arillas now ( Don't look it though! ).

I'm beginning to see many faces from last year and I haven't seen a sad one yet.

Weggs parents are here and father has been taking in a bit of sightseeing thanks to a local hire car. - And the vehicle is still in one piece. ( Wish I could do that ! )

Wednesday night is Darts Awards Night At Three W's San Stephanos.
Hope to see Viv , Pete, and Martin W there. Eggy is doing the speech etc. Aaargh!

Nuff for now people. -

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 12, 2009, 08:12:23 AM
:D speech!? I am sure that will come quite naturally eggy ;)

Good to hear that you Wegg and Peggs, Martin, Viv and Pete, Harold and Sally and other people are enjoying themselves (like there was ever any doubt!).

Thank you for posting and have fun at the Dart's Awards Night :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 20, 2009, 07:33:24 PM
Arillas Today was very special indeed.

I know it's always special to us all but t was an extra special for Vivian and Pete today as they renewed their wedding vows of ** years ago. ( OK then it's 40 )
(http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/7154/v10d.jpg)
Most Forum members were there to wish them well and the vicar even got his guitar out for a good ole sing song.
(http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/3645/26193636.jpg)
These photos speak for them selves and I'm sure Dimitris and others took many better ones. - Recognise any Forum friends folks?
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/4033/85216102.jpg)
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/8303/63249271.jpg)
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1561/99477296.jpg)
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1561/99477296.jpg)
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1561/99477296.jpg)
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/7717/75109363.jpg)
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/3687/v11c.jpg)
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1397/v12e.jpg)

We even had the odd "gatecrasher" - Now which one is the Stuart of "Wendy n Stu" ?
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1853/41172845.jpg)

A great time had by all and very best wishes to Viv n Pete - "luvly cuple"

Finally , the beach is beginning to win it's fight against nature and trying very hard to get back to the beach we know.
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5967/95009740.jpg)

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on May 20, 2009, 07:40:56 PM
Great piccy's Eggy !
Look's like a fantastic time was had by all !
Congratulations to the happy couple !
40 years ?
Don't believe it !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on May 20, 2009, 08:16:52 PM
Terrific photos, Eggy.
Thanks for posting them.
And many congratulations to Viv and Pete.

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 20, 2009, 08:27:10 PM
fab pics neil ...........
congrats pete and viv.i know how it feels ,hope you had a good a day as us...............yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 20, 2009, 08:32:01 PM
Yes must agree, great pics Negg.

Congratulations to Viv and Pete. Looks like everyone enjoyed a great Day.

Yes i recognised Stuart. The one on the right.

Happy hols to you all....


riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marika on May 21, 2009, 02:37:08 AM
Oh yes!
Really lovely photos Eggy :-)
Thank you :-)

Congratulations Viv and Pete!
On the photos I can see, that you really had a lovely day!

Marika x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on May 21, 2009, 01:15:42 PM
I agree with Marika - Really lovely photos Eggy - Thank you.  And also congratulations to Viv and Pete on their ruby wedding.
Isn't it great to be a forum member and allowed to take joy in member's celebrations.
Best wishes to all
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on May 21, 2009, 02:07:10 PM
Great pics!!

Doesn't Viv look fantastic? - she obviously married very young!! :D

Lots of love to them both.

Angie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jean on May 21, 2009, 08:02:43 PM
Congratulations Viv and Pete. Hope you and all forum members enjoy the rest of your holiday. Can't wait to be there next week!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on May 22, 2009, 01:03:25 AM
Hi, Eggy.   Thanks for posting the pics.   Looks like a great party going on. Don`t  suppose you can shed any light on the state of the south beach? Only the north beach has been mentioned.   Thanks in advance.

                     Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on May 22, 2009, 07:46:02 AM

Isn't it great to be a forum member and allowed to take joy in member's celebrations.
Best wishes to all
Pat

Agreed Pat !!  :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 22, 2009, 06:51:00 PM
Don`t  suppose you can shed any light on the state of the south beach? Only the north beach has been mentioned.   .
                     Paul D

Hi Paul,

Was there this afternoon and judging by the sunbeds now appearing, and the number of bodies using them, both sides of the jetty are looking very much healthier.
The naturist end also had some activity but it looks like it's smaller and you have to paddle a bit to get there. Much more secluded though. - Keeps the "nosies" away!
We have 30.6 deg here at 6:35pm in Kavadaddes so I hate to think what the temps were in Arillas today. Quite a few people taking a "well earned" dip in the sea,
(Don't lunchtime meals take it out of you a bit?)

Paul n Maria n Mum went home this a.m. and had a good time. They all love walking and have trekked to places which would tire me out driving!
Martin W still here and enjoying, as is Ivan n Avril. Viv n Pete, Harold n Sally and Mary H.
Haven't see much of Mr n Mrs Kes but life for us here is now, like the beach, adjusting itself to a little "normality" Wendy n Stu now here so more great people to arrange to spend time with, Hard work this "donchyerknow" - It's not easy but we can make these"little" sacrifices!

Bumped into "Ronmonkey" at Rainbow on Wednesday evening. Nice guy and wish I hadn't been playing darts to spend some extra time for a chat. - Lucky him! -Maybe?
Alexandra-13 year old daughter of Rainbow Spiros beating Capt Bob ( Afionas ) 2-0 ?
Wots that all about. - She's a good player and my summer scoreline with her is 7-6

Many people, not mentioned, and ,as I type I think of them. A slow start to the summer for us due to car and many other duties/problems!  BBB and Alan are here to stay and still haven't been able to sort a night out.
Gary and Sara also enjoying their Villa - Wotta a luvly build and location! - Nice people too!

So, to sum up. - Pretty damm good and still a very good place to be.
( Sure I've forgotten something or someone. - Sorry )

Ah! -being lazy now. Exchange in Arillas Today/ - e 1.125 -Saves an extra post does it not?
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jean on May 22, 2009, 06:58:22 PM
It all sounds wonderful and we can't wait to be part of it on Monday! Thank you so much for all your reports and photos, you have kept us going all winter. Please give us a wave if you see us around Arillas. Very best wishes Rob and Jean
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 22, 2009, 07:15:42 PM
Hi Rob n Jean

Just keep an eye open, for an old White Fiat Punto, with an even sillier old bugger driving it.

Wave and get a wave back. I'll even stop if I'm curious or even concentrating on the road and not daydreaming!

Or... Coconut sometimes, Rainbow , Tria Adelphia. - I'm sure you will have a good time and be made very welcome by all the locals.

Kalo Taxidhi - Have a good journey
Neill Egg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 22, 2009, 08:39:43 PM
Negg, you do seem very busy. All sounds good to me especially that temperature (13 deg here and chucking it down again). Oh and the exchange rate is better too.

See you soon matey.... 2 weeks monday arrive. yesssssssssssss can't wait.

cheers.

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 22, 2009, 09:59:33 PM
See you soon matey.... 2 weeks monday arrive. yesssssssssssss can't wait.

cheers.

riggers.

2 weeks Monday? - So many dartboards - so litle time. Will you have time for a tan?
Best wishes to you both.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on May 22, 2009, 10:11:42 PM
Whats the date two weeks monday?Think we might be the week after.We fly 14th.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 22, 2009, 10:33:52 PM
Yes Negg i might just have time to fit a bit of tan in here and there. Must get them points sharpened.

Lisa, it is the 8th. Will probably see you there, but i will be guarding my sunbed. lol


yammas.

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on May 22, 2009, 10:58:40 PM
Hi, Neill.   Thanks for the info- don`t know what we`ed do without you.   That temp you quoted seems unreal for the time of day.
       
 Hope you are well, and see you soon (1st onwards)

                     Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on May 22, 2009, 11:09:24 PM
Not at the kaloudis this year but might come along just to sit on your sunbed.Staying at the Bardis hotel is anyone else going to be there?Eggy hope you have a shave this visit!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 23, 2009, 02:25:40 AM
Hi Paul. It isn't unrealistic. It is 8 degress here, and at 2.15 am there it is 20 degrees according to Jen's computermebob. We have got off the plane from night flights even later than that to change into shorts and Tee Shirts.

I love the warm nights, but many don't and want the aircon. Me? I don't do cold....

Have a fantastic time (you both deserve it.) Just make sure you get riggers legless. I tell you what though, I tried, but it was me that had to find my legs the next day. It was all witnessed by PaulC and lovely wife Di, and is now on record. Hannah in the Nut will tell you all about it....

Best wishes from both of us
Phil and Jen
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 23, 2009, 02:30:25 AM
Hi justlisa! Eggy shave? Hell would freeze over. Please don't Eggy - it would age you!

And Lisa, make sure you get the right sunbed. It is along the left side as you look out to sea, just a couple down from the building. If he wants to occupy Sandy's and my bench, you are fully entitled to occupy his sunbed....

lol
Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 23, 2009, 02:44:18 AM
now now pat ,i..mean PHIL.. ...neil....you dont look like your pic.....but  we ALLL LOVE YA..........YAMMMMMASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on May 23, 2009, 03:24:54 AM
Agreed Phil, Eggy doesn't need a shave..........

Oh, and don't forget - riggers and Colin and I claimed the next bench along......  :D

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 24, 2009, 03:07:26 AM
Only second best then lynn. Get yer hands off ours though...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 25, 2009, 12:42:29 PM
Agreed Phil, Eggy doesn't need a shave..........

lynn xx

The last close shave I had was driving the Red Pug. - Bur won't talk about that!

Arillas temps remain very good indeed and we have 26 deg , here at midday in Kavadaddes. That's in the shade. The beach seems to be in much better shape each day and more new faces are appearing around Arillas as we approach June.
I haven't met a miserable face yet and don't expect to!

Tria Adelphia have a dartboard now and playing there Avrio. Coconut also have a board but, if you don't want to keep dodging flying missiles late evening don't forget Malibu is just next door. Their outside seating area still looking good.

Finally , and you may know this. - I didn't.---
---- I saw a Royal Ionian Pilsner Lager for sale the other day.
Must be a good buy, especially as the exchange still hovers around tht 1.126 mark
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 25, 2009, 02:03:42 PM
Dart Board at the Tria?
I can see young Yanni sharpening the darts now.
Hope Philip has time to serve me with my usual diet coke
(yes I know where the fridge is Philip)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 25, 2009, 04:02:11 PM
So we are spoilt for choice with the dartboards. Where is it situated in the coconut Bar Neill.?  Royal Ionian pilsner sounds good. I think the € is creeping up a little over here too (not much).

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 25, 2009, 05:16:24 PM
John n Dot
Yianni has his own personal set of darts and is playing quite well. Thought he might as the first 3 darts he threw hit the board and not the wall.

Riggers
Like I said before. - So many dartboards - So little time.

29 deg here now at 5:16 pm and a very feel good atmosphere around Arillas.
( And it's only May )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 25, 2009, 06:01:08 PM
It was similar here Negg. They promised rain and it was hazy sunshine. As a result we sat in the pub garden dreaming and doing crosswords. We had at least two many beers.

But yours truly kept the end up and bored them into submission talking about Corfu... Even Jen had a little moment with eyes turned upwards until she joined in. It was all over then....

Like most we are ITCHING to be there with yous all.

Arillas Today? I wish
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 30, 2009, 07:42:19 PM
Arillas Today is still looking good Phil!

OK , we can say the beach is smaller and, as we all know, nature plays the tune and we dance to it. But..... to all I manage to "catch" , it's not a problem.
Chill out is the name of the game.
Still around 25 deg here at 7;20 pm and a great day all round.

Had a "Local Kavadaddes Bar" meal with Wendy n Stuart last night and very good it was too. Another little sample of village life for us all.

Stuart still has hair and now he has a bus pass! - Wot's all that about. -
Mozzies use my head as a ski run.
( Great people n great company )

Wot else? - Methinks.
Well , My super dooper Black n Decker strimmer packed up this morning and I spent an hour with our local D.I.Y/Garden centre early evening. He stripped it down and replaced a broken spring and charged me 15 euros. ( Over an hour's work )
Excellant - I was ready to bin it and buy another one.
Another lovely little local place - Just opposite Mon Amour. They will get much more business from me!

Sandy here on Sunday, I think, so have made all Retsina suppliers aware of the extra usage soon to be expected. Riggers not far away and Mythos workers are already working overtime!
And .... as a special favour to Riggers..... All Dartboards are having the treble 20's made very much bigger. ( Gotta give the guy a chance )

Kostas on the beach not open yet but many good reports filter back to me on the Hotel Akti, Horizon,Portofino, Captains Table and, of course Brouklis.
Hotel Marina has also had some very good feedback on their meals so Egg/Wegg must try them soon. I haven't had a bad word yet on these and many others so the advantage of a very good time here,is very much in your favour.
Good to see the Gallini up n running. Yet another good place to be.
Mirage looking as good as ever and, I noticed today, showing some good films for anyone bored with the weather. ( Aliens vs Monsters today - Hmmmm! )
So many places and so little time. Make your own choice people and don't even think of being dissapointed.

Cheers All
Negg.

ps. - Decided to call the Fiat Punto "PEGG"
So we have a Negg n a Wegg n a Megg n a Pegg
( All sits nicely on the tongue, providing the ouzo consumption is kept to a minimum )
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 30, 2009, 07:53:35 PM
neil
all sounds good ,looking forward to catching up next week ,,till then .yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 30, 2009, 08:33:56 PM
Arillas is good Today, Yesterday and Tomorrow....

Neill you old s*d. Can't wait to abuse you verbally in July. It is my raison d'etre son ... "Have you met my father?" Remember that one? Even the white van man missed it, but what goes round will certainly come around.... Only 5 weeks for you to wait for a return match dearie.

But back on this thread and to quote yous -

Quote
Chill out is the name of the game.

In all seriousness, as much of that as I can muster, our grandad has given us instructions. "CHILL OUT." Get on with it luvvers - he is so right...

justphil?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 30, 2009, 08:42:29 PM
Well that's very good of them to treble the size of treble Neill. I could certainly do with it. Unfortunately i am not there for another 9 days. Ahh well it will come round.......


riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on May 31, 2009, 12:47:45 AM
Could someone pack me in their case please?cos I`m only little!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 31, 2009, 12:54:30 AM
Of course Lindy, there's room in mine :)

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 31, 2009, 01:06:48 AM
No room for anything in mine....it's bulging!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on May 31, 2009, 01:42:34 AM
Thanks riggs, I wish I was going!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 31, 2009, 01:45:16 AM
Lindypops....I am going in one hour anf if you breathe in I might be able to squeeze you in my hand luggage.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 31, 2009, 01:49:56 AM
Have a gooden Sandy, see you over there. :)   yammas

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 31, 2009, 01:50:56 AM
See you there riggers.....yammas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on May 31, 2009, 01:56:12 AM
You have a great time Sandy. I`m breathin` in that much, my girdle is chokin` me. xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 31, 2009, 10:13:04 AM
Hi Lindy, Your time will come and it will make all the waiting worth while. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 31, 2009, 06:09:24 PM
Our Viv n Pete! -Hope you are both well and , once again, what a lovely afternoon you shared with everybody.

Lindy P - Where ya been lass? - Get yourself over here and have a share in the delights Arillas has to offer.

Riggers - Misread the dates - Whoops - Kevin G around next week then!
( You have a few more extra days to practice then? )

Phil n Jen - White Van van has been very busy recently. He's overhauled his loudspeakers and has large " Beware of the Glastonbury double" signs printed which he can leave outside any establisment you visit.
He's also made some which says "I've seen Phil's liver and survived to tell the tale"
( Wots all that about? )
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Anyway.... Arillas Today.
Not sure what the temp was but it's 27 deg now at 6 pm and it's beginning to cool.

A fair bit of use being made of the beach today but, as I feel guilty of invading the privacy of it's guests , you'll have to settle for these pics.
(http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8889/310509a.jpg)
As far as my eyes could see, the naturist end of the beach now looks to be very easily reached which continues to put all the odds in it's customers favours.

The other side of the jetty looks equally good.
(http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/5258/310509b.jpg)

Boat hire is open and being manned by Gary, who, incidentally throws a good dart.

It's still a fairly quiet Arillas but Sandy and Kevin G haven't got here yet so give it time!

Finally, and not Arillas but the fruits of Weggs labour are now paying dividends in the form of many rose bushes she's been planting.
Just a snippet of one of them.
(http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/1585/310509c.jpg)

Wendy n Stu home tomorrow and we'll miss not spending enough time with them as we missed with Viv n Pete, Paul n Maria, Harold n Sally and many others.
Even we have to work sometimes in the summer!
Cheers All
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 31, 2009, 07:01:55 PM
Gorgeous Roses and if they smell like the one,s Wendy gave me they smell wonderful.
Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on May 31, 2009, 11:48:46 PM
Aye viv. Only 3 years in August, 40th.  I know where I want to go!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: nicki on June 02, 2009, 11:24:08 PM
Nearly at the end of our week in Arillas :(  Today has been hot hot HOT! Dave is sporting somewhat red feet and knees! We've been out on the quads for the last couple of days and enjoyed seeing lots of beautiful Corfiot villages up in the mountains. Visited Aghios Georgios this morning but ended up returning to Arillas. Currently in George's where Dave is supping Mythos! He says it's the only way to go!!! Staying at the Akti - Spiros, Monika and family have been great! Eaten at Brouklis every night. Needless to say the food is out of this world - as is the company and attention of Dimitris, Nikos and Noufris - and of course, the beautiful Litsa and yummy yummy Spiros previously known as Bebis!!!
Dreading going home so time to relax now and make the most of the next two days! Love to all Arillas addicts x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 02, 2009, 11:30:45 PM
Sounds great Nicki!  Wish I was in Gorgeous George's now.

Enjoy your two last  precious days in Arillas.

Eileenxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 02, 2009, 11:31:52 PM
Thanks for posting nicki, sounds like you are having a fab time. Enjoy your last couple of days.

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: DaisysMum on June 03, 2009, 12:20:18 AM
I'm only going for a week aswell, wish it was two, but never mind, lucky to be going in the first place.  Enjoy your last couple of days Nicki
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 03, 2009, 12:47:26 AM
Just love the image of cold Mythos dripping onto red knees.... I will see a lot of that in a few weeks time!

So glad you're both enjoying yourselves Nicki. Well deserved, and it's never long enough.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on June 03, 2009, 05:48:32 PM
Nicki
Glad  you are having such a great time - my time there flew over last week - wish I was still there -enjoy the rest of your hols
Take Care
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on June 10, 2009, 12:49:01 PM
Arillas Today - hot, hot, hot!

Great night last night, meeting Eggy, riggers, PaulD, Heather and Sandy in the Coconut.  Robbie Williams impersonator, very good, but too loud to be able to speak to each other, so progressed to the Rainbow, where riggers beat Eggy at darts, 3-2.  Well done, John!!

Left Colin snoozing peacefully and took an early walk this morning to find a couple of guys opposite the Mirage, raking stones back to make way for the sunbeds on the sand.  It was certainly a first to arrive at the Bakery before they opened!! 

Now at the Brouklis enjoying coffees and Kevin.g's and Dimitris's company.  Must be time  to hit the beach now!!!

Yammas to All,
lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on June 10, 2009, 12:56:19 PM
Lucky you Lynn. The weather looks fabulous.  Say Hi to everyone in Brouklis & enjoy the rest of your holiday.

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on June 10, 2009, 02:21:48 PM
Lynn you sound like you are having a wonderfull time - what a great way to spend your day
Have fun
Mary XX
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on June 10, 2009, 09:34:43 PM
Hello 'on the spot Lynn'
It sounds just wonderful, enjoy it for all of us honey. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 11, 2009, 02:47:50 AM
Thanks for the posts Lynn. Loving it!

Jen just asked me what are we doing tonight. Brouklis and the Nut? Rainbow? Thalassa? She had a hallucination for just a minute.... I have them frequently!

waiting for tomorrow's installment
love
Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on June 11, 2009, 09:14:03 AM
Lynn: are you staying at the Bardis?If so we arrive next door on Sunday,early afternoon.Will be in the bar that evening so will look out for you.Shall i wear a red rose or will you.Lol.See you all Sunday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on June 11, 2009, 11:25:08 AM
glad you are having a great time any chance broukilis do carry outs to the uk
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 11, 2009, 07:14:01 PM
I can tell y'all that our Lynn n Colin are having a pretty damm good time here.
This one was 2:30 this afternoon!
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/5552/110609a.jpg)

Again it's a very super Arillas today and we're all being spoilt by the weather and the freinds we make every year.

The beach is still there , albeit smaller, but does not seem to bother most people.
( Every one has a tan except me! - Wots that all about? )
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4336/110609copb.jpg)
.
I'm told it's a bit of a "wet knees" time to get to the naturist end of the beach but is well worth it. It's a twinge smaller but much more secluded.
I'm sure they now have sunbeds and brollies there? Hopefully some one here on hols will confirm that my eyes are not deceiving me.
(Or my one eye as I bounced a stone in the other,strimming the garden recently.I am now wearing sunglasses and using eyedrops to eliminate that "Terminator Look" )
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/1516/110609d.jpg)

Temps good all round, currently 29 deg here at 7pm, and exchange rate still better than the UK.

Paul n Maria are back and still using those ole legs visiting places which I sometimes think about. Was in Rainbow this afternoon with Graham n Julie and Colin n Lynn with a quick visit from Riggers. Then it pops Kevin G with a suprise to make us all smile.
Thanks to Phil n Jen who sent him orders to get the next round in compliments of them! - How nice is that? - We all drank your health , you two!

Haven't seen Paul D and lady since the Coconut escapade but sure to run into them soon. --- Not literally ! - I'm in enough trouble already on the car front.

Last night had the usual very good Brouklis meal and the good company of Robin n Mavis who are here for 2 weeks. Hope to see them again before they go.

M n M here on Monday and Sandy still pottering around trying to find any Tavernas that still have Retsina. - Stocks are running low donchyerknow!

All in all a pretty good day.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 11, 2009, 07:46:00 PM
Yammas all and thanks to our mate kev.g for helping us with it. (I will be getting the next flight to Rio.... er no, have taken out a new mortgage to pay for it all!) Joking aside kev, it was my round - will pay you as soon as you get back.

There is only one thing wrong with Arillas Today, Jen and me are not there. But a little bit of Arillas was had here today - we met with JC who is a regular visitor to Arillas - 8th coming up. We shared an Arillas style lunch in the garden of a pub halfway between her part of Somerset and ours. The conversation was totally Arillas, and we truly enjoyed her company for a while. A new friendship was born, and we will be seeing her again after we've been and before she goes. Would never have met without the forum...

Lynn and Colin you look like glamorous young jet-set couple in that picture! Treasure it and put it in the attic.... you will never get old!

Sunbeds and brollies at the north end? Whatever is the world coming to???? Never had it in my day....

Our best wishes to PaulnMaria, PaulD and Heather, Graham and Julie, riggers and Sue, Robin and Mavis, ah all of yous. And of course to our Sandy. It's a wonder the Retsina stocks have lasted this long.... Have you got a contingency plan luvver?

Thanks Eggy - it has been an Arillas day for us today too...
Phil




 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on June 12, 2009, 09:33:29 AM
Arillas looks as wonderfull as ever, Lynn and Colin look so relaxed. The beach still looks a little narrow, still good and still wish I was still there. Eggy it was great to meet you the other week all be it briefly. Love your reports makes me  feel a part of me is still there. Looking forward to the next installment.

Take Care
Mary XX
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on June 12, 2009, 01:45:35 PM
wow how exciting sunbeds on the north beach, does that mean martin won't have to be a pack horse and carry umbrellas and lilo's?!!!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 12, 2009, 07:09:07 PM
Ger

Don't forget I'm not totally sure on that bit of info and will be asking Sandy when I see her. It certainly seemed like it though when I was looking from the jetty

A breezy ole day today and, at Kavaddades, our sun loungers had a jolly ole time bouncing around one side of the balcony to tother. Bless - Let 'em enjoy their selves.

Temps have been good and still 27 deg at 7pm. I think that if Arillas had the same strong breeze that can only do good for the beach and push that sea back just a bit more. No car today so will have a nose avrio.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mary H. - Time went so quickly when you and Martin W were here so hopefully we can catch up on a bit 'o chat next time.
Lynn n Colin are so chilled that they have committed to a darts K/O on Tuesday.
How about that then? - And... with a bit o luck Riggers will be there also.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on June 13, 2009, 05:13:35 AM
Hi Eggy, All sounds good as normal. Great photo's love the one of Lynn & Colin. Wish we had been with you all the other night or yesturday or the day before even today. Just love the bit of time we do get there, and as Mary says your reports connect us more and give us the feeling of being even nearer then we are, Love to all. Viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 13, 2009, 06:06:15 PM
Thanks Viv n Mary.
I think you would have both loved Arillas today.

A slight breeze but once again very warm with temps around that 28/29 deg mark.
Yesterday's heavier breeze looks to have helped the beach regain a little more space.
.
(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/5967/130609a.jpg)

I don't think it's my imagination but there seems to be a few extra sundbeds springing up each day.
.
(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1685/130609b.jpg)

But.... I may be wrong about beds n brollies at the North end. I think they finish just a tad before, as usual. Sandy will put me right on that, very soon, I hope.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on June 14, 2009, 12:00:03 PM
Hi Negg and All,

I can answer for Sandy, and confirm that the brollies don't go right to the end of North Beach.

But may just have to go back and totally check that I'm right!!  ;)

Fabulous evening spent last night at Sandy's wonderful little house - Kevin, Kay, Barbara (Mum to one of 'em), Riggers, Colin and me, and Sandy's friend, Ang.

Continued in the Rainbow, where we met up with Neill and Wendy, and followed by the Coconut Bar.

I'm paying today though with a headache that won't go away....

How's your head, John?  ;)

Yammas,
lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on June 14, 2009, 02:10:30 PM
Hi Neil
The beach is looking a bit wider - I do wish I was still there, hopefully I will be in September - It's a beautiful sunny day here in northern England, so once my house work is done I plan on sitting in the garden with a couple of glasses of wine, I pod on with one of my Greek courses on and sit there and dream about Arillas - I'm loving your daily reports.

Cheers
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 14, 2009, 06:55:12 PM
Arillas Today? - And wot can I say? ( poet but don't know it here )

As Mary says " The beach is looking wider" - Not as it looked last year but plenty of space for anyone to find a little spot, for a few hours , just to call "Home"
Crystal clear water , nosed by me early afternoon, so no excuse to get your body wet!

Marina Pool/Bar still busy so didn't attempt pics of Sharon. Portofino, as usual, with guests and people relaxing at Helens Creperie, I didn't venture up past Horizon etc but any good location, like that, on the beach, together with the friends we know, are sure to attract people.

Looking at a 31 deg temp right now at 18:45! - Wot's that all about?
Exchange still better than the UK but the best way to take advantage of it is bring commission fee T/C's or sterling.

Last night we felt very honoured at "Eftihias" - Young Efi has just got engaged and presented us with a bottle of wine. Not any bottle but one that was prepared purely for the big day. - How nice is that?

This afternoon saw a few games of arrows at the Rainbow with young 13 year old Alexandra in cracking form. She took my scalp a few times and also that of Riggers.
Hard work or wot?  Said our farewells to Kevin G who leaves tomorrow with Kay and Babs. ( Geoffrey with G here now though so another ear to bend , + M n M )
Lynn n Colin also had a bit of darts practice and Lynn hit her first Rainbow double!
Pics will follow soon of the very fine winning darts she threw (Riggers still in shock!)
Anyway,how can Riggers win in shorts and flip flops? Bit over confident if you ask me.

Today is a very fine example of what living here is all about.

Tomorrow night we will see Paul n Maria for a bite to eat and plans are underway to collar G with G.

Tonight is a siga siga evening as the day's efforts made have tired me out.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on June 14, 2009, 08:02:55 PM
Really nice to hear about Efi... she is such a lovely girl and her restaurant is definately a favourite ours.. no point in sending on our good wishes as she probably wont remember us unless we send a photo!  By the time we get back to Arillas she may well be married next time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 14, 2009, 10:28:17 PM
Thanks for bothering Eggy.

We will be there in 3 weeks. Jen and me don't take up much room - the North end will work and we don't need hundreds of acres of sand to feel good.

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside, Oh I do like to be beside the sea, Oh I do like to stroll along the the prom prom prom while the brass band plays tiddley om pom pom.....

Well Jen and me will stroll along the prom prom prom and doubtless get tiddley om pom pom in anywhere that will put up with us. Hope you will join in...

We will visit Sharon at Marina, Brown Eyed Girl at Sea Breeze, Efi at Efthias. And all our usual haunts. We just wish it were Arillas TODAY.
Just wait Arillas. The White Van Man can get ready. WE ARE ON OUR WAY!

lmao
Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on June 14, 2009, 11:19:26 PM
Encapsulated  that well Phil.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 14, 2009, 11:43:33 PM
Lindypops luvver, we still have to share the seaside. Jen and me are waiting...

Take care dear
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on June 15, 2009, 12:02:15 AM
I still can`t stand between me toes!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on June 15, 2009, 05:45:25 PM
you off to the festival first phil? bit of boogying to neil young?? (martin wishes he was going, but we'll have to put up with being in arillas instead!!) our son is there working at the moment, he works for agrekko, so he's setting up the generators and getting it all ready, say hello if you bump into him!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on June 18, 2009, 02:44:50 PM
Arillas Today - first clouds we've seen all fortnight, but still a hot sunny day, just a bit more breeze, which is refreshing.

Just chilling out in the Cocounut bar with a Mythos, and deciding whether to hit the beach, the pool or darts............

Yammas to all

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on June 18, 2009, 03:57:48 PM
Now Lynn,
Don't get too stressed or give yourself a headache making such an important decision.
Thanks for your reports & glad you are having a wonderful holiday.

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 18, 2009, 06:02:15 PM
Hi ger - we are getting a bit too old for festival. Well there, I've said it now. To quote ColinD growing old is compulsory but growing up isn't.... But it is a wonderful event. We've been to a lot in our time.

sara agreed - but whichever you chose Lynn it would have been the right one!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 18, 2009, 07:49:24 PM
It was a very good Arillas Today as Lynn says:-
and I popped past the Nut and there they were , taking it easy.
( they must have seen me though because 30 mins later when i snuck my head in they had mysteriously vanished ( Hiding in the toilet maybe )

Every body's idea of a good Arillas can vary so, so much.
To me the very enjoyable parts today were:-
A few hours work at Linnakis this morning. - Then....
see Paul n Maria and back to Kavadaddes for a drink and sityerdown...
....Then back to Arillas and pop to see if the guests at Linnakis were OK.
.....Pop into Tria Adelphia for a bit o business and a beer.
.....Nip into the nut for a bit o business and a beer and a game of darts with Riggers
.....Slide casually into Rainbow for an Ouzo and gane of darts with Riggers.
( Riggers is getting better - He's winning games now !! )
.....Meet Gata and Justlooking for a very long ole chinwag
.....See Graham and Julie who are still enjoying life here.
.....Back to Olgas Travel for another bit o socialising.
and..... then caught by Vassilis at Armourada who very proudly showed me the darts he has bought. - We just had to try them out. - He's one o the good guys yer know.

Yesterday was a bit like that as well.
Can't be bad I 'spose.

Depends what you want from life really. - 30 deg here at nearly 8pm and with an exchange moving up to e1.17, where else comes close?

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on June 18, 2009, 09:14:07 PM
Neil
you have a lovely life and a lovely job, that's the Arillas effect

enjoy

Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 19, 2009, 12:13:10 AM
Nothing comes close Eggy. Your Arillas Today is our recipe too. But includes a bit of beach and pool, and of course too much food.

See you shortly
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on June 20, 2009, 04:16:09 PM
Another hottie today.  Sea is like a mill pond. 

Beach still narrow but slightly improving. After a spot of paddling, the North Beach was perfect yesterday while we were there. 

South Beach was deserted this morning, apart from Colin and me.  :)

We are currently chilling out with riggers in the Coconut Bar.  Live music here tonight, and hope to be meeting up with Sandy again then.

Eggy, thanks for the darts tuition.  Could have done with that BEFORE the match?!  :D

yammas to all,
lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 20, 2009, 06:05:56 PM
Ah Lynn luvver

take a pinch of riggers
wrap it up in Mythos
add a touch of Rainbow
and a little bit of Kaloudis sunbeds...

I just so shuddered to read these words:

Quote
We are currently chilling out with riggers in the Coconut Bar.  Live music here tonight

PaulC and lovely wife Di will tell you that was our downfall. It was the only time I lost my legs last September. She asked me if I'd found them the next day...

We all add our bit to Arillas. In riggers, PhilandJen and erja's case, we are the p**s artists. BEWARE! But so happy to see you all repeating all of the mistakes....

riggers mate, I remember every minute. Well at least until I dropped my ouzo on the floor... It was yet another time I will never forget.

And a special thanks to Sandyx luvver. That pic-of-the-day was the second time I have seen the sun going down on kouklospito, and just as good as I remembered. Lynn is a ratbag, as is Eileen. I am a blatherskite and a toerag. You? well we're wroking on it... more news when you're abroad.

love to all of you lot. You know I wanted to be there...
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 21, 2009, 07:49:15 PM
It's a bit of "Sad" Arillas today people!

Not because of the overnight rain that gave us 6mm down fall by 8 a.m. and not because of the Arillas beach breeze which made life very difficult for those wanting a bit of a beach tan and quiet swim.
( No calm "lake" today but a bit of a challenge for those willing to take on the waves)

It's a sad Arillas 'cause it's a "bye-Bye" time to  Lynn n Colin and Riggers n Sue and Graham n Julie. Once again the time has gone so quickly.
( Only saw Steve n Lisa today and they have been here a week! ) Wots it all about?
M n M still relaxing at Tria though and Maggie n Gordon are still in hiding but I will find them soon! - Everyone here , plus those I forget to mention, play a major part in our Arillas and it is very sad to see any of you go.

Even with the slightly dismal and clammy day the temp still sits at 28 deg at 8pm.
Today aint been that bad and Monday we have a little work to do.......
...... But, for me I feel that Tuesday will be very quiet indeed.
(UNLESS ANYONE ELSE VOLUNTEERS TO GAMBLE THEIR EARS TO MY BANTER)

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on June 21, 2009, 07:53:57 PM
its true neil.
but a safe flight home to all ,which will then aid to a speedy return by all ........yammas forum party muccas ..............yammasxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 21, 2009, 08:00:05 PM
Neil
Make the best of the next two weeks
You know that the whirlwind will be in town in a couple of week’s time
White van man will be about, the liver hunter will have his work cut out, and poor Dimitris, what will he do?
Never mind I will try to keep him in line but somehow I don’t think that is going to work. Never rains but it pours.    
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 21, 2009, 08:20:16 PM
How do I forget Kevin , Kay and Barbara? - Has this ouzo turned my brain into Jelly?

Mavis n Robin, Wendy n Stuart, Paul n Maria - Who else ?

But.... as John the Ref says "Make the best of the next two weeks"

White van man has already been around warning locals and they are busy boarding up windows and changing door locks.
Brouklis has had "Beware of the Rabid Liver" signs already painted and rumour has it that Dimitris's hair is beginning to turn white.
Who are we talking about here? Whoever it is they will not have a chance to get a word in edgeways when they arrive. We all drink their health and wish them a safe trip.

Now all we need is Erja and Heide to keep a civilised hold on things! -
(Maybe - depends if someone runs out of Mythos? / Ionian? / Amstel. )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 22, 2009, 12:02:00 AM
I have nothing to say
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 22, 2009, 08:25:07 AM
Civilised??? Err...but of course :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on June 22, 2009, 12:22:28 PM
Yes folks, no sooner had I posted on how calm the sea was, and the wind changed!

Yesterday was certainly changeable as Eggy says, and then there was a big thunder storm in the early hours this morning, which we just about managed to get back to our studio in time for.  We got out of bed to watch the lightning, it was constant for some time....

Met the lovely Sharon and Billy last night, will be reporting on that one soon - there's not an awful lot that rhymes with CABBAGE.........

A great last night at Brouklis and Rainbow.........  2 hours until the taxi arrives.........
Where can I hide??

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on June 22, 2009, 12:24:22 PM
Nothing to say, Phil??

Is this a first??  :D

lol,
lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on June 22, 2009, 01:42:40 PM
How do I forget Kevin , Kay and Barbara? - Has this ouzo turned my brain into Jelly?

Mavis n Robin, Wendy n Stuart, Paul n Maria - Who else ?

But.... as John the Ref says "Make the best of the next two weeks"

White van man has already been around warning locals and they are busy boarding up windows and changing door locks.
Brouklis has had "Beware of the Rabid Liver" signs already painted and rumour has it that Dimitris's hair is beginning to turn white.
Who are we talking about here? Whoever it is they will not have a chance to get a word in edgeways when they arrive. We all drink their health and wish them a safe trip.

Now all we need is Erja and Heide to keep a civilised hold on things! -
(Maybe - depends if someone runs out of Mythos? / Ionian? / Amstel. )

Cheers
Negg

The White Van Man is Striking Back

http://www.arillas.com/page/en/the-white-van-man/

Please don't shoot the messenger...

Have a nice day everyone


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on June 22, 2009, 02:55:19 PM
OOO Dimitris, I cant stop laughing, did the white van man think you had gone crazy as well. Love it. Vivxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 22, 2009, 04:57:39 PM
Bravo Dimitris :D

You made my week :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on June 22, 2009, 05:30:19 PM
Brilliant!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 22, 2009, 05:59:06 PM
Phil n Jen - You know we all luvya really and, with your sense of humour like mine, we just gotta take a bit o jovial stick sometimes.
( I am still talking hindlegs from donkeys )

How are you going to get your own back when you're "home"?
Shall I keep a low profile?
Dare you cross the road in front of white van man?
All these questions will soon be answered.

A twinge of overnight rain here did no damage whatsoever to Arillas today. Good temps of 28/29 deg and a peaceful day had by all, I think.
I spent a very acceptable 2 hours chatting with Geoffrey with G and lady lunchtime.
Such a shame they go home tonight. - A very pleasant relaxing time.

Sharon n Billy popped to Linakis this morning for a hello and recce.
( Did they have to walk on my wet pool tiles? )

Wegg back to the UK early morning to give a little maternal support to daughter Fran n Hubbie Tim who are very nearly at the parent stage. I will be fine here as I have maps on how to find the cooker and washing machine. I have a memo on what an iron looks like! A photo of the ironing board is pinned to the wall.
( Not sure If I can drink and cook though especially whilst ironing? )
Hmmmm !

A few games of darts organised from Tuesday though and I may just get to the Afionas Festival on Weds evening. - ( After the housework  of course! )

Watch this space people, in case i advertise for a housemaid. ( Too old for an Au-pair)

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justjen on June 22, 2009, 06:38:30 PM
The question is Neil, will the white van man dare drive past us?

lol! Jen

Now where did I put those chilli flavoured Jelly Babies?!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 22, 2009, 06:46:20 PM
Jen

I THINKA YOUM A LIDDLE TINKER.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 22, 2009, 07:29:32 PM
I don't know whether to be flattered or flabbergasted! Thanks to all for taking the time to put this together. Don't worry about our sensibilities. You know us well enough to realise we both had such a good laugh!

Shoot the messenger? Never. But chilli-flavoured jellybabies mmmm... now there's a thought!

See you all very soon
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on June 22, 2009, 08:53:03 PM
Brilliant,
Love the white van man stunt it was class - the man on the scooter looked a bit taken aback though

Take care

Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: John Crichton on June 22, 2009, 10:24:18 PM
I dunno what all this business is with the White Van Man but that Video was QUALITY!

Giff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 23, 2009, 12:02:42 AM
The White Van Man Video is a CLASSIC.
Tears are still rolling down my cheeks.
Thank You Dimitris for cheering up my day.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 23, 2009, 08:22:31 AM
I don't know whether to be flattered or flabbergasted! Thanks to all for taking the time to put this together. Don't worry about our sensibilities. You know us well enough to realise we both had such a good laugh!

We all love both you and Jen and I know that you too have almost unlimited sense of humour. Besides, I know you can give as good as you get :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on June 23, 2009, 10:36:13 AM
Thank you Dimitri, Neill, Jen and Phil for a great laugh to brighten my first day back in blighty.  So funny!

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: garythebike on June 24, 2009, 12:33:36 PM
Arrived here monday at about 14.00 after about 40 hours without sleep, didn't even know my own name ! We were a bit worried about the weather but it had cleared up and the afternoon was great. During the night we had a very loud thunderstorm and woke to a dull, overcast day with rain, but in true Greek fashion this burnt itself off by lunchtime and the afternoon was glorious.
In the evening we had our walk around the village followed by cocktails in the Malibu and Coconut then dinner in Thallassus, but instead of watching the usual spectacular sunset , we watched the storm clouds gathering and were treated to a truly spectacular lightning display of almost biblical proportions !
 It rained for much of last night and is just finishing now so hopefully the sun will be out again soon.
For anyone worrying about the weather as we were, there's no need, because the days seem to be fine and the storms are just " evening entertainment".
Might post some more later but for now i have to do some more relaxing, all this typing has quite worn me out !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on June 24, 2009, 03:03:41 PM
thanks for the weather report garythebike.

we fly out on friday and I have been watching the weather, on teletext it says sunny for Friday and Saturday but on this website it says thunderstorms.

So long as they are at night, I can handle that.

Amanda
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 24, 2009, 03:54:03 PM
Nice report Gary! Have drink for me :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: andym on June 26, 2009, 12:57:20 AM
I love to watch storms. My idea of heaven would be to sit on the balcony watching a right bute kick off.
Saying that. I hope they have all gone by Monday morning, thats when we fly in.
 I flew in a storm when we were going to Zante in 87 and it was not good.
  It was my wifes first flight and i had a hell of a job getting her back into an airyplane after that trip.

         Andy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on June 26, 2009, 01:15:38 AM
Yes I agree.
I was most upset on Monday morning when I discovered there had been a storm.
I would have loved to sit out taking photos.

Unfortunately I had been saying goodbye to Corfu Sunday night. After a huge lam roast I washed it down with Ouzo,  7 star Metaxa and Mythos.
Some say I was out of it. But I was just tired ( as a newt ).

I have looked at my photos and wonder what planet I was on when I took them. Most are rubbish. I also missed the photo of the week when a guy on a motorbike went past with a dog sitting on the fuel tank. The dog was wearing a red baseball cap and sunglasses.
If anyone gets a shot of that I would love to have a copy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on June 26, 2009, 01:17:56 AM
Hi 4X4....good to meet you at San Stefanos. Hope you both enjoyed the rest of your holiday.Was the lamb good at the Tria?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on June 26, 2009, 01:21:49 AM
Ha Ha Ha, that would be Billy on his scooter with the famous FIVO, very good dog. He also goes on the lilos on Kaloudis pool. Good old FIVO...

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on June 26, 2009, 01:28:34 AM
Hi
Lovely to have met you and yes the Lam Roast was superb, so was the T bone steak !. Not for the feint hearted that one ))

Found the Owl but did not get to go there  (this year) but got some good photos while hanging onto the cliff face of a road on the way.
I am not often scared but  I need my 4wd to do that drive again  Lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on June 26, 2009, 01:37:32 AM
Lol
We had just had breakfast in the Hotel Marina when this dog flashed past. All my cameras where shut down and so I had to rush out with serviettes and camera bags dangling from me to see where they went. Unfortunately by the time I hit the street they had gone. I stood in the middle of the road for half an hour to see if they would come by again but no.((
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 26, 2009, 11:53:06 AM
A wet start to Arillas today. Looked to have rained a twinge overnight and currently raining again at 11:30. 10mm of rain recorded here,so far, at Kavadaddes in the last 24 hours with a reading of 32mm the previous two days.
But, as you all know, it does clear up very quickly and then we say "Wots that about!"

It's a dark,dismal 18 deg right know but give it time. Anyway it gives everyone the opportunity to take time away from the sunbed and beach. Spend a bit of extra time in the Bars/Tavernas and play that well known Arillas game:- "Spot a Forum Member"
(I may just play that one this afternoon.)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 26, 2009, 12:39:12 PM
I could quite happily spend a rainy day in Thalassa watching it unfold. Long lunch with few beverages *deep sigh*

Instead I am in grey humid London wearing a black suit :'(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on June 26, 2009, 04:38:31 PM
Keep looking Eggy , we back to see you tomorrow .

Yammas

Dave n Anne
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tubedude on June 27, 2009, 04:26:23 AM
As for forum member spotting, thanks for the darts eggy, it was great to meet you, sadly I'm back in the UK now, but already plotting my revenge... return
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 27, 2009, 11:50:28 AM
It's no good tubedude - he'll set the White Van Man on you. We reckon that chilli flavoured Jelly Babies might work, but expect that to backfire too....

Revenge? Mess with his darts. (Seems to be working according to the latest posts.....)

lmao Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 28, 2009, 09:57:08 AM
chilli flavoured Jelly Babies might backfire

lmao Phil


Phil - I thought anything with Chilli in usually did!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A little rain overnight here but the day is now begining to perk up a twinge. Drying out and 21 deg at 10 a.m.

A visit to Arillas with camera is planned later on. A little carpentry work to do, here at Kavaddades, whilst there is still a little of the morning left.

Saw Dave n Anne at Tria yesterday, both very tired having just arrived.
Hopefully a drink and chat with them plus Maggie n Gordon tonight.

But right now,motivation is the name of the game.
Mustn't get sidetracked or the day will be soon be gone.
( Have left my darts out of sight, in the PEG, so I'm not tempted to practice )
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on June 28, 2009, 12:47:43 PM
Thanks for your situation report, Neil, will look forward to seeing the result of your camera work in Arillas.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dave mull on June 28, 2009, 01:07:23 PM
hi all arillians
how is the beach doing,
Has doth the north wind blew
5 weeks to go arrive 3rd aug for 3 weeks whoooooooooo
and was just wondering how the beach was
yammas dave
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on June 28, 2009, 01:34:55 PM
dave
theres a photo by justlynn,in size of the beach in the beach section..yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 28, 2009, 05:18:52 PM
Arillas Today? - And guess who left the camera on the kitchen worktop?

Arillas Beach is looking very good today! - It's still not the beach that nature has spoilt us with, over the last few years, but I see much more space today. Many more sunbeds appearing with many people using them. But still many places to chuck a toweldown if all you need is a quick swim. I took a walk along the sand and the sea is still crystal clear.
The left hand side of the jetty is still the "slightly pebbly side" whilst the right hand looks quite sandy, through the water. Both sides have their followers depending on what the feet prefer. Although the naturist end still may take a bit of getting your feet wet it seemed to me that many had "taken the plunge" - not literally.

A busy Arillas today, more cars and bodies than I've seen for many a while. And, with the temp still hovering around 28 deg at 5pm, a good time had to be had by all.
We've had our 3 days of bad weather, I hope, so surely more improvement must be on the way.

If I was due to fly over in the next week or so, I would be so excited, so no worries to those on the way. Don't forget y'all, the biggest thing you miss , when living here, is a 2 week holiday in Arillas.- ( Maybe twice a year is much bigger to miss!)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 28, 2009, 05:24:11 PM
Ah Eggy. I could happily give up the two weeks holiday if I had fifty others out there to play with.

See you week after next...
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 28, 2009, 05:29:21 PM
Twer looking good today Phil. It nearly made me wish I was on a bed/mat, relaxing, instead of pottering around.
Negg.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 29, 2009, 06:26:18 PM
Arillas Today lkooking very good and the deep blue/turquoisey colour of the sea is just amazing. Met many friends this afternoon and good time was had.
Weather was good and we're still being spoily with temp of around 39 deg st 6:30.

Kostas on the Beach looks like it's raring to go tonite and menu board outside with a good choice of food plus tables nicely laid etc etc.

Just a few old pics for you as a walk down memory lane and, of coure a tribure to our old pal Kostas.........
........." Don't worry mate - your family will do you proud "
And , I think if you sit long enough at your table and stare out to sea you just might see " Kostas on the beach!"
(http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/5118/s3010202.jpg)
(http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6934/s3010203.jpg)
(http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/997/s3010204.jpg)
I'm sure it will be very touching moment,for all each evening and for many evenings that follow

Cheers All
Negg.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on June 29, 2009, 07:16:44 PM
I am so pleased that it has re-opened. I said to Col last night where shall we eat on our first night & he suggested Kostas.
Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on June 29, 2009, 07:23:27 PM
It will be a wonderfull tribute to Kostas, the resteraunt looks beautiful. I'm sure the 1st night will be extra special.
Take Care

Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: John B on June 29, 2009, 07:48:16 PM
Nice to see it opening again.

This has always been our favourite place.

No doubt the food will be as good as ever.

But one thing will be sadly missed [ Rest in piece Kostas ]

John
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on June 29, 2009, 09:38:38 PM
What wonderful news.....wish I was there tonight.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on June 29, 2009, 10:02:17 PM
Wish we were too.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on June 29, 2009, 11:32:14 PM
Im got tears in my eye's just sitting here and am quite sure there will be a lot of people with tears in there eye's tonight. Im sure all Kostas family will be happy and sad tonight but they could pay no better tribute to the man himself. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on June 30, 2009, 12:29:41 AM
Now I understand.

Wondered why the place was closed.

I hope the reopening is a sucsess and i will make a point of visiting next year.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 30, 2009, 12:41:59 AM
Will be good to sit there next week looking out to sea and recalling memories of a nice man
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 30, 2009, 01:09:48 AM
We would happily share the moment with you John. I hope young Adela is there. And her lovely daughter Elitheria (spelling forgiven please)

You are right viv - not a dry eye in the house....
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on July 01, 2009, 10:40:55 PM
Heather and I would like to add our best wishes for future success at Kostas. We were there two weeks too early, it seems, cos we would definitely paid a visit.

                        Yammas     Paul D


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 03, 2009, 03:18:58 PM
A very busy, and around 28 deg, Arillas today.

The beach is looking better and better and certainly in demand for a Friday when suitcases are in sight, at many places, for those who are soon on their way home.
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/2590/030709b.jpg)
.
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2039/030709c.jpg)

And for those lucky people arriving today, you have this to look forward to.
(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/2414/030709d.jpg)

But, if you're not here until Monday you can always enjoy this.
(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/2668/030709a.jpg)

And, with the exchange still hovering around e1.16 ( e1.154 today ) I don't think any  one will be dissapointed with the time spent in Arillas. - Course not!

Phil n Jen here Monday and Eileen avrio. Who else in for large servings of enjoyment?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 03, 2009, 03:24:37 PM
And...............
You can also enjoy the Kavadaddes Festival without having to stand on your head!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 03, 2009, 03:26:52 PM
That's a shame Eggy. I expect I will be standing on my head by Wednesday....

See you soon you old b****r.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 03, 2009, 03:38:06 PM
Starting to look good indeed :)

Have fun Eileen and Phil and Jen and who ever is lucky to be over there in the next few days :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on July 03, 2009, 05:37:38 PM
We will be arriving on Monday, beach is looking great. thanks for the pictures Eggy.
Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 03, 2009, 09:40:04 PM
Looking a lot better Negg. Has there been lorry loads of sand come? lol. Also looking like a good couple of nights ahead.

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on July 03, 2009, 09:41:52 PM
 Err Eggy.

Did you put that last poster up ?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 03, 2009, 10:02:25 PM
Yes 4x4 - the poor old s*d's eyes ain't what they used to be....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: craig w on July 03, 2009, 11:29:26 PM
were in on monday night some time cant wait can almost taste it
the methos that is

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: craig w on July 03, 2009, 11:31:51 PM
and sory eileen no evening news to deliver up to you
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 03, 2009, 11:44:30 PM
Eggy, you have posted my private bit of beach!!! I am sooooooo hapy after seeing that.  thanks x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 04, 2009, 02:08:17 PM
Is that where you found the stars Jo? yes, we still all remember....

Have a great time and enjoy Dionysos...

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: lew19 on July 04, 2009, 03:16:53 PM
Hi, Does anyone know if the whispers bar has re-opened or if there is anything new since we were last there in September of last year

We are going back for the 3rd time on 10th July can't wait
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Samwell on July 04, 2009, 04:16:01 PM
Lew - Im afraid not, Whispers looks closed for a while. Spoke to Dimitris all about it yesturday though...if it ever goes on the market, Ill put the first bid on ;)

Eggy - I will be at the event tomorrow, taking photos! Look out for a sunburnt, tired yet possibly drunk guy with a big camera, and that will be moi!

On the subject though, very hot today. Im just about to venture down to the beach but trying to stay in the shade a bit :)

If things keep being this good here, I will NOT be coming home... although I have to :(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 04, 2009, 06:07:37 PM
Samwell
As current "On the spot reporter" you willl know that "Arillas Today" is once again looking after it's guests. And the temperature? - Wots that all about?
I still have 29 deg, in the shade here, on the balcony at Kavadaddes at 6 pm.
The Beach Festival will be a cracker tomorrow and you will enjoy.
The Kavadaddes one will also be good.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lew19
Dont forget you may not have Whispers but Coconut and Malibu will welcome you.
You can also get Live Music now at Rainbow on most Saturdaya and many other places often lay on entertainment. A guy called Darren May is proving to be a great hit here as is the guy that does a tribute to "Robbie Williams" - Keep a look out for them.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
And now.... A cry for help! - Anyone coming over soon that have a "Holland & Barrett" nearby to them? - I am after some of their "Bombay Mix" . They are 100g bags and are from "Neals Yard" - Any takers to bring over 2/3 bags?
Or, failing that , any decent Bombay mix would be very welcome.

Temp has now risen to 29.5 during this posting. I bet that beach and all the local pools are still busy. - Unless everyone has already been well cooked, that is!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 04, 2009, 06:36:32 PM
Neill i will gladly bring you some over, can you wait till october 5th though. ? he he


riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 04, 2009, 07:30:31 PM
ok riggs ..
2nd visit this year ,dont rub it in ..lol.......yammas matey.......................
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jo-jo on July 04, 2009, 10:42:53 PM
hi

Would you like me to bring you some bombay mix Eggy? I work near an Asian shop and can call wed and get you some. It is good. I am staying kouloudis from friday 12 July. You are welcome, let me know

Jo-jo X

ps Enjoyed your pics of beach. It will be my first time to Arillas!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 04, 2009, 11:10:30 PM
Eggy
Will I be able to attend Kavadaddes on Wednesday after a Tuesday evening Dinner with Phil and Jen?
Good job I don't drink or there would be no chance of making it
Looking forward to being there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 05, 2009, 10:59:44 AM
j/r .lol..............have a fab time .........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 05, 2009, 12:29:07 PM
Jo-Jo
Good of you to offer - I have sent you a PM.

John 't Ref
I didn't know Phil n Jen had evening meals!
Sorry Phil n Jen - Gotta get a last dig in before you're here -  ( Safe trip both )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on July 05, 2009, 03:49:34 PM
Eggy we are over at the end of nSeptember, already got a supply of jelly babies ha ha ha.  If there is anything you need nearer the time just let us know.

Would Wegg like any thing brought over, you get spoilt and there must be something that she fancies.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 05, 2009, 05:58:49 PM
Quote
I didn't know Phil n Jen had evening meals!

Eggy
I will be having Dinner, did not say they were eating.....lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on July 05, 2009, 06:05:17 PM
Hi, all.  Just been looking at live webcam.  Looks good, as usual.  Can`t wait to return.When I`m not there ,my Arillas Today is Dimitris` great website.

               Yammas   Paul D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 05, 2009, 06:19:13 PM
Hi Paul. My Arillas Today is every day. Jen's is the same. The webcam keeps us going when we feel down (that's not very often though.)

As for you two old s*ds, I'll deal with you when I get there. Corfiot food is one of our most favourite hedonistic pleasures. Before the fortnight is out we will have eaten stamna, sea bream, stifado, bourdetto, fried perch, garlic prawns, bianco, pastitsio, bifteki, not to mention saganaki, feta fourno, stuffed peppers, mezes.... and most of it in the evenings.

I've just doubled the dose of chilli in the jelly babies....
lmao
Phil


 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 05, 2009, 06:31:54 PM
Phil
 I never thought you ate Stamna.

After those Black Russians you've  never been able to pronounce it:-
" Can I have St.... St... St.... St,,,,  "
(  Or is that Stammer I'm thinking about? )
Just get you n Jen over safely together with Ref John n Dot and all others.
Maybe we'll do some arm wrestling with the winner buying the first round!
(I never win at that! )

I'm typing here at 6:0 pm with an outside shade temp of 29 deg again and it's 26 deg inside with the shutters closed. - Wots that all about?
The beach is looking good and, I hope it's not my eyes but, the North End is getting wider. ( A Twinge ) Many people when I was there mid afternoon.

So loads to look forward to. White Van man is already sleeping in a layby awaiting your return. Do you know this is the first job he's had this year?

And I'm sure George at Malibu is rubbing his hands together waiting for you to use his internet facilities - And his bar of course!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 05, 2009, 06:48:18 PM
Ah Negg, I have eaten so many stammers you'd never believe it. Calypso, Portofino, Thalassa, Grazella - they all do it differently, and I cook it quite often back here in Baltonsborough. Maybe Roula will be my next version...

I have very undeveloped bi and triceps, and have never won at arm wrestling. Not even with Jen, so I'll put my wallet back in the pocket....

I hate to correct you - it is the second job for white-van-man - he starred in a movie recently! Were you the executive director???????

Wish it were Tuesday now...
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on July 05, 2009, 09:23:33 PM
Food? I`m here!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on July 05, 2009, 10:20:02 PM
Phil, I met the white-van-man last week and he loves liver and onions. Lol, Mick.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 05, 2009, 10:25:57 PM
Is that why he chases us around MnM? I have a lot of liver to offer, and it tastes of Mythos....

How's the leg then? Worried any sheep lately? Or local road traffic!!! We both have classic videos on the forum....

lmao
Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 07, 2009, 06:41:46 PM
It's been an absolute scorcher in Arillas Today y'all and we've still got a shaded 30 deg at 6:30 pm. Beach,Sea and all those pools and sunbeds have taken a battering this afternoon. Betty Swaddies all over the place <<< Think about that one!
( It's not a new Forum Member either! )

Bumped into Phil n Jen and Ref J and Dot relaxing in the Nut. Hope to see them later for a drink  I knew Phil n Jen were in the Nut as I heard someone broadcasting it.
( Now who could that be? ) Anyway they genuinely look like they are home now.
Many committee meetings to be had , I think.
( Charge to expenses like the UK MP's, alledgedly )

Exchange sits nicely at e1.145 & Arillas still has that buzz which you can feel in the air

Not at all bad, methinks. And August is yet to be upon us, Many people planning the Kavadaddes Festival tomorrow.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 07, 2009, 07:55:01 PM
hi eggy
send our best to phil/jen and all in arillas ..yammas kay/kev/babs....x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Gina on July 07, 2009, 09:20:19 PM
hi we are over on the 17 do you still want some bombay m ix bringing over
i have a holland and barrett up the road
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 08, 2009, 11:23:19 PM
Paul n Gina
Thanks for the offer - You can never have too much Bombay Mix donchyerknow.

Kevin
Phil n Jen as chilled out as ever Best wishes have been passed on.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Gina on July 09, 2009, 09:57:47 PM
ok will try and remember to bring some where best to leave it for you to pick up.
not long till we are back where we belong
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on July 10, 2009, 12:14:15 AM
Bombay Mix??  I prefer Bombay Sapphire, with lots of ice, tonic and a couple of chunks of lime....
Please pass on our best to all in Arillas at the moment - lucky people x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jinksy on July 10, 2009, 12:22:42 AM
hi janis i quite like bombay mix, but as we are in arillas in 3 weeks i would like to confuse those anthis brothers in the rainbow, what spirits are in bombay saphire so i could sample 1 or 5, yammas, jinksy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on July 10, 2009, 12:26:33 AM
Hi Jinksy, let me just go and get the bottle and tell you...

... it's 40%      It's distilled London dry gin, you'll have seen it - the bottle looks blue. I've not had any in Arillas, but did buy a few bottles cheap in Cyprus last year. I don't tend to go for "ordinary" gin, but love this one

(and only 1 WW point per glass!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jinksy on July 10, 2009, 12:33:38 AM
thanks janis, right up my street with that ww1 pt, managed to lose 2 stone so if i can get those nutters in rainbow to knock up a few i might get to lose a couple more pounds, but with all that wonderful food about, losing weight in arillas is like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, all but impossible, yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on July 10, 2009, 12:40:12 AM
Yammas! I love the food in Arillas as well, but  because we walk round and round the village every day I tend to lose about half a pound in the two weeks we're there!
Trying again now (I lost two stone for my daughter's wedding last June but put most of it back on)   
Bed now
Kalinichta
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jinksy on July 10, 2009, 12:42:10 AM
kalinichta
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on July 10, 2009, 09:51:08 AM
Its strange but I always put on 5 pounds in 2 weeks.Struggling to get these off though.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Samwell on July 10, 2009, 02:55:37 PM
Im just sat in the fast food cafe at the moment, abusing the 30mins free internet access they give you with meals (I had a brekkie... at 2.00pm!)

My last day here in gorgeous Arillas... its been windy so far, the waves have been breaking over peoples heads who've been swimming, got a few photos of the jetty/pier almost covered in waves. I dont want to come home, Ive got the day to pack and sort my self out but cant really be bothered, Id rather ask someone to pour some concrete around my feet so I CANT leave ;)

Ive had an absolutely brilliant time, possibly topping all the other times. Met some brilliant people, Phil n Jen... John and Dot... and the others, there have been loads.

Dimitris has been a star... very helpful and a pleasure to speak to. I can only hope that he will/can have me back next year :)

Ive taken roughly 600-800 photos, a lot of sunsets, but will inform you all when I have them ready to see! (Including one of our Forum and website host, scrambling around on Horizon's roof ;)!!!)

Tarah for now!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 10, 2009, 04:29:43 PM
Nice to meet you out here Sam
Hope the trip back was OK
Take care
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 10, 2009, 04:50:22 PM
Sam you have been a real star. Have seriously enjoyed your company, and the Arillas Hippies turned out to be what we really are. told you....

We want to say a big thank you A Big Thank You for being part of our seventh Arillas adventure. Shame you don't bother with Robbie Williams - our erja is still sighing.....

Take care and have a safe journey back. I suspect we will meet again....

love and affection
Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Samwell on July 11, 2009, 01:21:06 PM
John, Dot, Phil, Jen

Thank you very much :) was great to meet you all too. It was definately nice having a friendly face to chat to every once in a while... not that every face isnt friendly, but yours more so.

I am home now, feeling the Post-Arillas Blues. I got on a plane with about 10 other people Id seen in Arillas, so there must be a lot of new faces right now! I managed to avoid sitting next to a kid who'd obviously been to Kavos, had a beer too many and torn half of his skin off in someway or another... but did sit next to some girl who fell asleep, only to burst into life, wideawake, and hit me in the side in the process whilst taking off... :S wahh

I was very sad to leave Arillas this year, and to say goodbye to all the nice new people I met. If I could, Id be out again tomorrow...

Guys, enjoy the rest of your visit. I will somehow post some pictures up here soon as I can, I need some sleep first though ;) I hope we all meet again in the future...!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on July 11, 2009, 02:34:05 PM
Sam
You sound like you had a very special time in Arillas. I met Phil and Jen last year and I agree they are lovely warm people. I'm looking forward to seeing your photos. I'm sure you'll have many more Arillas holidays.

Take Care
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 11, 2009, 02:41:26 PM
thank you Sam. The pleasure was not all yours. Dimitris talked so warmly of you this morning, and so did we. Hi Mary luvver - you understand us as Sam does now. Arillas has been as wonderful for us as ever. This morning we got as far as.... er downstairs. Take care both. You will be back....

Phil

BTW Eileen blatherskite/ratbag was met here this morning. She and Keith are wonderful Arillas people and we are both so glad to have met them at last. John Dot and PhilandJen will have lots to report....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Samwell on July 11, 2009, 03:52:57 PM
:D

I honestly can say Ive never met such a helpful and cheerful character as Dimitris! I hope I call him a friend for many many many years to come! (Thats if he lets me)

Phil, Im missing you and Jen already... I dont know what you and Jen are like back at ENGLAND home but you seemed very chilled and relaxed, so easy to talk to...

In fact, Im already missing everything. Ive been on the webcam about 4 times today, I can still hear those waves, feel the heat and smell the air... between the Mythos's ;)

Ive started uploading my photos from camera to computer, so far I have... 803!!! and still 2 more memory cards to go. No doubt a lot of them will be repeats or not worth putting online but its a good start... I would expect I can post up... 100-300 good ones. I think Ill have to facebook them as it'll use up so much Bandwidth and space on here...! I will keep you all in the loop!

MISS EVERYTHING ARILLAS!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on July 11, 2009, 04:02:34 PM
Quote
Phil, Im missing you and Jen already... I dont know what you and Jen are like back at ENGLAND home but you seemed very chilled and relaxed, so easy to talk to...

Thats because they are so at home.

Can't wait to see your photos.

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 11, 2009, 07:20:29 PM
Oh meluvvers Sam and Sara it just got better. I was in tears as we met our gorgeous Marika. I still am.

Today we chatted with ratbag blatherskite Eileen and long suffering Keith, then spent a very very happy hour with Marika. She will confirm I had to dry my eyes several times.

Does life get any better than this? It will surely kill me if it does. I don't think ayone can get more happy than I am now.

From a hot and happy Arillas
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 11, 2009, 07:26:23 PM
BTW erja meluvver, I have drunk ALL the Royal Ionian, and am working on the supplies of Mythos. More news next week....

Deep sigh.....
lmao twice
Love yer baby...

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 11, 2009, 07:36:29 PM
BTW all, Doctor Papadopoulos agreed with justjen that I talk too much. She was last seen with a gigantic smile on her face - ask Marika about it.

Both Arillas hippies are in heaven....

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dave mull on July 11, 2009, 08:19:08 PM
hi
if you still need some  bombay mix were over 3rd aug ill bring some over
just let us know
      dave mull
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on July 11, 2009, 08:34:50 PM
Phil - you just tell Jen that I don't care if you talk too much - I always enjoy your posts! But DO so wish I was there at the moment....
I believe you hail from Somerset? Barry's ancestors were born in the Radstock/Kilmersdon area
Enjoy the rest of your holidays and look forward to your posts on your return
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 11, 2009, 08:44:09 PM
Janis, meluvver, I don't think I am ever coming back.....
I will be the one in the tent on the beach - just come up and feed me....

lol and lots of love from here in Arillas
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 11, 2009, 09:02:10 PM
phil/jen
glad alls good in heaven,,,,,,yammas my freinds.......xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 12, 2009, 03:11:21 AM
yammas kevin my mate.

Arillas Today finally had me in pieces. Just when you least expect it another surprise jumps out and bites you... Today it is 30 degrees, windy and bad for you. After a long sojourn in Brouklis the Scottish lady and hubby ruined our reputation again. (Eileen and Keith we knew you already and really loved to meet you today. We upset a few revellers by laughing so loudly....) 

Then John and Dot appeared out of thin air at Sharon's pool bar (yes, we had got as far as the Marina, it was a struggle to go so far....) They are such wonderful people our John and Dot.

justphil went for a walk and got as far as Thalassa (more Mythos) then tried again and got to Sea Breeze, chatted to several non-forum Arillas Addicts. I can go on about this place forever.....

But then met justjen coming to rescue me, and she said there's some woman in a red T-shirt you just have to meet, Surprise surprise she was running away into Alex supermarket. Chased her in there and when she turned to face me she was Marika. I administered the big hug (ask erja about that...) and shed more than one tear.

And Arillas tonight was gorgeous fish at Graziella (I got the spelling from the big sign outside) and then dancing with TerryW (Don't tell Helen) at the Blues Night in the Nut. And finally Marika meluvver as we left.

Can Arillas do any more to make me happy?
I doubt it
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 12, 2009, 08:51:40 AM
Sounds like good times :D Say hello to Marika for me please :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 12, 2009, 11:07:17 AM
glad its sooooooooooooo good phil...yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Samwell on July 12, 2009, 05:14:52 PM
Aha Phil, you do talk, but then I think anyone will whos out there and as relaxed as you and I could have been. Ask Dimitris, I spent a good hour or more talking to him and some girl called Fay who was going home on my third or fourth day. I was sat with Dimitris for a good 15 to 30 minutes first, figuring out where I should go with the quad, looking at a map. Then Fay turned up, having had an arguement with her boyfriend, and we talked for even longer under the "air conditioning" that Dimitris has made at Brouklis. I beleive she will even be on here soon enough, she wanted to come back out alone next year.

As for tears, your not alone there Phil... the first day I sat at Brouklis... or evening, I cant remember, I had a glass... or bottle, I cant remember that either, of Retsina. Staring out of the vines, down the road into the sun and the street. I had about 8/9 days left of my holiday and by the first glass I had to remind myself I was in a restaurant with other people who might have thought I was a bit strange.

Basically, Phil, I think I feel for Retsina how you do about Mythos (on sunburnt knees ;) )

Im still washing my clothes today but will be planning next year's holiday soon... unless when I get back to work they make me redundant, in which case Ill go again this year ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 12, 2009, 05:29:31 PM
26 deg deg, in the shade, with a breeze is Arillas Today.

Arillas still fairly quiet for July but many guests here are trying all Tavernas and Hotels and Bars which give the place that busy feel. (Enough love to go round maybe)

Our Phil n Jen certainly have enough love to go round as all who've spent time with them will know. They are Arillas as Arillas should be. Enjoying everything it has to offer and, apart from a loud guffaw or two, not offending anyone.
I drink to their staying power and don't forget "White Van Man" who's working overtime this year trying to keep up with 'em.
Well done you two and a question. Did "Terry W" really dance at the Nut last night?

Met Karen n Colin plus daughter at Rainbow this afternoon. They've been here a week now so time can really be lost so quickly here. Plus a mention for Tony and son Fred, who go home tomorrow. Enjoyed many darts games with them.

Hopefully I'll bump into Dave n Anne before they leave and John R n Dot
I 'spose you call this "rabbiting" so enough for now.
All pretty damm good here - Did anyone expect anything else?
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 12, 2009, 07:20:47 PM
Ah Eggy and Sammy Arillas Today is perfect. 30 degrees and a light breeze (oh yes and an awful lot of hot air from boiled Eggs.) It is sunny and calm. Everyone seems to have given up the stresses and strains of life or is it just jen and me?


sammy to quote you
Quote
Staring out of the vines, down the road into the sun and the street.

You really did understand me then - I could have written those words. I do that a lot here.

Tonight it is downstairs - galactoboureko day for me. And maybe the Nut? Can't dance with Terry though, he's going abroad. Yes Negg, it is true. We made complete fools of ourselves and so what. Or perhaps we didn't - we were the ones who got it right. Yes the Glastonbury factor is here. Life is wonderful and I'm never going back. Free love? It always comes with a price.... But for me it is worth payaing
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 12, 2009, 08:26:00 PM
Hi to you All
This is DOT and this is my first post ( He wont let me get on here)
Im having the time of my life here.
What more can I say
Relaxing Relaxing Relaxing you get the gist
Don't want this to end

LOVING IT,  LOVING IT,   LOVING IT.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 12, 2009, 08:40:27 PM
Go for it Dot.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on July 12, 2009, 08:45:40 PM
Dot
you need your own sign in you could be Dot the Ref's wife!!!!
or Dot the Ref!!
Annie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on July 12, 2009, 09:54:46 PM
Good for you, Dot!

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on July 12, 2009, 11:42:38 PM
Dot - you go for it, girl!  It's great to hear you're all having such a wonderful time (we seem to have been back for years, when it's only a couple of months) 
Enjoy yourselves and look forward to hearing about it all when you come back
In Phil's case, I think he's staying on....!!  Ah well, at least we'll get to meet him next May when we visit!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 13, 2009, 01:36:49 AM
I sort of noticed Dot meluvver. Even justphil is sat in the corner wondering how you could feel so happy, and I was supposed to be the expert!

Another lovely meal in Brouklis, with such great company. Life just doesn't get any better, does it?

Thank you both. And everyone else who has made Arillas its typical magic. What about the couple and four kids from Bristol? They even forgot to tell us their names... but they knew all of us, and could have quoted John's previous post.

Janis you ain't seen nuthin yet. Our Dot has sparkled and made Arillas her own. And of course the love of her life, last seen chasing a football up "heart attack hill."

Arillas is all about lovely people, and my God are there some here at the moment. (me excluded....)
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 13, 2009, 05:44:46 PM
Im so jealous!  You are all having an brilliant time.  Phil how can you possibly make a fool of yourself when you are having fun and laughs, keep it up!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2009, 12:18:35 AM
SharonF luvver, can't (be bothered to) find the other thread. There is no photographic evidence of TerryW and me making D'Arcy Bussell jealous, but Jen just laughed out loud "He does a mean air-guitar though...."

She is my witness along with a packed Coconut Bar.

lmao again
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on July 14, 2009, 02:39:08 PM
oh i'm so jealous, sitting here pouring rain outside, miserable people inside!!! wish i was there!!!!!!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2009, 08:20:07 PM
Arillas Today is special too. I reckon 25 degrees, cloudless sky and only 8pm. The beach has seen many a family, games and fun being had, including the lady who ran into the sea to confiscate the ball from two guys pretending to be Boris Becker. We watched it all from our favourite vantage at GrazIella. I am such an anorak I asked Thomas to resolve the debate. It DOES have the I.

It was one of PhilandJen's Arillas days. We just sat in Brouklis doing our crosswords, then sat and ate our choice of mezes in GrazIella, red wine and Mythos, simply watching Gravia. (That chuffing great rock Ashwolves....) We were waiting to see if it moved. Dimitris had given us his mobile number so if it did, the army could come and move it back. (True - ask him!) Then waterbaby swam in the Mirage while I sat chatting to all and sundry, drinking Mythos.


Nothing is happening fast right now, the whole place seems chilled. Let's see if the Rainbow quiz moves the earth... That's all we'll be doing tonight meluvvers. Sandy "Darling" eat your heart out....

Arillas Today could be anyone's - anyone who knows how to enjoy themselves.
Phil








Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 14, 2009, 08:23:51 PM
Give them all my love phil x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2009, 08:27:25 PM
We will medear, if they let us in when we mention your name....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 15, 2009, 06:29:11 PM
At 6 pm and still with a 32 deg in the shade it really has been hot Arillas today.
Rumour has it that, by Saturday, we could be looking at 38 deg plus !

Phil , you have two choices.
1. Keep your liver in the shade. or...
2. Get some Onions, cause it;s the only thing that will go with it, when fried.

The beach is really coming back now and is the busiest I've seen it. Not many parking places and Portofino looking after many guests together with Helens, Marina etc etc.

These beach pics were taken on Monday. It's a twinge busier today!
(http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/3406/150709a.jpg)
.
(http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/5885/150907b.jpg)

Had a very good chat with Jo-Jo and Steven yesterday at the Rainbow and thanks again to them for the Bombay Mix. Nice couple staying at Kaloudis and enjoying all that Arillas has to offer.

One of the Local Bars also report that the film everyone wants to watch at the moment is "Hangover" They've shown it 8 times so far.
Phil - Is this one of your favourites?
Phil n Jen and Dot with Ref John all continue to have a good time - OBVIOUSLY !
A little bird tells me that P & J visited Night Owl and had a pic taken with the Owls 'Darts Awards from the Winter. And Ref John n Dot paid a visit to pay homage to the Dartboard at Three W's Agious Stephanos. - Or was it just for a lunchtime snack and drink?

Now, still at 32 deg and with the tme here at 6:25 pm I'll sign off and go and water Wegg n Megg. - Whether they like it or not.

Cheers
Negg



 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on July 15, 2009, 06:54:37 PM
Eggy
The beach is looking good, it's making me want to just run in the sea and have a good swim. Phil as expected you and Jenny sound like you are having a great time, but please leave me some vodka for when I come later in the season!

Love
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 15, 2009, 07:42:04 PM
Eggy has captured Arillas today as usual. It is hot (30+) and sunny. The beach is superb if a little smaller than last year. I have now been to both ends, without any trouble in the North today. Wish I were still there - it is glorious sunbathing weather at 7.40pm here.

just get yer skates on and get out here!!

and Mary meluvver, the vodka is quite safe but the new Royal Ionian real ale is disappearing fast. Justjen tried it yesterday and Dimitris now keeps it in a wall safe....

lmao as usual
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: John Crichton on July 15, 2009, 08:33:24 PM
Many thanks to Phil and Mr Negg for their reports - I'm coming over on Monday and I was really getting worried abaout the Beach situation - but judging from the Pics it's fine now!

Giff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on July 15, 2009, 11:38:18 PM
With the rainy day ouzo Phil?!?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on July 16, 2009, 01:19:19 AM
A little too hot for me, I'm afraid (I'm a big wuss) but I believe IDEAL for Phil! Some like it hot..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 16, 2009, 04:00:38 AM
Janis I'm hot stuff already!
lmao again
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 16, 2009, 06:38:29 PM
I drove around "Arillas Today" about 9:30 ish, thinking it may only just be waking up.
How wrong can you be? - Quite a few people in the sea and many beach beds finding early customers. All parked vehicles were neatly avoided by Pegg
 (Well it was only 9:30)

We've had a super day and temps around 34 deg plus, although too hot for me, have relaxed and possibly tanned many a body today. Or maybe roasted a few!

For my part, a few games of darts and a natter with Phil n Jen and Ref John in Rainbow were just what the doctor would have ordered.
( He would have ordered it but he was on the beach enjoying the rays )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on July 16, 2009, 06:57:51 PM
Hi Neggy,
Too hot for me by the sound of it. See you in October when it's a bit cooler! Great to read your news, keeping us all up to date. Beach certainly looks much better than when I was there in May!
Yammas,
Martin.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 16, 2009, 07:18:03 PM
Grampy-w it is still hot at 7.15pm. But I can't complain. Negg just confiscated my notepad in case....

But I think you would cope with it all. When it's so hot you have the perfect excuse to simply sit and chat with very dear friends. (Eggy excluded from that...) and eat a very late meal of local fish, and settle down for a quiet night. Sounds familiar? Well in spite of our reputation, that for us is Arillas Today.

best wishes gramps
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ianhlong on July 18, 2009, 12:27:19 AM
Today I have retired after 35 years of teaching. Thirty five years of enriching the lives of the workers who will fund my pension. I AM FREE. I will be in Arillas on Monday (21st) for two weeks. Let me buy you a drink. Get in line ,shoulders against the wall, no talking. Sorry still in teacher mode. If you see a bloke with a beard and dubious fashion sense with a lady who is really smart, then come up and say.
"YOU ARE IAN LONG AND I CLAIM MY FREE DRINK"
I will scrape the rust from the catch my wallet, check that it is still legal currency and fulfill my promise.
I (plus my wife) would really like to meet up with someone for a drink.
It is Friday today and we fly on Monday.
Hope to see you , no consent forms required
Take care
IAN


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 18, 2009, 12:35:45 AM
Congrats on you retirement Ian, can't be there to collect my free drink so can you go again in October.....lol Enjoy your retirement and your holiday.................


riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on July 18, 2009, 12:44:10 AM
Congratulations on retiring, Ian, and have a wonderful holiday....  free drink another time then........  ;)

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 18, 2009, 01:14:32 AM
Lucky, lucky you Ian. Here's wishing you a long and happy retirement.....with lots of trips to Arillas. Hope you have a great holiday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 18, 2009, 01:15:35 AM
Ian, as a fellow education worker (but sadly not retired!) I will be ecstatic to take you up on your offer.  We arrive Tues 21st for our two weeks of bliss.  See you there.  (oh, and its a Pina Colada :-))
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ianhlong on July 18, 2009, 02:12:11 AM
Hi Jo,
so glad that someone wishes to have a retirement drink with us.
So where and when do you want your Pina Colada plus your partners drink.
Is it the alcohol, am i tired or do the bloody keys just keep jumping around.
please reply
Ian
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 18, 2009, 02:43:46 AM
Ian we are here right now. Life for us is as good as it gets. Jen and me are a well known pair of Arillas Addicts.

I couldn't hack retirement so I now do part time teaching four days a week.

In the end, you do what you really want to within your budget. In our case it will be living in NW Corfu forever as soon as we can.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 18, 2009, 08:42:18 AM
Ian

I will be on the look out for you. Equally ,if you see someone throwing darts in a Taverna or Bar...................

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 18, 2009, 08:48:35 AM
*duck! :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 18, 2009, 11:58:19 AM
Jo - Very wise advice there.
( Is that why people always stoop down when walking past Rainbow? )

Greetings from a hot and a twinge clammy North Corfu where the temp sits at 28 deg now, at Midday in the balcony shade, at Kavadaddes. A slight breeze and I'm told it could be a little heavier in Arillas tomorrow.

A little vist planned to Arillas today for a recce.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 18, 2009, 07:08:50 PM
Jo meluvver he speaks sense. Walking past the Bow at 3pm "duck" is a good idea. Whether it is HelsBels and Keefy, KevandBev, PhilanadJen, PaulC or erja, it is not safe to be nearby. There will be a new law soon...

Wish we were all doing it now!
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 18, 2009, 08:28:54 PM
Today has been FANTASTIC AGAIN
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 18, 2009, 09:39:58 PM
And ..... 28 deg at 9:40 pm.

Will it start to cool down so it can get hotter avrio?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 19, 2009, 12:14:42 AM
Arillas Today is as hot  as it gets. The film title was wrong, but we have a wedding and no funerals. Jen and Phil just spent a PERFECT evening at Graziella (yes, with an I) eating our favourite food which is their Garlic Prawns.

We worked out with the help of Thomas, that this was our fourteenth time eating that meal there. (Bit stale now you're reckoning.) Er no it was fantastic again. Perfectly cooked and apart from the finger bowl, they even brought us a towel! You might think I'm joking but I'm not. Messy eaters? Well with that in front of you... and just 12 euros??

Arillas Today has enough beach for all who want any, and apart from looking in the mirror, more happy faces than I could count. And before the jokes start remember I used to teach accounting.... Oh all right then it was two. About two thousand.

Arillas is a very happy place right now. There are issues but these will get debated at length on the forum.

Our trip (I refuse to call it a holiday) has been magical. Again. I can bore for Greece on that subject, but this is the truth I'm telling you. Wish you were here... and I b****y mean it.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 19, 2009, 10:49:04 AM
Our trip (I refuse to call it a holiday) has been magical. Again. I can bore for Greece on that subject, but this is the truth I'm telling you. Wish you were here... and I b****y mean it.

I believe you Phill luvver! Big hugs to Jen and everyone alike :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 19, 2009, 06:06:14 PM
Arillas Today is hot and wild. The strong winds are being cheered as a welcome respite to the heat, and many happy people are swimming in the sea. The beach has taken a battering though.

Insomniac Phil was spotted half-naked (I emphasise HALF!) walking to the sea front and sitting on my bench at 3am this morning. The wild sea was nearly in my sandals and I seriously enjoyed the peace, solitude and beauty that keeps bringing me back here.

During today we sat with John and Dot on a (different) bench and some gusts were enough to sand-blast you. But everyone around us was smiling. Within ten minutes it became forum corner, and many devotees of Arillas and this website were congregated there being blown away. Literally.

I had to stop our Eileen from falling over, but I suspect there may be another cause of that....

Phil and Jen then sat for a couple of hours (might have been four) in Thalassa, and chilled out as only Arillas hippies can. Dinner at Brouklis tonight then ???

Arillas today is just as special as ever to Jen and me.
Phil

PS Eileen meluvver, you can shoot me later...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 19, 2009, 07:53:55 PM
Arillas Today is hot and wild.  strong wind

Yer not wrong there Phil.... But , like you I never saw a sad face and, even though a bit of sandblasting was the name of the game, the beach was being put to a very good use.
(http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/6337/190709.jpg)

It's takes a brave person to venture out in this, me-thinks.
(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6958/190709a.jpg)
Well,maybe not brave but just someone who's determined to have a good time in't water.

Farewells ,and a very safe journey home, to Ref John and Dot tomorrow. Good people and I never thought I'd have nice things to say about a "Footie Ref" - Only joking John.
Stay well , you two!

And.... A liitle birdie tells me that someone , staying at Akti, has bought me some Bombay Mix. - Hmmm - Who is this I wonder? - A bit of detective work in order for Avrio.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: janet mcewan on July 19, 2009, 08:28:04 PM
i am glad my sister and our families chose arillas when it was not so busy it was so quiet and peaceful we stayed at villa linakis so we were a wee bit away don't think i would like to visit when its so busy but i am glad for local businesses as said it sees them through the winter will be going back to arillas but it will be late june early july as we like it quiet hi neil and wendy hope to see you soon could anyone who livesin arillas say hi to viotta for us she is a lovely woman if anyone can all you have to say is family that stayed at eileen's villa


janet
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2009, 02:55:48 AM
Janet we visit when "it is busy," and we visit when "it is quiet." Arillas as a holiday destination can give you both, either or anything in between. Ask us lot - we know how to do any of them.

Some of us dominated Brouklis tonight, and I really hope we didn't ruin anyone's evening. I know we didn't, but I always worry about it. Er no we weren't shouting and screaming but the laughter was very loud at times. Is quiet about not laughing together?

To us two the sound of children laughing, running around and safely enjoying it all here or anywhere else is so precious. We saw two little girls in Thalassa today and mum came running up to stop them upsetting us old farts. I just turned to her and said "They are lovely. Leave them alone." They had a whale of a time afterwards.

To quote someone nearby, Just loving it...
Answers on a postcard or a post please.
Phil


She said "Thank you."

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2009, 03:03:30 AM
Oops that sounded bad. Nothing like that intended. Me trying to work out what to say.

The mother of the two little girls said thank you to Jen for saying leave them alone they're enjoying themselves. Girls just wanna have fun....

So do men medears!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2009, 05:30:06 PM
Arillas today is a little less hot and a lot less windy. It has said goodbye to John and Dot, and tomorrow "good riddance" to the Arillas hippies. The beach is peaceful and many are taking advantage. Smaller than last year but plenty to go round.

Forum members were very much in evidence at the Nut last night. A Magic Show which everyone I spoke to (that's a lot then) thought would be a must-miss, hate-the-very-idea etc, turned out to have an enthralled audience who all said how brilliant it was. And it wasn't noisy which is a bonus for many. Me? I'm a bit deaf anyway. Needless to say I missed most of the show nattering to Eileen, Annie, Wetty, John er,  etc etc etc.

I may remember enough to write a holiday report, but after reading TerryW's brilliant installments, I might just stay quiet.

Fat chance.
Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2009, 06:47:31 PM
Arillas Today will slowly be coming to terms that Phil n Jen are back to the UK tonite and Arillas tomorrow will miss them greatly.

A little rumour tells me that Phil was part of the " Nut Magic Show" and continually made " Black Russians" disappear. His party piece only
( Not many Black Russians holiday in Arillas - Even less now! )

Many forum friends missed again ,on my part, and many, who I bump into, only having a few days left.

A sad farewell to Phil n Jen, and looking forward, already to their return
" Kalo Taxidhti " to them John n Dot and all!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Plenty of beach still to go round and, once again, being used to it's full potential, A mild breeze, and respectable temps which had to be round that 28/29 deg mark.
Good to see all local Tavernas.Bars Hotels etc etc sharing the Arillas guests.
Exchange sits at e 1.144 today - Sure to rise a twinge as August approaches.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jo and "tribe" here Avrio to join those that have a smidgeon of their stay still to enjoy. It's an adventure for me, sometimes, to just stick the 'ole butt in the driving seat, point Peg towards Arillas and wonder who will be next on my hit list!

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2009, 07:06:08 PM
Eggy, Arillas cannot be as sad as we are to leave you all. But we have No 2 son's wedding to organise (that'll be a p*ss up in a brewery then....) and we still hang on to hopes we might make the last week of the season.

Our only real regret is that two weeks proved far too short for us to meet everyone and do everything. Our Anna and Tasos, tied as they are to looking after holidaymakers at Anna Studios, were a real miss for us. I have PM'd them, emailed them, told Theo to tell them, but it is not the same. Sorry luvvers.

Will try to report when we get back to England, but will never be able to capture what Arillas has done for us. Again.

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2009, 07:32:01 PM
Phil - Info reqd - Look at "Shout" - AKTI names reqd.
( Apologies Forum - But it's a sort of Arillas Today!")
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 20, 2009, 10:57:38 PM
Neill
SHOUT Ihave tried to SHOUT but with no Joy
Paul and Gina are at the Akti and BOMBAY MIX AWAITS

Thanks for your company over the last two weeks
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 21, 2009, 12:58:59 AM
There you are Neill, it was John and Dot who knew. We have been known to be confused with each other last two weeks though. Dot is the one with short grey hair and a pint of Mythos in each hand....

lmao again
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 24, 2009, 12:13:59 AM
hello everyone! Here I am in the coconut. Arillas is as beautiful as ever. Red hot, beach more than ok, walked to north beach no prob. This place gets better and better. My friends love it. Had gorge meals which is not good when you consider I have a blessing dress to fit into next week! Eggy, your darts are with dimitris as haven't bumped into you yet! Booked in for lamb on sun! Wow just having a ball folks. See you soon
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jinksy on July 24, 2009, 12:17:52 AM
thanks for your report jo we will be there in heaven in 8 days time, cant wait, may see you around, yammas, jinksy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 24, 2009, 12:20:18 AM
Go for it Jo
Hope you have as good a time as we did.
And yes Arillas is better every time you return

Dont worry about the dress its only a material thing....lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 24, 2009, 12:21:16 AM
Hear hear John and Dot. I am sure they will.... can't fail.
Thanks Jo
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on July 24, 2009, 12:27:16 AM
Thanks for your report, Jo.  It's good to hear from you.  Arillas really does get better and better!  Enjoy it all, as we did.....

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on July 24, 2009, 12:59:12 AM
Jo Glad you are having a wonderfull time -I'm sure you'll still fit into your blessing dress

Take care
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 24, 2009, 01:26:27 AM
Go for it Jo....just breathe in!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on July 24, 2009, 11:37:38 AM
you'll have a wonderful day i'm sure jo, are you still going to porto timoni for the reception afterwards?
we went there a few times, the place is amazing its a fantastic venue for a party
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on July 24, 2009, 01:02:36 PM
Have a great time Jo...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 24, 2009, 01:13:31 PM
Enjoy Jo, have a good one....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 24, 2009, 06:28:21 PM
Jo

I did come to the Marinaki twice but, to be honest, felt a bit like a peeper of the TOM sort looking around the pool area. And scanning the beach area opposite.
I didn't like to come in peering around sunbeds in case I got arrested or look at any lady who was in bikini etc plus big hubbie on next bed.
"Looking for Forum Member" would not have been beleived , I think.
Got the Darts bits . Have a good Sunday at Brouklis.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For you lot in the UK I can tell you it's been , not only a hottie today, with a 37 deg "shaded" temp still at 6:15pm, but also a busy 'ole time.
 A greek holiday , I'm told.

Plus, the Italians are on their way, ready for the August rush. Many a "CHOW" was heard in Brouklis, by me today. Add out Italian freinds to the usual "Athens Greeks" that come back year after year, and put in a fine sprinkling of our German regulars, plus a smidgeon, maybe of French ( Yes they do make an appearance ) and we have the recipe for a busy well cooked August.
( Last year a few Americans appeared and Polish and some Roumanians are here now)

Any "Brits" around in August? Sure they are. And if you're one of them you may enjoy listening to the mixed languages in Tavernas and on the beach. - They're all good people folks, loving Arillas like you. Take the time for a chat if the opportunity arises. Nobody bites in Arillas - Except maybe a dog.- Ask Phil about that though!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 24, 2009, 08:45:43 PM
Eggy,
Phil has booked Olgas dog into the Kennels for his next visit
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 25, 2009, 03:51:46 AM
No John. Our dear friend Anna has arranged that if I send her a text, she will close the dog.

Listen all, you can dine out on it. But Olga is another dear friend of ours and we will work it out. We will work it out. Beatles anyone? I can't even remember the title of the song, but maybe our Terry will help me. (videos and links coming up....) Thanks Terry.

Arillas was perfect for us as you might expect. This month they are facing the onslaught of all the world who know what is on offer. Dimitris said to me about all the inappropriate behaviour he expects next week. I said "Well we are here now." He said "Phil you are nothing" It is the first time in my life I took that as a sincere compliment.

And to upset the apple-cart, a beautiful compliment he made was  "Phil you have the body of a Greek man, and Jen has the bottom of a Greek woman." Well, I really understand that. It is part of me. Clearly Greek women understand what men want.

Listen, I will shut up now, Dimitris said "Oh it's you again. just mark it as read." Well kalinichta luvver. And Efkharisto. Parakalo. And thank you for a fantastic beautful two weeks.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on July 25, 2009, 10:56:34 AM
have a wonderful day
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on July 25, 2009, 03:52:53 PM
Phil, the title is "We Can Work It Out" but may leave it to Terry for the link!  ;)

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 25, 2009, 07:34:11 PM
Hi Just Lyne, this might or might not work, but im trying. Dont laugh Terry. Viv

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSu6SMBBBpk
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 25, 2009, 09:20:25 PM
Thank you darling viv. That is exactly what I meant

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on July 25, 2009, 09:53:01 PM
Ah, well done, Viv, thanks.  I was rushing out this afternoon or I would have looked for it myself.........

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on July 26, 2009, 09:33:16 AM
Hi Just Lyne, this might or might not work, but im trying. Dont laugh Terry. Viv

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSu6SMBBBpk

1965

Wow. Was it that long ago?

Using my new, age calculator. Ii would have been 4 years old then.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 26, 2009, 01:43:13 PM
Nought but a pup then 4x4, I had alreay left school and working. Due to retire in October and then we are of to Arillas 2 days later. Yipee Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on July 26, 2009, 03:37:06 PM
A well earned retirement no doubt Viv, when will you be there
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Gotty & Liz on July 26, 2009, 03:40:34 PM
Maggie
It's a bummer to hit a hummer. - Sorry , just had to be said. - Poetry class over!
__________________________________________________________________

Arillas Today? - But....
.......... first last night. - Who remembers the post "water from Arillas" by Gotty & Liz?
We met Gotty and Liz, last night at Brouklis, plus their little bundle of joy, Fillippo.
The water from Arillas has played it's part and helped make a lovely little boy who seemed quite content to stay out of the limelight and let Mum n Dad enjoy a little prime time together.
( Water from Arillas is under general chat for those who may have missed it )
___________________________________________________________________




I read it with one year delay.

Maybe this year the second one.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 27, 2009, 08:12:48 AM
:D better late than never!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 27, 2009, 10:57:01 PM
Hi Ang, retire on 10th  and home on 12th October.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 28, 2009, 06:07:03 PM
Arillas ( North Corfu ) today, for us , is great.

Why ?  = well , despite the 33 deg at 6 pm and another cracker of a day, it's been special for us because we've got our internet and telephone back after 4 days!
( Think they cut a cable somewhere around the village as our neighbours were without as well.)

So. much catching up to do and back soon. -
(Unless another cable needs to be chopped )
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 28, 2009, 11:59:59 PM
Thought you were still trying to beat Alex at darts.
or have you been at a four day training session
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 29, 2009, 07:52:49 PM
Be afraid of Alexandra John R.

Today she very nearly hit a 6 dart 301 - 174 and 127 out just missing the bull.
Finished in 9 darts.
( I left double 18 after 6 darts but never got a shot )
_________________________________________________________________

A very hot  and now busier Arillas today. Seems to be many French now taking advantage of what Arillas has to offer. The next 14 days will be a hectic Arillas, I think.
Temps today? Still at 32 deg at nearly 8 pm.
Saw an exchange rate of e 1.16 this morning. - Maybe e 1.18 by mid August?

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 30, 2009, 07:32:10 PM

The next 14 days will be a hectic Arillas, I think.

Cheers
Negg

And..... I think I could be right, doncherknow!
A bit of a struggle to find a parking spot this afternoon. Wotsthatallabout?
You just had to be here to appreciate how busy the beach was. No justice with the pics.
.
(http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/1463/egg3.jpg)
.
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/8690/egg4.jpg)
.
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3950/egg5.jpg)

A real hottie of a day and we've got a 34 deg shaded balcony, at Kavadaddes, at 7:15 pm.
( What it was in Arillas today around 3 ish ? - I'll let you work that one out )

For those lucky people here Saturday? Just a reminder of what you can enjoy in the evening
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/8393/egg1o.jpg)

Finally it's spot the celebrity time!
(http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/4681/egg2.jpg)
.
(http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/8592/egg6.jpg)
.
Now which one do you think it is?
I'll give you a clue. One is the Darts Captain at Three W's , Agious Stephanos,

AND IF THE THREE W's TEAM HAD TO CHOOSE THEIR CAPT?
( Sorry Pavlos - No Contest - Even if you do have a shiny "MOPED" )

Cheers All
Negg ( Where it's dropped to a shaded 33 deg now - at 26 deg inside )
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 30, 2009, 07:49:28 PM
Sorry all, but I'd vote for the lovely Marika any day.

And I am devastated to be missing the festival in Arillas on Saturday. With the Italian guest stars and the local performers it will be a corker. Whoever is there, make sure you go along and enjoy. Dimitris, I am expecting pictures.....

Jen any my love to all
Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jinksy on July 30, 2009, 08:12:18 PM
hi eggy and just phil, we will be one of the lucky ones who will be there in paradise tomorrow, been a long time coming but now its here, on the road to cardiff airport from west wales at 2-30am arrive in airport approx 4am get rid of luggage then wander around til 7am boarding for 7-20am flight, will be in arillas by 2pm. festival tomorrow then chill for 2 weeks, will visit everyone if possible and sample that wonderful greek hospitality, cant wait, yammas, jinksy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 30, 2009, 08:38:53 PM
Bon voyage jinsky. Like the rest of us you've earned your time in paradise. You know how, so just take your Arillas for two weeks.

Wish we were going to wander up and say hello, but sadly not. Next year maybe.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jinksy on July 30, 2009, 08:53:47 PM
hi justphil, thank you for your comments, no doubt we will meet sometime, if you do get to do your wish and become an arillian, then our paths will cross because we will continue to visit this oasis as often as we can.
i am getting exited just thinking about it now and this is our 6th visit, you never tire of the warm welcome you get when you are there, yammas , jinksy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on July 30, 2009, 09:40:42 PM
What a great way to start your holiday Jinksy.  Enjoy the festival and the rest of your two weeks!

(http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/party/party0046.gif) (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-character-smileys.php)

Eileenx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 30, 2009, 10:05:14 PM
Just not the same wishing you were there,
All you lucky people who are there and about to be there, Enjoy.
We did a couple of weeks ago and I know of another couple who did the same
You did enjoy Phil & Jen please say you did....lol

Must agree Phil, Marika is a star, we met her for the first time and she always took time to have a word.
She even crept up on us whilst riding to the beach on her scooter. pulling up outside Vavilis Fish Taverna just to pass the time of day.
A nice friendly and sociable lady.   
It may not be the same but...... I still wish we were there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jinksy on July 30, 2009, 10:15:10 PM
Thank you eileen, it will be a great start to the holiday, and yes the next two weeks will be just lush, yammas, jinksy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 31, 2009, 12:34:05 AM
John you know in yous hearts how much we enjoyed being with yous both. We get spread very thin if we are in Arillas for only two weeks, and missed quite a few out, but every minute with you and Dot was a relaxed, chilled and enjoyable minute. We owe you one. Maybe next time I'll drive! But justphil justknows you justwouldn't get in the car....

love from both
Phil and Jen
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on July 31, 2009, 12:35:44 AM
Lovely to see Marika again... she is a lovely girl!  We had a great chat last year at the Marina.. she is looking great!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 31, 2009, 11:34:41 PM
hey everyone! This is me from Arillas, part way into my hols! We had our renewal of vows ceremony on Wed, simply perfect.  We were blubbering idiots THROUGHOUT but what a lovely day. Pics to follow.  The weather has been blistering since we got here, the beach is fantastic, yes a little smaller, but to an Arillas virgin, they would think absolutely beautiful, more than enough for everyone.  (it is only us Arillas addicts that have been spoilt by previous years). met marika, Annie and girls so far.  dont want to come home..:-( :-(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 31, 2009, 11:45:38 PM
Great news Jo, just Carry on enjoying...................... :) :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on August 01, 2009, 12:31:32 AM
Hi Jo,

Oooo I'm so looking forward to seeing your pics....I want to see 100's!!!

Anne's girls are beautiful aren't they?  They are such lovely well mannered girls, they do their mum and dad proud.

Enjoy the rest of holiday...and hugs to those handsome lads of yours.

Eileenxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on August 01, 2009, 12:52:58 AM
Great to hear you are enjoying, Jo, and that your blessing went well.  Like Eileen, I'm looking forward to the photos, too.........

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on August 01, 2009, 02:07:45 AM
Well done Jo.....sounds good to me....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on August 01, 2009, 02:35:13 AM
Congratulations Jo - look forward to your photos
Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on August 01, 2009, 04:08:35 AM
Congrats Jo. Post the `photos. Hope you had a brill time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 01, 2009, 09:45:50 AM
Let me add Phil and Jen's congratulations Jo. I needn't ask how wonderful a holiday you are having - like Jen and me, you know exactly how to take full advantage of everything on offer.

Did you enjoy your party at Dionysos? Hope to see some pics.

Meanwhile just enjoy every remaining hour of your time there.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 01, 2009, 09:48:53 AM
hey everyone! This is me from Arillas, part way into my hols! We had our renewal of vows ceremony on Wed, simply perfect.  We were blubbering idiots THROUGHOUT but what a lovely day. Pics to follow. 

Aaahhh...sounds like you are having the best of time Jo :)

Can't wait for the pictures!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 01, 2009, 08:10:06 PM
Hi Joe, So pleased everything went as you wanted and that you were blabbering because both Pete and I did and it shows how much it means to you cant wait to see the pics.  I bet all your friends and family had and are still having the best of times. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 05, 2009, 05:15:21 PM
As the euro creeps steadily up to e1.17, and the temperature creeps slowly towards a 33 deg, we are reminded , yet again , just what Arillas today has to offer.
( Careful of the mild beachy breeze though - It's hotter than you think )

(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/7296/050809a.jpg)
.
(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/3998/050908b.jpg)

Mind you - What I could have said was.............
........ After a lunchtime game of darts with Nickos ( Night Owl ) followed by a leisurely drink with Linda ( Owl ) and Paul and Clare ( Armenades ) I am reminded etc etc.

Or... I could have said.... After a mid afternoon drink with Xrisanthos ( Three W's ) at Helens Creperie , which included a chat with Nickos and Noufris ( Brouklis ) which reminds me etc etc.
( Did Nickos and Noufris really have 2 kebabs each ? - Little piggies they are!)

Or... I could have said... After a chat with Spiros ( Portofino ) who was just closing for a late afternoon kip I made my way to the Nut for an Ouzo and to pass some time with Kostas and Peri which reminds me etc etc.

Not sure what to put but, all in all, just another example of Arillas today.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 05, 2009, 05:29:45 PM
( Did Nickos and Noufris really have 2 kebabs each ? - Little piggies they are!)

They are still growing Eggy :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 05, 2009, 05:36:15 PM
Great post Eggy. And what a great, leisurely Arillas Today. Wish we'd been there more than ever now.

Thanks
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on August 06, 2009, 02:05:34 PM
Me too! I'd absolutely LOVE to be there now - doing any of Eggy's activities or even none at all.  x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 06, 2009, 02:15:58 PM
Me too! I'd absolutely LOVE to be there now - doing any of Eggy's activities or even none at all.  x

Janis
I've said before "It's hard work but someone's gotta do it"

Take this afternoon for example. I have to go to the Owl soon and finish a bottle of Retsina which someone bought for me.
Then.... I have to go to Rainbow because I think they are trying to  contact me.
Then.... I have to go to the NUT to give Peri aset of darts to try.
And... I'm trying to find an e-mail for someone. - Yet another Bar for an "Iced Coffee"

I'm not sure if I can do all this is the short space of time allocated and with the temps of 29/30deg and sunny.
Hard work indeed - Have you tried throwing a dart in these temperatures?

Sympathy-That's what I need , right now.... And an Ouzo or beer or the Retsina at OWL

Gotta go.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on August 06, 2009, 02:29:00 PM
Hey Eggy - I'm contemplating giving up work (seriously!) so how's about I send my CV over - I don't mind helping you out with all the "work" you have to do....!
I could hold the dart for you while you get your arm into position to throw it?

Ah well, one can but dream!

Hope to meet you finally in May

Janis
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 06, 2009, 07:25:23 PM
Well Janis - Mission accomplished right now - BUT MY HEAD HURTS!

Hmmmmmm !- Don't think it was the Retsina or Ouzo or the beer.I put it down to the added pressure of completing all tasks within a scheduled time.-Not easy yer know!
( Wot am I on about? )

Not all completed as I missed Dave Mull.- He must have gone in the Nut after I left.
( But I did see someone hiding in the Ladies Toilet! )

A very good Arillas today which came complete with a mild breeze on the beach.
(Not the sandblasting breeze but the breeze where care is needed-Hotter than it feels)

It's a busy Arillas and, I know I have said it all before, but I just love to stroll around eavesdroppig to all the different languages. - Wottalottafun.

Temps still hover around 29 deg at 7:30 pm and I can't see a c.loud in the Sky.

6th August and many more days to the end of the season to enjoy. If you're over in September then don't worry. We'll leave a bit of sun for you. Generous or what?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 06, 2009, 07:52:39 PM
Keep me a little of that sun for the 5th October eggy
Cant wait to get back again.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul & Denise on August 06, 2009, 10:26:41 PM
Eggy'
Please keep some of that sun bottled for us at the end of September, we were very lucky last year - here's hoping. still, being there is the most important thing to us.
see you soon
Paul and Nise
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 10, 2009, 06:31:30 PM
Please keep some of that sun bottled for us at the end of September,

Paul n Nise
With the outside temp still sitting at around 32 deg in the shade I will , very soon, run out of bottles.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arillas today is Buzz,Buzz,Buzz and a struggle to find a hole for Peg (Punto to any newbies)
If I could only have found buyers for all the cars I saw today......(Like winning the Lotto)
.......... So many Mercedes in such a confined space --- And various styles too.
.......... A smattering of very shiny BMW's - Lt Grey seems to be the in colour at the mo.
.......... 3 very smart Alfa Romeos
.......... A variety of "Jungle Jeeps" and some real beasts, so high up I could have parked underneath them!
Oh , and a few peugeots,Ford focus (es ) - And one battered old Datsun - Good on yer pal

Not being proud I squeezed Peg in between a "Tank" and a Merc.
( So close you could see the "Rust Fleas" jumping from my vehicle to theirs - Happy Days! )

The International feel of Arillas can always be found here in August and, I think most of these "Smart Wheels" are Athens Greeks and/or Italians. - Very nice too.
And the Roumanians drive some nice wheels too.
( But please,all of you, learn not to drive in the middle of the road as I will attempt to get you with the wing mirror or driver's door as you pass. )

A very busy beach with many, as usual, enjoying. I took the time just to stroll round and listen to the many languages.
Asked directions to Paleokatstrista by an Intalian couple on scooter - aaargh!
( Must always remember to take pen n paper with me in future )

All eating houses, I saw, were doing a very nice trade filling those tummies of many assorted shapes and not a sad face anywhere. Well done Arillas, I say,
They must keep getting it right every year - DONCHYERKNOW?

Exchange sitting on e1.16 today and the temp has risen half a degree as I've been typing
WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on August 10, 2009, 06:55:30 PM
Hi Folk
Negg - you keep cheering us up in rain soaked Lincolnshire by your descriptions of your little bit of heaven.
Still September is now in sight and will have a little bit of heaven myself then.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on August 10, 2009, 07:07:07 PM
Hi Neil!
What a great report, you really describe a totally different Arillas to when I was there in May. Hard to imagine so many and varied vehicles and nationalities. Glad all the folks in the village are doing well, must be good for their morale when their businesses are buzzing!
I expect all will be back to 'sleepy hollows' when I and my fellow 'October' mob arrive, be easier to spot you then if nothing else!
Yammas,
Martin. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 10, 2009, 08:14:58 PM
Martin
Did you not know, Eggy has now got a florescent coat so you can't miss him.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on August 11, 2009, 03:24:51 PM
Thanks Neil for the most informative reports. I have just booked for next September2010 & we will be bringing 2 arillas virgins with us!
Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 11, 2009, 05:26:03 PM
Arillas Today? - Like yesterday really but just seems a day younger!
Plenty of space on the beach even though it looks busy. Crystal clear water which I can vouch for as I did have a nose. Didn't dip tootsies in it though, so not sure how cold it was. - Many many people didn't think it was chilly at all.

A shaded 32 deg and hot and no sign of rain forecst here for the next few days.

Missed Dave Mull this PM. Must have left the Nut before he appeared.
We will have a small aperitif soon Dave.

Saw Biglee and Family at Rainbow. All having a good time.
Word of warning......... Biglee nearly bought me a jar of Picallili over but the UK customs confiscated it at the Airport. - Said it was liquid? -
Careful what you put in your hand luggage folks.
I expect some uniform is sitting down right now and spreading generous helpings of this on his cheddar cheese and crusty bread! (Hope you find a slug in the cauli!- Nah)

John R. Don't need a shiny yellow jacket. The sun just reflects off top of head.
( easier identifiable - donchyerknow?)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 13, 2009, 05:53:12 PM
Not Arillas Today , but for those here from Tomorrow, or here now, there is a beach party at St George ( Agious George) beach on Saturday evening and a Kavaddades festival organised for Sunday. The festival takes place around the Church , which you drive past if you're going to Sidari. Generally starts sometime in the afternoon, or, as a local siad to me, "When you hear the music"

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 13, 2009, 06:09:37 PM
Just one long party in Arillas this summer! Deep sigh (to quote a forum member with no sign of osteoporosis.....)

How did PhilandJen manage to miss all of them?? Take Eggy's advice all you lucky ones - they are fantastic fun for everyone.

btw Erja, Jen took her daily dose of silicon earlier. Two large Fullers Pride sat in a sunny pub garden. Funny how all her sisters and mother suffered from it and they hated beer. But it can't be too good for muscles - Jen is a martyr to painful legs and is just as hampered as they were.... Sorry I'm on the wrong thread, Eggy.

I can already hear the music... Does that mean I'm there???

Phil




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 14, 2009, 08:29:45 AM
Just one long party in Arillas this summer! Deep sigh (to quote a forum member with no sign of osteoporosis.....)

btw Erja, Jen took her daily dose of silicon earlier.

:D way to Jen!!! Looks like me and the laydeez will get to Arillas just in between all the parties, but I am sure we will mange to entertain our selves somehow ;)

In the immortal words of Robbie Williams:

Hell is gone and heaven's here
There's nothing left for you to fear
Shake your arse come over here
Now scream
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2009, 05:31:30 PM
Arillas today? - Another Sunday is back so quickly.
 ( I still remember last Sunday - Ger on wit rubbish . S'never been 7 days ago? )

Anyway, with a temp which still sits at 35 deg, I found a very busy,busy ,busy Arillas at 4 pm. So many objects in the sea ranging from mini sprogs with proud parents to swimmers, paddlers, ball throwers, and more pedaloes than you see at Henley Regatta.

The busiest I've seen it since May and would have parked up for a piccie but, the only gaps on the sea front could have only been filled withh polyfilla!.

I was amazed at so many people still finishing a lunchtime snack or maybe having a late afternoon bevvie. So many places still looking after customer needs!
The beach terraces at Graziella and Sea Breeze looked to have many chilled out bodies there and Mirage together with Horizon also had all waiters earning their euros.

"Inland" - Rainbow and Marvel had their fare share of good people enjoying a sunbed and a pool, - Plus whatever else they required to stay pleasantly pleased.

It was so hot for me that, when I drove past Leon , at Armourada, giving his Taverna entrance a hose down, I was tempted to stop and open all the car windows.
( He thought I was joking! - As you know, I never make jokes - Eh? )

Cheers All
Negg
 


 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 23, 2009, 06:55:37 PM
What a lovely pastiche of Arillas today eggy. For a few seconds I was actually there, or so my addled brain told me. We sat in the garden at the Greyhound (our village pub) for a couple of hours this afternoon, and Jen had to move into the shade (hot stuff my Jen...) I sat with the sun beating down on me and had to take my top off. Jason complained, jokingly, and alluded to at least you're not wearing speedos... Not at all sure what he meant...

Baltonsborough Today is lacking the sea but felt like home for a change. Arillas Today sounds magnificent. Hot I can do....

very best to yous both
Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on August 23, 2009, 08:37:01 PM
More great reporting from Eggy - Many thanks Negg.  As Phil says you make us feel as if we are there for a few minutes.
Having said that Nettleham was hot and sunny today - definately garden and shorts weather with cool drinks and brollies for a bit of shade.
Getting exited now - currency ordered and only three weeks to go before we take off for sunny Arillas.
Patrickjohn
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on August 23, 2009, 08:58:38 PM
neil
fab report ..cheers mucka.......yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on August 23, 2009, 10:27:35 PM
Hi, Neil.   Thanks for another brilliant report.  Others are right, reading them does transport you back for a brief while.   June seems such a long time ago now, but I have good memories of our meeting for the first time.
Keep up the good work.    Heather says `hello`.

     Yammas   Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 23, 2009, 10:31:09 PM
Six weeks before we come back home
It will be a lot more sedate than today, but with reports like todays to keep us going it wont be long before we are on our way

Thanks for the up date Neil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 24, 2009, 08:11:37 AM
Cheers for the report eggy and I will be there with my ladyeez after measley 5 sleeps to give you something to write about :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 28, 2009, 07:21:30 PM
Arillas Today eagerly awaits the arrival of Erja and pals.

An "Ionian Tanker" has been busy, most of the day, filling the "Nuts" kegs and a Mythos truck was patiently waiting to also discharge it's load.
Three W's at Stephanos has nailed their tables to the floor and have laid on extra staff for Monday afternoon.
The weather is on it's best behaviour for them and at 7pm many guests still enjoy the 31 deg on offer.

This pm saw 75% of parking places in use which aint bad for a Friday as it's a "changeover".  'Sposed to be a twinge quieter Mondays n Fridays. Wotsthatallabout?

Met Poppy and Spiros of Bardis Sun yesterday and son George today and what lovely people they all are. It makes me feel really bad that it's taken me 2 years to say "Hello"

I missed meeting Dave Mull and Jenny which is a shame as I wanted a natter with them both. Sorry guys. I also missed Jo-Jo recently. So many people to see. It's a crying shame I have to fit work in between everything!
Still time too catch Barry and team though. - Not in Nut today - Give it time!

A little birdie tells me that Paul n Maria are back soon.
Tried to keep it quiet eh? - Lots to tell you if we find you!

Sandy and Michelle having a good time methinks and another  meet with them is soon on the cards. Cheryl, Timbo and James "gatecrashing" the party on Monday with sharpened darts and looking forward to a few "japes n jests" with them all.
Hoping James gets a little sunburn before Wednesday night though as a darts game is organised. ( Need something to give me the edge )

Who else is in the way then? Plenty of beach to go round - Donchyerknow!
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on August 28, 2009, 10:15:09 PM
Great report Neil... great excitement looming then for those Finnish girls.

Agree Poppy, Spiros and George are lovely... George is a brilliant artist..  Have you met Bobby yet, he is a great guy too... makes terrific cocktails.

Wish we were there too.  Love to everyone!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on August 29, 2009, 12:19:59 AM
Yes, agreed!  The whole family are just lovely..... 

Thanks for yet another great report, Neill.

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on August 29, 2009, 06:18:24 PM
Soon we will be in Arillas today.Only three more grotty weeks at work then rest rest rest.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 29, 2009, 08:55:36 PM
Was great to see the long-awaited return of 'Arillas today' eggy, thanks!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 29, 2009, 10:38:53 PM
Great report indeed Negg.Will you ask Erja kindly to leave me some Ionian for October.

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 29, 2009, 10:54:28 PM
Riggers

I saw Erja and pals for a small while at Rainbow and got the impression they felt it was their obligationto visit as many places as they can in the shortest time as possible to reduce the stocks of said favourite brew.
( i THINK THEY WERE WINNING! )

Barry and Co, also there and had a short but enjoyable time with them. As did my neighbour Makis. He made to me the best compliment possible and said, after they left,
" We should have played less darts and talked more " and he was right .
( Darts can be an unsociable game )

Beach again looking good and temps once again the high side of 26 deg. It's 10:50 pm here now and little beads of sweat still trickle, from that bald patch that used to have hair, down each side of that poor excuse for a beard I have.
26 deg outside at 10:50 ? - Wotsthatallabout. Cuppa tea and bed methinks.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on August 29, 2009, 11:09:20 PM
You need a ginger biscuit to go with that, Eggy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 29, 2009, 11:12:55 PM
Good to hear the news for today Neil.
Looks like everyone there is out to have a good time.
And with  others still to arrive or return over the next few weeks you will be busy right up till the last day of the season.
Looking forward to meeting up again in October.
Wonder where you will be hiding?....wont take long to hunt you down.

John & Dot.
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 29, 2009, 11:38:16 PM
Ah yous lot. For a second I felt as though I was there joining in.

Quote
their obligationto visit as many places as they can in the shortest time as possible to reduce the stocks of said favourite brew.


Eggy, it's what I did. I so understand what erja and friends were doing. The doctor was not happy that I had spent 48 hours chasing up the local talent before getting stitched up.

You have some of my favourite people out there right now (but many still stuck here) and so glad you will see some of them.

Arillas Today should be mine....
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on August 29, 2009, 11:41:27 PM
Phil - Arillas IS yours (and everyone's on the forum) - for eternity - or for however long our brains carry on working.... x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 30, 2009, 01:07:02 AM
Riggers

I saw Erja and pals for a small while at Rainbow and got the impression they felt it was their obligationto visit as many places as they can in the shortest time as possible to reduce the stocks of said favourite brew.
( i THINK THEY WERE WINNING! )

Good on ya Erja and Co...Keep it up....:)

Negg sounds like you need a shave.....lol.

Only 5 weeks 2 days and very patiently waiting....ouzu is passing my mouth as i type. :D

cheers all

riggers.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 30, 2009, 01:08:58 AM
Well i am trying to get the hang of this quote business...........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 30, 2009, 10:29:59 AM
:D We are the champions! More about depleting the beer stock in the Daily Royal Ionian ;)

Wish you were all here!!! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 30, 2009, 11:53:47 AM
Arillas Today ( Well at 11 a.m to be precise )

(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/3681/300809a.jpg)

Must have been an early start for many with much "siga siga" activity happening on many beds.
A very refreshing breeze, not the sandblasting type but the one that will make many forget just how hot it is at the mo. ( 29 deg at 11 a.m & rising! )

(http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/5760/300809c.jpg)

Parking plots were being patiently filled when I left and , I think, by lunchtimeish, nearly all of the beach will be working overtime.
(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/3731/300809b.jpg)

I've just remembered , it's Sunday! - Where has that last week gone?

Saw Dimitris, Brouklis, taking his morning coffee and relaxing with Litsa and Spiros.
Noufris looking well. ( I'm told Erja had good Birthday celebrations last night )

Stay well all
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 30, 2009, 07:35:41 PM
So what about an Arillas Tonite then?.

It's 7:30 pm in Kavaddades and there's some nasty 'ole black clouds up int sky.
Temps dropped from 32 deg down to 28 in the space of an hour and thunder can be heard. There's a pretty heavy wind coming up and 2 plastic chairs have just been sent off the side balcony. ( Probably on the way to our neighbours right now )

The thunder is moving our way so we'll be the first to receive any rain nature decides to throw at us. Arillas will be next on her list.
( I reckon it's a wet and noisy Arillas by 9:30 pm )
But wot do I know?

It's a lovely welcome cool breeze here though. We may have to lash ourselves to the balcony later.
( Remember the start of Wizard of Oz. - I could soon become the Wizard of Odd )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 30, 2009, 10:22:12 PM
Dont loose the ruby red slippers eggy, Dorothy wants them Back
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 30, 2009, 10:39:27 PM
John

Didn't you lose a sandal last year. So I won't feel so bad if the shoes vanish.
( Although Ruby red would match my cheeks after a darts night with excess Ouzo! )

10:35 pm and just stopped raining here after much thunder n lightening. I think tomorrow morning people will say " Rain? - Wot Rain? "
We get so excited when we get this weather here donchyerknow? It's a novelty for us.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 30, 2009, 10:50:21 PM
Ahh the sandals they were a cause for some concern, that one ran on the forum for some time I recall.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 31, 2009, 02:07:37 AM
And livers John..

As far as we are concerned, Arillas is today missing two things - Phil and Jen. We have had a corker of a village night here. But as sad as this is, I wanted to be in the Nut with Erja and friends. We came 9th out of 11 in the quiz, chatted in the pub with all and sundry, and helped a dear friend get a taxi home.

We showed  him all the forum stuff, and pointed out how much his family would love our place. I think another Addict is in the making....

Arillas Today I can't handle. But Arillas Tomorrow? Jen and me are working on it....

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on August 31, 2009, 11:14:34 AM
phil
same here would, soooooooooo love to be out there now and for the wine festival,,,,,,,but like many the c/c has its foot on our finances,,but 2010 is booked ,so ill have to wait till then ..yammas muccassssssssssssss..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on September 01, 2009, 07:31:23 PM
We remember last years storms in September really well... exciting or what!!

The umbrellas were blown into the pool along with a big flower pot and flowers...Mike went in and rescued them later... the black clouds rolling from the sea and you knew it was coming your way with no escape... the wind was mad and the rain lashed down and the flooding under the door - what more could you want for excitement!

We just batterned down the hatches in our room, drank wine and watched tv. then when it stopped got ready to go out for dinner... brilliant!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on September 03, 2009, 06:44:34 PM
Well another day in paradise...how much can I stand..answer loads!! Arrived early hours of Tuesday morning, first time on indrpendant route..works like a dream!! Arrived at Methraki at 5am sat and watched the sun come up from balcony. Ate at Amourada first night as my favourite was the special..calves liver..yum yum! Graziela to eat last night,,squid for himself and stuffed peppers for me! Sun blaing, swimming in sea and pool..not often you see us doing that..seeing Chris trying to moor hi,mself onj an inflatable was like Day of the Dolphin all over again!!! xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 03, 2009, 07:20:52 PM
Excellant Georgia

Hats off to Armourada for these little gems that they produce.
And hats off to you for getting involvedi n these "rare" dishes.  Squid as well, great.
( Reckon you've been here before - Donchyerknow ! )

Wth 30 deg in the shade this PM  it has been another hottie. Yours truly sat in a sun lounger, at home, this afternoon to read a book as just dozed away merrily.
( Late night last night - See Darts.... etc for more )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 04, 2009, 11:13:19 AM
HI Georgia,

Really glad you're having a great time.  We're definately trying the Armourada this time.  See you at the Wine Festival!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on September 04, 2009, 12:29:35 PM
i am doing my best to persuade martin that we need to come back to arillas in october!! what is the weather like? although we had rain and thunder in june!! so who knows? i really need some sunshine!!!!!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on September 04, 2009, 12:48:41 PM
Hi Ger...go for it...work on Martin this weekend - use all your womanly wiles if necessary!

We were over on the 23rd-27th October last year, the weather was lovely and Arillas was so quiet and peaceful.

Here is a photo of the beach I took on the 27th...
(http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/7499/arillasbeach29thoct2008.jpg) (http://img181.imageshack.us/i/arillasbeach29thoct2008.jpg/)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 04, 2009, 01:04:30 PM
Lovely pic Eileen, to me it looks the best time to go (very peaceful). We have been 2 octobers and the weather has been fine apart from a mini tornado a couple of years ago. That passed and the weather was glorious after that. As Eileen says Ger "go for it".
We will be there from the 5th oct for a week.


riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 04, 2009, 07:13:52 PM
Catch it right and September is the time ti be here good people.

Arillas Today?- Weeeelllllllllll. The beach is looking after it's guests and with a mild breeze that wouldn'tblow a feaqther of my big toe, and little fishes that swim around your feet in a clear crystal glass water.? - Need I say more?
Fishes and feet told to me by a "user" this afternoon. She loves tiddlers donchyerknow

But what about an Arillas Eggy today.
12:20 in Tria Adelphia for a "quick hello"
12:40 in Brouklis,for another quick helloand see the goods that Barry left behind.
( No worries Barry - All these bits will go to good homes )
12:45 and off to Rinbow to pick up cheryly and Co. for a visit to..............
Night Owl.====== Where lunch was had and very enjoyed ======-
========== And where Nickos got to play James.
( Nick lost every game but really enjoyed it - This has perked him up for the Winter and I'm worried he will take it out on the likes of me! )

But as this still is an Eggy today, how about a pic of young Petros, @ Owl, in football gear?
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/4131/040908a.jpg)

Then========= Three W's for a drink. - Ah and more Darts where Xrisanthos really enjoyed taking on fresh blood in James and Tim.
(He did spend most time marking the board though! )
Well so did I. Full marks to Cheryl for putting up with the antics of "boys n Toys"
She's right , donchyerknow, you can talk so much darts that other conversations go straight out de window!. - Cheryl you remind me of my conscience - Not a bad thing.
But I still got a piccie! - In front of the dartboard where the last Winter league baby started to grow. Not sure who the Greek guy with the badly shaved face is. - But he really wanted to be in the pic - Fine by us and also fine he's not our Bank Manager"
(http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/2491/040908b.jpg)

And..... A sneaky pic of James who, this last week . has bought much fun to us local players, win or lose. This me'dears is the future of darts. Excellant.
(http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/8540/040908c.jpg)
( Timbo - You are a very good coach indeed - and a fair player as well )

You guys out there don't realise how important it is for me to have contact with you all, when I can. LUVIT TO BITS!.

Eggy over and out.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 04, 2009, 07:16:16 PM
Crappy pics peeps -Sorry- Wrong setting - Blame the good company plus alcohol.

No...... Blame the good company!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 04, 2009, 07:43:57 PM
Agree riggers - lovely pic. Eileen that's exactly how we had it for a couple of days on the same dates two years ago. Joy!

And what an uplifting Arillas Today Eggy. Cheryl, James and Timbo doing what we all do best - smiling and chilling in Arillas. Really cheered me up too.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on September 04, 2009, 10:02:48 PM
lovely pic eileen ,it brings back memories,my 1st time in arillas was the last wk in oct ,12 yrs ago ..........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on September 05, 2009, 01:51:15 AM
Thanks for the comments Riggers, Phil and Kevin.  I took that photo just as we were dragging ourselves off to the airport after breakfast in the Creperie.  To me it just summed up the end of the season perfectly.

There's something very special about Arillas in early May late Oct. (in between times too!)

Eileenxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on September 08, 2009, 05:41:19 PM
thanks for that pic eileen! i am definately going to work on him but as for the womanly whiles..................................well, i do want to go to arillas in october!!!!
we have got a few days away with our son and daughter in law, we are going to cornwwall, so i'll do my best while we're there ha ha
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on September 08, 2009, 06:18:36 PM
Hi Eillen ive just cme home from work gale force winds and rain looked at your picture of heaven and thought if only i was there keep dreaming i said now get up and make tea no brouklis here im afraid so keep those pictures posted
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 09, 2009, 06:38:10 PM
Weeeelllllllll - If you guys in the UK would luv to have 30 deg in the shade at 6pm then you guys would have luvved Arillas today - It was hotter than that!

Beach looking good and just a twinge narrower due to a few recent breezes.
( Look at that on the bright side - "Off sunbed and a few steps to the sea - Wow! )

(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4640/090909l.jpg)

Twas quite busy for a Wednesday so can only imagine that more "white meat" came in than went out on Monday. Arillas still has a very fine buzzzzzzzz and I'm sure any more visitors on Friday onward will not be dissapointed.

Kev, of Kev n Bev, has now turned a deep teak colour - eh? wotsthatallabout?
....and Paul n Maria, who we met last night, are once again "jogging around" North Corfu.
------  Where do they get that energy from? ------

Stuart n Wedy are here but not seen them yet - Plenty of time for that and also a date in our diary for Ivan n Avril.

You guys are visiting faster than we can keep up with. Need an extra day in the week.
Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 10, 2009, 09:58:55 AM
Getting excited now, thanks Neil, see you soon we arrive friday lunchtime

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 10, 2009, 10:19:51 AM
Have a great time Sharon - sorry to miss you this time x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 10, 2009, 10:26:43 AM
Thanks Sandy, hope we meet  next year for longer next time.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 10, 2009, 11:56:58 AM
Hi Sharon, Have a lovely time, you deserve it. Want to hear all the news on who youve hugged. lol. Where youve been and how you spent your time and every thing else. Expecting a full report. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 10, 2009, 01:26:07 PM
Have a good one Sharon...don't get drunk.


riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on September 10, 2009, 01:36:36 PM
Hi Sharon we arrive Friday as well. Flying from Doncaster at 0645 am. Euros arrived yesterday from Crown Currency. Glad we bought at 1.1825 to 1 GBP.
Well we finish work at 4.30pm. jan getting a manicure. Visit the grankids then out for a quick meal. Do the packing a couple of glasses of wine then bed for about 3 hours. Steady drive to Doncaster Airport at about 0345am.

See you all there guys.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul & Denise on September 10, 2009, 01:56:43 PM
rothers/sharon & any one else about to "go home"

Enjoy but remember not to drink em dry, our turn soon!

Paul & Denise
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on September 10, 2009, 02:17:41 PM
Have a good un Sharon !!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 10, 2009, 03:55:09 PM
Have a wonderful time everyone going HOME :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 10, 2009, 05:23:44 PM
Viv,Riggers, Klagmeister, Erja and Paul&Denise, thank you and will report when i get back,  I'll be going to the wine festival, eating and klag spotting, what a holiday! lol.

Rothers, hope you love ARillas as much as we all do.

Off to pack now

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 10, 2009, 07:31:34 PM
Sharon

I AM REALLY ONLY JESTING WITH YOU , BUT ...................................................

Current temp here is 11 deg but it did rise to 12 deg this pm. Many guests on beach sunbeds had to be removed by crowbar to go for a hot coffee or two before jogging back to respective appts and then running on the spot until the kettle boiled for a lovely cup of hot bovril.
Torrential rain is forecast for the next 8 days and many local Greeks have already made rafts from pallets and odd bits of wood so they can paddle to supermarkets.

Dimitris , Brouklis, is building an Ark and advises me that he will ensure 2 servings of every meal, including starters, will be on board so good food will not be a problem.
Other Taverna / Hotel owners are following his example so, if unsure what to do during the day, you can always visit the ARK Reggatta where the winner will receive a freezer to sleep in. ( Warmer there that in yer room. )

Mozzies and wasps have been in conferance for the last week to decide on who will be the first to annoy you.
 ( The hornets highjacked the meeting and being big bullies have got first shout! )

The Wine festival has been cancelled as corns,dry skin and Atheletes foot have been found on the "treader" - Wine may be poured through a tea strainer.
( Knife n Fork will be provided )

Repeat - I AM ONLY JOKING-Put this down to alcohol /strange sense of humour

Arillas Today
Actually the day has once again been very good to everyone and, for Sept, Arillas still has that lively feel. The beach will spoil you and the weather is around 26 deg today and not to be sniffed at.
Everybody is eagerly awaiting the festival etc over the next two days.
( Methinks it will be a very busy and very good time for all )

Looking forward to seeing you both again.
Safe and non delayed trip over.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 10, 2009, 09:35:50 PM
LOL, Negg, I would have believed you!  It will be great to see you and Wendy again, not long now.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on September 10, 2009, 09:43:35 PM
Have a great holiday, Sharon and Rothers!

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 11, 2009, 10:46:10 AM
Have a great Time Sharon and Rothers.

Eggy, I don't know what you are drinking (or smoking :-) ) , but that was bloody brilliant.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 11, 2009, 01:04:37 PM
Terry

Hope I haven't tempted fate on that little snippet. Last night Wegg dreamt it had snowed in Corfu. Eh? - Wots she drinking or smoking.!

Rain is forecast today but it's a very pleasant 27 deg at 1pm and no breeze.
So far so good. I'm sure that Sharon n Billy n Rothers, when they step on to Arillas soil will be soooo laid back that 27 deg "ainta prob"

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on September 11, 2009, 01:14:26 PM
As you are sooo good with the weather forecast what can we expect?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on September 11, 2009, 03:08:37 PM
Have a great time time Sharon and Billy. Sorry I didn`t get chance y/day, but you shoud`ve got my email by now. Bfn. xxxxxxxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 11, 2009, 05:52:52 PM
As you are sooo good with the weather forecast what can we expect?

Lisa

The rain forecast today aint 'appened. All Arillas got was an up tempo breeze that didn't bother any beach users diddly.
Here I sit, and type at 5:45 pm with an outside temp which hovers around 20 deg.

2 weeks time?- Who knows !- The oracle of Egg says you will enjoy. ( Easy Peasey )

Everything once again pretty damm good here and Sharon etc will all just swoon when feet touch dry land from the coach. ( If they haven't swooned already )

Never saw anyone drift past the Nut this PM-(Let 'em unwind & unswoon first,maybe!)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on September 11, 2009, 06:45:55 PM
Cheers Neil.Really looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 17, 2009, 09:49:51 AM
Arillas today , this morning.

Last nights evening rain added to some overnight heavier stuff makes it a wet, and drizzly morning indeed. - Don't shoot the messenger folks!

This is good for local gardeners and those who want a rest from the sun and maybe do a little sightseeing when it's a twinge cooler. Or spend some extra time in the bars.

Those still wanting the sun may have to wait a while , but how long?
The sun is trying to break through and an outside temp of 20 deg, 45 mins ago , has now been replaced by 21.7 deg. - On the way up, albeit slowly.

That is the end of the weather forecast and now some football news.
John the Ref and Dot will be here soon and their goal is to have a ball , regardless of the state of the pitch at the time. As all you very near visitors no doubt.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 17, 2009, 04:02:38 PM
Another update - so soon. - C'mon people , keep up!

I can now report that Arillas this afternoon has been a very peaceful and non stress time for all. At 4 pm we are enjoying 26/27 deg but not a blazing 26/27 if you catch my drift. Rain is still forecast but aint 'appened yet!

Sounds a bit " feng shu-e" maybe, but i feel a very calm atmosphere around Arillas today. People chilling out in the way that suits them! - Great! ( "Fast Show" comment )

Turned out nice really! - Donchyerknow?

John the Ref , and others will enjoy soon and even if the weather is "Foul" and there is a little dribble , sorry drizzle around, the final result will be a good one. - For All.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lizzie on September 17, 2009, 11:08:49 PM
Well after 2 years of just reading  this forum and on the night before our third visit to Arillas I couldn't  contain myself. Off on easyjet tomorrow and beside myself with joy to (almost) be in Arillas again. Yammas everyone
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 17, 2009, 11:23:24 PM
Yammas Lizzie. So glad you've burst out. Have a lovely third visit to our slice of heaven. After four visits you will turn purple on here. Arillas Regular Visitors they say...

You must have read me if you've been reading for that long - or marked me as already read! Now join us all and share your Arillas experiences with us all. We don't bite (but Olga's dog cookie does - I have a large scar to prove it but you know that already?)

Welcome to our community. Thanks for posting.

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 17, 2009, 11:25:03 PM
Lizzie

Congrats are in order to you n yours. - Always good to see a fresh face/posting.
( C'mon Easyjet and do your bit to ensure a safe and non delayed journey )

No rain this evening and we have 21 deg at 11:15 pm. WOTTA NICE EVENING.
( Ours was shared with excellant company on our Kavaddades balcony )

We all know that rain will be about at some point in time but whatever!

Lizzie , 3rd visit eh? - You know where to go and what to do wotever de wether!
Have a good time.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on September 18, 2009, 12:08:13 AM
Thanks for the weather reports Negg - sounds like it turned out to be a lovely day & evening.

Quote
Sounds a bit " feng shu-e" maybe, but i feel a very calm atmosphere around Arillas today. People chilling out in the way that suits them! - Great! ( "Fast Show" comment )

"Feng-shu-e" sounds good to me, in fact it sounds like bliss.
...

Welcome Lizzie. Safe journey tomorrow & have a wonderful time.

Sara

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ANN on September 18, 2009, 12:16:34 AM
I am excited too Lizzie.  We also set off tomorrow for our 6th visit to Arillas. Mum and Dad (both in their 80's) are coming too. This will be their 3rd visit.

Booking is also underway for 2010 to include the kids, and grand-kids.

Hope the 21 degree evenings continue into next week.

Ann
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 18, 2009, 12:18:31 AM
Yes neil
A ball will be had and the end result will be a good one.

Looking forward to seeing you again in a little over two weeks time.

JtR&Dot
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 18, 2009, 12:22:05 AM
All this feng shue stuff (putting various things in the right places etc) reminds me of staying in my Arillas.

I am in the Nut, and I have a cheap ciggie in my left hand, a large Mythos in my right hand, and Eggy where I can see him, and keep him under control. Does that qualify?

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on September 18, 2009, 12:26:15 AM
All this talk about you lucky people going to Arillas again very soon makes me soooo jealous! Have a super time, all! x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 18, 2009, 12:31:10 AM
I second that Janis. I am as envious as HELL

take care luvver - see you out there one day soon

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 18, 2009, 01:30:36 AM
As I always console myself....we are all there in spirit....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 18, 2009, 01:36:01 AM
But Sandy luvver, it takes half a litre bottle of spirit (vodka) to achieve that for me. I am doomed!

Either that or next year I will be there for good.
loveandhugs
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 18, 2009, 01:43:06 AM
I know....xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on September 18, 2009, 09:30:44 AM
We fly on monday so hope to see some of you there.Hope weather still nice then.Will arrange to meet you Neil at the Rainbow or somewhere.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 19, 2009, 08:55:34 AM
Lisa n Steve

Sounds good to me. Maybe Tuesday or Wednesday or , maybe Monday afternoon around 3 pm at Rainbow. ( Depending what time you arrive.)

The recent forecast of rain hasn't come to much but it was a breezy Arillas yesterday.
This 'ole 3 day "mistral" is being talked about. Should be nearly done by MOnday then?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on September 19, 2009, 10:21:36 AM
We arrive late monday so will have to be tues or wed.Looking forward to seeing you all again.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 19, 2009, 01:46:06 PM
Have a safe and non delayed trip Lisa n Steve.

26 deg here at 1:45 pm and that lil 'ole rain icon has vanished from Wegg's super duper weather monitor. It's a pleasant day. No breeze here at Kavadaddes so a little recce to Arillas is in order later , just for a check up.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on September 19, 2009, 01:55:08 PM
Keep that rain away Neil....(Showing poss thunderstorms on the forecast )we arrive Monday Afternoon(barring any delays)....roll on....!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on September 19, 2009, 03:56:46 PM
kes
have a good time ........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on September 19, 2009, 06:40:13 PM
Kes,

Yep...have a great time. 

Eileenxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 19, 2009, 07:18:48 PM
Lisa and kes - yammas! you'll have a good time... Couldn't help quoting Barry's Arillas Song. Look after Neill though - he is quite delicate. (usually....)

bon voyage, wish we were there...
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 19, 2009, 07:25:03 PM
Dat 'ole rain been on 'oliday terday y'all. -
( Bit o Somerset dialect there - Aint no wonder I can'r speak Greek proper ! )

Temp touched 27 deg and is now 24 deg at 7:15 pm. Arillas beach did have a mild breeze but only there to clear anyone's cobwebs.

Beach bearing up well and still plenty of space for all, but the naturist end does look a twinge small and also looks a paddling job to get to it.

It's quieter here now which is a shame as there is still so much on offer.

Last minute flights anyone? - C'mon Phil n Jen - Wot better way to liven things up?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on September 19, 2009, 07:31:48 PM
Thanks all for the good wishes.....Stressfull week at work trying to tie up lots of loose ends(mostly still loose) I deffinately need a break..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 19, 2009, 08:04:31 PM
Yes have a goodun Kes. Our tickets dropped through the letterbox today so that made me smile loads. :) can't wait............


riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 19, 2009, 08:08:00 PM
Hi Kath & Kes have a great time, see you soon.  Our tickets arrived today. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 19, 2009, 08:47:05 PM
You must have lost the plot dearest Eggy. Arillas can be livened up without Phil and Jen (more's the pity.) We would both love to be there and liven things up. We had to do it here in Somerset. It was a tall night last night... The cider cup. A bit like the darts really. As usual we sat by the guy with the guitar and sang our heads off!

Our realistic plans to spend most of next year there got trashed by the exchange rate. For someone who voted against the euro at every opportunity it is ironical. Had UK joined the euro we would probably be there now. Aaaargh!

It might seem you are quiet of forum members for a day or two, but just watch as all the "ratbags" arrive soon (to quote my woman of the year, Eileen.) riggers and sue, lynn and colin, justlisa, er so many. If you can't cope, send us a PM and we will come and help out. I WISH!

We might be out end October. Keep your fingers crossed.

Phil
 

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on September 19, 2009, 09:17:04 PM
Yep, our tickets arrived yesterday, too - great stuff!

Enjoy your holidays, Kes and Lisa.

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on September 20, 2009, 02:47:15 AM
Kes.......Suck it up mate !!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 20, 2009, 02:48:27 AM
:) the way you say it Barry........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on September 20, 2009, 04:26:01 AM
See all you 'late arrivals' soon!
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on September 20, 2009, 10:45:49 AM
Just putting last few bits into suitcase.Then loads more just in case.Dont worry Neil Steve has yours in his case.Got to take dogs to the kennels in the morning and say bye bye to our heavily pregnant daughter.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on September 20, 2009, 12:47:19 PM
We hopefully arrive on Friday, fingers crossed.  Bringing my mum with us and she has to wait until now to catch a water infection.  Never mind she has had 2 days in hospital and has got her antibiotics, Dr said she should be ok by Friday but need another check up Wednesday just to make sure so please keep those fingers crossed for us.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on September 20, 2009, 01:07:56 PM
Ha Ha... Barry does have a  way with words....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 20, 2009, 02:10:10 PM
Jill, I'm sure she will be fine. My dad waited until the day before he came with me to get gout! I was really worried about the effects of the flight on that and the doctor had given him various pills to take......when we got to Arillas the gout was never mentioned again and the red inflammation etc seemed mysteriously to have disapperared. Maybe it was the water of Arillas again...lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on September 20, 2009, 02:37:43 PM
mick/jill
im sure arillas will work its magic.........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 20, 2009, 04:14:06 PM
Hi you two, I reckon things will work out ok otherwise she wouldn't be out of hospital.
Have a great time, just been thinking it's 5 yrs since we saw each other. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 20, 2009, 06:55:20 PM
Mick n Jill n Callum

And Mum................

Looking forward to seeing you all and , if mum beats me at darts I will sell her to an Albanian! ( For a good price and split 50/50 obviously )
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas today - Not sure really! - In the "Owl" till 3 pm and then the "Nut" till 5 pm.
Arillas was still there , I think, when I drove home. - Durrrrr! - Now my brain hurts!

Everybody I met, and everybody I avoided in Pegg were looking well.
( Why do people dive in the undergrowth when I pass them? )

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on September 20, 2009, 06:59:49 PM
Hi Viv can't remember was that your first time over there I know we had chatted a few times on here.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 20, 2009, 07:52:59 PM
Eggy you naughty s*d. You must write a hundred lines - "I will not drive Pegg on too many ouzos, especially when Jen and Phil buy them."

I expect them on email by 10am tomorrow.

So glad you got home in one piece. Arillas has exactly that effect on me, and on my Jen. Here we are perfect examples of teetotallers, never touch a drop!! Or is it that the drops never touch the sides??

Cheese and port right now while we wait for dinner to cook. Fortunately our vodka supplies are exhausted. We will have to improvise...

Mick and Jill, we still remember the drink you surprised us with in the Nut. Hannah said to us "do you know everybody???" It was last September, and sadly we can't be there this one to see yous again. Enjoy your holiday with mum. Already know you will.
Phil

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tonynglenda on September 20, 2009, 08:15:13 PM
Hi all. Got our tickets yesterday. Leaving on the 5.25am from Newcastle as usual on Friday. Couple of days to work then we're on our way. Its gonna be a long week.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 20, 2009, 08:20:34 PM
Bon voyage TonynGlenda. Remind Arillas it is missing PhilandJen. You will have a great time.

Best wishes
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tonynglenda on September 20, 2009, 09:10:05 PM
always do phil not long now (on a quiet night if you listen you can hear the mythos calling for us)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 20, 2009, 09:29:03 PM
Hi Jill, I don't think it was long after the forum started, we were on our way back on the cliff walk from SS and you were just going.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 20, 2009, 10:10:05 PM
Not been on for a day or so but what is this thing about everyone's tickets arriving.
I hope they have not lost my booking, we have not had any arrive yet, still two weeks to go but you can bet your bottom dollar that we will be there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 20, 2009, 10:13:45 PM
That happened with us last year John, they cut it really fine and we didn't get the tickets till 4/5 days before we was due to go.

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 20, 2009, 10:18:03 PM
Not worrying yet Riggers but if push comes to shove I know where you are flying from….lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 21, 2009, 07:56:54 PM
The Arillas breeze is here today people but did not deter many on the right hand side of the beach that had the space and , obviously the laid back time to enjoy it.

Still around 23 deg and a good day all round. - A few darkish clouds are now making an appearance and car windows closed just in case.
( Keys still inside vehicle though - This is North Corfu after all )

Said our goodbyes to a Ivan n Avril today. - Time has again gone to x16 on the DVD.
And ... we've lost Wendy n Stuart to go with Paul n Maria back to the UK. - Bummer!

But ,Arillas in September will be pretty damm good , methinks and donchyerknow!.
( Even though it's only e1.09 on the exchange - Take more water with it - offset cost )

John the Ref will soon have his tickets and will soon join Riggers here.
No tickets yet John ? - Red card is in order!

Be well all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 21, 2009, 11:26:20 PM
Tickets are now in hand (picked them up today)
The countdown has begun.  8)  8)  8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 22, 2009, 12:05:44 AM
We're counting with you John....

We will be marrying off No 2 son on the Sunday, and recovering whilst you and Dot fly on Monday I think. Please keep us posted while you are there...

love
Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: eldera on September 22, 2009, 01:02:46 AM
Gee thanks everyone!

Finally booked flights and confirmed Marina apartments for 26th July 2010 school holidays because I don't have a choice!  Booked Arillas because it was a quiet peaceful resort and now you are all saying that it will be absolutely heaving!!
Great (not)!!

Well too late now!

I'll be there weather Arillas is ready or not!!

Angela.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: eldera on September 22, 2009, 01:05:09 AM
Oops spelling of weather, hey ho!!
Bed now up for work at 05:30, oh happy days, and these are nothing like happy days!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 22, 2009, 01:19:18 AM
Arillas never "heaves." It's all relative. Some visitors heave and some some don't. You can choose. You will find whatever you want if you look...

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 22, 2009, 06:47:55 PM
The only heavy I know of is the heavy sigh of releif, by some locals, when they realise the season is coming to an end.

Arillas heaving?- Nah!

Many people here miss the company of guests, in the Winter, but equally need a break of thier own as well. Torn loyalties I 'spose. A heavy sigh of releif followed by:-
"We're going to miss all our pals , old n new!" - Hard to put on paper.

Arillas today gave us around 24 deg and another pleasant day had by all.
Steve n Lisa here and had a darts thing or two at the Rainbow with Steve, I think the flight  ( Airport Flight that is - Not Darts Flight )  may have been delayed but never got round to asking questions.
Anyway - Both looking as well as ever and will meet again soon , lads n lassies.

A distant neighbours dog is barking, as I type,and I think I may have to shoot it soon No one ever asks what I WOULDN'T miss living here.
I was once told the best cure for a barking dog was a piece of lead put in the ear.
( Preferably fired from a gun ) - Hey ho! - Watderyerknow!

But Arillas will cure all ailments & heal all wounds.Take WRUFF with smooth I 'spose.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on September 23, 2009, 05:13:51 PM
Oooh, Negg - hope our Viv doesn't read your post!
Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on September 23, 2009, 06:11:35 PM
i would love to put lead to someone elses ear no names though but those of you who no im talking about will all agree
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 23, 2009, 07:40:36 PM
Hi Janis, I dont like dogs that are barking all day and worse still all night. it drives me barmy, I dont mind a dog that protects his owner's property as someone goes past and actully think it is sometimes a good thing, but all the time! I think I might take a lead to the owner's ear. See you saturday. love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 23, 2009, 08:07:03 PM
Isobel
Never feel you will ever be imposing on me with PM's - If I can help I will.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas Today is a much quieter Arillas. Temps still hover around that 24 / 25 deg mark and it's been a very good day all round for all concerned.
( Even our yappy dogs are thinking about taking it easy now - )

But... It's a laid back Arillas with locals and the likes of me feeling that, although , something is missing and we're soon to start preparing for those Winter jobs, the missing part is what we're beginning to miss.
( Sort of like the Mary Celeste with just a few crew members - Hmmmm ! )

I don't understand why more people take advantage of Sept and Oct times and I know the weather is a gamble but many, many more locals have so much more time to spend with everyone...... and they genuinely enjoy it.. Sit n chat n drink n learn.

Ah well , Riggers still to come and John R and others. Time to excercise tongue and get prepared to bend a few more ears.

Cheers
Negg





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on September 23, 2009, 08:20:29 PM
Hi Tony & Glenda we will be on your flight if it's Thomas Cook.  So if you see someone really stressed (me)and a laid back bloke (Mick) pushing an old woman (mam) in a wheelchair and a boy (Calum) who will be sooooo excited it will be us, say hello or you may want to run and hide ha ha ha

Have just had mam to GPs for check up and they said she is fine to fly so at least can relax a little.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tonynglenda on September 23, 2009, 08:40:19 PM
Yes mick and jill, we are on thomas cook, will look out for you. Pleased mam is ok. Getting excited now. See you friday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 24, 2009, 01:00:05 AM
My ears are already prepared Neill.....

See you soon and anyone else that is there same time....

:)  :)  :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 24, 2009, 01:00:41 AM
My ears are already prepared Neill.....

See you soon and anyone else that is there same time....

:)  :)  :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 24, 2009, 01:01:10 AM
My ears are already prepared Neill.....

See you soon and anyone else that is there same time....

:)  :)  :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 24, 2009, 01:11:34 AM
what happened there??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 24, 2009, 03:00:32 AM
Seeing double again riggers mate, like we both did in the Nut last September!

Well I did, anyway....

Both of us wish you and Sue a great trip back to Kaloudis. Give our love to anyone you meet.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 24, 2009, 11:10:27 AM
Cheers Phil. We will certainly have a great one matey..how couldn't we.? :)

I was seeing more than double...what a night. Early birthday "do" from my sons.

Very SORE HEADED.

riggers..

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on September 24, 2009, 11:43:14 AM
Glenda you haven't got a photo on  here so that's not fair, you can hide ha ha ha.  Did sau to Miock that I would play the Arillas song on my phone loudly and see who got a dreamy look on their faces.  I can't seem to get excited this time think it's with taking mam, sure I will be fine once I am there.

Eggy, Calum has just gone in the garage to look fore his darts ha ha that will keep him busy today (practising).

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 25, 2009, 12:16:30 AM
Mick , Jill & Calum,

You will welcomed here with open arms as will John R and others. I have a sneaky suspicion that Calum will beat me as does young Paneeottie ( Dimitris son )

Temps here today were a modest 23 deg ish and rain tonite. It all sits very well in our tolerance levels though. ( 19 deg in house at gone midnight and not cold at all )

Spent a very nice evening at Rainbow with Steve n Lisa and now ready for a lil ole kip.

Arillas today? - Will be like Arillas tomorrow. Greeeeeat. ( Fast show again )

Negg

ps - As I was typing the rain has picked up and it's now so noisy out there that I may have to turn the TV up a notch or two ,on the volume. Tomorrow a.m. and we'll all be saying " Rain? - Wot rain "

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tonynglenda on September 25, 2009, 12:54:56 AM
Mick, we haven't got a photo on cos we haven't figured out how to do it yet! Not long now. Bags are packed and ready. Getting picked up at 3am. Dont know if we'll get any sleep, its 11pm now. Bye all.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 25, 2009, 12:59:05 AM
Have a goodun Tonynglenda................


riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 25, 2009, 12:59:46 AM
Have a great time Tonynglenda. Yammas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on September 25, 2009, 02:12:00 AM
Tony and Glenda....goes without saying that u will have a super time11
Love Eggys post re the rain....wot rain!! We live in Norfolk, and if we get rain it sets in for a week solid everytime!!! x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on September 25, 2009, 07:41:59 AM
Mick, Jill & Calum & Tony & Glenda,
Have a wonderful holiday, all of you

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 25, 2009, 05:20:56 PM
Hi Folk
Julia & I are having a great holiday.  As I write am sitting in the Splish Splash snack bar and the rain is pouring down.  Two great lightning flashes and accompanying bangs woke everyone up about an hour ago and we are just hoping for a glimpse of blue sky.
Have had two weeks of mostly good weather so can cope with a little setback.  The sea is warm and there is a good deal of sand on the central beach.
Couldn't access the north beach this morning because of high waves and the need to wade at three points.  Was OK yesterday, but not today.
Instead headed to the south beach and had a good morning.  The weed which some years infests that part of the beach is entirely gone and there are a few good areas of open sand.  However the tide comes up to the cliffs for quite a way so some wading is needed down there.
Hope all beach bums appreciate this on the spot report on the state of the beach.
By the way, Dimitris told me that 15 years ago he used to race up and down the whole beach in an old banger with his mates.  He reckons the beach will soon return to its old state with plenty of sand.
There is still lots of sand in St George's Bay, and at San Stefanos.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on September 25, 2009, 06:10:46 PM
He's not kidding! The thunder was seriously loud, and it's still raining.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 25, 2009, 06:13:30 PM
Patrick John
Where yer been lad?

And... Maggie aint kidding when she says that you aint kidding.

Arillas today eh? - Well I found a very stroppy beach with those bits of white foam you usually only see on the muzzle of a rabid dog.
(Seriously high waves as PJ said - And ,did I see some some lost speedos in the sea?)

Interesting though that some people were still playing "horizontal statues" on sunbeds
Temps around the 23 deg mark which started to drop, I think, around 4 pm.

That's when the rain started and I drove home to Wegg n Kavadaddes in a downpour.
More water than Noah could dream about and poor 'ole Punto feeling the strain.
( Punto , like me, only thinks water is for Ouzo )

Couldn't play darts in case that lighting shot down the barrels as I was holding them.

Wotsitallabout? Still raining here at 6pm so hope to go white water rafting later.

PJ sums it up though. - "JULIE AND I ARE HAVING A GREAT HOLIDAY"
Do your worst Nature - It won't mean diddley squat to our enjoyment.

I think the rain will be here most of this evening. Sometimes the weather has to make a statement or two. Normal service will be resumed as soon as.....................

Cheers
Negg
(from a 20 deg North Corfu at 6pm. - So still no need to put the central heating on!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 26, 2009, 05:59:41 PM
23 deg here at 6pm and a much cooler Arillas today. The rain has kept away and many people who leave Monday are hoping for a nice sunny going away present avrio.

Steve n Lisa looking well as are Mick n Jill n Calum and mum Beatty.
( They walked to Agios Stephanos today - Wotsallthatabout? )

Anyway fun time this pm. I now need to find the annonymous forum pals who left me bombay mix n jelly babies in Brouklis. - Who was that?
Must find out and hope we meet. So many nice people on the Forum. So many goodies
( All so very welcome )

No rain forecast for tonite so the 'ole fingies crossed we get a dry day tomorrow.

Cheers All
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on September 26, 2009, 06:42:03 PM
hi neill enjoy your goodies whoever left them
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on September 26, 2009, 06:46:45 PM
congratulations to Richard and Boneen on thebirth of  their first grandchild a little boy to be named Ewan love to you both
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 26, 2009, 07:21:35 PM
Eggy mate, Arillas Today sounds just like it was when we left in July. Full of happy people, making the most of it all.

Last September the thunder set in about now, after weeks of hot and heavy for the first three weeks. It was spectacular and we loved it.

Afterwards it stopped being opressively hot (not that being hot ever opresses me though - I do hot. I love it hot.) And Arillas changed. It was well worth seeing.

Arillas today is short of one thing...
PhilandJen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 26, 2009, 07:26:33 PM
Detective Eggy. I like it. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 26, 2009, 07:56:13 PM
Hercule Eggy? Little grey cells in abundance viv?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 27, 2009, 12:30:43 PM
At least there's No grey hair's. LOL. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 27, 2009, 06:49:31 PM
Well - Polish my head and call me Hercal Pirate !

You guys , making fun of my hair , or lack of it.

Little grey cells Phil?-......
Thought that was where little grey people ended up if caught being naughty.
___________________________________________________________________

Arillas today gives us around 24 deg and dry. A much quieter Arillas, which is to be expected as it nears October now. But still much fun and chilling out being had by all.
Not a suntan sort of day but a "Hey - Luvittobits and cannee beat it sort of day"

Met Tony n Glenda and said final bye byes to Steve n Lisa.
(Please leave me just a few treble 20's Steve! )

Mick n Jill n Callum n Grandma Beatty still well and the darting arm of young Calum gets better each day. Double two out! - Wattagame towinna

A good day allround and still much being offered here. Plenty of food still to be eaten and plenty of company still to be enjoyed. C'mon John n Dot , Riggers n Sue, Martin W and others.
John with his red cards , Riggers with his darts and Martin W just in an Arillas T shirt
Fun time for all then!

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 27, 2009, 07:12:22 PM
Thanks for update Eggy. Jen is full of wedding stress - which candle should go WHERE?

Our Wegg just came and shouted at me "pick me up and give me a hug..." Then the little tart wandered off and fell asleep amongst the cases of wine ready for next Sunday. Sadly she will not be a guest at our feast. Even more sadly, nor will you and the real Wegg.

Arillas Today is just as inviting to me as ever. Beam me up Scottie. I have a pint of Mythos waiting for me in the Nut......

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on September 27, 2009, 07:37:40 PM
Aww Phil next week I'm sure you will have a fantastic day at your son's wedding

Love
Mary
:)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 27, 2009, 08:22:40 PM
Thanks Mary. They even commented in the local this after - Jen and Phil just can't stop talking about it. I have made and decorated my 16th wedding cake. Ironed the candle wax off my suit trousers (long drunken story...) and sat in the local drinking lots of beer. Deep sigh - thats justphil then...

Will post a pic of Jen all done-up for the real event. Maybe even one of me. The last time she got that done-up the bride asked "Who is that woman Phil is kissing????" Needless to say, it was my Jen.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on September 27, 2009, 08:35:43 PM
Aww Phil you have hidden talents a cake maker  so you are artistic too. I'd love to see a photo of your Jen all done up and I'm sure as you are looking very proud and your Jen will look beautiful as she does natural with no make up or glam clothes

Take care you two

Mary :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 27, 2009, 10:39:56 PM
Phil
Please pass on our best wishes to the Bride and Groom, wish them the best for the future,  hope all goes well for next weekend

remember when the question is asked
Is there anyone here who..............DONT SAY A WORD   

love Dot & John
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 27, 2009, 11:39:09 PM
Many thanks for your good wishes John and Dot.

Me? I will say a word. Ask doctor Jannis and wife Tania "Does he ever stop talking?" Answer NO. Not when my favourite place and people are concerned.

Well I've said many words. Know exactly what you meant though. Tell our Eggy about it! Just enjoy your week in heaven. Feel our love - we will be there with yous!!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 28, 2009, 12:09:10 PM
Normal service has resumed in Arillas with wall to wall sunshine.  Am at the Splish Splash watching the swallows catching flying ants over the pool.  Isn't nature wonderful?
Sadly it's home today after two weeks in heaven.  Julia is already asking about booking for next year.

Regards to all forum fans
Patrickjohn
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on September 28, 2009, 01:59:18 PM
The Three Amigo's !
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/Jacko1233/P1010356.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 28, 2009, 03:47:54 PM
PJ have a safe journey home, let us hear all about your holiday

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 28, 2009, 05:09:44 PM
Barry

I like that - Can't remember it but I like it! - Makis , my bestus neighbour in the world  will chuckle at this and call me "Uncle Fester"

Arillas Today has been a good 'un , but not many people to enjoy it. Temps around that 27/28 deg mark and no sign of rain. The exchange rate now hovers around e1.07 which does stick a small pin up your bottie when you want to sit down but, hey!
- Just adjust yer buttocks and the pain goes away.

I have a good feeling about next week and wish William Hill would give me 6/1 that it will be a hottie. ( Can I back it each way? )

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunfun on September 28, 2009, 07:53:06 PM
Eggy,i have to ask,are you the one in the middle?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 28, 2009, 09:14:03 PM
Eggy the one in the middle......... no thats the funny guy.....lol

Hope you are right about next weeks weather.
A hottie will do just nice

See you next week 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on September 29, 2009, 03:25:19 PM
I'll bet it will be hot next week! I'll be in Scotland......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 29, 2009, 05:57:53 PM
Nice today Maggie - Maybe getting ready for your return. - Seewotyermissinglass!

27/28 deg but a quiet Arillas with just a few "wise ones" who took the gamble that quiet and laid back and peace would be happening this week.

Met Paul n Lise this pm who are soooo chilled out. Here for two weeks - Good stuff. Mick n Jill n Callum still enjoying but their week has flown by.
 ( Going home Friday? - Wotsallthat about )
Jill is a little bugger , by the way. I happened to mention to her that I do miss pork pies. - Wot 'appens then? - Her daughter has just arrived and, thanks to a phone call by Jill to her, prior to leaving, we are now the proud owners of 3 porky biggies.
Don't censor BUGGER Diimitris, 'cause she is one.

You guys out there leave me speechless And..... wots Mick doing? Averaging 75 a throw to beat me at darts? - Revenge Thursday evening , maybe.

Anyway.... the annonymous donour of goodies at Brouklis had been identified as Yvonne. - Thanks Yvonne - Must give you a slap, when we eventually meet, for being so nice.

Arillas peeps is really good all round and much fun had by all. Donchyerjustluvit?

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 01, 2009, 04:21:03 PM
26 / 27 deg here in Arillas today but with a breezy beach.
( Which didn't seem to put anybody off - Many beds and towels in use )

Obviously not as busy as it has been and plenty of space left for any latecomers.
It's a very good laid back time to be here.

Rumour has it that rain is forecast for the weekend. - Sorry guys - Just a rumour!

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 01, 2009, 04:30:46 PM
Rain for the weekend ?? that is bad news for all those who are there then. Good news for us if it has gone by weekend. The temps are looking good too.


riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 02, 2009, 06:55:42 PM
The wise ones of Arillas tell me :-

"Aaaah me'boy there's a storm brewing- I knows 'cause I seen all the signs afore!"
(Piece of hay not chewed here and no white smocks-Sounds West Country though)

Anyway, methinks is true, donchyerknow, as many guests were not walking around but seemed to be "hovercrafting" along. ( But quite merryley at that )
Only a miserly 21 deg at 6:39 and have had a few little 'ole snippets of wet stuff already. Tis got the weekend for the winds to blow away all our cobwebs and dat 'ole rain to give all our gardens a bonus. - Riggers and John R and All spoilt next week??

There is such a laid back life here now ( Thinks! - Said that before ) but ,at Night Owl, at lunchtime for example, many olives and bread were being shared by many excited Greeks who look forward to October and November.Very laid back for any guests too who joined in all in this jovial "non-understandable" banter. A rigourous Night Owl today!

Must go now as there is a heavy breeze outside and Wegg has just been blown away, probably to end up at Sidari.
(Not really,but it's blown our ladder over & plastic chairs are flying to our neighbour)

WHATEVER - Do we give diddley? - Nah¬!

Cheers All
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 02, 2009, 10:00:29 PM
I think the words are "bucketing down", and that's what its doing here in Kavaddades/Arillas at the mo. 19 deg at 10pm and just driven back from Sidari in a deluge of rain , thunder and lightening,  - Hmmm !- good job I could still see.
( Ouzo wot Ouzo)

22 deg in the house but a sneaky suspicion tell me that the heating may be activaed soon.  ( bummer! ) On the cards for a good week next week then?

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 02, 2009, 10:03:56 PM
Hi there Neill. Hope you are right about next week.

riggers.

Get that heating on matey...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on October 02, 2009, 10:36:58 PM
You will have a good time whatever the weather,we did.Three and a half hour delay going out and loads of cloud and we still enjoyed it.Thanks to Neil,Spiroe and Dimitris( rainbow ) for making it so good.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on October 02, 2009, 10:39:55 PM
Sorry was meant to read Spiros. All on edge as Georgina's(daughter) baby is due any day.Cant concentrate.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 02, 2009, 11:33:57 PM
Ohh yes we will enjoy Lisa, weather good or bad (buckets or drizzle). The week is planned already. Won't be hard to guess...Same we miss Viv and Pete ( arriving the day we go home).. Ahh well next year as they say.

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on October 03, 2009, 06:18:38 AM
Jist to let you know we are up at 04.15 am.About to take Georgina to the hospital.Her waters have broken.Will be a grandma again soon.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 03, 2009, 09:25:26 AM
Wow Im working tell 1600 but guess what the first thing I do when I get home is going to be. Fantastic let's hope it's not to lomg. Lov Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 03, 2009, 09:39:01 AM
Lisa
Soon to be not only a Grandma again but also the winner of a very nice bottle of Wine in our Raffle! - ( We'll keep it for you )
____________________________________________________________________

The rain guage shows we had 50mm of the wet stuff, late evening and overnight.
It's dry now but there are a few clouds lurking around.

(http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/5381/cloudl.jpg)

Temps around the 19 deg here at 9pm so still quite mild.
Probably some more "showers" later and then , maybe tomorrow, Nature will be content that she has shown us she's still in command and resume normal service from Monday.

Mick n Jill n Calum n Grandma Beatty made thier way home yesterday morning.
( Arillas , me and Darts will miss them - Maybe I get to win some games now!)
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on October 03, 2009, 10:52:40 AM
Now Neill fancy calling me a Bu--er, ha ha your face was a picture when you opened the bag and seen the pork pies.  Can just imagine you and Wendy sitting down to a large chunk of pie, picallili and your cheddar cheese - heaven.  By the way that taxi driver was a lovely man, did try and give him Mam as a tip but he soon had her out of the taxi although he did give her a hug ha ha.  Calum said a big thank you for the darts they have encouraged him to play more so watch out next year, as soon as we got back he was on line ordering a case like yours for his darts and flites.
Well we survived the week with Mam and guess what we have a knew Arillas Addict, she is planning her next holiday already.  We took her every where with us and yes Mick pushed her to San Stephanos twice and wait for it even up to Panorama on way to Afionas, must be a good wheelchair as it really tooking a beating.  You could see all the Greeks looking at us as if we were crazy.  Will put a new topic on about our funniest memory.
It was great meeting up with old friends and making new ones like Lisa & Steve, Calum is determined to be as good at darts as Steve is. We also met Glenda and Tony, they actually made my holiday as they are as crazy as we are, what a lovely couple who we will definatly keep in touch with.
Airport on way back was a stress free experience, straight into check in and straight through security, plane left 30 mins early so got back to the cold, rain and wind earlier than expected.
Thanks to everyone who made Mam feel so welcome, she didn't want to come home.  Roll on next year.
Jill X

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 03, 2009, 11:16:18 AM
Jill

Glad all is well and your trip back was good.  See my posting under the darts about cases for Calum.

Just started raining here but still mild with 20 deg. Trying to work outside on Weggs poly shed.

A few pics later of Arillas today may be in order plus a game of darts , maybe.

Cheers
Negg
___________________________________________________________________
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 03, 2009, 07:39:00 PM
Todays temp struggled to reach 23 deg, I think, and now sits nicely at 20 deg but I think hatches may be battened down tonight.

It's been a good day though albeit the occasional strong breeze that keeps us all on our toes. The only people I saw on the beach were the walkers complete with plastic macs , just in case. Very quiet with guests here unwinding with a book or the footie or just having a good 'ole chinwag with others.

This little hiccup on the weather front seems to bother no one here. Why should it?

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 03, 2009, 07:56:02 PM
Me thinks we better put sweaters in the suitcase just in case.....


riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 04, 2009, 07:32:29 PM
Sweaters John? - Just bring one and cuddle up if necessary.

Arillas today? - Dry , no breeze and temps around 22deg.

Sad bit for me was bumping into Kes & Co. They have been here two weeks and haven't seen 'em. Home tomorrow for them. Dissapointed that we never found each other.

So , Who's here avrio ?  I know really, well brain attention span permitting I know.

Safe trips all. Hope to see y'all here for , what we all hope is a very good and relaxing time with the weather being extra special to all of us.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 05, 2009, 12:14:27 AM
Looking forward to seeing you Neil
Will be back home around 1.30pm we hope
A quick shower then off to pick up my sister and her husband
Taxi is booked and the plane awaits
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 05, 2009, 08:13:06 PM
Jiohn the Ref n Dot n pals here safe n sound and relaxing in Ranbow. Riggers is about and will catch him soon. Life this PM gives us 23 deg approx,norain and once again back with no worries.

Can't  type anymore as I have double vision possibly due to Ouazo.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 05, 2009, 08:25:18 PM
New drink then Eggy? Ouazo? Sounds like Strictly Come Dancing and the chaaa chaaa chaaa to me.....

So glad John has corrupted you more than I ever did. It takes some doing, but he is an expert! Beware Arilliacs bearing Diet Coke....

Love and best wishes to all of yous who enjoying my favourite place next week. Beware though,

I'LL BE BACK.....

Phil




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 06, 2009, 12:01:50 AM
OUAZO Phil is one of those drinks that you say:-

ooh! - after the first taste/
Ahhh -After the second
and then - "Zo"  I think I'll have another.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on October 06, 2009, 12:34:24 AM
:D  Ha ha, love it, Negg!  :D

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 06, 2009, 12:18:49 PM
Lyn

Maybe an OUAZO later with Riggers or maybe a rotsina.
___________________________________________________________________

All those luck peeps here Friday or yesterday have got a very nice laid back Arillas today with temps around 22 deg at midday. Will catch Riggers later.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Fiona on October 06, 2009, 03:15:30 PM
Well Neill, I have been in Arillas for nearly six weeks (although I did have to go home for nearly a week in the middle) and I have just seen you for the first time when you momentarily stopped outside Brouklis.

Home on Friday, not good!!
Fiona
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunfun on October 06, 2009, 03:41:39 PM
Can anyone tell me how warm it is at night?Is it warm enough for bare legs or a bit nippy?Cheers!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 06, 2009, 07:27:43 PM
Well Neill, I have been in Arillas for nearly six weeks (although I did have to go home for nearly a week in the middle) and I have just seen you for the first time when you momentarily stopped outside Brouklis.

Home on Friday, not good!!
Fiona

Fiona
Really sorry about that. Saw Frances n Tim , ( son in law and daughter) and had Riggers in the Punto. You just have to get to the Rainbow , maybe weds or thurs afternoon and have a hello. - Gottabe-dunlass.

You, as me, will say to all it's been a good Arillas today with the beach looking very relaxed and with temps which make all here know they made the right decision for an Oct break.

Sunfun
Warm for bare legs? - This depends on who owns the bare legs and how warm I get staring at them. - Anyway take 22 deg at 7:30pm tonight as a guideline. I think you will be fine but I also feel the mozzies will think "Big meal time" Wear longuns may be the right thing to do.
( Sunday at Brouklis was a mild evening though with very casual attire all around me )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on October 06, 2009, 09:02:34 PM
wish we were there its 9degrees here and rain all day back on nights tonight so the sun will shine tomorrow when im in bed all  you people in arillas enjoy the autum heat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunfun on October 06, 2009, 11:34:24 PM
Cheers Eggy! Will bring both and plenty of mosqui stuff as they seem to be hungry little buggers!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Fiona on October 08, 2009, 04:26:23 PM
The weather today in Arillas is absolutely stunning - very similar to the beginning of September.  So, to all of you who are taking my place here in Arillas tomorrow, I hope it stays as perfect as it is today.
It's going to be a struggle going home after all these weeks, but I guess it's not long until May, even though the weather in England will be cold and damp.
Fiona
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 08, 2009, 05:49:43 PM
Thanks for the update Fiona. Must be very sad after so long there having to pack up and go abroad. Particularly to leave behing the glorious weather. Safe journey

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 10, 2009, 06:48:17 PM
Arillas Today ? - And very perty it is too!

Still around 24 deg at 6:40 pm and another goodie expected tomorrow!

The 10th October? - As a certain Mr Meldrew would say " I don't............ "

A pic of Mr John R "Riggers" after a mini binge of Rainbow and Coconut, is in order.
(http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/2584/101009b.jpg)

Is he not a happy bunny? - Hope to see him and Sue tomorrow PM as they are :---
HOME MONDAY - Another zooming week gone by.

And .... A not very good pic of the beach but just a lil 'ole taster.
(http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/824/101009a.jpg)
New camera and not got the hang of it yet. Sooorrrry

Failed to see Martin W today, which is a shame , and have missed Colin and Lynn so far. - Give it time , Give it time.

Not good weather reports for Monday /Tuesday so hoping Riggers and Trish and Eric will force all the bad vibes in suitcases and take 'em back to the UK.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 10, 2009, 07:06:31 PM
Eggy and riggers mates, I so should be there to look after yous! I expect our Hannah in the Nut is doing her best, but she is no match for either of you. Nor am I!!

Arillas Today? It is missing two things. Phil and Jen.



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 10, 2009, 07:07:13 PM
Eggy and riggers mates, I so should be there to look after yous! I expect our Hannah in the Nut is doing her best, but she is no match for either of you. Nor am I!!

Arillas Today? It is missing two things. Phil and Jen.



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 10, 2009, 07:10:20 PM
No phil....three...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 10, 2009, 07:24:04 PM
eGGY iM IN THE PICTURE WITH ME HAT ON
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 10, 2009, 08:09:42 PM
John

You must have been "off side" then!

Do you know that 11:30 am tomorrow there's a footie game at St Stepahnos.
It's a biggie , so I'm told.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 10, 2009, 08:12:06 PM
So agreed Sandy luvver - when shall we three meet again? Thunder lightning or in rain? It will be next year in Arillas.

As for John and his hat, I will deal with him next July. Stern voice, teacher's hat on...

love to yous all.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 10, 2009, 10:34:21 PM
nice to see old freinds and new enjoying thereselves.........yammas ,..xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 10, 2009, 10:46:14 PM
yammas kev g
love to yous kay and barbara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 11, 2009, 06:45:00 PM
BIG GAME
I WAS THERE

ARILLAS 1 KAVADADES 2
Best team won on the day 1-0 up after 9 minutes, streached it to 2-0 in the second half with Arillas pulling one back in time added on.
Good crowd up there and a nice morning was had by all

John the ref for Arillas sports
(on the spot reporter)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 11, 2009, 07:05:28 PM
Have you reversed the scores John mate? My news was that Arillas won 2-1. I'll have to go and get the champagne back out of the fridge.... justglad I hadn't drunk it yet!!

Have a great last day dears - WISH WE WERE ALL THERE

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 11, 2009, 09:20:00 PM
WISH WE WERE ALL THERE

Indeed! :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on October 12, 2009, 12:11:18 PM
And we wish you were all here too, Phil and Erja and everybody........

Well, what can I say?  Weather has been gorgeous for our first three days with the temperature at around 28 degrees.  A MASSIVE storm last night though, which Arillas is still just recovering from, hence me staying longer online at Kaloudis.  Patchy sun at the moment, and the forecast for today and tomorrow not so good, but hey, we are in Arillas!

Neill, I must have misheard riggers the night before last, and went to meet you all at the Rainbow at 3.00 for darts, only to later discover you had been at our resort!! DOH!!!  But nevermind will catch up with you soon, no doubt.  And Colin and I had a practice - I won the first game with a double 9 and he won the next with a double 16.

Phil, it just had to be done!  I took your advice and asked Hannah in the Nut for a vodka frappe a la Phil and Jen.  She no doubt now thinks I am as mad as you 2, but what the heck, I knew that anyway!  She gave Colin an ouzo and lemon, and said, "for you, a NORMAL drink!" then went off to fix the frappe.  And I simply LOVED it, which she smiled and gently shook her head at!  Don't you just love her?!
The only problem here is that now Colin is horrified at being thought of as normal, so no doubt he will be asking for a vodka frappe tonight!

Sad to be waving John and Sue (Mr. & Mrs. Riggers) off this morning, and sorry we didn't meet up with John and Dot any more.......  BUT looking forward to seeing Viv and Pete and Nan who arrive today, and maybe even Beachlover if he recognises us......... AND Martin is STILL out there somewhere.....

Think that's it for now, just going off for a stroll, provided it stays dry.

Yammas,
lynn xx

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 12, 2009, 10:43:09 PM
Storm Lynn
What storm? I must have had someone put something in my diet coke never heard a thing, Dot was woken by it though.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 13, 2009, 07:56:54 AM
Yassoo  Lynn! So good to hear that you have spectacular storms and other entertainment laid out for you by mother nature :)

Have fun with Colin and everyone else who is there :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 13, 2009, 10:14:01 AM
Around 16 deg here this morning at 10 pm. Blowing a bit of a gale here at Kavadaddes so imagine a breezy Arillas as well.

Overnight rain again, there can't be that much left "up there" to come down now.
( 29mm of rain overnight Sunday - That was before 9am )

Anyway people still enjoyng yesterday. Colin and Lynn played some darts but we worry that Nan is part of this THompson delayed flight.

Trish (the fish) left her Rainbow yesterday and looked very much sadder than the weather.  Ne'er mind - Could all be different tomorrow.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on October 13, 2009, 10:33:55 AM
16 degrees eh Neil. Damn sight wamer than here in UK. 6.30am scraping ice off the car windscreen and 1 degree. Will be the old thermals next.
Will have to watch my Arillas DVD we took tonight to remind us of the sun and how much we enjoyed our hols. Only just over two weeks ago as well.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on October 13, 2009, 10:42:47 AM
frosty morning here but some sunshine a lot warmer in arillas i know where id like to be
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 13, 2009, 08:04:53 PM
Good news and bad news peeps!

Bad news is that Nan was delayed by a coupla hours, only , to get here yesterday.
( Panic over - I thought she may have been a day late )
so......................................
Good news is that she's here now and taking in tha Arillas wind down scenario!
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/6585/131009d.jpg)
Seen here with JImi ( Dimitris ) at Kaloudis who, I'm sure, will look after her very well indeed.

And Arillas? - Well -  Looks a real pussycat from a distance ( As seen from Afionas )
(http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/9320/131000a.jpg)
.
But, close up , may jus bite yer legs off !
(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/4465/131009b.jpg)
.
(http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/2631/131009c.jpg)

Temps here have been quite good with just a coupla showers.We have 16 deg outside now at 8pm but 23 deg inside , still with no heating. Yeahhhhh
( A penny saved is an Ouzo drunk ! )

Colin and Lynn and moi and Dimitris and Alexandra and Paul n Claire enjoyed much  merriement at Rainbow this pm lobbing pointed missiles at an object on the wall and then Capt Bob, Afionas, arrived and joined in.

Saw Viv, as bubbly as ever, and hope to see her and Pete again soon.

It's another day tomorrow,
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 13, 2009, 08:49:32 PM
Thanks Neil for yet another splendid report.  I think everyone you mention is regarded by me as an old friend, even though I've only actually met Jimmy at the Splish Splash, Lynn & Colin and Viv.  It the forum effect I think.
Keep up the good work!  
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 13, 2009, 11:12:58 PM
Wish we'd been there Eggy....

Arillas Today sounds exciting and wild. And packed with faces I know and love. Thanks for the update. Has really cheered me up.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on October 14, 2009, 06:02:36 PM
Phil, you heard right, Arillas won the footy. Sadly we missed the game, cos we were at a wedding in Scotland.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 14, 2009, 06:29:32 PM
Just a tad of bad news today. It was around 13 deg at 9 am but followed by good news as the rain kept away and the 13 deg reached around 16 deg by 3 pm ish.

( A body on a sundbed at Rainbow - Wotsallthatabout? - Frozen or just having a good time?)

Chilly in the shade but quite warm in the sun.

Obviously a quiet Arillas now but it is mid October. It's still a great time to be away from the 'ole UK who, not only want you to endure the weather on offer but hit you with any extra bills which they can dream up, at any point in time, to drain yer wallet.
( Whoops! - Off track now )

Anyway, we have around 16 deg now at 6:30 pm ish so not all that bad.
Cold paddy's for darts but it won't affect me picking up a knife n fork tonight and taking advantage of what "eats" are still available here.

If Arillas was laid back any more it could touch it's ankles with the back of his head.
Eh? - Did I just say that?

Stay well All
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 14, 2009, 07:06:58 PM
It peaked at 20 degrees here in Southampton today.....but still know where I'd rather be.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 14, 2009, 11:43:29 PM
Around 13 deg and a bit chilly for the fingers tonite Sandy.
(and other bits which may suffer from potential frostbite)

But...snug as a bug in doors and still no heating on!

iNight Owl was a " Home from Home" this evening and many a Greek word spoken badly with many Greek pals.

No rain which is a good pointer to the rest of the week.
Good timing,I think,to all guests, now residing, who will be siga siga-ing for the next few days, methinks.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 15, 2009, 06:18:33 PM
I found Martin W today !
.
(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/1619/151009d.jpg)
.
Alive and well and having a good 'ole rabbit with Colin n Lynn.
And then..... Nan turns up!
Just had to get a pic for Arillas Today. Martin tells me he's walked more miles, taking in the great surroundings here. More miles ,probably, than I can drive in a year - Wotsthatallabout.
( He coulda borrowed my bike! )

And...... I finally caught Sharon, Marina Pool Bar, and persuaded her to join in the photo session for today.
.
(http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/5273/151009e.jpg)
She sends her very best wishes to all you Forum guys that shared your time with her over the Summer..

Whoops, Nearly forgot the beach and the very calm waters which came with a temp of around 15 deg.
(http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/7553/151009a.jpg)
.
We've "lost" a major part of the beach on the right and the naturist end looks to be a fair 'ole slog to get to it. But it is October and we've had some serious weather here.
(http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/9047/151009b.jpg)
.
But, as said, It's a peaceful 'ole sea out there today. Boat and fishing springs to mind.
(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/3572/151009c.jpg)

Colin n Lynn make their way home avrio, around 8:30am , and sorry as always to see good pals leave.
(http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/7922/151009f.jpg)
.
The above taken, at Rainbow, just before Lynn beat Colin and I with a first dart hit of double 18. - Thanks Lynn ! - Let me brood over that during the Winter.
( Where did those tungsten darts come from? )

The other lady that beat me 4-2 today is pictured here with proud father Spiros.
(http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/1894/dragon1.jpg)
Alexandra still throwing a mean dart and taking no prisoners!

Wegg and I hope very much to catch Viv n Pete before Monday so, Viv , if you read this, we should be around Brouklis either Friday or Saturday.
Mustavanatter.

A good day all round but I guess you know that!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 15, 2009, 08:07:54 PM
Great Photos and report Negg, everyone looks sooo happy. Wish i was still there.

riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 15, 2009, 08:14:23 PM
Yes we so do know it was a great day Eggy. And couldn't agree more with riggers - those smiling faces! Warmed me right through!! (or was it the voddie??????) So wish we were there too... Still working on a week in half term, but not looking great.

Thanks for spending the time to make such a great post - riggers and me aren't the only ones who appreciate it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on October 15, 2009, 09:08:19 PM
Lovely set of photos Neil and Martin looks very well, Arillas in October is doing him good wish I was there meanwhile sat her in dark County Durham with a pile of ironing and a house to clean , ahh well here's to next year

Love

Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 16, 2009, 01:01:04 AM
Do I detect ALMOST a smile Alexandra?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 16, 2009, 02:19:01 AM
Don't be so hard on her Sandy. We don't all smile when we're winning. She is just being magnanimous in her victory over our Eggy. I would try to, but would end up laying on the floor with my legs in the air!

The point is how much we all connect and socialise in the Rainbow. PhilandJen sit by the pool doing crosswords, justjen swims, eggy throws darts, Erja buys beer, kevandbev join in, helsbels and hubby do darts, afternoons slip by in joy and laughter.... Sounds familair?

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 16, 2009, 02:20:57 AM
Oh yes.....deep sigh
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 16, 2009, 02:30:21 AM
deep sigh here too. Our Erja started the phrase but we all know what it entails... we will be using it forever.

My deep sigh is that we didn't get to be home in September.

Still hoping about next year.
Phil
 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on October 16, 2009, 08:15:58 PM
While I buy beer (and/or ouzo), swim, do crosswords and play darts.....

But now I am home...........  deep sigh...........

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 16, 2009, 09:02:07 PM
Lynn n Colin

Hope your return, to that wonderful place called the UK, was non delayed and stress free. Keep in touch and keep pounding that board of yours..

A quiet Arillas today and probably made around 16deg but rain free.

Winding down here now and learning to play darts with cold hands.

A few more guests turned up today though. Wotdotheyknow that I don't?

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on October 17, 2009, 05:44:59 AM
Ahh Phil I know how you are missing Arillas but justlook forward to next year and also remember we live in a fantastic country too England, which I love - my home town as much as Arillas and you live in a lovley part of the country so appreciate the best of both places- England really is great. Next year aint that far away so you will soo in your favourite place

Love
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 17, 2009, 09:29:48 AM
Mary

You could start a new topic - What you love or hate about the UK.
We lived in a lovely West Country Village with great veiws and when the Corfu removal guy turned up it was a really warm peaceful Sunday afternoon.
He got out of his van , had a good look around and  said:-
" What are you moving for? " - All we needed right then!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Anyway , we're off to a dry 15 deg day here around Arillas. Does feel a tad chilly at 9am but we holding off on the heating as long as possible.
Seeing Eileen and Keith later. - They better keep that Villa tidy.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on October 17, 2009, 10:26:49 AM
Thanks Neill, it must have been one of our smoothest flights of all, as it happens.  We always like the window seats, but were allocated 2 aisle seats because I opted for a vegetarian meal.  But there was no one in the first two rows so we were able to swap to the front row with loads of leg room.  First time that's ever happened for us!

Yes, we'll definitely stay in touch and keep pounding the board, after all, there's more incentive to miss the wall at home when you know you'll have to fill the holes in!!!
Love,
lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on October 17, 2009, 12:04:49 PM
Ah but Neill you know you made the right choice and of course UK is only a flight away

:)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 17, 2009, 12:41:32 PM
Hey all, we're all getting emotional. Must be nearly the end of season...

Mary luvver, I have often said I'm not sure where I actually live. Arillas is a village with so much in common with Baltonsborough (where we are for the moment) and that is why we couldn't live anywhere else in the UK. But our Eggy and Weggy have got it right. We would emigrate today if we had the required security ie money. And like them, we would put a plaster over the mouth of that removal man, because we have a similar set of locals who would miss us and whom we would miss just as much. But then we miss our Arillas friends for most of each year...

It's a matter of what you get used to Eggy. I wish it were that warm here - more like 5 degrees, but we have the promise of a warm sunny autumn day to follow. If so, we will be sat in the garden of our local later, doing our puzzles, pretending it is the Rainbow. Strange though - when we're there for real, we never dream of being sat in the Greyhound's garden....

Lynn medear, I'm afraid that Jen and me might not bother filling in the holes... too much like hard work!! P'raps that's why we watch the darts rather than play. The thought of all that Polyfilla makes me come out in a cold sweat!!

Take care all
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 17, 2009, 04:28:23 PM
Pete and I finally got on the beach today,couldnt get to the north end so went south lovely and quiet and peace full. We were ther for about 2hrs and have been left in chage of Brouklis now,( Dimitis and Litsa send there love to all) have gone on a bike ride, so we are just sitting here with a couple of drinks taking it easy and catching up with you lot. What a stressfull life, LOL. Thanks forthe text Lynn. Yee See you and Wendy tonight Neill. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 17, 2009, 06:22:36 PM
Arillas Today will see the celebration of the season, the people and the place. The excuse is our viv's birthday. Don't quite understand why we need an excuse - Jen and me celebrate every time we are there. And maybe the virtual party will help us to continue for  a while. In any case Jen and me wish viv and Pete a happy birthday party. But then happy is inevitable. In Brouklis surrounded by people you love, eating Roula's food, with the sound of the sea in your ears (er no, the sound of our Eggy nattering...) how on earth can it not be the birthday from heaven??

Phil




 


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 17, 2009, 06:26:38 PM
Pete and I finally got on the beach today,couldnt get to the north end so went south lovely and quiet and peace full. We were ther for about 2hrs

Viv says it all here! - Mid October and a coupla hours on the beach.Plus some new faces I saw on pool beds this PM. Not enough to go round but a great choice for them.

Still 20 deg now at 6:30 but. I'm sure it will get cold very quickly tonight. Brouklis may have to be indoors. - ( But the food will still be enjoyed just as much )
And.... I promise not to natter too much Phil.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 17, 2009, 06:56:40 PM
Cheers Negg
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 17, 2009, 10:50:29 PM
A very nice evening with Daughter Frances , Hubby Tim and mini sprog Barnaby at Brouklis. plus the company of Birthday Girl Viv and Pete.

Only a tad to cold to sit outside but a good inside atmosphere to be had by all.

Nice evening and the Winter may not be as easy for me this year as it was last year.
Said goodbyes to many people who's company I will miss until next year..
( Sorry y'all but that's how it is! )

Stay well Everyone
Neill Egg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 17, 2009, 10:57:40 PM
Ahhh Neill mi ole mate, i'm sure we will all miss your company too(i will for sure). It will be 8 months for next visit.....soooo long.

Glad you all enjoyed ur night...

riggers...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 17, 2009, 11:24:57 PM
Not so ole riggers mate. Me and Neill are made of stronger stuff than that. Mate is fine though.

Can't bear the idea of eight months, however true it is. It will be many more than that till we three meet again, thunder, lightning, or in rain... (sorry Sandy medear, I did Macbeth for O level)

We will just have to look after each other on the forum for a few months.


Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 18, 2009, 05:25:56 PM
We got around 21 deg in Arillas Today , good people.

That was after an average of 50mm overnight rain and I dread to think what downpours were thrown at us during the morning.

I saw 2 bodies taking advantage of a very choppy sea to try a bit of mini surfing and I saw another 2 bodies making use of a local pool. Not that bad then?

But... not enough bodies to go round and Horizon, Marina, Helens Taverna, Costas on the Beach and Heracles are  5 places I can name that are now closed.
(Customers at Armourada though -  One of a few to stay open in the Winter)
Brouklis, Rainbow, Tria and others also plod on merryly.

Not a lot of the beach left and it would take a braver man than me "Gunga Din" to venture to that neck of the woods. ( Gunga Din? - Phil will explain )
And ..... it' only Oct 18th ? - Wotsallthatabout? - No cheap flights anymore?

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 18, 2009, 05:56:44 PM
Well I'll try Eggy mate.

Just did this on wiki...
Quote
"Gunga Din" (1892) is one of Rudyard Kipling's most famous poems, perhaps best known for its often-quoted last stanza, "Tho' I've belted you and flayed you, By the livin' Gawd that made you, You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din!"

Though Arillas has belted me and flayed me (at least the doggie did...) I am still not a better man than Gunga Din. Just a hopeless, inebriated case of Arillas Addiction.

We sat in the garden of the Greyhound just a couple of hours ago, and total strangers arrived. (Very rare here - you either live here or you're lost...) One had a marked Aussie accent, and the other two just wanted to DRINK with a capital D. We had such a great natter with them, it could almost have been in the Rainbow. Why is it that PhilandJen collect waifs and strays??

As for early close, I know in my bones Arillas has had a terrible year. Business owners have put a brave face on it, but it was obvious to me in July, let alone October. And even worse, the hippies now know it will be next year before we commune with our lovely friends again. The Nut's profits just took a big hit...

Arillas Today? I am more concerned thet we all have an Arillas Tomorrow...

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 18, 2009, 07:01:20 PM
Its a shame to hear that some of these places are closed,Phil Arillas will still be there tomorrow, but it may be time to re embrace the tour operators,as they have the ability to reach out to the customers en mass,may not be ideal to some, but volume can generate profit.
The independent route is definitely my preferred choice, but if there's a shortage of the independent traveller then operators can underpin the business via the package route,
Due to the financial climate which aint going to change over night, folks are looking at value for money,and it has become less value especially this year with flight prices etc,Corfu in general has had a bad time with the tourist season, now some might say there may well be allot of politics around the reasons.

Arillas tomorrow will still be there for you Phil, but things may need a little tweeking here and there and it will be back as busy as ever Im sure
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 18, 2009, 07:30:21 PM
Thanks for the reassurance Ang. Arillas will still be there for me tomorrow, even if it is just a foot of beach and a tent on the pier. I can always take my tins of Mythos...

It is easy to overdo the depression that goes with economic downturn. I feel it especially because the weak pound has squashed my plans to live in Corfu (for a while at least - but not for good.) But like you say
Quote
it may be time to re embrace the tour operators,as they have the ability to reach out to the customers en mass

As long as they deliver to our hosts in Arillas I agree. But 6 euros for B&B when they charge the customers 30, is what gets me up in arms. Bananas are the latest case - I adore eating them but when Tescos and Asda screw the suppliers to the woodwork, using their monopoly powers to provide bargain offers, I just buy more vodka.

Arillas Tomorrow? It won't be bereft of PhilandJen - Our adoration of the place is well known. We're not in love with holidays - they are such hard work! But joining in the village's life is really special for us. It is why we live where we do.

Phil




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 18, 2009, 08:13:26 PM
As long as they deliver to our hosts in Arillas I agree. But 6 euros for B&B when they charge the customers 30, is what gets me up in arms....

true Phill but maybe its time to raise the bar......and before you say it I dont mean the one on the nut lol
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jebbo on October 19, 2009, 02:35:08 PM
Sadly I was one of those (I suspect many) that did not get their usual Arillas fix this summer. :-(

I am, however, going on Thursday as I always really enjoy the last week of the season out there, no matter what the weather is doing, even though many places are closed. I (along with my daughter) will do my best to boost the takings of those places that remain open. :-)

Maybe I will take the laptop and send in some 'real time' reports... ;-)

Jebbo
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 19, 2009, 04:36:56 PM
Jebbo

After really heavy overnight rain and a shaky start to the morning we're currenty hovering around that 21 deg mark, and dry,so it's been a pleasant afternoon.

You will still have enough choice of places to eat n drink and, you never know, we could get a big change in the weather. Maybe a few hotties but it does chill very quickly in the evening..

Take yer laptop and become roving reporter for a while!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jebbo on October 19, 2009, 04:56:43 PM
Thanks Negg,

Looking forward to it. I have been there in October for the last 3 years so I am used to the variable weather and chilly evenings, so not a problem for me.

Maybe I will see you around the Rainbow/Brouklis/Nut at some point...

Cheers

Jebbo
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on October 20, 2009, 02:12:19 AM
I think the independent route just needs to be promoted more heavily, because it does give the best value for money, direct short transfers and most importantly, more money ends up in the Arillas locality that we all love so much, and lord knows the locals work so hard[though they make it all appear so effortless] to give us the chance to recharge our batteries in this unique idyllic place!!!
Phil, totally with you on Tescos...will not darken their doors. I live in an agricultural area, many local farmers have sold their soul to Tescos and are suffering greatly as a consequence. They ask them to grow a certain product, then they do a 'buy one get one free' and the farmer then only gets paid half the price. Our neighbour whose family has farmed here for 150 years is 70 as is his wife, they are tied into a contract with Tesco and they are both out working 12hr days, their 2 sons are working in factories as their father is not making enough to pay them a living wage!!! We are not a third world country...are we??? It is a very dangerous thing to let any large corporation create a monoploly.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 23, 2009, 07:28:46 PM
A very wet Arilllas today y'all with a mini dry spell around 2 pm ish.

But... a long session at Rainbow in Arillas this PM with the company of Sammy + Joe and of course Lindy Pa nd Mal plus Capt Bob, Afionas, with Jebbo and daughter also enjoying life as it should be, ( Plus other faces I know but no good on names )

4 Pm ish, the skies openened and fierce wet stuff was the name of the game.
But......Everyone well, Ouzo n Beer flowed pleasantly and was disposed off just as politely with the etiquette you can only learn by experience.!
 (6:40 pm and home to a very patient Wegg who knows me so well .Bless her.

Bottom line. Loadsa Rain which was outnumbered by loadsa good company.
Twas good for me and hope twas good for them.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 23, 2009, 07:53:04 PM
Sounds good to me Neill....i know where i would have rather been.

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on October 23, 2009, 08:45:54 PM
And me..............

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 23, 2009, 08:54:07 PM
me too,I have really missed arilas this year must make sure it dont happen next year
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jebbo on October 23, 2009, 10:34:06 PM
Can confirm that today in Arillas was rather wet and wild... but a good afternoon was had at the Rainbow with Eggy and friends.

I still love October in Arillas... so much better than the wet weather in the UK.

Will post some pics when I have them available.


More to follow when links allow.


Jebbo (and Daughter)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on October 23, 2009, 10:52:49 PM
I too can confirm that Arillas was very wet & windy this morning.
Our flight home was at 13.45 & I thought we might be delayed. Two or three of the Thomson incoming flights were diverted to Thessoloniki [sorry about the spelling] because of the bad weather conditions in Corfu. The passengers in the departure lounge were facing a long delay, BUT our Easyjet flight to Bristol was just 15 minutes late taking off & the flight was O.K.

Sara

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 24, 2009, 02:15:08 AM
We too love Arillas in October, jebbo. The sea is warm, the locals are free to natter for a while, some places like the Rainbow soldier on (to quote our Sandy) "till the last plane leaves" so there is always somewhere to eat and spend time. And now both Amourada and Akti open all year. We had a great time in Thalassa October before last.

Just read our Eggy's report - a great afternoon in the Bow.

Quote
Everyone well, Ouzo n Beer flowed pleasantly and was disposed off just as politely with the etiquette you can only learn by experience!
Well, I am applying to become an apprentice. I hope it takes my whole life practising. I don't want to qualify, just keep practising...

As for the weather, bring it on. I have cooked in 50 degrees, shivered in nights near zero, watched spectacular storms and seen pictures of tornados. The high season in Arillas is guaranteed to be sunny and hot. But I justlove the rest too.

Thanks Sara, jebbo, Ang, Lynn, riggers and Eggy for your posts. justphil justloved reading them.




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on October 24, 2009, 05:44:25 PM

Lynn medear, I'm afraid that Jen and me might not bother filling in the holes... too much like hard work!! P'raps that's why we watch the darts rather than play. The thought of all that Polyfilla makes me come out in a cold sweat!!

Take care all
Phil

Lol, Phil!  I thought seeing as we bought a professional board with a cabinet just like the one in the Nut, we wouldn't really be hitting the wall at all........

That was until I wanted a double 3 .........  No protection at all UNDER the board.  Eggy will know what I mean!  The wall now looks like a pin cushion, perhaps I'll have to get a peg board to put under the cabinet.   :)

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jebbo on October 26, 2009, 06:23:37 PM
After the torrential rain of Friday and Saturday, Yesterday and today have been lovely.

Spent a significant part of the afternoon sitting at Ammos enjoying the sunshine (and the beer) and just watching the world go by.

A real sense of "end of season" here now. Many people left today and almost nobody arrived. Even the Rainbow is closing today and the whole village is slowly going to sleep.

The weather forecast is good for the next few days so I am looking forward to just chilling out on or near the beach and enjoying the last few days in Arillas for this year.

Take care all...


Jebbo (and Daughter)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 26, 2009, 07:02:19 PM
Thanks for the update Jebbo. Sounds very peaceful....

Enjoy the rest of your holiday.

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 26, 2009, 09:54:20 PM
Glad for you Jebbo (& daughter) that the sun has returned to Arillas.  As Riggers said, its sounds very peaceful, and just right for a laid back break.
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 27, 2009, 02:41:12 PM
Thats sounds so peaceful and chilled, great.

Sharonx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 27, 2009, 04:17:09 PM
Wish we'd managed it. Instead I've ended up decorating the spare bedroom. Aaaaargh!

Enjoy a peaceful Arillas jebbo - it's really quite special, isn't it?

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jebbo on October 27, 2009, 04:36:38 PM
Hi justphil,

For anyone who has not been here in October it is difficult to describe just how peaceful and relaxing Arillas is at this time of year.

Moved my afternoon location from Ammos to the Marina Pool Bar and had a very enjoyable couple of hours supping some beer and enjoying yet more sunshine.

Daughter has gone to Corfu Town shopping, so no doubt a(nother) new handbag to show off later. Glad she has her mothers money and not mine... that girl could shop for England :-)

Weather for tomorrow is looking really good so planning a beach day, but for now I will sit in the sunshine on my balcony at the Brouklis and enjoy a peaceful beer before dinner.

Drinks planned for later in the 'Nut' with some good friends.

Eggy.. If you are around tomorrow afternoon maybe one more Ouzo before we leave on Thursday? that is if Wendy has given back your late pass or course ;-)

Hope you all don't feel to depressed back in the UK. Remember the new season in Arillas is only a few short months away.


Take care all.

Jebbo (& absent Daughter)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 27, 2009, 05:04:55 PM
Sounds very nice Jebbo! Sunny day in London town today but I would rather be slurping beer there in Arillas :)

Thank you for the update!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 27, 2009, 07:28:39 PM
jebbo
thanx for a lovely post,my daughter the same ....enjoy ..yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Julie j on October 28, 2009, 09:38:37 AM
Hi Jebbo, sorry we missed you this year, have a good trip back on Thursday.
Ask Neill or Dimitris about our trip last June. Hope to see you all again maybe next Summer, love to Maddy & Liz.
Julie and Graham
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jebbo on October 28, 2009, 05:22:06 PM
Well, today is the end of my stint as roving reporter as , sadly, I am away back to the UK tomorrow morning.

Today, however, has been absolutely glorious. Managed to find a little bit of beach that had not washed away and spent time soaking up the sun and swimming in a surprisingly warm sea.

Some good waves around too, so daughter and I having great fun.

Followed that with a late (and quite long) lunch at Ammos just watching the sea, which can be quite mesmerising... or maybe the beer had something to do with that ;-)

We will be enjoying a final meal in the Brouklis this evening then finishing off in the 'Nut'.

Pretty much the perfect end to a(nother) very enjoyable week in Arillas.

Roll on next season :-)

My thanks to all those (too many to mention) people who have looked after us again so well, and thanks to Eggy for suggesting I try my hand as roving reporter. I have enjoyed my week.

Julie & Graham, sorry to have missed you too, but there is always next time.

Wishing all you good people a speedy return to Arillas. Enjoy your winter as best you can.


Jebbo (& Daughter)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 28, 2009, 05:27:37 PM
Thanks for your reports Jebbo.  Your final day in Arillas sums up a perfect one for me too.  Safe journey home.  Eileenx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 28, 2009, 05:48:53 PM
Thanks for the reports jebbo. Wish we'd been sitting in Ammos too....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 28, 2009, 06:42:26 PM
Were there any "Ohi Day" celebrations in Arillas, today or does the day pass with just parades in the larger towns?

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A8T1ClUuzBJu8M:http://greece.org:8080/opencms/export/sites/default/HEC_Projects/OXI_No_Day_28th_of_October_1940/OXI_image_gallery/28_OKTWBRIOY_1940.jpg)

Thanks for your reports jebbo and Eileen.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 28, 2009, 06:47:49 PM

Thanks for your reports jebbo and Eileen.

LOL...was that a hint Terry...my days in Arillas passed in a Retsina haze. (http://bestsmileys.com/blushing/3.gif)

Eileenxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 28, 2009, 09:51:25 PM
Ooops sorry Eileen, I thought you were there and not here, but you are obviously here and not there. But I bet you wish you were there instead of here.

I bet we all wish were there instead of here!!!!!!! Sorry the wine must be stronger than normal!!!!!!! (http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/party_35.gif)









Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 28, 2009, 10:53:48 PM
Well all  can say is that was "such a perfect day" jebbo thanks for taking the time.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on October 28, 2009, 11:13:47 PM
Agreed!!  Thanks for your reports, jebbo.

I just imagined us sitting in Ammos in the sunshine, watching the sea..........

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 29, 2009, 12:20:55 AM
I agree with Terry's post....and everyone elses... :D

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 29, 2009, 01:12:19 AM
Terry,

I was there and thus clearly not here, but now I'm here and most sadly not there......

We were lucky enough to win two prizes in the recent darts team raffle - a bottle of whisky donated by the Night Owl and 2 hours free Internet access at the Three W's.  I really should have used the Internet prize to write an on the spot report but my excuse is Liam elbowed me out of the way to play on line games!

Eileen.x



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 29, 2009, 01:21:23 AM
No excuses needed Eileen luvver. A retsina haze is far more appealing to me than all the rest. Always wondered why Eggy and Dimitris never asked me to be on the spot, but then I knew really. I couldn't stand on a spot long enough to be on it! And goodonyer. I didn't do a report this year either. I live there don't I?

I am clearly not there, but I'm not here either. Where am I?

love to you and Keith
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 29, 2009, 01:52:17 AM
I am clearly not there, but I'm not here either. Where am I?



LOL Phil...without a doubt I'd need a few retsinas in me before attempting to answer that conundrum..even then I'd come up with a lot of nonsense...what fun that would be!

Eileenxxx

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 01, 2009, 05:32:49 PM
As you little lot have been going through "lack-Arillas.com" withdrawal symtoms, and crawling up walls, I thought it only fair to give you an update on Arillas today.

Although only 12 deg outside at around 8 a.m.ish we got around the 18 deg mark very early afternoon.

(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/255/011109a.jpg)
.
(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/7880/011109b.jpg)
.
A respectable beach but no one here to take a casual stroll along it!
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/4919/011109c.jpg)

The 'ole kelp makes it's first Winter appearance but a good bout of bad weather will quickly see that off. ( We hope ! )

The temp now drops very quickly and we're back to around 14 deg at 5:30 pm.

We have bitten that "bullet" and the heating is now up n running. 21 deg inside so can't be that bad. A touch of the roastie lamb and a good bottle of wine tonight,then settle down and see what we can't find to watch on Sky. ( Repeats/Repeats )

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 01, 2009, 05:47:55 PM
Which repeat Eggy mate? we will be watching some on sky tonight as well.

Wish it had been me wandering along the front when you took that picture. It looks so empty....

love to both
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on November 01, 2009, 05:50:46 PM
Oh how I wish I was there now!  W. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on November 01, 2009, 06:01:22 PM
Lovely photos, Neill, thanks for the update.
love,
lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 01, 2009, 08:49:22 PM
Looking at the photo's has made me very home sick. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on November 01, 2009, 10:29:46 PM
Thanks Neill.
The beachfront looks like it did in February - desserted, but still as alluring as ever.

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on November 05, 2009, 07:04:29 PM
Thanks for the pics.  Arillas occasionally looked pretty empty when we were there in September when we had a spot of rain.  However it quickly filled up again unlike it will for the next few months.
Have been getting my Arillas fix by looking over some old pics from our visit in 2004 - have put them on facebook if you have a few moments to spare click below:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2040518&id=1470562665&l=617fdd52ac&subject=Corfu 2004 (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2040518&id=1470562665&l=617fdd52ac&subject=Corfu 2004)
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: DaisysMum on November 05, 2009, 09:25:47 PM
Just had a look at your lovely pictures on facebook, and, if you don't mind me saying, what a fantastic collection of Speedos you have.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on November 05, 2009, 09:44:18 PM
Dear DaisysMum
Of course I don't mind you saying so.  You are not the first to comment on this forum on this subject.  However am very glad you like the pictures - it's just great to think about sun, sea, and sand in Corfu and especially Arillas.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: bull on November 08, 2009, 01:32:08 AM
Mr Eggy you are so lucky to be there,i just love you photos and reports back to the UK.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 08, 2009, 01:54:16 AM
ouzo dear, welcome to our world - built with you in mind.....

Our madhouse forum is full of Arilliacs and Arillas Addicts (someone please tell me the difference.....)

All of us adore Arillas and adore being there. You might have clocked that if you have read us. Please keep making your contributions to our Arillas discussions. We might sound mental, but actually we are really quite clever - we know what heaven is.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: bull on November 08, 2009, 01:58:28 AM
Thankyou Phil. Hoping to to get there next year, we just love Arillas. There is no where on this earth like it. :):):)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 15, 2009, 03:23:17 PM
We're currently in our 3rd "rain free" day here in Arillas and surrounding areas and I found a selection of parking places in Arillas today.
.
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/1619/151109a.jpg)
.
Far too quiet and made me wish I had to struggle for a spot to leave Pug.
Anyway, Arillas is recovering from the weather that bought quite a few trees down and collapsed many a raised bank around the area.
.
(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/2707/151109b.jpg)
.
(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/6075/151109c.jpg)
.
The bad weather has done Arillas a big favour and is currently having an early spring clean of the beach. Always look on the bright side of life! - I've learnt that here!
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8676/151109d.jpg)
.
(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4483/151109e.jpg)

It's 3 pm here now and were enjoying a very dry 17 deg outside and, on the way back from Arillas I saw 3 barbies being fired up for family gatherings.
I know they were for Family as most of the family were hovering for the goodies!
(But of course the family get together takes first priority!)

Coconut is open for those Winter Weekend sports activities and of course a few drinkies. (Maggie and Gordon have already enjoyed, so I read!)
And... they have a dart board so life gets better n better. (Coconut - Not Maggie)

It's a very pleasant afternoon and many local hopes are that it will continue for a few more days to dry out the land for preparation for any veggie planting etc.

Tomorrow morning our new arrival "Homer" is off to the vets to have his Corfu nuts removed. Tom cats are renowned for licking these,I think, so they will be kept in a jar. Then, when ever he feels the urge to do this act we will duly place them on a saucer and let him carry on with it!

Cheers All
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on November 15, 2009, 03:43:42 PM
Thanks Negg. Arillas is looking good.
Imagine that - a barbie in November - what a wonderful life.

Quote
It's a very pleasant afternoon and many local hopes are that it will continue for a few more days to dry out the land for preparation for any veggie planting etc

What will the locals be planting? When we were there just last month we saw baby beetroots growing & newly planted runner beans. Do these grow all year round?
If or when we ever get to live in Arillas, you'll have to give me lots of gardening tips Neill.

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 15, 2009, 03:53:06 PM
Sara

The gardening tips will have to come from Wendy. I'm only the "gopher" But we did pick some beetroot n radish the other day and the green beans are hanging in there together with the peppers n lettuce. (Leeks still good and carrots)
What's next - I don't know but Wegg being coiled spring will be ready for it.

Took a gander at your Villa today and looking good. It's weathered the storm very well.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on November 15, 2009, 04:22:06 PM
Cheers Negg. I'll learn from Wendy then!!

Quote
Took a gander at your Villa today and looking good. It's weathered the storm very well

Another thank you Negg. I do worry when I read about the storms, lightening, land slides & even earthquakes.

.....................................

Poor little Homer. I hope he won't feel too sore afterwards. Not sure about the jar business though Negg - Ugh!!!!!

Sara


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: UKLN8860 on November 22, 2009, 06:11:12 PM
Not a valid %s URL
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 22, 2009, 06:23:33 PM
Hi UKLN8860. Very interesting first post! Welcome to our forum. I think justphil is indeed an invalid YouTube link!!

Keep em coming though - love to see new people on here.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 06, 2009, 06:42:25 PM
The last post on Arillas Today was mine (surprise surprise) on 22 November. Has Arillas not had any Todays since then?

The webcam seems to agree with this. All I got was "Ready." (Am I ready for what??? "Brace yerself Sheila???")

May be past the season, but I feel sure Arillas is still there having Todays. At least I sincerely hope so. Has the sea now reclaimed the land from Kaloudis to Sea Breeze?

Maggie and Gordon must be having Arillas Todays. Would love to hear about them, however domestic and mundane those Todays are. Yous are living our dream and one day we will join you. I would so love to be walking the length of Arillas beach (in my fur coat of course - I don't do cold...)

Phil and Jen's Arillas Today would have been a late breakfast (about 1130 am) then a long (very slow) stroll along the seafront, hand in hand discussing Christmas presents on eBay or Amazon. A waddle up to Amourada to share an evening meal with that gorgeous family. Then visit Spiros and Monica in Akti and join in with whatever was happening. Home to voddie frappe and YouTube (there is always something else if the power is off...) And our Arillas Tomorrow would be simple and quiet. There will always be somewhere to socialise a bit. We have met others who live there and seem to be busier than we ever are. Oh yes. Arillas Today and Tomorrow.

Phil

(BTW Eggy, this is not about you. Your hard work keeping us all up with things on Arillas Today is very much appreciated by us and very many others and long may it continue.) 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on December 07, 2009, 01:32:35 PM
Phil, we are having some very busy todays! I haven't actually been near the sea for a week now. We've been building a porch at our front door, cos the rain was getting in. (well, Gordon built it, i gave it a coat of paint!) We didn't have internet for 3 days last week, so, maybe thats why the webcam hasn't been working.
Now we must think about christmas! The christmas lights are up now around Arillas. (did you know that they put lights up). There's some on the lamppost at Tria adelphia corner. If I can remember how to do pictures, I might have a go at posting some. Haven't done any since I've been here, I don't think.
Would you like to see the lights??????
If I can't manage, maybe someone else will do it.
 
P.S. you won't need the fur coat..... it's not that cold!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 07, 2009, 01:34:17 PM
Maggie....we'd LOVE to see the lights please.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on December 07, 2009, 02:13:48 PM
Yes please Maggie, it would be great to see Arillas at Christmas time. Could you also try to take one of Eggy when he comes round Carol Singing.

Glad to see you still keeping Gordon busy :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on December 07, 2009, 02:37:20 PM
Me too Maggie, would love to see the christmas lights, and a pic of Eggy with his Santa hat on :)

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on December 07, 2009, 03:04:37 PM
I bet Eggy could even talk the hind leg off  Rudolf  :-)

Oh and  Dasher,  Dancer,  Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid,  Donner and Blitz-en

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/eggysanta.jpg)


 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on December 07, 2009, 03:07:11 PM
Nice one Terry.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 07, 2009, 03:24:10 PM
Would you like to see the lights??????

Does Phil like Vodka Frappe? Yes please Maggie :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on December 07, 2009, 03:25:46 PM

Quote
Would you like to see the lights?Huh??

Maggie, I would love to see some photos of the Christmas lights.

Quote
P.S. you won't need the fur coat..... it's not that cold!

The weather is looking great - I could put up with 17 degrees & sunny in early December!!!.

Love the photo Terry. A good form of transport home after a few Christmas ouzo's, don't you think Eggy? & Phil & Jen - I like the sound of your Arillas Today's & Tomorrow's - Bliss.

Sara

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 07, 2009, 06:26:18 PM
Excellant to see Arillas today re-generated.

And Terry...... Great to see me in my latest invention. - A portable Jacuzzi!

As Maggie says , it's been a busy 'ole time here recently and, for myself and Wegg, the only "HOe HOe HOe..ing" , leading up to Xmas, has been in the garden.
We're having a super duper high retaining wall built to hold back a slightly dodgy grass bank and much work being done to our muddy 'ole drive.
The occassions I've popped into Arillas and seen a worthy pic, worth taking, are the occassions the camera is at home.
B****R ! - A word I use a lot in our darts matches recently.

So, what else can I tell you?
Maggie n Gordons Porch looking good ( Porch Terry , not Porsche )
When I saw the work that Maggie and Gordon have put in, over the Summer, I feel embarassed I haven't got off my butt to do more here!

The very high "Grass Bank" , to the right of Mon Amour collapsed, a while ago, under the heavy onslaught of rain, and the road was closed.
The Greek philosophy here is " Now we have a wider road" - Very true and wise words.
The same applied when a tree came down and closed the Armenades road.
Free firewood for all who got there first!

Last Sunday saw the christening of Peri's little one. (Perii from Coconut) I'll leave it to Peri to tell you his sons name, when you see him in the Summer.
That Sunday evening Olympiakos beat Panathiakos 2-0 in the football so many sad faces at the Night Owl and Three W's. 2 smiling faces from the Rainbow though!
( Now , who could that be? ) - And will Nickos @ Night Owl still serve 'em?

The public road, leading to our house has taken a real battering recently and our pals car got stuck in the mud the other evening. ( Pulled out next day )
But.... good 'ole 10 year old PEGG ( Punto) nips up and down quite smartly.
I sometimes feel that this car drives by memory and knows where it's going!

Brouklis House ( Dimitris ) moving forward in leaps and bounds and looking good.

We met Dimitris and Litsa, the other evening, when we attended Jean and Senons 30th Wedding Anniversary party at the Armourada.
( Jean as known for her super paintings - Senon as known for his missed doubles)
......................NOT MIXED DOUBLES LIKE YOU PHIL!..........................................
Great evening and what a spread Armourada laid on! - Twas like a well oiled military exercise and so many courses. - Gold stars to Leon, Vassilis and family for making Jean and Senon's evening, and all the guests, one to remember.
( Good food,good wine and good company at a very good place to be )
PEGG got home, once again, by memory.

Homer and Megg continue to hate each other and it's like working shifts in your own space. One comes in the front and we quickly let the other out the back. Homer eats more than we do and treats me like a walking vending machine. I'm thinking of changing his name to "Tubber" ( Tub o Lard )
A very affectionate puss though and is obviously being missed greatly by someone.

So..... I feel like Chicken Tonight, as the ad goes, so it's a settle down time and I promise to keep that camera in the car, - With replacement batteries , of course.
Cheers All
Negg








Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 07, 2009, 07:15:06 PM
Great report Negg....good to hear from you
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on December 07, 2009, 07:24:05 PM
Hi Maggie,
Oh yes, Please do send pictures from Arillas at Christmas!!
All of us who can only come during the summer are dying to see them,
and some of us would like to experience it ourselves in the future !!
Love Connie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 07, 2009, 07:49:23 PM
Thanks for the mega-post Negg. It was great to read :)

Terry great picture, and yes Please Maggie.......... :)

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on December 07, 2009, 07:56:56 PM
Neil !
Wish I had some of those "special" sausages to make pig's in blanket's for Christmas dinner !
How's our fireman pal ?
Has he let you have a bonfire yet ?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on December 07, 2009, 08:15:19 PM
Please don't get over excited about our xmas lights. My tongue was firmly in my cheek when i wrote that last post. I will put up pics, but not tonight, cos my central heating has just been installed, and i'm enjoying being warm too much to go out again! I will do pics this week.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 07, 2009, 08:52:13 PM
What great fun I've just had reading all these cheery posts. Just great to catch up. Thanks folks.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on December 08, 2009, 05:29:23 PM
Thank you for your report Negg - I always enjoy reading them.
Quote
We're having a super duper high retaining wall built to hold back a slightly dodgy grass bank and much work being done to our muddy 'ole drive.
Did you manage to pin down Spiros then?

Belated Anniversary Wishes, Jean & Senon if you are looking in - sounds like everyone had a great night.

Sara

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Vaughan & Angie on December 10, 2009, 09:12:49 PM
Off topic slightly, but does anyone know wht has happened to the Makris website?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Vaughan & Angie on December 10, 2009, 09:13:36 PM
Off topic slightly, but does anyone know what has happened to the Makris website?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Vaughan & Angie on December 10, 2009, 09:14:13 PM
Off topic slightly, but does anyone know what has happened to the Makris website?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Vaughan & Angie on December 10, 2009, 09:18:34 PM
Am I repeating myself?  Must be the radishes.  Sorry!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on December 10, 2009, 11:09:17 PM
A rash of radishes perhaps...... (http://bestsmileys.com/lol/5.gif)

Eileenxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 10, 2009, 11:17:44 PM
Would you like yet another red wine Eileen luvver???

rashes and radishes indeed. Clearly Arilliacs are suffering from withdrawal symptoms. Arillas Today is obviously short of us lot.

love
Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on December 10, 2009, 11:32:24 PM
Hi Eggy

Brilliant report as usual.  Hannah did text to let us know about Perris little ones christening and bless her I think we now know the name although it did take 3 texts.  Problem now is how to pronounce it ha ha. 

Jill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on December 11, 2009, 02:09:50 PM
Just read your report Negg. Brilliant, just felt like being there.  PEGG isn't pale blue and a J reg by any chance. Saw a lot of that car when we were in Arillas in September.  Seems so long ago. Must get the piccies out tonight.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 11, 2009, 05:32:24 PM
Hi Rothers n Mick n Jill n All
Rothers - "J" Reg? - Not due for one of those for at least 5 years.
Pegg is a 10 year old white Fiat Punto, in need of a clean due to muddy roads n tracks.

Mick n Jill - Good to hear from you and hope all is well. I hope that Calum is still perfecting his skill. - Must send you a PM as can't find your e-mail.

Not much to report on Arillas but no news must be taken as good news. It's a great place to be around this time of year but there's something not quite right, without all the friends, we all make here, year after year.

We're still trusting that the weather will stay dry so we can get outside and get ready for planting. - As most Locals are.  11 deg here at 5:30. So far so good.

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 11, 2009, 09:00:11 PM
Hi Eggy, I love your post. Now I hate to tell you but I read an article the other day saying that car tax is going up over there and that cars over 5 years were going to be in a higher tax bracket then the new one's ( 5 yrs is that old hmm) is this true andif so will you be updateing or sticking to the good old girl. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ivan on December 12, 2009, 05:36:10 PM
It's good to hear news and chat, makes me want to go back NOW! Good to hear groundworks are under way Neil, Pegg will have an easier time! And a belated Happy Anniversary for Sennan and Jean if you're lurking.
                                              Ivan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 12, 2009, 07:36:34 PM
Ivan
Always lurking and a wonder I have not been arrested yet! - Wishes will be passed on to Jean n Senan on Tuesday when we meet them for darts.

Viv.
The car tax for older cars is 162 euros a year. ( 50 euros more than the 7 yr old Pug)
Insurance is lower though - 232 euros per year which covers any driver, providing they can drive , of course.

9 deg here at 7;30 pm and a bit drizzley. - Not cold though. Drove to Arillas at 7pm and not a soul did I meet. - eeeeerieeeeee.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 14, 2009, 06:11:39 PM
Arillas Today ? - And I'm on to a reporters "scoop" here.
I have found a secret organisation that welcomes all Arillas Addicts.
.
(http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/9305/141209a.jpg)
.
Are you a Corfu Nut Phil?

I got to Arillas beach around 4pm and that 'ole wet stuff was happening again.
All still looking good though and just another face of Arillas.
.
(http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/2334/141209b.jpg)
.
(http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/2158/141209c.jpg)

Why didn't I get to the beach by 4pm - You may inquire? - Well a 2 hour session n the Armourada with Senan ( Hubbie of Jean ) and other Amourada dart players was in order.
We all sorted out global problems and are now putting together next years plan of action. - (Should we get elected )
Back there tomorrow evening for a crucial darts match so Global problems will have to take a back seat.

Temp here is 12 deg at 6 pm but a generous dose of Ouzo this afternoon, followed by a whisky in hand, as I sit here, and HEY! - wotdoesitmatter!?

Tis still a good place to be and a last nights ( Sunday) meal with Maggie n Gordon, at Night Owl, cemented that. Wotta luvley place to be with luvley company.

Eggy n Weggy are fortunate people - Donchyerknow.
Cheers All.


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on December 14, 2009, 06:27:13 PM
Thanks for a great report Neil. Is that the same van that had a loud speaker on top last summer?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on December 14, 2009, 07:00:34 PM
Thanks Negg.
Quote
Eggy n Weggy are fortunate people - Donchyerknow.
You certainly are & we hope to join you one day.
Quote
a generous dose of Ouzo this afternoon, followed by a whisky in hand, as I sit here, and HEY! - wotdoesitmatter!?
It might matter when Wendy gets hold of you!

Have a good evening,

Sara

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 14, 2009, 07:01:00 PM
Quote
Arillas Today? - And I'm on to a reporters "scoop" here.
I have found a secret organisation that welcomes all Arillas Addicts.

(http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/9305/141209a.jpg)

Are you a Corfu Nut Phil?

Of course I am Eggy but I am not alone....

And it must be Terry - with a new paint job!

lmao
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 15, 2009, 08:13:21 AM
Quote
Are you a Corfu Nut Phil?
Of course I am Eggy but I am not alone....

And naturally the Nuts frequent the Nut :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on December 15, 2009, 08:25:03 AM
Good morning all!
Thank you Eggy for the report
and Erja I totally agree with you !!!
Have a nice day.
Connie.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 15, 2009, 03:32:21 PM
At per-cise-ally 15:01 hrs , this afternoon, the skies opened and hit us with Thunder, ligtening, more rain than Noah ever saw plus hailstones thrown in/down for good measure.
A little snippet of one of our veggie borders for you all.
.
(http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4050/151209.jpg)
This was after 2 minutes and now, at 15;12 with no sign of any break, you can imagine what it looks like now. ( Always wanted a swimming pool )

Meanwhile, Megg, being a calm female takes it all in her stride.........
(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/2963/151209b.jpg)

...... Whilst Homer, ponders two things.
1. Why does Megg hate me? - and....
2. If you think I'm going out in that!
(http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/9917/151209a.jpg)

And Arillas today? - I would like to think they are having as much fun there as we are having here. Many rivers to cross tonight to get to my Darts Match , me-thinks.

Cheers all from soggy North Corfu where, at 15:31, it's now starting to quiet down outside. ( With just a few rumbles in the distance - Y'all cum back now ye'hear )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 15, 2009, 06:19:59 PM
Meggy and Homer couldn't care less! Lovely pics Eggy. Sorry about the veggies - maybe give the bed a good stir and make soup?

Good luck with the darts tonight.

Phil

(As for come back.... you can't get rid of PhilandJen that easily! Would still rather be where you are right now... rain or not)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 15, 2009, 06:40:23 PM
Happy Days Phil.

The football track, to our house, is now virtually impossible to drive. And, if it was, we couldn't drive it at he moment as our bank has collapsed , halfway down our drive.
And..., just before that, the bank has weakened and we have an overhanging tree ready to block our path a twinge more.

JCB being organised for tomorrow morning. Next problem being, where do we put all this excess soil?

All this after a 30 minute torrent. Very glad it didn't last an hour!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 15, 2009, 06:55:44 PM
Happy Days Phil.



JCB being organised for tomorrow morning. Next problem being, where do we put all this excess soil?
Cheers
Negg

Neill can you not dig a hole to put it in  :)

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 15, 2009, 07:47:53 PM
I hope my fruit trees have weathered that storm Eggy.....not to mention my track.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 15, 2009, 10:02:19 PM
Sorry all if I sounded flippant. I am serious though that I would rather be there, rain or not. Had nothing else but rain here anyway and it will probably freeze tonight. I hate icy roads early in the morning....

I sincerely hope the damage is not as bad as it sounds Eggy. And Sandy, likewise.

very best wishes
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on December 15, 2009, 10:43:19 PM
phill,you flippent .no never.....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on December 16, 2009, 12:46:50 AM
Next problem being, where do we put all this excess soil?

Cheers
Negg

LOL....not in my back yard please!!

Eileenxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 16, 2009, 12:50:00 AM
Negg....you could transport that soil by donkey to my track and use it to build up the bit at the bottom of the driveway.....wouldn't take you long and I reckon you could have it finished in time for Christmas......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on December 16, 2009, 08:53:00 PM
Loved the report Negg, poor little Homer! Megg just doesnt want to share her mum and dad, lol.   The cats are gorgeous, thanks for the photos, is Homer all healed now?

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on December 16, 2009, 09:29:20 PM
We had to drive through that storm yesterday morning to the airport. What a deluge and so scary in the dark with sheet lightening lighting up the sky. The flight to Athens was delayed by an hour due to the bad weather. But we had a fair journey with some turbulence although the crew had to abandon serving food and drinks.

Having spent our first half-winter, I can confirm what everyone told us is true, that Corfu is very wet!! When it rains, it really rains and for days. There is so much water with no where to go, with the clay soil.
It's a small price to pay for the mild, sunny days when you can still be outside until sunset. Back in three weeks.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 17, 2009, 08:10:39 AM
But we had a fair journey with some turbulence although the crew had to abandon serving food and drinks.

That must of been quite a turbulence! Thank you for the report and happy holidays  :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on December 17, 2009, 11:03:45 AM
BBB glad to see you made it back safely! On Tues, I was in Corfu town, we came back by bus to Sidari. I have NEVER seen anything like it!!!! The road into Sidari (coming from Arillas/Kavvadades) was like a river. The water was at least a foot deep all the way along that raod. The properties opposite Diellas were full of water.It was very scary. Gordon came to collect us in Sidari, and the round trip took 2 hours. Lots of landslides caused problems, and that was before he got to the 'river'.
It's a side of Corfu I've never seen before......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on December 17, 2009, 12:49:06 PM
Oh my goodness Maggie! You won't want to go out in the bad weather again!! I see a few more rainy days on the forecast.
We are enjoying our "holiday" back in the UK and luckily here on the south coast the weather isn't too bad, just a litle cold but sunny. We are making the most of it, having had our first Ocado grocery delivery and preparing to hit the shops and meet up for Christmas drinks with friends. There's a lot of things we all take for granted living in the UK and I am having a lovely time. You should have seen me in M&S Food Shop at Gatwick Airport :D

Though I shall soon start to miss all the things in Arillas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 17, 2009, 02:48:38 PM
Crikey i didn't realise it was that bad. Hope you got your track/drive/path sorted out Negg.

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 17, 2009, 04:40:40 PM
The track is a problem John.

This was a photo we took from the top of the bank showing, what was left of, our drive up to the house.
(http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/4259/imgp0174t.jpg)
.
This one was the first collapse. The JCB has now cleared it. It doesn't look much but he took 4 scoops to give us our access back.
(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/4553/imgp0173.jpg)
Here's a close up of it.
(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/5307/imgp0166.jpg)
.
And this little tinker shows one of our neighbours Olive trees ready to topple at some point. - ( It's supposed to be straight! )
(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/9498/imgp0175.jpg)
.
Finally... But just for now as I think there will be more to come. Any repairs etc can't even be considered at the moment as it's far too wet. People tell me it's the wettest Winter for many a year. - B****R.

These soil banks are collapsing all around North Corfu and Sidari was "flooded" Tuesday, so we were told. A good 2 foot of water in some places. The road into Sidari looked closed this morning. The drive from Kavadades to Arillas,Sidari and Armenades involves avoiding small rivers and "MUD ON ROAD" Mud being an under statement.
Oh , I forgot quite a few trees have come down as well.
Still raining now at 4:40 pm.

And Arillas Today ? - Well by April next year no one will ever know how much work has to be done during the Winter to turn it back from an angry Tiger to a pussycat.
We'll need a holiday by then, as well, I think.

Be Well everyone.
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on December 17, 2009, 06:22:46 PM
Strewth Negg makes what we have over here pale into insignificance. Mind you snow is forecast.
Truly hope you can get everything sorted soonest and you get your walls built to prevent further mishaps.
Bytheway has anymore of the cliff collapsed on the track over to San Stefanos?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on December 17, 2009, 06:26:14 PM
Strewth Negg makes what we have over here pale into insignificance. Mind you snow is forecast.
Truly hope you can get everything sorted soonest and you get your walls built to prevent further mishaps.
Bytheway has anymore of the cliff collapsed on the track over to San Stefanos?

Double posting SOZ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on December 17, 2009, 06:27:06 PM
I hope you've got your cupboards well stocked Eggy and Maggie.
Of course another factor with the rain and storms are the regular power cuts. Every evening as soon as it gets dark, we light a candle just in case we're plunged into darkness. In the morning the first thought is whether the power is on for that first cup of tea. We have a camping gaz stove just in case. A few nights ago we had a 4 hour power cut due to a pole down and some days it keeps going off and on. During the storms which seem to rumble on for days we have to turn off the TV and the modem, even with power protecters, which don't stop lightening strikes.
Lets hope the weather eases up soon.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 17, 2009, 07:08:00 PM
Neill, the driveway at that angle looks far more serious than the picture Wendy sent me. Good luck!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 17, 2009, 07:09:32 PM
I thought last winter was the wettest on record.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 17, 2009, 07:50:14 PM
So sorry to see your nightmare Eggy. Jen and me have all our fingers crossed that the weather eases up to let you get it sorted.

love to both (well all four these days)
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on December 17, 2009, 09:21:12 PM
Hope it eases off soon Negg, it must be scarey as well.  Keep safe on those roads.

Love Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on December 17, 2009, 09:23:58 PM
hi negg/wegg
thinking of you both.....x kevin/kay/babs......xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on December 17, 2009, 09:57:51 PM
Goodness, it does look bad, Neill.  I hope the weather eases up for you too.
Take care,

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on December 18, 2009, 08:27:06 PM
eggy
at least its not snowing...........yammas..xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on December 18, 2009, 09:01:00 PM
Fingers crossed Negg but i guess you already have a contingency!! just try and make sure your not close if that bank eventually goes at some point this winter...good luck to you and all living there...a bit wet tho
Angx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 23, 2009, 01:01:16 PM
Greetings all from a , still slightly damp, and brezzy Arillas today. - but 16 deg outside !!!

With a YO-HO-HO and a bottle of Rum - Or is it frankincense at this time of year?

Just a couple of views of how Arillas looks today.

First one from Brettas Supermarket.
(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/4653/231209a.jpg)

and this one, taken from a breezy balcony at Bob n Penny's house in Afionas.
(http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/8605/231209b.jpg)

I've been asked by many of your Arillas freinds to pass on all their best wishes to you.
Dimitris n Spiros from Rainbow, All at Tria Adelphia and Armourada, Nick n Linda at Night Owl, Kostas n Peri from Coconut, ( Far too many to remember )

Probably signing off now 'till after all your festivities , unless it's a dry Xmas day when a trip to Arillas will be in order.

Cheers All
Neill

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 23, 2009, 01:16:52 PM
Thanks, Negg, for the news, pictures and good wishes.
The very best wishes to you and yours and all Arilliacs for Christmas and the New Year.
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on December 23, 2009, 01:45:16 PM
Thanks for all your posts this year Neil and I'm glad the weather has improved.

A very Merry Christmas to Wendy and yourself.



(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/ani-wreath.gif)

I nearly forgot to add your Christmas Present

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:_y0Tjjq9yX8eYM:http://rlv.zcache.com/kiss_me_i_taste_like_ouzo_tshirt-p2358608879108867193lcr_400.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 23, 2009, 01:46:58 PM
After the storm Arillas looks at peace and as beautiful as ever. Thanks for the post Eggy.

Happy Christmas one and all
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 23, 2009, 01:52:35 PM
And a big thankyou from us too Negg. Merry christmas to you and Wendy, and the moggies of course :)

Merry Xmas to everyone else also.



(http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/11.gif)

riggers. (John and Sue)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on December 23, 2009, 02:44:06 PM
Eggy, A 'dry' christmas??????? I don't think so! Isn't Wendy going swimming????????
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on December 23, 2009, 02:50:29 PM
And a verry merry Christmas from us also. xxxxxxxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 23, 2009, 04:17:46 PM
Thank you Eggy and everyone in Arillas and we'll see you next summer :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on December 23, 2009, 09:27:06 PM
Thanks Neill for yet another great report and pictures.

(http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/1.gif)

Hope you and Wendy and all the people of Arillas have a wonderful Christmas.

And of course all our forum friends.....

Love,
Lynn & Colin xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on December 24, 2009, 10:00:14 AM
Merry Christmas Neil and Wendy !
Have a sausage for me !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on December 24, 2009, 10:34:50 AM
Thanks for the photos, Neil and Wendy hope you have a fantastic Christmas and New Year.

Love Sharon xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on December 24, 2009, 10:58:44 AM
Happy Christmas Neil and Wendy and all in Arillas
Have a great time
Love

Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 25, 2009, 03:53:49 AM
We Wish You a Merry Christmas ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ •♫♪We Wish You a Merry Christmas♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ ♥ ♥ ♥We Wish You A Merry Christmas♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪s ♪♫•*•♫♪...And A Happy New Year!♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on December 25, 2009, 03:56:40 AM
haha....s o r r y..

We Wish You a Merry Christmas ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ •♫♪We Wish You a Merry Christmas♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ ♥ ♥ ♥We Wish You A Merry Christmas♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪s ♪♫•*•♫♪...And A Happy New Year!♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tonynglenda on December 25, 2009, 09:02:17 AM
Merry christmas neil and pass on our christmas greetings to our friends in arillas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 25, 2009, 11:24:46 AM

To all on the forum
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 25, 2009, 11:32:27 AM
Thanks phil....I always have the Christmas carols on while I'm cooking. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on December 25, 2009, 03:39:08 PM
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL IN ARILLAS
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 25, 2009, 04:47:32 PM
And a special thought for you and Dot.

love from Phil and Jen.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on December 26, 2009, 11:31:44 AM
 
[/size][/size]merry xmass to all in arillas and on the forum see sum of u in the new yr
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on December 26, 2009, 11:35:00 AM
merry xmass to all in arillas abd on the forum
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on January 02, 2010, 06:47:43 PM
Here are some pics of Arillas taken today. The sea has done a fair amount of damage in the last couple of days.


(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/1351/dscn1996f.th.jpg) (http://img148.imageshack.us/i/dscn1996f.jpg/)
(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/7618/dscn1995z.th.jpg) (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/dscn1995z.jpg/)
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5576/dscn1993.th.jpg) (http://img509.imageshack.us/i/dscn1993.jpg/)
(http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/7267/dscn1992q.th.jpg) (http://img682.imageshack.us/i/dscn1992q.jpg/)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on January 02, 2010, 07:07:07 PM
OMG Maggie. Thats terrible. I thought the weather wasn't looking too bad on the webcam.
Debris can be cleared, but it looks as if some serious repair work is needed.

Thanks for the photos. I for one, really appreciate them.

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: coys on January 02, 2010, 07:25:39 PM
Thanks for the photos Maggie it looks a mess along the seafront.
I suppose that means the track along the hill to San Steph has collapsed again?

Barry
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on January 02, 2010, 07:29:47 PM
Sara, The weather really hasn't been bad. It's been sunny, but very windy yesterday. I think it may have been rainy during last night. However,the sea is very rough. It's coming right to the road, and as you saw, bit of the road have collapsed. I don't know how or when it will be fixed, but it does need serious repair.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on January 02, 2010, 07:33:37 PM
Thats pretty major and theres still more of the winter storms to arrive, fingers crossed for our arillas friends.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on January 02, 2010, 07:40:26 PM
Thats awful we forget that this happens through the winter as everyone works so hard to make it ok for us returning at the beginning of the season.

Lets hope that the sea calms down.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 02, 2010, 08:07:47 PM
As Sara said....OMG!! That seems pretty serious and I do hope there's not more to come.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on January 02, 2010, 08:51:02 PM
I looked on the webcam myself this morning and thought that it looked like a spring day in Arillas i couldn't believe Maggies pics
Lets hope the storms abate somewhat.
Hows the donkey track as that had been quite badly eroded a couple of years back?
                                           Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 02, 2010, 08:58:40 PM
My thoughts are with all those who have to face it, and fix it up. Jen and me will still be back, no matter what. Nothing short of nuclear war would keep us two away.

Hope all is well Maggie. Thanks for keeping us up to date.

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on January 03, 2010, 04:23:26 PM
Tony, I don't know what state the donkey track will be in. I've not ventured that far. We were stood at the sea front opposite Marinaki, taking photos of the collapsed road, and the sea was so wild, we got wet from it crashing against the land. The weather today is quite nice, but very windy. It's not raining. We haven't got fasteners on our shutters yet, and they're blowing back and forth! Very irritating!
 Let's hope it doesn't get any worse....... (at least we don't have snow!!!!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 03, 2010, 10:26:17 PM
:shock:  :shock:  what has happened to our beautiful place.  ??  Hope everything will be repairable.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on January 03, 2010, 11:11:58 PM
I'm sure that by summertime, it will look as beautiful as ever. We spoke today to friends who live in Nice, and their seafront is just as bad as ours. I think its been stormy everywhere.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 04, 2010, 08:07:53 AM
OMG from me too! Scary stuff and I hope the damage is not too huge but it does look like a lot of work.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 04, 2010, 01:04:35 PM
What a shock it was to see this damage to the wonderful place we know and love, guess it's a reminder of what our dea friends do during the winter to get everything ready for us in the summer. Love to all. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 04, 2010, 06:22:51 PM
A big shock for me to see this as well!

Not been to Arillas for a week now as I've had car problems since Xmas Eve, so no transport at the moment.

By April though, I think, all repairs will be made and this will be just another small hiccup that Arillas folk take in their stride.
No problems only solutions works well here.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on January 04, 2010, 08:26:50 PM
hi maggie looks just like last year  but road looks bad we are under 6foot of snow the last 3 weeks have been awful and more forcast tonight im sick of it
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on January 05, 2010, 09:18:17 AM
Was talking to Stella from Alex's Supermarket and she said although sea has caused damage by May it will be as if it never happened.

Some hard work obviusly lies ahead for our Arillas friends.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on January 05, 2010, 12:13:44 PM
I hope no-one is put off by my pictures. I'm sure in summer, you'll never know anything was wrong! I only put them on to let every-one see the difference between summer and winter. I hope it was of interest, but doesn't stop you all visiting in the future.
                Arillas needs you all!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoffrey with a "G" on January 05, 2010, 01:00:13 PM
As if Maggie, as if!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on January 05, 2010, 03:19:35 PM
I hope it was of interest, but doesn't stop you all visiting in the future.
               

Absolutely NO CHANCE.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on January 05, 2010, 06:47:33 PM
hi Maggie after what we have been through a little subsidence on the road wont put us of coming to such a great place im sure like many we like you to keep us updated
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 05, 2010, 06:56:38 PM
O Maggi, I dont know if that was meant to make us laugh but it did me, because I just thought Does she know she's talking to addicts.! lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on January 05, 2010, 08:14:15 PM
Ha ha not a chance in hell of you getting rid of the Naughtons twice a year .

Jill X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on January 05, 2010, 08:59:48 PM
Yes, I echo everyone else - absolutely no chance of being put off Arillas!!

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on January 05, 2010, 09:11:03 PM
Maggie
I for one will not set foot in Arillas again.

WELL NOT TILL JULY 5th.......then you try and stop me,roll on
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 05, 2010, 10:31:32 PM
Absolutely....sorry Maggie if you thought our remarks were negative or some sign that we wouldn't be back. It was just our concern for the place and the poeple we all love.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pandb on January 06, 2010, 11:04:11 AM
Maggie - thanks for the photos - but having found paradise a few years ago it would take a lot more than a crumbling road to prevent us returning. Please continue to let us know how things are progressing as it still looks a lot more inviting than the snowy,icy landscape that we are enjoying? in the UK at the moment.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on January 06, 2010, 11:10:49 AM
Hi Maggie and everyone else in Arillas,
Hope you will get things fixed, but if you don't, we will still be back!!!
I for one will return on June 11th.
Love to all of you.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on January 07, 2010, 01:20:56 PM
Thanks for sharing the photos Maggie. It's interesting to see what Arillas is like out of season as we often think about it and wish we were there. A bit of storm damage certainly won't put us off that wonderful place with its lovely people - we will be returning to Arillas on 5th July and can't wait. This year my dad is joining us for a week - introducing him to the delights of Arillas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on January 07, 2010, 02:24:45 PM
wow just seen maggies photo,s.......shock ........but knowin how resourceful are freinds from arillas are im sure it will be sorted before we arrive back to see them all........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on January 07, 2010, 02:55:42 PM
We could of course all go over there now and help, that's me day dreaming again

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on January 07, 2010, 03:46:14 PM
Yesterday there was an official looking van parked on the front, with a couple of chaps inspecting the damage. I can't be certain who they were but it looks like the authorities may be already on the case.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on January 07, 2010, 05:16:59 PM
OMG, Maggie - just seen the photos! The first couple showing the road looked really bad, then as we moved onto the others showing the beach and road we thought "we could be there now, never mind the mess!" and the sky still looks wonderful.
Yes, all our friends in Arillas have their work cut out getting it all ready for us addicts, but NO WAY will any of us not return...!
We really appreciate everything that the people of Arillas do to make our holidays there a wonderful experience
Please keep the photos coming!
Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on January 10, 2010, 10:48:49 PM
Thanks very much Maggie and BBB as locals for keeping us poor folk in the UK up to date with our favourite holiday haven.  How very different is life lived in 'foreign parts' to the picture you get as an occasional visitor.
I've learned so much about Corfu from this forum, (especially from Eggy's reports), but still think there's much more to learn.
The severity of the weather, the huge amount of rain and its effect on the land, and the difficulty of maintaining public utilities in those circumstances come to mind.  We understand because of rare power cuts here how inconvenient they are.  In Lincolnshire we have miles of vulnerable overhead power lines to all the villages but I think we suffer much less than in Corfu.
Please keep us in the picture with regard to doings in North West Corfu.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 10, 2010, 11:24:59 PM
I echo Pat's comments
Quote
Thanks very much Maggie and BBB as locals for keeping us poor folk in the UK up to date

Arillas is never far from my mind, and I really value the regular updates people like Eggy, Maggie and BBB post for us to read. They aren't obliged to, but freely contribute what to some of us is a vital service. Thanks

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on January 11, 2010, 12:52:37 PM
This morning has been lovely.....bright and warm in the sunshine. The doors are wide open although last night's logs are still smouldering in the fireplace. A contrast to yesterday with torrential downpours, hailstones and 4 power cuts! Better get back outside as the days are still short.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 11, 2010, 04:29:00 PM
*deep sigh* it just sounds kind of rustic and romantic to a Londoner BBB. Stay warm and enjoy the day :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on January 11, 2010, 05:33:17 PM
Sounds wonderful, BBB - we've not been out of the house (except to walk round to my daughter's) since before Christmas - except for one day when we managed to get the car out of all this awful snow and dash between snow showers to the supermarket!
Wish we were there now - regardless of the days being short!
Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on January 11, 2010, 05:37:27 PM
A short drive out this afternoon, first to Arillas Beach to find the damaged area now cordoned off. Still big waves and threatening clouds.
We then carried on to San Stef beach which has also been affected by the weather. The sea is much further in and the stream which normally runs into the sea is now a river and has changed it's course and travels across the beach. It was too deep to cross, so we will return another time with our wellies on. We passed two goatherds and their flocks on the way home.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on January 11, 2010, 06:57:25 PM
We also went to look at the beach (or lack of it) today. It was bright and sunny then. Now the rain couldn't possibly come down any harder!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Vaughan & Angie on January 11, 2010, 07:19:29 PM
Does anyone know what has happened to the Makris website, please?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Glenny on January 13, 2010, 12:30:00 AM
Looks as though they are back with Manos, try e-mailing Mike Travers at mhtravers@gmail.com, he may be able to shed some light on it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 15, 2010, 12:54:17 PM
Been out of touch for a while as I'm still waiting for the car to be fixed. Problem getting a couple of parts I'm told.

So, still haven't got to Arillas yet. I've been trying to contact Akis ( Mathraki ) on behalf of "The Boss" as I think he looks after the webcam. - Still trying!

12 deg and dry today but am told the rain will be back avrio.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ivan on January 17, 2010, 03:18:25 PM
Neil, I think then sooner you have a tame mechanic living close by the better! We'e just sitting here and pricing up ferries and flights etc. and trying to work out dates etc. for June,
                             Ivan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 18, 2010, 06:32:10 PM
Ivan

We're caught here by the "excuse" that Epithany meant many places closed for a while. Hence a delay of supplying the parts needed for Punto.

I will be back but the latest available date for car is, at the moment, Friday!.

Take heed people - When you live in a different Country you abide by their rules.
( If I had any hair left to pull out - Well................... )
( Is this the worst Winter we've had so far? - Yeeessss )
Cheers
Negg
( From a very mild 11deg here at 18:30 hrs )
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ivan on January 18, 2010, 07:00:22 PM
Neil, look forward to having you back, and as a friend of mine says " it's not all sugar lickin'". Keep your head down and your chin up,
                                                   Ivan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on January 28, 2010, 12:06:43 AM
"Keep your head down and your chin up" - hmm, that's a strange position to be in, Ivan!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on January 28, 2010, 05:29:39 AM
Hi Eggy,
Quote:
"When you live in a different country you abide by their rules".
I couldn't agree with you more, we all expect that from migrants.

When I stayed at the Horizon in September last year I was running out of ciggies and
drinking water early one morning, so I asked Marino: When does the minimarket open? He answered: When the owner comes. You're in Greece!!
(Elementary my dear Watson, ha ha!!!)
That's just one thing SO different from Denmark. Quite charming when you're on holiday, but it would take me a while to get used to in every day living I must admit!
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on January 28, 2010, 10:29:42 AM
But what a wonderful philosphy to adopt though, Connie! We non Greeks seem to get too involved on all the minutiae of life (I certainly do!) and it's lovely to be able to share the Corfu way of life when we're there
Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on January 28, 2010, 10:35:56 AM
Hi Janis,
I fully agree with you.
But it would certainly take a while for me to get used to.
Here in Denmark we are all very, very strict with time and appointments.
Love Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on January 28, 2010, 10:41:08 AM
P.S.
Maybe it's got to do with it's beeing so bloody cold?
We only go out if we have to!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on January 28, 2010, 11:03:34 AM
Ha ha, Connie - could be! It's strange though that different people (let alone different countries) can have so many different attitudes - my husband Barry is so laid back whereas I'm more organised, but we make a perfect team! I'm trying to relax more (I can do when I'm home in Arillas) and Barry is trying more to stay as he is!! (that's laid back for you!)
Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ivan on January 28, 2010, 01:27:46 PM
Janis, keep your head down (to avoid the flak) but keep your chin (spirits) up! and yes it does conjure up all sorts of interesting possibilities!
                                         Ivan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 28, 2010, 08:02:44 PM
So agree with you all, but I know Jen and me could live the Greek way. Being laid back residents near Glastonbury, it really appeals to us that the shop opens when the owner comes. It makes you stay one step ahead - always have enough milk (for the frappe) vodka and ciggies - buy them before they run out!

Ivan - Eggy always has his head down, and until the bank collapses outside his home (he posted about it a while ago) his chin is always up. That's what we all love about him.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 03, 2010, 03:55:45 PM
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP0198.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 03, 2010, 04:01:33 PM
Whoops

Sorry folks. - Just practicing with "photobucket"

What you're looking at is the bank , just past Mon Amour, Kavvadades. Much of it came down and blocked the road when we had those bad ole storms.

More later when I get the hang of photobucket and Arillas will follow.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 03, 2010, 04:05:48 PM
If this next one is a biggie then I will be asking Terry how to resize them.

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP0197.jpg)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 03, 2010, 04:07:18 PM
Cheers for that Negg...and that is some bank to come down.

Well done with the photos.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on February 03, 2010, 04:45:24 PM
We're "banking" on you, Negg to keep us informed....

Janis x

My goodness, am I going down the slippery slope now! ???
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: nikos on February 03, 2010, 08:18:32 PM
(http://100_1942)
sorry i was trying to upload a picture but i can't
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on February 03, 2010, 08:39:28 PM
Great pics Eggy to resize on photobucket once youv'e uploaded your image just click edit then resizie and type in 640 then save as a copy if you want to keep the original
                                      Tony
                           
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on February 03, 2010, 11:59:13 PM
(http://)

I'm hoping tis is a pic we took today on the way to Corfu town.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on February 04, 2010, 12:00:36 AM
Sorry, I'll try that again in a few mins......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on February 04, 2010, 12:20:44 AM
Thought it was last year when the banks collapsed Eggy ?
Oh sorry I thought you meant ........forget it !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ivan on February 04, 2010, 12:24:21 PM
BB the difference is that Eggy's bank was shored up by a JCB but the UK banks were shored up by our money!
                                Ivan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 04, 2010, 05:14:34 PM
BB the difference is that Eggy's bank was shored up by a JCB but the UK banks were shored up by our money!

:D so true Ivan!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 04, 2010, 06:42:21 PM
Hello Peeps

Currently practising re-sizing pics and, when confident, Arillas piccies will be back.

I can tell you though, Arillas is looking good and, although we started life this a.m. with 6 deg the day has been very good indeed.

So many pics to take and so much catching up to do.
( The snow on the Albanian mountains has to be priority! )

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 04, 2010, 07:44:59 PM
Today it seems that there is more sand coming towards the south part of our beach opposite horizon hotel. It is actually more than what it was during the summer season..!!!  the other part of the beach I don't dare taking a picture as there has not been much development on the previous weather damages .The Community is organizing to fix the collapsed part of the road "as soon as possible" as they always tell us .

Of course the pictures I took this afternoon would tell you more that a thousand Words!!

Take care everyone  

Dimitris
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on February 04, 2010, 07:49:31 PM
Dimitris you have excelled yourself!  The sunset photos are amazing..absolutely beautiful...even more so than any summer ones I've seen.  It must be something to do with the winter skies.

Eileen.x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on February 04, 2010, 08:02:04 PM
Hi Dimitris,
I second Eileens words: lovely, lovely photos !!
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ivan on February 04, 2010, 08:34:13 PM
Absolutely beautiful!!!      I want to be there NOW
                       Ivan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on February 04, 2010, 08:36:59 PM
Thank you, Negg for the encouraging words - look forward to more photos from you (I can't get the hang of resizing either!)

Wonderful photos, Dimitris - can't wait until May!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on February 04, 2010, 08:39:45 PM
Thanks Dimitris. Your photos are quite simply..... STUNNING!

Glad to see that the beach is returning too.

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on February 04, 2010, 08:41:00 PM
hi dimitris ,,fab news about the beach...........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 04, 2010, 08:56:40 PM
Thanks Dimitris. Looking good. The sunsets are breathtaking

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 04, 2010, 08:58:36 PM
It'sa looking really good.....roll on June.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on February 04, 2010, 09:30:07 PM
Lovely sunset photo's Dimitris and the beach is looking good, especially as its just opposite the Horizon.

Terry
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on February 04, 2010, 09:58:22 PM
Wow!  Great beach and great sunsets....  Efharisto Dimitri...

Roll on June,

lynn xx

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 04, 2010, 11:14:43 PM
Fantastic photo's as always. Love Viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on February 05, 2010, 01:07:52 AM
hi dimitris fantastic photo`s will see you in sept                                                                                                                                                                 keith and ann
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 05, 2010, 01:14:42 AM
Thanks Dimitri....can't wait to be there again!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: skelly on February 05, 2010, 03:00:47 AM
Arillas is looking fantastic. The sunsets are breathtaking. It really does warm the heart after the snow we had here again on tuesday.
keep them coming Dimitri

Joan (skelly) x x x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on February 05, 2010, 03:57:36 AM
Efkhareesto polee Dimitris!
All looking good, those photos are brilliant, just what we need to cheer us up and remind us of Arillas in these dark gray days of the U.K winter!
Can't wait till I'm there in May,
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on February 05, 2010, 11:24:25 AM
Gorgeous photos Dimitris, thank so much for posting them,

Eggy, been missing your posts and photos,

Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 05, 2010, 03:20:59 PM
Beach beach beach beach....YEIIIIIIIIIIIII! :D

Thank you Dimitris :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on February 06, 2010, 09:43:33 PM
feeling hot hot hot.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on February 11, 2010, 04:02:18 PM
I took this pic at the beach today,( I hope it works!)

(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs143.snc3/17078_1178828084886_1653675547_444654_982463_s.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 11, 2010, 04:05:45 PM
It looks like the Jetty is getting pounding.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on February 11, 2010, 04:07:10 PM
hmmmmm! I thought it would be bigger than that! Shurely there must be an easy way to post photos here!  Yes Riggers, you wouldn't want to be sitting at the end there today!lol.

Good news is, there's lots of sand being washed in!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on February 11, 2010, 04:18:09 PM
Thanks for the photo Maggie.

Could you please ask Gordon if he would kindly wade out and take one facing inland? :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 11, 2010, 07:50:43 PM
Thanks for the update Maggie.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on February 11, 2010, 08:06:49 PM
Terry, I asked him very nicely, but I'm afraid I can't put his reply on the forum! LOL.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on February 12, 2010, 12:38:38 PM
maggie
i dont blame him ...........lol..x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 22, 2010, 05:59:49 PM
So, Who remembers a " Round Tuit " ?

I seem to re-call that, many years ago, when I visited various seaside locations, there was always a little "nic-nac" shop that sold those cheapy plates printed with the words " A ROUND TUIT" These were bought for the people who didnt have or who never could get "Around Tuit"
I feel that that now! - I never seem to get around to it so need all the help I can get.
( Even a plate with a printed reminder is a help )
Complacency has set in. - Maybe not complacency but just pure lazy - Who knows.!

It's been a hard Winter, so far. The worst of our 3 Winters here and we're not alone.
Everybody feels it. But our local Greek friends just take it on the chn and get on with life. We, and I mean the majority of newbies here, feel like our little peice of paradise is being whittled down to a "Same s**t, different location"

The weather has been harsh to us all and, as you know, our soil banks have collapsed twice now. - JCB digger removal job. We're not alone on this as it's happened to many areas of private land and public roads too.
( Armenades road last week  impassible due to a dirt barricade.)

So, "Same s**t, different location" ? - Nah! Those little snippets in life here can just keep your head above water.

1. A lovely lunch with Dimitris, Litza and young Spiros recenty
( Litsa does a very nice marinated octopus )
2. Bavias Taverna for some really tender Goat in a red wine sauce last week.
3. Visits from our really good Greek Fireman neighbour for a chat.
4. The ability to stroll down our track and pick fresh oranges from a tree.
5. The welcome from such a good family at Armourada when playing darts.
( Food laid on , no charge ) - The welcome is there at all times - Darts or luchtime.
6. Having a good 'ole rabbit with Nickos and Linda at Night Owl and Dimitris and Spiros from Rainbow - Tis their local Donchyerknow?
7. A little walk to our local Kafenio to collect the mail and sitting outside with a coffee and ouzo. - Just watching the world go by.
8. Mon Amour and getting excited about the pork roll you see on the spit, as you walk in. - Very nice it was too.
9. Three W's at Agious Stephanos. Xrisanthos thinks he's Phil Taylor now.

As I said - A harsh Winter for all. For me and Wegg a harsh Winter has been added to a large bill for a car which meant we were off the road for over 3 weeks.
Car back but one more bit left to do)
Another big bill for building a retaining wall near the house.
(Might have to build a smaller version now further down our track)
Rain and more rain - unable to get that garden prepared for planting.
Extra cash outlay to switch from our builders electric to domestic electric.
Petrol now e1.30 a litre. - Cashpoints only work when there is an " F " in the month
No "F" in cashpoint last month!
You begin to think the whole world is against you. - Must be an English thing as, once again, the Greeks take it all in their laid back and very enviable style.

Then..... to top it all I can't get pics on the Forum. Image shack has got me foxed and Terry W's help of "Pic re-sizer" seemed to be OK until it said something like....
.... I have to pay. - Terry I may be in touch soon.

And....... I've just remembered why I logged in.
Arillas Today
Temps around 12 deg and rain started about 2 pm this afternoon. (after 3 dry days)
Arillas beach looking good. Feisty waves and a little breeze but the type that makes you want to walk along the little beach, that has fought so well to be there, and say - Yeah! - I'm here and I'm going to be here yet for a while.

Pics soon people -  when I can get " A ROUND TUIT"

Cheers
Negg




 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on February 22, 2010, 06:26:53 PM
Chin up Eggy, things can only get better eh.  As for the 'round tuit', that made me chuckle as My mum and dad have a plate that says this in their bathroom!Despite your troubles recently, I still know where we would all rather be :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on February 22, 2010, 06:27:22 PM
Chin up Eggy, things can only get better eh.  As for the 'round tuit', that made me chuckle as My mum and dad have a plate that says this in their bathroom!Despite your troubles recently, I still know where we would all rather be :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on February 22, 2010, 06:44:27 PM
Hi, Neil.   I know you`re suffering lousy weather now, but those long summer months have got to make up for it!!

As usual another fine post, a great read to cheer us Limeys up.

Hope all is well- see you in September.

  Yammas  Paul and Heather
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on February 22, 2010, 07:03:08 PM
Hi, Neil.   I know you`re suffering lousy weather now, but those long summer months have got to make up for it!!

As usual another fine post, a great read to cheer us Limeys up.

Hope all is well- see you in September.

  Yammas  Paul and Heather
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on February 22, 2010, 07:10:01 PM
fab post neil ..hugs to wegg ,sure things will get better ,looking forward to catching up in rainbow in june ,,kay & babs send there love ,,,so till then a big yammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmas.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 22, 2010, 07:12:52 PM
Ah Eggy, we had one of those round tuit thingies (ash tray in our case wouldn't you just believe it. They didn't do beer mugs...) But it is long since lost, so we never get round to anything these days. The garden is testament to that!

Loved reading your post. I think all of us are truly teed off with the winter. Snow, icy roads, cabin fever, we all need a dose of Spring sunshine badly. But you have had it (up to here,I hear you grunt!) worse than most.

Thanks for taking the time to share it all.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on February 22, 2010, 07:13:35 PM
fab post neil ..hugs to wegg ,sure things will get better ,looking forward to catching up in rainbow in june ,,kay & babs send there love ,,,so till then a big yammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmas.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on February 22, 2010, 07:14:17 PM
Sorry people- just my PC playing up-honest!!!

   Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on February 22, 2010, 07:17:00 PM
paul
forgiven ...........lol.....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on February 22, 2010, 07:20:17 PM
Kevin   I think we`re drinking the same stuff....

   Yammas   Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 22, 2010, 07:48:52 PM
Great post Neill....Glad you got round tuit.

See you in 15 weeks matey for ouzo and darts.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on February 22, 2010, 08:56:20 PM
Aaahhhh Eggy, you nearly had me reaching for the knife there!!!!!
It's not all that bad, you did spend a rather nice bit of Saturday with lovely company on your veranda! (i hope you enjoyed..) You woudn't have been able to do that in England.

We have really liked spending our first winter here.Will report next year how the next one goes!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on February 22, 2010, 08:59:51 PM


AND.....I still can't figure out how to post pictures right yet either!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on February 22, 2010, 09:00:15 PM
Thanks for the latest post neil.
Yes it looks like you are having a bit of a time out there.
Soon be spring and then summer, you will have forgoten all about it by then.
You know how it goes swings and roundabouts, no matter where you are.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on February 22, 2010, 09:17:55 PM
Great post, Neill, thanks  :)

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on February 22, 2010, 09:19:37 PM
Eggy, it's really good to hear from you. I've missed reading your posts.
The weather has been awful for you this winter, but just think about the long hot summer which should be starting very soon. I understand that the last few days have been very pleasant & there are signs of spring.
I do have sympathy for you regarding the bills. I know only too well how expensive retaining walls are!!
I can't believe how much petrol has gone up. It's on par with our prices now.

The 9 "little snippets" that you've mention sound like bliss to me. You wouldn't be picking oranges & watching the world go by sipping ouzo, if you were still living in the cold & grey U.K.

Looking forward to seeing you & Wegg in 5 weeks.

As Jo said, chin up.

Sara..xx

P.S Never heard of "A round Tuit"






Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on February 22, 2010, 10:02:29 PM
Hi Neill,

Good and honest post there my friend..."same sh*t different location"...probably some days you feel it's true...and I quite believe it.

It won't be too long until the sunny days outnumber the dull and wet...and us lot are over to share a bottle or few.  Looking forward to it. :-)

Love and hugs,

Eileen.xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on February 22, 2010, 11:14:11 PM
graet post neill hope to meet you this year in sept                                                                                                                                                                 keith and ann
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on February 23, 2010, 11:08:20 AM
This forecast will cheer you up Eggy. After tomorrow, no rain [for a while] lots of sunshine & highs of 21............Wish I was there.

http://www.accuweather.com/world-forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&locCode=EUR|GR|GR025|CORFU&metric=1 (http://www.accuweather.com/world-forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&locCode=EUR|GR|GR025|CORFU&metric=1)

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on February 23, 2010, 01:39:15 PM
Hey Sara what a splendid outlook.  Average daytime temperatures around 18 degrees would suit me nicely at the moment.  It was just 2 degrees outside a little while ago here in Lincolnshire.

Think that despite everything Eggy is in the right place - many thanks for your latest epistle Neil  - sums up well the trials and tribulations of life as well as the blessings which weigh in the balance on the other side.

Taking it all into consideration you've been having a wonderful insight into the way of life in Corfu.  Not only that, we forum friends have all been blessed in sharing with you some of the details (if not the actual discomforts and joys).
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on February 23, 2010, 08:29:30 PM
Brilliant forecast why cant we have a bit of the 21°C it would deffo not go a miss at the moment infact i would happily settle for half of that,this winter seems to have dragged on and on with no sign of let up just yet and guess what ? Yup its snowing again up here in Idle
Not to worry spring cant be that far away now ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on February 23, 2010, 08:30:11 PM
Odd post went up twice again
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on February 23, 2010, 11:42:19 PM
Great post Eggy - thank you.  I, too, have missed reading your reports.
The good times they are a'coming!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 24, 2010, 01:31:31 AM
Beautifully put PJ.
Quote
we forum friends have all been blessed in sharing with you some of the details

Hear Hear
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 24, 2010, 07:10:53 PM
You guys out there really are my "LIL OLE" Arillas Family!
Nice comments and nice PM's from all concerned.
Patrick John - You're too nice and I will feel guilty now when I think of speedos!

But.....................
Don't read my post as a big bummer. Real life does have the habit of creeping up behind you and biting yer ass. Sometimes when youre spoilt a minor disaster can mean "The end of the world"

Maggie - I was saving our little get together for my next post but now you've let the cat ( Homer or Megg ) outa the bag. You little Scottish Tinker you!
Nice relaxing and enjoyable time spent with you and Gordon though and this currently sits at Number 1 in the February motivation Chart.

Arillas Today - WET. - Overnight rain topped up by a few showers this morning.
Holes continue to appear around North Corfu but, until drier weather we all grin and bear it. ( I often wonder if these holes are imported - Must ask JAC Transport )

Gardening now takes a back seat again. However Temps are good and around that 13 deg mark at 7pm. Tonight is a settle down job and hopefully curl toes in the warmth after another super offering from the Kitchen of Wegg.

Although wet , Arillas sea front still looks as inviting as ever. Sometimes it's a hard choice to make between Armourada and the front. Who is more inviting?
At Armourada you can get an Ouzo and a game of darts so Armourada may just win. - ................ Maybe!
Can't see the sea when sipping Ouzo and throwing arrows! ...and a walk along the front certainly beats walking 7 feet to get yer darts out of a board.

Be Well good people
Cheers
Negg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on February 24, 2010, 07:58:56 PM
Cheers for the report Neil
Holes in the road, I must be in and around the Arillas area.
Wish I was, would rather be hitting the holes there than the one's we have over here.
Roll on the Summer
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on February 24, 2010, 08:25:44 PM
Hi Neil,
Thanks for your reports.
Whatever bad weather you might have I'm sure it can't be worse than what we are
suffering up here in England and in Denmark !!! Freezing cold and lots of snow that just keeps coming and coming. This winter seems to be never ending!!

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 27, 2010, 05:06:53 PM
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/250210a.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/250210b.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 27, 2010, 05:09:20 PM
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/250210a.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/250210b.jpg)

Hurrah!

Thanks to  a long phone call from Terry W, last night , I think I have finally got there.

( A little like getting to Corfu Town , via Albania, for me but ....  got there )

These two pics of Arillas early afternoon yesterday.
Must prctice some more soon.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on February 27, 2010, 05:28:01 PM
Well done!  It was worth the wait, they are lovely photos. :-)

Looking forward to seeing more.

Eileen.xxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 27, 2010, 05:56:16 PM
Bravo Negg with Terrys help. Glad you back in action :)

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on February 27, 2010, 07:38:26 PM
Well done Eggy

Wowsers !!!

Cheers Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 27, 2010, 08:22:06 PM
Love the pics of the sea, but I am struggling to work out where they were taken from. That row of rocks(?) going way out into the sea made me think "this isn't Arillas" because I know every inch of the beach better than the back of my own hand. But the shallow waves, the general feel of it, makes me think it might be. Help!

And well done Neill and Terry. Like everyone, Jen and me have been missing Eggy's regular updates on Arillas Today.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: coys on February 27, 2010, 08:40:33 PM
I think it may be by the sea breeze Phil.

Barry.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 27, 2010, 11:20:04 PM
I think it may be by the sea breeze Phil.

Barry.

Quite right Barry!

Stood on the terrace at the "Breeze" - Watied for ages and never got served?

Negg

More pics to follow soon.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 27, 2010, 11:34:15 PM
Thanks Barry and Neill. I was stressing out for a while.... You can tell which end of the beach I usually go to!

When I see it for real in July, I will be boring Jen to death pointing it out! Mind you I would be anyway. She has a high threshold for boring old farts....

Never got served Negg? I guess not in February. But the Armours (btw I am secretly supporting them in the darts.... er, not so secretly now after a few voddies)

At Armourada they would serve you beer, ouzo, food, company, hospitality ....

Ah, wish I were you right now!
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on February 27, 2010, 11:50:50 PM
Eggy nice to see your reports and pictures again, what would we do without Terry, took several phone calls for him to talk me through uploading and resizing the pictures ha ha.

Got a taxi to work the other morning and it was just like our taxi ride from the airport to Arillas, there are so many potholes due to the severe weather we have had, pity the end destination wasn't as nice.  Roll on June.

Phil due to the amount of friends you call in to see as you are doing the circuit I'm not suprised you haven't noticed the rocks going out into the sea ha ha said that very tactfully didn't I ha ha.  You know we love you X

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on February 27, 2010, 11:57:10 PM
Hi all,
Eggy's photo of the sea by the Sea breeze:
I couldn't post my photo on this site, so I put it
on "Connies Arillas memories".
It's taken at the same spot in May 2007.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 28, 2010, 12:05:59 AM
Thanks Jill. I have very broad shoulders... you have to if you want to live a life like mine and Jen's. Loved the way you said it. Hope you, Mick and the brood are well.

I will probably fall over those rocks in July........

love
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 28, 2010, 09:16:57 AM
I've been waiting to post these since mid-January.

A pal of ours came over for his first Winter break, at his newly built Villa. He takes all the glory for these pics.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/rob5.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/rob4.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/rob3.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/rob2.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/rob1.jpg)

We've started the morning here, well 9pm ish then, with a dry day and temps around 11deg. - Out in that garden soon - Maybe an Arillas visit later.

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on February 28, 2010, 09:24:44 AM
Wow, fantastic pics Eggy!
Thank you for sharing.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 28, 2010, 10:37:33 AM
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/rob5.jpg)
.

Is that little Pooley trotting along the beach in the picture :) ??? He is the cutest ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on February 28, 2010, 10:41:40 AM
Thanks for all the photos Eggy. Really enjoyed them.
Have a good day gardening.

Sara..x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on February 28, 2010, 11:27:13 AM
Great Niell, I'll be up for some lessons on posting pics! lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on February 28, 2010, 01:34:50 PM
Hi Erja,
Yes it is. He used to go for long walks in the mornings,
once I met him half way to the Tropicana Hotel !!
He's my little favourite too.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 28, 2010, 04:52:57 PM
Hi Erja, did you ever hear the story of Pooley and his little friend following Pete and I to Arillas, we did take them back home the next day but by the time we got back to Arillas Bay they were waiting for us and just never left. Luckily they got adopted but pooley's little pal died about 2006 I think. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 28, 2010, 07:16:01 PM
The little dogs (and the big ones too) of Arillas are always part of our time there. Have still got a purple lump and a scar where cookie bit me last summer, but have forgiven him. Thalassa's Charlie is one of our favourites. And little Pooley who started this discussion. Then of course Dimitris' cats who always end up eating part of my dinner... Yet another, often forgotten part of what it all means to me.

Eggy I justlove the pic of wild foaming waves crashing in around the jetty. I could sit on that bench for hours watching that. It's not my one though. The one which belongs exclusively to me and Sandy is further south. But any bench will do.... (Or any dream for that matter???)

Severe dose of Arillasitis (to quote TerryW) today. Somehow the forum isn't enough to satisfy me today. Oh well, only 19 weeks to get through till for real....

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on February 28, 2010, 07:46:10 PM
Doggie !!

I remember a little fellow taking a walk out with us when Elaine and I were over last October ....Let me see ..... no just checked he was a dark little doggie not the same one at all. Nice to have company tho eh?

Cheers Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 28, 2010, 08:05:22 PM
I took Lara and Cookie on a beach odyssey all round the circle one night in September 2008. Well the truth is they took me.

From Olga's home at Elena Stella, past Artemis, Vavilas and Bardis Sun, then onto the sand. The dogs went mental, rushing in and out of the waves. But whenever I sat on a bench (that night I sat on all of them...) Lara jumped on my lap and Cookie sat by my feet with his chin on my toes. Walked right past the Nut and Malibu. Didn't take any money so no visit there, and don't think me and two dogs would have been very popular wandering in covered in sand...

The point is Nan luvver, company can  take many forms, just like you said. That night it was two dogs.

Lynn luvver - not "two soups." Sorry darling, just couldn't resist...

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 01, 2010, 08:07:12 AM
Hi Erja, did you ever hear the story of Pooley and his little friend following Pete and I to Arillas, we did take them back home the next day but by the time we got back to Arillas Bay they were waiting for us and just never left. Luckily they got adopted but pooley's little pal died about 2006 I think.

Awwww! I did not know about his little pal. What a cute story about the canine villagers :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on March 01, 2010, 01:08:53 PM
Lynn luvver - not "two soups." Sorry darling, just couldn't resist...
Phil

Lol, Phil, it's taken this long for me to understand that one!!!  (Well, only about 17 hours then!!  Or at least I think I do!)  ;)

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 01, 2010, 04:48:55 PM
Life has been good to the folks of Arillas and surrounding areas today.

17 deg outside now, at 4:30 pm. This has moved up a degree in the last 30 mins.
A non windy and calm day, and thats only Wegg.

Arillas beach front a pleasure to stroll along and clic a pic ( Now I can )
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010310e.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010310f.jpg)
.
Who remembers that really good looking house being built last year?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010310g.jpg)
Taking shape nicely eh?

The only other two people I saw on "the front" were an English couple, taking it easy at Helens Creperie - Didn't know they opened in the afternoon!
Anyway , they declined a photo and who am I to break into their "Chill out" time!

So, maybe a pic of the Alabanian Mountains to keep us going!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010310d.jpg)

If you squint, squint and then squint you may just see them
( Must start using our new camera soon! )

Now..... Remember those recent pics of the landslide at Mon Amour. This one will give you all just an idea of how much soil came down that slope!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010310h.jpg)
.
You just have to imagine that the original slope actually overlapped that tarmac road.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Finally , but not for the squeamish ! - One of our moggies keeps bringing home rats.
( Dead rats but that's not the point )
This one has been artistacally arranged for identification.
(By me and not Wegg I must add-She hates it when I chase her with them!)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010310a.jpg)
.
We don't really want to find these outside our patio doors in the morning but equally we find it difficult to identify the culprit.

WHICH ONE DO YOU THINK IS THE GUILTY PARTY?
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010310c.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010310b.jpg)
.
Butter wouldn't melt ....... and all that ole nonsense.

Cheers
Negg

ps - in the time it's taken me to post this the temp has now gone up to 19,3 deg !
( WOTSALLDATABOUT? )


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 01, 2010, 05:57:23 PM
Its the first day of Spring, and Eggy is back. Thanks for the Pics and News again Neil.

I found this earlier ...

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/eggyarillastoday.jpg)

Eggy has been doing this for two and a half years, and in the words of the song by Freiheit Thanks for "Keeping The Dream Alive" throughout the year.

I think all of Eggy's photos would go well with the song, next project I think.

   



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 01, 2010, 06:00:04 PM
WHICH ONE DO YOU THINK IS THE GUILTY PARTY?
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010310c.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010310b.jpg)
.

:D which ever it was, I think they have earned their keep :D

Thank you for the other pictures too Eggy :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 01, 2010, 07:39:51 PM
Great report Negg....spring is in the air.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on March 01, 2010, 08:39:01 PM
Terrific report, Neill, thanks for posting.

Love,
lynn xx

p.s. will pm you  :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on March 01, 2010, 09:41:55 PM
Hi Neil,
Thank you so much for your reports and photos
they mean a lot to all of us up here in the cold longing for the sunshine and sea!!!
Can I buy you and your Mrs. a drink when I return in June?
It would be really nice to meet you.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on March 01, 2010, 10:11:48 PM
Great report & photos Eggy [except the rat one :(] - thank you.
I wonder which is the guilty one, Megg or Homer? How are they getting on these days, are they friends yet?

Looks a beautiful day & 19.3 deg - Wow! wish I was there.

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on March 02, 2010, 11:27:54 AM
Wonderful report and photos - thank you Eggy!  Loved your cat photos as well - the top one reminds me of my Tiger, who sadly isn't with us anymore.
He was a huge beast of a cat who used to frighten the local dogs away...!!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on March 02, 2010, 11:36:04 AM
Thanks Neil for the lovely photos and report.  How are the cats getting along now.  And exactly how old are you!!  Chasing Wegg with the rats LOL. 

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 02, 2010, 12:53:28 PM
Great report & photos Eggy [except the rat one :(] - thank you.
I wonder which is the guilty one, Megg or Homer? How are they getting on these days, are they friends yet?
Sara

Sara -Well, a funny fing 'appened last night. But I'll start from the beginning.
Yesterday morning our Megg was in the utility room, sniffing around the washing machine.
Being curious, I got a torch and shone it down the sides but couldn't see anything there.
Sometimes she chases bits of paper around and purposly hits it under things.
( More exciting that way )
So, no more thought of it until 10ish last night when Wegg opened the door to the utility room and there staring at her was a little mouse type/shrew type rodent. Aaargh!
Eggy to the rescue with a small box but when I knelt down it ran straiGht up my trouser leg. - Good job I have a fondness for these little animals!
So, and now use your imagination. See me with left hand, sealing trouser bottom, to prevent the escape route for this lovely little character. Try also to imagine how you walk to the back door with one hand round ankle and the other to keep yourself steady.
(Come back Quasimodo - All is forgiven) - Esmeralda! and all that!
Bottom line is, When outside, shake leg and out pops mini hairy rodent who takes a long look at me, on his back legs before scuttling off to freedom.
MEGG MUST BE FAVOURITE AS THE GUILTY PARTY NOW!!
_______________________________________________________________________
Sharon - Cats are both good and just about tolerate each other. Now spring is upon us they seems to be on shiftwork. Out all night and sleep all day.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Janis - Megg ( Top Cat ) is a tiny little thing. - We call her a tart cause shes always making herself look pretty  ( We think that's to tease Homer ! )
=========================================================
Connie - Drinks must be a must in June.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

So , who says I keep going off thread, in posts.??

ARILLAS TODAY _ (so far)
A lovely morning with 16deg outside at mid-day. Good to see the soil starting to dry and Wegg has planted some vine "sticks" and more teddies ( Potatoes )
A lot going on around with digging,strimming,a few bonfires. Busy bees all round.
(Yep - and we've seen a few bees and heard that bird that goes - "Whoop")

I reckon that, in a couple of days time, there will be activity in Arillas with all our pals preparing for, what we hope, is a good Summer for them and us.
Sod the euro and sod the price increases. Holidays, as kiving here, are important to all and if you have to drink one beer less or hire a car for 5 days instead of 7 then go for it.
We have tightened our belts here in the same way. An ouzo less, shop around for bargains, don't drive for the sake of it,turn rads down, etc etc - And we're still here.

This is what I want to see this Summer!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/190709.jpg)
(Taken July 09 )
.
Plus................. Loadsa Form friends!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/151009d.jpg)
.
A reminder that Sharon (left) will be up n running again with her good grub and really laid back atmosphere. .
and.... I just had to post this one again!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/141209a.jpg)
.
What we need is a van with "Arillas Nuts" - Maybe. (Phil could be Chairman!)

There yer go - off thread again!
Try and make up for it later.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on March 02, 2010, 12:59:40 PM
LOLOLOL, Neil did you not scream like a girl when it ran up your trouser leg!!!! Thanks for that story, I'll be giggling all day.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 02, 2010, 01:35:44 PM
Eggy has made me smile with that story. It does conjure up a lovely vision with the mouse up his trousers. I wonder if he had baggy boxers on? :-)

Hickory, dickory dock keeps going through my mind for some strange reason.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ivan on March 02, 2010, 01:39:10 PM
Neill,
       that made me laugh!!!!!!
                        Ivan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on March 02, 2010, 01:56:56 PM
Oh Eggy - that's such a funny story. You dealt with the situation very calmly. If that had been me, I would have been screaming, running about & probably stripping off!
Terry, I wonder if Eggy was wearing boxers - next subject, Corfu Nuts. Now how did we get there? ah yes..................... Phil would definitely make a good chairman.

Sara

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 02, 2010, 01:59:56 PM
HAHAHA Loved that one Negg....



(http://bestsmileys.com/lol/22.gif)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on March 02, 2010, 03:54:08 PM
ROFL....Neill you and Wenders really do have to write that book. :-)

Eileenxxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 02, 2010, 04:27:06 PM
Quote by Sara
Quote
Terry, I wonder if Eggy was wearing boxers - next subject, Corfu Nuts

It might have been .... Cor! Phew! Nuts for Eggy, Sara :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 02, 2010, 04:54:10 PM
To put any rumours to rest.
Eggy does not wear boxers!-It would look like two twigs sticking out from a large tent.

Arillas Today, people gives us a super duper day.
19 deg at 4:45 pm ??? = Wotsalldatabout?

I snuck onto someone's Villa balcony this lunchtime for a pic.
Hmmmm!, as Lloyd Grossman would say, who wouldl iive in a place like this?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/020310a.jpg)

And just to keep this "quiz" alive, I then took a view from yet another Villa.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/020310e.jpg)
(Good job they are both empty at the mo or strange looks would be coming my way)

Arillas is looking a real cracker and again reminds me that the smooth far outdoes the rough! - Problems and stress for us this Winter? - Wot problems-Who's stressed?
( Who told you that 'ole rubbish? )
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/020310b.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/020310c.jpg)

And who's this, with dainty hand, patiently treating all our "rest areas" with a coating of teak oil?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/020310d.jpg)

Anyway - Darts K/O tonight at Three Ws - Eggy is a coiled spring and,with a little luck ,will only lose by a small margin.
Be well all
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on March 02, 2010, 06:53:59 PM
Good luck with the darts tonight, Neil - and thank you once more for the fantastic reporting!
I'm still laughing my socks off with your story of the rodent up your trouser leg - I'd have been screaming still if it had been my trousers!!
Hopefully we'll get to meet you in May - we're there at the same time as our Viv and Pete
Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 02, 2010, 07:20:06 PM
You lot trying to tell me I'm nuts or summat????? Oh well, I knew already.

Reet cheered me up to read your posts Eggy, and all the replies. I remember the pic of Sharon, Martin, Lynn, Colin and Nan really well. Just wish Jen and I had been in it.... I also remember my reaction: "Ratbags!!" It's a bit ironic now in view of your escpades with the rodent. Were they Oxford (rat)Bags you were wearing? (Groan - sorry, no I can't do any better than that!)

Lovely post. Thanks
Phil


 

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on March 02, 2010, 07:21:31 PM
Oh Phil, even I groaned at that one! 

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 02, 2010, 08:28:47 PM
OO Neill, just what I needed after a long day, a reet good laugh. Cant stop giigling now, good job Maggy didn't try to chase it up. I can just see you hobbling to the door and I can hear wendy laughing at you. Thanks for the pics, I think I know which 2 friends places you were at and all I can say is I want one.lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on March 02, 2010, 09:03:48 PM
Agreed - that was indeed a much needed good laugh!  Maybe the rodent knew a softie when he saw one!  Just hilarious, Neill, also some of the answers - (Hickory Dickory Dock?  Good one, Terry!)

I love the photos too, particularly those two of the sea.  :)
Cheers,
lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on March 05, 2010, 09:47:08 PM
Neill Calum almost wet himself when I read him your report.  Just the thought of it has made us all laugh, could this only happen to you, YES I think so ha ha.

Jill X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Zee on March 05, 2010, 11:35:25 PM
OO Neill, just what I needed after a long day, a reet good laugh. Cant stop giigling now, good job Maggy didn't try to chase it up. I can just see you hobbling to the door and I can hear wendy laughing at you. Thanks for the pics, I think I know which 2 friends places you were at and all I can say is I want one.lol. Viv

Doesn't remind you of a certain little boy (around 10 yrs old), a wild ferret and pulling his pants down in the street?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 06, 2010, 07:13:41 PM
Doesn't remind you of a certain little boy (around 10 yrs old), a wild ferret and pulling his pants down in the street?

Mick n Zee
I'll let you know when Megg brings a wild ferret home. - Do you need an excuse to pull down pants in a street? - After 3 Ouzos? - Well, that's another story.!

A chilly Arillas today people with a little overnight rain and a breezy morning. We're down to about 8 deg now at 7pm and heating is keeping inside around the 21 deg mark.
(8 deg? - wotsalldatabout?)
 All we ask for here is a few more dry days to do "catch up".
Everything taking shape outside though, for us and a few Arillas folk who are now begining to stir and prepare for the Summer. - More to follow.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 06, 2010, 07:51:40 PM
Ah Eggy, so wish we could help with the preparations for the oncoming season. Guess this year we'll have to make do with sampling it in July.

Quote
Do you need an excuse to pull down pants in a street? - After 3 Ouzos? - Well, that's another story.!

Would take a lot more than three, and then I wouldn't be able to anyway! And we all want to know the "other story." C'mon. Spill the beans!!!

love to both
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on March 07, 2010, 12:44:52 AM
Mick and Zee - you've started something now....!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 07, 2010, 02:47:01 AM
Cheers for ur Wit again Negg..............gawd can't wait to be there.

yammas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 07, 2010, 08:07:01 PM
It really happend, Micks mate lost his ferret, Mick went after it and then I heard such a comotion I thought somebody was being killed. there was my son dancing about jumping up and down and trying to pull his pants up at the same time. Now im aching all over I have laughed so much. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 07, 2010, 08:41:30 PM
Is that the mark of a true Arilliac? Having a rodent in your pants? Our eggy has, and now viv's Mick. Can't say I'm keen on being initiated.

And I haven't worn pants for thirty or more years since they went out of fashion. The rodent would have far too much access to the family jewels for my liking.... Ask our TerryW and posts on another thread!

lol
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on March 08, 2010, 01:28:03 AM
Perhaps that's why you keeping calling people "Ratbag" Phil - lol!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 11, 2010, 03:09:29 PM
After two wet 'ole days the sun's out people!

16 deg outside at 2:30 ish pm and very nice indeed. We alll hope, once again, that it will last for two reasons. One is to get back outside for some gardening and two is so we can keep the inside heating to a minimum ( Oil at 70 cents a litre now )

How nice it was today, for me, to drive through "Kavvadades Square" and see a group of locals sat on wall, taking in the vibes,and probably putting the world to rights.

Even Homer and Megg are beginning to "Think" about playing together. At least they are not at each others throats.
------ Must be Summer on the way, or still too early to tell ??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 11, 2010, 03:10:13 PM
After two wet 'ole days the sun's out people!

16 deg outside at 2:30 ish pm and very nice indeed. We alll hope, once again, that it will last for two reasons. One is to get back outside for some gardening and two is so we can keep the inside heating to a minimum ( Oil at 70 cents a litre now )

How nice it was today, for me, to drive through "Kavvadades Square" and see a group of locals sat on wall, taking in the vibes,and probably putting the world to rights.

Even Homer and Megg are beginning to "Think" about playing together. At least they are not at each others throats.
------ Must be Summer on the way, or still too early to tell ??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jennifer Ferguson on March 11, 2010, 03:20:30 PM
We have the sunshine and the beautiful blue sky but sadly not the lovely temperature.Sitting around 3c so heating,cosy sweater etc still in use.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on March 11, 2010, 03:21:45 PM
I'm glad the sun's shining again for you Negg. I'm sure there's lots to do in the garden &
the forecast looks alot better for next week.
BTW whats happened to the webcam? Anyone else having problems viewing it?

I can't believe how expensive oil & petrol are at the moment. I can remember, not so long ago, when petrol was half the price of ours here, but now it's more expensive. You'll have to get a donkey Negg.

Sara...x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 11, 2010, 03:30:47 PM
You'll have to get a donkey Negg.

What a good idea :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 11, 2010, 03:39:12 PM
According to rumours, the last Donkey I had, lost it's hind legs due to my ability for non stop babble.

I've just had a walk around the garden and very peaceful and pleasant it is too.
Silly little things like watching small lizards scarpering here n there when you get close and Homer obviously trying to impress Megg with his hunting skills
I even thought about lighting a bonfie but that's enough brain work for today.
Maybe I'll get a digging fork out ready for tomorrow.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on March 11, 2010, 08:46:29 PM
neil
you need to sit down have a ouzo nad plan the work ahead......yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 11, 2010, 08:56:31 PM
Yes i agree, take it easy matey. There's always avrio as you say. :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on March 13, 2010, 12:19:01 PM
Have just been looking at the webcam and although the picture is not wonderful, it looks as if there is some beach now at least in front of the Horizon.  The road looks a bit sandy.  Any more news on how things are going in Arillas?  We know all our lovely friends are working hard to make it look as if there was never a winter there.  So looking forward to August when we'll be there - only 22 weeks!  But we have got a little treat at Easter when we're off to Miami to see the family.  Still can't manage without my daily fix of Arillas via this terrific site.  Thanks to all for keeping us up to date with the news, please just keep it coming.  I don't post often but get loads of pleasure and laughs from the regulars.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on March 13, 2010, 12:21:43 PM
Have just been looking at the webcam and although the picture is not wonderful, it looks as if there is some beach now at least in front of the Horizon.  The road looks a bit sandy.  Any more news on how things are going in Arillas?  We know all our lovely friends are working hard to make it look as if there was never a winter there.  So looking forward to August when we'll be there - only 22 weeks!  But we have got a little treat at Easter when we're off to Miami to see the family.  Still can't manage without my daily fix of Arillas via this terrific site.  Thanks to all for keeping us up to date with the news, please just keep it coming.  I don't post often but get loads of pleasure and laughs from the regulars.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 13, 2010, 01:55:19 PM
I was just thinking that about the beach Ann when I looked at the webcam just now. Let's hope it's a good sign....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 13, 2010, 05:42:59 PM
Have just been looking at the webcam and although the picture is not wonderful, it looks as if there is some beach now at least in front of the Horizon. 


Yer not wrong Ann.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/130310b.jpg)
Pity I didn't get a bit closer. There is a little buzz coming back into Arillas today, especially with a fine day like today.
Temps around 15 deg and, although a little chilly in the shade, warm enough to get some Arillas folk back into the swing of preparing Arillas for all us lucky people.

Just a car outside a Taverna?
'
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/130310c.jpg)
.
Nope -This is a Portofinos Spiros Car and he was just one of many busying away with his spring clean. Also saw Efi and Mum , Eftihia, and the Rainbow Boys with father Yiannis working away at the pool bar. Activity also happening at Horizon.

The water looking good and very inviting. - Bet tis cold though!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/130310a.jpg)

All in all , a good day but it will get cold very quickly tonite , methinks. (12deg at 5:30pm)

And finally................
.

 But we have got a little treat at Easter

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/130310d.jpg)
.
Looking at these , Ann , I think some of the locals have one as well.
(They may have got away with Christmas but........ )
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on March 13, 2010, 06:03:26 PM
Thank you for keeping us updated on the beach.
We are all so tired of winter up here and can't wait
for summer to come. You're keeping our spirits up!!!
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on March 13, 2010, 07:08:15 PM
Thanks again, Eggy, for the update. I bet those pebbles will be gone when we arrive!!
Can`t wait to see Spiros at Portofino again.(I wonder if he`s still got his X rated jokey keryring? Anyone know what I`m talking About?)

    Yammas  Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on March 13, 2010, 07:15:22 PM
Thanks for the update Negg.

Quote
The water looking good and very inviting. - Bet tis cold though!

You didn't roll your trouser legs up & have a paddle then?

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 13, 2010, 07:53:45 PM
t I still cant get the webcam and it drives me barmy when you say how nice its looking, havent been able to get on for months' I believe it is Justphil as well that cant get live streaming. I wonder why? Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on March 13, 2010, 08:20:17 PM
If it's any consolation Viv:
I've never been able to watch the webcam,
so I'll just settle for the weather-forecast.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 13, 2010, 08:55:25 PM
viv luvver, I can only get the latest still pic, the live stream is deactivated. I think that may be the confusion - some are commenting on the old one, when we think they mean the live stream. Must say how much I am missing it though.

hope it's all going well.....
love
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on March 13, 2010, 09:03:13 PM
Justphil - yes I can only see the stills but it's looking good.  Thank Eggy for putting us right on the position in Arillas.  Still can't wait to be there.  By the way, love the turkeys, but that's Christmas and another topic!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 20, 2010, 11:16:46 PM
I think our Eggy meant to post this here....

(http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/415/weather20march.jpg)

Quote
Yesterday was a good day with super food and not so super darts.
( Food took priority though )

I will post some pics soon,

Today has been a cracker with an Ouzo shared at many places.
Tomorrow will be a purge on the garden digging/planting etc.

Now is beddy bies after a long and strenuos day.

Homer and Wegg are beginning to make friends. If they want to book a Hotel room, for a night soon, I must remind them that Wegg and ! are not picking up the bill
Cheers
Negg

 
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on March 21, 2010, 01:37:46 AM
Thanks for that, Phil - it's looking really good....

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 21, 2010, 09:16:45 AM
I want to be in Arillas NOW xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on March 21, 2010, 09:21:35 AM
You and me too Viv it looks brilliant on the webcam with a nice 16°c :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on March 21, 2010, 09:48:24 AM
viv/tony
so true ,the beach looks fab ,and at 7.30am yammas,get me there now,i so love walking along the beach at 7am,so peaceful.........xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on March 21, 2010, 10:02:38 AM
Would be great Kev then into the Marina for a full brekkie to set me up for the day ;-)
                                    Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on March 21, 2010, 10:35:25 AM
tony
were staying at the marina ohhhhhhhhhhhhh the food ,,,luv it ..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 27, 2010, 05:44:50 PM
Arillas today people....

And we don't care that unleaded petrol is being sold at e1.50 per litre.
And we don't care that alcohol and cigs have gone up by 15/20%

But we do care athat it's 21 deg outside at 5:30 pm and has again been a super day and another reminder of why we live here.
Arillas is buzzing ( Have I said that before? ) There's many people and chores happening.

And ...... The beach is making one helluva fightback.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/270310a.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/270310b.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/270310c.jpg)

Above pics are the left hand side - But you all know that as you are all veterans now!

Helens Creperie was open this afternoon and had a few customers relaxing and taking in the atmosphere.

The right hand side of the beach continues to fight back and looks better every day.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/270310d.jpg)

It's been another good day,yet again. Everythings manic here at the mo as many folk are getting the spuds and other goodies planted and bonfires are springing up all around us as those 'ole weeds are being eliminated.
Weggs has been doing her bit this A.M. plus me digging away.
Night Owl, Armourada and Baze Bar Sidari were a must for me this P.M.
( Just a little treat for doing so well )
Gotta keep the darts going as Riggers may well be after my scalp this Summer!
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on March 27, 2010, 06:00:09 PM
Looking good Negg. Thank you & see you next week.:)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on March 27, 2010, 06:17:17 PM
Isn't it all looking good! We visited the creperie yesterday afternoon, (it's becoming a friday habit!!!) and enjoyed a chat, and the sunshine, and the mythos, of course. The sea was flat and calm and just beautiful, and someone went in for a swim while we were sat there. (very brave, in my opinion).......





I did take pics too, but thankfully Eggy took some, and posted them, cos I'm a tachnophobe when it comes to pics!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 27, 2010, 06:20:52 PM
Ah it looks fabulous. Thanks for the update Eggy. I'm sat here wishing it were July already. Our lovely Anna (studios) posted me on Faceook that my Mythos is ready and waiting....

Arillas Today is lacking one thing. Me.

Phil

Hello Maggie. You posted while I was typing. Am more than slightly envious as you prepare for a wonderful season there. Keep up the good habits on Fridays.....

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on March 27, 2010, 06:58:48 PM
The beach is looking really good and Viv it's lovely to see you posting again, hope you are recovering well

Mary :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 27, 2010, 07:46:55 PM
Oooooohhh it looks very inviting Negg. Ahh well 10 weeks on Monday and we will be back home again :)

Yep looking forward to a game of darts and an ouzo Neill. :)


riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on March 27, 2010, 07:59:03 PM
ah riggs
darts ,ouzo ,and a great beach in the making ,,,,,,heaven..thanks for the pics neil...........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on March 28, 2010, 04:50:40 AM
Thanks Neil!
Roll on 7th. May! All looking good, can't wait for my walk along that beach and a cool Mythos or three.
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 28, 2010, 11:42:19 PM
Back from Tunisia one week now but the best news is that
ARILLAS IS ONE WEEK CLOSER.
Thanks for the update on things Neil
SO LOOKING FORWARD TO JULY
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on March 30, 2010, 11:33:38 AM
The beach looks great, thanks for the pics and report Neil

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on March 30, 2010, 10:56:54 PM
(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/7774/img2469t.jpg)

O.K, here is tonight's sunset. Not so good tonight. Maybe tomorrows will be better.

(http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/5975/img2466x.jpg)

& my pretty flowers that I planted last year. I don't know what they're called, but I'm glad that they've flowered again this year.

Hopefully more photos tomorrow. Maybe, even some of the dart's final!!

Sara..x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on March 30, 2010, 11:05:07 PM
Welcome home Sara.lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on March 30, 2010, 11:06:09 PM
Thank you Sara for the lovely photos,
looking forward to see some more.
Love Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on March 30, 2010, 11:06:27 PM
Looks good to me Sara... what a beautiful view you have. :)

Yes more pics please (darts final too)..  :)

Have a great time..... :)

yammas
riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on March 30, 2010, 11:12:04 PM
It feels great to be back Maggie - i feel soooo at home. See you soon.

I promise, that now I've just worked out how to download my photos onto my daughter's laptop & post using Imageshack, that there will be plenty more :)
I'll try to get some 'cracking ones' of Negg. Haha.

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on March 31, 2010, 12:16:18 AM
Deep sigh!  What a gorgeous view, Sara!!

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on March 31, 2010, 12:37:41 AM
Wonderful, beautiful, serene, peaceful, perfect...what more can I say...(excuse me why I go and sob in my own detached dwelling!!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 31, 2010, 01:26:16 AM
I'm not jealous.

Lovely view, lovely place, lovely flowers.... Who needs them?

Well, me. Wish I were there now.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 31, 2010, 08:19:30 AM
(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/7774/img2469t.jpg)

O.K, here is tonight's sunset. Not so good tonight. Maybe tomorrows will be better.

(http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/5975/img2466x.jpg)

& my pretty flowers that I planted last year. I don't know what they're called, but I'm glad that they've flowered again this year.

Hopefully more photos tomorrow. Maybe, even some of the dart's final!!

Sara..x

*deep sigh* Truly dreamy stuff Sara :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on March 31, 2010, 10:20:32 AM
Sara, thanks for the photos, lots more please!!   Its a beautiful view.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 31, 2010, 10:45:10 AM
These lovely photo's dont make me sob they make me smile' just knowing that I wil be seeing those sunsets for myself in just over 6 weeks. Thanks Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on March 31, 2010, 01:28:16 PM
Glad they made you smile Viv, xxxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on March 31, 2010, 02:12:05 PM
That's the spirit Viv,
wishing you a lovely holiday and a speedy recovery!!
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on March 31, 2010, 06:41:26 PM
lovely photos sara, thanks for posting them
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 31, 2010, 09:25:07 PM
I'm glad you arrived safely Sara, and thanks for posting the photo's so quickly.

I remember Eileen taking a photo early in a morning, and it looked really good.  I bet you get great views as the sunrises, so  any chance of a few photo's, please.

More sighs from me as well.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 01, 2010, 03:25:36 PM
North Corfu is coming alive folks!

Sidari are busy bees making everything look good as are Agios Stephanos and.......
.... that 'ole beach in Arillas today is getting better n better!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010410b.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010410a.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010410c.jpg)
.
and....... who recognises this man?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010410f.jpg)
.
Shall I smile he said?
" Why spoil the habit of a life time " - Says me..
Poor guy's been working his preverbials off this morning, after a very long and loud darts night, last night. ( He beat Gary from Armourada donchyerknow!?)

Easter is coming people and many cans of paint being used by many people around these roads.
"" Watch out for man with brush in middle of road during Easter ! """
(Maybe Terry could offer up a road  siign for this?)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010410e.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/010410d.jpg)

So, It's Kronia Polla from me , and Kalo Paska from him
( Who remembers the "Two Ronnies" then? )

Cheers all from a 19 deg shaded Kavvadades ,and Arillas, where it's a coat off jobbie to feel at ease when you stroll alomg that beach.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 01, 2010, 03:31:37 PM
Thanks Eggy. Looks glorious today! And even Spiros has the biggest smile I've ever seen on that deadpan face.... lol

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on April 01, 2010, 03:35:26 PM
Thanks Neill.  It's looking good. Great weather for Sara & Gary.

Eileen.xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 01, 2010, 04:51:05 PM
Hi Neill, Thanks again for your report.
Any photos from the darts final???!!
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 01, 2010, 06:15:17 PM
More Pics :)  Looking goooood. Smile please Spiros :)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 01, 2010, 09:10:20 PM
The weather has been fantastic. A nip in the air this morning, but this afternoon was gorgeous.
Had a walk along the beach earlier. Did anyone see me on the webcam at about 2:00? Lol
Anyway, I took these photos which I'm sure you will all enjoy......

(http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/1008/img2501e.jpg)

(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/5582/img2504m.jpg)

(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/8468/img2506k.jpg)

(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/2100/img2507z.jpg)

(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/794/img2510px.jpg)

(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6917/img2512v.jpg)

(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/9574/img2513o.jpg)

(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/1433/img2514o.jpg)

Sara..xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 01, 2010, 09:14:10 PM
Thanks Sara. Lovely pictures. So glad you're having such a great time.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on April 01, 2010, 09:15:19 PM
Thanks for all your photographic efforts Sara.  Very reassuring to see a goodly span of beach near the Horizon.
Am I mistaken though in thinking a chunk of the jetty (landward end) is missing?
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 01, 2010, 09:18:53 PM
sara
see the no pressure comment is working then ............thanks hun ...........yammas...lovely pics.........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 01, 2010, 09:19:40 PM
Thanks for the pics Sara....i just know your having a good time :)

Well spotted PJ....It looks that way doesn't it. ouch.


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on April 01, 2010, 09:37:42 PM
Great pics Sara more more more :-)
                    Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on April 01, 2010, 09:38:26 PM
Great pics Sara more more more :-)
                    Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 01, 2010, 09:47:24 PM
Be patient with me Tony!!

For all Horizon fans.....

(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1624/img2503cl.jpg)

(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/6408/img2515o.jpg)

Tonight's sunset.

Sara..x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on April 01, 2010, 09:56:00 PM
Sara
Your photos are lovely- it must be brilliant to have your own place there.

Mary :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on April 01, 2010, 10:27:55 PM
Great pictures, Sara!  Thanks so much for posting.

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 01, 2010, 10:50:01 PM
Hi Sara,
Like Tony said:
more, more more!!!!
Thank you so much.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 01, 2010, 11:47:22 PM
Great photo's Sara, thanks for taking the time to take them and post them. I loved the one of the Horizon, but the "sighs" are getting deeper.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 02, 2010, 12:56:53 AM
You're not alone Terry,
The Horizon has been my second home for the past 3 years,
big sighs from me as well !!!
Connie x

P.S. Next time in June I will be staying next door at Ina's Apts.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 02, 2010, 11:05:14 AM
Wonderful pics Sara, Thankyou.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 02, 2010, 11:08:23 AM
Thank you Sara for the pictures! Like Terry my sighs are deepening and now there is also an involuntary tick involved :)

The beach is looking sooooo good which makes me seriously happy :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on April 02, 2010, 11:26:03 AM
It does'nt seem 2 minutes since we were sat on the horizon balcony with a cold mythos watching the sun go down,mind you there were a few more folks on it then
great piccies Sara :-)
                          Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on April 02, 2010, 06:01:44 PM
Hi, Sara.  Thanks for all the photos-they`ve really cheered me up.  Only five months til I see it for real. You must be very proud of your achievement in having your own place.  I must have a `nose` when I`m there!
 
You`ve done what many of us would like to do, but never say never.....who knows, one day I might do the same?


Arillas Today just keeps getting better!!

     Yammas Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 02, 2010, 06:30:29 PM
Paul mate, my nose will not be far behind. Villa Theia is beautiful. And once you're there you would never leave. JohntheRef and Dot drove us past it last summer and I was gobsmacked at what I realised the view over Gravia would be. And now our Sara's photos have confirmed my worst fears. It IS.

Fears? I just knew how green I would turn. Would I admit to my jealousy? Never. But no, I'm not jealous. I am glad that Sara and Gary have decided to share their result with us. I justknow how much stress and difficulty they must have been through to get there. I applaud it.

And Sara luvver, far from cringe, our Eggy posted a gorgeous picture of you on the darts thread. Lots of hearts missed a beat as a result...

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 02, 2010, 06:46:36 PM
. A nip in the air this morning,

But somebody did at least shoot him down! ( Whoops - Can I say that? )
Anyway it'll teach him to make a noise on such a glorious day.

How do we like Arillas on the 2nd April? - Excellant with the temp still around 20 deg at 5:45.
Easter is happening all over at the mo and we have invites to our neighbours on Sunday and then Monday we're off to Nickos and Linda for another longggggggg afternoon.
Super - Methinks Sara and Gary will  be there.
Busy this a.m. washing cars and pottering and this p.m I did find time for an arrow or two at Baze in Sidari.

Now it's chill out time and a coffee or two before moving on to an evenings siga siga.
We may just eat outside. ( Cockerall tonight! - Don't knock it if you haven't sampled)
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on April 02, 2010, 07:24:29 PM
Another wonderful report Eggy - many thanks.
It seems that the Eastern and Western Easters co-incide this year - so Happy Easter Eggy and all Forum Folk!
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 02, 2010, 08:20:23 PM
Hi all,
I'm glad my photo's have cheered you up. Hopefully I'll have more to post tomorrow. The electrician is calling in the morning & then we plan to go out on our bikes up to the headland. We'll take a look at Nikos' new bar, the north beach & the Lighthouse which is now apparently available to rent...........so watch this space.

Negg has already told you all what a beautiful day it has been. He is so lucky to live here permanently.

We have a fabulous Easter planned too. We're going up to Afionas church tomorrow night & joining in with the procession afterwards. I bought my long candles & holders from Bretta's supermarket earlier! & on Sunday we are going up to Bob & Penny's for a BBQ. You're right Negg, we are going to Nickos & Linda's place on Monday, so see you there.
Everyone has been so kind & made us feel so welcome.

Thanks for your nice comments Phil [but we can't quite see Gravia though. It's just out of our vision, but we can see the Diapontian Islands]
Fulfilling our dream & 'taking that big step' has been very stressful at times, but after days like today we know that it has all been worth it.

Sara...x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on April 02, 2010, 08:53:56 PM
ahh Sara you bring back memories of our first visit to Arillas I think it was easter 93,I recall we had planned to join the midnight procession,but not to Afionas, other side up the track from the north beach to the small priest chapel on the cliff, however George at the Malibu had been entertaining too many of us that evening(we were a gang of approx 20 all of us first timers to arillas never met before but as we were about as much as it got that early in the season we all got on really well and had lots of drink induced hilarious afternoons and evenings)
Needless to say best intentions and all that but I just couldn't see me managing that track with wobbly legs trying to hold a candle in one hand and steadying myself with the other so I did the right thing and stayed at the malibu untill those that went returned..I was there with them in spirit
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 02, 2010, 09:07:40 PM
Sara, could we also have a few juicy pics of your villa or is that just imposing? Hope not and please don't if you dont want to.  You are living our dream! How long are you staying?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 02, 2010, 09:26:13 PM
I love your story Ang.

Jo, define the word "juicy" lol.....what do you want to see? There's lots of photos on my Holiday Lettings advert & nothing much has changed since taking those, but I will be taking more before we return home. We are here until the 19th
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 02, 2010, 09:27:38 PM
Ok challenge number 1, sipping a chilled glass of wine on one of your sunloungers!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 02, 2010, 09:33:10 PM
Haha Jo, you call that a challenge? I'm sure that can be arranged.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on April 02, 2010, 11:17:43 PM
Sara, we hope to see you some time next week. Pop in if you are passing.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 03, 2010, 12:05:36 AM
Sara luvver, thank you for all these posts and reminders. Arillas Today is much richer for having you and Gary in residence there at Villa Theia.

And the forum is much richer for having Eggy's pic of you at the darts the night before last. I justloved that pic of yous..... Cringe??????

But I am so desperate to get out there with you all. So is my Jen. We really have to be realistic about it though. Having seen Maggie and Gordon do it, sell everything and go for it, we feel like charlatans. But we will never sell everything and maybe we don't want it as much as they do. But we both know how much we do want it.

Arillas Today is tearing me apart. I will only be back together in July, when I am back there for real. What is it about this place that sucks in your soul?
 



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 03, 2010, 12:17:38 AM
Sara luvver,. What is it about this place that sucks in your soul?
 




Well i think we all know.............where shall i start?????

yammas Phil....:)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 03, 2010, 12:22:08 AM
Quote
What is it about this place that sucks in your soul?
 
Phil, I wish I had the answer to that & I know exactly what you're going through. Even though we have our place here, we can't afford to move here permanently unless we sell our business or our home. Over the last few days we've talked about nothing else. Now is not a good time to try & sell the business, but we could sell our home & get someone to run the business for us...........oh, it's tempting thought.

I'm looking forward to meeting Maggie for the first time & finding out all about her life.


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 03, 2010, 12:38:20 AM
We posted at the same time Riggers, but what I will add is that.....
I'm sat here in my home'[it's strange saying that] with a log fire burning [& a Metaxa in hand!!], I heard a Scoop owl outside earlier, the weather has been fantastic today - blue skies & even bluer sea, a couple of people called & we sat out & chatted, unrushed & relaxed with swallows flying overhead. I know tomorrow we are going out & we are going to have such a good time with friends & locals. We will wake up to the sound of just the birds singing & the cockerel next door & enjoy fresh bread, toasted with eggs given to us by our neighbour who can't speak a word of English & I only know a few words of Greek, but we get by................ need I go on?

THAT'S just a few reasons why we love Arillas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 03, 2010, 12:53:28 AM
Sara luvver, without knowing you have crystallised what I feel.

Quote
I'm sat here in my home'[it's strange saying that] with a log fire burning [& a Metaxa in hand!!], I heard a Scoop owl outside earlier, the weather has been fantastic today - blue skies & even bluer sea, a couple of people called & we sat out & chatted, unrushed & relaxed with swallows flying overhead.

It might be strange now, but it won't be down the line. Ask Maggie. Ask Neill and Wendy. Hard winter but nearly forgotten. Jen and me want to share it. PLEASE....

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on April 03, 2010, 12:58:44 AM
Sounds so idyllic, Sara, I am turning green.......

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 03, 2010, 01:02:10 AM
Well it's the lottery tomorrow.... :)  heres hoping (again)...  :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 03, 2010, 01:07:07 AM
You WILL share it Phil & Jen. I know because you want it so much, but you've got to make it happen. It ain't easy, but it is achievable.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on April 03, 2010, 01:20:37 AM
Me too riggs, but the arsenal.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 03, 2010, 01:41:33 AM
yay Lindy... :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on April 03, 2010, 01:46:24 AM
Lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 03, 2010, 11:06:57 AM
(http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/2685/img2525c.jpg)

I have JUST [11:00] taken this photo of a swallow taking a scoop of water.

It's going to be another beautiful day here.

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 03, 2010, 11:13:43 AM
Hi Sara,
That picture could be a postcard!!!
It shows all the beauty and tranquility spot on.
Enjoy each day you've certainly deserved it.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 03, 2010, 11:19:41 AM
Have been trying to get one like that for ages, its great. love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on April 03, 2010, 11:46:15 AM
What a beautiful morning Sara, thanks for the photo needless to say wish I WAS THERE,have a good day and belated anniversary wishes, have a mataxa from me :-)
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 03, 2010, 07:28:53 PM
(http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/2685/img2525c.jpg)

*DEEP SIGH* Just beautiful.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 05, 2010, 10:40:15 AM
sara
i remember driving past your villa last year everyday on my scooter,and seeing the views, its in a beautiful spot ,, i wish you well for the future with it ,,xxx.yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on April 05, 2010, 11:32:12 AM
Sara
It sounds like you are living your dream and what a fantastic view from  your swimming pool

Mary :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 05, 2010, 09:42:38 PM
Sorry, I've not been online everyone. I've not been at home very much. We've been out celebrating Easter with friends & locals for the past few days.

We went up to Afionas church on Saturday night. It was so beautiful inside the church. When the priest came out we joined the whole village in the procession & walked down the road carrying our lit candles. It was amazing. At midnight, there were lots of Happy Easter/Christ has risen greetings & kissing & then the firework display started.
Some locals then went back to church, but we walked back to the Night Owl. When we got back home, with my candle still burning I made the sign of the cross with the burning flame above our door to bring us luck.
Sunday at midday we went to friends & had the most wonderful day. We sat out & had a BBQ & chatted & drank & ate for over 10 hours - can you believe that?
Today we went to another friends house for more of the same & our one & only Negg was there. [What a great day Negg?]
The hospitality shown to us since we have arrived has been incredible.

Here are a few photos taken over the past few days.

(http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/7997/img2545o.jpg)

The procession at Afionas on Saturday night/Sunday morning.

(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/2872/img2546l.jpg)

(http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/3790/img2541h.jpg)

After midnight the fireworks were let off - such loud bangers. My ears were ringing afterwards!

(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1696/img2529u.jpg)

'Moi', Linda from the Night Owl & Claire. Holding our candles which we had to keep alight until we got back home.

(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7489/img2535g.jpg)

Here's trouble.........Gary, Paul & Bob!

(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6361/img2568w.jpg)

The dyed eggs at our friend's house today.

(http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/5945/img2566l.jpg)

& this is what was cooked for us.






Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 05, 2010, 09:44:56 PM
Oh wow Sara.  Looks wonderful.  Thank you so much fro taking the time to share with us xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on April 05, 2010, 09:46:58 PM
MMMM Sara that BBQ meat looks gorgeous could eat a few bits of that mi sen
            Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on April 05, 2010, 09:49:05 PM
Great photos - nearly as good as being there.  Thanks Sara for sharing them with us.
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 05, 2010, 10:04:23 PM
Last night's sunset.........taken from Penny & Bob's house in Afionas. It was stunning.

(http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/2263/img2556q.jpg)

(http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/9970/img2562s.jpg)

Enjoy........................
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 05, 2010, 10:22:35 PM
Sara, great report and Pics...beautiful sunset :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 05, 2010, 10:37:25 PM
What a beautiful sunset
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on April 05, 2010, 11:25:52 PM
Thanks Sara for the update. Photos are great.

Easter really is a special time for our Greek friends- really pleased you were able to join them.

   Yammas  Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on April 05, 2010, 11:39:28 PM
fabulous sara thanks! beats a rainy bristol any day!!!!!!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 05, 2010, 11:42:26 PM
Lovely photo's Sara which, I think, will have made us all want to be in Arillas for Easter one day.

Maybe the holiday season needs to start a few weeks earlier.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 06, 2010, 12:20:50 AM
Oh Sara, it is fabulous. Thank you so much for posting this. After all, you could simply enjoy villa Theia and ignore us all. You have no obligation, but you are sharing it all. The forum and not only me, are totally grateful. Thank you.

You know how to push our buttons.. please keep doing so from the joy of three weeks in heaven. I'm not jealous...

loveandhugs
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 06, 2010, 01:37:36 AM
Hi Sara,
Thanks for your report and wonderful photos.
Sure beats a rainy Easter in Denmark !!
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on April 06, 2010, 01:42:32 AM
What a wonderful report, and superb photos!  Thank you so much from me as well, Sara, for finding the time to share with us all.
Love,
lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 06, 2010, 08:19:10 AM
All sounds, looks and is really nice! Thank you Sara :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on April 06, 2010, 12:11:53 PM
Sara thanks for the photos, what a fantastic time to be there.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on April 06, 2010, 02:41:22 PM
Sara, thank you so much - it all looks wonderful and you sound so happy!  I'm very envious!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 06, 2010, 09:36:11 PM
sara
thanks for making me smile today .....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on April 07, 2010, 09:02:54 AM
Hi Sara,

What a fantastic view Penny and Bob have...it's a wonder they can drag themselves away!

Eileen.xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 07, 2010, 12:29:56 PM
Is Arillas Today missing me, Like I miss Arillas?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 07, 2010, 12:34:14 PM
My Ticker now says TWO MONTHS four weeks
much Better than THREE MONTHS
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ceefacts on April 07, 2010, 03:06:49 PM
Afternoon all , just been sitting here watching TV and i saw the 'Train for Skills' advert on the channel Dave , and in the advert a guy looks at a postcard ........ from Arilas Corfu ..... at last recognition for such a piece of heaven !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 07, 2010, 03:36:49 PM
What a strange coinsidence IIamedos,
but that's just to show how life keeps surprising us!!!
Happy holidays coming up soon.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 07, 2010, 06:19:37 PM
Quote
What a fantastic view Penny and Bob have...it's a wonder they can drag themselves away!

They sure do have a fantastic view Eileen. Gravia Island is right in front of them, they have views over Arillas to their right, Afionas to their left & mountain views from the back of their house.
Absolutely stunning..................
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ceefacts on April 07, 2010, 06:43:40 PM
Im trying to get a copy to post on here ....... god knows where i will find it !









(http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10747;0/st/20100507/e/A+little+R%26amp%3BR+in+Arillas/dt/5/k/bd75/blk-event.png)
 (http://www.TickerFactory.com/)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on April 07, 2010, 07:14:39 PM
Fantastic photos Sara - thank you for taking the time to share them with us
Can't wait to go back home...
Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on April 07, 2010, 11:41:48 PM
llamedos, in May last year I put part of it on imageshack,

http://img531.imageshack.us/my.php?image=arillaspostcardsc8.flv

the full postings about the post are shown here,

http://www.arillas.com/page/option,com_smf/Itemid,165/topic,4613.msg61976/lang,en#msg61976

I did finally manage to get a full showing of the advert for Dimitris but thanks for reminding me, some others may not have seen it, Mick.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on April 07, 2010, 11:43:39 PM
llamedos, in May last year I put part of it on imageshack,

http://img531.imageshack.us/my.php?image=arillaspostcardsc8.flv

the full postings about the post are shown here,

http://www.arillas.com/page/option,com_smf/Itemid,165/topic,4613.msg61976/lang,en#msg61976

I did finally manage to get a full showing of the advert for Dimitris but thanks for reminding me, some others may not have seen it, Mick.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on April 07, 2010, 11:48:23 PM
How did I post that twice? mick (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-confused-smileys-718.gif) (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/facebook-smileys.html)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 08, 2010, 12:04:41 AM
Thanks for the repeat Mick. Really enjoyed reading/watching it again. One of those Arillas moments....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann Johnson on April 08, 2010, 12:23:08 AM
Great pictures Sara, they remind us so much of Jimmy and Vicky's (Rainbow)wedding 11 yeats ago. It was also at Easter and we experiemced evrything that you describe, a great time has by all, although at Aviolotes church rather than affionas.  We hope to share Easter  with our Arillas friends within the next couple ofn years.  But will be back in May 2010 anyway.
John & Ann.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann Johnson on April 08, 2010, 12:32:12 AM
Sorry about the typos in our last message. I think I must have thought I was a touch typist  , which I definitely am not.   Next time I shall make sure I read my messages thoroughly before hitting Post !!!!!!!
John & Ann
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: paulndeb on April 09, 2010, 12:54:21 AM
Lovely pictures Sara, the eggs looked really pretty with their decorations.
Your Villa pictures and Penny and Bobs are so scrummy, I can almost feel the sea
breeze.
There was always a lovely fresh scent in the air at this time of year in Afionas and
Arillas- or was that just me being a barm pot? Hard to describe...

Hope you had a good holiday
Deb and Paul
   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: paulndeb on April 09, 2010, 12:55:09 AM
Lovely pictures Sara, the eggs looked really pretty with their decorations.
Your Villa pictures and Penny and Bobs are so scrummy, I can almost feel the sea
breeze.
There was always a lovely fresh scent in the air at this time of year in Afionas and
Arillas- or was that just me being a barm pot? Hard to describe...

Hope you had a good holiday
Deb and Paul
   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 09, 2010, 09:02:32 PM
Afraid we still haven't been out on our bikes yet because we've been so busy in the garden. Weeding the lawn today & I've never seen such large weeds. Some actually had roots almost the size of parsnips!!
We will go out on the bikes soon & photos will follow.

We are hearing the cicades now & last night we saw our first fireflies [just two!]

The weather has been lovely today. The wind has dropped & I'm guessing that it was probably about 20 degrees - it's looking good back in the U.K too.

Here are just a couple of photos to keep you going. Wildflower's in an olive grove, near the Olive Wood shop & tonight's sunset.

Enjoy............

(http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/6886/img2586dx.jpg)

(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/6340/img2589o.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 09, 2010, 09:08:21 PM
It peaked at 21 degrees here in Southampton this afternoon.....but sadly we don't have those views here Sara! Glad you are having a good time and enjoyed Easter.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on April 09, 2010, 09:18:21 PM
Thanks for the update Sara.
The picture in the olive grove is wonderfully evocative of spring - Oh to be in Corfu now that April's here!
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on April 09, 2010, 11:28:47 PM
Beautiful photos once again, Sara, thanks......

Jealous? ......  Moi? ...... you bet.....  :)

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 10, 2010, 12:47:51 AM
Fireflies,
How I wish we were there watching the fireflies dancing through the night.
My grandson still recalls the fireflies from our visit in May two years ago.

Good memories
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 10, 2010, 01:00:34 AM
Its lovely to see the colourful ground cover in the olive grove. I have only seen it in the summer when its all gone due to the heat.

Eileen, things could be more comfortable in the spring :-)

Thanks Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on April 10, 2010, 01:10:43 AM

Eileen, things could be more comfortable in the spring :-)


...and ahem...springy... :-o
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 10, 2010, 01:23:47 AM
John, I shall never forget the look of wonder on my dad's face when he saw his first firefly two years ago at the age of 90. Hopefully he will see several more when we return in May.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 10, 2010, 01:50:30 AM
Like my dad Sandy, when he saw his first badger here in Somerset.  I have never forgotten his childlike glee. Nearly 80 in his case but the same thing. I wish he had seen and fished in Arillas....

Phil

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on April 10, 2010, 02:20:51 AM
We saw fireflies last May, Sandy - I do hope your dad sees more in a few weeks' time...
Looking forward to meeting you both!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 10, 2010, 03:01:31 AM
So wish we could afford to be there then. Sandy's dad and I would hit it off big-time....

Enjoy May luvvers, what a web we weave...

Silly Old Sod
(Phil)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 10, 2010, 08:17:24 AM
sandy
 i still remember seeing my 1st fireflies 18yrs ago ,luckily in corfu ,sadly in messonghi ,not arillas ,amazing and magical as the bushes twinkled all along the roads ,a sight never to be forgotton ,and the looks on childrens faces ,as we told them they were fairies........<bless em >.....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on April 10, 2010, 07:56:00 PM
Kevin, of course they're fairies!!!!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on April 11, 2010, 01:01:04 AM
The first time I saw fireflys was in Arillas around by the fish restautrant.  Our daughter had gone to her friends apartment and we went looking for her, it was fantastic.

jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on April 11, 2010, 01:19:39 AM
Never mind "Arillas Today" - I want Arillas NOW!!!

Janis x
(http://bestsmileys.com/frustrated/9.gif)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 11, 2010, 01:22:44 AM
Snap Janis....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on April 11, 2010, 01:24:23 AM
It sort of "gets" you, doesn't it, Phil?

I'm suffering from a dose of Arillasitis at the moment... x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 11, 2010, 09:18:13 AM
janis /phil..oh god im gotton ...yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 11, 2010, 07:16:46 PM
Sandy
My grandson was three at the time but no matter how old you are nature has a way of leaving an impression that will last for ever.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 11, 2010, 07:38:37 PM
I saw my first fireflies as a child in Italy.
We used to go camping there each summer.
I'd forgotten all about them until I saw them again in Arillas one night
walking the long way home to Tropicana from the Nut.
It was amazing, especially as it gave me the very same feeling (emotion)
as the first time. I just stopped and took it in along with the smells:
happiness, gratefulness and total peace of mind are the only words to describe it.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 11, 2010, 07:41:06 PM
I saw my first fireflies as a child in Italy.
We used to go camping there each summer.
I'd forgotten all about them until I saw them again in Arillas one night
walking the long way home to Tropicana from the Nut.
It was amazing, especially as it gave me the very same feeling (emotion)
as the first time. I just stopped and took it in along with the smells:
happiness, gratefulness and total peace of mind are the only words to describe it.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 11, 2010, 07:47:55 PM
Well, how did this happen?
Probably because to me it was a huge experience
and a reminder of being just a tiny little dot in the universe.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 12, 2010, 02:50:02 AM
I have never seen my Arillas in May yet.

When we first moved here to Baltonsborough in Somerset we had never seen a glow worm. Bright green fluorescent creatures nesting by the side of the road on way to pub. At first we thought we were imagining it. Too many beers... but they were real. We often stood for ages just staring at them.

I will see the fireflies in Arillas before I go. I WILL.
Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoffrey with a "G" on April 12, 2010, 12:28:49 PM
I first saw the fireflies in late May, when walking back to Arillas from San Stefanos, and then later, when walking from Arillas back to Magoulades, when they were like tiny galaxies of stars, circling before landing on earth. Fantastic.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on April 12, 2010, 01:02:08 PM
Same here Geoffrey , late may 4 years ago when anne and myself saw them . Truly magical , hope to see them again this year too . Roll on the 21st may .

Yammas

Dave
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on April 12, 2010, 01:03:56 PM
i am soooooooo jealous!! i thought the primroses that i saw when i was out walking the dog on sunday were gorgeous, but fireflies goes to another level!!!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 12, 2010, 07:15:56 PM
Not exactly Arillas today, but Arillas last Saturday. We had a lovely afternoon out riding our bikes. We stopped & chatted to Dimitris who was busy getting Brouklis ready for you all! Next we walked rather than rode, up the donkey track which sadly has disappeared even more this year. We passed Nikos' big secret which is going to be stunning....that's all I'm saying :) We called in to say "hello" to Kostas, who was stocking up his supermarket, passed the brewery :) & then took the road which comes out behind the Galini. Next we walked up the VERY steep road, passing Villa Linakis...... I honestly didn't think I was going to make it to the end of that road!!! by now my legs had turned into jelly.

Here are a few photo's taken on our way. The wildflowers & trees are just so beautiful.

(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/5452/img2593r.jpg)

(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1504/img2603d.jpg)

(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/7671/img2595t.jpg)
The Judas tree's are so pretty.

(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/3576/img2616n.jpg)

(http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9840/img2617v.jpg)
You'll be pleased to know that the brewery was looking well stocked :)


(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/9949/img2624f.jpg)

The next few photo's were taken yesterday. Gravia still hasn't moved Phil!

(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8124/img2625lu.jpg)

(http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/8788/img2647.jpg)

The view from Makrades. Unfortunately we were too late for the sunset, but the view was still incredible. Next we stopped for a drink in Pagi & we sat outside where James Bond had sat in 1981...Lol.

(http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/9342/img2656u.jpg)

The festival at Krini. The whole village & many people from the surrounding villages had turned out & it was a great night, with even more fireworks.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on April 12, 2010, 07:39:24 PM
WOW! and double WOW! !WOW!  Your report and your photos are so fantastic, Sara - thank you for sharing them with us.
My Arillasitis is getting worse every day now....

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on April 12, 2010, 07:45:12 PM
Sara, I can only agree whole-heartedly with everything Janis has just said.  Wonderful stuff, thanks.

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 12, 2010, 07:51:13 PM
A few more flower pictures..............

(http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/1487/img2619.jpg)

(http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4025/img2618b.jpg)

(http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/6042/img2615q.jpg)

(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/5268/img2607mp.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on April 12, 2010, 08:08:35 PM
Gorgeous photos, please keep them coming !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 12, 2010, 08:15:45 PM
Great pictures Sara. I particularly like the Judas trees at this time of year....all along the road from Corfu town. Sadly I expect they will be past their best by the time I get there this year.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on April 12, 2010, 08:43:49 PM
Even more brilliant pics Sara i would have loved to be at the festival at Krini i bet it was a cracking night out with plenty of Vino Rosé flowing ;-)
                                 Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 12, 2010, 09:26:39 PM
All of these daily photographs are fantadtic, Sara, Lovely colours. lovely scenery, and a photograph of the brewery.

What more could an Arilliac ask for? Two seats on the first flight to Corfu,  I think.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: paulndeb on April 12, 2010, 11:07:45 PM
Sara, beautiful photos thanks for posting them, I feel quite teary..
Deb and Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 12, 2010, 11:09:31 PM
Thanks Sara. Stunning photos again. Brilliant!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on April 13, 2010, 04:33:38 AM
Thanks for all those wonderful photos Sara. I am getting quite jealous, I hope all those flowers will still be in bloom when I arrive on 7th. May! Got my new camera to try to capture Arillas in Spring!
I will always remember the first time my wife and I visited Arillas in May. We had been for a meal at Thomas Vavalis' Taverna, and after he meal we walked back to the Bardis Sun Hotel along a road illuminated by millions of fire flies. It was almost surreal, like a clip from Disney. Road, bushes, fields amass with the tiny creatures. Picked a few up and watched them 'blink' in the palm of my hand. A fantastic sight I will never forget. Looking forward to this May, they have never let me down! Wonderful memories.
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 13, 2010, 08:25:30 AM
Beautiful pictures Sara! And it was comforting for me to see that the brewery looks well stocked 8)

Thank you for sharing!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 13, 2010, 08:39:46 PM
sara
wowwwwwwww ,some fab pics and the colours.....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 13, 2010, 09:50:42 PM
Stunning photos Sara !!!
Hope you're enjoying each and every every second.
Most of us won't be able to come over in April,
which seems to be more beautiful than any other
time of year with all the spring-flowers everywhere.
So once again: Thank you so much for sharing.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 14, 2010, 02:35:17 AM
Now look here Sara. We all share delight in these images. But it gets to be so depressing. Can you provide the scents and sounds as well please, like we get for real? The minute you see the picture you want to breathe deep and combine it with the smells.

Terryw might know about the technology. It was called Smellyvision in my day but I'm just another IT teacher.....

You have served us well luvver. And I for one thank you for making the effort to share your 3 weeks with us. I am not alone in that. You have really made Jen's and my three weeks enjoyable. We have joked and talked about it the whole time. The best bit was Eggy's photo of you at the darts. You look absolutely b****y gorgeous in that.

You have made the effort, and Villa Theia is your prize. No, I am not jealous. In spite of my posts coloured green, I am not jealous of your achievements. Just do it justice, and love it, and live it. If the evidence I have to go on is worth looking at, you are already there. Jen and me will do it our way. Different but us.

kalinichta
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on April 14, 2010, 10:52:48 AM
Sara, thanks to you didnt get any work done yesterday, was looking for flights! :)

Beautiful photos, thank you for taking the time post them.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on April 14, 2010, 11:20:46 PM
More importantly, Sharon - did you sort any flights ??
(http://bestsmileys.com/fun/1.gif)


Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: rockchick792k7 on April 15, 2010, 01:53:10 PM
(http://www.ezticker.com/ticker/935/191/20100503/Going+back+to+Anna%5C%27s+in+Arillas!!!/ticker.png)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on April 15, 2010, 05:33:52 PM
Not yet Janis.  Glad not flying today though!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 15, 2010, 08:30:58 PM
You wouldn't be able to fly today Sharon....wonder if Sara will get stuck in Corfu....lucky thing!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 15, 2010, 08:38:34 PM
Not a very nice day in Arillas today. It has rained alot, but then this evening it was lovely.
Spent a very enjoyable morning with Negg & Wegg - [thanks both] & the adorable Meg & Homer. What a character Homer is!

Here's tonight's sunset ................

(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/9364/img2664cb.jpg)

Sara

Just read your post Sandy - stuck in Corfu? Hey, I wouldn't mind :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on April 15, 2010, 10:50:19 PM
Super sunset, Sara - thank you!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on April 16, 2010, 12:37:53 AM
Yes, it's really beautiful...  :)

Thanks Sara,
lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on April 16, 2010, 02:32:55 PM
BIG SIGH!!! its so lovely, thanks sara.
watched shirley valentine last night, fab fab fab
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on April 17, 2010, 08:03:50 PM
Yes I watched it too, Ger - super film!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 17, 2010, 08:45:50 PM
ger/janis
you old hopeless romantics ..............yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 17, 2010, 09:19:50 PM
Yes us too! It was soooo good.  chips and egg anyone?! :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on April 17, 2010, 11:04:10 PM
Aww, I missed the film. It inspired me to first visit Greece. To drink a glass of local wine watching the sunset. No words needed, just the thoughts of thousands of years of history as the sun melts into the sea. Bliss
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 18, 2010, 12:43:50 AM
Agreed  Gary - Bliss

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 18, 2010, 08:20:38 PM
gaz
you old romantic you ......yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 19, 2010, 11:44:04 PM
It's been a rainy day again in Arillas - you're having better weather in the U.K!!!!
Just one photo taken this evening after the rain.

(http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/2208/img2674y.jpg)









Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 19, 2010, 11:59:44 PM
I still know where I would rather be....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 20, 2010, 12:09:13 AM
Hi Sara,
Like Sandy says I know where I'd rather be right now:
Today we had 9 degrees in Denmark during the day and
we still have frost at night.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 20, 2010, 08:25:44 AM
Me three! I would rather be there too *deep sigh*

Thank you for the picture Sara :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on April 20, 2010, 10:40:51 AM
Sheep, now there's something I have not seen much of in corfu, where have they been hiding?
Ah well Sara another week at home for you hope the rain stops, it is nice here in the uk but we always seem to get a good april/may the past few years and then its a summer wash out
Keep the pics coming
Angx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on April 20, 2010, 11:06:07 AM
Spooky - I have more or less the same view from May 3rd last year Sara, but the sun was shining on that day!
(http://www.geoff-and-sue.freehighway.net/images/May3rd2009.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 20, 2010, 03:42:57 PM
Arillas Today.
Some people say that "Good comes of everything"

We've all been very lucky to have Sara as our roving reporter and, thanks to that 'ole fag ash in the sky, we have her for another week.

Apologies from me as I have been doing that thing called WORK, recently so haven't had much time to post. - But I know we're all being looked after. Bravo Sara!

Anyway....... Couldn't resist these pics of the beach as I passed through, late morning
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/200410c.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/200410b.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/200410a.jpg)

S'all beginning to take shape around the appts, Hotels and bars with many paint brushes busy doing what they do best.

Temps around the 19 deg mark at 3:30 pm. A dry day with a fair helping of sun.
Lets hope it gets better, during the week, as a bonus for those who are stranded here.
( Don't you just feel sorry for 'em? )
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 20, 2010, 03:48:54 PM
Cheers Neil, the beach looks really good.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on April 20, 2010, 03:55:13 PM
The sight of the beach is starting to fill my heart with joy. 9 weeks and 6 days, not that I'm counting :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on April 20, 2010, 04:29:52 PM
Thanks for the beach pics Neil - can stop worrying about that now.  Will begin worrying about the ash instead!  Am hoping to fly to Kos in 4 weeks.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 20, 2010, 08:05:21 PM
cheers eggy
looking inviting as ever,,,,,,,,,,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 20, 2010, 08:43:34 PM
Quote
We've all been very lucky to have Sara as our roving reporter and, thanks to that 'ole fag ash in the sky, we have her for another week.
Quote

Yes, you've got to put up with me for another week Eggy :) I can't think of a better place to be stranded.
 
Love your photo's. The beach really is starting to look good.

Sara..x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 20, 2010, 08:52:31 PM
Fingers crossed we all get there.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 20, 2010, 09:18:57 PM
I'm sure you will all get here. Once the wind direction & pressure changes, I'm sure air travel be soon be O.K.

I've not seen Eileen on line today, does anyone know if she's on her way [some how?]
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on April 20, 2010, 09:40:40 PM
Not seen Eileen either Sara i have a feeling she might have got her hiking boots on to get there lol
I just hope she makes it over safe and sound :-)
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 20, 2010, 09:42:23 PM
Thanks for the pictures Eggy. Looks so inviting. We'll get there one way or another. And of course a huge vote of thanks to Sara for getting stranded and giving us another week of those fantastic posts.......

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 20, 2010, 09:56:56 PM
sara
gret pics thanx,,p/s,,ill look out for a strange scotish woman ,hitchiking on the motorway...lol...shell get there she,s determined ..yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 20, 2010, 10:54:53 PM
Rumour has it that Eileen has now sucessfully hitched a ride to Poole harbour and has been spotted, on the wharf, trying to hail any passing boat.

"Och the noo Jimmy - Be ya going past Kerkira " won't get her anywhere!

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 21, 2010, 01:14:28 AM
I'm sure Eileen was on first thing today. The problem for her may have been that she was able to get out of Scotland this morning and then could get no further.....wasn't she aiming for Thursday now? Unless she is now stuck at Manchester....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on April 21, 2010, 11:43:49 AM
thanks for those photos beach looks wonderful
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 21, 2010, 11:51:53 PM
Now, I wonder who this is?

(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5497/img2696s.jpg)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 21, 2010, 11:54:34 PM
Dodgy character....never seen him before.... yassou Dimitris.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 22, 2010, 12:08:01 AM
Does this mean Brouklis is open Sara....or just for an occasional coffee?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on April 22, 2010, 07:47:58 AM
I wondered if Eileen would be on our flight tomorrow morning from Gatwick but apparently it was full. So she told me she is flying out Sunday.

If you are open tomorrow night Demitri can we book a table for 6 people to celebrate Amanda's birthay. What finer way to celebrate St. Georges day, Shakespears birthday, and my lovely wifes Birthday than with friends and family in the Brouklis!

Now, I just need to hire a car because mine is somewhere in Switzerland.

Frank
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 22, 2010, 08:34:56 AM
Dimitris plans to open next Monday. I suppose I could just about fit in a stifado before our journey to the airport!

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 22, 2010, 10:57:57 AM
Great news....that means Eileen will be there just in time!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 22, 2010, 05:04:25 PM
I saw this person walking along the beach today. The sun was shining, the sky was blue, was I jealous? - Yessssssssssss

Best watched in full screen mode

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on April 22, 2010, 05:09:34 PM
Won't be long, Terry!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 22, 2010, 05:20:43 PM
Hi Dimitris, Good luck on your operning night. Wish we could be with you but it isnt to be this year. Im sure your Daring Sister's food will go down a treat as always, and Litsa and little Spiro will be elping in other ways behind the scenes. By the way Pete bought a new piece of photographic technolagly so you could have a day out on one of you hobby's and with a lot of hard work and commitment we may still get to see you before the  end of the year. Lads of Love & Kisses for  a lovely season. Viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 22, 2010, 09:46:55 PM
We had another great day out on our bikes yesterday, making the most of our 'bonus' week. We met & chatted to Dimitris of Brouklis & Dimitris of the Rainbow. Both were working hard - getting ready for the start of the season.

Here's a few familiar shots. It's very quiet. Arillas is waiting for you..................

(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/4628/img2691d.jpg)

(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/3713/img2693i.jpg)

(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5158/img2694c.jpg)

(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9512/img2697g.jpg)

(http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/4865/img2702m.jpg)

Sara..x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 22, 2010, 10:10:08 PM


Here's a few familiar shots. It's very quiet. Arillas is waiting for you..................



And i am waiting to get to Arillas :) or should i say can't wait. :)

Thanks for the pics again Sara..

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on April 22, 2010, 11:00:12 PM
More beautiful pictures, Sara!  *deep sigh*  Thanks for posting.

No, I can't wait either!!  ;)

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 22, 2010, 11:01:27 PM
Thank you Sara,
You really keep our spirits up!!
Copenhagen Airport opened yesterday after
being closed since last thursday, so hopefully
I will be able to fly in June.
Love Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on April 22, 2010, 11:27:15 PM
Nice piccies Sara !
Look's funny when it's deserted.......like a film set !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 22, 2010, 11:50:19 PM
Thanks Sara. The very fact they are so familiar is the whole point. wonderful.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 23, 2010, 08:16:01 AM
Nice paint job in Armourada! Thank you Sara :)

Now, just add few Arilliacs in the picture..... *deep sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 23, 2010, 09:12:38 AM
Holidays are coming..holidays are coming!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: iluvsangeorge on April 23, 2010, 09:38:20 AM
Great photos Sara.  Bet you didn't ride your bikes back to Villa Theia from Arillas !

What are the flowers like just now  ?   Any more flower photos for me ?

Dennis
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on April 23, 2010, 09:47:10 AM
Hey, that's my house in the last pic! Long roof with chimney. Aspro spitaki.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on April 23, 2010, 10:05:21 AM
Hey, that's my house in the last pic! Long roof with chimney. Aspro spitaki.

...and a very lovely house indeed...one which features in most folks Greek Dreams of owning a house in Greece.

I spotted it last night BBB...I'll wave down when I arrive on Sunday...volcanic eruptions permitting :-)

Eileen.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on April 23, 2010, 11:24:09 AM
Thank you Eileen! I shall be waving back. Good luck with your journey.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 23, 2010, 09:38:51 PM
Quote
What are the flowers like just now  ?   Any more flower photos for me ?

Well, you did ask Dennis!! so here you are. I've no idea what they're called - that's a challenge for you.
I can't believe that these flowers are actually wild. The countryside is a blaze with colour.

(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6061/img2670i.jpg)
These come in pink too.

(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8200/img2671b.jpg)

(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/5060/img2678b.jpg)

(http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/482/img2690b.jpg)
Poppies opposite the Bardis Sun

(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/2074/img2699u.jpg)

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on April 23, 2010, 10:01:52 PM
Fantastic photos, thanks for sharing them.  We will be there 6 weeks today, got my Euro today rate had gone up to just over 1.13.

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on April 24, 2010, 12:48:45 AM
Even more fantastic photos - thank you Sara!
It's so difficult knowing we have to wait a few more weeks before we go back home to Arillas! But I know it will be well worth the wait...

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 24, 2010, 02:25:21 AM
They are absolutely gorgeous. And in spite of my reputation, I get enormous pleasure from seeing these flora in Arillas. I will never be as informed as our Dennis, but love reading all of his posts and learning about it all. When I am there, I often stop and stare. Jen sometimes gets impatient with me staring at it all. But I can't blame her - she finds standing for any length of time a real trial.

Thanks for the photos Sara.

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: iluvsangeorge on April 24, 2010, 11:16:54 AM
Well done Sara !!

I like the way you have managed to get the flowers in focus and made the backgrounds 'fuzzy'.  I always have problems doing that as my digi camera lenses  tend to give a deep focus range.
The 1st photo is a type of Cistus or 'rock-rose'  probably the Sage-leaved Cistus.
Then comes a lovely orchid which I think is a 'Pyramidal Orchid' (sometimes more wedge-shaped).
The 3rd is a favourite of mine the Field Gladioli.  The full plant is tall and graceful. A local lady told me they call it 'Maios'  as it blooms in May and used to have some 'courting' associations , so I call it Maios too. We were too late for them last year.
The last one is an allium  called Rosy Garlic .

Any more of those yellow Bermuda Buttercups around ?

Dennis

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 24, 2010, 11:21:53 AM
Hi Dennis,
Thanks for your useful information and
thanks again to Sara for the lovely photos.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on April 24, 2010, 11:35:45 AM
thanks Sara for those great photos wish we were there
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on April 24, 2010, 06:09:14 PM
Stunning flower photos , can't wait to see them for real

Mary :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 24, 2010, 07:21:00 PM
A quick update on Arillas today as we're off out with Gary n Sara n Paul n Claire to the Owl for some good food and good company.

Beach looking good and much "spring cleaning" going on all around.
(Sara's recent pics tell it all very well! )
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/240410b.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/240410a.jpg)
.
Still about a 20 deg mark at 7:15 ish. All in all , a very good day.
.
And...................................
Just to prove Homer is still not afraid of  moving vehicles, after losing one of his 9 lives last year. ( But we did re-build him!! )
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/240410c.jpg)
.
And................. Proof here that they are now tolerating each other very well.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/240410d.jpg)
.
Talk about "Jack in a Box" - This is "Cat in a Box".
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 24, 2010, 08:20:34 PM
Aah, thats my little bit of heavenly private beach that I claim as mine each year! :-) Thanks Eggy xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 24, 2010, 08:42:29 PM
Magnificent post Eggy. Can't work out which pic I prefer. The beach or the cat. In the end probably Homer the cat, the "we have the technology" cat. So looking forward to meeting him this summer.

Mind you, the beach looks great. But I guess the North end is still a struggle. I will try that struggle in July....

Cat-in-a-box? Look no further. Our Eileen will be with you tomorrow. Cat-out-of-the-box then! Goodonher!

See you soon
Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 25, 2010, 04:30:18 PM
Hi Negg,
Just loved your "cats in the box" photos !!!
Those two just might end up loving eachother as much as mine do, eh?!!
Give my love to Eileen when she arrieves and keep on posting.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 25, 2010, 04:31:57 PM
Hi Negg,
Just loved your "cats in the box" photos !!!
Those two just might end up loving eachother as much as mine do, eh?!!
Give my love to Eileen when she arrieves and keep on posting.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 25, 2010, 11:40:31 PM
Thanks for the photo's Negg. Megg & Homer are adorable. Homer is such a great big softie - just like his owner, isn't he Negg? (http://bestsmileys.com/wink/1.gif)

Good night last night. Sorry we didn't make it to the darts today - will explain why tomorrow.

Sara..x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on May 01, 2010, 09:16:47 PM
Hi folks i was just rummaging through some old pics and came across a couple of postcards of Agios Georgis and Paleokastritsa so scanned them i reckon these were bought by my mother in law around 20 to 25 years ago on her visit to Corfu
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/TNEW349484/Paleokastritsa.jpg)

(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/TNEW349484/AgiosGeorgios.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 01, 2010, 09:20:47 PM
Lovely scenes Tony. Paleokastritsa is just as beautiful as its reputation. I can say that with conviction after last summer, when John and Dot took us there. So eternally grateful that we have now seen it for real medears. Thanks for posting Tony

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 01, 2010, 11:21:57 PM
Great Photos Tony...Just shows how times change....even in avrio land.


riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on May 02, 2010, 12:47:20 PM
brilliant sara, i'm there in my mind!!! only 8 weeks and i'll be there for real
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 10, 2010, 07:12:16 PM
Fab opening report Negg....Martin and Mary look relaxed.

Beach and weather looking great....oooohhhhh i can't wait to get there.

See you in 4 weeks matey  :)  get them darts sharpened..

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on May 10, 2010, 07:27:20 PM
Great report Negg - thank you. I'm so relieved to see that Martin & Mary both made it to Arillas. I hope that Dennis arrived safely today too.
The beach, the weather, the surroundings all look fabulous......have fun everyone.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 10, 2010, 08:31:01 PM
It looks amazing. Thanks for the post Eggy. So glad after all the trials and tribulations that Sandy, dad, Martin and Mary are all safely there.

Jen and I will have to grit our teeth for a few eeks, but Arillas Today keeps us going..

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 10, 2010, 08:40:17 PM
neil
fab pics mate the beach, the place ,the people ,looking good ........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on May 10, 2010, 09:37:29 PM
Great report and photos, Neill, thanks.  We'll be there in four weeks too!  :)

See you in 4 weeks matey  :)  get them darts sharpened..
riggers.

Um... don't sharpen them toooo much!!  :D

lynn xx



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 11, 2010, 12:24:24 AM
Good picks Eggy.
Wish we could be there now but hey, we only have 56 sleeps now.
See you then.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on May 11, 2010, 03:48:52 AM
Great report Eggy and lovely photos.
Glad to see Mary and Martin made it.
I will be back too in 4 weeks, see you Lynn and everyone!
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on May 11, 2010, 03:51:28 AM
Great report Eggy and lovely photos.
Glad to see Mary and Martin made it.
I will be back too in about 4 weeks, see you Lynn and everyone!
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 11, 2010, 08:16:34 AM
Good job Eggy! Good to see that both Martin and Mary got there OK. They seem to be having ever such a relaxing time (apart from you chasing them with a camera!) :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 11, 2010, 03:49:44 PM
Lovely to see martin & Mary as relaxed and happy as they are. Can you please send me some of the weather from there next week as its forcast to be cold here. I better shut up otherwise im going to start. Harold coming over on Friday, im sure you will see him around. Keep on sending the reports every now and again now thats its all going on. Love to Wendy & cats as well as you. Viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Diane and Terry on May 14, 2010, 08:28:24 PM
So looking forward to returning to our favourite place on May 29th, we are staying at Annas Studios for a month (that's how much we like it) Have also convinced my sister and her husband that this is the place to relax, they are staying at the Akti.  Counting down the days.   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Diane and Terry on May 14, 2010, 08:29:55 PM
So looking forward to returning to our favourite place on May 29th, we are staying at Annas Studios for a month (that's how much we like it) Have also convinced my sister and her husband that this is the place to relax, they are staying at the Akti.  Counting down the days.    
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 14, 2010, 08:45:06 PM
Hi Diane and Terry. Yes i'm convinced you like the place (a month) good for you. I'm sure your sister and husband will love it too.

We are there from 7th of June for 2 weeks so might see you around.

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on May 14, 2010, 09:19:32 PM
a month! lucky you, we are there from the 25th june we're staying at the akti, (well, we actually arrive very early in the morning of the 26th) are your sister and husband staying a month too? if so wer might stumble on them!
enjoy
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 14, 2010, 10:46:29 PM
Anna's Studios and Akti - Can't go wrong at all, at all.

Viv.
Cat's being all nice to each other. - Like a couple of little sprogs really.

Arillas today continues to excite everyone here and at 10:45 pm we still enjoy a temp around 19deg.
Beware the weekend weather though. I'm told there may be a little rain for Sunday and it may be a tad chilly for a few evenings, start of next week - Do we care?.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 14, 2010, 10:55:32 PM
ahh neil
its about 9pm 12 degrees, grey and miserable ........but had a curry loads of beer,and cant wait to get to corfu ,4wks ...yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 14, 2010, 11:09:24 PM
yayyyyyyy Kev...not long now matey  :)  yammas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 15, 2010, 08:34:53 AM
Overnight rain here at Kavvadades but with a mild gale blowing sounded much worse.
13mm of wet stuff recorded. Blustery morning here so can only imagine that Arillas today will be the same.

Outside temp sits nicely on 19 deg though and, I think, this is the sort of day when beach or inland walking will blow out those cobwebs and freshen up those who feel the need. Others may just visit all those places with Sky TV.

I have a ton of gravel to shift so what better morning to do it?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: p.d. on May 15, 2010, 09:02:33 AM
dont get too wet eggy even the cats reluctant to venture out this morning
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 15, 2010, 09:53:51 AM
P.D.

Yer not wrong.
Our two moggies, this morning, both sat outside the door waiting to come in.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 15, 2010, 09:57:07 AM
P.D.

Yer not wrong.
Our two moggies, this morning, both sat outside the door waiting to come in.

And now, as P.D knows, down comes thr rain again - Only 10 a.m. though.
It will get better - Wont it? - At least the gravels looking very clean.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: p.d. on May 15, 2010, 10:02:49 AM
warm and wet
look on the bright side good for the gardens
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on May 15, 2010, 12:23:04 PM
It is a bit nasty weather wise today in Arills! However, as Eggy says, there's always sky tv. The footy finals!!!!! =(       



I hope dundee utd win!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 15, 2010, 12:35:44 PM
Blustery or not, it still sounds good to me. Last July the Mistraio nearly blew Eileen into the sea on the day we met Pat and Ann, and John, Dot and Jen all agreed with me, it was a wonderful day. I love the contrasts. From black, violent storms to searing hot sunshine and everything in between. It's never boring.....

Thanks for the update Eggy and Maggie. Only 8 weeks of my life to waste now until my dreams come true for a little while....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on May 15, 2010, 01:23:07 PM
ger, we are at the Akti from the 28th June. Hope to see you there.

Gary and Carolyn
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on May 15, 2010, 01:53:56 PM
Neill, Maggie:
A bit of rain won't harm, it's only good for the gardens!!
Kevin, Riggers, Lynn:
Where we are, the rain has been pouring down for days
and days, hasn't it?!! Totally overclouded and 10 degrees,
wouldn't we rather be in Arillas???!!! YES, see you soon.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on May 15, 2010, 04:02:22 PM
hi gary and caroline, cant wait! say hello if you see us first (or pretend you dont know us and run away!!!)
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 15, 2010, 05:25:05 PM
As John Wayne could say:-

"There's some mighty fine waves in Arillas today" - Not sure why he'd say that but...

The afternoon got better and temps went to around 23 deg. A good selection of biggie type waves to chose from, all "waving" their fists at the guests. Not much of the beach left today but tomorrow is another story..
Anyway,not a problem to the likes of Martin W and Mary H and many others though.
All enjoying the heat and being nice to nature trying to be nasty.
( I'm told Mary H popped into the sea - Up to her neck? - Wotsallthat about? )

So, Riggers on the 7th I can handle and GazGaz on the 28th, even Ger and Hub on the 25th , but Phil n Jen in 8 weeks time. - Hmmmm! - Lock up your hedgehogs and Vodka frappe everyone.
Only joking Phil, looking forward to a meet up, and hopefully the weather will be good then.
( If not I will have to find you something/one black and violent! - as per your posting)

And ,as Connie and PD says...... rain can only be good for the garden. You both have the Greek way already, by looking on the bright side of life.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 15, 2010, 05:27:33 PM
Whoops - Double clicking again.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 15, 2010, 06:20:52 PM
But Eggy mate, I always do.


Forget about your sins, give the audience a grin...

We're not into hedgehogs these days (except our Lindypops.) But vodka diluted with frappe is another story. Will tell you all about it in July. I know you're joking, you know no other way... Like I said earlier, only got 8 weeks of our lives to waste till we come home. We are already plotting our first 48 hours, and know better than to plan any further. Arillas will once again surprise us at every turn.

Love to all four of yous
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on May 15, 2010, 10:23:57 PM
Neill, Calum is looking forward to his game of darts ha ha we will be arriving on the 4th June so see you then X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on May 15, 2010, 10:26:51 PM
We are flying out on the 13th hopefully not unlucky.See you then xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 16, 2010, 06:05:12 PM
Mick n Jill
4th June posted in my reminders. - Always look forward to MIck n Calum beating me at darts. - Maybe!

Lisa n Steve - Sharpen those arrows! - With you and Mick n Jill maybe overlapping Hols with others then a darts K/O may be in order.

Jo Wissettt. - When are you here - A reminder please. - Love to see y'all
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to a blustery Arillas today. For those guests, who never got round to having the fluff and cobwebs blown out yesterday, well ,they can finish the job today.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160510a.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160510c.jpg)
.
Bumped into Maggie on the beach who asked:-
Why not take the pictures from the end of the jetty????!!!!
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160510b.jpg)
.
Eh? - Wotsallthatabout. - The only water I want close to me has to be in an ouzo!

Dramatic is the word I have for it and with the temps around 23 deg at 3 pm 'ish, this should be enjoyed by all. Nature doing what it is supposed to do.
Who wants fag ash from Iceland or the Monaco Grand Prix, when we can have this?

Even our miserable ole bugger, Capt Pavlos, likes Arillas Today:-
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160510d.jpg)
.
(He's not really miserable - Just from the North so sound that way - Whoops!)

Homer and Megg, meanwhile, continue to eye up the opposition:-
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160510e-1.jpg)
.
Before trying to eat each other.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160510f-1.jpg)
I'm not sure if they are like two little children or two lion cubs.
(I'll let you know if one of them bites my hand off!)

Cheers all - Arillas still the place to be, and Wegg and I are rooting for you all that may be in danger of cancelled flights due to nature once again telling us whose boss.
C'MON NATURE,BE NICE & TAKE A COUPLA DAYS OFF- OUR TIME NOW AND WE'VE EARNT IT!

Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 16, 2010, 06:49:37 PM
loved the double report of Arillas Today. Fag Ash from Iceland had us both curled in half laughing!

But sadly the next casualties are Janis and Barry, and Wendy and Stu. We so feel for them and like our Eileen and Sandy, it is going to the wire. Many Jelly Babies will be sat in suitcases waiting to be transported to Arillas and decapitated by your good selves......

It might be any of us. I am already working on the train and ferry option. Arillas Today is in the shadow of volcanic fag-ash. Hopefully it will be my fag-ash in July....

Loved the cat saga. Hope to see it for real soon.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Marcus on May 16, 2010, 06:55:53 PM
Just read Manchester airport closed till 1:00am tomorrow, we fly at 7:10am.....what are the chances.....?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 16, 2010, 07:01:29 PM
So sorry for you Marcus. I can't guess the chances, but like Janis/Barry, Wendy/Stu it will be total stress and suffering. Like all other other members, I am praying for a huge wind and storm to clear it all away. Good luck

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 17, 2010, 06:01:31 PM
Like all other other members, I am praying for a huge wind to clear it all away.
Phil

Phil - I've been eating peppers all day - Anything else I can do to help?
( Anyone got some Heinz Beans? )

Arillas Today? - Especially for those lucky punters who have managed, or are on route here.
Twas a nice morning and even sun traps in some places and fairly breezeless. Early afternoon quite good but then the breeze returned. At 6pm we have thunder and rain here at Kavvadades. - Must be about the same with our close neighbours.

However ...... Any welcome to Arillas for those who might have lost their break is a very good welcome indeed.

Current outside temp is 18 deg and I see that the exchange rate here is e1.152 today.
Both of these must also be a extra greeting for those who manage, or will manage to be here today.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on May 17, 2010, 06:17:53 PM
Homer and Megg really look like they are getting along,
lovely photos, great to see them playing together.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on May 17, 2010, 07:17:13 PM
Hope you make it Marcus, fingers crossed. The rumblings on the news (Not Neggs peppers and beans) is that all the airlines are working towards a higher level of ash content for flights with the engine manufacturers. Hopefully as the days pass it will affect less people and it looks like the wind is changing too. Cant we use all the used wine corks we get through in a year and bung all these volcanos up? :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 17, 2010, 08:28:31 PM
gaz
wed need to get our sandy on board for that .....lol..............xxall those empty retsina bottles......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on May 18, 2010, 08:20:09 AM
Looks a tad cloudy on the webcam today, i thought i might just see Janis on the Jetty taking an early morning stroll but i guess she and hubby will be chilling after her 1st nights gallon of mythos lol
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on May 18, 2010, 08:29:41 AM
Neill , we fly out friday ( ash permitting ) arrive late so hope to see you over the weekend .

Yammas

Dave
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on May 18, 2010, 08:34:10 AM
You say you Fly Friday Dave & Anne do you fly from Leeds Bradford ?
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 19, 2010, 02:45:59 PM
Dave n Anne

Keep an eye out for scruffy white Punto being driven by an equally scruffy Egg.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Much calmer here today and 21/22deg very respectable.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dave n Anne on May 19, 2010, 02:53:15 PM
Hi Tony

We fly from manchester with easyjet , not long now , see you soon Eggy .

Yammas

Dave
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: p.d. on May 20, 2010, 10:40:01 AM
not so nice today rumbles of thunder with showers this am,i know i said "good for the gardens" a few days ago but there is a limit!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 20, 2010, 06:46:29 PM
    
   P.D

Yer not wrong there matey! - Wotta sh***y day!
Drove to Rainbow for a dart or two at around 3 ish. Wipers working at full pelt and Punto, getting so soggy under the bonnet , wanting to stall and call it a day.
( Much over-revving in low gears - Much petrol used! )

So much rain that the "drainage holes" in people's walls were working overtime and torrents of water coming at you faster than you were driving.
Never drive up hill in this weather folks!.

(I bumped into Noah and can confirm he's Greek as he tried to overtake!-------
-----  GO PAST ME? IN A WOODEN ARK? - WOTSALLTHAT ABOUT? )

The beach, just like many guests are in hiding but will bounce back when the weather improves, which will hopefully be Saturday onwards.

Still giving us all that wet stuff at 6:45 pm and a measley 15 deg outside.
But........ What really makes me feel good is a comment I heard, between 2 couples at the Rainbow. The reply given to the comment - " Bloody Weather " was ................
" It is , but, I'd rather be here in this than England - And it will be better tomorrow "

Good man - That's the way to look at it! - There's more than a beach and a tan to keep us all chilled out and enjoying life!.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 20, 2010, 07:43:03 PM
So true Eggy mate.

Quote
"It is, but I'd rather be here in this than in England. And it will be better tomorrow."

Was he one of my students? Or a hologram of me? I could have uttered that exactly.

Was cloudy but warm here (22 degrees when we looked.) We sat in a pub garden doing our crosswords for a couple of hours, and when I closed my eyes I could nearly have been at Rainbow. But wrong beer, no pool and no beach. Well two out of three would still have been better... Hope the beach improves soon after the storm. Would reduce my Mythos consumption in July, but hey, who cares? No beach, just friends and good food and drink. Works for Jen and me.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: anotherjohn on May 20, 2010, 08:32:06 PM
Hi Eggy, I know how you feel about driving in those storms you get out there, I had some of that in Sept. 2008. while driving in the hills over San Gorgio when a storm started, the rain was that heavy I could hardly see the road in front of me and it was dark as night with the lightning lighting up the sky, when I got into San Geogio all the tavernas were flooded out. So lets hope the storms have now gone, we will be coming there on Monday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 21, 2010, 06:52:34 PM
Monday should be on the way up A.J.

After 100mm of rain recorded in 24 hours it's been a pussycat in Arillas today.

Not a baking hottie but a tolerable 17/18 deg and dry, if you ignore those little spits, that were occassionally lobbed in our direction.

The beach is making yet another come back and all Arillas guests, once again, take evey hiccup in their stride, There may be a few around but I haven't found anyone yet who regret being here. - And why not? - Plenty to do, or find to do!

Exchange sits at e1.145 so maybe once again, even allowing for commision, bringing some cash may get you a better deal.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: anotherjohn on May 22, 2010, 06:06:13 PM
Eggy, hope you are right when you say Monday should be on the way up, the temp. here in the south east of England is a whopping 26 deg.
Hope the beach makes it back soon.
 The exchange rate is good at 1.145 as it is a pultry 1.07 in our post office as you say well worth bringing sterling with us. Thanks for that information.
Hurry up Monday.

Cheers John.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 22, 2010, 06:32:13 PM
Hi John

Sitting here at 18:30 we have 22 deg outside and it's been a very dry day, although we have had a little bit of breeze.

I really feel, or is that hope, that next week is on the way up  Locals think that the bad weather will take a back seat for a while now.

Certainly today is short sleeve weather.

Exchange still hovers around that e 1.145 mark.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 22, 2010, 06:35:45 PM
Welcome John. Here in the South West of England it is hot and sunny. Jen's computer suggests it is nicer here than it is there. But this is not a competition.

We have a lovely village pub, and sat in their garden the last few hours. It nearly felt like we do in Arillas. But it wasn't Brouklis, it wasn't Rainbow.... no sea, no pool, no Dimitris (Jimmy) or Spiros. It was second best for us.

John, just live every minute you're there. Have a fantastic holiday
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 22, 2010, 07:13:54 PM


We have a lovely village pub, and sat in their garden the last few hours. It nearly felt like we do in Arillas. Phil


Sometimes Phil, but just sometimes, I wish I was sat in the garden of a Village pub in the UK, together with those good sunny days you can receive.
To drive on the "wrong" side of the road, a pint of bitter,pork pie or scratchings.
But, I have to get on a plane to do it. Temptation it is, but not enough to get me on a plane.

When I get these occassional pangs its down to Arillas, stroll along the front. Maybe a lunchtime Amstel with marinated octupus or Wegg if she's there.
Swings and roundabouts I 'spose. Can't have it all.

Cheers from a 21 deg outside temp at 19:20. - I hear a Night Owl calling with Wendy n Stu,
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 22, 2010, 07:41:22 PM
This is open to all the world to see, so my language will fit that. Life in Arillas and surrounding areas (like Kavaddades) will inevitably involve those choices. You miss the pub garden, we miss the sea, the glorious food, the honest and welcoming people who live there. There may be a few rotten apples but so what? It hasn't ruined us like it has others.

Our forum proves how like minded people like us can connect with one another. In October in 2008 we met you for the first time. You posted a pic of us in the Nut. Eileen called us the Arillas Hippies... the rest is history.

You talk pangs.... We have a roses round the door Country Cottage - come and swap your beautiful house in Kavaddades with ours. You would barely notice the difference, except no sea, no bars, no frends....

Arillas Today sounds just like it always does to me. I have no doubts whatsoever
Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 23, 2010, 12:30:44 AM
Ah Phil

Wouldn't it be great if we could have a "Star Trek" beam me up machine and we could flit between one "world" and another,

We've just returned home from a great evenng with Wendy n Stuart which finished up with drinks at Eftihia, on the front. Very quiet except for the noise of the sea.

I would consider a 1 month trade but it would be hard to do.

Arillas today, bearing in mind it is now 27 mins past midnight, will will be a good one.
For us it's a lunchtime get together with pals at Three W's to share souvlakis and chicken etc. Could be a long afternoon.

For Arillas guests? - Chill out time yet again.

Be welll, you Arillas Hippies you.
Very good wishes to you and Jen
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on May 23, 2010, 09:31:55 AM
It's called a plane Eggy, or a car and some of us do just that!

Friends arriving for a week today so we shall be on "holiday" too, enjoying meals out, beach etc. Gorgeous morning here, fresh and SUNNY.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on May 23, 2010, 10:52:13 AM
Kalimera folks, for those who have just returned has Nikos got his secret project up and running would love to see a couple of pics of the new bar
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on May 23, 2010, 05:19:12 PM
tony if u r on facebook mary as posted pic of this yr hol`s and nikos place is on there       yammas                 keith &ann
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on May 24, 2010, 02:02:14 PM
Hi Neil!
Like your description of the thunderstorms. I think Noah went past Gratsella when we had moved into 'the inner sanctum' to eat our evening meal.
Will update the forum with a report, including my trip to the islands from Ageos Stefanos on Pegasus.
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 24, 2010, 05:45:04 PM
Martin
Glad you had a safe trip home. Arillas is a different today with outside temps of 25 deg plus and a very nicc afternoon all round.

It's still very quiet but a few coaches came in today bringing "fesh meat" for the barbie.

BBB
I'm very pleased you identified that big object in the sky. Here was me thinking it was a giant buzzard.... and.... There aren't things as Armadillos on wheels then?
Joking apart, They are what we need to get back to the UK to see family and friends etc, but the bottom line for me, is do I want to make that effort.
Does the term " The grass is greener on the other side " apply here. Don't know.
Right now the roses on doors and pub lunches are taking a back seat but they will, I'm sure pop back into the mind again some time.
 ( Just as Pork Pies and Roast Pork with crackling does)

Great day here today and people taking very good advantage of it. It's great to meet so many who respect what Arillas is trying to do and makes me feel bad that not more people are here to share the pleasures of such a friendly place etc etc.

Give it time though - We are, after all, still in May.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: p.d. on May 25, 2010, 07:40:15 PM
great day today the sun has got his hat on.
strange story i heard we have all seen greeks riding motorcycles & scooters with no helmets but maybe carrying on there arms.The same law applies here as in the uk 
talking to some friends about this and was informed that if you at least carry a helmet
the fine is only half of what it would be with no helmet.True or not i dont know perhaps it will keep someone busy finding out.The greek way maybe!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on May 25, 2010, 07:43:47 PM
Tony,
Here are a couple of photos of Nikos new place - he reckons it will be open in two weeks - it looks very impressive and it is in a stunning location.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4638827265_cd6b106d40.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/4638830645_46c85f4f89.jpg)

Enjoy
Mary :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 25, 2010, 07:47:20 PM
Looks great Mary.....Open in 2 weeks aye.......perfect  :)

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 25, 2010, 07:51:06 PM
it looks fab just as he decribed it,open plan with views over both bays .............thanks mary...het riggs looks like youll christen it first,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 25, 2010, 08:38:11 PM
Remember that's two weeks Greek time......lol, Nikos was saying two weeks when I was there at the beginning of May!!

But it will be fantastic when it happens.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on May 25, 2010, 09:05:54 PM
Cheers Mary i can just see mi sen sat in there on the way back from a walk over to San Stef
With an ice cold Mythos in hand
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 25, 2010, 09:38:48 PM
Yes it does indeed look fab and I am itching to have a look.  The only dilemma I have is how to look vaguely ok on the hike up as I dont reckon my flip flops will be much use! The thought of wearing hiking boots is worrying me! How shallow and pathetic am I?! I was thinking of working the festival look - sans wellies!

Please some tips girls!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 27, 2010, 01:23:38 AM
It does look amazing. Thanks for the pics Mary. Just can't wait to see it finished and for real in July. Loved Sandy's little quip - two weeks in Greek time is mercifully always longer than that. Sadly for us, two weeks English time means we will depart exactly two weeks after we arrive.... We really do belong there.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 27, 2010, 01:45:35 AM
But look at this way Phil....at least Nikos' bar should be open by the time you get there.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 27, 2010, 05:49:53 PM
sandy /phil
if its not ready by the time i get there ,ill get some cans from alex,s and just on his walls with riggs,and toast it our way ......yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 27, 2010, 06:02:10 PM
Arillas Today?

Anyone want 26 deg, in the shade, at 6pm?.
Anyone want to share a brolly with the many people on the "returning beach?
( Full credit to Pedros here, and many others who keep these areas tidy )
Who wants to visit Marina Pool for a Sharon special home made "Cake of the Day" ?

Some may want to watch the cricket on Sky at Rainbow , Coconut etc.
Some may want to join the others at Brouklis for that late relaxed lunch.
Others may pick anywhere on the front just to enjoy the view and company.

Any takers Peeps? - No need to apply in writing just :-
"Come on Down - The place is right" - ( Who remembers that prog then? )
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 27, 2010, 06:29:26 PM
Quote
Anyone want 26 deg, in the shade, at 6pm?.
Anyone want to share a brolly with the many people on the "returning beach?
( Full credit to Pedros here, and many others who keep these areas tidy )
Who wants to visit Marina Pool for a Sharon special home made "Cake of the Day" ?


I do, Eggy.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 27, 2010, 06:43:24 PM
oh neil
you made me drool................yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on May 27, 2010, 06:44:26 PM
I do, I do, I do......too
Sounds fabulous Negg.

I remember "Come on down", the Price is Right with Leslie Crowther. I used to really enjoy it at the time - trying to guess the correct/nearest price of the items on display....I've got out more since those days........

Sara...x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 27, 2010, 06:47:08 PM

if its not ready by the time i get there ,ill get some cans from alex,s and just on his walls with riggs,and toast it our way ......yammas

Sounds good to me Kev.. :)

Eggy i'm not jealous anymore, i'm nearly there  :)


riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on May 27, 2010, 07:19:51 PM
Only one answer from me Eggy:
I do, I do, I do.

Hope to spend my very last breath in Corfu.
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on May 27, 2010, 07:49:43 PM
Neil

Cricket at the Rainbow with a cold Mythos, sign me up NOW

Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on May 27, 2010, 08:01:53 PM
My doctor said: If you keep on drinking wine
and smoking, you will die.
When I told him I was going to Corfu he said:
Oh well, then maybe you will live a little longer!!
And I know I WILL, see you all...
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 27, 2010, 08:24:48 PM
Connie luvver, we will all die. The real measure is how much you've enjoyed how you lived.  And Jen and me are living on borrowed time with how much we have enjoyed how we've lived....

Paul mate - love watching our village cricket, though I guess you are referring to the posh stuff. I would be very happy to be in the Rainbow with a cold Mythos though. Only 47 sleeps...

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 07, 2010, 11:00:37 PM
Anyone in Arillas today would have realised by now that the 3 hour flight to be here has been more than worth it.
27 deg still at 6 ish and now, at 11 pm, we still have a very nice outside temp of 20deg

Mick n Jill n Calum still having a good time.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/070610a.jpg)
Seen here with Tony n Glenda and Gary and Pal.
I think they had just booked for a round the world boat trip. Certainly Calum is all geared up to catch tonight's menu.

Beach continues to sparkle and has many admirers.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/070610c.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/070610b.jpg)

And.... That Island hasn't gone away yet. - It must like it here!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/070610d-1.jpg)

Missed our Riggs today and Colin n Lynn but will catch them avrio.
(If not in the day , twill be tomorrow darts night)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 07, 2010, 11:07:20 PM
Grrr...am I jealous or what?

YES!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on June 07, 2010, 11:14:39 PM
Same here Eileen. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on June 08, 2010, 12:26:27 AM
Me too.

It's been cold n' raining here today. Wish I was on the beach. It looks soooo inviting.

Quote
The real measure is how much you've enjoyed how you lived
.......I like that Phil. Reminds me of one of my favourite quotes.

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. "

Arillas, even after 10 years of visiting, still takes my breath away.

Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on June 08, 2010, 12:41:38 AM
I thought I saw new white beach brollies on the webcam....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 08, 2010, 08:13:17 AM
Roll on August! Beach is looking good and so is everybody!

Now I will start the serious countdown to August... ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on June 08, 2010, 01:47:06 PM
Hi Sandy, me to so your not seeing things. I hope. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 08, 2010, 06:33:54 PM
Looks divine. So, so wish it had been Jen and me flying yesterday.

And Sandy and viv, I saw them too....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on June 08, 2010, 07:27:40 PM
Anyone who wants to come for a drink:
I'll be at Horizon topdeck every night at sunset taking photos
untill thursday 17th. Afterwards I'll be off to Messonghi for a week.
Sending lots of photos when I return.
Connie x



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on June 08, 2010, 10:45:53 PM
me too, maybe it was the angle of the web cam playing tricks
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on June 09, 2010, 11:33:35 AM
Hi Ang & Sandy if you look at Eggy's pic above you will see new white sun brollies. Our sight is still good lol. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 09, 2010, 11:47:57 AM
Did you have to upset me Connie :-(

Quote
Anyone who wants to come for a drink:
I'll be at Horizon topdeck every night at sunset taking photos
untill thursday 17th

I think we could be with Connie, virtually, by seeing if we can see her on the webcam. So Connie, could you please stand in the corner of the deck, that can be seen on the webcam, and give us a wave every night. :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on June 09, 2010, 11:52:07 AM
Sorry to have upset you, Terry!!

I will do my best to make it up one day,
and perhaps you'll see me on the webcam,
but I JUST might be too shy for that, we'll see, he he.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on June 10, 2010, 10:50:52 AM
I'll give a wave there on the 12th, Terry!!

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 10, 2010, 12:31:16 PM
Quote
I'll give a wave there on the 12th, Terry!!

I will look out then Lynn, but not between 7.30pm and 10.00pm as there is a rather important football match on TV :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 10, 2010, 06:19:06 PM
You guys would not like Arillas Today.

18:10 and still a shaded temp of 30deg. ( No sign of rain all day! )

People having a good time on the beach and tucking into that late "small" lunch.
WOTSITALLABOUT?
- Do they think they are on holiday?
- Are they here to enjoy?
- And where's the Lager Louts? - Hmmmm!

Mick n Jill n Calum n Mam go home tomorrow. Where happened to that 7 days?
( Calum's final "bye-bye" to me was 84 out on the Dartboard.) - and..........
.....WOTSTHATALLABOUT as well? I now have until Sept to practice. They will be Back.

A few munchies with Mavis n Robin tonite , after a few munchies of Bombay mix this PM, courtesy of Tony n Glenda. Ivan n Avril will join us tomorrow for a few more munchies and Riggers and me, I hope,will have liquid refreshers at the Nut.
Kevin G n Babs n Kay will be available as well, to join in with a few orange juices and Colin n Lynn are currently in hiding. - ( Yer darts aint that bad you two ! )

I meanwhile am having a "laid back" breakdown, no one has nervous ones here, trying to get 36 hours from a day. -
It may not be done but it's bloody good fun trying.
Cheers All
Negg





 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 10, 2010, 06:46:13 PM
Thanks Neill. Usual up-beat tales of daily life in June.

I now understand the 36 hour day, it's what I try to squeeze in every time I'm there. But at a typical, laid back pace, brought on by feelings of peace and contentment. Things take their time, and plans disappear within hours of landing. Avrio is a word I have learned means "when and if you're ready." And if you're not, so what?? 

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 10, 2010, 07:16:10 PM
Phil

Now it's 7:15 and the temp is 31 deg.

Cheers from an un-shaved and slightly sweaty Egg who has to now make the effort to get in that shower for munchies tonite.
 ( Shall I put the water on this time? - Seems to work better that way! )

Yer not wrong Guv. - Avrio is a good word here.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 10, 2010, 07:21:07 PM
Neil
I feel so sorry for you, having to MAKE THE EFFORT
It's a hard life
See you soon, dont over do it
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 11, 2010, 07:38:44 PM
John the Ref - You little footie wizard you!
You just don't know the brain stress I have been though this morning.
Do I do this or do I do that or do I do what I should have done yesterday.
( Then , Totally exhausted I had to sit down for a small bevvie before being ready for the afternoon )
Taint teasy donchyerknow!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas has been a very good Arillas today

It was good to share a late morning drinkie with Maggie n Gordon and equally it was good to see our good pals, Ivan n Avril,  for a lunchtime break.
Equally good it twas ,to drive into Arillas this afternoon and see so many cars spread around. - Parking place for Egg? - Search me'boy. - Found a diddley one.
( Good also to keep brain working and make an effort sometimes )
Many sunbeds in use on the beach and many new WHITE and BLUE n WHITE ones.
( This info only for those that read in black n white only -Eh? - Wotsallthatabout)

Twere also good to see those places that we all love and respect sharing this "Guest onslaught" and looking after many smiley faces.

( 26 deg at 2pm - 31 deg at 7:30pm - It can only be smiley faces! )

Also very good was to see, at least 6 couples in Sea Breeze, lounging around what looked to me a very inviting pool. -

Best "good" of all was the beer in the "NUT" with Riggers and Sue and Kevin G who very quickly appeared on his 29cc moped. Then followed by an exhausted Colin n Lynn who had been on an Island hop. ( Well , that's what they told us - Hmmmm! )
Nut has got HD Sky now ! - All they need now is an HD Dartbioard!

So, good , good , good , all round and now the best good for me is to, soon,  settle down to the goodies that Wegg has prepared for tonight's repast.

Then, maybe , watch a bit of TV.
(That don't sound so good so we may sit outside until dew drops drip from my nose!)

Stay Well all
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 11, 2010, 07:54:10 PM
And it was equally good to read your Arillas Today....sounds like a perfect day to me. :-)

Say hi' from me to all the forumsters at your next wee swally together. xxx

Eileenxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ivan on June 11, 2010, 07:59:18 PM
Eileen, I would be one of those who would know what a "wee swally" is! Twas a pleasure to enjoy one and an excellant lunch with Negg and Wegg. I didn't however have Neill's energy and retired for an apres lunch snooze! All in all it's been a pretty perfect Arillas today
                                          Ivan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on June 11, 2010, 09:36:36 PM
Ivan, we haven't met yet, but I would like to say thankyou, for bring the essentials!!!!!
Hopefully, we will meet soon.
                              Thankyou.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ivan on June 11, 2010, 10:08:18 PM
Maggie,no bother. Neill knows where we are, come on up!
                                           Ivan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 12, 2010, 09:10:23 AM
So, good , good , good , all round

*deepest sigh* Sounds like all is as it should be in Arillas :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on June 12, 2010, 06:02:57 PM
Ivan, can you send e-mail again as I deleted it by acident, you just know Pete to well, wish I could press the same buttons haha
. Hope you all enjoyed youe meal and dead jealous we aren't with you all. Nothing for it but for you all to come back in September so we can all eat together again. Loads of Love to all over there. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 12, 2010, 06:11:24 PM
Now, if I thought yesterday was good..............................well

Still enjoying 30 deg at 6pm , and a hottie of a day with many bodies using those beach beds n brollies. If 80% of the beach bums (mean that nicely) eat at the Tavernas this evening then I can see a busy Arillas tonight instead of a laid back Arillas today.

Those big ole footbal screens haven't attracted many away from the Sun but, I think a football fan or two will be eating early so they can watch America draw with England. ---- Whoops!

I had the pleasure of popping into Armourada lunchtime and being invited to eat with the family. Went in to throw a dart and ended up with "cockerall" in garlic sauce and green beans with tomataoes etc etc and some very crisp sized chips.
( Think it was cockerall but don't care as it was a super tender tasty bit o stuff )
We should never neglect Armourada in our places to visit and I am guilty of doing that.
Something that will be rectified in due course. Good honest family and look after many locals in the Winter.

So,tonite may be the Owl, to see many people watching the football with baited breath.
( I get more enjoyment watching the faces than the footie - Whoops again! )
And... When we get home tonight, if there's an England flag spray pained on our wall, then I will know I've upset someone.
Nah! - Take it wth a pinch good people!

'appy days Guv
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 12, 2010, 07:08:23 PM
I can also report that Kevin G is here and alive n well and currently bombing around on his scooter thingy!

Kay and Babs are alledgedly here but I think he has locked them in the appt to give him more flexibility to visit as many places in a short space of time.

( Either that or they are taking in those rays they came here for )

More 'appy days then!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 12, 2010, 07:27:19 PM
Arillas Today is a little more complete. Our Kev, Kay and Barbara are looking after Humpty Dumpty, moped at the ready....

(http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/2244/day11zz1.jpg)

That one was within half an hour of us arriving in Arillas, to be welcomed by Eggy (Humpty Dumpty) and Kev. Can't say any more. I'm filling up.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on June 12, 2010, 09:57:23 PM
Well it's our first day back :0(
Had a fantastic week though, so proud of Calum and his dart throwing at the tournament the other night, nice to meet other forum members. Had great boat trip with Glenda and Tony, what a laugh we had, Tony hope you have dried out ha ha Want to thank Hannah, Kostas and Perry for making my birthday so special, think I will have to be there every year for it ha ha, also Vasilias for the lovely flowers in our room.  BUT the biggest thanks it to our very own Riggers who made our last night extra special, if you read this while still in Arillas please give the other John a kiss from me ha ha ha (sure he will pass the joke over on his return).

Counting down till September now.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 12, 2010, 10:57:06 PM
Jill

Consider Riggers given a big sloppy one very soon( As long as I have the nerve )

Great to see y'all and really hoping that the dedication Calum has for the game will only grow , more n more. Enthuiasm as well - wish I could focus like he does.
He can beat anyone at the game-regardless of age. Loadsa admiration for that.
( Wish he'd give me a chance though , just now n again)

Be well all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 13, 2010, 12:32:58 AM
That's what defines Arillas to me. Watching yous lot doing your thing, taking full advantage of the place, living, loving and just enjoying. Wish I was there joining in.

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on June 13, 2010, 12:58:12 AM
Neill it's not Riggers that needs the sloppy kiss it's his new mate Danish John, ask him about it ha ha ha, a night never to be forgotten

Was great meeting up again, you will have to tell Wendy to stop hiding from us ha ha.  All Calum is talking about is darts, Riggers also gave him another set on our last morning which was very kind of him seeing as I had put him through hell the night before ha ha you must ask him

Jill X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on June 13, 2010, 12:52:26 PM
Just been looking on the webcam and there doesn't seem to be many folk on the beach
Is it a lot quieter than previous years , i also checked Thomsons/First coice  websites and you can still book the mathraki apartments £ 150 cheaper than what we payed in January so i guess there must be places to fill still
I hope the tourist season picks up for the locals in Arillas, i will be contributing to the local economy by supping plenty of mythos and cant wait to get there :-)
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 13, 2010, 06:16:30 PM
Twas a breezy Arillas at 2pm ish today and the sea was trying it's best to take over the right hand side of the beach. ( Marina Hotel side)
But.... interpid and quick thinking guests only had to retreat slightly, armed with sunbed n brolly. And you would need that brolly with temps around the 32 deg mark.

At 5 pm ish the battle was still going but what a beach to be on!
Little fierce waves trying their best to become "TIDAL" but not bothering those brave enough to take them on.
I'm not a fan of to much "wimmin" but would have been tempted to have a lie down there today, and indeed a paddle  The breeze makes it cooler for a dip and keeps the heat away from you, whilst you probaby roast at gas mark 7. Sounds good to me.
( I luv a good roast! )

Darting and drinks were in order for me and Riggers and his very patient wife Sue this PM and am still trying to find Nan. Not at Mathraki pool 3 times now.
(Perhaps they are having a holiday - So they should! )

Lisa n Steve ariund somewhere and hope, if they read this, that darts at Rainbow is scheduled for Tuesday. Mick n Mary here avrio . - Who else? - Tell me!

All this ducking n diving keeps me healthy, donchyerknow!
May the summer continue.

Tony.
Arillas pals are growing now so you may not be spoilt with the quiet it had in May.
( But with your heart in the rght place you welcome that - Don't you? )
Jill
Riggers has now put me right on who to give a big sloppy kiss too.
(I now have a black eye to prove it )

So.... 30 deg shaded at 6:15 pm and yet another day where I coud sit here for 3 hours and bend all ears n eyes. Not a sadist though. 30 mins is enough for all
Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 13, 2010, 06:36:01 PM
I want to be there!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 13, 2010, 07:16:33 PM
I am Jo, but sadly not in body. Eggy is pissed and I'm not yet. Must go and refill my voddie frappe. riggers and Sue, Lynn and Colin, Nan and Barry...... why does our Eileen's word keep coming to mind. RATBAGS!!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on June 13, 2010, 07:33:06 PM
Ha ha I love that word - ratbags!  It fits so nicely by being cross but nice to someone at the same time!!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on June 13, 2010, 08:53:32 PM
I certainly do welcome it Eggy whether, busy,quiet,raining or sun we just love the place
PS i would prefer a bit of sun lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on June 14, 2010, 12:11:41 PM
Hi Eggy,

I think I know the reason you aren't finding Nan and Barry at the Mathraki pool - I told them you're normally to be found at the Rainbow or the Nut in the afternoons, so they missed you yesterday!  Also Colin and I missed you yesterday - we were all prepared with our darts but you and Riggers had buggered off elsewhere to play!!  WHATSTHATALLABOUT ????  We ended up playing each other at Kaloudis board...

Having a glorious time anyway!  Oh, and I can definitely vouch for the Sea Breeze improving muchly - pool lovely and blue this year, and we had lovely cheese and onion jacket spuds there yesterday lunch time - only non Greek meal we had here probably!

Luv to All,

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 14, 2010, 06:59:31 PM
Oh Dear Our Lynn

I was in Rainbow this pm but saw no one. If you see Nan convey my A-POLE-OGIES.

Darts is on tomorrow night though. I would leave a note in Mathraki but I only remember her as Nan - Not much good for some one behind the bar.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ivan on June 14, 2010, 07:43:02 PM
Arillas today? 32*C this afternoon and hazy with it though there was a cooling breeze at lunchtime on the beach. Still 26*C inside and hotter ouside, what a lovely day.
                                                       Ivan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on June 14, 2010, 10:18:42 PM
Neill we want to be there for the darts, fancy telling Calum all about it when he won't even be there ha ha.

Wait till September!

Jill X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 16, 2010, 07:52:48 PM
Jill
Poor Calum - He could have won it as well! - Patience and.... maybe next time.
He's a super lad a and a great asset to you and Mick.

Finally found Nan n Barry and Steve n Lisa and darts enjoyed by all, last night.
Well done Lisa who beat hubbie Steve int final.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

So..... Our Arillas Today.
Starts at 5a.m. when Wegg woke up to break up a cat fight on the balcony.It was 27 deg outside then and it got better - Or worse depending how you look at it.
( No worries on the cat fight - Homer only protecting his territory-Megg hides away )

A bit of wood varnishing and gardening for a coupla hours ( 10a.m to midday ) then plans in force to make a few visits. Weggs sleeps in the PM. Greek time she does well!

First visit to Night Owl where a large Amstel was enjoyed and a little chat with German and English guests. ( Football did come into the conversation! - WHY? )
Then a quick visit to Ivan n Avril who continue to chill in week number 2.
Food planned for a night out afore they go.

Then,a quick visit to Rainbow where Kevin G magically appeared on his 25cc lawnmower. ( Or is it a scooter?) Ouzos and a natter in order and, between us, we put the World to rights. Well, we tried but, two drinks later Kevin said,sod it, and vanished into the deep blue yonder puffing smoke as he went,
( It came from the back end so I hope it was the exhaust! )

I took a look at the beach and, once again, it is regaining control, from the sea, all of those lovely sandy bits that we all love. A very busy "Sea Front"

But.. No time to lose..Three W's calling. Where is Colin and Lynn and Riggers n Sue.  All in hiding from this neighbour from hell

Colin has dun a wobbly with his back. Teach him to jump from Greek wardrobes with a "Courgette Man" costume on. ( And why not - He's on Holiday! )
Courgette man will be appearing soon, on the Forum folks, thanks to Lynn.

So....Of to Agious Stephanos to enjoy a beer with Xrisanthos and Margueritta and a few games of darts.
Home beckons at 5pm and another coat of varnish beckons from a very nice kitchen storage unit I am making.
Bit o footie first and unwind with a small dram than a bit o varnish. -Gottabedun.

Now, at 7:55 pm and a 33 deg shaded temp I bid you all - Tara chucks!
( Bit o Liverpuddlian there - I do accents well , Donchyerknow )

Sandy here Avrio, with Michelle, so fresh ears very soon to bend.

A very stressful day but this 'ole brain and body does his best.
( And ... You thought it was fun living here! )
Cheers
Negg

ps - There is no PS as my glass is now empty! - Priorities n all dat.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 16, 2010, 09:54:18 PM
Sandy here Avrio, with Michelle, so fresh ears very soon to bend.

Send my greetings to the lovely ladies Eggy :D Happy nattering!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on June 16, 2010, 10:42:20 PM
I bet Michelle wishes she was coming tomorrow Eggy....but actually I'm on me tod for the first week (Michelle is in Spain for a hen night this weekend - not in Arillas till August).  Angie is joining me the second week, and then an old school friend with her 3 year old grandson after that (not sure how I will cope with this. If Eileen were there I could lend him to her.....).

Still haven't packed but plenty of time....leaving at 1am....hoping Lauren may stay awake long enough to drive me to the coach station.

Varnishing kitchen storage units, eh? ....should I be getting excited?!

Well, I am anyway.....see you soon Eggy.....and everyone else on 8 July. Bye for now!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 16, 2010, 10:59:22 PM
Ha ha and I would take him in a minute Sandy...you know me...mother hen!

Ask Egg'n'Weggs to bring up a supply of toys...fortunately they are predominantly boys toys...as you might have already guessed!

Have a wonderful holiday...will miss you and more sorry that I'll miss you in Arillas.

Love,

Eileen.xxxxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 16, 2010, 11:04:03 PM
Sandy
Bugger! - Got it wrong again. - I'll let you break it to teh Rainbow Lads.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 20, 2010, 06:40:21 PM
It's one of those very sad "Arillas Today's"

The day started slowly with much thunder and a twinge of lightnening. Not a prob!
Moved to temps of 27/28 deg and very respectable.

The sad bit?? - Saying goodbye to John n Sue ( Riggers ) and Colin n Lynn at the Rainbow this afternoon. They all go home tomorrow. - Bugger!
I will miss these guys !
Add this to Ivan n Avril , who we said our good byes to last night and Mavis n Robin who we saw on Saturday, and who also leave tomorrow.( Bugger Mavis not nuff time!)

Very hard,sometimes living here, as I see all my pals for these very short periods and then lose them again. (Financially helpless to get out every night-Not enough euros!)

We know they will all be back and we will squeeze in a few days without imposing on their holidays too much, but it's always sad to see ya go!

We do have, however, Sandy, Jebbo, KG, Babs n Kay and Ann n Barry here plus Coniie n others who I have yet to find. - Look out you lot!
Poor Connie - I am trying so hard to appear at Horizon but work alwyas intervenes.
M & M have already been found at Tria Adelphia and are now in hiding!

All you guys input a major part to my and Weggs Summer here and I feel guilty as hell by missing anyone.
Equally , It's your hols so appointments are not reqd. - Next time eh?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Now... I am trying to cut down my smoking. What helps? ------
Beleive it or not it's aniseed balls!
So Forget any more Jelly Babies and Jelly beans - Who can bring me ANNISEED BALLS!
It's a lot healthier folks!

Phil n Jen. Aniseed balls instead of Vodka Frappe in the morning will extend your years to visit Arillas.

Can I rabbit on any more?
Maybe.
It's 20th June and it's a good summer which is improving day by day. I babble, know, but I can be allowed this having said farewell to so many pals in a short space of time.
I think Dave n Anne are here soon as are others. I promise not to be a leeech but equally I'm sure you may be in for many chats if I find you.

Be Well All
Negg







Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 20, 2010, 07:05:03 PM
So it's a forum Arillas Today. And Tomorrow as well it seems. Don't know how you cope Eggy. We started to work out who we'll meet in three weeks time, and gave up. We'll just go with the flow. Lists never work out - you always leave something off.

Our wonderful community is so full of surprises, and we already know we will be surprised again. Last year it was Marika in Alex supermarket. We blocked the way out for ages. Not all were totally amused though....

We will arrive at 1am on 13th, and will be in the Nut at ten past. Should have been 1pm on 12th, in which case it would have been Marina pool bar and Thalassa then.... oh well. We will both be trying to do everything at once when we arrive, but will rapidly slow into our usual laid back approach.

Just can't b****y wait.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on June 20, 2010, 09:50:19 PM
We all know you can't wait, Phil - but our Arillas will be there waiting for you.  You and Jen will have the best time ever!

Love
Janis x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 20, 2010, 11:17:55 PM
Ah Janis.
Quote
but our Arillas will be there waiting for you.
Let's hope Jen and me do it justice. Two weeks is such a short time. justlynn, riggers and many others are spending their last few hours there for this year. Life's a bitch. And then you have to leave Arillas.... to quote the poet, AAAAAARRRRGH! You see I'm already worrying about 26th July. But I'll still have the likes of yous to keep me going on the forum.

love, Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: simo on June 21, 2010, 11:56:56 AM
hi fellow Arillas Fans,
                                We have been home a week after 10 days in Arillas , staying at Alex's seafront apartments, a must stay for the views alone. While we we there Yannis, who runs the supermarket on the way to Annas pool was taken to hospital with a dodgy ticker we think. Anyone know hows he's doing ?
                               For anyone who is not aware he is the dad of george from the bar on the front and rula and angella who run the beach beds.

cheers , Chris.


 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: daz_n_jen on June 22, 2010, 12:14:42 AM
           just got back from arillas this evening and this morning was like gail force winds/thunder/lightning and a heavy downpour that woke me at 7.00 am(havnt seen weather like that before in arillas and we have had 5 visits)
 hope it cleared up for yall..shame we had to come home :(((  big thank you to all the gang at marina hotel/apartments (george(clooney)  Vas and tina the cleana :)
 excelent service and nice apartments(great veiw of the beach from balcony) will miss ya xxxxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on June 22, 2010, 10:30:48 AM
Got to admit we nearly always have one big storm when we are there, have had hail stone before.  This visit was the first that I can remember that we had sun the whole time.  Roll on September
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tonynglenda on June 22, 2010, 10:41:40 AM
A couple of years ago we had a massive storm one night while we were in the nut. Erja and Heidi were there (remember erja?). All the electric went off and we were sat by candle light. The rain was pouring in, but we stayed and still had a brilliant time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: daz_n_jen on June 22, 2010, 03:36:31 PM
yep..rain or shire arillas is the best place on earth...nowhere id rather be :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on June 22, 2010, 04:04:00 PM
we had 2x early mornig storms on sun/mon,of this week ,,,but we also had sunsunsun and up to 40c.....dingdong .....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 22, 2010, 06:53:16 PM
A couple of years ago we had a massive storm one night while we were in the nut. Erja and Heidi were there (remember erja?). All the electric went off and we were sat by candle light. The rain was pouring in, but we stayed and still had a brilliant time.

I remember it well Glenda! Eileens boy and his mates were there as well. It was nice and ambient but the worry was that Kostas and Peri might run out cold beer :D

Good times!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tonynglenda on June 22, 2010, 09:42:11 PM
We all had such a laugh. I remember one of eileens boys mates we nicknamed swok cos he was a sweden supporting jock!! It must have been the 2008 european championship. How time flies. And nothing stops the beer flowing.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 22, 2010, 10:07:56 PM
LOL...they're supporting England for the World Cup...don't know what nickname you could come up with there!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: aftermidnight on June 23, 2010, 07:12:50 PM
LOL...they're supporting England for the World Cup...don't know what nickname you could come up with there!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: aftermidnight on June 23, 2010, 07:18:32 PM
Hello Eileen,For Scot,s to support England who have just WON (at last) I think you cold safely call them Traitors.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: aftermidnight on June 23, 2010, 07:21:26 PM
Hello Eileen,For Scot,s to support England who have just WON (at last) I think you could safely call them Traitors.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 23, 2010, 07:29:47 PM
Hello Eileen,For Scot,s to support England who have just WON (at last) I think you could safely call them Traitors.

Us Scots are not only Bravehearts but Big hearts too!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on June 24, 2010, 02:18:59 AM
Nicely put, Eileen! Your comment proves that you deserve the description given to you previously as being big hearted x

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tonynglenda on June 26, 2010, 10:01:04 AM
Eileen we've never met you (maybe sept), but your son is a really nice lad, a credit to you. Hope the boys are enjoying the world cup, we need all the support we can get! I've got a daft bet on Uruguay (and England of course), 100-1. Come on Uruguay ha ha. Glenda.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on June 26, 2010, 06:38:25 PM
Well it seems like we have been booked for ages, but at last we are 2 sleeps away from Arillas for our second visit.

2 glorious weeks of fun, sea sand and Mythos :-)

Gary & Carolyn
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on June 26, 2010, 06:49:41 PM
Gary and Carolyn:
Enjoy your holiday !!!!
Hope you will love every second of it like the rest of us always do !!

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on June 26, 2010, 07:01:34 PM
Gary and Carolyn - you lucky lucky people! Have a wonderful time and look forward to reading reports and seeing pics on your return


Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on June 26, 2010, 07:12:22 PM
Thanks guys, Im sure we will have a great time.
We have bought a little mobile phone size HD Video Camera, which is also waterproof, so some fun on the waves and under Arillas will be on you tube on our return. We intend to hire the good ship Olga again, so watch out for our reports and youtube links :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: mikej on June 26, 2010, 08:36:24 PM
Eileen we've never met you (maybe sept), but your son is a really nice lad, a credit to you. Hope the boys are enjoying the world cup, we need all the support we can get! I've got a daft bet on Uruguay (and England of course), 100-1. Come on Uruguay ha ha. Glenda.
Its not just you that thinks Uraguay are going to win my 9 yr old daughter told me 3 weeks ago they were going to win...looking at their current form she must know something i don't!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 27, 2010, 03:07:41 AM
Hi Gary and Carolyn. I started a post to wish you a wonderful holiday about 4 hours ago. But I passed out from too much sun and voddie frappe, and everyone else has said it already. So here goes.

Have a brilliant holiday!! Hope Arillas works its magic like it usually does. Looking forward to reading your report...

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on June 27, 2010, 03:28:42 AM
Happy hols from me as well, Gary and Carolyn,

Enjoy, drink a lot of wine, Mythos or whatever your choise is.

Love Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on June 27, 2010, 01:06:17 PM
Enjoy, Gary and Carolyn!

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on June 27, 2010, 02:21:53 PM
gazcaz..give spiros a big yammas from me ..yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on June 28, 2010, 01:56:55 AM
Taxi to airport in 4 hours, hope we have not forgotten anything.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 28, 2010, 01:59:16 AM
Nothing to forget as long as you and Carolyn get there.

Have a wonderful time

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on June 28, 2010, 02:03:35 AM
As long as you've remembered your passports you'll be fine!!!
BON VOYAGE, enjoy!

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 28, 2010, 11:35:09 AM
If we had gone our normal fortnight, we would have been nearly there now :-(

Still another two months to wait :-(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 04, 2010, 11:25:08 AM
England Today

ARILLAS TOMOROW

                   8)      8)      8)      8)      8)      8)      8)      8)      8)
     
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on July 04, 2010, 11:59:49 AM
BON VOYAGE JOHN AND DOT!!!

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on July 04, 2010, 12:07:44 PM
have a good one
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 04, 2010, 05:48:19 PM
Arillas Today eagerly awaits the arrival of John n Dot, and all fresh meat, with a taster of 32 deg,in the shade. ---- AND... this is at 5:45 PM.

No breeze and a very laid back day linked with a local exchange rate of e1.194.

Beers and Ouzos are begging to be drunk and water must be on your priority list in this weather. - Together with many dips in many pools or the sea.

More brollies on the beach than I've seen in "Mary Poppins" and car parking looks a tad difficult today. - Good to see many bodies around and changeover tomorrow will hopefully see more in than out.

Good OH!
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 04, 2010, 06:26:49 PM
Arillas tomorrow will see the arrival of John and Dot. Look after them Arillas and our Eggy. A week later PhilandJen will descend on the village like a tornado. Oh well, a quiet breeze then.....

Our Sandy has been quietly living the Arilliac life for a couple of weeks, and will sadly be departing before we arrive. (Was that an accident I hear you all ask.....) But we will say hello to Dorothy, Pat and Ann, and so many others.

PhilandJen have been preparing ourselves for the long slow afternoons, the glorious food and above all the reunions. And meeting all the lovely forum people who don't want to turn tail and run away.... How will we get through next week here in blighty? The forum will keep us sane (ish) but it will be the toughest week of my life. I should be there NOW.

See you shortly Eggy. Thanks for Arillas Today.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Pat&Annette on July 04, 2010, 07:25:29 PM
Phil,
We are getting really excited about our trip back to Arillas on 24th July, not tooooo long now!
Dorothy has just set Annette off with her description of cherries at Ammos, can almost taste them.
Bon voyage to John and Dot , sorry will not see you this year. Best of luck for footie season from the Everton fan.
Pat and Annette
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 04, 2010, 07:41:25 PM
Should be banned. You spend five minutes with complete strangers being blown into the sea by the Mistraio winds in Arillas, you end up in a photo on the internet that gets published several times, and before you know it you are lifelong friends. So looking forward to spending a while with yous two the week after next.

And as for dorothy's cherries I have only one word. Guess what. Eileen will. RATBAG!!!!!

see you there
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 04, 2010, 08:02:25 PM
Ah Phil -I have sent you yet another e-mail.

and...................... Just to tell you all in dear old blighty or Ireland or Scotland.......
that...................... We still have 30 deg here at , nearly 8pm , - Bugger!

John the Ref should be looking after Holland's next match and I would buy him an Amstel if he gives them 3 penalties. If Holland doesn't win this big footie game then we may have to eat the cats over the next weeks.
LEG of MEGG - Has a ring to it donchyerknow?

We are really pleased that Arillas is beginning to awake and a couple of extra places are now open.
1.Heracles Bar has a special opening night and are back in the game. Good place to B.
2. Elena/Stella are now looking after guests from the 1st July and Olga ( Olga's Travel)
tells me to tell you that she is making a special and different cake each day which will be on offer every afternoon for all "Pool Lovers"
( When she makes a choccie one I will be there! )

Coconut is as perkky as ever and Marina was busy this afternoon. Eftihia now seems to have it's regulars and Helen's Creperie will always prepare those special crepes which, even I , love with a passion. Portofino, Rainbow, Hotel Akti..... all looking after guests.

Armourada should never be missed as I love this family to bits. Vassilis is doing very good work with his "CLEAN UP ARILLAS" campaign.
( Don't forget they stay open in the Winter for locals so must be doing it right )

Brouklis is always busy and many good reports have come back from "Linakis" guests about the food they have had there. -
Too many to mention but the odds are always in our favour for a good night out.
( Last night 3 people at Mon Amour 28 euros. - 2 retsinas and 2 beers included! )WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Cheers
Negg - Who has been known to babble for England.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 04, 2010, 10:33:31 PM

Quote
John the Ref should be looking after Holland's next match and I would buy him an Amstel if he gives them 3 penalties.

Neil I would love to be looking after Hollands Next Match but I will be watching it in Arillas, as for the drink you know I dont partake.
Awarding penalties, dont know about that.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 04, 2010, 10:42:29 PM
You can award us a penalty when we see you on 13th. Unlucky for some, but not us... Will buy Dot a very large whiskey after dinner. And you a pudding involving candles.....


Last chance to wish you bon voyage and safe journey. Keep my bench warm. See you there

love from Jen and Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 04, 2010, 11:05:06 PM
OK Phil
Chocks away, see you out there
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 05, 2010, 01:56:56 PM
Can anyone, who is in Arillas this week, please look out for anyone making a boat from driftwood etc. Last year and the year before Wilf (from Essex) and Alan (from Wales) have made a boat. I am just sorry that I am not there this year to see it.

If they are making one, is there any chance of a photograph please?

The boat will look like this ..

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/P1010699-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 05, 2010, 02:21:33 PM
This one that we saw last October made me smile.
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/viviankizzysmum/things%20for%20Arillas%20web/P1000220.jpg)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/viviankizzysmum/things%20for%20Arillas%20web/P1000218.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 05, 2010, 05:32:30 PM
32 DEG IN THE SHADE, AT 5:35 PM ?

A MILD BREEZE TO HELP EVERYONE ROAST WITH VERY LITTLE PAIN.

NEW VISITORS ARRIVING AND GOING "WOWWWW"

AN EXCHANGE RATE OR E1.191.

WOT IS IT ALL ABOUT? - ( Answers on a postcard please! )

Negg

( Terry - If I find a boat then a piccie will be dun )
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on July 05, 2010, 05:39:34 PM
Pat and Anette,
Normally I never write negative posts, but this year I really felt I was
ripped off at Ammos. I went there just for a glass of wine one afternoon and
was served only 1/3 glass, shortly after I got a coctailglass with crushed ice
and cherries, but I hadn't asked for that!! Cost: 4 euro.

The next day I went to a restaurant for lunch: Had a delicious tzatziki, 2 slices
of fresh bread and a full glass of wine. Cost: 3,50 euro.

Maybe others fancy Ammos for being posh, each to their own, but it's just not me!

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on July 05, 2010, 05:51:53 PM
P.S. Don't get me wrong: I can go out for an expensive dinner with friends,
not minding a bit about the costs, but 4 euro for a tiny glass of wine, honestly?!!
I'd rather sit at Armourada with half a carafe, knowing they won't overcharge me!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on July 05, 2010, 05:53:06 PM
P.S. Don't get me wrong: I can go out for an expensive dinner with friends,
not minding a bit about the costs, but 4 euro for a tiny glass of wine, honestly?!!
I'd rather sit at Armourada with half a carafe, knowing they won't overcharge me!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 05, 2010, 06:48:01 PM
Connie, you want to come up our end and go to any classy bar and you will be charged around £3.80 for the same but definitely without the cherries! I have always looked upon Ammos as somewhere to go for the odd treat, but obviously not every night.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on July 05, 2010, 07:45:18 PM
Hi Jo,
You can't compare with prices in UK nor DK,
I was comparing local prices in Arillas, and as I said,
each to their own taste and choice, Ammos is just not for me,
as I don't need cherries with my wine.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Pat&Annette on July 05, 2010, 09:35:02 PM
Sunflower,
Can very well understand your point!
All on a buDget of some form, small or large!
Like to feel that we have had value for money....what a view!!
Pat and Annette
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 06, 2010, 06:56:44 PM
Whoops!

I've just come into a discussion on prices at various Tavernas.

Ammos has it's followers and, for drinkies somestimes you are paying for the veiw and the soft music and the nice-eties of life, etc
Nickos's new place is a place to be and the veiws are to die for, but you will pay more for it. What a location and a spot of land like that will cost an arm and a leg.
Each to their own -  good points made.
( My local Kafenio will charge me e1 for an ouzo and water but the only veiw I have is of the cornflakes and the vegetables on sale - Great company though! )

Anyway:-
Arillas Today
First, yesterday evening. Darts at Rainbow was a cracker of a night with Steve n Val and Colin n Cliff n Mandy n Adrian and Nye plus some of out local Winter League players
Even our favourite REF John appeared with wife Dot who, I think, was wearing his boxer shorts   ( I'll let them tell you about that )
Late finish but yours truly won the K/O and came home with a bottle of Ouzo.
(Autographed photos by postal request only)

Anyway - I digress
Arillas Today
Who wants 32 deg at 7pm, as I type? Pics are not required to show you that all are enjoying.  Arillas today is what we all want of Arillas everyday and the weather sometimes is not that important as the company and the realaxing in Tavernas.

Now..... Nominations for the new "Acting on the spot reporter"...............
Pommie has access to a laptop and could be the Indiana Jones of North Corfu.
Maybe he will take up the challenge for a while?
Cheers All
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 06, 2010, 10:38:38 PM
Discreet Neil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 06, 2010, 11:09:55 PM
Discreet Neil

Ah John - or is it aaarrgh John. - is there a Greek word for discreet?

But , you're both here, where you want to be. - All else treated like mozzie bites on yer bum. - A small pain in the a**e but we can easily rise above it!

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 13, 2010, 06:53:26 PM
Hmmmm ! - Nothing since July 6th? - I must be slipping!

I can report a super Arillas today with high temps but not such a high exchange.
Temps sit around 33 deg at 6:30pm and exchange sits around e1.18.

Once again, very good, to see Sea Breeze and Graziella taking a very fair shre of Arillas guests!

I can also report that Phil n Jen are here safely and currently chilling out now that they are "home" Left them at Rainbow with Ref John n Dot at about 5 pm ish.
White with smiley faces - Wotsthatallabout then John?
As Terry said , maybe you should have been a boxing Ref - But lifes too "short" !

Arillas "Busy-Ness" seems to be building and, as August approaches I think this will be a chokka block month. Judging by the lack of vacancies for August I think many folk from Athens will be around for a bit of R & R. Plus, of course the Italian Arillas lovers. Ah, the Italians, with their super duper autos, driving in the middle of the road so they don't scratch the paintwork and hoping for no rain for one reason only.
( It would make the car wet! - Open tops and they have a mini pool )
Joking only and, over the last 3 years have met many a good Italian person to spend time with. I'm just jealous as I can't afford the car or the wardrobe!.

So, beach looking good and Pommie will soon report, I'm sure, that the Arillas mud is as good as ever. ( Just splash it all over as N REE COOPER said. )

As I type the temp has risen to 33 deg in the shade - Wotsallthatabout 2.

For Phil n Jen it's an eveing meal with John n Dot and I hope that, all together, they will analyse why Holland did not win the World Cup. ( Another meal out I can't have! )
And a bigger mistaka from me calling Phil an "OLE GIT" ........
....He's 2 years younger than me - DONCHERKNOW. - Anyway , I'm fitter than 'im !)

Fun times all round people and I will take the camera soon to show you all where you can't park 'cause it's too busy and possibly get a pic of the "Fantastic Four".
(Can't promise pics of Pommie covered in mud though-He's a Linakis guest after all)

Gotta go now - Food and then a darts night beckons.

Cheers
Negg






Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 13, 2010, 06:58:15 PM
Good to hear that Phil and Jen are as they should :D Cheers for the report Eggy :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on July 13, 2010, 09:04:55 PM
thanks for the report eggy it keep me going roll on september
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on July 13, 2010, 09:05:44 PM
Another interesting report from Eggy - thanks Neil.
Not heard much about green mud this year so perhaps we are going to get the low down on it soon.
Keep up the good work.
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 14, 2010, 12:18:54 AM
Another excellent report Neil, and another example of your wonderful way with words. It made me Google "Wotsallthatabout" and guess what was found first .....

Arillas Today - Welcome to Arillas Corfu
 
15 posts - 10 authors - Last post: 18 May
Wotsallthatabout. - The only water I want close to me has to be in an ouzo! Dramatic is the word I have for it and with the temps around 23 ...
www.arillas.com/page/option,com_smf/Itemid,146/topic.../lang,it - Cached


The search also found a list of similar words that are submitted to the Washington Post

http://wallydownundy.com/2008/02/01/witty-wonderful-way-with-words/

Here are a few examples :-) - I might use them myself ........

 Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time.

Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future

Foreploy: Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of getting laid.

esplanade, v. to attempt an explanation while drunk

lymph
, v. to walk with a lisp


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on July 14, 2010, 01:28:37 AM
Thanks for the report Neill, nice to know things are picking up.  Can't wait for September, Calum is practising but now has that many sets of darts he doesn't know which to use, the ones he bought over there, the set off Riggers and our friends have given him a set they got off the game show Bullseye.  Going to book for June while we are over there just so we have something to look forward to.

Love to Wendy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2010, 01:54:17 AM
Here as we are in our Arillas home, Jen and me are doing really well. I am fitter (but a lot fatter) than I ever was. Jen is ecstatic, but keeping it quiet. You should have seen her in the Marina pool or in the Nut at 2am. And the people eating in Brouklis, some of whom came up and asked "are you philandjen?" No we said. Er not ...

I got chastised by Dimitris for standing in the road smoking, persuading passers by to eat at Brouklis. "They do that in Ibiza" he said. The couple I dragged in totally enjoyed it though.

We both adore Arillas, it isn't just me. She is sleeping for England right now. In bed at Brouklis. Me? I'm posting this and drinking guess what.... I might get round to sleeping eventually.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on July 14, 2010, 02:20:25 AM
You will sleep like a baby, eventually, Phil !!!
Being just where you love to be.
Don't tell me you're insomniac in Arillas?!! I don't believe it!
You're just too excited after waiting for months and months to get there.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2010, 02:33:57 AM
Conniie I can sleep 4 or 14 hours. Last night it was 4. So what? When I relax, it gets up to 14. Before these two weeks are out it will be 14. When I live here the whole season, it will be somewhere in between. Right now I am at home in Arillas, awake listening to Jen breathing next to me and perfectly happy. Surely that is what life is about, or have I got it wrong.


Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on July 14, 2010, 02:39:16 AM
Ha ha Phil, you cheaky one!!!
Coniiiiiiiiiii was Ina's boys greeting to me, but thanks: it made me smile!
Enjoy your holiday and I'm sure you'll be there next year as well.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 14, 2010, 03:02:55 AM
Hi Phil, I think you have it all absolutly right. loads of love Viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on July 14, 2010, 03:07:19 PM
Terry...

Going back a couple of pages about a guy building a boat. I can confirm there was a guy building canoe type vessle out of long grass reeds and twine. We left on the 13th July and it looked pretty much complete and on a stand the day before. I have a picture of him working on the boat about 4-5 days earlier. I spoke to him briefly, but other than a southern accent, I didn't catch his name.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 14, 2010, 03:31:04 PM
Thanks for that Gary. That would definitely be Wilf, Essex accent and very tanned. I'm now, even more sad that I'm not there now as I had some really interesting conversations with him over the last couple of years.

It would be good to see the photos Gary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on July 14, 2010, 05:54:13 PM
terry, we saw him too, didnt stop though as we were on our walk up to afionas!! managed to get up there ok, but martin struggled downhill, worth it though!!
sorry to tell you but irinis art shop has closed, dont know if she is anywhere else around?? we went into perdita glass in san steph, lovely stuff in there.
missed you this year!
ger and martin x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 14, 2010, 06:45:02 PM
Thanks for the information Ger. Its a shame that Irini's shop has closed, but she is a resourceful girl and I'm sure she will soon be doing something else. I suppose the gift/art shops are the most vulnerable in the current climate.

I bet Martin was pleased to do some walking despite his knee, and he did really well to go to Afionis and back.

Glad you had a good time and will hopefully see you next year as I have really missed going in early July.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2010, 09:01:38 PM
Arillas Today?

Forget the lovely beach.
Forget the good folk taking leisurely time in Tavernas etc.
Forget the temps and forget the exchange rate

Arillas today is walking into the Rainbow Bar and seeing Jen enjoying a good book and Phil snoozing away very peacefully. For me this was Arillas today.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 15, 2010, 08:05:00 AM
Arillas today is walking into the Rainbow Bar and seeing Jen enjoying a good book and Phil snoozing away very peacefully. For me this was Arillas today.

:D what a picture! Works though ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 16, 2010, 02:45:12 AM
Well that was Arillas yesterday. Arillas woke up a bit today, like justphil did, and enjoyed a busy day doing diddly squat, nothing.

Temperature 30C, 90F. Hardly a breeze, Just amazing. We spent the "morning"in Graziella with taramasalata and Mythos, then  the "afternoon" in Mirage where we were welcomed as always. Mr Phil is back in town. We ate our third fantastic meal at Effis, yes it was fish again. Sea bream tonight. B*****y gorgeous. And a long Cher tribute night in the Nut with John and Dot. No, he wasn't winding me up like you all thought. Well we did.... It is 2am here, Jen is fast asleep, and I am totally intoxicated, but not with alcohol. Arillas is busy delivering everything we want. So many of you know exactly what I mean.

Arillas Today is as beautiful as ever

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 16, 2010, 08:03:49 AM
Sold! ;) Thank you for your report Phil!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 16, 2010, 11:24:35 AM
phil
im with you ....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 16, 2010, 06:05:57 PM
Arillas today is basking in sunshine. At least 30 degrees. PhilandJen chilled at Kaloudis all day. Many beers were ordered but somehow not all of them got paid for. Billy was his usual self, and younger Billy likewise. The welcome was as special as ever. Riggers mate, your sunbed was occupied. At first by an interesting blonde lady, but then by a hairy older man. Not me - I'm old but I'm not hairy....

Many peops were chilling on the beach, including Steve and Steve. I must stop meeting forum friends at the North end of the beach. A certain lady knows exactly what I mean. But the sight of three men up to their ankles in the sea chatting and laughing must have been enough to put even the hardiest Arilliac off....

Yiota came running out to tell us that Eileen has hit town. Oh no!! they haven't got over us two yet.....

Arillas today is working magic for a large crowd of people. Us included

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 16, 2010, 06:37:05 PM
Arillas today is basking in sunshine. At least 30 degrees.
Phil

Phil , me 'ole mucker you!
We're sitting on 36 deg in the shade now at 18:15.(Quarter past six for the really laid back)

And........ wotcanudo in weather like this?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160710b.jpg)
.
Like Nickos at Night Owl, you can throw a few "arrers". (Still beat him 3-2 though)
Note those Winter 2008/9 Trophies proudly sittimg on the shelf behind.

Or..........,
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160710a.jpg)
.
Like our Moggies you can take advantage of a newly built hammock which they think is for their benefit only.

Or .... like Ref John n Dot you can hide in the Marina Pool Bar.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160710c.jpg)
.
They can't hide for long though!

Or....... Like many of those lucky people here you can take advantage of..............
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160710i.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160710d.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160710e.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160710g.jpg)

Or........ If this life style is too hectic I do have a free brolly left for rent.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160710f.jpg)

With an exchange of e1.173 today it's building to a very good August. Many nationalties who are,and will soon be here to enjoy. Arillas is a common demominator for all. Many friends are waiting to be made and language difficulties will not be a problem.

I haven't seen Phil n Jen today but I did see a male, covered in Arillas Clay, running along the beach front shouting "Eureka" - Nah! - I must be imagining things now.
He did have a Vodka Frappe in his hand though.
(And..Only a Vodka Frappee in his hand must be good news-Watch out the Doughnut man)

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on July 16, 2010, 06:44:56 PM
Fabulous reports neil & Phil

Well done to you neil for posting such great photos. I get lost in my own little arillas world when looking at them. only 7 weeks now & we will be back-why is time going so slowly??

Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 16, 2010, 07:39:50 PM
Arillas has definitely taken a turn for the mental. Eggy medear, we will see you tomorrow probably. Tonight we have finally decided will be a tribute to Kostas on the Beach. Lovely food and red wine here we come. Two voddie frappe's between Kaloudis and now. Who wants this job??? Well someone has to do it!!

love to all. Arillas is better than ever.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 16, 2010, 08:10:52 PM
Riggers mate, your sunbed was occupied. At first by an interesting blonde lady, but then by a hairy older man. Not me - I'm old but I'm not hairy....




Phil



Not to worry Phil, i'll be claiming it back soon  :)  Hope you are both having a brill time. And John and Dot....and everyone else that is there now..

Great report and pics from you too Neill.


riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 16, 2010, 08:20:15 PM
. Riggers mate, your sunbed was occupied. At first by an interesting blonde lady, but then by a hairy older man.
Phil



Just like the guests I seem to track down Phil - Hairy today and Gonner tomorrow.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 16, 2010, 10:45:28 PM
Eggy mate, the whole world groaned at that one. Phil and Jen have quietly hidden away, after a glorious Arillas day, and quite a while being comatose (together....) on the dreaded BENCH. Four nights on the trot we have eaten the best food you can imagine. Tonight it was chicken wrapped in bacon, and flavoured as only Greek chefs can. Kostas on the Beach. We ate most of it, but it beat us. New, larger trousers will be required. We still have a long list of places to eat. Mr Croesote of Monty Python fame, eat yer heart out. I'm running a close second....

Arillas tonight is all done with Phil and Jen. We are busy sipping voddie frappe, wishing you were all here. Well, actually we're glad you aren't. Not a pretty sight, two old lovers wishing we were 17 again. We'll have a good try though. Kalinichta.

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: blondegirl on July 16, 2010, 11:44:03 PM
Sounds fantastic!  Wish we were there too.... all those lovely meals and the photos of the beach Neill look fantastic!   36 degrees.... well you cant do anything in that heat can you but sit back and chill.... how lovely to dream from wet and windy Surrey!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on July 16, 2010, 11:52:19 PM
Hi folks,
30 - 36 degrees ?!!
Well, I'm pleased with the 27 we're having in Denmark today.
it's far enough for me. I prefer Corfu in September !!!

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on July 17, 2010, 12:05:33 AM
Wet n windy here too bg. Wish I was there too, and enjoying all that Phil and Eggy reported on. Ah well, Asda shopping tommorow.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 17, 2010, 07:58:53 PM
I just lost my report and yes, I am swearing.

Arillas Today is closed. There are bodies everywhere. Most of them wearing little but factor 30 and some are an amazing shade of walnut. Arillas Today is HOT. Jimmy at the Bow measured 38C in the shade. It is bl**dy wonderful.

Eileen and extended family were taking full advantage of the facilities. Water baby Jen captured a few smiles as she wallowed in the pool. I planned to do the North beach again today, but too hot for me.

Jen accused me of being a "motormouth" yesterday, but Eileen and she gave new meaning to the word. Keith and I did our best but struggled to get a word in edgeways.

Arillas Today is the same one we all dream about. It's jusy very HOT right now

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 18, 2010, 10:27:40 AM
:D sounds good Phil :D :D :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 18, 2010, 05:49:01 PM
Arillas Today basks not in glory but gory. Many people like me have bared much more than anyone else wants to see.

The heatwave continues and many people including our John the Ref and Dot and PhilandJen only got as far as Marina Pool Bar. But what a great place to collapse from heatstroke. Paramedics bearing cold Mythos are constantly mopping up the casualties. Thanks a million Sharon....

Then after three hours chilling in Marina, another three doing the same in Thalassa. But we met Hancock and Mrs Hancock on the way. Likewise being tended by the paramedics at Marina. Lovely people, like everyone here.

All the many people taking advantage of the cold beach shower opposite Thalassa drove me to distraction. I was melting and so envied them. But I was on a mission. I danced the soles off my shoes to Cher the other night, literally. And a short walk to Ina's sees me reshoed today.

Arillas Today is waiting for you all to get here. Even the benches are hot....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 18, 2010, 06:14:05 PM
Phil has said it all and I now apply for redundancy from the OGS ( Ole Git Sociiety )

We show 34 deg in the shade at 6pm and it's a killer, unless you wear diddley and smother yourself in factor 95.( Or curl up  indoors away from it all )
Arillas today is a true Sunday. Greeks like a day off as well - DONCHYERKNOW.

No where to park a pogo stick let alone a tired old Punto and pedestrians with much more on their minds than moving for a vehicle.- Until you wake them with a purp.
( Blowing of horn for the un-initiated )

Didn't find our Phil n Jen or John n Dot so that's good news for them.
Holidays are about no appointments and just to chill. - Always avrio.
Safe trip to Our Ref and Lady for the trip home tomorrow.

Brouklis looking good this lunchtime and Dimitris buzzing around with diners but still had time to chat - He's a good 'ole boy and has a long while to become a good 'ole git.

Horizon getting good reviews by many people as is Kostas on Beach.
In fact..... Nothing bad said about any eating or relaxing house. Pretty Damm Good!

Eileen n Keith are about some where so must remember to make an effort on that Villa in the morning before she appears. Maybe I'll spray some polish around!

Pommie and all go home tomorrow and they have been a breath of fresh air. Didn't see much of them but when we did it was great. - Good Arillas lovers are they all!

Anyway , still "rabbiting" on at 6:15 pm and the shaded temp now at 35 deg leads me to beleive that too much beer and ouzo is not a good idea for the fingers.

Be well everybody
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 18, 2010, 06:37:13 PM
Eggy I have just spent an age trying to get my head round Jen's laptop. Some of me (haven't yet worked out which tiny bit) wishes I were in front of my own. Truthfully none. Computer or Arillas? Answers on a postcard please addressed to Dimitris Kourkoulos, Brouklis Taverna, Arillas.

Sad we have missed you for a few days, far from hoping for it. Eileen's family, John and Dot and us two had the Rainbow reeling yesterday. Shame you weren't there. Or did you get advanced warning and stay away???

We will do the farewells to John and Dot not ten feet downstairs tonight. And the Robbie Williams chappie will be in the Nut. Ina darling, I'll need more shoes tomorrow....

Phil


 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 19, 2010, 01:14:37 AM
Sorry folks, me again offloading the glorious time we are having back home here in Arillas. Can't even begin to describe it all.

Arillas tonight was bopping to Robbie impersonator in the Nut. Mind you the "kids" were in Malibu and much enjoyment was in evidence.

The heatwave doesn't seem to have stopped anyone from enjoying it all. justphil has been justhugged by about half a dozen forum members and now has bruised ribs.... only joking! It was great to know how many follow us all. I have more voddie frappe down my T-shirt than my neck. And back to Brouklis at 23.13 according to Jen's laptop.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 19, 2010, 08:08:42 AM
Arillas tonight was bopping to Robbie impersonator in the Nut.

Yeeeeii! That is good news that Jason is still around singing Robbie :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 19, 2010, 05:08:20 PM
STOP PRESS
Wobbie Williams!
Do you know that this guy is actually Scottish and lives not too far away from Eileen and Keith? - Very popular act around these parts.- Try and catch him if you're here.

Arillas Today?
29 deg in our bedroom at 7am this morning and absolutely nothing to do with me!
33 deg in the shade at 5pm this afternoon and "Bettin Swuckets" I am.
I used to be a 12 stone weakling and now I am an 11 stone bigger weakling.
Very hot people and forecasted light rain has not happened.

Said our bye byes to Pommie ( John ) and Linda n all today. Safe and non delayed trip home guys.

Guests from hell now reside at Linakis and I think neighbours will soon complain about loud music and all night parties.
(Behave Eileen and Keith-You may own it but we're responsible for getting the graffitti off the walls )

The beach has many supporters today as does the inland pools and bars. Tonight, I think, many will venture out, around 9 ish, to enjoy a laid back meal in temps of 25deg

Phil n Jen continue to find places I do not and I am now becoming paranoid.
Is this because I stole his false teeth when he was napping in Rainbow? - I ask?
( Does he now only have soup for his main meal? )
Or, does he think that 2 'ole gits together are too much for Arillas to handle?

Ne'er mind - Holidays are for doing what lights yer candle and no one gets offended here if, like ships, we pass in the night.

Babble, babble, babble - time to go.
Cheers All
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 19, 2010, 05:51:45 PM
Guests from hell now reside at Linakis and I think neighbours will soon complain about loud music and all night parties.

:D that I can believe!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 19, 2010, 06:10:08 PM
Erja luvver I was going to post that. But I can back it up as true. We have spent many a minute explaining to people how to pronouce your name. It was usually "two Royal Ionians please." Did I get it right?

Arillas Today is much sadder to have lost John and Dot and Dorothy. And many others. The Arillas hippies continue to wage war on the Mythos supplies. And Amstel. There might be a drop left when you get here but don't rely on it....

We really pushed the boat out today. We had two pints of breakfast with him downstairs, walked as far as Marina Pool Bar and had a few more. that was it, but we totally enjoyed. We are off to Vavillas tonight. Eat yer hearts out folks. We will.

Arillas Today is a bit cooler and breezier, but you wouldn't believe it to look at all the bodies. So many people having a wonderful time, even the few I can still see trough my alcoholic haze....

Listen you lot, I wasn't wrong. Arillas is being all Jen and me could need, yet again. Arillas Today is much more than Eggy, Phil or anybody else. It is all you have been waiting for....

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 20, 2010, 12:12:29 AM
Enjoy Phil
Thanks for last night
Back Home now

Love to Both of you
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on July 20, 2010, 09:21:52 AM
Arillas is wonderful!

Sorry this is brief but the sun beckons.....

Phil and Jen, John and Dot....enjoyed their company immensley...mad as hatters!  On Saturday we talked the hind legs of a herd of donkeys!

Alexandros apts....spent 3 nights there, wonderful as usual.  Came away laden with fruit, salad ingredients and eggs...Koula is such a kind lady...please pm me if you want details.

Egg and Wegg....well you just can't beat a bit of Egg'n'Wegg!!! Love 'em :-)

Sharon's Pool Bar....spent a few hours there yesterday morning...Sharon has a great set up there...we'll be back.

Brouklis....fantastic Spit Roast lamb on Sunday....that young man gets more handsome every year...

Yiota, Perry, Costas, Hannah...great to see you all again...wonderful ambassadors for Arillas.

Erja....at long last I can pronounce your name...it took a few drinks and many tries but eventually I mastered it!  Thanks Phil'n'Jen.

So much...so little time...

Eileen.xxx




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on July 20, 2010, 02:49:04 PM
Phew Eileen.   Bet you were out of breath after dashing through that lot.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 20, 2010, 02:59:04 PM
Great snipeets Eileen and please can you tell me how to pronounce Erja's name while your at it?! I reckon 'er-ha'
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 20, 2010, 03:50:36 PM
Erja....at long last I can pronounce your name...it took a few drinks and many tries but eventually I mastered it!  Thanks Phil'n'Jen.

:D I wish I would of been there to hear that :D I have always advise people it is pronounced like in the "area". Errr-ya 8)

Enjoy your hols and have a drink or a dozen for me Eileen ;)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tonynglenda on July 20, 2010, 06:14:01 PM
Erja, youre name seems to be a topic of conversation this season. We were talking about you as well (nothing bad i promise ). Couldnt remember how to pronounce but knew it wasnt as its spelt. As luck would have it another Finnish girl came into the nut so I wrote it on my fag packet and asked her how it was pronounced. She was called Wilma, that was an easy one.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2010, 08:14:37 PM
Arilas Today has gone from cool (if you call 29 degrees that,) breezy and fashionable to HOT, daft and sweltering. My eyebrows have failed right now at 8pm. Either that or they have fallen out from Mythos poisoning. It must be 38/40 degrees.

Many, many bodies on the beach today. Including mine and Jen's. It was half a dozen wades to the North end, but I made it while Jen tried to pretend she understands "bench culture." She tried to keep it warm but ended up sipping ice cold drinks in Thalassa.

I crawled behind my rock.  I know my place. And I was only disturbed by two young men and a young woman (yes, they were German - even I know enough language to be certain) who were getting far too up-close-and-personal with green mud. The invitation to join in was politely refused. I think they were better off without an Arilliac Ole Git....

Arillas Today is fabulous, busier and hot. Can't  wait to get back to England



lol
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on July 20, 2010, 08:22:43 PM
What is the exchange rate at the moment.Seems to be going down here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on July 20, 2010, 08:23:41 PM
What is the exchange rate at the moment.Seems to be going down here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2010, 08:38:47 PM
Lisa, we are using Sterling travellers cheques and getting 1.15 after commission, ie £100 = 115 euros in your hand. That is with our friend Olga. I think Arkokal is slightly less.

Hope it helps
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jester on July 21, 2010, 12:28:43 AM
we got 1.16 in the travel agent last weekend
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 21, 2010, 12:47:37 AM
Keep on Having Fun Phil
Jen will just enjoy the Pool
You Know you love it
Tell Sharon and Donna we miss them
Give our best to Dimitris
and if you see Neil be careful........ lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 21, 2010, 08:45:33 PM
I quite expected our Eggy to post this. Phil is to blame if something has gone wrong.

Your Arillas Today is HOT but the breeze has kept most of us sane. Maybe not me. Eileen was not wrong about "mad as hatters."

Brouklis is busy gearing up for an invasion of girlies. All of the sexy single boys are standing in a line outside, hoping for a good night. And if I were still their age so would I, at the front of the queue like the wine festival.

Arillas Today is alive and kicking. And I for one am so glad.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 22, 2010, 12:23:18 AM
You leave my daughter alone Phil.....lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on July 22, 2010, 01:07:07 PM
Our Arillas Today wll be in September, but will probably be the same, only a bit cooler.
Phil, you mentioned pebbles on the north end, but is there plenty of sand? If it`s too stony, we`ll use the south end.

Neil, your posts are a great pick-me-up and we love reading them, written in your unique style. Long may they contine.

To everyone else still in Arillas Today, continue to enjoy paradise. 8 weeks and counting.

  Yammas  Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on July 22, 2010, 01:26:30 PM
Will be there too in September Paul D - perhaps we'll see each other on the North Beach.
Phil - you've posted a little about the North Beach.  For those of us who love that end of Arillas can you tell us more about the state of the beach - how much wading is needed and so on.

I agree with Paul that Neil's posts are a joy.  I'd like to add that Phil's are another joy - never quite know what he's going to say.

All the best to all Arilliacs
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 22, 2010, 06:39:39 PM
Arillas Today had a lovely breeze on top of sweltering heat, still in the thirties but so comfortable in the breeze. A good day for burning without realising.

I was a little bit off this morning with a chesty cough, but by spending my Mythos tokens I have improved and raring to go now.

To answer the questions about North beach, the twice I have had time to venture there it was fine. At the very far end there were pebbles, and my rock as well (given up the bench to tourists...) Sandy will tell you that I usually crawl in behind the rock....

But after the wade, which was so easy and we are all used to, off came the kit, and large areas of sand occupied by other naturists were in evidence. There was plenty of it to be enjoyed by eveyone. It is still where I prefer to go.

But as you might have guessed, I have been all the way to the South end, and it is better than I have ever seen.

Arillas Today has a lovely beach, but maybe a different shape than some have seen before.


Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 22, 2010, 06:51:00 PM
34 deg , in the shade ,at 6:30pm,  is a twinge tooooo far, methinks.

We are all being spit roasted here , without the spit, not counting the 'ole guy we saw in Corfu Town this morning!.

Lauren n Pals may be currently in hiding from Phil. Jen is a pussycat so can't say bad things about her. Phil may be practising to talk for England and I think the "Buzz" has got around Arillas. - Ear plugs or Mozzie plugs - WOTTACHOICETOMAKER!
But, and really but, bumped into these two good 'ole Glastonbury "pensioners" yesterday and chilled they were. Arillas suits them very well. = DONCHYERKNOW.
Luv em to bits and a good promotional video should be made soon with these guys as the stars! PHILLIPEE TORRANTINO ? - Has a ring to it - DONCHYERTHINK?
( I bite legs of chicken and shoot at passing Tourists who pass by Brouklis)

Anyway, a better name than being called "Chesty Cough" Sounds like someone in a low budget  Cowboy Movie!

Anyway ,a good day folks and I promise, Sandy, to keep an eye on Lauren.
( But she did have three cornettos in her hand yesterday - "Tell yer Mum!" , I said" )
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 22, 2010, 06:57:29 PM

off came the kit,  There was plenty of it to be enjoyed by eveyone.
Phil

PHIL

ARE YOU BOASTING AGAIN?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 22, 2010, 07:15:20 PM
Cheeky Sod!! Justloveit

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on July 22, 2010, 07:36:50 PM
Take no notice Phil he's only jealous !!

I wish I was there to take advantage of it - I could do with a good lie down :-P ON THE BEACH ...I don't know what the world coming to you can hardly make a comment these days without it being misconstrued !!

Glad you enjoying yourselves give my love to Jen XXX

Take care of that chest !!!

Cheers Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 23, 2010, 12:30:49 PM
Take no notice Phil he's only jealous !!

I wish I was there to take advantage of it -
Cheers Nan xx

Nan , What do you mean you can't make a comment without it being misconstrued?
Who would do a thing like that?
(You should see the ones I don't post! - This edit/delete button can produce a few funnies.)

Arillas Today?
Haven't got there yet as I have some chores/work to catch up on.
I can telll you all though that we woke to around a temp of 25 deg this a.m. at 7:30 ish.
Sitting on a dry 'n non breezy 30 deg at 12:30 ish.

Reckon the weekend will be a very busy time here.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 23, 2010, 05:43:06 PM
Arillas Today is still hot but the lovely strong breezes have done wonders for many who have cooked for ten days. Eggy was right - spit-roast without the spit. But for heaven's sake, 14 degrees and raining in Glastonbury. Have a guess where I'd rather be!!

Arillas is now home to many nations and bodies  and languages are piling up everywhere. Trying to get a table in Thalassa or Brouklis or Kostas on the Beach last night was hard work (but we ate a lovely meal in Thalassa with incredibly quick service.)

Donna at Marina Pool Bar celebrated birthday in the Nut last night. I can only mention the cake because Court Proceedings would follow otherwise. Someone pretending to be Cher entertained us royally well and much vodka frappe was consumed. Someone came up to Jen and asked how himself could get so high on glasses of frappe. It is the 50% vodka dearest.... Meanwhile Jen kept a demure image going (that's all it is - an image) to prevent us from being evicted. Er no, It was a brilliant party. I was reasonably well behaved, and Hannah bought us our last vodiie frappe (before I fell over....)



Arillas Today? Same as ever luvvers

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 24, 2010, 10:34:50 AM
:D loving your reports Phil!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 24, 2010, 11:22:48 AM
Me too Phil. Keep em coming!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on July 24, 2010, 05:47:48 PM
We want to be there too.So jealous.Thought we only had five weeks to wait,so upset its six.Glad everyone is having a great time.Mind you another week means pos 2lbs more lost.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 24, 2010, 06:35:08 PM
Our Phil is doing and has taken the acting new "Roving Reporter's" title very well.

This one was taken at Rainbow before the second beer!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/phil2.jpg)

This one was taken at the Rainbow after the third!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/phil1.jpg)
(To the right hand side of the chair, on the tiles, you will spot Phil's liver and  Im sure those teeth belong to Richard Briers! ) - Now in in trouble avrio!

A 3 hour rabbit session was had this p.m. with the help of Mrs Jebbo and "Little Jebb0"
In between a few games of darts by moi.

A nice relaxing afternoon and "all chilled" is the name of the game.
Arillas and Guests continue to enjoy these temps of 32 deg plus and the exchange of e1.15 doesn't seem that bad compared to what Arillas has to offer.

Be warned, though, peeps! - It is due to get a little "milder" next week with temps around 24/26 deg and the possibility of a little shower or two. - Yipppeeeee.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 24, 2010, 06:59:10 PM
Arillas Today is HOT again, but moderated by the breeze. At least 30 degrees but felt like 40 at times.  Cannot report on the beach today unless we get time to visit it.

PhilandJen were last seen trying to put Humpty Dumpty  back together again and failing. Sorry folks but I can't resist having a poke at our adorable Eggy, with whom we spent the last couple of hours at the Bow.  Liz was there too, and has now suffered two sessions with us two. The latest bulletin is that she seems quite stable but she is not yet out of danger. I am allowed to quote her "I was just having an Arillas afternoon....."

Last night saw the best meal so far. I still can't pronounce Effi's taverna's name Efixythia? But the grilled prawns were stunning. It toppled Roula's bourdetto off my number one slot. I was smothered, I used every tissue, all of the lemon, the Mythos  but boy did I enjoy it. I apologise unreservedy to the few other customers for watching an animal eat its prey.

And then the Nut. Black Russians were there in plenty, and the singer did an amazingly good job. We kept the lovely Ingrid and Nick bored until 3am. But meanwhile JerseyBean came and said hello, along with quite a few others. Jen came back from the toilet and a girl of about 17 said to her "Is that Phil?" Her reply was classic. "No but he thinks he is....."

I daren't make a list because I will miss someone out.  So many people have been kind to us this last two weeks, and we appreciate ALL of you. If I remember anything else I will post it in due course.

Arillas Today is still here and waiting for you all to arrive.

Phil  
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on July 24, 2010, 11:19:45 PM
Phil
Sorry to miss you this year.Maybe we will meet again next year. Enjoy your last few days and soak up as many things as you can so that it will give lots of memories for the long winter months. It seems to have gone so quick.
Yammas for today and the next few days
Enjoy
Annie xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 25, 2010, 01:57:33 AM
Annie luvver along with W(h)etty and lovely kids, your turn is just round the corner.

Arillas tonight saw Phil and Jen totally besotted by Horizon deck, after another fabulous meal at Brouklis. Needless to say it involved several Black Russians. My boss didn't turn up so I will doubtless have to find out why. But do I care? Answers on postcards should be adressed to Dimitris at Brouklis - he understands these things.

Our one visit to Horizon was fantastic.  We have tried to visit everyone and failed so we have upset everyone. It really is a hard life for us in Arillas for two flipping short weeks. But we saw Eileen outside Marina for a few minutes. Totally enjoyed that.

We were welcomed graciously and enthusiastically at Horizon, in spite of our absence so far. Sorry folks, but we leave on Monday. A disaster for us, but probably a welcome relief for many folks here who want to sleep.

love to all
Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 25, 2010, 05:09:54 PM
This will be my last report from Arillas Until we are fortunate enough to be back home, hopefully in October.

Today Eggy rescued us from the ATM issue by driving us to Sidari. It was quieter there than I have ever seen it in July. I didn't even have my usual panic attack with the number of people there (We are used to much smaller communities than that and I sometimes struggle with crowds.) Nothing wrong with Sidari itself, but as you all know we both prefer our laid-back Arillas.

We owe Eggy more aniseed balls - he saved us from watching our last full day here ruined by running out of cash. If in doubt bring more - you can always put it back when you leave. He also rushed around today helping at least two others as well, with various things like land and cots.

The weather is still hot but breezy. It is absolutely perfect. We gather it will get cooler next week, but don't rely on it, just wait and see.

The boys at the Rainbow were in top form as usual. I had to joke, the bar was full when we arrived but within 5 minutes everyone else had left... Must change my deodorant! Actually it was a young crowd who were off on quads for an adventure. GOODONYER LUVVERS!!!

A lovely family scene met us this "morning" when we climbed down the stairs to have a glass of breakfast. Dimitris, Litsa and Spiros with another gorgeous family, and the kids were really enjoying their playtime. For us two that was Arillas Today.

Phil






 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 25, 2010, 06:44:32 PM
phil
sounds like youve really enjoyed yourselves,,kay and i are so glad,safe journey home ,and lie ourselves will have to wait for our return in october ........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 25, 2010, 07:14:35 PM
Phil, don't be too sad, methinks you will find a way to return in October.  We have all loved your reports.  Absolutely fab.  Safe journey to you both xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 25, 2010, 08:01:12 PM
Two weeks goes so fast when your in Arillas. I think we all feel that, Have really enjoyed your reports and hopefully we have have more details of each day to come.
Have a good jouney back and dont get those hankies to wet remember you have to come back here to be able to return. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on July 25, 2010, 08:20:56 PM
Enjoyed the reports philandjen. I can`t believe the time has gone over so fast, but I`m sure you packed loads into your holiday. Have a great time this evening, and safe journey. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 25, 2010, 09:41:59 PM
Finally met Pat and Annette today in the Nut. A lot of laughter and peops trying to get a word in edgeways was in evidence.....

Thank you all for supporting us in our time of hardship and adversity. Being here has been the most difficult time of our lives. We will never forget how people have helped us, and even found my legs (special comment to PaulC's Di.) Arillas has been dreadful. Full of dread about the hippies, then open arms, high-fives, kisses and hugs. Arillas has been bloody wonderful, and now we have to go and dream about it for 50 weeks. Kalinichta forum. We were right after all.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on July 26, 2010, 01:10:43 AM
You were right indeed, and enjoyed. Name of the game. We have all enjoyed the reports, and wish you well for the next 50 weeks. xx p.s. you luvvers were right. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: DaisysMum on July 26, 2010, 01:49:28 AM
Fingers crossed that you will make it in October  XX
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 26, 2010, 03:56:10 AM
For the first time I cried in public tonight. Men aren't supposed to do that are they?  I knew it would happen, when I said farewell to Hannah and sure enough, I couldn't help myself. She loves Kostas as much as I love Jenny, and she has been so amazingly wonderful to us.

There is so much I could tell you all, but Arillas tonight sees us two getting ready for 10 hours of hell travelling back to blighty. Arillas today is over for philandjen. We are a tiny part of it and in spite of our reputation we really do understand we are such a tiny part of it. But we will continue to try and promote it at any cost.

Arillas tonight sees justphil in tears, wishing I didn't have to post any of this. I so wish we could stay on for good already.

Phil 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 26, 2010, 08:09:27 AM
Kalo taxidi home Phil & Jen! All good things etc.... *deep sigh*

Thank you for the reports and I'll see you back here in the forum (http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/6.gif)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 26, 2010, 09:34:09 AM
Nothing wrong with a few tears Phil.....and the Coconut has seen it before. The first time I met Riggers, I was blubbing all over Eggy in the Coconut because I was going home that night. I know just how you feel. Safe journey.....xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dorothy on July 26, 2010, 09:43:40 AM
Safe journey home - enjoyed meeting both of you.  Glad you both had a wonderful 2 weeks - maybe meet again next year. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on July 26, 2010, 10:13:38 AM
For the first time I cried in public tonight. Men aren't supposed to do that are they?  I knew it would happen, when I said farewell to Hannah and sure enough, I couldn't help myself. She loves Kostas as much as I love Jenny, and she has been so amazingly wonderful to us.

There is so much I could tell you all, but Arillas tonight sees us two getting ready for 10 hours of hell travelling back to blighty. Arillas today is over for philandjen. We are a tiny part of it and in spite of our reputation we really do understand we are such a tiny part of it. But we will continue to try and promote it at any cost.

Arillas tonight sees justphil in tears, wishing I didn't have to post any of this. I so wish we could stay on for good already.

Phil 

Dear phil and Jen,!!!
I don;t normally read your posts but today I had to  as I had the impression that something was going wrong...
You have booked a taxi for the 27th at 20:30 to the airport. that;s not today but tomorrow?
Is this right? I;m very worried that we will have to put up with you for  some  more days so you better come down and sorted out with me before it;s too late.....

ps: you liquid bread ( beer) is waiting.


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 26, 2010, 10:37:20 AM
And thank you Dimitris for everything. Sadly we are flying abroad at 11pm tonight, 26th not 27th! If the taxi comes tomorrow we will have already gone. I think you are joking with me again....

The glass of breakfast and brown bread (for the rest of you that is my pint of Mythos and Jen's dark Royal Ionian) will be very welcome when we finish packing. About the usual time I reckon.....

We will miss you a lot more than you will miss us!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on July 26, 2010, 11:39:37 AM
Hey what is a voka frappe, we will be at Kaloudis again on Friday evening just need to know what this drink is so I can try one or two ...:) thanks
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on July 26, 2010, 12:32:35 PM
Bon voyage Phil and Jen !!
Hope you will have a safe flight back without being too much in tears all the way.
You've had a wonderful holiday once again and thank you for all of your reports.
Don't worry, you both know you will be back in Arillas and everyone loves you there!!

Best wishes and lots of love

Connie xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on July 26, 2010, 02:10:31 PM
Ahh Phil and Jen, we all know exactly what you are going through!  Just enjoy your last day as only you two can, you'll be back soon and it will all be waiting for you.

Thank you for taking so much time to post and keep us up-to-date with what you were doing.

Safe journey xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 26, 2010, 05:26:43 PM
We will be leaving at 8.30pm. 6.30 to most of yous. Arillas has been its usual wonderful self to us and I do not retract one word (well of those that I can remember) of what I have said throughout.

Spent the afternoon with Eggy (surprise surprise) and our  remaining Arillas time is now lots of food at Stekis, a taxi, the bl**dy airport, driving from Bristol airport to Glastonbury... Why on earth do we keep coming here? Answers to be addressed to "THE BOSS, Rue de 7 Brouklis...."

Only Stekis has any appeal to us at all. The rest you can keep, burn or do whatever you want to. We may be packed to leave, but neither of us want to.

Phil


Arillas Today
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 26, 2010, 05:41:16 PM
BTW vodka frappe is a closely guarded secret. But Hannah in the Coconut Bar will know exactly what you mean if you ask for a philandjen. Be careful though you could end up with Black Russian which will also blow your mind. All it is - a large vodka with iced coffee. Very digestable but also very intoxicating. We haven't drunk many since we arrived we haven't had time....

Believe that and you really will believe anything.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 26, 2010, 05:53:11 PM
A very sad " Arillas Today" for Phil n Jen as we lose them this evening.
Jovial Duo they are and tried to put a brave face on their departure this afternoon, at Rainbow, when chuclkes and smiles outside still could not conceal their feelings inside..

( They look like the couple who found 10 frappes a but lost ten Vodkas! )

Weggs and mine and many other Arillas best wishes go out to them for a safe and non delayed trip back to the UK and we all hope to see them back "home" soon.

Temps are settling at a respectable 26/27 deg here now at 6pm. It will be getting a little cooler as the week progresses, so I'm told, by wise Greek gentlemen.

Be well alll - Arillas desperatley needs Phil n Jen "lookalikes" to replace them, otherwise it could be like a Ferrari without the front wheels.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on July 26, 2010, 06:30:09 PM
Don't you worry Eggy!
Just wait and see what comes rolling in during September!!!
We will all do our best to enjoy ourselves and hopefully yous as well.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on July 26, 2010, 09:01:45 PM
Thanks for all your posts Phil. I've enjoyed each & everyone.
Try not to be sad, you've had two wonderful weeks & have so many treasured memories. As mentioned before Arillas will be waiting for your return.

Sara..xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 27, 2010, 12:56:20 PM
Something I very rarely see but thought I would share it with y'all.

Arillas Today - But at 9.a.m .
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/270710a.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/270710b.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/270710c.jpg)
.
Many people around having brekkies or morning liquid of some description and a pity I couldn't get back at 10:30 to take more pics for a comparison.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 27, 2010, 01:49:08 PM
Aah looks lovely and peaceful! It always amazes me how few people are up and about at that time, there again thats exactly what holidays are for! not long until I am in my idea of heaven x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on July 27, 2010, 02:15:31 PM
Lovely, lovely photos !!!
Roll on September!!
When will you be going Jo?

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 27, 2010, 02:16:10 PM
Thanks for the very tranquil photo's Neil, but it would be nice to see what its like at 7.00am. Any chance of taking some tomorrow please :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 27, 2010, 03:47:42 PM
Thanks for the very tranquil photo's Neil, but it would be nice to see what its like at 7.00am. Any chance of taking some tomorrow please :-)

Haven't got an alarm clock Terry. Any chance you can ring me at 6a.m, Greek Time, so I can haul myself outa bed and prepare for a 7am start?
( Warning though -Wegg might not like it and could seriously damage your health! )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on July 27, 2010, 04:23:21 PM
Great photos Negg - thank you.
Quote
Thanks for the very tranquil photo's Neil, but it would be nice to see what its like at 7.00am. Any chance of taking some tomorrow please smiley

I keep meaning to get up early one morning & walking up to Afionas to take some sunrise photos, but I just can't drag myself out of bed THAT early. How about it Negg? :)



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on July 27, 2010, 04:57:20 PM
Wonderful piccies Neil. More of the same please.

Can't think somehow that Terry will be up at 4am to get you out of bed
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 27, 2010, 05:37:52 PM
I feel a challenge coming on for September, a very early photograph of the beach.

But don't bet on it!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on July 27, 2010, 09:46:02 PM
I often do that walk at about seven, but the beach is quite shady as I remember it.  I'll have a look through my collection...

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on July 27, 2010, 10:29:35 PM
Hi all,
I posted an early morning photo on my
"Connie's Arillas Memories" page 22,
it's Img 1270 two Seagulls.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 28, 2010, 12:38:33 AM
Early morning on the beach this was taken in July 2008 around 7am
In the picture is Dimitris who was then working the sunbeds on the north side that year. I used to go down evry morning and have a chat whilst he was setting up.

(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/8864/sl370376.jpg)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on July 28, 2010, 10:54:03 AM
This one was taken about 5.30 am last year !
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/Jacko1233/P1010342.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on July 28, 2010, 11:07:38 AM
Great photo BB, thanks!

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 28, 2010, 11:58:55 AM
About 0600hrs Greek time
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/viviankizzysmum/things%20for%20Arillas%20web/DSCF0006.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 28, 2010, 12:01:45 PM
I think this is sunrise Oct 2004 if I remember correctly
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/viviankizzysmum/things%20for%20Arillas%20web/DSCF0016.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 28, 2010, 12:35:34 PM
Thanks for the photos BB and Viv. I think one word can describe the two from Viv - Serenity
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 28, 2010, 02:07:12 PM
Sunrise over the Village from the Akti October  11th 2009

(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/430/sl371108.jpg)

Turned out to be a nice day as I recall.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on July 28, 2010, 02:34:29 PM
Lovely photo's but I think Viv's must be sunset as it doesn't rise over the sea.  I try to walk early mornings but sometimes it's just so hard to make the effort.  Only 16 sleeps to heaven!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on July 28, 2010, 03:15:36 PM
brilliant john think thats  from the room we had june 2009, room 3???
we were at the back this year, views of the village and gardens, made a lovely change!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 28, 2010, 03:24:37 PM
I found some - taken about 7.30 am in 2008

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/IMG_6646.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/IMG_6645.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/IMG_6650.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on July 28, 2010, 04:19:34 PM
Anne K is right: it must be a sunset, as the sun rises in the east
on the other side of the Island. But it's a lovely photo anyway, cheers!

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 28, 2010, 05:00:26 PM
Remember Barry's video?

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 29, 2010, 12:11:48 AM
Hmm When I looked at it I thought theres something wrong here but I didn't click what it was. I will try and find the one of sunrise. lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on July 29, 2010, 08:40:00 PM
Neill I could give you that wake up call in the morning ha ha

Jill X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on July 29, 2010, 09:56:22 PM
The news on Radio 4 at 5pm this evening had an interview about petrol shortages in Greece.  It appears there has been a Customs strike for 4 or 5 days and fuel is running short especially on some of the islands.
Anyone know how things are in Corfu?  Is the strike long term?  Will the buses keep running?  etc. etc.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on July 29, 2010, 10:10:53 PM
We were able to fill up our car in arillas today. I'm told that all the petrol stations in and around sidari are closed. However, I haven't been there so can't confirm that.

We were told this afternoon, that the dispute was resolved, and that the tanker drivers had returned to work, but who knows how long it may take to bring more fuel into Corfu.

We did see buses still running to aqualand, so not sure how thing stand for tour operators running coaches to and from airport.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on July 29, 2010, 10:26:29 PM
Thanks for that swift update Maggie.  Isn't the forum wonderful - someone is always ready to help with answers to all our questions.
Best wishe
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pdkirk on August 01, 2010, 10:51:34 PM
Have daughter and friend on route to arillas at present, arriving after midnight, will probably be found at the rainbow bar, Dimitri (brouklis)  can you remember back 6 years giving coffee to a worse for ware teenager being ill after your greek coffee
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on August 01, 2010, 10:53:21 PM
Are you the Kirks who always used to be at the Rainbow in August?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pdkirk on August 01, 2010, 11:18:29 PM
We were a large family sometimes a dozen or so, with children, we went every year for 12 years, are you the sandy who joined us up the bar at the rainbow? My husband and myself were there early september last year
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on August 01, 2010, 11:43:43 PM
That's me...with Lauren and Ben. And you must have known Michelle and all the rest of our crowd? About a dozen families went the same two weeks - or thereabouts - for years to the Rainbow. Now the children are all grown up....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pdkirk on August 01, 2010, 11:54:52 PM
Yeah children all grown up, our youngest is almost there, can't remember you with children, last time we came as a large group was 2004
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on August 05, 2010, 12:49:44 PM
Morning folks,just been on the Agni Site reading about fires on Corfu in the Loutses area i just hope they manage to get them under control as the fires in Zante last year decimated the pine forests on the north of the island
The smoke was that thick when we were on a trip to Navagio it blocked out the sun and the temperature plummeted and it actually felt cold
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/TNEW349484/Smokeblockingsunsmall-1.jpg) 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pdkirk on August 05, 2010, 02:58:31 PM
I can remember in the late 90s i think, there was a fire on a piece of land the other side of the stream behind irenes apartments. I got quite big at 1 point.
The anthis family were very concerned,the reps had to make sure there was nobody in perry and jimmys as it got quite close. Glad to say it was put out by the locals with water cannons and the fire patrol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 08, 2010, 10:33:30 PM
I have just read Neil's first post on this topic ARILLAS TODAY
Just take a look.

August the 8th 2007
Quote
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
Do you have an update for three years on Neil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 08, 2010, 11:11:13 PM
Well John

I went to Arillas this afternoon for a few pics but couldn't find anywhere to park!
( The Punto wouldn't fit in the wheelie bin )

So I guess it is still heaving for me but still heaven to many.

I will get some August photos very soon though.

Three years on and the magic is still there.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 08, 2010, 11:18:54 PM
Well said Eggy, it is for us as you know

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 09, 2010, 05:46:14 PM
I seem to remember a recent posting from Jo W saying she would do anything for a bit of attention. And Jo W, you lil 'ole tinker you, in another posting you made me feel like I'm neglcting my duties as " On The Spot" reporter.
So, why go to a Supermarket when you have your legs slapped with a wet mackerel when you're here - (I may give the mackerell to Mr.W to carry out the punishment!)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
John R is also guilty for making those nostalgic remarks about this Arillas Today topic.
3 years John - Wotsitallabout??
But........ and for those statistic followers only, I calculate that over the last 3 years this posting has been veiwed 13 times per every hour and has had an average of about 4 postings per day.
So Gold medals to you all for your enthuiasm for "knowledge" and wanting to keep on the ball with the "goings on" here. - Without your input 'twould be sad indeed!

Arillas Today.?
Well! - Where did I park? - Spot the Punto people. (ignore the wheely bin-Not in there)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/090810e.jpg)
'
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/090810f.jpg)
.
Twas the last space I could find, unless I wanted to suffer Sharon's wrath by parking outside the Marina Pool Bar. ( Many a brave person has tried )

Temps have sat comfortably on the 28-31 deg mark this afternoon and the beach is looking after it's guests very well indeed.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/090810a.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/090810c-1.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/090810d.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/090810b.jpg)

The exchange rate today is on e1.183 so, all in all, pretty damm good - Donchyerknow

On a sad note................................... This piccie taken at the Rainbow this afternoon.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/090810g.jpg)
.
They are missing a certain lovely couple - Can you guess who?
I'll give you a clue - I think that's his liver on the table, patiently waiting for him and loving wife to return.

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 09, 2010, 06:29:34 PM
Eggy, glad to see you have resumed your duties, and as for the slapping I reckon there are loads who would queue up for that (not the pleasurable kind!!) which is why I will be wearing a Burkha on 20th Aug onwards!! And I'm sure that the blonde lady in bikini wasn't your intended object in these wonderful pics ;-). there I go again...just cant STOP getting meself into trouble! ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 09, 2010, 07:01:45 PM
And I'm sure that the blonde lady in bikini wasn't your intended object in these wonderful pics ;-).

I did ask Jo.
I said "Can I take a pic of you in a bikini"
She said " I would prefer it if you just wore a T-shirt and jeans "

"Wearing a BURKHA ?" The last time I saw one of these it was being worn by a lady who didn't eat meat. She said it was a Veggie Burkha!

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on August 09, 2010, 10:17:12 PM
Phil and Jen
Thank you so much for the PM, it has really boosted my confidence.

Mary :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 09, 2010, 11:39:31 PM
So.............. Wotabout Arillas tonight?

Very similar to Arillas today in that there is still nowhere to park.
( Even opposite Brouklis which must be a first for me )

But , at 22:30 the similarity ends. No one on the beach even though they still have 24 deg. Eating n supping is more important now and many a Taverna and Hotel supplying comfort to all here. Coconut doing a very good trade and Malibu also with some customers. Hotel Akti once again hit me as a good relaxing place to be and had many guests also on my wavelength.

Punto is not used to swerving around Arillas Patrons and so siga siga was the name of the game. I was beginning to forget what a lively place Arillas is at this time in the evening and this was a very gentle reminder. "Summit" for all - Donchyerknow
Enjoyment being the name of the game and none of it at the expense of others.

Kalenichta Peeps
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jean on August 10, 2010, 12:06:16 AM
Thanks for the updates Eggy! Only 4 more get ups until our annual dose of Arillas & Anna's TLC! :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 10, 2010, 06:14:28 PM
Arillas Today Jean.

Well - 34 deg at 6pm and no sign of it dropping yet.

Took Wegg to the Beach this morning at 10 am and it was a busy busy then.
Picked her up at 11:30 and it was busier. - A HOTTIE OR WOTTIE?
Wegg tells me the sea was cold - or felt cold 'cause by 10:30 the temp was 26 deg.

I personally have kept away from any places where the chance of being "micro-waved" are slim. - ( Others are browner than a melted Cadbury's Choc bar. )

Mid August and Italians, French, Germans and Mainline Greeks are having a super time.
Other accents I could hear but not an interpreter to make a guess.
( Did I hear Russian? - If not then next year think )

Very good to see the Winter Work that the locals put in being re-paid by the affection and respect that all above have for this little piece of heaven.

Wotta nice-a daya to havva.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on August 10, 2010, 10:44:39 PM
Hi, Neil.  Once again, thanks for the entertaining posts.  It won`t be long now `til we can buy you a drink in the  `Nut or Rainbow.
See you from  Sep 13 onwards.

  Yammas Paul and Heather
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jean on August 10, 2010, 11:52:23 PM
Sounds interesting,a truly cosmopolitan Arillas!  We usually visit May or Oct so will be a different Arillas for us this year. We've never met in the 4 visits we have made and we don't often say much but we watch and listen to the forum regularly and always enjoy your posts Eggy. May be this time we will see you!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 11, 2010, 12:13:09 AM
Don't bother Jean. It will be a disappointment. He drives round in an old FIAT Punto trying to help everyone who asks, making them feel supported and looked after, and generally there for everyone who asks if he can find the time. Saint Eggy?? Jen and me know better. Met him in the Nut in October 2007 and realised he is real, and like the rest of us just he is making a life. We love him to bits like many others do, and he is a life-long friend. Along with his gorgeous wife.

Jen an me are looking forward to spending August with a
Quote
truly cosmopolitan Arillas!
Arillas. 2012 is our target. Do you realise that after 4 you are now Arillas Regular Visitors?

Sorry to burden you. Dimitris never reads what I write. But justphil and justjen are like yous. Arilliacs.

Best wishes
Phil


 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 12, 2010, 11:11:50 PM
Saint EGGY ?
I tried to walk on water today and Wegg promises to give you a slapping soon as she had to spin dry all my clothes.

Drives around in an OLD FIAT PUNTO?. I take this as a compliment as there are many who say I can't drive at all!
( AT ALL , AT ALL - once Paul D fills me with an Ouzo in Sept)

I'm sure you will bump into me Jean, because, with my trusty old Punto, I try not to be the first to bump into anybody.

So, at 11 pm ish , Greek Time, with the outside temp reading 25 deg and an exchange rate of e1.183 I bid you all Kalenichta.
( I am now off to turn water into Vodka Frappe - Could be on a winner here )

Stay Well All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 16, 2010, 06:48:20 PM
Arillas Today?

Do you really want 34 deg in the shade? - And this is at 6:30 pm!!

Do you  really want an exchange of e1.197?

Do you really want to spend some prime time with these lovely ladies?

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160810f.jpg)

COURSE YOU DO - C.mon down folks the price is right
(Whoops, showing age here)

Wotta nuvver busy day today. - Where do we find a parking place?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160810b.jpg)

There was a spot next to this "vehicle" but I don't think Punto would relish the drive!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160810a.jpg)

Twere a busy 'ole time all around folks with no room to swing a Broulkis cat.
(And do we want to swing a Brouklis cat? - Only at offending customers, maybe!)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160810c.jpg)

So.... Heide, Erja and I vanished from the Beach and then the Coconut to that well known "paradise" owned by this young gentleman.
( Magic show at the "Nut" tonight but we vanished first! )
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160810g-1.jpg)

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160810c.jpg)

Wottalottavewstohavva!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160810j.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160810h.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160810i.jpg)

No wonder these two Finns were exstatic!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160810e.jpg)
You can just see a hiding Heidi if you look hard. -Or is it a Heiding hidey?
Who Knows?

I do not just have to play darts to enjoy an afternoon and this was was a very good time indeed. - And they are here for another 10 days ish . May there be more.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on August 16, 2010, 06:52:33 PM
Hi Negg,
Great photos, thank you for sharing.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 16, 2010, 11:43:01 PM
Do you really want to spend some prime time with these lovely ladies?

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160810f.jpg)

COURSE YOU DO - C.mon down folks the price is right
(Whoops, showing age here)

Notice the "super model" posing :D :D *shaking my head* whatsitallabout ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on August 17, 2010, 03:36:10 PM
Great photos Negg. Arillas is looking busy, but as wonderful as ever. I'd give anything for 34 degress in the shade at the moment.

I love your "super model" pose Erja.... Naomi Campbell / Kate Moss [the only two I know] eat ya heart out!!

Sara.x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on August 23, 2010, 11:59:00 AM
Negg a brilliant report and photos as always.  Am missing it sooo much this year.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 27, 2010, 05:16:10 PM
Sharon - Reckon you'll hate this post then!
---------------------------------------------

Just a few tasters for all you lucky peeps who are coming today or will be here on Monday.

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/270810a.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/270810c.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/270810d.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/270810b.jpg)

I 'spose I could say "You not so lucky Peeps" if you're not after 35 deg in the shade at 3:30pm, and the on,y way not so sit in a soggy T-Shirt is to remove it, and find an exchange rate of e1.203 a bit much, and possibly will find it a little quieter as many Italians n French n Athens etc pals will be starting to make their way home, after an exhaustive August for all concerned.
 - Who said heavy rain next week ? - Humbug! - Well maybe a twinge of wet stuff!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on August 27, 2010, 05:23:15 PM
There will be wet stuff next week. For me in the form of Royal Ionian and Mojito's, the pool and the sea!

If I was afraid of rain i'd not live on the rainy little Island on the nose of Europe. So I'll take my chances there.

Im not seeing any forcast, so where all this talk coming from?

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on August 27, 2010, 06:03:46 PM
Hi Eggy,
Thanks for the photos and your report.
Come rain or sunshine, I'll be there next friday no matter what!


Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on August 27, 2010, 06:10:15 PM
P.S.
Beware everyone: a new group of laydies are about to arrieve !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 27, 2010, 07:37:00 PM
P.S.
Beware everyone: a new group of laydies are about to arrieve !

Should I order a new pacemaker Connie?

Just to say we have dropped to 30 deg in the shade at 7:35.

( Mild rain is forecast on the Kavaddades website here for mid next week )

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 27, 2010, 08:43:03 PM
Looking gooooooooood Neill....roll on 2 weeks today  :)


riggers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on August 27, 2010, 08:50:06 PM
Thanks for the photos Neill, 4 weeks today and we will be there will you.  We are staying at Marina again, will call up at Rainbow on the 25th with your goodies, see you then

Jill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on August 27, 2010, 10:19:31 PM
Oh party round mine then by the sounds of it!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 28, 2010, 12:08:02 AM
Quote
Oh party round mine then by the sounds of it!

Thats a great idea. What day and what time Frank? I'll bring the Royal Ionian.:-)

Terry
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 28, 2010, 12:17:11 AM
woooooooooooh yes and i bring the ouzo.............  :)  lol


riggers.


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: skelly on August 28, 2010, 12:19:57 AM
It looks like a boys night,  in Arillas ;)
enjoy

Joan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on August 28, 2010, 03:36:20 AM
Aye, hope they enjoy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 28, 2010, 11:33:07 AM
Just a quick "Arillas Today" at 11:30 a.m.

The beach is beginning to welcome many guests. ( Well it is the weekend )

The temp is hovering around the 29 deg mark.
---- But we show rain forecast on our super duper radio controller. - Nah!

Today will be another "siga siga" for us all  , me-thinks.

Cheers
Negg






Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on August 28, 2010, 01:22:42 PM
LOL Negg, its a good job i can get a fix on here!

If your meeting up with Connie and Mary I suggest you do get a pacemaker ordered ;) 

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on August 28, 2010, 02:47:34 PM
All righty then! I shall no doubt be in the Brouklis Monday evening. We can work it out then if you are about. Who's coming? Neil you about next week mate?

Jo you and your crowd going home next week before Connie arrives?

Have we got enough regulars about to make a proper party of it?
Be nice to have a get together and put some faces to the names.


Regards F

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 28, 2010, 04:46:50 PM
34 deg at 4:40 pm and still "mini machine" says rain? - Durrrrrrrrr!

Frank
Busy on Mon, Tue and Wed night next week, which is a twinge unusal,for us,  but end of week may be good.

Time has once again flown past and I went to Brouklis to say byes to Erja and Heidi for Monday - But.... they left yesterday. ( Got it wrong again! )

Fresh blood/White Meat on Monday though!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on August 28, 2010, 04:53:37 PM

Fresh blood/White Meat on Monday though!

Cheers
Negg

Rare on Tuesday

Medium rare by Wednesday

Medium Thursday and perhaps Friday

Definitely well done by the weekend...and a good weeks sunbathing had by all :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on August 28, 2010, 06:00:58 PM
Oh Eileen. Jealous lil kitten. :-)

However, sure sounds like a plan for next week!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 28, 2010, 07:04:30 PM
justloving this. Eggy misses airrea (Erja) and heavy cos they left already. Eileen (lil kitten) is dreaming of cooking under the Arillas sun but sadly only dreaming. Frank adopts the plan but has inadvertantly invited the forum to a party..... Ah, Arillas today is as mad and entertaining as ever. So wish Jen and me could be there to join in.

Big influx of forum this weekend. Eggy is due to be entertained by many lovely laydeez (hope he took Sharon's advice and got that high-power pacemaker! Wendy could always switch it off.....)

September always was a forum favourite. To all of yous who have just arrived or get in on Monday, Jen and me wish you a wonderful time. We all know how easy that is to achieve.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 29, 2010, 01:19:40 AM
WOTMORKANBESED?

I bid you goodnight from Kavaddades at 1:17 int morn with an outside temp still sititng at 24 deg. ( 26 deg inside? - Wotsallthatabout? )

Hmmmm!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on August 29, 2010, 01:25:43 AM
Wow Eggy that is a good temperature - hope it is like that in 6 days time Arillas here and me and Enid come for I am sure my best Arillas holiday yet see you all there !!

:) :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 29, 2010, 01:32:02 AM
Mary

Wottaqwikreplitodoa! - You are a coiled spring! It's 23.9 now so on it's way down.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Terry

One is hoping that a 2 pm ish meet at the Horizon on Tuesday is to your satisfaction?

Brouklis booked for 7:45-8.00 on Tuesday evening for 7 hungry people. Is that OK?

Safe trips to you n all n Nan and of course our Cheryl and all others coming on Monday

Kalenichta
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 29, 2010, 02:20:47 AM
Can only watch and listen. But jen and me will be thinking of yous all. 10 euros on the cat....

(and no Christmas presents...)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 29, 2010, 10:50:52 AM
Time has once again flown past and I went to Brouklis to say byes to Erja and Heidi for Monday - But.... they left yesterday. ( Got it wrong again! )

:D typical! We went to see you in Rainbow one afternoon (Wed or Thurs) but you never made an appearance. We had to drink amongst our selves *shaking my head* whatasitallabout? ;)

But Jo and Mick and the boys came knocking on our door with an hour to spare before we left to say goodbye, which was nice :)

Thank you all the forum members we met as it was a blast as always :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on August 29, 2010, 12:39:09 PM
Looking forward to my "Shirley Valentine" holiday  as EVERYONE insists on calling it ! I don't think it will be lonely though with Mary, Enid and Connie to play out with. We don't want to fight over Spiros at Portofino do we girls?!

Looking forward to seeing some old friends and making some new ones. We will miss the ones that should have been there and raise a glass to their health.

We will crack a bottle with mirth and drink to the warm companionship of true friends.  OMG I can't wait ......bring it on!

Got to go pack ;-)

Cheers Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on August 29, 2010, 01:10:29 PM
I might gatecrash your afternoon party on Tuesday then (if I'm allowed?!)  I'll bring salad cream!  Am so excited now, I've got constant butterflies and I can't eat!  Hope to meet you Nan also xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on August 29, 2010, 01:18:45 PM
Hear, hear Nan !!
We'll rock Arillas friday night, Laideez will be back in town!!

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on August 29, 2010, 01:23:14 PM
Don't worry: there'll be no fighting over Spiros from my part,
I'm far toooooooooooooo old for that, ha ha !!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 29, 2010, 02:39:34 PM
Quote
Brouklis booked for 7:45-8.00 on Tuesday evening for 7 hungry people. Is that OK?

We are looking forward to it Neil, but are you sure about the fancy dress? :-) Your water melon bashing costume would be good, that always makes me smile when I think of that
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 29, 2010, 05:32:19 PM
Where do I start with all these posts then.?

Cheryl - Target Horizon for 14:30 on Tuesday  - You're very welcome, of course

Terry - Can't promise the fancy dress but.................................................
........... I might shave. Can't get more unusal than that!

Sunflower - Horizon, We may meet after all this time - New pacemaker ordered!

Mary, Enid , Connie and Nan? Eh? - Back up pacemakers ordered.

WOTSITALLABOUT? - I'm just a quiet country lad.

Erja - Happy Birthday -Fancy spending it in London? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

Phil - Keep watching n listening and learning. ( Back the cat at 10 euros each way )
IT MAY GET A PLAICE - ( Get it? )
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

After all this we have Arillas today. A shaky start with some dark clouds hovering and only 25 deg at 10 a.m.
But.... A busy afternoon Arillas, yet again. Has no-one told our current guests they have to leave and make room for new bodies next week?
A lovely respectable 30 deg at 5:15 and my extra little recce back to the sea front still showed many die-hards taking in,, possibly the last day of their holiday.

Good to see both the Graziella and the Sea Breeze "Sea View Balconies" operating at a near full capacity. - Had good reports about both this year from guests.
Haven't heard a bad report about any place now I think about it.

Amourada's fresh lobster has taken a bit of a pounding this year thanks to the Villa Linakis guests and "outa town" Night Owl at Afionas has many good things said about it's "Spatsiella"  Think that's right. It's a greek sausage in a spicy tomato sauce.

Captain table will fill you full of good food as will Rainbow and Akti continues to do what it always does - ( Look after everyone )
Too many to mention and no bad apples to speak about.

Rumour has it that Brouklis is soon to open a cat sanctuary for the benefit of it's guests enjoyment - Whoops - Definitely no Xmas present now!

Nuff said
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on August 29, 2010, 06:28:23 PM
OMG 19 days to go before him home with sum old friends and  sum new friends i hope see you all on the 17 th  bring it on
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 29, 2010, 08:43:30 PM
I think Eggy's last post has to be the "Post of the Year"
Quote
Back the cat at 10 euros each way )
IT MAY GET A PLAICE -

Its nice to read the reports about different restaurants and even better when you will be in Arillas at this time tomorrow (whosearatbagnow?).

Cases are packed, labelled, locked and in the hallway. Taxi is picking us up at 3.00am so not much sleep tonight. OOOOOOPs checked passports and tickets once more.

I think I am a bit excited.

Over and out!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on August 29, 2010, 09:32:16 PM
Terry have a great holiday shame we will miss you, we don't arrive till the 24th.  Keith will have to meet up in coconut for that drink.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on August 29, 2010, 10:05:23 PM
Have a great time Terry the Broukliss awaits you ,plenty of videos and pics its always good to see other folks photos
Tony :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: skelly on August 29, 2010, 10:18:53 PM
Hope you have a wonderful holiday Terry,
 love to Helen,
I hope we can get together very soon.

Joan & Brian xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on August 29, 2010, 10:37:11 PM
Have a safe journey Terry and Helen !!!

I will be in the same situation thursday night:
suitcase packed, checking passport, ticket and cash once again.
Then off to the Airport in the middle of the night and finally
arriving in Corfu at 10.25 am friday, blisss !!!!!

See you soon, Horizon topdeck at sunsets.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on August 29, 2010, 10:49:55 PM
All packed ready to go... got butterflies now but will be glad to get there and get in that sea !

Where you flying from Terry?

See you in the airport lounge tomorrow in Manchester maybe??

Have a safe journey

See you Friday Connie XX

Cheers Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on August 29, 2010, 11:13:47 PM
Have a fantastic time Terry & Helen & you Nan.
We want lots of video's & photos on your return!!

Sara..x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 30, 2010, 12:04:59 AM
I justlove watching the mounting excitement. No point wishng yous all a lovely holiday - that can be taken as read. But safe, undelayed and comfortable journey is wished to all of you. So many going just now, poor old Eggy (the Ole Git) will be overwhelmed. Look after him for us.

We will both be there in spirit though, and back in October with any luck. All the best and
YAMMAS!
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on August 30, 2010, 01:04:36 AM
The next couple of weeks seems to be a great time to go to Arillas - lots of lovely friends are going to be there - enjoy, everyone!

I sent you an email earlier, Phil, about accommodation in October - hope it helps!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 30, 2010, 01:11:37 AM
thanks Janis luvver. Have replied

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tracey&peter on August 30, 2010, 10:59:24 AM
4 more days and counting - packing case today so that I'm all prepared - just hope the rain sorts itself out and has gone away by Friday - I had enough bad weather in May in Arillas (unusually so) so need the sun to be kind to us x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on August 30, 2010, 11:16:40 AM
terry
you and helen,have a fantastic time,,,you deserve a great holiday ,,,YAMMAS from kay and i ............x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on August 30, 2010, 01:20:57 PM
See you all on Friday

Here come the girls!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 30, 2010, 01:44:38 PM
Late news just in for Arillas Today.

I can report that Nan has landed safely, and only 5 minutes late, at Corfu Airport.

She is now on the way to Arillas to be here around 3 ish and will be invited by an approx temp of 27 deg with a very mild breeze and a calm n peaceful time all round.

How calm it will remain to be seen as "these other Lasses" are soon to follow or may be in hiding already. - Look out Arillas - You thought August was stressful.
I wonder if Terry W has bought his own pacemaker.
( Phil's Liver will attempt to join in the fun but one transplant is enough for anyone )

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on August 30, 2010, 07:14:16 PM
OH Bliss!

 I am here as reported and happily typing this in the Mathraki taking advantage of the hot spot! Well what's a girl to do when she's on her holidays. After a very smooth flight I arrived to warmth and sunshine but a nice breeze to keep me from melting.

Have caught up with Eggy and spoken to Cheryl- already planning a meet up at the Horizon in the afternoon tomorrow! So everything is off to a flying start as they say.

Been for a lovely swim this afternoon in the Mathraki pool and had a drink with the lovely hosts Akis and Nick who gave me a warm welcome as did Koula from Alexandros studios. Do you know how nice it is to be here?  Yes I suppose you do my friends :-)

I LOVE IT HERE !!

Cheers Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 30, 2010, 07:59:52 PM
Ah nan meluvver, to quote a certain Finn, "life is good." So glad to read Eggy's post that you arrived safely. Apparently Mathraki is now X-rated and for adults only. Well, I guess you qualify (just...)

Give Hana, Kostas and Perry Maria and their sprogs our love. They will look after you if you get lonely. Bloody likely eh? In Arillas nan you will be overwhelmed with welcome. Just tell Eggy I have a very large bone to pick with him

loveandhugs
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 30, 2010, 08:21:39 PM
Glad your there safe and sound Nan, just relax and enjoy, how can you do ought else. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 30, 2010, 08:56:05 PM
Me again. Sorry. Nan meluvver I am so envious. Many of my favourite forum women, including yous, are there plying me Ole Git and making himself feel young again. Wendy luvver, turn the pace maker off.....

Seriously though, Jen and me are so hoping to read your posts. Arillas will surprise you nan. Well, it always surprises us again and again. Have a great time. If there were any justice in this world we'd be sharing it with you luvver.

'appy 'olidays nan meluvver.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 30, 2010, 09:23:03 PM
Have a fabulous time Nan :) Wish I was still there.... *deep sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on August 31, 2010, 04:12:53 AM
I'm here. Let the party commence!

I look forward to spotting you forum regulars this week.

Regards all from sunny Arillas.

Frank
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on August 31, 2010, 08:28:23 AM
See you on friday Nan,
Until then: keep enjoying the sun !!!

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: katerina on August 31, 2010, 03:07:32 PM
Hi everyone, I'll be there Friday too, but the weather doesn't look too good today :(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on August 31, 2010, 03:36:59 PM
It's very windy today!..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on August 31, 2010, 05:32:36 PM
I'm here. Let the party commence!

I look forward to spotting you forum regulars this week.

Regards all from sunny Arillas.

Frank

Well you were up late Frank....sounds like it was a late night at the Akti?

LOL...not that I'm watching or envious....(..bums on fire and all that....!)

Eileen.x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on August 31, 2010, 06:23:33 PM
Come wind, rain or sunshine -
I'm over-excited to get back to lovely and beautiful Corfu on friday,
and I will be very pleased to meet anyone while I'm there !!!!

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 31, 2010, 07:05:36 PM
. Just tell Eggy I have a very large bone to pick with him

Phil


Bone to pick Phil - These joints of mine are such, at the moment , that I wish I could pick some new bones to replace them. - Probably a new liver is needed as well
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to a different Arillas today. - Windy n Breezy it is. Which many of us understand  and many of us have come to love. - All cobwebs blown from head and tomorrow is another day. Sandblasting is offered on the beach today but not many takers!
The average temp of 24 deg is still very welcoming though.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/310810f.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/310810e.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/310810d.jpg)

Found Gary of "Rent-a-Boat" fame sat in Horizon enjoying a beer or two. As LLoyd Grossman would say: - " Who would hire a boat in weather like this?" - Maybe?

I, meanwhile had a nice 'ole chat with Terry n Helen in Horizon, plus Skelly and the plans are for a meet at Brouklis tonight. - We haven't been out for a while and have saved our euros for a mini binge which may include at least half a bottle of Retsina.
Nan , We hope will also be there. -
Dimitris , Can we have a cat each please? -  Don't like sharing!

On the cat home front , meanwhile, Homer has found a new place for his morning siesta.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/310810b.jpg)
.
Who needs a "wobbly headed toy" on a luggage rack when you can have the real thing
And, who needs a luggage rack when you can share a hammock with a mate?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160710a-1.jpg)

I can tell you Cheryl and daughter have been spotted and are having a good time and I think that I will have to be a coiled spring to find everyone here this week.
(Before they spot me and hide away! ) Not nuff hours in the day.- WOTSITALLABOUT?
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on August 31, 2010, 07:29:53 PM
Lovely photos Eggy, and thanks for the report as well.
Homer seems to be very happy and contend, that warms
the heart of this little old cat-loving lady !!

See you all very soon.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 31, 2010, 08:46:57 PM
Eggy mate was only joking. As for livers, I guess mine might not be such a good idea.....

I love the windy days like today. Thanks for the report and photos.

And have a great time tonight both of you.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on September 01, 2010, 12:03:30 AM
Oh, I'm reading these posts and am getting very very restless now.... 27 more days to wait!
I hope Connie gets to meet our old friends Joan and John (they arrived yesterday with their rellies Howard and Sue and staying at Kaloudis)
Looking forward to meeting old friends and new soon!!

Love to all
Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 01, 2010, 08:08:53 AM
I, meanwhile had a nice 'ole chat with Terry n Helen in Horizon, plus Skelly and the plans are for a meet at Brouklis tonight. - We haven't been out for a while and have saved our euros for a mini binge which may include at least half a bottle of Retsina.
Nan , We hope will also be there. - Dimitris , Can we have a cat each please? -  Don't like sharing!

:D I hope you enjoyed the cats and the company!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on September 01, 2010, 08:20:00 AM
Hi Erja, thanks for sharing your photos and the reports.
I'm off to Arillas friday morning and looking forward to
check out the Brouklis cats for myself !!


Connie xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2010, 09:42:40 AM
Arillas Today?

9 a.m. - 18 deg? - A tad chilly! - Wotsthatallabout?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on September 02, 2010, 09:54:09 AM
Arillas Today?

9 a.m. - 18 deg? - A tad chilly! - Wotsthatallabout?

Negg

Is that it? :-(  That's gotta be the briefest post from our roving reporter :-(

C'mon Neggs what yer playing at man?!
xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 02, 2010, 10:43:10 AM
LOL, Negg love the pic of the cats on the hammock, are they good friends now

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on September 02, 2010, 12:07:12 PM
Well spurred on by the drop in wind to absolute stillness and a clear fresh morning I set out at 8am to walk the long way to St Steph past the laundry. I had breakfast at the Condor (5 euros amazing value) and then walked the length of the beach. I then turned round and walked the length of St. Steph beach up over the headland to Nikos's new bar where I had a coffee and some water ( 2.80 euros with a little croissant again great value in smart surroundings and amazing view)then wandered back to Helios Court.

Took 4 hours in total and by the time I got back it was hot hot hot. Beaches look stunning.

Pool time now!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on September 02, 2010, 12:15:45 PM
Quote: 9 am 18 degrees :-(
 Negg, you spoiled and ungrateful man !!!
That's what we have in DK in the afternoon these days, if we're lucky!!

Well, I'm off tomorrow morning to spend two weeks in Corfu and I will be
CHEERING each morning: wind, rain or sunshine.
Hope to see you around in Arillas before Sept. 9th when I'm off to Messonghi
for my second week.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on September 02, 2010, 12:23:52 PM
Sounds like a recipe for a perfect morning Frank.

Whilst on your travels did you notice if the cash machine in San Stephanos was working?

Eileen.x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2010, 12:56:36 PM
Just for that lil 'ole Scottish Lady.

25 deg in the shade - At 1 pm? - WOTSALLTHATBOUT?

And...Corfusoon - Walking to San Stephanos?-It tires ( tyres ) me out driving that far

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 02, 2010, 01:32:17 PM
Quote: 9 am 18 degrees :-(
 Negg, you spoiled and ungrateful man !!!
That's what we have in DK in the afternoon these days, if we're lucky!!

LOL, you tell him Connie!  :D

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on September 02, 2010, 03:09:32 PM
Neggy, I'm saving up calories for Sunday. I have the body of a sportsman but only just realised it was for darts.

Eileen, I'll pop down in a while and check. Could use more cash.

My holiday has been much more social than expected. Nan has been leading me astray. Met more nice people from the forum last night.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2010, 04:57:17 PM
Frank
PM is on it's way to you! - These welsh ladies have to be watched DONCHYERKNOW?
10 beers later and they are still standing and us weak males don't know what day 'tis.

And........ Just for that lil 'ole Scottish lady:-

28 deg in the shade, at 5pm. - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?
And a measly exchange of e 1.185 -
And... Who ordered that concrete wagon to fill Linakis Pool?
( With the guests still in it? - NOTTADUNFINGTALL? )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on September 02, 2010, 05:05:59 PM
Thank you Negg...that's more like it :-)

LOL...I'll leave you to explain to Monday's arrivals why we have statues in the pool  (hope they're nothing like the statues in Tony's photos at the Achilleon... :-o :-o :-o)

Frank, not surprised to hear you need more cash after all your socialising...lucky devil!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 02, 2010, 05:06:50 PM
And... Who ordered that concrete wagon to fill Linakis Pool?
( With the guests still in it? - NOTTADUNFINGTALL? )

:D oh my stars that made me laugh out loud here at work :D :D :D

You go girls Nan and others! :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on September 02, 2010, 06:41:59 PM
You doing your own version of the terracotta warriors Eggy? Good idea!

As for Frank nahhh....he's making it all up scones and tea not cocktails ...ooops who mentioned cocktails ??!!! oh deary me LOL

Cheers Nan x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on September 02, 2010, 06:47:03 PM
Cocktails? Mines a mojito........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on September 02, 2010, 06:54:20 PM
Brandy Alexander ?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2010, 08:45:38 PM
Brandy Alexander ?

No thank you Bertha - And don't call me Alexamder!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 03, 2010, 05:21:52 PM
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!
( Who remembers Monty Pyhon then? )

Arillas Today - Loadsa wet stuff at 4 ish plus and still on the go. A twinge chilly at 18 deg and for those arriving today a bit of a "downsider"

But, not to fear.  In times ike these you can have may interesting chats with many people you may never meet, You can huddle up and keep warm.
Share body heat but never share yer Ouzo!

I digress - I always digress. Tis good to see a little rain and this will not spoil anyone's holiday as the choice of "fings ter do" is endless.
Spend some prime time with other Forum Pals and others instead of cooking on a sun lounger. - You'll all do that anyway, me-thinks! - Tis still a nice day.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on September 03, 2010, 06:58:49 PM
Our dear friends Joan and John are in Arillas at the moment and I'd asked them to look out for Mary and for Connie (and, in case Phil's reading this - anyone I might have missed off the list!!). I'd also asked Connie to look out for Joan and John. They'd not met, or even spoken on the forum, previously.
Had a text this afternoon from Joan saying that they'd met Connie and she'd "dragged" them into the Akti Arilla for a drink...
Yammas!
Have a super holiday, all who are there just now

Janis x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on September 03, 2010, 07:00:55 PM
.....already I've realised I've missed off Nan and Karen/Colin, Wendy n Stu, Lisa D - sorry folks!  (I know now how Phil feels)

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 03, 2010, 07:13:51 PM
Janis, my worst was when I left Marika off a list on here. We'd spent far more time with her than anyone else on the list. It is so embarassing having to apologise. And you can't win - they already know you forgot them. Aaaarggh!!!

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on September 03, 2010, 10:28:05 PM
Had a text this afternoon from Joan saying that they'd met Connie and she'd "dragged" them into the Akti Arilla for a drink...

Sounds like Connie!!!   :D

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 04, 2010, 11:46:46 AM
Raining all night here at Kavaddades so imagine the same at Arillas.
32mm of overnight rain according to the "wegg super duper rain gauge"
A little rain this morning but now seems to be drying up. ( Tempting fate here )

Talking about "Temping" - Temp tin Kava is around 18 deg outside, at midday, so Arillas must be enjoying the same-ish. Forecast says it will be brighter tomorrow and a tad warmer so get all your meetings in today folks 'cause by Monday that 'ole beach may be calling for volunteers for spit roasting.

Darts planned for Rainbow tomorrow night when Corfusoon, Nan, Terry W and Skelly plus others may be "up 4 it" - Must take the camera.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on September 04, 2010, 11:58:13 AM
Good lad Eggy so glad we got you to organise us!!

Have seen Mary and Enid on the road today and passed on the glad tidings about the rainbow!! The more the merrier I say!

See yous all there chums
Cheers Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 04, 2010, 12:04:08 PM
My goodness, the Bow will be heaving! What a glorious evening you'll all have. Just have fun all

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 04, 2010, 12:06:15 PM
Jimmy and Spiros will just love it.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 04, 2010, 12:07:42 PM
Everybody enjoying themselfs rogether, lovely wish I was there with you, and I still havent met Connie yet. Ive never played darts in my life and certainly wouldn't be able to do the maths involved but may have a go one day as it sounds like you all enjoy it. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on September 04, 2010, 12:12:30 PM
sandy
jimmy and spiros ,wil love it,,but alexandra will be beating them all on the ockey,,,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on September 04, 2010, 03:31:51 PM
Here we are in lovely Arillas although it is a bit wetter & cooler than i remember.
The rose flowed nicely last night at the rainbow & the Captains.
Nice walk on the beach today whilst it was dry.
Lovely lunch courtesy of geoge at the creperie.
Off to find some watrproof now
karen
x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 04, 2010, 05:25:50 PM
Is the waterproof anything to do with Mythos in the Nut Karen? Must remember that for next time we're there in the rain!! "Where you off to then Phil?" "Off for a bit of waterproofing." Or should that be watering.......

Have a great time yous two. You love it as much as we do, so you can't fail.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 04, 2010, 06:33:45 PM
TIS AN 'ARD LIFE 'ERE PHIL, ME 'OLE MUCKER.

At 6:30 pm it's just stopped raining and now we have to make the effort to get to Mon Amour. - But..... I aint shaved yet and my teeth need a BITOBRUSHING!

And..I have to make myself look pretty - I need 6 weeks plus for that.

But.... Sacrifices have to be made and I am now like a coiled spring. Soon Mon Amour will beckon and much meat will be consumed.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 04, 2010, 07:05:59 PM
Neill mate, PhilToday is missing ArillasToday badly. So is our Sandy. Just read her posts.

Thanks for the thoughts in your post just now. Neither of us will ever be "pretty." If it takes you six weeks it would take me six years. "My love" ie Mon Amour est en francais. Peut etre .... I have always wondered why it has a French name. Just enjoy your evening. Tomorrow at the Rainbow will be special as well, as we have debated on the forum. 

JohnTheRef phoned today to work out our weekend with he and Dot. We'll be doing a Somerset/Greek/Dudley weekend soon. What an amazing forum we have that delivers these friendships.

have put the fatted calf on the barbie to complete your sacrifice.....
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on September 04, 2010, 11:57:13 PM
Yiota was very obliging with waterproofs when we were there in May... give her a try!

No matter what the weather, though, Arillas is such a lovely place, so all you lucky people have a wonderful time!

(Rain or not, we're all still jealous!)

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on September 04, 2010, 11:59:14 PM
On the subject of Greek and French.... there's a Greek restaurant in Huddersfield (you may remember we went some months ago with Viv and Pete) called
"Chez Nico" - in Eggy's words - wotsallthatabout??

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 06, 2010, 05:21:13 PM
"Chez Nico" - Sounds like a bad sneeze to me!

Wot about " Spiti Nickos" then?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas yesterday finished very well indeed, enough sun for all to share, and, I think everyone was pleased.

Arillas today started with 18 deg at 9 am but I'm sat here now with 29 deg on "the clock" at 5;15 and twas a worthy day indeed to bid guests farewell and guests welcome

We see very little of our two moggies when the sun is shining but when it rains then that's another story.

What happens to two spoilt moggies when it rains on a Saturday afternoon?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/060910b.jpg)

I'm suprised they didn't ask me to turn the heating on!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 06, 2010, 05:32:46 PM
Aw how contented do they look :)

Sharonx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on September 06, 2010, 05:35:26 PM
Arhhh - they look so cute & very content Negg. I'm glad they are getting on at last.
The weather sounds wonderful over there. Keep it 'on hold' until the end of the season. I desparately need some sunshine.

Sara..xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on September 07, 2010, 04:22:07 PM
An early morning stroll to the sea front in Arillas before sleepyheads are up is such a pleasant experience. Buying your breakfast from Vassillis supermarket and taking it down to the sea to eat is another. Munching on my nectarine and banana I couldn’t think of anywhere I would rather be, .....    there’s a bit of the old hippy in all of us.! 

What is the word for that feeling that we get when we know all is right with our world.? The one that comes to my mind is “Serendipity” the state of having all your desires met.  Well it’s as good a word as any on a warm, sunny morning in Arillas.

I am having "one" of the times of my life.

Cheers Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 07, 2010, 04:45:00 PM
Here's to you Nan, and many more times of your life.  Do enjoy Arillas and keep it warm for us on 13th.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on September 07, 2010, 06:35:39 PM
Hi Neill it's lovely to see the cats getting along so well x   

Jill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2010, 06:49:56 PM
They are real characters Jill.

A very nice Arillas Today, yet again, and at 6:40 pm with an outside temp of 26 deg what more can we ask for?

Not much breeze and many sunbeds in use.
( Never seen anyone queuing for a spare though - Must be good )

Trish the Fish - Pal of Sandy's is here with daughter now, so bear in mind that Arillas is now two sunbeds short!!

Nan continues to roam around Arillas having a good time.
 ( Like a p*g in s**t )
One of my favourite sayings so take PLEASE take it in the spirit that I intend it to be .

Connie off avrio and never met her - How lucky can a lady be?

Terry W and pals have also escaped this week, so far, where are they hiding?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 09, 2010, 05:42:19 PM
Arillas Today centres around a little moggie who has lost one of his nine lives.

But for Dimitris and guests at Brouklis he would now be chasing mice in that little cat heaven in the Sky.

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/Brouklis_cat.jpg)

Tis a Brouklis Cat and he loves his cats and this one was pranged by a car on Monday night. It then hid away, as moggies do only to return on Tuesday with 3 working legs and 1 "not so good". Whisked off to the vet by local Helen Widoows for the treatment which you can see, Now he needs a little TLC and Helen has even extended her holiday to care for him, helped by Annette, another Brouklis resident. .I'm sure moggie has learnt a valuable lesson about roads now and has been given another chance in life to become an old moggie.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Meanwhile, with a temp of 28 deg plus and a breeze free beach, Arillas continues to look after all "chill out specialists"

Bumped into Mary H today and Terry W and many others.
Riggs here Avrio so many pointed missiles may be thrown in due course.
Rain forecast tomorrow & Thunder with lightening on Sat.. WOTSTHATALLABOUT

Cross it when you get to it and .... if it happens
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 09, 2010, 05:48:48 PM
Bless the little fella and Bless Dimitris, Helen and Annette. Im sure your right and he would have learned his lesson about roads and will be careful long into the furture. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 10, 2010, 08:11:10 AM
Awwwww......What a brave kitty! Well done ladies & Dimitri for caring :)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on September 10, 2010, 11:06:30 AM

Ha ha That's soooooooooooooo true you little tinker. I have been called far worse than a pig in s**t my good friend. It's so hard not to be happy here....see you in the Rainbow this aft!!!

Cheees Nan

GET THEM IN !!!

They are real characters Jill.

A very nice Arillas Today, yet again, and at 6:40 pm with an outside temp of 26 deg what more can we ask for?

Not much breeze and many sunbeds in use.
( Never seen anyone queuing for a spare though - Must be good )

Trish the Fish - Pal of Sandy's is here with daughter now, so bear in mind that Arillas is now two sunbeds short!!

Nan continues to roam around Arillas having a good time.
 ( Like a p*g in s**t )
One of my favourite sayings so take PLEASE take it in the spirit that I intend it to be .

Connie off avrio and never met her - How lucky can a lady be?

Terry W and pals have also escaped this week, so far, where are they hiding?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on September 10, 2010, 12:01:11 PM
Terry and co spotted in Horizon last night. There are so many of them they nearly took over the whole place..!!!  Only choaking ...LOL

Guitarist was very good but resaurant too busy for myself and Katerina to eat there.  I blame Terry for not budging up !!!

Cheeerry bye XXXXX
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 10, 2010, 08:41:20 PM
Arillas Today?

A twinge wet, a small twinge dismal and a bitofunder. Didn't come to much and not enough to put me off a rabbit with Kev n Bev n Trish n Daughter followed by yet another rabbit with our Nan and Katerina.

I can report that Riggers n Sue are here safe n sound but tired. ( But still smiling )

So , all in all, pretty good for me and I hope pretty good for all t'others.

22 deg at 8:40pm so WOTSTHERE2WORRY?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 11, 2010, 12:02:36 AM
well looking out of my window at the ouring miserable rain 22 degrees sounds pretty bloody good!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 11, 2010, 12:06:51 AM
I agree with Jo - whether it rains or not in Arillas its a great place to be.
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on September 11, 2010, 04:05:38 PM
No idea what the temp is here but despite heavy rain overnight this morning was bright & dry. We walked up to the night owl at Afionas even though we had only planned to walk aoung the circuit. Spent a pleasant afternoon playing cards, the boys are now watching the footy.
Going to the marina tonight for Greek dancing.

karen & Col
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 11, 2010, 04:10:09 PM
Sounds good to me! Thanks for the update Karen/Colin

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 11, 2010, 05:42:04 PM
Wish we were going to the Marina tonight. At the moment we are watching our son in the garden putting up some new lights for the coming dark nights and dismal winter, he keeps popping into the garage to avoid the rain!!!
    Val
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 11, 2010, 06:48:24 PM
Karen n Colin
Glad you got to the Owl.  Musta missed me as I flew in 'n out in 30 mins.

Arillas Today.....?
And forgive me If I type frazzled, fuggled, fizzled ,suzzled or saggled or sozzled!
Tis been a long day. - Donchyerknow?!

The temp at 9am was 19 deg. Can't tell you before that as I never arose from my bed to check it. The day has been good and many people taking advantage of getting to know each other rather than looking silly on a sunbed on a beach that may just have rain at any time. There's much nice company around.

Beds for rent anyone?
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/111010a.jpg)

Anyway... Who wants a sunbed? - Just have a lil 'ole stroll along the sand, close yer eyes and yer on a desert island.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/111010b.jpg)
.
We have a welcoming 22 deg here now at 6:40pm and grubbies are in order with Wendy n Stuart at Eftihia tonite.
( Not alot of people know this but Wendy sleeps late in the morning )
Info care of Poppy at Bardis - Never tell her yer secrets folks!

My afternoon was a very pleasent darting feast with Kev n Bev and good ole pal Riggs with lovely lady Sue.

And...... That takes me back to the start of this post....Frazzled , Frizzled Sozzled etc.

Cheers
Negg





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 11, 2010, 07:10:56 PM
AND - I FORGOT!

But you'll have go to "For Darts Lovers Only etc " to find out

Maybe this link -( If Fazzled has not turned to sozzled for me. )

http://www.arillas.com/page/option,com_smf/Itemid,165/topic,4253.new/lang,en#new

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 11, 2010, 07:36:06 PM
Ah Eggy mate, I am seriously missing Arillas Today.
Quote
frazzled, fuggled, fizzled ,suzzled or saggled or sozzled!
You've obviously met up with our riggers and gorgeous wife Sue then!!! And kev and bev (doncherjusluvem) all of whom we so want to meet again.

We only met Poppy, Spiros and Bobby this summer, but intend to stay with them for 3 weeks next July. I don't care about secrets.  I post (nearly) all of mine on here anyway.

Arillas Today sounds just like our September in 2008 (Nana would ask us "Try to remember...") Of course I can't. My liver will testify....

Give riggers and Sue, Karen and Colin, and all the others who didn't figure in your post our love and best wishes. And Wendy too - hoping for biscuits in October....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on September 11, 2010, 08:27:15 PM
Just looking at your beach pic Eggy is it an optical illusion or the camera angle as there seems to be a lot wider stretch of beach than there was in August
Which reminds me been back 2 weeks already :-(
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 11, 2010, 09:45:06 PM
Tony matey, when we were there in July, the beach was just pebbles outside some of the seafront tavernas, but the North and South ends were wonderful. We saw several stretches that looked like Eggy's picture during our stay. I guess we'll just have to get used to the beach changing shape with the weather. Those who saw it in 2008 will always be disappointed in 2010. But it was nearer to today's shape in 2002/3 when Jen and me first fell in love with it.

The first time we were there it was the beach that seduced us. But after a few more times it is the people who matter most to us. We would visit Arillas if there were no beach at all. But thankfully, that is not the case.

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on September 11, 2010, 09:49:30 PM
Well as some say Phil, Less is more
Ang;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 11, 2010, 09:58:11 PM
2002 was a particularly good year....particularly at the north end.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 11, 2010, 10:32:18 PM
Sandy luvver, I can also remember from 2002 that there was a huge area at the far north end where you could nearly walk round the headland. Us with our rose-tinted memories might mislead, but justhowmuch sand do you need to sunbathe au naturel and swim in warm shallow and safe sea? All of my reports have been my honest experiences. And Jo found the north end easy like she said.

If you want to watch acres of empty sand go to St Stef. But if you want peace, honesty and tranquility, come to our Arillas.

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 11, 2010, 11:16:20 PM
yasssouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 11, 2010, 11:19:15 PM
bugger.....that nut ale has took over,,,,,,,,lolllllll
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 11, 2010, 11:42:57 PM
riggers mate, yasooooooooooooooooou!

So wish I were sharing the ale in the nut. I'm having to cope with vodka and cold coffee and the forum here in Baltonsborough.  It ain't a patch on what you're doing. My god I wish I could buy you the next one in the Nut. I'm there in spirit, so it's Black Russians all round then???????

yammas
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 12, 2010, 08:21:28 AM
For those who want to keep an eye on Arillas weather.

http://freemeteo.com/default.asp?pid=23&la=1&gid=2463685

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on September 18, 2010, 08:47:06 PM
Quote from Eggy - ( Not alot of people know this but Wendy sleeps late in the morning )

I have every intention of phoning Mr Eggleton on Monday morning to check that he is up and about as I leave for work at 6.30 a.m. LOL !!!!!!

Had a wonderful holiday and didn't want it to end.  Great to see you both Neill.  Speak soon. 

Lovely to meet so many friends, old and new.  Thanks for a great time.

W & S. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 18, 2010, 09:16:17 PM
Quote
For those who want to keep an eye on Arillas weather

Thanks for the link Neil, I've been trying to find it. Is it Wendy's weather station?

I would like to see it as a permanent link on the forum.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 20, 2010, 06:57:39 PM
Hi Eggy, just looked at this site, but when I went onto the map it showed Kavadardis in mainland Greece. erm?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 20, 2010, 10:28:03 PM
Viv

I'll check with the Boss.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 20, 2010, 11:00:40 PM
Looked this up and there it is, where it's been forever
On the Island of Corfu right next door to Arillas.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 25, 2010, 12:46:35 PM
John - Thanks for that.
We were both worried that someone had moved the house during the night.
( Thought the veiw looked different )

Viv - I can see where you went wrong though.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If Arillas Today ( This morning ) is like Kavaddades then it's been a wettie!
Only 11mm of rain overnight but then a down pour from 10:30 ish a.m. which finished around 12 ish. These pics don't do it justice.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/250910b.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/250910a.jpg)
.
Comparing the "sky out line" with the next pic after the rain stopped ,may give an indication just how dark it was out there.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/250910c.jpg)
.
The sun is trying to make a "break out" at the moment and the temp hovers around 20 deg. ( 20 DEG? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT? )
No improvement on that, and I think many places will be looking after many guests this afternoon.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 25, 2010, 06:19:24 PM
Arillas Today never really got going , weather wise, and the Sun was well and truly hidden away and the temp refused to go above 21 deg.

We look at this on the bright side though.
.
Good point Number 1 - Plenty of space on the beach.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/260910a.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/260910b.jpg)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
.
and,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Good point number 2. - More time to spend with those you see and may never talk too. - One big happy family sharing many good conversations.
and............... WHOSE FEET DO THESE BELONG TO?
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/260910c-1.jpg)
Answers on a postcard please - Give eee a clue. - they don't belong to me!

A great time , for me, spent this afternoon with Mick n Jill n Calum in the ole Nut.
I luv these afternoons to bits and would miss them should all you Arillas pals decide to holiday in Bulgaria or Blue Anchor ( Where is Blue Anchor? - You may ask! )
I could talk Calum and Darts here but this is Arillas today so find the darts posting now if you are curious.

It may be a wettie but it's still a goodie here peeps.
(It will even get better when I can get my hands on the turkey joint Wegg is cooking! )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 25, 2010, 06:34:48 PM
So wet and stormy in Corfu today that my friends who were on the Gatwick Easyjet this morning were unable to land. They have been diverted to Thessaloniki and have to spend the night there and try Corfu again tomorrow.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on September 25, 2010, 06:53:44 PM
Eggy, those photos look similar to some that we took during our first 2 days in arillas at the beginning of September.
We though we had made a mistake coming so late in the year but the weather did us proud in the end!
I must get on & do the report of our holidays. Just sorting out the photos at the mo!
It was nice seeing you again

Karen & Col (plus Sal & Phil-who aren't Arillas virgins anymore!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on September 25, 2010, 08:09:43 PM
They're JILL's feet, Eggy! I can't take the credit, though - Jill's posted about her feet on facebook.....
Hope the rain clears up soon for everyone (and for us as well - we're arriving Monday night!)

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 25, 2010, 10:06:36 PM
haha Janis, you got that one in about Jills feet before me, but I get to Arillas about 12hrs before you. See you on Tuesday in Arillas. Weather forcast dosent look good but im sure we will all enjoy being there just the same. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on September 26, 2010, 12:57:00 AM
Ha ha Viv - if the temperature drops it won't only be our feet that'll be blue... lol

We'll have a FANTASTIC time with our FANTASTIC friends - whatever the weather!

Love

Janis and Barry x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 26, 2010, 09:40:46 AM
At 9:00 am this morning we are looking at, what just might be a dry day.

Last night was a little thunder n lightening etc here at Kavaddades and over the last 36 hours we've had 60mm of rain recorded.

I have a good feeling that next week will be much better now that nature has got all that out of her system.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on September 26, 2010, 11:47:25 AM
Great news, Neil!  Thanks for that

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 26, 2010, 12:04:00 PM
I hope your right, Neill. See you and our Wendy soon. Love Viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 26, 2010, 03:07:28 PM
just a test - getting Access Denied errors tring to post
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 26, 2010, 03:14:08 PM
Still no joy.

Just trying to wish viv, Janis and families good luck with the weather. And everyone who's there already

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 26, 2010, 06:59:13 PM
How can a system have the nerve to deny you access Phil??
-------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas Today, or rather at Lunchtime.

Quite breezy but dry and not too cold. A very dramatic beach.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/260910b-1.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/260910a-1.jpg)
.
Anyway, who could pick fault in the day when you have such a warm welcome from Efi at Eftihia?
'
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/jw10.jpg)

We paid a visit there to see Jean Walsh's exhibition of work and once again very impressed. - Each copy unique. If you have it your neighbour won't have a copy!
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/jw12.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/jw1.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/jw3.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/jw2.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/jw4.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/jw5.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/jw8.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/jw6.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/jw7.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/jw9.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/jw11.jpg)

Don't forget Jean's offer that if you do pass by her House and she's outside, you are always welcome to see her work.The  photo's do not do them all justice but does prove, at least that the sun was shining. ( and the photographer was rubbish! )

Now,the outside temp has dropped 2 deg, in the last hour, to 24 deg but it's still dry and the wind has relaxed quite considerably. Fingers crossed for Avrio.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on September 26, 2010, 07:12:33 PM
great pics neil.........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 26, 2010, 07:19:16 PM
Ah Eggy, if this one gets through....

The wild, foaming sea draws me like a magnet. Sad ole git can spend ages just watching the waves.

Efi provided us with some of the best food we ever had. I think it was mum who cooked, but she (mum) was a bit nonplussed when I gave her a typical philhug. When I ordered I said "can I have extra garlic with my prawns please?" and sure enough, a whole clove thinly sliced spread all over them. B****y gorgeous. Like I said before, enjoyed it more than Roula's bourdetto. That is a first....

I love Jean's work. She and Sennan make a picture of what Jen and me would have become if we'd found Arillas in its early days. Oh well, we gotta few left....

Thanks for the post. See you in October
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 26, 2010, 07:20:30 PM
yammas kev mate - bon voyage and enjoy as usual

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on September 26, 2010, 07:49:06 PM
phil a bit early ,,,another 2wks yet ,,off on the 11th,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 26, 2010, 07:56:30 PM
kev, what's two weeks between friends?

will say it again of course
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on September 26, 2010, 08:16:51 PM
Smashing Eggy, glad you went and gave us all the pleasure of seeing Jean's exhibition
See you in 2 weeks..did you get my pm?
Angx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul & Denise on September 26, 2010, 08:19:07 PM
Just had my last look on the forum, before setting of to hotel then airport for our turn. Am sooooooooooooo excited and will try to post while there.
Bye to england based members and Hi to all in Arillas
Paul & Denise
xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 26, 2010, 08:23:00 PM
Don't have to say "enjoy" Paul and Denise. You will. But have a special time and do something out of the ordinary. Arillas will surprise you again.

best wishes
Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 26, 2010, 11:11:30 PM
Have a great time you two....I know you will. Give my love to Eric and Sue....see you all next week.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 26, 2010, 11:36:42 PM
Sandy luvver, I'll quote Eileen. "RATBAG!!!"

So wish we were there too. Why do I always hate to read the lines "see you there/next week/tomorrow?"

Just wallow in it luvver. We'll have the last laugh....
Well, the last of this season. Worst kept secret in history?

How is Facebook? Yes I'm back. Don't know why - maybe the Arillas angle....

Have a great break in Arillas luvver, you know you want to.....

loveandhugs from both of us
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on September 26, 2010, 11:43:06 PM
Thanks Eggy for keeping us all update with photos.
I really admire Jean Walsh' paintings and wish I could
have seen them au natural, would probably have bought
one or two !!!

Bon voyage to all of you who are about to go,
I'm sure you will all enjoy your holidays no matter how
the weather is, it can't be as cold as in England/Denmark!

Connie x


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 27, 2010, 05:00:07 PM
Just chilling out at the Kaloudis Splish Splash with Julia, sipping orange juice and waiting for the taxi to take us back to airport & Robin Hood.\
Been a great 2 weeks, meeting lots of new (mostly forum) friends.  Weather has been a bit variable with the notable downpour on Saturday, but overall still good for getting suntan.
Best wishes from Arillas to all forum friends.\
Pat & Julia
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 27, 2010, 06:42:25 PM
Pat n Julia should have said.

Around 25 deg and no breeze. WOTTAGOODDAY2ARRIVA.

PJ - Wish youda said hello walking past KostasonBeach. One of those things I spose.
Do I feel bad intercepting you or do you feel bad interupting us?

Why don't us Brits just go for it sometimes? - I'm just as guilty - We're a polite lot!.

Bumped into Kes and Co today and Viv n Pete are looking good to. They am at Brouklis tonight - DONCHYERKNOW?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on September 28, 2010, 10:24:49 AM
Shyness is easier because we open ourselves up to all sorts of interpretation!

I say go for it everytime...but there again I would wouldn't I !?

Make time to dance alone with one hand waving free!!  Now that would get you noticed whether you wanted to be or not  :-)

Cheers Nan xx

It's just one of those "off the wall"  days sorry chums
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 28, 2010, 12:29:58 PM
This posting from a damp Lincolnshire - Thomsonfly got us back to Robin Hood Airport 45 minutes ahead of schedule, so we were in bed by midnight - perhaps checking in at the Corfu Airport 2 hours in advance has its compensations!
Sorry I missed introducing Julia to you Neil, at Kosta's on the Beach.  British reserve has much to answer for hasn't it?
Dear Julia has instructed me to look into our Arillas holiday booking for 2011, so perhaps will be able to rectify the omission next year - certainly hope so.
Best wishes to all forum friends
Pat & Julia
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 28, 2010, 05:03:47 PM
Yep, we saw Eggy's car and tried to make arun for it, buyt he caught us, lol so a smashing start to our holiday and had only been here an hour.
Went to Brouklis last night and had a lovely meal as always. Roula was well and said she was glad to have the family back together, what an honour.
Dimitris took us out this morning, up to see Nicko's but he dosn't do mornings (we will see him another day anyway when we got back we went to collect Spiro's from his Auties and then had lunch. I left Pete and Dimitris tring to fix his IP aftertyhat wewent to the beach back at Marina now having a rest. Having a meal tonight with Janice & Barry and no doudt after that Neill Wendy Ivan Avril and us 4 willget together for a drink and a natter. May report tomorrow may not. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 28, 2010, 06:12:01 PM
Oh Viv! It is so good to hear that you and Pete are there :) Keep us posted of how gorgeous it is! ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 28, 2010, 06:26:01 PM
I can tell y'all that Viv looks very well and "Little Gem" sums her up very nicely.

Brouklis tonight may be a perdy damm good time!

Only 22 deg here at 6:30 pm and looks like rain could be on it's way - Bummer.

May have to eat inside - WOT NO ASHTRAYS?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on September 28, 2010, 07:42:08 PM
Lovely to hear you've finally made it Viv,
after all the troubles you've been through.
Enjoy every minute and give my love to Janis.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on September 28, 2010, 09:00:56 PM
I just wish I was there


...tell you what I will have the fish with yoggie and honey for puds!!

Hope you are all having a lovely time Viv and Pete and Janis and Barry and all other forum peeps.

Cheers Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on September 28, 2010, 09:20:09 PM
Hi Viv luv, just realised you had got there...silly me but im gald you have and I really really hope you and Pete have an absolute fab time what ever
Hugs to you both
Angxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 28, 2010, 10:17:51 PM
So glad you're off to a good start viv. Mind you, as we all know, it always does. Start, middle......  it's only the end we hate!

Give eveyone our love an best wishes and ENJOY!!!

love
Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 28, 2010, 11:42:50 PM
Brouklis has been done folks - and done very well indeed.

Viv n Pete n Janis n Barry n Ivan n Avril plus Brenda with Joe and new neighbour Doug.

Poor Dimitris and Noufris - A little shell shocked maybe.

Good time had by all and I'm right! - Viv is a little Gem!

Now at 11:40 with 20 deg on the diddy machine perched on the corner of the desk I bid y'all---------------------------- Kalenichta

This is providing I can persuade the moggies to go outside in the rain which we all hope will now go away for a while. ( Big Toad on the drive?? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 29, 2010, 05:23:54 PM
A little bit cooler this morning so we deciced that we would walk towards Afionas ttake our time and just see how far I could go with out over doing it and remembering that I had to get back. It took 3hours but we got as far as Night Owl so I was fair pleased with myself, coming back it started to pour and we got soaked but still warm t shirt & shorts. Had lunch at Ammos, went to see Yiota and am now just relaxing in our room. Reckon we must have the best balcony view that weve had before, When I lay on the bed I can see Gravia. Fantastic. After our meal tonight we are going to the Rainbow for a  (think its merant to be a darts night) but its just get together night for Pete and I. Jill & Mick &Callum will be there met Callum early on today Eggy trying to flog him yet another set of darts I reckon. lol. Janis &Barry are coming and a few more but dont know who untell we get there.
By the way I have to carrect my posting from yesturday, I have been told that it sounds like Nikos isn't there in the mornings but he is normally, he just dosent like getting up. lol but had been into Corfu yesturday morning I believe. Well folks i am noe getting looked at as if to say get that bl--dy leg up on a pillow so i better go. Hopefully I will get on tomorrow but it is forcast to be a sunny day so it might not be tell late at night. Cheers Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: liammcdaid on September 29, 2010, 05:52:13 PM
why cant I post on here?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 30, 2010, 06:07:25 PM
you just have, try again
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on October 01, 2010, 01:39:42 AM
glad you are having a lovely time Viv and Pete and you sound like your health is much better wish I could have meat you again-but this time I  have  had my last ever holiday in Arillas - it has given me such happy memories but now my life has moved on but I am so glad I discovered Arillas
Mary :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tracey&peter on October 01, 2010, 02:53:01 AM
Mary, never say never (or in your case last ever), Arillas I am sure will always have a place in your heart to return one day
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on October 01, 2010, 10:29:27 AM
Hi Tracey and Peter
You are right, I should say never , or ever. It is true Arillas has done a lot of good for  my confidence and whatever happens it will always be a very special place for me

Mary :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 01, 2010, 10:52:32 AM
Viv, wonder if you have same room we had, that view is gorgeous isnt it.  I love the Marina for that as well as everything else about it!
Mary its a shame for Arillas if it is your last, still hope to see you there one day

Sharon xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 01, 2010, 12:51:32 PM
Its nice to see that Viv and Pete are having a lovely holiday after their months of thinking that they wouldn't get there this year. It will probably be one of their best holidays in Arillas, ever.

I'm sorry to read that Maryh has decided that she has had her last holiday in Arillas, especially as she looked so relaxed when I met her in September. The problem will be in trying to find somewhere else for a holiday that can give you the Arillas tonic that is a unique formulation. All the best Mary and I hope you still carry on using the forum.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on October 01, 2010, 01:52:03 PM
Terry
Of course I will and you were right I was so relaxed in September and yes I do still love Arillas

Mary :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 01, 2010, 06:27:34 PM
We are in room 107, not only a lovely panaromic view but I can lay in bed and see Gravia, cant beat that. Big party tonight as Gearge and Victoria got married today.
Have ha agreat time so far and Dot & Bill took us out to lunch earlier today. Not a lot to report at the moment, will have a go tomorrow. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 01, 2010, 06:59:16 PM
viv
so glad your enjoying,,,give pete a big yammas ,,,xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on October 02, 2010, 07:07:39 AM
Good to hear you are having fun Viv and Pete XXXXX

I am awake at an unspeakable hour this morning wondering if I can get another week in Arillas before the end of October ??? Yes I am.....  but I don't think there's a cat in hell's chance actually. Sorry Dimitris no pun intended :-)

As for you Mary !!!  I think if I was to get on the dog and bone to you now and say "C'mon Kid let's get ready to rumble!"  you'd be saying "Okay where and when?"

Last holiday in Arillas?  .... pfft! not if I have anything to do with it me dear XX


Cheers Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on October 02, 2010, 10:56:10 AM
got back from arillas meet sum new friends had a great time oh and will be back the end of may 2011 count down begins         yammus keith and ann                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 02, 2010, 05:28:35 PM
Been on beach since 10 this morning just come back to put leg up for a while and then get ready for tonight. We will be going to our first Greek night ever believe it or not.lol.  Havent seen anybody except Janis & Barry today so havent got any real news to tell. It just feels so great to be alive on such a wonderful day. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 02, 2010, 05:52:54 PM
Thanks for posting from home viv.

Quote
It just feels so great to be alive on such a wonderful day.

Nobody feels like that all the time but like you, when I am home, ie in Arillas, I feel like that a lot more than I do anywhere else.

I love the joy of Greek Nights, and always join in. But I prefer the celebrations like you see at the wine festival, where local groups celebrate their own culture. Just enjoy every minute. But then I don't have to say that to you and Pete.

Keep posting please - keeps the rest of us going....
Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 02, 2010, 08:29:12 PM
Glad you're having such a good time Viv....hope to see you next week xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on October 02, 2010, 09:13:03 PM
It just feels so great to be alive on such a wonderful day. Viv

Yes. That is great. Glad you are having a wonderful day. Hope the rest of your time in arillas is the same.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on October 03, 2010, 08:51:54 PM
did not no where to put this so im posting it here .just booked for may 20th 2011 for one week and going to bring my dad so the count down begins today


                                yammas  keith and ann
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 03, 2010, 09:41:10 PM
Great news keith.  You and Ann can now spend the winter months looking forward to a lovely holiday.
Have just booked for Arillas again myself (for September), and am going to go back with Julia to Tingaki in Kos for our Spring break

So we all now have something to look forward to.
NB. Memo to self - put Arillas holiday on forum Calendar
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 03, 2010, 10:23:49 PM
Jen n me don't have to be booked to know that we'll be back in Arillas next summer. And we already know the date - 11 July - the first day I can be free of work. Hope to do three weeks then, and another in October, at least.

So glad you're booked Keith/Ann, Patrick/Julia. The more the better. Arillas needs all the visitors it can get in 2011.

Best wishes
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on October 03, 2010, 10:40:40 PM

Quote from Phil:
"Arillas needs all the visitors it can get in 2011"

That is so true. I was there in June and in September this year
and have never seen it so quiet before. A bit scaery really to see
some of the businesses having been shut down, ATM gone etc.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 03, 2010, 11:42:01 PM
Only 246 days to go.......argghhhhhhhhhhh

riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 03, 2010, 11:50:40 PM
Counting already riggers?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 03, 2010, 11:52:52 PM
of course Sandy....i am very impatient...need to get back.  :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on October 04, 2010, 12:00:12 AM
Keith & Ann, PJ & Julia, Riggers, Phil & Jen :
Great news. Keep Arillas alive and well !!
Wishing you all happy holidays.

Even though I'm going to live in another part of
the Island, Arillas will continue to be a place for holidays.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on October 04, 2010, 12:15:20 AM
It was very quiet last week when we were there.  Have booked for a week starting 6th June but may have to change dates as Calum may have some year 9 GCSE modules that week but will be there in June some time x

Jill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 04, 2010, 04:41:10 PM
jill
keep us posted,,,,,,,,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 04, 2010, 04:51:50 PM
For those of you who haven't seen the photographs Julia & I took in Arillas during our holiday there in September you can have a peek by clicking on:-
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2090028&id=1470562665&l=78af6e7d5d (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2090028&id=1470562665&l=78af6e7d5d)
and with any luck should be able to see us having a great time in our favourite holiday spot.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 04, 2010, 04:56:29 PM
lovely pics pat,,,,,,,,,,,the speedos are getting spottier,,,,,,,,,,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 04, 2010, 05:50:21 PM
Just seen Eggy his not so well today, sore throat so his gone home carrying is fags with him.. We went out in the boat this morning, took Janise and Barry. Poor Janise felt so bad that she got of at palio and got a taxi back home. Peter and I got back and Ivan and Avril were in the Horizan so we joined them for lunch had just orderd when taxi arrived with Janise and Barry, thank goddness she now feels ok. We are all decending on Brouklis tonight and im sure a good time will be had by all.
Sharon, I am so jealous of Avril she has got a donkey called Truffle and showed me a photo of him, he is so cute that I have now decided im going to back home with them.lol  Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 04, 2010, 07:29:22 PM
Ah poor Janice was the sea choppy? hope she is okay
Anyway have a good evening all ..
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 04, 2010, 08:57:59 PM
Thanks for all the news Viv especially as dear Eggy is under the weather.  Sorry too about Janice - however it reminds me that our taxi ride from Arillas to the airport last Monday was a bit like a choppy boat ride.  A beautiful Mercedes taxi was driven as if in a safari rally and we were thrown about on every bend (and there are lots of bends between Arillas and the airport).  He did make it in 45 minutes, but since we then sat about in the airport for two hours we wished he'd made it a scenic tour and driven ever so gently.
Enough of the moans - most taxi drivers we've had in Corfu have been more considerate.  Going down memory lane - when I was taught to drive I was told to imagine a full tumber of water on the bonnet (it was long ago when cars had proper bonnets)  I was to drive so as not to spill a drop.  Fraid our taxi driver would have failed that one at the first bend.
Best wishes to all forum fans
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 04, 2010, 09:08:22 PM

Just to prove how long ago it was here is me having just passed my driving test in 1960!


(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/patjmcn/Memories/1960PJMDrivingTestimproved.jpg)

 
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on October 04, 2010, 09:18:10 PM
WOW PJ I love it ..look at those running boards!! LOL

Cheers Nan

Lovely photos too XXXX
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 04, 2010, 09:51:41 PM
I was told to imagine a milk bottle standing up in the passenger foot well and not letting it tip over. I passed seven years after you PJ, driving a Triumph Herald. I love the photo and I bet that number plate would be worth a few quid today.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 04, 2010, 11:01:41 PM
Poor Negg...hope you are soon feeling better....

Patrick, I don't know how you always manage to rustle up a photo for every occasion!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 07, 2010, 03:32:18 PM
Arillas yesturday, not much to say really except we nearly  drowned in Corfu town. It was just one long turrent of rain with thunder and lightning but we had to go and get some new cases. Talking about shopping I forgot to tell you I got a lovely present from SS glass shop a large pot that has been turned into a lamp. will post a photo when we get back to the uk. Dimitris says that the pot is a genuine one and about 100yrs old, very difficult to find these days. It is being shipped over for us once we get back. it is just to say glad you are still around but is very preshuss to me and always will be.
Arillas today fantastic beach fantastic weather, we are of out again after just having lunch. bye for now Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 07, 2010, 03:39:52 PM
So glad the weather has improved for you Viv. Can't wait to see pictures of your lamp.

     Val
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 07, 2010, 03:41:39 PM
Viv that was so sweet of Perdita's.  What a lovely gesture :-)

xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 07, 2010, 05:30:40 PM
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 07, 2010, 05:53:38 PM
Viv n Pete

Really sorry but we are going to miss you before you return. - Big Bummer!

Saw Janis and Barry at the Owl lunchtime and they said you are home avrio.

I confess I am a Bear with sore head at the moment so you should feel sorry for Wegg. ( Bah , Humbug , Miserable bugger that I am! )

Haven't had any "lurghies" for 18 months so this is a bt of a shock for me.

Stubborn B that I am, I sneak out in the afternoons and suffer in the evening.

Anyway - Arillas today has made a big effort for you both and still hovers around 25 deg at 6 pm ish. Keep your chin up lass and take it easy.
(Tell Pete I am available for computer lessons if he needs some)

Stay well peeps
Neill N Wendy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on October 08, 2010, 12:18:45 AM
Hi, PJ.  Just enjoyed looking at your photos.  Glad we bumped into you this year and we got Julia`s letter OK.  Glad your booked for next September. Heather said to me tonight, how do you fancy three weeks next year- what do you think I replied?  Answers on a postcard....

Thanks all, for the updates.

  Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 08, 2010, 12:49:03 PM
Julia and I enjoyed meeting lots of forum folk this year, and especially Paul and Heather.
Paul: Glad you enjoyed our photographs - Julia took most of them - she has a good eye for a photograph.  Look forward hopefully to our September visits in 2011 coinciding so we can share more happy hours together.  Three weeks sounds ideal.  Did try to book 3 weeks with Thomsons, but they could only do 18 nights and the transfer options were limited (ie. no taxi option - they said that could only be done with the one or two week package - for a flexible product, how inflexible!)
Anyone who's not taken a peek at our 2010 Arillas photographs can see them at:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2090028&id=1470562665&l=78af6e7d5d (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2090028&id=1470562665&l=78af6e7d5d)
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 08, 2010, 01:02:10 PM
Eggy....  So sorry you're not well, hope you feel better soon, we miss you.
       Valnbill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on October 09, 2010, 12:22:05 AM
When “WE”  returned home in early June   it was decided we needed to book for next year. Could not get in to the Tria ( they obviously had had enough of me)  tried several bookings and finally ended up booking into the “Village”  Not sure how this will work out as we like to sit and read our books in quiet on holiday and reports are of loud music!! But I will be able to “Walk” ( new word ) to the Pub and that could be interesting.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 09, 2010, 01:14:39 AM
When “WE”  returned home in early June   it was decided we needed to book for next year. Could not get in to the Tria ( they obviously had had enough of me)  tried several bookings and finally ended up booking into the “Village”  Not sure how this will work out as we like to sit and read our books in quiet on holiday and reports are of loud music!! But I will be able to “Walk” ( new word ) to the Pub and that could be interesting.

If it is KALOUDIS "village"  i'm sure you will be fine...we have been for the last 11 visits  :)





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on October 09, 2010, 01:38:44 AM
Hi
Yes  that’s it.
All going to be a bit strange but as everything is within walking distance we might have a different holiday next year.
Noise!  Don’t really care, will have a good time regardless of noise.
There are ways to overcome noise.
Get drunk. ( my preferred remedy )
Ear plugs. ( the wife has caught on to that one ).
Or Make more noise
Roll on June 2011
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 09, 2010, 01:48:46 AM
YOU'LL LOVE IT....4X4....btw...i have 4x4 too


riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 09, 2010, 02:01:11 AM
YOU'LL LOVE IT....4X4...


riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on October 09, 2010, 02:06:07 AM
Fantastic
What?
Do you off road  it?

Would love to drive down to Arillas but at 15 MPG it would be cheaper to fly and rent ((
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 09, 2010, 02:11:50 AM
LOL...HONDA CRV....Wrong place to post...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 09, 2010, 02:23:59 AM
4x4 the "village" is good. You can splish splash, sun bed, naturist beach, p**s up, eat superb at Efihithias (still can't spell it) and all within walking distance. Totally opposite from Tria, which is a gorgeous place, but Kaloudis is loved by so many. We have done both ends, and up the hill. All offer another way of enjoying life. You takes your pick, and makes your choice, but you can have everything you want in Arillas except for a sordid night like you might in Benidorm. Thank your god for that.

Maybe see you there one day soon o compare notes.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 09, 2010, 02:26:57 AM
Where would we be without you Phil.???
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on October 09, 2010, 02:47:06 AM
Benidorm.!
A character from “Motel”  who sleeps a lot.

(Don’t say a word but)
My sister has a place in Benidorm, and has told me I can go there any time I want for free.

I would pay a fortune to not have to go there.

Quite embarrassing really.

Its  in Sierra Cortina.
When I asked “Do they have Fiestas there” I did not get an answer


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on October 09, 2010, 02:53:50 AM
Maybe see you there one day soon o compare notes.
Phil


June 2011. Cant remember when !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 09, 2010, 03:32:30 AM
riggrs mate, you'd be on your sunbed in Kaloudis fretting about the absence of p**s artists in Arillas. Bur Erja or Sandy could replace me as understudys........... Don't worry. WE WILL BE BACK!

4x4
Quote
I would pay a fortune to not have to go there.
We have been twice (once bitten twice shy did not apply) and if you want the street to be in permanent shade caused by 28 storey buildings, crime and violence all around you, wearing your credit card inside your socks to avoid fraud or mugging, go to Benidorm. But you know this....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 09, 2010, 12:23:38 PM
back to Arillas on Wednesday night might as well finish the repot on ssame board.
First of all Eileen I must tell you the vase isnt from Perdita, sltough she is a lovely person I dont know her well enough for her to spend 400 euro's on me it was from someone a bit closer then that. Wednesday night we went to Thomas's fish resturant Vavillis had a wonderful meal and loads of wine and very resonable prices.
Thursday we spent a hot morning on the beach and in the afternoon we went to see Niko's at Akrotiri as it was to hot to go back on the beech. Went to Brouklis for our last meal and had chicken lemon chello. luchous. We had a good laugh with Janice ,Barry, Sandy and Angela unfortnatly Eggy and Wegg couldn't make it as Eggy still not well. and ofcourse Nuwfe (have to ask him how its spelt) and the Boss. Had a good cry aswell like most of us do on our last night. Friday we got a taxi at 1030 to the airport then sat & sat because we had a delay, (all the time wishing we hadn't left Arillas) finilly got in about 9ish, and more or less straight to bed. Missing the Greek lifestlye already. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 09, 2010, 12:37:02 PM
viv
glad you had a great time ,glad your home safe ,,,,,,,,,,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 09, 2010, 12:45:56 PM
kev mate, viv isn't home, she's "abroad." Ask Dimitris....

Lovely summng up viv. Must try the chicken - I'll ask the boss in a couple of weeks... So glad you made it after all the dramas of this year.

Back to me stove... things to cook, people to welcome. Sad but true, whatever the weekend brings, we will all wish we were doing it "at home" in Arillas.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on October 09, 2010, 03:31:02 PM
Chuffed you had a great holiday Viv !
That chicken sounds nice too !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on October 09, 2010, 04:10:48 PM
4x4 we may see you there we have booked from the  6th-17th June.

Jill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ianhlong on October 11, 2010, 12:43:01 AM
Just oked our flights from Bristol for next summer.
A long time to wait but at least it is all booked up.
This will be our 4th visit no where near as many as some of you guys.
We will be at Vavilas at the end of July.
May see some of you there.

Ian
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ianhlong on October 11, 2010, 12:51:45 AM
"oked"
What the hell is that ?
As you can see my typing skills are crip and I always make a bills up of it.
I am just a shot typist.

Ian
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on October 11, 2010, 02:15:03 AM
Like yo stole Ain!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on October 11, 2010, 07:43:41 PM
me an all!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on October 13, 2010, 01:44:10 AM
4x4 we may see you there we have booked from the  6th-17th June.

Jill x
Yes I think we are there during those dates.

Just look out for a young handsome fit athletic Adonis on the beach.
Or you could look for me under a table in Portofino or Horizon
Yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on October 13, 2010, 01:11:40 PM
Glad you had a great time Viv, you really deserved it after all you've had this year! Wish I could have been there with you all. Never mind, May sounds good next year, can't wait!
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annemarsh on October 13, 2010, 01:17:15 PM
"oked"
What the hell is that ?
As you can see my typing skills are crip and I always make a bills up of it.
I am just a shot typist.

Ian

I like that Ian - made me chuckle. lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 13, 2010, 06:46:41 PM
Arillus Toooday is still on the munky sid. - manky side?

Bugger - You've all got me doing it noooow.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tis a wet Arillas peeps but, with guests who want to explore or relaxe with a beer or two with the locals, who have a little more time to chill and enjoy the company, much more than they did 6 weeks ago,

Generally chilled all round. and Kevin G with Kay are taking full advantage of their time here by doing just that. Kevin driving a hire car - AAARRRGHHH!

Places beginning to close, and why not? -All have done their bit during the summer.

So we have a little wet stuff but we also have 22 deg here at 6:45 pm.

I love Arillas at this time of year. Jebbo followed by Phil n Jen are next to arrive and I'm sure they will luve it tooooooooooooooooooooo. ( Bugger mistype agin )
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on October 13, 2010, 07:28:17 PM
Closing down Eggy! it doesn't seem 2 mins since the folk of Arillas were getting ready to open in May,so i guess by the end of next week that will be it until next season .
I just hope that all the businesses survived this season and took enough to see them over winter as Arillas did seem quiet when we were there in August.
All i can say is good luck to each and everyone of you and hope to see you next year and a big thank you for giving us such a great time :-)
YAMMAS
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on October 13, 2010, 08:01:49 PM
Places beginning to close ?
Rain ?
We're still coming on Monday Neil, yer can't put us off that easy !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on October 14, 2010, 01:45:53 AM
Ha ha 4x4 love it.  We are often at Portofino being entertained by Spiro so may see you there but as you haven't got a profile picture of yourself you will have to speak first ha ha

Jill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 14, 2010, 06:22:23 PM
SOMERSET ACCENT COMING IN NOW!

Listen you 'ole buggers you. There be plenny o places for all owt n about to find.
And they be goin to look after yee well. Perdy well I fink.

No worries about it. Weather be up n down. Sometimes wetter than the local vicars wife's bath sponge and then drier than my neighbours sense of humour.

Dun e worry baht nuffink.

( Ah, it's very good to know I haven't lost my good sense of grammar that kept me sane all those years.  - It's a gift - DONCHYERKNOW? )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on October 15, 2010, 01:25:15 AM
OK Jill and Mick
Is that better?
Now you can find me under any table, in any town.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 15, 2010, 09:54:50 AM
I think I saw someone matching your profile on San Stefanos beach in June 4x4.....had I known it was you, I would have stopped to say hello!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on October 15, 2010, 01:21:30 PM
Under the table?? Thought it was under the boardwalk!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 15, 2010, 06:24:58 PM
Lol Jo was that when he was Moonlighting
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 15, 2010, 06:39:57 PM
Moonlighting

Must have been....... Up On The Roof
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on October 15, 2010, 09:15:47 PM
ooohhhhhhhh! that was a supreme reply John!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on October 15, 2010, 09:32:46 PM
4x4 love it and all the responses ha ha

Jill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on October 16, 2010, 01:07:06 AM
Tried to put a “Real “ photo on but would not download.
Now that has to be an omen. Perhaps the site  has a “Hell Fire Wall”.
However the image does bear some likeness.  I am not that tall, I am receding, and keep saying “ Yipy kiayyyy”
I also  wear sunglasses to stop me being mobbed on the street.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Gino on October 19, 2010, 10:02:59 PM
wow bruce in corfu what next i wonder, which star do you wish you looked like ??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on October 20, 2010, 06:25:26 PM
Well I always get Meryl :-(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: 4x4 on October 23, 2010, 12:11:37 AM
Excuse me:
But you are Streep’s   ahead of her.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 23, 2010, 07:06:27 PM
Arillas Today is warm and sunny. 25 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. The village is reeling from two weeks of "shit" as Dimitris said last night. I am so sorry for those whose only experience of heaven was "shit." Most will probably never come back. Sad for them, they really don't know what they are missing.

Arillas today is quiet but full of life. We have met several who are first-timers, and all have told us that they will come back. And for many after a week of rain and thunderstorms. Such is the magic of our place.

Arillas today is closing down for the season. Marina, Mirage are already closed. On Monday even Rainbow and Thalassa will close. Don't worry about us though. Phil and Jen will always be content, whatever is open or not. As long as our Arillas survives and continues.

Arillas today said something to me, like the non-existent beach did.

"I WILL BE BACK."

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on October 23, 2010, 08:55:39 PM
lovely poignant post phil.  keep em coming!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 23, 2010, 09:01:08 PM
phil
well said ,,kay and i had rain/rain/thunder /lightning,,but hey w had a great time and didnt stop laughing ,,thats the magic....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 23, 2010, 09:33:50 PM
Great post Phil.  We'll just keep on loving Arillas whatever the weather.  Have already booked for next September so am putting my money where my mouth is.
Keep up the good work.
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 24, 2010, 05:10:44 PM
Today the sky was overcast, and then it was sunny, and now the forecast storm is brewing. It is warm and peaceful right now though, even if rain is imminent.

I won't talk about the beach because right now there isn't any. Slight exaggeration I guess, there is a patch opposite Horizon, but I am sure that next summer there will be plenty for everyone.  If not that patch is mine!! Get yer towels off my sunbed.....

Last night was a full on party in the Nut. Even phil couldn't finish the last Black Russian. Our gorgeous Baldy Barry and lovely wife Susan were our main company, and they are both just as hyper as their image suggests. But underneath they are both such beautiful people. We love 'em to bits having only met for a few (pissed) hours! Gaygo and hubbie Nigel have finally crossed paths with PhilandJen, and I can report that none of us were disappointed. Another lovely pair of Arillas Addicts. Safe journey home dears.

Today we ventured far aforth - from Brouklis to Rainbow. We happened on a strange character who calls himself Eggy. Never quite worked it out, but somehow he keeps turning up. Had far too many beers, and his mate Andy who I wanted to call Colin because he was a dead ringer to my brother in law, was another Arillas veteran. 22 years?


Arillas today is alive and well, and PhilandJen are here. Yammas.

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on October 24, 2010, 05:14:07 PM
Sounds great Phil, despite the absence of any North Beach wading!! x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 24, 2010, 10:26:14 PM
Just caught up on your reports Phil (working all weekend)
Looks like you and Jen are well and truly BACK HOME.
It may be the end of the season but Arillas is still so much alive.

By the way we get in 12 hours before you in july so we will be looking to get a towel on that sunbed opposite the Horizon.

Continue to enjoy the remainder of the week, give our Love to all
Tell Eggy that Dot has got some new boxers (no smiley faces on them) lol

love to both
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 25, 2010, 10:35:32 AM
It is 10am just now. The day started overcast and drizzly, but the sun is doing its best to brighten thjings up. A mild 65 degrees, breezy, but very pleasant start to another "Arillas Today."

Brouklis amazed us last night in more ways than one. Every seat inside was occupied and many outside, where we were. The lamb was its usual glorious self, and enjoyed by many. And yes, we did get a slice of galactoboureko. mmmmmm.....

We spent the afternoon at the Bow with Eggy and various assorted mates. All in all a very enjoyable time yet again. It will get quieter now Eileen has departed (oops - I'll pay for that later lol!) but we for two will be sadder for her absence. And also for Barry and Susan, whom we will miss just as much.

Arillas is still here, and for a while so are we. Must be going now - I heard the top coming off a Mythos bottle....

Phil
#
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on October 25, 2010, 03:01:34 PM
Enjoy the Mythos Phil and have a couple for me.

Glad to see you are relaxing and enjoying yourselves.  65 degrees - much better than the -5 we had in NE Derbyshire this morning.

Yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 25, 2010, 06:14:31 PM
Alan matey, even our online gizmo said it was -3 in Glastonbury. Can't be that worried  though, we are here in Arillas. 

Arillas Today was Wet Wet Wet, and it might just get ugly tonight. Bring it on I shout. I just adore the thunderstorms here!

Jen's legs are wobblier than ever but we made it to the Bow. Watched all of their last guests but one couple depart back to whatever awaits them "at home." The last couple were two fellas from the North, and they promised me they would come back to Arillas. Time will tell.... They were still waiting for their transport to the airport when we said our fond goodbyes to Spiros and Jimmy. We have truly spent all day at the Rainbow and loved every minute. Our reprobate Eggy appeared, many darts and beers were consumed, and in general that was our Arillas. Natters with people we love, and who love us back. Arillas Today might be waiting for the storm, but Phil and Jen remain their largest fans. Along with...... you?

Phil


 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 25, 2010, 06:47:16 PM
Good to hear you enjoying your half term break Phil and Jen. Arillas may have fewer guests at the moment but it gives you both time to relax, so relish the peace and quite because next time ( July?) is bound to be hectic!!!!!!!
                  Val

   minus3 here in Cheshire this morning...............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on October 25, 2010, 07:24:19 PM
One thing you wont have over there in the morning is a bloody frost Phil its been bitter up North today and thats with the sun out !
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on October 25, 2010, 08:32:38 PM
The same over here in Denmark, brr...
 Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on October 25, 2010, 09:33:37 PM
I don't know how you do it the pair of you .... managing without your white sliced and proper tea!??

It must be absolute hell waking up to another day in paradise!

Love ya lots

Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on October 25, 2010, 09:37:43 PM
"Weather" or not - lol - Arillas is by far the place to be for us! Enjoy, Phil and Jen x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 26, 2010, 12:34:11 AM
Jen's legs are wobblier than ever but we made it to the Bow. Watched all of their last guests but one couple depart back to whatever awaits them "at home." The last couple were two fellas from the North, and they promised me they would come back to Arillas. Time will tell....

Phil
The two fellas from the north would have possibly be returning to the Sunderland area.
I'm sure they will return. the youngest one was in Arillas in July stayed at the Rainbow same time as us and we met them both last summer when we were at the Marvel.

You may recall me speaking to him in the Nut on a couple of occasions.
not sure if they come on the forum but they do like to be at HOME.

He told me he would be back at the Rainbow with his friend at the end of the season
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on October 26, 2010, 01:02:53 AM
Just got in !
Coach drive through the Troumpetta Pass was spectacular as we actually climbed through big black clouds over the top.
Started sheeting it down at the airport so bit of a delay till it calmed down a bit.
Louie the Springer got so excited when he welcomed us he rolled on his back and weed just a little bit !
So did I !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 26, 2010, 07:41:27 AM
welcome home barry
glad u had a good time ..yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 26, 2010, 09:47:26 AM
Arillas woke us up to a stunning, sunny and warm day. Yesterday's rain seems like ancient history. It will be a quiet one for us, just pootling about around the sea front. A delightful prospect indeed.

There is plenty of Mythos left but I'm working on it....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on October 26, 2010, 10:04:33 AM
Looks like a good day on the web cam Phil, Enjoy
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 26, 2010, 03:11:07 PM
There is plenty of Mythos left but I'm working on it....

Life must be good Phil ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 26, 2010, 03:30:48 PM
Phil and Jen spent a totally peaceful day, in blazing sunshine at Kaloudis. Their last guests leave on Friday, when everything will be closed for the season. As I type the sun is beating in through our open patio door, and the ginger kitten (who seems to have adopted me) has fallen asleep by Jen's feet. It is truly a calm and peaceful Arillas, except for the sea which is loudly shouting for satisfaction. Sat for ages just watching and listening to that glorious sound. Yes Sandy dear, on the now notorious bench.....

Today is our Dimitri's name day, and family and friends are gathered to celebrate. Phil and Jen would be most welcome, but the last thing they need is a pair of sozzled ageing hippies gatecrashing their party. We are slowly savouring a vodka frappe and even more the amazing atmosphere of Arillas Today.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 26, 2010, 08:20:26 PM
Sounds great Phil....glad you are keeping that bench warm xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on October 26, 2010, 09:28:14 PM
... peaceful Arillas, except for the sea which is loudly shouting for satisfaction.
Phil

What a great line, Phil, are you going to use that in your next poem?   :)

So glad you and Jen are enjoying...

lynn  xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on October 26, 2010, 11:21:31 PM
Oh, Phil and Jen - we so wish we were there to share the peace and beauty with you
Janis and Barry xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 27, 2010, 12:19:26 AM
Keep soaking it in Phil & Jen
Just knew you would have the best time
We would love to be there with you but it was not to be

loe to both xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 27, 2010, 09:43:44 AM
It is 0930 and Arillas is peaceful again, if a bit damp, after a huge storm. I threatened to sit out in it, but sleep came back and carried me away. I am sat by the open patio door, just staring out and feeling totally well and content. This place is very good for my health.

Yesterday was probably the highlight of our week. We did absolutely nothing in warm sunshine and ended with another super meal in Thalassa and just a few in the Nut. Oh, all right, quite a lot.

Thank you all for your kind wishes. As you all know, we are loving our week here. Arillas Today can do what it likes. Its hippies will too.

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 27, 2010, 09:49:26 AM
Sounds good to me Phil. Pouring with rain here....you know where I would rather be. Have fun xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on October 27, 2010, 12:41:26 PM
Horrible weather here too Phil, you are in the best place !  Checking Easy Jet frantically for the Gatwick flights to be released for next year.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on October 27, 2010, 01:04:25 PM
It's sunny but cold here in Huddersfield, but I'd rather be in Arillas whether damp or not!
Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 27, 2010, 04:20:35 PM
It is now sunny in London town, but I so wish I could hang out in Arillas with Phil and Jen *deep sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 27, 2010, 04:40:15 PM
I've checked Easyjet Gatwick about a dozen times already today....maybe it will be tomorrow. All the others were released on a Thursday....I think!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 27, 2010, 05:31:21 PM
Just spent a very lazy afternoon at Graziella. (The "morning" was devoted to Thalassa. Thanks Spiros, Nikos, Noufris and George, amongst others we don't yet know. It was yet another unexpected pleasure for us.) And we finally met Sara and Gary as we made our way to destination No 2 for today. No3 will be Night Owl where we will see them both again.

The sea, the sight of Gravia, the beers and the company. Oh wow. The welcome was perfect, and even the weather surprised everyone. A baby tornado out to the South of the village which appeared then disappeared just as quickly. But mostly it was warm sunshine. A certain humpty dumpty Egg faced character arrived to stir up the atmosphere. (Where did we find him???) As usual our Eggy was his delightful self and as he left he was chatting up every one of the many ladies in the place. In truth he recognised them as forum members, as they seemed to recognise me. I just ran and hid under the table....

Arillas Today? Well make your own minds up. For Phil and Jen it was perfect.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on October 27, 2010, 05:54:48 PM
It was good to meet you Phil & Jen. Looking forward to tonight.
It was indeed another lovely day. A bonus because the forecast was heavy rain. We too saw water spouts out at sea. I've never seen them before - a wonderful sight.
Enjoyed watching the lightening last night & the thunder later even made me hide under the duvet, it was so loud!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 27, 2010, 06:26:08 PM
We have spent five minutes with Sara and Gary, ten with many others and days with many others as well. We've spent even more with their pets like the ginger kitten who is busy consuming the milk that was intended for our voddie frappes.

The massive black clouds are assembling to ruin our beach, the lightning was visible from our balcony at Brouklis, and I can hear thunder as I type. If tonight is justphil and justjen, we will be fine.

Come on Nan, giveus a bit of moral support....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 27, 2010, 06:27:48 PM
btw luvver, we both hate garibaldi biscuits...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 27, 2010, 07:16:05 PM
Hope you two are not walking to the Night Owl !!(did some one tell Nick to get in extra milk)
I think you will have a really good night up there come rain thunder and lightning you will not even notice
and make sure you get a lift home too far to walk
Enjoy
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on October 27, 2010, 07:40:31 PM
Would love to be up at the night owl tonight with you lot sounds like a good crack ,hope you get plenty of pics Phil And Sara :-)
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 28, 2010, 02:57:18 AM
Arillas Today?

Will have to be done tomorrow as it's 2:30 am and I am just sitting down to do this.
WOTSITALLABOUT?

Anyway some really good pics to post and a nice tale to tell.

Watch this space peeps.

Eggs is a very tired bunny now and sleep beckons.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 28, 2010, 12:33:43 PM
Not so much an Arillas Today but an Arillas yesterday.

Started yesterday morning with overnight rain which put 25mm in the rain guage.
Even insects have to take shelter sometime.
Found this little beast on the back of the patio chair.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/271010a.jpg)
Not a good pic but gives you an idea of the size.

By midday ish, although still a bit damp, a twinge healthier.
A couple of Arillas views taken from a couple of Afionas pal's balconies.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/271010b.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/271010d.jpg)

and..... remember the Brouklis moggie that had a tiff with a car.
His leg  has now been repaired and he's alive and well.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/271010c.jpg)
Looks like he's determined to lose another one of his 8 lives left here.
 
Found Phil n Jen taking it easy at Graziella.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/philjen.jpg)
Nice view they had too.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/271010h.jpg)
and..... also found another Arillas Virgin with two pals.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/271010i.jpg)
Vivian is her name - The one on the left of the pic. All enjoying a beer and a very dramatic Arillas.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/271010f.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/271010e.jpg)
 And.... Arillas Today? - Started wet and temps of 14 deg at 9am. Tis now 12:30 and tis still a drizzley slightly breezy day and still 14deg outside. Ne'er mind.
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 28, 2010, 01:13:15 PM
Eggy says it all. A damp but warm start here today. Thanks due to everyone for another fantastic, enjoyable Arillas yesterday. A very chilled and contented Phil and Jen just trying to melt into the background.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on October 28, 2010, 01:26:53 PM
Thanks Eggy for the lovely photos,
The Afionas view is just stunning and it's so nice to see
 how Phil and Jen are relaxed and enjoying themselves!!

Connie x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 28, 2010, 03:52:17 PM
Lovely photo's, love the one of Phil & Jen. Nice and sunny and warm here today but would still rather be there. The cat looks in great health, Is he living with Helen now? love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 28, 2010, 06:34:33 PM
A truly superb afternoon with Sara and Gary at villa Theia. After the wet start, the sun just shone over a view that many might die for. Lovely place, even lovelier people. Our thanks to both of you for yet another Arillas Today.

As you can guess, it is warm and sunny. Many roofs have people on them doing all sorts of work. Brouklis is preparing for service tonight, but Phil and Jen will be watching darts in Armourada, and quite probably finishing it all off in the Coconut.

Tomorrow will mark the end of a fabulous week at home. No more and no less fabulous than all the other weeks we have spent here. Thank you Arillas.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 28, 2010, 06:37:21 PM
All good things etc....Hope you have a fab last night Phil and I hope your journey back abroad is effortless :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on October 28, 2010, 07:03:04 PM
Was this a dream ?
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/Jacko1233/P1010932.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/Jacko1233/P1010930.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 28, 2010, 07:12:44 PM
I'm still pinching myself Barry, but I feel sure it really happened. Thank yous both again for those few short hours we managed to steal.....

love to both
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 28, 2010, 07:58:36 PM
Hey Barry I recognise that sweatshirt ;-) Hope you're not missing it :-)

I was quite unprepared for the chills of that night...you saved me from freezing!!! :-)

Eileen.xxxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on October 28, 2010, 08:24:57 PM
Eileen, I used to warm up the ladies in a different way but the magistrate stopped all that !
X X X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 28, 2010, 09:32:31 PM
Eileen, I used to warm up the ladies in a different way but the magistrate stopped all that !
X X X

(http://bestsmileys.com/lol/4.gif)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 29, 2010, 12:33:42 AM
Lovely photos, nice views and nice people. Thanks
      Val
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 29, 2010, 01:33:06 AM
We're all mad as hatters, blatherskites and merchant bankers, but Arillas tonight delivered its final blow. The darts team at Armourada were in full flight (shame about the darts thouigh...)

The food just blew us away and I have never eaten a stifado as goood as that. Jen lost the plot, but only after devouring the garlic prawns.  A little ginger kitten adopted me, and spent many a long minute pretending I was its mum. It was quite similar to our pic with the gorgeous Baldy Barry really....

The Nut was deserted, but Kostas entertained us for ages. Hana is going down with the flu or similar, after rushing round for six months tending to our every whim. She texted a message to say "see you in July."  But her other half and we sat putting the world to rights for two beautiful hours. The chance to really connect with peops has been the hallmark of our end of season stay in the place you're all on about.

It is our Arillas, and just get yerselves out here to preserve it. Phil and Jen are nothing, but Arillas is YOURS!

kalinichta....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 29, 2010, 08:10:14 PM
Another good time comes to a close, Phil and Jen are about to return overseas.
Just remember you have to come back so that you can return,
See you there my good friends.
We will be waiting for you.

Safe journey home xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 29, 2010, 08:20:39 PM
Very wise words John....we do all have to come back here in order to return to Arillas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 29, 2010, 08:33:59 PM
We can only second that
        Valnbill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on October 30, 2010, 12:43:03 AM
It makes a lot of sense, but why can't we come back more often??

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 04, 2010, 04:23:55 PM
Weggs has come back, from the UK,  and I can report that she has bought a nasty lil 'ole cold back with her ! - Wotsthatallabout.?
However, because ladies are the stronger sex she plods on and feeds me food which I have not seen for a week. - And.... she can work the washing machine.

Just a glimpse of a sleepy Arillas today, at 3 pm, where the temp is 21 deg and dry.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/041110e.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/041110a.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/041110b.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/041110c.jpg)

Twas a tad quiet and, any minute, I expected an ex-pat zombie to leap out at me and drain my Ouzo flavoured blood. - They'm lil tinkers , me-thinks!
Twas not to be though as the only bodies I saw were those taking in the tranquility of an Arillas which, for that moment, belongs to them.
( *Zombies in Corfu anyway! - S'all fiction - Donchyerknow!?* )

Enjoyed a fun session of darts at Night Owl and enjoyed another fun session of darts at Armourada. Practiced with Vassilis. - Wottaniceguy!

So, backhome now, and back to a sniffley Wegg.
But a sniffley Wegg is better than no Wegg at all.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on November 04, 2010, 04:58:26 PM
Hi Eggy,
Thanks for posting the photos, south beach looks really nice.
But where's everyone, Arillas looks like a Sleeping beauty.
21 degrees?? WOW, it's only 9 in Denmark !!!

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: isobel on November 04, 2010, 05:32:12 PM
how i wish we were there oh well hopefully soon
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 04, 2010, 05:35:58 PM
Nice pictures Eggy. Get better soon Weggxx.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on November 04, 2010, 07:23:13 PM
Get well soon Wegg, so sorry,  but everyone in the UK seems to have a cold, and now poor Wegg has it as well.......
Lovely photos Eggy reminds me of early mornings and walking before the village is awake, the only thing missing is the other morning walkers.
                           
                        Val
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on November 04, 2010, 09:16:03 PM
I knew wendy was back, cos I saw the washing hanging out this morning, when we were on our way to the vets!!! Glad you've got her home again Egg......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 04, 2010, 09:25:18 PM
LOL Maggie....wonder if it was my sheets.....too wet to do them when I was over and the Eggs only managed to get down my track because of the mud just befoere Wendy left for the UK. I've been worried all week that she'd left them for Negg to wash!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on November 04, 2010, 10:02:37 PM
Ahh Poor Wendy but I bet she likes the fact that all have missed her...hope you get better soon Wendy
Angx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on November 04, 2010, 11:41:35 PM
Negg, a frozen chicken goes a long way... ;) I think you coped well, but I'm glad you have your Wegg back!
Hope you're feeling better now Wegg. Such a shame that we missed you.

Sara.x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 05, 2010, 01:00:01 AM
Ahhh my bestest Ariilas mate...glad you survived without wegg...get well soon dearest. :)
not you (Neill)

Great photos and usuall report Negg... :)

riggers....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: julied on November 05, 2010, 09:13:13 AM
Eggy

These are gorgeous pictures I think you should post piccys once a week just to
keep us forum addicts going over the winter months.
Just a question and it might be a daft one but will the beach be back for next year?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on November 05, 2010, 09:16:43 AM
I hope so Julie but i guess it will be in the hands of the Greek Gods so lets not go upsetting Zues ;-) unless we all nip around to San Stef with buckets and spades in hand and borrow some of their beach
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on November 05, 2010, 10:47:21 AM
Beach had better be back for next May. Jan can't survive without her daily fix on the beach even if its for only half an hour.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 07, 2010, 02:15:45 PM
Dont worry Rother's, Jan isn't the only one and seeing that we are there at the sametime we will help you with the bucket and spades (or borrow a digger from some road works).lol.
Im sure anyway that there will be enough for a few bodies to lay down and worship the sun. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on November 08, 2010, 09:35:17 PM
Hi folks just a quickie to let you know we have just had a new arrival grand bairn No3 Laura gave birth 5 mins ago to a little girl 9lb 2oz :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 08, 2010, 09:48:11 PM
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on November 08, 2010, 10:14:40 PM
Congratulations grandpa! x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 08, 2010, 10:37:47 PM
Congratulations Tony. More Christmas presents to buy but worth every penny. What are you, a Grandad, a Gramp, a Grampy or similar?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on November 08, 2010, 10:42:18 PM
Congratulations form us too granddpa,

Just to let you know that we have just recovered from e huge storm that happened in teh early hours of this morning.
The wind was so strong , it must have been up to 9-10 Beaufort.
many trees around the entire island were fallen on to electric cable lines  resultting in to th eloss of power for almost half of the island from abuut 06:00 in the morning until 10:00 in the evening.
the tempreratures are not so bad though  round 20 21 so it was not so bad to be celebrating the day with candles sitting around with friends  .
Fo rthe moment we are trying to fix the w.eb.camserver that has not started after the power-cut also some wifi connections are down in the village which means that twe maight not have our we.bcam running for some time tomorrow ....

at least the problem with electricity was solved so our fridges and televisions have started working again...!!
 if it would go on for the whole night then I was "afraid" that the population of Corfu island would have increased by hundreds of babies  nine months later.....

have good night everyone,


  
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 08, 2010, 10:46:05 PM
I'm glad you've got your electricity back Dimitri....I know what it's like.....hope everything in the village is ok and not too much damage.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on November 08, 2010, 11:10:17 PM
Congratulations and welcome to your new grandaughter, I'm sure she will bring you much happiness.
            Val
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on November 08, 2010, 11:14:16 PM
Congratulations Grandad Tony !
Sounds like quite a storm Dimitris !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 08, 2010, 11:16:59 PM
Quote
if it would go on for the whole night then I was "afraid" that the population of Corfu island would have increased by hundreds of babies  nine months later.....

That brings back memories of winter 1973 :-).
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on November 08, 2010, 11:22:24 PM
Dimitris..... you made that storm sound quite romantic.
                              Valnbill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on November 08, 2010, 11:26:46 PM
Congratulations Tony!

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 09, 2010, 12:11:42 AM
Thanks both for the updates. Congratulations GrandPa Tony on what is always a very happy event. And the storm sounds horrendous Dimitris. I can only imagine what things look like now, but not sure I want to. Glad the electricity is back on. I think we can all live without the w e b c a m for a while, knowing that everyone is OK.

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on November 09, 2010, 12:43:37 AM
Congratulations Tony, we are 'waiting' for our 1st granddaughter to make an appearance, any day now. I'm sure it's very exciting!
And yes, it was indeed a STORM last night! We had to shut the shutters at 4AM cos our spare bedroom was full of water!
Then we had no power all day, it's ok now,  but there's lightning and thunder starting up again, so we may be in for another stormy night. (i'm not complaining, really!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on November 09, 2010, 02:27:30 AM
Great news Tony. All the best, to you and yours. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on November 09, 2010, 07:57:54 AM
Hi folks just a quickie to let you know we have just had a new arrival grand bairn No3 Laura gave birth 5 mins ago to a little girl 9lb 2oz :-)

Happy days Tony! Congratulations to all concerned :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on November 09, 2010, 10:11:11 AM
Congratulations Tony. Hope Mum & daughter are both well.

The storm sounds bad that you had in Arillas. I hope it hasn't caused too much damage.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on November 09, 2010, 10:39:17 AM
Congratulations, Tony!  Hope everyone is doing ok!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on November 09, 2010, 10:49:57 AM
Thanks folks for all the congratulations i mana ged to get a quick video from the Hospital last night so here she is Lola Anne :-)
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/TNEW349484/th_baby006.jpg) (http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/TNEW349484/?action=view&current=baby006.mp4)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on November 09, 2010, 10:53:28 AM
I wondered why the why the cam was down Dimitris sounds like you had an horrendous storm yesterday just hope it picks up a tad today for you
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on November 09, 2010, 10:54:06 AM
Congratulations Tony hope all are well.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 09, 2010, 12:13:24 PM
9 lb 2 oz not a little girl but a wonderfull one and what a lovely video to have. Congratulation to all
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on November 09, 2010, 05:48:16 PM
Lovely video, she is beautiful.
                                Val
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on November 09, 2010, 08:14:19 PM
Thanks Tony for sharing your beautiful granddaughter with us. 

Welcome to the world Lola Ann.  It won't be long until gran and grandad introduce you to the joy of Arillas :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Glenny on November 09, 2010, 08:15:51 PM
Congrats on the new addition
xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on November 09, 2010, 09:38:15 PM
With a bit of luck Eileen it might be next August Lola Dylan and Ellie will be in Arillas :-)
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on November 10, 2010, 03:33:13 PM
Congratulations Tony what a gorgeous little baby
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on November 10, 2010, 06:34:14 PM
What a totally scrumptious baby.  Huge congratulations xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 19, 2010, 06:40:58 PM
Just a quickie

Arillas Today at 16:30 pm where the weather relaxed to an 18 deg and dry.

Very quiet here.- But so peaceful.

Wish I could post the pics but once again "Photobucket" have made some "SUPER" changes to their system.

Bloody hell ! - I hate this.  Makes a simple little task a marathon item. Great!

Terry - Might need your help again.

Computers should be like darts -The doubles never move! -Unless you have 1.2.Many
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 19, 2010, 07:08:33 PM
Percy Veerance prevails and I can now post the pics,

( How? - How the hell do I know! - Just got lucky, I guess )

Very peaceful on the "Sea Front" and remembering that takes my mind off the probs
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/191110b.jpg)
.
(http://[http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/191110a.jpg/img]
.
[img]http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/191110d.jpg)

I hope this works!
Cheers
A very balder than before Egg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 19, 2010, 07:12:54 PM
Lets try again - With less hair than before I tried before.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/191110a.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/191110d.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Baldy Barry on November 19, 2010, 08:53:22 PM
Heres a couple from October.
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/Jacko1233/P1010899.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/Jacko1233/P1010900.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on November 19, 2010, 09:55:10 PM
Thanks for venturing down the jetty for those shots Eggy.  Also, thanks for persevering with Photobucket to get the shots on the forum.
Its great to hear from you and receive your updates.
Julia and I are already booked for next year (September) so hope to run across you again then.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on November 19, 2010, 10:34:42 PM
Brilliant photos Neill, thanks.

Jill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 20, 2010, 12:33:09 AM
Neill....you lucky lucky person you...lol...Weather looking goooooood for you today :)

Great Pics matey....keep em coming...  :)



riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on November 20, 2010, 05:42:56 PM
Thanks Eggy for sending that little bit of Heaven
     Val
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 20, 2010, 05:51:16 PM
Eggy you ole g*t, thanks for Percy (Verance...) After a day from hell, the sight of those two pictures of my favourite place in the world really cheered me up. Hope you post a few more through the winter to keep us all going....

Phil
PS - forget the hair, it's over-rated.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on November 20, 2010, 07:13:26 PM
PS - forget the hair, it's over-rated.

Hair today...gone tomorrow, but Arillas is there always for us ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 09, 2010, 12:48:34 PM
We are currently enjoying our second super day here in Arillas/Kavvadades.

Arillas beach looking good and, although a miserly 19 deg outside, it's a dry day and feels quite warm.

We're told that the start of next week may see a few coldies but not as "coldie" as you poor guys over there. - (We Hope!)

also hoping that pictures will be on soon as life is beginning to get back to normal as we try and return all our files etc after my "Wood" on "Laptop" fiasco.
Cheers
Negg





























Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on December 09, 2010, 02:09:11 PM
Thanks for the updates Neil.
Absolutely tropical here today. Up to 1C. Shorts and deckchair next
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 09, 2010, 04:25:09 PM
Thank you for sharing Eggy! We actually have +2 in London today but as ever...I would much rather be in Arillas ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 10, 2010, 07:12:21 PM
Arillas Today?

Breezy and a biting wind. - 9 deg outside at 7pm? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

Could be breezier tomorrow so pics are planned.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 10, 2010, 07:20:32 PM
We have .5  at 1710 feels like a heatwave compered with _8 yesturday
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on December 11, 2010, 12:44:52 AM
Certainly does, Viv! We're slowly starting to thaw out here.....

Can't wait for Arillas in May 2011 x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 11, 2010, 09:23:51 AM
4 deg  this morning at 8 am rising to 5 deg at 9:30.

A tad chilly and I'm told twill get colder.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on December 11, 2010, 02:57:19 PM
Look at it from the bright side Eggy
and be happy you're not in England or Denmark!

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 11, 2010, 05:48:33 PM
We got to 6 deg today, Connie, and gloves n woolly hat were the name of the game.

As promised , before, I took the camera to Arillas. But....... I didn't allow for the duff batteries in it.- Whoops!.

Very nice n warm in Armourada though. Nice log burner and nice company.

Cheers
Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on December 11, 2010, 05:52:11 PM
Give my regards to everyone, Eggy.
Stay warm and stay well.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 11, 2010, 07:41:59 PM
Wish I were in Armourada right now.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoffrey with a "G" on December 11, 2010, 11:42:46 PM
Distressed laptop,   gloves in a nice warm plus temperature (compared to England and Austria just now!),  whatsthatallabouteggy?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 18, 2010, 06:48:30 PM
Mr G , you lil ole tinker with a "G" you.

My laptop is as distressed as I can be when missing double 20 in a Darts Match.

But... and a big but. - Life is being restored.

Armourada is looking goood and we are continually looked after this Winter with some very nice meals and good company. Vassilas and Leon are super folk as are Kiki an Takis.
(Does he train his moustache , I wonder?- Will it ever get to Corfu Town on it's own?)

Arillas today has blessed us with temps around 12deg and dry. A very dramatic beach which I hope will be on pics soon. - Still practicing with that side of the Comp system

I visit Sidari more in the Winter as well - Donchyerknow?
Baze Bar in Sidari also continue to be very good hosts and, if not for places like his, what would we do?. - WINTER ? - WOTSITALLABOUT?
Support the likes of Baze and Armourada etc in the Summer , peeps, as they keep us going in the Winter.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 18, 2010, 08:30:08 PM
His moustache really is something else.... and his warm welcome is legendary. As a fully paid up drama queen I can't wait for pics of the "dramatic" beach. Just so I can enter stage left.....

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on December 18, 2010, 11:36:05 PM
Thanks for your report Eggy and I sure hope you'll enjoy
many evenings during the winter in Armourada.
Taki's a lovely man, I've posted a photo of him on "Connie's Arillas Memories".

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on December 19, 2010, 09:50:08 AM
me and ann always go in to the armourada for a meal we going to the baze bar next time we are in sidari merry xmas and a happy new year to you all



    keith and ann x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 24, 2010, 05:24:00 PM
Arillas Today, Xmas Eve, and Roda and Agious Spiridon and Sidari peeps.

All Taken between midday and 4 pm.

Roda today. Pretty quiet as you can see
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010226-2.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010228-2.jpg)

Agious Spiridon today.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010224-3.jpg)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sidari Today - Not a lot going on.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010230-2.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010231-1.jpg)

Arillas Today - Only the beach for company.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010239-2.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010237-1.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010234-1.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010236-2.jpg)
Hope this all works OK - Have a good Christmas and healthy New Year peeps.
Cheers - Negg and Wegg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on December 24, 2010, 05:34:38 PM
Lovely photos Eggy, thank you so much for sharing.
Don't worry about things being quiet, at least you are able
to get out and about !!!

Here in Denmark we are more or less snowed in and I think
it's the same allover England and Scotland at the moment.
Hopefully I'll be in Corfu next winter and then I WON'T complain!!!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and everyone in Arillas.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on December 24, 2010, 05:41:32 PM
P.S. I'm spending a quiet Christmas alone with my cats,
almost snowed in, but we've got our supplies of food (and wine for me)
so we'll be contend for the time being. Dreading January though!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 24, 2010, 07:04:00 PM
Lovely to see some pictures Negg....thank you.....and how quiet evrywhere looks. Hope you all have a great day tomorrow.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on December 24, 2010, 08:10:57 PM
Thanks for the pics Eggy it seems really strange to see all the places we visited in summer almost like ghost towns with not a person in sight
It looks like Arillas has taken i bit of a battering from the elements judging by the debris on the seafront road  but i would rather be there now than in this ice box
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on December 24, 2010, 09:38:24 PM
Thanks for the pics Neil. Arillas looks a bit battered.

A Very Merry Christmas to Wendy and yourself and lets look forward to a great 2011.

Terry and Helen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on December 25, 2010, 01:07:11 AM
Thanks for the lovely photos Eggy, hope you and Wendy have a wonderful Christmas.
                                     Valnbill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Bet on December 25, 2010, 01:13:40 AM
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and 2011 Best wishes Bet
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 25, 2010, 02:11:01 AM
Happy Christmas Bet. Thanks for your good wishes. Keep posting on here if you love being in Arillas like I do.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on December 25, 2010, 02:42:21 AM
To All In Arillas Today

MERRY CHRISTMAS
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 13, 2011, 05:41:49 PM
Tis been tooooo long folks but I'm back for a twinge now.

Computers + busy + probs with pics + life in general have taken a big bash at my "things to do" file.

Do you know that we are still receiving Xmas crads from you good peeps in the UK.
Eh???? - Wotsthatallabout?

Anyway - Arillas today gives us yet another dry and fairly sunny afternoon where, just a few Ouzos and beers were enjoyed with Senan and Jean Walsh and Gary and Nick of nick n Ros.

The beach continues to repair itself.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010244.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010246.jpg)

Arillas at this time of year is such a pleasure to be part of and to share with everyone.

You can sit in Armourada with good pals and a good family such as Takis, Kiki plus Vasilis and enjoy time. Kiki continues to serve up special meze's for all to savour.
Garlic spuds today plus cheese and sauce n bread . MMMMMMM!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: proto on January 18, 2011, 11:32:09 PM
Eggy, thank you for your lovely pics, we really missed you reports, we hope that you can post more often to keep us in touch with what is happening in that marvellous place on Earth called Arillas Corfu. Gretings from Bucharest, Romania, about 1.000 km from there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 19, 2011, 05:54:36 PM
Proto

Thanks for taking the time to post. I am slowly coming back into reports and pics and will do my best for another update tomorrow.
Another lovely day here today although the temps have now dropped to 11deg.
(At 6 pm )
Stay Well and greetings to you all in Bucharest.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on January 20, 2011, 11:40:06 AM
Our thanks are due to you Eggy for finding time to post during the off-season.  Neil deserves a break from time to time for rest & refreshment, and perhaps needs to just let the 'to do' list grow longer and look after itself.
I remember during my working days putting difficult files in the Pending basket.  Quite often next time I looked at them the problem had been solved and my input was not needed.
However that said I'm looking forward to the day when Eggy resumes 'normal service' and we get our dose of Arillas Today most days.
Best wishes to all forum folk
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on January 20, 2011, 12:41:42 PM
Many many thanks Neil for your continuing reports and piccies. Fair brightens up our cold wintry days.
Hopefully may bump into you when we are over in May.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 28, 2011, 05:41:42 PM
well you Guys n Gals,
Arillas today gives us a real "wettie n coldie" - 8 deg outside now at 6 pm ish.
Rain this afternoon and a very dramatic Arillas beach.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010245.jpg)
.
[imghttp://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010246-1.jpg]http://[/img]
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010247.jpg)

Those with a very vivid imagination will still be able to picture a sun lounger or two.
As for me ? - I got a tad wet and need wipers on the camera lense.
I noticed a lot of work in progress at Helens Creperie. Not sure what 's going on there but will try and find out.
Meanwhile, our new addition , Boyzie or Feliz or Fritz as we sometimes call him has addapted well to Megg and Homer.
Does anyone have bookends like these at home?.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/Bookends-1.jpg)
Homer n Megg and new boy continue to be nice to each other which takes much pressure of Egg n Wegg.
Stay well all.
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 28, 2011, 05:58:06 PM
Sorry peeps - Trying this pic again.

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010246-1.jpg)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on January 28, 2011, 06:02:50 PM
Geat shot of the jetty Neil. Wouldn't mind some of that right now rain or no.

The moggies look contented.

Only 16 weeks to go.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 28, 2011, 08:40:55 PM
My cat always sleeps on the radiator Negg....it must be cold over there if yours are sitting on it too!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on January 28, 2011, 08:51:13 PM
Jetty looked like it did in September when we were there with all those storms.

Thanks Neill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 28, 2011, 09:32:46 PM
What a difference a day makes. Oh, all right, two days. Dimitris posted those gorgeous pictures of Spiros and the swimmer on 26th, and now look at it! Mind you I love being there in both extremes.  Thanks again for posting them Boss and Eggy.

Our cat is now so vast she'd fall off the radiator. Has to make do with crushing a warm lap....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on January 28, 2011, 09:52:31 PM
LOL Phil....Fudge only manages it because she's half sitting on the back of the sofa!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on January 29, 2011, 12:35:31 AM
Yes Phil she is a BIG GIRL
Phil's Cat, just taking it easy

[imghttp://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4045/050tu.jpg][/img]

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on January 29, 2011, 12:37:19 AM
(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/4045/050tu.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 29, 2011, 02:53:05 AM
I wish Arillas Today included me. Jen and me are Arillas Tomorrow. Maggie Rae has sold the lot, and is deifinitely Arillas Today. I don't think she understands us, but lives our Arillas dream in any case.

Maggie and Gordon luvvers, we want to be your friends. Just like our close freinds John and Dot. I can still remember your post about us not being in any condition to greet you in the Coconut. Guilty as charged m'lud. But please we are much more than that. We love Arillas as much as you do. My posts say that every day.

Phil
 
 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 11, 2011, 05:38:37 PM
Just a late reply for you Phil.

Frabjus Day kaloo Kalay! - No where did that nonsense come from?

We are being spoilt here at the mo with some exceptional February weather.
Here, at 17:30, as I type away we still have a sunny 16 deg. More to come, so I'm told.
Arillas beach is looking good and the sea has retreated a little more giving us all much more space to locate a sunbed/towel or two.

A busy Armourada this afternoon with Gary n Sharon n Senan n Jean and then joined by Maggie n Gordon.
They had been out on their cy-bickles. Can't remember where they went but do remember thinking that I would be tired just driving to these places.
( A recent bike post from Maggie here says it all )
We live here, and we cycle lots. Yes, some routes are hilly, but if you are reasonably fit, and take your time about it all, it's fine. If it gets too steep, get off and push! I do....
September is the ideal time to enjoy some bike rides, try cycling to San Stephanos, or if you are a wee bit more ambitious, cycle to Magoulades, and take the back road across to Kavvadades. We did that this week, nd it was lovely. (and it's all downhill after Kavvadades).

i have a cycle now and will use it very soon - I promise. Yeah!!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 11, 2011, 11:27:26 PM
Eggy matey...hope these next few months go a bit quicker....been shining the arrows up ready..lol...



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on February 11, 2011, 11:28:46 PM
Eggy and Riggers you better get some practice in because Calum is getting better ha ha

Jill xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on February 12, 2011, 01:08:59 PM


                       i have a cycle now and will use it very soon - I promise. Yeah!!!



                 I'm looking forwars to seeing that, Eggy!!!!

  P.S. we collected the vines.....Thankyou.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on February 13, 2011, 06:42:12 PM
Maggie, when will the wine be ready?(http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-party-smileys-774.gif) (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/facebook-smileys.html) 

See you in June, I hope. Mick.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on February 13, 2011, 10:56:37 PM
Mick, I'm sure we will see you in June! As for the wine...........I think I might have to buy a bottle.......or 2........or3........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 27, 2011, 05:46:04 PM
                       i have a cycle now and will use it very soon - I promise. Yeah!!!
                 I'm looking forwars to seeing that, Eggy!!!!
 

This one for Maggie then.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/Bike.jpg)

A very dry Arillas today with temps still around 16 deg outside at 5:30 pm. Kavaddades "Carnival" today so many people flocking around enjoying the souvlakis and beers and music. Clean Monday will appear on, well Monday, so I'm told. Hope to see a few flying kites and faces I haven't seen for a while.
News on Helens Creperie and Sharon's Marina Pool bar soon.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on February 27, 2011, 06:02:35 PM
Like your style Neil. Olympics 2012 cycle team perhaps
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 27, 2011, 06:23:59 PM
Are you giving up the old weed as well negg, lol. looks like it's a lovely way to travel on a lovely day, expecting to see a much fitter man in May. Viv xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 27, 2011, 06:54:05 PM
Lovely post as usual Neill. But you little TEASE! What's going on with Helens and Sharons???? You obviously know somethng, and I need to know NOW! IMMEDIATELY!!! You realise I won't sleep tonight, and by tomorrow I'll be certified and whisked away by men in white coats!! Oh all right you lot who are saying "about time too."

cheers mucca. I'm far too laid back to worry like that really...

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on February 27, 2011, 09:29:50 PM
Love the photo Neill, but now I won't be able to say "On yer bike" Lol.
Sounds a wonderful day in Kavadades & enjoy tomorrow. Hope it's a good kite flying day for you all.

Sara.x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 27, 2011, 09:46:01 PM
Well folks. - Made an error on clean Monday. - Tis a week tomorrow.

Good job I found out and didn't cycle all the way there for nowt.
(Especially stopping for a ciggie or two, on the way Viv)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on February 27, 2011, 09:53:37 PM
Love it Neill....is the car broke......??  :)

See you soon matey...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 27, 2011, 10:23:59 PM
lmao too riggers. He looks quite, er well, fetching on a bicycle. They used to talk about ankles in Victorian days. But it's his neck I'm interested in wringing in July. What's new there then?

Oops - I bet he's watching. Dimitris' list says so. Spill the beans maestro! What are we all missing about gorgeous George, and even more gorgeous Sharon??????
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on February 28, 2011, 03:42:04 PM
Neill, good to see you on your bike!!! How far did you cycle??

We went to the carnival, but didn't see you there, we'll be by the beach on clean Monday, bring your kite!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on February 28, 2011, 04:32:08 PM
I was pleased to see him on his bike as well, but i did think that I hoped he had a soft gel saddle. The hard ones are a real pain in a***
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on February 28, 2011, 05:08:41 PM
Ha ha Terry,
I was thinking exactly the same as you!!!
Still, it's good to have a bike no matter what.
:-)

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 01, 2011, 12:34:22 AM
Neill, when you manage to cycle up and down my track we'll know you're really fit!! You wouldn't get stuck in the mud on a bike.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on March 02, 2011, 03:39:34 AM
Hi All!
Well done Neil mate!
Bought myself an 'all singing all dancing mountain bike' last year to get some fresh air and exercise.
Gel saddles are a must, as the other sort are a real pain in the a***! Mine has 20+ gears but I still have to get off and walk around hilly Wales. Must get back in the saddle now the worst of the weather has hopefully gone, maybe bike hire in Arillas is a good option.
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 02, 2011, 10:48:07 AM
Sandy, do you remember that time you jumped out of the taxi to tell me not to walk down, It was a quagmire of mud and them you were gone. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 03, 2011, 02:35:49 AM
I do indeed Viv....I think it was not far from Thomas' fish restaurant if I remember rightly. I was on the way to the airport and you were just starting out....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 05, 2011, 12:19:18 PM
Anyway...............
I took my cy-bickle for a little ride to Arillas on Thursday.
But....... Before you all get excited I have to tell you that it fitted quite well on the back seat of the Punto.

Sorry Maggie, I've got as far as Paul n Claires house in Armenades - So far!

So Arillas on Thursday was looking good.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/050310.jpg)

Thought we were in for a few more good ones but yestreday the rains came back and this morning tis still a bit on the damp side. Very frustrating as all us gardeners here are waiting for the soil to dry out just enough to dig and plant our new veg supply.
Bugger.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on March 05, 2011, 12:26:00 PM
Lovely photo Neill. :-)

Let me know if you'd like a pair of padded cycle shorts brought over ;-)

Eileen.xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on March 05, 2011, 01:28:50 PM
I agree with Eileen lovely photos - good on you cycling around Arillas but the added advantage if you get a pain in the a*** that your bike fits in your car

:)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 05, 2011, 01:47:55 PM
Cheers Neill. I see that life continues at a fair old pace (ie slowly.) Love the pic - but it makes me homesick. Our Mary sums it all up for me. Pain in the a**e. I want mine to be on my bench just now, soaking up the sound of the sea, and free from all the cares in the world.

Jokes resume in July when I'm doing just that.

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 05, 2011, 06:32:12 PM
So Arillas on Thursday was looking good.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/050310.jpg)

Looovely! Arillas looks good any day any time of the year for me ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on March 06, 2011, 01:22:01 AM
Lovely to catch up on the latest news about the happenings in the day to day life of Arillas folk (Eggy)

I think it's very kind of you to take your cycle for a ride round in your car. They must be fed up of having inexpert cyclists peddling them up hills when what they'd really like is a lie down in the back of someone's punto!!

I think you have definitely started something here Neill you will be inundated with requests from all types of pedal powered vehicles ..... do your best chum after all no one wants to be called a bicy·clist....  :-)

Remember ointments are a speciality

Cheers Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on March 07, 2011, 01:14:34 AM
Really not sure if I should post this or not...dubious taste maybe..but Nans comment of nice of Eggy to take his bike for a ride in back of car inspired it..so if it offends...it is your fault Nan!!
We had an Aunt die a few months ago, and have her ashes and those of her late husband 'residing' with us at present. A couple of weeks ago we went to Yorkshire for the day, I happened to look round to the back seat...to see their urns sitting there!!!
Asked the other half..what the heck??? His response...They always loved Yorkshire they spent lots of holidays there, thought they should have a last trip there before the scattering....they also did Wells on Sea on Friday last!!xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on March 07, 2011, 09:44:44 AM
...They always loved Yorkshire they spent lots of holidays there, thought they should have a last trip there before the scattering....they also did Wells on Sea on Friday last!!xx

LOL..so will this year be the first visit to Arillas for aunty and uncle?

Eileen.x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on March 07, 2011, 10:36:24 AM
Just love that Georgia.
Bet that's the quietest your rear seat passengers have been. :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on March 07, 2011, 11:00:34 AM
I think that's lovely and not in bad taste at all. Of course if anyone WANTS to blame me please feel free it's not a problem ! XXX

Whilst we are on this subject I would like to say that arrangements are already in place for my own "scattering".  I will be going over the cliff top in Woolacombe and hopefully into the sea on a calm day of their choosing.

The only special requests are that they all sit on the bench and eat a box of Quality Street (YES even the coconut ones that are usually left for me!) before giving my remains a last dip in the sea.

I must say I am looking forward to it ! :-)


Cheers Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 07, 2011, 01:16:21 PM
Going to tell my children they have to take Bill and I to Arillas at least once a year as   long as the family exists!!!!
That should ensure some visitors for a few years after we kick the bucket ;D ;D
Thanks for the idea Georgia. Lol

                                                 Val x     
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 07, 2011, 01:46:32 PM
Georgia, I think thats lovely. Nan ok so your quite looking forward to it but I hope it dosen't happen too soon.
I had to think about this one seriously last year and deciced that I wanted to be scatterd in exactly the same spot as Pete and I had our 40th blessing. Havent told the kids but I know they will say ok but you must have a marker some where here as after doing family history for so long and 2011 maybe the last census done in UK the great great great Grand children have to have some way of doing thirs. (going to have to be a blo--dy big thing to give them all the info they will need. lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 07, 2011, 01:50:12 PM
Sorry Neill, started this posting to say Thanks to you, got sortoff of the subject. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnJ on March 08, 2011, 03:47:27 PM
When I logged on today ( Tuesday 8th March, Hey its pancake day, goody) I noticed the little weather square showing 3 degrees centigrade.  Can that be right!!!! I thought I had seen temperatures recenlty in the teens and as high as 18 one day.  As Neil would say " wosatallabout"
JohnJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Simon Wyett on March 08, 2011, 04:56:34 PM
We even had a splattering of SNOW last night!! Freezing.......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on March 14, 2011, 02:19:29 PM
Oh well Simon, that's what the rest of us have to cope with for
months and months. So, just take it as an experience and enjoy
the rest of the year being assured you have lots of sunshine.  :-)

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 14, 2011, 04:56:10 PM
Simon
That little splatter of snow was in Avliotes, so I'm told. (Just up the road)

Arillas today, peeps, would have been a pleasure to share with you all.
Hovering around that 18-20 deg mark and like a poor mans summer's day.
The beach cotinues to reclaim plenty of space for those summer sunbeds.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/140311a.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/140311b.jpg)
.
Just a very tiny twinge, of a very tiny twinge, of a breeze which just gives that 'ole sea a small twinge of dramatic. Eh? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/140311c.jpg)
And ...... Just when we thought Sharon was doing an eary Marina Pool spring clean.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/140311d.jpg)
I didn't think she was open yet!
I'm also told she has purchased new frying pans and has breakfast rolls planned for the Summer. Knowing how she does not do things by halfs, they will. I'm sure, be very good indeed. (Thats if she gets of her butt and gets that spring cleaning done!)
Cheers
Negg






Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on March 14, 2011, 05:13:46 PM
Everything's looking good Eggy!! Thanks for sharing.
And be sure everyone's just saying: Big sigh...........
right now while counting the days to come back !!!

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 14, 2011, 06:33:47 PM
Lovely post of a lovely day. Thanks Neill.

Sure makes me homesick....
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 14, 2011, 07:08:08 PM
And ...... Just when we thought Sharon was doing an eary Marina Pool spring clean.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/140311d.jpg)
I didn't think she was open yet!


Awwww! I wish I was the nattering away on that table *deep sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on March 14, 2011, 09:05:25 PM
haha
typical sharon ,sod the cleaning lets have a drink,,,,,,,,,,yammas,,,fab pics neil..x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 15, 2011, 11:35:55 AM
Lovely photos, Thanks.
                                   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 20, 2011, 03:02:23 PM
WOTTANICE ARILLAS TODAY!

I drove down, from Night Owl, via the 2nd "not so good" road and as I haven't attempted that route for some 3 years thought a photo, just to commemorate just how brave I was.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/200311e.jpg)

I found a 16 deg Arillas and the beach looks to begin to take shape.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/200311d.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/200311c.jpg)

And..... the loneliness of a long distance fisherman - Who's this then?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/200311b.jpg)
.
And.... who remembers the name of this Arillas Mascot?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/200311a.jpg)
(Fresh from just having a snip and trim)

Finally a very nice mythos beer was had at Marina Pool and only a tad chilly when the sun hid behind a cloud. Good snoozing weather though.
WILL SHARON EVER GET THAT SPRING CLEANING DONE?
Cheers - Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on March 20, 2011, 05:03:11 PM
neil
great pics ,looks like the beach is comming back nicely,,keep em comming matey ,,xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 20, 2011, 05:34:19 PM
Absoluely fabulous post Neill. Now I am truly homesick. Think I'll go and sleep for three months.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 20, 2011, 06:29:20 PM
And now....... - 6:30 and raining and only 13 deg?

WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Off to China Town Restaurant,Sidari, tonight, for one of he best chinese meals you can get in this area.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 20, 2011, 06:32:37 PM
I'm not jealous Neill.....

Have a great evening yous two.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on March 20, 2011, 10:12:17 PM
Thats cheered me up, bored, on computer, in cloudy and damp Sheffield, last week in May not so far away now!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 20, 2011, 10:50:43 PM
And.... who remembers the name of this Arillas Mascot?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/200311a.jpg)
(Fresh from just having a snip and trim)

Pooley baby!!! Many a scratch coming your way in August ;) Thank you for posting the neat trimmed look :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on March 20, 2011, 11:07:26 PM
Thanks for yet another great report, Neill, and wow, that beach looks great!  :)

Just can't wait to get there again, see you in June.

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 25, 2011, 05:15:26 PM
Well Lynn,
Not sure about Arillas Today but Kavvadades enjoys 20 deg outside n sunny , still at gone 5 pm. Arillas beach looking good, as Maggie said, and many places still in re-vamp stage. - Wottaniceaplacetobe. Canneebeabeta?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on March 27, 2011, 11:08:45 AM
Aaahhh Pooley, my very first friend in Arillas.
So glad to see he's still ok and looking good, sweet little fella!
Take good care of him Erja and give him a cuddle from me too.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 27, 2011, 11:42:15 AM
I well remember the day he and his little pal followed us home to Arillas, I drove Pete mad about taking him back where they came from and when we did the people didn't want them so back they came to Arillas, I didn't know then what a good life he would have in Arillas and was so pleased the next time we went to find out that he had been adopted. He lost his little pal a couple of years later but seems to have adapted very well. Its as if his been there all his life now. Viv.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 27, 2011, 09:19:43 PM
Aaahhh Pooley, my very first friend in Arillas.
So glad to see he's still ok and looking good, sweet little fella!
Take good care of him Erja and give him a cuddle from me too.

It is a promise Connie! He is never too far away in Arillas and such a kind canine soul :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on March 29, 2011, 02:12:01 PM
Neill can't wait to be there, 10 weeks yesterday and the weeks are flying over.  Keep the pictures coming, just what we need to make it all seem so real.

Jill xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: raff on March 30, 2011, 02:12:20 PM
Keep the pictures coming.  Need my Arillas fix, as the count down is looking good..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on March 31, 2011, 09:01:43 AM
As the season is just about upon us i thought i would put this link on again a virtual tour to whet your appetites
http://arillas.corfu360.net/ (http://arillas.corfu360.net/)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: wendycw on March 31, 2011, 12:16:34 PM
Thanks for that Tonynew, now I'll never get any work done :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on March 31, 2011, 01:24:20 PM
LOL good init Wendy,think I'll take a virtual stroll up to the Sea Breeze now ;-)
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: wendycw on March 31, 2011, 01:50:27 PM
Ha Ha mines a cold Mythos and a lovely Greek Salad with extra olives......mmmmmmm
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jennifer Ferguson on March 31, 2011, 02:03:08 PM
Fabulous Tonynew.It's pouring with rain hear but I can feeel the sunshine coming from my laptop screen.
That has gone straight into my favourite box.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on March 31, 2011, 03:19:51 PM
What a great Pick-me-up that is Tony - I've just been to the Sea Breeze, I see Ice Cold Lager is only 1.40 Euros, so I'm having more than one!
;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on March 31, 2011, 05:42:00 PM
Same as last year then Geoff, good old Yiannis always serves a good pint :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on March 31, 2011, 06:52:56 PM
Just loved that Tony...had a sit in the Graziella with an Ouzo enjoying the view, then round to Amourada for grilled calves liver...roll on May when I can turn virtual into reality.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on March 31, 2011, 08:06:43 PM
geoff
wow e140 a pint cant wait ,,,,,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on March 31, 2011, 09:00:16 PM
I can fair taste the Ouzo now Georgia lol,Kev i dunno whether it will be 1.40 this year time will tell m8 but i hope so
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on March 31, 2011, 10:07:47 PM
tony
dont care what it costs,,just wanna be there ,with the sea in the background,the people and the food ,,,,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on March 31, 2011, 10:59:39 PM
hope its the same price at sea breeze for last week in May! brilliant to watch, am sending link to some friends who are coming with us to Arillas this year for the first time, if they dont like it, we may have lost some friends!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: nicmccluskey on April 01, 2011, 04:53:27 PM
Wow! Thanks for that- I could almost feel myself de-stressing, sitting in the Marina pool whilst enjoying an ice cold beer! Yamas! (I return on Easter Monday- you really have whetted my appetitie and cheered me up)
Nicola
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 06, 2011, 02:36:25 PM
I heard that there was an earthquake at 0620 this morning in Anapafteria which I believe is near Perithia did it effect Arillas today in anyway Eggy, I hope not. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 06, 2011, 05:29:34 PM
Its logged on here Viv. I bet it didn't even wake Eggy up :-)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/greeceearthquake.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 08, 2011, 10:48:46 PM
Just woke up folks - So it wasn't Wegg after all?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 10, 2011, 03:07:31 PM
It's another beautiful day & as it's Sunday we thought we'd have a day off & go out on the bikes. Lots of people about with paintbrushes & strimmers. Bumped into Maggie & Gordon & they're both looking really well.
Last night we went up to the Mon Amour & enjoyed some good food, good wine & good company. Life is good.....

Here are few photos, as promised. No words needed, the pictures alone speak a million words.  Enjoy....

(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/1061/img3532v.jpg)

(http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/8971/img3533.jpg)

(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/807/img3535g.jpg)

(http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/2676/img3536k.jpg)

(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/121/img3537b.jpg)

(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/7079/img3539h.jpg)

(http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/8751/img3546b.jpg)

(http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/2873/img3547a.jpg)

(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/7586/img3548f.jpg)

Sara..xx

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Gina on April 10, 2011, 04:26:17 PM
such lovely photo's wish i was there now only 104 sleeps to go 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 10, 2011, 05:12:11 PM
sara
lovely pics,keep em coming..enjoy ,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 10, 2011, 05:14:36 PM
Fabulous pics thank you sooo much x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 10, 2011, 06:04:51 PM
Ah Sara luvver. What a lovely lift to an already glorious Sunday afternoon. It is like summer here, and just spent all our money in the pub. As you might expect, my mind was at home in Arillas, and now I can see some of it for real. Thanks a million for bothering to post these pics. You really know how much they mean to me and Jen. Forget the chores, just wallow in the peace and joy which is the reason you ever built Villa Theia. Hope to see you and Gary again this year.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on April 10, 2011, 06:59:48 PM
Brilliant pics Sara, more more more, the beach definitely looks wider than last year but i guess that could change by August
Is Dimitris open yet ? i could just eat one of his spit roast chickens and a couple of bottles of mythos. :-)
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 10, 2011, 07:17:15 PM
Lovely photos Sara...thank you....can't wait to be there x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on April 10, 2011, 07:22:56 PM
Spring in NW Corfu. Wonderful. Thanks for the piccies Sara. 40 days and we will be enjoying some of those views.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 10, 2011, 07:36:51 PM
I'll add some more photos when I can. Dimitris is opening tomorrow night - can't wait. Hope Stifado will be on the menu, or a spit roast, or mousakka. Oh no, I'll be hopeless deciding what to order.
It's 7.30 pm now & it's blowing a gale outside - I'm looking out now & the sea looks very choppy.
Alan & Jan, I love Springtime. The flowers & trees are beautiful. I've also seen some fireflies. Unfortunately, the mozzies are also about. I've got two bites to prove it. Why me? :( They never go for Gary.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 10, 2011, 08:20:27 PM
Dimitris told me he was slogging towards April 10th. I wondered if he meant Monday 11th. In any case Sara luvver, whatever you decide (if indeed you ever do???) will be specially delicious. The very first Brouklis meal of 2011. So wish we were there to help you choose. Will be watching for as many pics as you can manage. Thanks again

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 10, 2011, 08:24:53 PM
 
Beautiful pics Sara, thank you, enjoy your meal tomorrow and say Hi to Dimitris from us all.

                                            Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on April 10, 2011, 09:00:50 PM
Lovely to see pictures of Arillas in the spring - especially those of the beach which looks to be in fine fettle.
All the best
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 10, 2011, 09:08:57 PM
pat agreed ,the beach is looking fine ,,sara enjoy and say hi to all at brouklis ,,,,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 10, 2011, 09:28:36 PM
(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/7586/img3548f.jpg)

Simply gorgeous! Thank you for posting Sara :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 10, 2011, 09:58:49 PM
Erja luvver my view of heaven. Pink roofs, white walls and Black Russians....
Incorrigible is me, but that's not all of who I am. Maybe it should be. Will miss you this year in every sense of those words :-(

loveandhugs
Phil and Jen.
BTW Spiros at the Bow says you won't only have to plead for another RI, but get on your knees and beg.... lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on April 12, 2011, 12:15:24 PM
Hi, Sara.  What a marvelous `pick-me-up` to whet our appetites!!   68 days and I can see it for real.

Thanks for taking the time to post.

   Yammas,   Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 12, 2011, 12:51:16 PM
Thanks Sara, It's all looking fantastic. I love spring as well only 34 days tell we get home. Please give Dimitris, Litsa and Roula our love. We will be at our table on 16th May mouths watering. lol. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on April 12, 2011, 01:36:36 PM
Mmmm! 31 days for me Viv! Looking forward to my first cold Mythos and lunch at Brouklis! See you soon. Sara, tell Dimitris to keep my usual table free for Friday 13th!
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on April 17, 2011, 01:07:10 PM
We're not long after Viv and Martin - we arrive on 20th May, but too late to eat ....  We WILL be at Brouklis though for our first meal (of many!) on Saturday 21st May

Yammas!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on April 18, 2011, 11:21:20 PM
It was a spectacular sunset tonight....Enjoy :)

(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/3708/img3589h.jpg)

(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/6347/img3599r.jpg)

(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/7896/img3605b.jpg)

(http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/9094/img3619h.jpg)

Sara.x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on April 18, 2011, 11:25:07 PM
Absolutely stunning photos Sara, thank you for sharing.
After a long, hard winter we're having a lovely spring at last
here in Denmark. I'm off to Corfu on May 20th.

Love Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 18, 2011, 11:33:31 PM

OMG.............. Sara that brought a great big lump to my throat.  I really felt that I was there watching the sun go down from your balcony.

Thank you so much.

                         Val x
                       
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 19, 2011, 12:02:07 AM
I Want To Be There,
What a fantastic sunset
Thanks for posting Sara
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 19, 2011, 12:10:50 AM
wow.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 19, 2011, 01:50:16 AM
Magical. just Magical!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on April 19, 2011, 01:53:39 AM
fab sunset thanks for sharing x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Pat&Annette on April 19, 2011, 09:19:08 AM
Beautiful, envigorating, imagine being there..............
Thank you Sara.
Pat.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 19, 2011, 09:53:13 AM
I want to be in Arillas now. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on April 19, 2011, 11:47:13 AM
Wonderful Photo's.
Its interesting to see the position of the setting sun, in April. When we are there in June/July it will have reach its most "Northerly" point over San Stefanos.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 19, 2011, 05:26:39 PM
I want to be in Arillas now. Viv

Viv - I'll be saying this when I'm back in the UK, next week.

A super Arillas today and North Corfu is on a clean up session. I'd like to think that Arillas started it with Vassilis (Armourada) Agious Stephanos has new kerbs going in, which will keep those foot sloggers away from part time car drivers and Sidari is also being spruced up. Afionas and Agious Georgious are also following suit. You will get much more, I think, from Boss Dimitris soon.

I hope , very soon, to have some news on what was Helens Creperie.
(Only with permission of course)

Malibu being given it's Winter facelift as is Coconut, and Horizon is also looking exceptionally good.
Even Sharon is now knuckling down with her Marina pool bar duties in between serving drinkies to eager guests.
(And why not? - Who wants to walk through long grass to get to the pool?)
Portofino and many other places getting that Summer buzz. Rainbow Bar now polishing thier dart board and re-filling thier pool.
Brouklis nearly firing on all cylinders. -
(Bring me the Guests and I'll bring them good food - Didn't Kevin Kostner say that? )
I could go on - I usually do. But for now nuff is nuff.
Cheers
Negg





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 19, 2011, 06:03:09 PM
Thanks for the updates Eggy. Wish we could be in the first onslaught of eager Arilliacs next month, like viv I wanna be there NOW. But good things come to those who wait (that's the biggest load of trash I have ever heard, but I gotta hang on to something....)

Get yer cardboard cut-out ready - I've a feeling you're gonna need it this year! (Will try to take a real looking pic this time.)

Enjoy the build up, all of you. I'm getting excited justthinking about it.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 19, 2011, 06:17:28 PM
Yeeeei! Thank you for posting the update Eggy :)

It really sounds like good things are happening and looking forward to hearing more of them ;)

Well done Vassilis and others for tidying up!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 19, 2011, 07:03:03 PM
Exciting stuff!! And WHAT is happening at George's???????!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on April 19, 2011, 07:53:32 PM
That's what i wanna know Jo ,i loved Georges Brekkies and sitting there on an evening with a cold beer in hand watching the world go by with Diaz sat next us :-)
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 20, 2011, 11:51:39 AM
O poor old Eggy, having to leave and come over to UK, what a damm shame. lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 04, 2011, 04:12:55 PM
Eggy, My new t-shirt for may.lol.
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/viviankizzysmum/things%20for%20Arillas%20web/Untitled00002-19.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 05, 2011, 09:58:53 AM
Very nice Viv.

I was saying that when in the UK

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on May 06, 2011, 01:34:28 AM
I'd agree if only I knew what it meant!  I recognise Arillas, but that's all, and I can't copy and paste into Google translate....

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 06, 2011, 09:45:10 AM
Janis

Pronounced "Thelo Arilla Tora" - I want Arillas now.

"Ochi Avrio" - Not tomorrow << (This is not on there - I just added it)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 06, 2011, 10:01:34 AM
Shame I can't me fit that on now. lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on May 06, 2011, 08:24:01 PM
Thanks for the translation, Neil.

We'll all be able to recognise you in that T shirt, Viv!

Looking forward to seeing all my "old" friends again - VERY SOON.............!!!!!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 07, 2011, 11:48:07 AM
Doesn't it look lovely today on the w e b c a m!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on May 07, 2011, 11:54:22 AM
Don't worry Jo,
Corfu is allways lovely, come rain or shine, even thunderstorms
and powercuts!! Remember, it's usually sunny and warm, unlike
in England and Scandinavia.

Love Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 10, 2011, 05:32:46 PM
Arillas , good people, is patiently waiting for you!
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/100511a.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/100511b.jpg)
.
I took these two pics and a cost to life n limb going down "scary road" into Arillas ( You know the road, just past Night Owl, Afionas.
Worth it though - Donchyerthink?

And......... I can report that Yiota is safe n well and sends her best wishes to all you caring lot.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/100511c.jpg)

Peri, at Coconut, is also looking to spend some time with you all.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/100511d.jpg)


Meanwhile...... Sharon at Marina Pool Bar has decided it's time for a wash n brush up.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/100511g.jpg)

The beach continues to look very good indeed.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/100511e.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/100511f.jpg)

News on what used to be Helens Creperie. - The new owner has given his permission for a few photos, when he's finished.
(Or do you all want it to be a suprise?)

It is yet another welcome addition to Arillas and should be visited , along with all your other favorites.

It seems many months ago now that the jetty looked like this....
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/100511h.jpg)
Reckon it needs a bench on the end... Whatdeethinkpeople?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on May 10, 2011, 05:48:58 PM
Absolutely perfick ;-)

Cheers Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on May 10, 2011, 06:55:14 PM
Thanks for the splendid update, Eggy.  The pics of the people who help make Arillas so welcoming are great.
Not only that but the beach seems to be getting back to its old self.
Keep up the good work Eggy!
Regards to all forum folk
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 10, 2011, 07:04:27 PM

Yes!!! Everything looks good. See you soon.

                     Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 10, 2011, 07:35:41 PM
To quote Erja, d-e-e-e-p  s-i-g-h.........

Looks absolutely wonderful. So do three of our gorgeous people!

Thanks for a much appreciated update Eggy. I'm even more homesick now.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jeff and di on May 10, 2011, 10:45:35 PM
please keep the updates coming and beach pictures, most appreciated and adds to our anticipation for our sixth visit,55 sleeps.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: reni on May 10, 2011, 11:00:05 PM
Great photos!!!!!We wont see you this year then Jeff & Di,we dont go until August xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Gina on May 11, 2011, 11:01:34 AM
great pics nice to see yiota looking so well keep up the good work really looking forward to july now
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on May 11, 2011, 02:34:05 PM
Neil seeing those wonderful piccies has got us rubbing our hands together in anticipation. Roll on the 20th.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on May 11, 2011, 05:15:38 PM
Fab pictures Eggy, but just one question-

Where's George from the creperie??

Karen
x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 11, 2011, 06:21:01 PM


Karen in 19 days we will be at the Mathraki and George will be at his parents supermarket just opposite, don't think I will sending Bill for the milk!!!!
          Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 11, 2011, 06:24:38 PM
Peri, at Coconut, is also looking to spend some time with you all.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/100511d.jpg)

Can't wait to see Peri and Yiota and others :)

Like Phil quotes me I quote him ... *DEEP SIGH*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 12, 2011, 11:50:59 AM
20 deg in the shade, before midday? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

I know a few lucky people who are here tomorrow who, just maybe, want the sun tweaked a few degrees more.

Safe and non delayed journeys to all.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on May 12, 2011, 12:56:33 PM
... and there was I, wondering how many cardis I should pack for next week.....

Looking forward VERY MUCH to being back amongst old friends again

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on May 12, 2011, 07:55:53 PM
See you tomorrow Eggy! Should be there by 15.00hrs.
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on May 12, 2011, 10:56:27 PM
Ooh, I do wish I could click on "like" (as in FB)  to Martin's last comment!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 12, 2011, 11:34:09 PM
Have a great time Martin. Know you will. Waiting patiently for  report when you get back....

Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on May 13, 2011, 03:14:29 AM
The supermarket just opposite entrance to Mathraki...the one that sports the sign everythink is local thinks!!!??? Makes me smile...only place in Arillas we have ever been ripped off tho with a smile...my husband was so amused by the chappie running it that he ent back and purchased again just for the entertaintment value!xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on May 13, 2011, 08:54:18 AM
Like Janis says:
Oh, I wish I could click on "like" (thumbs up) as on FB sometimes.
It's the only thing I miss on this forum. But one small complain though:
The chat having been moved from the forum to the weather site is not a
good idea, most of us don't go there a lot. (Please put it back Dimitris!)

Wishing everyone happy holidays
Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 13, 2011, 10:15:04 AM
I agree Connie....and it's right at the bottom of the page so you have to scroll right down.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 14, 2011, 01:31:38 AM
Retirement is a joke Neill. 5 hours of physical work in the sun would kill me. Like you say, WATSTHATALLABOUT? Somehow 5 hours dancing in the Nut is different. But I "retired" from teaching, and somehow ended up right where I began. Just a bit less, and a lot less pay.

That's the end of rant. Arillas Today is like a bud about to open. Some Arilliacs are arriving, and the season begins. We will be part of it soon. I seriously hope that when the bud opens it blossoms into a great 2011, in spite of all the other rubbish.

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on May 14, 2011, 01:42:09 AM
Phil - I echo your sentiments entirely....

It's early season in Arillas, our favourite place and our favourite people are waiting to greet us, and the only difference is when each of us can get there.  We will all have a lovely relaxing time, we will all enjoy ourselves, and, at the end of our holiday, we will all want to be back again!

Some of us will be back again this year, some of us will have to wait until next year, but we all share the same feeling - WE ALL LOVE ARILLAS!

Whatsitallabout?? This is what we all work towards....

Janis x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on May 15, 2011, 05:15:49 PM
The supermarket just opposite entrance to Mathraki...the one that sports the sign everythink is local thinks!!!??? Makes me smile...only place in Arillas we have ever been ripped off tho with a smile...my husband was so amused by the chappie running it that he ent back and purchased again just for the entertaintment value!xx

I've been told that George is now runnng this after giving up the bar on the beach front. The older guy, Yiannis, who used to run it is George's father.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 15, 2011, 05:58:54 PM
We used to call him "John the shop" and he was notorious for hitting on the ladies who visited that emporium. I have also read on here that George (John's son) of Helen's Creperie is now going to be running the show at the supermarket opposite Mathraki. The only difference I can see will be that the ladies will be flocking in to drool over the shopkeeper rather than shopping elsewhere....

Both my tongues in my many cheeks. lol
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on May 15, 2011, 07:13:28 PM
Great pics Dai the socond pic down is or should i say was Helens Creperie i think it was the freezer outside Alex supermarket that gave it away has it turned into a parking lot ;-)
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 15, 2011, 07:22:59 PM
27 deg and now 6pm in Arillas today? - Wotsitallabout?

Martin W and sister Gillian and Mary n "newbie" Dennis enjoying prime time at Bardis Sun Hotel.

Mr n Mrs Kes enjoying prime time at Amnos yesterday.
(Saw em today but didn't impose)

Matt n Claire , returning after 4 years with a babe, and taking teasy at Marina pool bar.

You guys!! - WotmoorcanIsay?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on May 15, 2011, 07:41:52 PM
Brilliant Photos, dead excited now :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 15, 2011, 09:02:56 PM
Nuffin Eggy, twas enuf...

Can't wait for our turn
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 15, 2011, 09:32:24 PM

 8) 27 degrees at 6pm, that will be ok. Glad that there are a few more people about to enjoy paradise.
 
Keep on publishing "Arillas Today" Eggy, like Phil and Jen, we can't wait.
         Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on May 16, 2011, 10:39:00 AM
No more sleeps - on our way to Arillas in a couple of hours. Looking forward to seeing all you lovely peeps. Anne and Phil xxxxxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 16, 2011, 01:20:05 PM

Anne and Phil ENJOY.

           Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 16, 2011, 04:44:35 PM
Have fun and enjoy all of you lucky ones going to Arillas today! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 16, 2011, 09:55:46 PM
Hope you all have a great time.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 21, 2011, 06:20:14 PM
Arillas Today still sits happily today with a shaded 24 degs at 6'15 pm.

Where is every body? - Such a good looking beach with very few to take advantage of it. It's a quiet May but looks to be a tad busier in June.

With the "jobs" we have, at the moment, we're missing many Forum Pals who we would like to see. A quick chat with Harold n Sally and a quick chat with Geoffrey G, this morning but haven't found Viv n Pete.
Who else haven't I bumper into? - Peskyu work can interfere with you prime time peeps.

Met Son of Sandy who can play darts though - DONCHYERKNOW?

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 21, 2011, 07:35:45 PM
Eggy m8 (see - I'm working on this new language) I'll start again.

Eggy mate, we've only just begun.... white lace might be in short supply. But promises are plentiful. If you ever heard the Carpenters you will have heard and followed that.

Arillas in 2011 will see you rushing around after everybody, including us, but just take 5 for yourself. Anne wine-o-clock and Other Phil, Irene, Janis, viv...... I really don't know how you cope with us all.

It will be the same in July.  Do you want a list? It is so many I doubt I can provide one that covers it.

Where is everybody?? they're there dear. Don't panic, it's only the tourists. Yous and me will never achieve being thre for all of them


Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 21, 2011, 07:46:14 PM
eggy
that swearword work ..keeps comming up ..wotsitallabout ....yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: michelle ingram on May 21, 2011, 11:33:58 PM
Hi all.

Sandy up in brum with me this week.  We have the heating on!!!!!!!!!

Still a few voddies should soon sort all that out!  Glad to hear young Ben is playing darts at the Rainbow!

Although I have been to Arillas every year for the past 20 years, this is my first post!!!!!!!!

yamas xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 22, 2011, 12:12:56 AM
Hello Michelle triple. So glad you've finally acknowledged your Arilliac mentality. Join the clique, the club. Or simply admit to your love of the place. We all come out of the closet in the end. Ask Sandy.... She came out long before we did. It is a great place to be.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: michelle ingram on May 22, 2011, 12:19:26 AM
Hello sunshine, how the devil are you both?  Its my birthday avrio and Sandy and I have been on the retsina all afternooon!  How shameless is that?

We have now moved on to vodka!

Michelle x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 22, 2011, 12:30:54 AM
We are friggin bloomin luvver. Just remortgaged the house so we can be where you are. The devil in us has us playing youtube - right now into Buddy Holly. You are both little devils - it's why we love yous so much. Sandy tries so hard to be sophisticated, but in the end she is so lovable and simple. A true and simple Arilliac like us
xxxx
Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 22, 2011, 03:29:15 PM
Sandy celebrating with a retsina, no need for a cause to celebrate
I bet the same will happen if she gets with the Bluenose's today and they win
Hope they don't send the Wolves down
Tell her we will see her in July
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on May 23, 2011, 10:38:59 AM
Really enjoyed watching events unfold on Survival Sunday in the Nut!

Three screen Man Utd Spurs and Wolves .... was like watching tennis back and forth. Good atmosphere and nice "MIX" of supporters!!


No Liverpool fans there to witness Michael Owen being presented with his Premiership medal unfortunately but we can't have everything.....


Light the blue touchpaper and stand well back !!!  hehehehe

Cheers Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 23, 2011, 04:33:58 PM
Come on you Spurs!!! Wish I could of been there with a large jar of the good stuff also known as Royal Ionian. *deep sigh*

Thank you for the report Nan and keep em' coming ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 23, 2011, 05:35:18 PM
Still a very quiet "Arillas Today" which worries me but does not worry those here still enjoying a 28 deg in the shade at 5:30pm.

A beach which still has much to offer and..... add that to good food,all around,  still being offered. Have I died and gone to heaven peeps?.
(Rabbit Stiffado at Armourada the other night - Wowie Zowie)
Now I sound like David Bowie? - Wotsallthatabout?
Maybe I do - Nah nah! - Do I care?

Anyway, it's a quiet North Corfu all round but everybody is still giving 150% to ensure all have a pretty damm good time and go home with super memories of a super break.

Today I've visited Night Owl and I've seen the Rainbow Boys and I've seen a busy Brouklis and I ended up at Three W's (Stephanos) for some darts
Now?-Well!-Enough is enough for one day. Roast Chickie at Kavaddades 2 night

Who will win the darts K/O avrio? - Who cares! - Good fun is 1st priority.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 23, 2011, 06:04:10 PM
Who will win the darts K/O avrio? - Who cares! - Good fun is 1st priority.
Cheers
Negg

:D :D :D we are waiting with baited breath for the results eggy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on May 23, 2011, 06:44:49 PM
This one is for Phil:
"The sun is out, the sky is blue, there's nothing here to spoil the view, but it's raining, raining in my heart."
And why is this? Because I'm not in Arillas, of course!
"Oh, misery, misery..."
Greetings from Emeralddragons, Finnish Buddy Holly fan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 23, 2011, 09:26:25 PM
Ah, what can I say? You're right of course, but there is always a silver lining in my black cloud. I can always day dream about my times there, whatever else is weighing me down. Not everyone is as lucky as that.

Thanks Emeralddragons. A lovely thought!
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on May 24, 2011, 06:04:31 PM
It's HOT HOT HOT !!!!

30 degrees YES 30 degrees not  THREE DEGREES .....they sang "When will I see you again?"

It has been a lovely day.

The sea has shimmered and sand has been warm.

The pool was inviting and the beer cold.

The roses were scented and cut especially for me by a lovely man who then presented them to me after I had done my shopping...awwwwwww....sweet!

Don't you just love Arillas and it's only May.

Looking forward to the Seabass tonight which will be delicious I'm sure


Bliss perfect bliss

Kalispera

Nan and Barry xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 24, 2011, 06:30:03 PM
Ah nan sounds like absolute bliss and just loving these snippets of your Arillas hol, keep them coming!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 24, 2011, 07:21:11 PM
I could live without the roses, but all the rest (and in particular the sea bass) sounds just perfect. Enjoy, enjoy

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: mythos2 on May 24, 2011, 08:05:54 PM
Touch paper lit

At least little Michael has finally got a medal to put with ALL those he won when with Liverpool, but spending 9 months of the season watching doesn't make it mean much.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: mythos2 on May 24, 2011, 08:43:03 PM
PS Only joking.  What will the bars be showing this summer when there's no football?  Personally I prefer the beach and Mythos [and Corfu beer] to watching football when I'm on holiday.  Can't wait, counting down the months, then the weeks, then the days. 
Take it easy everyone.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 24, 2011, 09:13:05 PM
Ha ha mythos2. Last summer (or was it the one before? it's all a blur now...) poor ole Stammatis was doing afternoons in the Nut, and had to endure Mama Mia about ten times. Even I would prefer the football to that! Jen and me kept him company, but we had to sit outside while the fans watched in delight. Mind you we loved Pirates of the Caribbean over cold Mythos in there some afternoons. Took three sessions to see it all in the end.

Have a good one.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on May 25, 2011, 10:47:33 AM
You're welcome, Phil. Keep up the good work promoting our Arillas!
Emeralddragons
PS: Realized I misquoted Buddy Holly, should have been "there's not a cloud to spoil the view".
But I guess it doesn't matter any more... E.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 26, 2011, 06:17:16 PM
Aaahhhhhh , The 'ole Arillas Today is back again.

Very relaxed and subdued at 1 ish folks.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/260511a.jpg)
Temps around 26 deg and all this space just craving for a few bodies to keep it company. - The beach is all dressed up and has no one to appreciate it.
BUGGER - WOTSALLTHATABOUT. - Count those days off people!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/260511c.jpg)

At least this very well known character is still smiling.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/260511d.jpg)
Shuda zoomed this one - It's Petros who looks after the boats.

About 2:30 ish there was a smattering of light rain which obviously felt a twinge guilty it was annoying people so vanished as discreetly as it appeared.
Now sitting with a 29 deg shade at just past six.

Met and enjoyed various chats with many peeps today.- Just like the 'ole days.

Finally the jetty is still missing something. I am still pestering the "powers".
(I think I will be deported soon if I pester too much!)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/260511b.jpg)

Ta Ta Boys n Girls
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 26, 2011, 08:20:51 PM
keep pestering neil ,,i know a fab deportation lawyer ,,yammas,,tell him cash in hand ,bench on pier ............xx,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jean on May 26, 2011, 11:48:32 PM
Looking forward to enjoying G & T's beside the pool at Anna's on Monday afternoon..can't wait any longer!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MicK-G on May 29, 2011, 06:07:52 PM
We're all getting ready to travel out to Arillas tomorrow. Does anybody know what the weather is like at the moment? The website say thunder but I just sobered if someone there could give a more accurate picture?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 29, 2011, 06:29:05 PM
Hi Mick, the day before we went it said it was going to storm for 4 days but it was lovely, we did have one on Thursday night for half hour or so so dont go by the forcast just go and be happy no matter what. love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 29, 2011, 06:33:20 PM
Hi Mick
Rain was forecast, again, for this morning but it didn't happen.
We're sitting on 24 deg in the shade at 6:30 pm. It's been a super day all round. Never sure about these forecasts but rain is expected soon.
Oilskins and wellies and souwester not needed though.
- But.... WOTDOIKNOW?.. Maybe one sweatshirt and a brolly just in case.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MicK-G on May 29, 2011, 06:47:53 PM
Cheers both for the replies. We're travelling out with our mom's who both like to find something to moan about. Hopefully the weather won't be one of the things they find to moan about.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: raff on May 29, 2011, 11:56:59 PM
Mick. Have a great time and keep us up to date with Arillas. Not long now!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 30, 2011, 05:36:32 PM
A sad Arillas today folks with the goodbyes to Kes and Mrs Kes.
Always struggle to remember names but I like the label  "Mrs Kes"
Has a super ring to it and even if I remember your name, Mrs Kes, you will still be Mrs Kes to me. - And .... you can always call be Brian, if you want!
(One day you may become Mrs K)
Probably lost Nan n Barrie by now and I know Martin W is back in the UK as is Dorothy. Fresh blood needed to introduce itself to me peeps.

Anyway............ 27 deg at 5:30
..... Yet another super day here. I'm told there is a large quantity of Arillas pals coming today so maybe a twinge busier from Avrio.
(And, I hope,much rabbiting to be done)
Take heart though people. A busy Arillas in June is like a Weston-Super-Mare in the Winter. - But...WOTDOIKNOW?

Signing off, pleasantly "pie-eyed"
Negg

ps - Bench promised for Friday , at the latest - Watch this space.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 30, 2011, 06:00:45 PM
Ah Neill, Arillas Today is back in business. Haven't a clue how you find time, but am so glad you deliver our daily reminder of what's hot, and what's not.

You will have another large quantity of forum pals tomorrow. Most will be on flights that keep the taxi drivers up all night, but such is Arillas.

I can't agree that it is like Weston-Super-Nightmare in the winter. Well, for me I could be in Arillas in the winter, but never Weston. I justhope that it isn't going to be a lean and quiet season again. Arillas works so hard to be perfect and deserves to get the visitors who will make it happen.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 30, 2011, 07:05:55 PM
Ah Phil

When ever we went to "Weston" the tide was out and there was so much beach to many people. - (Antz on an Elephants bum - Maybe)
In the Winter the beach was quieter and if you doubled the people there for Arillas the space would still be greater.
"GOTTAN ED ACHE NOW EXPLAININ DAT WUN"

'Spose wottimean is ... a busy Arillas June is on the way.
( But nobody will notice )
STILL GOTTAN ED ACHE THOUGH
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 30, 2011, 08:52:46 PM
Negg mate, will bring aspirins.... Jen nearly collapsed laughing at the ants on elephants bums. I'm still in the dark though - guess I'm a bit slow these days. Nobody reading this will have a clue either.

Arillas Today as a forum thread is yours. Half a million + views if you care (I know you don't) but it sort of defines our place online. Know we'll chew all sorts of cud in July, but in the end however hard you chew (even with false teeth) Arillas is bigger than any of us.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jean on May 31, 2011, 02:41:19 PM
Weather is behaving itself at present and we're so glad to be here!
Plus the view from our balcony at Anna's Studios is as good as it ever was!! :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 01, 2011, 05:44:35 PM
Arillas today is beautiful, beach or laying by the pool has been perfect.
 Spent some time chatting with Geoffrey with a G and shared my bag of aniseed balls with him.   What a very nice man......

We ate at Brouklis last night, Dimitris was as charming as ever, lovely meal as always.

Tonight..... well we can't decide, so will just have a walk and see where we end up.

                Val x 

                 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 01, 2011, 05:54:25 PM
Oh Val!!! I am soooo jealous but I hope you continue to have a good time in Arillas. Same goes to all the lucky ones who are currently there! :)  *deep sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 01, 2011, 07:30:17 PM
ValnBill
I'm jealous too, just like Erja. But only 'cause you shared your aniseed balls with Mr G and not me.

"Ref John" - Take teasy and see you soon.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 02, 2011, 03:15:14 PM


Sorry Eggy... but there are some left, we are at the Mathraki till Mon morning but I must warn you they are a new type called aniseed imperials. Rather inferior to the real thing, so I was bit disappointed.
To all in Blighty "We are having a wonderful time"

                 Valnbill x 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 02, 2011, 06:59:47 PM
"Aniseed Imperials?" - Going home Monday? -
28 deg at 7pm? tonight??
Brouklis Noufris said rain today.-WOTDOESHEKNOW?

And...... has anyone seen Phil's liver?
Maybe a bench fitted to the jetty avrio? - (Maybe a new darts arm fitted to me)

WOTSITALLABOUT? - Life is moving tooo fastttttttttt.
Time to sleep in Punto and wait for tomorrow.
Wegg keeps beating me with freshly dug up radish-so have to hide somewhere
(A limit to how much a man can take!)
What planet am I now on?-Arillas is good to me - Why be sensible all the time?
Cheers
Negg
(I'll regret this post in the morning)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 02, 2011, 10:52:56 PM
Eggy
Take it EASY, lie in a dark room for 24 hours and then re appear life will be much clearer
There’s another 5 months of the season to go you will need all your strength to last it out.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on June 02, 2011, 11:10:53 PM
Oh Val I'm going to miss you as you go back as I arrive...but I do like those aniseed imperials-leave me a few

Keep having a "wonderful time"
Angx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 04, 2011, 07:20:32 PM
30 deg at 7:15 pm?

Exchange sitting at e1.12?

A twinge busier?

And.... Many happy faces all round.

THATSWOT _ ITSALLABOUT!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 04, 2011, 10:45:14 PM
Illtellyouwhatitsallaboutyousillyoldsodeggy.

It's only just begun....

Just you bl**dy wait till you're facing Eileen, Sandy, John and Dot and PhilnJen in Ammos. It will make the war crimes trials look like a picnic. Here is a serious invitation for you to join the maddest and most sincere Arilliacs for an afteroon of joy.

Mad hatters got nuffin on us
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jean on June 05, 2011, 04:57:56 PM
Negg! So good to meet you at last at Night Owl on Friday night!
Watched the new bench being bolted down today and also Dave & Chris on their first trip to Arillas getting their photo taken as the first to sit there!! They got the full Arillas SP & I'll be surprised if they too don't become firm regulars in the future!! Also met Tony & Glenda and promised to post their pic on their behalf! Enjoy T & G!!
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/ragtoprob/photo.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 05, 2011, 06:08:45 PM
justlove it! Watched at a distance on the w e b c a m, guessed it was T&G. But here we have the first forum pic of Arilliacs on the new bench. Goodonyer Tony and Glenda.

RIP Kostas. We will never forget you.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on June 05, 2011, 06:24:14 PM
wot a fab pic neil ..a long time comming ,and two donators sitting on our bench ,,yammas .xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 05, 2011, 06:39:11 PM
Congratulations Tony & Glenda
First Picture of Forum members on the Bench, you will go down in History.

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on June 05, 2011, 06:58:51 PM
What a fabulous photo of the bench and Tony and Glenda, I just love it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on June 05, 2011, 07:26:55 PM
Great pic T&G unfortunately for me its another 10 weeks before i can park my bottom on the bench i just hope its not worn out by then ;-)
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 05, 2011, 07:44:44 PM
Excellant Jean,

Good to meet you at the Owl - Especially as it broke the concentration of Nickos who then missed his doube out.

I will dedicate my winning shot out to to you both.

And ...... To see you on the bench is a bonus,

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on June 05, 2011, 10:13:56 PM
Great photo of two great Arilliacs!! 
Bench looks magnificent - congratulations all!!!

     Yammas,  Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 05, 2011, 10:18:59 PM
Yeiiii Tony & Glenda! Mission truly accomplished :D

Keep that bar corner in the Nut warm for us Finn's for August ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on June 06, 2011, 02:57:11 PM
Unfortunately we returned home on Friday 3rd so missed out on the bench. Would just have loved parking my aris on that.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Diane and Terry on June 06, 2011, 04:43:25 PM
Just viewed the w e b c a m - looks like there might be a queue to sit on the bench!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: mythos2 on June 06, 2011, 06:14:28 PM
Don't look like there are too many sunbeds on the beach tho' - or are they out of shot?  Last year we were paying €7.50 for the beds and brolly, any idea of this years costs, or is it just the bench?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 06, 2011, 07:16:27 PM
Hi Mythos

Think the lack of sunbeds may be due to a delay in the council sorting licenses
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arillas Today is yet another cracker and sitting on 30 deg at 7 pm.

Poor Egg has aching jaws today having nabbed Mick n Jill n Calum, only minutes after they arrived and then said bye byes to Joyce and Victoria and then welcomed a tired Colin n Lynn.
Where's Riggers n Sue though? Hope they are not on the flight that I was told had a 5 hour delay

Better late than never though.

Bench is still there and there is a plan to have a 50 metre sprint race, every morning. Something like musical chairs - First there gets the first 3 hours.
(Towels the evening before will not be allowed!)

And.... Before I forget - Who were those lovely people that left me Aniseed mint imperials and Fox's Liqourice mints? in Brouklis. I know who U B and thanks is is just not enough. - ( Less smoking when I suck a sweetie or two)
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 06, 2011, 09:49:37 PM


 Neill enjoy, but if you meet Ang don't tell, as she had her eye on them, but I thought there was too few to share (sorry Ang). Well we left at 10am today, no delays getting back, but are now very... very.... sad.

                    Val x :( :( :(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on June 06, 2011, 11:12:02 PM
Lol Val, and there was me thinking you were my friend who shared her sweets!!
Hope Eggy keeps me one...will be seeing him next week and thats a cert lol
Angx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 07, 2011, 12:21:35 AM

Ang you're right I would have shared, it's just Eggy only gets sweets if we bring them poor thing (but I would like to see his stash of jelly babies) ha ha and if TerryW has his wicked way the next lot he gets will be very strange.
 Sorry we didn't meet this time but when we do I will try to have sweeties in my pocket!!!

Enjoy your holiday, you really need the rest this year, so relax and stay well, have a wonderful time.

               Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jenandbob on June 08, 2011, 04:19:50 PM
Just about recovered from 3 weeks with no sunbeds on the beach, but still worth staying in Arillas! Hope things are sorted soon, bit hard on us oldies
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annemarsh on June 08, 2011, 05:10:08 PM
3 weeks with no sunbeds on the beach

3 WEEKS!!!

I hope you're not looking for sympathy! lol!

Anne
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 08, 2011, 06:12:30 PM
haha Anne!! And Jen and Bob, didn't you invest in a couple of lilo's?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on June 08, 2011, 06:38:11 PM
Ha ha that's made me laugh Jo.......They are known in our house as

 Bli up low lows .....very stressed Daddy asking if we needed the

blow up lilos when we were packing the car at 5 am in the morning!

Can't hear it now without thinking back to when our girls were littlies.

How are you and Mick and the lovely boys? 

Cheers Nan x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on June 08, 2011, 10:59:51 PM
There are sunbeds available but only on beach past Graziella. Still 7.50 with brolly. Get there early. This morning all beds gone by 1100. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on June 09, 2011, 12:30:54 AM
Georgia! I looked for you all over Kaloudis Village and Arillas.... Obviously missed you!

Hope you're having a great time

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 09, 2011, 01:18:06 AM
Hi Georgia,

Is that 7.5€ for one or two sunbeds with brolly?

Eileen.x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 09, 2011, 11:18:06 AM
Is it me, or does Arillas seem very quiet on the w e b c a m. I was wondering if the members, that have already been this year, found it as busy as last year or quieter? Also, how do prices compare this year for meals, drinks etc?

Still can't post w e b c a m without the spaces :-(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoffrey with a "G" on June 09, 2011, 01:30:40 PM
I must be visiting a different Arillas! I find it still relatively quiet here just now. Maybe people are keeping out of my way! Now San Stefanos - that is really busy now.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 09, 2011, 01:47:58 PM

Hi Geoffrey I agree it was a little quiet, think it has something to do with beach looking empty, have they sorted the licences out yet?Dimitris said on Sunday he thought the sunbeds would be back Monday, but no sign yet, 'Greek' time I suppose.

It was lovely to sit and chat with you at Mathraki, think I caused a bit bother with the Aniseed balls. Ha ha, hope you enjoyed them.

  Hope to see you when we return in July.

                   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 09, 2011, 07:07:56 PM
Val
"Aniseed Imperial" type balls going down well and I only take half a dozen out with me so I don't have to share! - Titeolebuggorwot?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arillas today saw Mick n Jill n Calum n Riggs n Sue n Kev n Kay n Babs n Scottish Yianni n local darts star Lezsek all sat in the Nut enjoyng a fine and laid back afternoon time, with the temp still hovering at 30deg at 7pm.
WOTMOORCANISAY?

(I'd mention last nights darts at Armourada but, Lezsek and Egg went out , in the first round to Vassilis and Liz so nuff said - Except Bugger!)
Get back to that Wash House Lizzy!

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: westhampete on June 10, 2011, 02:42:51 PM
Good news. For those of you already in Arillas right now in essex it's peeing down.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on June 10, 2011, 11:41:50 PM
In Yorkshire it's on and off but we (especially me and Barry) are desperate to be back in Arillas...

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on June 11, 2011, 01:23:47 AM
Janis...I peered and peered....made an idiot of myself twice..are you Janis? Looked at me blankly! Had a wonderful time tho as I am sure you did..we will meet up oneday. Fantastic holiday now thinking about booking for Sseptember..carrot and stick?? xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 18, 2011, 01:21:48 PM
Arillas today, hmmm how can you put it into words? We arrived last night about 10 and rushed to unpack, a quick drink with dimitris was a must and then off to the coconut to enjoy a cocktail or 2. It was then we decided to go down to the bench! Taking a picture on your mobile at 1.30 in the morning is not a clever thing to do! Needless to say I was unsuccessful and will have to try again tonight!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 18, 2011, 01:25:24 PM
So after getting the munchies and popping into what was helen's creperie for a late night snack ( very good chargrilled food)  we then succumbed to tiredness.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 18, 2011, 01:34:37 PM
Saturday morning started with us sitting on the balcony watching the sparrowhawk trying to catch his breakfast, we then meandered to the captains for a quiet sit down to be joined by worthy and nobby! After much deliberation an amstel was called for and then the lovely big breakfast. Then the unexpected trip of the holiday, of to the jewel in the corfu crown, the corfu beer brewery! If you are here its a must, its amazing that they've got all the kit here and what they have to do! And the best part is you get to sample the delights! Or even poor yourself one, so thats it we're 15 hours into the holiday and its only 1.30pm. The weather is lovely not to hot, now its time to meet eggy for our next adventure!  

(http://www.arillas.com/images/stories/hellsbels_andworthy.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 18, 2011, 01:36:57 PM
Ah Helen and Keefy - almost lived those moments with you! Wish we could have shared them....

Have  great stay at home in Arillas. thanks for posting
loveandhugs
PhilnJen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 18, 2011, 01:46:58 PM
Apologies for any spelling mistakes! Its hard to upload
From a mobile! And also I think the beer is kicking in! Phil where's that spare liver?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 18, 2011, 01:47:12 PM
Oooohhhh...this is good!  Keep posting please!  We are living it with you!

Eileen.xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on June 18, 2011, 02:55:38 PM
looks like the beach point cafe /grill .might be opening this sunday aka georges crepe,,,hope they do well .yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 18, 2011, 09:28:19 PM
So after having a few jars with eggy and another poor donkey has had its leg talked off we had to have a siesta. We've ventured down to the jetty to find someone on the bench! You get very protective of it now! And jealous when someone else is there, however the lovely couple then stood up and invited us to take over, how wonderful the folks here are! We got to see our first sunset of the holiday sitting on the bench! The sun has now set and we are in ammos bar having a quiet drink reflecting on the wonder of arillas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: CheekyVimto on June 18, 2011, 09:44:21 PM
It all sounds fabulous! I so cant wait to get away from the dreary english weather, keep the reports coming peeps :) 9 days and we will be there 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 18, 2011, 09:51:07 PM
Sounds like you are enjoying Arillas and all that entails Helen and Keith :)

I was most impressed by the brewery picture! Looked like a heavenly place in a heaven that is Arillas! ;)

Keep them reports coming, mistakes and all :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 18, 2011, 10:53:15 PM
Oh wow Helen luvver (or Keefy m8) your first day in Arillas sounds like a carbonless copy of what we would do....

Eggy must get so bored with repeating it over and over again, but he hides it well! It is that stack of donkeys' hind legs that keeps him going - very calorific so I hear. Jimmy at the Bow keeps them in his fridge so I'm told.

Really glad your Arillas visit has started so well. 'fraid it wont be the belly-laughs with our Erja (area) this year, but maybe we can do an action-replay soon. I hope so.

loveandbighugs
Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 18, 2011, 11:14:10 PM

Please keep the reports coming Hels Bels, so enjoying being there with you.

                      Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sandraandjim on June 19, 2011, 02:10:09 AM
looks like the beach point cafe /grill .might be opening this sunday aka georges crepe,,,hope they do well .yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 19, 2011, 11:45:43 AM
Great reports hels bels!!! keep em coming!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on June 19, 2011, 12:15:23 PM
So is the new grill room open or not? I'm confused. Helsbels says she ate there on Friday night but Kev says it isn't opening until today?......pictures please!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on June 19, 2011, 12:38:05 PM
Sandy, we passed by last night, and it was open. Also, Vinceremos opened yesterday, (formerly Sea Breeze).
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 19, 2011, 01:02:20 PM
Yes the grill room is well and truly open, more embarrassing is the lovely waiter spotted us as we walked by and said hello helen and keith! How much did we drink the first night that makes up so memorable? Today we've walked round the loop and bought baclava from the bakery, a quick stop off at the horizon for the people watching session, and now time for a bite to eat, so many choices so little time!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 19, 2011, 01:04:38 PM
Breaking news! I've just seen the donutman!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 19, 2011, 01:35:51 PM

Thanks for that Hels Bels, just put me off my bacon butty. lol

                     Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Gina on June 19, 2011, 02:25:50 PM
sounds like you are having fun can't wait for it to be our turn soon will be time x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Vaughan & Angie on June 19, 2011, 05:42:02 PM
14 days tomorrow and many less sleeps, as the excitement kicks in.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 20, 2011, 11:34:36 AM
Kalimera from a lovely arillas! Today we have walked the loop again taking in the delightful aroma's of the wild herb's, still being amazed when you see a lizard that run's off when you cast a shadow over it. Seeing the swallowtail butterfly flutter by, beening amazed as termites march in straight lines finding their fodder. We then come to the jetty where today the sea is a little choppy, anyone sitting on the bench this morning may just catch the odd wave! So now its time to sit by the pool and soak up the sun. Then maybe another beer or 2...  .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 20, 2011, 11:49:41 AM
To be there...*deep sigh* Have a beer for me Helen as I am sitting at work with dry mouth ;)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 20, 2011, 12:05:50 PM

Like Erja, 'deep sigh'.

              Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on June 20, 2011, 12:10:17 PM
soon be our turn, can't wait!! even arriving at stupid o'clock doesnt put me off!!! 4th july can't come soon enough
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on June 20, 2011, 01:58:09 PM
ONE HOUR TO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!  M n M.(http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-happy-smileys-302.gif) (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/facebook-smileys.html)(http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-happy-smileys-310.gif) (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/skype-emoticons.html)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: CheekyVimto on June 20, 2011, 02:06:48 PM
Have a great time M n M Im sure you will! We have 1 week to go!!! :) :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rick@Annie on June 20, 2011, 05:15:51 PM
We are getting so excited. Its raining here!! But just the thought of being in Arillas brings a smile to my face.
17 more days to go.


xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 20, 2011, 07:00:32 PM
Its now 80 degrees and we are ready to go out its been deceptively warm today and easy to be caught out with the old sunburn. We've promised ourselves an early night, lets see when we get to 12 if we can drag ourselves away from the nut!  2 o'clock has been the norm so far! Ready for a bit of nosh, think portofino may have the pleasure of our company tonight! More updates tomorrow! Kalispera
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 21, 2011, 07:40:45 PM
Today it is hot hot hot! The sea has calmed down and there are plenty of folks at the beach! The chickens here at mathraki must be the fattest in arillas as us guests are taking great delight feeding them and watching them flock round!  Been to see gorgeous george at the supermarket! And topped up on the old supply of strongbow! Might just sample one now as we get ready to go out in time to watch the sunset!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: newbies on June 21, 2011, 08:49:51 PM
Hels you have made naomis day, she has just lost one of the chickens and is excited to hear that there are chickens at the mathraki, we will be there on friday, just been looking at the weather forcast and it is expected to get hotter, we cant wait

pete n naomi
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 21, 2011, 08:53:03 PM
Loving the reports Helen and Keefy. Thanks so much for troubling to post while you're there.

love from both
Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 22, 2011, 10:44:03 AM
Well its 30 in the shade and only mid morning! Think the beach is calling for an all over tan. For keith anyway. Phil the posting of the messages is made a lot easier by having a wifi enabled phone and bars with good access, so far mathraki ammos and brouklis are being frequented often! Hopefully be ready for an update this evening, beers permitting of course!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 22, 2011, 04:54:26 PM
Quote
Well its 30 in the shade and only mid morning!

Please, do us a favour
love the reports, can't wait to be there, 19 days to go
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 22, 2011, 05:37:50 PM
Hellies Bellies

Weggs n moi will be at Owl tomorrow , around 11:30 am 'ish'.
( After Villa Duties )

Hope to see you there for a little beverage.

From Negg n the sensible person. - Wotshername agin?

(32deg in the shade ? - at 5:30pm? - WOTSITALLABOUT?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 22, 2011, 08:02:17 PM
Ooh its hot! Understand why the greeks drive everywhere, one stroll out and you need a change of clothes! Tonight we are off to the amourada for the darts, so as long as the beers aren't flowing too freely we'll be ok for the owl tomorrow! Hangover allowing more reports tomorrow!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 23, 2011, 08:06:27 AM
Hangover allowing more reports tomorrow!

:D I hope you can Helen! :D :D :D looking forward to reading them!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 23, 2011, 09:42:24 AM
Well the hangover hasn't yet hit so I guess we carry on till it does! Keith took part in the darts and managed well considering the last time he played was at the rainbow 3 years ago! He and eggy then played a game of single's which eggy unfairly won! Well he should have let keith win as he's the one on holiday! We had a great evening and meal too so are happy bunny's! Now just had brekkie and then off to the owl for round 2, keith makes a come back (i hope) temp is now 30 again in the shade, no the thermometer isn't bust we saw it at 28 half an hour ago. Wish keith luck and more update's later!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 23, 2011, 08:55:37 PM
Wow its hot today, we walked up to the owl to meet neil and wendy my goodness it was a hard walk, forgotten how steep the hill was, thank goodness there was an amstel and good company at the top!  We must remember not to do the walk again though, think we'll just venture as far as the horizon next time!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: PPMMAN on June 23, 2011, 09:44:58 PM
Have a great time M n M Im sure you will! We have 1 week to go!!! :) :)
1400 Hrs Fri will be sippin on a cool one at Marinaki Pool Bar    ON JO WISSETS SWING SEAT ! LOL
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 23, 2011, 09:53:18 PM
 
My my..... you are brave PPMMAN.

           Lol  Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on June 23, 2011, 10:26:30 PM
All sounds so lovely, it's great reading all these and sharing everyone's holidays!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 24, 2011, 10:11:47 AM
ppman....ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 24, 2011, 12:57:34 PM
Quote
1400 Hrs Fri will be sippin on a cool one at Marinaki Pool Bar    ON JO WISSETS SWING SEAT ! LOL

I think a photo needs to be posted, showing this activity - do it PPMMAN, do it, be brave.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 24, 2011, 02:53:27 PM
Its 32 in the shade and the expected high winds have not yet hit so a very pleasant morning has been spent on the beach. For those who were going to miss the creperie don't worry as the beach hut provides very similar food at reasonable prices, perfect if you want a little snack! As soon as it does get breezy dimitris is planning to go surfing so we may yet have a chance to picture him in action! The beer is calling out my name again so i'll have to love you and leave you!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 24, 2011, 05:19:43 PM
The beer is calling out my name again so i'll have to love you and leave you!

Yet another *deep sigh* ....wish I was there! 56 sleeps and counting ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 24, 2011, 05:23:19 PM
Rumour has it that Jo Wissett has put a contract out on PPMMAN for unauthorised access of her seat.
I nearly took the contract, as it was 5e, but would need more than 3 darts to do the job to her satisfaction.

Anyway.................. Still sitting on 34 deg here at 5 pm ish and far too hot to hit a dartboard let alone PPMMAN.

Beach is looking good and people chilling out is a spacious Arillas

I'm still puzzled to see so many cars but not enough people to use them
(DO THEY SEE ME COMING AND ALL HIDE AWAY??)

and..... anyone here next Friday? - I've promised a nice lady some darts flights for her partners birthday and forgot to order. Bugger
Some one with space in the suitcase let me know , via PM, with address.
I will order and pay for them here. - Probably about 150 grams in weight.

Temps just gone up to 34.4 - WOTSTHATABOUT?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 24, 2011, 06:05:08 PM
You have NO IDEA sitting at my work desk for another hour while those ratbags are enjoying that perfect time of day on MY swing.Eggy I will double the bounty!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 25, 2011, 06:12:16 PM
I will double the bounty!!!

Does that mean 2 Bounty Bars Jo.? - I do miss a bounty or two.
One day I might have a "Mutiny on the Bounty"

Arillas Today has more wind than the Greek Government trying to put the Greek economic crisis right.
There must be more rackets going on than Wimbledon!
A power cut this afternoon left places without electricity for a couple hours.
Did this phase Taverna/Pool bar owners? - Nah. Business as usual.

Anyway..... Arillas Today.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010303.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010304.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010302.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010305.jpg)

Still enjoying 29 deg at 5pm and an exchange rate of e1.11. Missing many forum pals this year and really annoyed about that. Work etc means that my hours in Arillas does not suit all. Still trying to run over, sorry FIND , Mick n Mary, but no luck yet.

I did find this guy though.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010301.jpg)
.
Who is this? - No answers on postcards though. -
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 25, 2011, 06:39:30 PM
Ah Eggy, Arillas Today. It looks amazing to me. Thanks for the pics. "Haven't a clue" who the waif and stray you found is. And I haven't any postcards anyway. Will answer when I see you. Looks like a nice boy......

Ironically it is also 29 degrees here in Somerset at nearly 5pm. And due to get hotter. Bring it on!! I come alive when it heats up... Doncherknow...

MnM is noticeable for the absence of wheelchair.... Don't you ever listen? Take 100 lines. lmao

We have a surprise for Kostas in the Nut when we arrive, keep him guessing. Two other Arilliacs have asked us to deliver the final blow. Or should I say suck??????

We also miss peops for days on end out there, including you. Still remember the note under our door at Elena Stella "Where are you?" There are so many forum folk there in July we will do our best, but we will miss some. Sadly already know that one will be Cheryl. Bet you hurt as much as we do over recent events.

I'll shut up now. I have so much pent up junk to spew into the atmosphere I might stop the planes flying like the volcanos did. See you soon
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 25, 2011, 07:14:05 PM
Worthy mate, in our garden the thermometer said 29. In any case it will be even more t'mrw so they say. It felt like it was that hot too. You could be nearby, but 17 it is not here. 27 maybe.

I don't bother with a wig - only ever myself. I used to have hair like Jen's but I suspect I've grown up a bit. I'm not sure. We should be doing this on Facebook though. Ask Jill Naughon to add you to the Arilliacs group. You'll love it.

Hope you had the expected good time at Brouklis. Will hear all about it in any case. Bet you gave Dimitris a hard time.....
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 25, 2011, 08:48:05 PM
As eggy says the wind definitely came out to play today and we saw the sea change from the millpond of yesterday into a foaming brine! Some brave folks managed the beach for a while until the wind whipped away their parasol's. So lunch at graziella was called for! The power but didn't affect us much as its so quiet anyway, apart from having to plan when to open the fridge! Now its back on its beer o'clock again! Is there a theme to all my threads? Yammas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on June 25, 2011, 08:59:16 PM
Been enjoying your daily on the spot reports Hels Bels....your theme is "enjoying life"

Worthy...lol got that joke txt to me the other day ha ha

Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 25, 2011, 09:01:43 PM
Definitely enjoying life! Now off for some more sublime pleasure. Life is good!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 25, 2011, 09:26:29 PM
Well wind or no wind, that beach in Arillas looks like a tropical paradise to me! Not sure when the heatwave is heading north but its been pittling down all day and I even put the HEATING on!! And I recognise that guy as the one who waters the grass at the Mirage! So there!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 26, 2011, 11:18:43 AM
Last night was almost painful to walk along the front with the wind whipping the sand cruelly across your legs, we had a pleasant meal at costas, and then headed to the shelter of the coconut. This morning finds us with a refreshing light breeze and its now 28 in the shade. Thie sea is a little to rough to bathe by, but the pool is lovely!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 26, 2011, 11:57:59 AM
Last night was almost painful to walk along the front with the wind whipping the sand cruelly across your legs,

The joy's of a good old Arillas sand blasting.
Will this be a three day wind or a five day wind?

Enjoy the pool,Enjoy life, Enjoy Arillas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on June 26, 2011, 02:03:35 PM
Totally agree Janis thanks for speaking up.
Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on June 26, 2011, 02:39:30 PM
Hels Bels thanks for the daily reports, its your first time back for a while isnt it?  We havent been for 2 years so am really lookin forward to september. 
Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 26, 2011, 03:23:30 PM
Yes its 3 years since we were last here and we've missed it, guess that's why I keep posting on arillas today as we're so excited to be here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on June 26, 2011, 03:49:54 PM
LOL, can understand that, x
Cant wait to see it again,
Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 27, 2011, 10:30:46 AM
Well last night we went to thomas's fish taverna omg what a meal! And the value for money was amazing will be going back! Brouklis will be getting our custom tonight though I think., the thermometer is just touching 28 now, it was a nice and cool night last night so refreshing. The wind seems to have calmed down slightly today so we may make it to the beach...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on June 27, 2011, 05:30:25 PM
My favourite! what did you have, its out first stop when we get back.
Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Vaughan & Angie on June 27, 2011, 07:41:09 PM
Vavillas is a must, we will be there v soon, the fish mmmmm, the home made wine, (loopy juice)  can't wait!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 28, 2011, 06:11:40 PM
Just a quicky report. A very warm but windy day and it looks like more wind for the next few days. I haven't seen the pink crocs yet but Theo tells me that Sandy is here. I think the flight was just a little bit late.

There are short, daily power cuts but they are not really causing any problems. The biggest problem for me is the lack of people and I just hope that more people book up. The prices are still the same and Arillas still has the same magic. The lovely people of Arillas need our continued support.

We had a lovely morning relaxing at Akritiri this morning. Royal Ionian at a stunning location. Of to Brouklis tonight. Sorry its short and sweet.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on June 28, 2011, 08:17:55 PM
Just enjoy.... more people help yes, but as long as you are there thats all that needs to matter. Keep the reports coming Angx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 28, 2011, 08:56:21 PM
Happy holidays Terry and Helen xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on June 28, 2011, 10:34:59 PM
Have a nice ice cold Mythos for me Terry :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BeckyB on June 28, 2011, 10:44:02 PM

Good to hear from you Terry, I'm sure you and Helen are having a fab meal tonight with Dimitris...sure wish it was me. Have a wonderful time :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 28, 2011, 10:47:32 PM
Short is enough Terry. Glad to know you are already settling into a magical time....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 28, 2011, 10:48:58 PM
We spent yesterday afternoon trying to film dimitris whilst surfing, the wind dropped just as we started filming so we had to be content with watching him sail over to gravia! This morning we nipped the supermarket early and came back looking forward to doing my daily post and a cup off coffee...the power cuts are tedious when you are gagging for a brew! And I was most miffed at not being able to post! Withdrawal symptom's or what and i'm out here! The last 2 evenings have been refreshingly cool, and the breezy days meaning a good walk is in order. Lets see what arillas offers to us tomorrow!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 29, 2011, 09:53:40 AM
Can I ask, and excuse me if this is totally a blonde question but what is the cause of these powercuts?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on June 29, 2011, 10:33:11 AM
Jo...power cuts are part of the current crisis in Greece I belive
if Im wrong Im sure someone will correct me.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 29, 2011, 11:10:25 AM

Jo, this is day two of a general strike all over Greece.

                 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on June 29, 2011, 11:27:46 AM
Powercuts isn't something new in Corfu. I think it has to do
with old installments that don't work to the fullest in general.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 29, 2011, 02:37:34 PM
As part of the plan to tackle the deficit, the greek government wants to sell off the electric company and the employees do not want this to happen, so they are striking and turning the power off for up to a couple of hours each day, its been at various times and we've not had today's yet. Its a bit like when british telecom was sold off all those year ago, the engineers went on strike, but the sale still went ahead. This morning found a cloudy arillas but this cleared by 11, the breeze has dropped and now we are getting the occasional gust and its beer o'clock again!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JC on June 29, 2011, 03:22:21 PM
Hi Ang
Just wanted to say that I too am really enjoying your daily posts and photos.  I've still got six long weeks before my annual pilgrimage to Arillas - I think this will be my twelfth year !  Your descriptions of the wind and waves, the sun on the back of your legs, lunch at Thalassa (mmm those olives !) and coffee at Amos just remind me why I come back year after year, and make the wait for my holiday in August pass more quickly. Enjoy every moment of the rest of your time.  You'll feast off it for the rest of the year.
Best wishes,  JC X
PS I'll be at Poppy and Spiros (Bardis Sun) from 6 August for 3 weeks.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 30, 2011, 10:21:09 AM
This should be sung to new york, new york, by good old frank! 
Start spreading the news, we're leaving tomorrow, we've really been a part of it arilla arillas. These crocodile shoes, are longing to stay, right in the very heart of it arilla arillas! We want to wake up in a village that doesn't sleep, And find i'm king of the bar, top of the beach! These little village blues, have melted our hearts we've really been a part of it, in old arillas! If we can make it there, then our happy hearts we'll share, its down to you arilla arillas! (Build up to the big part) Arillas arillas! We've woken up in a village that really treats, us like we're A number 1, top of the list, king of the beach, A number 1! These little village blues, have melted our hearts, we've had a bloody good time of it, in old arillas! Aaaand now we've made it there, we've had our hols to share, its down to you arillas arillas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on June 30, 2011, 10:35:26 AM
Excellent, enjoy your last day.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on June 30, 2011, 11:03:40 AM
Blimey that is the Arillas effect hels bels, hahaha.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on June 30, 2011, 11:38:06 AM
In perspective, two hours of powercuts is only about the same as after heavy rain! :-)

Of course that normally interupts the water pumping to Arillas. :-(

So we all have trust Sternas (Water tanks) full of water and two hours isnt enough for the beer to get warm :-)


Assuming you dont treat this as a divine message, where can do a brew on the Gas?

Who's on the forum because they are on strike today in the UK?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 30, 2011, 12:06:53 PM
Who's on the forum because they are on strike today in the UK?

Not me...drudging away in private sector paying my private pension ;)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Hels Bels...Most excellent, thank you for all your reports and kalo taxidi! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on June 30, 2011, 12:41:42 PM
Not me either....private pension??? I had to forgo that for the mortgage lol
but my neighbour is at home - school teacher
my sister in law is at home - Dwp

Im at home - working!! coffee break time.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on June 30, 2011, 01:16:07 PM
Must correct you Ang. Thats Non Contributory, Final Salary Pension.

Forgive me I'm about to break into Monty Pythons, Three Yorkshiremen Sketch.

This wasnt meant as a trap.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: PMC on June 30, 2011, 02:43:55 PM
I am at home - on strike with the PCS union.  Good turnout in Coventry today
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on June 30, 2011, 03:56:02 PM
No Problem Corfusoon lol - but I think you will find it was 4 yorkshiremen.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on June 30, 2011, 04:06:19 PM
Thats cutbacks Ang but when I were a lad it were only one Yorkshireman and we were lucky to have him........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on June 30, 2011, 05:57:10 PM
You must be refering to my father in law - now sadly departed - lived in wales 50yrs -still a Yorkshire man to the core .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 30, 2011, 09:05:34 PM
Arillas Today HIJACKED, Let’s get back to what we come on here for.
Arillas Today is all about Arillas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 30, 2011, 10:21:19 PM
Polite request - shout at me if you wish.
I have started at thread in General Chat about the UK strikes. I believe like John that this one should be about Arillas. Hope folks agree. Trying hard not to sound like a merchant-banker....


Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 30, 2011, 10:38:37 PM
Breaking news! There's a band of cloud ruining the night sky and the view of the milky way! Can we claim some compensation? Ah Shucks no its our last night! Had a brill meal at brouklis and a quick chat with sandy, only a few more hours till we're on that bus! Coconut has a healthy throng and horizon has a pleasant live act on so kalispera from a lovely arillas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 30, 2011, 10:48:54 PM
Thanks a million for sharing your time with us Helen and Keefy, just like we did in 2008. Sad your stay is coming to an end, but it is obvious that you took ample advantage of all the charms on offer. Maybe we will see you again one day soon. Safe journey abroad....

PhilnJen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 30, 2011, 10:58:33 PM
Cheers philnjen, for your kind words we've better wash then down with another Nassau cocktail! Wonder how many we can get for 50 euros! May report on that next week from the help i'm depressed topic! Leaving the wifi free for someone else to abuse now, hic hic from a avid coconut and arillas fan!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on June 30, 2011, 10:58:59 PM
Have enjoyed reading your holiday reports, Helen, well done, and a safe flight home.

Regarding the young man whose picture Eggy put on, yes, of course I recognise him - another dart player, who no doubt beat me!

Not sure of the spelling, Neill, but something like Leszek ??

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on June 30, 2011, 11:10:02 PM
Safe journey Helen- look forward to your "help Im depressed" upon your return home.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 30, 2011, 11:17:20 PM
Ha ha Ang - I will be a major contributor to that on 30th July.....

Still waiting for your last day report. No pressure! After you've relived that, I bet you'll be contributing to Helen's thread too....

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on June 30, 2011, 11:23:31 PM
I know that feeling too, Help, I'M depressed!!!

Oh, to be back there again...

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on July 01, 2011, 02:08:40 PM
Hi Lynn

Yes the picture is of Leszek, our party mate from June although he doesn't look as drunk as he did in our company lol

Jill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 01, 2011, 06:40:22 PM
No impact at all in Arillas, its just as wonderful as ever.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 01, 2011, 06:44:28 PM
Tis 'ole Leszek people. Why did I never look like that? - Can I buy his body?

Worthy - Strikes have very little impact here. For us it made a Corfu Town shopping trip very easy as no traffic and so quiet. Tis a Greek way and you always look on the bright side.
( Sad news about your partner - Keep chin up n all that and think positive )
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas visitors have been spoilt today with a dry n clear n 27deg day.

Highlights for me today were to bump into Mick n Mary, of M & M fame for a chat and then to Mathraki to say bye byes to Hels Bels.
(Who will take the place now as "on the spot reporter")

It is sad to see Helen n Keith depart from this super place as they, like many of you Forum pals, have gone from the "Tourist" to "Visitor" and have now become part of the Arillas family. You may notice this as, when waiting for a drink or meal it's the tourists and visitors who get first priority. Family can wait and family are quite happy to wait. - Be patient you 'ole family , you.
(This is the best compliment you can have because you have been fully accepted and appreciated here. )

So.... I digress peeps. Wishing Hels Bels a safe trip home and look out M & M as I have many rabbits to rabbit about. Terry W may just find me one afternoon and rabbiting will be the name of the game.
(Negg may impact on Terry more than the strikes - me thinks )

I luv it here and it's a credit to all my Forum pals that i can rabbit for England and not think about getting the darts out!
28.6 deg now at 6:36 - Wrong time to strim the garden then?

Cheers all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on July 02, 2011, 03:32:32 AM
Looking forward to you rabbiting to me in oct Neill.....


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 03, 2011, 06:29:44 PM
Seen today - who knows who this is?

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/S1110005.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Julie j on July 03, 2011, 07:13:04 PM
Donut know
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 03, 2011, 07:13:04 PM
It aint me Terry. Too much hair.

Maybe he sold a doughnut , or two?
( I could be wrong as the T-Shirt looks new! )

I sit here in a Ouzo euphoria typing at 7pm with a temp of  28 deg;

Terry ! - You 'lil 'ole tinker you! - Get to Armourada Tuesday night, just to say hello,

Super day here today and, once again, a tad difficult to find a gap for the Punto

Phil n Jen n Ref John etc here soon. First a rabbit with M & M avrio then many yassu's to Julie and grandaughter Charlie who, I think, appear at the Rainbow in the afternoon.

Think I need to sleep now!
Negg

WOTTA NICEA BEACHA 2B ON
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 03, 2011, 07:44:35 PM
Eggy, I so understand the ouzo euphoria. Yes, we roll into town in just over a week. I can already hear Dimitris building the barbed wire fence around Brouklis. The loudhailers warning all sane and sensible people to lock up their alcohol.

Car brakes are fixed. Yes I nearly relieved the forum of my rants and raves permanently, but suicide is only an option after I've been there. No - not an accident - I'm far too daft for that. But JohntheRef, the Rover has only weeks to live.... When it grows up it is going to be a cube of squashed metal. Apparently they will give me £100 for it. They must be as daft as I am.

Thinking of all our forum friends who are there just now. Terry, Donut know who that might be....

Phil
 



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 03, 2011, 07:45:51 PM
You are right Neil and here he is - hat less. I followed him up the beach and watched him ripping people off. A video will be published

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/S1110004.jpg)

I will pop into Armourada on Tuesday night.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 03, 2011, 08:24:58 PM
I think he has an eye on you Terry
Tread carefully you may disappear through a trap door on the beach
Then be held for ransom, 25,000 donuts and 500 kilo of melons before you are returned to a place to be announced, bound by your belt and covered in green mud minus your camera.

Just remember if you are held for some time
 DON’T EAT ANY FOOD HE MAY OFFER YOU, It will cost you a fortune.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 03, 2011, 08:35:29 PM
lmao John. Wot you on? Trapdoor on the beach? You've got Arillasitis bad, just like I have.....

See yer soon
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Maggie on July 03, 2011, 08:50:13 PM
Business must be good, he's got a new t-shirt and a new car!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 03, 2011, 09:41:24 PM
Looks k]like he has a new hat as well.
Do any of you think he might have won the lottery. 8)

                    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 03, 2011, 11:37:05 PM
Not if he has the same numbers as me...lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lindypops on July 03, 2011, 11:59:08 PM
He will still understand a couple of words!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 04, 2011, 06:52:57 PM
He will still understand a couple of words!


Lindy P - You 'lil 'ole tinker you - What two words would those be.
"Excellant doughnuts" perhaps.
"Go away" maybe.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I sit here and bash keyboard at 6:42 with an outside temp of 31 deg and wonder why I sit here and bash keyboard etc etc.
Think I may sit outside soon. Twas a super Arillas today and it looks like July is beginning to build with a few Italians ( recognise the cars ) and Athens Greeks ( recognise the language, not the faces ) and Germans who for some reason seem to recognise me. - Who told 'em?
M & M are on their way home tonight and had a super time at Nickos Appts.
Julie and god daughter Charlie are here safe n sound and Charlie wants to learn darts. ( But she's 11 - age ainta problem unless she beats me!)
 The day has been good and nice to see many places sharing the visitors who all look like - well, chilled and enjoying.

Like me really.

Count down to Phil n Jen is 7 days - Taverna owners - Padlock those Vodka bottles and say Mythos has been discontinued! John the Ref will be here to give him a red card. - Not everyday though John. - He is on holiday!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on July 04, 2011, 07:31:53 PM
I took took some pics of Donut man whilst we were out on the boat, spotted him from off shore - will dig them out
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 07, 2011, 07:40:56 PM
Volley ball anybody?

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/P1010484.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 07, 2011, 07:48:48 PM
Anyone see me in this picture?

Course not! - I was under the towel!

Any sign of excercise and I just gotta hide.

Super Arillas Today eh Terry? - Nearly 7 pm and still 31 deg plus outside.

Looked a tad busy this afternoon. Just found a place to stick the Punto.

Bums on chairs, in Tavernas and bums on sand - or Petros's sunbeds.

That's WOTITSALLABOUT!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 09, 2011, 12:13:13 AM
After a beautiful day, 35 C - a lovely sunset

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/P1010595.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 09, 2011, 12:57:34 AM
thanx terry ,,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on July 09, 2011, 01:14:04 AM
How many have seen this,
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/51/arillas2011072.jpg/

I hope it works, if not as my teachers used to say "keep trying" or someone please remind me.

Ttfn, Mick

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 09, 2011, 01:52:30 AM
I guess that is Nikos' Akrotiri Bar, but I don't remember that sight. The view looks about right though, over Gravia.

Mick, if you want the picture to show in your post, use the code for "direct."

Yippppeeeee - Jen and me will be at home by 1am on Tuesday morning. Heaven awaits us.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on July 09, 2011, 05:23:56 AM
Think I feel almost as excited for Phil and Jen as they are!!! Know need to wish you two an amazing time..tis a natural conclusion methinks?!! xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 09, 2011, 12:05:33 PM

Terry.... What a beautiful sunset, one of the best photos I've seen of that view.

Phil and Jen.... Relax and enjoy, don't forget to go to bed when you get there. Lol

M n M.... Lovely photo, that spells 'calm' and 'chill'

           Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on July 09, 2011, 08:21:23 PM
Phil, you'r not wrong, it's up on his roof and I could have stayed there all day.
I read some where on this site that T W has a photo of cameras at noon, if this comes out then you will see he sneaked in my photo from the roof.
If it does not work I will blame you Phil cos I'm doing what you said.
(http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/3862/arillas2011076.jpg)

By George I think I'v got it.

Cheers Phil, enjoy your hols next week, see you around sometime,

Mick.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 09, 2011, 08:30:18 PM
No prob Mick. Love the pictures. Can't wait to share a few Mythos with yous....

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: heatherwright on July 10, 2011, 12:34:40 AM
hi every1,can you help me!!!i am getting married in sidari on 8th sept my family and freinds are joining us,one of my freinds is in a wheelchair,and needs to hire-rent a shower chair,any ideas were we can hire-rent 1 plz,also we need taxi names and numbers for a wheelchair access taxi,we need 2 wheel him in,not a normal type taxi that he would have 2 get out his chair as he does not have the upper body strenght to pull himself up,please please help,my freind is sooo worried he wont be able to get around the towns,its spoiling his holiday allready,as he isso worried,thanx u also much xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 10, 2011, 01:23:07 AM
You say so much that none of us can understand, it all sounds like a facebook version of the English language.  If you truly want help about Arillas send me a personal message.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 10, 2011, 12:15:26 PM
Hi Heather

I have put your posting as a new topic under "General Chat" . Should make it easier to follow any feedback and not miss something in between Arillas postings.

Cheers Negg
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Just gone midday here and around 32 deg n Sun. I wouldn't mind a wager that parking places will be few in Arillas Today.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 10, 2011, 03:44:48 PM
Will only need to Park my butt tomorow afternoon Eggy.
Be there soon.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on July 10, 2011, 03:53:28 PM
TERRIFIC shot Terry captured the mood perfectly. 56 sleeps

Al & Sal
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 10, 2011, 04:42:33 PM
Terry

Forgot to ask but why are there 7 rifles pointed at that poor man in a hat?
It's not Nickos's way of dealing with some one who leaves without paying-is it?
( Or has Phil come early and some one put a contract out on him? )

Good to see you today , albeit a very short while and safe trip home to you n Helen avrio.

Steve n LisaLeon, Armourada, tells me you are already on your way home. Sorry to have missed you.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I was right about Arillas Today with few places to leave any sort of vehicle.
At 5:30 ,today,it's a 36 deg hottie.
And will John R, avrio, find a place for his bottie?

Not many eating but taking in the rays. or keeping cool in those "Air Con"
bars etc, that are showing the Grand Prix.

Methinks tonite that many Tavernas will be busy.
- (But not before the temp drops.)
And busy they should be - So much good food, So many places, So little time.
Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on July 10, 2011, 05:38:20 PM
never mind neil we are back Aug 5th.Hope to see you then x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 10, 2011, 06:12:04 PM
They probably should have Eggy, after my drunken post to Heather. I hope my public apology is enough. I happen to hate the way our language is going, but my usual way is "live and let live." And usually when I'm drunk I am just mellow and silly, as many know already. I am so sorry Heather, normal service has now been resumed.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 10, 2011, 06:28:42 PM
Phil - 36 deg in the shade now. WOTSITALLABOUT?

Empty seats are awaiting the bums of you n Jen n Ref n Jon.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 10, 2011, 06:50:09 PM
Neill, we can't wait to catch up with yous, and our adorable chums John and Dot. Bit worried about the "empty seats" though. Is it far too quiet this year?

On another thought about empty seats, do Jimmy and Spiros put a barrier up around our corner seat at the Bow when we're not there? I know you once posted a pic of them empty after we had departed.... And in the Nut, Thalassa, Mirage and Kaloudis we have OUR seats. It's like Jo Wisett's swing at Marinaki. Somehow they belong to us. not to mention the bench opposite Thalassa....

Oh dear, only a couple of days until our bums are on ALL of those seats. Will I survive the intervening hours....
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: heatherwright on July 11, 2011, 06:35:03 PM
hi every1,i not getting anywere with my question about wheelchair taxis or how to rent hire shower chairs in sidari,my freinds are now thinking about selling there holiday!!and not coming to my wedding as he does not now how he will get around or be able to wash ect ect,this is my last chance!before they sell there hoilday,plz plz plz someone has to know something,i dont want my freinds to miss out on a fantastic holiday and my wedding day!!!my olympic wedding planner is more use that a chocolate fire gaurd!realy realy un-helpfull to say the least,infact im sure she goes out of her way to b un-helpfull,thanx heather x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on July 11, 2011, 06:53:58 PM
Hi Heather...perhaps you have missed this thread....

http://www.arillas.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4;sa=showPosts
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on July 11, 2011, 06:55:35 PM
LOL....Well I made a mess of that...here it is again...

http://www.arillas.com/forum/index.php/topic,7025.msg99254.html#msg99254
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: heatherwright on July 11, 2011, 09:50:07 PM
hi eilleen i cant click on link it says error!!!every time. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on July 11, 2011, 09:55:36 PM
Here it is Heather....

I don't know of any business in Corfu who hire out shower chairs, but as Maggie has previously mentioned there is a hire shop in Sidari which may be able to help.  The shop is called Mountain Mania - apparently they offer a free delivery and pick up service.
http://www.mountainmaniacorfu.com/

I admit to not having any knowledge of shower chairs, their stability and price but have you thought about purchasing one and taking it over? http://www.activemobility.co.uk/shop/shower-chairs-stools-c-22_24.html?affiliate_banner_id=1&ref=48


Here are a few taxi companies to send enquires too...the first on the list will definitely be able to help....

http://www.ctts.gr/content/view/49/74/lang,en/
http://www.northcorfutaxi.com/index.html
http://www.alfataxicorfu.com/index.html

Good luck,

Eileen.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on July 11, 2011, 10:02:53 PM
Good one Eileen. Worth a try.

We built our place with a wheelchair using friend in mind but they have never been as they fell in love with Florida shortly afterwards.

We were all set with ramps but planned to ship a shower chair over. Although paraplegic she has enough upper body strength to use a plastic patio chair if needs be.

I think you called us Heather. Sorry we weren't able to help more. Perhaps one of the packable ones is his answer?

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on July 11, 2011, 10:07:16 PM
Not knowing your friends specific mobility needs makes it difficult but it could be as simple as this....

http://www.betterlifehealthcare.com/view_product.php?prodID=5610
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: heatherwright on July 11, 2011, 10:43:13 PM
hi ppl,thanx 4 all ya helpfull links n web sites,this is a great start,ill will contact all them and hopefull they cn help us out,thanx agian heather x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 12, 2011, 11:20:37 AM
Well here we are. A hot and sunny Arillas. Spent a good couple of hours nattering to Poppy and Bobby when we arrived just short of 1am. Currently sitting in the bar with my "Mythos on toast" as Dimitris would have called my "White bread." Don't worry, I'll be doing white bread in October.... I had forgotten just how much I adore the taste of it.

It is 11am, and Arillas is looking as perfect to me as it always does. Clouds non-existent, people as chilled and happy as ever. Exchange rate is terrible at about 1.10, but I don't care.  I must be immortal, because once again I have died and gone to heaven....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 12, 2011, 11:53:21 AM
Ah how amazing to read that our Phil and Jen are there already and well and truly chill-axed!!! keep the snippets coming you two and enjoy!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on July 12, 2011, 01:29:27 PM
Wonderful!  I'm looking forward to hearing all about Phil and Jen and John and Dot's FANTASTIC holiday....!!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on July 12, 2011, 02:15:16 PM
Ditto Jo and ditto Janis!

Give my love to the Bardis family too, Phil.

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 12, 2011, 04:37:12 PM
Yawn!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 12, 2011, 06:06:40 PM
Yawn!

Are we keeping you awake Jaz? -
Forum posts are like a boomerang - They always come back!

Arillas Today brings many a chin being wagged, and hind legs of Donkeys in danger by being surgically removed, by me n Phil n Jen in Thallassa.
WOTTANICEAPLACEATOBEIN - WOTTACREDITTOARILLASTHEYBEE

Another hottie of an afternoon but worrying to see many spaces on the beach "up for rent". The jetty bench,however,is never empty. Weldun y'all.

We sit with 34 deg in the shade at 6 pm and I now have to make an effort to go out tonite and lose a few games of darts. The exchange rate here is close to the UK bank rate at e1.11 - Makes the drinks a twinge cheaper.

Twas a very fun time this afternoon for me but I have seen busier days in Arillas. Twill get better and August will be a "Greek Blackpool" in June.
METHINKS!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 12, 2011, 06:21:36 PM
:D so all is good in the world as Phil and Jen made it there!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 13, 2011, 12:39:00 AM
Its the quietist its been on the forum for a while..................... havent got a clue why!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 13, 2011, 06:35:51 AM
Just had an E mail from Bobby, even he says that it's red hot out there, he says he wishes we were there because the beach is very inviting.Talk about winding you up and letting go had me looking for a cheap flight but nothing going at the moment I just wish we were there all the time no matter what the weather. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on July 13, 2011, 08:10:13 AM
Aww bless ya Viv XX Do yo want to sneek over in my suitcase? I'm sure I could find a little corner!

I am a bit worried about how I will cope with the heat at the moment it does seem blisteringly hot. Usually not a problem for me in May or September but it's been a few years since I've visited in July or August.

It will mean very early mornings to get out and about and long lunches in the shade and then an afternoon nap with the benefit of the aircon. Evening dip in the sea will be a treat tho if it's still 30 degrees at 6 pm.

Anybody got any tips for coping with extreme heat all ideas welcome.
Lots of water for drinking?

Feet in a bucket of cold water on the balcony hehe!

Having a shower in your clothes so you drip dry and let off steam at the same time!

I am getting a BIT excited (and silly) now can you tell?

Cheers Nan x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 13, 2011, 12:33:42 PM
Jaz I sympathise. Arillas is about a hell of a lot more than Phil and Jen. We are just people who try our hardest to promote it. And heavens above, right now it needs more to come and share it with us.

Janis luvver, Bobby just read me your text message.... all I can think of to say is xxx thank you


Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 13, 2011, 01:16:40 PM
Yes please Nan but I think it might cost a lot on overwieght baggage. lol. loads of Love Viv.
Bobby if Phil and Jen are about today please tell them that we are delighted that they are enjoying themselfs as much as they always do, but Im missing Phils postings on the  forum and cant wait for the detailed reports. loads of Love to all. Viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 13, 2011, 01:29:16 PM
Hi, I also sympathise because the last thing I would be doing on holiday is to be online, as , for one of the reasons I would be going away, especially to Arillas, is to get away from computers and mobile phones for a while and leave all that sort of thing behind where it belongs.
 In my opinion, and more than a few others from what I gather, it is probably only a very small minority and those that are in 'the click' that are only interested in how many plates of squid or glasses of Mythos people are having when In Arillas or who they know and have met. The rest couldnt care less!
Arillas is a lovely place for sure, but to make it public knowledge what they are doing and drinking and eating while there seems a bit strange to me....... and , as some people have done, take pictures of their food........ what the hell is that all about?
So, turn off the technology, sit back and chill and enjoy the sun, Corfu and Arillas, re-charge the batteries and forget the outside world.
Just saying how it is on the 'other' side of the fence.
Enjoy your holiday and stay safe.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annemarsh on July 13, 2011, 01:51:52 PM
'Couldn't agree more about avoiding the computers and mobile phones whilst on holiday , and I have to admit to not reading posts from people who are there (- on holiday that is, I love reading the 'residents' posts) - it just makes me depressed, apart from anything else.
Having said that, I am thoroughly enjoying Ang's posts about her Corfu experiences. I think she has a fantastic way with words.

Anne
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 13, 2011, 01:56:35 PM
Jaz, totally disagree with you. I absolutely LOVE the holiday reports.  It makes me even more excited to get there.  Each to their own though, and like Anne says, you have the option not to read the posts. I feel that whilst you are obviously entitled to your opinion, the 'yawn' comment was a little bit uncalled for. Knowing Phil as we do, he would have taken that a little to heart as I would have done.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 13, 2011, 02:14:46 PM
Poor Jaz, you obviously read the reports, or you wouldn't know about plates of squid or glasses of Mythos. If it wasn't for reports and photos of food etc, there wouldn't be a forum, especially when you get a one word post like "yawn".

How about posting something yourself Jaz, that isn't a question or a complaint!!!!!!!! I'm not sure if I am in the "click" or not, but I love my technology and I use it to promote Arillas, and in my opinion and more than a few others from what I gather, the photos and videos give lots of pleasure. Although some may YAWN!!!!!

Just saying how it is on the 'opposite' side of the fence.

BTW Jaz, I'm sorry about the next few months but there will be lots of videos and photos of food, wine, beer, people, signs, and posts about people I have met, and cuddled and laughed with. But then again, YOU don't have to read any of them.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on July 13, 2011, 02:47:19 PM
Now come on guys - give Jaz a break.

I don't entirely agree with him/her, but I understand his/her point of view, and as Jo says, everyone is entitled to their opinion.
Agreed, the 'yawn' post was uncalled for but everyone can be a bit rash sometimes - I know I am.

Angie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 13, 2011, 02:55:09 PM
Just an observasion. if it wasn't for technology I and many other may not have ever been to Arillas and there certainly wouldn't be a forum. I also agree that many people here just go away to relax and enjoy the beach, but also like to spend some of there time sittting in a local tervena with all the locals that love this forum. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on July 13, 2011, 03:03:07 PM
A photo of a plate of food can be very artistic :-) A bottle of beer or glass of wine, condensation running down the side with an Arillas sunset or Gravia in the background is free advertising. Every person I show the pictures to say "Oh where is that, would love to be sat there drinking that drink or eating that food. Okay, reading that back does make me sound quite sad now I think about it but.........

On another note, is Phil going to have a special party in Arillas as he hits the 4000 post mark?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 13, 2011, 03:06:49 PM
I just don't see the point of posting such a negative comment. Bound to stir up a reaction which I daresay is a lot of the fun for the poster! By all accounts Arillas is sorely in need of some extra bums on seats and if a few pics and holiday reports help to advertise our resort that must surely be only a good thing. I mean how could you NOT salivate at some of the tempting dishes or daydream about meeting up with some of the locals mentioned or visiting some of the places? I would be very interested to see how many were in this "majority" who dislike these holiday blogs so much.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: robinandmave on July 13, 2011, 04:03:16 PM
Well, it's not often you see me in these posts but I just want to say 'everyone to their own'!!!  Having said that, we certainly didn't have (or even need) technology to make it to Arillas 20 years ago or to love the place so much ever since, but if that's your thing then OK!  We have been twice in a year quite often over that time, but not always, however, we are this year, having been in June already and returning in September.  Can't wait to be back!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 13, 2011, 04:05:21 PM
Meanwhile..... as they say....
Tonto, who was feeling a little broke went to see the Lone Arranger
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

An energy zapping Hot , Hot , Hot today (again) which brings me back home early to lock myself away behind closed shutters.

I never got as far as the sea front today so have no idea how many brave guests remain on the beach trying to win the battle with the heat.
(Mind you, if I had a two week break I would give it a go!)

Exchange at e1.116 and showing 35 deg in the shade here at Kavvadades. (at 4pm)
Now my plans are curl up , do diddley and have a cuppa (How boring is that?)
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 13, 2011, 04:20:15 PM
A cuppa ouzo mr eggleton?!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 13, 2011, 04:47:16 PM
I did see a very sweaty Eggy on Sunday morning after he had done some work for Sandy. Then he rode off into the distance .... with Punto..... Hi-yo, Silver!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 13, 2011, 06:57:38 PM
Then he rode off into the distance .... with Punto..... Hi-yo, Silver!


This could get silly , Terry.
Tonto asked where I was going?
To the dump, to the dump , to the dump, dump, dump
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

After being "locked away" for 3 hours , and a cuppa T, Jo, I have now moved to whisky. Balcony shaded temp here, at 6:45 is now 36 deg and house temp is hovering around 27deg. WOTSITALLABOUT?

Armourada, this afternoon, were in the process of fitting 2 ceiling fans for the comfort of their guests.Leon was so hot n sweaty he kept sliding down the ladder! (OK - I exaggerate slightly )
Forgot to say , but I did have visions of stretching out on the balcony hammock, when I got home. Unfortunately , it was already taken.

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010306.jpg)
BUGGER
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on July 13, 2011, 07:00:43 PM
Interesting....I had a feeling that the comment about pictures of plates of squid and glasses of Mythos was refering to my recent post on the "Tell me a Story" page, I was obviously not alone as Ann also picked up on the same.

Well the whole point of that page is just for that "Tell me a story"
It is a page where members can go and read about other members experiences of the Island of Corfu and particularly Arillas.

My writting was of my own experience and something which I know many other forum members have enjoyed reading, no one has been forced to read.
After 17yrs of visiting Arillas this year I came back concerned for the village, my concerns were that great that I decided to write about the features and benifits of this little place tucked away on the north west of corfu, my way!!

I shared our experience of taking a boat out for the day something that some would never have considered but hopefully after reading my tale, would be firmly on the list of things to do when next in Arillas - thus giving business to the boys on the front and keeping the money circulating around the village.
Some members/readers may not have been to Thalassa so they may not know of the superb octopus, stuffed tomatoes etc all cooked to perfection by Spiros mother.

Yes I used internet technology whilst on my holiday - to check out my dog who was at a superb kennel who have recently won an award for thier own innovation of providing that extra service, so once more I was sharing information with other members.

Forum members come and go, some members just enjoy reading others posts others contribute about lots of different subjects, but what I have found is that the members of this forum even if each have never nor will ever meet have an unswerving  desire to promote this little place called Arillas, an understanding and empathy for each other and there will always be someone to help out.

I am dissapointed that other members may not embrace the need to promote Arillas as others do, maybe thats because they are not really bothered about its survival - all I will say is that, yes it is an open forum and every one is indeed entitled to thier opinions, but flippancy will only create discord.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on July 13, 2011, 07:19:53 PM
Ang
Love the new reports and old ones. Brill keep em coming
Annie xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 13, 2011, 07:32:30 PM
Then he rode off into the distance .... with Punto..... Hi-yo, Silver!



This could get silly , Terry.
Tonto asked where I was going?
To the dump, to the dump , to the dump, dump, dump
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

After being "locked away" for 3 hours , and a cuppa T, Jo, I have now moved to whisky. Balcony shaded temp here, at 6:45 is now 36 deg and house temp is hovering around 27deg. WOTSITALLABOUT?

Armourada, this afternoon, were in the process of fitting 2 ceiling fans for the comfort of their guests.Leon was so hot n sweaty he kept sliding down the ladder! (OK - I exaggerate slightly )
Forgot to say , but I did have visions of stretching out on the balcony hammock, when I got home. Unfortunately , it was already taken.
[img]Then he rode off into the distance .... with Punto..... Hi-yo, Silver!



This could get silly , Terry.
Tonto asked where I was going?
To the dump, to the dump , to the dump, dump, dump
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

After being "locked away" for 3 hours , and a cuppa T, Jo, I have now moved to whisky. Balcony shaded temp here, at 6:45 is now 36 deg and house temp is hovering around 27deg. WOTSITALLABOUT?

Armourada, this afternoon, were in the process of fitting 2 ceiling fans for the comfort of their guests.Leon was so hot n sweaty he kept sliding down the ladder! (OK - I exaggerate slightly )
Forgot to say , but I did have visions of stretching out on the balcony hammock, when I got home. Unfortunately , it was already taken.

BUGGER (You'll have to track back 2/3 posts to see the reason why)
Cheers
Negg
 
 
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 13, 2011, 08:35:19 PM
Here here Ang. Couldn't have put it better myself.  That pic of the cats is soo funny Eggy :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dave mull on July 13, 2011, 08:37:49 PM
well what can i say jaz
i think you may have stired up a hornets nest
YES your entitled to your own opinion
YES your entitled to comment on the forum
YES your entitled to leave your technology and phone at home
but what gives you the right to post things like a yawn on someones post
if you dont like what you read and see on this forum. dont come on it
 as for the CLICK i dont know what thats all about the forum and this website is for like minded people and friends to share some happy memories and i for one look forward to reading and looking at the photos that most
people post on this site
so come on people more story and more photos please
                     
                                   david
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 13, 2011, 08:49:38 PM
And actually Jez, after re-reading your post (8th, I hasten to add) yes us more prolific posters may be seen as a 'Clique' but why is that? Is it  because we strive to promote Arillas to everyone?  I have been visiting for 13 years and feel that i am in an ok position to comment on Arillas and all it entails. Things in this world are depressing enough without killjoys like youself coming along and putting a dampner on things.  Nobody died Jez, happy holidaymakers just shared their special moments with other visitors. I feel sorry that you obviously don't have much joy in your life. (bring it on :-)).
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 13, 2011, 09:00:21 PM
Hi,,,thanks for your comments.....as we all know life is about opinions and everyone has their own and are entitled to that.Right or wrong it doesnt matter, it is that persons view and they are entitled to it and thats it.
All I was really trying to get over was, as nice as Arillas is, and I have been many a time in the last 25 years but have only just registered on here, I was struggling to understand why its the same 'Handful' of people posting on the forum about everything they do ,everything they eat and everyone they know, and every day as well.
In my opinion, to do that every day is some kind of compulsive condition maybe.
 Fine , everyone would like to know whats happening and can make fun reading, but every day??? not so sure. Especially when at home. Surely they must have a life apart from posting how many days to go to Arillas,,,,,,,,every day!
Thank you all for all your constructive comments and look forward to waving to you all in your kiss me quick hats and your 'been there' t-shirts as you go past on your way to work in the 'Arillas Council' mini bus.
P.S. Please don't take anything the wrong way......... its only a bit of lighthearted banter..................... have a nice day,
Kind Regards,
Jaz.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ness44 on July 13, 2011, 09:05:17 PM

I agree with what everyone is saying. If Jez doesnt like it then why is he reading peoples posts. I have not been to Arillas but booked for next year and this forum is making me think more and more that i have made the right choice for my family. Everybody wants a good holiday and to know where the best places to visit and eat are is a big help.
Carry on everybody with your great posts and hopefully next year mine will be on here.

Ness
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 13, 2011, 09:06:47 PM
And actually Jez, after re-reading your post (8th, I hasten to add) yes us more prolific posters may be seen as a 'Clique' but why is that? Is it  because we strive to promote Arillas to everyone?  I have been visiting for 13 years and feel that i am in an ok position to comment on Arillas and all it entails. Things in this world are depressing enough without killjoys like youself coming along and putting a dampner on things.  Nobody died Jez, happy holidaymakers just shared their special moments with other visitors. I feel sorry that you obviously don't have much joy in your life. (bring it on :-)). Its Jaz actually......... and I do have a lot of joy in my life thats why I dont have to post on here everday!! I am to busy elsewhere!! Touch'e.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 13, 2011, 09:10:14 PM
please come,,,dont be silly,,,,its great.......... hornets everywhere at the moment.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adrienne n dave on July 13, 2011, 09:14:06 PM
TROLL ALERT
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 13, 2011, 09:18:36 PM
Thank you Ness and thats all that we want to do,share our happy times. Jaz,if you are so adverse to technology and the like then why are you logging on here at all? This is a forum which,unless I am mistaken is a place whereby people share their views and chat aboout the things that make their holiday so special.

A lot of us would readily admit to being Arillas addicts and yes even we think of ourselves as slightly sad! My kids are the first to take the mick out of me being on here every day!

I just think that if you really thought the way you did then you should have just logged off! Why try and provoke a reaction by saying such nasty things?

I don't know about everyone else but for the other 50 years of my year, life can be a struggle for the most part.  Life is mega busy, with not enough money to make things fantastic, yet for two weeks of my year I get to go to my fave place in the whole world and spend quality time with my husband and kids. the postings from others who have been or are in-situ just add to this excitement and pleasure.

Yes this may be gushing but my GOD I can't wait for July 29th. I will be among true friends and my fantastic family and It will be fantastic. I just hope Jaz that your posting hasn't put others off from doing their hol reports as these are what keep lots of us going during the winter months.  
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 13, 2011, 09:20:41 PM
Jez,Jaz....its all Greek to me :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 13, 2011, 09:33:27 PM
Of course they will keep doing their holiday reports and they should keep doing so.... I havent got that much influence on people I hope..... as long as they dont do it in the winter months,,,,, its terribly wet.
I could post my holiday reports on here but I am awful boring when away and could not see anyone in the slightest bit interested in what I am up to or what I have been doing.
I am just giving my view and opinion,,,thats all it is.....nothing else. Unique to me , thats all............ and long may everyone enjoy Arillas for the wonderful place it is and continue doing so for years to come.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on July 13, 2011, 10:08:08 PM
Spot on Adrienne n dave.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on July 13, 2011, 10:44:26 PM
This `Arillas Today` thread has been hi-jacked and isn`t meant for this particular debate.
Let it now return to what it`s meant to be about- day by day accounts of Arillas.
 
                        Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adrienne n dave on July 13, 2011, 10:51:16 PM
Paul is right

somebody let us know whats happening in Arillas
at the moment, anything!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 13, 2011, 10:51:58 PM
So , maybe we can now get back to Arillas Today.

Outside temp sits at 28 deg. Inside house temp sits at 27 deg.

It's nearly 11 pm and Eggy is feeling itchy irritable with the clamminess.
( Is that a word? ) perhaps hot n bothered is a better way to describe it.

Time for another cuppa (T)
( Do ice cubes work in a hot water bottle? )

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adrienne n dave on July 13, 2011, 10:54:23 PM
Thanks Negg
Normal service has been resumed
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on July 13, 2011, 11:07:51 PM
Neill,

 ( Do ice cubes work in a hot water bottle? ), yes they do.

Another way to cool down is before you go out in the evening put your sheets in cold water, wring them out and put them in the fridge. When you finally get ready for bed you will have something cool to slip into, for a short time anyhow.(http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/natale5.gif) (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/facebook-smileys.html)
Keep smiling, Mick.

PS. We used this method in Halki 3 years ago.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 13, 2011, 11:19:44 PM
Jaz, now you speaking a bit of sense! The last thing anyone wants on here is bad feeling. Just don't knock other people's idea of good reading. And for the record, I for one would probably lap up your holiday report! (What you waiting for?!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on July 13, 2011, 11:23:00 PM
Thanks for the brilliant ideas on how to keep cool.

I will be sure to pack my hot water bottle  Might get some funny looks if they open my case but what the hell.

I haven't got a "Kiss me quick" hat because I've had one in the past and they never work.

I'll fetch you some balm for your itchiness Eggy.

Only 2 days to go now ( is that allowed?)

See you soon Jo :-)
Cheers Nan x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on July 14, 2011, 01:26:04 AM
Knowing how to cope with the heat is indeed important. Drinking lots of water tops the list, but large amounts of water may rinse out necessary mineral salts from your system, so don't forget that you need salt as well.
Never stay too long in the sun, remember that sun blocks do not last on your skin all day, and keep the top of your head covered! Immersed in those lovely Mediterranean waves, you do not feel the heat, but the top of your head does!
A light and loose garment is cooler and more comfortable than exposing your skin to the sun. And topless ladies, as well as those who enjoy the nude beach, beware: - remember that exposing areas of skin not used to being bared is extra risky from a skin cancer point of view.
Being a blonde Scandinavian myself, I stay in the shade, but sometimes pack a bottle of self-tanning lotion! The result is a safer tan and a nicer colour than the shades of piggy pink to lobster red sunbathing results in!
Most important is to protect small children from the sun. These days you can buy clothes and sun hats made of textiles that act as a sun block, both for children and adults. Unfortunately they are quite expensive, but ordinary t-shirts and other garments are useful as well.
Emeralddragons
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 14, 2011, 01:43:19 AM

Well what can I say........Thank goodness I have been packing and finishing all the things that need to be done before we become part of Arillas Today otherwise I would have been very angry with someone.

Need anything Eggy, pork pie, bacon, sweeties. Has to be small, not much room left in the cases.

       Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2011, 09:08:19 AM
Good info from Emerald D there especially about the mineral salts. Even I have been known to drink 2 litres of water in the space of 3 hours working in the morning sun,

The 'ole weather machine. this morning shows a cloudless sunny day and already we have 27 deg outside at 9 am.
I hope to get some pics today of the beach etc.

VAL
Thanks for your offer. Just a pack of Bacon, if you can fit it in. However I have found out that Leon, Armourada, is quite partial to Cockles/Mussels so anyone reading this, who knows Leon, may like to treat him to a jar.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2011, 05:17:49 PM
Arillas Today?
 Well , Mr Pillick here forgot to take the camera, but I can tell y'll that the beach has never looked better and  when you have 33 deg plus then how many people would you expect to C int C.?

Phil n Jen n Ref John n Dot at Marina pool being nice to an overworked Donna n Sharon. ( Stop flicking fag ash in the pool Jen! )

Boat hire doing a good trade today and drinkies in the shade, at many places, for many people methinks!

Let y'all down on pics - SORRY! - Sometimes, in this heat, brain is not in gear.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 14, 2011, 05:30:32 PM

 Eggy bacon will be arriving at Makris Saturday morning very,very early.
Will let you know were we are so you can collect it when you like.

                        Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2011, 06:27:43 PM
Val - U R yet another Arillas Angel.

Saturday, sometime "hello's and welcome" will be said.

I sit here at 35deg in the shade so who needs a FRYING PAN FOR A BACON SARNIE? - (Maybe I'll crack an egg on the bonnet of Punto - Mouth drool!)
HP Sauce, compliments of Phil n Jen - Heaven in Arillas comes early for me!.

Maybe a note for your diary ( Who has diaries on holiday? )

Armourada on Tuesday night has a darts K/O. Not every one wants to play but it's free entry and a meal for 2 as a prize for the winner.
( I may not play as in this heat I think my darts have melted )

The weather and the beach and the locals continue to spoil people and, as always, the friendships made are more important to them than euros.
( That's why we live here! )

Anyway......................
What's more important, than the Darts at Armourada, is that Forum Pals will be popping in n out to say "HI"
A good opportunity to put names to faces.

Have a good trip over and please put, just a little bit of rain in yer suitcase!
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 14, 2011, 11:01:57 PM

Arras is all Greek to me..... and Bill can't even walk in a straight line. But we will try to be there, sorry don't think I will bring any rain unless it's the middle of the night sort Lol

   see you sometime on Saturday

                     Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 14, 2011, 11:08:26 PM
Arillas Today?
 Well , Mr Pillick here forgot to take the camera, but I can tell y'll that the beach has never looked better and  when you have 33 deg plus then how many people would you expect to C int C.?

Phil n Jen n Ref John n Dot at Marina pool being nice to an overworked Donna n Sharon. ( Stop flicking fag ash in the pool Jen! )

Boat hire doing a good trade today and drinkies in the shade, at many places, for many people methinks!

Let y'all down on pics - SORRY! - Sometimes, in this heat, brain is not in gear.

Cheers
Negg
[/quote
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 14, 2011, 11:12:46 PM
Arillas Today?
 Well , Mr Pillick here forgot to take the camera, but I can tell y'll that the beach has never looked better and  when you have 33 deg plus then how many people would you expect to C int C.?

Phil n Jen n Ref John n Dot at Marina pool being nice to an overworked Donna n Sharon. ( Stop flicking fag ash in the pool Jen! )

Boat hire doing a good trade today and drinkies in the shade, at many places, for many people methinks!

Let y'all down on pics - SORRY! - Sometimes, in this heat, brain is not in gear.

Cheers
Negg
Eggy, Can you mention to Donna that Mrs Friggins hasnt been back to the Gynaecologist for a few weeks now please, thx.... dont worry i'm not stitching you up I promise. Cheers, Jaz.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on July 15, 2011, 08:47:03 AM
Well It's today! Yes confirmation is not required ...I am going to Arillas today.

I am not embarassed to say I will be looking forward to that very first glimpse of the sea, first sip of Royal Ionian, first plate of prawns. Most of all I will be glad to be in a place where I have many friends.

I will be glad to see Roula waiting for us all to arrive and George at the Marina waiting to serve my brekkie! I'll wave to Sharon and Donna at the pool bar and mosey over to say hello. Lateron after a dip in the sea I can look forward to an entertaining evening in good company. A warm welcome awaits me and I for one am so glad to have found this happy place.

If there are any forum members in Arillas who would like to introduce themselves to me PLEASE DO! We can have a quick chat, share an icelolly, swap mozzie advice, slather each other in suncream...well maybe not then...hmm?  ;-)

Don't be a person who doesn't like to say "hello" If you don't try to make friends and then feel a bit lonely :-(  you only have yourself to blame!! This is one of the most friendliest places I have ever visited and I don't think that will ever change...not if I have anything to do with it anyway.

See you all there folks

Here's to a very happy holiday

Yammas Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 15, 2011, 09:13:05 AM
You're up early Nan, or were you too excited that you never went to bed?

Wishing you all a good 'ole trip over and look forward to meeting up.

Right now we're on 27 deg and rising so maybe bring a few litres of suncream

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 15, 2011, 09:52:00 AM
Eggy,,,your post last night has vanished...... mysterious forces at work..... regards  Rabble Rouser.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 15, 2011, 10:41:27 AM
Jaz RR
I've still got it here, but would love to see it vanish as I totally mis-read rhe favour you asked of me. Which meant mosf of the reply had nothing to do with your request. Tongue-in-cheek fun, or that's what it was meant to be.

I'll put it down to the ARILLAS TODAY heat which seems to affect diff people in diff ways.

For those appearing in Arillas Today, I think, by 3pm we shall be on 33/34deg.
29 deg and it's not 11am yet. (Ever tried painting window frames in this heat?)

Stay Well
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 15, 2011, 11:12:21 AM
Remember to ask , or give the printout, to Donna about 'Mrs Friggins' and ask sharon if shes done the chicken wings in blue cheese dressing and celery,,,,,,,lush, Thanks,,,, Rabble Rouser.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 15, 2011, 11:13:31 AM
haha good work Dimitris! have you seen your profile Jaz/jez?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 15, 2011, 11:19:24 AM
Of course I have seen it....I changed it, not Dimitris, at the request of Eggy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 15, 2011, 06:07:10 PM
Trying to work painting window frames around sorting out electrical extras meant that I never got to the real Arillas Today
( Meaning Sea Front and goings on around)

Hence no Donna message for Jazrrrrrrr.
I luv the term Rabble Rouser
Used to have a degree in this many years ago Top Double R of Somerset

I digress - Hence no pics either, although this time the camera was in the car.

Arillas today means different things for different people. Have pity on the electrician I met at 3:15pm. Had to be at Corfu Airport for 4:30 to pick up his family from Athens. In this heat - 36 deg plus and driving to Corfu Town?
My t-shirt was soggy just from Kavadaddes to Armourada!.
I will never understand how waiters and Taverna owners can still smile in this weather. Takes practice I 'spose. Being genuine good people also helps.
Don't they all do well? - I couldn't handle it.

Bottom line? - It's a super July Summer here and will do all guests proud.

Nan, and Eileeen here today.  Maybe I need a jaw massage to limber it up and be ready for them.

Cheers all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 15, 2011, 07:41:45 PM
And which part of Somerset might you have been rousing may I ask?
Sounds like something you might be able to pick up from Anne Summers!
TTFN,
Jaz and the Rabble Rousers. (good name for a band as well).
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 15, 2011, 10:14:44 PM
Corfu Summers are a lot hotter than dear 'ole Anne.
Does anyone think that the Forum should re-make a series like Dallas?
Something like "Who shot J.R.R"

Arillas siga's siga's tonite with a more respectable 28deg at 10 ish. All I seem to do, at the mo, is talk temps. Boring but may help to make y'all sleep.
Can we sleep in this temp? - See, here we go again. - No more about degrees!!

99% of Arillas guests love this weather and why not?. There are many suntans being perfected much faster than a speeding bullet. (Who did shoot JR?)

In case I forget, Gary is aware of what needs to be done to the bench and will organise a superior woodstain as part of the end of season maintenance.
We can trust him to do a good job at a reasonable price.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 16, 2011, 12:33:52 AM
Good ol Eggy.......Thane of Arillas, Bard of San Stefanos, Whence camest thou, worthy Thane?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 16, 2011, 12:07:37 PM

 Eggy arrived 7.30am after doing the round trip though Sidari ugh, hate it when they take you that way, thumbs down for Thomas Cook.

We will just spend the day chilling by the pool, if you're passing just pop in and shout 'bacon'! if we're not asleep on a sun bed you can have a bacon buttie for supper.....
If your busy today tell me where and when and we will try to deliver, I was going to say at your convenience but I'm sure you don't want in there. ha ha

               Valnbill x




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: maizetina on July 16, 2011, 12:16:00 PM
Hi Valnbill
PLease can you tell me how long the Thomas cook bus took as we are there in a few weeks and are toying with a cab.
Thanks!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 16, 2011, 12:20:32 PM
You lucky bunch, howling down here back in Blighty, in for the weekend by the looks of it.
Looks like its the chair and nibbles couple of beers and the golf on telly by the look of it,,,,,,,,,,,,,, would swop for 35 deg in Arillas and a 'meze' anyday! Enjoy.
King Regards,
The Rabble Rouser.
P.S. Maizetina..... The bus is horrible,,, I would get a cab all day long, nice and direct..... booking form on here, 55 euros each way but you could post a taxi share.....hope this helps.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on July 16, 2011, 12:24:19 PM
Oh Val that was an early flight ! enjoy your first day and get some shut eye but dont burn.
Angx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 16, 2011, 04:09:57 PM
Ang, twenty to midnight on the kavos special, in the whole plane only about twenty people were over 19, but when valnbill booked in the girl said she was  doing the boarding and she  would look after us , we were taken in to the inner sanctum and the doors closed you could see everyone looking and thinking 'who are they' we boarded as soon as the plane was ready we felt like celebs! ten minuets later the rabble got on the plane. Give them their due everbody was well behaved.
Not bad...
It was a good deal from T/Cook two weeks for less than we payed for one when we went 6 weeks ago. Just the transfer was rubbish, coach load of people bused around Sidari and 4 of us for Arillas.
took nearly 2 hours.
BUT Arillas today is beautiful, hot and sunny, and we are having a lazy first day.
 
    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 16, 2011, 04:43:34 PM
See you soon Val and Bill. I think Neill is on his way to you as we speak. Arillas Today has just about everything you could want on offer. Mid-high thirties, tad of a breeze, many people in the sea, plenty of beach, but above all it is full of lovely people. I guess I'd better get on the next plane then.....

Arillas Today is superb.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 16, 2011, 07:02:35 PM
Arillas Today , with special thanks to Phil n Jen n John n Dot who would like to share all pictures with you.

This report may be a BIGGIE and with 37 deg outside at 6:30 pm may be far too much for me to handle.
So.... Off to Arillas at 1 ish to pick up this little tribe for a Night Owl visit.
Could not resist a few pics of the beach.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010309.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010310.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010313.jpg)
and..... no body on the bench? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010311.jpg)
.
Bet some of you don't beleive I ,sometimes,can't find a place for the Punto.
Take a look at this:-
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010314.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010308.jpg)

Anyway, found this little happy quartet in Thalassa.
(I had forgotten how nice this place is and to see happy faces , enjoying, reminded me)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010307.jpg)

Please note that I had cleaned out Punto prior to picking them up for the Owl.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010315.jpg)
You shoulda seen it before!
.
Noticed that Arillas Boat Hire are putting in safety posts for guests now.
(Maybe because it's always me that trips over the decking.)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010312.jpg)

So, eventually on the way to the Owl. Who is there to welcome us?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010317.jpg)
He just wants to beat me at darts! - I can see it in his eyes!

Phil tried his hand at a dart in the direction at the board.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010318.jpg)
.
I told Ref John not to do two things.
A.- Mark the board and B. - don't yawn when he's throwing.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010319.jpg)
Don't eat it John , It's part of a set!,
.
After this, relaxing was the only way to go.(I think they were still speaking)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010316.jpg)

Then it was back to Bardis for Phil n Jen to chill and then to Rainbow for John n Dot to do the same.
For me it was a trip to Makris to meet a lovely couple called Val N Bill and have yet another good ole natter. Eggy is a happy bunny? DONCHYERKNOW?

Cheers
Happy Bunny
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 16, 2011, 07:19:50 PM
Smashing report from 'The Bard!'
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on July 16, 2011, 07:31:09 PM
Lovely "Arillas today" eggy, now go and have that bacon sarnie...well deserved.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 16, 2011, 07:42:27 PM
would that be an 'Eggy' and bacon sarnie byany chance?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 16, 2011, 07:55:34 PM
I knew that someone would pick that up. Trust J. A. rrrrrrrr Jim lad
(Long John Silver Pirate impression there)

A super afternoon with good people. This is Arillas Today and I know it will be Arillas tomorrow. I promised not to keep doing temps so I will not tell you that it's 35deg at 7 ish... and... still 28 deg in the house. Aaarrgh.
(Yet another Pirate impression)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 16, 2011, 10:24:03 PM
Oh my dear lord that beach looks mighty fine!! So excited now. Great to see the front so busy, can only be a good thing for Arillas.  If you get the chance, can you sneak a shot at the patch in front of the Marinaki for me. last year I only had pebbles :-( I love tottling over with a chilled glass of the white stuff of an evening) ....OOOh I can't WAIT!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ianhlong on July 17, 2011, 01:37:08 PM
Hi All,
Looking forward to Friday (22nd July). We will depart the delights of Wales and after a brief enjoyment of all that Bristol airport has to offer plus an exhilarating experience of being strapped in an Easyjet tin tube with wings for a few hours  we will arrive in Corfu. It will be be our 4th visit to Arillas. Two weeks of sheer enjoyment. Where and when might we meet up with some Arillas regulars for a drink and a chat.

Ian
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: billb on July 17, 2011, 01:58:21 PM
Arrive tomorrow at 1.30pm the weather sounds a bit warmer than here ! Can't wait
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on July 17, 2011, 08:15:07 PM
It is absolutely blissful here! Nice breeze today made it a bit more comfortable but it is SO nice to be warm! Sorry just a short post but so little time ... so little to do "LOL" Cheers folks Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Gina on July 17, 2011, 08:50:43 PM
glad your having a good time nan you warming up for next week hun xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 18, 2011, 06:10:49 PM
Arillas Today and I can report that Phil n Jen are on the mend and, methinks, they will soon be making up for lost time.

Very happy to see them in the Nut and then make a "special delivery" to get them to the "Bow" where many guffaws were had by all.
( Punto does his bit to keep the shares rising in Mythos - DONCHYERKNOW? )

Not sure about the mid afternoon temp but we sit with 33 deg at 6pm. The exchange rate creeps around the e1.13 mark at this moment in time.
Fortunately the alcohol prices do not creep up with it, so all is well.
(An extra sip of beer for your money! - Can't be bad)

The plan, is to see Nan, Tuesday night if I can.
( Little poetry here for the konniesewer ) -Is that spelt right? WOTDOIKNOW?

Tonight is a Night Owl Darts K/O with a giant bottle of Ouzo for the winner.
(Eggy has his eye on this one)

Tomorrow may be a gathering of Forum members at the Armourada to join in the darts or just have a beer n natter.
We'll see- No one makes appointments on holiday and there are so many places, in Arillas, to have a good time.
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on July 18, 2011, 06:36:02 PM
I've got to say - LOVE reading Arillas today.  Thank you Eggy - love your spelling as well.... lol x x x x

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: stevemary on July 18, 2011, 07:22:33 PM
hi all we have just joined the site after reading it for about 2 years.we are in arillas at the moment and loving it on our second week
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 18, 2011, 07:28:53 PM
Janis
I used to spell , so very well , but now, at my age it is hell!
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Steve n Mary - If it drops in with your evening - Comme and say hello Tuesday.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For me, in Arillas Today, to relax with a chilled out and an " Arillas Passionate Pair " is worthy indeed.
Their laid back attitude even starts to rub off on me.
(And... I can't afford to be even more laid back than I am!)

7:30 pm now and 34.5 deg in the shade. Methinks darts won't start till 9 ish.

I'll be asleep by then. (Dreaming of 180's and beating Phil Taylor or his puppy)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 18, 2011, 08:43:08 PM
And theres me thinking I was going to see you Eggy at the Blackpool Winter Gardens on the ock'e tonight. Negg 'The Power' Egg!
That could stick.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on July 18, 2011, 09:58:32 PM
Quote
For me, in Arillas Today, to relax with a chilled out and an " Arillas Passionate Pair " is worthy indeed.
Their laid back attitude even starts to rub off on me.

It's time our Phil and Jen were in Arillas at the same time as us!!   Would LOVE to meet them!  BBK is laid back, and between them and him I'm sure it would rub off on me...

Mind you, Arillas has that effect on me anyway so I'd be doubly laid back!!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 19, 2011, 01:59:38 AM
Jaz
Negg "The Yolk" Egg is more descriptive!

Just back from a Night Owl bash and lost to Capt Bob in the 3rd round who, in turn , lost to Owl's Nickos in the final. (So he keeps the Ouzo then!)
More important than darts was meeting Paul n Deb who have a nice little plot in Afionas. WOTTANICECUPPLE!

They follow the forum but never find a big urgency to say anything relevant.
ANDWHYNOT?

And..... a news flash now! - Our super duper radio controller says 23 deg outside with the possibility of rain. Twould be nice to have a smidgeon.
At 2 a.m. here I bid y'all a peaceful Kalenichta!

(Big Yawn , eyes closing , where are those stairs again?)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 19, 2011, 10:10:49 AM
Thanks a bundle Janis, we feel the same. But we are just another couple who live and love in our favourite place on earth. There are hundreds of others here right now. And I think we have only met about four yet.....

For people eager to hear about the REAL thing, it is another fabulous morning here in Arillas today. To me it feels a tad cooler, but there is not a cloud in the sky. It is 10 am, and I guess it will be hot later. The exchange rate seems to be improving. But who cares? Mythos is the same price in euros as it was four years ago. But ciggies are well up in price. You can still eat a gourmet meal for 15 euros a head, including wine. Life here is as good as it ever was.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on July 19, 2011, 10:59:08 AM
Glad you are both better now and able to get on an enjoy doing whatever takes your fancy.  If you get chance, can you let me know how much Leaders are now so I can do some forward planning for September?

Thank you and have a great day, jammy buggers xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 19, 2011, 11:11:19 AM
Jaz
Negg "The Yolk" Egg is more descriptive!

Just back from a Night Owl bash and lost to Capt Bob in the 3rd round who, in turn , lost to Owl's Nickos in the final. (So he keeps the Ouzo then!)
More important than darts was meeting Paul n Deb who have a nice little plot in Afionas. WOTTANICECUPPLE!

They follow the forum but never find a big urgency to say anything relevant.
ANDWHYNOT?

And..... a news flash now! - Our super duper radio controller says 23 deg outside with the possibility of rain. Twould be nice to have a smidgeon.
At 2 a.m. here I bid y'all a peaceful Kalenichta!

(Big Yawn , eyes closing , where are those stairs again?)
Cheers
Negg
No 'Double Yolk' and out the Eggy?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 19, 2011, 02:24:28 PM
 
Hi all, Valnbills Arillas Today is totally chilled, spending it once again by the pool at Makris, why get hot and sticky walking down to the beach when we have what seems like our own private pool here.
There is a lovely light breeze today but in the sun it's still hot hot hot!!

Looking forward to putting names to faces tonight at the darts knockout (just watching though)

Ate last night at Vinceremo (Seabreeze) It really was very good.
But so many places so much choice.
Thats Arillas Today
             
                                Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 20, 2011, 06:40:15 PM

Well it was Arillas last night really....... great time at Armourada chatting and putting some names to some faces at last.
Finally met Phil and Jen and what a wonderful meeting is was, they are the most friendly couple you could ever want to meet anywhere.
Just felt like I had known them all my life.
Thank you to all the other folk we met for the first time as well.

Arillas today found us in San Steph. Long day on a different beach, back to Makris for a swim, chat at the bar and now looking forward to dinner at Efi's later...... then maybe the Nut to finish off.

            Valx 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2011, 06:56:43 PM
Val n Bill

San Steph is a nice place to be and it's all part of this little place I call North Corfu. I was in Sidari this afternoon, still North Corfu and a change is a good as a rest (So i'm told) What's always good is that your base is always in Arillas.

A big thanks for your valued company last night and hopeing my continous rabbiting didn't make you decide to book an early flight home.

32deg at 7pm here this evening and I think I have kost another 2 kilos today.
(I'll need to buy smaller trousers soon!)
Have a super time at Eftihia and hello from me and Wegg.
Cheers Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2011, 07:21:12 PM
Arillas Today is sweltering hot. But I am assured that a North wind is expected soon and will cool us all down. What I don't understand is how I can be so chilled, yet sweltering hot at the same time!!!

Mad dogs and justphil go out in the midday sun, and I did. I walked from Bardis to the far north end of the beach where I let the sea work all of its cures and all of its magic on all of me. The sea temperature was even high enough for me, with not even a whimper as I waded in. Bliss!!!

The stretch in the middle from Graziella to the jetty is a bit narrower than I remember, but there is plenty for eveyone. Many, many people are taking advantage as you will no doubt see on the w e b c a m. The sea today is making the wade to the north end a bit challenging, but if I can make it, I guess most can. The naturist beach was very well occupied by many brown, pink, green (mud) and a few white bodies like mine. I have been here 10 days and that was my first proper session on the beach.

Arillas Today is waiting for all of you to arrive.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2011, 07:37:36 PM
Arillas Today is sweltering hot. But I am assured that a North wind is expected soon .

Phil


WOTTDERYAMEAN PHIL.
I was told a North Wind is here now!
Or is Glastonbury in the west?-Gave up Geography when I was 15.
Negg
ps- Hope you n Jen had a super last night.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 20, 2011, 08:02:09 PM
My GOD days...Please rush by!!...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2011, 09:05:10 PM
Jo
Still trying to get a pic of your "Favourite Spot"

But,,,, Memory like it is, Are we talking the one on my left knee or right knee?

Can tell 'e though , you won't be dissapointed!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 20, 2011, 09:37:09 PM
In your case it is usually the best of 3 legs isnt it Eggy?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2011, 11:18:12 PM
Generally the best of 3 "Eggs" Jaz.
And if I play badly the Yolks on me.
______________________________________________________________

Sitting on 26 deg here at 11 pm ish and wondering why there is such a drop of degrees in the UK. - Exchange a twinge better at e1.12

All ready here now to sit and watch Paul Nicholson beat Barney in the darts.
(Got 33/1 on PN to get to the final) - WOTDOIKNOW?
May go to bed a sad man!

Arillas Today can take many forms - DONCHYERKNOW?
Today I may win a few Ouzos, but tomorrow I may just have to work a twinge longer to account for the money I lose tonight.

Anyway , 3 cats outside , on the balcony,all fed up with trying to catch the giant rat that ran along the railing. They have to be fed in between the darts.
(If Nicholson doesn't win I might make 'em wait till the morning)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on July 21, 2011, 12:29:51 AM
Quote
Generally the best of 3 "Eggs" Jaz.
And if I play badly the Yolks on me.

I must say, Eggy - as well as darts I reckon you're pretty good at table tennis....
 Lol x x


Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 21, 2011, 01:13:46 AM
Generally the best of 3 "Eggs" Jaz.
And if I play badly the Yolks on me.
_I think it all depends if you have been frying sunny side up on the beach up all day in which case your head would be scrambled and you would have to poach 'Eggs Benedict' to play for you until you were all white which is eggsacly where you would of been if you had not been frying all day! So my advice would be is to whisk yourself off  home and curdle up instead of getting battered!
Kind Regards__Jaz___________________________________________________________

Sitting on 26 deg here at 11 pm ish and wondering why there is such a drop of degrees in the UK. - Exchange a twinge better at e1.12

All ready here now to sit and watch Paul Nicholson beat Barney in the darts.
(Got 33/1 on PN to get to the final) - WOTDOIKNOW?
May go to bed a sad man!

Arillas Today can take many forms - DONCHYERKNOW?
Today I may win a few Ouzos, but tomorrow I may just have to work a twinge longer to account for the money I lose tonight.

Anyway , 3 cats outside , on the balcony,all fed up with trying to catch the giant rat that ran along the railing. They have to be fed in between the darts.
(If Nicholson doesn't win I might make 'em wait till the morning)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on July 21, 2011, 02:10:35 AM
Sounds like Phil and Jen and Vainbill are enjoying a wonderful time, our Nan is out there also bet she has met up with you all to share the fun or add to it, lovely lovely lady. Vainbill, how do you find San Steph...I adore Arillas as we all do and love Ag George beach but must admit San Steph does not do it for me. When we were there first week in June beach was grubby and infested with beetles...hubby kept saying stop fidgeting when they crawled on me...then one bugger nipped me!! Next day I spent in bed...well to tell the truth mostly out of it on the loo...and I never do ill...probably nothing to do with the beach but have never been ill in Arillas in 9yrs prior to that.Ha! x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 21, 2011, 03:35:50 PM

Hi Georgia, first time that we have spent a whole day in San Steph.
It was ok for a change, we parked on the beach and just found a nice spot, but why oh why does a large family always lay large beach mats just in front of your sunbeds when the whole beach is nearly empty!!
Had to walk round them each time we went in the sea, well I suppose we all have to enjoy ourselves!!!!
The beach was quite clean though and no strange insects. We were in Arillas 1st week in June  as well, and never left the village once, so thought that this time we would have a look

                           Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 21, 2011, 03:43:58 PM
....was the first day since 10 May that I did not wake up in Arillas.

Had a fantastic time and met many many friends, old and new, locals and visitors, forum members and non forum members, regulars and first timers. Too many forum members to mention, in case I forget someone but to all I met it was great chatting to you.

Once again the Arillas hospitality shone through, though the down side is that it is difficult to get home at night, the latest being 5:00am!! I think if I had stayed any longer I would on my way home have probably met myself on the way to the beach in the morning.

The only worrying aspect was the lack of visitors, or more specifically the lack of visitors spending their cash in Arillas. Lets hope for a great run in to the end of the season for the lovely people of Arillas.

So this morning rather than trundling off to the beach it was down to Tescos for the weekly shop, in the rather chilly damp air.

Happy hols to those now in Arillas and to those who are looking forward to their visit.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 21, 2011, 04:00:53 PM
Blimey Dai, those last two weeks have flown by since you said you had a fortnight left. You must be getting quite a shock with the weather back in the UK after all of those lovely days in Arillas. It was great to chat with you again and hope your Rugby training, for the new season, goes well :-). I mean lifting the glass up. See you next year and don't forget Thursday nights at the Horizon.

Terry
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on July 21, 2011, 05:04:38 PM
Welcome back, Dai!  It was good to meet you (first at Poppy's and then, more often, at Effi's...

Hopefully see you again next year.

We're back again in October (first two weeks) so there'll be a bit more cash spent then. 

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 21, 2011, 05:11:04 PM
And same from us Dai. Only spent a few minutes with yous but they were special. You love Arillas as much as we do (if that is possible) and Arillas Today is all the poorer that you aren't still here.

PhilnJen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 21, 2011, 05:13:25 PM
Welcome back, Dai!  It was good to meet you (first at Poppy's and then, more often, at Effi's...

Hopefully see you again next year.

We're back again in October (first two weeks) so there'll be a bit more cash spent then. 

Janis x
Lucky you Janis, October will soon be here. We have no plans to return this year (at present) but hope we may be going out for Easter next year if Carol's work allows.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 21, 2011, 05:15:56 PM
And same from us Dai. Only spent a few minutes with yous but they were special. You love Arillas as much as we do (if that is possible) and Arillas Today is all the poorer that you aren't still here.

PhilnJen


Yes it was good talking to you both again, as for Arillas being poorer without me I think there's a few who would argue with you there, LOL!
Enjoy the rest of your stay!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 22, 2011, 12:30:47 AM
It is quite worrying all these reports about how quiet Arillas is this year. It is always strange to see all the Italians in Aug on the beach yet at night in the restaurants they are nowhere to be seen!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on July 22, 2011, 08:47:36 AM
To be honest Jo i didn't notice that many German or Italians last year compared to 2008 there seemed to be quite a lot around ,i guess the state that Europe is in at the moment has hit everyone hard money wise
Lets hope things pick up in the near future Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 22, 2011, 10:28:57 AM
Good to meet you Dai....have you adapted to the change in temperature yet?

Hope you and Carol make it for Easter next year.

Sandy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 22, 2011, 03:13:04 PM
Good to meet you Dai....have you adapted to the change in temperature yet?

Hope you and Carol make it for Easter next year.

Sandy x

Hi Sandy, I have just returned from the gym and spent ages in the jacquzzi and steam room getting nice and hot, but it doesn't seem the same somehow. Just listened to the forecast for the weekend and they said summer is here tomorrow with the temperature going up to 21degrees!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 22, 2011, 05:59:06 PM
Arillas Today is hot and calm again. The north winds that cooled us all down a tad yesterday have subsided, and again there is not a cloud in the sky. The sea is still invigorating and lovely to watch. The beach is a totally different shape, but there are new areas of sand I have never seen before. It just means you do it differently. And many were doing just that today.

Arillas is too quiet for this time of year. It may be ideal for visitors but like the many others who care, it worries me about the future. I hope that I am wrong and everything continues to grow and develop.

Jen and I have ventured as far as Graziella from Bardis Sun (all of 100m) and loved the view of Gravia for three hours. We are so chilled we're frozen, and our Arillas Today is WHATITSALLABOUT.

Sorry no pics - I have only taken four so far.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 23, 2011, 02:14:55 PM
we wait in haste for more blogs and all 4 pics ,,lol..yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 23, 2011, 03:22:01 PM
Breaking News......

Another heatwave in progress. Mythos stocks have been doubled at Bardis Sun Studios in view of a certain guest they are suffering right now...... The lorry driver asked "are you sure you need this much????" Answers on a postcard please!

Taxi strike sees chaos that Bobby and Spiros are sorting out between them for their Bardis Studios. But I guess that there must be the same going on all over the island.

Last night saw Corfusoon, JohntheRef and PhilnJen unable to get a table at Vavilas. Probably others too. Poor ole Thomas looked distraught while he was running round like a spring-chicken on heat with so many customers.

Vinceremo and Graziella were heaving too but we managed to get a table in Graziella - the last one. Garlic prawns, totally delicious, and confirmed that it is a fabulous place to eat. As far as we know JtR got one at Effies, but we are still awaiting reports.

Where the *** did they all come from?????? Apparently the other end of the village was quiet (so we were told) but for us last night, it seemed that Arillas had exploded.


Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 23, 2011, 05:21:53 PM
I like the subject "Arillas Today" Eggy, its like an online newspaper.

Could we have a  .....wait for it.......News Eggsclusive every day please?
It could be called 'The Daily Egg!'

P.S I hope he wont start hacking everyones phones....... he will probably make an 'Eggsample' of all those journalists anyway.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Gina on July 23, 2011, 06:07:05 PM
great reports cant wait to be there on monday hope the heatwave is still on
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 23, 2011, 06:40:17 PM
Breaking News......
Last night saw Corfusoon, JohntheRef and PhilnJen unable to get a table at Vavilas. Probably others too. Poor ole Thomas looked distraught while he was running round like a spring-chicken on heat with so many customers.

This happened to us last August as well! So this August we will go and book ahead to avoid gigantic dissapointment :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 23, 2011, 07:53:40 PM
Jazz RR or is it GRRRRR!

You are trawling those depths to find a post dated "August 8th 2007"
You have more spare time than I but "brownie points" thanks to percy verance
"Daily Egg?"  - More like "Arthur Daily" (Ask Mick n Jill about that one!)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Phil n Jen trying to get a table at Vavillas? - We were there at 7:30 and didn't see you. ( Not all darts, donchyerknow, I take out Weggs sometimes)
Had a good evening with Eileen n Keith
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas Today was that sort of day where the heat was being kind an crept up , so slowly, that no one realised it was a roasting session.
(31 deg in shade at 7:45)

Took a few pics and who, as Lloyd Really Grossman, would say:-
"Wants to stay in a place like this?"
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/JO1.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/JO5.jpg)

and.... In his very deep "waugh" which sound like a bad toilet cistern, would also say :-
"Who wants to walk outside their front entrance to a beach like this?"
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/JO2.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/JO3.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/JO4.jpg)

I think that many of us will know a lovely family who will be pottering around here very soon!
Cheers
Negg













Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 23, 2011, 08:39:08 PM
Eggy...I LOVE YOU!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 23, 2011, 08:53:00 PM
Eggy...I LOVE YOU!!!!

:D and me!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 23, 2011, 09:19:20 PM
and me!



I take the pics are of the Mathraki Apartments Eggy?
( tongue in cheek)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 23, 2011, 10:19:09 PM
Geronwiyerrubbish Jazz.

It's Maths summit or rather. Jo W knows though.

A very busy Arillas Today and just what Arillas should be.

Rain showing on the weather station this evening. WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 23, 2011, 10:33:47 PM
I think it sounds like sushi or something similiar...Teriaki Apartments maybe......... sounds a bit fishy anyway!..... I know, its an anagram of ARAMKINI.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 23, 2011, 11:00:06 PM
Jo & Erja both luv me. So who wants my children?

Don't worry though:-
One is 38 and the other is 40 and I will sign all the adoption papers.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
So, tell us Jazz, how would you have spent Arillas Today? - Serious mind!
24 deg at 9 a.m. with 25deg at 11 pm.

What would anybody else be doing today if they were here?
Difficult , I know , as we don't plan days on holidays.

Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 24, 2011, 01:17:18 AM
I did reply to your question Eggy but it is now on a post called 'what I did one day in June'!
Just thought I would let you know in case you didnt think I answered you ok... regards, Jaz.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 24, 2011, 10:18:13 AM
Jo & Erja both luv me. So who wants my children?

Don't worry though:-
One is 38 and the other is 40 and I will sign all the adoption papers.

Eggy dearest,

I don't have any experience and plead ignorance, so Jo can have them :D :D :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 24, 2011, 10:42:05 AM
I will do you a swap for mine - guarantee they will be returned within the hour!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 24, 2011, 07:53:24 PM
Duck tape worked wonders for my two Jo. - Tie 'em up n shut 'em up
I love children, honest!, but can never eat a whole one
(That's why we have a big freezer!)

Erja - you'd have a good time with daughter = Swapping Tattoo pics etc.
She luvs 'em.

A twinge of a sad Arillas Today as John n Dot ( Ref ) return back to the UK tomorrow. - Already said cheerio to Jebbo yesterday and always find it diffcult to do these. due to the looks on their faces. Give 'em all a hug. All I can do!

We sit here now at 30 deg , nearly 8pm , and Arillas has been good to all, yet again, with a super Sunday afternoon.
(Greeks luv weekends to DONCHYERKNOW-Relax, with family.after busy week)

Egg was home late after darts sessions at Armourada n Rainbow but Wegg is a very patient person so, once again "got away with it"
One day she will not only lock the door but close the road.

A good day, had by all, methinks, and another to follow avrio.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 24, 2011, 08:32:18 PM
Yes we are very sad to have said our Arillas goodbyes to John and Dot. But they are only au revoirs for us four, because we will see them again. Arillas will be all the poorer without them tomorrow though.

Arillas Today is bl**dy heaving. Look at the w e b c a m! We have BOOKED a table at Thalassa, something we have never done in ten years. It may subside, but I hope it doesn't. It will mean that yous, your friends and I, and all the rest, can come back here again to all the places we love. Tonight we might need sharper elbows..... WOTSITALLABOUT????

The weather is kinder, with a significant breeze (ie you can actually feel it) and the sea is still quite vigorous. 30 degrees just now at 7pm.

No, I haven't taken any more photos. Others have though, and have my full permission to publish. I still have my clothes on in all of them so I'm told.

Arillas Today is still here, and it has a very hopeful expression on its face.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 26, 2011, 04:37:19 PM
Arillas Today is still enjoying hot July weather. And it is promised to last for some time yet. The exchange rate is 1.10 in real money. 100 = 110 in your hand.

The Maistro winds have been so invigorating, easing the heat. My recommendation of afternoons watching Gravia in Graziella still stands - and I can report it didn't move, because we have just done all of that, all afternoon, for a silly amount of money.

Tonight will see another music night in the Coconut, and guess who will be there?????

I will quote another true Arilliac: "life is goog." And it seriously is for this one, who is here. Whatever you think of me, I am the winner because Arillas Today includes me.

Phil




 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 26, 2011, 08:00:30 PM
Inside info from my ma and pa tells me it is Freddy Mercury!! back from the dead :-) My mum's favourite singer ever! Happy night ahead methinks!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 26, 2011, 08:18:24 PM
I expect he has shed a few pounds then...... it will look more like Michael Jackson's thriller!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 26, 2011, 08:47:51 PM
heh heh
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 27, 2011, 03:59:39 PM

Jo, it was great wish I knew your Mum and Dad hope it wasn't the couple cavorting in an erotic manner by the bar!!!

 A super night was had by Valnbill (wasn't us cavorting either).
Hello..... to lots of people, some we had met before some the first time, but the main thing everyone enjoyed the night.
 It's 4pm now and very hot and lots of sun cream is being used.

           Back to the sunbed,     Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 27, 2011, 05:46:53 PM
Hi Jo, Freddie is gone, am just posting some video's of our Joseph and Glenn at Eastbourne bandstand would love to know what your Mum think of them. Viv (taking ages to post so wouldn't bother looking for a couple of hrs. lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 27, 2011, 07:56:36 PM
Arillas Today sees many people nursing sore heads and saying how fabulous the performer in the Coconut was. At one point there were three rows of people in the street outside, just peering in at what was a bravura, totally professional and technically excellent performance.

Somebody had the nerve to complain that the bar service was too slow. All I can say to that is not postable on the forum. It was a truly brilliant show, with no entrance fee, and we were privileged to be there.

The weather feels cooler to me, but the numbers disagree, and I must be heading for a freezing experience coming back abroad on Friday, having got used to the glorious weather here.

The exchange rate is still rubbish, but the Mythos is as good as it ever was, and costs the same as four years ago.

Life here is wonderful, if you let it be that for you.
Yammas

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 27, 2011, 09:53:25 PM
Sounds ace Val and Phil!! Did you see my mum and dad??They were there and loving it, think they were sit
ing outside. Val I think your covortins couple may well have been Phil and Jen :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 27, 2011, 10:28:38 PM
Exactly my thoughts Jo.......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 27, 2011, 11:02:36 PM
Jo...... wrong, wrong, wrong, the cavorting couple was Phil and Eggy!

Regards,
Jaz.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 27, 2011, 11:17:49 PM
Eggy does not covort anywhere Jazz. Amble slowly is a better description.

At 11:15 pm and with a super 24 deg outside, the first time for a long time the outside temp has been lower than the inside, and having had super company and super service and super food at Brouklis, why am I on the Forum now?.

'spose it could be classed as part of an "Arillas Today"!

Good food with good friends in a good place.
(Sounds "GOOD" to me)
Eggy now ambles slowly off to bed - Tis been a long day
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 28, 2011, 10:10:19 AM
Arillas Today?

We start with a very civilised 23/24 deg at around 9 ish

I slept well and,today, I am having a day off.

This could mean that time may be had for some pics later.
Watch this space.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 28, 2011, 04:45:51 PM
Arillas Today?

We start with a very civilised 23/24 deg at around 9 ish

I slept well and,today, I am having a day off.

A well earned rest, you do work hard.
Hope the arm holds out.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 28, 2011, 04:47:25 PM
The arm is feeling a little better today John - ( Will I win the 3W k/o tonite? )

Arillas Today?
And ...... How did the temp manage to sneak up to 34 deg by 4:45?
And....... Why are all those vehicles lined up along the beach front?
(Don't they know I have to find a spot fer Punto?)

And......... Who would sit on a swing like this?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/d5.jpg)

The beach , once again, is looking after all.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/d2.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/d3.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/d4.jpg)

WOTMORECANISAY? - Lost fer words.
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 28, 2011, 04:56:36 PM
Cheers Neill. We missed you today, and can only agree, the only place to park the Fiat would have been in the Marina Pool Bar's pool. In it.

Arillas is happy, not too full, and there is plenty of beach. But as usual, Phil and Jen sat in the Nut all afternoon. Each to their own....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Pat&Annette on July 28, 2011, 05:26:07 PM
Phil and Jen
met you in the Nut an hour ago.
Always sad on the return. Thought
u looked very relaxed. Sorry to miss Jen.
Give her our love. Soon be October.
Something to look forward to.
Thank you for understanding. Arillas is
working it's magic for us at a very sad time.
Lovely to c you again.
Pat and Annette.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 28, 2011, 05:29:19 PM
And......... Who would sit on a swing like this?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/d5.jpg)

Must be Jo's :D

Arillas today sounds like a piece of heaven...as always! *deep sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 28, 2011, 05:48:40 PM
Arillas sounds wonderful today, when is it not. Glad everybody enjoying it. Jo, Im still trying this video will let you know if I manage it.lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 28, 2011, 05:53:12 PM
Pat and Annette, we will always have time for you. I have no idea about your sadness except it was visible. That is all Jen and I need to know, and if we have helped you in any tiny way, we are glad. Arillas is a place where you can be healed by friends or try to do so for others. I said "can" before my critics disagree.

It is why Jen and I have spent six months of the last four years here.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 28, 2011, 11:22:35 PM
My swing looks just DIVINE Eggy. You really have NO idea the pleasure a picture like that gives me!! Pat and Annette, are you the couple who have met my mum and dad and were participating in the web cam wave??! If not, sorry for the mistaken identity and whatever your sadness is I hope that it gets easier xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 29, 2011, 12:04:16 PM

Just have to say it was not Phil and Jen by the bar doing some dirty dancing. They were in the back.......Phil was dancing and very well too, Jen was being the lady she always is. Saw the couple in question last night, seemed to be Eastern European.
 Last day for many today including Valnbill and PhilnJen.
Sadness all round :(

 Wish everyone arriving a wonderful time...... just like we have had.

 Many many thanks to everyone we met far too many to list, but love to Eggy, Phil and Jen, John and Dot, Nan(Ann) Adrianne and Dave and their lovely family for all the nice chats we had....... See you soon Arillas 8) xxxx

           Leaving at 1.30am a VERY SAD Valnbill xxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 29, 2011, 12:46:16 PM
ValnBill n PhilnJen

I will try my very best to see you all afore you leave.
But a twinge of hectic morning as Wegg damaged her hand a few days ago.
X-Rays, this morning in Acharavi, shows a broken "something" and we've just come back from Arillas Dr Papadopoulos. Wegg is now "Sort of Plastered"

Ne'er mind. I can wash up - Maybe 5 weeks could be too much though!

Arillas Today - Changed each time.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 29, 2011, 01:03:02 PM
Poor Wendy, I hope she isn't in too much pain. I hope you feel guilty now Mr Eggy, gallivanting off to get news for Arillas Today, whilst your dear wife is slaving away in the garden :-(.

You do realise that when you go out together, for the next few weeks, you are going to look like a matching pair, with your bandage and wendy's plaster.

Here's to a quick recovery Wendy x.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 29, 2011, 01:24:41 PM
I will try my very best to see you all afore you leave.But a twinge of hectic morning as Wegg damaged her hand a few days ago.

X-Rays, this morning in Acharavi, shows a broken "something" and we've just come back from Arillas Dr Papadopoulos. Wegg is now "Sort of Plastered"

Oh dear! I hope she is not in pain (apart from the usual ear ache!) and pass my best wishes to her :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 29, 2011, 06:16:08 PM

Neill just you make sure you do a lot more than the washing up, and look after Wendy the way she looks after you, so sorry she has to be immobilized for a while and hope that she is not in any pain.

Please don't worry if you can't get to say goodbye, we understand.

Last meal for Valnbill tonight guess where?

                       Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 29, 2011, 08:52:47 PM
I usually can take all life has to throw at me.
But...... a one armed womed who wants thing done perfectly??
Aaaagggrh! - Quick, book me a flight to the UK!

Arillas today has been a very sad, but warming goodbye to some and a very welcoming "log fire" to others.

26 deg being "suffered" at 9 ish and one armed Wegg is watering the garden.
( There's no 'arm in that I 'spose? - And she's not totally 'armless )

I wish Phil n Jen and Val n Bill a very relaxed journey home and add these wishes to all that are leaving today. Rain shows on our super duper "Radio Weather Controller" but I can't remember the last time it got a result so I just may chuck in down the hill and leave it to grow into something interesting.

Stay well all "Arillas Today" leavers and tell us all soon of your break here.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jaz on July 29, 2011, 09:06:01 PM
I usually can take all life has to throw at me.
But...... a one armed womed who wants thing done perfectly??
Aaaagggrh! - Quick, book me a flight to the UK!

Arillas today has been a very sad, but warming goodbye to some and a very welcoming "log fire" to others.

26 deg being "suffered" at 9 ish and one armed Wegg is watering the garden.
( There's no 'arm in that I 'spose? - And she's not totally 'armless )

I wish Phil n Jen and Val n Bill a very relaxed journey home and add these wishes to all that are leaving today. Rain shows on our super duper "Radio Weather Controller" but I can't remember the last time it got a result so I just may chuck in down the hill and leave it to grow into something interesting.

Stay well all "Arillas Today" leavers and tell us all soon of your break here.

Cheers
Negg
Sounds like you are 'One Armed and Eggstremely Dangerous' with your watering can in hand!

Jaz.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on July 29, 2011, 11:18:19 PM
Neill

Didn't they tell you that it takes six weeks to mend a break and then a few weeks of gentle exercise before heavy lifting like washing up, so maybe you should give Wendy a 3 month holiday before easing her slowly back into work(http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/lol-056.gif) (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/skype-emoticons.html).
Wendy make him suffer, just think how long you have had to look after him(http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-jumping-smileys-594.gif) (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/skype-emoticons.html).

Luv you both and see you next year, Mick.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 30, 2011, 09:28:30 AM
Jaz - We're "up market" here and have two hose pipes but if she can't get to that garden for a few weeks the "dangerous/irritable" may just happen
Mick - Bearing the above in mind I am keeping quiet about "6 weeks plus"
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Anyway........................
Looks like Jo and Family have a breezy morning welcome to Arillas Today.

Just been out and re-staked two Tommy plants that had blown over.
(Tis a pleasant 23/24 deg at 9:30 am, though)

So.... A camera jobbie may be in order for the beach today.
(As long as I remember to take it with me)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on July 30, 2011, 12:51:38 PM
Enjoyed the recent beach pictures, Eggy, so am looking forward to more of them.  Looks like the beach is in pretty good condition this year.
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 30, 2011, 06:40:22 PM
PJ
Even with the breeze today , the beach is holding up to the elements.
(And it didn't deter many people from enjoying it)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/300711.jpg)
.
A little bird - Well OK - Son of Jo Wisset - Told me she was enjoying the beach,as well

Anyway...
....I only managed 1 pic as the camera batteries decided to die on me.
WOTS.TEKNOLOGEE.ORL.ABOUT?

You'lll just have to take my word for it on the other planned photos. ______________________________________________________________
Heard , on the Arillas grapevine about 2 hours ago , that there is a large forest fire around Skripero. Many concerned locals here especially as there are a few mountain villages dotted around there and most surrounded by vegetation.
Reckon that my fireman neighbour may be involved in these and when I find out more I will let you know. Very experienced lot these firefighters!
_______________________________________________________________

Meanwhile, the day still sits with 30deg at 6:30 pm and the prospect of rain has now vanished from our super duper weather machine.
______________________________________________________________

And.... You gotta "hand" it to Wegg as she copes very well "Single handed"
My tasks tonite are peal spuds and wash up.
(Should have said "Peel" but some spelling errors always have a ring to 'em)
Anyway....."WASH UP?" - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

And.... Is it me, or is it a tad quiet today without Phil n Jen?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on July 30, 2011, 06:58:50 PM
Thanks for your report Eggy, lively and interesting as usual.
Hoping for a speedy recovery for your wife and give my regards to
all Arillas friends. Wishing everyone a lovely holiday.

A bit worried about the fires though and I hope they don't spread.
In the past, I've seen in Portugal how much damage those fires can do.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on July 30, 2011, 08:18:38 PM
Eggy dear - I may be wrong but Im sure Phil and Jen are still in Arillas, they flew out on monday 11th for 3 weeks I thought ?? could be wrong.

Was it not the Skripero area that had a bad fire a few years back ?Hope they get it under control.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 30, 2011, 08:43:36 PM

Heard , on the Arillas grapevine about 2 hours ago , that there is a large forest fire around Skripero. Many concerned locals here especially as there are a few mountain villages dotted around there and most surrounded by vegetation.
Reckon that my fireman neighbour may be involved in these and when I find out more I will let you know. Very experienced lot these firefighters!
_______________________________________________________________

Yikes! ??? I hope they get it under control and keep us posted Eggy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on July 30, 2011, 08:50:05 PM
Hi Ang - according to the Arillas Forum Calendar Phil and Jen's last day was 29th July meaning they had 18 days in Corfu.
Sorry to hear about the fires, lets hope they get them under control quickly.
Thanks for the single beach picture, Eggy, no doubt re-batteried you will be able to do us a few more.  Camera batteries do seem to die with little warning.  Was at Powis Castle a couple of weeks ago and when I came to take my first shot the batteries died.  The spares were down a steep hill in the car - luckilly the National Trust shop stocked AA camera batteries so the day was saved.
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on July 30, 2011, 08:54:57 PM
I hope they get everything under control and no one is injured or loses any property.  And I hope Wegg gets better soon - might have to share your aniseed balls with her, Eggs!!  I'll bring you some more in September.

Just seems to be bad news for so many countries and people this year, one thing after another, oh I sound like my nan now but you know what I mean, it's everywhere.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 30, 2011, 08:57:44 PM
Think they are back in dear 'ole Glasonberee now and missing Arillas already.

These Forest fires , around Corfu, should never be under-estimated at this time of year. The area is like a tinder box now.

Tis a luvley 24 deg right now and time to unwind.

Arillas Today has much responsibility to look after locals and guests alike.
( If the locals enjoy then the guests have no need to fault it)
AND THEY DON'T ANYWAY

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 30, 2011, 08:58:17 PM
Sadly Ang, we're not!! We did Monday to Friday to save money on the flights so it was 3 days short of 3 weeks. Got back in the middle of last night. Had an incredibly good time as usual. More later. Sad to be back of course, but we're back out in October.

I bet Arillas is quieter today Eggy - missing the clank of all those Mythos bottles!!!

Phil

I also worry about the effects of the fire, and echo Cheryls comment that we only seem to hear bad news at the moment.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 30, 2011, 10:05:12 PM
I hope the fire isn't as bad as last years, when it surrounded the petrol station as you climb up the hill and 'S' bends out of Skripero. We saw the devastation two days after and a massive scar was left on the hillside. (I did a video of it
A few days ago I was reading a very interesting blog that was written by someone who lived at Skripero. It makes you realise how terrifying these fires are when they happen near to where you live.

Here is the blog ... http://corfubloggers.blogspot.com/2010/09/fire.html.

I just hope that the fire wasn't started deliberately like many others have been in Greece. Such a waste of wildlife and vegetation
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on July 31, 2011, 11:55:19 AM
Silly me Phil, should be more observant!! looking forward to the "more later".

Sorry for doubting your word Eggy, hope your taking care of Wendy, pass on my get well soon wishes.

At least I got the area of the fire correct, hope it wasnt started deliberatly - twas a funny old day for me yesterday.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 31, 2011, 01:08:06 PM
Hi Phil & Jen, Its good to have you back on the board even tough its meant you leaving our little piece of paradise. Bet Joe is enjoying it and any body else out there at the moment, and im looking forwaed to all the reports. Our Michelle goes to Alykes tomorrow and is going to hire a car and go and see Arillas (if the children want to ) they have heard so much about oyr Dear Friends there that I can't see them refusing, and our Isabelle has said she wants to see little Spiro's.
Joe dont know if you are be going to read this but Joseph and Glenn and the rest of Mercury now on my facebook page. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 31, 2011, 04:22:00 PM
Ang
Never worry about doubting an Eggy. Time can move toooo fast for me.

Skripero fires have been sorted and, I'm told all are safe, and properites remain in good order, Credit due to experienced Greek fireman who can deal with it.
But, I'm told that many Olive Trees have been lost.

The Greek philosphy, however is, better to lose one/two trees than the person who looks after them all.

Arillas Today looks a cracker and, although 29 deg, on the weather marker, rain is being forecast? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Twas n is a good day and will be a good evening for many.
(Bugger the weather marker!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 31, 2011, 05:20:15 PM
Crying in my beer (you think I'm joking??) I'm not in Arillas today. And emotional about all the lovely messages from forum friends on here.

I am so glad that the fires haven't killed anyone, whatever has been lost. The material stuff can largely be replaced, though not all of the old olive trees. And thank you for the reassurance Eggy.

Today I am in bits. The twelve hours of hell called air travel have taken their toll on me, and I was just as ill as usual when we got back. But now I'm better, I have Arillasitis, wishing I had never left. And I am not alone....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on July 31, 2011, 06:39:44 PM
Stop crying into your Beer Phil,it wont taste as good!! - you only have a mere 10 weeks or so before you and Jen return... so you can relive the past 3 weeks for another few weeks on here and as if by magic you will soon be back on that plane returning home - though I dont quite know how it ends up being a 12 hour journey for you lol - as you only live an hours drive from the airport and its a straightish road at that lol.
Ang xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 31, 2011, 06:59:51 PM
Phil n Jen - You 'lol 'ole tinkers you.
Living here you can go 6/10 weeks without seeing the peeps who mean so much

So, You're on holiday now and back home soon. Life's a bummer!

Arillas today will try and be the same Arillas tomorrow,and the next day etc,etc, and the Mythos will continually be re-stocked by all.

What do Mythos and Arillas have in common? Plenty of each to go round for all.

I'm not even going to tell you about the 31deg we have at 7pm. (Tooo Cruel)

Be well super peeps. ( I'll organise a hot water bottle for the bench in Sept!)

Negg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 31, 2011, 08:20:56 PM
10 whole weeks how terrable what date does that make it Phil, Ive got a feeling we might actully meet at last. Eggy we need to make sure we get together for a meal this time, I havent seen Wendy for a year come October and it seems much longer then that. Hope she is coping well with her broken hand and is getting a load of help from you. Love Viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 31, 2011, 08:45:18 PM
Sorry to do a conversation on Arillas Today - I started this.

Ang luvver, by the time you've stressed with packing, luggage weight to get the cheap ciggies and all your possessions in, waited for the transfer and done the "goodbyes," spent two or more hours stressing at Kerkyra Kapodistria airport, boarded, flown for 3 hours, got through baggage reclaim, then Customs stop you, get the bus to Silver Zone to get the car, driven to Glastonbury, believe me it is 12 hours of hell!!!

viv dearest, it is 24th October we arrive - in truth late that night. Would love to meet you at last. Fingers crossed here....

Eggy it would be well cold by then!!!! Thanks so much for your kind thoughts - but as everyone on here knows, that is who you are. We are in for a heatwave here in UK too - 30 degrees next Friday they reckon.
Quote
So, You're on holiday now and back home soon.
You understand me perfectly.
YAMMAS!! Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 31, 2011, 08:55:38 PM
Arillas today must have been fantastic.
People enjoying their holidays and locals enjoying their Sunday.
So much a part of it last week but, THIS WEEK I WAS AT WORK.
Never mind, need to earn the money for the next return.
See you there
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 31, 2011, 10:16:18 PM
Phil Luvver, we have to come back to England on 11th, can hardly believe we re going to just miss each other agaim. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: gaye on July 31, 2011, 11:53:12 PM
Phil where are you staying from October 24th onwards? Do you know where will still be open?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 01, 2011, 12:15:54 AM
We're at Brouklis, but that does not mean summer service. In the last week anything goes. Some places will be open - Armourada at least. Perry at the Nut said to us last week "So we'll have you for the last week then" and Spiros at Thalassa said "we can sit and have a drink" but you can't expect everything. Graziella was open for most of last year's time but ended on the Thursday. Kaloudis might be. You can head further afield for more. It is truly a quiet time, and we love it. Our fifth time in that last week.

Hope it helps
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 02, 2011, 11:20:57 PM
Arillas today...hmmm..that has entailed baking in the scorching hot sun at the very fabulous Marinaki, cooling off in the very fabulous Arillas sea, eating at the very fabulous Horizon hotel, followed by cocktails on the very fabulous terrace followed by a few drinkies at the Coconut, where I am now. We are in heaven, just loving every minute.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on August 02, 2011, 11:22:47 PM
Sounds good to me...glad you're having a great time xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 02, 2011, 11:41:40 PM
Goodonyer Jo. Wish I could come over and buy you a drink!!

love from both
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 03, 2011, 08:11:44 AM
We are in heaven, just loving every minute.

Nice! It is so nice to hear you lot enjoying yourselves Jo! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on August 03, 2011, 08:32:12 AM
sounds idyllic, what a perfect day!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on August 03, 2011, 02:15:37 PM
lucky ducky!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on August 03, 2011, 05:44:17 PM
Sounds perfect only 34 sleeps I think you maybe home by then!

Al & Sal
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 03, 2011, 05:50:00 PM
Sorry Jo
Didn't recognise you with yer hair up. Keep it down just like yer piccie.
How did you recognise me with a shaved head?
(Probably identified dirty Punto with Egg)

Anyway... you know about Arillas Today. Average temp of 28 deg and a mild breeze that means harm to no one.

A nice mixture of French, Italians,Germans and mainland Greeks. Much fun listening to the different languages spoken.
We were at Efi's, the other night, next to a party of 5 Italians. The elderly gent with them sounded like Marlon Brando ( Godfather )
Thought they were going to order a horses head.
( - Does that come with Garlic Sauce ? - )
No disrespect meant here - Great to see many people appreciating Arillas.
Not sure what I would have done if a horses head had been served
(Probably the one I put money on in the Grand National)

Not as busy as this time last year but a very likeable crowd all round.
(Regardless of from whence they came!)
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on August 04, 2011, 01:53:28 PM
ahh neil
efi,s ,,not to be missed,,,,,,and ask spiros<rainbow>,that london mafia,was not there ,,lol...and our jo emersed in arillian life ,,yammas,,,,,,,xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,,life is good
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on August 05, 2011, 12:31:45 AM
Jo - what have you been doing ?? last post was 2 days ago !!
Hope your having a lovely time sweetheart.(have you been to the Grill -georges old place?? ) Trust Arillas is lookng after you and the boys v well
Angx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 05, 2011, 09:55:55 AM
Hi Ang, Jo posted yesturday on the beach, dont mean she was sat on the beach with her laptop  lol. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: julie-1402 on August 05, 2011, 05:51:44 PM
Well I am back in Arillas on Monday!!!! Can't wait to get there, feels like we have been waiting forever with booking last November....

I will make sure we will report back to the forums when we get back.

A very excited Julie, Richard and 2 girls...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 06, 2011, 09:11:45 AM
A very excited Julie, Richard and 2 girls...

Have fun Julie and family and enjoy :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 06, 2011, 10:37:23 PM
Ok Ang, as requested, been hot hot Hot today as has every day. Sea like a mill pond beach packed with lots of different nationalaties. Kids been on a pedalo to Gravia today. Failed to mention they had booked 2 hours, hence a frantic dad with Sammy watersports bonoculars! Anyway all well, I have a beautiful new Marinaki swing which I have been making very good use of! Went to the festival last night which was great, chatted with Eileen and family as well as Maggie and Gordan.Life my people is very good
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 06, 2011, 10:46:14 PM

So glad you're all having a great holiday. Enjoy.
Don't worry.... boys will be boys. :)

                  Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 07, 2011, 09:35:43 AM
Life my people is very good

*deep sigh* I believe you Jo! Good to hear that you are having a fab time :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on August 07, 2011, 01:05:06 PM
Thanking you kindly Jo , keep on enjoying and swinging ... bet the boys were tired out after all that pedaling.
Angx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 08, 2011, 11:07:51 PM
Has anybody seen my lovely granddaughters yet? I am so excited that they are actually there today, and just hope they have a great holiday.

I' looking forward to Skype chats with them.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: skelly on August 09, 2011, 01:05:42 AM
Maybe they could do the web cam wave Terry ;-) x
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e105/CommentCrazyGirl/Smileys%20Hello%20Wave/cloud-waving.gif)

Joan x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 09, 2011, 01:13:32 AM

Terry if you can get them to do it, please post the time, then we can all wave back along with you.

                Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 09, 2011, 01:32:39 AM
It is planned for tomorrow or Wednesday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on August 09, 2011, 12:19:42 PM
Terry, am I having a senior moment (or is it you?!) but in Yorkshire tomorrow is Wednesday!

Bet you are really giddy for them and I hope they love it just as much as you xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 09, 2011, 02:10:15 PM
I'm always having senior moments Cheryl, and I'm going deaf according to Helen, but I can still wear grey trousers :-).

It was about 30 minutes to Tuesday when I posted it, so it just counted.

PS  I hope James is still recovering, or he has recovered and is now fully fit. I would imagine the yobs that did it are rioting at the moment
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on August 09, 2011, 02:48:02 PM
I'll let you off then!  James' check up for his facial surgery is on Thursday then eye test follows on 24th August.  He's doing great so I'm hoping he will be given the green light to travel - keep your fingers crossed!  Victim Support did say that the bloke who punched him would have a criminal record as long as his arm!  Some awful people around, the riots are terrible. 

Sorry we've gone completely off topic here x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 09, 2011, 05:25:54 PM
Sometimes Cheryl , going off topic can be very important to those who need to know what's going on with you n yours. Give him a reminder of our best wishes.
And why give this guy a criminal record? - Don't sick animals get put to sleep?
Whoops! - Open a new topic guys! - My fault!
_______________________________________________________________

Anyway.........
Arillas Today? - Arillas in August? - 33 deg at just gone 5pm?
WOTSITALLABOUT.

This , good people , is WOT TIS ALLABOUT...
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010319-1.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010316-1.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010315-1.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010317-1.jpg)
.
And... that 'ole bench is being put to very good use.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010314-1.jpg)

What more can I say? - This is Arillas Today!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on August 09, 2011, 07:11:05 PM
Thanks Neill, what gorgeous photos!  Just wish I was still there!

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 09, 2011, 08:06:44 PM

Lovely photos Neill, Arillas Today looks so good. Boo Hoo du.ll and chilly here.

                 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on August 09, 2011, 08:23:27 PM
Thanks for the pics, Eggs, it's looks really busy too which is great for business.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: skelly on August 09, 2011, 08:39:22 PM
great pics Neill  keep em coming :)

Joan x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on August 09, 2011, 08:51:02 PM
I shall keep this short - I WANT TO BE THERE NOW!!
see I can do it when I try
Angx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 09, 2011, 09:02:15 PM
I wish we'd never left.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 09, 2011, 09:14:54 PM
Looking good In Arillas Today.
Wish We Were There
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adrienne n dave on August 09, 2011, 11:41:35 PM
still got holiday blues, got back to good old newcastle a week ago.
looking for arillas holiday for next summer now, but thinking I'm wishing my life away!!!


We bumped into Val and Bill a few times, what a nice friendly happy couple they are. It was a pleasure.

Dave n Adrienne
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 10, 2011, 12:07:32 AM
We met Val and Bill often last month. Wonderful folk. How come we missed you then Dave and Adrienne?

Quote
looking for arillas holiday for next summer now, but thinking I'm wishing my life away!!!

You understand me so well......
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adrienne n dave on August 10, 2011, 12:25:32 AM
Looking at the calendar - it seems like a whole lot of us where in town
We all probably crossed paths with a Kalmera or something!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 10, 2011, 08:12:24 PM

Adrienne and Dave, Phil and Jen the pleasure was all ours.
It was so good to meet so many forum members and repeat visitors this time.
This was our second visit this year to the place we love so much, but as in previous years we hope to come back soon.

                     Val x

Sorry Neill for hi-jacking the thread.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 10, 2011, 08:37:12 PM
Val

Apologies not necessary. Arillas Today can often be an Arillas Yesterday and lead to an Arillas tomorrow , which then becomes the new Arillas Today.
(Gottan eadache now!)

It's a very breezy Arillas today which is keeping the temp down to around 24/25 deg. Don't think the beach had many guests but certainly the inland pool/bars, being well protected seemed to be looking after many.

Cheers
Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 10, 2011, 10:31:00 PM
This is Arillas Tonight.

I've am so pleased that I've got four more Arilliacs in the family. I spoke to Dean, Sian, Izzy and Maddy tonight as they were eating starters at Kostas on the Beach and they are having a great time. They are really loving Arillas.

One funny thing they told me was that a really nice lady went up to them,  and asked them if they were the ugly sisters. It was Annie. You can imagine Sian's face, as she had no idea who Annie was. They had a lovely chat to her, and after just three days they have found the true spirit if Arillas.

After the meal at Kostas  they are booking a table for the Horizon for tomorrow night to listen to Christos. So if anyone is there tomorrow night please say hello to them (you can't miss Izzy with her longish red hair).

I am so pleased tonight. Its just a shame that the day was rather sad because of  the man drowning.



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 11, 2011, 10:29:58 AM
Ah what great news Terry, I bet you are mightily relieved that they are enjoying things (as if they wouldn't!). Methinks a future trip back with grandparents may be on the agenda!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 11, 2011, 12:38:15 PM
I think so too, Jo. We are already planning a trip for next year that will be in August. My Daughter and Grandson in one room, and another granddaughter with Helen and myself. The "hardship" being that we will get back from Arillas on July 9th and "have" to go back on Aug 13th or 20th, but it would only be for a week.

Sorry everyone, to have gone off the thread.

Also Jo, you have a few days to get pics uploaded, where are they?


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 11, 2011, 05:21:05 PM
Terry
Not off thread at all.
Arillas , yesterday, today, tomorrow, next year. It's all good for Arillas and those who want to spend time here.

As a treat, I'll tell you it's 28 deg at 5 pm ish and sunny.
Just a relaxed breeze now, after blowing a "Joshua Trumpet" yesterday.

Great to see a busy Arillas and many Italians who recognise a good place to be.
I do wish though, that they wouldn't drive in the middle of the road.
(Punto does that and there's no room for the two of us!)

Bless 'em all. - TISWOTISAY!
(Chuck yer nationality outta the window and come here and enjoy as one.)
Pity the world can't learn from Arillas.

Now I'm off the thread - Aaargh!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 11, 2011, 06:48:09 PM
Not off thread at all, either of yous. Arillas today is about all that and more. These posts keep us up to date and make us think about what the real Arillas is all about. Thanks for bothering.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 11, 2011, 07:06:08 PM
Sounds like you would realllly have to force yourself to go a second time Terry! :-) as for my hol report, do people REALLY want to be put through our daily escapades when it basically the same year on year?! As much as I love reading and I really really do love everyones hol reports, I do now wonder in light of the recent gob smacking posts if to post it would be seen as self indulgent twaddle!?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 11, 2011, 07:52:13 PM
That's how I feel Jo. Unless we have a BBC Outside Broadcast team, make HD videos and get it written by Tony Warren, the best we can do is write the same things we did last time, because that is what we did this time. I'd rather see Terry's or Samwell's videos and Dave's 360s any day. We are lucky to have them.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on August 11, 2011, 10:01:59 PM
Come on Jo give us some info please!  It must have been different this year because one of your sons stayed in his own apartment didn't he?  How did it all go?  Please don't let someone who won't even show their face, stop people from doing reports, that's what I think anyway x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on August 11, 2011, 10:13:17 PM
Oh Jo dont be a spoil sport - self indulgent twaddle??? now "whatsthatallabout" to quote our very own Eggy.....

Twaddle it maybe to some but they dont have to read - "simples"!
Arillas Today is just that- just add a bit of journalastic spin and hey presto your on the team ;-)

Every ones contribution is valued in my opinion.
Ang xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 11, 2011, 10:22:19 PM
Love the last two comments. Both say what I really think Ang and Cheryl. In the Tell Us Your Story thread there are hundreds of lovely reports and memories. Some of them are yours and some are mine. I might just do a highlights report for this July instead of my attempt not to. In truth, I adore reading about others' times in Arillas. Much as I also love the up-to-date technological ones.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 11, 2011, 10:36:06 PM
Er...ok!! I have been DYING to fill you in!! Haha! Give me time for a bath and to pour myself a glass of the chilled stuff and I will bore you all once more!! Fickle..moi?!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 11, 2011, 11:19:31 PM
Everybody on every holiday has something to write about, or pictures to post and it isn't  a competition, and every single post is valuable. I hide behind my pics and vids because I feel that I am not very good at writing.

You were just trying to tease, I reckon Jo.


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 12, 2011, 12:33:40 AM
I'm sorry this is going off topic again but I have some hot news for Jo's son who is an Arsenal fan. In place of Fabregas who is joining Barcelona, the gunners have signed an Italian lad who lives in North London, his name is Grabatelli. Sorry couldn't resist it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 12, 2011, 12:49:26 AM
Grab a tele? Sounds like the scenes on the streets of Britain's cities for the last few days. That is if they're not burning them.

It isn't Arillas Today, because whatever happens, the Greek people are not like that. Passionate yes (I love that) but so honest. I said it on FaceTube. Yet another reason to live in Corfu. The "likes" are piling up as we speak.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 12, 2011, 01:17:36 AM
Sounds like you would realllly have to force yourself to go a second time Terry! :-) as for my hol report, do people REALLY want to be put through our daily escapades when it basically the same year on year?! As much as I love reading and I really really do love everyones hol reports, I do now wonder in light of the recent gob smacking posts if to post it would be seen as self indulgent twaddle!?

Jo , You 'ole tinker you, with yer hair up in a "bun" so you're not recognised!

Tell us about it. why not? - Share your good times here.
( Did yer hammock snap or hadn't I cut through the rope enough?) Hee Hee

People will read and people will enjoy your exploits as much as you did.
Go for it lass and let others share your family time here.

Whoops-Nearly forgot- Arillas this morning? 20 deg at 1 am. and tired Egg is off to bed. Many darts thrown at Rainbow tonite - many doubles missed
I lost in the semi final - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?
But...........Loadsa fun had by all.
Looking forward to a "Jo W" update,
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2011, 05:23:17 PM
Good reporting Jo, on your Holiday Posting, many have enjoyed,including Egg.

Arillas Today? on a Bank Holiday Sunday, you could say.

Triffic - DATSWOTISAY!

Who are the owners of all these parked vehicles?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010328.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010327.jpg)

And, why is the Coconut empty?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010332.jpg)

And, why is the Malibu empty?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010333.jpg)

These pics could be the reason, especially as it's sunny and around 30 deg.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010322.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010324.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010325.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010326.jpg)
.

I hope these guys haven't got their mooring rope attached to the bench.!!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010329.jpg)
.
And.... Who is this strange woman who keeps waving at me?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010331.jpg)
.
Anyway....
I think tonight that both bars, plus those other places we mustn't forget, will have much music to cater for all the guests that own all those cars parked along the front.
Good 'ole loud music and much merriement will be enjoyed by all.

Tomorrow night it will all be repeated at the Coconut.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010330.jpg)

Stay Well All
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 14, 2011, 05:34:36 PM
Thanks Neill. There's only one thing wrong with your report as far as I'm concerned. Jen and I weren't sitting in the Nut for you to take a picture of. Our fault entirely. Wish we were there....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on August 14, 2011, 06:32:57 PM
a truley wonderful set of pics,neil,,,so homesick...yammas to negg/wegg,,xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 14, 2011, 06:56:51 PM
I want to be BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on August 14, 2011, 07:22:57 PM
Like you Jo, I want to be back too x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on August 14, 2011, 07:26:46 PM
I have had such a Boring sunday(couldn't even muster the enthusiasm to write) - I WANT TO BE BACK TOO!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on August 14, 2011, 07:32:21 PM
Hopefully my pics will cheer a few people up, came home on Friday and miss it already, how do I attach photos????
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 14, 2011, 07:44:20 PM
Arillas Today is missing all of us Jo and Karen. We all make our mark in our own way. But it is how we feel that matters. Dying to be in Arillas is a common feeling that we all share. The pictures are all very well, but they are just pictures.

We both can't wait to have the uncommercialised take on Arillas in October. I will love the slow pace and whoever wants to talk to me. Jen will just wallow in the peace and quiet and read many books. Heaven for both. Arillas Today is making enough money to provide what we contribute to in July, but the bit we adore in October.
 
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Gina on August 14, 2011, 07:50:57 PM
cant believe been home a week already and wishing i was back hope my numbers come up soon
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on August 14, 2011, 08:31:17 PM
just trying out uploading pics, fingers crossed (http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/ivarnell/Arillas%202011/DSC02361.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on August 14, 2011, 08:37:36 PM
try again, got my sizes wrong (http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/ivarnell/Arillas%202011/DSC02356.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on August 14, 2011, 08:39:56 PM
third time lucky (http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/ivarnell/Arillas%202011/DSC02381-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on August 14, 2011, 09:01:07 PM
more photos (http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/ivarnell/Arillas%202011/DSC02423.jpg) (http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/ivarnell/Arillas%202011/DSC02424.jpg) (http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/ivarnell/Arillas%202011/DSC02426.jpg)(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/ivarnell/Arillas%202011/DSC02427.jpg)(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/ivarnell/Arillas%202011/DSC02428.jpg)(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/ivarnell/Arillas%202011/DSC02463.jpg)(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/ivarnell/Arillas%202011/DSC02462.jpg)(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/ivarnell/Arillas%202011/DSC02461.jpg)(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/ivarnell/Arillas%202011/DSC02460.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 14, 2011, 09:05:53 PM
Ah karen you captured your 'Arillas today' prefectly!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on August 14, 2011, 09:07:24 PM
Thanks Jo, keep getting the sizing wrong, will add more next week, off to France tomorrow to visit my mum x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 14, 2011, 09:17:20 PM
Thanks Karen. An oasis in the middle of the desert that everyone seems to be trying to make of our forum. Lovely pictures of a typical Arillas holiday. Thank you for troubling to post them. Size really doesn't matter (so they say.....)

Glad it delivered for you once again.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 14, 2011, 09:23:43 PM
Nice one Karen! This is lovely Arillas today material! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on August 14, 2011, 09:52:15 PM
Dont worry about the size of pics, you shared them with us and thats enough..thank you
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on August 14, 2011, 09:54:37 PM
Lovely pictures, thank you, looking forward to some more when you get back from your mum's!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on August 15, 2011, 01:26:53 AM
Fantastic photos of a fantastic place!

Thanks, Karen - have a great time at your Mum's and "speak" later

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on August 15, 2011, 12:13:17 PM
Lovely set of pics reminding us all of that wonderful place in our hearts.
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 19, 2011, 01:28:01 PM
Arillas Today continues to offer all guests a super 30 deg at lunchtime.

There does not to be any sign of rain for the very near future which must please our good pal, Erja, who will soon be hopping over for some prime time.

It's been a fairly busy August and we all hope for a just as busy September.

Someone recently asked if there are still new DVD releases being shown in the local bars. - I am told that Malibu, yesterday, showed "Transformers 3"
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Now, A question for all.
"Arillas Today" is on, something like, 689,000 veiwings, since it started. This is a credit to all who post here with photos and updates etc.

But..... anyone like to hazard a guess as to how long it will take to reach that 1,000,000 mark? -

And will the system cope with a 7 figure number?
And will I still be alive when this record total is reached?
And what will the price of Ouzo be then?
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on August 19, 2011, 01:47:10 PM
So pleased to hear August has been fine, and I'm sure September will
be even better, it usually is !!! And the beach looks great this year.

Enjoy the sun and the fun. Greetings from a very rainy Denmark!
But I'll be off myself to Moraitika in just 3 weeks, so I will survive !!!
Give my regards to everyone.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 19, 2011, 02:25:56 PM
Quote
But..... anyone like to hazard a guess as to how long it will take to reach that 1,000,000 mark?

Lets have a guess. It started on August 08, 2007, at 02:30:35 PM so thats 689,379 views in 48 months which is 14,362 per month and 1,000,000 - 689,379 = 310,621 divided by 14,362 = 21 Months, which would be 1,000,000 by about April 2013.

The First Post

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


And a very interesting reply from Clare

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!



Right Neil, see the last part "its fab, hope you never tire of posting!"

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 19, 2011, 02:41:24 PM
I just noticed - I got what I asked for way back at the start.

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

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


Yessssssssssssssssssssssssss
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on August 19, 2011, 03:15:52 PM
Oh Terry !!!
grrrrrroooooooaaaaannnnnn
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 19, 2011, 06:40:47 PM
Interesting Terry.

Started in Aug 2007? - Can't beleive it but records show it's true.
Who was there then?- In 2007? ( Tooo lazy to look)

so....MR TERRY W,
Start a new post then, under General Chat for everyone to give an estimate for when we reach 1,000,000 posts.
Maybe the winner, in months time can have a freebie meal, compliments of others who guessed wrongly. (And no cheating!)

Meanwhile.... Sitting here with 33 deg now at 6:40pm all I could say is , "Poor Connie, sitting in the rain in Denmark"
Won't be said though as sitting in the rain often sounds good to me and Denmark can't be that bad ( People holiday there! )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on August 19, 2011, 07:29:52 PM
He heee You're right!!!
People do holiday here, and I still wonder why???


Connie x  :-)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 19, 2011, 08:11:28 PM
Definition of gutted. Seeing Annie's facebook 'check in' at Arillas beach today. I will drink to forget :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 20, 2011, 07:12:19 PM
"Bumpered Into" - Erja and Heide today, enjoying life at Marina Pool Bar.

They both look very well, Must be the Arillas climate ( Or the mythos!)

They must have had a super day and we still can offer all a 31deg at 7pm.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on August 20, 2011, 09:03:35 PM
Neill, Calum said he will be your apprentice daily reporter, only one problem he will have to come and stay with you ha ha

Only 5 weeks and we will be back there with you and Wendy

Jill xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 21, 2011, 04:55:54 PM
Started in Aug 2007? - Can't beleive it but records show it's true.
Who was there then?- In 2007? ( Tooo lazy to look)

Heidi and I were here in Arillas August 2007 celebrating my 40th B-Day.

Long live Arillas today! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 21, 2011, 05:17:43 PM
Well, you gals are just a coupla of Arillas veterans!

I bet with the temps today, still 34deg at 5pm, that 'ole Mythos has been like the nectar of those Greek Gods again!. Save some for Riggers though!

Tis been a real hottie again folks and have said many sad farewells to those leaving us. - More of that on the Darts posting though.

Arillas looks busier to me and have met many a "quad-biker" coming at Punto in the middle of the road. - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?
(Watch the road people - not the veiws)

and ........some very smart Italian cars who still are not sure which side they should be on.
(I wouldn't want to scratch my BMW either-maybe middle of road is good idea)

All in all,a super mixture of folks who have this one "Arillas Thing" in common. WOTSDATDEN? ( Answers on postcards only )

Cheers
Negg



 


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on August 21, 2011, 06:54:19 PM
Ha ha Eggy, we were there in 2007 If I recall we even brought a few bits and bobs over for you - tea, cheese and good old Heinz saladcream and Hp sauce if Im right - or was that 2008 - no I remember 2008 was a certain strimmer cord lol - happy memories eh?

Keep on enjoying Arillas today, as I do every day.
Angx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 21, 2011, 07:05:39 PM
Hear Hear Ang. That is WOTITSALLABOUT. I do every day as well....

Living it with you Erja and Heavy. I've coped with being here for a few weeks, but SO wish we could share a few in the Nut tonight. Terry calls it Arillasitis - I call it homesick.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 21, 2011, 07:44:55 PM
Hi Ang

Was it that long ago? - Thanks for the reminder though!
(Must be time to get that cheese outa the fridge!)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sitting here with 31deg in the shade,at 7:40, and looking forwards to a Sunday Roastie chickie with trimmings. - All except the meat from the garden of Bink. - Or should I say the one-armed Wegg.

Arillas on a Sunday evening in late August will be "heaving" or is that "Heaven"
Now where did I read that before?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on August 21, 2011, 07:56:13 PM
Seems like many of us came to Arillas in 2007 for the first time.
I didn't know anyone there at the time, but thanks to the Forum I've
got to know lots and lots of people since then, and some have become
very good friends. Some of us have met in person and some of us still
have that pleasant experience coming up sometime in the future.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on August 21, 2011, 08:03:28 PM
may 2008 for me and ann 2012 will be how 5th time love the place and the ppl
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on August 21, 2011, 08:05:35 PM
Neill under 5 weeks till our next visit, Calum is practising his darts as we speak.  Even had to buy him a 180 badge for his case lol, he was even talking about buying bits to bring over, see he is your apprentice.  

Thought we might get away just the 3 of us but Kerry is joining us again and can't wait.

Message me if you need anything, better if you email its easier.

See you soon, say happy birthday to Wendy for us and give her a big hug if she will let you ha ha ha

Jill xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 21, 2011, 08:16:13 PM
Aaaahhhh - that's Arillas Today. Folks connecting using our forum to plan, play and sort out the next move. justlove it.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on August 21, 2011, 09:33:20 PM
Way back in 2007 eh? Well yours truly and my dear wife enjoyed our first holiday in Arillas and stayed at the wonderful Horizon.  It was most relaxing and a great holiday - I remember getting through three books from the Horizon Library

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/patjmcn/DSCF0952OnthebalconyattheHorizonn.jpg)

What could be better?
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on August 21, 2011, 09:44:41 PM
Perfect PJ, horizon balcony and a book!! heaven.
Angx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 21, 2011, 09:45:35 PM
Our first was 2002, allocated on arrival. They changed our lives....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 21, 2011, 10:41:26 PM
Our first was 2002, allocated on arrival. They changed our lives....

Phil


Phil - You've left the "R" out of that word! ( Had to be dun! )
Cheers
Negg

( still with 27deg in the house at 10:45pm - Aaaarrrgh! )
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Glenny on August 21, 2011, 10:51:22 PM
LOLOLOL!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 21, 2011, 11:13:17 PM
They did that too Eggy mate. We drink even less now....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on August 22, 2011, 09:48:02 AM
Arillas today is waiting for its new batch of visitors - enjoy, everybody!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 22, 2011, 12:48:51 PM
Janis

They are coming to a 32deg plus and a hottie - No breeze to mention of.
(Don't tell Phil n Jen)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on August 22, 2011, 03:44:24 PM
Sounds wonderful, Eggy - it will be a little cooler when we come back on 1st October but just as wonderful!

See you then x

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 22, 2011, 06:29:18 PM
Janis

35 deg at 6:30pm - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

My socks are melting so have to go and change 'em now"
(Don't mention livers! - Mines currently fried and all Wegg has to do is add onions - and gravy , of course!)

I look forward to the 1st October much more than you.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 22, 2011, 06:38:23 PM
Arillas today for me too is hot hot hot! But absolutely loving it and shortly we will head out to Armourada for dinner and then to the Nut to watch my beloved Tottenham playing ManU.

Life is good/goog in my Arillas today :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 22, 2011, 07:05:15 PM
and then to the Nut to watch my beloved Tottenham playing ManU.

Life is good/goog in my Arillas today :)


Goog Gog Woman!
Shouldn't that read Tottenham losing to ManU 3-1?
(Eggy could get buttock kicked here.)
Bugger! - Still comes under Arillas Today though!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 23, 2011, 09:11:09 AM
and then to the Nut to watch my beloved Tottenham playing ManU.

Life is good/goog in my Arillas today :)


Goog Gog Woman!
Shouldn't that read Tottenham losing to ManU 3-1?
(Eggy could get buttock kicked here.)

:D kicking you will get dear Eggy! We actually lost 3-0 but Royal Ionian got me over it ;)

And shortly we will head to the beach for a days hard craft of lying down. *deep sigh* What a hard life in Arillas today.... ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on August 23, 2011, 09:19:47 AM
Ooh, Erja - I'm sooo jealous!

Wish I was in "Arillas today"... lol x


Janis x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on August 23, 2011, 10:04:12 AM
Lovely reports Erja,
I know you're having a hard time coping, but chin up!!! (He heeee).
Give my regards to the Armourada family, Pooley, and Yiota.
Soon I will be Corfu too, counting the days to be back in my new home.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tonynglenda on August 23, 2011, 10:31:07 AM
See you're keeping our seats warm Erja. We'll be there next Friday to take them over.Enjoy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2011, 06:11:57 PM
Arillas Today?

Life is still good/goog but only two changes

1. The temp now sits at 35 deg at 6pm.

2. (Just for Erja) - She hasn't got to watch Spurs lose again!

TonynGlenda - I'm sure that Erja n Heide will keep your seats warm for your arrival but I fear that after my "Number 2" comment she may super glue mine.

I'll catch 'em both soon. - Maybe a Nuttie Visit tomorrow afternoon?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 23, 2011, 07:20:38 PM
Or try Thalassa Eggy. Often to be seen warming the seats there at lunchtime. And I wouldn't be surprised, super-glueing one!!!

I'm jealous too Janis. Two months of slog between now and being in "Arillas Today." At least it's not 12.

Our love and best wishes Erja and Heavy luvvers. It's a hard job, but someone has to do it....
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 24, 2011, 08:41:28 AM
Arillas this morning is a gorgeous one! We are actually going to get rather adventurous and take a bus ride to somewhere else!

But then we will return later in the afternoon but cannot tell when but couple drinks there will be somewhere ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 25, 2011, 07:20:02 PM
I walked out of Kavaddades house, lunchtime, and there were 20 people all pointing hairdryers at me, and all set on maximum heat!!!!

Well, not really but that's what it felt like.

I think I am getting a heat fetish! - 35 deg at just gone 7 pm? WOTSTHATALLABOUT.

Erja n Heide will tell ya that tis a hottie yet again and, as I sit here and punch keyboard it is 27 deg in the house.
(Apologies Erja - Business this afternoon - Couldn't do the Nut)

Anyway.........................The beach continues to look after everybody and still offers that 'ole sea to coolya down.
Meanwhile ...........My corduroy trousers and tweed jacket continue to melt and fall apart around me.
Am I doing something wrong here?

I will retire gracefully, in the knowledge and satisfaction that many August visitors are sharing with, many others, all that Arillas has to offer.

Cheers All
"Soggy Socks" Egg signing out!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 25, 2011, 10:34:57 PM
Sounds perfect for me Eggy - but I don't (yet) have business in Corfu, and can just wallow in the glorious hot weather. Or I could if I were there....

Loved the hairdryers analogy - so many posts about these modern objects - and all that is needed is to walk outside in the glorious weather.

I'm not jealous. Believe that and you'll believe that the moon is pink....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on August 26, 2011, 12:23:40 AM
SOUNDS PERFECT 11 SLEEPS YEAH

Al & Sal
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on August 26, 2011, 10:16:24 AM
Only 4 weeks today, can't wait although it will be funny being there without Tony and Glenda now.

Jill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 26, 2011, 05:02:21 PM
Just thought you'd like to see a few pics of "Arillas Today" about an hour before I got home to temps of 37 deg.

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010335.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010334.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010337.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010336.jpg)

Erja and Heidi were found, chilling out in Portofino, and both look very  ....... - "Arillas-ized"

(Rumour has it that Portofino need more Mythos delivered tomorrow!)

Met Tony New and wife at the Rainbow, this morning, whilst enjoying a brekkie and poor Wegg has to keep the plaster on for another week.
(X-ray on Wednesday so fingers crossed - Makes a change from broken!)

Sandy is here and did her "50 lengths" this morning.
Michelle is here and did her brekkie as an alternative to the "50"

All is well and all is busy and all are enjoying. WOTMOORKANISAY?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzanne simcox on August 26, 2011, 06:10:22 PM
Looks beautiful Eggy, we have friends staying a Kaloudis, and me & Rog, plus son & daughter-in-law too be are returning in July 2012, see you hopefully xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on August 26, 2011, 10:23:31 PM
Thanks for the pics Eggy.  As ever they say more than 1000 words could.
Julia & I are due to be "Arillas-ized"
very soon (arriving 5th September) at the Kaloudis.  Just hoping the good weather lasts (although a little cooler would suit nicely).
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 26, 2011, 10:27:56 PM
Oh my god Arillas lookes heavenly. And Sandy is there??? how did i miss that one?! how bad do I feel that I didn't wish her bon voyage! Have fun girls and everyone else who is lucky enough to enjoy Nirvana. Now I will drink :-(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 26, 2011, 10:31:45 PM

 Thanks Eggy for the photos, hope you're cooling down now.

                Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2011, 11:18:22 AM
Arillas today, at 10am, patiently waiting for all it's guests to finish their brekkie and then ........................................
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010338.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010340.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010342.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010339.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010341.jpg)
.
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010343-1.jpg
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010343-1.jp)

Now showing 28 deg,and rising, at 11 am.

Cheers to all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2011, 11:21:49 AM
I'll try this one again.

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010343-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 02, 2011, 12:11:13 PM

Wonderful, just wonderful Eggy, oh how I wish I was there.
Thanks for posting even if it torments all of us here.

Happy holidays to all arriving in the next few days. You lucky lot.

                 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on September 02, 2011, 12:19:42 PM
I second Val's words:
Happy holidays to everyone.
Arillas beach is as beautiful as ever.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Linsey on September 02, 2011, 12:21:38 PM
Can't wait - 3 sleeps!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 02, 2011, 01:13:40 PM
Great pics - very reassuring about the size of the beach.  Monday - here we come.
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on September 02, 2011, 04:56:15 PM
Neill the beach is looking fab.  Can't wait to be there, just the 4 of us going again, 3 weeks today and we will be by the pool unless the strange man who was loitering in June is around ha ha ha.  Will let you know what time we arrive etc in a pm.

See you and Wendy soon, keep the photos coming.

Jill xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2011, 06:55:59 PM
just the 4 of us going again, 3 weeks today and we will be by the pool unless the strange man who was loitering in June is around ha ha ha.  Jill xx

Jill,
Rumour has it that "Mr Strange" has been banned from the "Beach End", so now he hangs around Marina Pool. -
(With a video camera secretly installed in the "zit" that sits on his bald head)

Arillas Today is now winding down after finishing with temps of about 34deg.
Still 32 deg at 7pm. - WOTSITALLABOUT.?

(A slight Kavaddades breeze at about 5-ish which, after blowing 2 chairs of the balcony decided that was enough to annoy me and went away, quietly)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on September 02, 2011, 09:29:42 PM
Fab pictures Neil, We arrived this day last year & it was 18 degrees & raining, watwasthatallabout???

So jealous for those there or arriving in the next few days.

300 days & we will be back, shouldn't complain though we have just had a fabulous holiday in thailand (Bangkok & Ko Samui celebrating our silver wedding)

Karen

xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on September 03, 2011, 10:03:41 AM
Thanks for posting great pics Neil along with the temperature updates. Only 2 sleeps to go Yeaaaaaaaaaah.

Hope to meet you.

Al& Sal
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 03, 2011, 03:43:54 PM
Sounds like Al & Sal will be arriving on Monday - same as Julia & I - hope we bump into each other.
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 03, 2011, 05:32:29 PM
PJ

Right now we're sitting on 32 deg, in the shade, at 5:30pm and it's been a great day.

In this weather you might not just bump into each other but slide off each other.!

An Arillas Sunday, tomorrow, will be a busy Arillas indeed, me-thinks!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on September 03, 2011, 07:25:31 PM
Have heard Tony and Glenda arrived safe and well yesterday ........ what time is now over there 7.25pm, probably sat in their normal seats in Coconut.  Wish i was there x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 18, 2011, 07:52:34 PM
15 days since the last "Arillas Today" ? - Where do the time be going?
                       ( Bit o Somerset there for y'all )

Today is a busy Arillas and no where for a poor 'ole Punto owned by a poor 'ole man.

Rain is forecast on our super duper Radio Controller but it also shows 27 deg in the shade?

Beleive what you beleive. - I'm off to eat.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 18, 2011, 08:40:26 PM
You'm gotta point Neill. Her is real warm just now luvver... Now where is that place to, the one you keep on about?

As far as we're concerned, Arillas Today is lacking two things. Phil and Jen. So many bookings but we're NOT THERE.

xchrxnav (aka Jozef) arrived today. Or was it yesterday? All a bit of a blur here. Drowning our sorrows in massive pork dinner and voddie frappe. Arillas awaits but I'm not sure that I can wait much longer.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on September 18, 2011, 09:27:47 PM
Arillas today sounds wonderful!

Arillas tomorrow (or, to be more precise 1st October) will be FANTASTIC!!

See you soon Neil

Janis and Barry xx

PS the kisses are both from me, Janis!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on September 18, 2011, 09:48:42 PM
Janis 'Arillas tomorrow' is going to be fantastic too!!  Bet you can't wait xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 18, 2011, 09:57:18 PM
Cheryl, hope you and James have a fantastic time....you deserve it xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on September 18, 2011, 10:00:54 PM
Thank you, Sandy (or do we call you 'granny' now?  Congratulations, so pleased for you, another generation to fill the doll's house) xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on September 18, 2011, 10:01:16 PM
I hope thr rain has stayed away for you and James Cheryl, i wish i was there at the moment its freezing here in Bradford and wet GRRRRRRRR
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on September 18, 2011, 10:03:46 PM
Tony, I think it might be coming in my suitcase but what the heck, few more beers so no problem!  It's freezing in Halifax too!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 18, 2011, 10:04:52 PM
Thank you Cheryl....I'm getting used to the idea. I'm going to be a Greek granny - Yia Yia. I'm not sure Ben was too impressed....lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on September 18, 2011, 10:05:47 PM
Sandy, how lovely, just perfect for you x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on September 18, 2011, 10:10:50 PM
OOOOOOOOOOOPS i thought you were already there Cheryl anyway you have a cracking time when you get to Arillas :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on September 18, 2011, 10:12:41 PM
Sorry, I've gone completely off thread here, didn't mean to x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 18, 2011, 10:17:41 PM
No worries Cheryl luvver. You're all talking about Arillas today, or tomorrow... Have a safe journey and soak up as much as you and James can. You will be amongst friends.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 18, 2011, 10:36:12 PM
24 deg outside , at 10:40 pm and the rain forecast has vanished from our super duper radio controller. - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

Kalenichta from a very peaceful and relaxed North Corfu.

(Reckon I B off 2 read a bookor2 now , donnee no << This bit for Phil!)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 18, 2011, 10:46:57 PM
lmao. Jen just said oo be that then? She knew exactly when I responded "wi a great big stick I'll knock e down.... Eggy, I'll av ee."

Humour is just as goog in Arillas as it is 'ere.

Arillas Today is still top of my list. So what's new there then - meluvvers -

Phil





 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 19, 2011, 04:55:55 PM
So Phil n Jen,
Quiz question here.
Who wrote / sang that song "50 ways to leave your Luvver"?

Or was it "50 ways to leave your Liver"? - Hee Hee!

Bugger! - I B goin up top field now to dig those tatties.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas Today brings us, still, 28 deg at 5 pm ish but we did have a small shower at 1 ish.
Severe weather is targeted for tonite so lock up yer Punto people!

Cheryl and James and Julie are here safely and non delayed and Darts is the name of the game tonite. (James done me 2-0 already)

Fun will be had by all, except me if I lose again, and Arillas is still looking good (goog) and treating all guests with the respect they deserve.
- Still not many places to put Punto - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

Be Well peeps
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 19, 2011, 06:15:46 PM
Good to hear that Cheryl and James got there ok! Hold on to your Punto Eggy dearest and have a cold beverage for me ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 19, 2011, 06:52:30 PM
At 6:30 tonite those noisy skies have opened up and we are being bombarded with heavy wet stuff!

2 of our 3 cats have decided that inside is the place to be and are trying to make friends and influence us both in the hope we don't kick them out at the end of the evening.
Our 3rd moggy, Megg, who tends to vanish for 48 hours at a time is probably an hour away somewhere thinking - "WOTTAMISTAKATOMAKA"
She will, no doubt, turn up later as the soggiest puss you will ever see and demand to be wiped dry. Will we do that? - Well Weggs will as I am 'sposed to be out for a darts night.

The thunder makes not only the house shake but Wegg's knees quiver slightly but it's all exciting stuff. Nature is saying- " North Corfu , you've had it all your own way since May and now it's payback time. "
What nature forgets is that all us locals welcome this onslaught to get our gardens back up to scratch (Weeds may grow up a metre overnight though!)

This little burst of Nature will not affect our guests one little bit, especially those UK pals who have seen worst than this over the last few months back in dear 'ole blighty.

Tis all good fun and , maybe tomorrow, people will say -
"Rain ? what Rain? - WOTTANICEDAYTISTODAY!"

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 19, 2011, 10:07:10 PM
Dear God Neill what have you been dieting for!!!
Wegg give him a good feed, he looks like he will be washed down the drain if it keeps raining. Lol

                    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 20, 2011, 12:51:03 AM
Let's make no "bones" about it Val, I'm a lot slimmer than usual.

We have many rumblings in the sky, right now, at nearly 1 am, and a twinge of lightening tells me that nature hasn't finished with us yet.

Just home to a fast asleep Wegg and 3 moggies who will cost me the hire of a bulldozer just to shovel them outa the door.
(Megg, it seems has been dried out from that downpoor and is as happy as a puss , in boots, I suppose (Welly boots that is)

Wegg sleeps on as I type away. (Hope she's not wearing wellies! - Hmmmm!)

Right now it's 23 deg outside and dry so I reckon we can al live with that.

Time to temp the puss cats with a can of whiskas. Kalenichta all.
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on September 20, 2011, 08:58:48 AM
Glad the rain is freshening things up in the garden .... get weeding quick or it will be like "Day of the Triffids". I can't believe you allow Wegg to wear her wellies to bed...some girls have all the luck.

No update on the darts so I assume James thrashed you again last night? Tell Cheryl to stop pinching herself now she IS in Arillas it's no longer a dream.

I must agree with Val that photo doesn't do you justice. I preferred Telly Savalas with the dark glasses much better likeness.

Oh dear "how her does happer on!" Eh Phil? I will raise a glass to you both when I get there.

Yammas my dears

Nan xx


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on September 20, 2011, 01:02:25 PM
Neill - Good to know Cheryl & James are now in your capable hands! I must admit it did feel strange dropping them off at the airport! :(

Keep pestering James to play - you know what he's like! :) & don't let Cheryl have too many Ouzo's! Only joking, nobody deserves a holiday more than those two!

Take care my friend! :)

Tim

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 21, 2011, 02:55:57 AM
Bones don't suit you Eggy mate. Must lend you my liver for a few weeks - that'll but some meat on dem bones!

Answer to quiz question: Who wrote the song "50 ways to leave your luvver." It must be visitors to Arillas, who run a mile when they spot us waddling along the seafront. Or was it our Baldy Barry when we met him last year? Er no, he does our Arillas song. Yammas, we'll have a good time. Yammas and the sun will shine.... So hope to see him again soon.

Nan meluvver, Jen always wears her wellies in bed. Is there an issue there? Seems quite ordinary round 'ere. And like you, I interpreted the silence that way about the darts. And reet true - er is apperin on till er don't know where she's to meluvver....

Good to know that Cheryl and James are finally reunited with Arillas and all that it entails. Hoping to see some pics but in the end just knowing is enough. Timbo - too long since you have enlightened the shores of Arillas. Maybe 2012? Would love to buy you a Mythos or three.

And Val and Bill, so hope we can meet again next July. We can all nag Eggy then.....

Phil







Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 21, 2011, 09:11:33 AM
Tis all good fun and , maybe tomorrow, people will say -
"Rain ? what Rain? - WOTTANICEDAYTISTODAY!"

The "maybe tomorrow" was for Arillas yesterday and twas a good day. Rain most of it but still around 26 deg. Soggy but not sad.
Empty beaches and wish I had taken the camera. Bars doing well though.

This morning we start on a 17deg and dry.

Good to hear from you Tim, and Cheryl n James are chilling out very well.
Haven't managed got get more games yet but priorities for them first.

Phil - There really was a song "50 Ways" bet someone knows (Without Google!)
and..... People ask me why I never use the North Beach.
The new Forum pic is the reason why I never remove my kit in public.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on September 21, 2011, 09:27:46 AM
Come on eggy sung by Paul Simon.Havent a clue who wrote it though.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 21, 2011, 09:52:09 AM

Ooooo, a nagging Eggy party, we will need a big venue Phil, may have to use the festival field by Brouklis.
Bill and I will be there in July sometime after the 20th, so see you then.

              Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 21, 2011, 10:53:09 AM
Now we can all singalongwitheggy


Oooh-oohh-oohhh...

Whenever I'm sad, whenever I'm blue
Whenever the rain is I heavy
In the Bars  I play my darts
Just like Eggy

Oooh-oohh-oohhh...

Now, doubles may come and doubles may go
But you'll always find my hands steady
I get the thrill of darting skills
Just like Eggy

Oooh-oohh-oohhh...


So, you'll never be sad, you'll never be blue
When the rain in Arillas is heavy
With the expat stars you can play your darts
Just like Eggy

Oooh-oohh-oohhh... Come on everybody!

Now, doubles may come and doubles may go
But you'll always find my hands steady
I get the thrill of darting skills
Just like Eggy


So, you'll never be sad, you'll never be blue
When the rain in Arillas is heavy
With the expat stars you can play your darts
Just like Eggy

Oooh-oohh-oohhh... Come on everybody!













Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 21, 2011, 11:12:20 AM

Terry, that was just brilliant, how do you do it.
 I have to say...... that was one of your best and Eggy will love it I'm sure 8) 8)

                   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 21, 2011, 12:40:35 PM
I can't get the tune out my head now and I can feel a musical darts video coming on :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 21, 2011, 01:09:41 PM

Yes, come Terry just do it.
Of course being younger than you I didn't remember the tune at all. ;)

                          Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 21, 2011, 01:36:16 PM
:D I am now forever singing "Just like Eggy" :D :D :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 21, 2011, 01:40:55 PM
Brilliant Terry, ooh ooh just like Eggy, Erja, al be singing it all day as well!
Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 21, 2011, 01:49:19 PM
Quote
Of course being younger than you I didn't remember the tune at all

Pull the other one Val. I bet you even know what band Heinz was in before he went solo :-)

I wonder if Geoffrey with a G would do a live recording of it at one of the darts matches at the Armourada, now that would priceless.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 21, 2011, 05:38:27 PM
Terry - Just when I thought I was having a rest!

Terry, Terry Baby - Will you come out tonite? - Who sung that then?
( Or was it Sheri? )

Now I'll have to win the darts at Armourada tonite, without being accompanied by Geoffrey G.

No rain all day and the soil is drying to quickly so a twinge more would be nice.
(Overnight only though - Donna wanna spoil peeps prime time)

Temp here is 25 deg outside. Tis beena good day and haven't seen a sad face all afternoon. (Except me as I lost 3-1 to James this pm - Bugger!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 21, 2011, 06:20:12 PM
frankie valli and the four seasons Eggy!

We were talking to Dimitris in brouklis when you drove past on monday, you beeped him, remember!  We saw Cheryl and James just after that, we were saying our farewells in the akti and she was walking back up to the Rainbow.  Was lovely to see them both. xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 21, 2011, 06:58:21 PM
Was great to see you Sharon in Arillas and several other forum folk.  
We are home now after leaving with a bang on Monday night when the lightning display, as we took off from the airport, was like no Guy Fawkes night I've ever seen.  Even the lights went off in the airport and you should have heard the screams from the ladies loo until they came on (generator on reduced power) after about 20 seconds.
Our pilot had taken on extra fuel to fly around the storms but there was plenty of turbulence nevertheless.
A different way to end another superb holiday in Arillas - wall to wall sunshine for 14 days - then torrential rain to see us off!
Regards to all
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 21, 2011, 07:14:44 PM
PJ it was such a pleasure to meet you and Julia in arillas at last.  Wasnt that storm something else!!  We arrived at the airport not long after you i think, wasnt it scary seeing the sky lit up like that, knowing you were going to be flying towards it!!!!  Hope you back is better.
Sharon xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 21, 2011, 07:23:50 PM
Julia & I enjoyed meeting you and other forum folk.  Arillas seems to be full of people we know from previous visits or via the Forum.  Just great when someone says 'It's Patrick isn't it' and makes you think 'who on earth is this?' before realising its the person behind the photograph on the Forum.
My back recovered quickly when someone told me to sleep on my side and not my back, and various friends supplied me with Iboprufen tablets.

Shall never forget that flight out of Corfu - the sky constantly lighted up with almost continuous flashes of lightning and great turbulence as we headed for a clear spot in the sky.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 23, 2011, 06:31:20 PM
Blimey Patrick, the storm had moved out a bit by the time we flew!

I had spotted you earlier on, then when I saw you in Horizon I said to Billy, I'll have to go and say hello, one day someone will tell me to b****r off!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 26, 2011, 02:36:25 PM
I don't know if we will get a report from Eggy today as I have a feeling he is taking it easy

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/animated-gifs-skeletons-019.gif)
I hope he doesn't lose any more weight :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 26, 2011, 02:54:40 PM

My goodness, he does look really relaxed. Is he swinging the lead today, oops no he's swinging the leg!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 27, 2011, 12:08:33 AM
Hmmmmm!

I see the headlines now! - Skeleton runs amok in Arillas ( Hammock - get it? )

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas today has been a day off for me as I have worked 20 hours in the last 4.
(Wotsallthatabout? - Bit o cash but interferes with my afternoons )

A very respectable day and still 21deg, on our super duper weather controller, at midnight. Corfusoon (Frank) and Nan are here as are Kes as are Mavis and Robin whose company we enjoyed at Brouklis.
Joe is here - Who remembers Joe then? Mick n Jill n a young Calum who keeps beating me at that pointed missile game. - Bugger!.
And , I'm bad at names but wasn't that Paul n Denise at Rainbow this pm?

At the end of September , can it get any better? - Course it can!
I seem to remember a Riggers visit shortly plus Phil n Jen plus others!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 27, 2011, 08:00:28 AM
Joe is here - Who remembers Joe then?

I do! Say hello for us :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on September 27, 2011, 12:39:18 PM
Quote
At the end of September , can it get any better? - Course it can!
I seem to remember a Riggers visit shortly plus Phil n Jen plus others!

"Others"??  Well - there's US for a start - Janis and Barry!!  Can't wait...  Also, and in no particular order and apologies if I miss anyone out - MartinW, Viv and Pete, Anne and Phil, Emeralddragons (meeting them for the first time on Saturday), Riggers and Sue (hoping to meet them very soon) .... 

I believe Nan, Paul and Denise, Heather and George and others are already there and will still be there when we arrive on 1st October.  Looking forward to seeing them (and meeting Paul and Denise)

Phil and Jen will be with you in, I believe, the last week of October which is half term in England.

Arillas today?  It will be Arillas today for TWO WHOLE WEEKS  for us!!!!

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 27, 2011, 01:14:34 PM
Quote
At the end of September , can it get any better? - Course it can!
I seem to remember a Riggers visit shortly plus Phil n Jen plus others!

"Others"??  Well - there's US for a start - Janis and Barry!!   - MartinW, Viv and Pete, Anne and Phil, Emeralddragons Riggers and Sue , Phil and Jen will be with you in, I believe, the last week of October which is half term in England.

Janis x


Whoops ! - Just a few "others" then? - Good job some one has a memory.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 27, 2011, 02:18:07 PM
Nan comes back on 3rd as I am hoping I might see her at theairport as we are meant to land at 1220. See you in Arillas soon after.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on September 27, 2011, 06:47:51 PM
Me too ... don't forget me (http://bestsmileys.com/blushing/1.gif)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 27, 2011, 08:26:25 PM
I try never to post lists. Now I remember why!! All of yous have a great time. If it weren't for having to earn pennies we'd both be there now. Janis is right Eggy - we arrive late on 24th October, staying at Brouklis.

Dimitris made us chuckle with his confirmation email "Thought I'd better reply, before we forget you all alone in Arillas..." It will probably be the quietest we have ever seen it, but we are never alone. I will post Arillas Today with some pics and so on.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 27, 2011, 10:47:16 PM
Quote
I will post Arillas Today with some pics and so on

That is something for us to look forward to Phil and it will brighten up our colder autumnal nights.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 28, 2011, 02:19:21 PM
Sorry Sara, are you in Arillas on the 3rd or at the airport ? love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on September 28, 2011, 04:20:09 PM
Viv, we arrive late on the 3rd ... Easyjet from Bristol flight & return on the 24th.
Shame we're going to miss you this year Phil & Jen. Might catch a glimpse of you at the airport :)
Sara.x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 28, 2011, 08:53:11 PM
Maybe I'll get to meet you at last Sara...I have a long weekend 20th to 25th October so I will look out for you.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on September 28, 2011, 09:36:47 PM
No maybe's Sandy, it's a must!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 04, 2011, 07:25:07 PM
Arillas today is a pussycat that has just enjoyed a bowl of cream!

WOTANICE 24deg at 7:15pm. WOTANICE PM with the company of Riggers n Sue n Mick n Jill n Calum,

Soon to see bubbly Viv n Pete methinks. She's looking well.
(Brouklis beckons soon)

Scottish Yiannis (John) continues to bite the legs off any Englishman that mentions "That Rugby Match" and Martin W continues to hide away from me.

Yiota continues to bounce between Coconut and her shop like a ping pong ball between two Chinese players and Katerina, who views more postings than she posts, is having a super time. WOTTANICELADY!

Eric n Sue and Paul n Denise continue to enjoy the delights that Rainbow has
on offer. (I'm sure Paul was reading his book upside down today)

For me tonight it is a Wegg special of a "chicken something" and then settling down to watch some darts on Sky. - Oh Bliss!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 04, 2011, 11:13:06 PM
This wonderful pic was put on FaceBook by Yiota. Some of my favourite folk gathered in the Nut. Wish that me and Jen had been in the photo. Bet most of you do too...

(http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/2857/nutsinhenut.jpg)

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 04, 2011, 11:29:00 PM

Certainly do Phil, everyone looks so relaxed.

               Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on October 05, 2011, 12:47:04 AM
Glad I wasn't there. For some reason they don't like me, even though we have
never met. Like everyone else I loved Arillas from the very first time I came.
Maybe, just maybe their problem is that I seriously was looking for a new home,
not just talking, not just being drunk, but really, really serious?
I found what I was looking for somewhere else, and I'm very, very happy there.

Connie x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 05, 2011, 01:19:16 AM
Arillas today will be there tomorrow, the next day after, the next week, the next month, the next year and so on .....I'm glad you have found that "somewhere else" Connie, Moraitika is now your new home...  trust  Arillas was the platform that gave you the opportunity to explore Corfu and find what you had been looking for - hope your final move to Corfu and Moraitika especially all works out well.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 05, 2011, 05:32:38 PM
Arillas Today continues to spoil the likes of "Birthday Boy", Martin W, plus others who have opted for an October break.

Temp sits at 27 deg outside but rain n chilly days are forecast for the weekend.

Enjoyed the company of Rigss and young darting wizard Calum, this afternoon,
at Three W's , Agious Stephanos.

A super day and a vist to the OWL is in order tonite.
And...... Connie, my 'ole flower , in the 4 years plus I have been living here I have never heard one forum pal say a bad thing about another.
And.... you have never met anyone in the that pic?

I can only realate to what you said if it was a picture of my Tax Inpsector.
(Never met him either - but I know he hates me!)

Be well
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 05, 2011, 07:58:08 PM
Its a brilliant pic Eggy, and I really wish I had been there.

We had a meal at the Night Owl one lunchtime when we there in Sept, we had the grilled fillet steak off the bone, with salad and home made chips, it was delicious!  Thanks Wendy and Stu for recommending it.xx


Sharonx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on October 05, 2011, 10:36:15 PM
What a lovely photo of some wonderful people who over the years have offered great friendship. Long may the gatherings at 'the nut' be ones of great memories. Here's to the next holiday in Arillas.....cant wait to till next summer.
Annie xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: heatherberriman on October 08, 2011, 11:35:53 AM
Just got back yesterday from another two fantastic weeks in arillas.Weather was very hot although we were delayed at the airport comming back due to a storm,thought i was going to get to stay lol.What can i say that hasent already been said about this very special place,again we were made to feel very welcome by everybody,we walked around the village a lot and also took the donkey track over to san stef,we did try the fish and it didnt dissapoint,we never had one bad meal and phil i also tried your pudding cant spell it but it was great.The sea was very warm so did a lot of swimming when we could pull our selfes away from the pool at kaloudis were we wher staying,Met and talked to a lot of people,jill i think we met you and your family,wer you staying in the apartments with the pool on the front? I agree with Erja,we work hard all year to just get away and have a good time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 08, 2011, 11:45:59 AM
Am really pleased you had such a great time.  Which fish did you have, lol,

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 08, 2011, 12:06:32 PM
It really is a special place. I knew you would love it. You have joined the hundreds of us who feel that way.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: heatherberriman on October 08, 2011, 12:29:36 PM
We had the monkfish with potatoes sharonf,we tried lots of the things we hadnt tried before,we ate one night at the horizon and i had lamb chops with a red wine sauce,they were fantastic we kept going back to see if they were going to be on again but sadly they wernt.This was the first time we had been in september as we always go in may and we are going to book again for around this time.Only down side was wasps and mossies,i sprayed day and night but still ended up with bad bites on my feet,but it never affected our enjoyment.I cant put into words what this place means to both myself and hubby,if there was ever a place that heals people then arillas is it.Sorry for such a long winded post but im still on an arillas high lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 08, 2011, 01:07:43 PM
You hit the nail on the head with arillas heals part, and its not long winded, you should have realised by now we're all nosey and want to know everything! ;)
So glad you enjoyed the fish and potatoes, i could just eat that!
Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on October 08, 2011, 01:31:50 PM
Arillas today is not quite as good - weather-wise - as Arllas yesterday. But still fantastic! Storms last night, we both slept through... bit overcast thismorning but we still walked the circuit and did not wear our raincoats, although we did take them - just in case!!
We're expecting 28 degrees again for a few daysnext week.
Chatted to lots of lovely people.
Arillas and the forum is here for everyone to enjoy - We don't want anyone to leave
Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on October 08, 2011, 03:57:21 PM
Hi Heather, yes we were staying at the apartments by Sharons pool bar. You should have sais hi. Glad you had a brill hol xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 08, 2011, 08:07:18 PM
Normal service should be resumed by Tuesday, Janis, by the looks of the forecast.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 08, 2011, 10:28:54 PM
Hi Heather. Sorry, I just re-read the posts and remembered - a seasoned Arilliac who wondered about fish. I can only see part of the names on my screen (I need it in big or I wouldn't see anything!) My excuse and I'm sticking to it. In any case, so glad you found something you liked. As we said before, I live on fish when I'm there. Didn't fancy the prawns staring at you from the plate then.....

Take care medear, maybe see you there one day

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 08, 2011, 10:38:17 PM
. Didn't fancy the prawns staring at you from the plate then.....

Phil


Ah Phil, We are all just prawns in this game of chesss we call life.
(Sometimes it's goog and sometimes ....it's googer

A drizzly Arillas tonite which did not spoil our evening bash with bubbly Viv and laid back Pete (As Always). Finished at Rainbow for a final bevvie now home to watch some darts on the box. The first week here , for October, is understandably quiet but more people have more time to spend with the likes of us.  Smaller menus but bigger fun and much more company.
Just eat what's available and enjoy this prime time of good folks who now have that time to enjoy spending some of it with you.
With 19 deg at 11:45 I now sign off to watch some super arrows which my good young pal Calum will no doubt do the same to me next year
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on October 08, 2011, 11:03:19 PM
Flippin' 'eck, Eggy - it WAS you that tooted at us tonight as we arrived at Brouklis hoping to have a nightcap with our Viv 'n' Pete ... ??
Ah well, we enjoyed yet more wine and Greek hospitality when we returned nightcap-less to the Horizon..!!
Hope to see you soon
We're told by Marinos that tomorrow will be sunny, I hope so for Viv and Pete's sake
Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on October 08, 2011, 11:09:45 PM
How are you with the Snails Phil?....

(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1ce29b3127ccefe05f7c9c82700000030O00SZNmjZoyZA9vPho/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 08, 2011, 11:25:33 PM

Was that at Thalassa Kes?  Bill and I love snails.

               Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on October 08, 2011, 11:34:38 PM
no..a village Taverna in the mountains on the way to Panakator..
think it was called A La paria or something like that...deff worth a visit...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 09, 2011, 12:47:28 AM
Some one told me that the only way to eat snails is ...... Slowly!
G'Night Folks
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 09, 2011, 01:11:18 AM
Kes, I love snails, with as much garlic as I like on my prawns. Only ever eaten them in France, so it was a long time ago. I would go to that taverna if I could drive, but even Theo won't rent me a car (knowing about my inebriate ways) so no chance!! Eggy dear, take more water with it...... g'night.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 09, 2011, 03:09:24 PM
No way could I eat snails!!!  ugh, lol, making me gag thinking about the slime! :(

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 09, 2011, 05:45:11 PM
Arillas Today continues to be snail free.

The nearest I can get is the "Shell Shocked" faces of many favourite people who are going home tomorrow.
Sad farewells to Riggs n Sue n Viv n Pete and many others "avrio".

It's a dramatic Arillas today and many of us few remaining "luckies" stood and watched the beach being eaten by waves that haven't appeared much, since May. - This beach also bounces back though - DONCHYERKNOW!

Temps hover around 20 deg and, to me . it seems warmer outside than in.

The heavy rains forecast have, right now, fizzled out and even with the recent overnight "interuption" only produced 2mm of rain in the morning.
WOTSTHATALLABOUT?
Good fun is still here to be has. (Or GOOG fun for Phil n Jen)
NO VOGA FRAGEES LEFT THOUGH PHIL!

Some places have closed now but still many more to choose from.
Get a late flight peeps and join in! - Yer know yer "welcome" will never change.

I must take the camera with me tomorrow!-Memory of a snail, springs to mind.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 09, 2011, 06:11:38 PM
No "VOGA FRAGEES?" Dis-ASS-ter!!!!!!! Maybe we will be all alone then. Dimitri didn't tell me that was what he meant....

But I bet we get round that one - PhilnJen are quite resourceful when it comes to our vodka frappes....

The w e b c a m showed just a few clouds but bright, sunny Arillas for the hour I watched earlier. And a few peops wandering aimlessly about - then dozens on the jetty. Arillas today looks far too quiet, but as lovely as ever.

I noticed a very good deal to Kaloudis for the last week with Thomsons earlier. Like Eggy says, come and join in the truly quiet end of season game. Ang said the truth .. many would pay £1,000's of pounds for it. Needless to say, Jen and me paid a shed-load less than that.

Just BRING IT ON!!!!!

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 09, 2011, 06:43:32 PM
Phil I would love to be there with you both - was seriously considering the option as its our 27th on the 20th - but no can do Chris is waiting for a few hosp scans etc - we must have a few schedules arranged where we can all see you from the jetty waving would certainly bring a smile to my face and we can raise a cyber glass or three and toast Arillas together - or rather toast to your private paradise with staff attending your every need - some pay £1000's for that ;-)
Angx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cornerhouse on October 09, 2011, 07:19:34 PM
Sitting on our cases waiting for the off.  We are on our way out there first thing Monday (tomorrow).  Staying at Kaloudis.  Arillas virgins, so it is going to be a whole new experience, and we cannot wait!!!!! Is it time yet? Is it? is it? 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 09, 2011, 07:27:05 PM
 
Cornerhouse, you will have a lovely time, quieter than the usual Arillas, but very, very enjoyable.
Safe journey.

                Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 09, 2011, 07:27:53 PM
Cornerhouse

Wishing you a safe non delayed trip over. At this time of year you take what food any Tavernas have on offer - But the friendship is free and genuine.
(And the food is still good!)

You will find that more people have more time to spend with you.

I'm told the weather is set to improve tomorrow as well.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 09, 2011, 07:47:56 PM
October is peaceful and quiet in Arillas. You won't do the parties, but anyone you meet will welcome you. If you open your heart you will be rewarded three-fold. The gorgeous coastline, the beach will entice you. The beach is like a woman -when she is in the mood, and the wind points in the right direction she will blow your mind. She will make Mick Jagger look like a novice.

Believe our Eggy - he has lived there these last few years.

We take lots of i-player and music CD's and all sorts of stuff with us to combat boredom. But we find it very hard to be bored in Arillas. We have never used them in the many times we have done the last week.

Just enjoy.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cornerhouse on October 09, 2011, 07:58:41 PM
Tunes already loaded to the iPad and pod, a couple of books ready to go, and himself has packed the Scrabble.  To be honest, it is the peace and quiet we are looking for after a mad year at work.  Bring it on! :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 09, 2011, 08:09:33 PM
Cornerhouse, we may well have been with you but Dot has brought herself a car (sick of waiting for the bus to come) so our week off work will be spent at home.

Arillas will give you Peace, Quiet and a Welcome that will bring you back time and time again.

Just take it as it comes, Arillas Today, Tomorow and each day never dissapoints, have a fantastic time 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 09, 2011, 08:18:32 PM

John and Dot enjoy the rest, you both deserve it........ and Dot I am sure you will find the car a god send, Arillas will be waiting for you in July.

            Keep well both of you,   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 09, 2011, 08:22:40 PM
Our friend John has it .....
Quote
Arillas Today, Tomorrow and each day never disappoints

At the end of season it is almost silent. Quiet? Oh yes. But swim in the sea (naked at either far end)  and just smile. You will be welcomed by our Greek hosts wherever you are. Jut clock the cliffs and the coastline and Gravia. The big rock Gravia sits and talks if you let her....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on October 09, 2011, 09:45:46 PM
I want to go back NOWWWWWWWWWWWW. Have I really only been home for 2 days :(

Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 09, 2011, 10:21:37 PM
Jen and me ge the last word Jill meluvver, all alone in Arillas at half term. I bet I'm wrong about that too. Eggy always gets the last word. But he's welcome to it. I'll just get back to my plate of snails and garlic.....

love hugs and kisses to all who care and want some
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today Tasty Morsel
Post by: kes on October 10, 2011, 12:06:36 AM
There`s a Snail in the offing  ...drowning in garlic butter
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296293_2059875536524_1233736358_1861896_1843096671_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: CheekyVimto on October 10, 2011, 12:53:31 AM
Yuk that looks vile make's me want to vom!!! Haha
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 10, 2011, 07:51:25 AM

Delicious, mmmmm.

      Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 10, 2011, 10:24:51 AM
Looks like the sun is out again today....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 10, 2011, 03:50:20 PM
OMG, Kes is it cooked!!! how do you put that in your gob??, lol
Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on October 10, 2011, 06:26:17 PM
gross!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cornerhouse on October 10, 2011, 06:56:23 PM
Arrived  to a superb welcome, a lovely smiley chap waving to the coach at the junction near the lamps.  Have been to seek advice from Olga.Now finishing a gorgeous meal at Brouklis.  Perfect.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on October 10, 2011, 07:07:46 PM
EWWWWWWWw Whelks are bad enough but that looks positivley rancid :-(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on October 10, 2011, 07:54:02 PM
I actually only ate one. kevin J ate a bowl full .i have eaten shelled snails.but never had them served in the shell..its the sauce that gives them the taste.a bit like mussels. bit like the ol bush tucker.!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 10, 2011, 09:38:20 PM
Enough of these nasty little slugs who live in private accomadation!

For who ever visits Arillas Today, enjoyment looks "S'nailed on"
(Here we go again!)

A temp of 13 deg this a.m at 8 which moved to 18 deg late p.m and now sits at 17deg at 9:30. Can't be bad for 10th October!

It is a quiet Arillas but it is also a laid back Arillas.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010345.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010347.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010346.jpg)
There is , in the air, the feeling of "calm down" by many locals. It's a release of pressure and don't get me wrong but since May it had been very important for all to ensure guests have a good time. Those places still open will continue to do so but that little release of pressure reflects in the now more laid back attitude. People have more time now. A good time to be here!
Nobody has to get some where yesterday - Siga Siga Tora.

Anyone want to hire this one next year?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010348.jpg)

Coconut says they stay open until the last person leaves.
(Kostas is now wearing a jacket - Not that cold matey)

Even George at Malibu has a T.shirt on. - That's a first this year for any afternoon. He'll be doing his bit for late visitors.

And me? - Missing the company of many already but still have the company of many more.
Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 10, 2011, 09:44:35 PM
We had 19 degrees here today Negg so hope Arillas warms up a bit for a few late rays....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sunflower on October 10, 2011, 11:12:55 PM
Beautiful photos of the beach, thanks for sharing Eggy.
Moraitika was rather quiet too at the end of September.
Some restaurants had closed completely and everyone was
struggeling to keep up a good spirit and a smile. Greece is
indeed in a very difficult situation. Hopefully things will be
better next year for everyone.

Connie x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 13, 2011, 05:20:32 PM
26deg at 5pm?
People in the sea?
People on sunbeds on the beach?
Peeps swimming at Marina Pool?

Portofino and Eftihia with customers lunchtime?
(Bodies at many tables in diff Tavernas along the sea front?)

WOTSITALLABOUT?
Has nobody realised it is the 13th October!

Who ever is here now is currently being spoilt by Arillas Today and the super locals who make "Arillas Today".
Rainbow has 24 guests! - But no one wants to play darts!  - Bummer
(Anyone would think they are here to take'teasy)

Beware though - Dodgy weather forecast for the weekend.
And... twill it bother us all here? - Nah!
Tis been a super day and to see Armourada family taking some prime time together, to eat, is a lttle like the icing on the Arillas Cake.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 13, 2011, 09:57:50 PM
Please can you order some good weather for the following weekend Eggy?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on October 13, 2011, 10:09:30 PM
Cake?? I like Cake! 

Naughty but nice - just like me!

Cheers Nan x

p.s. Do you think I could sneak another visit in before the end of October? I would have to leave on Monday!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 13, 2011, 10:28:56 PM
Quote from: Nan link=topic=2312.msg103377#msg103377  Nan x

p.s. Do you think I could sneak another visit in before the end of October? I would have to leave on Monday!

[/quote

Don't waste time asking , just go for it!
20 deg outside at 10:30 pm? - Cake n Ice cream at 20 paces?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on October 13, 2011, 10:53:13 PM
Haha OKAY then!!

Find me somewhere to stay and I will need a lift from San Steph - meet you in the 3 W's and I will fetch me arras!

YOU are a very bad influence MR Negg.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 14, 2011, 12:10:54 AM
I hear that Brouklis has only one couple staying from 24th, Nan luvver..... Wonder who that might be?????

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on October 14, 2011, 07:42:47 AM
The people in Eftixia at lunchtime ,
Neil, included me and Barry and Anne and Phil ... We arrived about 1.15 and fell out of there five hours later ...
Bbk and I had intended to eat at Brouklis later as it was our last night, but we went to bed and I've only just woken up thirteen hours later!
Fantastic afternoon though - eating and drinking in the fabulous Efi's with the hot sun beating down outside!!
Arillas had storms last night, much calmer this morning.
Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on October 14, 2011, 08:32:35 AM
Hi janis and barry,
sounds good on the weather front,lets hope it holds,Sally and I arrive this evening for a week.shame we missed you.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 14, 2011, 09:01:36 AM
Janis, sounds like a perfect afternoon, made me really envious!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on October 14, 2011, 07:46:08 PM
Janis,
We have not been able to come to Arillas this year and have been able to cope with that reasonably well. That is until I read your post. "5 hours in Efi's", that's not fair. Now we ARE missing Arillas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 19, 2011, 02:37:31 PM
It's Looking good down on the beach
(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/815/october1911.jpg)
So wish we were there, Autumn sunshine with a warm sea to swim in, Arillas about to settle down for the winter, and a last couple of weeks where late visitors can enjoy the charms of a wonderful place.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 19, 2011, 02:48:08 PM
Looking good indeed! I wish I was there....*yet another deep sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 19, 2011, 03:32:42 PM
I can see  a puddle with a stick in it in the distance outside my office window,,,,, I can use my vivid imagination to pretend its the photo above ! He he
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 19, 2011, 08:16:37 PM
I'll have a swim for all of you....but sadly, not at the Rainbow.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 19, 2011, 08:34:46 PM
sandy such a shame rainbow closing early,,sure youll bump into them ,,say hi ,,xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 19, 2011, 09:40:41 PM
Sandy - maybe just maybe? they have not emptied the pool just yet!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 19, 2011, 09:49:45 PM
LOL....Jimmy did mention in August that I could climb over the wall......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cornerhouse on October 22, 2011, 03:19:42 PM
Just back yesterday from wonderful Arillas, and loved the place so much.  We completed the survey form and gave our opinion on what Arillas needs and does not need in the way of future developments.  Take a short time out to look at the following article posted of Easyvoyage website today outlining the pitfalls of all-inclusive holidays and their effect on resorts.  I would hate that to ever come to Arillas. 

http://www.easyvoyage.co.uk/column/basking-in-your-own-fat-in-the-canaries
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: indigo648 on October 22, 2011, 04:30:47 PM
It is very sad if people allowed that to become the norm for 'holidays'
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 22, 2011, 04:49:53 PM
Hi
Thanks Cornerhouse for posting the pointer to the Easyvoyage article about the 'all inclusive' crowd.  I first encountered this type of holiday when visiting St Spiridon Bay on the north east coast of Corfu, where there is a Blue Bay Escape complex.  I looked round the complex and thought it seemed great.  However I too couldn't work out why so many people surrounded the pool and bar, rather than going down to the splendid beach.
Perhaps if my triplets were still in the 6 to 11 age group we would like the idea of an all inclusive holiday, but nowadays the freedom of a holiday in Arillas is a much more appealing thought.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 22, 2011, 06:18:21 PM
Arillas is a special "throwback" to times past (or in fact only  few decades) but with a growing appeal to many of the younger folk who adore it and are often underwhelmed by all of the advances in communication and technology. At the moment it appeals to us older folks, but there are green shoots of an altogether younger version. Just bring it on. It will never be the idiotic "all-inclusive" resort, but Arillas will continue to include all and everyone who wants it to, whether they are newborn or old. Such is the culture of the place.

Much more work to do in securing its future when the likes of Pat and Julia, Phil and Jen are long gone. But "if I live to be a hundred, never seen the seven wonders, that will be all right. That's who I am." (Apologies to Jessica Andrews and Sue FBEye...)

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 23, 2011, 02:10:14 AM
When you take the Arillas today, which has been around 18d eg and right now sits at 16 deg outside and dry with 20 deg in the house ,without heating, you realise that reviews like that are only written to provoke answers. (Water off a ducks back etc)

We are all Arillas and will continue to be an Arillas for all.
( maybe in 20 years it might change , but not now )

ps ... We had 35mm of rainfall from 12pm yesterday to 8am this morning,

WOTSTHATALLABOUT? -  It's only October!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on October 23, 2011, 11:13:32 AM
Well as Arillas devotees for 13 years, many of you will know that I have often felt some guilt at not taking my boys to an all inclusive monstrosity. It seems that my judgement has worked out ok as my soon to be 17 year old is planning on going abroad with his mates next year for the first time. You'll never guess where they are planning..apparantly when they went in the travel agents they were laughed at by all the agents when they said Arillas!!I never thought I would say this but I think its great that Sidari is just down the road as it let's them have that 'mad' night they crave at that age but when they return to Arillas they have the safety that all us (petrified!) Parents wish for when their first-born goes off on their own..(Gulp)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 23, 2011, 05:39:26 PM
Arillas Today gives us another 20mm of overnight rain but, as I bash keyboard, at 5:30 pm I have seen a super day which still hovers around that dry 20 deg mark.

Sticking the 'ole Egg "chicken neck" out I would say that Phil n Jen plus other brave adventurers may be in for a super week next week.

Nature may chop that neck off and a headless Egg will run around squawking...
......... WOTSITALLABOUT.? ( Can you squawk that without a head? )

I took the camera to Arillas Today but failed to turn it on. It's an age thing.
Anyway,look out P n J ,there's a few tables patiently waiting for bums on seats.
Coconut have just stocked up and are also ready for you.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 23, 2011, 06:41:46 PM
Ah Neill my friend. We had a huge chuckle reading your post. Arillas is Arillas. (What a pathetic comment.... not even worthy of me.) Jen and I are so busy packing, preparing... er NO!!!! - we've got Youtube blasting out hits from the sixties, laughing and enjoying, just like we will in the Nut or Thalassa next week. The voddie frappes are flowing and livers are running for cover. Tomorrow is a nightmare of air travel but on Tuesday we will be home. And we promise not to keep it all to ourselves like we usually do. Arillas is beautiful in Octomber and November. Kostas and Spiros at Marvel would agree with me.

Arillas Today is counting the pennies, and the price of vodka is obscene. But like us two, there is no way the b*****ds will ever get us down. On Tuesday we will join the parade. Jen does a mean wallop with her walking stick......

See you soon my Arillas....
Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on October 23, 2011, 07:05:53 PM
Just read Cornerhouse`s link.   Our Arillas Today will never be that.  What`s the point of not enjoying another culture and sampling it`s wears?
All-inclusive - not for us ( but obviously for many!)
  Wish our Arillas Today was every day.

 Yammas,  Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 23, 2011, 07:24:23 PM
Too right Paul - you put it perfectly - how much you miss if you don't at least dip your toe into another culture.
Not only that, Eggy, P n J may mean Phil & Jen to you but to me it means Pat n Julia - just wish the P n J about to hit Arillas were Julia & I.
Still I hope Phil & Jen have a whale of a time as usual and they go with our good wishes (and the happy knowledge that we have already made our own booking for 2012).
Looking forward to those photos Neill when you get the box brownie going (at least you didn't have to switch those on!).
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 23, 2011, 08:44:07 PM
Patrick, PnJ is a code word for Arilliacs. Just because we share initials is irrelevant. We all love the place irrationally and idiotically. But this PnJ will be doing it all again on Tuesday. And I don't even own  a pair of Speedos.

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 23, 2011, 09:39:27 PM
By the look of your ticker, Phil, you've touched down already.  Just love it as the ticker moves ever nearer our dream holiday - roll on Tuesday Phil and get off down to the beach.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 23, 2011, 10:11:13 PM
Just ordered a pair of speedos on eBay. They won't look at all right on me, well not until I've eaten quite a lot more of Efi's prawns... And sadly they won't be on me when I wave at the
w e b c a m next week, from knee high in the sea, 100 yards (sorry metres) from the shore. But tomorrow night Jen and I are going home. I'm the loud one but she puts me in the shade in terms of our love affair with Arillas. On the porn sites they call it a threesome so we're told. We will be doing our threesome all next week. Bring it ON!!!!!!!!

Phil



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 24, 2011, 06:16:56 PM
Speedos on Phil????
They would never stay on, unless stapled!

A little taster for Phil n Jen who will soon be winging their way to Arillas
(I say winging not "wingeing" as they "winge" about nothing!)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010353.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010354.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010356.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010355.jpg)

Enough beach here you you guys then??
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010358.jpg)

Ina's is open next week as is Yiotas who says "Black Russians" are in Town.
(Is that a code for summit and......... WOTSITALLABOUT?)

Malibu still looks to be serving it's loyal customers and here's a very happy and relaxed Peri at Coconut.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010360.jpg)
.
Before I told him you were coming tonight!
This was after!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010361.jpg)
JUST LOOK AT HIS EYES!

With 20deg outside now at 6pm and with a very dry and pleasant Arillas, all guests here are happy bunnies.
How many more potential happy bunnies are here tonight?
Me for one and I'm here. Weggs is back tonight after a week in the UK
(Good job to as I had to buy another laundry basket - Other one is full)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on October 24, 2011, 08:01:23 PM
Brilliant photos Eggy, looks like Phil & Jen have got their own private resort. I'm very jealous, it's pouring with rain here in Jersey. Roll on 2012 for our next visit.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 24, 2011, 08:27:50 PM
As Jersey Bean says, it does look as if Phil & Jen have got the place all to themselves.  I could only see two people on that lovely stretch of beach.
Thanks for the photos Eggy, as ever they say more than a thousand words could, and show us just what we are missing.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on October 24, 2011, 08:39:13 PM
I wonder if the 2 on the beach are Phil&Jen taking in the rays Pat?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: paulndeb on October 24, 2011, 09:30:13 PM
Hi Neil and all the lovely folk we met in July

Firstly a thousand apologies for not posting earlier. Life has been a bit strange this year/ lots of sad but also lots of
nice things. Meeting Phil and Jen at the Bardis Sun Studios and
the Darts Supremo Neil at the Night Owl to name but a few.
I must admit my 50th year was very eventful- met the luvly
Doug and his friends from Geneva - again at the Night Owl
who were having an ace time in Corfu. Hope they all decide to come back soon - it was more like the Geneva Convention with
all the different nationalities. Just shows what a great Souvlaki,
spicy Cheese dip ( All hail Linda and Nick), mythos, Greek wine
fine company and friends can achieve. The politicians should try
it sometime. World would be a nicer place.
Poppy, Spiros and Bobby excelled as usual at the Bardis and I hope they enjoy their break when the season finishes.
Look forward to returning next year - maybe Neil will win the darts next time!!
Deb and Paul X                   



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 24, 2011, 11:58:23 PM
Paul n Deb

Darts Supremo? - Been called many things in my life time....But.....
.....Sometimes couldn't hit a cows bottom with a shovel.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A super Arillas evening and still many here having a good time.
Met a lovely couple from Switzerland tonight.

Home to a very warm house ( 21deg) and the temp outside sits nicely on 16deg
(at 11:45 but don't tell Wegg - Officially I'm waiting up for her return from UK)

All guests this week will have a good time and those places, still open, will also give those owners plenty of time to sit and converse
(Converse? - Talk hind leg off donkey is better)
I will be here, of course, to continue "rabbiting" when all others get tired.
But... Winter will wait for no person and it is getting closer as I type.
However my memories of Summer are great and will keep me going until, at least June, next year. Met loadsa luvvly peeps - THATS WOTITSALLABOUT.
(Memories will keep a tad longer when Phil n Jen get here)
Cheers
Negg
(Who now has to convince 3 cats that 16 deg outside is still warm, so no need to all curl up on my part of the sofa.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 25, 2011, 03:25:49 AM
Well, we arrived. And what an arrival. For some reason the time was the earliest ever on that flight/taxi etc. It was only 12.20 when we waddled down into town.....

The Nut was open and Hanna and Yiota were patiently waiting for us. Many hugs shared and much hot air exchanged. I had ordered three Mythos before an hour had gone by, and swallowed them all with panache (or greed????) Couldn't leave without a Perry Black Russian. But Hanna made this one and he's got competition....

Dimitri had organised the fact I'm posting this, with an unsecured network called Phil & Jen. We shed a tear about the way he looks after us. Beers, water in fridge, key in door... As usual staying at Brouklis rooms is really special. 

Arillas today is not a private resort for us two - there are loads of guests at Kaloudis we're told. And Arillas has a huge amount to offer the late visitor. I am going to try and convey the amazing last week we are about to have. We only arrived a couple of hours ago. We might need a holiday after this one.....

Phil 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on October 25, 2011, 03:54:07 AM
Sounds fantastic already! Have a brilliant time, Phil and Jen, and just enjoy all that Arillas has to offer.

Janis xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 25, 2011, 08:04:57 AM
Yeeiiii Phil & Jen! Good to hear that you got home safely :) Now all you have to do is relax into the Arillas state of mind, and I have no doubt that you are there already ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on October 25, 2011, 10:15:35 AM
Welcome Home Phil and Jen
:-) :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 25, 2011, 11:46:30 AM
Yipeee glad you arrived early and had time for a few jars- have a lovely first day back home
Angx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 25, 2011, 04:01:19 PM
enjoy me 2 mateys,,,,,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 25, 2011, 04:05:51 PM
I can add that Phil n Jen continue to chill out , this afternoon, sat on a "sea front Bench" with beer in hand , courtesy of Sharon @ Marina Pool Bar.

They are enjoying a clear sunny 22 deg, as are a few lucky peeps here.

Brouklis and Armourada are still open as are a few other much needed supermarkets and shops, not forgetting the new snack bar that was "Helens Creperie" - Can't remember the name.

There are many peaceful relaxed faces around. Guests and Locals!
WOTTANICEAPLACEATBEIN!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 25, 2011, 04:29:13 PM
WOTTANICEAPLACEATBEIN!

Enjoy ;) *deep sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 25, 2011, 04:38:11 PM
eggy some photo,s of the happy couple would be nice ,,lol.xxx,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 25, 2011, 06:54:18 PM

So glad the Arillas Hippies arrived safe and well, we look forward to reading many reports of their time at "Home".

                  Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 25, 2011, 07:01:23 PM
Kev mate, the happy couple have had a smashing day. Phil smashed all the records for sleeping all afternoon. What a waste! Arillas Today is like summertime. Hot, sunny and special. There is not a cloud in the sky here, it feels like the Gods have decided to revisit us and make it summer again. It is truly idyllic....

We got as far as downstairs, where we spent an amazing couple of hours with the boss, drinking our white and brown bread. Paying for things has become a struggle. We keep trying. Dimitris is so young and vibrant, the hub-centre of Arillas. We love him more than ever. And then we spent ages watching Gravia from a warm seat in Graziella. Spinach pies, Mythos, red wine.... bliss. There were several peops doing the same. Including Nic who we met here several times.

Arillas Today might be closed, but you can't put e down. It is still 20 degrees, cloudless, beautiful and OURS. Dinner at Brouklis shortly. Does life get any better?

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on October 25, 2011, 08:19:53 PM
Does life get any better? Do you know Phil I'm not sure it does! we can tell from your first couple of posts that you are totally Arillaxed!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 25, 2011, 09:01:59 PM
Not long home after a long day which finished off at Mon Amour...P & J, looking forward to seeing you two shortly in the Coconut!  Yammas all you fellow forumsters and Arillas luvvers...Arillas is absolutely beautiful at this time of year...a hol with a dif with something for everyone. :-) xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 26, 2011, 10:13:12 AM
Well I would have posted more, but we've been too BUSY! Last night was a lovely bifteki dinner downstairs and a mental night in the Nut. I even got up and danced once, after far too much black russian. The lovely Eileen and Keith, who have extended their stay for a couple of days were amongst the company, and we had a ball.

Arillas Today, at 10am is warm, sunny and has thin, high clouds. My guess is they will disappear before long, making it another summer-like day. I think I might be seen waving at the
w e b c a m from the sea a bit later. After my white bread..... I will answer my own question - LIFE DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER.


Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on October 26, 2011, 10:24:28 AM
Sounds justperfect!  Thank you for keeping us all in the loop!  Don't need to say enjoy, that's one thing you both know how to do.  Have a lovely day xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on October 26, 2011, 11:52:23 AM
Phil & Jen
Sounds fantastic.Really pleased for you both as the saying goes The Sun Shines on The Righteous enjoy enjoy enjoy .

Al & Sal
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 26, 2011, 04:34:59 PM
It is 4pm here. The sun is out, it is bl**dy gorgeous here in heaven. I am wearing just a T Shirt (well and lower garments before anyone worries.) It is bright, sunny and 20+ degrees.


Arillas Today is as perfect as ever. I went for a short walk, and met Jen at the Nut, three hours later..... The sea is cold today, well, too cold for me. So I just laid on the north beach in the warm sun. Naked as I came into this world, at peace and certainly not screaming. There is no wading, just a gentle walk to the far north end. The beach is as gorgeous as it always was.

And then the Coconut with loads of others. You would think it was August.... Life is still tangible here at the moment. We are still waiting to be "all alone in Arillas" but somehow it will never happen. Maybe next weekend. Will keep you posted.


Phil

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 26, 2011, 04:59:09 PM
Quote
Arillas Today is as perfect as ever. I went for a short walk, and met Jen at the Nut, three hours later.....

Poor Phil and Jen.
you may never reover,
If the truth is known you dont want to.
ENJOY
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 26, 2011, 05:09:32 PM
Quote
Arillas Today is as perfect as ever. I went for a short walk, and met Jen at the Nut, three hours later.....

Poor Phil and Jen.
you may never recover,
If the truth is known you dont want to.
ENJOY
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 26, 2011, 05:14:32 PM
The sun just came out in London town when I was reading this post. I am sure Phil and Jen sent the rays here to share their happiness :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 26, 2011, 05:58:08 PM
correct erja meluvver. Sat in the presidential suite in your favourite accomodation at Brouklis. The sun is still shining, the beer is cold, and we are not. Arillas Today is fabulous for anybody who wants it.  Jen and me want it, and we are here. Enough said......

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on October 26, 2011, 06:25:11 PM
Thanks , Phil, for your posts. We are all able to `live` your Arillas Today.   Makes for good reading on chilly Autumn days here.
  Continue to enjoy!!

  Yammas,  Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 26, 2011, 08:36:20 PM

Lovely, lovely posts, Phil and Jen Arillas is giving you what you both deserve, enjoyment.

               Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 27, 2011, 11:41:22 AM
Only just up at 11am. A VERY tall night was had. Wonderful garlic prawns at Graziella (yes it's true, we spent the afternoon there as well.) The Nut was next, including this one. I have vague memories of it.....

We sat in PhilnJen's corner seats, and Hanna dragged an Arillas newbie, kicking and screaming over to natter with us. Er no, actually, a lovely guy whose name I do remember - thanks for your company Ken. He has fallen for Arillas' charms and is planning to be back. Staying at Tria until Friday. We told him our dates for next year so he could avoid us if desired....

Arillas Today is bathed in sunshine, thin clouds but more like summer than October. There is no wind, and it is truly peaceful. Would post pics but I got totally stressy with Jen's laptop. They are taken, but will appear on here when we get back to reality. Just now we are in heaven, making the most of every minute. Who was it who said "forgotten, all alone in Arillas?" I think he lives downstairs.... Arillas Today is eveything I keep going on about. justperfect.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 27, 2011, 12:50:49 PM
Arillas Today is eveything I keep going on about. justperfect.

Nice! So important things in the world are as expected and thank you for sharing Phil & Jen! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 27, 2011, 04:33:53 PM
I am A-May-on-Aised at Arillas Today!

Not just because of the half jar of mayonaise that Scottish Yianni ( John ) gave me ( He goes home avrio ) but because there are bodies on the beach........
........ and some in By-Keen-eeess. - (Only the ladies though!)
WOTSITALLABOUT at the end of October.

Still 22 deg at 4:30 pm and a super day all round. Portofino has now closed and full credit to Spiros and all there looking after it's late guests very well.
Brouklis may have it's last "Summer's evening" on Sunday.

Yiota will be open until Sunday as will Coconut.

Didn't find Phil n Jen today but as it was only 1:30 and as, I'm told, it was a late night/morning for them , I am not suprised. Seeing them tonight though.

Halloween functions are organised for 31st and Vasiliss (Armourada) has for some reason painted his scooter to look like a zebra, just for the occassion?
Not sure what zebra's have to do with witches and tricks n treats n all that.
Maybe it's sposed to be a skeleton - Who knows.
Good fun by him though for the "spirit" of the occassion.

That's it. - Phils reports are much better than mine and he's doing a grand job """TELLINGITLIKETIS""".
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 27, 2011, 04:34:34 PM
Well, another splendiferous afternoon (we don't do mornings....)

We were at the Marvel, and barely before we sat down Kostas came running up to say "hello my Facebook friend." Nic and viv and their partners were not long in arriving. And we met Jean and Jerry for the first time. (Before you complain it wasn't our viv and hubby Pete, but another one. We still have that pleasure to share with the originals one day.)


Right now you don't want clothes on. It is hot, sunny and glorious here. Not a cloud in the sky. It is 4.30pm, but who cares. Arillas Today is looking after ANYBODY who wants and needs it is much as Jen and me. There are quite a few who are taking full advantage. All alone? never and nobody.


Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 27, 2011, 04:47:50 PM
We saw the white Punto rushing past Marvel earlier. Your head was elsewhere Eggy - was she worth it? If it was your gorgeous "Greek wife" Wendy we totally understand.

My posts are never going to be better. Stop it. Without our Eggy, Arillas.com would fold up and die. Phil and Jen are just addicts, along with hundreds of others. And now we know most of them. What a strange place this is. But be quiet, before long you will need a prescription.... Arillas Today has satisfied mine. My doctor has a brochure......

loveandhugs to whoever cares
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dorothy on October 27, 2011, 08:34:56 PM
loving your posts Phil - keep them coming

love Dorothy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 27, 2011, 08:56:14 PM
Thanks Phil, as Dorothy said......keep them coming, you write and we will read.
Glad the weather is good and the company are all happy people.
How could they be anything else...... they are in heaven.

                Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 28, 2011, 10:41:35 AM
Arillas Today is sunny, peaceful and warm. My head is complaining about another tall night, but it is amazing how ten minutes on my bench blew all the cares away. Determined to have a quiet one, just chilling here at home in Arillas. It is a bank holiday so I am reliably informed, but since there is no bank, Jen and I will just do the holiday bit. Off to Armourada for some "white bread." Life is goog.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 28, 2011, 11:00:11 AM
Phil and Jen, you have made me really jealous this week, the posts are fantastic and the photos on fb are ace.  I would love to go there in October now. 

Sharon xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Angie Redshoes on October 28, 2011, 11:12:01 AM
Ah yes Phill... it was a funny old night... not sure I can remember this now I am sober but here goes... Tum Thutch!!!

Angie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on October 28, 2011, 12:40:50 PM
oh soooooooo jealous, wish we were there, i know it would help martins recovery (what am i saying, he's doing brilliantly its me whot needs it!!!)
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 28, 2011, 04:47:09 PM
Our Arillas heaven just doesn't get any better. Well, actually it does. It is 4.30pm, the sun is shining, and it is warm. Octomber is nearly over, but being here just now is better than ever.

We just spent the afternoon with friends in Armourada and the Nut. So much for my plans to wallow in the sea all week, all alone in Arillas. Maybe we'd better stay until everything and everywhere is truly closed. We are fully booked from now until we get the taxi. But I'm not complaining at all. Arillas is everything I ever said about it, and I guess that's quite a lot. But this bit is mine and Jen's. Arillas Today is OURS.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 28, 2011, 05:38:06 PM
So glad to hear that its not that quiet and you are all having a great time - keep on enjoying Phil and Jen - so wishing I was there
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 28, 2011, 06:01:02 PM
Anj meluvver, as you already know, Arillas can be as quiet as you wish. Well maybe not in July/August. But the assumption that you are forgotten and all alone is wrong. I have shared many jokes with the boss about it, but many people are here enjoying it as I type. Many of them queueing for tables downstairs.... Oh all right, I exaggerate. Eating at Brouklis is easier than usual - you don't need sharp elbows to get a seat!

This is our fifth "last-week" and we have already had the holiday to die for. Our hosts are looking a bit ragged after the onslaught of a very hot summer, but we smile back and they melt into our arms. It is an illusion they stay open for Jen and me. We are just a couple who have found them and sing their praises at every opportunity. There are many more, and quite a few are here right now. We have probably said kalimera to them all. Struggling with names, but hey, as our Erja says "life is goog." And today Arillas has made it even better for their adopted son and daughter.

Get yer cards out - EasyJet are still taking bookings......

Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on October 28, 2011, 09:12:00 PM
Phil, the picture you so expertly paint of Arillas in this windind-down time sounds divine. I know for sure that we would love to be there as well, savouring the beauty and calm atmosphere. One day in the future when we are mainly 2 instead of 5 I'm sure that will happen! God that sounds awful! I am honestly not wishing my time with the kids away but I am also excited for our next chapter! Enjoy the Halloween weekend and watch out for ghosties xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on October 29, 2011, 02:50:17 AM
Phil and Jen,
Just loving your reports, lovely to hear of the amazing time you are enjoying in the place so many of us know and love...keep them coming!xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 29, 2011, 10:24:05 AM
Carry on the goog life Phil & Jen! :D

Rest of us are living vicariously through your reports *deep sigh*

Have fun and enjoy ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 29, 2011, 12:02:21 PM
Are you still asleep Phil? What did you and Jen get up to last night? We are all waiting.......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on October 29, 2011, 03:14:07 PM
Really enjoying the reports, Phil. Keep them coming. Entertaining and evocative. Love to sit here in cold Scotland and dream of Arillas and it's folk (especially Eggy...Dave and I are enjoying playing darts again-not well but improving) and the bars and the beach...........Thanks, Mo
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 29, 2011, 05:50:52 PM
Sandy meluvver, I spent the night with a very hot date. We can hardly walk now.... But Eggs were on the menu, with 3W's and a Margerita. Yet another fantastic time was had. We even saw the RI brewery and were welcomed there like we are eveywhere.

But we are getting bored with fantastic. I might like something to complain about...... Sadly you who read this junk can complain about everything if you want to, but I cannot complain about anything. Arillas Today is bathed in sunshine, it is nearly 6pm and I am warm and a very happy man. And Jen is even warmer and happier. She might even make an honest man of me later. Or am I still dreaming......

er, she just said "behave yourself....." Sorry meluvver, I don't know how to when I am here.
lmao
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 29, 2011, 05:58:08 PM
ahh phil/jen
you dont know how many,s peoples lives you are brightening up with your input and comments on this great forum,,have a great time ,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 29, 2011, 06:09:16 PM
I'm sorry if my words got it wrong. Us Brits rarely complain, however bad it gets. Like my lifelong Arillas friend kevin.g just said it all, I only want to share it with all of you. Arillas is my place, and I wear it on my sleeve. It's just I rarely know when to stop.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 29, 2011, 07:59:00 PM

Make that never Phil. We are all sitting here in cold dull Blighty just waiting for your posts.

                    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sueandmikeakablondegirl on October 30, 2011, 12:15:46 AM
Hiya Phil and Jen...   Just checked in after a long time away to play catch up..and I am glad to see you are still enjoying the "Arillas life".  All the best  Sue and Mike (aka blondegirl)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 30, 2011, 12:58:51 AM
We were talking about you and Mike just a couple of hours ago Sue. No we have never forgotten you and never will. Do you still have that blue dress you wore to the wine festival in 2008? You looked gorgeous. I haven't a clue what your bear of a man was wearing, but that is who I am.

We just met Maggie and Gordon in the Nut, and they give yous both a challenge for Arillas man and Arillas woman. Please come back and share your lives with us all. We are still here - in Arillas I mean. But we will never forget when Mike was on the phone to his mother, and you rushed across the road to say "hello to Phil and Jen." Arillas still remembers you both like we do.


Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on October 30, 2011, 01:02:36 AM
Ah, Sue and Mike you have indeed been missed. Hope you are both well. Really pleased to see you pop up xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 30, 2011, 01:38:23 AM
do we do pop-ups now Jo meluvver? I'll have to get the boss to show me how. There is a very sad and lonely swing at Marinaki, just waiting for Jo Wisett to use it..... Apologies for spelling, but Arillas, last week just blows me away. Hope I've made you jealous Jo medear. If the truth were said, I just wish you and your family were here to share it all with us.   

It makes the w e b c a m  look seriously boring......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 30, 2011, 11:42:23 AM
Welcome back Sue and Mike, its great to see you back on here and it will be even better to see you both in Arillas again.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 30, 2011, 04:26:18 PM
Arillas Today is just about closed. But the sun is out, it is warm and there are parties tonight. There are still people here, taking full advantage of whatever they can find. People swimming in the sea, laying on the beach, shopping at Yiota's.... The Nut just had another delivery of Mythos (wonder why???)

Arillas has delivered a magical last week, not just to Jen and me, but to a diverse range of folk who love it as much as we do.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on October 31, 2011, 09:24:49 AM
If only Phil!! Been great reading all about your week. Safe journey home x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 31, 2011, 11:00:38 AM
Have a lovely last day Phil and Jen, soak up the last of the sun and mythos - enjoy, safe journey.
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sueandmikeakablondegirl on October 31, 2011, 09:34:52 PM
Thanks for all your thoughts!  We have such fond memories of Arillas and all the folks we met.  We dont know if we will ever get back to Arillas... life has been a bit challenging the last 2/3 years now.  Mikes dad died, then Mike fell off a ladder two years ago and smashed his foot up resulting in an op with a plate, screws and bonegraft and is still giving him gip and is semi retired now.  I havent been well and only just came out of hospital three weeks ago.. so no prizes for guessing where would we have loved to have been this year.  We had our 35th wedding anniversary in Arillas and next year is out 40th so I know where I would love to spend our special anniversary.  So... you never know and we might be there! 

Glad you had a "jolly holiday" again Phil and Jen...hope it will get you through the winter!  We have all got to save for next year now!  All the best to everyone!  sue

p.s.  We do have great memories of dancing at the Wine Festival... we do have some videos of that, great fun we had... I dont have the blue dress anymore, I outgrew it!! Also, Terry I remember dancing round the swimming pool at the Marina I think it was... I was terrified I was going to fall in.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 02, 2011, 01:19:59 AM
Arillas today is as closed as it can be. We even watched all the tables at Brouklis being ferried and stacked indoors. The few locals will be glad of a rest, but can still get basics and fed/waterd at Armourada and the Marvel. It is Dimitri's birthday (along with several others in including Spiros' at Rainbow, Jen's and Annie's.) I hope they enjoy.

Phil and Jen had a very stressful journey back, and if not committed to our responsibilities here in UK, our wobbly arrangements would have seen us staying for even longer. I passed out briefly on the plane, but not from alcohol, before you get the wrong idea. It was stress and low blood-pressure. The weather at Bristol was F-O-U-L and the roads flooded. Driving was a bl**dy nightmare. But we got here eventually.  I am nearly recovered, but not quite.

I have pictures and stuff to post, and much of our few days was magical. Old friends, young friends. Old friends, new friends. Fabulous food, gorgeous weather. The legendary Arillas welcome, and again I only found time for one swim because I spent it amongst friends. I will post it on Tell Us Your Story soon.

Arillas today? It is always that for me. And I know it is the same for many, many others.

Phil




 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 02, 2011, 01:26:31 AM
Glad you are back safely Phil...the journey sounds vile. The price we pay for a late trip to our favourite place...it just seems to make the onset of winter in the UK that bit more depressing.
Let's hope that over the winter we can all keep each other afloat with stories of past adventures, present memories and future dreams....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 02, 2011, 01:51:31 AM
It was touch and go at times Sandy luvver. I even mooted to Jen that next summer might be my swansong. But today is another day.

And as you eloquently say, it is the price we pay for our "stories of past adventures, present memories and future dreams...." The answer is simple - cut out the air travel and just stay there for good. I know I could.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on November 02, 2011, 02:12:25 PM

So sorry you had such a stressful journey home to Somerset Phil and Jen,
lets hope the good memories you carried with you will soon eradicate the nasty ones.
 Now you both must have a restful winter to build up the stamina for 2012 and maybe next year will be better.

 Phil, look after yourself and Jen, we look forward to your company in July.

                     Val x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sueandmikeakablondegirl on November 02, 2011, 03:34:38 PM
Glad you got back safely and hope you get your BP sorted out.. if you cant fly next year perhaps you could go by boat!!  Hope you have a good winter tho and take care both of you.

Sue x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 02, 2011, 05:11:10 PM
Any takers for an Arillas afternoon which gave us a very fine 21 deg at 2 pm?

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010368.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010369.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010370.jpg)

There are still a few people around and not all "locals". There was even one lady , with the beach to herself, on sun mat chilling out. And the German couple who made a point of visiting Armourada to see if food was on for tonight. ( Does a bear do it in the woods?)
Sharon's Pool Bar had a very nice little group with beer in hand and relaxing in mind!

Maybe I should get some sunbeds on here!?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010371.jpg)

As I said, any takers? - Phil n Jen, Very quiet without you C'mon back yer hear
Plus all you other good folk , of course!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on November 02, 2011, 05:22:06 PM
We are takers Neil but not until end of May 2012.

Bytheway what diet have you been on. Looking decidedly boney
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 02, 2011, 11:40:37 PM
You know I'd be back in a flash...particularly on a beach looking like that......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on November 03, 2011, 01:24:34 PM
sorry to hear about your trip back phil and jen, hope you are feeling better now. certainly puts the mockers on things doesn't it, my son and daughter in law are still getting over their spot of trouble in majorca, made much worse by the fact that they cant get to disney because some b******s stole something which was worthless to them but priceless to stuart and emma and little charlie.
cant even claim on their travel insurance now, because they will only pay up for what was left on it, one year in their case (£35) and they have an excess of £50!!!!!!!
sorry rant over, and i hijacked your thread phil sorrrrrrrry
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 04, 2011, 12:33:09 PM
Hi Ger, Not surprised you needed a good rant, and Im sure Phil dosen't mind. He is just so laid back, but he and his lovely Jen have just been to the most laid back place I think I will ever know. Viv xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on November 04, 2011, 01:10:11 PM
Arillas Today shows an empty beach with loads of sand. The water line is as low as I`ve seen it since 2004 when the beach was huge.
 The w e b c a m is a Godsend during the winter months.  But it`s torture, knowing that we have a few more months to wait tilwe are there (unless your name is Neil - lucky man!).

  Yammas  Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 04, 2011, 07:30:48 PM
viv is right no worries ger luvver. I so understand how you feel, having been robbed in Spain myself, twice.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 24, 2011, 07:13:40 PM
Just a little "Arillas Today" pic for you to add a little more Xmas cheer to what you already have......
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010387.jpg)
.
.
.
And a special message to you all from a good friend of yours
.
""" Just like Santa I am doing my bit to ensure the festive season is enjoyed a little more by Arillas Locals.
And........ Just like Father Christmas I will be put into hibernation once all festivities cease. But unlike him I will only have a short break as I hope to be back by April 2012. """
'
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010388.jpg)

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your BENCH,
and... Negg , Wegg,  Megg , Homer , Fritz , plus all your Arillas pals.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on December 24, 2011, 08:27:53 PM
Lovely to "hear" from you again, Eggy! (bench??) !!

Barry and I wish you, Wendy and family a wonderful Christmas and New Year and we'll meet again (not if you see us first, lol!) in May

Janis and Barry x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 24, 2011, 08:58:24 PM
Merry Christmas to Eggy and ALL our friends in Arillas.

Hope you have a happy and peaceful time xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 24, 2011, 10:43:23 PM
As Sandy says "Merry Christmas to Eggy and ALL our friends in Arillas" and also to all forum folk wherever they are.

Hope you all have a happy and peaceful day.
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on December 24, 2011, 11:02:22 PM
Merry Christmas Eggy and Wegg, have a good time and  thanks for the photos.

 To all our Arillas friends we wish you a Happy and Prosperous 2012,

       Very Best Wishes, ValnBill x  
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on December 25, 2011, 01:19:02 AM
And a HUGE Merry Christmas from us Wissett's xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 25, 2011, 01:41:40 AM
Well, it's already Christmas in Arillas. Only half an hour to go here in the UK. Endless shopping (all online) and endless cooking are over with. The chocolate cake I made is a masterpiece of Christmas kitsch, with plastic decorations bought on eBay and obligatory icing sugar "snow." There seems to be enough food in the house to feed Europe, but an alarming amount already consumed by my two hungry boys. At last the peace has descended on me, justlike it does as I arrive in Arillas.

Happy Christmas Arillas, forum and our Eggy. For two days I will be somewhere else.

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Bet on December 25, 2011, 02:03:23 AM
Best wishes for Christmas and 2012 to all the good people of Arillas especially  at the Gratsella and the Bardis family, to all our friends that we meet every year. Have a lovely time
Betty and Edith
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on December 25, 2011, 02:27:00 PM
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO EVERYONE IN ARILLAS
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on December 25, 2011, 08:58:42 PM
yiammas neil.......
the pic ,made my day ,xxxxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jalal on December 26, 2011, 06:34:59 PM
Christmas in Arillas is... quiet! This is the first time I've spent the 'change of the year' in Arillas but not much happens here. A few kids on XMas Eve going around the shops that are open (Vasillis, Veggie Man) singing carols.
The XMas lights in Corfu Town are, apparently, very beautiful, but I haven't made it over there yet.
The weather is beautiful, if a little chilly.

Merry Christmas, seasonal greetings to all who can't be here...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 26, 2011, 08:05:40 PM
Sounds good to me......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 27, 2011, 10:22:31 AM
Sounds REALLY good to me! Enjoy :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 04, 2012, 11:44:14 AM
Arillas Today? - North Corfu Today?

Very wet and very windy with a tad of lightening and a twinge of thunder.
11 deg outside at 11:40 a.m. and still raining.

We are told that Corfu is the windiest place in Greece at the moment.
WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on February 04, 2012, 01:52:20 PM
Good to hear from you Eggy even if it is to report on a wet & windy North Corfu.
Think most of us in the UK would swap our cold snowy weather for yours - minus 10°C on my shed at 7am this morning.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 04, 2012, 05:10:32 PM
WOTCANISAY Patrick?

The sun came out , around 1 ish, and at 5pm we sit comfortably with a 15deg outside temp. Lucky bunnies an all that!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on February 04, 2012, 05:53:08 PM
That sums it up nicely, Eggy.  Sitting outside in February!  Am quite envious, however Spring can't be too far away - the snowdrops are out although I suspect they will soon be covered by the snow which is on the way.  Have had a few flake already and the radar shows that its got beyond Nottingham so Lincolnshire will catch it shortly.
Enjoy your wonderful island Eggy, despite the economic problems Greece has got so much going for it.
Regards
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on February 04, 2012, 09:17:46 PM
Snowdrops were through here also Pat but can't see them now lol
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/TNEW349484/Snow001-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 26, 2012, 04:05:35 PM
Not "Arillas Today" but Kavaddades last Sunday when they held their Carnival, where beer could be had for e1.50 , souvlaki e1.25 and a mini bucket of those super doughnuts, with honey for e1.50.
(The company of our good Greek pals was priceless)
(http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/?action-view&current=IMGP0751.jpg)
(http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/?action-view&current=IMGP0753.jpg)
(http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/?action-view&current=IMGP0754.jpg)
(http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/?action-view&current=IMGP0755.jpg)
(http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/?action-view&current=IMGP0758.jpg)
(http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/?action-view&current=IMGP0759.jpg)
(http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/?action-view&current=IMGP0761.jpg)
(http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/?action-view&current=IMGP0763.jpg)
(http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/?action-view&current=IMGP0764.jpg)
(http://s924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/?action-view&current=IMGP0765.jpg)






Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 26, 2012, 04:06:47 PM
Whoops! - Try again.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP0765.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 26, 2012, 04:11:52 PM
And now the rest.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP0751.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP0753.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP0754.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP0755.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP0758.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP0761.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP0763.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP0764.jpg)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 26, 2012, 04:32:17 PM
Arillas Today with a tolerable 14 deg although the sea tells a different story.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010393.jpg)
.
Not many people around as they are all preparing for "Clean Monday" when many kites will be flown.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010397.jpg)
.
And... there is plenty of beach for all to share.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010395.jpg)
.
Someone here trying an early test run!!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010396.jpg)

As well as Armourada and what used to be the creperie,, there may be a few extra places open tomorrow to cater for those "Hungry Kiters".
Here's hoping the rain keeps away.
Cheers
Negg





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 26, 2012, 04:56:02 PM
Sunny & bright in Eastbourne today.
Lovely pics but cant make out many faces. Hope weathers right for flying kites tomorrow and that everybody enjoys themselfs.Give our Love to all please Neill and make sure our Wendy has the camera. Loads of Love, See you both in May. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on February 26, 2012, 05:36:32 PM
thanx neil ,,great pics,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 26, 2012, 06:17:44 PM
Arillas today looks justperfect to me, but it always will.

It is justgreat to have our Negg reporting the goin's on out there again. Pictures of happy folk ignoring the junk. (They're the ones who've got it right.)

Life is for living, not wasting. Our Greek friends provide the recipe....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 26, 2012, 07:08:40 PM
Great to have some new photos Eggy....thanks for posting.....am really getting in the mood for being there. Wish I was flying a kite tomorrow......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on February 26, 2012, 07:37:18 PM
Thanks for the photos Eggy - am looking forward to seeing ones of the kites xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on February 26, 2012, 08:51:52 PM
yeah i nice shot through a table full of ouzo and mythos.with the kites in the background please neil .........yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on February 26, 2012, 09:09:23 PM

Although it looks a bit sad with hardly anyone there..... I WANT TO BE IN ARILLAS. Tomorrow would be nice then I could watch the kites flying. 

            Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on February 26, 2012, 09:26:51 PM
My thanks , too , Neil, for taking the time to post the photos.  Looks like a great carnival day and a good time had by all.
   Fairly warm here in Swansea today, with little cloud. ( Could be Arillas weather? Or maybe not!!).
 Will catch up in August, `til then, take care.

  Paul and Heather
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on February 26, 2012, 09:38:10 PM
Great pics Eggy can't wait to see the kite flying pics :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on February 27, 2012, 11:37:44 AM
Thanks for the Photos Eggy. What a shame it was raining on carnival day, but it looks like there was a good turnout.

A very quiet Arillas - but not for much longer :)

Are you kite flying today Eggy?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 27, 2012, 11:44:51 AM
Don't think the morning kite flying will happen Sara.
A few ouzos for me this PM though and I hope to be as high as one!!!

Overnight rain plus on n off drizzle this morning certainly makes it a clean Monday. - No kite pics - Sorry - Not venturing outside today.

The weather certainly won't dampen the spirits of our Greek pals though.
Probably, by now, families are enjoying the first day of lent. No meat or dairy products and only shellfish , I believe.
(For moi though it's roast pork n crackling n Treacle pud/cream for after)

Outside temp of 10 deg, at 11:40 am. but I reckon that, with the new super duper Armourada log burner,guests will be eating in "Bermudas" and short sleeve shirts!!

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 26, 2012, 06:47:27 PM
Arillas Today?????

20 deg and a breezze on the beach? - Wotsthatallabout?

Sharons pool bar partly open and serving beer? - Wotsthatallabout

Many people doing "spring cleans" and "Taverna Tidies"

Anyone would think that Summer is catching up on us!

And....... Where did this come from?
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010410.jpg)
,
WOTIS THAT ALL ABOUT?
(Better get a chair outside and snap up all those "ailment remedies")

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on March 26, 2012, 09:42:29 PM
Thanks for the update Eggy.  Good to know that the pharmacy has arrived in Arillas - should be a great boon to everyone.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 26, 2012, 10:48:39 PM

It's really nice to see a new business opening, hope it does well and prospers.

           Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 27, 2012, 08:05:03 AM
Thank you for the update Eggy! I would just love to go and have a beer at Sharon's Pool Bar *deep sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on March 27, 2012, 11:41:46 AM
With all the hot sunny weather we are having, Erja, it would be great to have the pool bar moved over to England and with it plenty of the Royal Ionian.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 27, 2012, 06:39:43 PM
PJ

Greetings from a 21 deg outside temp in Arillas today(And thats 6:40pm) where Sharon continues to supply Mythos to those Luuuuuuukkkkkkyyyy peeps who sit and sip and look at the super sea. - WOTTAPICTURE!!!
And.... too much sun or bevvies? - Visit the Pharmakio!

WOTMORCANISAY?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 28, 2012, 02:17:51 AM
Lovely to be reading Arillas Today again. Three cheers for our unpaid roving reporter Eggy, whose posts keep us all glued to our computers - Hip, hip! Hip,hip! Hip hip.....

HOORAY!!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on March 28, 2012, 11:20:50 AM
I'll second that Phil - Hooray!!!
Thanks Eggy. :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 28, 2012, 04:13:53 PM
Well, good people, this is an important announcement!

Will the owner of this shoe please come back to Arillas and collect it!
(It's making the beach look untidy)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/bob6.jpg)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arillas Today is looking good. These 2 views from an "Afionas Balcony"
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/bob1.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/bob2.jpg)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Afionas Night Owl are knuckling down with their extension.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/bob3.jpg)
Linda seems to be doing all the work here.
WHERE'S THE BUILDER?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/bob4.jpg)
(Isn't he supposed to be finishing the concrete works?)
.
So, back to Arillas Today?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/bob5.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/bob9.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/bob7.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/bob8.jpg)

Do I need to say more?
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 28, 2012, 05:11:24 PM
Weather is similar here, but that's where the similarity ends. I would so love to be pootling about on the beach right now, maybe collecting rubbish and generally tidying up. Maybe helping with the pre-season preparations. Ah, Arillas Today would suit me completely. Thanks for the pics Eggy.

Phil

PS, the shoe isn't mine...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on March 28, 2012, 05:18:32 PM
The shoe's not mine either but I would love to be there to collect it and put it in the bin and then spend time on the beach and in the tavernas with not a care in the world.  The pictures are lovely and the beach looks big and long may it do so.  Roll on August but in the meantime in my dreams.
Ann x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 28, 2012, 05:21:21 PM
Thanks for the update Eggy
Arillas beach looks to be in fine form.
More than enough sand to go round,
Have a feeling that we could be in for a fair size beach this summer.

Maybe helping with the pre-season preparations.


Yep, Im sure all the sunbeds need testing Phil....lol

Shoe?
It was my Sandals Eggy, my Sandals
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on March 28, 2012, 07:36:54 PM
Cheers Eggy the beach is looking fantastic,it wont be long now before the 1st batch of visitors arrive and the 2012 season begins Efharisto :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 28, 2012, 08:27:21 PM

Thanks Eggy, wonderful photos, like Ann I would love to be the one putting that shoe in the bin.
John I thought your missing footwear were flipflops....... no wonder nobody brought them back.

           Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 28, 2012, 10:00:16 PM
I thought it was flip flops you lost John the Ref?

That beach is looking seriously good - shoe or no shoe....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 28, 2012, 11:17:02 PM
Wonderful photos and I hope the beach stays like that. I would love to walk the whole length of the beach with it just like that.

As for the shoe, I think its mine ........I looked to the sky, Where an elephant's eye, Was looking at me From a bubblegum tree
And all that I knew. The hole in my shoe Was letting in water
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on March 29, 2012, 04:43:15 PM
Ah Terry - Traffic - I remember!
On a more classical note - what about "Sea Fever" by John Masefield :-
I must go down to the sea again
To the lonely sea and the sky
I left my shoes and socks there
I wonder if they're dry?
:-)
OK - Iknow the last 2 lines should be -

And all I ask is a tall ship
and a star to steer her by

but mine rhymes better !!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on March 29, 2012, 05:50:00 PM
Good one Geoff.

Now with a bit of luck our Lynn may just want to add something. Come on Lynn give us a ditty about the shoe and the beach
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 29, 2012, 06:36:04 PM
Someone once said "Life's a Beach"
(Or did I miss hear it?)

Arillas Today a tad better than yesterday - And yesterday was P.D.G.

Saw "The Boss" at the airport today. I think that he, Litsa and Spiros are off to Austria for a quick break before the season starts.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on March 29, 2012, 07:19:11 PM
Hello hello everyone
, we'll its not Austria nor Australia. But OSLO ! In Norway. Our eggy has misheard that too :)
We are sitting right now at our friends house near the fjord watching the sea from their window. But don't worry we will be bringing them all with us to Arillas in 7 days.
Ryan air started today the direct flights to corfu  from Oslo . So we could not resist the bargain. However, the flight was perfect as we were only 9 (nine) passengers!
See you soon!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on March 29, 2012, 07:47:22 PM
Hi Dimitris,

That must be a fantastic view from there, post a photo please :) hope you all have a lovely break and hope to see you later this year.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 29, 2012, 08:56:45 PM

Dimitris, Litsa and Spiros, have a wonderful time, enjoy :)
 See you in July.

             Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 29, 2012, 09:04:17 PM
Well thats what not being at home does for you
Flipflops turn into sandals and my brain turns to jelly

now where did I put that suntan lotion
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on March 29, 2012, 09:43:31 PM
Dimitri and family, enjoy your holiday, you all deserve it, see you in June
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on March 29, 2012, 10:37:06 PM
have a great time ,,,yammasssssssssss
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 29, 2012, 10:57:51 PM
A well earned break I reckon. Enjoy, and forget about us lot for a week!!!!!

Phi and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on March 30, 2012, 09:36:26 PM
Ah sounds lovely Dimitris.  As you may have gathered from my blonde-haired and brood they are all part Norwegian (unfortunately my hair is strictly from that famous country Peroxide!).  We would love to take them one day x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 31, 2012, 10:01:13 PM
Have a great time and give our regards to Ralf and family. See you in 45 days time.
Love Viv & Pete.
 Mr Eggy, lovely photo's cant wait to see the real thing, Pete so homesick he won't even look at the pics incase he starts to cry. Love Viv & Pete.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: paulndeb on April 01, 2012, 12:02:10 PM
Hi eggy

fantastic pictures of all that is new at afionas and arillas,
can't wait to see the new extension at the Night Owl.
Great piccies of all those at work and resting!
Over in July - so hopefully will cross paths again over a
spizy cheese dip and souvlaki.
I hope that the Pharmacy does well as it is a good one to
have in the village.
All the best
Deb and Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on April 08, 2012, 11:33:31 AM
Dimitris, Litsa and Spiros have a wonderful time in Norway - we did when we went for our 30th Anniversary cruise to the Fjords. Looking forward to seeing you at the end of May. PS dont show my Phil any new gadgets lol xxxxxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 21, 2012, 06:42:51 PM
A super Arillas today and the outside temp is still hovering around the 22deg mark at 6:40 pm.

Visitors are starting to appear, judging by the hire cars loitering at various junctions and road maps proudly on display!

Tis all looking good here and many places working hard to be ready for May.

All we need now is a bench and bums to put on it and....."Systems are Go".
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010433.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010434.jpg)

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 21, 2012, 06:44:51 PM
neil ive been asssured the bench will be returned by the boss himself and not avrio...yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 21, 2012, 07:38:29 PM
All we need now is a bench and bums to put on it and....."Systems are Go".
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010433.jpg)

Nice one! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 21, 2012, 09:51:35 PM

Can't wait........ but I suppose we have to. :(

                 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 22, 2012, 11:09:57 AM
val
ditto,,,cant wait for the first pics though,,x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 01, 2012, 04:42:06 PM
Just been looking at the w e b c a m and can see loads of cars and people already.  The weather looks great.  Is this the beginning of a new, profitable and successful season for our friends in Arillas?  I hope so.  Can't wait to be there in August.
Long may the sun shine.  Here in Norwich it's pouring with rain and miserable.
Love to all the forum members and happy holidays.
Ann x
_____________________________________________________________
Arillas Today is a good "May Day" indeed. Brouklis is busy and Armourada is buzzing like loadsa busy little Greek bees, except Leon who is a tad too big for a Greek bee but,at least he's buzzing with every one else!. Weather is good,at around 26deg still at 4:40 and the beach is shaping up very nicely.
The bench will soon be looking after botties the only way a bench should do and the beach is taking shape very well. Rainbow opens Friday as does many other places. Our first outing,last night, took us to Brouklis with Sandy and Eric and a super time was had. - Many more on the way, methinks!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 01, 2012, 04:53:46 PM

Neill just one word...........Brilliant.

                    Val x

             
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on May 01, 2012, 07:20:18 PM
OOoh, Eggy - there's an air of anticipation amongst us Arillas addicts now ....

We're all getting absolutely DESPERATE to be there

See you in three weeks (or so!)
 (we arrive in the evening of the 21st so I'm sure we'll see you around in the following couple of weeks!)

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 02, 2012, 08:05:16 AM
We're all getting absolutely DESPERATE to be there

Yep, I concur! Keep them updates coming Eggy :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jean on May 02, 2012, 11:16:01 PM
Eggy!.. Thanks for all the updates! We hope to bump into you again (perhaps at the Owl?) from 4th June?..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 03, 2012, 06:19:59 PM
June - Reckon that just might happen.

Arillas today and Confucius he say:-

"A bench without a bum is like an ouzo without a glass!"
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/bench.jpg)

He probably didn't say that but, WOTDOIKNOW?

Super day , 24deg at 6:20 and perdy damm warm.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 03, 2012, 07:17:42 PM
And.......... guess what is having it's grand opening tonight in Arillas?

A clue for U - Not only good for Arillas and summer guests but also much needed by us "locals" to cure a few Winter ailments.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: nicki on May 03, 2012, 07:59:28 PM
Yay! I plan to be on that bench in about 36 hours (not that I'm counting!) :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 03, 2012, 11:21:51 PM
Hope the Pharmacy is well stocked, I have a feeling it will get frequent use,
Who's cutting the ribbon.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 16, 2012, 04:02:12 PM
Two weeks and no information from Arillas Today.
Where are you Eggy.
Is there anyone out there with any little snippets?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 16, 2012, 06:36:34 PM
Well John, you big 'ole Ref you.

Arillas has now woken up and there are many places to chose from, for your relaxation and chill.
The beach has had a "late refurb" but looks all the better for it.

After an horrendous overnight "storm" Tuesday night, we now sit with 23 deg at 6:30 on Wednesday evening.

Euro crisis? - Wot Euro crisis? - You would never know from the genuine smiles you receive from all those local Arillas faces we have all come to respect

I promise some pics soon.

Be well
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 16, 2012, 11:13:10 PM
Thanks for that Neill
Looking forward to the pickies
Looking forward to July more though
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sheila on May 16, 2012, 11:28:22 PM
So wish I was there right now guess I'll just have to wait till August 27th.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 16, 2012, 11:45:42 PM
You and us too John&Dot and sheila. Lots of stuff and nonsense to endure before, but 3 weeks of bliss from 14 July, starting with reunions and food at Brouklis. Bring it ON!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on May 17, 2012, 02:56:19 AM
Hello all,
Not clever enough to know how to post a new topic and heading, but know many visit Arillas today...daily..if not twice daily so here goes.
Have a problem that I hope someone can help me with. Am going to be staying at Mirage from 21st May-flying home 5am June 2nd, room occupancy ceases 11am June 1st, so need to try to book the room for another day essentially, have done this before in Arillas no problem, but as Mirage has only 12 appartments I think really want to phone before arrival and sort this out also to be honest have had a look at photos of appartments and really want an upstairs one...would have nowhere to secure my bungee washing line on a downstairs one which only has patio slabs and no balcony...so my problem is, there appears to be tel no.s on forum links for most accommodation..but no tel no for the Mirage??
Does anyone happen to have the number would appreciate it greatly if somebody could post it on Arillas today or via a p.m.
Many thanks in anticipation, know what a great lot you are.
xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 17, 2012, 12:24:24 PM
Hi Georgia

Have found this link for you.
mirage.goudelis@gmail.com
I contact young Spiros

I'm sure others will know more and I'm sure Boss Dimitris will help.

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on May 17, 2012, 12:37:41 PM
Hi Georgia
Sorry dont have phone number but you can contact Them via facebook..
https://www.facebook.com/nikos.goudelis1
or there is email ...billpao@ymail.com
kes
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 17, 2012, 12:41:11 PM

    Dontyajustlovethisforum.

            Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on May 17, 2012, 01:59:13 PM
Many thanks, you are an amazing lot, am going to contact now via facebook page and see what that brings forth.
Many thanks.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on May 17, 2012, 03:34:12 PM
Let me know if you can't sort it as Viv and Pete are staying there at the moment and I think they had a similar problem

Viv doesn't have internet access but I could text her - or perhaps Dimitris or Eggy could ask if they see her?

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 17, 2012, 06:13:45 PM
If I see anyone I will ask the question about Mirage.

A breezy and tad chilly Arillas today. Nature is once again in charge and we all know that nature will have her own way at the end of the day.

For some reason I cannot load the photos so back to the drawing board.

Short n sweet peeps - sorry

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on May 17, 2012, 06:38:56 PM
Hi all,
Just had a reply from Mirage via facebook, and all my problems sorted, if only everything in life was that easy with a little help from your friends! x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 27, 2012, 01:29:49 PM
Arillas Today?

A tad of thunder 12:45 ish and now followed by loadsa rain!
It's a torrent out there. 18deg at 1:30? - Wotsthatallabout?

But...... Gives us all here a chance to spend some time in a few Tavernas and bars and share stories etc.
 - Maybe get a bit of Formula 1 in
 - Maybe a dart thrown - Or maybe 2
Or....... maybe the sun will jump out and suprise us all!!.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 27, 2012, 06:52:38 PM
Well is 4.45pm and its HOT not a cloud in the sky and the suntan lotion is about to be applied again.

Dont you just love it here ?

Yes its SUNNY DUDLEY   WHATSTHATALLABOUT

would rather be in Arillas though
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on May 27, 2012, 07:00:53 PM

Dont you just love it here ?



There's no place like home...especially when the sun's shining :-)  :-) :-)

See you in August John? x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 27, 2012, 07:50:11 PM
Had all the corny jokes at pub today. But I did wear the gaudy young-man shorts and sandals there, of the type my Arillas folk believe are all that I own or ever wear.

Like in John and Dot's doodlay, it was HOT Hot hot here today in Glastonbury. Jen was heard to say "I want to be in Rainbow pool. Now!"

Sadly Eileen meluvver, I think you will miss John and Dot, and only have a few days when you have to run away to avoid PhilnJen. Here's hoping I'm wrong....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on May 27, 2012, 07:58:03 PM
Gaudy shorts or not...looking forward to seeing you and your fair maiden there kind sir!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 27, 2012, 11:49:45 PM
Going to miss you Eileen, we will be back in Blighty when you go back home.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 28, 2012, 01:08:26 AM

Oh no John and Dot....... we only arrive late on the 20th so will maybe meet sometime 21st or 22nd,  will walk up to Rainbow on the Saturday
afternoon, not a firm 'date' just hope to meet again.

                      ValnBill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 29, 2012, 04:46:15 PM
Arillas today, once again, treats all here with respect.
A super morning with a tad/twinge of chilly in between. Only a minor sacrifice for the very good afternoon. Sitting on an outside temp of 23deg at 5pm and , whilst not as warm, maybe, as the UK, it's still a cracker.
And.... "I spy" .... more people here. Tria Adelphia has more guests and I am sure that more bodies are "on the streets". Good for Arillas and good for all.

Meanwhile, Vassilis at Armourada, continues to do "his bit" for Arillas conservation.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010352-Copy.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010353-Copy.jpg)
.
Try and imagine just how many hours and effort he has put into this project!
Collecting cans etc etc. A gold star from all here and, if you remember when you are in Arillas, give him a pat on the back.
Tis been a good day, today, and that "Darts thingy" game has also been a good suprise with a fun and amusing afternoon.

Look on the darts posting for more of that one.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: stevemary on May 29, 2012, 06:34:46 PM
A big Well Done to Vassillis for all his good work.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Verena on May 31, 2012, 11:15:38 PM
Hi Eggy, how are you? So, where are the darts postgs then? Can't find them... ;-)


Arillas today, once again, treats all here with respect.
A super morning with a tad/twinge of chilly in between. Only a minor sacrifice for the very good afternoon. Sitting on an outside temp of 23deg at 5pm and , whilst not as warm, maybe, as the UK, it's still a cracker.
And.... "I spy" .... more people here. Tria Adelphia has more guests and I am sure that more bodies are "on the streets". Good for Arillas and good for all.

Meanwhile, Vassilis at Armourada, continues to do "his bit" for Arillas conservation.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010352-Copy.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010353-Copy.jpg)
.
Try and imagine just how many hours and effort he has put into this project!
Collecting cans etc etc. A gold star from all here and, if you remember when you are in Arillas, give him a pat on the back.
Tis been a good day, today, and that "Darts thingy" game has also been a good suprise with a fun and amusing afternoon.

Look on the darts posting for more of that one.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on June 01, 2012, 04:18:21 PM
Thanks Vassilis, Keep up the good work. Lets hope more people join you. Viv x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on June 05, 2012, 11:45:02 AM
Arrillas today with the loudest clap of thunder I have ever heard. Just after 0830 the nuclear explosion went off about 2feet from my left ear. Fair rattled my fillings. Then the rain came down. You could not see more than 2 yards as it was that heavy. According to Poppy the forecast is for rain on and off for most of the day until about 6pm. Then supposed to be in the 30,s for the rest of the week.

On a personal note I am improving every day. The antibiotics are working away slowly. Just about got my appetite back but no alcohol until I get home next week.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on June 05, 2012, 03:19:00 PM
Glad to hear you're improving, pity about the lack of a bevvy or two though!  The thunder storm must be the reason the
we b c a m isn't working.  Missing the daily fix so please keep posting to let us know what's going on.
Best wishes.
Ann x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on June 05, 2012, 03:33:55 PM
alan /jan
keep taking the pills ,,theres plenty of years for a drink in arillas,,,at least your there,,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 05, 2012, 06:04:15 PM
Alan / Jan

Sorry I missed you at Thallassa the other evening. Wanted to say hello, after you had eaten but then, in a whoosh, you were gone. Great to know that Alan was well looked after, but then, who isn't in Arillas?

The bad weather, this morning, blew a few internet connections and a few servers which now need replacing. - We lost our internet all morning.

Now, however, Arillas Today is fine and sunny and 25deg outside at 6pm.
WOTSALLTHATABOUT? - Maybe just a bad dream. (The morning, not now)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sueandmikeakablondegirl on June 05, 2012, 10:44:02 PM
the thunder report reminded us of our last visit to Arillas... middle of October and it lashed it down... thankfully mostly in the late afternoon evenings.    Could have done with a pair of wellies... we stayed at the BS Hotel and we had hail stones crashing at the front door and water coming in under it..  the sky was black coming in from the sea and it was ominous as it got closer and closer, flower pots were blown into the swimming pool. Mike had to dive in and rescue odds and ends!!!  umbrellas were blown across the garden... totally amazing storm... we have never ever seen one like it before and since.. then in the morning all sunny as if nothing had happened.. Freaky weather but it added to the fun of everything.. going to dinner in our dripping kagools and the windows steaming up and everyone ordering soup!... then being lent black bin liners at Effies and a lift home. Great fun!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 05, 2012, 11:42:34 PM
Arillas veterans Sue and Mike, our memory is in 2008 at Elena Stella. I woke up to snappy Lara, who had adopted me as Mum for the whole stay, and she was still sleeping all down my side, as she often did if we let her in.

The sky was black, and mother nature let rip. There was no daylight and the thunder, lightning and rain were merciless. The dog just climbed under the cover as I got up. I sat on the patio getting wet while the kettle boiled for morning coffee. Jen stirred and we shared the strange new experience after weeks of red hot sun.

A bit later we met a couple staying there too, whose one week in Arillas was dominated by storms. We shared a whole morning trapped in the bar (but enjoyably so) with Linda and hubby. Don't know how we have forgotten his name after he ran up  to their apartment to sort something out and arrived back soaking wet, in nothing but a towel. The rain had defeated him and his clothes.

Lovely memories, but in truth meluvver, it was the year we met Sue and Mike. And we have many fond memories of yous both.


Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 11, 2012, 09:56:12 AM
No storms in Arillas today Phil.

Just past 9:15 am-ish and dry with 24deg.

Beach looking good.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/110612b.jpg)

Some kelp at the far end of the beach which pleases many of us gardeners here, many of whom probably sneak down at night with a large bag or two and a shovel.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/110612a.jpg)

Still plenty of space for all.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sheila on June 11, 2012, 10:47:55 AM
Lovely pictures of the beach today,can't wait to be there in August thanks Eggy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on June 11, 2012, 03:16:47 PM
Afternoon Eggy, more beach pics please!

We were wondering how the beach was looking this year as I rummaged in the shed for the frisbee & bat&balls to pack!

Col has even dug out his old darts so he will be ready for a game- or two!

See you soon

karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 11, 2012, 07:06:56 PM
Arillas today has finished on an outside temp of 31.7 deg at 7pm.

So....... Who's now gonna decide to sit indoors and see England lose to France?
Can the English goalkeeper save a penalty?
Equally, for all England supporters. - Is there a French word for GOAL??

Maybe all those wise guests are still on sunbeds? -
However, I bet those 'ole "Sky" screens,around Arillas, are red hot by now.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: stevemary on June 11, 2012, 08:29:05 PM
Thanks for the beach pics eggy. Would even be prepared to watch the bl@@@y football if it meant we didn't have to look at all this rain. Cannot wait to get there in three weeks.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 11, 2012, 11:27:36 PM
I have often been on holiday for the World Cup and the Euro Finals, starting with watching England beat Portugal in 1966 at a shellfish bar in Margate. So maybe, just maybe, I might just watch England win whilst in Arillas? Now that's a dream I would love to come true.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 12, 2012, 05:31:00 PM
WotdoIno 'bout footie? - A big fat "Tipota" - (nothing)

WotIdono is........... Arillas today sits "nicely" on 31 deg at just gone 5pm and has been a cracker allllllll day!

Do I spot more guests? , I ask myself. - Yep, reckon I do. A chance meeting with Ang n Chris this afternoon and.... who was that couple, I spotted, walking to Kavaddades? - Know the faces but can't remember the names.
( Hope they pick this up and help to get my brain in gear )

I left Vassilis, Armourada, this pm sat in his 'lil 'ole car park giving his new potted "tree" a coat of white paint. Walk past there too slowly and he gives you a paintbrush. Fair play to the guy who gives 100% for keeping Arillas tidy.

A super day for all taking a well earned break and a birdie tells me that there may be celebrations at Coconut tonight. Local guy Doug who is a good pal of Angie who is a good pal of Sandy who is an Arillas addict is 60 years of age.
Is this how rumours start? - Or is it Friday at the NUT. Durrrrrrrrr!
Time fer a top-up, methinks!

Ooops nearly forgot...The exchange rate is currently e1.22.
So, maybe, Bring some sterling with you and play the market.
Another rumour says this rate will creep up slowly.

Cheers
Negg (And good luck to Greece tonight)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 16, 2012, 06:39:18 PM
A hotty all day and now 33deg at 6:30.

Many a Taverna/Bar/Hotel will be having "late eaters" tonight. I can't see many appetites before 9pm. - I can see many a beer or two though.

Who's gonna be here tomorrow then????? A gentle reminder is to drink plenty of water and get used to the sun gradually. After that silly weather in the UK some aclimatising may be necessary.
(Even I'm upping my water intake - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?)

I'm at Rainbow Bar, on Wednesday night. hosting a darts n pool K/O and at Armourada on Friday evening for a few more arrows.
Any one wanting a rabbit then come along.
(If not with me you may find it in a stifado!)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on June 16, 2012, 07:28:58 PM
wots it all about ....33degrees whooppi my arse is gonna get well tanned,roll on  monday flight ,,x,,yammas 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on June 16, 2012, 07:31:37 PM
No mooning then Kev in the midday sun lol ,have a great time mate and enjoy the odd mythos or 2 :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 16, 2012, 07:34:25 PM
Reckon you be a 'lil excited then, Kevin.

It won't only get tanned you could fry burgers n eggs on it. - Hmmmm!!
(Maybe not - I don't think you would have many takers for the barbeque)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on June 16, 2012, 07:45:22 PM
Kevs rump BBQ steak,now that conjures up some pictures in my imagination lol 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 16, 2012, 08:27:41 PM
jus stopit! Doubt anyone would like a burger fried on kev's sunburned nethers.... and certainly not on mine!

Love hearing that my home is being kept warm. Arillas Today is unforunately 4 weeks ahead of my own Arillas Today. But beware folks. PhilandJen will hit the gound running on 14th July.....


pmsl, lmao, lol,rofl,omsk......
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on June 16, 2012, 09:04:42 PM
haha negg tony ,phil...ill be frying my arse on many bar stools as well ,,lol.yammas..x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 19, 2012, 06:14:26 PM
Arillas Today
and................ I just reckon I saw that Kevin G pottering around on a scooter.

And.............................I definitely saw M & M having a 9am morning wander. WOTSALLTHATABOUT? - 9am? - Decent folk are still sleeping.
(Unless working , like me)

Weather continues to spoil all, just as the exchange rate.
32 deg still at 6pm ish and , I think e1.21 for that ole pound.

I'm sure Mavis n Robin are here today and hope they now have an easy access to that north end.

Tonight, for an Egg n Wegg, is a slow easy evening with "Hels Bels" -They had  a super 2 weeks here, I'm sure.
(And...... Twas her birthday last Tuesday - DONCHYERKNOW?)
As soon as I find out her age I will post it ont Forum. ( Nahhh!)
Be Well All
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 19, 2012, 07:00:50 PM
:D thank you for that Eggy! I am here at work "sigh"ing so deeply that the clerks asked am I ok :D :D :D

I said I will be after 72 sleeps 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Martin_G on June 19, 2012, 08:48:13 PM
:D I am here at work "sigh"ing so deeply that the clerks asked am I ok :D :D :D

I said I will be after 72 sleeps 8)

Lol, know what you mean though!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: nicmccluskey on June 20, 2012, 11:15:31 AM
Eggy
what do you do with the kelp???? I'm intrigued
Nicola
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on June 20, 2012, 01:12:52 PM
Just collected the Euros from Thommy Cook 1.21 only 3 sleeps. Whoop Whoop!

Al Sal & Bec
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 23, 2012, 01:50:47 PM
Kelp is supposed to be good for the gardens , Nicola.

Couldn't get these pics on yesterday as has an internet problem.
Just to answer the recent beach questions.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010378.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010381-1.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010377-1.jpg)

Outside temp sitting at 32deg, 2 pm today, and tis a hottie.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on June 23, 2012, 05:52:19 PM
Dear Negg
Thanks for the beach pics - you are still doing a great job keeping us up to date with doings in Arillas.
Great comfort to us poor folk in England who seem to be stuck under a perpetual raincloud.
All the best
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 23, 2012, 07:14:49 PM
Hi Patrick
We could all be forgiven for thinking that a luchtime temp, on our balcony, of 32 deg would remain static. As I type, now at 7pm, we are currently enjoying 34.9 deg! - Late meals for all tonite , me-thinks.
Too hot to think about an appetite, or find the strength to lift a knife n fork.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 23, 2012, 11:42:57 PM

Oh to be so lucky. We are green with envy, we have had so much rain we now have webbed feet.

See you in four weeks Eggy.

                Val n Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Debs1962Wales on June 26, 2012, 02:14:19 PM
Are there any watersports in Arillas early july??? Not for me lol my 16yr old son would like it tho :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on June 26, 2012, 06:24:14 PM
Hi Debs :-)

I seem to remember a banana ride last July also canoe thingies plus pedaloes (bit tame ???) Not sure if they are always on offer peak season - we usually get out early or late. I'm sure someone will be able to answer this for you.

You could hire a boat and go down the coast for a full or half day.

If he enjoys snorkelling there will be fish around the jetty and on the reef opposite Kaloudis.

ValnBill - talk about green with envy and webbed feet - I can improve on that- my feet have now gone mouldy ! Yeulch ..... :-P

Cheers my dears Nan x


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on June 26, 2012, 08:11:28 PM
I seem to recall there was para gliding as well from the jetty
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on June 26, 2012, 09:14:56 PM
Debs, I came back last tuesday and I can report that there are now a few more solo watersports available( those floating things that get towed behind a speed boat), so Im sure your 16yr old son will find something, the boys who run the watersports are absolutaly great guys and have been in Arillas I think since I first went there 18yrs ago.
We hire a 30hp boat and have a fantastic time maybe thats an idea for you guys, we took my 26yr old daughter this time and she loved being Madam Capt.

Happy Holidays
Ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on June 27, 2012, 08:08:06 PM
Hi Debs what dates do you go? my grandson 16 & 14 will be in Arillas 6th - 13th for the first time and keep on about do teenager have anything to do. Viv x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Debs1962Wales on June 28, 2012, 11:03:00 AM
I arrive in Arillas on Monday the 2nd i suspect our lads will find each other then :-) i am there until the 16th so will be there at the same time :-) Look forward to metting anyone who is there then .... I am at the Akti Arillas Hotel ...see you in 4 days :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Debs1962Wales on June 28, 2012, 11:06:30 AM
Ooops Meeting sorry lol ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: stevemary on June 28, 2012, 12:55:26 PM
We are in Arillas from 2nd to 16th July and really hope we get to meet anyone who is there at the same time. Would be great to put faces to names !!
Mary & Steve x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 28, 2012, 05:54:37 PM
Look forward to metting anyone who is there then ....

Debs 1962 - Don't apologise as I thought it was a Welsh word, which I spent 3 hours trying to find in a dictionary,
(Eileen- Villa Linakis uses some Scottish words as well. Can't find those either!)

With a 31 deg in the shade at 6pm , right now,  I don't think anyone would mind being "metted" if you see them.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on June 28, 2012, 06:11:59 PM


(Eileen- Villa Linakis uses some Scottish words as well. Can't find those either!)

Cheers
Negg

And...ahemm...always polite and proper Scottish words too.... ;-) xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 28, 2012, 07:12:46 PM
How do I know they are polite , Eileen.
Can't find any printed documents and mention "Och the Noo" to a Greek policeman you get arrested

Anyway - WOTDOIKNOW? - I'm only a SASSER KNACK
(Please check spelling and hide my Ouzo bottle immediately!)

ps - It's still 32.7 at 7:12pm and we are going out for an "Indian Madras!!"
WOTSTHATALLABOUT??

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Debs1962Wales on June 28, 2012, 08:33:54 PM
Negg that has really made me laugh :-)))
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on June 28, 2012, 08:34:26 PM
How do I know they are polite , Eileen.
Can't find any printed documents and mention "Och the Noo" to a Greek policeman you get arrested



Eggy you just made me belly laugh with that! :D

Enjoy your madras, have a lovely evening
Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on June 28, 2012, 08:36:47 PM
you will not need the mozzi spray tonight thats for sure
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 28, 2012, 11:35:32 PM

Well Eggy, a Madras, mmm yummy...... I am having a packet of pork scratchings with my ouzo tonight. Damp and muggy here.

               Val x

           
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on June 29, 2012, 01:45:08 AM
I cannot think of any man that I have NEVER met has made me laugh as much as Eggy...well apart from maybe Bill Bryson, or Noel Coward ( no hope of meeting him now, but hopefully will run into Eggy someday..that sounds all wrong too much like runny egg!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 07, 2012, 08:47:26 PM
but hopefully will run into Eggy someday..that sounds all wrong too much like runny egg!

Georgia - There are many people who would like to run into me , and most of them own a vehicle of some description.!!
And...... it's no yolk , being a runny Egg.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arillas Today continues to spoil many guests and roast many others.
T-shirts on heads, acting as sun hats, seems to be the norm and I'm sure some one melted in front of me as we spoke. Rumour has it that a thermometer was placed in a pool this afternoon and registed 29deg on the "Boil Scale"
WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

We sit "peacefully" now with a solid 28 deg at 8:45pm but must all beware that ice cream, as a dessert in Arillas, will continue to be served runny.
(A tad like an egg, that's totally coddled, I 'spose - I've been called worse!)
Arillas welcomes new faces , next week, Ref J and Dot amongst them, plus, I think a Cheryl, who has nothing to wear.
(Tickets are being sold , at the Airport, as I type)
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on July 08, 2012, 12:09:39 AM
Midnight & still 26 degrees. Just watching the waiters Greek dancing in the marina caused me to perspire, although, that mightnot have been the heat!!
Having a fab time, out on quad bikes today & went up to spiros new place in afionas but will do full report when home. Melting in my own juices. Karen x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 08, 2012, 11:48:16 AM
Not yet in Arillas Today Neil.
[/quote]
Arillas welcomes new faces , next week, Ref J and Dot amongst them,
[/quote]
But will be there Tomorrow, See you soon
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on July 08, 2012, 12:54:44 PM
Cheeky, Eggy!  I've managed to whittle down my 'nothing to wear' to 15.2kg!  Should be ok at check in, I hope. 

Val, I'm on the early Manchester flight (7.00 am) so I might be on the same one as them, hope to meet up with you when you get there too.

See you at the bar, John, Dot and Johnjue!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 08, 2012, 01:52:20 PM

Will look out for you Cheryl, we go on the 20th.  My sister-law is Sandy and her husband is Arthur, you will meet them I am sure, Sandy is likes to chat and is lovely.
Safe journey and have a wonderful time.

          Val x

           
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 08, 2012, 02:19:21 PM
Have a wonderful time all of you - save some sunshine for me at the end of the month!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on July 08, 2012, 02:24:21 PM
When are you going sandy?We hope to come out on 4th Aug but things at home might put paid to that. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 09, 2012, 05:03:18 PM
Good news and bad news for Arillas today.

Bad news was the saying "Bye" to M & M who left today. Those 3 weeks went so quickly and they will be missed by many. They have become a special part of Tria Adelphia now and are treated as family.

Good news is that John R and Dot arrived, at Rainbow, today but bad news is they snuck away before a piccie. Dot did tell me though that her suitcase arrived safely, as well, so she has underwear this time.
(Bad news is that John R continues to insist wearing it!)

Further good news is that Cheryl has landed safely.
BAD news is that she finally found something to wear! - BUGGER!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/r1.jpg)
.
Further good news is that these two lucky forum pals are still enjoying life at the Rainbow and , of course , Arillas. I know him as "Big Cliff" but not sure of his ladies login for the forum.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/r2.jpg)

Is it good news to have a 34 deg temp at 5pm? - I'll leave that to you to decide.

More good news than bad then? -
And ... good news gets better. Riggers n Sue are here tomorrow and a drinkie at the Nut is on the cards.
- Mini binge time is planned - And that , folks, can only be GOOD NEWS
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzanne simcox on July 09, 2012, 05:26:21 PM
;-)
 Guess who is coming next Monday !!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 09, 2012, 07:18:35 PM
Further good news is that Cheryl has landed safely.BAD news is that she finally found something to wear! - BUGGER!

:D good to hear that she made it! Say hello to all the lucky ones and Suzanne next week :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 09, 2012, 07:43:27 PM
Suzanne... Rumour has it that you have hired a 995cc Turbo wheelchair!!
If you try and get past me 'n Punto --- You be in trouble lass!

Twill be good to see you n Roger. - Tis been a while. - Be well people.

Erja - Cheryl is looking good and so relaxed. Her first holiday on the tod but, as she has made many friends here over the years, I am sure "on the tod" will not apply. -

With a temp of 35 deg, at nearly 8pm, I now sign off and pick on those mozzies who have the impertinance to sunbathe on my hammock!
(Get yer own sunbed , yer little buzzers)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 12, 2012, 05:30:00 PM
Arillas today brings not only 37 deg, still at 5:30 pm, but a message from John the ref and Dot, for Phil n Jen.

Forgot most of it, but something like........
"Having a good time and table 13 is booked"

Only a short message today as, in this weather, I now have to go and spin dry my socks!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on July 12, 2012, 05:33:52 PM
you are not a full euro negg am gona look you up next week an put a face to these hilarious comments
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 16, 2012, 03:32:17 PM
Well table 13 is done and dusted. Arillas today is PERFECT. There is not a wisp of clouds in the sky. And a fabulous breeze keeping everyone happy. Moi? I haven't even a drip of sweat on any of me. Bobby says I must be built for this climate. He knows me so well.

I spent a wonderful naked hour on the south beach, though some exhibitionist Germans (yes I could hear the language) were trying to ruin it for me. But I spent a wonderful hour in the sea, which is WARM. Arillas today is PERFECT. And you get 1.23 or more for your hard earned pounds.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on July 16, 2012, 03:35:59 PM
Ahhhh...bliss....can just picture it all :-)  (well that is apart from your naked hour ;-) ) xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: SBPL2458 on July 16, 2012, 04:03:23 PM
Phil and Jen, I know you are going to have a great time, we are still trying to get a last minute deal for the summer holidays if our son can get time off work.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 16, 2012, 04:34:42 PM
Arillas is delivering big time, as usual. Forget Filipos, our Eileen represents the truth in Arillas. Jen is swashing round the pool at Bardis. I got my third hug from the ageless Poppy. Glass of voddie frappe awaiting my return. Our Erja once posted it by mistake. But life here is GOOG. On reflection it is PERFECT.

A very, very happy Phil.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 16, 2012, 05:45:48 PM
:D goog to hear that you are where you should be Phil and Jen! Enjoy enjoy enjoy :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 16, 2012, 05:50:49 PM
I spent a wonderful naked hour on the south beach, though some exhibitionist Germans (yes I could hear the language) were trying to ruin it for me. Phil


What does that mean Phil.? _ they didn't beat England at football again!
(Nude football ? - Be very careful where you put yer foot - GOOAAAL - maybe!)

31 deg a 6pm and a breezy Arillas this afternoon. Very good to see the beach doing the job it should be doing.July is a super time for ole dregs like me to natter the young legs off, in-experienced donkeys.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 16, 2012, 06:53:31 PM
Arillas is indeed all of what I expected. But I bore the pants off people reminding them of what they all know already.

But there was not much evidence of pants anywhere on the beach this morning. Willie was waving to everybody. And many boobies too. Such is our Arillas. The weather is perfect. PhilnJen are at home and very, very happy.

PhilnJen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Angela66 on July 16, 2012, 06:58:27 PM
Phil - you have such a way with words, simply priceless:)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 16, 2012, 07:05:50 PM
Phil and Negg came home from a poo day at work, getting rained on, to see your posts and you've given me a good laugh :D

Phil I can just see your mile wide smile!

Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 16, 2012, 11:07:00 PM
It's two miles wide tonight Sharon meluvver. The chicken at Thalassa was to DIE FOR. Back at base now, contemplating how much frappe to put in the voddie. It's hard work here in Arillas, but somebody's got to do it.....

Phil.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on July 17, 2012, 12:16:32 AM
Can anyone tell me why I am here and not there with you all?

Why wasn't it obvious to me that I needed to book flights and accommodation?

I was under the impression that I could stay at home this year and it would all be fine !!! WRONG! :-S

However far away I will always love you my dear friends

Yammas Nan xx




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 17, 2012, 12:50:05 AM

Nan sweetheart...... We will really miss you this time, if it wasn't for the luggage allowance I would pack you in my suitcase on Friday, mind you, you would soon be discovered.... your giggle would give you away ;)

Love to you and Barry,  Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 17, 2012, 01:07:53 AM
It is Xam here in heaven. My watch was discarded yesterday. The white sliced is non existent Nan meluvver. But do I care? The prawns and chicken are amazingly better. Wish you were here to guide me because I am high as a kite. I guess Val will have to help me soon when she arrives.

Arillas is working its magic on me, yet again.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on July 17, 2012, 10:02:00 AM
Such a wonderful feeling, isn't it, Phil?

Paradise regained :-)

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on July 17, 2012, 01:25:06 PM
Know what you mean Janis!
Got me all 'watsname' thinking about Arillas again. Been on the internet this morning, Thomas Cook have a flight 'deal' from Bristol at present £290 return 'all in' out on 24 th. September, 07.00 hrs flight, arrives 13.15 hrs, return 18.30 hrs from Corfu on 8 th. October, so I'll get my birthday there as well! hope to see you there!
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on July 17, 2012, 01:29:51 PM
B there same time Martin...roll on.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on July 17, 2012, 01:59:03 PM
WAY HEY! All booked! Flight, meal, baggage, seat, online book in, tax and charges, all for £290.
See you all there. Will ring Dorita at the Bardis Sun Hotel later for my 'usual' room.
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on July 17, 2012, 02:45:57 PM
MARTIN!   You're NOT helping! :-)

Really pleased for you tho x

Cheers Nan x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on July 17, 2012, 03:04:39 PM
Got an idea Neil!
You could describe the resort 'eggsactly' as you see it, or send us 'scrambled' messages for those of a more sensitive nature and don't like the word 'crowded'!
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on July 17, 2012, 03:07:06 PM
OOPS, wrong topic!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on July 17, 2012, 03:11:32 PM
Phil and Jen, I love your updates, have a fabulous time, I know that you will, Arillas puts your life in perspective, it is a wonder drug, hope you are reaping the benefits. ENJOY :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 17, 2012, 04:34:40 PM
Thank you Karen meluvver. You understand how it feels to be here. I currently only get 4 weeks a year, but every minute counts. This afternoon I was nursing my burnt feet in The Coconut, but shared it with Kostas, Perry and Riggers. Oops almost forgot the most important - my Jen. And Yiota. Aahh Arillas is for burnt feet and joy, happiness and pleasure. I have had all of them this afternoon.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 17, 2012, 04:57:48 PM
BTW, Arillas today has not a cloud in the sky. The Mistraio keeps everyone cool, even though the underlying temperature is in the high thirties. Easy to get burned, but hey-ho you have this mile of coast to enjoy.

Today the North winds have had their share of the beach, but very many professional sunbathers have found enough sand to display their wares. And the Donut man of course.  PhilnJen? We did Graziella and the Nut. And simply watched them wasting all of their energy and beauty. Somehow I think that we got it right.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 17, 2012, 07:25:28 PM
So sorry to all those I am boring to death. I do have this effect, and am well aware of it. But I have no apologies whatsoever posting about how wonderful our favourite place is today. We are here, and it is everything you all talk about. Arillas today is perfect.

But ignore me, ask the people who are here for the first time and have already booked to come back. You can call me whatever you like, but when I hear what I have heard today, I justknow I am not wrong.


Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sarah1 on July 17, 2012, 08:26:29 PM
Phil - you will never bore me to death...keep reporting because it's the closest I will get now til the end of June '13...x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on July 18, 2012, 12:33:25 PM
and me, can't beleive i wont be there again until next june, i feel a lottery win coming on ha ha!! in the mean time, keep them posts coming phil, theym gert lush meluvver!!!!!
ger xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on July 18, 2012, 02:25:05 PM
LOL ...How he do happer on Ger!

XX
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 18, 2012, 03:10:49 PM
Arillas Today has lost the wind and found the heat. It is doing well thank you.

The Arillas effect has finally overtaken us, and when discussing where to go today we agreed without a delay, Nowhere. There is not a cloud in the sky, and a whole range of lovely folk are enjoying themselves in the pool bar here at Bardis. (We sat outside so as not to spoil it....)

The exchange rate is climbing, the sea is like getting into a bath, and the fish are busy being caught for us to eat tonight at Mirage.

Sorry folks, if you want to see PhilandJen, we are going nowhere today.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ruby on July 18, 2012, 03:18:48 PM
Phil and Jen pleased to here life is good in arillas and enjoy doing nothing carnt wait til we are there Friday. Have you noticed if the scops owl is sat on the top of bardis this year. Last year he was sat near the bar on the top of appartments. My little girl was wondering if he would be there this summer, cheers Ruby.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 18, 2012, 03:24:33 PM
He is here, and waiting for your return..... But tends to hide, like most do when PhilandJen are in town!!

See you about I expect. Here's wishing you a safe and undelayed journey.

Yammas
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 18, 2012, 03:58:23 PM
Not sure if this is the little chap but he is here quite often, until you get the camera out. Not very good picture but better than nothing hopefully.

(http://www.arillas.co/owl.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on July 18, 2012, 04:04:42 PM
I love the photo of the owl - absolutely wonderful.

Just looking at the predictions for the next few days and it looks pretty darned hot to me Phil. You are very wise to take it easy otherwise you become exhausted and that's no fun. Looks to be in the high 30's all week. Do you think there might be some electrical activity?.......rumble rumble.

Carry on updating us with all the news. I would love to be in the sea but would probably be having a little nap now before getting ready to join you and Jen at Mirage for a fish supper. Ahhhh dream on Nan dream on ...

Cheers my dears x Nan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 18, 2012, 05:08:35 PM
Thanks Dai - he's the little bugger we been onabart.... Wi a great big stick.... Shut up Phil. Time to cool it......

Nan meluvver, medearest, thanks for  making me sure I haven't taken leave of what passes for sense. I keep crying and do my best to pass it off as hayfever. Nobody believes me, so I'll just cry. I am truly the happiest man on the planet.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ruby on July 18, 2012, 05:28:56 PM
Thanks phil and jen and dai, thats the little chap she will be back from school soon and iwill show here the pic and tell her the news. Will keep an eye out for you, counting down the days 2 more sleeps yipeeeeeeeee.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 19, 2012, 06:08:40 PM
Arillas Today ,and only a tad quieter than yesterday.
( Couldn't find a parking spot fer Punto yesterday - WOTSTHATALLABOUT? )

Mild breeze but spoilt, again, with high 30's.

Ref John looking well and relaxed as is Cheryl but a tad sad Riggers has now realised he is back to the UK , tomorrow evening.
BIG SIGH FOR JOHN AND SUE , EVERYONE. - (Lost yet another dart partner!)

Sue "Sim" and Roger her husband, are here and well. There is a "Roger" joke there I may tell you sometime. Anyway,both here, plus son and soon to be wife, all at Rainbow safely and enjoying. DONCHYERKNOW?
Sue is looking well and , I am definite,she will not let occassional use of a wheelchair and "hobbling" stick put dampers on, not only her holiday but on her future. - Good on yer lass!

Next week see's another change of pals but always sad to say bye to those who haven't been here long enough!

Phil n Jen, however, continue to spend most of the day breaking up rocks, on the beach. Their community service penance for letting his liver out at night and not on a lead. (C'mon Phil - It's biting the legs of the newbies!!)

Cheers
Negg









Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 19, 2012, 06:42:33 PM
Our Arillas Today is ignoring the comments of all and sundry (I said she had other words for him.....)

It is way over 30, still with barely a breeze, and I am getting bored with how blasted BLUE the sky is. But it was over 40 yesterday and today, nobody is complaining. The exchange rate is going UP, the Mythos is going DOWN, and Arillas today is PERFECT. Oops, I've been banned from using that word, for risk of boring people. Moi?

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on July 19, 2012, 07:01:26 PM
All I can say is.....PERFECT, PERFECT, PERFECT....keep up the good work...we love sharing your holiday :-) xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 19, 2012, 08:34:09 PM
Missing you this time Eileen   xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on July 19, 2012, 08:45:59 PM
Ahhh, thanks John and Dot.  This will be the first time in a few years that we haven't been there at the same time.  It's going to be strange without all the familiar July faces around.
Maybe Oct? xxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2012, 02:44:02 AM
Arillas Tonight has lost the plot. I think the bomb exploded under Armourada, and there are very many faceless smiles littering the streets. Actually, very many people dancing in the streets outside that gorgeous taverna, to the Blue Danube Waltz with about 300 decibels.

We were sat outside Brouklis when it all kicked off. Had just finished a stunning night at the Bow. Why do I always feel as though I have truly arrived here when Jimmy comes up and hugs me with "Hello Dahlings??" But he has disposed of the chairs we have sat in for the last five years and I have written my formal complaint.

We went out there to do the quiz, but that is about the only thing we didn't do tonight because it wasn't on. Arillas tonight saw Phil and Jen, and many others in the Nut, going nuts. Many politically correct Black Russians were consumed, including one forced on us by our dear friend riggers (Yammas mate it was P######. Ask Eileen to spell that one out.) Our Cheryl was there, and I had many, many big hugs from people I probably shouldn't.

Arillas was brilliant tonight. And at 2.30 am I am listening to the sea. Frankly, life doesn't get any better than how I feel now. It is P######

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 20, 2012, 07:39:30 AM
Arillas Tonight has lost the plot. I think the bomb exploded under Armourada, and there are very many faceless smiles littering the streets. Actually, very many people dancing in the streets outside that gorgeous taverna, to the Blue Danube Waltz with about 300 decibels.

:D I wish I could of been there! Thank you for sharing Phil luvver :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2012, 04:37:27 PM
Erja meluvver, they wished so too. Many kind things being said about you all over the place. Can you give lessons to a hapless Arilliac like me?

Arillas today might have passed me by after a stunning evening in more senses than one. We chose, yet again to simply chill back at  base, and what a lovely base we have. But everyone is telling us what they are up to.

The sun is shining. (We noticed that.) There is a little breeze. (We noticed that as well.) Everyone is complaining that the exchange rate is going up to dizzy heights (1.25 or more. We paid our bill today and Bobby said "Thanks for letting my mum go shopping in the Sales." Little b****r that he is.)

We all have plenty of whatever we want, in my case iced glasses full of my amber nectar. Many are taking full advantage of a very warm sea, and acres of sand. It is in different places than I remember from 10 years ago, but still here.

Arillas Today should have got fed up with drunken old men giving half of the population big hugs. But they haven't. Like lemmings, they keep coming back for more. Have to make certain I put the "Right Guard" on before I go out.....

Yes, Arillas Today is, well, Arillas.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2012, 04:47:10 PM
Adjunct to previous post. The kids (all over 60, some by quite a bit) are making a riot in Bardis pool. I heard more laughter last night, but it's A close call. Moi? Unsophisticated, voddie frappe on the balcony justwatching. Hard work but... YES! I have to do it!!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2012, 05:30:46 PM
Great Posts , Phil.

There was a song "Nobody does it better!!!"

Arillas Today?? - I prefer reading it than writing it.

Cheers you two
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2012, 06:39:42 PM
Nobody will ever do it better than you Eggy. But I'm glad to give you a well earned break.

The problem with my reports is that they all say the same thing, and everyone knows what I think about being here.

I just met a man on a motorbike, who screeched to a halt, turned back and said Hello. I didn't know whether to run, but thought charm might be my best escape. I lie, because it was JohnB and he tells me that my posts are best when I get back from the pub on Sundays. 50 shades of something, but I'm not earning the money that she is....

Thank you for bothering John. It only takes 5 minutes to start a friendship. And if you come to Arillas they last forever.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 20, 2012, 07:58:38 PM
Arillas today is........... perfect, but last night was even better.

I was invited to attend the festival just the other side of Magoulades as a family friend, and what a great experience. Surely nowhere does hospitality better than Greece, and nowhere in Greece does hospitality better than Arillas.

Thank you my friends.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 20, 2012, 09:37:42 PM
all these reports are just fantabulous!! For all those poor (POOR) creatures like us that aint going this year it is the very next best thing!! So glad that you are having a ball Phil and jen and Dai your night sounded amazing xxx keep em coming! I have also just received a message from 'Weeze8' who informs me that my swing is back in situ!! Happy days (well they would be if I was in said swing with a glass of the chilled stuff...)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2012, 11:06:51 PM
Jo meluvver, PhilnJen have not yet crossed the road to Marina or beyond. We have been here a week, and have SO MUCH yet to do. Very few have seen us twice, and some to their delight, not at all.

I can't report on Marinaki because I haven't bl**dy got there yet. Kaloudis looks like October if they are still open when we come back.

We nattered to Dai in Graziella yesterday. What he says about his wonderful evening was so obviously going to be a highlight. They can be even better before they become real. Thanks for your company Dai. It is valued.

If Arillas tonight is exploding it will be without us. We are friggin TIRED with being happy, eating Thomas's fish at Vavilas and generally taking advantage. Arillas is tiny for some. For us it is like the big city. And Dimitris Kourkoulos is our president.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 21, 2012, 09:01:53 AM
:D I am loving these reports! Thank you, Phil, Dai and everyone else for keeping us desperados entertained with the tales of life in our favourite place 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul C on July 21, 2012, 11:09:06 AM
This is our second year of not being in Corfu after seven years on the trot staying in Arillas. Have been keeping an eye on the website though. The more we read and see on the site has made us determined to return next year.We have definitely missed the friendly atmosphere of the whole place. Just to be able to stand on the beach and take in the sites and sounds of Arillas would be great.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on July 21, 2012, 11:17:44 AM
Loving it Phil your posts are brilliant it makes you feel like we are there with you. Please keep them up.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 21, 2012, 01:17:22 PM
Arillas Today maybe reported upon very late. It is 1.12pm and I have only been up for the 12 minutes, most of those under the shower. I do try to have done or seen something before I post or what have I got to say that I don't rattle on about anyway?

I think my Mythos is calling me, so yammas folks.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 21, 2012, 04:18:04 PM
Phil, am loving these reports too, your making me laugh and smile everyday, keep em coming they are .............. PERFECT! 

What did you both have to eat  at Vavilas?

Have you been for Efi's prawns yet, god, am obsessed with the food in Arillas!!   

Have you been in the Akti yet, please say hello to Spiro from me and Billy.

Have a great day
Sharon xxxxx

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 21, 2012, 04:40:54 PM
At this rate Arillas Today will be Arillas Yesterday.

The temperature is high, Phil is high, and the company is higher (in my esteem.) So many stories of past times here in my adopted home, from where they stayed to what they did. But all full of joy, treasure and happiness. When I hear a bad thing I will make it headline news on here but I guess that is unlikely.

Bardis Sun is completely full, and here we have chatted with so many amazingly Arilliac people, who inevitably have been here longer, stayed more often than us, but unlike windbag here, don't write it all down and post it.

I couldn't find a cloud to take a picture of, so just look at the w-e-b- cam. The weather is PERFECT. The Mythos is PERFECT. And justphil? I'm simply the best........... Or in fact, that is how Arillas Today makes me feel. Like it is doing to "everyone I've ever met."

get yer song sheets out, I have a feeling they will be playing that one in the Nut tonight......

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 21, 2012, 04:50:51 PM
Sharon meluvver, slow down!!! I can't leave here without trying every one of those goodies but we need more time. Have applied for a lottery grant, but......

At this stage I CAN report that the Sea Bream at Vavilas was the best food I have eaten so far, but it is amongst total competition. My new shorts no longer tie up properly around my ever maturing Arillas belly.

Sorry, I haven't taken pictures. Even of the food. But 7 meals, 7 successes.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 21, 2012, 05:07:47 PM
:D :D :D phil, okay your in greek time, lol.

Sea bream!  sooo delicious. 

Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 21, 2012, 05:19:22 PM
Paul and Di, Arillas awaits. Who knows, you might even find my legs... Hope we meet again.

And Sharon, Greek time isn't slow enough. Dawned on me today we've done a whole week already.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 21, 2012, 05:39:34 PM
There's one more snippet. Jen's laptop, which we have with us, has all sorts of stuff on the desktop.

This morning (OK, afternoon) I got up and adamantly said "It's more than 21 degrees here."

She looked at me and said "that's the date you stupid s*d!"

Arillas is not good for brains.....
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 21, 2012, 06:30:19 PM
pmsl LOL

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 21, 2012, 06:38:10 PM
Arillas last night was, for me at least, another new experience. I was sat in Thalassa, chatting after another great meal when I had that “someone’s watching you feeling”. I looked around and all the women in the restaurant were looking at me, some obviously, some a little more subtle but no doubt all eyes were on my table. Anyway, Giorgos, (or Gorgeous George as some Arillacs call him) who had popped over for a chat bade me farewell and moved on. A moment later I looked around and not one of the women was any longer looking lovingly in my direction. Strange or what!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on July 21, 2012, 07:10:05 PM
Very strange & can't say i am not a bit jealous!!

Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 21, 2012, 09:08:02 PM
Dimitri, if you're reading this, I do think Phil has earned the title of ON THE SPOT REPORTER for a few weeks......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 22, 2012, 03:29:48 AM
It is 3am here. Phil has no taste for roving, but has had an absoultely STUNNING evening in his adopted home. Somehow Arillas does this to me every time I am here. It was Sue and Roy who shared this one with us.

If I write the names ValnBill and TerrynHelen you might just begin to understand why Arillas Today has friggin blown me away. Just now I am in bits, no it's not pollen, I am crying my eyes out with sheer delight. We met them all in Kostas on the Beach, and on the way back to Bardis, a very feminine voice called us into Thalassa. We ended Arillas today being bought a drink by Yiota.

If the amazing joy I feel doesn't stop soon, Arillas will sink into the sea today.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on July 22, 2012, 08:12:55 AM
Phil  and Jen , glad you are having a lovely and sounds like a very relaxing time. Keep having fun
Love
Mary x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on July 22, 2012, 10:12:02 AM
You're warming the place up nicely for our Arillas Today. Which is in 4 weeks, 5 days time. Just to let you know, woken up to a cloudless sky - almost Corfu-like!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 22, 2012, 11:23:52 AM
Thanks Mary and Paul. I have asked the Boss for a day off, but was refused....

We have many plans, but know already that "que sera sera, what will be will be."

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 22, 2012, 02:49:34 PM
Well I can report that Arillas has sunk into the sea. The bomb went off at 4am, and I slept through it. (Tongues and cheeks appear to be quite solid here. )

The summer weather is gorgeous today, with temperature a bit lower, not a wisp of cloud in the sky, and a tiny breeze. This corner of Arillas has had all of its dental work done, because all you can see are the smiles on every face here.

The atmosphere is even sunnier at Bardis as newbies arrived today. By newbies I mean people who were here two weeks ago and have now arrived back for another 4 weeks in heaven. Everybody has been here longer than me and are back for another stay.

I might be able to report on more later, but don't rely on it. Jen is asleep, and our plans to go the the Bow have shrunk. We thought maybe we'll get as far as the Nut. The reality might be Graziella, which is about 400 metres from here.

Arillas life is still GOOG!
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 22, 2012, 06:07:54 PM
I'll catch you both , very soon P n J.
Yesterday afternoon was a pleasure for me to spend some time, with Val n Bill.at Mathraki. - And not a dart in sight! - And a not "WOTSTHATALLABOUT" just a special reminder to me, "DONCHYERKNOW?" that there is life after darts and good conversations can be had, without these missiles.

Ref John n Dot also managed to get me, without arrows, and I have enjoyed these chatting times. Special thanks to Cheryl who, very dimplomatically, reminded me that prime time speaking is important to all.

The sad news is that we lose, not only John n Dot, but also Cheryl tomorrow morning. Back to the UK until.......... Not for me to say!
(Sometimes, maybe, I will leave the darts at home.)

I sit here now, with a 35deg, in the shade, temp at 6pm wondering who is around that I can pester from tomorrow.Watch out Phil n Jen unless you find some more "Arilliacs" and work out a shift system to keep me amused.

Light rain forecast on Tuesday/Wednesday?. Hmmmmmmm!!!
WOTTANICEDAY2DAY with just that tad of sadness saying ...............
.................."Have a good trip Avrio"

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 22, 2012, 07:11:20 PM
Thanks for the time Neil
And Thanks for the Fruit Mmmmmm
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 22, 2012, 07:30:29 PM
And thanks from us, John and Dot and Cheryl, for the "magic moments" we spent together. If we miss yous tonight, here's wishing a safe and pleasant journey abroad.

You can pester us any time you like Neill. Just do it s l  o   w   ly!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 23, 2012, 10:33:51 PM
Could not find you last night Phil
enjoy the remainder of your time in the place you love
See you Soon

Love to both
Dot & John
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 23, 2012, 10:54:27 PM
John m8, we are also sad about that but hey-ho, we will all be back. I am going to try and tell the story next.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 23, 2012, 11:09:02 PM
I apologise that my Arillas Today is actually Arillas Yesterday. I will start with the sunset, which was one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. Some have good pics and will doubtless post in good time. It was as though Jean Walsh had spent the day painting the wisps of clouds on the sky, in wait for the orange and changing light to bring them to life. They never moved, but as the sun did, they created a community of grey wisps with ever growing red hair. The sea looked like milk, and then like magic, the clouds went to sleep. They became dark and the sun had finished its journey. Blew me away.

Meal at Thalassa was delicious, Exotic Beef. Totally tender chunks of beef in a sauce only Katerina could have made with gorgeous mushrooms. By the time we left, we had bumped into Dai and TerryW again, and bless them, Adrienne and Dave introduced themselves.

Off to the Nut where

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 23, 2012, 11:30:23 PM
I apologise that my Arillas Today is actually Arillas Yesterday. I will start with the sunset, which was one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. Some have good pics and will doubtless post in good time. It was as though Jean Walsh had spent the day painting the wisps of clouds on the sky, in wait for the orange and changing light to bring them to life. They never moved, but as the sun did, they created a community of grey characters with ever growing red hair. The sea looked like milk, and then like magic, the clouds went to sleep. They became dark and the sun had finished its journey. Blew me away.

Meal at Thalassa was delicious, Exotic Beef. Totally tender chunks of beef in a sauce only Katerina could have made with gorgeous mushrooms. By the time we left, we had bumped into Dai and TerryW again, and bless them, Adrienne and Dave introduced themselves.

Off to the Nut where Bob was entertaining an ecstatic audience as Neil Diamond. For once it was not me who initiated the Glastonbury Festival arm wave. Goodonyer lass. Many of Perry's Black Russians (I'm not admitting how many...) and meeting Tony and Louise rounded off another perfect Arillas Today. They had a special message for Jo Wissett. "The Marinaki Swing is getting used every day." Hadn't a clue why he said this....... lmao.

I'll turn to Arillas Today, now. More than a bit sketchy this morning, we have done almost nothing. 2 Mythos at 6pm, and one more with another delicious meal at Graziella. Then kalinichta. But in the meantime we had some thunder and lightning, more promised for overnight.

I believe it is God making up for the indescribably beautiful sunset we had last night.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on July 24, 2012, 01:14:26 AM
Phil, -
you poet, you...
Oh, to be in Arillas, when September's there...
Emeralddragons
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 24, 2012, 09:28:14 AM
(http://www.arillas.co/clouds.JPG)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: indigo648 on July 24, 2012, 09:30:31 AM
Lovely picture if only mine came out as well Jenny
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on July 24, 2012, 11:05:59 AM
Fab picture Dai! It looks amazing! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: stevemary on July 24, 2012, 01:41:28 PM
Wonderful picture, can't wait to get back....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Martin_G on July 24, 2012, 02:34:24 PM
Amazing picture..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 24, 2012, 06:17:28 PM
A more typical Arillas Today post. God knows how long I have been putting these pics together on a strange computer, in a strange..... Shut up Phil. And when I look now, they aren't that appropriate. Aaaaargh!

The exchange rate received today was 1.26.

The weather has had a sticky turn, ie it is still hot (34 C at 6pm) but not the glorious dry heat of last week. Everyone is moaning, or just getting on with the delights here. I fall into the latter group. Much Mythos and aircon is being provided so it can't be all bad. The price is between 2.50 euros to 3. Same price as I remember from several years ago.

Time for a pic....
(http://img860.imageshack.us/img860/8892/mythossmall.jpg)

The extended Bardis family has grown to fill every room in the place and they are discussing putting George into a tent lol!

PhilnJen have renewed and started many friendships, not least with Hana. Another pic....

(http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/194/hanasmall.jpg)

But to complete my time here, the stunning sunset of night before last. Forgive if the days are wrong. We have forgotten all about that sort of stuff - time, days etc etc.

(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/2170/sunsetsmallf.jpg)

I rest my case.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on July 24, 2012, 06:23:59 PM
Great stuff Phil! Glad you are all having a good time.

Not long for me now, and again, like I've said previously, it's a pity I'll miss you. But, as long as there is an Arillas, I'm sure we'll meet again in the future sometime! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 24, 2012, 11:33:17 PM
Yes Phil that, was a fabulous sunset lots of people got a fabulous shot
This was mine

(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/1765/sam0719j.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on July 25, 2012, 12:11:56 AM
Ammmmmmmmmmmmmaaaaaaaaaaaazzzzzzzzzzzzzzziiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnngggggg!
sunset & sky love it Phil.
Thanks for sharing also John the Ref another classic shot.

27C in Northampton not a cloud in the sky today WHATSITALLABOUT but no stunning sunset, 78 sleeps not long really.

Al
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 25, 2012, 01:34:31 AM
I just wrote another justphil version of Arillas Today, and thought it might be the best yet. But as I hit post it was lost. I should have done it in Notepad, but didn't. So many things going on here, and I can tell yous about a few. Pissed off describes how I feel about that.


Sorry folks it will be Arillas Whenever from now until after we go abroad. I will bore you all again then, for my own gratification.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 25, 2012, 01:38:05 AM
no no no. It is not Dimitris' fault. I never meant it to sound like that.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 25, 2012, 10:07:08 AM
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/viviankizzysmum/IMG_0556.jpg)
Arillas whenever the last few sunsets reminded me of these two taken Oct 2010
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/viviankizzysmum/IMG_0553.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on July 25, 2012, 10:59:18 AM
The are great Vivian! I love photo's like that! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 27, 2012, 11:54:43 AM
Do you know that, since Phil n Jen have been here, there have been approx 1300 viewings of this post?

Obviously we are all eagerly following their daily reports and, like a good book, can't put it down.

I just may find them today for an update, or an autograph! Good on yer!

25deg at midday and no breeze at Kavaddades. Weekend looks a hottie.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 27, 2012, 02:08:55 PM
Arillas today is sadly not where I am, after three and a half glorious weeks I am now back in (a at least warm and sunny) Cardiff.

It was great meeting lots of old friends and lots of new friends too. Too many to mention, and I may forget someone, but those I spent passing the time pleasantly with know who you are. Thank you for your time.

A huge thank you also of course to the locals who provided such fantastic hospitality once again, how they continue to work so hard yet remain so cheerful is beyond me particularly when my sense of humour sometimes adds to their woes.

Sadly the number of visitors is down this year making less reward received for all the hard work.

For users of the South beach while it is much better than in previous years it seems on occasions to have been invaded by our German friends staying at the local Clubs. I experienced two confrontations on the beach this year.

The first was when I was accused of stealing when I cleaned the beach up one morning, removing all the bottles, cups and other plastic bits of rubbish which they had used use for their green mud and had left behind the previous evening.

The second confrontation was a bit more annoying after their actions resulted in a mother and young daughter being made so uncomfortable that they left the beach and an older couple who were on a first visit to Arillas saying they would not return. Fortunately this was a one off annual event and I complained to the organisers but have not yet received a reply. I have no doubt that majority of local people of Arillas would not be happy to know that actions of others could lose them potential customers. Rant over.

For those still in Arillas, and those due out soon, enjoy!...........and if my euromillions numbers come up tonight, see you Monday.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 27, 2012, 06:57:52 PM
Rant  duly accepted Dai... Living here, I could rant every week and suffer a cardiac arrest by August.

Really pleased though your prime time was 99% good.

And.... my previous post of a "Breeze free day" ? = WOTDOIKNOW?

The breeze appeared in Kavaddades 30 minutes later and there was a breeze in Arillas. But..... with a dry 28deg, at 7pm, who gives a monkeys if the plastic chairs are winging their way past the balcony , as I type.

Be well me'boy and remember the answer to the question.
"Wots worse than a hippie in Arillas?"
(Bugger - I may be in trouble now!)
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 27, 2012, 08:30:34 PM
You're never in trouble with us Arillas hippies my dear friend. We are here whether we're wanted or not, but my guess is that we are, judging by the number of big hugs initiated by others. Some who have never met us. I prefer when it is by a female for some unknown reason.

Dai's rant is understood as well. But he has said it so I won't.

Nothing here will stop me feeling how I do. Arillas Today is feeling the benefit of the Mistraio winds. It is cooler but those looking for a major tan will be just as satisfied. The plastic chairs are no longer flying past every window, but love and friendship are diving into them all.

The exchange rate holds at about 1.26. After commission about 1.22.

Arillas Today? PERFECT.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: LINDAK on July 27, 2012, 09:10:02 PM
Hi Phil - lovely to meet up with you and Jen last week. Told her I was going home and joining the forum so here I am !!!  My friend Christine and Duncan are still over there and it is killing me. Sat in my office looking out of the window at the dreary view and wishing I was still with you all. Never mind - next year to look forward to. Enjoy the rest of your stay - which really goes without saying and lov to all at Bardis xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 27, 2012, 09:23:17 PM
Linda, glad you're now a member and posting. Keeps Jen and me happy through the long winter.

Welcome to forum, say hello to all of our forum friends. Will take until you next come back to heaven.....

kalinichta
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 27, 2012, 11:47:32 PM
Don't miscontrue my "ippie" quote Phil. Not a thought of you, this time, when I let my hands run riot over the keyboard.

A good Arillas today, for all, and as Phil says, value for money on the exchange
11:43 pm here now and still a dry 24 deg.

I sit and watch the Olympic opening ceremony wondering......
......WOTSTHISALLABOUT??? and do not know whether to switch to the Sky demonstration channel, slide a coat hanger into the back of my t-shirt and fix myself to a coat hook, nail a foot to the floor and run round in circles or just go to bed. Maybe bed is the best option.

Twill be a better Arillas tomorrow.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 28, 2012, 12:04:53 AM
Neill, I have a problem with it being better tomorrow. For Jen and me that is impossible. Arillas Today delivered an absolutely perfect afternoon with long lost friends just chilling at Sharon's pool bar and another meal to die for at Graziella. An invitation to visit wonderful folk we met here last October rounded off another perfect Arillas Today.

Neill mate, it won't be any better tomorrow. It just can't be any better than this.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 28, 2012, 10:11:16 AM
Hi Neil, I always enjoy my visits to Arillas.

Despite me spending many weeks in Arillas we've never met, though I feel I know you through your postings on the forum and many people speak fondly of you. Maybe one day.

As to "wots worse than a hippie in Arillas?" I can think of lots of answers, though none of them suitable for posting on here.





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 28, 2012, 05:34:42 PM
Dai
None suitable for the forum but we can swap answers when we do meet up.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Meanwhile..........
Yet another fine Arillas today and it continues to spoil Phil n Jen and many others who, probably, keep pinching themselves, thinking they must be dreaming. Showing 32 deg on the "Wegg Monitor" at 5:30 pm and a very dry but tad breezy day. Mild breeze though. Wind never bothers anyone.
(Unless you're in Church! - Just sing the Hymm louder, my mother used to say)

Sue Simcox n Roger n family go home on Monday. They have had a good time and Sue remembers the Rainbow in 1993, Perdy damm good that!

Sunday tomorrow, and I think that the 2nd day to the Arillas weekend will be busier than today. Must be there at 8am to find a parking place!

Cheers
Negg






Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Gina on July 28, 2012, 06:16:21 PM
having just sat and caught up with arillas today . i now realize how much i am missing this place ad we are normally there at this time . i don't think we will make it this year but we will be back next year i am more determined now having read all the reports i so miss out friends old and new in arillas keep the reports coming xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 28, 2012, 07:32:24 PM
Paul n Gina

Treat Arillas as a very good wine.

Sometimes you let it rest for another 12 months and although you miss uncorking that bottle just think how much better it tastes in 2013.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 28, 2012, 07:49:06 PM
PaulnGina, heed the advice of our Arillas Wise Man.

Wndbag Phil in the meantimes continues to have Arillas Todays. It is still hot and cloudless, but the welcome light winds make it bearable for those of us who have been well done on both sides and turned over for the chargrill lines.....

Money goes further, but somehow it translates into more Mythos. Effie's extra garlic prawns remain top of the pops at this stage, but with fierce competition. The food here gets better by the season.

There are many special events in our pipeline, and we will love them all. But as the Wise Woman says to me, the best plan to have in Arillas is NO PLAN.

Phil
(acknowledgements: Wise Woman = justjen)


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 28, 2012, 09:13:14 PM
Keep enjoying the Arillas Magic Phil & Jen.

We are now pining for home and have not been away from it for a week yet.
September may see us return but not sure yet 

Have not seen you for a few years Paul & Gina here's to next summer

And the wise man is never wrong,
PaulnGina, heed the advice of our Arillas Wise Man.

Just ask him
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Gina on July 28, 2012, 10:57:00 PM
john, i think we just missed you last year . we hope to make it next year just really missing all our arilliac friends
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 29, 2012, 05:28:24 PM
Arillas Today is sweltering. My desktop says 38 degrees at 5.30pm. Exchange rate holds at 1.26 - just received.

On my tour of duty I noticed many in the sea and on the beach, but most were quietly chilling in chosen tavernas. Mythos supplies may be in danger today, with the number I have observed being supped. Some were mine of course....

Tonight some are facing a dilemma. Bingo at Bardis OR Diamond in the Nut. Just wished Bob (the singer) well with tonight's performance. If the audience is like last time he will enjoy himself, as will they.

But for PhilnJen and SuenRoy, Arillas Today will end with much hilarity and Bingo. Couldn't put it in a bottle, could you?

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 29, 2012, 11:05:37 PM
Beware the Bingo Phil,
It may be the well known Dartsman who is moonlighting with the numbers....give that man an Ouzo
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 29, 2012, 11:44:54 PM
Ah! - Top of the shop. - Ouzo 90 . - Or 9. 0. - blind.... drunkl - Eh?

Signing off at 11:40 Greek time ( Or ... legs 11 - n life begins at ...... )

26 deg on the Weggy scale and a super Arillas still spoiling all.

Looking forward to the company of P n J plus others at Armourada, Wednesday.

Armourada? - If you've never "BIN" you should "GO".

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 30, 2012, 01:07:14 AM
The biggest GROAN of the (tiny) three weeks that we are spending here Neill. Even Arillas folk know a corny joke when they see one....

Arillas tomorrow will go mental for us. Biggest contributors will be Eileen and JC, but our path to going abroad (ie to Hell) on Friday will be paved with good intentions. If justphil survives the upcoming onslaught, I might even try a holiday report.

I feel like the GoCompare advert, awaiting the bazooka to blow me away. But sorry folks, it is too late. Arillas already has.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on July 30, 2012, 01:18:42 AM
Case packed...including a box of Bombay Mix Neill...won't be sitting near you after you've been stuck into it...now sitting here polishing my nails and finishing a bottle off wine...that's me all set for leaving at 5.30am...life is very good....see you soon Phil'n'Jen.xxxxxxxxxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 30, 2012, 01:31:38 AM
Will correct your spelling when I see you tomorrow meluvver.... Can't bladdy wait!!!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on July 30, 2012, 01:36:45 AM
Bladdy wine makes me orf my head!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 30, 2012, 06:10:24 PM
Beware People!! - The Scots are coming!!
Is it a rumour that Eileen, after two Retsinas, tried to head butt my Punto???
Is it good news that they have a 50 minute flight delay? ( Don't be nasty! )

Linakis is looking good for ther return and they could eat their meals of the floor as it is soooo clean. Tables a bit dodgy though!! - Blame Wegg.

Arillas Today, well for me anyway , was....
... A trip to the Nut, hoping to find Phil n Jen but instead meeting Hannah. First time this summer and made very welcome plus the input of Costas and Peri. They are not as pretty though. Prefer talking to Hannah! - Sorry Boys!!

Then to Rainbow and a super, further 2 hours, with young Nafsika cheering me on at darts. I could hit a 26,21,45 or anything really. I have my own  "crowd" sat on a chair saying "Bravo Neill" plus clapping. - How can I lose???
Lovely lil lady. - A big credit to Vasu and Dimitris.
I told Dimitris "You have a very inteligent daughter."
"You are not selling her darts"- He said. Sometimes "Arthur Daley" won't work.
(He knows me so well)

So, my Arillas today was a busy morning and a fun afternoon. I forget all those
others who still enjoy a breezy 33 deg. It's a good Arillas today and the "good" is that you take what you want from it, with respect for what it offers , then reflect on your excellent day during your evening meal.

6pm - 33 deg - Rain showing on the Weggometer? - WOTSITALLABOUT?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sandraandjim on July 30, 2012, 11:16:11 PM
Hi Neil, it's the "Umes" here.  Watched the world match play final last night, just wasn't the same, Belfast or Arillas? which would you choose.  Wady didn't quite make it in the end - better start would have made a big difference. Aw well, there's always next year but remember to tell us who your money is on before we invest!!!  Was thinking that over the long winter months if you had nothing better to do you could practice your bingo numbers, all the 4's = droopy drawers.  I'm sure there are many on the forum who can give you tips eg 8 and 2 = a fat duck!  Take care and keep up the practice, Nafsika will nearly be ready next summer to pick up the arrows!!

Sandra and Jim
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jinksy on July 30, 2012, 11:55:44 PM
Hi sandraandjim, hope you had a great time in arillas, doesn't a year go fast, we'll be there in 4 weeks time, sampling all the usual treats that the locals put on for us, sorry to have missed you this year but i'm sure our paths will cross again in the near future. I hope that all is well and will catch up with you in that wonderful place, yammas, chris (aka gringo)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 31, 2012, 12:05:44 AM
Then to Rainbow and a super, further 2 hours, with young Nafsika cheering me on at darts.
I told Dimitris "You have a very inteligent daughter."

Not only inteligent but so cute, she is a little darling.
loved seeing her around the Rainbow, she could melt your heart.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sandraandjim on July 31, 2012, 12:48:50 AM
Hi Chris, great to hear from you, also sorry we missed you and Ang this year, had a great time as usual at the Rainbow with quite a few late nights!  At least it gives Jimmy time to get in training again for your arrival. Tell Ang no ribs this year!  Will you be playing the bingo, Gringo.  Yammas

Sandra and Jim

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 31, 2012, 01:51:56 AM
You all make me want to post. Without the forum most of us would never have met.

Thank you for saying hello again Sandra and Jim. It was Jen who remembered. She is closer to this Arillas deal than me, whatever you think. And I am basically Irish, so SLANTE. Mine's another Guinness!!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 31, 2012, 05:33:34 PM
Sorry to dominate this thread. I will leave it up to Neill in a few days.

Arillas Today seems so calm and relaxed today. The temperature is high at 36 degrees (5.30pm) but the breeze is life-giving. There are many taking advantage of the beach, as you might see on the w-e-b cam. More nationalities and languages to eavesdrop, even if you can't understand a word! The Mythos is as good as ever.

Last night was special, but we have missed Eileen so far. Such is Arillas, where you steal a few precious minutes with folk if you happen across them, but realise that it is actually yours.

A lovely natter with Dimitris last night. He took a pic of us two and justphil, sat in his usual Brouklis chair, felt so perfectly at home. Noufris came over and sat with me in a rare quiet moment as well.

Arillas Today is as good as ever.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 31, 2012, 06:37:41 PM
Dominate this thread , Phil. - We all love it which can be seen by the number of veiwings over the last 2 weeks.

Tis yet another good Arillas today and, at 6:30 pm, hiding away inside with 33 deg on the balcony, I am thinking that Arillas today would still be good with just a tad of the wet stuff.

Armourada tomorrow evening and hope you n pals will be there. Plus others to meet up for a natter. Eileen has no transport but I hope she will stroll down for a bevvie. She will do her best , I am sure. I can pick them up but with young Liam, who may get tired early, it may be a problem getting them home.

We'll see - Cheers peeps - Negg 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jinksy on July 31, 2012, 08:48:01 PM
ha ha yeh gringo playing bingo, sounds like fun, glad you had a great time, arillas seems to be able to do that. Late nights, never !!! Ang will be more careful this yer, so she said. Glad to hear that jimmi getting practice, take care, and maybe see you next summer, yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 01, 2012, 03:42:48 PM
Arillas Today saw a very cloudy sky, with distant rumbles of thunder. Temperature was slightly down. According to the widget about 29 degrees. But as always at this time of year, by 3pm the sun has burned through, and it is hot, bright and sunny.

Exchange rate holds in the 1.26 area.

Tonight will be dinner and darts at Armorada, then quiz at Bardis. It might just turn into quite a forum event.... Will report back.

Yammas
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sandraandjim on August 01, 2012, 04:11:38 PM
Hello again Phil, thanks to Jen!   Glad to hear from you as the last time we spoke you and Jen were heading to the Rainbow for a pub quiz on the Thursday night, never to be seen again by us, we kept looking round for the next week to catch up with you but there were no sightings at all and we don't believe in Aliens!   Hopefully next year we can get the Guinness sorted but in the meantime I have often wondered what your vodka frappe is as we would be fond of a few vodkas ourselves!! Just ask Jimmy at Rainbow he can confirm this, or George at Malibu for Perry at the Nut!  ha ha

Sandra and Jim
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on August 02, 2012, 08:40:22 AM
Phil and Jen where were ya?
Saw Eggy winning against a young lad at darts and Margaret and Gordon. Not many others I recognised but looked like a good night was continuing.
Arilas is bright and sunny this morning with a gentle breeze.A day at the beach is ordered I believe.
Annie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 02, 2012, 11:20:47 AM
Ah, we were there earlier Annie. Saw them all for a while, but with other forum friends we had a date with a quiz. And on the way back to Bardis, we stole a ten minute natter with Eileen & co outside the gates.

Such is our July in Arillas - we get to see so many but none for very long. Three weeks is a drop in the ocean for us, but at the moment, all we can do.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 02, 2012, 12:48:30 PM
Annie
Darts is such an unsociable sport and apologies for not having a long 'ole natter
Leon, Armourada, beat me in the final - lil tinker opened all the doors and the breeze doesn't affect his 48 gram bombs but my little 22g..? (Darters excuse?)
A good fun night had by all

Phil n Jen - Glad you finally got to see Eileen. If you see her again tell her to stop wrecking the Villa pool furniture. - She'll know what you mean.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas today gives us a pleasant 28/29 deg, at midday. August starts to bring in many Italian guests together with their shiny new machines seem to be dominating over the roads. I remember August last year with such a cross section of nationalities all enjoying life. Great evening Taverna fun chatting to an Italian at one table with Germans at another and even some guests from France. Brouklis switching languages as easy as "courgette pie"
Let's hope it's the same again this year.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 02, 2012, 06:04:31 PM
The end game.

With great relief for all of you, this will be my last Arillas Today for a while.

It is still, sunny and very hot at 6pm. About 35 degrees here. Many are using the beach, even the "new" narrower bits. It's not that there isn't plenty of sand a bit further south. Just walking to buy a carton of milk was exhausting today.

PhilnJen have done all we could manage, and have still missed significant bits and people out. But the overall memory is the same as ever. Bliss.

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on August 02, 2012, 06:10:55 PM
Well still 32 at 6pm.Sea lovely and warm as the south wind was blowing for a few hours. I am told the north wind will be back tomorrow:( so the sea might be cold again.
Eggy any excuse you sound like the railway.... Wind from open doors! Leon looked to be a good player especially for his young age . Last night was I was Brouklis and I heard Dimitris speak 4 languages with ease he was very busy which can only be a good thing but on the whole Arilas feels quiet .
Must go as a swim is on the cards
Annie x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 02, 2012, 06:28:26 PM
Annie meluvver, please carry on keeping us up to date whenever you can. When the depression sets in next week, I will love to read it every day.

loveandhugs
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 02, 2012, 06:37:55 PM
Quote
Just walking to buy a carton of milk was exhausting today.

Oh no, I hope Jen won't have to get a search party out again :-). I think you need to post about that Phil. Have a safe journey home and it was great seeing you both again.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 02, 2012, 07:05:23 PM
OK Terry. The story is simple. I walked out of Bardis Sun Studios at about half past four to change money at Olga's and get simple supplies at Ina's. We hadn't been here long, and I bumped into so many people it ended up being over four hours. Jen was all DEETed up and ready for dinner, and at about 9pm I rushed out of Ina's telling everyone I was in deep trouble, only to be met by Bobby driving Jen out on the search party..... Boy, was I in the doo-doo.

The following day or so, I got a round of applause when I walked back into Bardis Studios after only an hour. (An hour to Ina's and back, even then!)

Such is this place that I love.
Phil

PS Terry, the same applies. And tell Helen again, she looked wonderful.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 02, 2012, 09:24:58 PM
It was a better story hearing you tell me Phil, outside Ina's, I think you were late on that occasion as well :-)

I'm not as bad  as you Phil, but I still go wandering  off for the odd hour. Luckily, Helen is used to it now.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on August 02, 2012, 11:20:27 PM
In fairness to Phil I don't think he would have been so late if he hadn't had to stop and tell so many people that he couldn't talk 'cos he was late. lol!

Such is life in Arillas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on August 02, 2012, 11:55:26 PM
Phil darling.....it's nice to know that she missed you so much!

I'm sure she was relieved when you reappeared and you were suitably chastened.

You are a very special couple and I loved reading all about your season of joyful celebration.

Safe journey back to your UK home my dears

Cheers Nan x  :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 03, 2012, 12:30:51 AM

Safe journey Phil n Jen and I look forward to October when you can tell us all about the Arillas adventure you will be taking then.

              Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 03, 2012, 12:39:41 AM
Safe journey Phil n Jen!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on August 03, 2012, 12:25:16 PM
Phil and Jen, have so enjoyed reading your posts, sounds like a wonderful time was had. Laughed at your 4 hr disappearing act...such a man thing to do!
My other half goes to village shop and I start to fret after an hour or so...he ambles in and tells me every old codger in the village stopped him to have a chat..makes me smile, as they probably go home and wives ask...where have you been...ooh I met Chris...you know how he likes to waffle on!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: stevemary on August 03, 2012, 12:48:47 PM
Have a good trip home Phil and Jen. You have obviously had a wonderful time and will be thinking of the next.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 03, 2012, 06:11:54 PM
Arillas Today says au revoir to PhilnJen. But like the film "WE WILL BE BACK!"

Because of flight times I have stolen another hour to do the virtual one, like I will be doing from tomorrow until at least 3 months time.

Arillas Today is seriously hot again but the breeze helps folk stay sane. Gravia is still in exactly the same position as it was three weeks ago, when I first observed it from Graziella. We just spent the afternoon checking it out from the same vantage point....

The prawn and Mythos populations are nearly qualifying for endangered species status, which is probably the only valid reason for us to be leaving. We have a few "green" credentials though. Mostly the bottles!!

Many people are here from all over. Have never seen it this time of year, but be warned, BOOK! Many tavernas are fully booked, and for the first time in history we couldn't get into Thalassa. But Effi provided a delightful alternative. An evening in the Nut completed our "tour of duty" for this visit.

I'm sorry. That might have been Arillas yesterday, but after our time here we lose all track of time and days.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 03, 2012, 07:57:57 PM
Sorry you two - Never got to see you today for " Au Revoirs" or "Kalo Taxidis"
( Gammy foot , struggling to hobble )

Reckon you will "BE BACK" though
......Never thought of you as the Arnold Swartzenegger of Glastonbury!!

Be well , you two , super postings and fun for all - Especially Phil n Jen

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on August 03, 2012, 09:31:38 PM
Safe journey, Phil and Jen. Loved reading your posts. We're getting excited now........23 sleeps till we return to Arillas. Glad to hear PhilnJen will be returning in October. Mo x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 05, 2012, 08:24:04 PM
Neill, Annie, where is my Arillas Today? Trying so hard to let myself down slowly, and struggling. please help.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on August 06, 2012, 11:57:41 AM
Hi Phil
Hope this helps you ease down from home.
Al & Sal

(http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff465/CrossyAJ51/Arillas006-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 06, 2012, 05:48:25 PM
Poor 'ole Phil n Jen. - WOTCANISAY??

Arillas Today, still at 36deg at 5:40pm, and a busy hottie.

I would have taken some pics of a busy beach and people queuing up to get into the sea. WOTSTHATALLABOUT??

But........ not a place to park the Punto and the heat makes me irritable.
I am like a bad hospital in this heat - No patience!
Maybe tomorrow? - Must check battery cameras. - and my pacemaker!
Anyway - a super time for all Arillas folk so WOTDOIKNOW?

Timbo and good lady appear tomorrow at Mathaki and a lunchtime "Coffee" is planned. Rumour has it that they have 4 suitcases. ( 2 contain my goodies! )

Will Timbo win the darts K/O at Tria on Wednesday. (Prices with Betfair!)
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 06, 2012, 07:00:31 PM
thanks AlnSal and Eggy. Still wish we han't left.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on August 07, 2012, 08:56:38 AM
Is the w e b c a m working i only have a still image over the last couple of days
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 07, 2012, 11:02:07 AM

Just a little blue question mark here Tony, so think it may be having an off day!

                   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: stevemary on August 07, 2012, 12:19:28 PM
That is all we have too!
Mary x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: nicki on August 07, 2012, 01:56:00 PM
Are people really queuing to go in the sea, Eggy?!

*Gulp!*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 07, 2012, 07:41:02 PM
There's a queue Nicki. - But why is everybody stood in line? They could step left or right a tad and queue jump.
And rumour has it........
........ Arillas council are planning to install "Pay as yer Go" turn styles just along the waters edge. Not sure about the pay as yer go as I have never had to pay just to "go" in the sea!!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

And, yes there's more, .......... The TIMBO has landed!!!
Together, with his good lady, they lost no time in starting their well earned break within 10 minutes of arriving, last night. Visits to Rainbow, Malibu , Coconut plus others, which they can't remember!. - Not suprised!
Today, chilling out at Mathraki with temps of around 36deg
They probably plan to unpack cases some time tonight! - Maybe!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: nicki on August 07, 2012, 08:13:58 PM
Lol. Well I arrive on Friday and I shall be queue jumping for a fortnight ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 07, 2012, 10:09:45 PM

Tony... web cam router is fried. Dimitris awaiting a new one.

               Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annie on August 08, 2012, 10:25:24 AM
Sorry phil will have to try and post just so your addiction is fed regularly. Went to Bar Akrotiri last night to see the sunset but alas it was too hazy. Walked down donkey track in the dark which was an interesting experience! Fortunately Paul did have a small torch which stopped me falling over the edge at the narrow bits! Nice breeze atm so maybe not so hot but I doubt it. Sea is beautifully warm and often I am in it ages ...... In fact I feel a swim now . Have a good day i know I will. Annie xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 08, 2012, 05:37:13 PM
What do I say about ArillasnToday?

Midweek and nowhere for an 'ole Punto and even older man!
36/37 deg and such a vibrant atmosphere with everyone having a good time and doing their own thing.

The queues to the sea have been sorted now, I think you take a ticket and then wait until your number is called.
Pics tell it better than me.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010387-1.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010388-1.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010390.jpg)

The only sad news today was for "Strubee" the little dog of our late good pal Kostas from "Kostas on the Beach"
Strubee decided, after all these years, that it was his time and took a little walk on the beach before he said farewell to Arillas and all those who cared for him. - If only I could depart that way a happy man I would be.

Be well all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: stevemary on August 08, 2012, 05:40:54 PM
RIP Strubee....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 08, 2012, 06:53:49 PM
Awwwww! What sad news about the lovely little Strubee :(

But Arillas is looking like a truly happy place :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on August 08, 2012, 08:19:26 PM
Oh no, sad news about Strubee :(  Now reunited with Kostas.   Will miss seeing him wandering around.

Good to see Arillas looking so wonderful.  Got real withdrawal symptoms at the moment but the forum is keeping me going and I'll be back in July 2013
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 13, 2012, 07:41:59 PM
More sad news is saying "Ta Ta" to Timbo and Kaylee today.

7 days goes quicker than a tortoise on a bicycle.
(Or our cat with ..... - maybe won't go there)

Much good fun had by me , and I hope them. Always sad saying goodbye to good friends whose company we enjoy but only spend time with occassionally.
But... each Summer I manage to catch up with a few more and tag more faces to names. - Can't be that bad.

28 deg at 7:40 pm and e1.25 showing on exchange. - PERDYDAMMGOOD

Busy Arillas and left my Punto in a green "wheeliebin" as that was the only space left. - Bugger getting out of the drivers door though after parking up.

WOTELSECANISAY??. - C'mon down! The price is right.
(Who used to shout that on a game show?)

Cheers
Negg






Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnJ on August 14, 2012, 02:59:59 PM
Lesley Crowther I think

JohnJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2012, 07:07:53 PM
Yer not wrong John!

It was a "C'mon down the BREEZE is right" for Arillas today.

It gave me the impression of a "Get Sand Blasted" event but although waves were choppy and "fizzy" there were many people in that sea enjoying a "Greek Surfboard Time" Sort of like Newquay but a tad more sun.

Temps were still hovering around 30 deg and today you get e1.25.
(I'd prefer temps of 25deg and e1.30 - can't win em all)

Very busy there with few spaces to park and many bars/tavernas looking after late lunchtime guests.

All in all - Many satisfied customers.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 17, 2012, 05:14:24 PM
Arillas Today, in August, continues to spoil its clientele.

30 deg , still at 5pm and e1.25 on the board. Good to see Whispers open but no pics yet as I cannot do this without finding Yiannis. It looks good though.

The heat continues to zap the energy of not only me , but also our youngest Moggie, Fritz, who is also tyred.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010393-1.jpg)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 17, 2012, 07:05:09 PM

Lovely pic Neill, had he just been for little run around?

               Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 17, 2012, 07:32:30 PM
Val n Bill - He didn't run anywhere. He was WHEELY tyred.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 17, 2012, 07:56:49 PM
Groan.... Wish we were still there, even if only to listen to Eggy and Val telling corny jokes. Masters of the craft lol!

Thanks for the update Neill. Back into virtual mode now for a few weeks, and need my updates. Looks gorgeous on CAM today.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 17, 2012, 09:26:54 PM
Poor Fritz, maybe its not a Good-year for cats in the sun :-(. He does look a bit deflated though and I think a soft compound Purrelli would be a bit more comfortable for him.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: georgia on August 18, 2012, 02:06:31 AM
Pirelli even Terry??!!!x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 18, 2012, 09:49:35 AM
I think we've gone too fur now so purhaps we should stop before we get any catty remarks. Then the boss would remove the posts to his litter tray and  "WHISKAS" all away to the sin bin. Maybe there should be a claws in the Arillas Forum Contract to stop this happening again.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Anyway, here I sit at 9:30 a.m. in a very quiet Kavadaddes with temps at 26deg outside and 25deg inside. WOTSTHATALLABOUT??
It may be quiet here but, on a Saturday in August, in Arillas?. I reckon those parking places are being filled and many "late" brekkies are being had.
No breeze here so imagine a wind free zone in Arillas. Maybe a pic or two if I remember the cat, - sorry camera - this afternoon.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on August 18, 2012, 10:06:53 AM
Wet over here again Neil just as I'm trying to get some painting done outside.

Would love to see some piccies to warm us before our next visit on 3rd September.

Might even get chance to have a chat this time around.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 18, 2012, 10:08:06 AM
Good to hear Eggy! See you after measly 12 sleeps 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 18, 2012, 05:22:09 PM
Arillas Today? - Has hit the 34deg mark at 5:20pm. - WOTSGOINON?

Told you I might struggle to park the Punto. - Only place left is..........
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/a4.jpg)
.
A small queue here, waiting to enter the Sea. But.... just like UK car parks, only one can go in when one comes out!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/a1.jpg)
.
Tis a busy ;ole place and nowhere to "Swing a Cat" (Did I just say that?)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/a3.jpg)
.
Further good news is,.. that it seems a very easy access to that part of the beach that many yearn for.....
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/a2.jpg)

Not a bad Arillas Today - DONCHYERTHINK?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 18, 2012, 06:02:39 PM
It looks PERFECT Eggy. But since i've been banned from using that word, "it looks SUPERB." Thanks for the pics. They keep me going while I wait for the autumn. Strange how all the naturists have gone South. The North beach today seems to be reclaimed for others. I love it. Nobody owns Arillas.  Some may live there but we all just borrow it for a while.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 19, 2012, 05:52:53 PM
Phil

I always judge how busy Arillas is by where I can park. Today I parked in Poppy/Spiros car park at Bardis Sun! - WOTSTHATALLABOUT??

This tells you, and me that there are many happy peeps borrowing Arillas for a while. I sit here now with 34deg on the "HottoMeter", a soggy t-shirt and claggy socks. And .... I only changed about an hour ago. - DONCHYERKNOW?

It's a super fun place to be today with all enjoying/doing their own thing.

Give all these super people from various countries a big clap for being happy and mixing with others and making Arillas still "The place to be"

I reckon, the last week in August and during September will be a siga siga time for our overworked Taverna / Bar friends. They will then have more prime time to spend with any of you coming over soon. The system works!
(You wind down - They wind down - LUVITTOOBITS!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 19, 2012, 06:15:28 PM
Lovely thoughts on Arillas Today Eggy. So wish I could have guided you into your parking space at Bardis Sun Studios, then bought you a beer in the bar. They say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. Imagine if I were there full time.... I often do.

I am so glad that Arillas is heaving with many nations and folk who keep it all going. Totally selfish though. I can keep coming back. Us Brits need to get our act together and deliver a bit more to our hosts.

Arillas lives, and it is the reason that I do.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 20, 2012, 05:40:34 PM
Who remembers the "X-Files" ??

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE!

Well, actually not out there but here, in Tria Adelphia, in Arillas today!

Real name Karl , and good guy enjoying prime time with family.
Think I may have talked too much, with him as, when I left Tria , he'd already decided to take the long walk around Arillas in his flip-flops.
All my fault - Will I be sued under "Claims Direct" if he gets blisters?

He's trekking around in 33 deg, at 4:45pm ish DONCHYERKNOW?

Ah well - Tomorrow is another day . Maybe I'll ambush him avrio!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 20, 2012, 07:32:51 PM
Neil I know Karl from refereeing
He played for a local team in Dudley.
Loves his football but dont know what he is like with the DARTS.
"Walking The Long Way Around Arillas in flip flops".
The sun must have got to him, either that or you mentioned my name and he took fright with the thought of the RED CARD.
remember me to him if you see him again.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 21, 2012, 01:14:59 AM
Ah good to know he has got there safe and sound. Hope he hasn't got sunstroke after that today! Lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 22, 2012, 11:16:40 AM
I'M ALIVE! he he! Great to meet you Neil! Wish you were here John. Phil did see you waving on the coach. Dropped into Rainbow and dropped a Wolves shirt in. Told the lads there you used to ref me. It ain't bad here is it! Loving it!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 22, 2012, 11:39:55 AM
Have a great time Karl. In "truth" you can't fail. Tria is another very special place to stay, made so by Philip and Eleni.

After all the trials you have had, Arillas will put things back into perspective....
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 23, 2012, 12:24:52 PM
Cheers Phil! I think Neils gone back to England, he's vanished after meeting me! I have that affect on people. 30 hours and then we go. Definite repeat visitors though! LIVE THE DREAM
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: indigo648 on August 23, 2012, 01:38:46 PM
Glad you have enjoyed it
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Angela66 on August 23, 2012, 02:54:03 PM
Hi Truth - isn't the Tria simply fabulous!  Was there still a big black inflatable ring with a back rest on, by the pool - we left it there for everyone to enjoy.  It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling to think our inflatable is still there being enjoyed.

Simply cannot wait to go back next year - just a long cold winter to get through and then we can all start counting down again.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 26, 2012, 11:51:13 PM
Sorry Angela, i think the sun must have got the better of the ring, it was gone! No more todays in Arillas for us this year, its a shame but thats life eh!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 28, 2012, 09:12:19 AM
This was a windy Arillas , yesterday.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010394.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010396-1.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010395-1.jpg)

No breeze at all, at Kavaddades, this morning so imagine it must have died down in Arillas. - 24deg at 9.a.m.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 28, 2012, 09:28:54 AM
It was like a millpond all last week. My daughter would have loved those waves!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on August 28, 2012, 03:04:39 PM
So would mine, plenty of bobbing to be done on the waves on the crocodile! Does anyone know if it is being put to good use at the rainbow?

karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 28, 2012, 05:15:28 PM
No crocodile in the Rainbow pool. Maybe the piranhas are keeping it away.

30 deg at 5:15 pm and just a mild breeze.

Steve n Mary n Jinksy n Ang n Momo n David all here and chilling out,
(As are many others)

Darty time at Rainbow tonight - Maybe a longgggggggg evening.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on August 28, 2012, 11:48:29 PM
There was a crocodile at the Rainbow last week....maybe my niece and nephew have killed it......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on August 30, 2012, 03:11:36 PM
Poor croc, oh well, as long as it was enjoyed while it lasted!
Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2012, 06:28:59 PM
Karen/Colin - Nice thing about the croc is that he;s made some lady a decent handbag or pair of shoes!

Arillas Today ? - A pic was necessary , driving down from Afionas.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010397-2.jpg)
"Super bleeding duper!"

Sitting at 6:30 pm here now with 32 deg on the "Hottie Board"

Has been a great 2/3 weeks with many here throwing arrows and also enjoying Forum and local company. - Or just say "Arilliacs" covers it all.

Glazed eyes and a little tiredness means a good day for me  and, providing I can change gear in the Punto, a good evening out.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 07, 2012, 06:50:40 PM
Enjoy mate and say hello to Phil and co for me if you pop into Tria !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 07, 2012, 09:46:48 PM

Glad the last few weeks have been good for you Neill, but you must remember that you have kept lots of Arilliacs very happy too.

Keep up the good work but don't work too hard, we all need you to chew the hind leg for us next year as well. Lol

            Val n Bill x
 
                       
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on September 07, 2012, 10:39:17 PM
Looks lovely that does............      grin!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 07, 2012, 11:13:05 PM
Arillas Today looks as inviting as ever. Thanks for the pic Eggy.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 09, 2012, 06:01:59 PM
Arillas Today Phil? - As still as inviting as ever!
Super clear day and 31 deg on the clock at 6pm.
Looking after current guests and ready to do it's bit for arrivals.

But.... a sad Arillas today , not only for me but many of us locals here.
We say goodbye to 3 "Darting Couples" who leave in the morning.
Steve n Mary - Tried to say "Byeeee" this afternoon but never found you.
Jinksy (Chris n Ang) Couldn't see you at Akti for a Ta Ta!.
Momo n David - Finally caught 'em on their walk back to Tria.

It's been a super 2 weeks of, not only darts, but good company.

I did get to meet Geoff at Rainbow though. Bad news is that he's away avrio.
BIG BUMMER!

I missed Erja too. Thought she was off tomorrow. Turned out it was today.
Sorry - You Finnish fanatic you!.

Anyway - From all of us here we wish all of you a safe journey home and looking forward to next Summer already.

And.... Arillas Today????? - Good for those who still have days left.
Sad for those on that plane today.
Sadder for us here - Greeks and ex-P's alike who have to see them go.
Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 09, 2012, 11:05:57 PM
As still as inviting as ever!

Goodbye you know it is never goodbye, just see you again soon.
We will all be back again.

STILL AS INVITING AS EVER
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 10, 2012, 08:07:20 AM
Yep, back in the "real" (?) world now and this last holiday in Arillas is being filed in my memories as golden - as always.

Thank you everyone in Arillas, be it the Forum members or the lovely locals for making it as special as always and see you next year!

Eggy dearest - there is always avrio :D

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: janina on September 10, 2012, 05:20:25 PM
well, back in home, Prague, in reality, at work, trying not to speak with anybody in English :-). Thanks for a great stay in Cofru ( people responsible for my everyday´s  early morning comming it to the bed knows ) and now is a time for total "reset", vegetarian food,  and "alcohol free" days. Many thanks to Erja for the talks and thanks to other I met there :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 10, 2012, 05:34:01 PM
Many thanks to Erja for the talks and thanks to other I met there :-)

It was nice to meet you too and we did have fun :) Hope to see you again in Arillas in the future :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on September 10, 2012, 10:43:13 PM
Erja - just wanted to say thanks for your daily blog on Facebook - I enjoyed it so much - living your dream with you. Will try to do the same next May xxxxxxxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sheila on September 10, 2012, 11:01:55 PM
Well Geoff and I are back home after a  brilliant two weeks staying at the Rainbow with the Anthis family.I had my usual cry on leaving..same every year.Left behind some good friends who still have another week left. Big thanks and lots of love to Jimmy,Vicky and the rest of the family for taking such good care of us but mostly for making us feel part of the family.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on September 11, 2012, 10:40:34 AM
Arillas today is nice and hot with very little breeze. Out and about much earlier this morning. Did the usual loop and now in Poppy's having one of her breakfasts. Yummy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jinksy on September 11, 2012, 08:12:47 PM
Arrived home yesterday after a great time as usual, the welcome off everybody was brilliant, loads of people many to name but they know who they are, yammas, neill for organising the darts was spot on again, jimmi, spiro at the rainbow, makis, nicos  night owl, spiro and kostas akti, mo and david, capt bob, etc etc, awesome meals eveywhere we ate, again many to mention, spent most of the time on the beach, the sea was warm most days apart from when the north wind was blowing, but that cooled you down just great, but alas as usual the time goes way to fast, so until next year yammas to you all, jinksy and ang
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on September 11, 2012, 10:58:20 PM
Just back from two weeks in paradise, staying at the Tria. Thanks Philip and Helen and family for making us so welcome. We felt part of a hugely welcoming community, headed by the fabulous Neill. Can't thank you enough Eggy for all you did. The darts were fun and we are slowly improving, but well below the standard of our challengers. It's the taking part that matters (at least that's what we tell ourselves!) and that's how we got to know Jinksy and Ang and Steve and Mary from the forum. Lovely company, hope to play you again soon! Met so many local folk too....Makis , Bob and Penny, Jimmy, Gordon and Maggie, Leczecz and many more....all brilliant people.
We enjoyed the wine festival, had a Greek dance in the middle and met up with a lovely Polish coupe, then Jinksy and Ang. We ended the night in the Coconut, me dancing mentally with Erja to Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now". What a laugh. Erja, we so enjoyed your company. Hopefully see you soon.
Another highlight was our last day. We swam quite far out and David fancied swimming on to Gravia. I declined! and he continued. After 2 hours I was convinced he was gone! Spoke to a local guy who told me not to worry then after another while suggested I get a boat! Went to Gratsella and asked for binoculars and they reassured me. Gravia is a mile out and the swim usually takes 3 hours. Relaxed a bit then. After 2 and a half hours ish, a little dot appeared, growing into David. He'd had a grand swim and felt great!
Another highlight was a walk to Porto Timoni beach. It was tough going but so beautiful. Popped in to visit Spiros at his new "Anemos" at Afionas. It's VERY nice with amazing views. Very near the bench on the headland, with the same view. Wow!
We had plenty more highlights, but the whole holiday was the best ever. Trying to book now for next year. Mo x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on September 11, 2012, 11:43:32 PM
Oh my goodness, momo - when we first visited Arillas we talked of possibly swimming to Gravia .... it's a good job I didn't!!

I'm not a strong swimmer and I reckon I could have gone about three or four minutes (yes, MINUTES! not miles) so perhaps it was better that I only did any "proper" swimming in the pool

Arillas today will be Arillas today for us in a couple of weeks. Can't wait1

Janis x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 12, 2012, 12:11:49 AM
Lovely reports all. Really enjoyed reading them. Of all of you I have only met Erja (who is now a dear friend) but I know you so well through Arillas and our forum.

So glad that so many more have shared what Jen and I feel every time we are there.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on September 12, 2012, 11:00:07 AM
love reading all these great reports... makes us look forward to our first visit even more..... early start to Manchester airport for us on Monday ......bring it on :-) :-) :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 12, 2012, 12:30:28 PM
We ended the night in the Coconut, me dancing mentally with Erja to Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now". What a laugh. Erja, we so enjoyed your company. Hopefully see you soon.

:D fun fun fun in the sun sun sun! It was a blast meeting you two again and I had a brilliant time :)

I am anxiously waiting for the EasyJet flights as I have already put down a deposit with The Boss for mid August for two weeks and this time Heidi will be there too :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on September 13, 2012, 12:41:12 PM
Arillas today is a little cooler, about 27C. Quite a strong breeze. Spiros at Bar is says storms are forecast for tonight into Friday. Pedro has removed his pedalos and sunbeds off the beach so could be some truth in the forecast. We will just wait and see. Must go as my lunch has arrived. Always eating.
Cheers Alan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: indigo648 on September 13, 2012, 12:56:47 PM
Hope it's not going to arrive at the same time as us.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 13, 2012, 06:00:40 PM
It's looking very stormy on the web cam now....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: stevemary on September 13, 2012, 06:45:56 PM
Well we have been back a few days now (Steve insists just visiting England until we go back home) and are really missing Arillas. Had a wonderful time meeting old friends and making new ones. There never seems enough time to do what we plan, we were quite lazy spending a lot of time on the beach, but there is always next time. The Mathraki never disappoints and the whole family gives such a warm welcome to all.
Neill sorry we missed saying goodbye but Sunday afternoons were spent in the Malibu watching F1 and drinking (enjoyed the cocktails). Great fun was had at the darts in the  Rainbow and Armourada. Shame we could not make it to the Tria too but went with Val and Geoff to Senan and Jean's for a BBQ . Super night and good company.
Looking forward to meeting you all again in July and thank you Arillas for another wonderful visit.
Mary x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on September 14, 2012, 11:06:31 AM
Arillas this morning is very grey, wet and decidedly windswept. The storm hit at 8 last night. Watching it approach from the south was like something out of a science fiction film with continual lightning flashing through the thunder clouds.
Been on a quick walk down to Amos for my morning coffee. Very little beach now both north and south of the jetty. Sitting on our bench not recommended this morning. The waves of the wild sea are starting about 200 metres out. According to Spiros the weather could be stormy into Saturday.
Will keep you all updated.
Alan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 15, 2012, 09:44:58 AM
Wow! Must of been quite the spectacle ???

Have a good time Alan and Jan and I hope the worst of the weather has passed :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on September 15, 2012, 10:36:33 AM
have seen some spectacular storms in Greece over  the years..... best was in Skopolos....watching t approaching was just amazing, if not a but scary ! hope it clears soon for you guys already out there...you saybthe beach is gone....wow must have been rough...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Alan and Jan on September 15, 2012, 11:08:58 AM
Arillas this morning is sunshine and showers with a strong breeze. The sea is still rough but a bit more beach near the jetty. Lots of seaweed in the huge waves south of the jetty. Doing the loop had to duck into the bakery to avoid a sharp shower. Coffee and chocalate croissants to pass the time.
Sharon,s is closed for the second day. Everyone seems to making the best of it even the nutters attempting to swim in the heavy sea.
Back to the UK on Monday so this may be my last little missive. But must say both of us have had lots of everything. Lots of ambling around, lots of good food, lots of vino, lots of relaxing but most of all lots of fun.

Alan and Jan
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: springs65 on September 15, 2012, 12:51:01 PM
Have to agree with Alan and Jan, storm was horrendous. Just sat in Horizon watching the waves and enjoying a latte.
We are here until Friday and loving every minuet of it.

I think we are another convert!!! Been going to Zante in May for many years and Corfu Acharavi in Sept for the last three years.

Defo going to book Kaloudis for next May and probably Sept as well.

Sad to say Zante does seem to be going downhill for the last couple of years so time for a change again

One think I have noticed here no street sellers that used to be such a nuisance in Zate although to be be fair they did go away when you said a polite no but there were just so many of them. Only seen one here so far and been here a week already and it's passed too quick.

Just had a laugh seeing Billy on his bike with his dog sat in front of him with paws on the handlebars!!

Right sun coming out now but still very windy so of for another walk.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on September 15, 2012, 01:18:33 PM
springs65
welcome to the forum and of course arillas ,,glad you are converted,,,theres a wealth of knowledge on here so if you need to know anything just ask ,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 15, 2012, 03:28:48 PM
Hi Spring 65. Glad you enjoyed. Must say I agree about Zante we went in Aug to Tsilivi and every restaurant the owners tried to drag you in and loads of boat trip sellers doing the same. Got on my wick. To be honest in 13 yrs of visiting Arillas it was only the guy at Graziella that used to do that which is why we never ate there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: daisyday on September 15, 2012, 03:59:33 PM
Haha Jo, exactly!  We have never eaten at Grazielas, although we have read good reviews on here, particularly because they pester you!  I loved the laid back feel of Arillas and being able to look at a menu, special of the day without being pestered.

Is Graziela's owned by "foreigners" - by that I mean non-Greek! 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 15, 2012, 04:11:17 PM
I think the only time we got even asked to go in a restaurant was the last one on the seafront just as you turn up tn Bardis Sun! Can't think where Graziellas is??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on September 15, 2012, 04:24:19 PM
Blimey i hate that don't you....... that is one thing I detested about Turkey - every single place trying to get you inside....grrrr
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Nan on September 15, 2012, 04:55:50 PM
I think you should try Gratziellas their set menu is terrific value.

Tomas is always very welcoming and the service is superb - nothing is too much trouble. Barry and I always love to see him waiting outside the taverna to greet you. He is always polite with a ready smile and a handshake even if you aren't dining.

I don't think I could compare him with some of the bar owners I've met in Turkey.... THEY do pester!  He has a lovely smile and impeccible manners:-) Maybe people aren't used to being approached in such an open friendly way but he won't mind if you say you are eating somewhere else and are just out for a stroll.

Wish I was going to share a table with some dear friends in September but can't do it this year. The stuffed tomato and sea bass is out of this world. It's a lovely place to watch the sunset too.


Cheers Nan xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on September 15, 2012, 05:19:51 PM
I agree Nan, Gratsella is my favorite place to eat. Angeliki's cooking is wonderful, a large variety of fish fresh from the sea caught by Kostas and Aris his brother is always available. The 'lads', brothers Thomas, Vasilli and Spiros are very friendly and obliging waiters, nothing is too much trouble for them. Their 'all in' menus, usually choice of three per day are excellent value for money, good choice of starters, mains, and sweets. Situated on the south end of the beach road there are great views of Gravia and the sunsets a wonderful show as you eat!
Aris and his wife Dorita own the Bardis Sun Hotel just round the corner where I stay when I'm in Arillas, great accommodation, breakfast included, and no 'singles' supplement!
Just over a week to go now, can't wait to be back 'home' again.
Yammas,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lisa and Steve on September 15, 2012, 05:24:52 PM
They certainly don't pester at the Gratsella.They are not foreigners as mentioned in an earlier post,Greek through and through.As martin says they also own the bardis sun hotel round the corner and we love staying there.Give the restaurant a try you will love it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 15, 2012, 06:11:29 PM
Arillas Today is a non pestered 24 deg at 6pm.

Never worry about being asked to "try" a Taverna's wares, people.
"No Thanks" is a very easy statment to make.

We eventually went into Gratsella without a dangling fish hook and a very enjoyable evening it was toooooooo.

Street sellers do not bother you too much if you are rigid in what you say.
That said, today I bought a "Powerband" for e3.50. On a card and exactly the same as one I paid e12 for in the UK. ( And then had it posted to Corfu)
There's a super guy in Sidari who sells DVD's. Good copies as well. Loadsa fun and he won't pester anyone , accepts "no" as we know "no" should be.
Saw him this afternoon - "Bugger Off Michael" I says - "No Money"
Big belly laughs from the guy - He knows the score
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Anyway , I digress from Arillas Today.
Weather here is dull - even more dull that this posting! Never got to the beach today for pics as was a tad too busy working. Working??? WOTSALLTHATABOUT

That said tis a good Arillas today.The feather in the cap is seeing Tavernas and bars doing good business and new faces meeting new faces.
Monday will be on the way up "Weather Wise" so beach & sunbeds beware!!

Be Well all and..... Steve n Mary - I'll get you next Summer!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 15, 2012, 06:18:01 PM
We LOVE being in Graziella in the afternoon, and spend many, many hours at tables there just doing our puzzles, eating lovely food, drinking krasi and watching the beach and Gravia. Mezes, the best authentic taramasalata in the village and gorgeous prawns to mention a few.

Thomas is a gregarious soul but not your "spiv in the street." If he puts you off tell him. He is a sensitive soul, and will respond accordingly.

Graziella is one of the long list of places not to miss in Arillas. The beer is cheap, and the food is superb. Works for me....

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 15, 2012, 06:28:57 PM
We LOVE being in Graziella in the afternoon, and spend many, many hours at tables there just doing our puzzles, 

Doing yer puzzles Phil? - Yer not still working out how to get that top off a Mythos bottle, are you?? - Hee Hee.
( I can picture you now - Bottle opener, electric saw, scalpel, chisel, TEETH )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on September 15, 2012, 06:37:06 PM
The first meal we had in Arillas in 2005 was at Graziella. Yiannis asked politely if we would like a table I replied "Is it Greek" he smiled and said "Of course it is Greek I am Corfiot". Always a friendly welcome from the family superb food and hospitality at very good prices. Have seen the boy's grow up from children to young men who have always waited at the table  nothing is too much trouble. Aris's fresh fish every day. The sardines are to die for as is the sea bass and sea bream or pick your own lobster/cray fish for a special occasion.The menu of the day 3 coarses 10 euro bargain it would  rude not to try it.

See you in 27 sleeps

Al & Sal  
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on September 15, 2012, 06:57:32 PM
Just love Graziella...we eat there at least once on every visit...and quite often while away a couple of hours after the beach.

Sea Bream fillet....drool....:-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 15, 2012, 07:04:48 PM
Try not to, but have to come back and post again on this one Eggy.

My biggest puzzle is working out which tyre to let down first.....

lmao Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sarah1 on September 15, 2012, 08:07:16 PM
I don't think they hassle you as you walk by...it's not at all like Turkey. They do pester you there. They are such nice guys, really friendly and always wave even if you drive by. It's more of an invitation to join them. We've only had breakfast or beers in there but if.breakfast is anything to go by then the rest must be good.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 15, 2012, 09:29:44 PM
Love a bit of banter with Thomas at Graziella.
We have a good table tonight.  I reply I have one even better,
followed by a handshake a big smile and the words enjoy your meal.

He knows we will be back as the food is so nice and the service first class.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 15, 2012, 10:22:51 PM
He knows me as "Mythos please?" He knows me....

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 15, 2012, 10:36:50 PM
Bill and I love the Graziella, we had our last evening there this year, we also had a power cut, candles on the table, stars twinkling and beautiful moon light, what more could you ask for.

Afterwards we went to the Horizon to say goodbye to the Warner family, as we were talking to Terry Bill realised that our bill at Grazilla was wrong......we hadn't paid for our second carafe of wine.

Mad dash back as we still had many goodbyes to make, the boys were folding tablecloths..... stating the bill was wrong, they asked what they had overcharged for, when we said no, no, undercharged......they fell about laughing saying 'have it on us' but Bill insisted we paid as we could not visit them again until next year.

After much arguing Thomas took the money reluctantly, then, and this is the best part...they wanted us to sit and have an ouzo or a glass of wine as a goodbye drink!!

Guess where we will have our first meal when we go home again.

                        Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 15, 2012, 10:39:03 PM
Truth, it looks like the same one or at least the one next door. To be honest, we did have a liquid lunch there last year for first time ever and food was ok. Just don't understand why he needs to make you feel obliged! Part of our hols is sauntering along the seafront, looking at the specials menu's and taking a nice leisurely decision of that night's eating choice! Great aint it when that's the only stress for a week or two..where shall we eat?!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 16, 2012, 12:01:08 AM
You assorted lil ole Forum tinkers you. Is this Arillas today or places to eat?

It's 11:59 here now so Arillas today still counts - Only just though!
20 deg, dry after a twinge of wet stuff at 10:30 ish
A fat steak at Mon Amour , for me tonight and... whoops! - here we go again.
Tis so easy to go off track and the beauty is .... tis fun as well!!!

Night all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 16, 2012, 12:12:27 AM
Sorry Neil! He he! Hope you are well?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on September 16, 2012, 01:36:31 AM
And it's night from me Neill....I still been reading your Arillas Today..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 16, 2012, 10:56:48 AM
Welcome back riggers!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 16, 2012, 11:47:53 AM
Echoed by many , Sandy.
Slight rain overnight here and a dull 21 deg, this morning, but dry.
Our track has stood up well to the recent deluge. Hoping yours has too.

Whoops ! - Slightly drizzly now as I type. Maybe a beach pic or two later.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 16, 2012, 12:05:14 PM
Good to see you back Riggers!  Missed you on here mate.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 16, 2012, 12:15:44 PM
Quote
Afterwards we went to the Horizon to say goodbye to the Warner family, as we were talking to Terry Bill realised that our bill at Grazilla was wrong......we hadn't paid for our second carafe of wine.

I often think about you doing that Val, and it really shows the spirit and honesty that you get in Arillas. It was really good meeting you both and I felt as if I had known you both for years xx.

We were eating at Portofino when the electricity failed and torch on my phone was used to help pay. Helens concern was Yiota and as soon as I pain I went up to her shop and there was about three other people checking to see if she was OK.  Even in a power cut you still get the Arillas magic
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 16, 2012, 03:03:03 PM
Welcome back riggers. You've been sorely missed ole mate.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 16, 2012, 05:07:14 PM
So , the 'ole Arillas Today ploy!

Rain again "Off n On" WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

And what do those local yokels do in between the showers?
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160912a.jpg)
.
Capt Bob n Penny , Nickos n Linda from the Owl plus the boys and Sharon as well. - WOTMORE COMPNEY DO U WANT?

Temp probably never went above 21deg but no one here seems to worry.
It didn't even bother those who thought  -
"Now, here's a bench worth sitting on!!!"
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/160912b.jpg)
.
Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 16, 2012, 05:29:01 PM
So wish I were there.....
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 16, 2012, 10:35:40 PM
Omg! Riggers! Yammas!! So good to have you back xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 17, 2012, 04:48:46 PM
I can report that "Blue Heather" are both here safely, not only for Arillas Today but Arillas "Fer-a-while"

They must both be traumatic now, bumping into me first, at Rainbow.
I promise to leave them in peace - (Fer-a-while)

A dry 26deg with the sun popping in and out. All here hoping that bad weather,although needed for gardens n veggies, has now decided to take a back seat - (Fer-a-While)

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mick and Jill on September 17, 2012, 08:19:02 PM
Hi Neill, we arrive about 2pm on Friday, see you there.  Getting excited.

Jill xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: stevemary on September 17, 2012, 09:15:00 PM
Have a good one Jill.
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on September 17, 2012, 10:35:58 PM
Glad "Blue Heather" arrived safe, after recent weather problems, love to them both, glad they bumped into you, look after them for us!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: springs65 on September 18, 2012, 10:53:03 AM
Don't know if any of you was on the web cam early evening yesterday and saw the JCB on the beach. The storms had brought in tons of seaweed and they were shifting it when we walked down there to eat in Kostas
The beach had been lovely up to then, don't know what it's like this morning but will be going down for afternoon coffee to Ammos so I will check it out
Weather set to be lovely from now on, we are home on Friday and will be off to travel agent Sat to book again for next year, May and Sept I think.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 18, 2012, 06:18:46 PM
Hi Spring65, seems like you well and truly have the Arillas bug! Did you get the ground floor room at kaloudis in the end? Enjoy your second week x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 18, 2012, 08:56:34 PM
Had a chat with Springs65 and she did certainly seem to be enjoying the Kaloudis & Arillas experience. Good to know that work is being done to shift the tons of seaweed brought up by the storm.  It was certainly making a mess of the beach all the way along.
Expect some grape vines will get the benefit of it as compost!

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8180/8000407921_4ef529c80d.jpg)
The Jetty & Bench under the weather after the storm - 14th September 2012

Regards
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: springs65 on September 18, 2012, 09:55:20 PM
Hi PJ good to know you are home safe and sound, been another lovely day here again today.

Just back from Portafino after a very nice meal. They have been on the beach again tonight with the JCB loading all the seaweed on to a  big  wagon. Made several trips so I think it will be much better tomorrow on the beach.

Yep we are converts from Zante now to Arillas, get home Friday and we will be down to travel agent Sat to book for Kaloudis next May and Sept.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 19, 2012, 12:40:14 AM
And have you had the pleasure of the one and only Spiro at portofino?! An Arillas must!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: springs65 on September 19, 2012, 11:04:23 AM
Yes Jo we have a very pleasant man and funny too.
Had some lovely meals while we have been here, but just one bad one which I won't mention. It's the first bad meal I have had in Greece for a long time.
It was on the list I made of recommendations too.
Just know we won't go there again

Lovely day here again, going to make the most of these last couple of days. Home on Friday
Love my holidays but always ready to go home, miss my grand kids too much
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: springs65 on September 19, 2012, 11:46:22 AM
PJ was telling me about the Arillas Facebook site, I can't seem to find the right one. Can anyone post the link for me please.

Just bought this iPad before our holiday and it's the best thing I have ever bought. So good to be able to keep in touch with family but Skype not been very good

Kaloudis do have free wifi in the bar and around the pool area, you just need to ask Billy in the bar and he will put the code in for you.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 19, 2012, 08:52:36 PM
Have connected Springs65 to the various facebook sites.  Agree that 'young' Billy lets you sign into his wifi if you have the right gear.  However if not there are two pay computer terminals in the Splish Splash bar - €1 for 20 minutes I think.
Regards
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: PPMMAN on September 19, 2012, 09:16:43 PM
Hey Jo any message for Spiro at Portafino when i see him Fri ??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 19, 2012, 09:54:58 PM
Yes Arthur,tell him we miss him but that Mick doesn't miss the hangover he got from his plastic bottle home brew!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 20, 2012, 01:53:02 PM
A cracker of a thunderstorm here at 1:30 pm.

Thunder,lightening and heavy rain. Trying to figure out a passage to the Punto which does not involve water.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 20, 2012, 02:03:11 PM
WALK !!!!   You want to borrow my flip flops Neil ?  he he
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: springs65 on September 20, 2012, 04:05:18 PM
Storm over, back to lovely sunshine, just sat in Horizon enjoying a cold drink.
Back home tomorrow but I will be back!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on September 20, 2012, 05:20:14 PM
hi guys....nice meeting you neil... didnt expect such a nice welcoming committee lol.  well seems we brought the manchester rain with us.... got soaked today....well the beach towels did...we legged it to taverna and got wet inside!! then did get wet on way back from from ag giorgios  on scooter. just partaking in mythos round rainbow pool now..sun out again now...hi Dylan xx love to u and Joy xx   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on September 21, 2012, 09:29:09 PM
Hope you two are enjoying our piece of heaven, sorry we could'nt order better weather for you!
 still, its bl...dy freezing here and wet, at least your rain should be warmer! lots of love
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adairsl on September 21, 2012, 11:54:52 PM
I read the posts on the forum regularly but dont often contribute.However I have noticed recent chat about Spiro at Portifino and feel I must say a few words.This year was our 8th visit but was particularly special.For the last 18 months I have been fighting throat cancer and went through radical surgery at the end of April this year.I promised my wife we would not miss Arillas and we made it at the end of August.However I could only eat efectively liquids.We explained the problem to Spiro on our 1st night who for the next 2 weeks ensured that I always had something I could eat at I may say at  virtually no cost.I am not saying others would not have done the same but Spiro went out his way to make sure I felt comfortable in Portifino.
I guess it is just another example of why we all return year after year.We have already booked for Kaloudis at the same time next year!
Oliver Adair.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 22, 2012, 12:25:52 AM
Totally humbled Oliver, by your courage and fortitude. Please accept Phil and Jen's very best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

I for one am not surprised at Spiro's generosity and charity. It is a hallmark of the people of  Arillas.
Quote
I guess it is just another example of why we all return year after year.
Exactly.

So glad you have Kaloudis to look forward to. All the very best.

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 22, 2012, 01:06:21 AM
Indeed a lovely man as you sound as well Oliver. Also wishing you the very best and many lovely Spiro experiences in the next few years!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 22, 2012, 01:24:15 AM

Best wishes from Val n Bill too Oliver, Arillas is an great healer as many people can testify.

                 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on September 22, 2012, 05:58:00 PM
bravo  mate and well done to you for getting your piece  of heaven after such radical surgery..... have yet to try portifino with this being our first ever visit. however we did have a  coffee there when we visited from Kalami last year....on a very windy early may day.....and had such a warm welcome from the waiter who sold us the resort.....and here we are!!!

well....arillas today is back to how i assume.... it should be..... we despaired of the beach past two days and have been elsewhere, including san stephanos today....however on our return we ventured up on scooter to akotori???? to take some pics...Dylan u know what i am like with a camera lol   noticed a big difference in arillas beach today from up there.....not only is there sand.....woweeee but no huge waves....yeah!!!!  only downside so far is we lost (our team) to Real Madrid....we nearly did them....but..... then berazi.....blue moon still rising lol.   KEITH /dylan/ We are sold...... have been to a different taverna every night...aiming to to do most if not all....and will return to our favourite on last night or last two..... not had a bad meal yet... all great even a pizza and salad  at the italian pizzeria place..as had a beer too many and couldnt walk further!!!! last night just ate in captains we had done paleo on scooter  and to be truthfull both knackered.... but what a nice relaxing evening.....i am a big cat lover  so was in heaven with the felines in there..much to next tables distress i think..opps!   ... tonight think it will be end of drag.......far end...?? right signing off now ...yammas from a hot and sunny Arillas xxx  Heather and Paul.......x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 22, 2012, 06:23:52 PM
Lovely to read Heather. Akrotiri is special in many of our hearts because we know and love Nikos whose special project it is. Apart from the views to die for, the amazing welcome and the lovely food and drink.

I think you have discovered what makes Arillas more special than Ag. George and Ag. Stefanos to the many of us who never go anywhere else. It is addictive.

There is far too much to experience first time, but even after 14 visits and ten years, we still cannot fit everyone into a three week stay. The beach has its own personality, changing with the wind, but when she is ready she is beautiful. And the food is superb everywhere, as you have found.

Thanks for posting Arillas Today. I hope this is the start of many more Todays in Arillas for you.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on September 22, 2012, 11:03:17 PM
we are so glad you are both "sold" on Arrilas! it only takes one visit! enjoy the rest of your hols, hope the weather continues to improve, touch frosty this morning, but has been a lovely day, if a bit chilly. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 23, 2012, 07:58:07 PM

Hi Heather, don't forget to try Vavilas (Thomas's) if you haven't already done so. The best fish you could ask for, authentic Greek food and a wonderful family.... plus beautiful cats, just walk up the road past Bardis Sun Hotel.

              Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 23, 2012, 08:00:46 PM

Sorry Neill, another hi-jack.

              Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 23, 2012, 11:14:42 PM
As Kenny Everett used to say:-
"It's all done in the best possible taste!"

(Who? - I hear people ask!)

Arillas tonight closes on a 20 deg outside temp and duvets are slowly finding their way to our bed. I'm told it will be a hottie weeek from avrio.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on September 24, 2012, 05:20:00 PM
windy today but lovely.....scooter over to ag stephanos......was very blowy down front as we had originally decided in there......back to base now for a couple of mythos and a chat.....no Neil i didnt see you honest injun wink wink
tomorrow forecast looking good...... thanks for tip on thomas......we are planning on that at weekend.....dud Kostas on the beach last night......honey roast lamb special......yummy!!! tonight i think portofino. keep wrapped up folks......sorry i shall fetch me coat wink wink.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 24, 2012, 06:20:13 PM
tonight i think portofino. keep wrapped up folks......sorry i shall fetch me coat wink wink.....

:D enjoy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on September 24, 2012, 08:57:44 PM
Portofino ,Grandpas chicken highly recommended Heather i could just eat one right now to keep the cold and miserable wet weather out up here in Yorkshire RAIN RAIN RAIN GRRRRRRRRRR
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on September 25, 2012, 09:39:16 PM
I second that GRRRRRRRRRRRRR !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on September 28, 2012, 05:00:25 PM
well to be truthful here guys had the worst two meals of the holiday there so wont be returning.  plus the service was dire...slow and very surly........off to the fish taverna on back road tonight.... spent the day on ag georgious beach today....very hot and sunny...and just relaxing now with an ice  old one at rainbow pool bar....yammas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ron and Sue on September 28, 2012, 05:36:46 PM
Sure you will enjoy the food at Vavilas.The food is fantastic and although the service may not be the fastest it certainly will not be surly.Very surprised at your comments on Portofino though as we have never been disappointed there.Maybe just an off night.Was it particularly busy?If you get time before the end of your stay you must try Efis.Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: daisyday on September 28, 2012, 06:40:06 PM
Yes, would highly recommend Efi's too.   We only had lunch at Portofino this visit but it was very good and, not sure who the chap was that was serving, he was such good fun - we also stopped there for a couple of frappes during our stay.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on September 28, 2012, 11:21:15 PM
This is going to get confusing - there are two Pauls and Heathers! What`s the odds of that.

  My Arillas Today is I`M NOT THERE!!!

   Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 30, 2012, 05:06:48 PM
Just returned from a week in Arillas, stayed at the Bardis Sun HOTEL, fab room, lovely spot, so peaceful and just a very short walk to the tavernas etc.  Very good rates with breakfast.  Dorita is lovely.  Met Martin W who arrived on the Monday, lovely guy, great sense of humour, definately getting the whoopee cushion for May Martin :)

We ate at Efi's, had the garlic prawns of course!  Brouklis, we went for lunch on monday and it was Dimitris day off, so sorry we missed you Dimitris but the food was great, lamb chops for Billy and I had the meze, just delicious.  Went to our dear Thomas at Vavilas, food as usual was gorgeous, he got the metaxa out and we ended up at Armourada with the pavarotti night on, great fun.

We ate 5 nights on the run at Portofino, the food was delicious.  It was very busy every night so maybe that is why you thought the service was slow and surly Heather.  We did wait a while one night but it was worth the wait the food was so good.  The waiter does look like he's sucking a lemon sometimes but thats only when he was very busy, he does laugh and joke when he's not running around so much :)

Tony, I had the grandpa's chicken it was delicious, tried to get the recipe off spiro, he said maybe i can have it if i go back in May!

Had lunch at Night Owl, chicken souvlaki for me and belly pork for billy, its well worth the journey up there, the food is cooked on the grilll and homemade chips.  Bumped into Eggy there, real pleasure to see you Neil. Akti for lunch too, so tasty, spaghetti bolognese.

Met Janis and Barry and Mick and Jill with their family. 

Spent a lot of time at Sharons Pool bar, in fact it was our local for the week, great fun with Sharon and the 4 o clock club!

Best welcome back was from adorable little spooley, I called him when I saw him on the road and he ran all the way back to me, massive cuddle.

A very relaxing week , a little of balm for the soul when I needed it the most.

Sharon x



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 30, 2012, 05:32:57 PM
Arillas at its best Sharon meluvver. After all of life's traumas it is exactly as you say
Quote
a little of balm for the soul when I needed it the most.

Somehow your problems get put into perspective and you start to recover. Whether it is the parties, the meals, or just the peace, who cares. We have said goodbye to all of our olduns, in a variety of circumstances, and some of our younguns too. But for Jen and me, being in our favourite place on earth renews our belief in life. Arillas is not just for holidays....

All the best to yous and Billy.
Phil
Title: Nobody does it like Dida !
Post by: PPMMAN on September 30, 2012, 05:49:04 PM
This is going to get confusing - there are two Pauls and Heathers! What`s the odds of that.

  My Arillas Today is I`M NOT THERE!!!

   Paul
Another great holiday at Marinaki , Corfoit hospitality at its best with Dida and  all the family . Already booked next year June &
Sept
Two brief encounters with Janis , Hi Janis, catch you on the flip flop
Left my splendiferous hiking stick in the old boat at Marinaki hope some one finda a good use for it
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 30, 2012, 07:45:02 PM

Two great reports, many thanks to you both for giving us all a little of your holiday.
Glad you had a relaxing time Sharon, you needed it.

                        Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on September 30, 2012, 08:21:16 PM
2 fab reports ,making me wanna be there now ,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 30, 2012, 08:30:57 PM
kev, I am always there. My life sentence is without parole. Arillas Today is every day for me. Rain, shine or otherwise. But I am not alone....

Sad bit is I am not in special need, and it is my own decision. But I have now met so many others who get near to being as obsessed as me so I am willing to admit it. Today I am really pining. To quote Paul,
Quote
My Arillas Today is I`M NOT THERE!!!

But then, I am in truth?
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 02, 2012, 12:57:04 PM
Here's a quick "Arillas Yesterday" for y'all.

Do you know that yesterday was the hottest October 1st for 5 years?
Wegg has been recording the daily weather since we moved over.
(She logged 30 deg yesterday)

Today it's around 25deg and due to cool down a tad nearing the end of this week. Kes n Cath n all having a good time at a "Local" Villa here and some new arrivals yesterday at Rainbow/Tria and other places.

AND.... It's October!!! - WOTSITALLABOUT?

Martin W still here and having a great time. Hope I didn't frighten him yesterday when I saw him strolling along and swung the Punto across the road towards him. Must have been OK. He didn't jump in the ditch.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on October 02, 2012, 04:57:56 PM
Had the pleasure of Niell & Wendy round this morning..Wendy working her clogs off making sure all is clean & tidy and Neill looking for something to do...!!(you know I Jest)..looking after us in great style..if we haven`t met too many in Arillas yet its because we cant pull ourselves away...weather been fantastic although beginning to cloud over and humid..poss storm on the way..but who cares....
Tomorow is another day in Arillas...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on October 03, 2012, 02:37:15 PM
Had a wonderful relaxing 'first but not last' holiday to Arillas...our thanks to Dylan and TonyNew for their input and selling the place to me in the first place albeit elsewhere ---sssshhhh!!!!

Stayed as Rainbow, our room was the back block on first floor - no 6 and really liked the place, our room very spacious with loads of drawer and wardrobe space and plenty of room in kitchen too - thanks to our hosts Dimitris (Jimmy) and Vicky and the kids of course for their warm welcome.... must say Neil it was a nice surprise to meet you so early into our hols - ten minutes after we had unpacked the cases.......... and again a good few times later too. Keep chucking those arrow lad!   A big hi and warm hug to Wee Annie (you know who you are, was lovely to meet you xxx  - and yes you really can type a hello - we won't bite on here ;-) ) and her hubby Gordon and also big Ian (another Kefalos refugee LOL) .........Didn't spend time around the pool at all at Rainbow as we were off out on the bike every day from about 9.30 - only time we used the pool area was for an hour on our first full day there....... to be honest I found the close proximity of the sunbeds a bit daunting - prefer more room but that's just me. Always called into the pool bar about 4.30 - 5 for a few bottles of Mythos though to cool us down!  Had two breakfasts in Rainbow which were very tasty indeed and Vickys home made jam is to die for <3 . Our other brekkie out was down at Marina which was also good and I liked the self service bit with the cornflakes or fruit which was an added bonus too.

Our hols in general - We pre-hired a scooter on the internet a dink 100cc from Olga (delivered by Spiros over in Ag Sephanos) super little bike with guts enough to pull us all over the place and through the mountains down to paleo (and neither of us lightweights) but it was a grand little bike with lots of guts.   Last time we did that trip was way back in 1982 on a tiny clapped out scooter which was worst than anything I have ever seen....we actually had a donkey in a field overtake us on a steep hill we were going so slow and it was waiting at a gate at the top braying at us - cheeky swine!!) .... not this time though as we zipped up and down....grand! 

As you all know - a few days before we arrived a three day storm had more or less taken the beach area in arillas and there was seaweed all over the place - not the prettiest introduction but that is mother nature for you - JCB's did a grand job clearing up and after a few days it was back in business.  Having wheels we went further afield most days - be it through the lovely scented pine and olive groves discovering little villages etc or to the other beaches nearer such as Ag Georgious and Ag. Staphanos..... which we spent a few days on both of these beaches.......... as said above we also went to Paleokastritsa which we had not visited in 30 years - busy as usual with coaches but it was nice to have a good walk around and take photos etc. Then back through the mountains to base......
the rest of the holiday was spent eating and drinking (as you do) .... we ate more or less a different place each evening, only places we re visited twice were Mirage where we also managed to catch a few matches too, Kostas on the Beach and the Pizza place (both times as we were not that hungry).   I think on the whole the tavernas in Arillas are all of great quality and very hospitable,also reasonably priced compared to some other resorts in Corfu (ie Kalami) as said previously the only poor meal and service we got was Portofino but seems like that was a one off from what others have said - my shoe leather would have been softer than the steak I had and Pauls meal was poor as well, plus service very slow, we had been sat perhaps 15 minutes before we got our order taken or a drink brought.not good in my opinion and they were not that busy - still - just must have caught them on a bad night as when we called last year on a day trip there we were warmly greeted and had a nice afternoon there.
We went to the fish taverna V....... but sadly we had not booked a table and they were full - we waited ages for a table but no sign of one emptying so decided to come back another night but didn't actually make it round there again - pity, but our fault for not booking. Also had lovely meals in Boukalis, Armouda, Kostas on the Beach, Mirage, Captains, Grazella, and the one next door, Horizon and somewhere else but just can't think where now!! Also called into Efi's a good few times just for a beer.

 On the whole a wonderful holiday all round and one we will be certain to repeat - not next year though as we are already all booked up - however, never say never now we have both finished work and should we be able to get a cheapy last minute then we may be back sooner than 2014............ thanks again to you all for all your help and I will add some photos at a later date.
XCheersX   heather (aka Mrs Blue!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 03, 2012, 04:04:15 PM
Thank you Dizzy Blonde Catwoman being so generous with your time and writing such a detailed and interesting report :-)

Going over in a few weeks so looking forward to re-visiting a few eateries you mentioned.

Eileen.x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 03, 2012, 04:42:59 PM

Thanks Heather for your very good report, you packed a lot into two weeks. Come back soon, enjoy your future holidays and remember....Arillas awaits your return.

               Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on October 03, 2012, 06:42:17 PM
Ta Val & Eileen - we will be sure to return, next year we celebrate of 40th Wedding Anniversary and are off to Mexico plus also have a short break in Alicante and two weeks in Agia Pelagia in Crete and then September to kefalos on Kos so all booked up for next year - but Arillas better be prepared as we shall be back in 14 no doubt :-)  When I write a report I always like to do warts and all and should there be anything wrong then I would say as I don't think it's fair glossing over things for people who have never been before....

As a matter of interest - can somebody tell us which apartments do a pick up service from the airport, I know that Annas do and one beginning with an M ???? - somebody said Marverlous do as well but not sure. any others?? And how much do they charge for it?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on October 03, 2012, 06:44:13 PM
Also forgot to say and I cannot find a way to edit my report - but we did a night in Coconut Bar listening to the band - what a good night it was - had a really thick head next morning mind you . they were excellant!  Can't remember last time we saw a live babnd!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on October 03, 2012, 09:48:59 PM
Really pleased you enjoyed your stay Heather looks like we may have another Arillas convert lol
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 03, 2012, 10:16:39 PM
Hi Heather. Really enjoyed reading your report. I love Arillas including the warts, and certainly don't mind reading about them. There just isn't anywhere else that has ever done this for me, and I've been round the block....

It is Marvelous who offer transfers inclusive in their minibus. It is situated right next door to Rainbow, and a firm favourite of many of my friends. We will be staying there in a few weeks time.

Most owners will arrange taxi transfers for guests. Usually about 50 euros each way.

Yammas!
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 04, 2012, 05:44:26 PM
Enjoyed the time spent with you both , Blue Heather. Hope that 'lil ' ole scooter did you proud!
______________________________________________________________

Arillas is on a slight wind down today - Or is it me? -
- Should have checked the Sea Front and counted bodies.
(Although an Eggy pointing at various people and chanting numbers could have meant a court case)

Anyway.....
.....It's a sad time for those who are not here but a good time for those who are. October the 4th and enjoying a mild breeze with temps of 25deg.
People on sunbeds around pools - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Tria Adelphia is set to close on Monday and Rainbow plus others will shortly follow. But, whether 4 or forty staying at all your favourite places, the excellant service remains the same!

It will be a rush for me and Wegg now to fit in all those Tavernas that we must visit before the "Final Countdown" - Tonight is the Owl.
So many places and so little time. - BUMMER!!

Armourada has promised, yet again, stay open for the "Phil n Jen" arrival, providing Phil doesn't start tap dancing on his table. Marvel will do their part in making an end of October visit good for all who are here.
"Captain Brouklis" as always goes down with his ship, end of October, to miraculously appear for April/May next year. Thallassa stay open until beer pumps fail and all bottles are empty and the only fresh food left is for the local pussies and freezers are bare!
Vavillas target a mid October close. Depending on guests.
(I guess we will have to buy Thomas's fresh fish after that then!)

Also ,we are all hoping here that what was "Helens Crep" will continue to thrive during these "Winter Months"
-They do a "mean" Giros- DONCHYERKNOW?
So, with the temp, having now risen to 26.7 deg, at 5:44 pm, I bid you "Ta Ta" as my Ouzo is getting warm. Priorities an all dat!
Cheers
Negg

 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Linsey on October 04, 2012, 06:53:18 PM
We arrive on the 12th so it is great to know many of our favourites will still be open. Hoping the good weather will continue.
Thanks for the information, I cannot wait.

Lins x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: daisyday on October 04, 2012, 06:58:40 PM
Negg, what do you do with yourselves in the winter months - hibernate?   I so enjoy reading your "Arillas Today" and you keeping us updated with all that is going on.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on October 04, 2012, 09:51:25 PM
So glad you both liked Arillas, we thought that you would, sounds like you will be busy next year, we had our 40th wedding anniversary in August, had a week in Whitby, first british holiday in years! hope you are both well. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on October 04, 2012, 09:56:19 PM
Thanks Dylan - happy belated Anniversary to you and Joy - fine here thank hun

Neil - we were so sorry not to get to say tara to you... Mepos 2014  MWAH xx

By the way what where is OWL??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 04, 2012, 10:06:07 PM
In Afionas.....well, on the road towards it, not right in the village....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 04, 2012, 10:33:11 PM
ahh the night owl a fave haunt of mine ,just love nicos and linda ,a great place to try ,,,,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on October 05, 2012, 04:13:38 PM
Cheers will look out for it next time - we went up there a few times too never noticed it!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 05, 2012, 05:46:21 PM
All guests in Arillas Today must be special guests indeed as Arillas continues to spoil you with temps around 26deg and just a mild breeze.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010404.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010406.jpg)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010407.jpg)
.
And.... the bench still continues to find an occassional bum, or two!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010405.jpg)

And... what is Arillas Today without the "Boss" getting in on the act??
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010408.jpg)
Shouda zoomed in on the hat!!! - Bugger!

Here's Julie and Mike, outside Thalassa. They go home Monday, but this does not dampen their spirits.
(Or is it the "spirits" that help to non-dampen their enthusiasm?)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010410-1.jpg)

And..... What about the new look Martin W???
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010411.jpg)
Is it the hair or the beard? Or is it the Arillas "Fountain of Youth"?
(Answers on a 100e note please!)

Finally... Kostas on the Beach may have said a fond farewell to "Strubee" but now they have daughter of "Strubee"
A big welcome to Poppy from all of us who knew Kosta & his canine companion
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010400-1.jpg)

A super day had by all and, I think, many will have a super evening.
Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 05, 2012, 06:21:15 PM
Aw Neil wish I could fly back!  Martin looks great, was brilliant to meet him, lots of laughs, lol, does a great northern accent, hahaha.

Heather the Night Owl is a must, I had chicken slouvaki and it was delicious, if you do give Portofino another go and if you like steak please try the fillet, thats why we had to go 5 nights on a run! :)

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 05, 2012, 06:42:27 PM
Thanks for the update Neil.
Just wish we were there, at the moment Arillas is so far away, what with having to put next summer on hold due to being made Redundant this week.
All the stops are out and the hunt for a new job is well under way.
Hope to see you all next summer.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 05, 2012, 07:08:46 PM
john ,,were all sure something is around the corner ,and arillas is waiting for you ,,fingers crossed ,,,,,,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sarah1 on October 05, 2012, 07:10:29 PM
John...really sorry to hear that. All our plans are on hold also as my job is going in the next 18 months. Good luck to you x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on October 05, 2012, 08:45:17 PM
Hi Heather to your question what where is the Owl here it is lol
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w1/TNEW349484/ArillasCorfu2012046.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on October 05, 2012, 10:50:38 PM
Neill

A quiet cheer for the photo of Poppy, speak to you later

Mick
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on October 05, 2012, 11:04:57 PM
Oh bugger - saw that too Tony - thanks hun.............next time x Thanks for the lovely photos Neil x

That little pooch had some of my Stamna ??  or whatever it was called - along with 'the boss' Norman LOL :-0 wink wink...........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 13, 2012, 05:49:54 PM
Overnight rain, of 13mm together with much thunder and lightning gave us a very sombre Arillas Today. On 'n off showers, though have failed to dampen the spirits - Probably increase the "spirits" of all those veterans who remain.

I found a breezy, albeit mild breezy, Arillas beach this afternoon.
But....... a few bodies, on the beach, taking advantage of the break in the rain.
Good on yer! - DATSWOTISAY!
 Tis still warm here peeps and, even now, at 6pm, we enjoy 21deg -
 Currently dry! and ..... 23 deg in the house, without burning oil! - Good Oh!

Camera tomorrow , methinks. Maybe pics of an Arillas who might just look that it's beginning to miss all those pals it met in the Summer.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 15, 2012, 09:01:19 AM
This is an Arillas yesterday.  Pics taken around 2pm ish.

Sorry this is a short n sweet but have a few chores to finish.

Cheers
Negg

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010416.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010413.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010415.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010414.jpg)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 15, 2012, 11:49:51 AM

Thanks for pics Neill, watching the web cam yesterday and didn't see anyone on the road or beach, so the photos were much appreciated. Where is everyone hiding?

                 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on October 15, 2012, 01:14:29 PM
what a difference two weeks make .wow! Still looks inviting mindyou!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: stevemary on October 15, 2012, 01:27:21 PM
Thanks for the photo's Neill. Would love to be walking along there right now!
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on October 15, 2012, 02:17:44 PM
I agree Sharon, Martin does look great- looking very youthfull. He is great at doing accents - made me laugh loads doing his "northern one" :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 15, 2012, 04:17:48 PM
Seems all quiet on the Arillas front - thanks for the pics Eggy - its good to see our favourite place as the seasons change.
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 16, 2012, 05:19:08 PM
Well.... After overnight heavy thunder n lightening and 7mm of rain, Arillas Today finds us, still holding on to, 21deg at 5pm. Helluva shower this afternoon, made worse by someone forgetting to shut the Punto window.
(Soggy bum on the way home!)

Course it's peaceful and not many around. But those here know what to expect from Arillas in October so no sad faces!

And............ Rumour has it that parking at Night Owl is a problem when the place gets busy.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010419.jpg)

Either that or is it Sandy or Eileen after a late night out and badly mis-judging that bend???
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010417.jpg)

Cheers All
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on October 16, 2012, 10:19:19 PM
I park like that regularly Neil LOL - we really must try this place next time xxx Hope you and Mrs Eggy feeling OK......Hi from a very cold Manchester xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on October 17, 2012, 02:28:58 AM
Eggy, all in all and all thing's considered is moving to Arillas the best decision you ever made?? It seems like heaven to me. (Despite inclement weather)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 17, 2012, 11:09:34 AM
Jo
Something I am soon to answer on that long outstanding posting which I haven't forgot. But even we can get bored here, occassionally in the Winter.

Today however, finds a dry 20deg with rumours that the next few days will be much warmer.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 17, 2012, 01:49:38 PM
That's what we want to hear..see you both soon Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 29, 2012, 05:01:51 PM
Arillas Today is bereft of bladdy tourists, and is having to make do with us. Hard work, but somebody has to do it.....

After the storm the sun came out, as if to say "I told you so." It was the best bit for us, a chance to just chill, be here and relax. We kept an appointment with Ina (just work it out) and then chilled in Armourada for three hours. Collecting my Mythos from the supermarket, with Takis laughing his head off at my barefaced cheek. I did pay him though.

Then, dragging our fags past Brouklis, a sonorous voice rang out "Phil, I have beer left...." Invitation or what?? Our wonderful Dimitris gave us a beer, but was still rushing around here there and everywhere. But the cats were much more interested in sleeping on my lap.

Back to Marvel, and Jen shed all inhibitions and sense, and swam in the pool. "It's lovely when you get used to it." Er no medear, I'll just go and order another Mythos.


PhilnJen are loving the whole lot, as usual.
Phil

Arillas Today is calm, collected, warm and peaceful. Absolute BLISS.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 29, 2012, 05:17:35 PM

Beautiful. Just keep us in the loop.

               Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 29, 2012, 05:24:03 PM
loop Val meluvver? What is a loop? When I find one I'll keep you in it. We don't seem to do loops here. Just hot air and storms. Ah Val and Bill medears, you would ADORE being here just now. Nearly as much as Jen and me do. Nearly.

loveandhugs
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on October 29, 2012, 05:31:20 PM
Phil and Jen, I would absolutely bloody love to be there with you two right now! 

Look forward to more.
Sharon xx 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 29, 2012, 05:41:18 PM
And so say all of us!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 29, 2012, 09:40:53 PM

Phil, we are there, not with you.....but through you. Caught in the loop just like everyone else following your posts.
No pressure but we are so enjoying your holiday.

              Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 29, 2012, 11:10:11 PM
Well today was our day. Arillas that we do for ourselves. There was no beach, so naturism was on the back burner. Thank god for that said many who have seen me old and fat and in flagrante. But do I care? er NO.

But we bought fags from Ina who came to do a special deal with us. George stopped his car to say hello, and we shared many a happy moment in Armourada with Vasillis and others. The special bit for me was when Anna(studios) Krasakis shared a hug with Phil and Jen. OMFG does she not age. She must have the picture in the attic beause 10 years later she is more beautiful and younger than she ever was. If I were free I would be chasing her. Such a gorgeous Greek woman.

And then Brouklis. So many folks to share it with. Young Spiros with his very sexy American girlfriend.... Arillas Today is alive and well,  so stop worrying, just BOOK.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 29, 2012, 11:36:44 PM
Revelling in it all, Phil and Jen just know how to do Arillas, any time any month they make it their own.  “Alone in Arillas” Phil me old mate you just know that you will never be alone in Arillas. :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 30, 2012, 06:18:12 PM
Arillas Today has calmed down. The storms are gone, but to quote Spiros "it is so cold. We have to wear pullovers." Well meluvver try an English Octomber if you want to know about cold. It was 22 degrees. Clear blue sky, and Jen had to ditich the woolie. Don't fret, she ditched the woolie years ago.... Always warm or too hot.

PhilnJen took five hours to get from Thalassa to Marvel. And we didn't even stop in Armourada. Many Mythos were consumed with others who adore this place. All of them except us live here. Houston, we have a problem.... We so should live here with them. 

Arillas Today is warm and sunny. They are just pissed off with the fact they still have tourists. Er, NO. They are making us part of their family. Arillas Today is as beautiful as ever.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on October 30, 2012, 11:44:40 PM
Phil and Jen,  your posts are a real tonic for us. They are a heartfelt account of our favourite place from two hardened Arilliacs.  Continue to enjoy!!

   Take care,  Paul and Heather
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 31, 2012, 12:09:20 AM

Jen and Phil, glad the weather is a bit warmer, the sunset was lovely tonight.
  Wish we were there now.

                   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on October 31, 2012, 12:14:20 AM
Sounds really laid back and chilled Phil,hope you and Jen continue to soak up all that Arillas has to offer at this time,thanks for sharing your days.
Angxx

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 31, 2012, 08:52:47 AM
Well I am truly sorry that I have only just got a chance to post Arillas Today. Last night at Sunset in San Stef was mental!

Early tea, and Eggy arrived to take us there on the dot of 7. Lezeck was with us, and we arrived a short while later. I still had a half full bottle of Mythos in my hand, and with bare faced cheek, it came into the bar with me. Not that anybody cared.

The next half an hour was like a Hollywood Premier without the red carpet. So many people we know and love arrived in quick succession. Both of the Anthis boys with young Alex, Maggie and Gordon, er put simply, the world and his wife.

Needless to say I ended up on Black Russians. And collapsed contented, fully dressed on top of the bed, which is where I awoke just ten minutes ago. Alone and abandoned???? Forget it. I'm going to need a holiday when we get back.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 31, 2012, 10:55:01 AM
Arillas Today is barely awake yet. It is sunny, warm, maybe 20 degrees. Nearly recovered from excesses of last night but it is Haloween at Armourada tonight, so more excuses to behave badly. I forgot to resize this, so make what you will of it.
(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9301/img1180vy.jpg)

Arillas is as beautiful as ever, even if the bladdy tourists are still here.
Have a great day (we will of course.)

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 31, 2012, 11:03:26 AM
Would have loved to be there with you all, glad that you all had a smashing time. It just proves that you will never be 'All Alone in Arillas' Phil and Jen.
 
                Val x

Just found the photo on the Warning new Reply Posted, beautiful thanks.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on October 31, 2012, 01:27:39 PM
Just love reading your posts and look forward to more photos. Sounds like you're having a ball!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 31, 2012, 02:29:29 PM
Revelling in it all, Phil and Jen just know how to do Arillas, any time any month they make it their own.  “Alone in Arillas” Phil me old mate you just know that you will never be alone in Arillas. :-)
Or San Stephanos for that matter, you little party crashers

Now don’t get frightening those nice people at Amourada tonight
Wooooooooooo
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 31, 2012, 05:57:24 PM
Yes, we have had another gloriously laid back day. The tables at Armourada are creeking with empty Mythos and Amstel bottles. And for a change they were not all ours. Eggy balked and said OMG have you had that many?? No, we shared them with Sennan, Gary and Sharon, Lynn and ....

As you might have guessed, you can still have a holiday in Arillas on Octomber 31st. Yes we are well known but anybody can join in. The beach today has a good plot of sand at the South end. I walked across all the stones, but once I had seen it, my knee was tired and I gave up. Sorry Sandy and Michelle meluvvers, your work was in vain. I had so hoped to see what might have been left.

Arillas is everything to Jen and me, and so I spend all the time I get dreaming about it. But the point of Arillas Today for me was that I was here, and watched the jetty, the bench, Gravia all for real. The rest is just so much waffle.

And PS - Gravia still hasn't moved.....
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on November 01, 2012, 08:28:21 AM
Phil and Jen, glad you are having such a lovely laid back and chilled out time amongst friends - Love your photo and the different light that Autumn brings - still looks lovely and warm - we had a bit of snow  here last weekend and it is feeling like it could snow again - continue to enjoy your holiday and look forward to hearing about more of your adventures

Mary :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 01, 2012, 10:15:20 AM
Arillas Today is wet wet wet. The storm clouds gathered and then set off a huge display of thunder, lightning and rain. It is showing no sign of stopping for a good while yet, but Jen and I have no worries. It is too late for anything to spoil our 14th time where we belong. We have had it all, and more already.

Armourada made a big fuss of us last night. It was a very speial evening, and will post pics when we get time. Today Arillas wishes justjen a happy birthday, but I'm afraid the locals have beaten you to it. And her birthday present? Have one guess.... a week in Arillas!!!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 01, 2012, 05:20:33 PM
Well what a contrast. Arillas this morning was under a deluge. Thunderstorm, heavy rain, near floods.... Phil went back to bed and caught up on missing sleep. I had promised Jen a silent hour with her book as a birthday present, and delivered it in the only way to shut me up, ie a sleep.

Just now it is warm and sunny again. Jen is on't balcony reading the rest of book No 2. Me? voddie frappe in hand posting Arillas Today.

We never managed to move from Marvel. Kostas knocked on the door to tell us that Bobby and George Bardis were here waiting for us. A truly appreciated visit, and we had a lovely hour chinwagging and planning next July.... More on that nearer the time. They won't see this, but Jen sends even more thanks for her card and pressie. OMG do they know us well - vodka. Already open darlings.... Will we finish it before we travel back? Just bl**dy watch.

Off to Armorada, er NO. Got Jen and trolley to top of the drive and Eggy arrives. Shortest trip into town ever - we were back supping Mythos in Marvel within a minute or so.

We are meeting them for a meal in Armourada later, when we hope they will help to clear up Jen's birthday cake. Quieter tonight, but just as enjoyable. Arillas Today is even more than we had dared to hope for on our (now discredited) "all alone and abandoned" tour. We had no plan today, but somehow seemed to go with flows.

Look at w eb c  am right now to see a peaceful Arillas, calm after the storm. It continues to look after PhilnJen, in a way only this place knows how. Happy? They haven't invented the words to explain how good we feel.

PhilnJen 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dorothy on November 01, 2012, 06:40:34 PM
loving your posts Phil, they cheer up the cold wet weather here - keep them coming.

Dorothy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 02, 2012, 04:14:43 AM
Thank you Dorothy. Sadly we can't stand all morning chewing the cud outside the Coconut. That is where we first met you - yes of course we remember. Our time here has been so tough. Trying to decide what to do next is still hard work in November, no different from July. But OMG is Arillas nicer, more laid back and welcoming now. She is petulant and moody, her hormones will play havoc with you, but boy will you be happy afterwards. No, not rude, just 51 shades of grey to steal someone else's title.

Arillas Today is mine and nobody can take that away from me. Well actually it is Jen's, but we sing from the same sheet.

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 02, 2012, 05:54:23 PM
Well this will be my last Arillas Today post for 2012. It has been a bitch, a queen, and everything in between. 'Tis why I love it so much. Sometimes the warts are more attractive to me. But maybe not the strip show at Haloween. (We were already safely tucked up in bed. It was Dimitris who asked me if we had seen it.)

The beach and seafront are restored to the point where I gasped as I turned the corner to see---- Nothing. I expected devastation, trees hurled aross the road and dead bodies but saw nothing. Today you would never have believed that anything happened yesterday, even though I saw Kostas in his underpants trying to prevent a flood in Marvel. No, I didn't take pictures. Not such a pretty sight for an old male like me.

Arillas Today is warm and sunny. More beautiful then any remember. I just sat staring at olive trees, a little field and house through the open doors of Marvel, totally gobsmacked and humbled by the sight. I bored Eggy and Kostas to death with it, not to mention Jen who hears this every day I am not here where I belong.

Arillas Today does dry (oh all right, Phil isn't dry.....) warm and unseasonably sunny. Bladdy tourists are the only problem....

Phil, signing off for 2012 season. I will be back.....



 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on November 02, 2012, 06:47:43 PM
Thank you Phil, Thank you
I have enjoyed your week in Arillas, I have enjoyed the company you have had, and the hustle, bustle, peace and tranquillity of it all.

Arillas had served you well and you have been a part of it once again.
You return to blighty might give you heart ache, but your memories of Octember in Arillas will give you Joy

So pleased you and Jen have had the best time.
See you soon buddy, see you soon.   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 02, 2012, 07:05:38 PM
John, I have cried like a baby, danced like a grandad, and you are spot on with your observation. We have had a holiday. But OMG have we enjoyed it here. Bobby told us yesterday that we are on lockdown for 3 days each week next July. We will not exist. Little does he know how well we can all do that for ourselves though. I have read all the complaints on the forum. But we will be there for ALL of the many wonderful friends we have made here.

Arillas in Octomber, er sorry, Octember is what I blag on about all year. Just friggin gorgearse. Off for food and Mythos now.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 02, 2012, 09:54:38 PM
C'mon somebody. Encourage me a little bit. My dear friend John has, but I am ready to pack it in. Arillas Today is not about Arilliacs, it is about people like me and Jen. But looking at the lack of posts here I feel abandoned and all alone. Something that my Arillas has never done to me even if I asked her to. Arillas Today has nothing to do with PhilnJen and before long I will walk out of this forum and simply do Arillas as I always have.  Kalinichta folks.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on November 02, 2012, 09:57:45 PM
 Safe journey back to Somerset tomorrow. You have given us a wonderful week in Arillas and we have lived every moment with you.

Hope your last night is as good as all the rest have been and special friends give you a good send off.

       Love to you both,  Val n Bill x

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 02, 2012, 10:43:29 PM
The love, the welcome have blown us away. but we always knew it would. This forum has been a dear friend along with many who post on here.

Watching Arillas disappear under the storms made me reconsider. I am leaving tonight, and sending me personal messages will have no effect. I have outgrown it and it has outgrown me. I have spent the last 5 years and last five nights in Arillas considering it. Nearly 5000 posts but not about the forum, about the place which makes me so happy. I cannot persuade people on here to come and share it with us. All of you do. in any case So why should I try?

Goodbye from justphil, sat here in Arillas as happy as it gets. My time is done. I want to get locked down and disappear for weeks, just watching my Gravia. I will still be doing that until the day I die. Kalinichta.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ang on November 02, 2012, 10:50:07 PM
I've been away with work Phil and have just caught up with your lovely week at home - Belated Bday wishes to Jen.
Hope your last day will be as good as the rest, safe journey back to blighty
Angxxxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pdkirk on November 03, 2012, 02:33:50 AM
Me and my husband can relate to the feeling of coming home it always seems the same to us, its only been 6 weeks since we were last there but seems like months, after going to arillas the first time in 1994 not a lot has changed in 18 years, thats why we love it so much, roll on 2013, can't come soon enough, from a 5 degrees in norfolk, safe journey home, don't think we've ever met.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on November 03, 2012, 08:59:04 AM
Thanks so much t'other Phil for sharing the last week with us. It has made Phil and I more determined to spend our last days (years) in Arillas. Just need those evasive 6 numbers and we can do it sooner rather than later. Oh why did I marry a toy boy - oh yes cos I love him to the moon and back. Have a safe journey and I hope you two are not too depressed when you get back to Somerset. Luv and hugs Anne xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on November 03, 2012, 09:55:59 AM
Good job Phil! I hope your journey back to the Old Blighty is slightly less uneventful than on the way to Arillas.

Big hugs to you and Jen :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on November 03, 2012, 09:59:50 AM
Glad you enjoyed yourselves P&J ,storms or sunshine Arillas is always a place where you can enjoy ,I bet there will be a few empty bottles of Mythos left behind ready to go back to the brewery for replenishing for next season :-)
Tony
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on November 03, 2012, 11:43:19 AM
That went so quickly Phil, have loved reading all about your week, what a blast!

You came in on a wing and a prayer and a had week of love, fun and laughter.  Love the photos from Armourada.

Thanks for taking the time to post every day for us, it really cheered up a wet miserable week here.

Sharon  x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on November 03, 2012, 01:55:25 PM
Thanks for sharing your time back home with us Phil & Jen as usual such entertaining reading wishing you a safe and uneventful  trip back to Somerset. Looking forward to the pictures as promised.

Al Sal & Becs
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 03, 2012, 10:28:42 PM
November 3rd? - Sitting at Marina Pool Bar? - Outside???

WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

Safe journeys back to Glastonbury , you two.

Tis been fun , DONCHERKNOW!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on November 04, 2012, 01:37:04 PM

Right, I must say I am very, very sorry for sending Phil and Jen home early. I read his post on 2nd Nov to mean that he was going home.
 When I re-read it yesterday I realised he was saying goodbye to the forum. Hence the 'Phil is Missing Post'.
Well after the intervention of a very wise man that was avoided.
 
So now I will repeat........Safe journey home tomorrow, and we look forward to you posting photos of the rest of your wonderful holiday.

                Val x 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on November 04, 2012, 02:23:35 PM
Glad you had a great time Phil/ Jen now back to Glastonbury where the local pubs takings have taken a dive , I'm sure now takings will return to profit lol welcome back muccas love ya,s  x yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 05, 2012, 06:11:31 PM
Arillas Today. - Heyyyyyyyy Or Hayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy............

Who knows? - Who gives a monkeys?

We have 20 deg outside here at 6pm.
We Had a super non wet free afternoon.
We had locals asking if Phil n Jen got home on time n safely
We had locals swapping jokes that we swapped 6 months ago.
(Who cares - we can all still chuckle about them)

I HAD - A trip to Afionas, then a trip to Sidari, then a trip to Agios Stehanos and then finished at Armourdada.

5th November - The only fireworks I got was when I got home 2 hours after schedule time.! ( Bless my Wegg - She has a heart of gold!)

Cheers
Negg

 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on November 05, 2012, 07:30:58 PM
5th November - The only fireworks I got was when I got home 2 hours after schedule time.! ( Bless my Wegg - She has a heart of gold!

Ha Ha, Nothing changes on that front then Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 06, 2012, 03:59:42 PM
Arillas Today?? - and Phil n Jen are a couple of old buggers!

What did they leave me on their return to the UK?
What did they leave Kostas (Marvel) ?

We are both going around like bears with sore heads!
And why?

Who was it that that had those head colds creeping in last week?

You lil ole tinkers you! - You could have found a small space in that suitcase for this lil ole virus.

We still luv ya to bits tho but I will be recording all our sneezes here and then send them to you on a CD.

21 deg outside - and dry. - 22 deg inside and wet - But only the hankie.

Cheers
Neb - Or is it Neff - How do you say that with a blocked nobe?

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on November 06, 2012, 04:35:30 PM

Hope it soon passes Neill, just keep it to yourself and don't try sharing it with your lovely Wegg.

                       Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: stevemary on November 06, 2012, 07:03:18 PM
Get well soon Neill.
At least you don't have to face the frost and chilly weather over here.
At the moment July seems a long way off until we can get back there!!
Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on November 06, 2012, 10:28:53 PM
Just read your Octember posts, PhilnJen (been in London decorating at son's) and what a joy they were! Lovely to hear of lovely folk, including yourselves. Thanks, Mo x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 07, 2012, 11:30:39 PM
Just looked on w eb c am. It is 21.25 according to my computer.

The big light is still showing up, so you can see the waves after dark. I wish I were on my bench watching it for myself on November 7th. Feeling totally at peace.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 20, 2012, 10:21:25 PM
Arillas today peeps and although a wet one good news for bench sitters.

The bench has been removed to prepare it for all your summer botties!!

Will get a few pics soon.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on November 20, 2012, 10:23:19 PM
REMOVED . yikes!!!!    Hi Neil xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on November 20, 2012, 11:19:56 PM

Gosh they have taken it in early this year, there were people sitting on it yesterday.

Wonder will we get some good pics of the rejuvenation again, last years were so funny ;)
No sleeping on the job this time Boss. Ha ha.

            Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on November 20, 2012, 11:53:55 PM
Great news Eggy - just love that bench and will be great to be sitting on it again September 2013.
Thanks for the updates - just as wet here in Lincolnshire - but I bet Arillas is at least 10 degrees warmer.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on November 21, 2012, 02:03:11 PM
Good news on the bench front.
Nice to know that the investment is being looked after.
The Jetty without the bench is like corfu without Arillas.
Summer will roll around and normal service will be resumed.

As for the rain, not stopped here for three days
hose pipe ban,........ yourhavingalaughmate.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on November 21, 2012, 09:17:06 PM
yammas,,,
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 29, 2012, 05:52:00 PM
Last nights "Storms" were a reminder, yet again, that nature can treat us as her playthings whenever she wants!

Arillas took a battering and this is what i saw outside Ina's this afternoon.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010424.jpg)

Twas a breezy afternoon and , with a little squinting, you can just make out the jetty.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010425.jpg)

The weather , overnight, was enough to bring down the electricity and lift my poly shed off it's base! (Will take 3 men to re-site it.
And now electrics back but the internet is so slow. Hopefully I'll load some more pics tomorrow, when I have cooled down. Bloody machines!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on November 29, 2012, 05:59:36 PM
Thanks for the report Negg.  Hope you get everything back to normal as soon as possible.  Great photographs - looking forward to seeing some more.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 29, 2012, 07:00:18 PM
Ah Patrick

The wonders of the modern world.

Now, Two questions for you.
1. Is this really what was left over from someone's main course in Arillas?
2. And........ which Taverna/Restaurant served it up?

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010426.jpg)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on November 29, 2012, 10:35:11 PM
That's some bone - there can't be a plate in Arillas big enough to serve it up on can there?
I can only suppose it might be a very traditional Corfiot thing to do and if so that would be the Brooklis - the most traditional tavernal of all!
Regards
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 30, 2012, 02:26:02 PM
You can see why the weather in Arillas was so bad on this video

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/20542890
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on December 01, 2012, 12:53:50 AM
It seems the weather is bad all over Europe. Here in southern Finland we are having an enormous snow storm, which has been going on since Thursday. It has even been given a name, "Antti", American style. Wind speed up to 30 metres per second. Lots and lots of snow. Freezing temperatures, and it will be even colder on Saturday. Winter does not usually start this early in southern Finland, nor quite in this dramatic way. Let's hope for less troubled times soon.
Emeralddragons
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 01, 2012, 11:24:09 AM
Remember Ina's getting flooded several times. If she was in England she would have closed down, but instead all the family will just clear it away and say " you have to expect this to happen having the wonderful position has to be paid for some way. As soon as weather is good enough they will have it cleared. Lovely family. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 01, 2012, 10:18:32 PM
3 little ones who are not bothered by the weather and the power cuts.
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/novcat.jpg)

A little rain today. slight breeze but not a bad Arillas today.
(For those above, especially)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: PaulnMaria on December 02, 2012, 12:06:09 AM
Aww! Lovely :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 02, 2012, 12:34:19 AM
'tis why I love cats. No matter what is going wrong they curl up on your lap and sleep. Missing my Wednesday who did that for 16 years, even on the day she passed away.

Arillas Today is being missed by many, including Jen and me.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 02, 2012, 10:06:57 AM
Arillas Today is being missed by many, including Jen and me.

And me! *deep sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 02, 2012, 05:00:34 PM
Wish I was a pussy cat in Arillas with caring "parents"

Greek cats curled up? - Inside? - On a sofa? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?
Anyway, Arillas today gives us 25mm rainfall , from 5am to 11amm this morning and, at 4:50 pm it is still raining. Must check that rain guage again.
100mm since the afternoon of the 28th Nov. - Hmmm?

Temp sits "luvly" at 12 deg outside but 20 deg inside here so Egg is not budging anywhere tonite. An afternoon binge was held at Armourada with many locals and fun time had. I did a head count of empty Mythos n Amstel bottles afore I departed so I assume it was a fun time.
(I only had 2 - Honest Guv!)

The beach has taken a battering but nothing will be seen of that by April 2013. It will just be a bad dream. - Never happened!

3 power cuts, last night, and 2 this morning but only for 10/20mins.
(We look at it on the bright side though - A saving on the electric bill)

Must go now. All moggies have decided that it's time to eat after their "hectic"
day. They are outside the door later though.
(Soft boiled Eggy? - Not always!)
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 02, 2012, 06:26:21 PM
Ah Neill, the binge in Armourada sounds so like me.... have even posted the evidence. Verena cleared the table before Vasillis took the pictures to stop us being embarassed by the mountain of beer bottles. Embarassed? Phil? That is not a word that means much to me....

The sea front looked devastated on Jen's birthday (and the boss and Spiros and Annie and others) but within hours it was cleared up. The pic I posted the day after was of a clear sea road as though nothing had happened. I just wonder how excited I would be sitting in Thalassa while the whole storm unfolded. I would love it, but suspect that Katerina and Spiros would have more sense.

Stay well dear friends. Summer 2013 is just  dream away. 222 sleeps for us. Now I'm depressed. 222???? Wish it were just 2.
Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on December 10, 2012, 07:45:36 PM
A few photos of Arillas today ... 10th December. It's a bit battered after the storms we've had recently but still very beautiful.
I usually use Imageshack to upload photos but for some reason I'm not having much success, so here's a link...
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4215399223494.2144747.1240477463&type=1 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4215399223494.2144747.1240477463&type=1)
Sara.x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 10, 2012, 09:53:31 PM
An interesting set of photographs by Sara.  Was very saddened to see my favourite Arillas tree (outside Ina's) has come down.  Have had several photos by that tree, and especially remember Marika's moonlight shot with the tree and Ina's boat.  Hope there is still something Ina can tie her boat to.
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on December 11, 2012, 10:46:40 AM
Thanks Sara for thinking of us poor people still stuck in the UK. Unfortunately facebook will not let me view the photos, are they available for everyone to view?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 11, 2012, 12:27:47 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8264087328_7a373a54df.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/8264087328/)

 This is one of Sara's pictures showing the sad demise of my favourite tree in Arillas.  Hope you can see this one Geoff.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on December 11, 2012, 03:00:24 PM
Thanks for that Pat - it was your earlier comment about this tree that made me particularly interested in seeing the pics, as - like you - I have taken many a shot with this tree in the foreground. Maybe if it is propped upright it might re-root and survive, or am I just indulging in some wishful thinking?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 11, 2012, 04:41:51 PM
Sadly Geoff it looks like a gonner to me.  There are one or two others of the same species towards the jetty but they are much poorer specimens.
Being brought up in Cleethorpes and remembering the 1953 floods I have a good idea of the power of the sea.  Little can withstand it when it exerts its mighty power.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on December 16, 2012, 02:57:30 PM
Sorry Geoff. You should be able to see the photos now.
Here are some more photos taken today - 16th Decemeber. It's cloudy but very mild. 16 degrees.http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.459114867459796&type=1 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.459114867459796&type=1)
Sara.x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 16, 2012, 05:15:15 PM
Thank you Sara. I saw them on Facetube and loved seeing how it looks today.Those who only do forum need keeping in the loop though, and posts like this are special to them.

Arillas Today is a thread I take over when I'm there, but when I'm not it would be special for me to hear a few lines and see the odd pic. Cheek to ask, but please keep posting on your Arillas Today through your winter adventures. You have quite an audience....

love to both from both
PhilnJen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 16, 2012, 07:55:48 PM
Poor Phil n Jen n others!

The last 2 weeks would have "tested the patience of a Saint" as far as I am concerned.

Greenhouse blew away, Car hit up the back-end by someone who couldn't stop quick enough. AND I WAS SOBER!!
Power cuts/surge blew the router and Sky box so no internet for 8 days. 2 wall sockets burnt and fused socket to appliance plugs. Boiler leaked, to wet to do anything outside, hurt my arm.

Winter adventures, Phil?? - Arillas Today will improve tomorrow and this will all soon be a bad dream.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 16, 2012, 10:01:07 PM
We've missed you Eggy, and now we know why.  So sorry to hear of your trials and tribulations - we so depend on our electricity supply to keep everything running smoothly.  When it fails or a power surge blows your equipment there's not much you can do about it.
Have also experienced a mad taxi driver shunting me in the rear and know how frustrating it is.
Looking forward to more news as things get back to normal.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on December 17, 2012, 01:22:00 AM

Powder cuts are really annoying, we have had quite a few in the last couple of days as well. Most of them just as I was cooking dinner!
Once hit from behind at traffic lights, never had the shed or green house blow away, but the garage roof now leaks after all the rain we have had.

Eggy..... I would still come and live with you and Wendy for the winter though :) Even without Internet.

Do hope things improve and your arm gets better quickly so you can carve another giant turkey this Christmas.
 
             Best Wishes.   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on December 17, 2012, 04:12:29 PM
Sara - I'm still not seeing your pictures, all I get is :-

This content is currently unavailable.The page you requested cannot be displayed at the moment. It may be temporarily unavailable, the link you clicked on may have expired, or you may not have permission to view this page.

I'm logged in to FB - anybody know why I can't see them??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: daisyday on December 17, 2012, 04:51:05 PM
I'm the same Geoff although I am on FB ....just didn't want you to feel alone :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 17, 2012, 06:42:23 PM
Dear Geoff and Daisy Day - the problem is that Sarah has published the pics on facebook in a closed group.  Anyone can see the group and who's in it. Only members see posts.  The group is called Arilliacs.
I could invite you both into the group if you let me have your facebook names (I am on as Patrick McNeill)
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: daisyday on December 17, 2012, 07:07:07 PM
Thanks - I've sent a request through as thought it easier that way than you trying to find me.

Many thanks.
Caroline
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sara on December 20, 2012, 10:25:42 AM
Another link to try - let me know if you still can't see the photos http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4259126116639.2145446.1240477463&type=3 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4259126116639.2145446.1240477463&type=3)

Winter adventures? tell me about them Eggy. Surprising what you can throw together & cook on a camping stove - by candlelight! All is good now though & it's a beautiful sunny day again today. I can't believe that yesterday, in Corfu Town, we actually sat out & had lunch! Would I have been able to do that in the U.K? Doubt it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 20, 2012, 12:24:20 PM
Glad to hear about sitting out and dining in Corfu Town.  You certainly wouldn't do that in UK today - wall to wall rain everywhere.
Can't tell if the link works as I have access to Arilliacs on facebook.  Great that folk are keen to see your pics - they are definately worth a look.
Best wishes
PJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on December 20, 2012, 02:18:55 PM
Thanks Sara.
Works for me now - so clearly you need to be a member of the Arilliacs Group on Facebook for these links to work.
Lovely pictures - [big sigh]
Dining out in Corfu Town whilst we are under a perpetual blanket of rain - [Even bigger sigh]
I know where I would rather be !!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 24, 2012, 07:20:35 PM
Arillas Today is kids with triangles, knocks on doors and good wishes being sung. Visiting friends for a small bevvy and mince pie. Phone calls from family in England plus many e-mail messages from you good people out there.

Wishing you all a super day tomorrow and a very healthy 2013 which includes at least a week or two in Arillas.

Cheers
Negg n Wegg n Megg n Homer n Fritz - plus of course our stray (Flabby Tabby)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 24, 2012, 08:15:19 PM
Negg n Wegg n Megg n Homer n Fritz - plus of course your stray (Flabby Tabby)
•   ★*˚°。°*。°*。★*˚°。°*。°˚°★*˚°。°*。°*★*˚°。°*。°*★
˛°_██_*˚°。°/ ♥ \*˚°。°*。°*★ Wishing You All ★*°
˛ (´• ̮•)*.。*/♫.♫\*˛.*˛_Π_____ °* A Merry Christmas and *°
.°( . • . ) ˛°./• '♫ ' •\.˛*./______/~\ ♥ A Happy New Year ♥
*(...'•'.. ) *˛╬╬╬╬╬˛°.|田田❤|門|╬╬╬╬╬ *˚°。★˚*˚°。★

Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on December 25, 2012, 03:11:39 PM
Best wishes to all in Arillas
kes & Kath
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 27, 2012, 04:24:10 PM
Arillas Today?????

17.5 deg outside at 16:30????

Nuff said.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 06, 2013, 02:15:29 PM
Over two months have passed from the last post on ARILLAS TODAY
you must be out of hibernation now Neill.

How about a little bit of info and a few pictures please,

Missing Home and may not be able to get there this year.
Arillas Today may be my only comfort.
:-) :-) :-) tinged with a little :-(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on March 06, 2013, 03:35:04 PM
Oh I second that! Got a little thrill when I saw this thread again!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on March 06, 2013, 07:21:55 PM
I got all excited too! :-D  I miss the updates
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sarah1 on March 06, 2013, 10:32:54 PM
No Arillas for us this year either :( so looking forward to Arillas Today 2013, and all the holiday tales
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on March 07, 2013, 10:44:50 AM
If you look at the weather today you will see another dull, windy day. We've had some lovely sunny days which have been great for exploring parts of the island we haven't seen before. The expats are cozy with there sombres burning and plenty of entertainment in Amourada at the weekends. The Worried Men of Corfu are busy rehearsing ready for a summer of gigs.
The winter has been busy for the locals with their olives and now there are signs of spring and work has started preparing for the season. The first Easyjet flights start in 3 weeks, so not long now to see some visitors arriving.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 07, 2013, 11:35:24 AM
Well done BBB.

I have been a lazy B for a while but am beginning to start buzzing again, as the weather "starts" to improve.

Camera batteries have been charged. Petrol in Punto. Ouzo in hip flask.

Watch this space.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 07, 2013, 01:58:42 PM
Well it's good to hear from you nice people in NW Corfu.

Thanks to BBB for the info, Im sure all will be ready for when the first plane touches down.

Eggy are you sure you have this in the correct order
Quote
Camera batteries have been charged. Petrol in Punto. Ouzo in hip flask.


I thought it would have been the other way round
Ouzo in hip flask, Petrol in Punto and Camera batteries have been charged.......have your prioroties changed???
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 07, 2013, 05:13:52 PM
It's an age thing , John. - You get priorities mixed up.

A very quiet Arillas Today.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010435_zps9f990073.jpg)

And..... a tad of a breeze.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010433-1_zps49d70be9.jpg)

and....... A new addition to our family here.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP0946_zps506d9270.jpg)
Left abandoned, at a Local Villa, with two others. One ran off and after feeding the others for a couple of days, one died. Couldn't leave this little bugger on is own. Our cats have adopted him until we find a good home.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP0944_zps07f0049b.jpg)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on March 07, 2013, 08:38:42 PM
Great to have you up and running again Eggy.  Thanks for the pics with not a soul in sight - not at all the Arillas most of us know.  Glad you are taking care of abandoned cats.  Looking forward to more news as Arillas winds up for the coming season.
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on March 07, 2013, 09:11:43 PM
neil wot can i say ,,yammas,x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on March 08, 2013, 06:53:56 PM
Lovely pictures Eggy.  Makes me homesick.  But what is that thing that looks like a stalagmite in the sea next to the jetty, or am I hallucinating?
Ann x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Angela66 on March 08, 2013, 08:39:48 PM
I think that cat looks very comfortable in your home Eggy, and certainly won't want to leave ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 08, 2013, 09:55:13 PM
I think I remember you telling me when the first one was bought in, before she was named that it was certainly the last pet in that house. I told you then you were a soft touch and now the word has got around. xxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adairsl on March 08, 2013, 10:31:34 PM
Eggy
Are you a softy allowing the new cat to join you? Probably.
Would I love the chance to make that choice? Yip.
Am I desperate to be back in Arillas? Absolutely.
Keep us unfortunates who can only visit informed as Arillas awakes for the new season.
Oliver.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 09, 2013, 02:09:01 AM
Wow......Amazon are shipping kittens now, is it free postage??
Is it a boy or a girl kitten?  What have named him/her?  Just a really beautiful fluffy kitty.

I think I remember you telling me when the first one was bought I told you then you were a soft touch

You are both very kind people. X

             Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 09, 2013, 03:01:38 AM
I wish we were in Arillas today... someone would put us up, feed us and have laugh, a joke and a drink with us. It is so simple and beautiful out of season. I think we prefer it that way now, however much we adore it in mid summer.

Thanks for the pics Eggy. Hope to read many more Arillas Today posts before we get there in July. The bookmakers say it's evens as to whether the new moggie goes to a new home or not. Will it be number 4 or number 5 that closes the door at Neg and Weg's cat sanctuary? So identify - when we get there it will probably be 10 or more......

Phil




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 09, 2013, 12:51:02 PM
We nearly called him "Loo Brush" as when I first got him home he looked like one. Then it wnet to "S****Y Kitty" as he immediately took to an outside litter tray, that needed cleaning 3 times a day.
Now, not sure whether to call him Fido! or Corky as he has the habit of chasing wine corks, and we can find plenty of 'em. He brings them back to be thrown again. I will have a long story to tell all you animal lovers, who are interested, about him when you're here. Will it tug those heart strings?

Meanwhile we do have a pleasant Arillas Today with 21 deg in the Sun and dry.
All moggies romping around outside and looking forward thier next meal.

Forecast for Monday looks good so a tad of strimming will be in order.

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 09, 2013, 02:01:55 PM
Nice to know things are warming up
Must get over this summer now, Dot loves a heartbreak/happy ending cat story.
Quote
Meanwhile we do have a pleasant Arillas Today with 21 deg in the Sun and dry.
Quote
Forecast for Monday looks good so a tad of strimming will be in order.
fancy a swap SNOW forcast for us this weekend
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 09, 2013, 05:15:08 PM
I luv jokes , John , but that's "Snow" joke at all!!!

The kitty story could be used to make a film and not a dry eye is sight!
(Only when you're here though!!)

We're finishing the day, still with 21deg at 5pm, and Wegg is weeding the garden. - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

Night Owl, tonight for a Nickos special.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 09, 2013, 05:25:26 PM

I am a lovely shade of green :(  but hope you both enjoy your night.

              Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 09, 2013, 06:12:42 PM
Same colour as you Val meluvver.

loveandhugs
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Diane and Terry on March 09, 2013, 06:21:55 PM
Looking forward to your next tales of Arillas. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on March 11, 2013, 07:56:58 PM
Envious of 21C temperatures Neil thanks for posting again. We have been on the beach today in SW Cornwall 1C and 20mph winds several layers of clothing hat gloves etc etc now in a pub with real ale and log fire .Be back home on Arillas beach in 172 sleeps minus fleeces hats and gloves!

Al & Sal
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 19, 2013, 12:36:26 PM
Well Al n Sal - (Whoops , I feel a poem coming on!) - Nah!

After a very cold n wet "Clean Monday" , when I don't think any kites around Arillas took off, and... after some overnight rain, we are back to dry and mild and 21 deg outside for Arillas today.
(A better explanation of "Clean Monday" can be found on Google)

We are all hoping here, that not only the weather will start to improve but also the exchange rate. - Bread and water anyone???

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: PaulnMaria on March 27, 2013, 11:23:06 AM
Warm & dry, great walking weather. Arillas in March is very different but still very attractive.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: WALTER on March 27, 2013, 06:44:03 PM
Hope it is getting better after the storms
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 06, 2013, 05:18:06 PM
Arillas today is a cracker!!!

We have enjoyed temps around 19/20 deg and some warm rays, First time today I went out without a sweatshirt.
(T-shirt ? - In April ? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?)

There is now that usual Arillas buzzzzzzzz which takes place leading up to May.
Arillas is getting ready folks!!

Rain is forecast tomorrow - Can't win 'em all

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adairsl on April 06, 2013, 09:43:28 PM
Negg
You say you cant win them all but from our point of view you have already won the jackpot.
You are where we all love all the year round.
For us we just wish we had that option.
I am sure there are many who are jealous!
Oliver.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 07, 2013, 01:27:37 AM
I so agree with Oliver, Neill.
Quote
you have already won the jackpot. You are where we all love all the year round. For us we just wish we had that option.
I am sure there are many who are jealous!

Oliver is a very wise man in my books. He has "whirled" me around with his posts, and truly believes the same as I do. But having the courage, the money and the freedom, and in truth the staying power, to sell up and move there is another thing.

We have another perfect example in Maggie and Gordon. I remember forum pics of her in 2007 in the Nut with longer blonde hair, sitting at the bar in the Nut wearing formal looking blue clothes. She even chided me on forum for being a bit drunk after that. Now she and her man have sold everything and moved there. Boats sunk, bridges burned, they look FABULOUS now.

Sitting in Brouklis with my Jen, Mythos and cats takes years off me. If we ever live there for good, we will live forever.

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 07, 2013, 08:59:45 PM
Phil, I wonder if squatters rights are recognised in Corfu if they are we can all go on holiday and leave the apartment one at a time. tehee. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 07, 2013, 09:08:28 PM

Viv, what a great idea, then it could be Arillas Everyday. ;)

           Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 07, 2013, 09:13:34 PM
Yoo hoo
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 07, 2013, 09:19:43 PM
Have decided, it would,t be right to take money away from the lovely people that hire apartments in Arilas so we might just have to all stay with Eggy and Wendy the only thing is I can't see Wendy being very happy about it and I wouldn't want to upset her, so I quess we could all take over the house on the peninsula if we can get in without breaking any law. Wouldn't that be something.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 07, 2013, 09:52:37 PM

I often think about that house.....would love to know the real story.
Have heard numerous variations over the years from different people in the village. Perhaps we could have squatters rights Viv?

                 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on April 07, 2013, 11:18:18 PM
Please do not joke or laugh about what was a very upsetting occurrence for an Arillas family. You do not really want to know.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 07, 2013, 11:31:09 PM

Sorry M n M..... Viv and I did not mean to cause any offence, they were just lighthearted remarks, you must know more than we do about the house.
If you would like to share the information so the mistake can't be made again you can PM me.

         Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 07, 2013, 11:34:51 PM
Ah, but Val and viv,  I could happily live in a 70's style commune with yous both (no sex please, we are Brits after all.....) doing the cooking. Not very good at the cleaning, as Anne Durrant will confirm, but I do a good line in vodka frappes.....

OMG if Jen and I had found Arillas Today in 1973, we would still be there, probably with ten or twelve  kids. Eileen thought she was joking when she named us the Arillas Hippies. She is such a wise wee Scot.....

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 08, 2013, 10:02:24 AM
Hi Mick, Didn't mean to cause any offence to anybody.
I have heard lots of different things about the house but none of it was about Arillas folk. Can you imagine having a small commune there though the thought of it makes me feel young again. lol.
Just thought we havant seen you both since you had your broken leg, how many years ago is that?
 Love Viv  & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 08, 2013, 01:00:19 PM
Arillas Today - 14 deg with a tad of sun but a lil breeze.

Can someone PM me details of Photobucket and how to load photos again?
It seems to have changed and I am struggling.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 08, 2013, 02:30:42 PM
Went on yesterday, yep its changed ok, going to have a go at figuring this afternoon. If I do I will let you know. Love Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on April 08, 2013, 05:08:52 PM
Viv, n Val,

I'm not upset and I know Viv is a bit of alright and used to sell good whisky, I don't know if I have met you Val but say hi if we meet, but on the earlier matter, what I have been told in confidence, stays there.

On another matter, Viv we still go every year, this will be our 22nd year and a few extra hols in between in Arillas. We are there for 2 weeks from 24th June this year.

I am still plagued with my foot that I broke but as long as I can limp around Arillas I'm not too bothered, if it gets too bad I just use my thumb and hitch a lift or have a few more alcoholic drinks and then I don't really care.

See and speak to you later,

Lol, Mick
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 08, 2013, 05:27:12 PM
Not with the white van man! xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 08, 2013, 05:50:43 PM
Mick thanks for keeping what you were told confidential, I respect that.
Hope to meet you both soon, but dates for this year don't match, hope the walking gets better, and as Viv says......keep away from any vehicle painted white ;)

              Val x

Sorry for the thread hi-jack Eggy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 08, 2013, 10:28:52 PM
...keep away from any vehicle painted white ;)

              Val x

Sorry for the thread hi-jack Eggy.

Don't apologise for the hi-jack , Val ----
---- But , keep away from white vehicles?? - My Punto is in tears outside now!!

Help on photobucket and pics will be posted soon.
10:30 pm and 12 deg outside - Perdy mild, just noisy with that Punto sobbing!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 08, 2013, 10:47:23 PM

Well tell the Punto Mick has still got a limp and doesn't want another one.

Bill is now sobbing, just put his car in the garage and it's 3 deg here and we are 2 hours behind you.

           Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 15, 2013, 06:59:34 PM
We're still enjoying an Arillas Today 21deg outside temp at 7pm. Many people here already and have seen someone in the sea, guys without shirts, and in Mid April? WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Sharons pool bar getting a good 'ole spruce up, Brouklis opened on Saturday, Armourada putting in an outside pergola, Coconut n Malibu preparing for a big onslaught of music lovers. Tis "goings on" all over folks.

Wish I could put on some pics but I need someone who has an idiot guide to instruct me on Photobucket's new changes.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 15, 2013, 09:17:48 PM
aaahh neil
the buzz of the season starting ,,whatsitallabout,,,well ill tell ya its the coming together of freinds old and new,,,the sharing of stories and tales the taking of ale and ouzo alike ,,thats the buzz great init,,,,,,,yammas,x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 15, 2013, 11:05:31 PM
Can't wait to be there......was thinking of fireflies on my way home tonight......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 16, 2013, 12:08:10 AM

Next Monday you will watching those fireflies Sandy. :) Wish that we were watching them too, six more weeks for us.

        Val x

 


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 16, 2013, 12:14:10 AM
I wish I could be in Arillas Today. And stay until November.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 16, 2013, 11:55:12 AM
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/Arillas%20010310/S3010414_zps7d9ebbc9.jpg)

Just trying to get my pics to work here. The above was taken during those stormy times.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 16, 2013, 01:56:02 PM
Almost there Neil.. Just a little larger please
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 16, 2013, 08:00:23 PM
Struggling to do that John - Tips anyone?

Another great day here and still 17 deg at 8pm.

Maybe a tad of painting tomorrow. All here on "catch up" now.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 17, 2013, 12:01:05 PM
Another try.

Is this the Inga Tree?

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010437_zps057ee6c5.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 17, 2013, 01:59:46 PM
Hi Eggy, I know know how to do it but my way with words could not explain it to anyone else. Not long before we are in Arillas and if you ain't figured it out by then I will show you. See you both soon. Love Viv x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 17, 2013, 05:30:53 PM
"21 Today!!" - "21 Today!!" ...................................

Not a birthday celebration, just the outside temp for your Arillas Today!!!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 18, 2013, 08:15:30 AM
:D Nice!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: philippa on April 19, 2013, 04:36:06 PM
As you all know I hardly ever write - but today we are so excited as tomorrow we are leaving Austria - arriving Monday ( God willing as my Mum always says!! she is 93) to our little house.Our intention is to stay until end October - but as our youngest daughter is expecting twins in Sepetember grandma will be ready any time to come back to Austria when and if needed.
So today been packing the car - we now have a lovely addition to our family - a Lab my husbands dog- so it is between my clothes and her feed/basket/kennel and toys - guess who won!! - Hubbie and dog!!
Today is totally grotty in Austria -nearly snowing where we live - so any warmer weather is great - with rain too -
So that is it
Take care all of you
Philippa
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on April 19, 2013, 05:36:56 PM
Hi Phillippa,

Hope you have a safe journey and how lovely to be staying for so long! Hope you get chance to post some photos while your there and give us some news of Arillas.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 19, 2013, 08:10:02 PM
Safe journey Philippa. Can't say I'm not just a little jealous.......

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adairsl on April 19, 2013, 08:28:00 PM
Phillippa
Have a safe and enjoyable journey.
Once you arrive you can be assured of a wonderful time.Seing how Arillas develops as the season progresses must be fantastic.
Like most of us we have to make do with 2 weeks of joy.
So enjoy and keep us informed!
Oliver.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 19, 2013, 09:40:48 PM

Safe journey for you all, enjoy the whole season......my goodness that sounds absolutely wonderful.

         Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 20, 2013, 09:07:15 AM
Have a great time.Might see you in a few weeks time. Twins how lovely I bet Grandma will have a lot of cuddling to do. Where snouts is your little house? Vivant.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 27, 2013, 04:13:14 PM
Sandy's here folks!! - Safe n Sound and enjoying 25deg outside n sunny.

Arillas today is a very nice welcome for all who have just appeared.

Seeing Sandy avrio for a lunchtime bite, (Hmmm! food I mean obviously)
Plus.... Eileen n Keith as an added bonus which helps moi.........
...... prepare for a UK 7 day visit on Monday. - WOTSTHATALLABOUT????

Tis all going on. - What temp do I expect in the UK on Tuesday???
(Please some one tell me it's 28deg!!!)
I've hired a car and hope it has a dodgy exhaust, noisy fanbelt and wind down windows or I will be a worried man.(Does it take petrol or Unleaded Ouzo??)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 27, 2013, 07:07:51 PM
Negg, I'm sorry. Tuesday promises grey cloud and 11 degrees. Hire cars will be subject to EU rules, and you have to take a breathalyser before they give you the keys......

Don't forget you are coming back to a place where pensioners are made to go out in the rain to have a cigarette. Ouzo costs at least £15 a bottle, and Mythos almost does not exist. (Thank God for Morrisons.) We all know you live in Nirvana. But not many know how much hard work and struggles that involves.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 27, 2013, 08:25:38 PM

The weather will be awful, the trees are only just getting a bit of green on them,
town centres now have 20mph speed limits, most pubs don't even know what ouzo is, so you had better buy a bag of aniseed balls when you arrive and just order water then suck them.

Also Neill, don't forget if you smile at anyone in the street make sure you know them, or they will think your trying to pick them up. If a man smiles back run....it's up to you which direction ;)  and the car hire firm will expect the car back in one piece.

We would like to say enjoy.....but that won't happen until you land back in Corfu.

   See you soon, love to Wegg,    Val and Bill xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 27, 2013, 09:16:49 PM
Tuesdays weather 33deg with 3mph wind from the west, sounds good to me

Oooooops thought I was Looking at East Coker, turns out I was Looking at East CUBA

Sorry Neil..... Have fun in Blighty
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 27, 2013, 10:25:17 PM
Arillas Today is a real struggle for me. Sandy is there, Eggy is there. I'm not. Armourada is cooking tonight..............

I have a very heavy heart tonight. In truth, I'm struggling and hurting. Yes, I'm posting because I need to share it. Life's a bitch. But then you find Arillas and it's even more of a bitch, because you're not there.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 27, 2013, 10:31:08 PM

Can only say....Ditto Phil

            Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 27, 2013, 10:57:06 PM
Phil....you are here in spirit....with the fireflies.....x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 27, 2013, 11:52:50 PM
Sandy luvver, in my next life I will be a firefly. And spend all of my (short) life in Arillas.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 29, 2013, 07:05:14 PM
Arillas Today is watching me pack a suitcase and generating 28deg outside, at 7pm, to try and keep me here.

But.... I have paid for the ticket and have to bite that bullet and have to look forward to a few degrees less in the UK for a week. BUGGER!

Sandy will keep you, and me, updated here. S'all looking good folks.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 29, 2013, 07:45:54 PM
neil ..enjoy the uk ,and a safe journey home in a weeks time ,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 29, 2013, 11:06:33 PM
All looking very good. Loads of activity round the village and evryone is hard at work sweeping, cleaning, washing, painting, planting. The weather is wonderful and there is a vibrant atmosphere everywhere as Arillas comes to life again after a very wet winter, preparing for the new season.
Went to Anemos last night and Night Owl tonight.....and will definitely be at the opening night at the Rainbow on Wednesday. I also Yiota very briefly as I drove past her shop yesterday....
And there are fireflies everywhere......
Will try to get to north beach tomorrow.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 30, 2013, 09:22:46 AM
ahh sandy our new roving reporter,,,lets hope you take your camera with you ,some pics would be fab ,,say hi to linda and nikos ,,,,,yammas.xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on April 30, 2013, 09:01:42 PM
Come on Sandy ,we want Pics dont we folks :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 30, 2013, 09:55:02 PM
Sorry I can't do pictures as my camera card doesn't fit into this tablet.

SO! Having cleaned all my shutters, I ventured down to north beach this afternoon. Access involved a lot of wading...about 100 yards....but the sea was calm so it wasn't a problem. The reward at the end of this was an excellent expanse of sany beach, only one other person, and easy access to swim. The water is already warm. In all, a better option at present if you're detrmined to get your kit off. However, it is still early days and all can change. It's amazing how the coast line can change so much in terms of rocks, sand, stones, cliff fall etc.

Rainbow opens tomorrow and there will be darts there in the evening.
Jo...plenty of activity at Marinaki but no sign of your swing as yet..

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 30, 2013, 09:57:44 PM
Forgot to say...in true Eggy style....24 degrees in the shade at 8pm....yammas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Angela66 on April 30, 2013, 11:21:27 PM
Fab reports Sandy :). 11 weeks on Monday until my first fortnight of the year :). (that sounds so good, lol)

Angela xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 01, 2013, 12:11:26 AM
This new Roving Reporter certainly beats Heineken. She really does reach the parts other Roving Reporters can't reach. Best Roving Reporter in the world? Probably..........

XaXa! After Heineken and Carlsberg, it's a shame that Mythos hasn't got a by-line that I could use in July!

Thanks for your reports Sandy meluvver. These little moments are so special to all of us who can only dream until we are there. Pics are lovely, but I only have to close my eyes to see what you describe. Please keep up the good work. xxx

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 01, 2013, 12:19:43 AM

Many thanks Sandy...... lovely reports, stick to the Retsina though, two roving reporters on Ouzo might be too much for our little bit of paradise to handle. :)

          Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 01, 2013, 01:48:45 AM
ooooooohhhhh FEVER PITCH!!!!!!! :) :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on May 01, 2013, 07:41:36 PM
Can't wait Sandy! See you Monday. Sun, sand fireflies, everything opening....heaven!

Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 01, 2013, 08:09:41 PM
Jo got it right. FEVER pitch. And for the second time we will meet her in Arillas. She might even have her clothes on this time. Or was that Sandy???? Sorry both. I have a memory of breasts covered in stars outside Marinaki wobbling on swings..... it changed my life! Er, no. They are just good friends, and always wil be.

Phil







Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on May 01, 2013, 09:00:22 PM
Thanks for the reports Sandy, wish I was there!

Phil, just loved your post,  :D

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 03, 2013, 06:48:45 PM
We landed in Corfu at 1215, Noufris was there to meet us, we got home about 1330 where Dirmetris & Splros were waiting for us. We were just about to unpack when Litsa appeared and we got more hugs and kisses. Once we had sorted things out we had a walk Round the block and saw Poppy and Spiros which was an unexpected surprise. Anyway we have slept since then, now going to get ready for dinner then going to the persecution of Jesus funeral which I will report on tomorrow. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 03, 2013, 07:32:53 PM

Glad you both arrived ok with no mishaps Viv. Have a lovely time, send us poor souls lots of photos and reports.
Twenty one sleeps before we can walk 'around the block'

            Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on May 04, 2013, 07:07:45 AM
Arillas remains Hot Hot and feels like August weather-wise yesterday with strong sun taking it over 30 Degrees C on our terrace. I have a serious tan after this last week. Roll on our next visit in August.

More tavernas waking up every day in Arillas. I saw Vasilli with a team of men clearing the stream up near Gallini's. Work continues at pace all around the village. Young men on mopeds with large petrol strimmers are buzzing around the place like flies.

We have been busy gardening and refinishing teak at Helios Court this week. We are about to push the button on another project here. Our neighbour felled a number of trees over winter and this has opened up more of our sea view and a vista up the headland pat Arkotiri. So we are going to do more with our upstairs terrace to make it a space to linger long and drink in the views. Other than that we need to thin out a couple of the cypress trees next to he house. One came down across the road this winter. Thankfully no one and nothing was hurt.

Speaking of views though, we went up to the top of Afionas for dinner at Dionysis with its spectacular view over Ag. George's bay last night We had the place to ourselves and they were on a simple menu but we were really well looked after.

On the way to Afionas we passed through a lot of Corfiots preparing for there Good Friday mass. It made us consider how we'll they had fed us on what is a solemn day of abstinence in the Orthodox religion. Bless them.

When we got home the roads around our little church were packed with cars. You can feel the excitement building towards Easter Day on Sunday.

I do love this place.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 04, 2013, 09:24:29 AM
Sounds like a dream...*deep sigh*

Have fun and enjoy all of it you lucky ones now in Arillas :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adairsl on May 04, 2013, 11:35:34 AM
Erja
For most of us unfortunately a dream is what it must remain!.........but it is great to read about all those who are enjoying themselves now in Arillas.
The feelings of love and joy shine through.
For me I will just wait impatiently for my annual 2 week instalment at the end of August!
Oliver.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 04, 2013, 02:53:37 PM
Quote
When we got home the roads around our little church were packed with cars. You can feel the excitement building towards Easter Day on Sunday.

I do love this place.

Arillas today brigs something new in every post, early season and a Corfiot Easter is certainly something those who are there at the moment are going to enjoy, as the next few weeks pass and summer starts to take hold I’m sure we will be kept in touch with events on a daily basis,
Our July visit has taken a back seat this summer and we are certainly going to miss our usual meetings with Phil and Jen or bumping into Eileen and Keith or Sandy’s early morning swims at the Rainbow All the usual visitors we meet on a regular basis we are going to miss you all.

Arillas Today for us can wait and a late summer visit in September will I’m sure be just as good as high summer, counting down the days but still awaiting with anticipation for the posts on Arillas Today to keep us in touch with what will be another fantastic summer in Arillas.

ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS …... ARILLAS AWAITS
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 04, 2013, 09:29:53 PM
Sorry folks you till have to wait tell tomorrow for Arillas today from me. Going to litsa,s  parents after fire works tonight for feast.Been so much going on. I reckon it could take a short book to tell all about Easter. Will get round to some of it tomorrow but photos going to have to wait as I forgot the connection Lee's. Viv x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Janis on May 04, 2013, 10:00:37 PM
So wish we could be with you, Viv and Pete :-(

See you on the 14th xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 04, 2013, 10:22:20 PM
Arillas Today is very warm, the exchange rate is stable at about 1.14, and various forum folk, such as viv and Pete, Kes and Kath and Sandy x  are enjoying hospitality and friendship during the Easter celebrations. Much has been made of the improvements to the sea wall and access to the beach by Kaloudis. Brouklis is fully open as some of the other attractions are. The atmosphere is one of optimism and confidence in the new season for 2013.

This report was brought to you by one who truly cares about the future of Arillas, but who is sitting at a computer screen in SW England, monitoring everyting about Arillas that he can, and to be honest, totally p****d off that he isn't there.

Phil
PS I've even finished my stock of Mythos.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rich on May 05, 2013, 10:54:50 AM
Regarding Mythos, Tesco's have been stocking it for a while.

Richard
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: hippopotandmouse on May 05, 2013, 11:46:12 AM
A really hot Easter sunday here in Arillas. Last night we were lucky enough to be invited by our house landlord to the church service in Afionas. A beautiful church, and it was lovely to see how everyone celebrates the rising of Christ at midnight....have never been to a church service that concludes with fireworks, and fire crackers! Today we are spending Easter day with friends at their house, having a BBQ. Have only lived here since January, but this is now so much home!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 05, 2013, 06:51:24 PM
Friday night at church was really something you need to experience to understand, the service goes on for a while with what seems nobody taking much notice until a signal that meant the parade was about to start a mock coffin with flowers decorating it is carried and every body follows with lighted candles this and fireflys everywhere is something to behold, then all back into church and  after much kissing the coffin suddenly becomes a free for all to take the flowers, then home.
Saturday, the day didn't start for Pete and I tell 1000 hrs when we woke and couldn't believe we had slept so late. Up to Rainbow for a lovely breakfast and meet Sandy. Down to the beach for a couple of hours and back for a fiesta about 30 degrees by now. We only  had a little to eat because we had been warned about the feast tonight. We all went up to church about 1130 got our candles lit and had a short outside service ( which included the oldest Papua suddenly asking what the time was ) then wow the bells went barmy, fireworks, gunfire the work's. After it was all over we we t back to litsa,s parents. Now as the saying goes a funny thing happened on the way but buy this time it was Sunday so I will tell you tomorrow. Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 05, 2013, 06:58:26 PM
Lovin it viv...........

Keep 'em coming
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 05, 2013, 08:00:39 PM

Sounds like you had a wonderful experience Viv, thanks for sharing it with us, just wish we had been there.

          Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on May 05, 2013, 09:57:47 PM
All these posts about the Easter celebrations are a joy to read. Maybe one year, we will go early in the season to enjoy it for real.
  Thanks to all for keeping us informed!

                                      Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 06, 2013, 02:00:09 AM

Hippopotandmouse, it sounds like your first Easter was a beautiful experience.
The hospitality shown by the people of Corfu always astounds me.

I expect that the invitation to share Easter with the local people was unexpected and therefore all the more appreciated by your family, and something that you will always remember. I would have loved to have been there.

Hope to visit your shop in San Steph when we are 'home' May/June.

         Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: hippopotandmouse on May 06, 2013, 08:55:52 AM
Yes Val & Bill, it was lovely. The hospitality we have experienced has been wonderful. Been given fresh eggs with the most yellow yolks ever, and stacks of olive oil. Also we know more of our neighbours here, both Greek and British, than we ever did after years in the same house in England! This really is a lovely place, and in Arillas today the sun is shining, after a little cloud yesterday. Look forward to meeting you when you come back.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 06, 2013, 03:09:01 PM
We decided to travel girls in one car and boys in the other, I got in the front passenger seat Litsa handed me this lit candle and told me I had to keep it lit all the way, I really didn't believe her at first, but she said the police wouldn't worry about it, I was worried about setting the car alight never mind anything else, not e factly good roads, anyway there we were going along me hanging on to this candle for dear life,I then  help laughing when was h car you passed had someone holding a lit candle in the front (maybe funnier then then it sou day now) . We got to the house Litsa,s Mum and Dad Tartar and then the Baby  of the family  Nikos. A lovely time and great food then a game of conkers with the eggs. When we got home we sure needed our bed.
We had been warned to have a very light breakfast so when we got up we just had an Easter biscuit made by Spiro and a coffee. Dimitri then gave Pete a GPS and told us to go for a walk saying to be back about 1200 hrs. We did as we were told and as we got back Ralf and  Inform and Eric and Anna arrived with the children. By this time Dad was getting hungry but others seemed reluctant to sit still so guess who he told had to sit down so others would follow, that's right the littlest lady there. The table was perfect as is everything litsa does. The food was perfect the lamb and goat were just so succulent, there was some food on the table that I didn't fancy eating but we will skip that. Anyway the feast went on and on and my belly got bigger and bigger in the end I had to give up or did the home made rosa get the better of me?  After everything was tidy we all retired and did our own thing for a while. Thought I would never eat again but did manage a small piece of galaktobourko. for tea.
 (BREAKING NEWS Roulas middle son George has just this minute become engaged) yet more celebrations rifles being shot car horns ext.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 06, 2013, 04:50:43 PM
Thanks viv. Wonderful report.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 07, 2013, 08:04:22 AM
Oh Viv! Sounds like you and Pete are having brilliant time over there! Thank you for sharing :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 07, 2013, 08:09:31 AM
Went to Thomas's opening night last night a great , all tables full all eating lots of good food. We all went I to the kitchen to see today's catch and how it was going to be cooked  and came out with a drink, We have often been there but not on an opening night, it was electric and a good time was had by all. One more parade this morning because food now grows where it was once all spaces drought land and I think Easter is over then. It has been one such a wonderful experience a d we still have our normal 12 days to come. Just fantastic. Viv  xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 07, 2013, 08:28:38 AM

Thanks for the great reports Viv, looking forward to the photos when you are able to post them. Meanwhile have a relaxing holiday, after your 'social whirl' of the last few days.

            Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 07, 2013, 06:37:44 PM
VIV
what can i say you deserve every minute ,,yammas
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 08, 2013, 11:21:17 AM
Thanks guys. Yesterday we walked up to Magloudes to see the possession and bands playing. Pete has the whole thing on video for me to post when we get back. Now having to use one of the boss,s camera's as mine won't charge I might not take as many as I have been as I feel a bit  nervous of using it. When we got back had some lunch and then to the beach. Got white marks ugh as north and south ends are none existing at the moment the sea is lovely and warm went swimming with the fishes by the jetty and then had to get changed as the top & bottom felt cold  and  even though it was  27 degrees.
Just had a lazy breakfast and this king about what to do today. Viv x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 08, 2013, 03:47:50 PM
That's meant to say thinking about what to do lol.
Went out at 1000hrs now 1525, how time flys we strolled up to Afionas and seemed to meet everybody, didn't realise we had been out more then a couple of hrs. Almost got knocked down by Neal who we thought was still in UK. Taking a cuppa now may hit beach may not Wow I just love this pace of life. Viv x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: HeatherE on May 08, 2013, 04:26:56 PM
Sounds really lovely there at the moment. We will find out on Saturday, can't wait now. Thank you for your reports, they are keeping me entertained. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 09, 2013, 07:40:14 PM
Not a lot to report today apart from lovely weather after a storm last night a full morning on the beach. This afternoon was spent with friends raising a glass to our dear friend Alan. We are going to Porto fino for our evening meal tonight. Vivx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adairsl on May 09, 2013, 10:50:54 PM
Viv
Hope you had a great dinner and Spiros was in fine form.
He is for many reasons one of our stars of Arillas
We will see him at the end of August and until then everyone can enjoy the banter.
Oliver.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 10, 2013, 07:40:20 AM
Lovely eventing with Maggi and les. I got rather piddled Spiro,s fault haha. At the moment we are in bed watching the sun raise through the window so strong we could get a suntan without getting up.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 10, 2013, 10:56:47 AM
I got rather piddled Spiro,s fault haha.

:D it is always Spiros's fault! :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adairsl on May 10, 2013, 10:37:20 PM
Was it the dreaded Ouzo bottle?
But he is always so charming!
Anyway I look forward to the hospitality if not the after effects!
Oliver.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adairsl on May 11, 2013, 12:42:59 AM
All
Compared to many of you I am a novice on the forum.As I read all your posts it did strike me that perhaps many of us share the dream and /or expectation of our annual visit.
What is the defining moment?Is it the first sight of the sea front? Or the first meal in your favourite restuarant(if that is the right description) or just the first time you meet old friends?
Perhaps like me it is just arriving at Kaloudis and knowing I am going to have a perfect 2 weeks....and I dont think the venue is crucial.
Any thoughts?
Oliver.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 11, 2013, 01:34:41 AM

Oliver, we are just like you, arriving at Mathraki and seeing Nic or Akis standing at the gateway waiting to greet you is the best feeling, then getting a hug and knowing it's the real thing.

            Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 11, 2013, 01:37:32 AM
Oliver, it was absolutely all those things you said and more. Forme, it is definitely arriving at tha crossroads with the divine jetty ahead that says I'm home, but my defining moment is always wading into the sea, waist high, turning to the sun and sighing...I'm home! X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 11, 2013, 02:37:58 AM
Oliver, as the taxi turns past Tria Adelphia and Elena Stella into the village, I feel a very real sense of arriving home. Strange but true, it is much stronger than when I get back to my other home in Somerset. But if I were there most or all of the time, I wouldn't miss that arrival aspect of it. It goes much deeper than that for me.

Sadly I'm not in Arillas Today.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 11, 2013, 08:19:52 AM
oliver its as phil says ,,but also when i do that sharp turn in the road at agros by the pharmacy i know im on way down the valley, pass olive wood shop and im nearly there,the sign for villa linakis then tria off to the right, pass the bakery into the home stretch ,pass right rainbow,arkokal armourada,akti,coconut then the view of the seafront ,pull up at marina to a big smile from vas ,,,YAMMASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 11, 2013, 06:15:14 PM
Just got back from Erikousa a nice crossing both ways. Too hot to do much exploring but what we saw of the island we enjoyed. Both of us have headaches but I'm sure after our showers we will be ready to go again. Several opening nights tonight Marina, Horizon and Bardis Sun. Love Viv x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: gaye on May 14, 2013, 07:16:29 PM
Viv am love love loving your reports! Thanks for sharing your experiences! xxx

:)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on May 14, 2013, 09:05:25 PM
Looking forward to your pics Viv,Is there a taverna on Ericousa?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 14, 2013, 10:22:24 PM
Arillas Today???

Bumped into Martin W and had a short chat. Weather good , he's chilled out.....
.......Well , we are all chilled out. WOTMORECANISAY?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 15, 2013, 12:49:55 AM
Can we have Arillas Todays from both viv and Eggy please? Well, at least until viv "goes abroad." I love a bargain, and this bogof would be the best ever.....

Thanks for your lovely posts viv.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 15, 2013, 01:05:17 AM
Viv, don't rush back......there is snow expected across the Pennines tonight according to the BBC weather report.

             Val x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 15, 2013, 02:15:22 AM
Man after my own heart Tony. I'm sure that when we first started researching the islands, there is a lovely hotel/taverna there, and some others. Just checked and they have a a website http://hotelerikousa.gr/ (http://hotelerikousa.gr/) It looks gorgeous.

One day we will be there long enough to visit. In the meantime, we are just waiting for viv's pics.

Have another great time in Arillas Tony and family
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 15, 2013, 06:54:38 AM
When you first get off the boat there is a small terverna and the hotel is a bit further up. I did find a live poison jelly fish as a matter of fact I was paddling near it and put my head down to look at it, not thinking of it being so dangerous it was such lovely colours. When the Boss told me it was the most coloured that are the poison I just thought myself lucky as I was thinking about trying to pick it up on a stick for a photo. Spool pleased I didn't. Viv. X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 15, 2013, 06:58:07 AM
Eggs has done yesterdays and as you can read lovely in land the front was still windy. Going to Corfu shopping today so it's bound to be hot. Val is the snow a joke?. Viv x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 15, 2013, 09:00:30 AM

No Viv not a joke, that was the forecast last night.

Here overnight we have had very high winds and rain lashing down. Got up this morning and it's really dark and 6 degrees. The wind is howling and forecast is still heavy wintery showers.

         Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 15, 2013, 05:05:14 PM
"Snow Joke" - Viv.

Makes our 24 deg, Sunny and clear, look good here!

I need photobucket help or pics will remain in the camera.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 15, 2013, 10:53:05 PM

Viv the snow fell really heavy in Shropshire, the pictures were on the news all day.

Don't know if you had any in Holmfrith but the weather is really weird here. Snow now forecast for the Lake District.

        Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 15, 2013, 11:55:58 PM
Neill, I'd be jumping to help with photobucket but have never used it. I still use imageshack, which has changed but found my way round it. I would happily post pics for you if it helped.

As for the friggin snow and awful weather in May, all I can say is I should've gone to Arillas. Today.

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 20, 2013, 08:24:45 AM
oooo Mr Eggy, Im so sorry I didn't see the post before we left, as I would have been up to your place like a shot. My phone stopped working as did my kindle fire, no idea why. Anyway we are back in uk now, and working on photo,s so that will give me more idea on how to explain it, will do asap. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 02, 2013, 09:24:24 AM
Overnight rain twinned with the 'ole thunder and lightning ploy makes me think that "Truth" has returned back to the UK with our weather!
But ...... have no fear, Arillas always keeps much more in reserve!

Arillas today starts off with 15 deg outside and still a little rain & noise at 9 a.m.
By lunchtime I am thinking normal service may be resumed.
But....... WOTDOIKNOW??

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 02, 2013, 11:46:47 AM

Spent the morning sitting in the bar of the Mathraki after a leisurely breakfast, just chilling (and it is a little colder than it should be) the sun is out now after the storm with the promise of a better afternoon.
Missing Nan and Barry but had a lovely few days with them, met lots of people including Mary and shared a great meal with lots of chat and laughs with the three of them.
Hoping to see Eggy again soon, long chat on Tuesday but he has been busy since.

We just can't believe our first week is nearly over, but tomorrow Bill's sister arrives and so it will be the 'the terrible four' that Arillas has to cope with.

        Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 02, 2013, 02:52:36 PM
A week gone Val but still another week to come.
Not seen Eggy, wonder where the new dart board is ?
Did not know Nan was over (such a nice lady)
Is Bill still sitting in the corner with the Royal Ionian??
Enjoy the remainder of the Holidays xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 02, 2013, 05:18:19 PM
Eggy was at Armourada today. He got home , after a little afternoon rain and a longer afternoon power cut, to outside temps of 22 deg.

He does flit around a bit - DONCHYERKNOW!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 02, 2013, 05:44:23 PM
I'm loving it.... eggy flitting round, Val chilling at Mathraki, viv firing kindles (in my day that was something altogether different.)

Arillas clearly continues to blunder its way onwards and upwards. Can't wait for my turn, coming soon. So many plans, so little time. But boy will Arillas be my Today when I get there at last.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 02, 2013, 07:28:59 PM
Dirty Gertie Phil - Slang for 7:30 , DONCHYERKNOW?

Egg n Wegg "flit" now to Sidari for a Chinese meal - GOTTA B DUN!

Arillas sitting comfortably, still , on 23deg and dry. SOOPER-PERLACE-2-B-IN
So many super peeps here and so little time!
Had a good chat with Ron n Sue (Arillas Veterans) yesterday.
Val n Bill , I am sure I will run over, sorry BUMP INTO, again soon.
Many faces I recognise but they all jump in the bushes as I approach.
WOTSTHATALLABOUT?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val 57 on June 02, 2013, 07:42:06 PM
Val - hope you & Bill are enjoying your holiday - I would give anything to be "Chilling" in the Mathraki bar at the moment!!  But 6 weeks to go for us.....

Hope you have a fantastic week when Bill's sister & husband arrive! ;-) 

Please think of me tomorrow morning as I head back to work after a 9 week "Holiday!" 

Valxx


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 02, 2013, 08:11:50 PM
Will you be calling the Bingo at Rainbow again this year Neill? You were very good..... If I remember (not usually good at that in Arillas) we were heading to an event at the brewery. But we ended up with dirty gertie and two little ducks at Rainbow.

If Arillas did Bingo it would probably be the best Bingo in the world.... It's just that Eggy needs to get a rainbow coloured revolving bow tie for next time.

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Chris12 on June 02, 2013, 08:27:18 PM
Hi all new to this we have been coming to arillas for 4 years this will be our 5th year staying at the tria July 5th for us for two wonderful weeks 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 02, 2013, 08:41:56 PM
Please forgive us Chris. After all these years we have lost any plot that was avaiable. For us there is no escape. Not that we want one anyway......

Give Philip and Eleni our love. We will also be aboard the good ship Arillas when yous are there. Don't be afraid to say "Oh My God, it is that awful Phil and his long suffering wife Jen!" She will forgive you. But I won't.....

lol Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Chris12 on June 02, 2013, 08:43:24 PM
Hi Phil we can be found most nights sitting in the nut with a pint or two lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 03, 2013, 11:39:35 AM

Just like most of then Chris ;) ;)

           Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 03, 2013, 11:43:17 AM
For any good people here on Wednesday the "Worried Men of Corfu" will be playing their stuff at Armourada, during the evening.
This may be the last chance to see them for a while as one of them has to return back to the U.K, for a while.

Arillas Today? - Warm n dry n hovering around 20 deg, before midday.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 03, 2013, 02:04:20 PM
well worth going to see these lads , really enjoyed them when they played Tria last week :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 04, 2013, 06:06:44 PM
I sit here now, at 6pm, enjoying 24 deg outside. Dry, sunny and not a care in the world. Met Val n Bill again , today and spent a little time with Riggers n Sue.
( A surprise last minute booking for them )

Saw the three wise monkeys outside Armourada,
(Senan ,see no evil - Leon - Hear no evil  and Kiki ( Never speaks any evil at all)

Lezsek gave me a shout at Marina pool bar but didn't realise it was him or me who was being shouted at. Ne'er mind - He's a darting entry tonight at Rainbow.

WOTTASUPERDAY! - Punto driving well but.............................
.......... I have to say...
I get worried about the number of in-experienced people who hire quad bikes.
 I met one, today, on a corner, on the wrong side of the road. Lucky he braked and I was "pootling" along. If that was at night and a different bend..........?
I won't mention the hire car that pulled out of a T-Junc and immediately stayed on the left hand side of the road.I now have a tired horn!! and I mean that in the nicest possible way! My poor 'ole "poop-poop" has been pooped out, over the last Week. - Take it easy people in these strange vehicles on strange roads!
(Please do not let me be the one to spoil your holiday)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on June 04, 2013, 08:15:26 PM
neil i think a ouzo is required to settle your nerves ,,,yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: MaryH on June 05, 2013, 11:23:43 AM
Val and Bill
It was such a pleasure to join you for that  meal and also the other times we meat up and thank you for the drinks and your company in the Coconut Bar. Continue to enjoy the rest of your holidays
Love
Mary xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 05, 2013, 03:25:14 PM

Mary we really enjoyed becoming friends with you after meeting you at long last, so the pleasure was ours'.
 We look forward to meeting you again soon.

     Val x and Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 06, 2013, 06:39:58 PM
Arillas today was, and still is, a cracker for the weather.

24.6 deg at 6:30 pm - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Sandy and pals here and the Rainbow pool is taking it's usual morning bashing by this 'lil lady! - 20 lengths a day - Nah!!

It seemed a tad quiet here, this afternoon, but I reckon most bodies were enjoying sunbeds, beaches, etc and not hiding in the shade , like me.

Rainbow has a quiz night , tonight. Should be a few there.....
.... Organised by wife of Capt. Bob. - She does do a good quiz. DONCHERKNOW
(Much better than the darts she throws!!! - In fer a "Penny" - in fer a pound!)
Play on names there. -

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on June 11, 2013, 12:54:23 AM
The Rainbow sounds as good as ever. Wish we were at the darts night and at Penny's quiz.  With a bit of luck there'll be same when we're there 30th August. Which of the Worried men is in UK and is he due back by August , Eggy? x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 11, 2013, 09:23:40 AM
Mo
The "Main Man" , Griff may not be back until September.
So no worried men, for August, but the quizzes and darts will still be on-going.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 11, 2013, 12:58:39 PM

Drat....missed them last week, Bills' sister had booked a table at with Thomas(fish) for Wednesday night while she was out walking.

          Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on June 11, 2013, 03:47:49 PM
thanks Eggy, O font of information. Will look forward to the quizzes and darts.  Mo x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 11, 2013, 10:57:47 PM

Mo, you will make his head swell for sure !! ;)Lol

          Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 11, 2013, 11:12:35 PM

Mo, you will make his head swell for sure !! ;)Lol

          Val x

Just for that I will not tell you that it's 21 deg outside at 11:15pm tonight.
Bittobreezethough. - (Ah well finish my coke and orf ta bed.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 15, 2013, 07:35:13 PM
I have managed, I think, to get one photo linked for Arillas Today where the temphovered around 30 deg and , at 7:30 it is still on 29.
Others to put on but this bucket photo (Nice way of swearing here) causes me greeeeef. Can't seem to enlarge and lose what I upload.

Cheers
Negg

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010471_zps37b64a15.jpg)
.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 15, 2013, 07:42:22 PM
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010473_zpsf4e89e7d.jpg)

Still can't make this larger.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 15, 2013, 10:22:23 PM
Never mind larger Eggy dearie....Looks lovely anyway :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: june on June 15, 2013, 11:06:09 PM
I'm in Arillas and it's brill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 15, 2013, 11:14:28 PM
Brill Eggy looking great. Thanks for taking the time x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 15, 2013, 11:52:16 PM
Roll on next week. At the moment here in Warwickshire its 21:50pm and its 10°C but the wind is making it feel more like 6°C. Its not flaming June its flaming cold :-(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 16, 2013, 01:00:23 AM

Not to worry Eggy.....lovely photos, and they look brilliant when enlarged on the iPad.

       Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 16, 2013, 11:28:17 AM
Anyone not wishing to visit this place , please write your reasons, on the back of a postage stamp, in large letters and send to Phil n Jen.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/car3_zps37890448.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/car2_zps787cd2d9.jpg)

and , rumour has it that Sandy, now the proud holder of a resident's permit, is looking to buy a Greek Car!! Another rumour is that local car dealers are worried after they saw the last three that she took for a test drive.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/car1_zps6e7d3aba.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/car4_zpsbe53ae24.jpg)

Greetings from a dry Arillas today where we happily sit on 24deg at 11:30 a.m.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 16, 2013, 12:07:17 PM
BIG smiles here yer rotten s*d! Only 4 weeks until I can insult you for real, and to yer face.... That is of course, if the face doesn't need enlarging so I can see it!

As for our Sandy's cars - let "he who is without sin" sound the first hooter.....

Lovely to hear you firing on all ouzos as the season gets underway. Will provide large ones to keep the process going when we're there in a few weeks.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 16, 2013, 01:29:58 PM
Be careful Neil
That car may become Sandy’s loaded Gun and she may be out to shoot a sly old fox.  lol

By the way I'm not like Phil, I would never insult you.......but Dot would......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on June 16, 2013, 01:33:15 PM
Hi Eggs, well you have at least used it and got photos on, have you typed in a search just put in change size and see if it tells you how to do it. Ive been lucky and not have to muck about with mine.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on June 17, 2013, 08:59:36 AM
They look good Neill...are any of them for sale?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 17, 2013, 03:54:57 PM

Sandy the Micra looks really good, got one myself and had it ten years.....still goes like a bomb. Never failed an MOT yet. Lol.

Seriously though, it's good to hear that you are making 'Greek' plans. We wish you the very best of luck on your new venture.

          Val n Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 18, 2013, 11:12:54 AM
We need Eggy's photos.

Try this first Neil...

Login to Photobucket and under your name (right hand side of screen) go to Settings. On the screen that appears choose the "Album" tab. see below

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/eggy1_zpscb91200f.jpg)

Then choose (Under "Upload Options" ) "Customize Upload Options" .... see below for next screen

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/eggy2_zps31174377.jpg)

Make sure 1024 x 768 is chosen.

Try this first and if it doesn't work could you please email one of your photos as an attachment
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on June 18, 2013, 11:18:23 AM
For those too impatient to wait for Eggy to master the art of "Going large" here's one of Arillas Bay from Afionas that I took in early May.
(http://www.geoff-and-sue.freehighway.net/images/ArillasBayFromAfionas_sm.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 19, 2013, 01:21:06 PM
Let's have some more, Geoff!

Thanks Terry. I'll try this out when I'm not hot and flustered and am in the right frame of mind..
(After all it is 31 deg at lunchtime and 26 deg in the house.) WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 19, 2013, 05:37:37 PM
Beautiful photo Geoff especially with the blue and yellows
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 19, 2013, 06:02:55 PM
No good Terry. I'm not even getting the screens as you display.

Click on my profile, right hand side, does diddley.

I'll tinker a tad more.

Meanwhile........ 35deg at 6pm. - DONCHYERKNOW?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on June 19, 2013, 06:54:03 PM
Here you go Eggy - the obligatory "Sunset" shot - taken from outside Graziella's early May this year.
(http://www.geoff-and-sue.freehighway.net/images/ArillasSunsetMay2013.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 19, 2013, 11:29:09 PM
Another lovely photo, Geoff.

Eggy if you download Crossloop from here - http://www.crossloop.com/download.htm?src=hp I could connect to your PC and sort it for you. Its secure and safe to use.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on June 20, 2013, 12:50:28 AM
Lovely photos guys, amazing colours. Can't wait to sample the views again live in five sleeps time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on June 20, 2013, 05:42:23 PM
Thanks for the encouraging comments on the photos guys - but you run the risk of me boring you now!
Here's Corfiot beauty of a different kind - spotted whilst I was taking that picture of Arillas Bay from Afionas.
(http://www.geoff-and-sue.freehighway.net/images/AfionasButterfly.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: daisyday on June 20, 2013, 05:51:54 PM
Fantastic photos Geoff - you obviously have an eye for it and won't bore us - keep 'em coming!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on June 20, 2013, 09:19:42 PM
Agree! Loving the pics Geoff, thanks for posting

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on June 21, 2013, 12:02:57 AM
The "Arillas Tree" that was destroyed last winter by strong winds and the bad weather, has started to recover and is showing some signs of life within it's branches.
It will take a few years untill it takes the shape it previously had but it;s still there waiting for you.!!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 21, 2013, 01:32:07 AM

Looking a lot better than when we last saw it 10 days ago. It seems to have grown a great deal of green shoots since we first looked at it at the end of May.

       Val x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 21, 2013, 08:54:43 AM
Its good to see it growing again. Its just a simple tree but it has been the focus of many photographs. It was also lovely to stand in its shade and just watch the sea and the beach.

Thanks for the photo's, Dimitris. For me, the fact that the tree was replanted is just another wonderful aspect of daily life in Arillas, and it shows how the local people really do "care" about their village.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 21, 2013, 09:38:55 AM
Lovely! Thank you for posting boss :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on June 21, 2013, 12:56:45 PM
That is really good news - as Terry says, the tree has been the focal point in many many photographs taken over the years. I'm sure that virtually everybody that has been to Arillas has taken a photo that included that tree, I know I have taken many. As a subject it's as obligatory as photos of the spectacular Arillas Sunsets!
So here's an old pic that includes both :-)
(http://www.geoff-and-sue.freehighway.net/images/539b.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on June 21, 2013, 02:41:35 PM
Lovely news and lovely views!  Keep them coming, Geoff, I'm not bored yet ha ha

Thank you for the update, Dimitris and the picture.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 21, 2013, 04:28:49 PM
I have loved that tree as much as anyone. I am so glad it has survived with the TLC that Arillas folk dish out in bucketloads, even to the trees.

(http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/6248/scenei.jpg)
Last October.

Phil


 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: mikej on June 22, 2013, 11:08:27 AM
Everybody must have a pic of the tree ,this is one I took a few years ago.
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y464/mikej1000/ce4dc1a4-3145-4295-a229-077de23d0319_zps82f49d88.jpg) (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/mikej1000/media/ce4dc1a4-3145-4295-a229-077de23d0319_zps82f49d88.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: claire43 on June 22, 2013, 08:03:53 PM
The above picture has been my background on the laptop  for months now....I love looking at it and remembering last year and then reminding me I will be back this year!

Thank you!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 22, 2013, 09:34:51 PM
I think that we need to reprise our Marika's magical picture that she took of this tree by moonlight.  I actually bought it off in poster size  her but couldnt use because it was damaged in transit but it is BEAUTIFUL!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on June 24, 2013, 12:02:10 AM
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2645/3977114848_5537aff58a.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/3977114848/)
Corfu, Arillas - Patrick under the tree near the Horizon Hotel (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/3977114848/) by pj's memories (http://www.flickr.com/people/pjsmemories/), on Flickr

Cannot match Marieka's superb moonlight shot of our tree, but as Terry has said, we all must have used the location for several photographs - this one was taken by Julia in September 2010.  
Let's hope the tree recovers its former glory.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 25, 2013, 08:01:03 PM
I feel like a "duff CD" in saying ....

Arillas today is a 26.. 26...26.. deg day at 8...8...8.. ppppppppmmmmmm.
Not bad during the day either.
A very good day and , as usual, many enjoying.
Found  Arilliac "Sham" by the way and a chat is organised for Avrio.
Kevin G buzzes around in his super duper blue hire vehicle & many pedestrians hide in the bushes. - Even Punto has the judders. (Could be spark plugs?)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 13, 2013, 11:21:30 AM
Arillas Today is calm and peaceful. The weather is PERFECT. Not a cloud in the sky. It is not quite as hot as it has been in the UK, and mercifully last night, justphil slept like a baby without aircon.. More to come on babies.....

I will try to give you all a taste of our Arillas Today while we spend our precious time back in our favourite place on earth. The following seventeen Arillas Todays belong to us.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on July 13, 2013, 11:27:53 AM
Have a brilliant time Phil, 4 weeks today and this will be our 1st morning there and i cant wait :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on July 13, 2013, 11:40:18 AM
gosh, there already, thats come round quickly phil. no need to say have a good time is there??? i know it will be gert lush for you me luvver!!!!!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ianandang on July 13, 2013, 12:22:34 PM
Have fun Phil three weeks today and Ang and me will be sending our first post from Arillas can't bloody wait.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 13, 2013, 12:25:52 PM

Enjoy every single one of your Arillas Today, then tell us about them......so we can enjoy them too.

          Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 13, 2013, 12:36:40 PM
Phil and Jen,
Our heart's are heavy today as we are not with you.
We have had many first night meals, I'm sure that will be resolved next summer and we will again be meeting up at Brouklis.

You are back home and I know you will have the best of time.
looking forward to your reports. Go easy on Neill he is getting old now...lol.. tell him we will see him in September (so looking forward to that) give our love to all our friends In Arillas and tell them we will see them all soon.

Have fun and be happy. xxx :-) :-) :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 13, 2013, 12:52:26 PM
See you soon Phil and Jen....I will be back home tomorrow xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on July 14, 2013, 12:11:49 AM
Phil and Jen, nothing to say but enjoy your time home.  Leave some vodka in the Nut for me, please!

                                            Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 14, 2013, 12:16:39 AM
Well Phil and Jen..don't know how you slipped away before we realised!! Have an excellent time. Will see you on the 21st at Brouklis. For all those that are tthere, or due to go we thought we would try and have a forum Brouklis get-together next Sunday around 9-ish. Would be lovely to see you all there x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: gaye on July 14, 2013, 01:02:52 AM
Aw will miss that! ....Arriving 22nd! Have a great time and hopefully catch up with you all at some point!!! xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2013, 01:18:08 AM
Thanks folks. Arillas has pockets of success this season but is largely far too quiet. some are livening it up (guilty m'lud....) but we need more new blood (vodka maybe?) But at 9pm, the tables at Graziella and Vinceremo were all full. Fabulous meal of Graziella tomato soup (unbelievably delicious) whole sea bream and cheesecake for a cheap 11 euros. Many more German folk here than last year.

Arillas Today saw temperatures in the high 20s, a light breeze, and merciful nights in comfort. The weather is perfect and very human-friendly. To quote Jimmy at Rainbow, "I'm LOVING IT!!!!" Much gossip going on, but now the word is out, Bobby and Katerina Bardis will be the proud parents of a new Bardis this October. He will be so loved by hundreds of us.

Arillas Today continues to beguile and seduce me.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 14, 2013, 01:28:52 AM

Wonderful news for the Bardis family, love to them all.
Phil, enjoyed the tomato soup a couple of times when we were there, beautiful. Must admit their specials menu is very under priced. Then again so is all of Arillas.

     Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: heatherberriman on July 14, 2013, 01:34:24 AM
Enjoy you both deserve it and give our love to everyone,will see them in September.x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2013, 10:23:29 AM
Phil n Jen will wake, this morning, to a 25deg clear & dry good start to their day

They will see this posting & maybe wander down to the Rainbow, around 2 ish, this afternoon where Negg will be waiting with something to help their time here go a little slower. A beer or two will be necessary and all jaws will ache.

Or....... Armourada is planned for a 4pm "hit" should they possibly awake a little late and then fall behind schedule.
"Schedule" ? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT? - Is there such a word in Arillas.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2013, 11:08:35 AM
I'm getting this in early, because as you can see from the above. the "social whirl" may take us over today.... No complaint intended or even dreamed of. We will enjoy every minute.

It is not yet Mythos o'clock and I have a beach report. A magnificent hour at the far south end, just me, the sea and Gravia. It was a very easy walk, almost no barriers to climb, and I landed on a gorgeous large piece of sand, whose blushes I did not spare. Not a rock in sight.... lol. There is plenty of beach for everyone, even if it is a different shape and as I came off there were many takers arriving to share it.

Enjoy your day. We will certainly enjoy our Arillas Today.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: SBPL2458 on July 14, 2013, 11:33:54 AM
Have a great time Phil and Jen. One day we will catch up with you xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2013, 05:08:01 PM
Arillas Today saw PhilnJen supping beer with Linda and Niko from Night Owl at sharon's gorgeous pool bar. A treat to be repeated net sunday. 

And then our usual afternoon pretending to be cool and laid back with Neill, our very own Eggy. He can see through us like a sheet of glass. It was a totally enjoyable afternoon. But what gets said in the Bow stays in the Bow. No report will ever be available on here. (Val, meluvver, you have no need to worry......)

Arillas Today is warm, the echange rate is disappointing at 1.13 but is suffering from PhilnJen. Apparently we aren't drinking enough Mythos. YET. Watch this space.......


Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 14, 2013, 05:31:22 PM
ahh a meeting of giants ,,nik/linda..and our eggy with phil/jen ,,wish i could have been in the bow,listening to the convo ,,,enjoy my good freinds you deserve ,and arillas deserves you ,yiammas,,,,,,,,,enough waffling ,drink that mythossssssssssssssssssssss ,,
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2013, 07:39:37 PM
Well, you have to do it all. Jen had her regulation pool, but I did naked Germans. No phobia etc here. They were German.

One guy, completely naked, was throwing stones at the cliffs for a whole hour. As I left I asked him what he was trying to dislodge and he said "anything." Two equally naked women, not 50 metres from Graziella were dancing, posing etc whilst an equally naked man was sleeping with gay (or not?) abandon opposite.

Me? I waddled up Graziella steps, said hello to stefano at Vinceremo and came back to post on Arillas Today. I will feel quite sane when I go out tonight! Yes, justphil is justnormal by comparison HA HA!

Arillas still has the power to surprise me.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on July 14, 2013, 10:19:33 PM
Phil, your Arillas Today is a great tonic after being cooped up driving that mechanical thing that gets me money to visit my favourite place.  10 hours today but all is better after reading your (and others) posts here.  Thanks for cheering me up!!

                            Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2013, 10:54:27 PM
Can't remember the last time I enjoyed a lazy and relaxed afternoon without throwing a dart. - Twill be dun again. - DONCHYERKNOW!!

With a 25 deg outside temp at 11pm tis time to sign off.

Wonder what P & J are doing right now???

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 15, 2013, 12:13:56 AM

Great reports Phil....so glad you have had a real Arillas Today. May tomorrow be just as sane ;)
As for worrying, well now I'm worrying about not worrying.....not that I ever worry about anything.... as you well know :)

       Val x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 15, 2013, 02:58:41 AM
Arillas tonight absolutely squared all of the circles.

We have spent quality time with folk from Belfast, Wales and Scotland let alone Somerset in England today. To cap it all off we were offered a lift home by Night Owl Linda who adds UsA to it all.

A magical afternoon was spent with Eggy, sandra and Jim at the Rainbow. Followed by a delicious meal at Thalassa and drinks with Dai from Wales. Then Black Russians in the Nut with George and Jill and Lizzie who are very scottish and apparently forum fans under the illusion that I know everything about Arillas. All I know is how much I love it. Did I mention that before?

Altogether, as Arillas Today merges into Arillas tomorrow, you have a very contented and happy Phil and Jen whose day has been spectacularly enjoyed in bucketloads.

Maybe see you tomorrow, but no promises.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on July 15, 2013, 12:58:40 PM
Great reports Phil love em as always keep enjoying yourselves and is there any chance of some piccy's

Many thanks
Al & Sal
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 15, 2013, 02:54:07 PM
Posting at half past two, the temperature is a balmy 28 degrees with not a wisp of cloud in the sky and a wonderful light wind. The beach is a bit narrower today, but my patch of sand yielded a perfect hour of sun at 10am.

The echange rate is epected to be about 1.13, but will tell you what we actually get later after we manage to get as far as Arillas Travel having remembered the Passport this time. We have been trying for 2 days already.....

Phil's brain has still not arrived here, and I continue to bumble along worrying about nothing. My Arillas mood is eactly what you would epect! Brain dead..... And the letter before y doesn't work on this keyboard either.

Anyone visiting Arillas Today is in for a summer treat. Everything is here, just waiting to be had.

Will do pics if and when my brain arrives!

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 15, 2013, 05:28:02 PM
Just caught up a bit on postings today. Glad your loving it, just one little thing Phil the word about the Bardis babe was out in May, hehee
im good at keeping secrets. Loving the reports. Viv xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 15, 2013, 05:42:58 PM
Oh Viv , You lil 'ole tinker you! - Now Val does not have to worry.

Phil is on the spot with his Arillas today and is outdoing me as "Spot Reporter" ------ or is it spotty reporter?

Anyway, I can tell you it's a 28deg hover at 5:30pm and a hottie.

And..... I know something he doesn't know. Knah! Knah! - Knah! Knah!

Wednesday afternoon, at Sharons Pool Bar, "Hippopots" are doing a ceramic display of their super goodies for sale. I hope they will put a posting on to tell you more. Jackie and Pete (Hippos) have settled down very well, with their business in Ag. Stephanos, and now, look for an Arillas meet up with Forum  guys in Arillas not only to proudly show their wares but also meet some faces from the Forum.
Get yer paintbrush out, Phil. Time to paint a pot and not smoke it! Hee Hee!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 15, 2013, 06:16:51 PM
My lawyer has told me to say "No comment."

Many I know smoke weed, but I am allergic to it. Now if you could smoke Mythos............I would be the junkie from hell.

The event at sharon's was already in our busy Arillas calendar. Ha Ha Ha. When we are here the word "calendar" has four letters and is unmentionable. But when it is just round the corner, can you imagine us not being there?

see you Wednesday then Neill.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 15, 2013, 09:55:00 PM
Would love to be there Phil, loving your reports, thanks so much for posting,  don't know if we will get there this year, so please give Sharon at Pool Bar a hug from me and Billy, tell her he's doing alright.

Have you been to see Thomas and family at Vavilas yet? 

Sharon x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adairsl on July 16, 2013, 12:08:22 AM
Phil
Loving the posts.Your joy shines through!
Sorry we will miss you but we are already counting down to the end of August.
Unfortunately wont be keeping everyone up to date like you.
We retire from technology for 2 weeks.No chance of business hassle interrupting our relaxation that way.
Oliver.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 16, 2013, 04:49:21 PM
Arillas Today is a tad hotter according to our eBay 50p thermometer. 29 degrees. The sky is like a bottle of milk rather than crystal blue, but colours rarely figure in our conversation here.

Many green bottles on tables in Graziella at 11 am, before Mythos o'clock. All surrounded by human bodies lapping them up. I have already taken a slap for the 5 which have been emptied by me ince then....

Many red garments being worn (Yiota darling, red seems to be the new black.....) It is also the colour of my face just now. Red Today, Brown Tomorrow....

Blues are in very short supply. Everyone we meet is finding it all too easy to smile.

The colours of Arillas Today are everything and more to this poor, tortured soul whose face hurts from an overload of smiling and laughing, and who is facing a life sentence of more of the same.....

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: gaye on July 16, 2013, 05:00:42 PM
Loving your postings Phil xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 16, 2013, 05:21:24 PM
I concur with the 29 deg , Phil n Jen . - And still here at 5pm.

My spies are out and I know where you were , last night!
Rumour has it that Leonidas is now under Psychiatric treatment & Vassilis said:- "Next time don't bring a strong magnet- I kept ending up at your table."
(For those of you who don't know. Vassilis has a little back trouble and is wearing a metal brace for a while)

So, another good day from our new "ROVER"- (Don't bark - never bites though)
Tomorrow afternoon will be good at Sharons Pool bar with "Hippopots" showing their goodies. The question on all lips is:-
"Will Phil show his true artistic values with the art of pottery painting"
Will he confuse his mythos glass with the pot you wash the brushes in?
Will he taste the differerence? - Should I take pictures?. -
Will their Arillas today, tomorrow, be as good as their Arillas Today,& yesterday?
(Where's there a Will there is always a weighhhhhhh!!)
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 16, 2013, 07:10:21 PM
I'd better do Arillas Tomorrow by the sound of it....

I have spent a totally enjoyable hour nattering to a very first time Arillas visitor, with whom I share a lot (that is quite easy at our age.) I am praying that my descriptions of Donut man, and all the other rubbish we say on here hasn't put him off. He has a very attractive son (Erja meluvver, put him down, he's married) and even more attractive little boy and wife to complete the set.

He sympathised with my addictive condition, having been round as many blocks as I have. I get the feeling that jut like me, this will be the last block he ever wants to go round, and will now be seen in ever decreasing circles over Gravia..... We would make an awesome sight!!!!

Arillas tomorrow may be whatever it is, but phil and jen will be loving every friggin minute.

Phil???
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 16, 2013, 09:27:38 PM
And I'm so friggin jealous am not there with you! :D

Sharon x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 16, 2013, 10:56:24 PM

Phil and Jen, we are so missing not being there with you this year, so thanks Phil for the reports. Hope you are going to paint a pot tomorrow, Neill has promised photos and everybody is looking forward to the display of artistic talents. :)

           Love Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 17, 2013, 08:03:04 AM
(Erja meluvver, put him down, he's married)

:D You know I only ever "window shop" Phil luvver! ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 17, 2013, 10:05:35 AM
Erja meluvver, I know, I know! Only mentioned you because we're missing you, along with all our other friends who circumstances have conspired to deny us this year. Maybe they're all in Preston???

Arillas Today is cooler, but not enough to worry. And by 6pm the vast amounts of hot air that will have been spoken at sharon's is going to kick start the global warming process. My 50p eBay thermometer says 24 degrees at 10 am.  The sky is cloudless, just blue. The echange rate is best forgotten at 1.12. And this morning I couldn't even be bothered to go to the beach. How sad is that?

Arillas is looking after phil and jen in a way that only it knows how. Laid back? We're flipping horizontal....

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 17, 2013, 05:30:57 PM
Well, Phil me lad, 27 deg at 5:30pm. WOTSALLTHATABOUT
As promised, pics from the Hippopots afternoon at Sharon's Pool Bar.

There are some nice 'lil young ladies here making their mark and, maybe, creating a one off original.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/hippo7_zps540bb2bc.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/hippo22_zps7cddb453.jpg)
I think with such warming smiles, as these guys generate, would sell ice to an Eskimo.
But.... Who is this guy, we all enquire (In the nicest possibly way?)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/hippo5_zps94db1fac.jpg)
and who is the mysterious lady who choses to remain agnonymos, - eh?
and.... what is going on now?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/hippo3_zps42df7eb7.jpg)
This is the culprit who started it all...
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/hippo6_zps85573023.jpg)
He told Phil he could paint a lizard and it took Phil ages as the poor little lizzie kept hiding in the bushes.
and... does this little lady care?-Nah
Taking it easy like the rest of us.- Unless I throw a ball for her.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/hippo4_zps126d0342.jpg)
Finally , a Lloyd Grossman question for y'all....
who would own hands like this?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/hippo1_zpsa71db9cd.jpg)
The hands of a master who will be auctioning his painted lizard with all profits going to the MFP fund. ( Mythos for Phil )
A fine time and well done, Pete, from Hippopots for his time n effort.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 17, 2013, 06:00:01 PM
I have no more to say.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 17, 2013, 06:14:59 PM
What? Phil speechless? NEVER! I met pot, but hip and mouse were noticeably missing. Yes, I painted a lizard and Yes they are my hands.

But in Arillas Today it was 6 Mythos for me. The rate fell even further to 1.10, and the sun went in for a few mins. see, I can be brutally honest.  My specs may be rose tinted, but I love this place unconditionally and when my Mythos is 3.1 euros instead of 3.0 I fly into a panic.....

Happy days folks, Arillas rocks and always will.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: hippopotandmouse on July 17, 2013, 07:18:26 PM
We would just like to say a big Thank you to all our painters today, and to Sharon for hosting....here's hoping this can be a weekly event!
Loving the photos Neill, although I am a little confused. I'm sure Pete just told me he's been working hard, but is that a Mythos I see in his hand??
Looking forward to seeing everyone's creations.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 17, 2013, 07:33:01 PM
He worked much harder than me dearest. We hadn't met before and if I'm to blame I'm sorry. I was on Mythos no 6 as usual. Will try to be there net week as well.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on July 18, 2013, 03:27:18 PM
Looks like good fun, glad to hear all's well in your world, Phil and Jen. 

Eggs, hope you are practising your 'normal conversations', will be testing you soon, don't want to have to shout at you again ha ha  Let me know if you need anything.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 18, 2013, 05:03:45 PM
Arillas Today is basking in 27 degrees according to my plastic cheap thermometer. No wind, and many very brown folk enjoying their beach.

It has turned into a 5 Mythos day in Arillas Today for jutphil. 3 savoured at the Bow, where we shared some hot air with sandra and Jim from Belfast. Arillas veterans, and like most of us, they are adorable. You can work out your own list of those who don't qualify. My list is empty but I'm probably on a few....

Fiona who rarely posts was there with family in tow, staying at Eleni's Irene Villas just behind Marvel. A son is the love interest of young Irene, with a strong Welsh connection. Apparently Easy Jet have taken most of their money in frequent flights back and forth.

The other two (I mean Mythos, in case you have nodded off reading this drivel) were provided by Perry and Kostas at the Nut. Lovely quiet Nut afternoon (unless you've done it you will never understand what I am saying here.) More hot air, and gossip on a grander scale than I can remember! (Believe that and you'll believe anything.... It will all emerge on Arillas Today.) And there were many peops opposite, waiting to be ferried away by Arillas Travel....... And tomorrow, we have discovered we will meet Tina Turner.

Arillas Today has an air of total peace and goodwill. Not only to all men, but to the women as well. Wish you were here......

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 18, 2013, 05:32:26 PM

YES !!

         Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 18, 2013, 07:19:39 PM
Well Phil, Your cheapie thermo is working well but, for me, in the car this late morning coming back from Corfu Town and then pointing it towards Acharavi....
........ I reckon it was 35deg - ..
(That's what it felt like..Eggy ended up a sweaty Betty- Apologies to Betty here)

Tomorrow for the benefit of P n J , I will be found in Armourada 2ish, after which there is a need to visit Rainbow for a chat or two.
Normal conversations must be practised, by me , for the benefit of that lil 'ole lass, Cheryl, who thinks all I know is darts shots out from 170.
Look out kid - I'll be bending yer ears soon. -Wot do you know about Crochet?

Signing off at 7:15 ish with 26deg in the house and 28 deg outside.
WOTSITALLABOUT?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 18, 2013, 08:07:15 PM
Sounds fantastic, would love to be there!  Eggy give them a hug for me, and how is Billy in Armourada now?

Phil I just might make some pepper chicken tonight, I've heard it has quite an effect ;) :D

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 18, 2013, 08:22:48 PM
If I seem to be having too many Todays, I apologise.  I just hope that somebody is benefiting as much as me.

Nothing is so good it lasts eternally,
Perfect situations must go wrong,
But this has never yet prevented me,
Wanting far too much,
For far too long,
Looking back,
I could have played it differently,
Won a few more moments,
Who can tell,
But it took time to understand the place,
Now at least I know
I know her well.

Wasn't it good?
(Oh so good)
Wasn't she fine?
(Oh so fine)
Isn't it madness,
she can't be mine?

But in the end
she needs a little bit
more than me,
more security,
she needs her Mythos and her Amstel,
I know her so well

No-one in your life is with you constantly,
No-one is completely on your side,
And though I'd move my world to be with her,
Still the gap between us is too wide.

Looking back,
(Looking back)
I could have played it differently,
(I could have played it some other way),
Learned about the place before I fell.
But I was ever so much younger then
(Maybe too much younger then)
Now at least I know I know her well.

Isn't it good?
(Oh so good)
Isn't she fine?
(Oh so fine)
Isn't it madness,
she will be mine?
Didn't I know?
How it would go,
If I knew from the start,
Why am I falling apart?

It took time to understand her,
but now I know her so well.

My Arillas, all mine.
Apologies folks.

Phil

Ps Eggy, we'll be there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 18, 2013, 09:32:38 PM
Phil you make me smile
Missing my Arillas Today but enjoying yours
I'm going to make sure we are sharing Arillas Today again next summer.

Send our best wishes to Sandra and Jim if you see them again. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 18, 2013, 09:36:44 PM
Also loving these daily updates Jen and Phil. Soon be my turn!! Did I mention I'm coming Arillas on SATURDAY??? Omg omg!!! Can you give me a swing and North beach status please?? And can you also reassure my 3rd time visiting friend and her family along with parents that they will not be confronted with dangly bits on the beach opposite the Marina when they visiit in Aug?!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 18, 2013, 10:36:23 PM

Ps Eggy, we'll be there.


As long as you promise NOT to sing that lot, Phil, I'll be there as well.

Sharon - P n J get more huggies than a full maternity ward...
..... But they will love another one from you.
Billy (Vassilis) is doing well. I haven't gotta hug him as well???

A super sit outside 23deg at 10:40 here
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 18, 2013, 11:24:13 PM
Already conveyed John. sandra and jim left their love with us for you and dot to collect one day soon. Maybe in Baltonsborough?

Yet another Arillas Today for me. We chose to buy rolls (made in our bakery) from Ina. Along with a sleeve of Pall Mall, a bottle of vodka and an amazing tomato. We had brought a large piece of somerset cheddar with us and Arillas Tonight saw us eating tasty and cheap. To be honest the money was not the point. Ha Ha Ha, I cannot believe I said that. Last night Katerina at Thalassa nearly lost one of those square plates as I scraped every trace of my pepper chicken off of it.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 18, 2013, 11:48:25 PM
Jo for f sake, the dangly bits have kept us all on tenterhooks for months. Where are they? Do you want to see them?

I have solved this problem for me. My own dangly bits only get aired at 9 o' clock. In the morning, on my own and very far south of Marinaki. From what I have seen you will be fine as long as you keep the green stars on that Dimitris gave you. Yes, I can still remember them. I am male, after all....

We haven't got as far as the swing yet. Or as far as Kaloudis. what a a waste of your time. sorry. But I think you are either flying over us just now or here, so see you tomorrow!!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 18, 2013, 11:54:56 PM
Haha. We arrive Sat around lunchtime all being well. We are all so excited. You can regale me with Marinaki swing sightings any time tomorrow! As dfoer your dangly bits you stay on south and I will stay on North (if I can get there haha)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 19, 2013, 12:19:43 AM
My dangly bits are reserved Jo, like yours. Jen and Phil are quite safe. Arillas is everything you want, but a new shape. If you need mobile phones, tablets, technology etc just don't come. But to be truthful, everyone who is a minute younger than us does all of it. It accommodates us all.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 19, 2013, 10:49:40 AM
I'm with Phil.
A determined effort got me back to Anna's by 11:00pm last night to say farewell to the loveliest family I have met in a long time as they were departing early this morning.

We shared a few and by midnight they were off for a good night's sleep.

So, an early night I thought, and bu***r me just as I was going to sup up, pay my bill and retire some more lovely people arrived. So no early night but another wonderful experience.

Now I'd better go and pay last night's (this morning's) bill so I can start another wonderful day debt free.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: hippopotandmouse on July 19, 2013, 12:47:03 PM
Arillas today sees the works of art created on Wednesday being delivered to Sharons Pool bar around 3pm for people to collect at a time to suit. The 2 ladies who wanted to collect from our shop, your items are here for you. The finished results are pictured on our hippopots facebook page if anyone wants to take a look. Thanks again to our painters...we'll be there again this Wednesday from 3pm, hope to see some Arilliacs there!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 19, 2013, 05:38:07 PM
Phil has been made aware that his "Work of Art" is now ready and he should hurry, just in case someone pays double the price, as an investment.

I have just got back, from Armourada, with P n J and a super "conversant" afternoon was had. (Cheryl2307 getting jealous now??) Darts plans went "outa de windo" and never got to Rainbow for a game. WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Arriving home, at 17:30, with a 31 deg outside temp. Inside is 25deg thanks to Wegg who is not fuming at my late return. (I am lucky - Coulda been 38deg)
She's a luvely - DONCHYERKNOW? - And patient with it.
And .... I still have roast duck for tonight's meal- WOTAQUACKER!

Anyone here next Thursday will find a darts/social event at Armourada. Come and meet a few locals and Arilliacs. Darts is there if you want it. Much chinwagging will also be done.  Anyone not here next Thursday will have to look out for the following week.
Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on July 19, 2013, 05:47:38 PM
I'm a lovely shade of green, Eggs, especially as I'm at work in body but not in heart and soul!!  Glad you had a lovely chat.

Jo, have a super time, bet you sitting in the hall on your suitcases already!  Are there four or five of you going?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 19, 2013, 06:13:13 PM
Cheryl yes very excited now!! All five of us going but soft lad flying back after a week haha!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 19, 2013, 07:46:10 PM
How can I describe Arillas Today? Apart from waking up to clouded skies when it was mercifully cool, it has turned into a complete holiday for the many who are here for that. 30 degrees and counting....

I have been doing the numbers so I can report that Nr 7 (Mythos) sailed by at Armourada. I should have had a picture of the bottles crowding out Verena's flower arrangement, but WE FORGOT THE BLADDY CAMERA.


Yes Arillas Today has blown us away. But it always does.

Phil

Ps - it is all Neggy's fault.....

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 20, 2013, 09:24:09 AM
Ps - it is all Neggy's fault.....

:D more often than not it is :D :D :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2013, 05:18:35 PM
Arillas Today saw more cloudless and glorious weather. It is 5pm here and still 28 degrees. It hit 33 earlier. The echange rate has slightly given in to all the complaints, and I was offered 1.14. After commission that was about 1.10. 50GBP = 55 euro.

The Wissett family are safely back in Paradise, about to enjoy many days of this.....

Looking North.....

(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/8011/yyud.jpg)

Looking South from the corner by Vinceremo and Graziella.

(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3852/skxn.jpg)

Make of it what you will, but it seems to me there is enough beach for all the notorious "dangly bits" and then some.

Arillas Today was a quiet and peaceful one for P n J, in preparation for a VERY hectic Arillas Tomorrow!!! If I survive, I will post something about it on here.

In the meantime.... Yammas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 20, 2013, 05:47:21 PM
I don't usually post stuff like this but as we have had our 16 year old black Labrador put to sleep today can you have a big ouzo for her by the beach please? She loved the beach when she was younger and I love ouzo so it seems fitting. . . . .
R.I.P Roxy , rest peacefully
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2013, 06:02:15 PM
We will. We will.

sincere condolences Truth.
PhilnJen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 20, 2013, 06:35:29 PM

So sorry to hear that you have lost your Labrador Karl, condolences from us too.

        Val n Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 20, 2013, 07:55:07 PM
i so understand ,,yiammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Franpol on July 20, 2013, 11:06:17 PM
very hot here in the uk.north west.guess wat i no were i would rather be.in arillas.two more sleeps an we will be there.lookin forward to meetin some of you lovley people.yammas.lol.fran.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 21, 2013, 03:16:19 PM
Arillas Today? No change.

The weather is the best I have ever known in July.
Peaceful nights without aircon
still plenty of Mythos.
8 superb meals in a row (only been here 8 days.)
Loads of beach
Amazing work on seafront with a ramp down to it by Kaloudis.
Plenty of streetlighting and sunbeds
No obvious dangly bits.

For the die-hards, the temperature at 3.10pm is 28; the echange rate is 1.14 and  Mythos averages 3 euros.

Arillas Today is reminding me why I love it so much.

Phil

ps this may be my last report if I don't survive the forum gathering at Brouklis and Tina Turner in the Nut tonight. I have had a 1 Mythos day in preparation but......
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on July 21, 2013, 08:09:45 PM
Phil, What's happened to the iced coffee/ vodka (frappe-somethings) you used to drink? Mythos just too good? Loving your reports!! Thanks. Mo x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 21, 2013, 09:13:41 PM
Arillas today and indeed yesterday have surpassed all expectations. The wather is perfect, the beach is perfect, the food is perfect. I don't want to come home. EVER. Just at Brouklis enjoying the most fabulous Lamb chops a mortal will ever eat with Phil and Jen on the next table. Keep getting emotionsl like a sad old bint but this really is the emotional homecoming.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: gaye on July 21, 2013, 10:06:20 PM
Hope that you enjoy the Forum "get-together" Jo and so glad that Arillas is as emotion-making as ever! xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on July 21, 2013, 10:41:41 PM
More reports Jo glad to hear you are in heaven again, need to know about the swing and north beach status only 41 sleeps .

Al Sal  & Becs
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 22, 2013, 01:34:55 AM
I hope that Jo continues to entertain you all with Arillas Today. We have put our perspective on it for the last week. And I may well continue. The initiative/survival test was passed, and I am still alive after tonight.

It is all true. We are here and spent a wonderful evening with them, not only Brouklis but also the Nut. Tina Turner did her unbelievably good performance and very many compromising pics were taken of justphil pretending to be 17. There were many other forum folk around too, and it was special.

Arillas Tonight has created another whole list of memories for me.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 22, 2013, 01:40:48 AM
Yammas mo. We do our vodka frappe at home now. People are fed up watching me being drunk and disorderly in Arillas.

so these days I am just disorderly.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 22, 2013, 01:50:33 AM

Arillas Today is going to be super duper this week.......Phil and Jo both giving us their perspective of our little piece of heaven, and Eggy doing the best he can to keep up with them ;) ;) ;)

             Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 22, 2013, 02:20:30 AM
Val meluvver, Neill will never keep up with us, but his posts will always be, er Carlsberg. Probably the best Arillas posts in the world......

Missing you both.
Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 22, 2013, 09:10:06 AM

Can't believe how much we're missing being there. So keep sending us all the news,    "our three on the spot reporters".

    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 22, 2013, 01:57:10 PM
Al, the North beach is FANTASTIC. Best access I have ever known. Only a couple of wades in usual place but only ankle (if that) deep. The improvements to the beach road are fantastic, with a lovely ramp at Kaloudis end and I have found my perfect beach seat for evening wine drinking haha! Currently sitting on Jetty seat with free wifi curtosy of Horizon. Great night last night with the legendary Phil and Jen and even spotted Robert Smith (aka Neil Diamond!) In the Coconut. Arillas is ready and waiting for you and it feels like we have never been away. Todays plans? After a gorgeous hour this morming on the sublme North beach we now plan a leisurely liquid lunch at Effis and probably Portifino tonight. Life does not get much better. Believe me. Oh and my swing? Its just heaven :):)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on July 22, 2013, 04:51:01 PM
Sounds ace, Jo, thanks for sharing with us!  Watch them knees, if you've got silly shoes with you ha ha xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 22, 2013, 05:10:00 PM
Yammas Jo, Mick and family. This "leg end" feels more like "scrag end" in Arillas Today, surprise surprise. It was a "top end" evening with glorious food and welcome at Brouklis. Tina Turner could have my "big end" any day she likes, and in "the end" the evidence is apparently going to be published all over Facebook.

It was a very typical party-time Arillas Today, but not without decorum, dignity, sophistication etc. Yeah, right. Believe that and you'll believe anything. I didn't see any evidence of any of that!!! It was a riot, 3 deep in the road outside the Nut, and our performer had legs even better than the "real thing."

The Bardis crew have now seen all the video and photographic evidence taken by our fellow inmates in Paradise, and many suitable comments have been made. I am not allowed to disclose them until the Greek Government gives me permission.

Arillas Today? Is that what I am supposed to be reporting? You'd better ask someone who is vaguely conscious!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 22, 2013, 06:17:11 PM
BUT PHIL
would we expect anything less,i know i wouldnt ,,yiammas mucca
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 22, 2013, 06:39:19 PM
"Dangly Bits?" - " Leg End?" - "Scrag End?"
The last time I heard a "Big End" it was rattling under the bonnet of my car.

WOTHAVI logged into? - Dangly Bits? .....
-....... Do we care if you want to wear long ear rings Phil? WOTEVERLITESYERCANDLE - DONCHYERKNOW?
Scrag end - I know nothing , but Leg end? - There should be no space between these two words! - This is the P n J "LEGEND" that Arillas knows so well.

Arillas today sits mockingly on 33 deg at 6:30 and the sun cream is melting before you get it outa de already melted big plastic blob of a bottle.
I was in Sidari, this afternoon, at Sea Monkeys, which is Canal da Mor end.
(Try this place sometime, a bar right on the beach-Nice people)
Anyway, saw a Sidari "Doughnut Man" - Well dressed and very professional. Doing good business. A discreet enquiry revealed his prices were very good. There may be someone who could learn from this guy. (OOOSDATDEN?)

Be well P n J and "Jo W" n all in Arillas at this time. Tomorrow afternoon will find me at Armourada should anyone wish to trade ear rings for a Mythos or 2.
(Scrag end only acceptable if it is Lamb - Very nice in a stew , so I'm told)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Vaughan & Angie on July 22, 2013, 08:10:33 PM
five weeks and counting, then nothing but the ghost of Jo Wissett at Marinaki.....  but hopefully the good times shall reverberate through time to us all.

Enjoy all of you there and soon to be, we feed off the scraps of your enjoyment.

thank you
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adairsl on July 22, 2013, 08:39:23 PM
23rd August not too long now.Then it will be our turn to personally enjoy our favourite place.Until then we will vicariously enjoy the chaos and joy on the forum!
Oliver.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 23, 2013, 12:43:10 AM
Chaos? Joy? They are in plentiful supply. Here in Arillas there are many who are suggesting Kostas would be a good name for the new Royal.

Personally I am far more interested in the new Spiros Bardis who is due to join us in October. I may even be wetting his head here in Arillas!

justphil's Arillas Today was laid back, and total enjoyment. The social whirl was ignored and many hugs were followed by kalinichta. We are sorry it was always goodnight, but we have stolen a few hours of precious Arillas time and in truth, we are not sorry at all.

We had invites to tomorrow's party, and to Eggy's lunchtime, both of which will be accepted.

More Arillas Today Tomorrow or was it Yesterday?

kalinichta meluvvers
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 23, 2013, 08:50:55 AM
Hi Phil n Jen from a thunder n lightning rain drenched England!  Just love these reports, you sound to be having as magic a time as usual. 

Have a great day
Love Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 23, 2013, 09:19:34 AM

Sharing Sharon's weather, so please enjoy your day everyone in Arillas and send us some sunny reports.

This thunder and rain is so disappointing, looks like our summer is over.

           Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 23, 2013, 07:34:12 PM
Arillas Today is steaming hot at 35 degrees right now, 6pm.

A gloriously laid back natter with Eggy in Armourada. Followed by a much up front couple of hours nattering with Sue and Roy. Not to mention Leon and Hana who were the glue holding us together with Mythos etc. Neil Diamond intervened at intervals, but I have two very contrasting Arillas stories to add to this post.

2 years ago I left a packet of JPs Blue fags in the Nut. About 10 left in it. In Arillas Today, Hana had worked out that they must be ours and handed them back to us. If you don't understand how special that is, please stop reading.

But the more important part, Bill's ashes will be scattered from the sea into the sea in Arillas on Thursday evening. He loved this place more than me if that is possible. The darts party at Armourada has been cancelled. I am very comfortable with that decision and will be there to say goodbye.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Martin_G on July 23, 2013, 09:36:24 PM
2 years ago I left a packet of JPs Blue fags in the Nut. About 10 left in it. In Arillas Today, Hana had worked out that they must be ours and handed them back to us. If you don't understand how special that is, please stop reading.

I normally read with much interest the happening on the forum, read with interest 'Arillas Today' and the latest news. But Phil, yes how very very special is that!!

Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on July 24, 2013, 12:01:16 AM
Thanks for reports and photo's Phil & Jen glad your doing what you do best. Pleased the north beach is only an ankle deep wade and your swing is in safe hands Jo.

Al Sal & Becs 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 24, 2013, 02:22:13 AM
I have had so many Arillas Todays I do not know where to begin. I have tried to share them all with you, but cannot succeed.

Today was supposed to be a quiet one, and we promised to see the band in the Nut. But the meetings and Mythos changed it all.

Bored in Arillas? Yes please. It would be the only eperience I have never had here.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 24, 2013, 04:07:57 PM
Arillas Today is toast. My eBay thermometer says 35 but it is probably more in truth. This will be a short post. I am floating away as I type

Phi
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 25, 2013, 05:35:51 PM
I persevere with Arillas Today. If somebody reads it I am content.

Not quite so hot but still hot. Maybe 32 degrees just now. In spite of all the debates there are no obvious dangly bits unless you go deep south or far north. Many happy families are enjoying amazingly good times on the beach and in the pools.

The euro rate is still disappointing, but the prices are still being held low which helps keeps Arillas a value for money destination.

Yes, we are now fully booked for the remaining days of our 17th time here. Very busy times ahead. We get back on Tuesday, and that may be the next time you hear from me.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on July 25, 2013, 05:38:41 PM
Enjoy Phil, we have been home nearly a week now & already planning for next year!
Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on July 25, 2013, 09:09:41 PM
Photo's and report please Karen so enjoyed last years

Al & Sal
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on July 26, 2013, 03:38:47 PM
Al & Sal, when the weather cools off I will do a report. This years holiday was a lot more sedate as we just went with friends, the kids are both working for a living now! Still we did have a quad bike & boat adventure (again!)

Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 26, 2013, 06:43:15 PM
Still at 32 deg here at 6:30 pm?? - WOTSITALLABOUT?

Beach is looking a cracker, but didn't like to look to much in case I get arrested!

It looks to me that ,as end of July approaches, Arillas is starting to bring in those August guests from many destinations. Methinks the first week in August will see many Italians and Germans and mainline Greeks plus maybe a few Russians etc etc. (Watch out for shiny new cars in middle of road , guys!!!)
I am told there are few Russians here now.Is Arillas on it's way to being another Nice? - Nice!

A simple 45 mins spent with Phi n Jen at Coconut today was bliss indeed.
Three W's, Ag. Stephanos, will look forward to a visit from us all, on Sunday.
P n J have been super conversation company for me over the last 2 weeks and even my Wegg had a super time with them. ANDWHYNOT????
(Took me 10 minutes to un-chain her from the kitchen sink!)
She likes to go out, so she says, every time she does I set light to her again!!

31.6 deg at 6:35pm now. Should I keep typing? Another 30 minutes may bring it down to 20. - DONCHYERKNOW!?

All in all yet another super day. Many places with brollies should you need them.
As Michael Parkinson says on his daily TV ad.
"You can't find better cover than this!" -

You can all tell , from this post, it's been a good day.
Excited little bunny signing off.
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adairsl on July 26, 2013, 09:56:02 PM
Cant pretend I always follow Neggy and Phils posts but I know they are enjoying themselves and that is the main thing!
Also they have the passion for Arillas which we all share.
Roll on the 23rd August.Kaloudis and Portofino to look forward to along with many other places.
Oliver.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 27, 2013, 09:11:18 AM
Three W's, Ag. Stephanos, will look forward to a visit from us all, on Sunday.

Nice! Say hello to Margarita for me :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 27, 2013, 12:23:38 PM
Well folks Arillas today is HOT HOT HOT. I can report that everything is still as perfect! Sea lovely and warm and beach fantastic! Eldest Son landed home safely so we are a foursome for the next ten days! Neil Diamond at the Coconut last night as well as phil and Jen, Fiona, Gaye and Ness! Brouklis chops are divine as always, hired a boat which was great fun and hopefully getting scooter today! Wish you were here xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 27, 2013, 01:02:12 PM
Quote
Wish you were here xx

Thanks for the thought Jo, We also wish we were there.

Enjoy Enjoy Enjoy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 27, 2013, 03:01:44 PM
I am posting this because we have broken a promise to meet a lovely lady as she arrives today for 6 weeks in heaven. Neither of us were up to much this morning, and Jen is sleeping like a baby as I type - so sorry luvver.

Arillas Today is still hot. In the sun Bobby's thermometer reached 50 degrees, but it could easily be more. 50 was the top of its scale.

As expected, PhilandJen have been treated superbly by everyone. But so has everyone else. The usual Arillas atmosphere is unchanged and available to all.

Arillas Today, UK tomorrow? Not quite! We have a wonderful day planned for tomorrow and a totally chilled afternoon at Graziella on Monday.

We have learned from JohnTheRef - don't cry for me Arillas - we will be back.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 27, 2013, 06:34:24 PM
Yes Phil you are spot on.
We were so disappointed when we thought that Arillas was not going to happen this summer. No tears just the thought of returning carried us through, Arillas will be there and waiting for us in September

We will have two fabulous weeks then return home because as I always say "without returning we wont be able to come back" and we know that we will come back.

Enjoy your final few days keep having fun, back to normal next summer (best get table 13 booked in advance)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sandraandjim on July 27, 2013, 10:14:41 PM
Hi Phil, we can confirm that there were indeed at least 7 mythos bottles on the table at Amourouda last week but I can't say that i saw a flower arrangement! mmm there were a few bottles which had petals protruding from their necks now that I come to think of it lol.   Great seeing you both again, enjoy your last few days and hope to meet up again next year.

Love and best wishes
Sandra and Jim
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 29, 2013, 12:59:37 PM
Nothing is so good it lasts eternally,
Perfect situations must go wrong......

And my Arillas Today goes wrong BIG-TIME! My Arillas Tomorrow will be online and back in UK.....

It is still the best July weather we have ever known, the debates on dangly bits have all but gone away (whatever problems there were, we all got it out of proportion) and the North beach is more glorious than ever.

I will be found for the rest of the day, with the two loves of my life in Graziella. I will let you lot work out who the other one is....

Phil


 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: daisyday on July 29, 2013, 01:03:59 PM
I was thinking one may be called "Mythos" and the other "Jen"!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 29, 2013, 01:13:07 PM
Poor Phil n Jen!!
They will be taking many more memories back to Glastonbury with them but leaving a gap in Arillas for some one else to fill, A hard act to follow though.

Rumour has it that the Area Sales Manager, for Mythos, is more upset than our duo.
 Can't think of any reason why!!!

All in Arillas wish you both a safe and non delayed trip back to the UK.
And with 31 deg, currently on our balcony at 1pm, some of us here wish you could get a few degrees in your suitcase to give us a bitofa rest.

Cheers Guys from Negg n Wegg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 29, 2013, 04:53:48 PM
5pm and 33 deg on our Kavadaddes balcony - In the shade -
WOTSALLTHAT ABOUT??

Inside house temp on 27deg and humidity on 62.
Currently air con running together with de-humidifier plus 3 fans plus bathroom extractor fan.

Beach working overtime to cater for all sun worshippers and those who just want to chill. (Is chill the right word here?)
Sharon's Pool Bar, Rainbow, Tria , Akti and others who can offer a bevvy or three plus a swim are running around like "blue ass flies" to supply those cold glasses of water or something similar.

Happy Hols guys.
2 weeks in this and you will be browner than a Night Owl  "Chocolate Brownie" and more tanned than a really bad schoolboy

Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 29, 2013, 06:37:55 PM
Arillas today sees me gently swinging on my Marinaki swing sipping a chilled glass of wine thinking I have died and gone to heaven. We had a gorgeous hour last night at Nikos place on the hill. Had hired a scooter for 3 days so 3 of us (the lure of the Malibu was too strong for Harry!)jumped aboard and whizzed up the hill. The place was packed and we even saw a shooting star! We sat drinking his superb wine and completely Chilled out to some excellent live Greek  music. The sea is literally like a warm bath, the weather is absolutely sweltering. The money pot is seriously depleting buy hey ho will worry about that for the rest of the year!   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on July 29, 2013, 10:18:57 PM
Thanks to everyone for these on the spot reports.
   Every year this paradise seems to get better and better, like a fine wine, improves with age.
  Our Arillas Today will start in 31 days - needless to say, it can`t come quickly enough.   Hope to meet new faces this year and renew `old` acquaintances.

                     Yammas,

                         
Paul
[/i]
                           
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on July 30, 2013, 08:33:32 PM
 Phil & Jen can't believe its over its gone so quick have loved every report from home anticipating the UK sequels safe journey.
 So glad you are in heaven Jo. Please don't wear the swing out, many thanks for your reports keep them coming just lovin them, fill your boots with the Arillas atmosphere it will make our 32 sleeps go a bit quicker.

Al Sal & Becs
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 06, 2013, 04:48:58 PM
Arillas Today continues to spoil all, with those 32/33 numbers which means many have to immerse themselves up to the neck in either pool or sea or bath ,if there is one in the appt.
I have never seen so many heads and wonder if there are bodies attached to them

It has, again, been a super chilled out day and a bonus for me was to finally meet "Arillas" - "Jackson" to put a face to the name
Looks like he is having a good time and many days to go yet to get any better.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rachel B on August 07, 2013, 01:13:38 AM
Ooh sounds great, hope it stays that hot for when i get there!! :-)

Rachel x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 09, 2013, 11:16:56 PM
Just turned 11pm and still 27 deg outside. - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

Drove to Acharavi, this afternoon, in a Sauna not a Punto.
15 km a- Cost 4euros petrol and 16 kg lost in weight!!

Arillas today continues to bring in many faces from last year and many new "converts" who all are enjoying.
Prices remain good but the weather is better.
So..... the "kilos" are vanishing quicker than the euros! - DONCHYERKNOW!
Drink more water people!!!!
Exchange currently hovers at e1.14
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 11, 2013, 04:37:37 PM
Arillas Today continues to spoil those weather reports that said ...
"possible thunderstorms" yesterday and rewards those, with faith, temps of 32 deg plus - still at 4:30 pm.

Many faces, for me today, have re-appeared from last year and the year before.
(Although it never seems that long!)
A very nice touch was friends of Mick n Jill, currently staying in Sidari, who made the long trek to Coconut, to say hello.
David n ...... (Can't remember-Sorry) Anyway Mick n Jill said "If in Arillas" and they were! - Very nice too and very nice people. (Still space for you two guys!)

Plus..... Shock news at Rainbow............
......... Super dart player Dimitris(Jimmy) gets beaten by a young lad in a wrap around towel and flip flops!!!! - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 11, 2013, 06:49:45 PM
Has some one found my flip flops ......lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 11, 2013, 08:25:19 PM

They are out there somewhere John. :D

                 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 11, 2013, 09:26:02 PM
Hey John, was walking up the cliff to Akrotiri one day and saw a random pair athought of you haha. If its any consolation I came home without mine and they were JACK WILLS. (Gutted)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on August 12, 2013, 01:20:10 PM
That's terrible Jo - What's Jack Wills going to say when you get back to the UK and tell him you've lost his flip-flops ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 12, 2013, 07:31:59 PM
What's Jack Wills going to say when you get back to the UK and tell him you've lost his flip-flops ;-)

Geoff - He will throw his arms up in the air and make a few noises.
(Hence the proverb "Where's there's a Will there's a WHEYYYYYYY!!!")

Who wants 32 deg at 7:30 pm. I am giving it away as Arillas Today has been toooo hot for me. Cheryl has arrived safely and Rachel will be on the ground tomorrow. Who else? - I can't remember. Especially at 7:30 pm.
Scottish Ray is here - I do remember that, and my interpreter tells me he is having a good time. Sorry Ray - Only joking!
I did get a lil 'ole glimpse of the beach and it is looking like the "Bees Knees"
Me-thinks twill be a busy Arillas tonite!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Vaughan & Angie on August 12, 2013, 07:51:26 PM
Eggy, put some of that weather in your garage for two weeks today, will pop around to collect it when we arrive.

V&A
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Vaughan & Angie on August 12, 2013, 07:57:12 PM
Also, happy holidays Rachel, hope you love it as much as we all do.

V&A
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jacko on August 13, 2013, 03:29:40 PM
Jacksons ( Jacko ) and Wrights(John) over on Saturday get some up to the oche! Eggy soon be there clock is ticking, "Lets play Darts"     Game on!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rachel B on August 13, 2013, 07:48:46 PM
Thanks V&A,

I'm like a giddy kid at christmas right now!
Just want to go to bed so that i can wake up and get going! lol

Rachel x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: daisyday on August 13, 2013, 08:00:56 PM
have a fab time Rachel - I a sure you will!  x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rachel B on August 13, 2013, 08:09:46 PM
Thanks Caroline, i certainly will! :-)

Rachel x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Bella on August 13, 2013, 08:26:09 PM
Have a fab time Rachael - cant wait to see what you think!
Its gonna be a tad quieter on here for the next week I think lol!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 13, 2013, 08:50:26 PM
Bon Voyage Rachel. Hope it all lives up to your expectations.

Very best wishes
Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on August 13, 2013, 09:04:14 PM
Have a great time Rachel....I'm sure you will!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rachel B on August 13, 2013, 09:15:08 PM
Haha.. what are you trying to say Bella! lol - Thanks, i'll let you know! :-)

Thanks Phil, i'm sure it will exceed my expectations.

Thank you Sandy :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on August 13, 2013, 09:29:12 PM
Have a fantastic time Rachel, make sure you go and have a drink with Sharon at Sharons Pool Bar at the Marina, tell her Sharon and Billy said Hi, cant wait to hear all about it.

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rachel B on August 13, 2013, 09:37:54 PM
Thank you sharon.
I certainly will, i love the look of their pool! Can't wait to be in it! :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 13, 2013, 10:29:00 PM
 
Don't forget to let us know how you get on. Have a great holiday.

               Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on August 13, 2013, 10:56:15 PM
Rachel
Report & Piccy's please now you have the knack of posting!
Enjoy and have a great hol.

Al & Sal
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Bella on August 13, 2013, 11:27:50 PM
Lol Rachael I'm saying nothing - well not in public any hows ha ha pm girl I wanna know - well you know what I wanna know ha ha! enjoy and good luck! Bells x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: gaye on August 13, 2013, 11:46:29 PM
Have a brilliant time! xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rachel B on August 13, 2013, 11:56:26 PM
Val, Al & Sal.. Thanks :-) Yeah I will, there'll probably be the odd post while i'm there then a full detailed one with photos will be up when i'm back :-)

Haha Bella.. we'll see! ;-) lol

Thanks gaye :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 25, 2013, 06:00:52 PM
Arillas Today, may still be giving you guys 31deg at 6pm "ish" & you have all been spoilt again with the beach, providing you can find a place to park a child's scooter. let alone a vehicle. All Tavernas, bars, etc etc continue to look after those little treats that we all find essential to keep "Purring away"
But... yet another day when Arillas has to say bye to another "Arilliac"
Cheryl takes these "sad honours" today and is away in the morning. We know she has enjoyed her time here but now I need to find another ear to bend.!!

Erja n Heidi doing well and Val n Bill will be here on Monday. Bumped into Big Lee on Friday for a quick hello. Both him n Lady Lee on a sunbed chilling.
( No need to ask if they are chilling! )

Keep coming guys/gals. I have much to tell but so little time!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 25, 2013, 06:32:20 PM
As September beckons Eggy, I have a list. And it is a very long list of Ailliacs who are going to be there soon. And ears to bend will be in such plentiful supply, you will need another donkey with hind legs, or maybe two.

Had life been kinder to me (I'm not sure it could have in truth) I would be there to share the workload. What a job!!!! Someone has to do it, and you have been selected.

Please keep giving us a flavour of it as it happens. Arillas Today is what I hope to do 7 times in October/November. In the meantime, I just want to read as many posts on forum as I can.


Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 25, 2013, 11:37:55 PM
Well my ears will be bent, See you from the 13th of September Neil.
No need to look further than the dart board at the Rainbow, I know where you will be.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 03, 2013, 06:38:52 PM
So , in ten days our special Ref, John, will be here with Dot who will be as laid back as always. ( Extra hind legs may be required-Space in case, John????)

Poor Val n Bill back to the UK yesterday & enjoyed my coupla chats with them.

Steve n Val continue to hover, in the nicest possible way as do Mo n David.
(Darts at Armourada may bring all together on Thursday)

Sandy's back - DONCHYERKNOW!

Meanwhile..... Arillas Today treats us all with a respectable 27/28 deg and a mild breeze to blow away any cobwebs , caused by the night before.

We were going to have a BBQ tonight but just couldn't go through with lighting the coals.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/HomerBBQ_zps20113bac.jpg)
and... new addition, Corky now has a cuddly rat as a plaything! This was our back up Barbie so now, I guess it's just sausages!
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP1093_zps35975bab.jpg)
.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP1091_zpsc15c284a.jpg)
.
The 'ole "black n whites" remain as laid back as you guys when you are here.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/IMGP1061_zpsc657b607.jpg)

I look forward to Terry's visit when he can educate me on how to make these pics bigger.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Northerndave on September 07, 2013, 01:40:48 AM
As I am here, thought I would add to the daily report......and report that electricity seems to be in short supply as each hour it seems to overload and reset. I thought I was visiting somewhere quiet in europe......seems I have ventured into the dark ages power wise that is. Seriously unimpressed.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rachel B on September 07, 2013, 02:50:36 AM
There was a power cut when i was there. Friday 16th August.. There was lots of lightening that evening/night and i was told that a pylon in San Stef caught fire, resulting in a 13 hr power cut. From about 8am til nearly 9pm - my hair was a state that day (that's what happens without hair straighteners! lol)
and my eggy-bread was only half cooked when it went off!
No water all day either.. bit of a bummer but i was on holiday so i was that fussed.. might have been had it gone on for much longer though! haha

Hope it gets sorted for you soon!

Rachel x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2013, 11:58:58 AM
Power cuts can be very frustrating to all and even more to those here for a week or two than others who live here. I’m told the recent problems are a knock on effect due to the recent “Pylon Fire”. I am also led to believe that, where possible, maintenance and repairs happen overnight, in the Summer. As they did twice early hours of the morning ,last night and at least 3 times the night before.  I only know of these because our phone”blips” when the power comes back on.  And more frustrating for me as I record many films overnight!

On a lighter note….. I think it was a couple of years ago when Greece were playing an important football match against another country. At half time there was a power cut!  Just before the second half kick off, the power was back. How’s that for efficiency?

Arillas Today gives us not only electricity but also a respectable 26deg, an exchange of around e1.15 plus a very “wind down” feel after the August hustle n bustle.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on September 07, 2013, 12:18:27 PM
sounds good neil ..and theres me sitting in twiddling thumbs awaitng parcels ,,lol.yiammas,xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 07, 2013, 12:55:03 PM
Wind down is what I want and I know where to get it.
Relaxed Chilled and who cares about the power.
Get the barbie lit and just throw a few chickens on it
That will do for me
SEE YOU ALL NEXT WEEK
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2013, 07:03:44 PM
Get the barbie lit and just throw a few chickens on it

Not live ones, we hope John! - Now that would be a red card!

Wishing you a 28deg outside at 7pm.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: philippa on September 08, 2013, 10:40:32 AM
re power cuts / water shortages etc tc - ah yes potholes!
After 5 months here it seem seem  that the the lovely local greeks are trying their best - but do not get a lot of Support from " those at the top"
Where has the 240 Billion € from the Troika, IMF and EU  dissapeared too???

So many crazy things have happened this year in little places -no charges for parking in Corfu Town where every tourist is prepared to pay!! But that is another Story
Beach beds in st Stef - half you pay - the other half are free - all because of daft new licencing laws - but sooo confusing for a guest and bad for their own livlihods.

As Austrians with mega beurocratic paperwork for every Little thing!! we do understand some of the problems- we just hope that over the winter some  of These things will be sorted for the new season 2014 for our lovely adorable poeple in Arrillas and surrounds!!

PS - TRy to look at the PV way re the power cuts -we are very happy with it!!
Philippa
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: wayne on September 08, 2013, 11:10:05 AM
Wine festival was fantastic im sure there are a few hangovers after all that free wine.well done to the organisers and to all who participated in this fun evening



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 08, 2013, 08:21:20 PM
Arillas "this morning" must be in contention for the world record for the total aspirins issued to so many at such a short time.

Even strong men buckled at the thought of fried eggs and tommy sauce for breakfast - Don't mention the greasy bacon!

I did not venture to far, towards the beach today , with the worry that I would be attacked by Arillas Zombies. Their first priority being more wine and if not, then human flesh will do. - There are many who wants a slice of Eggy.

I have survived and what a pleasure to see the costumes and hear the music.
(But I thought it was buy a barrel and all free - Not a jug. - Doh!!!)

Well done Arillas folk - You have yet another prize to add to your collection.
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 08, 2013, 09:15:23 PM
We were in Arillas, last year, when it was launched and we had a bit of a ceremony at the Horizon, with the first delivery. I find it a real thirst quencher and when all the family arrived my two oldest grandsons loved it as well. At 2% its just right for them to have a bottle.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 08, 2013, 09:31:04 PM
Plots lost? If I read between the lines we have local krasi (wine) and ginger beer competing for space here. Me, I'm a krasi junkie. Like my dear friend Anne at the Wine Festival last night.

(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/9245/5cfc.jpg)

I give you the best that Arillas can do "in a post."
Phil

(For those who don't remember Keith Floyd, "XXX on a plate" was his by line.)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 08, 2013, 10:41:49 PM
That's a helluva pair of ear rings , Phil. - Did she borrow them from you?

10:30 pm here with a subdued 24 deg and quiet and dry. I have time to hear the cats jousting outside and can relax with my cig n wine and the thought that nothing else is a priority to me.

I quite like it here - DONCHYERKNOW?

Arillas tomorrow will take me under it's wing as did Arillas today.
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 08, 2013, 11:43:52 PM
Negg, look after Anne and Phil. You can't miss them at the Marvel, next door to darts central (Rainbow.)

There will probably be a few storms and Rainbows in the coming month, but they will defeat it all and be the act you said would be hard to follow in July. If anyone is, they is............


Still hoping for Arillas Today on November 1st, the birthday of VIPs Jen, Dimitris and Annie, but it ain't looking good just now. It may be cheaper to pay our hard earned money to George Osborne rather than our beloved Ina. Stelios of EasyJet needs to sharpen the pencil.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: wayne on September 11, 2013, 08:52:17 AM
We had a small landslide today up near the nudist side of the beach luckily no one was hurt a couple of sunbeds got buried though
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 12, 2013, 02:22:12 AM
We found it quite frightening in July when (for the first ever time in 14 years) we saw sunbeds after the first proper rocks where in previous years, signs had been erected to warn not to sunbathe because of falling rocks! That's why we always go as far as you can walk where the cliffs are far back and not overhanging and can't understand why anyone would risk sunbathing under the cliff!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 12, 2013, 02:27:44 AM
And OH MY GOD! Has anyone else noticed that 'Arillas Today' is nearing 9 million views? Incredible. (Hope I have read that right in my blondeness lol). To the legend that is Eggy and the master that is Dimitris, we thank you for letting us share this milestone x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 12, 2013, 12:26:20 PM
And thats jusy how many times I have viewed !  LOL
Hope you are well Jo :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 12, 2013, 12:28:06 PM
Jo - You made the same mistake, as did I a few weeks ago. We both stuck an extra zero in. But nearing 900,000 aint bad.

Due to input from many Arilliacs, who take the time to give out valuable information, plus, of course, many members who sit quietly in the background being satisfied with just viewing.

All Team work with Dimitris, who created this enjoyable monster, at the helm.

Cheers
Negg -
From a 27 deg Arillas today with a thunderstorm forecast??
WOTSTHATALLABOUT?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 12, 2013, 06:52:40 PM
25 Deg outside , at 7 pm , and a tad of thunder plus...... tis raining,albeit lightly

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 13, 2013, 12:12:54 AM
22 deg at midnight and the rain has gone away.

Sadly , Momo n David go away tomorrow morning, so now I have fewer friends to play with. Steve and Carol may avoid me now as, for some reason I thought they were on their honeymoon,,,, Wrong - It's a brain deficiency!!
Steve/Mary vanished, as quick as they arrived - Definite head in clouds for me!

Middle of September (Took a while to spell that?) but eagerly await the incomings of Viv n Pete, Mavis n Robin, Kevin G, and all others that know Sept/Oct is a chill out time to be here. Thunder , rain? who cares.

Can't remember what I actually logged in for now. (Did I spell September OK?)
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 13, 2013, 12:45:05 AM
It's pat your bedtime old mate! Lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: stevemary on September 13, 2013, 10:46:08 AM
Our couple of weeks vanished just as quick for us too Neill but will see you again next year. Booked for 30th June for our first trip over there so far.
Mary & Steve xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 13, 2013, 10:51:02 AM
Well my ticker tells me I will be HOME TOMOROW

Taxi all booked and just about to get the case packed.
I can hear the quiet sound of humming (think that must be the engines warming up)

Birmingham Airport, bite to eat and take off at 8pm, Arillas for breakfast,  Arillas tomorrow will be my Arillas today :-) :-) :-)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 13, 2013, 12:00:10 PM
Excellent John !
Have a great time mate and can you say hello to Phil at Tria for me please , its my turn to ask you this time ! :-)
Take care
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: wayne on September 13, 2013, 12:18:28 PM
Bids a fond farewell to Arillas  again 2 weeks just flies by so fast next year is booking up fast so i better book soon

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 13, 2013, 01:46:21 PM

Safe journey John and Dot.......Arillas is waiting for you. Give our love to Neill and Wendy.

          Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 14, 2013, 09:57:39 AM

Arillas tomorrow will be my Arillas today :-) :-) :-)

You must there now John & Dot so enjoy! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 15, 2013, 12:39:45 AM
Arillas Today belonged to John the ex football ref and his gorgeous wife Dot. After a year of doubt and trouble, they found a way to be there and won.

Photographed outside Yiota's shop like the celebrities they are, they were wearing smiles that hid all of the tribulations of their struggle, and will spend another two weeks of their lives realising how good life is.

Sadly we won't be sharing it this year, but John has promised to book our table at Brouklis for July 2014. Table 13 of course.

Arillas Today? No matter.

Maybe we should all be thinking of our Arillas Tomorrow.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 17, 2013, 06:34:59 PM
Well Phil, Arillas today,which was Arillas tomorrow, yesterday (Headache now)
has started with some rain, for John n Dot n all, currently chilling out.

Does it matter to them? - NOTTACHANCE!
Does it matter to ovvers? - DONNA BE SILLY!

Lunchtime hit around 24 deg and now, at 6:30 pm, we enjoy 28 deg.
A super afternoon with extra prime time , spent by all, to sit and enjoy the company of others. 17th Sept and plenty of chill, available,to go round for plenty of September "Chillers"

I luv it , others luv it , so no excuses for failure.

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 18, 2013, 05:38:13 PM
Arillas today winds down with around a 26 deg and dry 5:30 pm. Tis been a good afternoon for all with the added bonus that the cooler morning enabled the likes of me to dig a nice plot, in the garden, without melting.

Next Tuesday will be a fun darts binge at the Rainbow and on Wednesday they host the "Corfu Worried Men" These guys are currently pottering along to various places in and around Arillas. So keep an eye outside Taverna boards when you are here.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 18, 2013, 06:39:26 PM
And they are good too !  :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 18, 2013, 07:09:27 PM
Where are you neil......it's quiet without you.......

Well been here since Saturday morning and Arillas is serving up her best
Arrived at 5am(delay at Birmingham) Spiros at the Akti was waiting for us.
Lazy day popped up to Rainbow and spent a quiet afternoon then back for the BBQ and greek night

Hammered it down with rain around 6am on  Sumday morning, afternoon saw us settle round Akti pool with Spiros serving up shots for those that wanted and special Icecream for me.

Monday we went over to Sidari to meet up with my cousin who is staying there
Tuesday we spent lounging around Sharons pool bar

Today saw us take a morning walk up to Akrotiri was a nice morning and we paid our respects to our friend Chris who passed away earlier this year. Dot collected wild flowers and we went to the little church and said a few words in his memory, Chris loved it in Arillas

A fab afternoon on the beach with big waves and a warm sea......off for dinner now
Arillas is our today and we are loving evry minute of it
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 18, 2013, 10:18:13 PM
We are out of sync , John, but will catch up soon, I am sure of that.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 18, 2013, 11:05:51 PM

Have a wonderful holiday Dot and John, it seems to be going far to quickly though.

      Valx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Palmrat on September 19, 2013, 09:01:19 AM
Another wonderful day in paradise. I know Arilliacs aren't shy so I guess i am out of sync with you all. I have only met John and Dot so far but i share the love we all have for this place. Going back to my life UK tomorrow but will carry Arillas in my heart until next year.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 19, 2013, 06:56:15 PM
Arillas today has been nice and sunny,wind has died away and the sea is much calmer.
Early bird this morning and all alone down on the beach, nice swim and back to the Akti for breakfast.
Spent our time around the pool then ventured up to the Rainbow (neil is alive) bumped into the dart mister.
Quiz night tonight up at Rainbow so we will partake in the fun

HAVING FUN SO ALL YOU ABOUT TO ARIVE THIS PLACE HURRY AND GET HERE

Arillas tomorow will be my Arillas today
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 21, 2013, 12:08:58 PM
Still on cloud nine (thats if you can find a cloud)
Arillas today was quiet as i ventured for my morning swim (nice warm sea)
Back for breakfast and a Laaazzzeeeyyy day around the pool awaits
It is HOT, SUNNY and PERFICK

as I said a lazy day, so thats about it from Arillas Today

Arillas today will still be my Arillas tomorow  :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 21, 2013, 07:12:50 PM
That's what I like about Arillas - its so relaxing. Thought you might like a pic of the best way to relax - just floating in the Splish Splash pool.

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3776/9834051845_aeb819c8e8.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/9834051845/)
Arillas Splish Splash Pool (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/9834051845/) by pj's memories (http://www.flickr.com/people/pjsmemories/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on September 21, 2013, 10:23:29 PM
OMG now really jealous. Booked Kaloudis for next August, roll on fantastic place to stay !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 22, 2013, 12:25:05 PM
Well Jersey Bean am glad you are booked in for next year at the Kaloudis - you can certainly look forward to a relaxing time - after a quiet float in the pool you can try a cool Royal Ionian under the shade of the olive trees while you catch up with your magazine reading!

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2838/9822898946_8f7b8dce9d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/9822898946/)
Arillas - Splish Splash Pool, Kaloudis Village (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/9822898946/) by pj's memories (http://www.flickr.com/people/pjsmemories/), on Flickr]
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on September 22, 2013, 12:33:31 PM
I can't wait , the countdown begins. My husband has recommended Arillas to his work colleague June. She is staying at the Horizon now, hope she loves it as much as us.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on September 22, 2013, 12:34:02 PM
I can't wait , the countdown begins. My husband has recommended Arillas to his work colleague June. She is staying at the Horizon now, hope she loves it as much as us.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 22, 2013, 05:44:56 PM
Ahhhhhh - The beauty of Arillas.....
..... Not only for Patricks speedos, but also the magic and surprise of finding Arilliacs, by accident.

Bumped into TerryW n Helen and our favourite Arillas Ref, John, plus Dot carrying all the red cards in her handbag. This was after an afternoon session with a few Greeks plus Calum, of Mick n Jill fame, playing some darts at Nickoletos. Last night was a good meal and good company with Mavis n Robin, plus a "hello" from Joyce. Kevin G n Kay still hover, nicely, as a back up should I have ears to bend and there are many others who just might be a substitute for that.
PLUS..... more to come???? - WOTSITALLABOUT???
With 26 deg outside , at 6pm, it must be time for a weeeeee dram!
All I need now is an exchange rate of e1.25. (Can't winem all!)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 22, 2013, 06:00:58 PM
ah Neill. I so wish Jen and I could be adding to your overload of Arilliac presences. September was always a favourite time for so many, but so far I have stolen just one (pig that I am, it was the whole month in 2008.) We met so many people then, some of whom have become true, long term friends.

The beauty of Arillas? It is the people, both local and tourist who take a stunning mile of shoreline to another level. Arillas is beautiful when it is deserted, but sublime when a few people meet there and connect.

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: DaisysMum on September 22, 2013, 06:46:50 PM
And we are at kaloudis enjoying a well earned corfu beer, well all of this beach,pool,eating and drinking is hard work you know.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 22, 2013, 07:26:12 PM
Can it get any better?
Found myself sitting on the wall by mirage this morning. there were a couple of people on the beach and the waves were gently lapping the shore, not a sound other than the pebbles rolling as the waves washed on to the shoreline
.
Wandered back and found Yiota starting to set up for the day, a Kalimera and an exchange of words then breakfast for us at the Rainbow.

San Stefanos was to be our mission for today and off over the cliffs (via Nickos's place, be rude not to call in) arriving on the beach we found quite a few people taking in the rays
.
Fabulous swim in the warm sea then a stroll to the three W's internet cafe, Margarita made us a fine lunch.
Back to Arillas where we bumped into Terry and Helen on the beach also had Neill stop by for a few minutes

Showered and now in Malibu 4-0 to City and there is still a few hours to make the day compleete

 Arillas is at her best and we are in wonderland.......    :-)

Today has been my Arillas and I expect tomorow will also be.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 22, 2013, 08:03:34 PM
Answer to question? "No."

Keep us lot of twitching, depressed and dispossessed Arilliacs (who are watching your every move from the UK) a little bit happy. Loving your posts, so please find those few minutes to keep them coming.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 22, 2013, 08:05:36 PM

Showered and now in Malibu 4-0 to City and there is still a few hours to make the day complete


4-0 in Malibu , John? - It was 4-1 in Coconut and I'm sure I watched a 4-2 at Kavadaddes. Must be the beauty of your where we all are and.............
.....who is keeping score anyway!
(Calum is , the little bugger, on darts games won n lost!!)

And, Phil.... A minute found and used wisely is worth an hour!!

Be well
Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 22, 2013, 09:07:16 PM
Ha Ha Neill. My Arillas strategy - make every minute seem like an hour.

I wish...... When I am there in July, it's the hours which turn into minutes. And the Todays that turn into Tomorrows.


Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 23, 2013, 01:28:18 AM
it's the hours which turn into minutes. And the Todays that turn into Tomorrows.



So very well said Phil, we totally agree with you.

          Val n Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 23, 2013, 11:57:44 AM
Is that why Arilliacs say:-

"Arillas will always be "hours" for sharing and enjoying?"

A nice respectable dry 22 deg at midday here. Many "ours" will be shared today.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 23, 2013, 06:40:21 PM
Arillas Today for me was doing NOTHING and what a fabulous time I had.
I am that chilled that if I was in a freezer I would be frozen.

Afionas tomorow and a visit for Spiros at Anemos.

Yet another day to look forward too in Arillas Today, Tomorow :-) :-) :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 23, 2013, 10:38:43 PM
John n Dot
Methinks that Anemos will be yet another feather for the Arillas hat!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 23, 2013, 11:16:25 PM
A message to Steve from June and Bob, at the Horizon. They are having a great time at the Horizon, and loving Arillas. They have just left the Horizon to go for a meal at Brouklis. Maybe another addition to the Arillas fan club?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on September 24, 2013, 12:00:07 AM
That's great to hear Terry. Just read your post out to Steve and he is made up. You will have to get them on the forum .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 24, 2013, 10:44:54 AM
Please tell Steve I have passed the message on to June.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on September 24, 2013, 06:07:18 PM
I will , thanks and have a brilliant holiday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 25, 2013, 10:19:20 PM
Arillas today will also take in our Arillas yesterday
Light breakfast and a walk up to Afionas via Night Owl, little chat with other customers and the hosts and up to the village and a visit to Spiros at Anemos. Fabulous views and a wondeful meal of Kalimari for lunch. chatted to Spiros and enjoyed a wonderful afternoon.
Dinner was at Brouklis, think the boss had a hard day (saying nothing about the lost sardines).

Today we did nothing at all, POOL SIDE then Dinner at Effie's Mmmmmm

Arillas yesterday and today will now roll into tomorow
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 25, 2013, 10:28:51 PM
As they say in Australia, John.... "Good on yer cobbler"
(Where's that spellcheck when you need it??)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 25, 2013, 11:02:12 PM
Sardine cobbler? Sounds quite interesting..... Or is this in fact a murder mystery? "The case of the lost sardines." Agatha Christie would have a field day - Marple and Poirot meeting up for the first and last time. And of course the Butler (Noufri?) done it.....

Sorry. It's my day off, and no Mythos has passed my lips. But I'm not telling about the sardines and vodka frappes.....

Take care of yourselves, you two ole reprobates.
Phil



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 25, 2013, 11:40:25 PM
Sardine Cobbler Phil? And a vodka frappe? - Is something fishy going on? (Russian not Australian?)
Is John R having his new flip flops re-soled? I'm lost for words - "Lost" as in sardines, maybe?

Time to put fingers in ears and say "RED" backwards!

Signing off , at 11:30 pm, Greek time, with a rather comfortable temp of 19 deg.
19 deg ? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT? - Maybe time for a light duvet cover on bed - DONCHYERKNOW?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 26, 2013, 06:01:30 PM
Sorry Guys , but you may need an "A plus" for your CV to understand the recent conversations!!

Ref John n Dot , it seems never got the sardines , they ordered, until later........................
......But that was OK as John was wearing the flip flops he got to replace his "old Flippers" which had became family friends. ( I think they are framed somewhere on a wall in Corfu Town)

Phil, meanwhile, has Vodka frappe, on his mind and together that, plus a mythos or two, helps him forget the trauma of losing not only sardines but flip flops!!
 ( Does he care???? - Nah!- they were not his fishy food anyway!)

My term of endearment which was "Good on yer Cobbler" has now , due to various rumours been translated as "I'll tread on yer cobblers" which is probably why male folk are keeping away from me now.
And probably what Noufri did when he realised that sardines did not appear for John R n Dot, who didn't realise it, at the time , as John was still searching for his old floppers!!!

I understand nothing except Arillas Today gives us 28deg at 6pm, and has been a super day for all here and, if Eric n Sue and Paul n Denise are not bothered by this drabble then all is well with all.

(Please advise if you think I am in a world of my own!!)
Negg.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: daisyday on September 26, 2013, 06:48:24 PM
Having been back in the UK a week Negg, and it is our end of year at work, I only wish I was in your "world"!

Did we ever hear the story of what prompted the move to Corfu for you?  If so can you please provide me with the link!?

Many thanks.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 26, 2013, 10:09:11 PM
It is all gobblygook to me.
Back in the real world Arillas Today saw us do nil zilch nothing so lazzzzeeeeeee.
Just had a fab meal at Vivalis and said our goodbye's to Thomas
Bumped into Kev who departs in the Morning what a nice chap so pleased to meet him
Arillas Tomorow sees us having our last day before a 10.25pm pick up and then off to the airport.
Perhaps just enough time for one more report :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 27, 2013, 12:15:25 AM
Have a great last day John ! You're coming back to some decent Black Country weather mate
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 27, 2013, 12:31:34 AM

Did we ever hear the story of what prompted the move to Corfu for you?  If so can you please provide me with the link!?

Many thanks.


Never really finished that, Daisyday, but will soooooon. (How many "o's??)

Gutted to find out that Kevin is orf avrio. Once again time kicks me in the pants for not keeping up with its program.

A fun last 3 days with darts , Tuesday at Rainbow, then Wednesdat at the "Owl" for nice food, then tonight at Tria for a few more darts.

20 deg at 12:30 pm and just burnt a hole in my precious T-shirt, whilst typing away, so just be aware of the sacrifices I make to sit here and give away this information.
(Maybe I should give away smoking, as well)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 27, 2013, 01:05:49 AM
Ah, the end of season madness. We're all terrified that it is indeed coming to an end. Us (both Phil and Jen) in particular because we won't be doing Arillas Today until April.

Sorry to all of you forum folk who expect more, but it's all we've got. Eggy's story is all on here, but in fits and starts (mostly fits...) and would take ages to extract from the archives. There is no link Caroline, but more a maze and snippets.

We have been privileged enough to share a lot with him and his lovely wife over the last six years, and we are now lifelong friends. He has given so much to this forum and its members in his simple, ouzo fuelled way. Long Live The King!!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 27, 2013, 12:06:38 PM
Long Live The King!!!!
Phil
 
And so say all of us!

Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 27, 2013, 01:03:53 PM
sssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Phil , don't mention the ouzo ......... :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 27, 2013, 01:21:51 PM

Ouzo!! Who has got the ouzo.......come on.....share the ouzo. ;) ;)

            Val n Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 27, 2013, 05:17:09 PM
Arillas Today was an Ouzo free day!!!! - (Believe that and believe everything)

I am told that it makes me irritable - Moi ??? - Nah! (Unless I can't get the top off the bottle!!!

We have been spoilt here today with high afternoon temps, currently sitting on 27 deg at 5:15.
End of September and bodies still on sunbeds and beach? - WOTSITALLABOUT?

There is a "wind down-siga siga" feeling which, as usual each Summer, affects all our local Arillas pals.
More time can be spent enjoying time with customers as the hustle/bustle slowly melts away.
Some also get to make use of their pools as it is a tad quieter. Arillas is also starting its holiday.
How nice is that?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 27, 2013, 06:17:25 PM
Well we have four hours left of our Adventure
just time for dinner and a few bye bye's (till next July)
Arillas today has again been quite hot with quite a few people taking in the late summer sun on the beach
Had a walk round the village this morning and then some time spent at Sharons pool bar followed by a refreshing bip in that deep blue sea.

We are going to miss this place but home is our destination or so the tickets we have say so. Flight back at 2am then All night TESCO before five.

Almost over so it's cherio from us.
Arillas Today will be for others Tomorow
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 27, 2013, 06:38:09 PM
Safe journey
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 27, 2013, 10:18:58 PM

Have a lovely dinner Dot and John, safe journey and may the time fly until next July.

       Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on September 27, 2013, 11:52:51 PM
Thanks for the reports John and Dot. Safe journey and swift return to you.

 Eggy is King!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 28, 2013, 10:10:28 AM
I have loved your reports too John and thank you for taking the time to entertain us :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: spicy on September 28, 2013, 01:21:21 PM
arrived in arillas yesterday, our first full day today started  with a lovely morning on the beech lovely lunch at ammos just finished mopping up the oil and herbs off my plate, chilled glass of wine to finish yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 28, 2013, 05:36:56 PM
Spicy - So far so good then????

5:30 pm and finishing at 27deg. - ( But many Arillas "goers" never finish at 5:30. They go on n on n on.
Ah - To be young again and be able to charge up the battery on my zimmer frame which would take me, at high speeds, to those evening Tavernas and Bars.

It's all looking good here and although, in my opinion, tends to get a tad chilly by 10pm, that is a small sacrifice to make for a super time.

Enyoy y'all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 28, 2013, 06:58:30 PM
Missing it all now we are back home
looked in at Amourada last night Neil (darts and no Eggy whatsthatallabout)
left a note there for you.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 28, 2013, 10:46:13 PM
Well John,

Sometimes I put Wegg first and last light was one of those times. Really sorry I missed you.

(Darts, for me can happen anytime but sad now I am going a hard  'ole 10 months plus till we chat again!)

21 deg at 11pm - ???? - Maybe a thicker duvet is required!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 29, 2013, 12:38:02 AM
Goodonyer Spicy. Sounds typical for a first morning / lunch. We usually gravitate to Rainbow and exchange goody bags with Eggy. Rare that money changes hands, though. It's amazing how many Jelly Babies you get for a bottle of vodka....


Quote
many Arillas "goers" never finish at 5:30. They go on n on n on.
It does dminish Eggy. We have been known to leave the Nut 12 hours later (ie 5.30am) with the sun coming up, and saying kalinichta to our Erja, but these days it is much earlier. The effects of Perry's Black Russian, wonderful company and chat, let alone the bands and singers wears us out now. Jo Wissett took a picture of me snuggling up to Jen this July, well short of 5.30.

(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/2076/nppj.jpg)

Who cares? Arillas is for all of us, doing it all our way, and sharing the magic we all feel whenever we are there.

Phil



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 29, 2013, 09:42:33 AM
We have been known to leave the Nut 12 hours later (ie 5.30am) with the sun coming up, and saying kalinichta to our Erja

8) yep yep....mind you I have not been able to those nights for a couple of years now :D Good times!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 30, 2013, 05:39:34 PM
Arillas Today , leaves us with a 24deg outside temp, and although dry, the prospect of more rain is favourable. - Favourable to some and "Doesn't matter" to many!!

A dry , but windy morning , and just a tad before the rain came down, took a piccie of our "Mr Nice Guy"
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010488_zps8032ee45.jpg)
.
He's computer concentrating and when asked for any message to those of you, back in the UK, could only utter......... Kalo Himona (Have a good Winter)

Then... the rain came down with a power cut for some in Arillas. Young n upcoming darter , Paniotis, tries to show us just how much water can fall in such a short time.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010491_zps419ce550.jpg)
.
Dimitris, meanwhile, now has a little time to relax and play a game... or two?
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010490_zpseb77a555.jpg)
,
I think it was only one though, as I wanted a beer and he lost.... only to punish me on the dartboard.

and.... for those interested in the beer fest, here is the poster which I found today.
(Turn heads sideways , folks!!!).
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/S3010486_zps0fdf64ed.jpg)

Today's little downpour bothers no-one. Any time "lost" on the beach is far , far made up for by the time we all have to chat with friends - Or lose a few games of darts, etc etc.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 30, 2013, 05:55:47 PM
Not even I can read that poster!!! - Durr!

It says a five day festival from the 9th to the 13th October

try this link ; www.arillas.com/beer-festival

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 30, 2013, 09:25:33 PM
I spoke to Spiros at the brewery yesterday. He said he would like to do a British theme next year. If anyone has any contacts with CAMRA, please send a message to Spiros. I did say to him that I wished it could just take place in late September next year.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 01, 2013, 06:33:56 PM
A British theme , Terry?

I hope that doesn't mean scores of youngsters overflowing pavements at 2 a.m and picking fights with anyone who dares to stare at them!

Sorry Guv, I know what you mean and that would be a super touch to a festival like this.

Arillas Today? - A snadge of rain but nothing that replaces your long warm shower. Sitting super with a 24 deg outside temp and meditating, on the first sentence of this posting, which greatly helped me leave the UK in the first place.

The Beer festival will be a great success, that I know, and the work around the Brewery to make it a pristine event has been excellent. (Do you think I can get an Ouzo, as well?)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 02, 2013, 02:52:27 AM
I feel sure it will be a resounding success. Given that, it must be doing the local economy a power of good to see a big influx of people for the week it is on. I know of several who will be there when they wouldn't otherwise.

I would love to see more of Arillas open from 1st April to 14th November. But it can only happen if there is enough occupancy, not just the one family or couple staying in each accommodation. Having events like this at the edges of the season will help this to become a reality.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on October 02, 2013, 01:18:05 PM
Arillas today is a tad breezy but as soon as you wander away from the beach the temp is very pleasant. We are normally here in June so it's interesting to see everyone on wind down. Verrry relaxing which is just what the doctor ordered.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 02, 2013, 08:57:24 PM
hels bels ,,ditto were always there in june,but was there last week ,,no matter what time of the yr its just magial
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 02, 2013, 11:42:36 PM
. Verrry relaxing which is just what the doctor ordered.

Just like tonight at Thomas's -Cheers Guys!

And... We get to see Barrie n Janis n Viv n Pete. - Luv the hair Viv! - Can I borrow some??
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on October 03, 2013, 12:13:20 AM
Been here all last week and aint seen you..be in Marvel thursday afternoon..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steve & Carole on October 03, 2013, 12:33:14 PM
900,000 reads !!!  Brilliant. Thanks Eggy et al.          Steve.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 03, 2013, 02:05:03 PM

And every one a joy to read, keep up the good work.

         Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 03, 2013, 06:18:02 PM
900,000 plus is a credit to all of us and, returning home at 5pm, (early today DONCHYERKNOW)
I am "am-mayonaised" at that.

Arillas today gives us a dry and sombre 23 deg approx. and so quiet that I sat in Marvel and my cat broke wind in Kavadaddaes and I heard her!!! - Don't think it was Kes but too polite to ask.
Nice chat with Kes at Marvel who returns to the UK on Monday.

Bumped into a chirpy Viv n laid back Pete this afternoon. (We don't want them any other way than that)
Nice little chat and then, off they went with their "Corfu Brewery Spoils" of ginger beer - Not Sharing??

Many places here are nearly fully booked with "Corfu/Arillas Beer Festival" goers making sure they have a bed to collapse on after their nights activities. Gotta be good for all surrounding areas.

I luv this place and just wish I had an extra 6 hours in the afternoon to catch up with all.

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 03, 2013, 06:38:10 PM
Negg, why dont you ask Brian May instead after all I borrowed it from him, it just went a bit wrong sort of Cocker style. Haho what does it matter we are in Arillas and loving evetu minute of it. Tell Wendy that I will send her the date time and place as soon as flights are booked. Lovely seeing you all last night. We also have some barley wine here and you are welcome to join us. X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on October 03, 2013, 07:12:51 PM
Neill I think I heard the cat too! Ammos is very welcoming this evening, definitely cardi weather, but the sunset is making up for it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on October 04, 2013, 01:34:40 PM
Not quite "Today" - but close enough I hope - September 26th Sunset over Arillas Jetty. Thought that those who are not as lucky as Eggy et al that can stay in paradise, but who have to return to the UK, might like a little reminder of the beauty of this place.

(http://www.geoff-and-sue.freehighway.net/gallery_corfu/images/ArillasJettySunset.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ness44 on October 04, 2013, 04:13:29 PM
What a fantastic picture. That would look great on my wall!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 04, 2013, 05:39:05 PM
A super picture , Geoff..... But... only those lucky as an Eggy? Only If I have 2 Yolks!!

Mind you , I am told I am full of Yolks and always Yolking. Perhaps life can be too serious, sometimes.

So.... What do we do on the 4th October when nature is good enough to furnish us with 22deg n dry?

We get the chance to meet old n new pals n sit and have a "coffee" or two.
(In my case , lose a game or three of darts! - But do we care? - Nah)

Arillas is being nice to us all. - October and still super Holidays - WOT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on October 04, 2013, 11:02:03 PM
Great photo Geoff thanks for sharing

Al
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 05, 2013, 10:14:30 AM
*deep sigh* just beautiful....

(http://www.geoff-and-sue.freehighway.net/gallery_corfu/images/ArillasJettySunset.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 05, 2013, 05:29:49 PM
DONCHER just luv a 21/22deg afternoon temp and sunny, for a 5pm plus Arillas Today????

Last night bumped into Bella * In the nicest possible way and no court case impending!

Martin W? - This elusive guy has not been spotted by me ....... Yet.
(Prepare to dive in the hedge, Martin, if you see a white Punto approaching!!!)

Darts, last night, at Rainbow produced yet another up n coming newcomer. More on the "Darts Line"

It is a definite dozy Arillas now with a few places preparing to disappear during the next week or so.
(ANDWHYNOT?? - All these places have given 150% to look after all our Summer needs)

Sad time for me as I have less ears to bend and fewer people to bore. - Bugger!!! - Rumour has it that "Hels Bels" did book 3 weeks and now go home on Monday. Emergency flight , Helen n Keith?. Have I really been talking that much?
(Only 2 weeks, not 3? But you have, at least, saved your eardrums from major surgery, on your return!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Bella on October 05, 2013, 06:31:34 PM
Was erm how to say this? 'interesting' to meet you last night Neil !!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 05, 2013, 06:52:00 PM
Hope you are still having a great time Bella, I forgot you was still there. It was lovely to meet you.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Bella on October 05, 2013, 06:56:05 PM
You too Terry although it was brief and I didn't see you again!
Having just the best time dancing til 3-4am every night in the Nut but rumour has it is will close next week oh what will I do? Boo hoo
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 05, 2013, 07:16:57 PM
Life must be interesting , Bella, or then why are we here? Life must also be rewarding!!
(As it was when I finally beat Lezsek, last night,)

Hope you both got to Coconut, last night, when you left us inebriated darters at Rainbow?

In two hours the temp here has downed itself to 19 deg. (13 deg here at 9am this mo)

Ne'er mind - Life is what we make of it.

2pm Armourada, on Monday, I will be seeing our good pal Vasilis. There is an empty glass there , waiting to be filled , should you require it.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 05, 2013, 11:07:09 PM
You beat him Neill! Get in mate , bravo !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 06, 2013, 06:13:39 PM
It's getting chilly , guys!!

Arillas today was a "Don't sit in the shade" sort of day. A tad on the cold side - For me anyway.

6pm and outside temp reads 19deg, Time to wear a few extra layers , me-thinks!

And........ I think apologies to Harold n Sally, who I am sure I saw strolling down from Agios Stepahnos, this afternoon. Didn't recognise till I went past. May be wrong but think twas you.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 06, 2013, 06:30:51 PM
It is so ironic. Here in Baltonsborough, Somerset UK, it is now 26 degrees, sunny and a true Indian Summer.

This afternoon, sitting in the pub garden I stripped off my windcheater, then the woolly jumper and closely followed by the shirt. The T shirt underneath would have followed, but I suddenly realised I was not doing a striptease in the Coconut. It would have been easy to sit bare chested in the pub today in this unexpected bonus summer in the UK.

Not that I ever have stripped in the Nut, and fully understand that our dear friendship with Hana, Kostas and Perry would end at that moment. But there are pics on Facebook of others..... Well the underwear makers might not have been happy with the models.

Arillas Today still beguiles me and I'd rather be there than here.

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 07, 2013, 05:53:41 PM
There is an eerie feeling around Arillas Today, with places closing down. -
Tis a quiet place to be, right now, but still has the vibes left by all the summer guests.
Strange to see an empty Tria Adelphia, with sunbeds stacked and a visit to Rainbow found a tired and exhausted Dimitris who didn't close till 3 am , this morning.
(Bless him - Still found the time to smile and serve 2 exhausted latecomers , this afternoon)
And.... customers at Brouklis, lunchtime...? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Amourada now does an extra bit of looking after all us "non-leavers" and was quietly building up a few of it's regular Winter customers. - Many a Mythos bottle on the tables when I left!

The beach continues to find it's own mood, as beaches do, but my camera batteries were as dead as a dodo's doody so can't show you what I had the privilege to witness.
(A super dramatic pic it would have been.)

Temps sit at 18deg now for 6pm so - not as good as in the UK................................
.........But the UK doesn't have Costas on the Beach, and that is where we will be tonight!
(Thermal vest permitting!)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 09, 2013, 05:32:46 PM
Latecomers are being treated to a 25 deg Arillas afternoon.

Why any latecomers, do we all ask? - Maybe the Beer festival? = WOTDOIKNOW!!

Took a peek at this new event this afternoon and seems well organised with marquees etc etc.

Tonight , me-thinks , will be a good starter which will improve over the next few days.

Found Biglee, and pals, at Marvel and can report to their wives and partners that they are on their best behaviour. - Not a sunbed in the pool and not even a Lilo? - Not even Costas at Marvel. (Is he hiding?)

Pictures will, I hope, be made for this festival and posted. I have purchased a pair or "Lederhosen" and hope to be knee slapping, with the best, tomorrow evening. (As long as I slap my own knees!)

A super day for all here and , I hope another super day Avrio.

Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 09, 2013, 06:05:00 PM
Looking forward to hearing all about the Beer Festival :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on October 09, 2013, 09:37:48 PM
Me too!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 14, 2013, 10:16:22 PM
Suffering from MMF. ( Manky Man Flu ) stopped me from going to the festival but it was a great success, as told to me by all who attended.

Cookery classes, various ales to try and represented by many local Tavernas with stalls, selling souvlakis and the like. Super music , Greek and German. All enjoying and extra friends made, as I am told.

An excellent job, well done, by Spiros and all local supporters.

10 pm here and a very laid back day , still sitting nicely on 20 deg outside.

Man Flu makes Eggy "Bear with sore head" so off to bed to feel sorry for myself.

HUMBUG!!
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 14, 2013, 10:40:33 PM

Well as long as it's only "man flu" you will be as fit as a butchers dog very soon.

Poor Wendy, can't think of anything worse than looking after a bloke with the dreaded man flu.

Get well soon, a couple of hot toddies should do it. ;)


          Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on October 14, 2013, 11:49:27 PM
Oh shame you missed it . Get well soon.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 15, 2013, 07:26:34 PM
You Guys!! - Soon I will be well. Right now Wegg is a super understanding lil 'ole lady who puts up with it.

I am a miserable 'ole bugger who thinks I am being punished for being a miserable 'ole bugger.

Arillas Today treats us to a 20/21 deg,  dry day and went a very long way in cheering me up.

Thomas's closed last night, but other places plod on. Eftihia, I fear, will be gone in a few days.

Brouklis, I am sure, will still be around at the end of October.

Thalassa is still open so a chance for us to get in there before they close.

Portofino going well , as always.

Armourada will still be there for us in the Winter, as will Mon Amour.

Meanwhile, I have a big cough coming on so will leave you in peace.

Negg - Bah Humbug!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on October 15, 2013, 10:08:14 PM
Are you watching England Eggy  You can do that with man flu x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 16, 2013, 12:40:42 AM

And such a good result too.

       Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 16, 2013, 01:28:29 PM
Excellent result !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Bella on October 23, 2013, 01:47:58 AM
Hey Neil,

where are you? sent you a private message yesterday - did you get it? need some advice

Bells xxxxxxxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 23, 2013, 09:15:47 AM
Just got it and just replied. Haven't done much recently, except feel sorry for myself. (Man Flu)

Arillas today starts with a 14 deg temp but dry.

I start today with a bout of sneezing and bunged ears.

(Tis a yearly thing for many of us here, around this date)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 23, 2013, 09:41:40 AM
Yeah, and thanks for sharing it Neill...it's now metamorphed into woman flu...I know I shouldn't have sat next to you last Thursday :-o

As though I'm not 'corned beef' enough without having bunged up ears! 

Eh?  What's that your saying???

Hope you feel better soon. xxx

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on October 23, 2013, 03:26:09 PM
No need to say sorry Neil ,you were correct we were doing the Arillas Trail and found it very hard this year(old age creeping on) good to see so many people we know from the uk still about in Arillas.Will get around to posting about the beer festival the next day or so,sadly no photos i drowned my camara and mp3 player when i fell over a submerged rock in the sea,plenty of cuts from it also,i did struggle to get out of the water.more about this in my reports
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 23, 2013, 05:11:07 PM
Arillas Today starts at 14deg and finishes, 5pm, at 23deg. - HOWNICEISTHAT?

Still bunged though - Bugger!!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 23, 2013, 05:29:42 PM
I ho-pe it warmer than nthat where I am going tonight mate , not Wolverhampton , Lanzarote :_)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 23, 2013, 08:59:54 PM
ahh eggy male flu much metaxa is the remady ,x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 23, 2013, 11:13:49 PM
Drambuie Kevin, Drambuie!
Don't forget I have to drive.

Who wants 17.6 deg at 23:12 Arillas time? - Open to offers!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: hippopotandmouse on October 23, 2013, 11:39:36 PM
Making us home sick Neill....!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Bella on October 23, 2013, 11:44:45 PM
Me!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on October 24, 2013, 12:34:45 PM
THE FORUM

Arillas' webcam live,
daily lets us dive
into a sunny view
that thrills us anew
each winter's day,
when in dismay
we wade through snow
and do not know
who stole the light
that shines so bright
on Corfu's shore,
but here no more

We wait for spring,
for flights to bring
us home to Arillas
which always does thrill us
But until then,
I'll say it again,
this forum we need
very much indeed
We can keep in touch
and learn so much
about Arillas and each other
without any bother

The forum brings
a multitude of things
for us to see
on our computers for free
The sea and the sun
cheer up everyone
An occasional cloud,
a thunderclap loud,
drift by the camera's eye,
but soon say goodbye
The forum and its webcam live,
long may they thrive!

Emeralddragons
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: heatherberriman on October 24, 2013, 12:39:53 PM
Every Word So True x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 24, 2013, 01:11:00 PM

Who wants 17.6 deg at 23:12 Arillas time? - Open to offers!

Negg

Making ya homesick eh?

In that case who wants a 21 deg at 1pm , and very warm?

Me ? - In a Sweatshirt? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: willyswashhouse on October 25, 2013, 01:14:45 PM
Hi Neill sitting here with rain piddling down, who wants the sun!!! Miss you all loads, have mythos for us xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 25, 2013, 06:14:40 PM
You lil 'ole Rugrats you!

Here am I , this afternoon , thinking about ya both. Well, just Alan really when I forgot to put my glasses on for a game of darts. But I bobbed up n down and saw the scores in the end.

Liz, we have 20 deg here at 6pm, but we also have a quiet time when, as you know, boredom can take a hold. Never total paradise and , as in the UK, you will have good days and "notsagood" days.

Arillas today treats us all with respect and pleases most of us 85% of the time.
(A bit like Alan's, from the washouse, win darts average - Glad it's not Liz's average- Hee Hee!!)
Stay well guys!¬

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 26, 2013, 07:22:59 PM
20 deg at 7:15 pm here and such a very pleasant evening.

Wegg back to the UK, for two weeks, this morning so a Gyros + chips takeaway, Mon Amour, is planned tonight. I have directions to washing machine n cooker so hope I do not get lost on the way.

Just me and the moggies for a while. I think the cats know that and are all in hiding!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 26, 2013, 10:50:15 PM

Look after yourself Neill, but most of all keep an eye on the cats and keep the house tidy ;) the day before Wegg returns have a big clean up and get rid of all the takeaway wrappers.

     Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Bella on October 26, 2013, 11:09:37 PM
Enjoy having man time - well, not too much! xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 27, 2013, 09:37:11 AM
Just me and the moggies for a while. I think the cats know that and are all in hiding!!

:D you could well be right Eggy! Try no to break the whole house while Wegg is away ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 27, 2013, 05:00:23 PM
Arillas Today??? - 22 deg at 5:50pm - Or is it 6:50 pm?
Wegg said the clock had to go back , so I took it back at got a full refund. WOTDOIKNOW?

I do know that I counted 5 bodies in the Arillas Sea , this afternoon, and a two families enjoying time on the beach.

Jet washing our patio was planned for this afternoon but just got home having been "Highwayed" by those luvely peeps at Kafenio Fakiolas. - Good company first - Jet washing AVRIO

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 27, 2013, 06:19:32 PM
Like your priorities Eggy.....

Arillas today would usually have seen the arrival of PhilnJen, instead we are facing a hurricane tonight. Der, made a mistake there. Might have been expensive but 22 degrees and sunny at 5 (or 6) pm would be SO welcome as we prepare to feel the downing of all our overhead power and phone lines tonight.

So wish we were in Arillas Today.
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 27, 2013, 06:28:28 PM
Good company first - Jet washing AVRIO

Cheers
Negg

Oooo, cheeky, cheeky...I'm going to clype to Wenders ;-) 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 30, 2013, 05:51:11 PM
Arillas Today, Eileen....
..... brings and end temp of 20 deg at 6pm after a very warm day.
(WOTDOIKNOW - After cleaning patios and windows and foraging for food!?)

A small minority of people in the sea? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?
Still a small group of hardliners around and very surprised at the number of hire cars pottering about.
Grazziella is still open with a few guests having drinkies and taking in the views.

Darts planned for Armourada tonight after my bread n cheese.
(Might push the boat out and have two slices!!!)

Have to go, garden to water, kitchen floor to mop, washing up ,....maybe I'll feed the cats tonight.
(Never worked this hard , even at your Villa!)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on October 30, 2013, 07:00:39 PM
Ha, ha...well it looks like you've redeemed yourself and earned the wee 'social' tonight ;-)
I guess I won't have to tell Wenders after all :-) xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jez on November 16, 2013, 12:46:19 PM
Hi Neill,

Well, we're back in Blighty! Oh how different from the 26 degrees of a fortnight ago. Scraping ice of my car windows and heard rumours of snow next week...

Wish I was sat in The Marvel today to watch the All Blacks v England. Instead it will have to be an English pub (if I can find one with Sky TV still).

See you in 2014.

Jez & Viv
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 16, 2013, 06:34:00 PM
Jez

Good to see you guys , but, be warned......
.... We're sitting with an outside temp of 15 deg , here tonight.

We were going to buy a bigger rain gauge recently but were told it's now called a water tank!!

Ne'er mind. Heating on tonight for the first time this year. A nice 21 deg inside.

Take t'easy
Negg.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on November 17, 2013, 09:59:51 AM
neil ,,heating on ??theres a first for everything ,,same here, very cold in the morns but warms up a bit through the day ,,,next week is suppose to get very cold ,,as long as the snow stays away ,,lol ,i mean how do they expect a man to get to the pub ,no fun slipping over on the way ,dont care on the way home ,,hahaha.......yiammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 17, 2013, 11:24:00 AM
neil ,,heating on ??theres a first for everything ,,same here, very cold in the morns but warms up a bit through the day ,,,next week is suppose to get very cold ,,as long as the snow stays away ,,lol ,i mean how do they expect a man to get to the pub ,no fun slipping over on the way ,dont care on the way home ,,hahaha.......yiammas

As you say , Kevin - A first for everything.
But for you, getting to the pub? - bet you'll do everything for a THIRST!!

A dry day here,  but rain forecast from Tuesday

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on November 17, 2013, 11:54:16 AM
Strangely warm here today, dry but cloudy, roll on next year x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 17, 2013, 06:16:12 PM
Mild here too Mango. Everything is so still, no wind, and strange. Calm before the storm? Like you I can't wait for next year. Sadly we leave as you arrive. Maybe say hello at the airport?

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 24, 2013, 07:21:50 PM
Arillas Today???
OOOOHWANSTENO?

OK Then - Around 9deg , all day , and chilly with enough rain to add to my whiskies for a week.
(21 deg and snug inside though)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Bella on November 24, 2013, 08:03:13 PM
Sizzling hot compared to here then!! Thanks Negg xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on November 25, 2013, 05:01:29 PM
I will look out for you Phil at the airport
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 26, 2013, 05:35:25 PM
10 deg outside and cold n drippy! - At 5:30?????

Fill up my whisky glass and call me Henry at 10pm. ( By then I will answer to any name! )

Arillas , remember, is not always a paradise! - Pedry close though!

Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Bella on November 26, 2013, 08:17:15 PM
Hi Henry lol

oops maybe a tad too early for your name change or is it?
-4 and frosty here brrrrrrrrrrrrrr lecky blanket on full tonight then

Bells xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 26, 2013, 10:18:12 PM
Henry is here!!

8 deg outside now but 21 deg in the house. - Yerrrripppeee.

I am told it will be colder avrio ( Are we being spoilt here complaining about this temp? )

Darts to tomorrow night may be played with a woolly scarf. ( Will that stick in the board? )

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Bella on November 26, 2013, 11:16:59 PM
Henry ha ha!

Well if it don't stick in the board you can throttle your opponents with it should they beat ya! lol only joking - of course they wont beat ya!

Good luck anyways!

Off to generate some warmth!

Bells xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on November 28, 2013, 10:29:14 PM
Dare I ask who won, possibly the scarf had it all wrapped up before closing time! (if their is such a thing in heaven) !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 29, 2013, 09:11:11 AM
7 deg outside , at 9 am, this morning Dylan. - Still wearing the scarf!

Twas the same yesterday morning but, by 2pm ish  it was around the 60 mark
(People sat outside at Armourada ???? - One in short sleeve shirt???? - DONCHYERKNOW!)

Keep an eye on the "Darts Link" for an update on the match. - Probably avrio.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steve & Carole on November 29, 2013, 01:47:21 PM
I see the seat has been moved for the winter. See you next year seat.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on November 30, 2013, 12:52:49 PM
Hope you enjoy your holiday seat.......have a nice rest.

   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 30, 2013, 06:44:24 PM
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2876/lx54.jpg

Youll see, from the above link, that the bench is moving slowly down the jetty in preparation for it's Winter makeover, to be back for next years Summer party.

This was taken yesterday so is probably just meandering past Coconut, as I type.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on November 30, 2013, 08:05:30 PM
NEIL  good news indeed ,,xx yiammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: HeatherE on December 01, 2013, 11:55:38 PM
Oh dear, W/we should be grateful for what the people of Arillas do for us, find it horrible that everyone is a critic of how our lovely friends should treat a 'chair' purely for their enjoyment and obviously take it totally over all the time, and not allow 'new strangers' to partake of the 'chair' We have always felt threatened that we cannot sit on the bench cos of the 'favourite people' how sad is that? We will never sit on there because we know we are not the favoured people.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on December 02, 2013, 12:06:02 AM
We share the bench with everyone, this year we had the pleasure of encountering a family from Ecuador, and we took pictures of them on the bench! they then offered the bench to us and take our photo! a real international moment! and fantastic. Stay well old bench, see you next year x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 02, 2013, 12:22:09 PM
Rumour has it that the bench, next Summer, will be fitted with a "Buttock Sensor" with "ejector seating".
The sensor will take an imprint of your posterior every 30 minutes. If after one hour this detects the same imprint the ejector seating will come into force. They will be a warning sign telling occupants not to doze off whilst taking in the peaceful surroundings. -
I imagine that many people will be seen diving off the jetty end , next Summer. Hmmmmm!!!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Overnight rain was measured at 22mm, this morning, but we now find a dry and mild 15deg Arillas today at just gone the 12 o'clock spot.

Weggs recording of the weather makes it the wettest November for 5 years, recording 221.5 mm, most of which seemed to follow me around!!

Chairs guys! - Sorry, Cheers Guys
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on December 02, 2013, 02:43:19 PM

Heather the bench is for the use of ALL who wish to use it. The fact that it was donated by forum members means nothing except that it was to replace one that fell foul to the elements. There are no favourite or favoured people. It is a public bench.

It was also to commemorate the memory of a much loved young resident, Kostas, whose  restaurant is still run by family members opposite the beach.

It is stored each winter, overhauled and put back in the spring by Dimitris. It has become the symbol of the end and the beginning of the Arillas season.

   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 02, 2013, 06:16:52 PM
After my last post, it continued to rain most of the afternoon and now sits on 13 deg outside.

Armourada, this afternoon, was a mini Piccadilly Circus. with "Rain Lovers" loving the rain from a cosy log burner. Funny 'ole game, this weather.

A soggy Tuesday beckons, methinks!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on December 02, 2013, 07:30:46 PM
Sounds great Neill. How we would love to be sitting by the log burner in Amourada. Take care and enjoy the not freeeeeezing weather (forecast here for tomorrow and onwards). x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on December 02, 2013, 08:36:28 PM

Rain, not too bad, 13 degrees ok.   Rain with snow expected, 2degrees or less, just bad. :(

      Wish we where you are,  Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Bella on December 02, 2013, 09:24:36 PM
Aha now it has all become clear - Billy told me last night that he had spent the day chopping wood to make a fire - I asked him if he was having a bonfire and he said yes for the room lol - I'm guessing he meant for the log burner ha ha! Oh to be there sat next to it - I can but dream xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jez on December 07, 2013, 12:45:00 PM
Hi Neill,

Yesterday at 6.30am I took my son for a job interview in Bolton on my way to work. We took the hilly route over the top of Winter Hill. When we passed through Belmont (a little village on the tops) I saw snow on the cars parked outside the little cottages. The car thermometer said 1 degree... nice eh?!!!

Jez

Bye the way, is my roof being replaced yet?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 07, 2013, 06:03:15 PM
Jez

All I can tell you is that the guys have been around there a  few times in the last 10 days or so.

Greetings from a 12 deg outside temp at 6pm.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on December 10, 2013, 01:06:29 PM
9.5 degrees in a very sunny Doncaster today x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 10, 2013, 06:01:58 PM
Ill see yer 9.5 and raise yer to 14 at 6pm.

Tis been a super dry and warm day today. Am told we have another avrio.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 13, 2013, 06:16:56 PM
Arillas today is a luvley day , Peeps!!

Tis all quiet on the "Western Front" - Sorry - Arillas front (Forum)  with only a few birthday greetings floating around.
(And sincere Birthday greetings they are tooooo)

13 deg here today and hovering around that at 6pm. - Suuuuperrrr!
Vassilis , Armourada, continues to snooze, on his Armourada Armchair, watching all those funny Greek soaps, that many watch here. - (They are a bit like a very , very, poor 'ole Crossroads, to me!)

He does find time, however, to supply a beer or Ouzo to a wanton traveller. You may have to wait a few minutes though. ( Depends on those TV bits you have to watch)
LUVIMTOBITS - Super Guy.

For moi? - Who has ingested more beverages, than he wishes to acknowledge, this afternoon, I think a lazy evening home, with Wegg, is in order. How does she put up with me???

I wish you all a very good Saturday- (Too early for Xmas greetings)
Can I go to sleep now??

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Bella on December 13, 2013, 06:56:07 PM
Oh what I would do for 13 degree's right now - cold, wet and miserable here

And ha ha there's Vasilis telling me every night that he's so so tired because he's been working very hard! Then again it is hard work watching those shows he watches - what does he see in them? As for finding them funny! - I've had more fun watching paint dry!

And tut tut Neil fancy you having too many - you ought to be ashamed of yourself lol now go to bed and sleep it off!

Have a great weekend

Bells xx



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 14, 2013, 09:57:34 AM
Arillas today is a luvley day , Peeps!!

Awwww....have a few more beverages for me Eggy ;) Arillas sounds like a place where I would rather be at the mo and always  *deep sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on December 15, 2013, 10:16:00 AM
erja i concur ,london town is a bit dowdy a the mo ,and boring ,,arillas in the winter ,might be quite but ,the parties we could have ,and eggy as the waiter,,hahaha lol       yiammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jez on December 15, 2013, 12:22:12 PM
Warm here too Neill, very unseasonal! Still rather be your side though, methinks...

Is my roof on yet? Can't seem to get any response from the workers!

France on Wednesday for the festivities, Bob and Nicky might be joining us, ah.....

Jez
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 16, 2014, 06:26:36 PM
I cannot believe it has been so long for me to get off my butt and do an Arillas today!!!!

And.... Jez , I still don't know about your roof. Tis on my list of things to do.

Arillas Today treats us with super weather and outside temps of 19deg, still at 4:30 pm. Rumour has it that the next few days will be good and garden spades are being cleaned, strimmers are being prepared and firelighters are being made ready for those bonfires.(Many of us prefer petrol - siga-siga though)
 
Eggy's garden boots are raring to go. Personally I would love another pair of feet to put them in !!.

Wegg is still getting leaks (not water ones) from the garden and dug up some beetroot today and is still enjoying that purple broccoli. Planting spuds is planned for Thursday. Runner beans are in and growing.

All of us here really feel for those of you, in the UK, with the rainfall and floods and power cuts.
In January here we had 210mm of rain and sit with 118mm for February. We are very lucky that we have so much soil/land around us to soak up this excess water. With so many UK places without electric it puts our 30/45 minute power cuts in perspective.

A little bird tells me that "Boss Dimi" has been to a council meeting today. I am sure he will report back about the outcome and any decisions made to improve of favourite place.

Those of you staying at Tria Adelphia, this Summer, be prepared. Much work going on there to make your stay more enjoyable.
 (How can they make your stay more enjoyable?-Surely they are running out of ideas?)

Also work going on at Nickos Appts, the ones before you reach Tria, on the right. Rainbow also finding time, between the rain, to do a few re-vamps.
Much will be going on at many places, this week, I reckon.

Take it easy guys.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 16, 2014, 06:52:14 PM
Glad you got off your butt mate. Needed a cheery report more than you'll ever know. Weather in SW England was riduculous today - warm Spring sun and NO RAIN. AND it is Sunday so we were at the pub, in total disbelief. It won't last.

From where I sit, Arillas seems on course for a bumper season. The only complaints I hear are how everywhere is fully booked. Hope it's true. Well, we are fully booked for a "quiet" week on 7th April and three mental ones from July 7th. Maybe 7 is my lucky number after all.....

Enjoy your day in heaven, and spare a thought for those of us who "wish we were there...."

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jez on February 16, 2014, 08:58:38 PM
Hi Chaps,

Sounds great. I can't wait for the 30th March, time for some serious R n' R. Neill, the roof is underway, thanks!

Jez
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on February 16, 2014, 10:52:16 PM
Sounds wonderful Eggy.....getting us in the mood.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on February 16, 2014, 11:34:03 PM
As Phil says , it's been a cracking day in Ŵolverhampton too !! Rain tomorrow again though. . . . . Work at Tria eh , sounds interesting. Talking of Tria can you give Phil a reminder of our May booking please when you see him Negg ?
Goodnight all , sweet dreams
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 17, 2014, 12:01:45 AM
Just broke a theme on board games with both of my sons who are playing Trivial with their mother. Jen is coming up with knowledge I had no idea she had. justphil can only think of my Arillas, but Jen knows everything.

After 45 years together you can still surprise one another. We celebrate Feb 15th, the day Jen and me connected in 1969. And when I got home from work she gave me a knitted heart stuffed  ready for our kitten to chase. But the cat ignored it, and I kept it.  It is mine. I love her. I always will. And Arillas will always be a part of it.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on February 17, 2014, 01:45:36 AM
Ooooh Arillas today! That first post signals that Summer is just around the corner :):)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 17, 2014, 06:52:26 PM
Yet another 19deg and warm day , folks!

Neggs been strimming n digging plus ouzoing, of course.
(Ever tried controlling a strimmer after a few bevvies?)

Garden noises all around and a new lease of life injected into the dejected.
3 more days of niceness before the rain comes back, so I am told.

Rainbow working away, this afternoon, and you guys will be in for a treat this Summer.
(I tell you nothing - yet)

I saw one person on the naturist beach and asked if I could take a photo of her, in the nude. She said she would prefer it if I kept my clothes on! - The oldies are the best, people.
(Obviously , I saw no one, just in case some people get the wrong end of the stick)
"Wrong end of the stick?" - Am I digging a deeper hole here where I should hide?
Hole - Stick ? - It gets worse but a good example of how some messages can be read wrong.

Anyway, lovely buzz going on around Arillas Today. Now it's 6:45 pm here and I'm ready to relax tonight. Probably a last look at the work achieved outside being closing shutters and eating a Wegg special.
Cheers All
Negg

And to quote someone on the Forum:-
"Stay nude - It aint rude" - with the addition of ....... "But don't intrude". - Whoops! Dun it again.
I am a pussycat really but sometimes a lil monkey when I have had a beer.


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 18, 2014, 06:56:46 PM
Arillas Today? Warm and dry and finishing temps of 16deg at 6:30 pm.
Good news for Easter visitors. Ina's supermarket will be open. Reckon Phil n Jen may just be in there for a ciggie or two for their suitcase. Tell me if you want to pre-order, Phil.

Saw "Malibu George" coming at me, in his pick up today. He waved. Well I think he waved. Just not sure if he has had a thumb and last two fingers amputated. Talking Malibu reminds me. I have had some nice chats with Kinga, recently, and she comes over as very passionate about her customer service.
Nice lady with an infectious laugh which can be produced on cue. Try it with her in the Summer!

Kostas n Peri of Coconut fame, I am told, are busy putting a roof on a house in Rachtades.
(Now who would be interested in that snippet?)

Leon n Verena (Armourada) plus baby not back yet. Possibly April. Vasiliis, I know, is like a cat on hot bricks, or tin roof,  waiting for their return. Uncle Billy - GOTTARING-2 it

Pics promised soon guys , but first I have to prepare for the last 2 weeks of the darts.
DARTS? - WOTSALLTHATBOUT?
And..... TV on the blink - Is that why I can sit and type away to my hearts content?

Brouklis busy with some outside painting this afternoon and Rainbow drilling away as they do.
A very nice eating area plus changes to the pool will appear soon.
I like Arillas as all locals seem to get everything right and then try to improve on it. Just for us guys!

Saw Phillipe, Tria, on top of a roof. Spent 15 minutes trying to talk him down and then he told me he was replacing tiles. Ah well, the thought was there.
Funny 'ole game, life
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jez on February 19, 2014, 01:06:50 PM
Neill,

Love it, love it!! The winter is starting to turn to spring but I am struggling to convince my boss that I am surplus to work's requirements for my week at the beginning of April. I have booked the flights, so I wonder if I will be feeling a bit peeky if the holiday is refused! As you rightly say, funny ole game, that life...

Cheers,

Jez



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on February 19, 2014, 03:40:11 PM
Loving your 'fred' as usual Eggy - we arrive on 4th April so was pleased to read that Ina's will be open. T'other Phil - what do you mean a quiet week - no way is that gonna happen, don't forget we + Eileen will be around. Looking forward to seeing you all Anne :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on February 20, 2014, 03:11:03 PM
How exciting, another Arillas summer is getting closer! Loving these updates Eggy. can't wait to hear (&see) what's happening at the rainbow.
Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on February 20, 2014, 08:49:02 PM
Have known Kinga at the Malibu for a number of years, lovely girl, always looks after us and has a chat if not to busy, makes you feel very welcome, normally call in for a coffee? around eleven each morning, nice place to sit and relax, and watch the world go by, slowly!, and wind up George, as much as I dare!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 20, 2014, 11:20:50 PM
Anne meluvver, 'twill be a "quiet" week whatever you and Eileen throw at us. Ask Neill, in July we have been known to hide. Even he took several days to find us when we disappeared. He was posting clandestine notes under our door at one point!

It all depends on definition of quiet. We have sought quiet in October for years now, and always have many stories to report, but sometimes in October we can just choose to go and sit on the bench and wallow in our Arillas. In July it is different. ALL of our time is full of wonderful people, and thoroughly enjoyed to boot. I love HOT (and hate cold with the same passion) and love the high summer in Arillas. But both Jen and I love being there per se. Whatever the season.

My hope for 2014 is that we share the end of season with you as well. It will mean we have been at home in Arillas in April, July, October and November. I think you understand that better than most.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 21, 2014, 06:53:21 PM
Phil

My biggest wish is for April, to finally get to Marvel and have one of those meals which get many reviews!!

I will be a happy bunny to sit with y'all and enjoy the company and finally taste their cooking"!

Meanwhile.... at 7 pm and 15 deg outside with 22 deg inside I continue to wonder why we continue to get spoilt. Surely these rewards are for Saints not sinners!!
Either back in sin bin for me or perform a miracle  - Hit the bull on a dartboard maybe?

Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 23, 2014, 09:52:49 AM
Surely these rewards are for Saints not sinners!!

Yep yep, always room for a little sinner or two ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 16, 2014, 08:00:08 PM
Apparently Arillas Today was 23rd February. It is 16th March now! What happened to all those Arillas Todays in between? They were mostly on Facebook. When I get there on 7th April, I will try to capture Arillas Today every day. Watch this space meluvvers

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 16, 2014, 10:11:00 PM
Looking forward to it Phil.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 16, 2014, 11:12:56 PM
17/18 deg and warm today Phil.

Just don't know where all that time has gone.

Possibly 3 repairs to a garden strimmer which is still not right, busy digging all veggie plots for our new crop, shifting 1 ton of top soil, giving the Olive trees a bit of a tidy up, car in garage to fix puncture and then back again for a new battery, replacing a shed roof and fixing pergola, cleaning out water gullies, repairing water pump and cleaning out a 500 litre oil tank plus of course........................
....................... a few afternoon bevvies and evening darts.
And tomorrow a catch up full garden weed cutting day is in order. (Around 400 sq metres to complete!!)
A long job as strimmer cuts out/overheats after 15 minutes!
So................Just where has that time vanished?? - BUGGERDIFIKNOW.

I will take teasy a tad when you and Jen are here though.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 16, 2014, 11:24:44 PM

Don't fret Neil....we know all the exciting things only happen when guests arrive in Arillas, and lots of early birds arriving this year.

We just wish we were too.

  Val n Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on March 17, 2014, 12:20:01 PM
i am almost feeling sorry for you neil!!!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 17, 2014, 01:01:45 PM
Ger

You would feel even sorrier , this morning.
Lovely warm day, 18 deg sunny and overalls on. Then strimmer won't work!!
Back to shop for another fix, 2 hours lost.

Now I have a short afternoon with Darts/Bevvie before back at 4 pm to carry on the good work.

Tis a super day though and my bald patches are tanning nicely. In fact there is enough sun to do the whole head!!.

A lot of activity in Arilas currently happening. This weather makes all here feel like work is something you do, to keep hands busy, whilst your body and mind is taking in the vibes.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 17, 2014, 03:26:11 PM
A peaceful 21deg at 15:30. Weather looks good for a few more days yet.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on March 17, 2014, 06:37:15 PM
Loving all the news Eggy and friends. Summer hols do feel closer after reading them. Phil, I am so looking forward to Arillas today when you and Jen are there next month.
I've got a question I hope someone here can answer and if not, Eggy would you try to find out for me? We have friends just booked at the Rainbow for September (while we are at Tria) and Miah will be 20 months old. Her Mum wonders how much disposable nappies are in Arillas, to see if she should bring a supply with her. Also swimming nappies (guess that's not what they're called). Thanks. Mo x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 17, 2014, 10:43:34 PM
I am told that Pampers are readily available here but are expensive. Even more expensive in local outlets than, for example Dimitris Market or UK shop in Sidari. But you then need to get to Sidari to purchase.

Advice given is bring as many as you can. Totally unsure about "Swimming Nappies" The only nappies I know that were swimming belonged to my youngest if we forgot to change it after 6/7 hours.
They were not only "Swimming Nappies" but "Humming Nappies" as well.
(Babies actually put me off fishcakes - DONCHYERKNOW?

Anyway........ Currently sitting and enjoying a pleasant 14 deg at 10:45 pm. My strimmer won the "Work to Rule" argument even after being hurled halfway down the bank. Tomorrow is another day so we take the rough with the smooth. Looking forward to a smooth "Arillas Today" tomorrow. The beach is looking better every day and being well used for March. Will ask "Boss" about the bench for April.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on March 17, 2014, 11:40:03 PM
Oh it is getting so exciting now. Stop buggering about with your strimmer - new one on its way all safely stored in the campervan :-). It would be great if we could all have a meal together in the Marvel and maybe a few bevvies too ;). I cant wait to see what all the activity has been about - I know it will be an improvement - even though I thought it was perfect anyway. Anne x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 17, 2014, 11:45:42 PM
Neill, you could get yourself a goat, much more friendly than that strimmer, and it could get down the bank without a push. :)

If it was a nanny goat you could get Wegg to milk it and make cheese ;)

Then again Anne and Phil could come round and give you lessons on how to start the new one.

    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: catherinestani on March 18, 2014, 08:54:43 AM
on the nappies someone at work told me a couple of years ago that you can order nappies from boots and pick them up at airport when you go thorough to departures so they dont count on your weight
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 18, 2014, 08:58:00 AM
 Am sure my daughter did that when her children were small.
Mind you the youngest is now 10 years old so it was a long time ago.

    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on March 18, 2014, 09:04:44 AM
Wow what a great idea! Wish I had known than when my twins were tiny! I seem to remember that we took what we could then just bought non-branded ones from the Kaloudis supermaket which were absolutely fine.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on March 18, 2014, 09:33:13 AM
From what I've been told you can either call Boots on 0845 121 9088  to place an order, or place it online http://www.boots.com/

If ordering online you must state in the delivery instructions box that you want to pick it up at their air-side branch, also adding your flight number, departure date and time. It's best to pick up at an air-side branch as you can then carry on your purchase as duty free.

A call to the above number should confirm if what I've been told is correct.

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on March 18, 2014, 10:21:12 AM
I may be incredibly old-fashioned and out-of-date but what's wrong with "real" nappies???
A dozen terry nappies takes up less space in your suitcase than a dozen disposable ones, it takes a couple of minutes to wash them through in the morning and drying them is a cinch because, unlike the UK, you actually get sun in Corfu.
Worked fine for me when we took 2 little ones in nappies away to Corfu all those years ago when disposable nappies were still a new-fangled invention which had not even reached parts of England, never mind Corfu!
OK – the downside is that you spend a few minutes of your holiday washing nappies, (although probably LESS time than you would spend hunting around supermarkets for more supplies of disposable ones) - but the upside is that you save a fortune on disposable ones, the only thing you have to buy is a small pack of washing powder which is available very cheaply at any of the local supermarkets.

And before you say anything Eileen – Yes, I know I'm a dinosaur! :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on March 18, 2014, 10:34:30 AM
And before you say anything Eileen – Yes, I know I'm a dinosaur! :-)

As Meatloaf said..."you too the words right out of my mouth"! ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 18, 2014, 01:14:34 PM
Geoff

I wouldn't fancy washing nappies every day - Uuurgh! I mean what do you do first before you wash it.
Don't you have to remove the "nasty bits"?
And .... if not, please don't put them in the washing machine with my bath towels!

Looks like we need a nappy topic here.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Another 18 deg here at 1 pm. - Let's hope it keeps up for you April visitors.
Anne - A meal is on the cards when you arrive.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on March 18, 2014, 01:34:52 PM
Looks like we need a nappy topic here.
Eggy - I would be nappy to oblige! :-)
However, I suspect that you are taking the pi** out of me and my nappies.
As for the nasty bits - well usually that's only once or twice a day, and anyway that's what nappy liners are for, easy to remove and flush said bits down the loo.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 18, 2014, 02:05:20 PM
its the same with milk , you can order that through Boots and take it throgh and its not on your weight, we did it three times last year :-) . I could hardly pick the hand luggage up it was that heavy !!!  lol . Won't need to this year as the youngest is now on "normal" milk as opposed to the baby milk
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 18, 2014, 05:27:55 PM
Geoff

You can't flush toilet paper down the loo so "Pooey" nappy liners must be a "no-no"?

You will not believe what some guests flush down the toilets of Villas we look after.
Blocked loos and guests call us and we call the plumber who proudly finds and displays the problem!
BIG UUURGH! - It may be S**T to us but it's their bread n butter.

Duck tape a bucket to the little ones botty is the way to go.

Lets have a thread on nappy liners. To Poo or not to Poo , that is the question.
(My motto was , when younger...
"A Crappy Nappy does not please Pappy! - Bin it and then make him very happy"
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tis been a super Arillas today and 22deg at 5pm is not to be sniffed at. Many vibes being taken here on the sea front, this pm, with a calm sea and beach which looks better every day.

Can I forecast  a super dry time for end of March or begin of April? - Yeah, go for it!!!

Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on March 18, 2014, 05:33:56 PM
Eggy - I can't believe we are having a conversation about infant excrement - but then I always do talk a load of sh** !!
And yes, I know you can't flush the nappy liners down the loo - I wasn't suggesting that, just that they are an easy way to seperate the bits from the nappy, then tip them into the loo and bin the liner in the toilet paper bin provided. Simples! [squeeks] :-)

-------------------------------------------
22 degrees !!! ??????  Lucky bu****

Quote
Can I forecast  a super dry time for end of April or begin of March?
Think you had better review this bit and see if your "Modify" button works :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 18, 2014, 05:43:39 PM

Nappies, nappies.... Bill says he can't even remember ever dealing with them. That because he didn't. Left to him our kids would have been bare ar**d. ;)

   Val x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 18, 2014, 07:25:55 PM
Geoff

I am sure you must have miss-read my post. Looks OK to me.
......just why does the word NAPPY rhyme with CRAPPY?

Who thought this alphabet up?

Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on March 18, 2014, 08:58:36 PM
Thanks for the nappy info everyone! Very useful and funny. Will pass it on to Kirsten. Must ask her if she could change a terry nappy- doubt it though! Used terries fory kids but please don't mention that to Lindsay if you see her in arillas in sept! Like the Boots idea. Mo x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 18, 2014, 10:30:49 PM
Like the Boots idea. Mo x

The boots idea?? - Wouldn't all the nasty stuff seep out from the lace holes?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 19, 2014, 12:17:31 AM
 
Crying  with laughter....Geoff and Neill you could do a comedy spot at the Coconut......Mono bring on the boots.

     Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on March 19, 2014, 12:30:29 AM
Not if they were welly boots!! Good idea that. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on March 19, 2014, 01:23:26 AM
Dunno about nappies Momo but I know a great contact for nit lotion haha
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 19, 2014, 01:38:49 AM

Oh Jo, I remember the nit lotion.:) :)

  Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 19, 2014, 10:00:34 AM

Momo....... sorry predictive text turned you into Mono Lol x

  Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 24, 2014, 07:51:27 PM
Arillas Today??

Rained overnight and a tad of a heavy thunderstorm this morning. Quite cold and miserable and at 1:30 pm could not see the beach for the waves. - "Big buggers , them waves, as Farmer Giles would say!"

But..... by 3 pm out came the sun and we all began to wonder what the problem was all about.
(What problem?)

Nice evening currently being enjoyed.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 01, 2014, 03:51:54 PM
Wish I had taken the camera for "Arillas Today"

Super signs all over the place. The beach one I particularly like reads, as follows:-

                                      Attention - For this beach area
                                      You must be suited properly
                                      Any Naughty bits shown will be
                                      removed by a local council official

(Possibly with a razor blade , I think)

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on April 01, 2014, 07:31:34 PM
Eggy, I guess those signs must be part of the fabulous Arillas Tiding Up Action shown by Dimitris on the Home Page today!
I hope none of you fellow-Arilliacs have missed the great news – so read the signs properly! And bring lots of money!!!!
Thanks to you both, made my day...
Emeralddragons
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on April 01, 2014, 08:27:00 PM
That's brilliant, Eggy! Didn't fancy seeing signs on the beach, spoiling the beauty of it, but this one sounds like an asset.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 02, 2014, 01:03:42 AM
 
Good signs.....but not as good as the date. ;)

    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 02, 2014, 01:16:52 AM
Ha Ha Val. A very understated April Fools Day for this forum, but razor blades gave the game away for me. And naughty bits being rushed away by Officials.....

We still have to equal BBC's spaghetti farms that was celebrated on Breakfast TV Today. A personal objective is to upstage that on our forum in any way I can, or persuade our Eggy to do so.

 I remember melon crushing, the new airfield on Arillas beach and the space age, laid back, space age background that the website was apparently adopting.

A fallow year for April Fools apparently. But even the Glastonbury Festival has those occasionally.

LoveandHugs
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on April 02, 2014, 01:26:12 AM
Good one Eggy!  Managed to forget it was a special day as Ive got a few days off and was on my own lifting old carpet. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 02, 2014, 01:39:39 AM
Humbled from Glastonbury writes:

"I missed it. Love the subtlety and dishonesty and look forward to visiting our new Kasino. "

My award as April Fool is accepted with grace and humility.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on April 02, 2014, 10:34:15 AM
Don't be so hard on yourself Phil - that was avery subtle one, but the fact that "KASINO" was in much bigger letters than all the rest to make sure we spotted it was a bit of a give away - Well, EVENTUALLY !! It did take me a while.!
It could be worse mate - the ITV Daybreak news item about chickens laying square eggs had my wife totally fooled until I pointed out that the name of this "new" breed of chicken was actually an anagram of "April Fool"
Great ruse Boss!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 02, 2014, 05:44:17 PM
Well peeps, Arillas Today is no April Fool and we are still enjoying an outside "Luvit" temp of 22deg at 15 mins before 6pm. There is much going on for April visitors.

Broulkis says he will also be open next week. Marvel is good, and Christos (ex Helen's Creperie) will do some evening weekday grub, if you give him a days notice. Armourada goes without saying and Night Owl, if given a days notice, will serve you during the week.

So, there you are, the "signs" are looking good and no naughty bits have been removed.
(Keep an eye on Brouklis spit lamb though - you never know!!)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 07, 2014, 06:01:05 PM
A red letter day. The strimmers are maddening, the drunk tourists have arrived and nobody gets any real work done when the sun comes out. Arillas Today sees many folk slogging their hearts out to make a decent season out of 2014.

Today it is summer. The sky is uninterrupted blue and I am posting this after wallowing in hot rays, turning my brown eyes blue (sorry Crystal Gayle.) Bare chested for the first time since last July. It must be mid twenties in terms of temperature.

Arillas Today has been a people day for Jen and Phil. Bear hugs with Kostas (Marvel) Dimitris (Brouklis) Dimitris (Rainbow) and nearly bear hugs with Takis, Vasillis, Alex, Lezek... I have only walked from Marvel to Armourada. And as for the Brits, Eggy, Phil, Anne, Frank and Sue. More to come tonight. The first three hours in Arillas can be so amazing....

Story for Today - our holdall main bag, with all of our clothes in, was padlocked with a working brass padlock when we left UK. When it arrived the lock and bag mountings had been attacked, leaving us with a conundrum. Do we tear the bag up or try to open it. Our Eggy enlisted Jimmy from Rainbow to provide some bolt-cutters. All of our problems solved by our dear friends.

There is Arillas Today, and every day.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 07, 2014, 06:18:03 PM
And we're off!! Been so excited for your first Arillas post Phil. Sorry to hear about your bag. Sounds a bit weird that? Have you reported it? Anyhow now to get on with the easy business of bliss! Keep those reports coming! X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on April 07, 2014, 09:34:33 PM
Yaay, Phil n Jen there at last, looking forward to tomorrows instalment already :) xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONYNEW on April 07, 2014, 10:00:47 PM
Hope we are gonna have a few pics on as you meander through your holiday Phil :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 07, 2014, 10:51:46 PM
 
Welcome home Phil and Jen, glad the weather is good for you all to enjoy this special time with special friends.......looking forward to Arillas Today, we need all the information you can supply for the rest of the week.

Then you can pass the baton on Phil....I am sure Anne and t'other Phil won't mind a stint as roving reporters ;) ;)

   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 07, 2014, 11:53:45 PM
Arillas tonight was a tad better than Arillas today.
(And Arillas today was a cracker!)

Super Marvel evening had by all but do not expect an early morning posting by P n J, avrio to proi.

16 deg here at midnight as I bid thee all farewell from me and 5 moggies who wonder.............
WOTSITALLABOUT??

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on April 08, 2014, 10:14:13 AM
Glad you're back home safe Phil & Jen & bag problem sorted. Looking forward to the usual humourous reports and plenty of pictures please to keep us going. Blow the froth off a few Mythos for us.

Al Sal & Becs
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on April 08, 2014, 12:00:45 PM
Fantastic evening at the Marvel with Phil n Jen and Eggy. Much alcohol was consumed, much delicious food eaten and so much of the world was put to rights - where your ears burning lol? Anne
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 08, 2014, 12:09:33 PM

Would loved to have been that fly on the wall :) :)

   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 08, 2014, 06:52:31 PM
OMG has Arillas delivered. But then it always does. Just now the sun is strong, there is not even a wispy cloud in the sky and the temperature is in the twenties. It is half past four here. The expert ie Eggy will give you the measurement if you need it.

Arillas Today has seen us do nefarious deals with Ina and George, and share lots of history with Lezek's new partner. But so much more. I have taken many pictures and hope that some will beguile you when I post them. The bladdy strimmer has finished, and now realise that I prefer the boy-racers on motorbikes to the ones who have my best intentions at heart by making the place beautiful but drive me up the wall.

Arillas has had so much loving attention all along the seafront. Forget the neon sign outside Ammos, there are many new streetlights. A quick kiss and s**g on the beach will now require a sandy walk before you are an exhibitionist. Just saying....

Arillas Today is even more perfect than I keep on about. The weather has embraced Phil and Jen and given them a huge sloppy kiss. (The ones between us are private I'm afraid. )

If you like living you will love Arillas Today.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on April 08, 2014, 10:41:46 PM
Brilliant. I'm (we all are, I think) hanging on to your every word, can't you both live there permanently?!

In Somersetism does 's**g' mean 'snog'?? :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 08, 2014, 11:12:12 PM
To continue Arillas Today, s**g was meant to be *ha* but snog sounds so much better. Arillas itself was so calm and peaceful today, and barely a wave. Many locals and incomers like me assembled in Beach Point and drank their beer on the cheap. Mythos for 2.40? It was a fantastic way to while away an afternoon.

We had been invited by Billy to eat at Armourada at 8 o'clock. The food was gorgeous as usual. We both had chicken sofrito that kiki had dreamed up on the fly. It was f*ing gorgeous. But such is her cooking. We spent the rest of our evening with the famous John Payne, by an outdoor table so Jen and me could smoke in peace.

Arillas is still here meluvvers. It is more beautiful then ever, but still here.

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on April 08, 2014, 11:14:05 PM
Hahahaha , Phil you delivered Arillas Today as only you could!  Love it :D  Sounds like your all having a fabulous time, I so wish I was there.   Photos of all of you pleeeassse.



Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 08, 2014, 11:36:24 PM
Ah Sharon meluvver, we have shared so much over the years. Just now Jen and me are doing the Arillas dream. No apologies, we are having a ball. Tomorrow Brouklis officially opens, and we have booked table 13. Watch Arillas Today tomorrow. It will certainly not be yesterday.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 08, 2014, 11:59:12 PM

Arillas Today and this evening sounds absolutely wonderful, and as Sharon said delivered just.....so ;)

Tomorrow is there for you to enjoy, as for table 13......think of all your friends who will be with you in spirit (mine's an ouzo) and just enjoy the company you will find there.

     Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 09, 2014, 01:07:56 AM
I think we can safely say....the 2014 season has officially begun.....save some of that sunshine for next week Phil xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on April 09, 2014, 09:22:13 AM
We are all going to Brouklis for a meal tonight. That should be fun. Christening table 13 in 2014 :-). I will try and post some photos while we are there. Anne x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 09, 2014, 05:13:07 PM
Arillas Today started with thin, high cloud and balmy, mild temperatures. At points it started to get very breezy, and unlike yesterday, there was noticeable foam on the waves. The beach shrank as it does in these conditions, but the main area still has many acres for sunbeds. The North and South looked quite small, but I can only judge from the road view, I didn't walk it today.

Just now (5pm local) the hot sun has emerged, and it could be midsummer. But less challenging, just perfect. And the strimmers have stopped!

PnJ walked past Brouklis (with big waves from the Boss and John Payne) but fell at the second fence, and had beers in Armourada. It wasn't even Mythos o'clock, but we did anyway. Phil and Anne were swiftly sported off by Leon to see Verena and the newest member of the Armourada team. Assured he and mum are doing well. Vassillis is amazingly better from his back injury. You would never know it happened. Chaos indeed as they all worked on removing the winter log pile, and prepare for the season with the bladdy tourists (us) supping all the beer.

A quick walk (ha ha, PnJ doing quick? I think not....) along the front saw us meeting Ina (we bought some ciggy supplies) Spiros Bardis at Graziella and George Bardis trying to run away, but we trapped him and gave him big hugs. Beach Point next, which as yesterday saw many reprobates supping the cheap beer. That included Neill, but only one for him - had to get to Sidari.... (yes, I also wonder what the hell was going on....) Many locals were there again. Christos said "I know them already" when Eggy started to introduce us. Of course he does - every business owner in Arillas who sells beer knows Phil and Jen. Ha Ha.

The finest parts of the day were when Jen and I just sat with our crosswords and beer, all sorts of stuff going on around us, struggling with 5 across. We were in our spiritual home, at peace and sublimely happy. Such is our Arillas Today.

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 10, 2014, 07:56:01 AM
Living the dream eh....? Enjoy Phil me luvver and I love to read your reports of you and Jen living it up in Arillas :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 10, 2014, 09:05:22 AM
Am I gel mucca yes of course enjoy matey and big Huggs to Jen yiammas xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 10, 2014, 05:53:05 PM
Arillas Today finds a very breezy beach front, indeed!!!

Reminds me of a girl I used to date. Gail was her name, Gail Forcewinds to be precise!

A pleasant time spent, in Armourada, with P n J plus Leszek and Angie. When I left there were many empty Mythos bottles on the table. ( But only 1 of mine, honest Guv! )

Got home to a Wegg, just back from the UK, after 10 days, plus a power cut. WOTSTHATALLABOUT?
She didn't mind - 36 hours without sleep - Aaah! the joys of a traveller.
Ne'er mind, power now back, as you can see, but I still have a dozy Wegg

A lovely 18 deg is enjoyed at just before 6pm. Pity about the wind. (The weather , not Phil. I mean!)
Phil n Jen, I can report are absorbing every super second of their time here and will have many tales to tell and, I hope, photos to post.

Anne n Phil, meanwhile settle very well into the laid back April time. In my opinion they are very brave to commit to a 3 month spell. They will enjoy, I am sure, as they have a front seat to watch Arillas come alive for the Summer.

Mon Amour planned tomorrow evening with all 4 guys.

I'll leave our "Roving Reporter" to give you the next update.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 10, 2014, 06:23:59 PM
And I will.....

Arillas Today could have blown you away, literally. The Mistraio or whatever name you have for the wind blew eveything and anything that was not fixed down. Barely a cloud in our sky, the sun doing its best to keep us warm but at points you were glad to have a woolie. Wasn't it that strange woman from No 10 who said "Everybody needs a woolie?" She said willie, but enough of that already.

PnJ did the perfect Arillas excursion. We got to Armourada, all of 400 yards away and sat for a pit-stop (ie Mythos for me) and 5 hours later we did the return trip. That 5 hours saw many friendly faces, and as Neill said, a table full of empty beer bottles. I have sat at worse, when the next one would see the table legs collapse. And in truth that was at Armourada as well. It is just that as we age, we need longer to empty them. Had we not felt the need to be showered and changed for our darts night in San Stef, it would have continued.

Arillas is full of news, new things and old ones. No, I am not going to spill all the beans. I never came here to gossip. So why am I posting Arillas Today? Because I want to.

LoveandHugs from a hugely satisfied and very happy Phil. Jen has a big smile to share as well.

Phil



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 10, 2014, 11:38:49 PM
 
Phil and Jen it's lovely to hear that you are really having a good time, we are living every minute with you. As are many of your friends I am sure.

Keep up with Arillas Today.......we are all hanging on every word.

  Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on April 10, 2014, 11:51:37 PM
Phil so pleased you & Jen are back in the swing of relaxing and socializing, you seem to be blowing plenty of froth off the Mythos hope stocks are replenished in time for our june/july visit. Just luvving the reports.

Al Sal & Becs
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 11, 2014, 08:46:08 AM
The relentless pace of doing nothing continues to accelerate. Even after the Mythos and Whiskey bashing of last night, justphil has awoken at 0830. It is 0630 there in UK.


Arillas Today is a bit overcast. By clouds that is, not my mood. The three Ws in San Stef and all the darts players with whom we spent the evening lifted our spirits to a new high. Kites? Yes, but higher meluvvers.

Tonight we will be doing Mon Amour (ha ha - that means "my love" or meluvver in Glastospeak, my version of Anglais....) How such ordinary people are allowed to have so much joy and happiness I have never understood. Our week in Arillas has been even more than that in truth.

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 11, 2014, 11:59:25 AM
Looking a bit stormy on the web cam Phil......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on April 11, 2014, 12:33:08 PM
that won't matter to phil, he's in heaven! nothing will dampen his spirit, or should that be drinking his spirits....................lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 11, 2014, 12:49:47 PM
The 1mm of rain actually arrived - it lasted all of 5 minutes, and the sun is now trying to make an appearance. In spite of reputation, PnJ are having a quiet day in readiness for another Beano tonight. We are exhausted, but very content. At risk of boring you with yet another positive report, we are as near to heaven as it gets. And when this one ends, we know we have 3 more weeks in July. Do I prefer it quiet? Yes indeed. But as dear mate Neill has said, we soak up every precious minute.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on April 11, 2014, 05:04:36 PM
"The relentless pace of doing nothing" just love that sentence :) Loving the reports Phil, enjoy Mon Amour tonight, photos!

Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 11, 2014, 05:22:10 PM
The sun is beating down. I even took me top off (actually one of the three I had on.) Voddie frappe in hand, a perfect Arillas afternoon behind us, and Mon Amour tonight. Note to self... have that shower before you forget.

It was cold today, but by whose standards? Now it is WARM. There is almost no wind, no strimmers and no motorbikes. I lie of course, because  the minute I typed it one went noisily past. Moi? I couldn't care less. The Arillas magic wand his beaten me about the head so much now, I don't remember who or what I am. A beautiful lady is lying on a bed behind me, reading a paperback novel, and I am writing this. OMG have I got old....

Arillas just now is everything you know and love, including the aggro and the problems. But boy does it make me feel GOOG!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 11, 2014, 05:49:44 PM

I know that motorbike Phil.....sitting on the balcony at Mathraki early morning coffee in hand, as soon as I think mmmm quiet this morning, the blasted thing goes roaring past up the hill :)

Enjoy your evening both of you,

   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 12, 2014, 08:49:54 AM
Arillas just now is everything you know and love, including the aggro and the problems. But boy does it make me feel GOOG!

:D what better place to feel GOOG! Enjoy Phil me luvver :D :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 12, 2014, 06:49:49 PM
Arillas Today has been HOT. There is not a cloud in the sky, and it is Corfiot Blue. I will leave the technical stuff to Neill, but my Arillas Addict teashirt was on display. The second layer is off.....


Arillas tonight will see us renewing our friendship with Nicos and Linda. Nights and Owls. We spent the afternoon putting the Arillas world to rights with Spiros who is back from Mathraki. Many Mythos, much love and gossip was shared. And Len and Sandra made me look like a teetotal with the number of beer bottles. Life in Arillas is something we both understand. Actually, they know more of it than we do. But our plans for long term continue to grow.

Arillas Today is just the same. I know many people who will smile at that comment, if they believe it. Honest meluvvers, it is improved but sameness is part of it. My Arillas is so goog, and I'm not even from Preston.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 12, 2014, 06:54:02 PM
Still 21 deg at 7pm . Phil.

Super Day - Caloo Calay!!

plus a Mythos or two - WOTMORECANISAY?

(Very nice time last night. - I am " Bifteki'd " out!!)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 12, 2014, 07:32:29 PM
Told yous. Neill does the technical stuff, your justphil just waxes lyrical and waffles. But they don't serve waffles here....


Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 12, 2014, 08:26:09 PM

Waffles.......just good friends. :)

      Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 13, 2014, 01:34:25 AM
He tells me you all read this. Tonight I couldn't care less. For those who understood my Preston gag hello meluvvers. For anyone else, I did big hugs with Spiros, Bobby Nikos and Dimitris. Pick your own versions of who shared my life tonight.

This is my last Arillas Today from Arillas. Nobody cares, and nor do I. It is as gorgeous as ever. But we all knew that before...........

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 13, 2014, 08:45:03 AM
For those who understood my Preston gag hello meluvvers.

Hello Phil me luvver! :D I believe it was me who let the Preston gag  out the proverbial bag in one hot September afternoon in the Nut. Those were the days my friend 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on April 13, 2014, 08:50:52 AM
Your last one! That has gone so quickly, hurry up those 3 weeks in July, thanks for posting Phil, they've been a treat to read.  Eggy, as always, the master of banter :)

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 13, 2014, 12:09:36 PM

To steal another one from Erja....I concur :D

  Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on April 13, 2014, 03:39:11 PM
The week's gone so quickly....

Thank you Phil and Jen it's been such a pleasure to come home from work and read your posts.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 13, 2014, 05:46:29 PM
Said a very laid back "Kalo Taxithi" to Phil n Jen , this afternoon. I say laid back and it was as laid back as I could make it without being too sad.

They have been a blessing to Arillas, this week, but I do not wish to embarrass them by too much "rabbit"

Night Owl, Mon Amour, Marvel, Brouklis, Christos, Three W''s and then Akrotiri this afternoon to enjoy yet another fine 20 deg+. The week has gone too quickly and I have yet to find out how they squeezed in so much to do in so little time. (And in between a Mythos or two as well!)

Many of us have followed their exploits and postings, over the last week, and I can tell you that "Arillas Today" has taken just over 400 "hits" in the last 7 days.

We now leave it to Anne and Phil to continue the posts and blogs and do the work of four people!

Cheers All
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 13, 2014, 06:13:23 PM

Many, many thanks to you all for your roving reports this week they have been enjoyed by lots of forum members.

Anne and Phil "no pressure" but as much as we love Eggy it's nice to get Arillas Today other eyes occasionally.

Safe journey tomorrow Phil n Jen...... enjoy your last night.

   Val x 





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 13, 2014, 07:44:19 PM
Electronics have messed up the perfection of our stay, but threats from the Boss to ban me from the forum (er, only for 2 hours) because I didn't mention him in all my Today posts were delivered at Akrotiri this afternoon. So now I admit, he and I have shared affectionate moments involving one hand and a raised thumb. There might have been a hug. Litsa was her charming self, and young Spiros grows more beautiful by the day. But with parents like his, are you surprised?

I thought Saturday would be enough from me, but chastened by the Boss I have given in. At times Akrotiri was drenched in hot sun, maybe 25 degrees, at others it was cool and windy. But it was always cool. And friggin packed.... People understand quality. And boy are the views QUALITY! I have never seen all of the Diapontian islands at once, and so clear. It fair blew me away. 

Many Greek Dimitris were introduced to me, so I could feel guilty about forgetting their names. They will worry less about it than this simple old man who loves Arillas. Arillas Today? It was f*ing PERFECT.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 13, 2014, 10:40:34 PM
Have fitted in another one. Jen has the blues big-time. I live with a menstrual woman for forty odd years, then tonight the whole lot exploded into the usual female illogical logic. Arillas tonight sees her very unhappy to come back to UK. She has just explained that she hasn't eaten any fish this week. I will leave it to your own imaginations where this will lead.  With any luck.....

Kalinichta!!!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 14, 2014, 12:27:15 AM
Sorry to miss you Phil and Jen......I am packing too :wink:
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 14, 2014, 12:56:10 PM
Well guys.... Phil and Jen have taken 3 deg, back with them, to Glastonbury.
(Only 17 deg here at midday. Still pleasant in the sun though)

This Arillas today thread has taken over 200 hits in the last 24 hours, but now our passionate reporter is back in the UK I wonder if that will settle down?  (Currently 938053 since the first ever post)

There looks to be many here to enjoy the "Paska" celebrations. Many eggs will soon be smashed.
(Including me but only if I drink too many Ouzos!)

Arillas now getting busy mid April? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT. ??

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on April 14, 2014, 06:10:35 PM
Thanks P&J and all the other lovely contributors, especially the fab Eggy, for a lovely week on Arillas Today. Still got 20 weeks to wait till our turn. It should be even more special this year as our daughter and 3 of our friends plus baby are coming out for our second week. Yippee!!! Mo x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on April 15, 2014, 08:51:04 AM
Sorry guys - I have been in bed since Sunday night - got a touch of the turkey trots - so I dare not go too far from the bathroom. Will post again when I am up and about. Anne
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 15, 2014, 11:06:12 AM

Oh, poor you, look after yourself and get well soon.

  Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on April 15, 2014, 02:06:36 PM
oh no. take care x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 15, 2014, 04:59:56 PM
Costa may pop over later and see how you are.

Tomorrow night at Marvel is planned for a few darts games. (Only 3 or 4 of us)

Get well soooooon,

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 15, 2014, 07:14:22 PM
Arillas Today must be the arrival of Sandy. Angie and that "Young Bugger", who has been given the title of "Oldest Arilliac"  Father Eric. (Sandys's Pop not a priest) He's a tad taller than Arnold Swartzen..... etc  but maybe not as ugly, and when he shook my hand I thought I cannot to hold a dart for the next month.

Good to see them, all well, and coming in to a 20 deg outside at 1pm ish.

Methinks many Retsinas will soon be consumed and Eric will be , very soon , part of the Night Owl darts family. Nickos (Owl) has been waiting for his special partner for a long time.

Cheers
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 15, 2014, 08:38:28 PM
We will see Sandy in July, but I am sad I am not going to get my hand crushed, and meet her wonderful dad. Best wishes to them for a wonderful time. For it to be any more wonderful than ours is impossible....

And for that I want to use Arillas Today to record our heartfelt thanks for the hospitality, friendship and downright affection we received from all of those we met and who might read this.

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 16, 2014, 09:50:23 AM
Some kind person had left some retsina in my fridge, along with the requested milk. Ange and I managed to consume the lot after my dad had gone to bed last night. Yammas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 16, 2014, 09:35:30 PM
Yammas Sandy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: coys on April 16, 2014, 11:33:56 PM
Go easy on the milk Sandy!

Barry.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 17, 2014, 02:30:50 PM
Retsina supplies have been replenished....just as well...it's pouring with rain and one has to do something. Can't spring clean all day after all....   :wink:
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 17, 2014, 11:06:19 PM
So that tank above your home is not hot water but retsina lol xxx yismmas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 18, 2014, 09:59:31 PM
Lol.....I had a problem with no water here this morning but eventually got it sorted....thank you Keith and Eileen. My dad was worried he would have to shower in retsina...

We are confident of better weather on Sunday.......and whatever, it is SO peaceful here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on April 18, 2014, 10:05:51 PM
Sandy and Eileen - I am so looking forward to seeing you - hopefully this coming week am sure I will be able to leave the bathroom for long enough to say hello :-) Anne
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 18, 2014, 11:04:54 PM
Poor you Anne....hope you feel better soon and look forward to meeting you xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 21, 2014, 05:18:50 PM
Sandy
Anne and Phil will be coiled springs when they join us "Darting Reprobates" for an evening at Three W's on Wednesday, when awards will be presented to those lucky "Winter Winners".
You, and my new "Supping Partner" Eric are welcome to join us and Margerita is laying on a small buffet.
A chance to meet those faces to names such as "Andy , Valantis, Yiorgos, Stathis, Doug? ,"
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Meanwhile...... "25 Today" - "25 Today" ........... Who's got the key of the door?
(Usually Wegg , that's why I get home "early!!)- "Never been home early before! (That rhymes)
Not a sing song,don't join in Phil,  but the super day we are all enjoying. (Rather do 25 than 21 peeps!)

Great news today is that Nickos (Nickoletos) is the proud father of a lovely little lady.
An excellent  "Paska" present indeed! Daddy is so proud that he lost a game of darts to me today.
(Lose to me???? - He must be sooo proud!!!!)

Rainbow scheduled for a Friday week open, as is Tria. - Night Owl open every evening from Wednesday. Tis all coming alive folks!!!!

So, all in all, not a "badun" for an Easter Monday. (People on sunbeds today? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?)

Cheers
Negg





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 21, 2014, 05:32:57 PM
Does anyone know a good psychiatrist? No, not for Eggy, for me. I need to understand why I came back to UK knowing how wonderful the season and its start would be. Well, I do understand why. I am not quite old enough to pay my way without work.

I would adore being at 3Ws with the lovely Marguerita and Chrisanthos on Wednesday. But I would adore doing anything or nothing on Monday, Tuesday......

Yammas folks. Spare a thought for the dispossessed who are languishing here in the UK.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on April 21, 2014, 07:14:42 PM
We will be there @ 3 W's as I am now fully recovered  - hoping Sandy and Eric make it as would love to meet them. I have been soaking up some rays today - it has been glorious. See you soon Anne
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 23, 2014, 04:56:14 PM
Twill be good to see you both , Anne n Phil, at Three W's tonight.Phil may just sneak in a game or two but it may be more of a "last Chat" with many before the Summer starts as people vanish for that "Work" thing that generally pops up at this time of year.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Phil n Jen... If you read this then you have a PM and an E-mail from me.
(Don't worry though. Police have dropped the charges & accept that Y-fronts are eligible for a tax rebate)
JOKING GUYS _ HONEST!!!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A nice 25deg here today and although a "spitten" of rain this afternoon , still warm.
The Arillas bench is planned to be re-fitted in around 7 days , plus one/two more benches to go with it.
Very nice for those who are queuing for our bench to have somewhere to sit until it's vacant.
(Next year there will be a ticket number in-situ)

Costas on the Beach plans to open in a week. Another "super" for early May travellers.
Tria are putting finishing touches to their re-vamp as is Rainbow (Nice outside shower! - Whoops!).

Many "Headless Chickens" running around "Arillas Today" -
XCept Negg - Ouzo/Beer/Smile/Darts. Sometimes legless not headless.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 23, 2014, 10:34:40 PM
Sorry we didn't make it Anne....an evening out is quite an effort for my dad this year, although he did manage an early dinner at the Night Owl. Might bump into you once the Rainbow opens as we are sure to be in there......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on April 24, 2014, 10:16:53 AM
Never mind Sandy am sure it will happen :-). We had a lovely evening at 3 Ws - I helped Eggy by giving out all the awards - thanks for asking me. The hot buffet was delicious too. Poor Eggy was really limping tonight, maybe a broken toe? Plenty of beer and Ouzo to help with the pain though. I think I may have to report him to the 'RSPCTS' - fancy kicking your old strimmer just because you have a posh new one :-) Anne
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 24, 2014, 04:44:12 PM
Toe a tad better , today, but blacker than the ace of spades. Thanks Anne, for helping with the trophy awards. - Nice buffet laid on by Margerita and that spicy sausage took the pain away from the foot.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

We approach May and "Arillas Today" finds me behind those hire cars that stop at a T-Junction, oblivious to what is behind them, to consult a map. WOTSALLTHATABOUT - Pull over guys!!
And, the quad bike, plodding along happily with it's right indicator continually flashing.
Do I overtake - Is it "left on" as a "just in case" ?
Mind you, in the Winter there are many locals who don't know where the indicator is!!
(It's that strange looking thing usually growing from the steering column - DONCHYERKNOW?)

Anyway.......
...... Even with overnight rain we still have a good 17 deg outside so nowt spoilt.

Bear with sore head and only 9 toes signing off. (Sore head thanks to Three W's last night)

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 25, 2014, 12:41:22 PM
Dry 18 deg , lunchtime today. and much sprucing up happening, not only in Arillas, but Ag. Georgious , Ag. Stephanos and Sidari. Night Owl, Afionas, putting a few finishing touches to their extended eating area
so much "goings on" going on. (except for me as I will now stop going on)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on April 25, 2014, 02:10:42 PM
I am getting so excited, cannot wait, I loved the photo of the Night Owls new jugs that I have ordered some from Hippopots myself.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 25, 2014, 11:51:22 PM
Beautiful weather today and my dad and I ventured over to Kassiopi where we had lunch overlooking the harbour....one of his favourite spots. While we were there, Rainbow Jimmy rang me and invited us to a music festival in Afionas tonight. My dad was too tired but I went up for a couple of hours.
One of those lovely balmy evenings and I was accompanied by hundreds of fireflies as I drove up the hill. I could hear the music and smell the souvlaki as I walked up to the square and it was one of those special evenings that only theGreeks can so casually achieve. Sadly I missed the choir singing, which is what it was all about, to celebrate the end of the choir season....but the music and dancing was wonderful as ever. Roula insisted I joined in......I'm sure I have 2 left feet. Am always promising I will learn properly but never do. There was some pretty powerful home-made wine....
Hopefully will be up in time to join in part of the beach clean-up tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 26, 2014, 12:57:56 AM
Might bump into you once the Rainbow opens as we are sure to be in there......

See you there Sandy, we arrive on May 5th.... Just booked.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 26, 2014, 01:18:46 AM

Lovely news Dot and John......an extra holiday :) but sadly we will miss you both times. :(

Have a wonderful time...where are you staying?

  Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 26, 2014, 01:20:33 AM
An Arillas high for me tonight. Thank you Neill, Sandy and John. Neill and Sandy for the posts, John for restoring my faith in last-minute luck.

Sandy, I am selfishly so glad you went - your report has me smelling the souvlaki and listening to the choir. One day I will sing with them. I hope it is soon.

Arillas is waking up, and without the forum and Facebook I would just be imagining it. Just now I am living it.

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 26, 2014, 02:47:11 AM
Fabulous reading for the Wissett's also. Just loving all these daily updates Sandy. You seem to capture the ambience and atmosphere perfectly
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 26, 2014, 09:21:12 AM
FANTASTIC DEALS FROM BIRMINGHAM
FLY OUT ON MAY 5th FOR 7 NIGHTS 
from £175pp self catering  ...Tria.... Rainbow... Akti
have a look on line NOW
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on April 26, 2014, 12:15:00 PM
Excellent John , where are you staying ?
Title: Re: Arillas today
Post by: martin-w on April 26, 2014, 01:25:06 PM
See you both there John, arriving mid day on 5th. May for three weeks, staying at The Bardis Hotel as usual!
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 26, 2014, 02:29:54 PM
May bump into you at the airport Martin, lets hope we have a little longer to chat than we did in September
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on April 26, 2014, 03:32:56 PM
Yes, will look out for you both, got some 'catching up' to do! Where are you staying?
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 27, 2014, 04:17:14 PM
So.... around the 3rd/5th May looks a "Chat catch up" for me then.

I know where to find you , John n Dot.
(Generally I find Martin hanging on to a light post around 1 a.m. )
Joking - Honest. ( Martin will be found, on my Punto travels, strolling around Arillas absorbing tranquillity.

20 deg and , hopefully,  rising quicker than the exchange rate.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 27, 2014, 04:23:31 PM
We know where to find you Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 29, 2014, 06:10:31 PM
I dive in Marvel , as well John.
Ducking n diving - Come back Arthur Daley , all is forgiven.

Horrible rain yesterday and overnight big spots plus early afternoon bigger ones made it a very cold Arillas today. But now , at 6pm it's dry and hovering around 19deg outside. WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

I am told that Rainbow opens it's gates on Saturday. (Do they have a dartboard? - I dunno!)
6th May is the target for Vavillas. (Thomas looks to be doing a bit of re-vamp work)
Tria "bombing" along nicely, Costas on the beach planning about the 6th May also.
And..... I saw a few bodies in the "Arillas Inn" - Do they plan a revival? - WOTDOIKNOW?
(Don't get yer hopes up too much, they could have been in there just borrowing a few chairs!)

No "stirring" from Vinceremos or Graziella as yet but I reckon they will be coiled springs ready for action by the 5th May, at least. (5th/6th May "OPEN" signs springing up all over. Spoilt fer choice again!)

Spiros, Portofino, as usual looks ready and he will "flick the switch" when he's satisfied all is perfect.

Coconut and Malibu generally follow suit together so earplugs at the ready, guys.
(You will hear when they are open - Even if still in the UK!)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on April 29, 2014, 06:26:36 PM
Plenty of watering holes opening up for you then mate !  lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: alex on April 29, 2014, 07:10:44 PM
getting so excited, see you there martin, we arrive on the 5th as well, but wont be at the gratz till about 11.30 in the evening, will catch up with you am sure Alex
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on April 29, 2014, 10:49:36 PM
I was talking to Leo at "Arillas Inn" - Do they plan a revival? - No such luck! - they were just sorting out the beach beds and generally cleaning all their furniture. Apparently the brothers cannot agree - on what I don't know! Anne
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on April 30, 2014, 05:07:05 AM
Will look out for you, maybe still at Grats at 11+ pm.
See you soon,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 30, 2014, 12:55:40 PM
Alex what date are you there tell we come fly out on 16th. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: alex on April 30, 2014, 06:23:04 PM
we arrive on the 5th and fly back in the evening of the 16th, which i am not thinking about lol hopefully will catch you during the day before we have to fly back
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 30, 2014, 06:43:07 PM
I still cannot work out "Arillas Today" !!

A cold morning and "fleece wearing" indoors and out.
Then a super lunchtime with muggins here going out in a jacket.
Then, home at 5:30 pm, working outside .... It's T-Shirt time + sunglasses , of course. Eh??
Now .... 21 deg outside and very calm n dry.

Question is , right now, shall I get the long johns out for our evening meal at Marvel?
2nd question is... if I do should I wear trousers over the top of them?
(Or is it T-shirt and (perish the thought) SHORTS.
Shorts are for drinking not wearing and water is only for Ouzo not swimming in. - New Motto!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 01, 2014, 02:25:23 PM

Arillas Today looks very changeable......get your outfits ready....Eggy it maybe very hot later or very chilly ;)

    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 05, 2014, 10:17:13 PM
Arillas today. Little windy but warm arrived around 3pm. Stroll down to the beach after a short meeting with Anne and Phil. Bumped into a few locals, Martin was at gratzellas and also spent some time with yiota. Back for a sleep and now dinner at Brouklis.     Wish you were here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 05, 2014, 10:35:31 PM
Sorry not there to welcome you John n Dot, but was in Sidari. (Tad of Bizzi ness )

I'll find you soon for a good 'ole chinwag.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 06, 2014, 01:32:56 AM

Definitely....... :(  wish we were there !! but glad that both of you are. Enjoy.

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 06, 2014, 08:57:07 AM
John the Ref and Dot seem to have brought good weather with them....glorious sunshine this morning!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 06, 2014, 04:08:06 PM
Good to see Sandy this morning. Weather is sunny and quite warm. Had a good sleep and feeling better now rested. Breakfast was good and our stroll around the village saw us bump into old friends. Things are all shaping up and things will be in full swing before this week is over. Arillas is just as it always is warm and welcoming,that's all for now.........wish you were here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 07, 2014, 09:39:34 AM
Kalimera. It is a hot morning here today, no plans there never is perhaps a walk up to akrotiri or afionas or as Mary poppins would say, we could jump into a pavement painting and go on another arillas adventure. Arillas today holds something for us so we are off to find out. Wish you were here
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 07, 2014, 05:56:48 PM
A super afternoon, guys, and John n Dots ears have taken a bashing from me.
(Did I see a few yawns or was it imagination??)

Still an easy peasy 22 deg at 6pm and peace with the world springs to mind.

Poor Sandy going back to the UK, avrio, with pop Eric.
(My biggest wish is to have the faculties and lookout on life, that Eric has at 95 - I am an envious bunny)

Rainbow good and Arillas is springing to life quicker than I can punch this keyboard.

LUVITALL

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 07, 2014, 06:27:04 PM
Fab day here akrotiri was our destination
Walked towards donkey path. Cliff has had another battering
There is now a cutting into the field about 30  yards past kaloudis
We had to turn back where the steps are, tricky to pass.

Had breakfast at akrotiri then back to rainbow (was I yawning Neil) nice to catch up.
Lot of work going on at Effies she looked good with Sun hat and gardening gloves on said they should be open sometime next week

Just taking it easy for this week, yes life is good. Wish you were here
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 08, 2014, 07:44:13 AM
Thank you for your reports Eggy and Ref and all I can do is *deep sigh* ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 08, 2014, 01:42:40 PM
(was I yawning Neil) nice to catch up.

Course you weren't, John. (You don't need a deep sigh , either, cause you and Dot are here.) Poor Erja.!!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Lets make it worse by saying what a super Arillas today ia,  currently sitting around 20 deg and dry.

3 hours around Corfu Town, this morning, for me and Sidari beckons now for a tad of darts bizzy-ness.

Catch up soon.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 08, 2014, 06:32:16 PM
I sit here, in my humble little abode, at 6pm, and enjoying 23deg on our balcony, at Kavadaddes.

An "unusual" afternoon for me, at Sidari which started at "Sea Monkeys" , Canal D'Amour end.
They were waiting for the local "Bee-Man" as they had a swarm under one of their sun brollies.
Just a tad annoying for guests seated around, although many just waved the usual hand, as you do with a wasp or two.

Anyway...... along comes "Bee-Man", in complete outfit, and with a little smoke and a little coaxing into his "Bee-Box" not only saves the day but gives all those local guests many pics to take home which will help relate their story. (Which will B much for fun for them)
But... it gets better.... When "B" person removes his gear, he becomes Yiorgos, the guy who painted my house. ( Not sure if Beekeeping or painting is his 2nd hobby ) We shook hands and he duly presented me with a bee, which happily crawled all over my hand. "It's a male" he said! Still not sure what that meant. Brave Egg went and put it back in the box with his family. A guest shouted that they had a few around them collecting nectar. Don't worry, I replied, Andy will give them the bill later.

Not Arillas Today for you guys but a sort of Arillas today for me, when you can venture away and find something that does not always happen in our usual day to day holiday routine.

Please... no jokes on this one as we have done them all.
1. He will B here soon.
2. If he flirts with Andy's wife tell him to B-Have and don't call her "Honey"
3. We hope he didn't sting Andy on the price.(If he did Andy would tell him to buzz off)
4. If he didn't catch them all, would he B back.
5 When he finished the job would someone buy him a Bee-r.
and the worse one? - How did he recognise the Queen Bee? - Twas the on with the little crown on.

Arillas Today , did not need me, as they already have a swarm of guests to look after.
Time for me to Bee-gone.

Cheers
Negg





 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on May 08, 2014, 06:51:35 PM
Great posting from Eggy - can just imagine the scene at the Sea Monkeys when the bee-man came to do his stuff.  Once had a swarm in our plum tree and know its quite an art to take the colony into your bee box - would not like to try it myself, even with a few puffs of bee calming smoke.
Thanks for the regular reports, Eggy, from our beeloved resort.  Hope to catch a glimpse of you when we get there in September.
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 08, 2014, 10:09:51 PM
Arillas today was spent in afionas.
It was a cool start to the day so the walk up the hill was the order of the day.
Called in at night owl for refreshments then off to see spiros at anemos.
Nice lunch and a chat. Walked back via eileen`s villa Stopped them working for a while  then back around 6pm.
Dinner at brouklis rounding off a good day
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 09, 2014, 09:22:15 AM
Kalimera, arillas today is nice and sunny.
Looks like it is going to be hot later
Time for breakfast, wish you were here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on May 09, 2014, 03:40:32 PM
JohnTheRef&Dot, it sounds amazing, the sun is trying to peep through in Cornwall, but still wearing coats and boots.  The weekend is meant to be a wash out,grrrrrrr I am off for a coastal walk.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 10, 2014, 05:48:53 PM
Steady arillas today for us, bacon sarnies for breakfast then over to San stephanos
Called into yiotas New shop then a walk round to see what was going on, quiet down on the beach and in the town.
Hipopots were getting ready for visitors, stopped and had a little chat there.
Three www for lunch then back home around 5pm
Marina opens tonight but it's. B. B. Q. at the rainbow for us.
Wish you were here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 10, 2014, 06:04:07 PM
Hope the first Rainbow BBQ of the season goes well....wish I was there. Yammas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 10, 2014, 06:28:36 PM
Us too Sandy meluvver. Enjoy John and Dot!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 10, 2014, 07:39:35 PM
Arillas Today sends me to Night Owl for a lunchtime drink and seeing the arrival of Linda's parents from America. Very well they look too.

Then of to Tria Adelphia for a beer, with Phillipe, and a very pleasant time was had, especially with 23 deg on the clock.

Then, off to Marvel where I had the honour to lose a game of darts with Kes.
Where the hell did he get that double 9 from???

Now home and still 22 deg outside at 7:30.

And...... chilli with rice as our evening meal? - Will it get any hotter??

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 10, 2014, 10:21:37 PM

Hotter.....lucky you, heavy intermittent rain here...and l mean heavy, all day. Fifteen minutes of sunshine but still cold then more rain.

The heating came on automatically this morning and is still on tonight.

See you all soon. Keep some of the sunshine for us.

 Val x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: hippopotandmouse on May 10, 2014, 11:10:46 PM
Nice to meet you John and Dot.

See you stopped in at 3 w's for one of Margarita's omelettes!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 11, 2014, 10:15:09 AM
Kalimera from arillas, last day so we will need another on the spot reporter
Arillas is waking to another day of sunshine (no rain for a week now)
Hope this weather stays good for all that follow. Time for a full English then off to see what the day holds for us
May even be tempted by a dip in the sea
Wish you were here
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 11, 2014, 12:22:10 PM

Enjoy your last day both of you, safe journey home, and then the countdown begins until your return.

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jez on May 11, 2014, 12:41:35 PM
Neill,

Did the bee-man come from the hillside going up to Magoulades where all the hives are or by the side of the road heading into Sidari? Viv and I were looking at them in March. We had local honey with Greek yoghurt every morning for breakfast, delicious(I didn't lose any weight though!)

She bought me a bee keeping course some years ago for a birthday present, very interesting it was too. Unfortunately, I have never had a colony of my own because we live next door to a stables and bees and horses are not the ideal match, insurance claims don't you know!

Buzzing off now.

Jez
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 11, 2014, 05:29:10 PM
Jez - I think this beeelody little beegur is around  Sidari somewhere.

Farewells to John n Dot is my Arillas Today. Once again, I ask "Where has the time gone???"
They came , they saw and then they were conquered, yet again!
(Gluttons for punishment and back in 9 weeks though)

Martin W continues to jump in hedges as my Punto approaches but I hope to find him before he leaves.

Methinks Viv n Pete plus a few others are around from Tuesday. WOTDOIKNOW?

24 deg at 5:30 pm says it all - Siga Siga and then more Siga Siga.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 11, 2014, 06:33:54 PM
I have to ask this question......................

950,0000 views since "Arillas Today" was first posted????. Will we hit a million by October???

If we do then it's a big credit to the "Arillas Family" that bend over backwards to ensure that we all have a great time here. (Plus of course you Arilliacs who cannot keep away from the Forum!!!- or Arillas)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 11, 2014, 06:43:51 PM
Loving it. Forum and Facebook give me the truth (ha ha) of what is happening in my adopted spiritual home. I already knew most of the facts of your post Neill, but hearing you say them brings them all to life.

John and Dot leave tomorrow, but content in the knowledge they will be back in a few weeks. They have so publically enjoyed their time and for that I thank them both. The reports have kept me happy all week.

MartinW from Wales is doing what he does best - being in Arillas at Bardis Sun with people he loves. I know how he feels.

And as the season unfolds, we will all do our own thing. viv and Pete are not the only ones due to arrive. Keith (geezer) and Ann are all but on their way, and others too. The 2014 season looks like being a bonanza for our dear Greek hosts. As a bladdy tourist, I bladdy hope so!

Phil

And Neill, I will do my best to make it a million in 2014. But 50,000 is a LOT!!! Take care matey. Looking forward to doing it all again in July.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 11, 2014, 07:43:35 PM

Well this one more to boost the total......but as Phil says 50,000 is a lot, so let's all try to post a relevant comment each day.
Even if it's just thank you to Eggy

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 11, 2014, 07:58:00 PM
Well this is relevant....for anyone considering an authentic Greek holiday with wonderful hospitality, amazing food, unreal sunsets and memories that will last a lifetime, get on the t'internet and get it booked! Nobody put on their headstone, 'I wish I had spent more time in the office'... xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 11, 2014, 08:17:55 PM

MartinW from Wales is doing what he does best


You mean hiding away from me, Phil????

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 11, 2014, 08:46:21 PM
Y'ole rascal Eggy. Life in Arillas is all about missing folk, and being gobsmacked when it's somebody else. There are so many of us now, you just go with the flow. Well that's my recipe for Arillas Today.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 12, 2014, 08:11:01 AM
Arillas today is cool and cloudy at 8am end of our week
Airport awaits so Kalimera from us......we will return.

Wish you were here
Dot. & John xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on May 12, 2014, 01:44:02 PM
Have a safe trip
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 12, 2014, 05:43:46 PM
I have just come inside for a glass of "water" as we are enjoying a 25 deg outside temp!!
(Even my leaf hoover is sweating!!)

Arillas Today is being kind to all, except my T-shirt which has to be changed, yet again.

But.... Tuesday/Wednesday ??? The committee is still out on that one (Kavaddades Weather, I mean)
Says it may be cold - YERAVINALAFFGUV!!!

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jez on May 12, 2014, 10:11:20 PM
What is the percentage of ouzo in that water?
Jez
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 12, 2014, 10:52:42 PM

I would guess about 80%....that's how he taught me to drink it.

 Bill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on May 13, 2014, 12:17:07 PM
First morning in Arillas,simply beautiful. Lots of activity in the various businesses not yet open and as usual lots of friendly greetings. Quite warm but a tad too breezy for the beach. Not too breezy however to sit and enjoy a pre lunch beer outside Akrotiri. Being selfish I love it here this time of year, not too many bladdy tourists!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONY WITH AN A on May 13, 2014, 01:44:52 PM
Hello Ian. Have you been let off the leash again. Where are you staying? We will be there in a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 13, 2014, 02:04:45 PM
Glad you arrived safely Ian...hope you will have checked out the beach thoroughly by the time I return next week!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on May 13, 2014, 09:14:46 PM
Hi Tony, what's a leash? I am a free man, I think. I'll have to ask Carol. I'm staying in Angela's little house. When do you arrive? Carol is coming out on 30th, for a couple of weeks. Look forward to seeing you both.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on May 13, 2014, 09:19:23 PM
Hi Sandy, you may need to delay a little. It could take more than a week to get as far as the beach. Shame I didn't get to see your dad, may be next time. See you soon.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONY WITH AN A on May 13, 2014, 09:27:09 PM
We fly out on the 26th. Staying at Anna's. Janet is arriving on the 4th June. She is staying at the Marina with her daughter. Look forward to catching up with you and Carol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 13, 2014, 11:50:07 PM
Nice to hear from you Ian. I so, so, so know what you mean about taling a week to get to the beach. On my first day it takes 4 hours to get from Bardis Sun to Ina's and back with milk..... so many reunions and natters. But I'm not compaining!

Will you still be there early July? Will buy you a beer if we see you.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 14, 2014, 12:28:16 PM

On my first day it takes 4 hours to get from Bardis Sun to Ina's and back with milk

So stop trying to milk her goats, Phil, and buy a carton of it!
-------------------------------------------------------------------

A low 18deg and dull here, so far, today with a tad of overnight rain. Forecast for Friday not looking super but these "forecasts" seem to change every other day.
We will see.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TONY WITH AN A on May 14, 2014, 04:24:40 PM
Ian. I gave you some duff information. Janet is arriving on the 2nd of June not the 4th.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on May 15, 2014, 12:28:05 PM
Hi Phil, made it to the beach yesterday and even managed to have a swim. The sea was not warm exactly but far less cold than I expected.  Looks like I will miss you this time round as I leave Arillas on 30th June. You'll have to drink the beer you were going to buy me yourself. I' sure you'll manage :-)

Sandy I'm afraid the south beach doesn't exist. In fact there is no beach south of Graziella at all at present. The North beach is quite small and the central beach seems to have shrunk during the unsettled last few days.

The bonus from this weather is that it is ideal for walking. It's nice to get up to Afionas without getting hot and sweaty, and with a strong tailwind it's a very quick trip.

The food as always is superb. Eaten in Horizon and Portofino,  both excellent. Marinos  says the weekly music will be starting at the end of the month and at Portofino Spiros is, well, Spiros.

Efi's and Thalassa both due to open by beginning of next week and Efi's in particular has made what I think are great changes. Looking forward to them both opening.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on May 15, 2014, 12:32:06 PM
Ian. I gave you some duff information. Janet is arriving on the 2nd of June not the 4th.

Tony, I'm used to you giving me duff info, lol! Be good to catch up with you all. See you soon.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 15, 2014, 04:16:59 PM

Dai, the changes at Efi's don't happen to include lower tables do they? :)
Bill and I happen to be quite short in stature......we love eating there but find the tables a bit high, mind you when you have the garlic prawns it's very handy, everything drops onto your plate instead of your lap. :)

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: june on May 15, 2014, 04:30:08 PM
If they're having lower tables I hope they keep some higher ones. I'm the other way round if the tables are low I end up wearing my food. My husband says we never have to worry about running out of money because we'd only have to boil up my clothes and we'd have soup for a week.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 15, 2014, 04:50:48 PM

June you have given me the best laugh today....thank you :)

Val x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on May 15, 2014, 07:44:56 PM
Chatted with Zissis who was working on some tables but don't know if they will be shorter. There will be additional tables but again don't know the height. Will let you know after they open
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 15, 2014, 09:48:49 PM
Lot's of hard work going on at Effi's
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/834/w1r4.jpg)
Changes taking place, cant wait to get back in July and see the changes finished
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 16, 2014, 01:29:55 AM
Effy doesn't need lower tables.....she needs higher chairs.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 16, 2014, 01:33:08 AM
Sad news about north and south beach Ian....but hopefully it will improve next week as the weather forecast looks better.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on May 16, 2014, 02:10:09 PM
Dai, glad you went in the sea, gives me hope, we arrive next week and I need a daily dose of sea.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on May 16, 2014, 09:59:57 PM
Sorry Val but there will not be any lower tables at Efi's, that's official.

Some bad news is that after the rain and wind the sea is colder.

The good news, for me (not you), is that I am here, you're not.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on May 17, 2014, 03:09:35 PM
Lovely day today, the rain and wind has been replaced by sun and a calm blue sky. First really calm day for me so I decided to do the two peaks walk. Up to Afionas first for a drink with Kostas in Porto Timoni then back down to Arillas, stopping for a chat with Vicky who was out running, Martyn who was watching the world go by and Spiros and Aggi putting flowers outside Thalassa ready for opening tomorrow. Then the second peak of the day and up to Akrotiri for lunch.  Gotta work off all those delicious calories somehow.

The north and central beaches, and the south to a lesser extent have begun to recover after the recent bad weather. Looks like normal service has returned.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on May 17, 2014, 11:59:02 PM
That's better beach news! Enjoying reading you reports Dai. Can't wait to walk to Afionas and Akrotiri again. Thanks!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 18, 2014, 12:16:04 AM
Keep 'em coming Dai. Reports that is... Your Twin Peaks day leaves us both gasping just thinking about it. David Lynch made a film about it I think.... saw it on the TV. We could have done it about 20 years ago, but wouldn't have done both. We would just have stayed at Porto Timoni before getting ourselves back to Arillas. These days we feel proud to get as far as the Rainbow.....

ευχαριστώ

Phil



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 18, 2014, 01:00:35 AM

Will be there on Friday Dai, but you can bet your bottom dollar we won't be following in your footsteps  (two peaks walk!!!).....we are going to relax and then relax some more, but we do understand why you enjoy your walks.... so maybe after a few days on a sunbed we will have a little trek up the the track to see the view while having lunch at Akrotiri.

Well if Zissi hasn't lowered the tables it really doesn't matter because the food will keep us visiting Efi's, I can almost taste the garlic prawns now. :)

Hope to meet you soon.....Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 18, 2014, 01:47:16 PM
Quote
so maybe after a few days on a sunbed we will have a little trek up the the track to see the view while having lunch at Akrotiri.

The cliff path has had a battering again Val and is tricky to pass.
There has been a path cut into the field about 30 yards past kaloudis, it then comes back onto the path but becomes quite tricky to pass by the steps that were put in to get onto north beach.

We were going to go up last week but with Dot's knee not being as good as it was we decided to go up another way. Turned left just past Sharon's house then right and up through the path that comes out by the Villa with the lions on the gate. just above the road turning for San Stephanos.

(http://imageshack.com/a/img842/707/r984.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img845/2385/g4k5m.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 18, 2014, 03:34:13 PM

 Thanks John, but staying at the Mathraki I think we will stick to the road.
Those photos tell it all ;)

 Val x
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 18, 2014, 05:10:53 PM
Bugger!

Viv n Pete are here. Wendy n Stuart sooon plus Val n Bill - Ron n Sue to follow.
( I need an extension to my afternoons and evenings!!.)

22 deg outside at 5 pm and a nice 22 deg it is.

I am told there is a mermaid on Arillas beach. Must get a pic unless someone beats me to it.

Mermaid???? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?? - Where's she staying?- Is something fishy going on?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 18, 2014, 05:28:02 PM
Got a PIC will try to get it on here later x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 18, 2014, 05:36:02 PM
Just remembered can't do it on this tablet have to take photo using this tablet as Haven't got laptop with me, will do that tomorrow. North beach is good today paddled up to lower calf and loads of sand lovely walk and sunbathe. X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 18, 2014, 06:37:51 PM
Thank you Eggy and viv. I know what you mean Neill, but your summer life has taken off. I always thought it would slow down when we are there for the whole season, but it won't. So many lovely people to catch up with. They come in waves, like the sea.

In the end you go with the flow, and hope you haven't left anyone out (which of course you have.) Don't feel guilty, it is Arillas and that's how it works.

Viv and Pete, the getting there gets harder and harder by the year, but the being there gets better and better at the same pace. Enjoy your time in the little house. You have very, very special hosts.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 19, 2014, 12:12:27 AM
That's great news Viv.....can't wait to be on that beach.....xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 19, 2014, 01:48:04 AM
 
Arriving  lunchtime or early afternoon Neill, see you then or Saturday? :)

 Val and Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 19, 2014, 04:12:00 PM
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/viviankizzysmum/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/20140518160734_zps1jdn0nol.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/viviankizzysmum/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/20140518160734_zps1jdn0nol.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jez on May 19, 2014, 05:04:15 PM
Neill,

This must be the one which Jeannie sculptured, Viv told me she was making one when we were over. I thought it was going to be by the jetty though. Obviously not!

Jez
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 19, 2014, 05:12:50 PM
Tiz a Jean Walsh, Jez , but I didn't know it was happening.
(The last I saw of the sculpture it was only a tadpole)
Well done, our Viv, for the photo.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Val n Bill
Right now, work wise, Saturday early afternoon, is a good option for me.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tis, maybe just for me, a chilly 5pm as the temp has dropped to 18 deg.
Not a bad dry day though.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on May 19, 2014, 08:41:35 PM
Hi Val, just seen the new tables at Efi's and they are lower than the old ones. They are not in the main taverna but in the garden complete with umbrella and light. I think these additions will be a big hit with everyone.

Sandy, as Viv says the north beach is really good with very little easy wading. Haven't checked south for a couple of days but last time I looked there was only enough sand for two or three people. Have to check it out soon. And Sandy was your comment about Efi needing highchairs a play on words by any means?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 19, 2014, 11:10:00 PM

 Neill, Saturday is just fine......chill out day for us, see you then.

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 20, 2014, 10:06:55 AM
Good news about the beach....and the improving weather....due to be into the 30s by next week according to the forecast on here.
I love Effy's, but always need a few cushions to get anywhere near the table!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on May 20, 2014, 04:15:55 PM
Cant wait for my 1st meal at effi, s,,, her mum is a great cook yiammas who needs cushions whatsitallabout as eggy would say lol yiammas xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 20, 2014, 04:42:57 PM
I love Effy's, but always need a few cushions to get anywhere near the table!!!

Is that because, Sandy, after all those Retsinas you end up "sitting" on the floor???
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

120 !!! - Sorry not the temperature but exchange rate offered in Arillas today (e1.20 DONCHYERKNOW!)

Temp hovers at 24, which could be that bonus when added to the exchange rate. (Or vice-versa)

All looking hunky dory here and many recognisable faces beginning to appear.
Rumour has it that an "inebriated guest" tried to chat up beach mermaid, last night, but left muttering he got a cold reception.

Ah well, live n learn.

Cheers
Negg





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annec on May 20, 2014, 05:35:17 PM
The new tables at Effi's sound great, like Val, I'm vertically challenged too!

Message for Val n Bill; I spoke to (Welsh) Allan yesterday.  He and Pat were due to arrive in San Stef last week but he was taken ill with a suspected heart attack.  Luckily it turned out to be gall stones.  He's had the stones removed and going back on 5 June, hopefully to get the bladder out too.  So, they wont be around whilst we are at Mathraki this year - they'll be missed!   Allan asked me to pass on his best wishes to you both, and hopes that he will see you later in the year.

See you on Friday!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 20, 2014, 09:21:47 PM
 
Thanks Anne, we have been in touch by e-mail and knew all about what had happened and exchanged a few messages but had not heard from him for about a week.
 
We were worried that he had gone back in hospital but now will get in touch again. Thanks so much for letting us know he is ok.

Pat will be distraught that they won't get there for ages :)

See you both soon, we arrive PM Friday.

Val and Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: stevemary on May 20, 2014, 09:35:14 PM
Val
When you get in touch with Alan please give him our regards and we hope all goes well. Will miss them both at the Mathraki.
Hope you and Bill have a great time when you go on Friday shame we miss you this year
Mary & Steve x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 21, 2014, 01:28:45 AM

Will pass on your good wishes Mary and Steve, sorry we will miss you both too. We return on the 1st August so maybe Allan and Pat will be able to travel by then.

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: CJ on May 21, 2014, 10:45:10 AM
Yeh, the kleftiko at Effi's is great and the chicken is almost as good.  Love the sound of eating in the garden

Roll on 2nd June!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 21, 2014, 05:07:42 PM
I have just driven home. from Sidari, with an outside temp of 24.9 deg.
 Eh?? - A long time since I drove home in a sauna!!! (Thought twas an old Punto!)

Super Day and, prior to Sidari, took a jaunt along Arillas beach. Good to "sea" the sea being used.
Everything could be hotting up for the better + e1.20 for every quid you change.
(Forecast e1.22 in 3 weeks time. - Eggs a gambler - DONCHYERKNOW?)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 22, 2014, 01:16:35 PM
Hi Dia], we have done the Three peeks your 2 and All of the Arillas trail took the whole day ,now the sun is out we are just lazeing around. Hope to bump into you soon. viv & Pete
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on May 22, 2014, 10:58:05 PM
Ah! That must have been the day there was no one on the beach, hair in bunches, shouting yahoo! Yahoo! Saw you one day on the start of the trail, we exchanged hellos but I don't think you recognised me, I look so much younger than last time we met.
Will introduce myself next time. Yammas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 23, 2014, 01:19:21 PM
Arillas today will see us arrive T Tria later , happy days !!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 23, 2014, 01:35:13 PM
woohoo! Have a great time!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 23, 2014, 01:57:51 PM
Cheers Jo !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kvarnell on May 23, 2014, 02:13:10 PM
Enjoy, 3 more sleeps for us x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 23, 2014, 04:03:57 PM
s58.photobucket.com/user/viviankizzysmum/media/imagejpg1_zps353020c3.jpg.html](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g262/viviankizzysmum/imagejpg1_zps353020c3.jpg)[/URL]. A new mermaid appeared on the beach today and personally I prefer her long flowing locks x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 23, 2014, 04:24:01 PM

Arrived safe and sound at Mathraki to the usual great welcome, lovely lunch, quite a few people we have met before so looking forward to a few good nights.

It's wonderful to be back!

Val and Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sinbad on May 23, 2014, 04:54:01 PM
have a fabulous time Val and Bill, I'm sure you will.  I arrive on the 6th just as you leave - so make sure you leave plenty of sunshine and good food for me!!!! x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 23, 2014, 05:04:01 PM
Truth

Arillas today will see you at Tria and welcome you with a super dry 27deg. WOTFUN!!

Arillas tomorrow may just see me come in and pester you!
(After pestering Val n Bill , that is!)

Notice the changes at Tria??????

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 23, 2014, 05:32:25 PM
At the airport now! You can come pester me anytime mate!
Can't wait to see what the changes are.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 23, 2014, 07:06:16 PM
Have a very safe and non delayed . non stressed flight, Karl.

Val n Bill , I reckon have beated you to it and are "Taking Teasy" as I type.

Still 26.6 deg at 7pm?? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 24, 2014, 12:53:41 AM
Oooh I am soooo looking forward to all these Arillas today roving reporters!! Enjoy all you lucky people! X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 24, 2014, 02:29:54 AM
Me too Jo. Will keep me sane till July.

Just a few comments on Arillas Today lift my spirits.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 24, 2014, 10:51:45 AM
Oh dear , we have bought the cloud with us ! There's always Mythos though ! Warm still
Arrived at midnight last night and was in the Rainbow bar for 20 past midnight. That's the way to do it!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 24, 2014, 01:56:32 PM
Brightening up now Karl, so we won't blame you :)
Yesterday was glorious, but this morning cloudy but warm.

Great meal at Brouklis last night.....my pork chop was the size of a T bone steak, lovely chat with Dimitris and Noufris as handsome as ever.

Just spent the morning with Ann and Keith and Annec and Martin.
So everything is fine with the world now !!

Expecting Eggy later as he knows this is our chill out day.
Did I say everything is perfect....Well I have now ;) ;)

Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 24, 2014, 02:15:01 PM
Val and Bill on chill out day, Karl muscling in on Jimmy and Nikos at the Rainbow,  Arillas Today will be as good as it always is.

Wishing you all the best Holidays

Karl can you call in on Jimmy and tell him the Ref will be back with him and his family on July 14th and can he get me a television that WORKS 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 24, 2014, 05:53:25 PM

Expecting Eggy later as he knows this is our chill out day.
Did I say everything is perfect....Well I have now ;) ;)

Val x

Eggy came , saw , and was conquered once again by a super conversation which easily takes priority of throwing a few darts. Val n Bill loaded with goodies for us which became another Xmas when I got home.
 Sorry to Truth as I "rabbited" far too long and got to Tria when you had retired to your appt.
(Late night, last night??? - THATSWOTITSALLABOUT!!)
But..... Beware............. CATCHYERMONDAY!!! - First glass of water is on me!

Looking forward to a "BROUKLIS" Monday night binge with Viv n Pete and Val n Bill, although Val n Bill don't know it yet, as they have yet to read this post.

24 deg at 6pm and may have been a cloudy day for some, but not for moi when you are heaving a strimmer around. Betting Swuckets, I was , and good to have a few beers and good chats in between.

I like Arillas today, yet again, and look forward to many more.......
........ So many Arilliacs ........so little time. (Is Martin W still hiding or just enjoying places that I miss?)

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 24, 2014, 06:06:41 PM
I know your little game Neill...lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 24, 2014, 06:21:27 PM
I can confirm that Eggy heaved a strimmer today....

Meditation at the Buddha Hall tonight and a singing workshop at the Ouranos Club tomorrow morning. Could Angie be trying to lead me astray?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 24, 2014, 07:08:24 PM
I can confirm that Eggy heaved a strimmer today....

Meditation at the Buddha Hall tonight and a singing workshop at the Ouranos Club tomorrow morning. Could Angie be trying to lead me astray?


The thought of Sandy, on cloud nine, without Retsinas, puzzles me a little!
(Maybe she has switched to Buddhaweiser)
The thought of a singing workshop makes many weird comments spring to mind.
But we don't go there.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 24, 2014, 07:14:09 PM
Sorry....
...Can't resist it.

Singing Workshop No.1 in the charts
"If I had a hammer, I'd hammer in the morning" " I'd hammer in the evening....... etc "

I promise no more.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Chris G on May 24, 2014, 07:39:20 PM
Eggy

You may have started something here;

sorry but here is mine,

Being in Arillas she could be singing "Knock, Knock, Knocking on Heavens Door".
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 24, 2014, 08:07:38 PM
Hee Hee Hee

Wot about....

" I SAW yer baby , shaking yer RASP! " (Tis a tool , DONCHERKNOW?)

Things could be wild here.... Come back Arillas Today.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 24, 2014, 11:45:11 PM
Oh Er....


I have a dream, a song to sing
To help me cope with anything......

Sandy meluvver, GOODONYER!
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 25, 2014, 12:57:39 AM
Have decided to go to church instead.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 25, 2014, 08:55:47 AM
I have been told that I am past praying for, Sandy.
-==============================

Back to the serious stuff.

8 a.m. this morning and a foggy/hazy Kavaddades. - Probably the same in Arillas, maybe. (Let me know)
By 8:30 it had spirited away and now looks like a fine sunny day is on it's way.
Currently around the 19deg mark now, 9 ish, and local forecast says it may peak to 28 deg so could be a busy Arillas beach today, especially on a Sunday.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 25, 2014, 10:09:35 AM
Current weather is SPOT ON !
Ref , I will mention July and the TV at Rainbow! I did ask how you were when I "muscled" in there ! Lol
When I was 'supposedly' asleep I was actually at The Coconut watching the play off match with my Dad after a quick one in Akti after spending the afternoon round The Tria pool with the kids. I am a BLACK COUNTRY MACHINE , I don't sleep in the day. . . . . WOTSALLTHATABOUT !? He he
Little ones got a temperature so we will see what today's brings but after a stroll it will be a relaxing one I would think.
Will Try and pop up to see you Val and Bill but drag me to one side if you spot us about
Live The Dream
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 25, 2014, 11:40:30 AM

Brouklis is a date Neill, just let us know the time.

Karl we will see you when we see you :)

Sandy how was morning service?

Martin W still here but leaving Monday, had a lovely chat at Graziella last night.

John why do need a television?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 25, 2014, 12:36:27 PM
John why do need a television?

Because Dot spends that long in the shower I have to do something
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 25, 2014, 12:41:37 PM
Val n Bill - 7:30 Brouklis? - Viv will have booked a table.
---------------------------------------------------------------

Temp 23 deg here, before 1pm, and rising - A busy morning had by me and Wegg,,now to a relaxing afternoon.

Be Well , all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 25, 2014, 11:06:12 PM
The whole lot was abandoned in favourof the beach!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 26, 2014, 12:14:12 AM
Sandy meluvver, I am so much on your side. My dear friend Vix who is disabled with MS earned another £100 for her charity from the randy football team by exposing her female attributes. OMG how much money might be available on the North Beach?

In any case, just live Arillas. It is ours. Folk who truly love
being there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 26, 2014, 09:43:35 AM
Arillas yesterday bought
The little one perking up
Excellent weather until about 4pm then cloud, but it was ok as the footie stated at 5. He he
The beach for a few hours and a swim in the not too cold sea
A visit to see Val and Bill at Mathraki and a quick Mythos while the little slept in the pushchair !
Two chance meetings with Neil
Two mozzie bites
A meal at Thomas's
Plenty of Mythos !
Arillas today will bring whatever really , but whatever we do it looks like it will be in gorgeous sunshine.
Arillas this evening and tonight will bring Mythos , ouzo and good food as the Grandparents are having the kids overnight for the first time! Will try and catch up with Karen and hubby in Malibu for their anniversary
Arillas tomorrow will bring horse riding in Kassiopi with a hangover I would expect ! Lol
Still Living The Dream here . . . . . . . .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 26, 2014, 02:13:54 PM
Karl you have become a true Arilliac 
Quote
Arillas today will bring whatever really
I think this is your third or may be forth visit, we had the same feeling during our first few visits. and now as we are about to return for our second visit this year in a few weeks time, seven years later and some 12 visits further on we have exactly the same feeling. " Arillas will bring whatever"

A chance meeting with Eggy
Walk on the beach
Afternoon round the pool
Walk up to Akrotiri
Climb up to Afionas
lunch at Effies or Gratsella
May be a Roll and a bottle of pop on the beach
Walk over to San Stephanos
Chatting with the locals
Meeting old friends
Late afternoon sleep 
Greek nights
Dinner at any of the Taverners (take your pick they all have good food)
Sunsets, don't forget the Sunsets
Coconut or Malibu
late night night cap
And much more, Arillas has it all, 

ARILLAS TODAY IS TO BE ENJOYED NOT RUSHED
Enjoy Karl Enjoy, what you miss this time you can do next 
Quote
Arillas today will bring whatever really
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 26, 2014, 02:49:18 PM
Cheers Ref , you're not wrong ! This is the third time , next year will be the fourth. . . . . . . . .  Today so far has bought the pool , scorching weather , good company, a couple of beers (I always warm up before I play , you know that ref ! Lol ) and , well just Arillas really . . . . . .
P.S. Phil sends his regards mate
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 26, 2014, 05:13:34 PM
And....... with 27 deg, at a tad past 5pm, WOTMOOORKANBESAID?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 27, 2014, 09:47:10 AM
Arillas today is Kassioppi today , Horse riding. Looks like another beauty after a cloudy start. Hangovers not too bad , wish I could say the same for the other halfs ! Lol
Three firsts last night , Effis , Horizon and Sharon's pool Bar , loved them all but we could have stayed in Effis all night , wonderful place. Enjoyed sitting upstairs at Horizon , never seen anyone up there before? WOTSALLTHATABOUT. . . . . . .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 27, 2014, 11:16:05 AM
Well never got to do my Arillas Today last night....very relaxing day as usual, evening was a dinner date with Negg and Wegg and Viv and Pete.  Janis and her daughter along with beautiful Izzy joined us for a last drink, and Izzy stole a few hearts last night.

Back to the Mathraki for last drinks.....it really was a good night, with standing room only for quite a few people, met Jan for the first time and chatted for ages about Alan, Bill's comment after she left was, " what an amazing lady" once again we forgot to pay the bar bill but that was sorted this morning along with our breakfast bill, it always amazes me that it the customer has to point this out in Arillas, anywhere else they would be running after you.

So now we are into another wonderful day, will walk (not far)  have a nice lunch and come back and snooze by the pool.

Enjoy your day folks, we will certainly enjoy ours :)

  Val and Bill xx.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: peggy1945 on May 27, 2014, 11:46:56 AM
Hello all
We're so pleased to be back in Arillas once again. Great to see so many familiar faces and a super welcome from all. Thank you!

Good to meet you this morning Patrick and we look forward to seeing your photos.

We've almost forgotten what day it is, feeling so laid back. It's wonderful.

Chris & Richard, x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on May 27, 2014, 02:42:25 PM
[imghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/1zyhqr6qegpi6x1/Andy%20trophy.jpg][/img]

I hope this has worked - it is Andy from Seamonkeys with his trophy after winning the Greek open doubles in Athens last Saturday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 27, 2014, 03:01:14 PM
Anne
Try the PREVIEW BUTTON before posting
saves a lot of time and makes sure you have got the post sorted
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on May 27, 2014, 03:05:10 PM
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/1zyhqr6qegpi6x1/Andy%20trophy.jpg)

Thanks John xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 27, 2014, 03:23:54 PM
Lovely picture! Thanks for sharing Anne meluvver.


The link is OK, I just copied it without   [img   at the front and without    ][img] at the end and pasted it into Internet Explorer's address box.

Or try this one:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1zyhqr6qegpi6x1/Andy%20trophy.jpg (https://www.dropbox.com/s/1zyhqr6qegpi6x1/Andy%20trophy.jpg)

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 27, 2014, 04:11:11 PM
A little early drive into "Arillas Today" found a very laid back and un-hurried Arillas indeed.

But... I had to go to Acharavi to sign our yearly tax return
(Which is nothing but still costs 60e for the paperwork)
Many cars parked up, in Acharavi, but where are the people? Has an alien beamed them away for nasty experiments?? = So busy but quiet, maybe I was looking in the wrong places.

Then... Back to a very busy Sidari. Not so many vehicles but many people and Sea Monkeys where rushing around as if there were hot plates underneath the floor tiles.
Andy is all of a buzz, obviously, but ask me when I see y'all to give a blow by blow account.
(He has a Barbie, Wednesday evening, 10e each, all you can eat plus a few wines)

A very hot , 26deg out side temp, drive back to Kavadaddes and now waiting for it to cool so I can finish a few outside chores.

A super company and super meal at Brouklis, last night, and tonight we unwind at home as we have a busy , avrio to proi , (morning.)

Exchange offered in Sidari today is e1.21 so I am perdy dam sure it is the same in Arillas.

That's it guys. I hope to bring Andy back down to earth by beating him Thursday week.
(Do pigs fly??)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on May 27, 2014, 08:19:55 PM
Hi Truth, I was also in Efi's last night enjoying a meal with Sandy and Angie. Great food, lovely company and a fantastic location. As you say, could have stayed there all night but I was dragged screaming and kicking to the Rainbow for some nightcaps.

Sea was really nice today. The walk to the north beach looked a long way but the water in front of Efi's was superb. Breeze and waves and Arillas at its best.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 29, 2014, 09:18:38 AM
We don't remember the screaming and kicking Ian.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 29, 2014, 10:14:02 AM
Arillas today is our last day, well it's not as we're here until 8pm tomorrow.
Arillas the day before yesterday bought a very eventful day horse riding and pool time and a lovely meal at Thomas's
Arillas yesterday bought great waves on the beach, more pool time and a walk up to Night Owl which was shut at 5pm when we got there ! Lol . Popped in Portofino (another first) and then to Efis for Mythos and Greek salad , Coconut and then to see a Take That tribute , oh no , sorry , it was The Worried Men Of Corfu at Rainbow! Lol . They were very good as usual
Where is Neil ?? Two quick sightings all week, Is he scared of my Black Country ouzo drinking capabilities I ask myself? He he (perhaps I just bore him ! Lol)
The fireflies have been out in force all week , fantastic!
Right then , I am off to enjoy some hazy sun before the thunderstorms forecast for the next few days start.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BBB on May 29, 2014, 11:43:01 AM
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Worried-Men-of-Corfu/235032303360263?fref=ts

Here's the Facebook page for The Worried men of Corfu. Next gig at the Amourada on Saturday 31st May 9pm.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sinbad on May 29, 2014, 12:24:33 PM
Lovely to hear that the weather has been glorious.....can't wait to get there next Friday!  Just 8 sleeps!!!!!

I haven't been to Corfu so early in the season - usually there July or August.  What are the temperatures like in the evening now?  Do we still need a jumper?  Also I can see that there are some thunderstorms - I hope I'm right in assuming that they come and go fairly quickly, rather than hang around all day as they do in UK?

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: june on May 29, 2014, 12:43:14 PM
I'm not on Facebook but would love to know where they're performing in June if someone could post it on here I'd be grateful
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 29, 2014, 12:45:32 PM
Rain is forecast, this afternoon, and it is currently a mild 20/21 deg at 12:30 ish.

Rumour has it that a cold day is expected tomorrow. - Unless Truth takes it home with him.

Thunderstorms generally do not hang around too long. (Am I tempting fate here??)

Best to pack a jumper so when you never take it from the case, you'll be a happy "sailor"!

Exchange hovers around e1.21 today.

I will try and keep all updated on the "Worried Men" , or as someone recently mistyped in an e-mail to me....
"The Weird Men" - I am sure it was a spelling error??

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: CJ on May 29, 2014, 04:35:33 PM
Hi Negg

Looking at the Arillas webcam - it's looking pretty grim at the moment.  Still, I'm sure you know all best places to shelter until it goes away! 

Looks like it's clearing over the weekend and will be back to normal when we arrive on Monday afternoon.  Can't wait.

Cheers

CJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 29, 2014, 05:35:20 PM
CJ
 
You could say a grim afternoon, but that, today , would only be based on the company you have.

I, personally,  had a super 17 deg drizzly, wet, tad chilly, afternoon at Tria and would be happy to do it again. - Just keep the ouzo glass topped up and the conversation good.

The weather will sort itself out by the weekend so be prepared for a good Monday onwards.

(If not I will share my sheltering holes with you)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Chris12 on May 29, 2014, 09:50:01 PM
Hi Neil at tria from 4th July for our 2 weeks in the sun I'll stick an ouzo in your glass for you chris
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sarah1 on May 29, 2014, 11:13:23 PM
Checked out the forecast & Monday looks the best day! We arrive Monday at Tria...hope we don't need brollys and pac-a-macs :(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 29, 2014, 11:40:32 PM
Sarah

I reckon, on Monday, you can.....

pacca yer macca back in the sacka - and feel jolly without a brolly

(Did I really type this? - I will check in the morning)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sarah1 on May 30, 2014, 12:00:25 AM
If we have wet weather let us know where you are all sheltering and we will track you down!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 30, 2014, 10:08:54 AM
Arillas yesterday bought a wet afternoon, me and Neil were soaked , in OUZO ! Great company mate and nice to bump into you later at Thomas's too with your harem of ladies !
Arillas today also brings Wolverhampton today, hoping for it to stay sunny as it is at the moment. Pool and Mythos day me thinks.
The kids have loved it as much as us SOOOOOO , , , , , we have booked our rooms at Tria for next year already ! Bravo !
It's been emotional folks
Truth
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 30, 2014, 11:59:50 AM

Safe journey Karl and family....it was great to meet you.

Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 30, 2014, 12:22:41 PM
Cheers Val and the same to you
X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: CJ on May 30, 2014, 02:39:12 PM
Negg

I'm in the office on my own and I've only got my own company, so please excuse me if I get depressed.

Sounds like you had a great afternoon yesterday regardless. Please raise a glass to yours truly when the ouzo is next flowing.

May bump into you next week, who knows?

Yammas - CJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 30, 2014, 06:28:24 PM
Ah CJ,

Just be sure that my Ouzo's have been consumed conservatively or I may just bump into you.
(Another dent for the Punto!!)

I did bump into Viv, this afternoon, in the safest possible way and said "Kalo Taxidis" for her and Pete's journey home. Plus of course, Truth, who once again has had a super time here.
(A super time for a super family- Ouzo afternoon? - Harem of Ladies? -Good job Wegg doesn't read posts)

Overnight rain hit the 10mm mark and a dreary morning. But we finish. at 6 pm ish .with a nice 23deg.

So , all in all an enjoyable day for all. Julie here with Mike and grand daughter , Charlie, who very kindly made me a wrist bracelet to help me with my darts. Give her a couple more years and she will be beating me as well. - I am fast running out of people who let me win!!

Joyce back, as the "grapevine" told me 90 minutes before she got here. - No secrets here , guys.

A quiet evening for us at Kavadaddes, tonight, then off to Efi's avrio with Wendy n Stuart.
Now, just waiting for Val n Bill to tell me a good afternoon, next week for a Mathraki chat.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 31, 2014, 10:17:44 AM
Any day Neill.....just let us know, always read the posts at breakfast, and as you know we never plan we just go with the flow ;)

   Val n Bill x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 31, 2014, 01:24:48 PM
Quote
and as you know we never plan we just go with the flow ;-)

Val you must be flowing down a river now, living the high life in Arillas.
Never plan..... I bet you have planned to have a night cap at the Akti before you make your way back to Mathraki.

Neill .....every afternoon is a good afternoon, especially if there is an Ouzo on the bar

ENJOY YOUR ARILLAS TODAY.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 31, 2014, 04:42:27 PM

John, we missed the Akti out last night, first time....we were just too tired, although we found our second wind entering the bar at the Mathraki. So Spiros will be pouring the ouzo as we walk in tonight.
Dinner at Efi's tonight, Garlic Prawns mmmm.

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sarah1 on May 31, 2014, 05:15:21 PM
I am sure Efi's will be our first port of call on Monday evening & I really must try these garlic prawns...unless Eleni has her stamna or pork roll on the specials at Tria...it sometimes all gets too hard to choose! One thing is for sure though, Ammos with a glass of fizz and strawberries is definitely on the list...or maybe a g and t in the nut...for a little place there's a lot of choice! Roll on Monday! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 31, 2014, 05:25:14 PM

.we were just too tired, although we found our second wind entering the bar at the Mathraki.
 Val x

Tis an age thing guys and be lucky that no one complained!!!

We are meeting Wendy n Stuart at Efi's tonight so will say a few hello's.

We got 21 deg today and dry so I assume Arillas Today is full of happy bunnies.
I see a e1.21 exchange in Sidari today, which as Arillas and Ag. Stephanos, is also getting busier.
(Poor Sea Monkey Andy, working flat out while I enjoy a game of darts!!! - Bless!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 31, 2014, 06:25:44 PM
Do Angie and I qualify as a harem of ladies?!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul & Denise on May 31, 2014, 09:12:24 PM
Sarah 1 - your right the hardest most taxing task of the whole holiday is deciding where to eat! Vicki's food at the Rainbow is also amazing.  We arrive Monday,If you spot us doing absolutely nothing say Hi!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 31, 2014, 11:53:11 PM
Do Angie and I qualify as a harem of ladies?!!

Not sure whether to picture you in yashmacs or plastic macs.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 01, 2014, 12:36:07 AM
HA HA Neill. Often wondered how they'd look in plastic macs. But maybe these things should be kept to oneself???

Eggy with a harem is not new to me. Half of the Arilliac visitors are female, and quite correctly so. Most of my dearest friends are women so if I were seen with a harem it would mean nothing awkward, so surprise surprise Sandy, he chose number one. Wendy.

Phil

 (BTW Neill, was that 30 or 50 euros? I could write more for the other twenty.)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 01, 2014, 01:12:02 AM
Do Angie and I qualify as a harem of ladies?!!
Yes , 100% !
Lovely to meet you
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 01, 2014, 11:50:45 AM
I must point out that this "Harem of 3" did include Wegg. Do not think of me as a "Super Stud" but more of an "Oxfam Cufflink".

Anyway, the ladies had a very good time/chat and I managed to get in 3 sentences!
1. Please can we order now as Thomas is falling asleep.
2. I'm going for a smoke
3. I'll leave you ladies to sort out the bill.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tis a mild Arillas Today morning but dry and around a pleasant 19deg which helps when we have work to do outside. I think the forecast is good for Monday onwards.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Finally, nice to see Val n Bill at Eftihia, last night, but also recognised by another couple who, it seems, met me around 2 years ago. I can't remember their names but they are regular viewers of all Arillas posts. I didn't see them leave and would have liked to wish them well, etc.
So if they are reading this then a quick post to say hello and jog this 'ole memory.

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: CJ on June 01, 2014, 12:28:43 PM
Hi all - don't think I've actually met any of you yet but you all seem such lovely people...

Well, our bags are packed and we're ready to go, as the old song says.  Cats dropped off at cattery to howls of protest.  Pub lunch booked for today as the kitchen has now been sluiced down and is 'off limits'.  Not long to go and we'll be at Bristol airport, arguing about why we had to get there so early.  Never mind, all part of the fun

Should be at the Mathraki pm tomorrow.  Please don't faint with excitement....

Yammas - CJ
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sinbad on June 01, 2014, 01:03:33 PM
kaló taxídi - have a good journey CJ, we're arriving at the Horizon on Friday.........probably see you there!

Pam
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 01, 2014, 03:08:52 PM
I was putting you more in the 'press stud' bracket Negg ! Lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 01, 2014, 05:24:46 PM
CJ....

...... Mathraki , mid afternoon, may just find me having a chat with Val n Bill.
(You may wish we should have fainted excitedly after we have bent yer ears for an hour)
Anyway...
.....Look for a bald head and a healthy moustache sitting with a lovely lady.
These two artefacts are positioned on two different heads though. (The males not the lovely lady!!)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

23 deg and a super day which, for me, winds down around this 5:30 pm ish time.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Eric n Sue home avrio as is Julie , Mike n Granddaughter Charlie
Time once again exceeds my speed and I lag behind. - More Weetabix , maybe, with hot Ouzo, not milk??

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: peggy1945 on June 01, 2014, 06:31:06 PM
Hi Neil/Negg

Just jogging your memory as requested! We spoke to you briefly in Efi's last night and it was great to see you again. Long may your entertaining posts on here continue.

Hello also to Val and Bill - it was good to meet you.  We've also enjoyed meeting Jan, Ann & Phil (with Poppy of course), Andrea & Peter, Karen & Ian and seeing Janis again who we will very much miss when she goes home tomorrow.

Magical Arillas, once more we are under your spell.

Love to all,

Chris & Richard, x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 01, 2014, 06:43:27 PM
Such is our Arillas. So many folk who love being there, and we all weave a web of who the Gods intend us to meet. The forum and Facebook provide most, but we all connect in any case. We miss some, we meet some, but in the end we steal our special moments alone with the glorious place that it is. We eat, we party, we walk, we swim, we love..... Arillas today, and every day.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 01, 2014, 06:46:23 PM
You Guys!!

I just wanted to get back and pick yer brains but the next time I looked inside....
There you were - Gone!!!

Glad you are enjoying and good wishes to you plus all you meet that I miss.

Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 02, 2014, 09:13:54 AM
A quick message to Val n Bill. I was hoping to pop into Mathraki, this afternoon, for a chat with you / CJ.
But a change of plans, which happens a lot to me recently, so catch you another day.


Guess you will just have to sit back and enjoy the dry 23/24 deg afternoon that is forecast.
Heavy rain now forecast tomorrow? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?
*Now who did I tell not to pacca a macca*? - whoops!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 02, 2014, 10:42:30 AM

No problem Neill, we will see you, when we see you!
 We don't return to UK until Friday, but will be back in August. :)

Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 05, 2014, 06:45:44 PM
Arillas Today gives us an afternoon breeze but now settles down for your evening meal.
(When the wind comes up here it is worse than an elephant taking liver salts!!)
But y'all know that do you not?

27 deg at nearly 7pm here in Kavadaddes so imagine Arillas is spoilt in the same way.

I'm getting a tan now  - DONCHYERKNOW??

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul & Denise on June 06, 2014, 11:41:54 AM
The magic that is Arillas is working. After a few days of doing absolutely nothing we are going to wind up a notch to not very much! Great host good company and wonderful weather, though Tuesday was a bit threatening would in the end stayed dry. Have been amazed at how many people we know having never been in June before. Added Ron and Sue to the members that we have met and Anne n Philwho we have never seen in Arillas but live about 4 miles apart. Exchange rate is 1.21though beware the atmosphere only gives 1.04! Quiz in the Rainbow last night and Denise won  a bottle of Vodka in the raffle,that will not go to waste. Monday is Madge meets Brian! Watch this space.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 06, 2014, 09:36:02 PM
Fabulous! A new Arillas today roving reporter! Loving these snippets! X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on June 07, 2014, 10:52:19 AM
Half way through my seven week stay Arillas is now delivering a settled stream of gorgeous weather.
A foot injury sustained on the trail has curtailed lengthy walking but this has resulted in me visiting some local businesses for the first time. Even after visiting Arillas for a number of years I am still amazed at the warmth of the hospitality of the local people.
One of the many benefits of a long term stay is being able to meet up with old friends who visit at different times, who in turn introduce you to new friends.
Arillas is still quiet but each week sees more people arriving, slowly building, hopefully to the successful season Arillas deserves.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on June 07, 2014, 11:46:20 AM
7 whole weeks? As the current phrase goes - or is it old hat now? - ....I'm well jel. Some long term stay tips would be handy, if you have any?. I'm planning on staying for July and August next year if I possibly can. Enjoy! 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul & Denise on June 08, 2014, 01:03:11 AM
If anyone is coming out Monday /Tuesday is there a chance of bringing a world cup chart from the Sunday papers for Jimmy Anthis at the Rainbow complex, I am sure he will be very grateful. In addition
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 08, 2014, 09:33:20 AM
I think Chris G, leaves Monday. Let's hope he picks this up.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sinbad on June 08, 2014, 02:06:33 PM
Back in Arillas after 8 years away and it's even more beautiful than I remember. I  was concerned that after the financial crisis it would be looking a little run down, but wanted to return to support these lovely people. I shouldn't hv worried it's beautiful and the flowers everywhere are stunning! Would love to upload some photos and videos if anyone can tell me how ?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sinbad on June 08, 2014, 02:06:57 PM
Back in Arillas after 8 years away and it's even more beautiful than I remember. I  was concerned that after the financial crisis it would be looking a little run down, but wanted to return to support these lovely people. I shouldn't hv worried it's beautiful and the flowers everywhere are stunning! Would love to upload some photos and videos if anyone can tell me how ?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 08, 2014, 02:34:53 PM
If anyone is coming out Monday /Tuesday is there a chance of bringing a world cup chart from the Sunday papers for Jimmy Anthis at the Rainbow complex, I am sure he will be very grateful. In addition

Could be a possible England v Greece match on July 28th or 29th if we both get through the group stages
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 08, 2014, 02:36:18 PM
If anyone is coming out Monday /Tuesday is there a chance of bringing a world cup chart from the Sunday papers for Jimmy Anthis at the Rainbow complex, I am sure he will be very grateful. In addition

Could be a possible England v Greece match on June 28th or 29th if we both get through the group stages
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 08, 2014, 02:40:36 PM
OK LETS TRY THIS AGAIN I MAY JUST GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME
If anyone is coming out Monday /Tuesday is there a chance of bringing a world cup chart from the Sunday papers for Jimmy Anthis at the Rainbow complex, I am sure he will be very grateful. In addition

Could be a possible England v Greece match on JUNE 28th or 29th if we both get through the group stages
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lawty on June 08, 2014, 07:35:58 PM
Re World Cup wall chart.
I'm coming to Arillas late Monday night, I've got a World Cup wall chart, will call into Rainbow on Tuesday to drop it off.

Lawty
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 08, 2014, 11:04:45 PM
Lawty

I'll let Dimi know tomorrow.
He will be a happy man.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul & Denise on June 09, 2014, 07:01:01 PM
So today Madge met Brian! Now I don't want to trivialise things because I do know how important this mode of of transport is to many people- to me too, as without it we could not do what is planned for next couple days. The fact that we have posted will I hope spread the message that it is possible to hire mobility scooters in Arillas,  subject of course to the owners allowing charging sessions. The fact is we had great fun today and saw many
things that you can only see by walking,which sadly is now out of the question for us. Or trip
to St Stefenos was lovely with some magical gardens on show. The only down side was that our batteries drained quickly and in fact I had to push mine from Brooklies to the Rainbow!  Fortunately I still able enough (just) to do this. Full. Charge tonight will sort it,then we will attempt the Hill to Affionis tomorrow. Temperature sat here posting now in the shade of the bar is 28 but a hell of a thunderstorm looks imminent. For anyone here, the worried men are playing in the Rainbow on Wednesday evening. Will post pictures once I work out how to!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 09, 2014, 07:43:57 PM
Well done Paul n Denise.
Good job you got it back to Rainbow by 7:30 pm 'cause, as you know, ...........

......... tis much thunder and rain now. - Kavaddades anyway -

But still on an outside temp of 24deg??
(thought about standing outside in me Y-Fronts, then thought WOTSALLTHATABOUT?)

Do they supply a canopy with those mob scooters??

Cheers
Negg

From a Kavadaddes that has already had a mini power cut and no TV signals but food already prepared.
Not a problem then?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on June 09, 2014, 09:50:08 PM
Back in Arillas after 8 years away and it's even more beautiful than I remember. I  was concerned that after the financial crisis it would be looking a little run down, but wanted to return to support these lovely people. I shouldn't hv worried it's beautiful and the flowers everywhere are stunning! Would love to upload some photos and videos if anyone can tell me how ?

A few changes then since you were last there, look forward to your photos and videos, am sure somebody on here can guide you through how to get them on.  Have a lovely holiday and look forward to reading all about it as well
Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 10, 2014, 01:28:39 PM
Arillas today is dry and very hot.

But....... 27 deg, at midday, is not the temperature you need when driving back from Corfu Town.

Off for a shower now!!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 10, 2014, 01:51:06 PM
Thanks Neil, its nice to know its hotting up. I reckon a cloud free fortnight could just be around the corner.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 10, 2014, 02:12:57 PM
It must be getting close to the "guaranteed good weather" time of the season now :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 10, 2014, 04:45:08 PM
32 deg outside is on offer at 16:30.

My pacemaker has melted and the cats find it difficult to walk over the hot gravel. Wegg sits with a plastic bag over her head filled with ice and local dogs are too tired to bark at the occasional tortoise.
My neighbour is frying eggs on the bonnet of his car but it's a diesel & I prefer the tang of salt n pepper!

Arillas looks such a great place to be part of and not a sad FACER in the PLACER.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 11, 2014, 07:20:20 PM
Exchange currently e1.21

Outside temp on 30 deg at 7pm.

Who out there is rubbing hands together in "Auntie Cip Ashun" ???

I stood on the sea front, this afternoon, and just inhaled the tranquillity and beauty of it all.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sinbad on June 11, 2014, 09:26:18 PM
Having a fabulous holiday. Really hot and sunny with just one night of thunderstorms since we arrived. So far we have walked to San Stefanos (of course via Akrotiri) and then to  Afionas with lunch at Dionyssis. Would love to watch the sunset at Anemos in Afionas and have dinner - does anyone know how we could get a taxi there and back ?

Glorious, warm evening. Enjoying live music in the Horizon as the sun sets, with the sound of the sea lapping at the shore. Oh my word ..... This really is paradise!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on June 11, 2014, 09:54:55 PM
you could try Olga at travel agency, my knees are knackered, I was just wondering how to get up there in Sept, did the walk a couple of years ago, but to far now(bugger)!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 11, 2014, 11:01:51 PM
Quote
Oh my word ..... This really is paradise!

'tis why we all keep going back!!!

When we want a taxi from base, we ask them to phone and get us one. Nothing too much trouble, and one duly arrives. You could arrange a pre-planned pick up time, but remember Arillas is on Greek time - clock watchers they are not! At Anemos itself our beloved Spiros will happily get you one if you ask him to. Remember though, they come from further out (Kavvadades at least) and must charge you for that.

So glad you are sampling the magic of Arillas. I know exactly how it feels.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 12, 2014, 12:36:10 AM
Sinbad, just fabulous reading. Could just imagine the ambience at Horizon as you typed! Keep em coming
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on June 12, 2014, 02:36:58 AM
Weather hotting up, sea hotting up, pools hotting up,  north beach filling up.....but still plenty of room for everyone....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sinbad on June 12, 2014, 08:22:03 AM
Woken this morning to another gorgeous day in Paradise. We keep the bedroom all closed up in the evening (because of the mozzies) and then put the aircon on before we go to bed. So when we wake in a cool bedroom it is such a delight to open the patio doors and feel the rush of warm air!

The mozzies have been a pain this year, perhaps it is because for the first time I'm staying on the seafront in the Horizon - which is of course close to the river. We made the mistake of eating at the Mirage the day after the thunderstorm. It was a humid night, but a lovely breeze from the sea. However as we ate the mozzies did too! I hv never been attacked as badly as that whilst eating before. Fair play, Angela brought us a citronella candle and we applied a second coat of Jungle Formula - not a flavour I like added to my meal!

But today feels fresher, the sun is shining in a cloudless sky and sea is calm and inviting (only got waist deep so far). Another fabulous day and a visit to Corfu town tonight beckons......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on June 12, 2014, 10:59:14 AM
7 whole weeks? As the current phrase goes - or is it old hat now? - ....I'm well jel. Some long term stay tips would be handy, if you have any?. I'm planning on staying for July and August next year if I possibly can. Enjoy! 

The only real tip is if you can, do it. July and August would be too hot for me as I enjoy the walking. You will get a better rate on accommodation for staying a bit longer than the usual couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sinbad on June 13, 2014, 08:26:03 AM
Glorious sunshine and a clear blue sky again today. Thank you Phil, I went to Olga's travel agency yesterday and we have booked a taxi to take us to Afionas tonight - so it will eat at Anemos as we watch the sunset. I'll take photos but will need to post them when I get home (sorry!)

Last night we went to Corfu town......so exciting!!! No, not the castle or St Spiridon's church but a visit to a pharmacy!!! You may hv seen my post on "the spirit of Arillas" where I tell you the story of my sore throat and the help from people in Arillas as there is no pharmacy. But last night I was like a kid in a sweet shop....paracetemol, cough mix and indigestion tablets for hubby (loves the Greek food but it doesn't love him!!!!) Cant believe how old fashioned the set up was though, anything medical had to be dispensed by the "Apothecary" it was like stepping back in time!

Corfu town was incredibly humid and busy so it was with delight we got on the bus to come "home" as hubby called it, his first visit to Arillas but I think he's catching the bug..... ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on June 13, 2014, 12:28:31 PM
(http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ianian14/library/?sort=3&page=1)
(http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ianian14/library/?sort=3&page=1)
Bloody typical! After struggling with a foot injury for the last twelve days, ( no beach, no swimming  and no lengthy walking ) yesterday I changed my flight back to next Monday, cutting short my holiday by two weeks. Took the dressing off this morning to find see something small extruding from the wound. I managed to extract a just over one inch long piece of wood from my foot which will now hopefully heal quickly. Ah well, my five week holiday is more than most people get.  
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sinbad on June 14, 2014, 03:26:16 PM
Had a fabulous walk again yesterday, up to Akrotiri and then across the headland to the little church. So very peaceful....

In the evening we took the "taxi" arranged by Olga's travel to Afionas and had a lovely meal in Anemos as we watched the sunset. I have watched the sun set from the Afionas headland before but I had walked there and then had to rush back down the hill before it got dark. Last night was so much more special because it was so relaxed and I could watch the darkness descend over the islands and see the lights of Arillas sparkling away in the distance. It looked so small. We then walked across to Dionysos to see the view across Agios Georgios. Wow!!!! I thought it looked spectacular by day but it is even more so at night - the full curve of the bay lit up and the sounds of the music from the tavernas drifting across the sea.

Would really recommend that evening visit, a real highlight but one, unfortunately, that my camera could not capture. Will just have to do it again one day!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on June 14, 2014, 09:53:30 PM
How much was the taxi? will book it when we come in Sept, glad you liked it, go a new camera with large zoom, so hope to take some good pics
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sinbad on June 14, 2014, 10:17:51 PM
Hi Dylan, the taxi was 20 euros - 10 each way. Don't have a camera with me I'm afraid, I'm just my mobile phone!!!! Hope you have a lovely time in sept
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 14, 2014, 10:19:27 PM
Loving the reports. Makes me realise just how lucky I am to have found my Arillas. Only 23 sleeps....... just saying!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on June 15, 2014, 08:54:05 PM
Thanks Sinbad, we are taking some friends so 5euros each is nothing! cheers me up sitting here in wet Sheffield tonight!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sinbad on June 15, 2014, 10:33:22 PM
Yesterday was really chilling, just reading the paper and swimming in the sea and the pool.  Such sad news in the paper, it's hard to believe that such awful violence exists in this world when you are enjoying the peace, hospitality and warm friendship of so many in Arillas.

Had a wonderful meal in Brouklis last night, so good to hear from Dimitris of all the community spirit in Arillas to make the beachfront so beautiful and all the ideas he has for the future.

Today was an early start as we did the Grand Island Tour. Tiring day but so fascinating to revisit some parts from Corfu (some from when I first came here 33 years ago as a backpacking student !!!!) and some new places. The skill of the coach drivers on the narrow roads above Paleokastitsa literally left me breathless, don't think I breathed for about 10 mins!!!!! Absolutely stunning scenery from the top, although I have to say that the video from the helicopter posted a couple of weeks ago gives the most incredible insight into this spectacular scenery.

Only a few days left in paradise now, so I think a  few more walks, lots more chilling and just perhaps a couple of metaxas to enjoy before we go home
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 16, 2014, 07:38:09 PM
Kevin , Kay n Babs are welcomed with a 27/28deg Arillas today.
(And there's no 'arm in that at all - Hope Babs finds time to give me a slap for that comment)

Another laid back day with new guests appearing to gladly take the place of those sad faces leaving.

A good exchange , a good forecast , and much good company to go around.
A little bird tells me that M & M will "hatch out" tomorrow, ( In the nicest possible way, of course)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on June 17, 2014, 05:03:57 PM
(http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ianian14/library/?sort=3&page=1)
(http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ianian14/library/?sort=3&page=1)
Bloody typical! After struggling with a foot injury for the last twelve days, ( no beach, no swimming  and no lengthy walking ) yesterday I changed my flight back to next Monday, cutting short my holiday by two weeks. Took the dressing off this morning to find see something small extruding from the wound. I managed to extract a just over one inch long piece of wood from my foot which will now hopefully heal quickly. Ah well, my five week holiday is more than most people get.  

(http://welshrugby.co/wood.jpg)

Last week I failed miserably in trying to post a photo of the tiny bit of Arillas that almost journeyed home inside my foot.
This time I hope I'm more successful.

So, I am home again. When I changed my flight home two of my Greek friends individually told me that it was not my decision but that the Gods had decided it was time for me to come home. I laughed. While travelling home yesterday I received a text telling me that my sister in-law had passed away Sunday night. Not only was she my wife's sister but also one of her best friends. If arrangements had not already been made it would have been difficult to get home quickly. Maybe my Greek friends were right. Rest in Peace Sheila x

I must add a huge thank you to the many locals and visitors whose company I thoroughly enjoyed once again and for the great support that was given.

I wish all the people of Arillas a very successful season and to the many visitors I now call friends enjoy the wonderful hospitality on offer. Hope to see you all again some time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on June 17, 2014, 05:53:57 PM
So glad that Carol got back and saw her sister....hard to believe you were just telling me about her on Sunday night.
Hope the foot is healing up...you chose the right day to go back in any event. Today has been cloudy and overcast all day, with intermittent bits of rain.
Maybe see you later in the season?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on June 17, 2014, 06:19:15 PM
Thanks Sandy, Carol and her brother in law were with her sister when she passed away peacefully.
Glad she went home Friday and not on my flight.
Back this season? Nothing planned, yet but never say never.
Beer festival sounds attractive, could even organise a trip from the rugby club but not sure Arillas is ready for that!
Enjoy the rest of this visit.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 17, 2014, 06:30:43 PM
 
Sorry for your loss. At least you are home to comfort your wife.

I think the Gods were very kind to you Dai.....all in all they did a good job in getting you home. Hope you get to go back very soon.
The trip with the rugby club would be great if you could manage it.

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 17, 2014, 08:37:10 PM
A good 'ole dose of rain here at 8:30 pm , with an outside temp of 23 deg which means, if you are that way inclined, you can just stand out in it and get wet but not freezing wet.
(Another wine and I just may give it a try)

By tomorrow morning it will all be a bad dream and sunbeds will be snapped up. - I reckon.
But not for me as the garden will then be much easier to dig. The sacrifices we have to make!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sinbad on June 17, 2014, 09:27:10 PM
I have to ask Dai , which rugby team would you bring - we are from Swansea .....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 04, 2014, 12:12:17 PM
Some good advice from Sharon, at the Pool Bar, which some of us may occasionally forget.

Whilst we should be drinking plenty of water in this hot weather, 26 deg at Midday today, remember that loses salt + other vitamins. So maybe a fruit juice or two sometimes plus a few crisps etc.

Next week will see the arrival of many Arilliacs - Methinks!! - A safe non delayed journey to all.

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 08, 2014, 08:57:15 AM
Arillas today welcomes Phil n Jen n Cypress and Riggers and Jinksy and many others with a 25 deg super start to the morning at 8:30 am.

Twill be a very interesting 3 weeks with our new Roving Reporter and, as of this morning, 974059 views of this topic have been made.

Wonder what the figure will read after 21 days??

Negg
today

974059
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 08, 2014, 08:58:02 PM
974060
Well there you go Neill already on the move.
I will be over next Monday and as you know I Never Post on Arillas Today.... lol

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 08, 2014, 10:43:02 PM
John R,
WOTYERDOINONERE? Should be in Brazil to ref the Holland game.
36/1 to win the cup? I need all the help I can get for them to reach the final. (Do the Final as well)

Twas my pleasure to meet Cypress (Karen) today , prior to a small binge planned at the Nut. I love to meet fresh faces , as well as regular faces, but must offer apologies to Karen. A new face that I could rabbit away to and the poor lass could not get a word in at all. I regret it now as , being an inquisitive sort of guy, I wanted to know more, about her, where she lived, her thoughts about Arillas etc etc.
Providing she hasn't changed her Brouklis address, I will bump into her again. - Super Lady.
Apologies also go to Pam who waited patiently for us to join the "Nutty Group".

Conversations continued to flow at the Nut and I can report that Phil n Jen are all hunky dory and settling in well, as they always do. Super to see Riggers and Sue who never seem to age, and have bigger smiles every year. I hope that all will be at Armourada to see our "Summer Nomads" play darts with a special guest star (JINKSY)  -- (Thursday if you are here - I need all the support I can get!!! )

Anyway .....Plenty of time for plenty of meets though. Once again, Arillas Today, has not only bought me a great afternoon but also many "goodies" delivered by those special couriers that take the time to do some UK shopping as well as preparing for that well earned break here.
I never celebrate Xmas because I get to open so many parcels between April and September.

26 deg outside at 11 pm and rain forecast tomorrow??? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT??

John n Dot here next week?? - Meeting up with Phil n Jen? What are those two chemicals we were told, at School , that we should not mix because it would cause a giant bang.
Look out Mermaid - You could be in a lot of trouble soon.
(Suggest you swim to Mathraki Island until life quietens down)

Cheers
Negg







Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 09, 2014, 02:44:36 PM
And the Dutch keep on going , lets hope it continues mate and you bag some nice bonus euros !
Will be Orange tonight , some would say I always am supporting Wolves but its GOLD I tell you , its GOLD ! lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 09, 2014, 03:38:33 PM
Sorry if Arillas Yesterday didn't see a post from me. Eggy has captured some of it, but OMG has there been more.

The meet-up in the Nut was cool, sophisticated and controlled (ie Phil actually walked out of the door....) New friends - Cypress and Pam - it was a classic Arillas afternoon. But only to be totally blown away by a truly romantic and life giving evening in Thalassa. Exotic Beef, a meal to die for. How Katerina makes food taste like that is one of life's mysteries. But Yanni Goudelis was playing easy listening on keyboard, and sat in my favourite chair in Arillas, with a very large Metaxa in hand, staring out at the sea, I finally died and went to heaven.

But there is more. I didn't actually get into bed last night - I just slept on top and awoke with my sandals still on. And off I went, northbound, in a breezy Arillas Today.

The beach is gorgeous, but those who venture north have two wades, one ankles, but the other waist high. The breeze is life-giving, and makes the 30 degrees temperature so liveable. BUT, the sea is vigorous and the waves very strong. And, it is WARM. WARM!  Not a word I use lightly. I am well and truly washed in it and plan to have another dip before dinner at Graziella.

Arillas Today? The beer is cheap with a rate of 1.23 and the sea is like a spa. PERFECT or what?

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 09, 2014, 04:29:47 PM
I didn't actually get into bed last night - I just slept on top and awoke with my sandals still on. And off I went, northbound, in a breezy Arillas Today.

Phil


Must have been breezy , Phil , especially just with your sandals on!!

4:30 pm and 30 deg outside. Seeing an exchange rate now , in Sidari, of e1,245
(Do you know that only makes it £2.00 for a e2,50 beer??)

Wii catch you soon, Guys.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 10, 2014, 01:13:45 AM
UPDATE

Arillas tonight is seeing Phil and Jen listening to Art Garfunkel, sipping vodka frappe, and wondering why we are so blessed to be here. Arillas rocks. It is what we are about. "I believe I will be here forever" to misquote what I am hearing just now. I am in bits. Tears running down my face, I am so friggin happy it hurts. Who is responsible for this?

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justlynn on July 10, 2014, 01:26:45 AM
Ahh, I love that song by Art Garfunkel, Phil.
My theory is there's a lady called Arillas who steals your heart, captures your soul and her magic just grabs you in, so you will never be the same person again.
Maybe take your sandals off tonight though?
Or wear a bit more when it's breezy?
Lol

lynn xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 10, 2014, 02:20:50 AM
I am still waiting for the song title! Great to hear that our Arilliacs are in bliss once again x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 10, 2014, 10:43:08 AM
Somebody just told me it is Thursday. Arillas Today is her calm and contented self. She has calmed me, seduced me and tempted me, but in the end I am the winner. It is warm, still and cloudless right now at ? o 'clock with an exchange rate of ? and Mythos costs ? a pop.

In other words, PhilnJen are in heaven with not a care in the world. OMG should this be available on the NHS.

Phil

Jo meluvver, very appropriately the title is "Sometimes when I'm dreaming." Just work that one out. I still believe I am, even though I'm here........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 10, 2014, 10:48:42 AM
Kali mera Phil...see you later!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 10, 2014, 10:56:59 AM
It's a date Sandy meluvver. If all else fails there will be a big gathering in Armourada tonight, see you there!

loveandhugs
PhilnJen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on July 10, 2014, 12:41:50 PM
just chuckling to myself reading this, my workmates already think i'm a nutter!
hey, the day i had yesterday reading this is really cheering me up. looking forward to my visit even more, a mere 64 sleeps
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 10, 2014, 03:52:08 PM
Sorry, no pics. We haven't even unpacked the camera.In three days here at home in our Arillas we haven't been past Armourada yet. Only had one hug with Yiota, but so much more will reach us in our very short stay of 3 weeks.

Arillas Today is warm, friendly and beguiling. I have arrived and my get-up-and-go has got up and went. I can't post a beach report because I just sat at Bardis, supped too many Mythos and shared life and gossip with Bobby, forum member Cypress and Poppy. OMG is Arillas our home. For all of yous holidaymakers it is better than ever, just come here. It is so friggin brilliant today. And whatever you think of me, I only ever tell the truth.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 10, 2014, 04:42:42 PM
I will "Phil" guilty tonight getting you guys to Armourada as Rainbow have live music. A young Greek lad , and very good, so I am told. That doesn't happen till 9:30 ish though. Worth a look.

I hope to start the darts early so we can all be there.

However , with 30 deg at 5pm , The earlier we start the hotter it is. (If that makes sense?)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 10, 2014, 04:46:04 PM
And......... 1157 viewings with a few posts in 60 hours?. WOTSALLTHAT ABOUT??

The power of Phil n Jen , maybe??? - So many followers looking forward to so many posts.

No pressure then , Phil??

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 10, 2014, 05:15:50 PM
We have no power, Jen and Phil are completely over rated. We are simply folks (fools?) who understand Arillas and also know how to compare it with Magoulades and all that our beloved place gives us. Yes Corfu, Yes Magoulades but YESSSS Arillas. We know all of the surroundings, but we just adore Arillas. Nobody, no-one will ever take that away from us.

Phil

PS will see you one way or 'tother maybe tonight, maybe tomorrow....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 11, 2014, 01:16:18 PM
Arillas Today recovers from 20mm of evening and overnight rain, with a respectable 23deg lunchtime temp and the sun doing it's best to appear.

Good to see Phil n Jen and Jinksy n Ang and Steve and Mary at Armourada, last night and , once again met Steve and Carol. Poor Steve n Carol - Always recognise the faces and forget the names. I will take Carol's advice and try my best to do any garden strimming , digging and pool washing using my left hand. It just might give my poor 'ole darting hand a bit of a rest.
(Garden strimming , this morning has left my right hand fingers looking like fleshy walnuts!)

Anyway... no more rain currently forecast no, maybe, normal service has been resumed.

Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 11, 2014, 02:51:25 PM
Arillas Today has recovered from a spectacular storm that saw more water fall on us than the Mythos I had. Yes, that is true!

In any event we were sat on our balcony supping voddie frapees when it hit. I adore this woman called Arillas, who sometimes explodes and slaps me in the face, only to wake me with a loving hug. Arillas Today is breezy. The waves are really powerful, but it is amazingly calm along the sea front. The beach is very narrow today. But there are so many happy faces of every description just soaking in the atmosphere. Felt really sorry for a young, very pale woman, whose arms looked like a battlefield. So many mozzie bites all red and itchy. But did she care? Nothing was going to spoil her time here.

We set out with good intentions. No beer, just hellos until we got to Brouklis, and then Marvel and Rainbow. Did it happen? Well, yous know already. We got as far as Graziella, and spent a MAGNIFICENT three hours there. My favourite taramasalata, three Mythos and many smiles. Not sure which of those ingredients taste the best - probably the smiles. Needless to say, Brouklis, Marvel and Rainbow might as well have been on the moon. Sorry guys, yes we've been here nearly a week, but not even said hello yet. But know y'all understand what PhilnJen's July in Arillas is like.

Like Arillas Today. Laid back, warm, friendly and to be honest, the rest can be avrio. Will try harder tomorrow, but already doomed to failure.

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Angela66 on July 11, 2014, 02:57:13 PM
oh Phil, it sounds simply divine.  Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy :)

Angela xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on July 11, 2014, 04:24:10 PM
T'other Phil n Jen - don't despair - we never got around everyone in 3 months of being there - will try harder next year!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 11, 2014, 05:14:42 PM
Phil

There I was , sat in Rainbow, with nothing in my glass except a dead wasp, who had died of thirst, and what looked like a small portion of cucumber, possibly one of those green flying things, and you never appeared!!

Thanks to you and Jen I had to lose 2 games of darts against Dimi and 2 against Riggers! - Bugger!!

But ... who gives a "skata" - enjoy your time and never make appointments for diddly.

A respectable 26 deg now at 5pm. - Rain?? - Wot rain??

Have a good evening is wished to all

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 11, 2014, 06:08:40 PM
Sorry darlings. I didn't invent Arillas. Somebody else did that. It has seduced me like no woman ever could. We have had the most perfect day, both Jen and I are completely full not only of food, but love, joy and happiness. And we are going to see Thomas tonight, and eat the best fish in Arillas. In Corfu?


Somebody rescue me please and take me back to reality. I think I might explode tonight. It is only Friday, and I am in love.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 11, 2014, 10:10:50 PM
Ha Ha Phil, I think you have been in love for a long time, and you are happiest when you are with the two loves of your life, Jen and Arillas. Carry on enjoying them both!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 12, 2014, 01:04:57 AM
The trouble is Dai, one of my two lovers always thinks differently. But tonight was an early one. One of them won, I won't say which.

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 12, 2014, 01:52:27 PM
Arillas Today is warm but not drastically. The nights are merciful, even without aircon, I would guess 28 degrees at 2pm.

I got 1.25 when buying my ciggies, so the cost of everything feels good.

Vavillas wowed us yet again. The sea bream to die for and local krasi.... a heady mix which saw me with my first (and ONLY) hangover. And as usual, a silly low price and large tip.

Today we planned to arrive at HQ (Brouklis) for lunchtime enjoyment, but as 2pm passes it looks like another lazy day at base. The pace of life is so hectic here.... with any luck you can meet yourself coming back - from yesterday!

Best wishes to all from my spiritual home.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 12, 2014, 02:24:03 PM
Quote
The pace of life is so hectic here.... with any luck you can meet yourself coming back - from yesterday!

Pure Class Phil, Pure Class.
See you Monday evening, enjoy the weekend.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: nicmccluskey on July 12, 2014, 02:39:45 PM
Phil,.love the updates. Made me laugh...so it's not just me and Bob who find that there's no point in making plans...just go with the Arillas flow. Enjoy your lunch (liquid or otherwise) in HQ Brouklis  ( that is, of course, if you've made it there....) See you both soon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 12, 2014, 05:08:32 PM
Thanks guys. We got as far as Thalassa, sat in our favourite chairs and whiled away a couple of hours with Mythos and pineapple juice, and a whole crossword. Leave yous to work out who had what.

It is now very hot here - way above my earlier estimate. I would guess 33 at least. Poor Spiros had quite a few lunch guests and was working his socks off. But as usual he found time to natter and share with PhilnJen.

I will quote Poppy "we are HONOURED to be part of this Arillas family." And all of the individual families who put it all together for us. All their guests are important to them, but somehow you can feel like you are the only ones.

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 12, 2014, 05:18:36 PM
There I was , Phil , in Brouklis, empty glass except for dead wasp.... etc etc - Been there done that.

Catch yer avrio.

Stay well guys.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 12, 2014, 07:14:09 PM
We didn't know Neill. We just soaked up our Arillas. Back to Bardis and playing Nana Mouskouri on youtube. Everyone has been so polite. But they all still buggered off to escape the notes. I can clear an Arillas bar in seconds....... And nobody ever tells me what I did wrong, even when I ask.

Sad to miss yous today. We had an inkling after your post, but our injured legs, backs and stomachs are still reeling from our first few days here. Arillas Today is a pack of lies. I have cuts, bruises and allergic reactions, but I'm sorry medears, I'd have to be dead rather than not be here. I meant every word. This is the 4th Arillas Today. today. I think yous might understand how passionate and determined I feel, covered in bruises, but at Bardis Sun planning bakery bread, Corfu tomatoes and lurpack butter, cheese from UK, and voddie frappe.  We have all of them in our room courtesy of dear friends. Kalinichta.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on July 12, 2014, 10:32:02 PM
Phil, as usual, fabulous reports. When do you find the time to write, amongst all that Mythos fuelled wonderful days, catching up with old friends?



.

 The pace of life is so hectic here.... with any luck you can meet yourself coming back - from yesterday!

I`m pinching this line, Phil.


   Yammas,  Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 13, 2014, 05:56:50 PM
Ar risk of boredom.... It is warm but not too hot in Arillas Today. Some will find it differently, but there is a tiny breeze and I think it is perfect. Nothing new there then.....

A magic afternoon was spent with Lezeck and Ang, one of whom landed from the 6am Gatwick flight and joined us in Sharon's complete with luggage. The love-birds made PhilnJen look like a staid old couple. No, we were not embarassed, but full of memories of exactly how it feels. Then we learned they've only been separated for a few days. On reflection, Jen and me were exactly the same.

We also met Clare and Len&Sandra. Much beer was consumed, much hot air was exchanged and we were all treated to a sight of Lezecks very white rear end. Very briefly, and in perfectly good taste I hasten to add.

For PhilnJen Arillas Today was overflowing with love, friendship and joy. But whoever reads this, yous all know that it always does. I shout it on forum, at College and in Arillas. And I AM NOT WRONG!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 13, 2014, 10:47:48 PM
Arillas Today will be mine Avrio.
Looking forward to being there.
It's been a long nine weeks since our short week in May.
Reports will be here.
Wish we were there.
Wish You were with us.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 13, 2014, 11:48:45 PM

John

 Have a wonderful time with your family, give Dot a big hug from us, it isn't any use telling you to enjoy yourselves because I know you will..... it's going to be a wonderful holiday, best yet in Arillas :)

Safe journey, Love to you all,  Val xxxx


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 13, 2014, 11:58:27 PM
Blown away doesn't begin to describe my Arillas Today.

We were feeling really ashamed that after all these days we have not said hello to so many beloved friends.

Then in total defeat we said "let's just go round the corner to Vinceremo." And then we shared an hour with a stunningly beautiful Eileen who had left all of her jewellery and makeup at home, and is looking better than I have ever seen her. I also complimented Keith who is also looking amazing, and if I swung that way I would have a difficult choice to make.

Arillas Today has blown me away, had me in bits, and then shared 7 star Metaxa with Poppy Bardis. Arillas Today? It is better than any of yous think.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2014, 09:25:41 AM
I am "amayonaised" at how many Forum friends are here.

We have Clare(Bella) looking after Yiotas new shop, opposite Armourada.
Phil n Jen looking after the Mythos and keeping Coconut etc on their toes.
Soon we will have Ref John n Dot , maybe looking after Phil?
Riggers n Sue keeping Kaloudis company + Riggs keeping me company.
Steve n Carol and Steve n Mary and now Sandy bombing around and churning up the Rainbow pool, every morning.  Eileen n Keith haven't gone away yet and rumour has it that Cypress is in hiding with Pam . ( Or maybe just relaxing somewhere )
"Chris12" currently keeps Phillipe on his toes at Tria Adelphia and surprised me with an ouzo t'other day. Yet another face I recognised but just couldn't get a name to. - Bet I have left a few out

So many peeps , so little time.

Darts at Rainbow Tuesday evening when many will be there to socialise and not play.
Mexican food will be the evening special.

We start Arillas today with 22deg and a tad cloudy.

Over to our super roving reporter whose reports we all eagerly await.
and.... Good to see "Whispers" open - We need a report on that as well , Phil. C'mon ! Keep up!
 
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2014, 10:49:46 AM
Eggy mate, I will never keep up with all of what is available, and available to everyone here. In all the years I have been coming (and I have learned that everyone I meet has been here more often and stayed longer than me) I have realised that you have to choose.

In truth, you need to live here to get anywhere near doing it all. And from those who do, I get the impression that it is, in fact impossible.

Arillas Today is cooler and cloudier. I would guess about 22 degrees (or did I just read that????) Many many forum folk are either in town or on their way. PhilnJen will do our best to greet them all, but apologise in advance for any we miss.

Arillas Tonight will see a tradition relived - John and Dot with PhilnJen at Brouklis. And as usual everyone is welcome to join us.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 14, 2014, 11:02:09 AM
My thermometer is saying 25 Phil....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2014, 11:16:55 AM
And, in truth Sandy meluvver, the clouds are also disappearing fast........

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2014, 11:38:47 AM
My thermometer is saying 25 Phil....

Only 'cause you've been to Rainbow and eyeing up the new recruit behind the bar, Sandy.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2014, 03:19:09 PM
Big, emotional goodbyes and hellos are the order in Arillas Today. Classic Monday changeover - yes it still happens.

Bardis Sun Studios are doing what they do best. Welcoming new guests with peals of laughter, beers and BIG hugs. And sadly saying au revoir to some who have shared this last week with likes of PhilnJen. The atmosphere is electric, there is so much emotion there is not a dry eye in the house. I can't begin to describe how much happiness is wafting through the air, mainly because I can't see through the tears rolling down my cheeks.

Jen is on the balcony, and someone just shouted "Where's Phil?" "Have a guess. He's posting Arillas Today" said Jen. Hugs and welcomes complete, I am back here.

The laughter has not subdued at all yet. But they are also looking out for every single one of their guests. Me? I'm getting my body ready for a very tall night, ie sleep and NO Mythos. Well, no more anyway.

Arillas Today has rocked me in the way you all know. Anyone can have this if they come here.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2014, 06:30:40 PM
Big, emotional goodbyes and hellos are the order in Arillas Today.

That my good 'ole buddy sums it up completely for me. I see and quite often are involved in this from May to October. I value all the new and old faces that I meet every Summer. There is always something that was never discussed and has to go on hold until the following year.

John the Ref n Dot are now here safely and a small Rainbow chat was had. Today was an "Arthur Daley" day for me selling those darts and boards which some of you may be "board" to read. But I get around and meet a few more fresh faces. Forget the sales , the fresh faces are important to all.
(Those old faces never seem to run out of new news!)

Hope I can see more faces tomorrow evening and , Phil n Jen, Margerita (W's) urgently awaits your visit.
She remembers Riggers n Sue as well so let's fire up that 'ole Punto soon.

Tonight I will attempt to out talk all who share a meal with us. --- Poor Sandy , n sis n Bob. Wendy will no doubt hit me with a wet mackerel and tell me to "Calm Down"

Calm down??? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT? -

Enough of this. I may get "emulsional" in a minute!! (Tis like tears but makes a good coat of paint)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arillas Today sits on 30 deg at 6:35pm and all is well and all are happy bunnies.
Any bunnies not happy will end up in an Armourada Rabbit Stiffado!! (Not on the menu then??)

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 14, 2014, 06:55:43 PM
Arillas today has me in situ and ready to two weeks of heaven. Dinner with Phil and Jen will be taking place shortly then a good lip to catch up on lost sleep. Will let you know how it goes avrio. Wish you were here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 15, 2014, 01:29:22 AM
I can report that Arillas is still here. It has survived the onslaught of two couples who love the place so passionately.

Brouklis did us proud as usual, with a reserved sign on the now famous Table 13. And Roula provided Bourdetto, my very favourite Corfiot dish. She should know better than to serve me TWO huge steaks of fish though, I was the only one who could not eat all of the plate. I did my best with the fish though.....

The Nut then entertained us for a couple of hours and I shared a twirl with beloved Yiota. We even managed the hand movements to go back the other way, without falling over. But I did tread on her toes...I am a simple man.

Many others greeted us, and we have learned that Arillas tomorrow will launch us into outer space. We will be at Rainbow for the darts, but must leave early. Perry asked if he should reserve our favourite seats at the Nut for the live music. You can guess that we accepted. (I mistyped "the love music") but edited it.

If I don't post Arillas Today Tomorrow, please forgive me. I am so contented, so loved and so complete, I can no longer care. But I bet I do............ care that is

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 15, 2014, 04:45:18 PM
Overnight storm saw today start cool,late breakfast after a sleep catch up. Bumped into Cypress who was CHILLING at the rainbow pool. Last night we enjoyed dinner with Phil and Jen at Brouklis, excellent food with top service. Dimitri got us to model the new arillas.Com signs.
Spent today doing the arillas thing...nothing only CHILLING.
Got a feeling this could be the plan for the next few weeks.
Till the next time,
WISH YOU WERE HERE.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 16, 2014, 01:42:49 AM
I don't care if I have one or less readers, Arillas Today was strange.

The weather blew a fuse, and after last night's extremes, which I slept through as usual, electric storms were visible in the sky, but none of them touched us. The winds did touch us though, and the sea was "rough" to quote Poppy Bardis. And she could see this from the Sun Studios.

Strangeness was continued though by justphil, who took the pledge and had NO alcohol all day. Well day ends in the evening.............

Expecting to be visiting Alcoholics Anonymous today, we ate the most AMAZING enchilladas at the Bow for 7 euros. The only problem was the enormous size of the portion. Vicki is yet another talented Greek cook, and they were so delicious. And I only had TWO Mythos with them. But the bill was a joke. The word VALUE comes to mind.

Then in the Nut completely blown away by the talented musicians of Corfu Rock School with a guest who is apparently well known. Well, our own JohnTheRef will tell you who he is tomorrow because as usual, Arillas throws surprises at you with monotonous regularity. He knew and told me about him, and yes, he was technically and artistically brilliant. The Nut was full, and two layers deep in the road.

Yet again, for the second time in history, forum members Sandy x, riggers and justphil were stood on the same square metre of land (in the Nut, of course.) 2014 will live in my memory forever.

I could write all night (but Jen needs some sleep.) I have missed so much out of this account of Arillas Today. But as usual it delivered serious happiness to a very large number of people I do not even know. And many I do......... In spite of any negatives like mosquitos and bad apples this place is all that it is made out to be.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 16, 2014, 08:15:13 AM
All I can say mucca is Yiammas x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 16, 2014, 09:28:44 AM
Kalimera. Bright and sunny today as I sit by the pool at the rainbow, Sandy having her early morning swim and if the pace of the day remains the same I will be happy as a pig in...well you know what I mean.
 Over cast day yesterday was spent lazing around, fabulous sunset followed by an electric light show out at sea as we ate delicious food in Gratzella.
Arillas has a habit of providing us with the unexpected,the main street rocked as we made our way back to base and we had to make our way through a large crowd gathered at the nut to watch the evenings entertainment. For a little village this place knows how to entertain it's visitors
Time for breakfast....Wish You Were Here
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul Clark on July 16, 2014, 07:30:24 PM
Just back from 10 days at Anna's - sad to be back in Blighty. A wonderful time was had by the family & I was introduced to the Malibu cocktails by my daughter. No idea why they were served in Jam Jars though? A couple of good meals at Brouklis, the orange cake was to die for. One not so good dinner, but I'll keep quiet about the venue. We'll be back!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 16, 2014, 10:56:18 PM
The question is Paul...did you try the Sofrito?! Did your kids go to Sidari or somewhere similar?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul Clark on July 16, 2014, 11:11:42 PM
My daughter had the sofrito I think, & no, they stayed with us apart from 13th July (Our 29th Wedding Anniversary when I bunged them Euro 100 & told them to disappear for the evening, I think most of it was spent in the Malibu! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 16, 2014, 11:24:21 PM
Haha. Just goes to show, there is something for all ages in Arillas! And erm.. Has the Arillas water worked for you two lovebirds?? ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 17, 2014, 12:08:44 AM
Cocktails in jam jars , Paul? - What is the world coming to??

The next thing will be Ouzo and water in wine glass?

Glad your time here was well enjoyed and thanks for the update.

Have to go now as Wegg is serving me an Ouzo in a jam jar. (Gotta start a new trend somewhere)

-- Just wished she had taken the marmalade out first!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 17, 2014, 04:38:12 PM
A vigorous day doing nothing in 28 degrees, resumed July sunshine. The Mythos remains plentiful and the sea is reportedly warm.

Tonight will see PnJ at Thalassa, listening to Yannis Goudelis (no, not that one we all know and love, who has moved on) but highly accomplished keyboard player. Lovely food followed by sunset, easy listening and Metaxa(s)

Life is so good........
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 17, 2014, 04:51:08 PM
Right now Phil, you can enjoy 29.4 deg at 5 pm ish.

You lil tinkers are spoilt for choice. Beach? - Mythos ? - Link them both and get sand in yer beer!

Sunbed? - Pool? - Sunbed in pool????? - Too many Mythos , Phil!

Enjoy tonight at Thalassa = Good solid Greek tunes (Play Bouzouki is getting a bit tame now)

Saturday , 2pm , we all pile in the Punto and pay a visit to Three Ws.

( Arm wrestling with Margerita not allowed - She will only beat you )

Cheers Negg.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 17, 2014, 11:23:09 PM
Phil and Jen settled in the nut as I type myth is at the ready.
Today was again as we found it,laid back. Had an early morning trip up to Akrotiri with my son's partner Maria whilst everyone were having a late kip. Afternoon at Sharon's pool bar and Nanny and grandad took Kieran for dinner at Vivalis all in all another fab day CHILLING whatmoredoweneed
Wish You were here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 18, 2014, 01:43:51 AM
Jen panicked as all of our plans followed the Arillas flow, and changed completely. "The forum will think you sent them all to Thalassa so we can be on our own." There are so many answers to that statement, I won't even start.

Arillas tonight saw an amazingly good meal at Portofino, with far too many Spiros in evidence. It has been a Spiros day. If I see another one I will bury him in the sand.

The Arillas Rock School (sorry that should say Corfu Rock School, but they are HERE) entertained a very large number of people with their efforts to be pop stars. And OMG did they entertain. Some of them will be at Glastonbury next year. That's near where PhilnJen live.

Oh what a night. Arillas Today is nothing less than I always say it is. AND I AM NOT WRONG.

Phil






Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 18, 2014, 07:53:21 AM
Thank you for all your reports the lucky who are there living the dream!

Your updates keep me ticking for the next 4 weeks before I get there late morning and our Heidi later that evening.

Can't wait! 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 18, 2014, 08:09:26 AM
Jealous , upset I'm not there , well gel ,,meeee never ,,,ok yes lol yiammas Phil/Jen , john /dot and many more just wishing I was there and hoping to get back in sept x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 18, 2014, 04:49:31 PM
Thank you for all your reports the lucky who are there living the dream!


Sometimes a nightmare , Erja.

Arillas today sees me ready to collect Punto , from garage again, and pay a few more euros to keep it alive. Then I leave the car , we borrowed , with the guys , to repair the power steering.
WOT POWER STEERING??

Hey Ho, as we say. Good job we can absorb the 30 deg afternoon temp and nightmares never last long and we always seem to wake from them and continue along our wibbly wobbly way.

Talking of Wibbly Wobbly , how is Phil?
Punto is clean and ready, P n J and Riggs, to ship you off to Agios Stephanos for a Three W's meet.
2pm loading time, Saturday, from Sharons,

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 18, 2014, 04:58:01 PM
This will be short and sweet,
Arillas today is going her absolute best,
Hot sunny with a slight breeze.
Are we enjoying it all, YOU KNOW WE ARE
Wish You Were Here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 18, 2014, 05:01:08 PM
Arillas Today is breezy, very hot and didn't see a lot of PnJ. We claimed back our own turf, and did a Graziella Afternoon.

Taramasalata, Spanakopita, Mythos for me. Delectable Tuna salad and krasi for Jen. (she also had pineapple juice and a frappe.) But the position, one of our total favourites, was the main ingredient. I sat in an unusual position, so stared at Mathraki and Ericousa instead of Gravia. Another 12 years in the making.......

It was perfect. No couple on this planet could not feel romantic and ready for love after an afternoon like this (unless of course they come to Arillas as much as we do, and have as many take-off slots as we do.) So why am I not in flagrante and writing this instead? We took advantage of other runways. Some of them can be worked out from my posts the last while....

Arillas Tonight? It is Bardis Bingo. Eyes down!

Phil








Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Chris12 on July 18, 2014, 06:42:54 PM
Arillas today sore chris and Becky return home after 2weeks at the tria and what a very good time we had. Phil think I sore you in the nut last night but you were talking to other so did not won't to interupt you. Chris
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 18, 2014, 07:03:16 PM
So sorry Chris. A lot think I'm not worth knowing when I am high in the Nut. But I don't care. I got complimented for my dancing by one of the rock band last night. He must have been as p****d as me!!!!!

 Say hello next time. There will be many "next times" for PhilnJen.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 19, 2014, 09:04:32 AM
Good to see you both again , Chris. - Phil n family are all good hosts. - Another nice place to be.
(Pity I couldn't sell Ian a set of darts!)

Wonder how the bingo went for Phil n Jen. Now..... if Phil was the caller:-
"Unlucky for some? - No Mythos!"
"Key of the door? - Where the hell is it?"
"Legs........??? have gone all wobbly!"

See you later P n J. - I am sure you'll get your own back.

Anyway.......
A comfy 23 deg at 8 am starts Arillas Today. A dry day ahead & already gone up another notch as I type.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 19, 2014, 11:24:52 AM
XaXaXa! In spite of my wobbly reputation, I remain capable of crossing numbers out on a piece of paper. Not much else though after the week and a half of being here. Arillas is to blame for it all. If it were not my favourite place on earth, I would never get so high, so friendly, so happy, so.......

Today will see PnJ leave this haven for a couple of hours with wonderful people in San Stefanos. I have taken my tranquilisers to prepare me for the shock of not being HERE where I belong.

Neill is right, it is already warm, and getting hotter by the minute. And the excited posts by Sandy and Jo about the glorious beach today will get followed up early evening - like both of them I cannot resist.

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 19, 2014, 12:57:02 PM
Hot start today but info says the wind has to pick up later.
Phil's boat booking has been cancelled for this afternoon. Now what are we going to do today.......we will think of something eventually and if not  spend the day thinking about where we will be eating tonight. Wish you were here
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on July 19, 2014, 04:26:41 PM
Phil - now I have seen the photo again we did see you on our last night (Thursday evening about 9.30  ish) i'm sure - we were dining in Marina and you walked past with your wife (long hair??) heading up towards Coconut?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 19, 2014, 06:17:04 PM
The question on every bodies lips is now:-

"Will we get to 980,000 views of Arillas Today, before Phil n Jen return to Glastonbury?"

A good afternoon had by me with P n J n Riggs. - 31 deg at 6pm. Home - Shutters closed - unwind time!

Rainbow tomorrow afternoon. - Must be time by then for a beer.

Another Bingo number for Phil - " On it's own...... A bottle of water "

I reiterate a good afternoon. Good company , many laughs, many swapping stories.

This is what Arillas Today is all about. - But y'all know that , DONCHYER?

Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 19, 2014, 06:39:27 PM
I have just walked out on Mythos Today, trying to share it all with yous. My fags, my money will all be there when I get back. Whether my clothes are is yet to be determined.

Pissed in Arillas after a f*ing perfect day must speak to a few of yous. To all of yous I say

Kalinichta meluvvers..................

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2014, 04:47:07 PM
Phil , once again you are a 'lil tinker.

Rumour has it that the Mythos factory want you, for a blood transfusion, as they are low on the brew!!

And.... why the asterisk between your F and G ? We all use "frigging" now.
But..... anything else may vanish into the twilight world. - BUT CHER NO DAT?

Anyway... I sit here with 32 deg at 4:30pm wondering just how much flesh can be melted away from humans and how brown a tan can be??

Saw my good 'ole pal, Riggers , for a "Kalo Taxidi avrio" - He's back on the forum as a poster soon.
(A nice poster , not any one of those smutty ones - Ladies may want a copy , though!!)

Gringo aka Jinksy takes his good lady , Ang ,back to Wales tomorrow. Missed the guys for a "ta-ta".
They will return and get a "welcome back" instead.

Meanwhile... back in Kavaddades , PDC Darts is beckoning me from SKY 1. Wegg probably has lost the will to exist already as she has another week of mini missiles.
But - We will be out for a meal tonight. - I have a recorder - DONCHYERKNOW. so when we get home????

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2014, 05:10:37 PM
Yes Heather, that would have been us. Jen sports the amazing Glastonbury hair with pride and it has NEVER been dyed or interfered with. I'd better wait for Eggy's shot at that one,,,,,,,,

Arillas Today has torn me in half, so warm, so peaceful. Well it is in my world. We are committed to the quiz at Bardis tonight  but Tina Turner will be in the Nut. We have come under so much pressure to do both, but have had to decide which. We are not magicians. It will be the quiz.

You still can't book Vavilas for the same day, or probably two days in advance. Poppy, Bobby and George seem to have spent all day trying for us. We are going to Mirage if we can get in there.

Arillas Today? I haven't even started meluvvers. The beach is spectacularly good, but you need so much ENERGY to leave your currently enjoyable drink/food/company that you decide to do it tomorrow. Avrio......

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2014, 06:20:58 PM
Phil - I would not dream of interfering with Jens hair as I reckon you're a little ferret when you get going!

"Fil the Ferret" ?? - Do we have a nickname for you now?

Anyway... now with over 980,000 views the Arillas Today post just shows how many are interested in not only your day but also the "chatter" n "gentle jousting" of us all.

Autograph signing soon will beckon , for you , me-thinks.

Signing off at 32,4 deg outside at 6:20 pm. - Darts on TV, for me , takes priority over roasting.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BlueHeather on July 20, 2014, 07:07:00 PM
Sorry I didn't shout you now Phil but want sure...  No worries - n ext year mepos x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on July 20, 2014, 09:18:11 PM
think I may need a Mythos transfusion of Phil to keep me going till Sept!, but emergency helicopter may be a bit pricey!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 20, 2014, 11:29:04 PM
Neill missed you today, Jimmy said you had called in will catch you in the week some time.

Today we spent doing as little as possible. Spent an hour playing pirates with Kieran as we hit the high seas in a pedalo
Then a dip in the sea to cool off (been a hot one today)
Phil bumped into us at Sharon's all alone, (Jen must have sent him for milk)

Back to base to chill for a while before dinner, lamb at the Tria
All in all another fabulous day in Arillas Today
Wish You Were Here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 21, 2014, 12:22:37 AM
 
 John and Dot and family, just another wonderful day then.
That's what an Arillas day is all about. :)

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 21, 2014, 11:14:36 AM
More of the same today me thinks
One thing for sure Arillas Today is going to be hotter than Arillas Yesterday.

WISH YOU WERE HERE.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 21, 2014, 11:21:34 AM
Do you know...... In 13 days there have been 6470 "hits" on Arillas Today??

Wonder why? - Will it reach 1,000,000 by the end of September?

Sad git signing off at, just before midday. I will leave the updates for the "boys" on the spot.
Although I reckon it will be a hottie this afternoon, enough to make Ref John's yellow card turn RED.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 21, 2014, 04:28:22 PM
Breakfast was followed by a stroll (stagger) up to Akrotiri, sure was HOT up there.
Back via the donkey path, hot dusty but with an inviting cool sea to help wash the sweat and dust away it was well well worth the effort.
Nice ice cream on my bench outside the beach hut as I watched bodies sizzzllleeee in the heat (lot's of Sun cream being used)

Arillas today continues to please with the temperature now 33c as I type by the Rainbow pool.
WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on July 21, 2014, 04:41:38 PM
Ok, I give in!
All this info on my 'second home' has 'forced' me to book my second session in Arillas this year. 26th. September for two weeks flight with Thomson this time from Bristol again, Cardiff is a ridiculous price!
Keep up the reports, can't wait to be back.....at Bardis Hotel of course,
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 21, 2014, 05:05:37 PM
PnJ's Arillas Today  has so far been as sweltering as everyone describes. Forget the numbers, it is HOT. Not a cloud in the sky.

The beach is perfect for the vast number of scantily clad users who are there having the time of their lives. I'm sorry I can't report on the even scantier-clad ends today though. I've kept me kit on.....

BarclayCard works with not a murmur. PnJ spent a fortune today.

We did a Thalassa afternoon with justMythos and pineapple juice. Wonderful company (our own ha ha ha !)

Reminded by a distraught Poppy this morning "you've been here two weeks already! I can't believe it!" Anyone who knows this special lady will be able to HEAR what I just typed. As our third week begins we are starting to let people down. We have so many folk who want to share it all with us it makes me so emotional. We friggin can't do it all, however hard we try!

Arillas Today? More beautiful than ever, now nursing a man who cannot cope with any more joy, friendship, love, hope.....

Phil
 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 21, 2014, 05:26:33 PM
Yes Phil I can just hear Poppy saying that. Wish I was still there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 21, 2014, 10:56:53 PM
Kalinichta meluvvers. Greek and Somerset never gelled so well. They are all saying it now. I am humbled.............

The story tonight was the food at Kostas on the Beach. I was going to post how fabulous the prawn saganaki is at Mirage, which I ate last night, only to eat the Sofrito at Kostas on the Beach tonight. It is a wonder I do not weigh a tonne, or even a British ton.... I ate every crumb of tonight's food and have thrown away my tight pair of shorts.

Kalinichta meluvvers. This guy from Somerset is gert lush and proud of it.

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: darren-jane on July 21, 2014, 11:09:55 PM
Phil we will be over on Thursday.

Quiz questions are ready with picture rounds printed.

I guess from the mention of bingo and quiz that Sue and Tracy are in residence.

We have had a bit of luck today as we think we have found a villa to rent in Arillas.
So may not have to spend our Hols looking for somewhere to live in September.

see you Thursday
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 22, 2014, 01:47:10 AM
Ok, I give in!
All this info on my 'second home' has 'forced' me to book my second session in Arillas this year. 26th. September for two weeks flight with Thomson this time from Bristol again, Cardiff is a ridiculous price!
Keep up the reports, can't wait to be back.....at Bardis Hotel of course,
Martin.

Know what you mean. Thomsons have just quoted me, for two weeks in Sept from Cardiff a whopping £535.00. Did include baggage mind. I can fly from Gatwick, pay for train and b&b the night before for almost £200 cheaper. Absolutely crazy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 22, 2014, 02:08:40 PM
Well folks I am ecstatic to be posting my very own Arillas today for the spanking new wifi at my home for the next two weeks the gorgeous Marinaki. The weather is sweltering albeit cloudy from time to time but utterly fabulous. We arrived about midnight last night had a quick Pina Colada in the Coconut saying some emotional hello's to Kosta and Perry. A brief hug with the birthday girl Eileen and family then back home for lovely sleep. Had lovely chilled day, magnificent long lazy breakfust (well brunch!) At the Marina, I have christened my swing with a chilled glass of wine and we are booked in for portifino this eve. Only problem is, Spiro has a new grandson... Argghhhh! That means his raki bottle will no doubt be out!!! This place is as perfect as ever. The beach is fabulous. Till the next time...yammas!!Xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 22, 2014, 03:13:51 PM
Enjoy Jo :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on July 22, 2014, 03:17:43 PM
take care of that swing, i will need it in 7 weeks time woop woop!!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 22, 2014, 03:46:12 PM
The Olduns, PhilnJen continue our Arillas Today in perfect peace. Happiness is made of this.

We are surrounded by more Northern accents and VERY happy families at Bardis Sun than we ever hear or see in the South West of England, and they are all amazing.

Some Arillas newbies were assaulted by Bobby and Phil last night, but seem to have recovered from our explanations of how it works. The smile factor is 110 today, and they have clearly had a magnificent start to their first time here. I hope they will be back.

It has been much cloudier today, and I think cooler than all my previous days, but it is now hotting up back into the thirties. It is our Arillas Today, and NOBODY can take it away from us. YAMMAS!!!!!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 22, 2014, 04:38:35 PM
Arillas Today. Dot slept in whilst I did breakfast (no not for her for me) Cloud over head is keeping the temperature more bearable today.
A few hours at the beach and lunch at bestsellers,now back at base Dot is so chilled out she is sleeping on the Sunbed as I type
Arillas continues to keep us laid back justloveithere
WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on July 22, 2014, 04:50:33 PM
Hi Dai,
Flight 'all in', baggage, choice of seat, on-line book-in, bag drop for £315. Not bad, Thomas Cook seem to be having a 'crisis' of some sort, keep referring me to Easy-jet flights in the middle of the night!
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 22, 2014, 05:42:21 PM
Welcome home Jo! X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 22, 2014, 06:33:16 PM
Sidari and Acharavi took my time , today, but tomorrow pm will see me in Rainbow.

(a small tad of rain in Acharavi , about 2 ish. - Never seemed to reach this far.
 
Phil n Jen , I will take a jaunt along the sea front around  1:45 pm ish. May just find you.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: gaye on July 23, 2014, 12:12:57 AM
Glad that you arrived on time Jo! Have a great week....see you soon I hope xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 23, 2014, 08:08:50 AM
Jo have a fab time Hun as I know you will yiammas xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 23, 2014, 09:19:03 AM
Arillas today is reminiscent of October in Blackpool! Currently sat on the forum bench watching the spectacar waves crashing against the jetty. My boys iphones told us to expect a storm today but still a shock to the system after 16 years of near perfect weather at this time of year! However, would I rather be sat here in this magical place or sat indoors in blustery Lancashire? I don't think I need to answer that!! Last night saw us take out parents to Portifino..one of our favourites normally but unfortunately a 2 hour wait for food. Yes they were busy but a little extreme lol. That meant that we were too late to catch the splinter band in the Coconut but where we would have sat I have no idea as it was absolutely packed which is great to see for the boys. The absence of Hanna is very strange and I am hoping that as the '40 days' is soon up we will get a glimpse of princess coconut! Bumped into john the ref and Eileen last night, wonder if any more 'forum celeb spotting' will occur today? Methinks an Arillas trail may be in order for the Wissett males if the weather continues in this vein. For me? There's always wine :):) Yammas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 23, 2014, 10:25:01 AM
We wake to thunder and a little rain in Arillas Today
Waves were hitting the jetty and it may well be a good day for those who like diving through the waves.
Vincermos provided dinner last night, excellent mixed grill followed by yoghurt honey with bananas.
Saw Phil and Jen making their way home so decided to pop round Bardis studios for a drink,only to find they had retired for the evening 11pm Phil, whatsthatallabout
Enjoyed our chat with Bobby though
Not sure what today will bring but we are sure to enjoy it
WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on July 23, 2014, 10:38:05 AM
Fabulous reports hope the weather pics up for you soon.  I have yet to do the Arillas Trail........one day maybe.  Look forward to more restaurant reports , like to plan where we are going to go on the first night. Rainbow is normally first port of call and love the grilled squid at Brouklis.
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 23, 2014, 11:03:54 AM
So sorry to miss you John and Dot. Whatsthatallabout? Even PnJ have a max capacity for partying and last night reached it. Yes, bed by 11 - not a usual report about us!

We had a lovely meal at Armourada, a drink in Whispers where we met a guy from our old home-town who is here for the big wedding party that will take place on Friday. It really is a small world!

Later, however, I woke up as the bar shut and rushed round to get a Metaxa to drink on our balcony. So Poppy and Bobby told me you had been in and that they also enjoyed their natter with yous both. I was then invited to another balcony and plied with very special malt whisky and more natter. Back to bed by 3am....

Today will see us at Sharons by about half past one, where as you all know, we may see Eggy for a while.

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Linz on July 23, 2014, 11:39:08 AM
Hi we are arriving on the 6th August with our kids age 14 boy n girl and wonderin if anyone else has kids similar age so they could meet up and have some friends?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on July 23, 2014, 11:50:54 AM
We arrive on 12th and our son is 14 are you still there then ?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Angela66 on July 23, 2014, 12:03:55 PM
HI there linz

My daughter and stepdaughter will be at the Marina from the 4th August for a fortnight; both 14 years old.  Personally i would lock your son away as my daughter is 'lad mad' but aside from that the two girls are very sociable and would enjoy company.  They will likely be with us in the nut or malibu most evenings too xxx

There will also be teenage girls at the Tria too who will enjoy company - not my girls though so i cannot give details. 

My two will likely be in Sharon's pool bar most days or on the beach around the Ammos / Marina area xxx

You should be able to recognise us from our pic on here.

Yammas
Angela
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on July 23, 2014, 12:46:44 PM
So glad you have settled back home Jo and that you and the lonely swing have been reunited. Good that Ger is going to look after it in your absence. Have  a magic time hope that beach weather returns  keep the reports coming.

Al Sal & Becs
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 23, 2014, 05:15:27 PM
Arillas Today was in a mood. It was cloudy and relatively cool this morning, after a few rumbles in the night. No, not my stomach after totally perfect Sofrito and Galactoboureko......

The cooler start persuaded some to "go walkies." Then she hit them with HOT, HOT, HOT. Many sweaty faces and bodies observed, but the "cool" crew had already realised and were just getting on with being here. It is cloudier again, but still warm.

Mirage was beautifully full of youngsters having the time of their lives. And the kids looked quite happy too!

PnJ shared a wonderful hour or two at Sharon's and Rainbow with Eggy and JohnTheRef and Dot. Lezeck and Ang figured large in it as well. Tonight we are aiming to eat at Effies and do the quiz at Kaloudis. Keep fingers crossed we make it..........

More reports tomorrow.
Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 23, 2014, 05:40:30 PM
Following on from my rather morose (is that a word) post earlier it is now sweltering. We were just two of those idiots that you mention Phil, who did the circuit walk with no cream or hats etc and came home frazzled! We stopped of at the bakery on the way back and enjoyed a divine choc crossaint in the awakening sun. We then came back to a totally unexpected message off Sandy inviting us up to her gaff. Been wanting to go for years so we jumped at the chance. Wow is all I can say. Totally living the dream and we were in a state of depression after leaving lol!! Got some great tips on building a house though which we will definitely follow when our numbers come up. We then went to effies for a divine leaisurely lunch. Obviously this was accompanied by chilled wine (ginger beer also for mick). We are definitely going to try here one night. Just a gorgeous greek experience. Tonight, however, we are booked in at Brouklis. The 12 month return of his legendary lamb chops. I am almost slavering thinking about the divine feast that is to come! This place is just the best. Deep deep sigh :):)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on July 23, 2014, 10:01:28 PM
Enjoy-Sounds wonderful.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 24, 2014, 02:19:00 AM
What a wonderful post Jo. Jen and I so understand all of what you say. We also visited Effie today. She is blooming in her seventh month growing  her new beba... not bebis, it will be a girl. Fabulous sea bream mixed with love and chatter. This is Arillas at work.

Arillas Today saw half of our plans completed as above, but Kaloudis quiz was blown out of the water by Bardis Bingo. And we won the two-lines, paying for our drinks. Several vodka frappes followed.

Ingrid stood waiting to get to the loo, listening to PnJ's plans for 2016 which involve 1st April to 1st November in Arillas. And to her credit she did not flinch or make a puddle on the floor. I have no idea why people put up with my ramblings. But in a year or two they will be reality, not ramblings. And her answer was "I'm a bit envious."

Bobby played The Wurzels "I've got a brand new combine 'arvestser" dedicated to PhilnJen, which made the evening complete meluvvers.

Kalinichta  all of my other luvvers

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 25, 2014, 12:29:23 AM
It is midnight for us in Arillas Today. So many things wafted across PnJ's day, leaving their marks.

I will share just a few.

We were taken to Yannis and Litsa's wonderful place in Afionas by a very generous Bobby Bardis, who ferried us there and back. It used to be called The Blue House  but has a new name that we have written down but not remembered. The food was excellent, and the ambience so classy and up market. (Yes I hear you saying, WTF were Phil and Jen doing there then??????) The answer is simple. We spent an evening with people we love and who love us back, reminiscing over the 12 years since 2002 we have known them. I will do a TripAdvisor report on the taverna, which will get 5 stars.

We met some lovely people back at Bardis, who have known Poppy for 20 years. The young man is all but blind but can play a mean game of pool, and teaches music in a secondary school. In total AWE of his achievements.

And we learned that we have been hacked. Some b*****d sent Bardis Sun an email in my name from an unknown address, which contained a link to a blog about grateful hippies. Or so the link said. I made Bobby delete it permanently without opening it, but will be investigating in depth when I get back to UK.

Altogether a typical Arillas today - full of contradictions, but still our favourite place in the world.

Phil

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 25, 2014, 12:57:52 AM
The restaurant is called Evdemon, Phil. I love it there and we will go again in September. Lovely food, lovely people and an amazing view. Did you try the Mastika after dinner?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 25, 2014, 07:51:54 AM
I concur Phil.  Terry.  Very different to any other eaterie with great views we was lucky the night we went the afionas festival was on so
We mooches down there after and met many of the locals and had a great time with local music dancers and of course spit roasted lamb ,and night owl beer to wash it down from there bar yiammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 25, 2014, 03:54:57 PM
Well, after the Lord Mayor's Show comes.....

Another Arillas Today.

It is HOT. Even I broke out in a sweat for a while earlier. Graziella was our afternoon destination and for 20 euros two hot dogs and several Mythos. To tell the truth Jen had pineapple juice, but I had quite a lot of Mythos......

The sea is attracting many and the beach looks good (through my telescope - I haven't walked it today - YET. I may very well do so later at the best time - early evening.)

Exchange rate is Brit friendly, about 1.25.

Many lovely people to say kalimera to, or yassou to, or in my case, "Mythos please...."

Another perfect setting for old, young, families, couples, solos..... anyone could get something special out of Arillas Today.

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 25, 2014, 04:25:51 PM

Another Arillas Today.

 I broke out in a sweat for a while earlier.
Phil



What . Phil?? - You mean you were told no more Mythos in Arillas???

You are not wrong about the day. Too hot for me and happy now to sit inside with a 24 deg rather than a 29 deg outside at 4:15 pm ish.

Catch you guys on Sunday.

Cheers all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 25, 2014, 05:06:55 PM
As phil says, its a scorcher today indeed! The sea, however is ICE COLD! Amazes me how the temp can change from day to day! There is a big wedding occuring later outside and inside the Marina which looks so romantic. All the marina gang as well as the wedding guests have been working round the clock adorning the restaurant with garlands etc and there is a lovely heartfelt inscription outside the marina paying respects to the happy couple. The bride and groom are actually spending their wedding night above us at the Marinaki (no sleep for us lol).

As for us, we have been very busy doing very little today. Lovely couple of hours on the North beach this morning (ankle deep wading only) and spent the rest of the day. Bliss.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 25, 2014, 10:58:08 PM
Arillas today has, I think, been kind to everyone.
(Especially Jo as I haven't bumped into her yet!!0

Weather is good and exchange rate is good and many faces , from last year beginning to join the fun.
Dart players at Tria Adelphia , dart players at Rainbow and me with a pulled shoulder muscle !!!
WOTSTHATALLABOUT??

For those of you here, next week, Tria Adelphia is hosting a Greek Night on Thursday. Many places do these but, for me, there seems to be something special about this one.
Maybe it's the good fun of the guests who stay there and who needs darts on that night??

Phil n Jen due a wake up call tomorrow. Saw diddly of Arillas pals today as pottered around Ag.Stephanos area again finding faces back from last year.

Tonight was a "laid back hideaway" less hustle/bustle meal on the outskirts of Sidari. Nice twas to.

Tomorrow night (Sat) will see me at Rainbow for a bingo night. Not crossing off numbers but calling them.
Bugger! - I make them up as I go along so it I call "Legs" don't remove the eleven immediately from your card. I could mean "Legs don't work - arthritis at 64 - six and four 64"
You get the drift.

Greek night , Bingo , listening to me? - WOTTALOTTATOPICKFROM!
Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 25, 2014, 11:28:46 PM
Kassiopi Today for us, three quads and off we set for a day on the bikes. A steady ride down to Kassiopi and lunch on the harbour side,was hot down there and the welcomed breeze as we headed back was just what we needed.

Called in at Peroulades on the way home, fabulous views.
Down to the beach for sunset and lots of people watching the wedding taking place on the beach.


Dinner at Gratzella now back at base what a fabulous day we have had......WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: keith(geezer) on July 26, 2014, 09:13:53 AM
i so wish we were there been reading arillas today as iv got the weekend off and sum time before i got out the garden before it get to hot lot to do  but well be back on here later
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 26, 2014, 05:04:41 PM
Today Arillas is melting. I don't care what the numbers say, it is too HOT for anything but chilling. I am not alone in this opinion - even Litsa (Brouklis) was saying it. At last we have caught up with them all and shared a few minutes of "goodbyes." Ha Ha, the words are "see you soon."

The place is quieter than previous end-of-July times, which is great for the tourists, but not so great for our hosts.

Having said that, the wedding party at Marina was a resounding success and many reports have confirmed it. PnJ however, did our usual low key evening, and went round the corner to Vinceremo, where the Sofrito was rivalling Kiki's at Armourada. Jen was on her top form and many reminiscences were shared.

Arillas Today sees the winding down of our magical three weeks with Bingo at Bardis tonight, and Quiz at Bardis tomorrow night. There are many stories about both, but will expand if and when I do a holiday report. The days may be subject of other posts on here.....

Arillaxed Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 26, 2014, 10:30:28 PM
New name comes to mind phil the chill ,,, yiammas mucca xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 26, 2014, 11:57:47 PM
An Arillas evening where plans can once again change, but we all go with the flow and enjoy the extra time we are offered.

No Bingo at Rainbow , tonight, either because it got around I was the caller or because people were eating and not ready and many were chatting, mainly with me, and nothing could or should not be put in sync at that moment in time.
 
Phil n Jen know all about what was planned and what happens. (2pm Bardis or along the front avrio)

Anyway.... fun was had and many "old" faces appeared and Eggy is a pleased man. I do wonder though where that ice cube, that hit me on the back of the head, came from???
(Helluva throw!)

I enjoyed and holidays are not for planning. Nice evening and I am sure the same can be said for all those
other delights on offer, around Arillas, which attract all you guys.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 27, 2014, 01:39:22 AM
A tale of two Bingos.......

PnJ had to decide between two invitations and had to honour the first one we said yes to, as we always do. As it turns out, the Rainbow Bingo didn't happen and the Bardis Bingo did. I was sweating on 60 for the house...... but didn't win.

Don't get this wrong though. Neither Bardis nor Rainbow are Benidorm-style Bingo places. They simply support their guests in making holidays and entertainment. We all do it our own way.

Everybody including Poppy at Bardis Sun Studios has asked us what is going on - we have not been hell-raising and ripping up the Nut every night. Well to be honest folks, we have been soaking up our Arillas, and boy have we been happy with it. Plus we are not as young as we were.....

Arillas Today is still available to hell-raisers, but PnJ give way to the next generation....

Phil

PS Neill, Bardis at 2pm would be perfect.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 27, 2014, 11:18:12 AM
Breakfast is done and our final day is here,  no time to waste.
Arillas holds no plans today we will do it as it comes but there is one thing certain WE WILL ENJOY IT TO THE FULL

WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 27, 2014, 12:31:13 PM
 
John, your visit has gone so quickly....but you all seem to have had a great holiday. Have a safe journey to the UK tomorrow and as for "WISH YOU WERE HERE".....We will be on Friday ;)

 Val n Bill xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: hippopotandmouse on July 27, 2014, 04:14:30 PM
Safe journey John and Dot. Thanks for popping over to our shop. Saw you this morning in Arillas, but decided not to beep to say Hi, in case I made you jump, and risked running you over in my van!! See you next time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 27, 2014, 06:25:31 PM
Phil and Jen's Arillas Odyssey draws to a close on our last full day and night. Ha ha, the word last has no meaning to my Jen and me when Arillas occurs in the same sentence.

We spent it with wonderful people, and very many of them. But only a few of all those other wonderful people who have made it as special as ever, during our VERY SHORT 3 weeks. We thank them all.

Today it is a tad cooler and sometimes a little breeze to help you through the day. The sea is quite busy, but not hard work. It says 30 on our thermometer, like it did yesterday. But it is no way the same heat. A fantastic beach experience awaits anybody who wants it.

Another good exchange rate of 1.24 actually achieved with travellers cheques today. The Mythos tastes so much better when you think it cost you a bit less.............

So many friends, so much fantastic food, so friggin little TIME! I belong here, but tomorrow I have been expelled.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 27, 2014, 08:34:43 PM
Arillas Today has put it's famous smash hit mini series on hold due to the imminent departure of it's co-stars, Phil n Jen and John n Dot, tomorrow.

The series entitled "" Mines always a Stiffado - And I'm over 45"" has attracted many followers who now will have to wait for the next instalment. The fab four will be back and rumour has it that Phil may just be autographing empty Mythos bottles in September. Meanwhile John n Dot will soon return where John could be seen , on the North Beach, giving red cards to anyone dressed in top hat n tails carrying a zoom camera. (Good pictures though and I am still waiting for Sandy to make me an offer on the negatives)

Normal service will be resumed shortly, if not quicker, but. JO, I am sure will make a superb intermission.

Have a good trip back guys. Tis been fun.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 28, 2014, 07:41:24 AM
Thank you PnJ and John & Dot for all the daily reports! They will be missed :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on July 28, 2014, 08:09:51 AM
So enjoyed all your reports and eggys replies with haste the sentence time flies when your having fun comes to mind and only a short time to all our returns yiammas p&j and j&d safe journey back x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 28, 2014, 09:58:15 AM
Arillas today started off very ominous..so much so that I tentatively offered to accompany Mick on the Arillas trail. Unfortunately (!) The sun has now come put so I thought that it might be better if I instead beach myself on my Marinaki sunbed haha. Sad to see phil, Jen, John and dot leaving us but as John said last night he has to go home so that he can come back! He certainly looked like a man who was smug about his anticipated return. Surely 3 times this year would just be greedy eh??

So what for the last couple of days? The North beach has been fabulous no wading whatsoever yesterday. Miserley Mick says he may even treat me to a sunbed tomorrow woohoo! After an hour lying on a beach mat we look like two hunchbacks hobbling back to the pool! Bumped into a lady called Val yesteday just as we were making our way back (eyes UP eyes UP) and mick just rolled his eyes when she said are you Jo Wissett? Lol. We enjoyed Brouklis again last night. I was pathetically predictable with my choice of food. Yep chops :) Unfortunately my mum and dad (who have been staying at the Akti) are also off home today so will be wandering up in a bit to say our farewells. The time is depressingly rushing by now and its hard to believe that we have already been here a week. Last night also saw Kylie Minogue and Lady Gaga in the Coconut! We also have 'Neil Diamond' back in town so fingers crossed he does a gig in the Coconut before we return. We have a jeep booked for Wed so that should be fun. Max and Harry however are disgusted and thoroughly dreading leaving the pool for a few hours. Wondering about perhaps dropping them off at Hydropolis water park so we can do the boring parent thing? Has anyone been and am I right in thinking the price of ticket includes food and drink? Ok I will sign off for now and reading this back it is hardly ground breaking stuff for you but still a fantastic couple of Arillas Today's for the Wissett family xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Angela66 on July 28, 2014, 10:42:17 AM
Hi Jo

Glad you are having a fab time but sad we won't see you this year (we fly out a week today).

I went to the water park about 4 years ago and it was all inclusive on certain days so you would need to check.  Bear in mind that it is fairly small although kids tend to enjoy themselves regardless.

Enjoy xx

Angela
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 28, 2014, 11:27:05 AM
 
Safe journey Phil n Jen, John n Dot and Jo's Mum n Dad and anyone else leaving today.......but remember you are not really leaving, you are just making room for someone else to sleep. Your hearts are in Arillas.

See you Friday Arillas when someone moves out of our room at the Mathraki ;) ;)

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 28, 2014, 04:47:12 PM

See you Friday Arillas when someone moves out of our room at the Mathraki ;) ;)

 Val x

Sorry Val , but I have your room as Wegg mentioned the ironing is building up and she has bought another ironing board. Not interested in "Stereo Ironing" so Mathraki is a good option for me.
(If you really want the room I can leave the board n Iron there!!)

No Arillas today as the sad departure, of yet more pals, would make it a tad too quiet, for me , anyway.
( I need to ease back gently into the flow)

1mm of overnight rain, not worth all the noise that went with it, made it a cooler Arillas today, though, and my lil visit to Sidari kept me outa trouble.

Anyway..... Cheryl here on Wednesday and another rumour has it that she has been fitted with battery operated ear plugs. Worked by a remote control , in the short pocket, she can close lugs,  should I rabbit far too much. But I will know if she just sits there, with a blank look and just smiling away!!
Tis easier to hide away or give me false directions where she will be.
(Where is she staying, bye the way, she tells me diddly)

A clammy 26 deg here at 5pm with an outside humidity of 45 deg. ( Is that high??)
However the exchange rate of e1.26 eases the pain a little.

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on July 28, 2014, 06:13:01 PM
Thank you everybody who has been, or is, or will be writing Arillas Today reports!
And thank you Martin W for the lovely definition of Arillas:
"Think it's the perfect blend of everything in one place....ahhh!"
Emeralddragons
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 28, 2014, 06:43:05 PM
Dispossessed and forgotten, Phil and Jen are sat beside our bags ready to endure the "12 hours of hell" that is air travel, back to the UK.

HOWEVER, in a last ditch attempt at Arillas Today, I can report that I missed my third thunderstorm in 3 weeks, having slept like a baby through all of them. The July weather has been the strangest we have ever known in 12 years, but in fact has been very human-friendly. The nights have been mercifully pleasant without air-con.

Arillas Today says au revoir to PhilnJen,  but hello to many other like minded folk. To all of them I shout YASSOU!!!!!


Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: SteveL on July 28, 2014, 07:46:57 PM
Hello Jo Wissett

That was my wife, Val L, who said hello on the beach. Hope the rest of your holiday goes well. Unfortunately, as I type this we are back in the good old UK.

Perhaps see you next year for a proper chat.

Steve
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 28, 2014, 08:17:21 PM
Dispossessed and forgotten, Phil and Jen are sat beside our bags ready to endure the "12 hours of hell" that is air travel, back to the UK.

HOWEVER, in a last ditch attempt at Arillas Today, I can report that I missed my third thunderstorm in 3 weeks, having slept like a baby through all of them. The July weather has been the strangest we have ever known in 12 years, but in fact has been very human-friendly. The nights have been mercifully pleasant without air-con.

Arillas Today says au revoir to PhilnJen,  but hello to many other like minded folk. To all of them I shout YASSOU!!!!!


Phil


You didn't wake up, finding out you had dribbled all over your pillow again, Phil???

And.... you are only temporarily out of sight but always in mind. Take care and be well.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 28, 2014, 11:34:38 PM

Only just read this, I was ironing for our departure on Friday. I am now about half way through.

Neill if you wait until we arrive on Friday I will bring you the other half of it ;)..... then you can take your ironing board home when you've finished mine.

Will even carry the board down stairs when you have finished.

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 28, 2014, 11:59:33 PM
Arillas Today started with Storms and ends with us back home in blighty, after a 3 hour delay.
Happy Holidays to all that Follow

WISH WE WERE THERE

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Linz on July 29, 2014, 12:32:57 AM
hi everyone yes we are there till the 20thAug and Zacks 14 as well-and id lock your girls up as hes girlmad lol xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 30, 2014, 02:53:21 AM
Yes PnJ are installed in our other life here in rural Somerset. There are pluses and minuses, but I am struggling to find the pluses today.....

I have just read through all of the Arillas Today thread since we descended on our spiritual home on 8th July, and many tears rolled down my cheeks as I remembered some of the stuff that became the subject of our discussions. Even blatherskite managed to capture a few moments of it in my ramblings. (Definitions of blatherskite are available from our Eileen... meluvver!!!!!!)

Forum Today has missed the regular inputs of Arilliacs because we aren't friggin there today! But oh boy has it been fun sharing a bit of it with yous all whilst we were!

PnJ back in Oct/Nov God willing. No promises, it isn't fixed. But if we're there, we will share it with you all on Arillas Today.

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 30, 2014, 04:30:05 PM
Arillas Today sits comfortably at a 4 pm wind down temp of 28 deg. A smattering of rain but not enough to cause bald headed men any problems. Bad weather predicted tonite??? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

Val's offer of me ironing her "smalls" and Bills "Adam briefs" bought a tear to my eye. The tears come naturally, especially when I think of ironing!!
(Who remembers "Adam Briefs" ? - A bit like Patrick John's speedos but a tad bigger!!)

Cheryl continues to become elusive as the meet, I thought was planned for Wednesday, was really sorted for Tuesday. My fault, head in clouds etc etc. Anyway plenty of time and she has family here, so she has her priorities more than right.

There is a rumbling outside, as I type, and it's not Wegg on the balcony but coming from "up there"
Me-thinks we will be lucky if we escape this rumoured wet stuff!

For Val n Bill, however it will just be a bad dream. Mathraki with me, Friday or Saturday afternoon, may however cause them to fall asleep again. ( Tell me what day guys )

So bottom line? - All well but many missing an Arilliac T-shirt, turbo charged walking device, and a few red cards plus someone who could be shorter than our Viv.

Cheers
Negg

Now with a PS - Thunder and Lightening and heavy rain at 5pm. (Twill be a good day avrio)
 

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 30, 2014, 07:29:53 PM
Arillas today for us involved a jeep (yes folks, only the Wissett's could book an open-top jeep on a day when it rains. IN JULY!! An
yhow, the day started off glorious so we picked it up had a quick drive to San Steph to check watersports prices (our bargaining tool for out two very reluctant travellers!) We had also said that we would take them to the waterpark in archaravi if they would prefer. So off we went BOILING beyond belief. What a stupid idea not to get a little air-conditioned number. It was like a hot hair dryer being blown on us all. Kids were ratty,  our tongues were lolling with dehydration so we stopped off for some cold cans. We took the kids to a beautiful bar in Peroulades called 7th Heaven Cafe. Lovely glass viewing platform and stunning views. (Not for the faint-hearted) then off down to archaravi to drop Max and Harry off. 15 euros each to get in which we thought was ok. Unfortunately we had picked a day which wasn't 'all inc' for food and drink (typical) but hey ho. We then carried on and I mentioned I would like to visit old perithea. Well I STILL would like to visit old perithea as we couldn't find bloody old perithea. We found 'perithea' but nothing else. We kep climbing and climbing in the 1000 degree heated jeep but decided to give it up as a bad job before we died of heat exhaustion! We then carried on to the other san stef and had (average) (overpriced) lunch at the harbour. Nice little spot but didn't wow us. Had anothe visit to Kalami and then had to head back for the boys. By this time it had started to lightly rain and by the time we had got back to the watersports it was thundering and lightening so we figured that the anticipated paragliding would perhaps have been an unwise choice!! As we still have the (jeep from hell) we are going up to Yannis and Litsas restaurant this evening so looking forward to that! It aint perfect but it pretty much feels that way! Yammas xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 31, 2014, 09:07:28 AM
Arillas today for us involved a jeep (yes folks, only the Wissett's could book an open-top jeep on a day when it rains. IN JULY!!

You were lucky then , JO.

Overnight rain recorded, this morning, at 24mm. What fun you would have had if that had been halfway to Perithia (New)

Rain still on the forecast for today, though, so you may still have that opportunity.??

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 31, 2014, 04:52:04 PM
There you go , guys!! - Rain forecast??? - Nah!!! (Maybe the weather monitor has gone Greek? - Avrio)

5pm and 28 deg and all afternoon many enjoying.

Storm? - Wot storm? - Are we worried?

Good times had by all.

Jo n family, meanwhile "bomb" around in an open top jeep and get rays not rain. - CANNABEBADDA.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 31, 2014, 08:21:25 PM
Really enjoyed your report Jo. Thanks for taking the time. As usual I identified with your irony and the way you can put things down, in a witty and amusing way. Hope to read some more before your time in heaven is over, but no pressure. So glad to bump into, even if only for two minutes.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 31, 2014, 10:56:41 PM
Good report Jo, and you are not the only ones who couldn't find Old Perithia. I now know where I went wrong so I will go there in September. How did you like Evdemon?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 01, 2014, 06:47:49 AM
Hi Terry, we thought the place was absolutely stunning and of course great to see Yianni and Litsa but next time think it would be a romantic meal for 2. The kids faces as they browsed the bespoke menu were a picture. Not the sort of place that we could asked for a plate of chips haha.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on August 01, 2014, 08:21:47 AM
Jo we were lucky when we went there as after we strolled down to the crossroads for the afionas festival to end a great night yiammas xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ness44 on August 01, 2014, 09:43:42 AM
Jo which water park Did you go to? Was it aqua land or the other one and what Did the boys think of it? X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 01, 2014, 11:08:52 AM
Ness it was the smaller one at Archaravi. Yes they said it was good. 15 euro each. On Mon and Thurs it is all inc for food and drink. And why have I not seen you yet lady??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 01, 2014, 11:13:46 AM
Jo, I agree that it isn't the place for kids, and also for anyone who isn't adventurous with food. Did you sit outside? Its always been too windy when we have been there. Did you like the Mastika after the meal?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ness44 on August 01, 2014, 01:18:51 PM
Jo our paths must keep crossing!  Will keep my eye out for you. Did the boys say there was enough to keep them occupied? X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: diana on August 01, 2014, 03:28:28 PM
Hi  we are off to old perithia on Sunday. Thought about hiring a car but heard from Ness about roads and easy to get lost lol! Really looking forward to trip.
Did the arillas trail this morning and did it 2 hourish. Really enjoyed that little walk too!
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 01, 2014, 03:39:06 PM

I expect you will be flat out on a sunbed tomorrow then Diana ;)

See you later, we are now in the corporate lounge at Manchester and our flight is delayed due to a delay in finding enough flight crew due to staffing problem. GRRR

Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 01, 2014, 04:36:14 PM
Val n Bill

Corporate Longe??? - Is that the up market one where you get extra butter on your free sarnie as an apology for the delay??

Anyway, good news for you. The pilots cap and uniform fits the guy who mops the runway so you should be on your way soon. I am told he will be wearing a parachute as, should there be any technical problems during your flight, he can go for assistance.

It's only 27 deg and super warm here so you are not missing much. Twill be better avrio.

And.... Old Perithia will be old for years to come as not many people can find it.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: diana on August 01, 2014, 05:16:13 PM
How funny Eggy!
Val an Bill we were delayed too, 1 an half hours so yes grrr too!
See u soon.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on August 01, 2014, 06:05:15 PM
"Did you like the Mastika after the meal?"
What is Mastika, Terry? Does one have to masticate?
Chewing gum after the meal???
Emeralddragon
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 01, 2014, 06:36:35 PM

Well we didn't have any Mastika whatever in the world that may be but we did however receive all the drinks on the house so that was a nice swap!! We were also unlucky with not getting a front table as we hadn't booked. Was trying to give evil stares to make the other diners eat up and vacate but they were having none of it!

You should all be very proud of me because today I decided to walk yes WALK to afionas with the reward being lunch at Night Owl. To say that I thought I was seriously going to have a heart attack would be a gross understatement however I managed it and enjoyed a meze and greek salad and obviously wine to wash it down with. Only took us around 45 minutes so reckom we did ok. Finally bumped into eggy on way back so had a brief little chinwag with our roving Arilla reporter. Although a cloudy and windy morning this afternoon has been exchanged with glorious heat and lovely breeze.

The only low point today is seeing all the coaches dropping off the excited newbies when our homecoming is a mere few days away. Horizon is planned for tonights meal which will be a guaranteed treat and of course the Greek night tomorrow. Sunday. Chops. You know where. Monday. I DON'T LIKE MONDAYS......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: daisyday on August 01, 2014, 06:52:21 PM
Haha Jo, we stopped at Afionas for a drink when we finally managed to make it there.  It was a fairly hot day when we walked it last year and I too thought we would never get there.  We took George's advice (from Bardis Sun Studios) to take the second road from the sea as it is less steep .... we didn't think so at the time but took the cliff walk back (first road) and it truly was steep.  Saw some people on a quad bike try to get up but not very successful as it was actually lifting the front two tyres up!! 

We had lunch somewhere at the top of Afionas at a fairly new restaurant - gorgeous views - looking back over Arillas.

Really sorry we can't make it this year (can't afford a second holiday and went to Goa in March but try to do a Sept "Greek fix").  This year we are doing up a newly vacated bedroom (one son has finally got his own place!) and had new fencing etc. so holiday funds low.  So need a Greek fix.... feeling very sad :-(

Enjoy your last few days Jo!! 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 02, 2014, 12:10:03 AM
Harri and Ylva, you can read about it here....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastika

The mastika has a long tradition in Macedonia, and by some people’s testimonials, this drink has been made for the last 3 centuries. The best mastika is produced in the region of city of Strumica. The people of Strumica claim that it is made exclusively of natural ingredients, aka a distilled wine, anise and locust honey. In the past, several researches were conducted, that showed that drinking mastika in normal quantities helps fighting heliobacteria. Since 1990, the mastika from Strumica was proclaimed to be a national brand.

Here is the bottle we tried, although we did try it last year as well. Yiannis just leaves the bottle with you.

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/P1050239_zps20f06e64.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 02, 2014, 12:29:15 AM
Here are some more photos from Evdemon, including Litsa's handwritten menu

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/P1050202_zps933b6563.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/P1050203_zpsa7f26689.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/P1050208_zps51714395.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/P1050210_zps62c60717.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/P1050228_zpsd94848f5.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/P1050231_zps2f21b7c1.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/P1050237_zps7bbf7704.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/P1050240_zps85590157.jpg)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on August 02, 2014, 01:57:00 PM
"MASTIKA"
Thank you for the info and the photos, Terry.
One more reason to visit Afionas!
Emeralddragons Y&H
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 02, 2014, 05:02:43 PM
Very pretty , Terry, but as you say, not for children and only for the adventurous connoisseur.
I am sure they will do well with anyone willing to pay that little extra for something different.
(Occasionally).

Arillas today, meanwhile treats us all to a nice 28 deg and a relaxed warm time.

Apologies to Val n Bill. I feel I bent their ears far too long at Mathraki but did, very much, enjoy the time.

Home tonight, for us, but maybe a Night Owl visit , avrio. Wegg has her eye on a Sea Bream for 9e.

(Or... and Val n Bill know this.... It could be a smoked mackerel salad - OOOHPAH!)

And... Washed down with toasted marshmallows?? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT. Must get Bunsen burner out!

Mathraki, for me? .. a very laid back afternoon and , next time must take 2 sleeping bags.
(1 each for Val n Bill)

Be well guys and all here and all who are shortly to be here.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 02, 2014, 07:31:03 PM
I can imagine exactly how that wonderful meeting went. So wish PnJ had been there to share it. Apologies??? WTF for? An Arilliac afternoon gossip is so often the highlight of a day in Arillas!

I think thee does protest too much ole mate. We love to share your company, and I know ValnBill really enjoyed the break from sun, sand, s.... on second thoughts good beer and food....

I am missing Arillas Today with a passion. Roll on 2016, when I won't miss a day of the whole season, and can square all of the circles I created in 2014. I have one problem with Arillas Today. I am not THERE.

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 03, 2014, 01:42:55 PM

 No sleeping bags required Neill, we had a great afternoon, glad that you liked the variety in your goody bag ;)
It was great to catch up on all the village news since we left in June. It's the minutiae of the village life that makes this place so hard to leave each time we go home.

Graziella last night....just love those boys! The food is great too. Popped into the Nut to leave a welcome gift for the baby, and then the Akti for pre-nightcaps with Spiros and then back to the Mathraki for final drinks before a really peaceful nights sleep with the air con on all night :)

Nothing planned today we will just "go with the flow" and then think about where we will eat tonight, the only trouble is the list is endless.

 Val n Bill xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 03, 2014, 04:15:55 PM
Val n Bill

Just as every Arilliac, who packs a few extras in the case, you Guys are toooooo nice.
I will give yer ears a few days rest then , maybe.......?

With only something like 11,000 more posts/views to bring "Arillas Today" to the million mark....
........WOTCANISAY?????? - Bets being taken on the Arilliac to makes it 1,000,000.
(P n J are favourites)

Well, 31 deg at 4pm and a sweaty jelly has just arrived home for a "Cold Flannel" shower!!

e1.26 in Sidari and I am sure Arillas will offer the same. Not to be sniffed at!!

I am equally sure that, if I had been around Arillas today, that the only way to park the Pug was , first put it into one of those scrap metal crunchers that turn vehicles into a small metal box. Possibly find a space for it then!!

Rumours tell me it may be hotter , avrio - Bugger!

Cheryl and Family home tomorrow and wish them a relaxed flight back.... plus my apologies for having head in clouds this morning and not really saying a proper " See ya Soon"

As I type the temp has gone up another 1/2 degree - WOTSTHATALLABOUT? - I am now wondering if Bill has a spare pair of "Adam Briefs", one size to big, to accommodate a box of ice cubes!!!
(If he has I bet he is auctioning them , right now!!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 03, 2014, 04:32:49 PM

Neill, Bill wears boxers and it's not a very nice sight with ice cubes sliding down his legs and he says this is quite disconcerting  for an international playboy like him. ;) all those who have met him are now falling about laughing (including me)

Might get him some of those "Adams Briefs" just to keep the ice cubes in you understand. Hahaha

Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 03, 2014, 08:30:44 PM
Bill is doing you "Arilliacs" a great favour here, because you can all sleep soundly in your beds knowing he is "flavour of the Week". (Phil has never had it so good and PJ's speedos are safe!!)

We still hover around 27deg here at 8:30 pm. Get that mozzie spray on tonight guys n gals or they will feast away merrily as you feast away merrily.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 03, 2014, 11:19:21 PM
OMG am I missing my Arillas Today. Apart from lmao at all the posts, I am in bits if truth be told.

Our fabulous guests, who followed us back from pub this afternoon, witnessed me crash like I never do out there. The sleep ended only by our Sunshine (pussy cat) licking my nose. 

I seriously wish to be transported back home, NOW.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 04, 2014, 01:59:31 AM
Our Arillas today is (very) sadly our last full Arillas today. Ended it at Brouklis, followed by a couple of cocktails in whispers, then a couple in the Coconut. This holiday has been sublime for us as usual. Amazing beach, amazing food, amazing locals, amazing Pina Colada's.....its funny, from the moment we arrived it felt like we had been here months yet now it only feels like a few minutes ago since we climbed into out taxi and listened to the Greek radio thinking Oh My God the day has finally come! Our 16th visit has been fantastic and simply wetted our appetites for more. Yammas my friends and I will see you on the other side! X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 04, 2014, 10:06:21 AM

Took your advice Neill, mozzie spray from top overhead to tips of my toes. Counted eight on my legs, one on my ear and one on my finger.
Hope the little  blighters had a good night as I also took my medication beforehand so now their blood will be extra thin. ;)

 Val x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 04, 2014, 10:57:42 AM
"Beware the little black biting flies!!!"

Wegg and I have just spent a tad of time, in the garden, and we have both been bitten by these tiny little flies that, when they bite, you know you have been bitten. Generally mozzie spray keeps them at bay but we didn't use any this morning. Greeks may know more about these but it seems to us they are more active the greater the humidity.

So for Arillas today, if walking or lazing around any sort of vegetation, recommend some mozzie spray, on top of the tanning cream. (Humidity around 58% this morning)

And ... poor Val, she forgot to spray an ear and one finger. Clever little "bugs" these mozzies.
(Legs are easy but they love the challenge of smaller targets)

Best wishes to Jo W, and family and "Kalo Taxidi" for today.
Jo even bumped into Wegg, one early morning at Rainbow. That is more rare than spotting a Yeti!!
(But I suppose a Yeti is 4 times the size!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 04, 2014, 05:02:19 PM
Hiya everyone. Still here clinging to our last few Arillas hours. Taxi not due till 20:30 so managed to enjoy a full-ish day, all the while with impending doom in back of our minds! I reckon today is hottest since we have been here. My good friend Linzi arriives in my marinaki apt on wed so hopefully she willl keep me updated on events! This really is a final yammas and I hand over the baton to all you lucky soon to be Arilliacs! Don't let us down!! X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 04, 2014, 06:20:49 PM
Never min eh Jo, as I always say we KNOW we have to come home when we go and we are the lucky ones whio can afford to go abroad on holiday.......
Safe journey
x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 05, 2014, 05:17:01 PM
Lucky ones indeed , Karl.

A family of four , 2 young 'uns , I don't think Wegg and I could have afforded it.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas Today and our weather station predicts rain?? Maybe it does that just to annoy me!!

29deg at 5pm ish is not a bad un though.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 05, 2014, 06:10:18 PM
I know I am lucky mate , I just need to remind myself of that when I am moaning about little irrelevant things in life that go wrong !!!
Anyway , talking of lucky I am off to Rhodes tomorrow for two weeks for a friends wedding.
Living The Dream ....................
Take care
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 05, 2014, 08:51:47 PM
Rhodes has much to offer Truth. No longer enough for Jen and I, but we totally enjoyed our times there. Have a lovely holiday.

Arillas has said farewell to many an Arilliac just recently, but many more are either on their way or preparing to take up the baton and arrive shortly. And some remain in place. I echo our Jo Wissett - a few morsels posted on forum count for a lot to us who have been and gone. Those few morsels turn into dreams or memories, and it takes minutes. I always have my Mythos in hand when I post, and relive the stuff I say.

A challenge: if you read the forum, and are in Arillas, post just one Arillas Today, even if it is just to say "We're here and everything OK." Or in Greek, "poli kala" (meluvver)

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 05, 2014, 09:58:32 PM
Cheers Phil, its been 14 years since we visited. Do they still drachma there? Lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on August 05, 2014, 10:51:10 PM
The Drachma days seem such a very long time ago now. Is the wedding in Lindos by any chance Truth? It's a very popular place in Rhodes for weddings and very pretty it is too!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 06, 2014, 12:34:49 AM
It is yes , forget the name of the place but my other half says it looks fantastic !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on August 06, 2014, 02:30:34 AM
Truth...Lindos is a lovely place and very very hot! We stayed in a place called Pefkos just outside Lindos, about 4 mile away. We went into Lindos one afternoon and again one evening and were lucky enough on one occasion to see a wedding taking place in a tiny white chapel. After the ceremony the bride and groom rode on a donkey through the narrow cobbled streets of Lindos and everyone lined the pavements and hung out of their windows clapping. It was magnificent! So romantic...I'm getting carried away now...but it's one of my holiday highlights over the years!
It's very different to Arillas, a little expensive and quite busy especially in the evenings (lots of night life!) but still lovely and very pretty. We enjoyed the days we spent there which was about 8 years ago. We need the relaxation of Arillas now!

Hope the wedding goes well and have fun!

Suzy x   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on August 06, 2014, 02:27:39 PM
Sally and I stayed at pefkos years ago,ate at the Spitaki, lovely food had our silver wedding while there and on the same day saw a wedding while in Rhodes town.Suzy the best way to get to Lindos was in the Glass bottom boat a great little trip from Pefkos
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: steve p on August 06, 2014, 02:47:26 PM
Just got back from Pefkos at 3 o clock this morning after attending my youngest daughters wedding last friday. Lovely place to go for a visit but not a patch on Arrilas as it is somewhat larger and busier. Weather was really hot but the last three days were very windy. So although i enjoyed the week there i shall be back in Arrilas at the end of may next year as usual.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on August 06, 2014, 02:59:22 PM
I remember Spitaki very well Harold as we ate there many times due to it being one of our favourite tavernas in Pefkos. If I'm correct, spitaki means "little House" as it used to be a tiny lived in house which had a lovely story behind it. The glass bottom boat sounds lovely...we had a taxi to Lindos and I remember it being very hectic at the time...all good fun though!

Suzy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on August 06, 2014, 03:12:36 PM
 Congratulations on your daughter's wedding Steve!
Yes I agree, Pefkos is a lovely place but very different to Arillas. We had a lovely holiday there about 8 years ago with many happy memories of it but we now prefer somewhere with a more calm and relaxing feel about it...just like Arillas!

Would love to return to Lindos though...very pretty in a different way and just to see if I could still get to the top of the Acropolis... but maybe during the evening this time when it's cooler!

Suzy x
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on August 06, 2014, 03:55:33 PM
Phil, I will send a Arillas today report next week, we arrive on Monday. Please pardon any typo's, depending on the time of day I may be slightly Mythosated and those touch keys on my phone seem to get smaller somehow :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 06, 2014, 04:49:48 PM
With only 8,000 + postings left to get to 1,000,000 on Arillas Today, I don't know what's hotter!

Arillas Temp or Arillas Lotto?? - Let's just settle for a 28 deg and all be happy!

Any nominations for the "1,000,000" Arilliac poster yet?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 06, 2014, 05:29:25 PM
Here's the next one.......lovely to see you this afternoon Eggy, you saved us from a very hot and sticky walk, we weren't going to be out long because it is so hot.

So much better though to spend the time chatting to you. :)

Arillas today for us was.... the morning at the pool, a good breakfast eaten before lying on a sun bed with umbrella up so we don't burn ....and then an afternoon of scintillating company putting the world to rights with a certain gentleman.

This evening we will dine at Brouklis or Graziella, I am afraid a toss of a coin will have to decide.

Last night it was Efi's.... she looks absolutely radiant and is looking forward to being a Mum, Zissi is like a dog with two tails....perfect Daddy material, and so looking forward to being one.

Tomorrow is our last full day so we will try to cram lots of things in.
I suppose that's a lie......we will just relax at the pool again. Lol

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 06, 2014, 06:37:10 PM

So much better though to spend the time chatting to you. :)

Val x

And.... I got home at a very reasonable time. - Miracles do happen.

Enjoy muchly these quiet chilled out chatty times.

Stay well , Guys!
----------------------------

One helluva breeze here at Kavaddades as I type and rain forecast again. WOTSGOINON??

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 06, 2014, 08:19:58 PM
SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY EIGHT NOW NEILL
Its got to get there before the end of the season.
Perhaps a Prize for the person who posts on the One Millionth Hit.
if you consider the third week in October to be the season end, then it needs
an average of 111 hits per day

NO CHEATING THOUGH
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 06, 2014, 10:23:38 PM
I rise to this challenge. Free lamb chops for life off the boss for me (when) I am victorious..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 06, 2014, 10:51:23 PM
I rise to this challenge. Free lamb chops for life off the boss for me (when) I am victorious..

Rumour tells me , Jo , that you can eat more than 3 lamb chops!!!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 10, 2014, 06:40:53 PM
All quiet on the Arillas Today front, today, still with 32deg around the 6:30 mark which probably reflects why no one wants to move very far!!
So hot that, if I had freckles , they would be sliding off , by now.

The Jersey Boys are here and John tried his luck at Rainbow darts , on Friday.
(Not sure if he mentioned to his wife that he was playing but haven't seen him since!!)
Jersey Steve here for a Tuesday night bash so hope he has told his family not to make other plans.

Met a few "old" faces at Rainbow plus a new one. "Cuddles" I think his/her logo is. If I remember correctly it is a while since their last visit. Must catch'em again!!

Mon Amour , beckons Wegg n I/, this evening for a lazy meal with minimal traveling.......
................"Tis just up road lad"
(Good to know I can still type with a West Country accent!)

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 10, 2014, 07:39:14 PM
Oo aargh meluvver.... blackbird, I'll ave ee....

So wish we could join you for a typical Kavaddades evening at Mon Amour. Did you realise that "mon amour" is French for my love,,,,, meluvver? In any case, enjoy your evening. Much love to our Wegg. Hope to see her for for real in Octomber. Keep fingers crossed that all the factors work in our favour......

Meanwhile, Arillas Today looks magnificent on the webcam. The online weather says it is hot and sunny. And amazingly, while Anne and Phil are at risk of floods in Grimsby, here it is warm, sunny and dry. A bit rare for Somerset......

loveandhugs
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on August 10, 2014, 10:47:18 PM
Getting really hot here now...well into the 30s this week predicted...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 10, 2014, 11:13:47 PM
And Sandy meluvver, you will take full advantage. Jen and I have no negative feelings or jealousy at all.

So glad to see yous while we all did our Arillas life in July. Those few minutes are precious, but in the end we have to do our own stuff. We did less "stuff" this July, but plenty of stuff in our terms. Arillas is a strange addiction. It won't be too long before they tax it or outlaw it. They will never stop me.

Loveandhugs
Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on August 11, 2014, 04:58:20 PM
Arillas today is sunny with a scattering of Mythos and Corfu beer. We have escaped the windy UK weather and settled in as if never away, sigh! Yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 11, 2014, 06:11:08 PM
And..... with a "bum burning" 34 deg at 6pm. WOTMORECANISAY?

EXCEPT..... Do not put deep heat on it!!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 11, 2014, 11:10:44 PM
Glad you made it to Arillas, Gary and Carolyn, have fun and I hope we see some photo's. I hope you packed the secateurs :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on August 12, 2014, 11:38:09 AM
I have a nifty pair of scissors on my penknife Terry, will they do? Another beautiful cloudless day in Arillas, just beginning to think what lunch will be today, such a hard life.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 12, 2014, 07:14:48 PM
Gaz

Looking at 35 deg, just after 7pm, just maybe there are a few of us hoping that you use those scissors to snip a few degrees of tonight's temp.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on August 12, 2014, 09:54:57 PM
Snipping in the Brouklis as we eat. The Boss is on fine form.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 12, 2014, 11:34:57 PM
Gaz, just enjoy. The Boss is always on form, but if you want some tips on how to put him on his back foot............. don't look here.

We've tried for years. We've stayed in his rather wonderful rooms many times, but whatever we have done, we have never phased our lovely Dimitris.

Brouklis is our HQ. We never feel that we have arrived in Arillas until he serves us a white and brown bread. (Mythos and Royal Ionian Real Ale.) Brouklis will always be that to us.

Phil



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 13, 2014, 12:45:20 AM
Gaz has not snipped too much from the temp as at, 36 past midnight, it is still 26 deg in the house.

I have 3 domestic cats here, all wagging their tails furiously, as I cannot afford air con.
( My thoughts are...maybe cello taping one to the electric fan. May not cool things down but could make me smile!!)

Rainbow was good tonight and darts was..... well OK.  Dimitris a good host, as always, but watch the darts forum for an update avrio.

Have to go now as Homer has unstuck from the fan and is currently gripping the ceiling with his claws.
(Jump you bugger...... I can catch you!! - Maybe.. but, at gone midnight I can see two cats up there)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 13, 2014, 01:03:03 AM

Why aren't you in bed? Don't you know a strimmer waits for no man.
 
And.....stop torturing the cats.

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 13, 2014, 06:16:45 PM
With a 35deg Kavaddades Balcony temp, at 6pm, what is called my brain, and I could face prosecution here, under the trades description act, has melted.

No need to torture the cats, Val, as nature is doing it for us.

Homer is currently mixing a Bacardi , heavy on the ice , as I type. Fritz hides under the car and Megg, I think, was last seen on the top shelf of the fridge!!
(And I thought the purring was the fridge working overtime in the heat)

Never got to Arillas Sea front, but saw a "creepy" mist, from Sandy's balcony, hovering over the beach.
Would love to know more from those who were around there.

There you have it. Rain is now forecast, on our super duper temp monitor, but if I believe that then I also believe Ouzo is a mozzie repellent. (Spray on Ouzo? - Now there is a thought!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on August 13, 2014, 09:56:31 PM
Today has been a gentle ramble up to Afionas and lunch at Dionysos and now enjoying steak at Horizon with wonderful live music, bliss
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on August 13, 2014, 10:05:55 PM
No Eggy! you drink it first! then you get hot, which causes you to perspire greatly, the perspiration then oozes. or ouzos,( depending on the translation), out of the pores, the mozzies then get a free drink on you, and become instantly bladdered, and fall off!

No bites, and you feel extremely relaxed, at the same time!

Works for me anyway!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 13, 2014, 11:36:23 PM
A 'gentle ramble' gazcaz???? I get the perfect steak at horizon (check) I get the gorgeous music (check) but GENTLE RAMBLE? Its a MIRACLE I arrived at the night owl without suffering a STROKE. Next time we will take the SECOND hill so that I will actually be able to WALK with my poor poor legs for the ensying week. Did it in FLIP FLOPS as well.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: AJC51 on August 14, 2014, 08:26:26 AM
WE CONCUR !!!!!!!!!!!
Al Sal & Becs
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on August 14, 2014, 09:49:05 AM
Jo, it was a gentle ramble in my heat stroked brain. In actual fact it was more like an episode of Tenko, made worse by our 11am start. Luckily we snuck into the Panorama for a Royal Ionian around midday. Today appears to be hot and cloudless, well there's a surprise. Gary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2014, 12:05:34 PM
Arillas Today first brings me this this question......

Anyone recognise this large caterpillar like insect.
(Rescued in the garden, this morning, from 2 curious cats)

(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad84/neillegg/cd7f70a1-1693-4c7a-91ff-742b5d95c1e6_zpsf295a23e.jpg) (http://s924.photobucket.com/user/neillegg/media/cd7f70a1-1693-4c7a-91ff-742b5d95c1e6_zpsf295a23e.jpg.html)

With 29 deg and sunny at midday I just might take advice from Gaz.
(I don't mean the gentle ramble , I mean the drink ouzo first)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on August 14, 2014, 12:51:13 PM
OMG ... I think I'd have fainted on the spot... it's those eyes.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 14, 2014, 02:04:52 PM

Just Googled Weird Caterpillars.....couldn't find that particular one Neill but there are quite a few very like yours. Lots with markings that make them look like aliens.

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on August 14, 2014, 04:23:09 PM
Arillas Today first brings me this this question......

Anyone recognise this large caterpillar like insect.
(Rescued in the garden, this morning, from 2 curious cats)


Hi Neill

I think it looks like an Oleander Sphinx caterpillar. :)

Tim
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2014, 04:55:48 PM
Tim

I googled it and you are quite right. I suppose the clue was finding it under an Oleander tree!

Odds are now in his favour to eventually become a moth as the cats have no idea where he now resides.
With 33deg at 5pm I just might join him under those leaves!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2014, 07:07:51 PM
Just a link to that caterpillar, for you all.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daphnis_nerii

Not "Arillas Today" ,  I know, but then , I do get bored telling you all how nice it is.
And.... you must be getting bored with me giving you outside temps of 33 deg plus at 7pm!!
(And still e1.25 ? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?)

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on August 14, 2014, 11:07:01 PM
What a lovely creature, now the task is to photograph it once it's pupated! Sorry if that's not correct phrase!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 15, 2014, 04:36:14 PM
Hels Bels

Not sure about pupated, but, WOTDOIKNOW!!
Sounds like something I feel after a hot curry.
Anyway , super little piece of nature that we can all enthuse about.

Not long afore you are here so hope this 'ole 30 deg continues to hover for you and all "Arilliacs"

On the Calender I see a "sneaky" visit by Erga n Heide , tomorrow?? - Little buggers. (Ne'er told me!!!)
Big slapping in order for the dynamic duo.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 15, 2014, 09:10:37 PM
Erja is already there Eggy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 16, 2014, 01:10:49 AM
Hey Jo - WOTDOIKNOW? - Maybe I should join a travelling show! -
( I am the Egg man has already been done )

You guys out there know more than me about the "Arillas Shenanagens"

I do know , however , That I met a lovely lil lady called Rachel , tonight, in Rainbow, waiting for a coach pick up. That is sad and I wish her a good journey. She has, I am sure, had another good time here and we all hope she will continue her reports.

Meanwhile.. Being a slightly coddled Egg, now, I think a pillow and light sheet is the best medicine for me.

Be Well All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 16, 2014, 02:29:21 AM
Welcome, on Arillas Today to the "Terrible Finns." Our luvvers Erja and great friend Heidi arrived at Brouklis for many days of Arillas Bliss, and wasted no time finding their place in the Nut. Or so Facebook tells me....

Try and make even more than ever of this one medears, and please share some of it on here and on your blog.

LoveandHugs from PhilnJen who rightfully should be helping Erja plead for another beer at Rainbow. Have a BALL meluvvers.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rachel B on August 16, 2014, 05:25:38 PM
Was lovely to meet you Neill, shame it was at the end of my last night. If I didn't go off gallivanting all the time,  I probably would have seen you before then!
Maybe next time :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on August 18, 2014, 08:24:50 AM
....has about 30 minutes left for me and Carolyn. Flown by again, but just because it was so good. Till next time. Gary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 19, 2014, 09:13:25 AM
Have a BALL meluvvers.....

Cheers me dear Phil me luvver! The ball is being had, drop kicked and just generally kicked about 8)

Life here in Arillas is as good as expected with lashings of cold beverages and wall to wall content smiles on peoples faces.

Wish you were here too to join the ball :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 20, 2014, 12:06:50 AM
Arillas Today brings me a few new faces, I have never met, plus a few who I met briefly, last year.

Catch up time is here , me-thinks!!

PMC and family here and many thanks to them for ferrying over some important darts bits for the locals.
Justin and Family back at Tria and probably a few chinwags in order there.

Yet to find Erja and Heide - Maybe they are, err yeh ,  Heiding?? - Time still on my side though.

Jersey John and Family back to the Channel Islands avrio. Safe trip wished to them all.

Big question is...... As Arillas Today creeps towards that 1,000,000 mark who will the honour fall to?
(Maybe a chip buttie and half a Mythos to the winner)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 20, 2014, 12:23:22 AM
Wouldn't get out of bed for half a Mythos Neill... but you know already. Three or four maybe!

I am not in contention for the "million prize." If it is me I will be totally embarassed. I love forum, and if Carlsberg did forums...... it wouldn't be as good as this one. Mythos might change my mind though!

Blood tests say that my liver has survived the onslaught in July. Only a tiny bit below normal function. My shakes are now diagnosed as inherited, and nothing to do with thyroid or Arillas. But I knew that already.  I always shake when I arrive in Arillas. Joy can have that effect. I thought tremors were about earthquakes, but apparently they can be "essential." Thanks Dad, I am just the same as you. Medically ready for the whole season in Arillas.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on August 20, 2014, 08:13:20 AM
Phil good to know you passed your m.o.t  ready for your next installation and as for the inherited shakes , straws are always at hand on the bar yiammas mucca
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on August 20, 2014, 10:59:13 AM
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

It seems to me that it'd be appropriate that you, Eggy, be the millionth poster - here's a copy of your very first one back in August 2007. You were the first poster, why not be the millionth? Just hope you don't have to stay up 'til the middle of night :-)

Either way, whoever it is, congratulations to you Eggy, and here's to your next million x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on August 20, 2014, 02:26:06 PM
Don't want to spoil the party but aren't isn't the posting count in the seven thousand plus number. Surely the approaching million is the number of reads or am I misreading things?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 20, 2014, 02:55:29 PM
I have a feeling that the millionth hit on Arillas Today will be made by Neill.
I can see him now with his hit counter poised and waiting

I CAN READ THE POST NOW

YIPPPEEEEEE....... I WON THE CHIP BUTTY AND A MYTHOS.

you little tinker you
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 20, 2014, 04:39:34 PM
You Guys!!!

A million reads/posts have to be down to all of you out there.

Tis fun and whoever claims the million title as read or post has to be in it to win it!
(You win nothing except, maybe, my promise that I will come and live next door to you - Aaaarrgh!)

You lot have been in it from the start, so we can all take a bow!
(Taking a bow? Better than jogging around Arillas , in triumph, on a 28 deg afternoon.
28 deg is what Arillas today brings us at 4:40 pm - and the day aint gone yet!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 20, 2014, 09:42:12 PM
 
That total is slowly creeping up :)

Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on August 20, 2014, 11:57:26 PM
Only 483 to go, and only 8 and a bit more sleeps till we're there!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 21, 2014, 03:12:57 AM
Rhodes yesterday has become Wolverhampton today. . .  . Two great weeks in Pefkos and now back to reality.
Cheer me up someone please !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on August 21, 2014, 07:45:59 AM
The millionth post shouid be kept for our boss dimitris I think as without him there would be no forum just my thoughts though, anyway yiammas to all and keep posting x eggy chip butty and a mthos sounds good to me or maybe a gyros and mythos lol yiammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on August 21, 2014, 03:36:54 PM
Dai was right – the number approaching 1 million is the number of visits to this thread, not the number of actual "Posts"
Well the page currently says that it has been Read 999,999 times – so this post number 7261 should make it 1,000,000 !!
When you moving in Eggy :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rachel B on August 21, 2014, 03:51:20 PM
I know what you mean Truth, i have lots i should be getting on with but have no motivation! Why do holidays do this to us?! They're supposed to recharge our batteries until the next one aren't they..  I'm more tired now than before i went! Lol

Hope you had a great time! :-)

(Sorry, I doubt that cheered you up lol :-P)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on August 21, 2014, 04:04:02 PM
Truth - it's not Arillas TODAY - but maybe this will cheer you up a bit :-)
(http://www.geoff-and-sue.freehighway.net/images/ArillasBayFromAkrotiri.JPG)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on August 21, 2014, 04:10:57 PM
Geoff, my taste buds have just gone mental over your photo! :)

Oh well, 6 sleeps for me! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on August 21, 2014, 04:15:48 PM
Nice one Timbo - that's REALLY cheered up Truth knowing that you are going to be there in just 6 days and he's stuck in Wolverhampton! :-) ha ha
Only joking - enjoy your visit (which we all know you will of course!)
Have a Mythos for me while you are there!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 21, 2014, 04:31:21 PM
 
 Geoff, it's quite funny that you made the 1,000,000 "read" post seeing you have a house local to Eggy.....he can camp in your garden until he builds his house there.

Do you adopt cats as well? :D and have you room for the Punto?

Neill...... Bill and I will "caretake" your house for you while you camp at Geoffs.

Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on August 21, 2014, 05:14:12 PM
Ha Ha - Nice one Val. But I don't have a Licence for Camping, so sorry Eggy you will have to sleep in the kennels with the dogs. Don't worry, they don't eat people - well not very often anyway, we do try to discourage it :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 21, 2014, 06:36:46 PM
It was great thanks Rachel , a bit too commercialised for me but it kept the kids entertained and we managed to find some good traditional restaurants too.
Thanks Geoff but I can't work out whether the photo cheered me up or not . . . . . Lol. . . . .
I have just looked out of the window and needless to say I NEED a Mythos now !!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on August 21, 2014, 09:10:21 PM
RIDDLE

A million times
a million smiles
What do you think it is?

It´s the Arillas Forum, Arillas Today,
Arilliacs read it every day
Never a post we miss!

Emeralddragons
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 22, 2014, 01:05:05 AM

emeralddragons, just love your riddle.:) :)

  Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 22, 2014, 09:26:47 AM
Well you load of Arilliacs you!!
I have a busy coupla days and when I get back "Arillas Today" is reading 1000729?? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

Geoff wants me to move in. Val n Bill says I could go "camping" in his garden.
(I suppose I could practice my Micheal Crawford ""Hmmm Betty!" (That's a few years ago)

Val n Bill promise to house sit my Ouzo , or was it the cats? - They could have a strimmer each.
So many posts and "reads" in such a short time
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Last night, saw Wegg n Moi taking a meal at a very nice Sea front Restaurant. We were not there, very long, before a young Greek lad set light to his balls outside. I'll re-phrase that.......
...... A juggler who had a set of fiery orbs , on various lengths of elastic, which he swung this way and that , occasionally bouncing off the head of a passing Tourist (I lied about the last bit)
Anyway he seemed a big hit with all diners and was duly rewarded, after which, I assume he moved to his next venue. Anyone else seen him?? -

Twas a very busy Arillas last night. and Arillas today starts with a nice laid back 22deg.
Methinks that one or two coaches will be pottering to and fro collecting "old ears" and delivering some new ones for me to bash a bit.

Cheers
Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul Clark on August 22, 2014, 11:47:31 AM
The flaming juggler was outside one of the restaurants we ate at when we were there in July. Can't remember which one it was, but the owner wasn't too impressed. Neither was I to be honest, as our meal was slightly spoilt by the overbearing smell of burning parafin.
He was quite impressive, just smelly!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 22, 2014, 12:18:41 PM

 He's been doing the rounds for a few weeks now, quite entertaining  we thought.

He is very talented, one night he was dressed as a circus ringmaster on giant stilts making balloons shaped like animals for the kids.

He puts on a good show and didn't walk all through the restaurant collecting..... he just stood at the front with his hat.

Much better than the guy with the barrel organ who spent about one minute turning the handle while his little boy went round collecting at each table.

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 24, 2014, 05:27:08 PM

 He's been doing the rounds for a few weeks now, quite entertaining  we thought.

He is very talented, one night he was dressed as a circus ringmaster on giant stilts making balloons shaped like animals for the kids.

He puts on a good show and didn't walk all through the restaurant collecting..... he just stood at the front with his hat.

Much better than the guy with the barrel organ who spent about one minute turning the handle while his little boy went round collecting at each table.

Val x

If that's all he does he should give it away and become , yet another Organ Donour!!

Not many recent "Arillas Todays" , probably because we can tell you nothing different.

31 deg again at 5pm, "Yawn, Yawn" - Loadsa happy peeps "Nuffink new there then!"
Beach looking good - "So, Wots new?"

The highlight of the day? - Punto has got a slow puncture. Oh my god!! get on the phone immediately.
(Or tomorrow , or the next day , or just keep putting air in it)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 24, 2014, 06:34:15 PM
Lovely pastiche Eggy. Arillas going about its business, nothing new, nothing dramatic. Just Arillas Today. WISH I WERE THERE....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 26, 2014, 11:48:44 PM
Well , Phil...
.... yer missing an Arillas Today which is taking a tea break after, what looked like to me a hectic August.

Wind down time continues at the pace only Arillas knows.

Anyway, good weather will be here for a while but the laid back atmosphere will be here forever
 Me-thinks!.
Can you have a laid back atmosphere? - Should I use "ambience" here? - WOTDOIKNOW?

I know that I "darted" in Sidari tonight and so many people "roaming"
Reminded me of the starting Airport scene in that recent film "Warm Blooded"
Each to their own and no offence meant but I hate to see people outside Tavernas and bars , armed with fishing rod , trying to hook, people in, who all, I am sure , can make their own decisions.
Arillas lets it's guests make their own decisions without  pressure and no pressure on holiday is all that we all ask for.

Having now fallen off my soapbox , I will retire to my bed chamber.

Negg






Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 27, 2014, 12:29:03 AM
 
Not a soap box at all Neill, just the truth......what you saw tonight is the reason we all love Arillas.   

Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 27, 2014, 03:17:25 AM
And that is exactly what stopped us going to Gratzela for 17 years! The only taverna in Arillas that uses this approach. That said, we did try this year and really enjoyed it and actually the staff, including the 'PA' owner were actually very lovely. Sit down man! That view alone is enough to entice new customers!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on August 27, 2014, 11:23:22 AM
That also stopped us going to Gratsella for years but then when we decided to try it we loved it and it became a regular for us. Another lovely family.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 27, 2014, 02:56:11 PM
We feel a little like that about it but have eaten there and it was lovely in fairness :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 27, 2014, 05:42:24 PM
Arillas today welcomes Timbo with a 31 deg dry sunny day. (Plus Scottish Yiannis for 2 months!)

Arillas tomorrow will welcome many more, plus those who escaped me on Arillas Today.

Punto is on standby, engine ticking over for Arillas Friday.
(Haven't you Arilliacs got better things to do than stress my Punto out??)

Graziella is a good place to be. They don't need fishing rods anymore. The food, service & view sells itself.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on August 27, 2014, 09:30:12 PM
after being in Turkey last year, it annoys us as well, but they have to make a living We suppose! we tried gratsella a few years ago, with some friends, meal was cheap, but not up to the standard of many of the other places in Arillas, might give them a try when we arrive in a couple of weeks, as everyone says, they view sells it alone, cant wait!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 27, 2014, 10:38:17 PM
I once stood outside Brouklis having a smoke, and chatted to a couple who were walking past. I got into so much trouble with the Boss for suggesting they might like to eat at Arillas' most popular place, ie HERE, Brouklis. I guess I had momentarily turned into one of these hustlers who try to drag you into their place! The outcome was merciful - they were Arillas regulars and were going to eat in Brouklis later in any case.

I have never been allowed to forget it by my dear wife, and will never do it again. And I bet Dimitris remembers it too. My excuse? I promote everything Arilliac and after a long day of Mythos, chattering to so many, and Roula's cooking accompanied by the krasi (local wine) I just expressed what I do on forum. "Don't miss this, you will regret it."

Perhaps I am strange, but the hustlers never affect me. If I want to go in I do, and if I don't, I don't. If the place is empty I don't. If it is nearly full of people enjoying it I do. Graziella is largely one of those I do. And in the afternoons it is nirvana.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 27, 2014, 10:46:54 PM
Yer know , Phil......

Sometimes Wegg thinks she is such a bad cook that she sends me up to the side of the road to flag down passing vehicles just so she can find some one to eat it.
(I am a lucky man - Not for her cooking but because she doesn't read the forum!)

Are you still planning an October visit?

Rain forecast for tomorrow? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on August 28, 2014, 12:11:03 AM
I have just replied to this topic but on the wrong message board.Just to say that Graziella DO NOT need fishing rods!

Suzy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 28, 2014, 12:41:37 AM
Neill m8, our first try resulted in a complete NO. SleazyJet wanted £40 each there, but £240 each back.... Carefully engineered for half term.

BUT.....

I am being asked to cover a major staff shortage on my day off each week, and I am demanding that I am allowed to take just enough time off in term time to come in October. Let's see where it lands, but right now I think we probably will do our annual sojourn to Arillas, "all alone and abandoned" in late Octomber, early November. Please wish us luck. Oh BOY do we want to.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 28, 2014, 12:47:21 AM
Suzy, haven't seen the other post yet (I will...) but already believe you mean how good the food and service is there at Graziella. It is another "must try" simply because of the view to Gravia and beyond, and the superb food. It is the only place in Arillas you can get authentic, home made taramasalata which is only a tiny bit of their offering. Try the Tuna salad, the prawns the... calories!!!

Very best wishes dearest
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 28, 2014, 06:15:31 PM
Arillas Today , and I offer many thanks to the "Timbo Duo" who kept me glued to a chair, in Armourada, all afternoon. Much consumed by so few and I think even Lezsek could not keep up!

So nice to have nice chats and not an arrow in sight. This will change, however, when Momo and Dave get here on Friday. Nice chats will have darts "Thrown in" - Tis all good either way.
(I see a Tria Adelphia K/O on the way , next week)

I have yet to find Erja and Heidi and will keep looking. Very embarrassing slowing down, past Brouklis, as all diners there, see the Punto and dive for cover!! - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?
(Eating Sardines under the table? - Get some chairs , supplied , Brouklis)

A hottie of 32 deg at 6pm will , I am sure , keep many on beach n beds, but for me??.............
...........Wegg & I have to plan next week as so many pals are here or, like "Momo" and "Hels Bels" will shortly be arriving. Why do we have so many pals?-I'm sure I have smelly armpits but that does not put them off!!! Change the deodorant maybe, essence of Hedgehog?
(Recommend Hedgehog as a main course anywhere. Comes supplied with toothpicks!!)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on August 28, 2014, 11:16:15 PM
Phil, you are so right about Graziella being the best view of Gravia Island especially when the sun is setting. It also serves the best homemade tzatziki (in my opinion) in Arillas...sooo much garlic...mmm! We spent far too many lunchtimes there straight off the South Beach eating tzatziki with bread and half a carafe of red wine (and that was just for me!)

It was such hard work having to leave and return to the beach!

Fantastic meals and friendly service in the evenings too! As I've previously said they really DO NOT need fishing rods!

Suzy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 28, 2014, 11:32:57 PM
It's official now - All fishing rods have been banned in Arillas.
(Unless you are fishing for a bit of fish , that is)

I had sole/soul yesterday but.. hey man! -that was yesterday. Get down n boogie! WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

C'mon guys , what else do you expect at 11:30 pm with an outside temp of 26 deg??

Negg (Discretely vanishing as it is another day tomorrow - Hopefully, as, I'm not getting any younger!)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 30, 2014, 08:31:32 AM
I have yet to find Erja and Heidi and will keep looking. Very embarrassing slowing down, past Brouklis, as all diners there, see the Punto and dive for cover!! - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?
(Eating Sardines under the table? - Get some chairs , supplied , Brouklis)

Well well, signor Eggy.....I spotted you from Sharon's pool one morning but my blonde head and waving my tattooed arm did not register with you from the water even though you slowed down :(

One afternoon we even walked to WWW to enquire from Margarita that has there been any sightings of you - and I tell you that we had to have many many drinks there after that hot walk ;)

Back home now but please keep Arillas going as Heidi and I have booked with the Boss our next years stay as this year was better than ever 8)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 30, 2014, 07:31:23 PM
Erja

I am soon to do one of the biggest "grovels" ever seen since Arillas Today started life.

I grovel , as I type, even though the outside temp is still 29deg at 7:20pm.
(The temp does not bother me as .... if you gotta grovel , then grovel well , - Temp is irrevellant0

I will grovel when eating my evening meal , thinking how to prepare my new post which, of course, is about how to grovel well but not be seen as a full time groveller
(I confess that I learnt how to grovel from that old Man Utd Goalkeeper - BRUCE GROVELLAR.

I back away , now, from the laptop , in grovel position , and do not look up. - I am not worthy!!!

Cheers

Negg - From a grovelling 29 deg Arillas today and Sunny and enjoyable , even if you're not grovelling!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Chris12 on August 30, 2014, 09:01:43 PM
Bruce grov played for liverpool not Man U thank you very much neil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 30, 2014, 10:27:18 PM
Bruce grov played for liverpool not Man U thank you very much neil

Whoops - You will all now see that there is no end for all the grovelling I have to do.

Anyway , I was thinking of Bruce Grovellar not Bruce Grobbelaar.
(Easy to see how mistakes can be made though) One had a tash and the other had one arm.
... or am I now thinking of the guy in goal when they recently played MK DONS??

Football? - WOTDOIKNOW?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 31, 2014, 09:56:37 AM
No groveling necessary Signor Eggy :D Enjoy the balmy evenings and still hot days in Arillas and next year we will fix the date, time and where the X marks the spot where we meet ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pussinflipflops on August 31, 2014, 10:24:37 PM
Been a luffly sunny day today as was Yesterday.  And no doubt will be tomorrow.  Beach very busy today..hopefully after weekend will quieten down. :-)

..have met Dorothy who is also at the Marina. Might have given her nightmares last night with a dead body story of mine ..whooops !

Dined last night at Thalassa..not impressed at all. In fact shocked at what they served me that I forgot to complain. :-(  (think overcooked undeveined dry hard king prawns in a tomato sauce a diabetic would have loved on undercooked spaghetti ).  However. Just had a superb massive fillet steak at the Marina and now have to roll home !

Eggy...there's a beer with your name on it if you ever show yer ugly mug !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 31, 2014, 10:43:55 PM
Puss in Flip Flops ?? - Had a lovely feline friend like that once but gave her away 'cause she was always "tap" dancing. - Kept falling off into the sink (Just try dancing in flippy floppers ,you'll understand!)
Beware my ugly mug at Rainbow tomorrow PM , after 3, or Marvelous Tuesday evening.
Keep my name on that Beer - I'm on a mission now!
(Look out for man in Punto holding sign saying "Waiting for a beer to appeer"

Weather forecast does not look "Dory Hunky" from late tomorrow afternoon. Rain Me-thinks?

Meanwhile , tonight at 23 deg I feel a tad upset that a meal did not come up to the expectations of the diner and although not everything goes to plan, in this world, we can still all bounce back.
---- As Puss .................. did.
(Massive fillet steak at Marina now places this on our "Things to Do" for September!)

Be well
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 01, 2014, 06:06:16 PM
Arillas Today winds down with a 27 deg , still at 6pm.

Rain is odds on favourite for late evening/overnight though.

Storm warning , maybe at Akti tonight! -
-  Timbo , after many beers today may just go for the peppers or anything spicy, - Aaargh !! - Evacuate!

- Keith (Hels Bels) , not to be out done, may just do the same at Rainbow. (So don't evacuate there!)

And moi?  - A Barbie in Ag George is planned. Far enough away from any late night "evacuations!!"

Hmmmm!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pussinflipflops on September 01, 2014, 06:34:29 PM
There's a storm brewing ! Beach cleared of sunworshppers by 5.30

Eeeeegy...my arthritic  trotters won't take me to Rainbow...will stick one on the bar with Sharon :-)   Pussinflipflops is much nicer than boots...specially for Arillas.

Despite storm coming..been lovely hot breezy day...am thinking kostas for a feed tonight !! :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 01, 2014, 11:02:36 PM
Ah , the 'ole storm! - We's knows all about the 'ole storms 'earabouts!

Lock up yer shutters and tie the cats to the outside furniture.

Puss in floppy flippers knows wots 'appening!

Having said all that and now got those pirate impersonations outa my system can I say a visit to Sharon's Pool bar is a must avrio. A free beer from a mysterious feline . Hmmmm! Purrrrrfect.

I trust that. you, puss in flippy floppers , with arthritic trotters, had a good meal tonight.
And never worry about arthritic trotters, I have not only the same but also have been told I own "Lucky Legs" = Lucky they don't snap!

The wind blows at 11 pm and outside furniture plus tethered cats flit around the balcony.

Time to go and strap myself to the ships wheel. ( Do I have a ships wheel? )

25 deg and more wind than the Houses of Parliament plus, now , tis raining. - Bugger!

Be well all
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2014, 05:26:18 PM
Arillas today has been a little "different"

Overnight rain was recorded at 25mm and during the late morning/early afternoon another 73mm was added. Can't be much rain left "up there" now , Can there???

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: DaisysMum on September 02, 2014, 05:34:39 PM
We arrived in the midst of the storm last night.  

Fantastic lightening show and rain drops the size of eggs.

Woke up this morning to a brief respite, sat on the balcony with our coffee and sighed....aaaahhhhh, lovely.

The heavens opened again and I went for a refreshing run in the rain whilst other half went to the bakery and shop for our essentials (vodka and coke!).  Now sitting in the bar at Nikos Appts enjoying a beer and the sun has started to shine once more.  Looking forward to eating here this evening.

Becky
X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pussinflipflops on September 02, 2014, 10:04:06 PM
Avast me hearties.....plippy plop signing in....

Apart from the thunderstorms today and last night.. a lazy day was spent storm watching..eating and reading.

Just enjoyed Calimari, chips n salad and washed down with choccie fudge cake n cream.. we'll I am on me holibobs :-)

Eeeeegy...Sharon (and poppy the dog) arrived at the Marina this morning drenched and after a swift Half declared today a day off and squelched home.... don't worry the fizzy stuff will await you on a sunny day. :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pussinflipflops on September 02, 2014, 10:22:26 PM
Just had a thought....been removed to a corner room at the Marina to accommodate peeps who needed twin beds (no rumpy bumpy there then ) get back on track puss


So now I have a corner balcony....wonder if I should do my Titanic impression when the wind starts blowing again.... anyone want tickets ? :-) :-) :-) :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 02, 2014, 11:42:38 PM
justlovin your posts pussinflipflops... Keep 'em coming. Arillas Today must be an even happier place than usual with your sunny self in residence, in spite of the non-holiday weather.

Selfish to the core, I adore being there in the storms, and have seen a few too. But last night looked like it was a cracker with all the purple skies in the photos. Or was it Photoshop????

Love to all
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 03, 2014, 12:24:59 AM
Fantastic lightening show and rain drops the size of eggs.

Becky
X

The size of Eggs "wots" Becky???

Back tonight after another darts bashing where I once again forgot winning doubles are on the outer ring.
(Hitting cows Bum with shovel springs to mind - Can't do that either)

I see Puss in "Dubious Footwear" says she has been moved due to "Rumpy Pumpy" And I thought he was a little Gnome/Goblin in a children's fairy tale. So, the earth obviously moved for them , it was just the room that moved for her. - Hmmmmm!

I am happy that a beer still awaits at Marina and only hope that Sharon has not already opened it.
I await a sunny day and something with bubbles still in it.

Meanwhile..... A dry evening although did detect a flash on the way home. (But we won't talk about that)
Temp sits a very cool 19 deg at just gone midnight. Cats very keen to get inside which lead me to believe a tad more rain overnight. They know more than I do.

Phil .... You do not want to be here. The Worlds gone mad, the beers gone flat, the cracks of thunder are worse than an elephant breaking wind in a biscuit tin and my cats have the idea that they will also look good in flip flops!! - Tomorrow I will be banned from any more postings or, possibly, a lucky few may read this , before I delete it in the morning.

Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 03, 2014, 03:01:46 AM
A brilliant post Eggy. The shock of the weather personified....

Please don't delete it. The size of Egg's wots have been the subject of so many conversations I have been a part of over the years....

But more seriously, I DO want to be there between thick and thin. Sometimes the "thin" is more useful than the "thick." But I'd never call you thick..... I would fit in well to a world gone mad. Better than you realise!!!

Arillas Today was so far from typical, we are entitled to point out that:
a) it is not only populated by Eggs and Poffs who have cats and strange personal issues
b) September has storms but they are glorious to see and well worth the fare to see rain falling horizontally, and then SUN!!!
c) Arillas is mostly searing hot in September. And likely to be the same well into October.
d) The wine festival is this weekend.
e) The beer festival is 8th October.

To say I wish I were there is such a stupid understatement.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 03, 2014, 08:44:53 AM
:D  Glad I'm up early to read your posts Eggy and Phil, never heard thunder described like that, hahaha.

We've been there in the September storms, flew out in one!  Spectacular aren't they.  Hopefully we will be there next July, with family in tow, we may meet at last Phil :)

Pussinflipflops, loving your reports, make me laugh.  Keep em coming

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pussinflipflops on September 06, 2014, 08:33:37 AM
I'm back....had connection issues...the internet type..sadly not the rumpy pumpy type....what's a girl got to do around here to attract 'em. Not a sign of a Kamaki anywhere !!!

Mini flippyflops for puddytats unvailable down Arillas high st....might be a bezzness opportunity there eggggyyy to flog on Arillas seafront of a night for beer money.

Weather has bucked up...the odd refreshing shower..but more than enough sun to fry in.


Talking of frying...I nearly got fried yesterday..thought I'd treat myself to a day on those flashy purple Ammos bar  mattresses..got charged 8 euros.. WTF !!!! I moaned.. and got 2eu back and told it was because single beds were hard to sell..utter bolloxs. Only extra
 was a cold bottle of water handed out in ice.  Am I right in thinking beach sunbed prices are regulated ? Anyone know ?  After all this is Arillas luv not flippin San Tropez. !!! 

Sat having my morning cuppa on Marina Balcony and there's a fabulous rainbow starting over the island and ending in San Stefanos.

Pussin flipflops signing out....I did look for them black multi buckled high heeled sadistic shoes to wear to the wine festival bust sadly non available...unless eggy has connections ;-)

PS..just started to rain !!


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pussinflipflops on September 06, 2014, 08:46:14 AM
Double rainbow now.....starting at the jetty and ending at the nuddie beach :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pussinflipflops on September 06, 2014, 05:21:28 PM
Its 5 20pm....loads of god knocking furniture upstairs over sounds and spitting....hope it holds off for the vino festival tonight :-$
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 06, 2014, 05:48:34 PM
Arillas Today?- Brings us a cool morning and a perdy good afternoon, where a few bodies, still squeezed out a "Bit-O-Sun"

Now ....as Puss in "Hobnailed Boots" says:- Rain and Thunder at 5:20 pm ish.
Hope all is well for the Wine Festival tonight ?!!?

I hope to bump into, You,  P.I.F.F. soon. ( I say PIFF as I can't spell "Poss in Flup Flips"
This little cat worries me as she talks about Rumplestillskin and Kamikaze's. - Hmmmm!
Luv the banter with this feline Arilliac, and we should go "eye to eye" for a "Banter K/O".
Looking forward to a "Purrfect" time. Loser gets the Mermaid for an evening out!!

Still thunder and possible rain at 5:45. Durr! -

On a serious note - "Wibble springs to mind!!" - .....
,... No , again,..on a serious note ......I have yet to meet any one here who has let this bad weather dampen their enjoyment. That's Arillas for me and why so many Arilliacs are here!

Negg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 06, 2014, 06:07:15 PM
All my fingers crossed hoping the Wine Festival can go ahead. No, I'm not there, but many hundreds will be, including many dear friends. The disappointment of freak weather ruining it is too hard for me to bear at a distance, let alone those who should be doing Arillas proud by partaking in one of the true highlights of the year.

It is so true Eggy, Arillas locals and their visitors are hardy folk who know how to handle the rain and find equally enjoyable ways to make their fun.

Here's hoping Arillas Today sees a truly successful Wine Festival.
Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on September 06, 2014, 06:35:23 PM
With a bottle of merlot in hand , french , not greek , I sit wishing I could be at the wine festival , celebrating with freinds and locals alike, as I did in june at the afionas festival, I know it will a fab festival ,,, yiammas back to my dreams
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 06, 2014, 08:08:28 PM
I think the Greek spirit is alive and well. I have heard that the family will do the wine festival AVRIO. Wine Fesitival tomorrow. Such a Greek attitude. No good today? Avrio......

Smile on face here just thinking about it. BRAVO!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 06, 2014, 10:08:23 PM
Twas still raining, at 9pm, with a small tad of thunder n lightening.

Avrio ine alla mia mera ( Tomorrow is another day)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 07, 2014, 12:10:42 AM
My heart is still there Neill. Thick, thin..... guess you qualify as thin. Thank you for Arillas Today. A million viewers cannot all be wrong.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2014, 06:41:43 PM
I think the Wine festival is targeted for tonight and currently with a 26deg and dry, at 6:30pm, we all hope it goes ahead.

A very interesting little snippet is that Armourada is having a "Pavarotti Night" on the 10th (Wednesday)
Those having been there before and enjoyed these evenings know WOTSITALLABOUT!!

Tuesday Night , at Rainbow , is the "Nomads Summer Darts Challenge" and Dimitris (Jimmy) will represent  Rainbow. - Supporters Welcome.- A good chance to meet faces and match them to names.
(Thursday's Tria Adelphia K/O Winner (Wayne) will also be there to take on the top 2 in the League)

Armourada planning a darts K/O for Thursday at which, I hope, I will see Steve n Mary and Clive.
(Not enough hours to go round, Guys)

It's still a fairly busy Arillas even though it's a drab start to September. Another nice day though.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 07, 2014, 07:14:18 PM
Only four words today. "Wish we were there."

PhilnJen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on September 07, 2014, 09:54:21 PM
Don't arrive till 15th, pity, really, cant go wrong for a good meal for a tenor!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 08, 2014, 12:38:54 AM
Well, Armourada do a good line in tenors....

Next Wednesday will see Domingo blasted out of the sky, while Luciano will upstage him in our wonderful space. Pavarotti will rock Arillas for one night only. But boy will he rock Arillas....

If you can get there, eat glorious Corfiot food at Armourada, and enjoy the "up market" entertainment. Opera is available to all - it ain't posh, just FUN!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on September 08, 2014, 09:36:49 PM
its about the only place in arillas we have not eaten in, will remedy that next week! tenor or not!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 09, 2014, 05:58:09 PM
Only a Tenor ?? That's cheap for a meal :-)

Squeeze various "accessories" and that becomes a fiver. -  
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A sad Arillas Today that says a very friendly "Puss Off" Flip Flops!!  , but come back soon , ye'hear!!
We never met and she goes on the list of many others who I never managed to pounce upon.
(I will not forget to visit Marina as she has left a beer there, for me..... but much more important is wishing her a safe non delayed trip back to the UK)

The day has treated all very well here with 24-26 deg temps and dry. People sneaking back on sunbeds and off white skin turning a nice shade of brown.

The first week in September remains a nice week in September indeed.
(As my 'ole school report used to say - " CAN DO MUCH BETTER")

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 09, 2014, 07:08:47 PM
Quote
(As my 'ole school report used to say - " CAN DO MUCH BETTER")

That would be a very OLD SCHOOL report then .....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on September 09, 2014, 08:05:27 PM
Arillas today was special. Sunny but not too hot, a few clouds but not too many, a breeze but only enough to keep you cool and lots of people enjoying Arillas but not enough to make it uncomfortable. What made it really special is that tonight, or probably in the early hours of tomorrow morning Zisis and Efi will bring home their beautiful daughter. They are a lovely family and I wish them a long, happy and healthy life together.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on September 09, 2014, 10:15:27 PM
Excellent news Ian.....see you soon!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 09, 2014, 11:15:53 PM
Our huge congratulations to a lovely couple, who have now become a lovely family.

PhilnJen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 09, 2014, 11:20:52 PM
Lovely news, we have been waiting for this.....thanks Ian.

If anyone sees Katerina or Zisis please pass on congratulations from Val and Bill.
We send them our love and best wishes.

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 10, 2014, 12:44:05 AM
Quote
(As my 'ole school report used to say - " CAN DO MUCH BETTER")

That would be a very OLD SCHOOL report then .....
Followed by many a yellow card, John..... Plus a red for kicking the Headmaster""

Efi/Zeesis. super news , and when I have his permission I will put some "Mini Efi" photos on.

Zeesis is pleased as punch though.. and so he should be. Another super Arillas family!

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 10, 2014, 09:48:05 PM
Fabulous news........ a little girl
Wishing them all the best
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 12, 2014, 01:28:50 AM
Well , guys, ..... I feel like I have only one eye at the moment. and that struggles to type.
(You ever typed with one eye? - It gets squelchy and slides around the keyboard)..... but
....If you all knew how long it took me to punch that top line in, you would want an autograph.
(Or maybe a pair of my old socks!! - Decline both and keep your sanity!)

WOTDAYISIT??? - All I know is 23 deg at 1;30 am ... but so many stairs to bed and only two feet.
( I cannot work the maths on that one)

Anyway... Arillas Today... It rained ! - No one cared and life moved on with no dramatic upheavals.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 17, 2014, 05:26:34 PM
Arillas Today starts off at a 19deg and cool. (Not that cool that you have to run on the spot to keep warm)

Anyway... We finish with a nice 25 deg and tis been a good 'ole day and sunbeds have been used in various places. (Except on the main road to Corfu Town which would distress many a hire car driver!)

I have yet to grovel to Erja n Heide and now have another grovel which is targeted to "Puss in Flops"
Missed many this year and have yet to calculate where the Summer has gone.

Tonight is a wind down darts at Rainbow and tomorrow night will see Wegg n I back at Rainbow for a "WORRIED MAN" gig. Do I need fruit past it's sell by date, I enquire?.
(Capt Bob, worried as usual says NO, as wife Penny made a super mixed fruit salad,thrown, from the last gig)

Stay well all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 19, 2014, 06:28:21 PM
Arillas Today? 26 deg still , at 6:30 pm. - Dry and a good day - Says it all.

Didn't need rotten fruit and tommies .last night as the Worried Men made Rainbow and them proud.

But.....................................................

What I do need is someone coming over the first week in October to bring some darts items.
Small plastic light awards with a total weight of 500 gram max. Needed for our Summer Nomads Darts.
(If you watch the forum posting)
Any takers? - Let me know by personal message please.
Our awards night is the 7th October and all will be welcome.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 21, 2014, 06:53:58 PM
A dry and uninterrupted Arillas Today with 27 deg on the "Therm-Meter" at 6:45 pm.

Many new faces, from last year, have "sneaked" in and I am working overtime to put names to these guys I met last year.

My 'ole darting protégée , Calum. is here with Mick n Jill. How time flies!! He has a beard now and is drinking Mythos! - WOTSTHATALLABOUT? A super lad and has an invite to compete in our Summer Darts Challenge at Three W's on Tuesday.

Sandy back in the Rainbow Pool for a while and Joyce n Pal also enjoying what the Rainbow has to offer.
(Poor Dimitris, this afternoon, too many customers and no time for darts!!)

So many peeps in such a short space of time. - Don't they know it's 3 weeks into September?

Cheers
Negg ( excited as ever )
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 21, 2014, 07:10:02 PM
Arillas Today? Sounds perfect for late September. But always sounds perfect to me. Beat Callum at darts at least once Neill, or your life will be changed like the Yes/No vote that just happened here. Apparently the English might get a say in things now. Lose it and you'll never have a say again...... Heaven forbid. Just a thought!

Best wishes
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 21, 2014, 11:19:56 PM
life will be changed like the Yes/No vote that just happened here. Apparently the English might get a say in things now.
Best wishes
Phil


Ah Phil, I know nothing about "Polly Ticks" , unless they are fleas on a parrot! Surely the "down to earth" UK residents always get some say in what goes on?..... unless they are dealing with the local council about what they can or cannot do on their own property. - (Whoops!!) _ Another topic , maybe?

It matters not. - 24deg at 11pm ish and a super relaxed meal at a nice Sea Front Taverna.
Arillas today will take your mind away from any problems, whether just for 2 weeks or long term.
Yet another lovely bunch of good people here , this week. - Many ears for bending!

A tad of rain being forecast for avrio , guys. Rain or no rain?? Could always take a vote, I 'spose.
(Or we could take a vote to decide whether we should take a vote)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 23, 2014, 11:16:35 AM
A fair 'ole breeze blowing away, at the moment, and that's outside, not just me typing away.

Dry and 23 deg at 11 am.

From what I read, on the Forum, it looks another busy week, next week. Can only be good.

Kes and Paul n Denise - PM's have been sent to you

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on September 24, 2014, 10:05:52 PM
Just missed you in the Rainbow, last week, at the "worried Men" gig, hopefully see you around next year, 7th-18th this time!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 27, 2014, 07:07:38 PM
Dylan - Big shame that!

I have missed so many people this Summer that I am becoming paranoid. (Where d'ya all hide?)

Ne'er mind , next year beckons and still October 2014 to go.

22 deg at 7pm but feels chilly to me. Taverna waiters will be swapping their short sleeved shirts for pullovers tonight, me-thinks.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 27, 2014, 07:39:50 PM
You don't stand a chance Eggy if you try to see everybody. We have tried and failed for years. Don't fret, we all love you still. Jen and I (and many of our forum friends) have realised how it works. Sadly there are whole years between meetings, or even more. It is now set for us to meet Sharon and Billy next summer, after seven years on forum. Life is sweet sometimes. We will do it well.

Arillas is our base, and always will be. It may not be enough for many, but it it's good enough for the wonderful families we spend time with, and it is more than good enough for Jen and me.

Arillas Today? For Jen and me routine. We always bring our pullovers in October or April. Can't wait to arrive in late March. It is warm days and chilly nights here in Glastonbury too. But it is not Arillas.....

Phil

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on September 28, 2014, 12:09:55 AM
 It was Sept 2012 since we were last in Arillas, I know next year will be even better than ever, I will have my wonderful little family with me and I finally get to meet Phil and Jen, meluvvers I cannot wait :)

Love and hugs
Sharon and Billy xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 28, 2014, 01:00:57 AM
Sharon dearest, don't expect too much.

Like everyone else meluvvers, you will find us simple and ordinary, boring and limited. Jen and me are self contained, we need nothing much to keep us happy but each other.

I have a reputation, which I am proud of as a man who promotes Arillas whenever I can. Of a drunk (true) who cares (true) and works (true) writes reviews (true) and is listened to (false?)

So looking forward to squaring all these circles medears.

loveandhugs
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 28, 2014, 09:58:48 AM

I have a reputation, which I am proud of as a man who promotes Arillas whenever I can. Of a drunk (true) who cares (true) and works (true) writes reviews (true) and is listened to (false?)
Phil


Phil you are "World Famous"
 There is a rumour , Guys , that he went to Rome to meet the Pope and was on the Vatican Balcony and the crowd were waving and cheering. Then a Nun , in the crowd turned to the person next to her and said..
...... " Who's that chap up there with Phil? "
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Anyway.... It's a while since I saw the day start here with a Temp of 15 deg. Dry and looks to be another Arillas yesterday , which gave all a super afternoon.

Tomorrow will see the return of a few more regulars. Wegg and I will soon see Mavis and Robin, who, I am sure, will report on the North Beach conditions.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 28, 2014, 05:46:41 PM

Anyway.... It's a while since I saw the day start here with a Temp of 15 deg.

................... and finishes at 25deg at 6pm. - Nice!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 28, 2014, 07:18:43 PM
Neill, we love you too. And Wegg.

But as well known as we are, Jen and me just wobble around Arillas doing our own thing (me from Mythos usually, Jen from her back problem.)  Everybody who visits should do their own thing.

Many disappointments could result from expecting us to be more than folk who adore being in Arillas. There are hundreds of us. As you said earlier, you miss many, and so do we.

Arillas Today is licking its wounds, reflecting on the season, and yes, bladdy well getting on with what it does best. Just being itself.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 28, 2014, 11:50:58 PM
Arillas Today, which has now returned back to it's morning temp, of 16 deg , at 11:45 pm says a usual,
"Wish you were here" to Phil n Jen and others.
Me?? - A thicker duvet on the bed will ensure this "strange" 16deg bothers me not.

A little bird told me, tonight, that Viv n Pete are here safely and have settled in well!
Ah Bless! -Me-thinks I will soon bump into this 'Nice 'lil Lady"
Pete , however , has developed the fine art of jumping into the bushes as I approach!
(Hands Up the Arilliac who taught him that ploy!)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 30, 2014, 07:05:40 PM
Arillas Today must be more than me surely??

Maybe it's because all here have not goT the time to sit and post when the sun is shining.....
...... AND SO IT SHOULD BE!!

Apologies for waking up Paul (Of Paul n Denise) this afternoon. Give the guys a tad pf peace!!

Cheryl looking as good as ever. Does she not realise people have to grow old at some point!

Tis been a good day and still hovering at 21 deg around 7pm ish. WOTMOREDOWEWANT?

nEGG
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 03, 2014, 07:20:20 PM
Just for a change.....

..... I can tell you that it's 21 deg at 7pm which aint 'alf bad for the 3rd October.

Wegg and I will point Punto towards Arillas any minute to enjoy what delights are on offer.

Whether Punto will be pointed back to Kavaddades with the same gusto later will remain to be seen.
(Maybe a slow gusto)

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on October 04, 2014, 03:44:06 PM
sally and i are here at last.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 04, 2014, 04:43:45 PM
Harold ,Passed you Guys with Viv n Pete, last night. Hope all is well with all.
-----------------------------------------

Although Arillas Today hovers around the 25 deg mark, there is talk of overnight rain.
 - Hmmmmm! -We shall see, many are talking a heavy rainfall. Bah , humbug!

Many "goings ons" around the Corfu Brewery, this afternoon, preparing for next weeks Festival.
Should be a good time and, just like the Olympics in Athens, everything will be ready for lift off.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on October 04, 2014, 05:24:28 PM
Thanks Eggy, your little snippets always give me feeling that I'm actually there. I was just thinking about you too because an elderly white punto just went past my house. It couldn't have been you, or could it?! :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 04, 2014, 05:36:25 PM
Twernt me , Lass. And I am glad you said "Elderly White Punto" not "Elderly IN a White Punto"

Forecast not looking super for the next coupla days.

Be Well
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on October 04, 2014, 05:52:00 PM
Would I ever say that about you? :-)  .... You're nowt but a spring chicken.

Be well, be happy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 04, 2014, 07:48:19 PM
Fair warms my heart to read the "snippets." Harold/Sally, Viv/Pete clearly doing what we all do best - Arillas. And so full of admiration how viv has changed manfriend every day so far.... mind you, a fair few Arillas men yet to pose for the photo with her!

As for "elderly in white Punto" Eggy, you don't qualify. White, yes. Punto, Yes. But elderly??? I think "monument" might have been a better word. They can be ancient of course, but never elderly! Dictionary definition:

"an exemplar, model, or personification of some quality, especially when considered to be beyond question"

An exemplary personification of Arilliac, definitely beyond question. But never "elderly!!"

Phil
 

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 05, 2014, 05:06:55 PM
Harold n Sally n Viv n Pete are clearly not on sunbeds today as constant rain and a tad cold at 16 deg would leave only those who jump into the Thames, on Xmas morning, to try them out.

Thunder is around , at 5 pm ish , and rain is on the cards for avrio.

However, all I have met this afternoon, do not really care and continue to take advantage of those around them for a healthy bit of good conversation.

But..... We all hope this "wet stuff" goes away before the Beer Festival.
(Water is only for Ouzo not for "Real Ales")

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 06, 2014, 11:57:05 AM
With 25mm of rain being recorded in the last 36 hours , and still raining, at midday, plus heavy thunder that seems to make the house vibrate, plus lightning, I think it will be a "different" Arillas Today.

The art of conversation will increase much, much more and many books will be read. Iced coffee will be traded in for mugs of cocoa and all dart player's hands will be too cold to enjoy the game.

Our evening out, at Agios Georgos last night, was a night to remember. Driving back in torrential rain and then coming home to "Nil Power" as, I think, water had leaked into an outside light and tripped the circuit breaker which refused to be switched back on. Took me an hour to sort it out.
Why am I telling you all this?? - Maybe a gentle reminder, to me, that it's not all paradise here.

So at midday and 16 deg with 87% humidity and my 3rd hankie in use I will see you later.
(Lightning back so unplug router/phone time, again.

Take it easy all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 06, 2014, 12:10:34 PM
Sounds a bad storm Neill.....but I'm sure you will have a lovely day chatting to Wendy while you drink your mugs of cocoa....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 06, 2014, 12:18:33 PM
Hate to think what your track looks like, after everything has settled down!!

(Our track has become a sort of muddy skating rink - We save on petrol and slide home)

I do feel sorry for Kes n Paul n Denise , Eric n Sue and all others here at the moment. Even I am struggling to put a brave face on, right now.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 06, 2014, 05:59:38 PM
Can't remember the last afternoon that I went out in a sweat shirt and jacket.

Nature was kind and eventually gave us 18 deg at 6pm. but very cold, (My opinion)

I was told, much earlier that flights in and out of Corfu were cancelled but have recently been updated that "Normal Service" is slowly being resumed.

So, anyone in the UK waiting for friends or family may need to check flight time websites.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on October 07, 2014, 10:53:26 AM
Thank you for your kind words, Eggy, you know my secret!  The weather was truly vile, the airport was total chaos yesterday, planes just couldn't land so were being diverted and cancelled, there was hardly any standing room anywhere.  Loads of people were put up in hotels overnight.  I felt bad when my flight took off on time but things were starting to clear weather-wise by 5pm.  Our coach driver didn't seem to think he needed to adapt his driving, I have never in my life seen as much water on roads.  Needless to say, his lack of attention resulted in him not seeing a red light, a man on the coach had to scream at him to stop.  He didn't manage and ended up skidding across the road hitting a car and causing quite a few gasps, we were lucky! 

Thanks again for your time, Eggy, always a pleasure to share a beer or two with, see you next year.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 07, 2014, 12:21:23 PM
Rain all morning, here so far, Cheryl. Sorry I missed you for a "Kalo Taxidi".

Forecast says better tomorrow. Hope so for the few that are here.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 07, 2014, 05:01:34 PM
Well... Who thought we would get up to 22deg and sunny by 3pm? (23 deg at 5pm)

Bodies appeared on sunbeds, by magic, a sort of a beam me DOWN Scotty!!

There are many here who eagerly await the Beer Festival and what a well organised event this will be!

Big thanks owed to Dirk Fischer for keeping us updated!

And moi - poor 'ole Eggy who looked into the Rainbow Toilet mirror today and thought "It's a wonder I get served in this state" - Well maybe a shave and a head polish will make things right.

If not I will babble on until someone finds my off switch!!
(And I know you are all searching for it!!! - Who hired the Private Investigator?  - You Guys!

Tonight will be our final Darts Function , at Armourada so , if you are here and read this, come along for a beer and meet, maybe some locals you just read about. - We don't bite and anyway I don't have teeth!
(Phil refuses to lend me his and anyway I don't need bits of souvlaki)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 13, 2014, 12:45:11 PM
Arillas Today is like the Arillas Yesterday.......

21 deg and dry at midday ish. The beach looks super and, now that many sunbeds have been removed, very spacious. There are still a few people here and although a few Tavernas have closed there are still enough eateries to choose from.

So, wind down starts to begin this week, and Rainbow said goodbye to it's final guests, last night, but not before they all sat with the family for a huge Barbie. How nice is that?

I think Tria Adelphia closes today and will pop in for a drink with Phil.

It will , I think, be a Winter of very few posts, as there will not be much to tell.
However, I am sure we will be on catch up, next Summer, especially when Phil n Jen are here, to add another 6400 plus,views/hits in 14 days. Another Gold Medal, maybe for Roving Reporter Number One?
Points don't mean prizes but it's a credit to the Boss, for a great site, and by the interest shown by all of you, I do know that gives him great satisfaction.

Any news that comes my way and any pics I can post will , of course appear

I wonder if Phil, has got that photo, of a Mythos bottle which may cheer us up in weeks to come.
(Or was it Phil? - Not sure now - Well someone has one somewhere, surely.)
Plus of course pics of the fine food at various Tavernas. Maybe a new Topic?

If any Darts happen, this Winter, I will keep , those interested on the "Darts" Topic, but I am not running a Winter League, and hang up my Tungstens for a while. -
(Whose that cheering out there? - Cheryl?? )

Cheers Guys and Kalo Himona.
Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on October 13, 2014, 02:12:56 PM
Not quite, I'm sad that the summer is over but only for me, everyone else is in dire need of a good rest over there, it's been a cracking season!  I hope you keep checking in every now and then and can I request an 'Arillas This Week' post maybe?  I know you will be busy so as and when you get chance.  Take care, see you next year xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on October 13, 2014, 02:22:57 PM
Would this be the Mythos bottle that you are looking for Eggy ??? :-)
(http://www.geoff-and-sue.freehighway.net/images/ArillasBayFromAkrotiri.JPG)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 13, 2014, 03:28:14 PM
It's been emotional Negg.................  :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 13, 2014, 04:15:08 PM
 
We will all look forward to any news at all on the forum during the oncoming winter

Val n Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 13, 2014, 05:40:19 PM
You Guys!!!

I did not expect to be back so quickly but Geoff's Mythos bottle has re-started my programme.

Arillas today Is winding down with a fabulous 25 deg and I spent a little time, on the beach front, taking in, not only a Mythos as pictured, but enjoying such a super day. At least 30 people on the sand oblivious that it's October and even a coupla of "brave" bodies in the water. The Bench was being well looked after.

Customers still on beds at Sharons, and Marina serving lunches.

I think I have just witnessed what "ITSALLABOUT" and regret now not spending more time around and appreciating what Wegg and I have here.
..... And that, to quote Truth, is emotional. - Can't even think of anything amusing to say.

Be well . Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on October 13, 2014, 06:30:30 PM
Well back home after a short week in Arillas...time to reflect ...yes 2 days of solid rain..which meant more time conflabbin with whoever was around..and an afternoon card session..(turned out profitable)..eventually  weather turned to normal ...lots of sunshine calm seas etc...couple of nights at the beer festival...( a must for anyone not been)... and then a few days doing absoloutly nothing...so now look fwd to nxt year and more of the same...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 13, 2014, 08:46:42 PM
Eggy thinks a picture of a Mythos bottle might cheer us up and fortify us for the prospect of winter.  However I think a better idea is a picture of a glass of the local brew from Arillas (Royal Ionian), so here it is with freshly squeezed orange just waiting for consumption on our table at Ammos:

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3946/15340992069_d2f267533c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pnCAtg)
Royal Ionian and Fresh Orange (https://flic.kr/p/pnCAtg) by pj&#x27;s memories (https://www.flickr.com/people/35011173@N06/), on Flickr

Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on October 13, 2014, 09:29:16 PM
now that's what I call a cocktail!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 13, 2014, 10:13:02 PM
Thanks Patrick

I go to bed now with a tear, or two, in my eyes! - Yer 'lil tinker you!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 15, 2014, 06:41:45 PM
The good weather continues and still sits at 22 deg at 6:30.

A small darts n beer function is in order tonight, at Marvel. Anne n Phil n others will be there.

Rain on the forecast for avrio though. - Tis quiet out there??

C'mom Phil - Gimme a posting that I can cannibalise!!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 15, 2014, 10:32:14 PM
Lucky you Neil its piddling down here and I've been sitting a health and safety course all week so now I know where I'd rather be lol yiammad
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on October 15, 2014, 11:40:43 PM
Yes Phil, where are you? I'm missing your posts that only you can put so eloquently into words my love of Arillas that I'm unable to define. And where are you Rachael B, did you go to the Beer Festival? x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 16, 2014, 12:26:26 AM
I'm still here cypress. Our feelings when we are in Arillas beat all the words we can come up with. We both try, as you know. But in the end we KNOW what we mean, even if the words are not enough.

Just so glad Jen and I are booked for Easter and July already. Hopefully we can share a little while in July. The invitation to Table 13 still stands!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 16, 2014, 12:33:10 AM
A sociable night, guys, and we didn't finish the K/O. Who cares? - We were all winners!!!!.

Rain forecast has now vanished from Wegg's super duper sci-fi monitor and we hover around 21 deg at midnight plus 30. - Hmmmm!

Egg's tired and still a tad of work in the morning as we still have  2 "Villa" guests to look after

Keep fingers going , Guys, We aint finished yet!

( Elf n Safety , Kevin? - Does that mean only 3 on a scooter, in Corfu, and not 4 ???)

And.... Phil n Jen here in Easter? - Eggs all round then, as long as they are not shell shocked! - Durr!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on October 16, 2014, 06:03:57 PM
Thanks Phil, I'd have been disappointed if you and Jen and John and Dot had to cancel our get-together!. My plan, right now, is to fly out on the 6th July, our college term time up here doesn't finish until the 3rd. Whether or not I go to the Donkey Rescue Centre for my first week isn't a definite as yet. So will we all be there at the same time? I've got a tentative booking - until I book my flight and decide about the donkeys - with the Presidential Suite for a whole 28 nights...happy days... So I'll only have short distance to fall up those stairs from Table 13  :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 16, 2014, 07:01:22 PM
Cypress, Phil & Jen, Dot & John all together on Table 13 sounds like a good evening is going to be had.
We will be at home from 16th July...Arillas today is a long way off for now, but will be enjoyed to the full when we get back home.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 16, 2014, 09:27:27 PM
We arrive late on 10th and stay till 31st. Already wishing my life away! Will be there for an early week to keep us going though....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 17, 2014, 05:29:16 PM
Breaking News !! - Arillas Today? - Man in pool at Hotel Marvel.!!!

Even at 25 deg , average today , he told me it was warmer in the pool than out.
(Then ordered a Caffe Frappe - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?)

Another super day but wind down continues and Arillas will soon be "Zombie land" Meant in the nicest possible way but we all here now look forward to getting our own chores sorted and there are many tired local folk waiting to come down a few rungs of the ladder.

But..... All visitors will soon be missed and good memories will take your local pals through the Winter to look forward to many welcomes next Summer.

I think tomorrow will be a quiet Arillas indeed with only a few steadfast folk squeezing as much as possible from the weather and absorbing the good company they can get from Arillas "well knowns"  who now have the time to sit and chat.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on October 17, 2014, 09:45:56 PM
Neill you make me even more homesick for Arillas.  Glad the hardworking locals are able to wind down but I would love to be there in the quiet months too.  We miss you and will see you in September again.  Mo x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on October 18, 2014, 01:51:39 AM
Like Momo (or nitty nora as I now affectionally call her lol) these eggy snippts are a great tonic to us all! Arillas out of season sounds as equally delicious. One day... X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on October 18, 2014, 02:21:13 AM
Hope to brighten things up a bit next week Eggy.......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on October 18, 2014, 10:40:09 AM
Sandy im sure you will, , lol have a great time, youll have to do your swim in sharons or horizon if rainbow is shut , av a good one ,,, kev/kay xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 18, 2014, 05:22:59 PM
Weather Warning!! - "Weather" it can be believed or not. A Mistral in on the way.
(3 day wind , guys, and nowt to do with I)

However a super day here and we still have a many places open.
Grazella, Vinceremos, Christos, Brouklis. etc - Sharons looks good and a busy Armourada this afternoon.

Around 25 deg in Arillas at 5pm but , moi, has been in Corfu Town this morning.
Twas a real "Sweaty Betty" - Apologies to Betty! - Tag a few more degrees on that temp and then wonder why I have a long sleeve T-Shirt on.

Doh! -  Bless ! - To coin a Reffie John phrase - WISH YOU WERE HERE!
(Mythos at sale prices now . Phil - Buy 10 , get merry free!)

Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 18, 2014, 07:31:19 PM
Ha Ha! I am merry, Mythos or not when I am there. Sadly it will be late March before Jen and I settle into Arillas life again. So glad that so many are still soaking in the vibes. Must be an added bonus for Arillas businesses. Maybe the effect of the Beer festival? I hear it was a H-U-G-E success. Maybe we'll sample it ourselves next October. Fingers crossed.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on October 18, 2014, 10:41:30 PM
Ha ha Jo, Nitty Nora says 'Hope you get to Arillas in the off season sometime soon.'  mo x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 19, 2014, 10:11:03 PM
Arillas Today not only gives all a super reminder of Summer but also bought my son and long term partner, plus Gracie (8) and Travis (3) for a few days, staying at Brouklis.

I'm a "Papoose" - DONCHYERKNOW! - And a very exhausting reminder twas too!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 20, 2014, 03:16:59 PM

Good to have a visit from family......glad the weather is ok, enjoy yourselves :)

Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 20, 2014, 04:16:13 PM
Val n Bill

The weather today has been great and the beach, for my 2nd visit, this Summer had been superb!!

A few sunbeds there, compliments of Christos (ex Creperie) who did not charge as we had a beer, or two.

Sad to admit but I forget , quite often , that I have a super family out there.

They have been very lucky with the treats that Arillas have given them the last few days.
( Weather, locals having more time, good food, a very relaxed pace - except for me - kernakkered!! )

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 20, 2014, 08:16:14 PM
Quote
- except for me - kernakkered!!

You are loving it Neill... sandcastles Ice-creams
Nothing better than on the beach with the children
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 24, 2014, 12:03:15 PM
Arillas Today ??????

Well , I do not think there can be any more rain left after 36mm recorded in the last 48 hours. A tad of thunder and lightening and a few power cuts, to just make life interesting.

Now, at midday, with a sad 12 deg outside, the only small consolation for the small minority, finishing off their October break, is "no rain" showing on Wegg's super duper weather monitor.
(Hope it's not broken!!!)

..... Wonder if Sandy has been swimming every morning?? - Wonder if there is any Retsina left in Arillas?

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on October 24, 2014, 09:23:33 PM
15 degrees and sunny in Sheffield! would still rather be in Arillas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 24, 2014, 10:26:03 PM
Well Dylan. The "No Rain" was just about correct and the evening "Roundabouts" was a goodun.
But....... still 12 deg outside and 21 deg inside at 10:30 pm?? - Just maybe another glass of wine.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 30, 2014, 04:45:01 PM
Arillas Today spoils any last minute "Stragglers" - And lucky stragglers they are.

Spotted people in the sea yesterday and the day before......
....... Don't they know the sea is on holiday now?

19deg outside at 6pm. - Should I not be digging gardens or strimming weeds?
Nah! - Wegg back from the UK , avrio , so catch up housing duties must take priority.
(Not used to this - Do you dust toilet seats or polish them?)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 30, 2014, 07:33:55 PM
Quote
(Not used to this - Do you dust toilet seats or polish them?)

No Neill, you SIT on them
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 31, 2014, 09:01:31 AM
Haven't had time to sit down anywhere , this week, John.
(A women's work and all that....never done routine!!)

Wegg back today so Corfu Airport beckons me.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on November 01, 2014, 09:17:04 PM
Hope the toilet seat was up to standard, for the Boss!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 01, 2014, 10:08:23 PM
Dylan - You could probably see yer face in it.... not that I wanted to get so close!!

Very quiet here now and Sidari was like a Ghost Town, this morning.

Many bags of Olives already starting to arrive at our local factory.

(Who said these guys take it easy in the Winter?)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on November 01, 2014, 10:27:22 PM
Well done! have a good winter you both, and keep reports coming, helps me through to Sept every year!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on November 02, 2014, 01:18:17 PM
Neil you and housework wotsitallabout ,,, dont ya know, hsve a great winter you, s 2 ,,, yiammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 04, 2014, 06:00:15 PM
Wegg's back Kevin, so I have retired now and given the "Map Direction" details, for the washing machine and oven, back to her.

Arillas today has been a pleasant one but..... now at 6pm we have thunder brewing and a tad of rain already. Not a good forecast for the rest of the week. Still with 16 deg outside and a nice 21 deg inside, I look forward to a "Porky Curry Type Thingy" as she describes it. Then Feet up time.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on November 04, 2014, 09:50:34 PM

Bet your meal was lovely, we had the same last night 🍲 very tasty. I am quite good at "Curry Type Thingys" just wish that I could make the same thing again but I never use a recipe. 😃

  Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 05, 2014, 07:17:59 PM
22mm of rain , overnight,  Val but did not cause me a problem at all......
.... Because my "Porky Curry Type Thingy" was very nice indeed.

Not super duper outside now , but still being spoilt with temps of around 18 deg.
.... and, of course, being spoilt inside with many more meals of the "Thingy" type.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 06, 2014, 09:31:57 PM
November 6th - 9:20 pm - and it's 20 deg outside.

It just finishes off a very good Arillas Today and a bonus of a super early meal at BAVIAS, Sidari.
(Goat in red wine sauce - wowie zowie - Didn't have the nerve to ask for the Billy)

Wegg having a Retsina on the balcony . Me getting keyboard exercise and all the cats thinking Christmas has come early with extra helpings of Beef Whiskas! - WOTSITALLABOUT??

Rumours reckon a wet day tomorrow but OOHGIVSADAMM!! - (New one for Eggshionary folks!)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on November 07, 2014, 07:47:08 AM
WOTSITALLABOUT??

OOHGIVSADAMM!! - (New one for Eggshionary folks!)


:D Nice one! 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 09, 2014, 03:55:07 PM
Yer know Guys?!

Just back from Arillas and it must be around 23 deg there.

Arillas Beach Point (Ex Helen's Creperie) and Sharon's Pool bar looking after many customers enjoying a "liquid Lunch" .

A super day and a few nationalities whom I failed to recognise the language.
(Lucky buggers - they win 3-0)
1. Didn't recognise the language.....
2. .... Difficult to bend their ears
3. What a super day they are having.

Doh! - I love Arillas Today.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 09, 2014, 09:30:20 PM
Wish I were there.............

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: hippopotandmouse on November 09, 2014, 10:49:46 PM
Me too! Back in 3 weeks, and can't wait!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on November 10, 2014, 01:34:33 AM
Sounds perfect! X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Franpol on November 13, 2014, 09:39:02 PM
Hello.is there anyone out there. ? No posts for 3 days. ? Has everyone hibernated. ? Were has eggy gone. ?.webcam not working. Someone help please. Getting paranoid now. No daily fix.
Yours Fran.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Franpol on November 13, 2014, 09:50:28 PM
Hello.is there anyone out there. ? No posts for 3 days. ? Has everyone hibernated. ? Were has eggy gone. ?.webcam not working. Someone help please. Getting paranoid now. No daily fix.
Yours Fran.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 13, 2014, 10:19:51 PM
Franpol

A wet Arillas plus thunder n lightening tonight. 30mm of rain recorded in the last 36 hours. Not sure what the rain gauge will read in the morning.

However a nice 15 deg outside and not chilly so all perdy well really.

Plus...... The population of Arillas has increased by ONE. But we all know about that, Do we not??

So...... nowt to moan about!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 20, 2014, 06:10:30 PM
Arillas Today may only be around 15 deg and feeling a tad chilly, but I can report that I have seen the "Boss" and he is as happy as a pig in the proverbial.

Litsa , Spiros , Baby and he are all well. The super smile on his face must have pushed the temp, today, up to, at least, 30 deg.

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 20, 2014, 06:40:35 PM
Bless em  all. Xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on November 20, 2014, 10:28:21 PM
Neil good news indeed ,,, yiammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 21, 2014, 12:25:12 PM
Excellent news.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Carol and Nigel on November 22, 2014, 12:09:59 AM
Hi Eggy, thanks for posting the great news we have been waiting to hear.  Our warmest congratulations to the "Brouklis family". Litsa will certainly have her work cut out now with three "boys"  to look after. Can't wait to see them all in May. Our love and best wishes to all.  Nigel and Carol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on November 23, 2014, 01:50:02 AM
No posts all day.....so there must be one....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: martin-w on November 25, 2014, 05:36:13 PM
What's going on folks? I have had no 'notifications' for days, has everyone gone to Facebook?
Must admit I now have an account, but its nothing like Arillas.com!
Been looking for flights for next May. All a bit expensive at the moment from Bristol, might as well forget Cardiff, Thomson only, one flight a week, ridiculous prices.
Martin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on November 25, 2014, 06:57:05 PM
Quote
Been looking for flights for next May. All a bit expensive at the moment from Bristol, might as well forget Cardiff, Thomson only, one flight a week, ridiculous prices.
Martin

Flights are crazy Martin Return from Birmingham 4-18 May would cost us £290.00 each with Thomas Cook 
We have Booked a package  the same dates at the Tria with Thomas Cook.... £314 each 
Hope to see you out there again
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 25, 2014, 10:27:13 PM
What's FACEBOOK??

Not wishing to be rude but I would prefer to have a fine layer of skin shaved of various parts before I even condescended  to view what they have on offer.
I am told that amongst all the good informative and amusing topics there are hidden some which not only abuse other followers but also damage the credibility of some businesses.
(I bet all the good and informative parts come , mainly from Arilliacs!)

Anyway - 10 deg outside and 20 deg inside for Arillas today.
Facebook has it's uses, I suppose , but then so does toilet tissue,

Boss , Dimitris , still beaming that smile of his and as soon as Wegg has fought off the chill, that hovers around her, a visit is on the cards.
 (Antibiotics and Wegg do not mix and I may hide away in the shed until all is well)

Generally perdy damm good here but missing you "ugly lot"

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on November 25, 2014, 10:48:44 PM
Just looked at EasyJet from Bristol Monday 4th May £72 outbound, return 11th £45, or return 18th £59 giving totals of £117 or £131 respectively. Before luggage prices - add £35 per 20kg.

Sounds quite good to me, Martin. And will only go up. Hope it helps

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on November 26, 2014, 02:07:25 PM
Exactly Phil , it WILL only go up mate .  Get in there now Martin :-)
Looks like we miss you by 4 days at Tria in May by the way John !  :-(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on November 27, 2014, 12:17:07 AM
Eggy
I couldn't agree with you more about your views on facebook. Especially the toilet roll comparison!
LOL! Brilliant!

Suzy X
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 11, 2014, 03:27:05 PM
First a word about Facebook. - Not a topic for Arillas Today, but the best place for me to let all know about a minor error we had.
Wegg, by mistake, re-activated the account and now we have all sorts of "messages" coming in.
If any of you , out there, has sent anything at all, then be aware that all I do is delete.
(We are always contactable on e-mail or PM)

Anyway..... Arillas Today is another "chilly" 14 deg and wet. Tis a shame cause life was starting to dry out.
Ne'er mind eh? - From what I see of UK weather life is a pussycat here.
Looks bad in Scotland, I see? - All kilts "duck taped" to men's knees to avoid embarrassment.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on December 11, 2014, 07:47:55 PM
 
Yes the whole country is.... v e r y....chilly and Donald is definitely wearing his troowsers or is it trewsers. Well it's definitely not his kilt anyway, duct taped or not 😂 

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on December 24, 2014, 03:36:16 PM
Arillas today is showing a not so unusual to us locals weather condition for Christmas!
The temperatures are down to 4-5 degrees Celsius overnight  but during the day we get up to 15-16  under shade. The water is not less than 17 degrees  I can see someone sunbathing on the north beach  and someone even more adventurous wading in the water!!!

The sandy beach is in a better condition that some days during our summer.!

The pictures say it all

MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!
On behalf of my Family and the rest of the people of Arillas!

ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on December 24, 2014, 04:00:17 PM
I must apologise for putting a message about facebook on the Arillas page. (quite right, it doesn't belong there). I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone.However,thisgives me the opportunity to wish all the people of Arillas and the Arillas forum members...a very merry Christmas and happy and healthy new year!

Suzy X
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 24, 2014, 04:28:51 PM
Xrovia Polla Dimitris, Litsa, Spiros and bebis. Hope you have a wonderful break, and look forward to seeing you in April 2015.

love from Phil and Jen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on December 24, 2014, 05:58:26 PM
Christmas Eve and it looks like WINTER has Set in
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL

(http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p743/johnwright55/snowbeach_zpsb63222d3.png)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on December 24, 2014, 09:19:46 PM

John I have to say Arillas Today looks better without the snow lol.

Thank you for the photos Dimitri, they are beautiful particularly your new one of the family. Have a wonderful Christmas all of you, we will see you all in 2010.

  Val and Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 24, 2014, 09:52:19 PM
Quote
Thank you for the photos Dimitri, they are beautiful particularly your new one of the family. Have a wonderful Christmas all of you, we will see you all in 2010
I agree with Val and Bill.
Am not sure about 2010, but wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Hope to be seeing some of you in 2015!

Best wishes

Pat[/color]
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on December 24, 2014, 10:24:35 PM
thanks Dimitris, hope you and your family have a good xmas and new year, see you again in Sept
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on December 25, 2014, 03:34:50 PM
Merry Xmas to all in Arillas and all who visit her!
All the very best
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on December 25, 2014, 07:12:56 PM

Better go to Specsavers soon. Lol

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 27, 2014, 07:23:50 PM
You may need "Specsavers" to see the snow , forecast for next week, here Val. Weather update has changed but we still "suffer" low temps. 7 deg outside, as I type, at 7pm. WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Snow on the Albanian mountains though, and very pretty does it look.

A very quiet Arillas Today,with family enjoying time with family so who, sensible, wants to budge outside?

Probably only me looking for a dartboard.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on December 27, 2014, 07:34:22 PM
Neil im sure you will find one  lol yiammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on December 27, 2014, 10:46:54 PM

 Had about six to seven inches of snow last night, and we were the lucky ones here in the northwest, very cold now and freezing.

Nice relaxing day today, after having the family yesterday, enjoyed a good curry for dinner.....good luck finding your dartboard Neill 🎯

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 03, 2015, 07:28:13 PM
Bad news , today , Guys.

Dimitris tells me that the recent terrible Christmas storms has destroyed the "Arilliac Bench" !!!!
It must tell us all about their ferocity that it can take away our bench that was securely fixed to the end of the pier.

But, knowing you Arilliacs, as I do, I am sure you will understand what I am trying to say in.........
... The recent Ferry tragedies and the tragic loss of a family member or friend are not replaceable.
The bench can be replaced and Dimitris has already spoken with the council. When we all sit on the new bench, this Summer, it will be a little reminder of what occurred here in Christmas 2014.

Be well All
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on January 03, 2015, 08:03:03 PM

Very well put Neill, this is the worse Christmas for tragedies that I can remember.

The terrible Tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2004 killed approximately 230,000 people but the multiple tragedies in the last few days seem more poignant because some of them happened near Corfu.

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on January 04, 2015, 12:41:43 PM
Bugger ,double bugger let's hope the council have the funds yiammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on January 04, 2015, 02:42:57 PM
Reading between the lines Neill, it looks like all will be well to rest our rear end on a well placed seat.
Quote
But, knowing you Arilliacs, as I do, I am sure you will understand what I am trying to say in.........
... The recent Ferry tragedies and the tragic loss of a family member or friend are not replaceable.
The bench can be replaced and Dimitris has already spoken with the council. When we all sit on the new bench, this Summer, it will be a little reminder of what occurred here in Christmas 2014.

There will be some well known BUMS on that seat....lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on January 05, 2015, 09:16:45 PM
thought that they had taken it away for the winter! new one should be nicely worn in for me by Sept!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on January 29, 2015, 11:22:18 PM
Arillas today and ...   strange weather but the sun did come out....
Our one and only open establishment in Arillas Beach was full of people when we passed by.


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on January 30, 2015, 09:35:41 AM

Time lapse was brilliant Dimitri.....especially when slowed down, nice to see people enjoying the sunshine.  We have lots of snow here with high winds making it feel colder than it is Brrrrr.

 Val n Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on January 30, 2015, 11:22:28 AM

Time lapse was brilliant Dimitri.....especially when slowed down, nice to see people enjoying the sunshine.  We have lots of snow here with high winds making it feel colder than it is Brrrrr.

 Val n Bill x

I enjoyed it too.  As Val'n'Bill said, it was nice to see activity on the seafront.
Nice one Dimitris :-) x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 30, 2015, 04:02:56 PM
Arillas Today pays for that brief warm spell we had yesterday afternoon.

Out old well known "Winter Lady", Gale Forcewinds , is back and I would have tried a pic or two but was not armed with those lead soled old diver's boots to keep me in one place long enough.
Heavy rain this morning and although around 14deg, dunarf feel chilly.

I believe this is the trend for the weekend here and envisage a few power cuts, which is the norm.
There will, I feel, be much clearing of "Flotsam n Jetsam" around the beach and road from Monday

"Wish you were here????"

Cheers
Negg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on January 30, 2015, 10:23:42 PM
foot of snow in Sheffield if you want some!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 31, 2015, 12:30:18 AM
SNOW?? - Is there a Greek word for snow Dylan?

Just back from a darts binge at Armourada which started late as "Hippo Pete" tried to get across the stream by Ina's, got his car stuck and had to be towed out. Thanks to Leon, Armourada,

Arillas has an angry beach tonight and a small drive along it, before I came home, was a dramatic drive indeed. Waves as big as my overdraft and I am now the proud owner of a freshly jet washed Punto. (good job the windows were closed)

And now the bad news! - Our washing line snapped and I think some of my underwear is winging it's way to our neighbours house. A horrible sight for them to find in the morning!!
(As Lloyd Grossman used to say - "Who would wear pants like this??"-At least they are clean)
Who is Lloyd Grossman some young Arilliacs may say?

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 31, 2015, 09:27:26 AM
Thank you for sharing Eggy! :D Keeps us posted and let us know if your underwear reached Albania ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on January 31, 2015, 10:39:33 AM

At least it was only clean washing......your neighbours will be able to bring it back, unlike last time when they found your shed in their garden.😱

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on January 31, 2015, 10:47:45 AM
We've were building snowmen yesterday in Leicester with the grandchildren and hoping in the near future it will be sandcastles with them in Arillas!
All great fun!

Suzy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on January 31, 2015, 10:57:25 AM
Sos about the errors folks!
Should have said "we were"
 Not been out of bed long...and just having my first coffee of the day as I'm checking out the forum! Another very cold day ahead and very icy everywhere now so take care when out on foot everyone!

Suzy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on January 31, 2015, 11:24:09 AM
Arillas Beach (our own Dimitris) posted some dramatic pics of the wild weather on FaceTube yesterday. Personally, I adore being there and seeing Arillas like this - but then I was always strange, wasn't I? Have to admit the thought of Eggy's smalls "blowing in the wind" leaves me a bit doubtful......

Arillas Today? Bring it on, whatever the weather. Sitting in Beach Point with Christos serving me cheap Mythos and food I could do any or every day, just like the wonderful crowd in Dimitris' picture were doing. EfXaristw boss. Can't wait to do my stint as roving reporter on 29th March.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on January 31, 2015, 11:58:44 AM
For the first time ever on the webcam I've just seen the pier disappear sideways from waves seemingly charging in from the north and the sea reach up to the road itself -  I wonder, does the road ever get submerged? It's hard to imagine being laid on a sunbed in searing temperatures on Arillas beach from watching the webcam this morning.

I would have given my right arm to have been in the picture at Beach Point the other day though. I'm sure that was the gorgeous Poppy sat soaking up the sun?

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on January 31, 2015, 12:13:53 PM
I wonder, does the road ever get submerged? It's hard to imagine being laid on a sunbed in searing temperatures on Arillas beach from watching the webcam this morning.


The Weather is much different in the winter than in the summer...
I remember when I was little  where the road was full of stones up to the hotels after big storms . It happens almost every winter for a day or two .. if you encounter any pictures for last nights storm do not be astonished . it's a normal thing for us.

I'm off to Corfu town for Our sons weekly swimming course in a heated indoor swimming pool :) 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: hippopotandmouse on January 31, 2015, 12:45:21 PM
Yep, was indeed a big storm last night. Many thanks to Leon for hauling our car out of the stream before it got washed out to sea (hard to imagine, but the waves came crashing over the bonnet!), and to Eggy for bringing hubby home so I didn't have to get out of bed to pick him up!
Poor car currently sitting by Grazella's, waiting for the rain to stop so we can go down and rescue it and see if it's survived its ordeal or not! 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on January 31, 2015, 01:34:18 PM
Quote
I'm off to Corfu town for Our sons weekly swimming course in a heated indoor swimming pool :-)

What's all this about Dimitri's
Heated indoor swimming pool.....Your spoiling young Spiros 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on January 31, 2015, 09:27:22 PM
Thanks for that Dimitris. I now have a picture of you as a little boy on the beach front during a winter storm ...... and now you have your boys that will do the same. There's no place like home and family, only, I now have two homes - Huddersfield and Arillas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 03, 2015, 12:56:44 PM
I am told that there are some very dramatic pictures, on face book, of the recent storms not only in Arillas but also other local places.

As Dimi says, "We have seen it all before and are used to it" - By April we will all wonder what the fuss was about. Locals look at everything  on the bright side and as one said to me , yesterday...........

"By law , we are not allowed to take pebbles from the beach, but now they are on the road.........??"
(Many gardens will have makeovers soon, me-thinks!!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 03, 2015, 12:58:21 PM
I am told that there are some very dramatic pictures, on face book, of the recent storms not only in Arillas but also other local places.

As Dimi says, "We have seen it all before and are used to it" - By April we will all wonder what the fuss was about. Locals look at everything  on the bright side and as one said to me , yesterday...........

"By law , we are not allowed to take pebbles from the beach, but now they are on the road.........??"
(Many gardens will have makeovers soon, me-thinks!!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 22, 2015, 11:53:36 AM
Arillas Today brings us a tad of drizzle and a tad cold (12deg) but the last coupla days have been very good , indeed.
(Sat in Arillas Beach Point , yesterday afternoon, taking in the warmth plus the usual beer - A gentle reminder that Summer isacoming)

Many locals hard at work here, as the weather improves.
A big makeover going on at Armourada , new Kitchen plus a revamp of the outside area. All starting to take shape
Sharon, at her Pool Bar, busying away but still "open" if anyone wants a sit and a drink.
Both, I think will be ready for "PASKA"

Arillas Beach point also re-vamping his outside area in between customers, and I have seen the car of Spiros, outside Portofino, which tells me his appts are having their usual Winter makeover.

The "Rainbow" boys are busy with another project and Tria look to have all hands on deck.

Also looks like apartments being built alongside Mirage - Yiannis at Whispers busy painting away , yesterday.

As usual, this time of year, the beach needs some attention which, if you view the webcam, you will pick up.  However, with the usual Arillas efficiency, by the end of April it will just be a bad dream and we all wonder "WOTWASTHATALLABOUT".

The bench, I think we all know about and the Mermaid may not appear, this Summer.

That , good people, is all I can think of. - So , just watch this space.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 22, 2015, 12:04:16 PM
Thanks for the update Neill.
Can't wait to touch down a the Tria on May 4th
Will hunt you down.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 22, 2015, 12:11:46 PM
My thanks too, Neill. So excited to see all of the goings on very soon. Can imagine warm Spring sunshine and many hours "helping" Christos at Beach Point.....

See you next week!
Phil

PS John - he's the one with a white Punto and a big smile, as the winter passes and the fun begins!! Sadly a little while until we get to see you and Dot.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 22, 2015, 12:17:14 PM
PS John - he's the one with a white Punto and a big smile, as the winter passes and the fun begins!! Sadly a little while until we get to see you and Dot.

Thanks for that Phil....I always thought he was the one with a chalk finger and a wonky throwing arm,
(or was that a wonky donkey).
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steve & Carole on March 22, 2015, 01:07:40 PM
So good to get an update Neill, it really helps me to visualise all that activity going on.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on March 22, 2015, 01:30:12 PM
Thanks Neill, your Arillas Today postings are one of my little pleasures. Especially to hear that the good people of Arillas are busily preparing for the season. Makes it seem like it won't be long 'til I'm there again ... just can't wait :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 22, 2015, 02:44:10 PM

Missed your 'Arillas Today' posts the last few weeks Neill....it's just so nice to get the news as it happens.

Now that things are starting to move towards the new season of holidays it gets exciting.
Looking forwards to your posts Phil and Jen just so we can live every minute with you both.

    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on March 22, 2015, 08:50:06 PM
love to hear all about everyone getting ready for summer again, seems to bring the holidays nearer, hope to see you again in Sept, staying at the Mathraki, as usual, for 11 days.

Will you be trying out the new hair salon! think I will give it a miss! great place to drop the boss off at though, whilst I escape
 for a while!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 22, 2015, 11:04:38 PM
Dylan - New hair salon???

If I go there it will only be for a polish.

Bald git and old Punto go together , DONCHYERKNOW ? - Just ask Phil n Ref and .......... need I go on?
Chalky Finger John?? - I went to school with him!

We finish Arillas Today on 11 deg which , funny enough, was how we started. - except it is a much more laid back 11 deg and dry
(Retsina helps a twinge)

A dry Arillas tomorrow will, me-thinks. see more local action than all the "Die hard" films put together.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on March 23, 2015, 01:32:25 PM
thanks neil, i love it when i see arillas today pop up with a new post! not long till june
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tab on March 23, 2015, 06:35:24 PM
Hi Eggy,
 I noticed you wrote yesterday that they are building new apartments next to Mirage. We are staying there in September, so wondered if the new ones will be in our way?
Tabhunt
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 23, 2015, 10:47:19 PM
Not in the way at all. - Alongside Mirage and using part of the "parking area"

If they are appts they will be very nice for guests. Appts or house it will fit In very nicely and, in my opinion, will not disturb anyone.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tab on March 23, 2015, 11:03:54 PM
Oh right. Hope its not all of the car park as we have a car for the week and need to park there lol. Do you know if its Mirage extending or is it new owners?
Cheers
Tabhunt
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 25, 2015, 11:57:13 AM
Overnight rain, sounding much worse than the 7mm recorded, gives us a drizzly but bright Arillas Today.

Temps hover around 15 deg at midday but warm with it.

Forecast says due to be drier and warmer , from this weekend, so looking good for Phil n Jen next week.
I reckon that new 'ole tablet, of Jen's,  will be working overtime , from Sunday.!!

Cheers All
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 25, 2015, 05:49:10 PM
Sorry Tabhunt.....
..... to answer your question about the new build alongside Mirage.
It is starting to look a very nice place indeed and is set back from the road still giving ample parking. In my opinion it begins to appear like it has always been there and not an intrusion to anyone. Not sure though if it is some ones dwelling or extra appts.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tab on March 25, 2015, 06:42:44 PM
Thanks for that Negg. As we haven't been there yet its difficult to gauge what kind of space there is having only ever seeing Mirage on pictures or Google earth. But as you say, its probably keeping in tradition with the rest of the Arillas buildings that I've seen. Another reason why we chose such a lovely village, no high rise ugly hotels.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 26, 2015, 02:37:13 PM
Nearly onto the 500th page of this thread !!!!!   Bravo all !!!! 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 26, 2015, 05:13:36 PM
A wet Arillas afternoon but did not stop Armourada, with at least 7 bodies, working as "one coiled spring" busy with cement preparing the outside eating area for their new tiles. --- Vasillis with a wheelbarrow??? WOTSTHATALLABOUT??
And.... Costa, in sou'wester and oilskin, at Marvel, jet washing his outside pool area???.
Surely not all this preparation for Phil n Jen, me-thinks? - Maybe I should clean the Punto?
Not sure what else was happening, in Arillas, as watching these guys tired me out and had to retire home for a rest.

So, 15 deg and wet but a much better weekend is on the cards.

And.... keep an eye on that exchange rate, people.

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on March 26, 2015, 09:42:51 PM
Don't wash the Punto! might shrink! or collapse!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on March 26, 2015, 09:47:23 PM
I hope Armourada have kept those beautiful pink and purple flowers that drape over the outside wall. If so I also hope they'll still be in full bloom in August?

Suzy X 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 27, 2015, 02:39:22 PM
Yes Neil , exchange rates dropping like a stone now !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 27, 2015, 04:19:53 PM
Well done to all who got those better exchange rates but still expect e1.30 here June/July, if changed locally. - My prediction!
(Still better than last Summer)
Whilst the exchange is dropping I think the rain has finished it's dropping for a while. Now 16deg outside and dry and very pleasant.

There is that usual Arillas Buzz, around Arillas, of course, which is a gentle, but laid back, reminder that all is being prepared for the Summer.
And, of course, Sidari, Ag Georgos and Ag.Stephanos is also coming alive with many cement mixers and power drills and hammers and jet washers etc.

My bad Winter here is fast becoming a bad dream.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 29, 2015, 06:25:01 PM
Arillas Today welcomes Phil n Jen, with open arms , and I'm talking "arms" attached to the body , not the "arms" you buy if you want to shoot someone!!!

The weather is on it's best behaviour and we still enjoy a 19deg outside temp at 6pm. (And the sun is out)
I'll leave the main report to these guys.

Enjoyed a long 'ole natter with them , this afternoon, and not a dart in sight. They look like they have never been away. HOWGOODISDAT?
(Anyway... can't get to the Marvel Dartboard as Costa has 12 crates of Mythos stacked in front of it. Now why is that?)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: june on March 29, 2015, 07:08:33 PM
Does anyone in Arillas change money commission free I've normally paid to change which then makes rate similar to home whereas in Spain I don't normally commission
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on March 29, 2015, 09:49:55 PM
If they do June I have never found any!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 30, 2015, 12:31:17 AM
They charge commission but usually give you a better rate than here....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 30, 2015, 10:39:25 AM
Always find we get a better rate on the exchange than we do in the UK
It's around 2%..... Willingly give 2% to the people who provide us with a fabulous holiday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 30, 2015, 10:42:22 AM
Where are you Phil and Jen  not seen you sitting on the bench on the webcam yet
ARE YOU THERE? ...lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 31, 2015, 11:17:12 AM
Can't find the posts I thought I'd made.... must be so high on being here I am in a daze.....

Arillas Today is warm and sunny, about 20 degrees and cloudless .at 11am. Many folk have stopped and wished us yassou, and we are both extremely happy as might be expected. We sat with a crowd outside Sharon's yesterday sinking beer like it had gone out of fashion. Gary reckons it likely he will be doing the boats again this summer. Both he and Sharon look younger and brighter than ever. With us also were Ang and Lezeck, Darren and Jane, Billy and partner (Jez' son) and a brilliant time was enjoyed by all.

Armourada is getting a huge facelift with Leon in a permanent cloud of dust. He did stop to natter with us for a while though. Verena and Angelos were met on the road outside the Nut (we created a traffic jam) and a big hug was shared with Yiota who is hard at work in the shop.

Dimitri is in fine form and may be opening later in the week, or next week when kitchen improvements are complete. There will be news on the bench in due course.

The beach is currently small and covered in kelp, Gravia remains majestically in the sam place, even after me staring at it for an hour. The upshot is that by May, our much loved seafront will be in excellent condition and waiting for us all to enjoy.

We spent a very happy hour or three at Beach Point, which is here you will find us again today in about half an hour.

Very best wishes from a quiet, beautiful and special Arillas.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on March 31, 2015, 12:32:21 PM
Just seen you on the webcam Phil & Jen 12.30 Arillas time. You lucky things. Looks like a lovely day.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on March 31, 2015, 01:02:30 PM
PhilnJen, you sound to be having an amazing time. What I'd give to watch Gravia for an hour with a couple of beers! Enjoy.

Just seen the advert for the new village salon - Hair Wizard - it looks very posh and that means I'll be able to get my fringe cut in a straight line when I'm there for a month - perfect. Better go, I'm gong to get done for being on here while at work! 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on March 31, 2015, 08:41:51 PM
Phil n Jen

Thanks for the up date on our beautiful Arillas! It all sounds great and I can't wait to see what Amourada will look like when it's complete. The last time we ate their we had some fantastic whitebait...delicious! So pleased that the weather is being kind to you both and you're having such a great time...savour every minute as it goes by so quickly!

Suzy X


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 31, 2015, 09:13:50 PM
Arillas Today has befriended me yet again. In fact it included my Jen in a whirl of equality. It was women's day today. Big hugs from Kiki (yes I got another from her yesterday) but we met Litsa and had a sighting of beautiful bebis, Angela from Mirage stopped the traffic to say hello and Katerina from Thalassa ran across the road to give us a hug. Arillas Today was hot, sunny and still. I got sun burned on my hairline, and drank a lot of Mythos.

Everyone here is painting, repairing, strimming, renewing.... you will never notice unless they hadn't and then you'd say about it.

Two folk whom I assumed didn't want to know me said kalimera, yassou to me today. Georgios from Malibu and Spiros from Akti went out of their way to welcome me to Arillas. Peace and love breaking out all around. Kostas at Marvel keeps getting messages for us from Ireland, Yammas Sandra and Jim.

Ariilas Today? Waking up, and we are HERE. It is truly my most favourite and beautiful place in the world. But then anyone bothering to read this feels exactly the same.

Happy Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on March 31, 2015, 09:25:30 PM
Glad you settling back in the groove okay! roll on Sept!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on March 31, 2015, 09:38:55 PM
Phillipops...When I read you post a song came to mind.....'love is all around'..you are totally surrounded by it💝 xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sandraandjim on March 31, 2015, 10:49:18 PM
Hi Phil, I just thought of a song - "Ten green bottles sitting on a wall" or on a table in Amouroudas!! (sorry about the spelling)  Hope you and Jen enjoy the rest of your week in paradise and hopefully will meet up with you again in July, we arrive on 24th which also happens to be my birthday, couldn't ask for a better present than that!! party time! ha ha

Take care and enjoy

Sandra and Jim

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on March 31, 2015, 10:56:22 PM
So happy you're there and lapping up the love and peacefulness, sounds idyllic, enjoy and have a drink for me,

Sharon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 31, 2015, 11:14:36 PM
Phil & Jen I Posted your webcam fame on Ariliacs (facebook)
looks like you are having lots of likes,  I guess the real like is you liking being there.
See you both in July xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 31, 2015, 11:46:31 PM

Glad that you have both met so many people....and that you are having a great time and sharing it with all of us.😎

    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 01, 2015, 12:48:15 AM
Sounds as wonderful as I would expect....so sorry to miss you. Keep that sun shining for next Wednesday xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 01, 2015, 11:14:26 AM
Arillas Today is cooler, with high cloud but barely a breeze. I feel warm, but Sofia at Marvel had to go and put on her coat - it must be me who feels like this. Unsurprising really - I feel so  well it hurts! Today will see us heading for 3Ws in San Stef to renew our friendship with Margerita and Chrisanthos over the inevitable beers.... It's a hard life but someone has to live it!!

Our "quiet" week gets busier from here on in. Sandra and Len are back in town, Anne and Phil arrive tomorrow and Nic and Bob the day after. We are heading to Night Owl on Friday for what promises to be a wonderful evening.

Ah, life is goog and getting googer.....
love to all
Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 01, 2015, 12:05:13 PM
Is must be getting warmer, now Phil, as I sit in Kavaddades with a warm 17 deg outside
But.... our super duper weather recorder is forecasting rain...... WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

AND........ good news for our little Village of Kavadaddes.  An American company are turning the old football pitch into an OPEN AIR ICE SKATING RINK.
Planned to be open for July it will offer a shuttle service,from Arillas, and a small pool with free sunbeds should you want to cool off after all that exercise!
It's all "Open Air" so smoking will be permitted and hot soup will be available if it gets too chilly.
For beginners they are using a new Ice Skate which has 5 adjacent blades to stop you falling on that icy hard surface.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on April 01, 2015, 02:07:22 PM
mmmmmmm skating in summer!! that will be a challenge hahaha!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on April 01, 2015, 03:01:27 PM
Is that open for ONE day only , today ,  and again maybe on the same date next year Eggy ?????   LOL
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 01, 2015, 03:23:16 PM

Thank goodness for your younger brain Karl.....I was just thinking "how daft" 😮

These little ol'brain cells of mine must be disintegrating fast.Lol 😱
 
   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on April 01, 2015, 07:19:58 PM
I wasn't that quick Val as I also took it in for a moment or two !!  he he

I hope that you and Bill are both well?   :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 01, 2015, 07:40:15 PM
Arillas Today was full of new and full of old. We could never go to our afternoon siesta without meeting someone else.Not that we are complaining. We spent a serious hour with Spiros after a morning with many others, including Sandra and Len  Eggy took us to see other dear friends in San Stefanos, Arillas Today also saw the young folks who love this place as much as we do. Billy (Will to his friends) and Danielle lighted up our afternoon.. Jen has collapsed from Metaxa overload and i am writing to all of you Arillas Addicts.

Our life in Arillas is all that you who waste their time r4eading this expect. We  are friggin LOVING IT!!!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on April 01, 2015, 08:38:37 PM
😂😂😂 I'm so friggin happy for you both!!! Xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 01, 2015, 10:46:37 PM
Me too! It's like a tonic in this miserable Lancashire weather!Please continue Phil as so many people are loving your take of Arillas 'waking up'.  I have cooked a delicious Greek meatballs recipe tonight (as it is Wednesday Wine (TM) night) with the Marina Greek Night CD as background music and it was sooo nice and pathetically we both got a little emotional but oh my GOD how fabulous to be THERE.  Like Peter Sellers once said... just BEING THERE. Deep sigh :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on April 02, 2015, 12:03:01 AM
Know what you mean Jo and the meat balls sound delicious.

Phil keep the updates coming  please as it warms my soul.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 02, 2015, 01:26:33 AM
Rumours tell me that Phil n Jen will be appointed as managers of the "Open Air Ice Skating Rink"

That sounds pretty cool to me.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 02, 2015, 10:07:53 AM
Waking up??? I have forgotten how. Some would call it a waste, but I have been sleeping in till 10am ever since. And I feel so well I can't describe. Yes, our Arillas friends are busy working on everything for the benefit of us all this 2015 season.

The new Ice Skating Rink is well underway and may be ready by 1st May. I have declined the post of manager - too much like hard work, to which I have been diagnosed as allergic. I can also report that the new siting of the bench opposite Brouklis has been met with much debate. But let's face it - the sea won't destroy this one so it will last forever.

Arillas Today is again very sunny with wisps of high cloud, but SO inviting. So guess what? We have decided that the short walk to the beach is just too much, and we will be located here at Marvel all day, in front of our "ten green bottles."

Yammas!!!!!!
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 02, 2015, 12:05:02 PM
Have you had some nice meals since you have been there?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 02, 2015, 12:37:47 PM
Thank you for all the updates Phil me luvver! As you know it valuable for us to live vicariously through your experiences when it is a grey and chilly day outside here in the Old Blighty.

I raise you another 10 green bottles of beer as it is a long weekend 8)

Big hugs to you and Jen!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on April 02, 2015, 02:33:09 PM
Don't blame you Phil - the weather looks gorgeous on the webcam.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jez on April 02, 2015, 03:55:46 PM
Phil,

Give Billy a clip round the ear next time you see him. That's for what he hasn't told me that he's done!

Jez
(Dad...)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on April 02, 2015, 04:58:06 PM
Your reports are fabulous, Phil, thank you so much, the joy oozes out of every word!  Is Billy the young man who worked with Gary last year?  If so I spent a lovely couple of hours chatting to him last September in the Coconut, we really put the world's to rights, very nice lad.  Keep these coming Phil we want to share almost all your holiday, love to Jen xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 02, 2015, 05:05:58 PM
You get two Arillas Todays.

PhilnJen decided to do NOTHING today. But we also welcomed Anne and Phil who are now safely installed in Eleni's place.We shared a wine or three before they unpacked the camper van. Doing nothing in Arillas is not an option for us. Right now it is HOT and sunny, Jen is asleep having our Greek siesta. Arillas Tonight will see us fed and watered by Sofia atv Marvel. I could write a book about this silly little  place which dominates my life, But I WOULD BORE YOU TO TEARS.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 02, 2015, 05:16:02 PM
All I can say to that , Phil , is start boring us. I enjoy your reviews as much as every body else.
A fabulous 20 deg at 5pm. But P n J know that. Enjoy at Marvel , tonight you guys. And welcome back Anne n Phil.

I hope we are all set for the "Owl" avrio??

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on April 02, 2015, 05:31:59 PM

OMG!...20deg at 5pm...

and here's me feeling happy that it's finally stopped raining here in Leicester today and the sun has actually been shining! But 20 degrees, it is sadly not. So I'll still be packing our winter woollies and raincoats for our Easter break at the caravan!

It all sounds as spectacular as ever...soooo jealous! Can't wait till August!
Thanks again for the great posts...just keep them coming pleeease!

Suzy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on April 02, 2015, 05:56:22 PM
Cheryl, I think Billy is Jez's son but no doubt Jez will confirm unless he's done something that bad that he is going to disown him! Surely not!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on April 02, 2015, 06:06:26 PM
It will be strange to see that there will be no bench at the end of the jetty this year thats for sure
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on April 02, 2015, 06:29:08 PM
I thought the bench, like the ice skating rink was an April's fool. Yes?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 02, 2015, 07:26:52 PM
It's OK as I gave the local council an ultimatum.

Either my 'ole Punto on the end of the pier or the bench...... So guess what?

April is a funny 'ole month indeed.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on April 02, 2015, 07:44:49 PM
Bore me Phil!! It would be an international best seller, then a film, then you and Jen would even more famous than you are now. As long as you'll still remember us ;-)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on April 02, 2015, 09:16:02 PM
My dear wife was quite excited about the ice rink! told her to pack some willies, so she could go on it!
Told her I had got her some blue prawns from Aldi, because the Atlantic was colder this year, and she said okay, defrost me some!

Roll on the spaghetti harvest!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 02, 2015, 09:50:08 PM
My dear wife was quite excited about the ice rink! told her to pack some willies, so she could go on it!
Told her I had got her some blue prawns from Aldi, because the Atlantic was colder this year, and she said okay, defrost me some!

Roll on the spaghetti harvest!

Pack some what , Dylan?? - It's not that cold. (Never could resist school boy humour)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on April 02, 2015, 10:51:50 PM
Hahaha Eggy, glad it wasn't just me that noticed that 😂😂😂😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 02, 2015, 11:11:42 PM

OMG......made me laugh louder than watching the debate by the political party leaders that I am supposed to taking an interest in. 😅😅

    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 03, 2015, 02:02:46 PM
Arillas Today has a strong breeze and warm sun. PhilnJen are sitting at Beach Point nattering to the various people who have said yassou. A German, two Brits, a Thai lady.... Does it truly represent the whole world?

This after we will be in role as the Village Idiots at Sharon's pool bar quiz. No it is not the season yet, but everything is getting polished, painted and in my case..... "Mythosed."

OK, pissed if I have to say it.

Arillas Today is just how I imagined. And boy, was I right.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jez on April 03, 2015, 05:01:51 PM
Cheryl and Sonia,

You are both correct, William is my son and Greece has done him good! For that I thank those in Arillas, San Stef and everyone that he has met in Greece; travel certainly broadens the mind.

Jez
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eileen on April 03, 2015, 05:58:27 PM
Jez, he is a credit to you.  We spent many an hour/drinks with Will during our 6 months there, he kept us amused with his youthful outlook on life...he also kept us on our toes as he can sure cover a variety of subjects!  We briefly met in Bretas one day when you were shopping with Will...I think you were paying too...as we do ;-) 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 03, 2015, 06:39:12 PM
Jez

I do not have to tell you to be very proud of your son!! He fits superbly into Arillas and has the respect of us all.

But... his Greek is much better than mine - Bugger! - I can still take a few darts games from him though.

20 deg outside with Arillas today and it's a "Sods the Darts" just get on with life afternoon, as we would like it to be.

(Sure I spotted Phil jogging past Armourada this afternoon.- Nah!)

Armourada , meanwhile continues to have it's facelift and I am very impressed!! Leon tells me that very soon I have to wear a black tie to gain exit as it is will that far up-market. - Super wheelchair access there by the way. - Good thinking.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 03, 2015, 11:51:25 PM
Phil n Jen n Anne n Phil and me at Night Owl tonight for a super evening with wind down time spent with Nickos n Linda.

The icing on the cake as the perfect end to a super day.

and,,,,,, who won the quiz at Sharons??? ( Not me - I thought General Knowledge was an officer in the American Civil War)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 04, 2015, 10:04:19 AM
It was indeed a very special evening at Night Owl. Nikos' chicken souvlakia just gets better and better. Linda seems to get younger and younger. And the place was packed.

Arillas Today is sunny, still and warmish. I would guess 18 or 20 at 11am. Anne and Phil will be taking us to Sidari later. Why? I hear you ask. In truth Sidari is a nice place to be at this time of year. But they are such lovely people we would go anywhere to spend a little time with them.

We hope to see our Eggy before we head back tomorrow, but he and we know that July is not that far away.

Best wishes to all from the greatest place on earth.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on April 04, 2015, 12:57:36 PM
Quote
Anne and Phil will be taking us to Sidari later.

Enjoy your trip into Sidari, your adventure has gone by so fast. July is not so far away and we look forward to being there with you,(hope you have booked our annual table).

One month today and we will be having our first taste of Home for this year.

ARILLAS TODAY IS ONE MONTH AWAY
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on April 05, 2015, 11:00:15 AM
Enjoy sidari you lot yiammas x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 06, 2015, 12:48:22 AM
Well today it was Arillas Today, Gone Tomorrow. We were calmly transferred to Kapodistria Airport, and lived the 12 hours of hell that we pay to be in Arillas. The UK trains are being done-up and we spent more time on stations than on trains. And yes, it was fully 12 hours, 9am to 9pm, but we had a stroke of luck at Westbury where we caught an earlier final leg. We had expected it all to take 14 hours.

That said, we are in great spirits (OK - vodka does come into it...) and in better shape than we usually are on our return. The weather there is worsening and the heavy clouds were spilling rain all over us having a crafty fag outside the Airport this morning. Here in UK? It is warming up and we may even get sunny spells next week. However, we would trade the whole lot in for a wet but contented next week in Arillas.

Jen made me smile earlier about the preparations going on everywhere in Arillas "I hope they use oil-based paint, or it will all get washed back off next week."

A magic week with some magic people. We are so full of thanks for everything.
Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on April 06, 2015, 05:23:21 PM
Thanks for the on the spot reporting, Phil (and Jen).   You brought some decent weather back with you. Baking in the Swansea Valley.
  One week flies by, doesn`t it?   Bet you can`t wait for the July visit? 

  Take care care, Paul
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on April 06, 2015, 06:07:02 PM
Just to keep you updated on the weather situation - we had the most mahoosive thunderstorm in the night. About 1am there was a massive clap of thunder and Poppy (our dog) leapt up on the bed, shaking like mad, the storm must have been right overhead because the thunder and lightening were only a few seconds apart, the rain was battering down. Having said that we have had almost wall to wall sunshine today - long may it last. We had some special time with t'other Phin n Jen and look forward to the next time - probably in Glastonbury.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 06, 2015, 07:21:51 PM
Dear friends is what Arillas is about. Paul and Heather, we will all meet up one day, probably b*ll*ck naked at the North end. 'tis how I first met Sandy x. Have we ever recovered??? Er, I think so. She told me so at a later date, but all of the issues lasted only a few minutes. And a racy pic of you Paul wearing nothing but a beach bag on FaceTube this afternoon. If you don't mind me saying, you cut quite a dash in that picture. Our dear departed Vix would have tried to take you home if she had caught sight. Ah, so would her male other half.....

Anne meluvver (yes I sometimes use that term again) we could FEEL that storm coming in when we arrived at the airport. Poppy has more sense than any of us four have between us. She is so worried that you will meet PhilnJen and enjoy the laughter and connection that we did the day before. Poppy is a true Arilliac.

And with 24hrs notice, we will wow yous both in Glastonbury (truly, in Baltonsborogh 4 miles away.)
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 06, 2015, 10:57:02 PM
, we will all meet up one day, probably b*ll*ck naked at the North end.

Phil , Now I'm really glad I met you in the "NUT" !!

14mm of overnight rain and , as Anne said much thunder n Lightening going on!

Not much else happening, for me anyway. On chores / jobs catch up today.

Be Well
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 06, 2015, 11:42:34 PM
I am missing my Arillas Today bigtime. Jen is so scratchy I am suffering. Oh Boy am I. I signed on for better or worse, in sickness and in health, etc but tonight in England impossible comes to mind. But she, just like me will get over it. And anyway in the woman departmernt I have made my bed and lie  on it frequently....

Intellectual, in truth any answers on postcards to Arillas.com please.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 07, 2015, 09:57:57 AM
Phil n Jen

You bought the good weather with you, and now you have taken it back to Glastonbury!
and......... at 10 am , I hear rumbles of Thunder! -WOTSTHATALLABOUT?
and......... it's "Bill Oddie" chilly with 8 deg. - DONCHYERKNOW?

We all hope, here, that it will be a dry and warmer "PAKSA".

Meanwhile ........no morning outside chores for me today.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 07, 2015, 12:25:02 PM
Got that wrong! - Sun is coming out, drying up, and now 11deg at midday. Just spent a satisfying 90 mins in the garden.
 Big shame I can't spen an hour or two, this PM, with P n J

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 08, 2015, 04:02:12 PM
What a super Arillas Today!

16 deg and, although a breeze, that 'ole sun is up there.

Thallasa getting a make over. Armourada re-vamp now looking less stressful than poor Leon. Will they be ready for "Paska Weekend?"
Horizon busy pottering away faster than I can type. Malibu doing it's bit and George is Smiling! - So life cannot be that bad.
Took time out for a beer at Sharons. Nice Barbie planned for Saturday there.

Marvel has it's doors open. Brouklis getting a spruce up. Chatted with Spiros , Thetis, today. I Have not seen him for "Arfur Year" Time flies .DONCHYERKNOW?>
Tis all going on more than I do.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 09, 2015, 07:23:23 PM
We are enjoying a super day here being spoilt with temps hovering around 17deg and warm, and sunny, and dry.

Much work going on, not only Arillas but surrounding areas. Me-thinks Paska will be very good indeed and the weather will bring an extra bonus to all.

May will be on us quicker than we expect as time will fly when we all have fun.

BBQ at Sharons on Saturday when I hope to bump into many faces not seen for a while.

DOH! Phil n Jen - you should have had that extra week. You would be in your element. Next year , maybe?

Cheers guys from a 16deg outside at 7:20 pm.- Time to water the garden , shave the cats and then eat something.
(Wegg back from the UK on Monday - Something without chips would be nice)

Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jez on April 10, 2015, 01:19:12 PM
Hi Neill,

Just leaving for the airport; see you at the BBQ on Saturday!

I think vegetarian sausage and a Greek salad, washed down with diet coke? or maybe not....

Jez
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 10, 2015, 10:21:44 PM
Jez

If Arillas tomorrow weather is like Arillas Today weather then what a super day it will be. ZUMMERS A KOMIN - DONCHYERKNOW!

Travel well without stress and delays. Should be a super afternoon.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 12, 2015, 04:43:54 PM
Arillas today brings us much gunfire & fireworks & lively music to go with all those spit lambs, goats, plus other goodies that families enjoy together for Paska.

Me-thinks much will be eaten and drunk, by all , and no doubt that Anne will be on that BLOG tonight.
(And yes - I did mean to put the "L" in there)

4:40 here at Kavaddades and, probably, the day is just getting started for many. ANDWHYNOT? - A shame to waste a warm, sunny 19 deg in early April.

Cheers
Negg





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 15, 2015, 05:55:19 PM
22 today, 22 today,! -
No , It's not my birthday, just the outside sunny day we have in Arillas Today.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 20, 2015, 03:31:56 PM
You can tell that the Summer is fast approaching as, when on the road, many cars are fast approaching as well. Everyone wants to get where they are going yesterday and not tomorrow. So much to do and so little time?

Next Council "Thing To Do" will be fill in all those potholes that appeared over the Winter. - Wot! No more obstacle course??
(All TYRES will soon give a sigh of relief! - and garage profits will fall)

A nice 19 deg outside and sunny. Arillas Today.......... And poor JEZ leaving it behind as they are away today. Ne'er mind Jez.

Brouklis open , Night Owl open , Marvel pool filled, Rainbow buzzing/faffing to finish, and all going on along the sea front.
Tina of Tina's new shop, by the way, is the fiancée of Yorgos (Nephew Brouklis) and I think the hair salon will be a super addition to Arillas.
Straight off the beach for a manicure ladies??? - And leave the men to get in an early Mythos, or two.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jez on April 26, 2015, 09:57:18 AM
Neil,

Back in Blighty now, its frosty and apparently people could see the Northern Lights last night from the back of our house?!

The the only thing I have to remember it all by is a sore wrist, (pulled a tendon so not broken!). Good job I had that last chippero otherwise it might have hurt...

Keep up the good work.

Jez
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 26, 2015, 04:52:37 PM
Frosty is good , Jez , but not that good.

Anyway..... you don't want 23 deg and sunny here in Arillas Today.
And..... twould tire you out watching Horizon and Thalassa boys running around to get all ready. Plus Leon , Armourada, with his "ready" target for 1st May whilst Kosta, Marvel, meanwhile , sits back and smiles as his pool and all works have been done. Hmmmm!
(All he wants now is a decent dartboard!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 26, 2015, 07:10:02 PM
Ha Ha Neill - Spiros did all the work on the Marvel pool!! We sat and watched him for a whole week, never lifting a finger to help of course - just supped Mythos and ate all they could offer. No wonder he calls us "bladdy tourists!"

So looking forward to the new season, watching forum until I can post Arillas Today from where I truly belong. In the meantime, please keep us all posted with all the comings and goings.

Wish I were there
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 01, 2015, 10:53:53 PM
Arillas Today? - Super weather and Arillas begins to "awake" as another post has said.

Tria Adelphia welcoming their first guests today as was Rainbow. I think it will be a good Summer for all here.
Marvel guests already on sunbeds and Armourada looking the "bees knees" All along the sea front now in shape and raring to go.

And........ It must be May as I spied my first fireflies on the way back from Rainbow tonight.
They may only be lil 'ole insects with a bright bum but they gave me a very good feeling indeed. ZUMMERSACOMIN. DONCHYERKNOW?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: gaye on May 02, 2015, 01:05:21 AM
Can't wait to be there! Thanks for all of the updates!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 02, 2015, 11:41:19 AM
Roll on Monday, Arillas Today will be mine for 2 whole weeks.
will keep you posted on things.
First visit this year, can't wait.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on May 03, 2015, 12:18:04 AM
Fireflies out in force tonight..... I even had one in my car!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 03, 2015, 02:19:12 AM
Enjoy Ref !
Keep those fire fireflies going for us Sandy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rachel B on May 03, 2015, 02:54:19 AM
Yeah, and for me too. I've never seen them before so it would be great if they were still out in a couple of weeks time :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 03, 2015, 09:06:18 AM
They are every bit as stunning as you would think Rachel!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tab on May 03, 2015, 09:54:28 AM
We saw them in Sidari 2 years ago for the first time (3rd week in May) and it was truly magical
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: tab on May 03, 2015, 09:55:21 AM
Shame they wont be around when we come in September
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 03, 2015, 04:40:09 PM
Our front balconies, at Kavaddades, look over a wide expanse of agricultural land, which the owners have just recently ploughed for planting.
They did the same , last year, and hundreds of fireflies took over. Absolutely stunning.- One more week and they will be there!!!!
Only way I can describe it is " Christmas lights filling a 1000 sq mtr plot" - Wish I had a camera to do it justice!

Spoilt today , again, with 22 deg and dry and warm. You guys here , next week, are in for a treat , me-thinks!

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 03, 2015, 07:35:58 PM
Spoilt today , again, with 22 deg and dry and warm. You guys here , next week, are in for a treat , me-thinks!

Negg

Hope so Neill.
Just waiting for the next few hours to tick away before we head for the Airport.
At the Tria this time, Will bump into you at some point.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 03, 2015, 09:12:34 PM
Bon voyage John and Dot. Do it justice, just like your dear friends PhilnJen would. Wish we could be there......

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: rob49uk on May 03, 2015, 11:15:57 PM
Only six sleeps to Arillas. Horizon here we come.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 04, 2015, 07:28:22 PM
John n Dot arrive to a 24 deg Arillas today and, although I bumped into them when they had just arrived, they looked so calm you could have thought they had  been here ,chilling out, for a few days. The Arillas spell works it's wonders.

Many more faces, new n old, magically appearing. Arillas does truly awake , guys.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 05, 2015, 07:01:33 PM
Back home and loving it nice sunny greeting yesterday was equalled today as we recovered with a day around the pool.
The beach looks a little the worst for wear after the winter storms but Arillas is waking and I have a feeling we are going to have a fabulous two weeks.
Now where and what for dinner......it's a hard life.

Wish you were here
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 07, 2015, 11:57:15 AM
Overcast morning but the Sun is starting to burn the cloud away as we approach midday
Still wondering what to do today but who cares we are here and what will be Will be
The mermaid returned from the ocean's yesterday and now sits back on the front overlooking all she survey's
Well best get on I have little more lazing around to do

Wish you were here
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 07, 2015, 11:59:49 AM
Thanks for the updates John and Dot. Wish we were there.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 07, 2015, 12:56:25 PM

Well best get on I have little more lazing around to do

Wish you were here

     Of course we do. Sun, good food and good company what more would we want.

     Val n Bill xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: nicmccluskey on May 07, 2015, 01:04:43 PM
Hi, glad to hear you're already having a great time! Just wondering...how does the mermaid look? I know Jean was working hard to make some adjustments. Any fireflies?? Enjoy your special place
kind regards
Nicola x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 07, 2015, 02:51:55 PM
See Anne's blog on Arillas or Bust for photograph of the mermaid back in situ.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 07, 2015, 06:02:49 PM
So , the Mermaid is back? - WOTDOIKNOW?

Meanwhile....... John n Dot continue chilling and strenuous exercise was had , by them, today!
(A walk around the "block" ???? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

A start to the day with 22 deg at 8:30 and all knew we were in for a goodun! - A goodun it twas.

New faces continue to appear and all is Hunky Dory.

Tis nice 'ere! DONCHYERKONW?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 12, 2015, 10:39:40 AM
Life continues at a steady pace and that suits us just fine.
Most places now open and things looking good for summer.
Ventured up to Akrotiri where we stumbled across Viv and Pete
Wind blew up yesterday and we were forced to abandon Sharon's pool and head in land, the wind and waves should help the beach though.
Vavillis opened to a full house last night and we had the pleasure of having a table, the food was fabulous and we watched the fireflies dancing in the lane as we sat and enjoyed a wonderful evening.
Martin W is here and looked like he had been around for months as he relaxed at Gratzella.
All in all Arillas is providing again......
WISH YOU WERE HERE.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 12, 2015, 02:16:51 PM
9 days and we will be sat with Thomas and hopefully seeing the fireflies Ref :-)
Enjoy mate
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 12, 2015, 03:57:34 PM
We won't be there until July but will definitely be eating a few times at Vavillas. We will miss the fireflies. I would really like to go in May one year and see the fireflies and the Judas Trees in bloom. You never know, maybe one year we will get twice. That would be fantastic. Live the dream!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on May 12, 2015, 10:07:48 PM
Sonia...great minds think alike!
We don't arrive in Arillas until August therefore we will also miss the fireflies but we too are hoping to visit in May and July next year (sometimes difficult as I work in a school) We also hope to eat in Vavilas during our time there (never yet been as always been full when we've arrived, so fingers crossed for this year and for the fireflies in May!

Thank you John and Dot for your lovely up dates...very relaxing reading. It all sounds bliss!

Suzy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on May 13, 2015, 05:22:40 PM
Thanks for the updates, John and yes we all wish we were there!  Keep seeing you and Dot sitting on the bench, it's lovely.  Enjoy the rest of your time x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 13, 2015, 11:19:28 PM
Went a little chilly last night followed by a cool start today
Actually got out of the village today and ventured over to San Stefano's
Nice walk over and a little shopping done, lunch at three was then back for late afternoon
Dinner at Grattzela now at rainbow chilling out......... Jimmy is having a Greek night and BBQ Saturday
Avriol is another day so we will see what it brings

Wish you were here
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on May 13, 2015, 11:39:37 PM
'Dinner at Gratziella now chilling out at Rainbow' .... oh my days, what I'd give to have done the same tonight. Have your special time xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 14, 2015, 12:41:41 AM
Loving the updates John and Dot. Thank you for bothering. We truly wish we were there....

PhilnJen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 14, 2015, 03:09:22 PM
Our Arillastoday is really arillas last night.
Pete and I went to Thomas Vavilas and had a lovely meal, great company Faye and Nigal Sandy and Eric but to me the highlife of the night was being serenaded by a Nightingale in full voice.
I also noticed a certain Mr Wright come in say Hello to Sandy and her Dad and completely ignore Pete and I. Had he had to much coke I wonder. Lol xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 14, 2015, 07:29:46 PM
Sorry Viv n Pete. Did not get a chance to see you after Brouklis. (Laid up since Tuesday with this flu/Virus/ thing)

Anyway...... smooth talking devil that I am, you have already found your Mr Wright, so you are not bothered.
Who is Mr Wright, anyway??

Still 23 deg at 7:30??? - Me? - With blocked nose and Bah humbug symptoms? - Deaf in one ear? - Enjoying the day from the window? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT??
(The sacrifices that I make to ensure you guys on holiday don't get germs from me - Although there may be some I might sneeze on!!- if they owe me money)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 17, 2015, 12:02:27 PM
Arillas today is our last day (avrio tomorrow). Once again this sleepy little village has provided so much.
Thanks to all who have made our stay so enjoyable (including Neill who kindly kept away with his bug)'
Two fantastic weeks lazing, glorious weather with the odd walk to San Stefanos and Afionas.
 
NEXT STOP ARILLAS, WE WILL BE BACK IN JULY.

WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 17, 2015, 04:32:49 PM
Good to see you , John n Dot, on your last day and I am sure no bugs were sent your way.

A super end to your time here with 29 deg. Rain is on the cards for avrio , unless you take it back to the UK?

Bizarre that I got in wrong on Mr Wright but am pleased that you got it right which makes right, the wrong I got. Viv got it right with Mr Wright but got it wrong, maybe,  with the wrong way she said "Mr Wright" making people thinking that Mr Wright was in the wrong.
Anyway ...... It's all "wright" now. (Others will understand this only with excess Ouzo)

Have a good trip back guys.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 17, 2015, 06:28:41 PM
Mr and Mrs Wright, as this is your last night we hope everything is all right. Have a good flight, and we might see you....well all right, we will see you in July and might be able to arrange a night to have a chat with you both Mr and Mrs Wright.

    See you soon Val and Bill xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 17, 2015, 06:38:13 PM
You're so "wright" Mr Eggy. I have adored watching Dot enjoying her illicit pleasures that only Arillas delivers... a cheeky Mythos, a sideways glance at anybody who dares to disagree, the smile that only she can have. It is very sad that they are leaving now, but oh boy, in a few weeks time we will all be back doing the holiday essentials. Table 13 is booked, and we have two very special guests this year.

These are not just holidays.... they are ARILLAS holidays!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 18, 2015, 11:13:35 AM
Poor Wendy,Shehad a cold when we saw her and now she's got an Eggy with a bug in it.
Mr Wright is a bit like me in the way that he knows that it dos ant matter what people say He is Wright and doing his own thing and that's what matters. I was Miss Allwright for 18yrs, loads of stick at school and when I first joined up, expect John had the same. Be great seeing you and Dot again hope it won't be so long in between next time. Have a good flight back to UK ,talk soon. Love Viv & Pete.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 18, 2015, 06:43:09 PM
Not only poor Wegg but poor Viv. One getting stick at school and one getting stick at home (Thanks to grumpy here)

Ne'er mind , it's been a "Miss Alwight" day today with 25 deg and hovering.  I am feeling better after a meal out last night and back in the land of the living.

Look out Arillas , tomorrow here I come.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 18, 2015, 10:34:05 PM
Back Home B!%dy COLD.....No worries, Fabulous Holiday Again

ROLL ON JULY
Wish We Were There
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 19, 2015, 02:09:48 PM
Glad you had a great time Ref , not that it was ever in doubt.
We are following in your foot steps on Thursday for a much needed break :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 19, 2015, 05:56:05 PM
Not today, then , Karl? - As I found out when I popped in Tria to see you. 

Arillas give us morning rain , just a tad , and starts to wind up dropping down from 27 deg , slowly , at 6pm. - Doh bless!!

Paula (PMC) if you read this there is a PM waiting for you.

John n Dot , If you read this then you are still trapped indoors with that UK weather.

Phil n Jen , if you don't read this then .... are you not well? - You are on this 'ole forum every day.

And...... Arillas sea front?? - Well. all I can say is that I found the mermaid and missed the doughnut man, so good comes of everything.
The sea is soooo clear though that it makes up for the loss of sand and addition of pebbles.
(Reminded me a bit of Sidmouth although, when paddling, you can see your feet here)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 19, 2015, 06:14:31 PM
NO SAND !  Damn !
No mate , Thursday :-)  .  I hope you had a drop of ouzo while you were at Tria mate ?   he he
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 19, 2015, 06:57:54 PM
We are very well Eggy, and only 7 weeks from our long awaited second visit to Arillas. Some arrangements in place - Table 13 booked for 16th July with a cast list of..... well, 6 so far!! Many more arrangements will follow in July, such is the way of things. Hopefully a few chatty afternoons with you included.

From the black clouds come silver linings. The clutch in our "car" finally burned out yesterday and today I arranged its funeral and replacement. In fact, someone drove into the side of me yesterday to "ram home" the point that the car is dead. But I am now the proud owner of another frail and ancient set of wheels. The pension people have also given good news that our plans are legal and going to happen. This will transform our plans in relation to Arillas. All in all a very good day that started under a huge black cloud.

I am sad that the May-Birds who come to Arillas early in the season have had so little beach and so many pebbles. I have seen it worse, but that doesn't help them. It will be a miracle if it is as good as last summer, but I have a feeling it will be transformed soon. Let's all wait and see.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: PMC on May 19, 2015, 07:07:23 PM
Hi Eggy

I got your message and have PM'd you.

Paula
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rachel B on May 19, 2015, 10:32:59 PM
There is a little sand Karl, don't worry. You'll find a patch to lay your towel - just don't sit on a pebble, they're pretty big lol. There's been lots more people on the beach the past couple of days :-)

Arillas today for me (& my mum): a reasonable morning, we were up early for our Corfu Town pick up. Was warm but wet, had clearly been raining in the early hours. Went to Corfu Town shopping for the day. Back at Mirage for 4pm. Had a proper swim in the sea.  The sea was lovely, although it did take a '1, 2, 3 dunk' for me to take the plunge haha. Was nippy at first but was lovely after that.. once you ge past the seaweed lol
Had an hour in/by the Mirage pool then up to the apartment to get ready for the evening. Went to Amourada -  It rained for about 30 minutes this evening but is almost dry now. Now at Coconut drinking Cocktails and listening to the splinter band. Good but loud! Haha. Back to Mirage later for another drink or two :-)

Rachel x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 19, 2015, 11:19:39 PM
Thanks for posting Rachel. You described a totally enjoyable Arillas day in spite of the negatives. I have sat on pebbles, believe me... it was er, painful....  but I think the early birds have caught all the worms, and come July the beach will have different reports, and May will be forgotten. I hope so.

Enjoy your remaining time there. Of most of those I read you have clearly taken it to your heart and of course, that works for me. Looking forward to your use of modern technology to share your glorious holiday. The underwater pics will be special.

loveandhugs
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on May 19, 2015, 11:28:06 PM
I always love reading your updates Rachel and shall look forward to the next one.
Sounds like you and your mum are having a fabulous time despite the negatives (are there really any negatives in Arillas?...silly question!)
Enjoy the rest of your special time together in Arillas

Suzy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 20, 2015, 12:09:08 AM
I too have been loving the updates Rachel just fab x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 20, 2015, 02:17:11 PM
Thanks for the update on the beach Rachel !  I will watch out for those pebbles !!!   lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 20, 2015, 04:01:02 PM
Yes, you can see on the webcam that there is literally a bit more beach appearing every day. The tide is high (I feel like Blondie)  at the moment but it is getting further out every day, revealing more beach.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Rachel B on May 21, 2015, 02:56:35 PM
Our last day - we get picked up in a little over 3 hours  :-(

The weather has been a mixed bag so far today. Dull this morning, a bit breezy, it's drizzled a couple of times and now the sun has finally come out - it's lovely :D

I hope the sun stays out too for the wedding that's taking place at 4pm - you'll probably be able to see it on the webcam :-) I hope they have a lovely day

I won't say too much because I'll be posting my report tomorrow night, been out for a little wander - didn't get that far because i ended up in Ammos for a frappe (with a dash of baileys ;-) ) now back at Mirage

This week has gone way too quickly! It's been a good one though, as fun packed and photo filled as usual :-) 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 21, 2015, 04:00:39 PM
Looking forward to the report Rachel. Safe journey home. A week does go quickly. The last twice we have been we have only been for a week as we had other holidays in the year. When we go in July we are going for 10 days so that will be a bit better!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 22, 2015, 01:51:43 PM
Arillas today has been cloudy with a shower but warm. Disappointing in all honesty.
We all walked the block this morning and popped in Mirage.
Just got out of the Tria pool with the oldest daughter, while the youngest is asleep, and going to have me a Mythos now I think and a stroll out later with the old man for a couple of cold ones!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 22, 2015, 02:11:28 PM
The weather forecast on the forum says it will brighten up about 6 Karl and the next few days look sunny.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 22, 2015, 04:23:13 PM
Better tomorrow , Karl, as I will be at Tria with my "sunny" personality and "Hot" wit! - Eh? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Hope to catch you avrio, if not, time is what we have. Just take 'teasy and do your own thing.

(Ref John is not here now so kick a few legs or two, If not the elbow is allowed.)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 22, 2015, 06:03:51 PM
That weather forecast is incredibly accurate. Just looked at webcam and looks sunny now! The sun never seems to hide for long in Arillas - another reason why we all love it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 23, 2015, 07:43:47 AM
Went beautiful at 4 yesterday and at 7.30 am I am up strolling and kick people! Lol . Oh and its sunny, happy days.
Got a pressie for you Neil ....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 24, 2015, 08:57:23 AM
Yesterday was gorgeous, spent most of it in and around the pool and then popped for a couple at Coconut and Rainbow. This was after a beer with Neil who will be gorging himself on KP nuts as I type! Lol
The monkfish at Thomas's was up to its usual standard, superb!
Having a stroll over to San Steph today with the better half while the our parents look after the kids for a bit.
Lethero for a pizza later me thinks.....
Happy days.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 24, 2015, 01:29:44 PM
Karl, good to see you are enjoying your time.
How is Philips shoulder he had some problems with it when we were over.
hope it is all OK now

Arillas today is being missed by us here in the Blackcountry.... but we had a fabulous time out there in the first two weeks of May. If you call into the Rainbow give Jimmy, Vicky and all of the family our best wishes and tell them we will soon be back. 

Keep soaking up that Arillas magic and continue to enjoy the break
Best wishes to Philip and Hellen, we will call in to see them in July.

Back to your Arillas Today ...Have Fun
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 24, 2015, 03:54:58 PM
Phils shoulder seems ok, I will tell him you asked Ref
In Rainbow now funnily enough, Jimmy says "bless you" ...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 24, 2015, 06:13:21 PM
Karl

Punto "died" in Ag Stephanos and was left at the petrol station. (Water gushing fron underneath the engine? - WOTSALLTHATAOUT??)
Punto not there today and not sure what garage currently has possession of it. Happy Days! - A hunt a Punto day planned for avrio

Not even a 24 deg and sunny Arillas Today can take my mind off the future repair bill. (Peanuts don't work either)

Why cannot I be as chilled and non stressed,  as Martin W and Pal at Eftihia, last night, tucking into those Garlic Prawns.?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on May 24, 2015, 11:00:17 PM
wouldn't a quiet funeral be more humane!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 25, 2015, 08:56:30 AM
Oh no mate! You said the end was nigh, gutted for you.
Today will be my usual 20 lengths of the pool and then trying to find some beach for the kids IF we can. Its a sorry sight down there for beach lovers I am afraid.
Other than that who knows what today will bring but whatever it does bring it looks like being in beautiful weather.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on May 25, 2015, 11:23:51 AM
Does anyone know if they clear the beach of stones and seaweed with a tractor mounted beach cleaning machine? I saw one in San Stephanos one year piling up mounds of seaweed and taking it away. Or does it clear away naturally with the action of the SEa??   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 25, 2015, 12:34:45 PM

Neill do think the poor Punto might be on its way to the big ditch in the sky? 👼🏻🎻

     Bill 😢
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 25, 2015, 01:36:47 PM
Does anyone know if they clear the beach of stones and seaweed with a tractor mounted beach cleaning machine? I saw one in San Stephanos one year piling up mounds of seaweed and taking it away. Or does it clear away naturally with the action of the SEa??   

Karen the beach was worked on a few times whilst we were there but the storms had been horrendous during the winter.
We strolled over to San Stefanos and the beach over there was also battered with seaweed on the shore line 2-3 feet high at the south end.
All hope is not lost though as winds and seas were starting to replace sand by the end of the holiday and if the sea falls back then sand will appear soon. We all love our beach but we know Arillas also has a lot more to offer.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on May 25, 2015, 03:40:38 PM
Arrived in Arillas on Friday and today was our first day on the beach. The sand is returning slowly, in front of Thalassa/ Horizon and just north of Kaloudis. The stretch between Marina and Kaloudis is just pebbles but today there is enough sand for those who want it, and it looks like it will improve every day. For those due to come over and want the beach I'm sure you will find what you want. The beach  may be reduced but the welcome and hospitality of Arillas seems bigger and better than ever. #happyasapigin****
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 25, 2015, 05:12:20 PM
Arillas beach is getting better and more sand appearing. Many guests have arrived this afternoon. A very nice sunny and dry 24deg welcomes them, plus of course the usual Greek hospitality!

My 'ole Punto has had liposuction and a makeover plus a psychiatrist who asked "Tell me where it hurts?"  It will be back in business tomorrow after a pacemaker has been fitted and some new tubes. The final bill may not be as huge as I expected and the mechanic may get a bigger hug than my "workhorse"
That big ditch in the sky may have to wait a little longer , Val.

Tis a good Arillas today for all, despite the shortcomings of the beach, but that sea still looks as inviting as ever!!

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 25, 2015, 05:49:20 PM
So glad to hear you're in Arillas Dai. Will it be for and obscene number of weeks, as usual? If so we might bump in July - from 11th to 31st for us. Only 7 weeks to go but seems like forever.

Neill's Punto seems to have fared better than my (ex-) Rover. That has indeed gone to Val's big ditch in the sky. I am now looking toward the stars (ad Astra....) but it is good to have a clutch, working windows and tailgate, 'tis amazing how these things become important when you don't have them!

The beach is important to us all for all of our own reasons. I am sure it will get better and better, but expecting last summer's maginficence is a dream too far. How much sand does one need to lie on a sunbed, or swim in the sea? In my case a little more than I used to, as the calories provided by Arillas' irresistable food expand my middle faster than Neill can write off cars.....

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 26, 2015, 10:38:33 AM
Yesterday we did find sand and the waves were great fun!
Today finds me with an ouzo hangover thanks to a few hours at Efi's last night and then the Nut.
Weathers fantastic again....
Its a relax round the pool with the kids day and Monkfish with Thomas tonight
The days are going too quickly for my liking
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on May 27, 2015, 03:20:30 PM
Hi Phil, sadly i will have left by the time you arrive as i depart on 02 July, but i'm lucky to be here for 6 weeks. May catch you later in the year as i am back for 4 weeks in Sept/Oct.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 27, 2015, 03:50:42 PM
A cloudy damp start today but its brighter and warmer now.
Afionas views were stunning even it the dull dreary weather.
Tomorrow will be our last Arillas today so until next August I will hand her over to the rest of you to enjoy.....
Its been emotional , it always is....
PS. Hope to see you before we go Negg, if not take care mate, it was a pleasure to meet you again
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 27, 2015, 05:40:44 PM
Negg hopes to be around Tria at 1:30 ish , Karl, but he promises not to disrupt your last day.

Cheers
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 28, 2015, 02:35:46 PM
PS. Hope to see you before we go Negg, if not take care mate, it was a pleasure to meet you again

Karl, you're not supposed to let him know it was a pleasure to meet him again....just smile and get on with your day
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 28, 2015, 05:24:20 PM
'ole John the Ref , you. !!

Karl and I discussed, this afternoon, why referees issue red cards when the foul was perfectly presented and took a lot of thinking about.
(Rumour has it that you had a pack of red cards and issued to various players to ensure they were shared around equally)

Anyway.... we didn't do all that "twaddle" and had a good chinwag.

Arillas today will see Karl and super family depart when we hope the temp of , around , 24 deg will put them at ease and chill the departure stress a tad.

All good today and I read , somewhere, that there was "yogurt" on the beach??? I went down there and found nothing except a group of people ion various positions?? - They all looked in pain, Did they pay for yogurt and get nothing? - Maybe I read the post incorrectly.  Is it a doughnut man ploy? - WOTSITALLABOUT?

So... no yogurt on the beach , yet. When it happens I hope it will be 0% fat.. I 'spose a tad of added honey is out of the question!

Cheers
Negg





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul Clark on May 28, 2015, 06:21:00 PM
Euro's collected today (1.38 from M&S) getting close now, can taste that first Corfu beer going down!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on May 29, 2015, 12:16:41 AM
Eggy, I've just belly laughed for ages. Yoga on the beach, not yoghurt! If you get a free half an hour when I'm there in July, I'll show you how to do a yoga asana or two?? Not in the least bit painful .... honest ;-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on May 29, 2015, 12:21:46 AM
(https://www.sivananda.org/images/12-asanas.png) (https://www.sivananda.org/images/12-asanas.png)

What about these? We could start with the last one.........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 29, 2015, 05:46:34 PM
Ah , Cypress,
The last time I had my legs round my neck was when I was strimming the top of a steep bank, slipped, and ended up at the bottom.
(I won't tell you where the strimmer landed, but a good job the engine cut out or I would still have a smile on my face!!)

All spoilt here today with a super and very neat 24 deg Arillas Today. I am told the breeze is with us a couple of more days so It can only be good for the beach.

So, Yogurt on the beach is a "no no" ? I'll put my spoon back in the drawer then?

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on May 30, 2015, 05:45:29 PM
Is that when you had the photo taken on your page Neil after the strimmer fell on you it sure cut you to the bone
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 30, 2015, 06:47:50 PM
Is that when you had the photo taken on your page Neil after the strimmer fell on you it sure cut you to the bone

I am just a shell of my self , nowadays , Jackson , so no more "ribbing" me!

Arillas Today treats us with temps around that 'ole 25 deg and a beach that has now started to re-format. (Sure you have seen the Boss's pics on beach post)

However, Cypress , I did not see anyone on the beach in black underwear and various poses. But I did see someone eating yoghurt.
The last picture pose of yours would interest me providing I do not have to raise that left leg or wear those dubious black "shorts" You could be kind to me , during training , and both start the last one. I just might enjoy that one!

Anyway, I digress. I think that Harold , Sally and Janis return back to the UK today, or went back yesterday evening. They all looked very well on Wednesday evening at Brouklis .All is well here and await the arrival of Paula , Ron n Sue and many others. End of May already?? = WOTSALLTHATABOUIT?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 30, 2015, 10:06:54 PM

 End of May already!!!

WHATSTHATALLABOUT?

                                   IT'SALLABOUTVALNBILLNOTBEINGTHERESOBSOB

 See soon Eggy xxx
     
      Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steve & Carole on June 12, 2015, 11:24:00 AM
Hi all, does anyone know the current exchange rate in Arillas. We arrive on the 22nd June, and need to decide whether to exchange here or at the Marina. Thanks.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: mikej on June 12, 2015, 03:02:25 PM
Hi Steve/Carole...
My inlaws are in Arillas at the moment i'll ask them to get the latest exchange rate.
As for us we are heading out first week of August and have been watching the rate for months,it's steadily going back up from a low of 1.33 and if it touches 1.38 i shall jump on it and exchange a couple of thousand pounds.

Remember that you'll nearly always pay commision in Arillas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 12, 2015, 06:57:31 PM
Steve, We used Vas at the Marina in May and found with his commission we got about the same as being at home.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on June 12, 2015, 10:05:16 PM
We found that last year too, always take half with us if the rate is good, then go to Vas for the rest, in case we don't spend it all, but we nearly always do!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 20, 2015, 05:21:37 PM
Arillas Today??? - 27 deg and hot. But probably not as hot as some of those cashpoints dotted around the island!

Not a Russian in site which is a shame as there are still a few beach sunbeds vacant.

Exchange rate offered here sits at e1.37 plus today. - Not sure what is offered in the UK.

The Worried Men are at Rainbow tonight (Sat 20th) if you pick this up and are here.
(Even with the current "crisis" news I am assured they only worry about what key to play or if they forget the words to the song)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on June 20, 2015, 05:32:35 PM
I have just got EURO 1.38 at my local ASDA shop allthough it was only EU1.36 in town. I will be in Arillas on monday so hope to put all those worries away for a while.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: NickBoardman on June 21, 2015, 11:43:22 AM
I usually change my cash at the marina too, usually good rates, though I try to take enough to cover the entire holiday…Usually end up using my back up cash especially now my son is getting older.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 25, 2015, 01:32:38 AM
Jackson , did you do that 'ole Asda "back pocket" tap when you got some extra euros' ?? Going back a while me-thinks!
Careful you don't go "Money Supermarket . Com" - We would hate to see you in those denim cut offs!!

Nick - What a shame the exchange rate does not grow as fast as the children.

Arillas ends today with a very civilised 21 deg. Once again doing it's bit for those new faces that arrived this week.

Liz and Alan of "Willy's Wash House" fame are here, for a month, with all the family and a super lot they are too.
Obviously Jackson is here and Terry W, with Helen, must be around somewhere. Maybe just over the Horizon or in it.
Many others whose names I will think of when I end this post.

Joyce at Rainbow with new granddaughter for example. Sandy around somewhere I believe. Nuff is Nuf.
(I am off to print some Drachmas now!)

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 25, 2015, 02:14:42 AM
Asda do a very good Stifado Neill. Well, you will have to cook it yourself. but the ingredients are all available at a low price. Maybe they should do a fantasy brand called Arillas, like Debenhams do with shoes??

It would be bourdetto and galactoboureko to work for me. Not shoes, but Brouklis on-a-plate.

Jackson in cut-offs would have very little effect on me, but then nothing but aggravation about Arillas does have any effect. My love of it is well known... Have seen plenty of aggravation today though. We try to love one another, but sometimes it doesn't work. In the end, whether we are are a clique or an impenetrable tribe who only care about one another, it is who we are.  The people who keep going back to Arillas are who we are. And our amazing Greek hosts, who put up with us all are the reason we do. Arillas is not the most beautiful shoreline in the world, but it IS the most beautiful place in the world.

Phil
 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 25, 2015, 11:36:38 AM
Here, here Phil. See you soon!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 06, 2015, 05:47:24 PM
Arillas Today?? - 32 deg on the "maybe" meter. I call it a "Maybe" meter as it couldn't decide whether "Yes" or "No".
(Maybe 31.9 or maybe 32.4 - A vote may be necessary to decide! - Will it be the right vote?? - Should I buy Roubles?)

A super Arillas welcome today for Cypress (Karen) who will be anointing Brouklis for a month and "Riggers" with Sue plus grandchild and friend at Kaloudis.
(Riggers , I have just had a call from and has a biiiiiiiig delay - I will go to Kaloudis and tell them, this evening)
Riggers no doubt will be looking well but will have to go a long way to take the "Looking Well" No. 1 spot from Karen,
(Sue , no doubt has a much better chance!!)

I hope to catch up with you guys over the next 2/3 days. (Unless you want to support our local Summer Darts at Armourada tomorrow, Tuesday)

Work commitments, BUGGER, mean that my relaxing times are stretched but I do try my very best to find time for all my Arilliac pals who come over.
Tis not a chore as I look forward to these times and am "miffed" if I miss people!
The 'ole memory not good though but faces I remember. Three new faces in Rainbow this afternoon. Three good guys who have been here before.
Plus 3 couples who I see every year. - Only put faces to  Steve and Carole. All regulars though!
 (A feather in the cap of Arillas that it must be doing some thing right)

Sonia P here soon , me-thinks? plus our Phil n Jen making a discreet entrance, as they do. The "Arillas Today" baton will soon be passed to them,
(And they do it so well , even I look forward to reading a post or 6)

Shame I missed Terry , as Horizon is on my list of "Things to Do" - Would have loved to share some computer problems with you Terry W.
(But... arm wrestling or darts then you have a game on your hands! - Hope your return to the UK was all on time- Maybe on your return?)

Apologies for my "Mad Fingers" here but this afternoon , for me , was a cracker.
Enjoying a beer at Armourada with fresh cherries and melon thrown in , and then a sit down chat time at Rainbow.
Always good to remember why we chose to live here-- Afternoons like this are very precious to me.

WISHING RIGGERS AND SUE PLUS MINI SPROGS A GOOD TRIP OVER. SHAME ABOUT THE LONG DELAY BUT EASILY FORGOTTEN WHEN YOU ARE HERE!

Negg












Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 06, 2015, 06:43:01 PM
Thanks for the update Neill
Hope you been looking for UZO offers will be in town a week on Thursday
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 06, 2015, 11:21:12 PM
The 'ole Ouzo ploy, eh? - Forgot that but maybe on the case soon!! (That's if you want a case , that is!)

First though we need Sky TV and UK channels  to show long queues outside all LIDLS in Athens. Plus queues at petrol stations as you need petrol to get to Lidls, in Corfu Town. And...... will Lidls have anything left on their shelves??

I tries 50e from a cash point end of last week and it would only offer me e60. (max paid in 20's) Only wanted e50 so said "sod you then"  return card.

North Corfu is still a laid back place and all here are enjoying, what many, enjoy every year.

Arillas has it's Arilliacs plus Ag. Stephanos and Sidari and Ag. Yiorgos with it's many customers!
The Greek "filoxenia" (hospitality) will ensure no one wants for anything.

Poor John the Ref !!! - He only mentioned Ouzo and he get's all this spiel!! - Good job he didn't mention Metaxa or Whisky. This reply would be "Book Size"


Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on July 07, 2015, 04:24:18 PM
Hi neil good to see you at the rainbow over the last two weeks i popped in a few times during the day hoping to catch you for a longer chat [Maybe next time]
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 07, 2015, 06:07:27 PM
Sorry missed you after the first meet. - Next time would be good.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 08, 2015, 01:32:33 PM
Yes Eggy already here. Arrived on the 3rd. Hopefully will bump into u. Looking for a bloke who looks like a skeleton right?
Arillas today is very hot with no breeze and a very calm sea _like a millpond. Had spit roast lamb at Brouklis on Sunday. Also popped in for a dessert on Tuesday. Had orange cake with comquat with ice cream . absolutely delicious. Was great to see Dimitri's and bambini. Will do a fuller report when I get home.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 10, 2015, 05:25:07 PM
Sonia P , You 'lil tinker , you, spending yer time looking for a bag 'o bones!!!

I am in Rainbow tomorrow PM, and hovering around Arillas on Saturday in a dirty Punto! (Not dirty raincoat!)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Arillas Today brings us 32 deg at 5pm which was 33 deg at 5pm yesterday. (26 deg , last night at 11pm??? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?)
Berluddy hot, whichever way you look at it. - But not as hot as the conversations going on in this "GREXIT THINGY")

Saw no petrol queues at stations, today , and saw no queues for at cashpoints. Maybe independence for Corfu should be an option?. (siga siga or wot?)
(Stuck behind a petrol tanker on the way home so petrol deliveries must still be happening. - Good news for my Punto , at least!)

I notice that a juice bar has newly opened at VINCEREMOS, serving customers around the pool. I am told that it is becoming very popular. Believe it or not , I am quite partial to a healthy drink. Wonder if any one here as tried it. Feedback for any new business would be good.

I have been asked a couple questions on how easy it is for visitors to change e100 notes. I do not see a problem but will ask around. Maybe the "BOSS" can put any minds to rest. -  Money is Money and Euros are Euros.

So , all in all, another good day and all here enjoying. - Phil n Jen here avrio so an early newsflash for Sunday.
"STOCKS OF MYTHOS TAKE A CRASHDIVE IN NORTH CORFU - GLASTONBURY MAN ALLEDGED TO BE REMOVING FULL PINTS FROM DINER'S TABLES

Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on July 10, 2015, 06:09:30 PM
Thanks for your report  dear eggy, 
no problems changing  100 euro notes in my end I actually have a lot of  cash right now, so no problem changing a few 100ths...
I attach  a picture of our last week's tips.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: graham on July 10, 2015, 06:28:06 PM
Thanks for your report  dear eggy, 
no problems changing  100 euro notes in my end I actually have a lot of  cash right now, so no problem changing a few 100ths...
I attach  a picture of our last week's tips.

There's a Mr Tsipras on the phone for you Dimitris, he's asking if you could lend him next weeks tips????
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 10, 2015, 06:33:01 PM
" 'Ang on a minute , Boss ---- You been drawing money from my account????  "



Arillas tomorrow will see Phil n Jen........ and I know Phil will be reading this,,,,,,,,,, (Have to do something different if a Mythos shortage)
,,,,,,,,, So , for Arillas Tomorrow, which starts as Arillas Today the message for the "Hippie Duo" is .....

SEE YOU AT BARDIS AROUND 1;15.
(Riggs is planned for 2:30 at Rainbow)

Cheers
Negg - From a now 33 deg outside temp at 6:30 pm. - My trainers have melted and now have to be scraped from my feet (Wanna job , anyone?)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 11, 2015, 06:25:30 PM
The "Arillas Today" magnet continues to pull back, into the fold, the likes of Phil n Jen plus Sonia P and family, all of whom I met at Bardis Studios this PM.
(Do they need a magnet to get them back?? - Nah!! - Tis a natural thing - A way of life)
Forgot how nice, and laid back, Bardis was and equally enjoyed a chat or three with Poppy and Bobby. I felt very at ease and "home" there.

We took a little jaunt to Rainbow where these guys had a super welcome from Dimitris (Jimmy) and then we all nattered a tad more.
(They were last seen being dropped off at Coconut and , I am sure, after their jet lag , many posts will be on the cards.)
----- Look out guys - Marvel , Nickoletos, Three W's , Anna's ,and Armourada are being planned for you!!! (Can we fit in a Night Owl???)

A breeze is on it's way and the temp of 30 deg, at 6pm, could be misleading. You may feel cool but remember that you can still burn.
(A hot sun takes no prisoners!!)

A nice afternoon, that I am confident, all here will look back on and say "PERDYDAMGOOD".

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 11, 2015, 09:10:17 PM
LOL! Beware Neil the terrible Finn's will get there to confuse and unravel you even more at 17th August 8)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on July 11, 2015, 11:28:33 PM
only bad Finns are on sharks!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 12, 2015, 12:02:53 PM
Arillas today is bathed in warm sun,  not a wisp of cloud and a life-giving breeze. At midday the temperature is about 80, just perfect.

The news from here is that everything is going well. Prices as last year (and before) but with 1.40 exchange rate everything feels cheap. Tons of food, lakes of wine and booze available everywhere. Nobody has any problems though everyone keeps talking about it!

Hope to post some pics when I get a chance to take them!!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 12, 2015, 12:14:50 PM

 Thanks for the update Phil, looking forward to many more. We arrive evening on the 24th so will see both soon. Meanwhile also looking forward to some photos.

     Love to you both, Val n Bill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 12, 2015, 01:18:11 PM
only bad Finns are on sharks!

Dylan... you are yet to meet us ;)

Phil meluvver enjoy and please keep on writing of some morsels of the good life to us stuck here in the Old Blighty if you get time. And big hug to Jen! :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 12, 2015, 01:19:46 PM
Get that mythos chilling for us Phil n Jen see you soon! 😁😁

Sharon and Billy xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 12, 2015, 04:46:56 PM
Enjoy Phil and Jen
See you both Thursday evening  8pm Brouklis.
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 12, 2015, 06:18:25 PM
Once again we seem to be finishing an Arillas Today with temps just over 32 deg at 6pmplus.

Good to see Phil n Jen have got those fingers working. There was a rumour that Bobby Bardis had super glued Phil's digits to a Mythos glass??
(Can't be true? - Cannit?) - Maybe tis Jen who is doing the posts?

John R - Thursday evening at Brouklis, eh? , when the mystery guest will appear and all will be made "public" -- It's not TSIPRAS , is it?
(If it is then beware a referendum at the end of the evening to discuss who picks up the bill!!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 12, 2015, 06:46:29 PM
I know I posted earlier, but to watch Jen swimming in the Bardis pool has lifted me to a new height. As if I could get any higher than I am already!!


Crisis Report.
500 euros taken from ATM.
Queue was, just, er, me.
Tina Balla was having siesta, but Yiota provided us with clothes and goodies.

Lovely afternoon with riggers, Perry, Kostas and Lezeck. Arillas Today? Same as EVER maties.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sandraandjim on July 12, 2015, 07:07:31 PM
Glad you have arrived safe and sound Phil and Jen.  We arrive same day as Val and Bill so hope to catch up with you at some stage, you will still have a week left by then, plenty of time to track you down! Jim still owes you a Guinness and we still haven't had that vodka frappe, will try to put that right this year!!

Have fun

Sandra and Jim
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: NickBoardman on July 12, 2015, 09:53:49 PM
Have a good time phil and jen…miss your company and always will till we meet again!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 12, 2015, 10:32:20 PM
Quote
but Yiota provided us with clothes and goodies.
In your rush to get back home did you forget to pack a case Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 13, 2015, 11:57:21 AM
Not in Arillas Today , so hoping to see Phil n Jen m Riggers n Sue, tomorrow evening at Rainbow when some darts will be held (And thrown of course!)
(Or in the afternoon at Rainbow for a tad of practice)

Hope neighbour Makis will be there plus HippoPete n Jackie and Billy from the Arillas Boat hire. Arilliac Jinksy will be entertaining us with his darting prowess plus some Rainbow Guests will be trying their luck. Hoping that Night Owl Nickos will also make a late entry

All welcome and may give you a chance to put faces to names. - Nothing happening until around 9pm though.

Right now, at 12pm , we have a temp of 26deg and very warm. Good news but not as good, as the news about the Eurozone agreement.
The exchange rate still hovers very nicely at around e1.38 - Will all this good news today get any better??

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 13, 2015, 12:58:37 PM
Arillas Today is absolutely the same as ever. In season, fully populated with people who know and understand what is on offer and they are soaking up the vast majority of it. Including Jen and me. It is mild, not too hot and the life-giving breeze is perfect. As far as weather goes, this is the best.

Earlier this morning I turned left at Graziella and walked the length of the south beach. The pebbles are there for 200 yards, but there are many sandy places beyond. It is as beautiful as ever. I was completely alone, with so many memories flooding in. A few tears were shed but nobody was there to witness my emotional state. My tears were for those I have lost, and the fact hat Jen and me have so much by simply being in Arillas.

Arillas Today? Just perfect

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on July 13, 2015, 01:09:45 PM
Today I published another Articel about the greek crisis and Arillas on our website
http://www.arillas.com/grecce-crisis (http://www.arillas.com/grecce-crisis)

Please read and share!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 13, 2015, 01:52:48 PM

Thank you for the information in your article Dimitri, we have absolutely no problems about our visit to Arillas, this visit will be perfect.....just like all the others.

  Val and Bill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 13, 2015, 04:31:34 PM
30 deg at 4:30 pm and a good Arillas Today........

....... despite me being stung by a wasp , when I was driving to Acharavi!! - Flew in window sat under armpit and when I closed my arm......???
First sting in seven years. I reckon it was a good luck sting for the next seven!!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul D on July 13, 2015, 09:13:57 PM
Phil and Jen,   Have a great time back `home`.   

   Take care,  Paul and Heather
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 13, 2015, 10:27:19 PM
I may have posted this before but when we were in Arillas, just over a week ago, I only used a card to pay for the accommodation at the Horizon. For everything else I paid with cash. My thinking behind this was to put as much cash into Arillas as possible. As the ATM seems to have money, all of the time, it would be good if everybody did this. Because of the restriction to €60 per day on cash withdrawals for local people any additional cash in the local economy must be a  small help. Its just a thought, but if you can pay with cash please do so. Just top up with money from the ATM for the amount that you would have paid with your card. I did use a prepaid card which meant no charges.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 13, 2015, 10:49:42 PM
Exactly right , Terry. You know how life works here.
 I re-iterate, together with Terry ... get these euros in and keep the cash flow.

Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on July 13, 2015, 11:45:01 PM
We only ever take euros with us and have done for years! We also take more euros  than we need and therefore have always brought some back with us which obviously can be used for other holidays which have the euro currency. We also take our credit card for emergencies...touch wood we've never had to use it.
We simply lock it all away in a safety deposit box and have never had any problems with this! As I said, we have been doing this for years in many Greek islands and it's always suited us fine so this year will be no different to us.
Great advice though Terry and Negg for everyone  to do this, especially this year!

Suzy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 14, 2015, 09:12:37 AM
Arrived on Sunday night, Dorita had taken us to our room, we walked onto the balcony and the first people we see in Arillas is Phil and Jen!  Biggest hugs 😁 out for a stroll and to see Yiota, meal at portfolio a n d an early night.

After a delicious breakfast down to Sharon's pool bar for a lovely swim and sunbathe.  Then we go to find Phil n Jen, they were on their terrace at bardis, a quick drink turned into an afternoon and evening and meal at Vinceramo, the most delicious lamb chops, wine and the company of two of the loveliest people I've finally met, Arillas yesterday was perfect

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 14, 2015, 11:55:03 AM
 
Sharon I am so glad that you are back in Arillas.... have a wonderful time with your family, we arrive late on the 24th so hopefully will see you both before you fly home.

   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2015, 01:14:36 PM
Arillas today is very warm, misty but nice..... I would guess about 85F at midday (Mythos o'clcock.) The Mythos is nice, too........ The ATM is full of money, but many green bottles are now empty!

Tavernas last night were doing well, barely an empty chair or plate to be seen. Mine was soon emptied of gloriously good food at Graziella. We spent the whole afternoon and evening with our dear Sharon and Billy. Far too much food, wine and beer were consumed with such enjoyable company. They are both such wonderful people, like all of the many who meet us here. Only a few days in, but feels like forever. (I wish)

Arillas today is the same as ever.
Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 15, 2015, 06:50:44 PM
Arillas Today "suffers" a "Too hottie for yer bottie" 35 deg (34deg at 7pm) and wotta busy place it twas this afternoon.

No where to swing a tortoise, if swinging tortoises are your hobby, that is. Great to see Arillas working overtime to look after all.

NICE!!

Negg

(How do you swing a tortoise , you may ask. - very, very, slowly in this weather)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 17, 2015, 11:18:57 AM
Well and truly back. BArrived at 1pm lazy afternoon followed by dinner at Brouklis with good company.
Today has started with a full English Mmmm. It is going to be a hot one we will probably do NOTHING today, need to recover Well must get on now
WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 17, 2015, 06:35:58 PM
Arillas Today started with cypress and followed on with Egg. There were many others in between. They all came to us because Jen can't move and we adore them all. It was one of PnJ's typical Arillas days, surrounded by love and affection.

Everything is fine here. The rubbish being spooned up in UK can be well and truly denied. Not all of Greece is suffering, but my heart goes out to those who might be.

Arillas Today is SWELTERING hot.Even my pathetic excuse for a computer is melting. Folks, I am doing my best to share, but today I am overwhelmed by heat, love and Arillas. Even dear Eileen collected our vodka for Neill to deliver. PhilnJen are where we belong, with our superb friends. Arillas Today..............

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 18, 2015, 10:19:56 AM
Day 2 stroll round village via Tria and Bardis called in to see Phil and Jen. Afternoon by the pool.
Dinner at Vavilis, must be the best value in the whole of Corfu.
Brewery tour this morning then off to Akrotiri.

WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 18, 2015, 11:02:11 AM
I though our John was having a brewery tour , this morning, as I saw him struggling up that hill with an empty 50 litre container.
(Dot was in charge of the sleeping bags!!)
And.... with current temps around 28 deg already, I am impressed by their enthusiasm!!

I see that FairFx were offering e1.40 yesterday. This makes a 30e meal around £3 cheaper than last year , at those rates.
No wonder Arillas, yesterday, was again a "no where to park" zone.

Spoke with one guy who said he always visits a different place , each Summer,
"Guess where I went , last year? He said. - Spain , maybe? - "No" he said, "Arillas"
First time he has visited the same place twice so Arillas must be doing something right, - (Do they put love potions in yer beer or is it a pleasant virus????)

Cheers
Negg
Day 2 stroll round village via Tria and Bardis called in to see Phil and Jen. Afternoon by the pool.
Dinner at Vavilis, must be the best value in the whole of Corfu.
Brewery tour this morning then off to Akrotiri.

WISH YOU WERE HERE

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 18, 2015, 03:28:44 PM
Got to agree with you Ref , Vavillas must be the best value meal going!
Have a great time mate!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 18, 2015, 03:51:37 PM
Karl , Am I telling the TRUTH , when I say "who wants to eat in dis wevver  (Jamaican accent coming in dere)

Just got back from Sidari with 33 deg temps at 3:30 pm. - Poor Punto has now lost all it's white paint and has a very nice tan!!

But.... mind yer P's n Q's ----- tonight will see many tables at many Tavernas full around 9pm when the cool off begins.

As for now??? - I am dripping sweaty bits all over the keyboard and may resign as a back bencher for the Greek Government. - E1.44 - WOTSTHATALLABOUT??

Phil n Jen , BEWARE , Will pick you up at :1;30 , Sunday at Bardis , which will then become a sort of a "Pub Crawl"
NICKOLETOS , THREE  W . ANNAS STUDIOS then home (possibly a surprise venue in between)
MUST DO ANNAS THOUGH AS SHE LOVES YOU GUYS TO BITS!!

Cheers Guys
(Ouzo calling ....but with at least 1//2 litre of water.)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 18, 2015, 04:22:32 PM
Arillas has seen hotter than this, but not much. Poppy's thermometer recorded 50 at one point today. (That is as far as the scale goes, so could be more!) It really suits me, but I acknowledge it doesn't everyone. July is usually hot so those who have been before know already.

Crisis report for today.
"   "

Back to reality, we are so looking forward to our "pub crawl." Much fun will be had by many. As for yesterday, we had a firm plan to do NOTHING. It started at 11am, and was a wonderful, relentless series of hugs, meetings, food and Mythos. The day ended at 2.30am. If that is what nothing means, today I will try to do everything. Keeping up with the pace of July in Arillas is so enjoyable and seriously tiring.

Get on yer planes meluvvers. Arillas is fully functioning, here and waiting for you all.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: NickBoardman on July 18, 2015, 05:11:25 PM
Arillas has seen hotter than this, but not much. Poppy's thermometer recorded 50 at one point today. (That is as far as the scale goes, so could be more!) It really suits me, but I acknowledge it doesn't everyone. July is usually hot so those who have been before know already.

Crisis report for today.
"   "

Back to reality, we are so looking forward to our "pub crawl." Much fun will be had by many. As for yesterday, we had a firm plan to do NOTHING. It started at 11am, and was a wonderful, relentless series of hugs, meetings, food and Mythos. The day ended at 2.30am. If that is what nothing means, today I will try to do everything. Keeping up with the pace of July in Arillas is so enjoyable and seriously tiring.

Get on yer planes meluvvers. Arillas is fully functioning, here and waiting for you all.

Phil


Sounds as amazing as ever. Glad you're having a good time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: DaisysMum on July 18, 2015, 09:29:09 PM
Our arillas today began at about 1230 when we arrived at Irene's villas.  Thinking we would be lucky to get anything to eat, the lovely people at kostas on the beach looked after us.  We finally fell into bed at 215am.  I went for a little run at 9am around the village loop,  and then after a leisurely morning we went to the marvel for lunch and then to kaloudis for "beer o'clock".  Back to our appts via the trail and after a shower and a few (ahem) vodka and cokes on our balcony we are now on our way out for dinner xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 18, 2015, 11:40:20 PM
Brewery then Akrotiri....was Nikos birthday, sang happy birthday to him.....think he got a little embarrassed but I blame Noufris for letting us in on the fact.
Rainbow for an afternoon swim and sleep. HOT HOT day ....Dinner at Gratzella and now it's boogie time

WISH YOU WERE HERE.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on July 19, 2015, 09:13:05 AM
See you tomorrow morning John......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 19, 2015, 02:32:38 PM
Mission for current Arilliacs my eldest son Lewis and his girlfriend Elouise arrive today at the Akti he is a six ft blonde she is a stunner with long dark hair be great if you could say hello as it's Elouise's first time and she takes Micky about how we all go on about the place constantly lol. Be bound to be in the in the coconut tonight. Tomorrow for me woohoo!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on July 19, 2015, 03:17:57 PM
We're not there until August 10th but I'm sure many people will say hello and it won't take long for her to realise how right you are about Arillas being so friendly!

Have a great time all of you!

Suzy X

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 19, 2015, 05:48:47 PM
Jo meluvver all is perfect here. The plane crash which demolished Graziella and Vinceremos has now been cleared. The local Coroner has reported that all the bodies had huge smiles on their faces. The armed police who guard the ATM are such softies. One came over to me and planted a big wet sloppy kiss. I thought of you at that moment.....

Jen and me just spent the perfect afternoon with Margerita and Xrisanthos 3ws in St Stefanos. Was supposed to be a pub crawl, but as ususal we only stayed in the first place.

Meluvvers Arillas is open for business. We are all trying took out for one another, but not always succeeding. I will wait to be embarassed at my exploits. Such is life here in NW Corfu. Just friggin superb.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 19, 2015, 06:03:50 PM
See you soon at Bardis Phil, we have a date with Vavilas tonight😁
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on July 19, 2015, 07:21:04 PM
First & last report for 2015 from us - we leave tomorrow after 2 wonderful weeks. Glad to report Arillas is just as fabulous as always - the sun is scorchio, sea is bracing and pools are a welcome relief!  As always there have been abundant warm welcomes, plentiful and delicious food and lots of cooling Corfu beer. Arillas has claimed another addict in the form of my other half, who has even managed to sail fairly regularly and have interesting daily chats with Pedro.  Can't wait for next year, when we'll be spoilt with 2 visits! For those yet to have their Arillas fix, enjoy!! Life in Arillas is just as you left it last time :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: NickBoardman on July 19, 2015, 07:23:30 PM
I read the posts on here everyday, just to remind myself what I'm missing. Enjoy the photographs especially. Tonight I raise a glass to Arillas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 19, 2015, 09:59:06 PM
Have a great time Jo. I know you will. Looking forward to hearing all about it. Hopefully we will meet in Arillas again one day.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2015, 04:01:37 PM
Today is very hot again. Plenty of everything for everyone. Many green bottles have been emptied and not all by me. Not much to add - as expected PhilnJen are back in heaven.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on July 20, 2015, 04:17:00 PM
Arrived home after another fab week in Arillas. Can concur with Phil, it was very hot with little or no breeze. North beach accessible without getting a toe damp this year, but south very rocky. Like to thank all the staff at the Horizon for making our stay perfect. Also George at the Malibu for one to many 'one for the road' G&Ts. Was only one thing we didn't like was the blasted 'beach party' with it's god damn awful trace music which went on till well after 3am last Wednesday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 20, 2015, 07:53:33 PM
So hot I thought I was going to melt lots of drinks to keep cool.
Beach and swim then Eddie's to find shade and lunch
Pool side in the afternoon followed by a short nap
Dinner will soon be consumed then entertainment via a glass
Must go Portofino awaits
WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 20, 2015, 08:50:27 PM
Arrived home after another fab week in Arillas. Can concur with Phil, it was very hot with little or no breeze. North beach accessible without getting a toe damp this year, but south very rocky. Like to thank all the staff at the Horizon for making our stay perfect. Also George at the Malibu for one to many 'one for the road' G&Ts. Was only one thing we didn't like was the blasted 'beach party' with it's god damn awful trace music which went on till well after 3am last Wednesday.
Do you mean TRANCE music GazCaz? Lol
Glad you had a good time
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 20, 2015, 11:20:31 PM
Beach and swim then Eddie's to find shade and lunch

Eddie's..bloody predictive text.   Effies
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on July 21, 2015, 01:37:23 AM
Yup, trance music, more productive tixting :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 21, 2015, 08:53:44 AM
I was up all night wondering where Eddies was, John. -

Must be your sweaty fingers and with 27deg before 9am, this morning, you will have to watch your text errors for Arillas today.
Have a GOOF day

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 21, 2015, 09:15:51 AM
You know what , same here Eggy ! I thought a new American fast food diner had opened!!! Lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 21, 2015, 08:09:08 PM
Our first proper Arillas today. What can I say? Sublime exquisite are just two of the words they spring to mind... We felt at home the second we climbed into our taxi and all four of us sighed a collective sigh that signalled the start of a wonderful holiday to come! The weather today has been searing and hazy, the sea gorgeously refreshing. The welcoming hugs from everybody have been lovely. The resort seems far too quiet for this time of year but hopefully things will soon pick up. Brouklis tonight for my lamb chops. The wait has been long!! Yammas everyone x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ness44 on July 21, 2015, 10:23:10 PM
JO
hope you have a wonderful time. Cant believe your time has  come round so quick! Still another 4 weeks to wait for us so dont drink all the wine and ouzo!!! Enjoy xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 21, 2015, 10:56:28 PM
Have a great time Wissetts 😀
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sandraandjim on July 21, 2015, 11:54:22 PM
Hi Jo, have a super time and I hope your special swing was ready and waiting for you!, we arrive friday night so hope to bump in to you and the family at some stage, hope the long awaited lamb chops went down well. Yammas

Sandra and Jim
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 22, 2015, 01:03:57 AM

Same here Jo, we arrive at the same time as Sandra and Jim so should cross paths sometime over the weekend.

 See you soon.

                Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 22, 2015, 12:11:14 PM
Fine start to Arilas Today,that old Sun is up and the temperature is rising.
Yesterday saw us hunting shade as we strolled the village
Called into Tria for a chat with Philip, Bardis studios saw us having to sample Bobbys Shots but we had a good hour or so with Phil and Jen.
It was so hot we returned to the Rainbow for a refreshing dip and cold drink.

The evening was spent in the company of Cliff any Karen Tucker (happy birthday Cliff) 12 of us dined and 11 Tried to drink the place dry, we all had the best evening
Who knows what today will bring
WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 23, 2015, 06:33:34 PM
Arillas Today and it was "small cog in a big wheel" part for me to be at Bardis Sun for the arrival of BAJ and family. ( I am sure it twas them!)

I cannot remember the last time I saw a family eject so gracefully from a taxi after, what must have been a 45 minute plus journey from the airport in heat of around 33deg plus.

Was it the honest down to earth charisma of Bobby n Poppy that helped or just their laid back style? - Or a combi of both???
................ Methinks these guys have fitted in well already!

Phil n Jen , I hope enjoyed their time at Annas this afternoon. - I enjoyed my afternoon as well and have just sprung a surprise on Wegg that we are out tonight.
I am still alive and not speaking in a high voice so,,  ............. so far so good.
We tend to stay inside in such a heat. Early out and early home is on the cards though . Well there is darts on TV tonight! - Priorities DONCHYERKNOW!

Anyway , Good Oh. says I....- A good time by all and a sad "Kalo Taxidi" to Sharon n Billy who I finally got to see this afternoon.
They are off tonight and I wish them both well.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul Clark on July 23, 2015, 06:34:41 PM
Wonderful 12 days had staying at Anna's. Now back home with loads of fresh memories & not too many tan lines :)

How do I post pics on here BTW?

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 23, 2015, 08:30:28 PM
Arillas Today said "avrio" to SharonF and Billy. They are already booked for 2016 and have made some arrangements with Eggy and others for the social whirl which will begin then. Sadly we won't be with them that time. We had a BALL with them this time though, like we have with many others. They are fabulous people who make our Arillas what it is.

As they leave, others have arrived. PhilnJen are still here, and so are those many others who have contributed to the Arilliac Ball that has been our July.

It is hard to keep up with the food, the drink and the laughter. Jen's and my ageing bodies have to slow down on the first two..... mistakes were made but tonight, to quote the record, we're gonna set the world on FIRE! I'll pay for it tomorrow.........
 
Our third week in Arillas  will try to be even better. But even if not, we will be back. We have already booked.

Phil

PS The weather is sweltering, humid and likely to be like this all next week. The ex rate is rising over 1.40, and NOW is the time to have a BALL in ARILLAS.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on July 23, 2015, 09:32:25 PM
It all sounds absolutely amazing Phil!
The annoying thing, we're usually away at this time of the year but due to my hubby's work commitments we were unable to go until August 10. I need to stop reading this forum as it's getting unbearable...
Keep having a ball!

Suzy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 23, 2015, 11:42:06 PM
Arillas today was Corfu town today .....
Just got back .....shattered ....... was 49c in the Old Town
Melt down....pool tomorrow
WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on July 24, 2015, 02:34:16 AM
Now back in the cold! Eggy, was lovely to see you today.  Phil n Jen, you made our first visit back in 3 years very special, we all so enjoyed your company, Lee and Sym loved it too, lots of laughs and friends for life, i'll send you the pics on to you for posting Phil, love to you and Jen.

Sharon and Billy xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 24, 2015, 07:17:35 PM
Arillas Today brings good news for Cheryl when she looks at her PM's , that is, and super news for all here avrio. (and tora)
(But maybe not Val n Bill as they will be spending time with me tomorrow!! - sacrifices have to be made you two!!)

anyway.... I digest , or is it digress? - 33 deg still at 7pm and I do not see much increase in the prices here even though some taxes have been raised.
These guys here are absorbing most of the increase and you guys are still on e1.40. WOTTANICEAPLACE2B!!

John n Dot sat, quietly , at Rainbow this afternoon - Still recovering from a 40 deg Corfu Town yesterday , maybe?
(Did see him in the pool earlier but pics only on "Woman Only" mag for next month!!)

Phil n Jen are obviously secluded away, somewhere, disturbed by nothing except an occasional Mythos or two.
Wegg is disturbed as I am home now... but that is another story. She likes her P n Q. - Must try to get home late in the afternoon!

All in all another day for the diary.

Cheers
Negg






Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 24, 2015, 08:42:54 PM
XaXa Neill! Arillas Today for PhilnJen took us all the way to Beach Point, The Nut and Graziella. Only just back. At the Nut we learned that Robert White and lovely wife Nicola are now here. Truth is, we had a couple of drinks with them and renewed a long lasting Arilliac friendship.

He is performing the Niel Diamond tonight, but we were already booked by Bobby for the quiz. Torn in half, we stuck to our policy - whoever we agree first is where we go. So tonight it is quiz.

It is still FAR too hot here - but staying out of the kitchen comes to mind... PnJ are well and truly in it. Yiamas meluvvers

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 25, 2015, 12:40:12 PM
Glad to see you both enjoying your time in Arillas and your love for the place and people is stronger than ever. Keep on Arillasing and hope to see you in October.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 25, 2015, 03:34:43 PM
Hope so too Dai.

I think it is a little cooler today, but still very hot. Clouds are in short supply, and the clap of thunder we heard earlier might turn out not to have been thunder at all. Somebody said we might have rain, but they were wrong too. In truth, the weather is wonderful just now.

The beach walk late last night was very special - I love to go when everyone has finished with it. I got to the far North end for the first time this visit. It was so calming and so peaceful - one of my Arillas treats.

Arillas Today for us two sees Bingo as the main course, served up next to our room in Poppy's Bar. We will not venture much further than that today.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BILLYB on July 25, 2015, 04:54:42 PM
Yes Phil you stay in your own room today lol  ! Lovely meeting you both ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 25, 2015, 05:00:19 PM

the clap of thunder we heard earlier might turn out not to have been thunder at all. 
Phil

Been on those hot peppers again Phil??
Made even worse if you are not in your room. !!!!

I am just home in a 33 deg temp made worse by an 'ole Punto with no air con. (T-shirt currently in the spin dryer!!)

A lovely laid back afternoon chat with Val n Bill at Mathraki. They are here for two weeks so I will see them again (Unless they go into hiding!!)
I forget many times that you don't have to throw a dart all afternoon to enjoy an afternoon. (never too old to learn!!)

Phil n Jen are bound to see them and a good time by all will be had. ( As long as the sound of thunder is indeed thunder)

Inside house temp sits at 28deg and all stops are pulled out to cool it down.

A very lazy meal of meatballs n chips planned tonight but tomorrow night looking forward to a smoked mackerel salad. (Val n Bill know about this one!!)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 26, 2015, 03:54:15 PM
Arillas today may well have been our last ever Arillas today had we not stopped to take a photo. We suddenly heard this massive rumble and a substantial amount of rocks suddenly thundered down the cliff literally feet from us! Very scary being so close so advisable to take a wide berth in the sea when walking to the North beach folks. I have attached a pic of the dust cloud immediately after. In other news, food is amazing, beach is amazing, weather is amazing, people are amazing.


(http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt66/JoWissett/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg) (http://s598.photobucket.com/user/JoWissett/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on July 26, 2015, 04:01:25 PM
 
Well.....yesterday was our first full day after arriving Friday,well Saturday really after a delay at Manchester.

Bill started his day with a Mathraki Greek breakfast it was huge, he loves it because of the crispy fried potatoes.

Our first visitor was a stange man in a hat who stood at the end of my sunbed, I didn't recognize him until he took his hat off. There stood John the Ref 😀
 Dot and his sister and brother-in-law were with him...... hugs and kisses and a nice chat.

Afternoon brought Eggy....always a lovely visit, we heard all the news then put the world to rights, the time flew by. Hope to see him again before we go.

After dinner spotted Jo and Mick at Marina and had a lovely chinwag but we lost Bills' sister and brother-in-law then found them in the Coconut.

Ouzo with Spiros at Akti.....back for nightcap at Mathraki, bed at (about) 1.30am
 All together a wonderful day.

        Val n Bill xx























 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 26, 2015, 05:02:27 PM
Arillas today may well have been our last ever Arillas today had we not stopped to take a photo. We suddenly heard this massive rumble and a substantial amount of rocks suddenly thundered down the cliff literally feet from us!
 I have attached a pic of the dust cloud immediately after.


(http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt66/JoWissett/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg) (http://s598.photobucket.com/user/JoWissett/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg.html)

Well there you go! Phil on the peppers again looking over the beach! - The case for the defence rests.

34 deg still being smothered over us all at 5pm. No trouble with mozzies as they keep sliding off.
Marguerita, Three W's Ag. Stephanos, says hello to John R n Dot and is pleased they enjoyed the apple pie.
Costa , Marvel, sends a big hello to Phil n Jen. - Must get you guys there to see him.
( I will send you an e-mail)

Val n Bill doing OK. (Goat walk springs to mind but I  am not sure if Billy has done it yet!)

All in all another hottie for yer bottie and rumours say yer bottiie is gonna get more hottie very soon.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dylan on July 26, 2015, 10:02:39 PM
good to hear you are all safe! reading your posts in a wet and cold Sheffield is keeping me sane till Sept! must check up on Joys life insurance!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on July 26, 2015, 10:19:22 PM
OMG! Lucky escape Jo!

Amazing photo though...it all sounds amazing...wish we were there!

Suzy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on July 26, 2015, 10:48:48 PM
Arillas today may well have been our last ever Arillas today had we not stopped to take a photo. We suddenly heard this massive rumble and a substantial amount of rocks suddenly thundered down the cliff literally feet from us! Very scary being so close so advisable to take a wide berth in the sea when walking to the North beach folks. I have attached a pic of the dust cloud immediately after. In other news, food is amazing, beach is amazing, weather is amazing, people are amazing.


Good to hear you're ok though Jo!  We saw a rockfall when we were out on a boat, heading up past San Stefanos - quite something to witness.  All along the stretch of coast from San Stef to Canal D'Amour you could see the results of some huge rockfalls on some isolated beaches - to the point where we thought it rather stupid to set up camp on one as some had done.

Anyway, hope you enjoy the rest of your hols uneventfully.  It's a week tomorrow since we came home and we've got severe Arillas deficiency already!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 27, 2015, 12:45:52 AM
Well and truly in Arillas mode.
San Stef yesterday and nothing today.
It's HOT HOT HOT.
WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 27, 2015, 08:07:49 AM
I am sitting on my balcony with a Nescafé and marvelling at this place once again. I know that over the next few months such memories will keep me going until 2016. It's been so lovely to have all my boys together as well as our newest Arillas addict, Lewis's girlfriend. Our days have entailed idyllic time on the beautiful beach in the mornings when it is near deserted until 11, then either lunch or breakfast at one of the tavernas. I have sobbed (quietly and oh so sadly lol) when the first chords if music were played at the Marina Greek night. The kids keep saying to Elouise, don't worry she does this every year whilst she looks on at my emotional display in utter bemusement lol.

The weather has been the hottest we have ever known it in 17 years of visiting. The sea is like a warm bath with the pool even warmer. The food is as lovely as ever. I have noticed very subtle price increases ie: breakfasts a Euro more, sunbeds a euro more (North Beach) but I think that we can absorb those rises lol. For those first-timers our average evening meal prices have been
Around 60 euros for four of us which is two courses and couple round of drinks. We had a lively surprise yesterday when we saw Hannah and the baby in the coconut.

We hired a couple of scooters and went to periloudis and then to Dionysis in Afiones. Today's plans are taking a boat to Paleo with some snorkeling on the way. The days are now rushing by and I am already dreading our departure on Saturday. Life in North West Corfu is just perfect.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 27, 2015, 08:33:54 AM
I keep trying to think how to describe it all, but in the words of a dear friend ............. LIFE HERE IS GOOG!

As usual there are many things going on, and many are doing them. From painting ceramic pots at Sharon's  to Yoga and Juice at Sea Breeze; from hiring boats outside Mirage to Quad Biking all over the island; from skinny dipping at North beach to lazing on sunbeds - our Arillas is alive and kicking....

Yesterday, being a late July Sunday, it was basically a traffic jam all day. Walking along the seafront was a case of constantly avoiding the pair of cars etc trying to pass each other. It didn't daunt us - we are used to these busy times and take it in our stride.

We had a wonderful "brunch" at Graziella then waddled our way to the Nut, where a young family were playing on the pool table, and we chanced on the lovely Sandra and Jim from Belfast. Much hot air and Mythos were shared! We were visited by Yiota, JohnTheRef and Dot, Lezeck&Ang and Steve who has been coming to Arillas for the last 7 years. Followed by an amazing meal at Thalassa, it added up to a typical Arilliac day.

Did I say GOOG? It doesn't cover it. It is spectacularly goog.....
Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 27, 2015, 10:52:37 AM
Arillas today for us is going to be

LAZZZYYYYY

WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 28, 2015, 05:11:34 PM
*deep sigh* Keep the GOOG reports coming luvvers 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 28, 2015, 07:47:04 PM
Arillas Today ....??? and I won't even mention 36deg at 7:40 pm.!!!

A good 'ole table "get-gether" at Bardis with P n J n JR n D and K (Or Cypress) was in order. Plus John, the amazing man on bike who completed the UK to Corfu trip. Super impressed and I believe pics to very soon follow.

Ended up in Marvel where twas good to see Sandra n Jim from Belfast. Good dart player and even though my ribs are dodgy from a recent fall I cannot use them as an excuse for losing 4-2. The 'ole luck of the Irish??? - Nah . just better darts.
(Struggling a tad now though , at home , as 'sposed to be resting ribs. Maybe I need some spare ones!!!

All in all, enjoyment on an Arillas stick, to be casually licked of by all when the need arises. Save some for avrio though!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 29, 2015, 06:29:11 PM
Today it is still sweltering hot, but somehow you adjust after so many weeks. The short supply of clouds has been consumed, and none are available today. However, the stocks of money in ATM, Mythos (and every other drink you can imagine) gloriously good food and "filosenia" is as always.

Now must be the best possible time to be here, with pounds Sterling buying 1.4 euros, prices here still exactly as the last few years and not a hint of shortage of anything.

Bobby Bardis' birthday was celebrated with beer and watermelon,  by an impromptu forum corner which gathered without any planning at all. The rendition by Dot of "21 Today" was a highlight!!!

We will pack a staggering amount into our last 2 days of this visit, so watch this space! Arillas Today is so much the same as ever....


Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 29, 2015, 06:48:00 PM
Sweltering, indeed Phil and still 38 deg on our balcony at 7pm.

I wish John n Dot a non delayed and non stressed departure , tomorrow morning , as I failed to get to Rainbow, after my Sidari/Avliotes/Ag Stephanos jaunt.
(Not enough hours in the afternoon)

Wegg and I will catch you both tomorrow evening.

Meanwhile the good weather now improves better than the exchange rate and I am told, for, this weekend,  look out for around the 40 deg mark.
Look out for it guys as you won't know it until it hits you - Keep your water and salt intake up and if you have air con then keep it around the 26 deg mark.
Not too low as opening that apartment door and a step outside and you may just feel a tad groggy, But y'all know that doncher?

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on July 29, 2015, 10:59:38 PM
Eggy,

What the ecks going on, here in Yorkshire it is near freezing, we have had to put the heating on, it's the end of July not November. Thank heavens we are coming back in a couple of month to get warm.

ttfn, Mick
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 29, 2015, 11:50:45 PM
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 11.30 and this is it for this year.Arillas today is coming to an end for now, we have had a fabulous two weeks but like all good things it's all coming to a close.
As usual the food has been first class, the people have done us proud and the weather has been absolutely fabulous.
Old friends and new have helped to make this visit. We have enjoyed every minute.
Next May will see us return again so all I can say is
WISH YOU WERE HERE....WISH WE WERE STAYING
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 31, 2015, 05:01:54 PM
It can all happen so quickly here, with "Comings n Goings" - One min yer here then next min yer gone.

Again a sad "Kalo Taxidi" to our ref John and "linesman" Dot. (Linesmen have a more important job anyway!!!)

Arillas today sits us with 36 deg at 5pm and a very hot day which will be enjoyed by many........................
.............. maybe not as much as Phil n Jen who fly home this evening (Bet their arms will be tired!)

Wegg and I enjoyed their company , last night, at Bardis Sun. I am ashamed to say that this was our first evening meal at Bardis since we have been here and a super evening indeed. The hospitality of Poppy , Bobby, George and a meet with Spiros now tells me why it can be so difficult to get booked in there for the Summer. Empty plates tell their own story. And.......a nice little bird, (Poppy), tells me that Wendy n Stuart will be back soon.

So Phil n Jen... We wish you a safe home journey and will all look forward to any pics that you have planned. Be well ,guys!!
(And keep that swimming up Jen - Very proud of the effort you make - If I could only be that confident at Darts!!!

My next targets will be Val n Bill ,(Poor things) who I hope to find lazing around Mathraki, next week.--  Lazing around?? - I'll put a stop to that!!

It was a busy July in Arillas and , me-thinks August will be busier. So many Arilliacs to find , so little time. - But fun "avin a go"

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 01, 2015, 11:58:15 AM

Came back from a super meal at Brouklis after waving Bills sister off to the airport earlier to find that the Mathraki had again filled up with lots of old friends. Lots of chatter and catching up and a few more drinks until after 2am.
This morning brought another hot day so we will do our usual thing (lazy) 😃 and leave the walking until it cools a little. I am afraid the pool has the greatest pull this holiday.

 See you soon Negg


       Val n Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 01, 2015, 07:55:35 PM
After 2. a.m , guys????

We know you don't need any beauty sleep but what about Bill?

I will catch yer both next week as the last coupla days have been "hectic" - Poor old ribs are making me more "Bah Humbug" than I am usually.

34 deg at 8pm does not help and now the air con pipe is blocked. - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

Take it easy tonight or Bill will soon be auditioning for that "Z" Nation Series.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 04, 2015, 06:42:55 PM
So, Arillas Today, and for the benefit of Cheryl who I know will be here , late Friday , and with family.

Cheryl - A deluge did not happen but , maybe 20 mins of rain, with thunder that had no bite , only bark. Normal service was resumed around 3pm.
I tap away now , on the keyboard at 6:30 pm, looking at a 35 deg outside temp.

(Interesting to see empty pools around 1:30- 3pm - I suppose people did not want to get wet)

More "deluges" will be forecast and if should there be any thunder/lightening I would advise all here not to drink from metal containers. -
Shocking advice , I know, but someone gotta do it!.

Rain - wot rain - Not enough to make our vegies jump with joy or dampen the washing on the line.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 04, 2015, 09:48:50 PM
Sorry to impose on Arillas Today from Glastonbury, but today the legend Ron (Bumblefoot) Thal will will be live in the Nut. Guns and Roses doesn't cover it. It is a very special performance that will see Arillas rocking. No guns, but maybe some roses! It will be six rows deep in the street outside the Coconut.

As usual, PhilnJen have come back to UK weeks too early. We always seem to miss the big things, but to be honest, we get enough from the little ones. We are so sad not to be there for what is a massive boost to Arillas' reputation. But we are living it with you all online. Enjoy dear Arilliacs. To misquote JohnTheRef WISHWEWERETHERE!!!!!

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adrienne n dave on August 04, 2015, 10:48:25 PM
Sorry to impose on Arillas Today from Glastonbury, but today the legend Ron (Bumblefoot) Thal will will be live in the Nut. Guns and Roses doesn't cover it. It is a very special performance that will see Arillas rocking. No guns, but maybe some roses! It will be six rows deep in the street outside the Coconut.

As usual, PhilnJen have come back to UK weeks too early. We always seem to miss the big things, but to be honest, we get enough from the little ones. We are so sad not to be there for what is a massive boost to Arillas' reputation. But we are living it with you all online. Enjoy dear Arilliacs. To misquote JohnTheRef WISHWEWERETHERE!!!!!

Phil


hope someone can video (or even periscope) this.
wishwewereallthere
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Pat&Annette on August 05, 2015, 03:47:23 PM
Sorry Phil but you are wrong, it was 7 deep on the road! The road was actually blocked on several occasions! What a night/morning, knees are still aching at 3pm here, exactly 12 hours since we got to bed! The band and guest AWESOME! Unforgettable gig. Back to the pool....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 05, 2015, 10:49:13 PM
7 deep on the road? - Good job I never drove down there or it would have only been 1 1/2 deep each side!!

Coconut do have a way of finding the best to please all , don't they.?

Can't say much about Arillas Today except the temp has hovered around a more respectable 26 deg.

I think it is getting busier as August creeps slowly forward.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 10, 2015, 07:05:34 PM
Arillas today gives all here, I think, exactly what they were looking forward too. Still 28deg at 7pm and a super hot day which kept many on sunbeds and/or sea and pool dipping in between. (Plus an occasional "pit-stop" for a beer or two)

And.... WOTABOUT - Ray n Sally? Do they have the same red jeep each  Summer and I must give him 10 out of 10 for his driving.
(Only because , as I approached him , he didn't try and run me off the road)

Which , I hasten to add , was appreciated as Cheryl was a passenger and we were off to one of her favourite "Outside Arillas"  places - Sea Monkeys - Sidari.
Twas going to be a big family outing but others, including Wegg, chose to be away from the heat. - Next time.

Anyway.... Young James , son of Cheryl will be with me tomorrow to enjoy that funny 'ole game of "arrers" with Nickoletos, Ag Stephanos, playing hosts.
Tis all go here and no time to burn me skin or change into skimpy speedos. Skimpy speedos? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?
(Answers on a postcard or skimpy speedos if enough writing area.)

Afternoon was good and tomorrow will get better especially with that usual Rainbow crowd of Snape, Chas etc etc on hand. (Where's Ben though?)

Be well all, we do what we can to make you jealous.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 11, 2015, 03:45:03 PM
Quote from: Eggy link=topic=2312.msg132904#msg132904 date=1439222734
Be well all, we do what we can to make you jealous.
Cheers
Negg[/quote

:D indeed....Heidi and I will get you next week and there will be nowhere to hide  8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 11, 2015, 04:48:54 PM
How do you hide from a Heidi , I have to ask. Should I play Heidi and seekie. - "Errr-ya"  maybe so.

Three W's on the cards and I just have to warn Margetita.

Meanwhile yet another very hot afternoon. But... Rain forecast tomorrow?? - Yeah , Right!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Wendy n Stu on August 12, 2015, 03:01:03 PM
a nice little bird, (Poppy), tells me that Wendy n Stuart will be back soon. Sorry for the delay i have not been on for a while.
Yes we are due on the 31st for 10 days cant wait.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2015, 01:57:36 AM
Wendy n Stu - We will be hovering awaiting your return.

Arillas Today????? - Just what every body wants. It suits all and moulds itself to the needs of all here.

Well..... Tis good for me anyway.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 16, 2015, 11:56:37 AM
Arillas Today treats us to a very nice coolish "Garden Pottering" temp of around 26 deg. It is possible that there will be rain early evening which, if happens, will be a shame for the Kavadaddes Festival planned tonight. (A thunder storm has been mentioned but I wouldn't put money on it)

Timbo n Kaylee here safely and settled in already. James , son of Cheryl, gave us both a lesson, on how to play darts, yesterday at Rainbow. Not sure if I want any more lessons but , dodgy bruised ribs, is an excuse I can "milk" for another few weeks.

Cheryl , James and Family home tomorrow. Time has gone , once again, very quickly.
As they leave , Erja and Heidi magically appear as suitable replacements.
( Even though Cheryl plus 6 are leaving and only Erja/Heidi coming I think the alcohol intake of these guys will soon make up the deficit- and why not??!! )

It seems a very busy August here and not only Arillas but Ag. Stephanos and Sidari as well. Ag. Georgious must be, I think,  the same.
And.......... still with a very good exchange rate everyone, I think,  is on to a winner.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 18, 2015, 04:36:16 PM
Arillas Today sees me take a "business" trip to Sidari accompanied by 27 deg outside temps and, at least, 30 deg in the 'ole Punto.
(Soggy T-shirts look better on women , me-thinks!!!)

Arillas yesterday said "ta-ta" Cheryl , James and Family and welcome Heidi and Erja.
Current "Arilliacs" found , so far are these guys plus Timbo n Kaylee plus a nice surprise meeting with PMC (Paula) at Armourada who did join in for a very mini binge. One beer?? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?!
Ray n Sally continue to potter around in that red jeep but , focused driver that he is, he sees no one.(But we see him and hide in hedge , just in case)

Ron n Sue are having yet another good time at Rainbow. 2nd time this year????. (If you are lottery winners can you lend me some euros??)

A brekkie at Tria for me, this morning, and a chat with Kev n Bev. - Didn't recognise them with clothes off, so at least Kev is pleased!!

"Spud" at Rainbow off soon but his place has been taken by those regulars of PeeJay , Snape, Chas n Family. ( You know 'em if you see 'em)

Paul Davies n Charles at Tria again, with family. - And Justin n family who chill out every year.
Paul n Charles are both dart players that will grace the stage at Rainbow , tomorrow evening, for a K/O  (Paul, Tria K/O winner last week. C'mom locals!!)
All welcome for this and you don't need to play the game but a good opportunity to meet Forum members and locals alike.
(Rumour has it that well known Irish player, Brendon Dolan, will be there playing under an assumed name of Pat - Hmmmmmm!)

Anyway.... Sure there are names I have missed and , if so, get on this post and tell us how busy you are doing nowt!

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 19, 2015, 06:05:43 PM
Arillas this morning ??? - BORING < BORING < BORING!!!
Sat, like an impersonation of Quasimodo, staining fence panels, on the ledge that decided to throw me down the slope , 4 weeks ago , and ruin the ribs on my right hand side.

Arillas this afternoon??? Twas the jaws aching and not the ribs , with a super time spent with Heidi , Erja , Timbo n Kaylee at Three W's.
Many stories were swapped and a few bevvies consumed and what have I learnt from this???
1. There is a large Indian in London that sells spices and Erja has an interest in GEEZEERS or is it GEYSERS ?? (Big Indians and Blokes??? - Hmmmm)
2. Shirts hanging on wardrobe doors are a no no!! - Bless Erja for being so tidy
3. Timbo has a job in Finance. Honest Guv. Seen a pic of him in a suit. - Looks like a villain to me! (Alan Rickman as Erja said)
4. Heidi as bubbly as ever and laughs at everything. - I am sure if I keeled over at the table she would think I am doing it to make her smile.
5. Kaylee who has the patience of a Saint to put up with all this.
6. Wegg with the same patience who welcomes me home at 5:45 pm - Whoops - sorry I'm late.

Arillas this evening??? - Erja and Heide taking a well earned rest after lifting so many Mythos bottles yesterday. Timbo up for darts at Rainbow and hoping to dispel rumours that his suit came from Oxfam, Kaylee will be as lovely as ever and will enjoy.
(If Tim wears his suit tonight I have promised to hang my shirt on Erja's wardrobe door)

Rainbow will , I think, will be a good time this evening for all, where, darts just might take a back seat and interfere with the goings on of life.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 20, 2015, 02:22:42 AM
So..... We move to Arillas this morning , after an Arillas Rainbow evening.

WOTCANISAY? - At 2:20 am in the morning all I can think of is " Lemon Curry" ????

I think bed is in order and blame Timbo for keeping me out late on his drinking sessions.

Wanna go to bed now. Sleep well all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: PMC on August 20, 2015, 06:57:48 PM
Great night at rainbow  for the darts. Tim was a hoot. It was a shame Mr Dolan was so crap at darts!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on August 20, 2015, 07:51:15 PM
Great night at rainbow  for the darts. Tim was a hoot. It was a shame Mr Dolan was so crap at darts!!!!!

Paula, glad you enjoyed it. It was fluke win against Brendan, ha. Gladly have a rematch that doesn't involve picking up a single dart. :-)

Hope your & the girls 'pool-a-thon' was a success!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 20, 2015, 11:11:54 PM
Paula
I am hoping that you may still be here , on Thursday, as Armourada are hosting a darts night.
(Now Mr Dolan has had his "practice" game he may just be up for it.)

A shaky start to Arillas Today, not only weather wise but also me, that eventually got to bed at 2:30 am and then up at 7:30 to arrange a garden job that never happened, thanks to the early rain.

Good to see all at Rainbow , though, and a "Zombie" day for me was a small price to pay for the good night out.
(Reckon PMC might just have got to the final , if she had played)
Snape , Peejay , Chas and family all back home avrio. - They , like others , who sadly slip away to resume their daily toils, will be missed.
(Y'ALL COME BACK THOUGH!!!)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 24, 2015, 07:27:04 PM
Arillas today was/is a quiet 26deg and an even quieter Arillas today , for me. Running out of ears to bend and , methinks, some bent ears have gone into hiding!

Never get used to a Monday changeover. One minute here then next minute staring from a coach or taxi window. You will be back!!!

Anyone here this week note that Armourada have some darts , now on Wednesday, where I hope other faces can be put to Arilliac names.

Look out Erja n Heidi as I do plan to "gate crash" Coconut one afternoon.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 26, 2015, 01:21:05 PM
Our Arillas today has already lasted 9 amazing and fun days with copious amounts of cold beverages consumed.

Luckily no shirts hanging on my wardrobe door and Heidi is still laughing ;)

Life is truly goog 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 26, 2015, 03:23:25 PM
Great to hear  :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on August 26, 2015, 11:05:48 PM
Nice one Erja.  You and Heidi keep up the goog life.  Will see you again one of these times.  Miss you by days again.  Monday for us. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 27, 2015, 12:16:27 AM
Our Arillas today has already lasted 9 amazing and fun days with copious amounts of cold beverages consumed.

Luckily no shirts hanging on my wardrobe door and Heidi is still laughing ;)

Life is truly goog 8)

You guys could kill me and if you did , Heidi would still be laughing.
I will catch up with you soon.

Signing off , at just gone midnight, with a 26 deg outside temp and an exchange rate of e1.36. (Which is still pretty GOOG)

and.... sharpen those darts , Mo , Egg is on his way back after many diversions.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 27, 2015, 12:47:01 AM
Actually , not signing off yet as still "pottering" away on the Arillas Today

Does that make me an "Arilliac"-  "Aphrodisiac" - "Anorak" - or just "Maniak" ?????

Answers on a postcard please but be nice as I am very old and vulnerable.

Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 30, 2015, 04:51:48 PM
There is no sign of an Arillas Today going below that 27/28 deg temp. - WOTSTHATALLABOUT???

Tis dry , tis hot , tis a "sweaty Betty" (With apologies to Betty)

Erja n Heide continue to be in the places that I am not and a "Bella Bird" tells me that Kevin G is on the prowl.
Momo n David here Monday so darts practice is needed. (How do I tell them I do not play anymore? - Maybe they are all I need for a restart!)

Kev n Bev creep in quietly and then beam out before I have come to my senses. Tria Adelphia have done them proud, Tria do every one proud!

Marvel looking good and popped there today in the hope of having a chat with BIGLEE. Maybe time has flown and he and family have flown with it?
(Did have a previous mini banter before though)

All in all,  a very nice wind up to August and we still have September/October to go.

Exchange is still around e1.36 here, which is still a great improvement than last Summer, and any increase in spending power must be welcome by all.

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 30, 2015, 06:58:11 PM
Sound idea licence.  Hope to see you while we are there 26th September to 10th October  xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on August 30, 2015, 07:29:50 PM
Sorry we will miss you Viv - we arrive tomorrow (31st) and will be leaving on 14th.
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 30, 2015, 10:35:20 PM
Patrick John

Wishing you n yours a safe non delayed and non stressed flight over.

Stay well
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 03, 2015, 05:19:47 PM
Arillas Today??? - and this is for Ger , as Wegg has now poured me a drink.

Tis a very hottie and still touching 31 deg on our Kavaddades balcony at 5pm. Exchange rate offered here is e1.33 and rumour has it that it will be dropping like a stone prior to the new Greek elections.
Still a good and busy Arillas though which can be said by the "Car Count" along the sea front. Notta space for a poor 'ole Punto!!! WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Patrick John must be in hiding 'cause, if I can't spot a skimpy speedo then I cannot spot him.
(Not that I cruise along the sea front looking for males in speedos, that is.)

A sad Arillas today though, for me, and I need a kick in the butt to wake me up and bring me back into the real world.
I tried to find Erja and Heide again today but could not see them at Sharon's pool bar. Then went into Coconut and was informed by Costas that they left THREE
DAYS ago. (C'mon Negg , sort yerself out) - Really sorry to have missed you guys and an official apology will be on it's way.

However , Momo n David are here and gave me a lesson on how to play darts, at Tria Adelphia, on Tuesday. They will be my sparring partners for a while to help me regenerate my interest in the game now the ribs are on the mend.(Mo - If you are reading this then Tria on Friday afternoon???)

A TRIA K/O is organised for Tuesday night so all welcome to either play or put names to faces. Steve n Mary are here so hope to see them at Tria on Tuesday.
As a back up we may have a Rainbow K/O on the Thursday evening. - Spoilt for choice , you lot. (Am I a coiled spring , or what?)

So...... I am hoping I have answered Ger's question about Arillas and it's current "goings on" and that she and family will now be looking forward , even more , to getting over here and joing in all the fun.

Be well and good news here is ........................................... Wegg has just poured me another drink.

Negg








Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on September 03, 2015, 09:05:04 PM
Thank you neil sounds perfect. And it will be just me and martin this time no grandchildden, so we might even have time for a chinwag over a mythos..........
Ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 06, 2015, 10:56:51 AM
A sad Arillas today though, for me, and I need a kick in the butt to wake me up and bring me back into the real world.
I tried to find Erja and Heide again today but could not see them at Sharon's pool bar. Then went into Coconut and was informed by Costas that they left THREE
DAYS ago. (C'mon Negg , sort yerself out) - Really sorry to have missed you guys and an official apology will be on it's way.

LOL :D Yes we left but not quietly Eggy 8) We'll catch up with you next year and go rogue ..... again ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2015, 11:34:34 PM
Well guys !! - Sept 7th and Arillas is still doing the bizz albeit a tad quieter on the "Boob-Booms" now that the terrible twins have vacated the building!

But.... from what I can see this evening , driving around our "fun spot", Coconut and Malibu are doing their bit to keep those vibes going
(Outside temps still about 27 deg at 11:30 pm but , me-thinks, will be a tad hotter around those night spots very soon)

Cannot believe we have hit September, especially when I can still remember May and all the plans I made for our Summer 2015 "diary".
Catch up time is here and so little catch up time is leff!!

Ne'er mind eh? - Maybe time to start planning for 2016.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 10, 2015, 05:45:43 PM
From yesterday afternoon, to early this morning , we were "treated" to a 40mm rainfall.
Amazing how green everything now looks around Arillas Today. A much needed downpour. Haven't seen our Kavaddades garden this excited for a long time.

A laid back 25 deg temp most of the day but I have been warned that bad weather is on the cards tonight, including "gale force winds" ???
Gale force winds ?? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?? ......
,,,,,,, Has this man been on tsipouro all day?? Will I be wrong not to batten down the Punto? - Should I tie the cats to the balcony railings??
And....... will my darts reach the board, this evening, in this expected storm? - We will see.

Meanwhile... new and old faces continue to appear from various coaches and Taxis and I am sure none of them give a "monkeys" about weather conditions.
Arillas life goes on and continues to be enjoyed.
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 13, 2015, 06:49:34 PM
Awoke this morning thinking, what does Arillas today have to offer??

I was reminded that it was September, when I saw 18deg on the outside temp thingy, but that became a bad memory when it went up n up and now ends at around 29 deg at 7pm.

So... Still much more to offer those latecomers when they get here.

GOOD ON YER COBBLER!! ( That's Australian talk , DONCJYERKNOW??

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 13, 2015, 07:01:49 PM
Wish I were there to share some of it Eggy....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 14, 2015, 07:13:30 PM
Fantastic weather here. Sea was like millpond this morning. Wilf and Alan had their latest boat out and a German lady loved it because she had a paddle in it.(that was paddle ). The Horizon is as good as ever.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on September 14, 2015, 11:03:14 PM
Tried to find out about June for you Terry but Steve's been off sick and so not seen her. Have a fabulous holiday 😀
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 15, 2015, 12:54:04 PM
Welcome to Arillas , Terry n Helen, (I'm sure you have been here before?)

Hope you are both enjoying this dry and pleasant 25 deg "Arillas Today" and that Horizon , once again , is doing you proud.

Sad to see Momo n David leave yesterday after re-generating my interest in playing darts again.
(In between Ouzos/Pool/late breakfasts/beach/Nightlife etc- them , not me!)
Don't suppose you bought a set over , Terry??

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 17, 2015, 11:07:17 AM
No "set" of false teeth yet Neil.  This weather is amazing, better that last week of June - first week of  July. Must dart of now to Akrotiri.😀
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 17, 2015, 12:49:25 PM
I can see the "point" in Terry darting off to Akrotiri. And he does mean it , he's not talking Bull.
(bet he has a double or two and I am told they do a nice aperitif - (Or is it "A pair o Teeth??)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The man's not wrong about the weather , Guys. 25/26 deg and dry and just right, as long as yer not digging the garden. (9o mins was enough for me!)
I do notice a tad of winding down here now , but only judged by the few parking spaces that have magically appeared. September and October are good months to be here, in my opinion, as locals get more time to chat with you. Good weather is that extra bonus.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 17, 2015, 06:10:08 PM
"Or is it "A pair o Teeth?? "  Now that was classic Eggy of old. Brilliant reply.

Another warm day and one could say it was the perfect day to be in Arillas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 19, 2015, 06:03:05 PM
Terry , I bet that you and Helen have taken a lovely "bite" from that "Arillas Today" 33 deg plus super offering.
(And of course left plenty for others!!)

Talk is now , though, of a bit o rain for tomorrow.
(Probably around lunchtime as Wegg and I have planned a midday visit - sods law??)

So..... mid September and you Ariliacs are still arriving!! My diary shows a very soon arrival of Cheryl, Riggers , Mavis n Robin , Val n Bill  and Scottish Yiannis which helps me through early October. (Who knows Scottich Yiannis?? - He can't keep away!!)  Anyway , plenty of you guys here to keep me going until then.
I am sure Viv n Pete are around or did I imagine that?? A Galaktobourio "post" springs to mind- Is Viv around ,drinking shorts , I wonder!!
And......big shame that Phil n Jen won't be back this year but hoping that will be an early Easter 2016 pressie for me.
Nuff said - fingers tired - Enjoy y'all
Cheers
Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 19, 2015, 08:20:03 PM
Hi Eggy, Not tell a week today. Your thinking of the post where I said I was going to have a go at Rick Stiens recipe for the out of this qalaxy pudding. Well I didn't get round to it, as we came down to the caravan instead but from here Monday just in time to start packing to come home on 26th. See you around during our fortnight I hope.xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 26, 2015, 07:14:46 PM
So , it's all happening on Arillas Today and I am fast becoming a scrambled egg trying to get my head round it.

Viv n Pete now here , so a quick message to you guys that on Saturday 3rd October , at Eftihia , 1:30-2pm in the afternoon, is a meet up with Val n Bill n Riggers n Cheryl.  (Must remember to get a kilo of butter for Cheryl - Riggs has a case of beer waiting for him.  Viv has Pete so needs nothing extra)

Scottish Yiannis here today and has bought over a HAGGIS for me n Wegg. - Wegg is in charge of the cooking-Do you wrap it in a sporran and roast it??
Never had Haggis but I am sure it will go down a treat

We've had 47mm of rain in the last 24 hrs but it seems to be nice n dry now and for a few days more , we all hope.

Arillas plods on merrily today and will plod on merrily for a many more days , me-thinks. Chill , Chill ,Chill!! and possibly vests are being traded for short sleeve t-shirts and shorts are getting a tad longer. An occasional brolly has been seen in the mushroom position and Punto is leaking via rust holes around window.
I luv September!! - I will also luv October as will many here.

The case of the "Mermaid Murder" is still on going and if it was "vandalism" then I sincerely hope that the culprits will soon club together and buy a brain which they can share on a shift basis.

A darts thingy will happen at Rainbow , on Thursday evening, so hope that a few Arillas faces will appear. Tis a fun night, this one, and no entry fee. Any serious players will be disqualified. Maybe a chance to put some for faces to names, No need to play.

Regards Arillas , this evening? - Wegg n I will settle down to a nice home cooked meal, curl up and watch TV. - Power cuts permitting.

Cheers
Negg





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 26, 2015, 11:51:01 PM
Thanks for the update Eggy. Almost felt I was there. Wish I had been...

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 27, 2015, 06:49:46 PM
Wish you were in Arillas Today , to Phil.

Shaky start but a super afternoon, made better by the company of Riggers, Cheryl , and of course Scottish Yiannis cheering his Team on to victory against USA.

Dimitris (Jimmy) , Rainbow also glad Scotland won as, after a shaky Scottish start, he decided to nail down all the bar stools... Just in case!!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 27, 2015, 07:13:38 PM
XaXaXaXa!!!!! The images you created just made me howl with laughter Neill. Can just see Jimmy running round with his power tools securing the gorgeous Rainbow Bar. OMG do I wish I were there....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Franpol on September 28, 2015, 10:55:00 AM
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to know Any Information Regarding the Beer festival, I Know The Main Event Has been
Cancelled, but Was wondering if The Planned Mini One Is Taking place, My wife and I will be in Arrilas Next Monday
For 2 Weeks Staying at the Rainbow Complex, Really Looking forward to It.

Franpol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 29, 2015, 06:01:51 PM
Franpol - My two super spies , Riggers and Cheryl are on the case and will be picking the brain of Brouklis, very soon.

Meanwhile .... Arillas today gives me and Riggers a "Full Load" to deal with the afternoon that we both faced. We add Cheryl to the equation and a terrible trio is formed to keep all on their toes. (Three Musketeers eat yer heart out - You aint seen nothing yet!!)

Spoilt with 25 deg and Rainbow also welcoming Paul n Denise and Eric n Sue and ..... never know the name but the face is always recognised.

Message to TRUTH from Cheryl - She is enjoying Rainbow but also enjoyed Sidari this afternoon. Spoilt for choice , she says, Sidari is also a nice place to be.
(Anyone staying in Sidari will enjoy)
But Arillas is Arillas and, for me, is like comparing matching socks to long johns. What do you prefer , peeps.???

Reckon Phil wears both , but not on the naturist beach , only for fun!!

Mavis and Robin "loiter" somewhere but will not escape us and Viv n Pete will be found. So much to do and so little time before "Winter" sets in.

Cheers Guys
And... good to see the post from TERRYW on "Good news for Arillas" - The effort put in by all locals is being repaid and long should it continue.

Be well and be here as soon as...
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 29, 2015, 06:15:35 PM
Tell Cheryl its good to hear she is enjoying mate  :-)  .  Was it ever going to be anything else other than enjoyable though ?
NAAAAAAHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on September 30, 2015, 01:04:40 PM
Just back from a relaxing holiday in Arillas - our ninth. Always a new experience, though.
   We had all kinds of weather during those two weeks: extremely hot, a spectacular thunderstorm not to be missed, some refreshing rain, and lots of pleasantly sunny but not too hot days. The sea has never been warmer.
   Such a small village, but what a choice of all things good!
   We have never seen so many guests in September. Good for Arillas!
   On a sillier note, a little limerick:
      There was this couple in Arillas,
      who said "Oh, how this village does thrill us!"
      All we have to do,
      is to eat, drink and coo
      And let the good spirit(s) fill us

   As that famous Finnish saying goes - life is goog!
Emeralddragons

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 30, 2015, 02:27:18 PM
I have heard quite a few of Emerald Dragon's limericks over the last two weeks.

I need to come up with one that mentions Sambuca and Snapperrrrrrr, :-)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 30, 2015, 06:38:56 PM
There was a "young" senior called Terry
Who, at times was a little contrary
Never known as a Rapper
But with Sambuca and Snapper
he's known to become very merry!!!

Sorry, Terry , couldn't resist it and not much I can think of to rhyme with Terry.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

26 deg Arillas today. Very hard to remember it is the end of September with so many people around still enjoying some much Arillas has to offer.

Wishing you were here is hard work but knowing you will be back it easy peasy!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 30, 2015, 06:45:24 PM
As that famous Finnish saying goes - life is goog!

Finns'r'us and goog to hear you had a goog time :) Hienoa!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 30, 2015, 09:17:25 PM
Brilliant Neil, and so true. The only problem is that Snapperrrrrrrr, the way emerald Dragon pronounced it was different to rapper.

One night we had lots of fun with a  conversation about accents. There was Newcastle George, Welsh Martin, Tykie Janis, Finnish Emerald Dragons, Somerset Ger and Martin, and Helen and I with our Warwickshire Yokel twang. Martin W was the real star and I wish I could remember some of his stories.

Now.....lets thinks of a limerick about darts? What rhymes with darts? :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 01, 2015, 12:11:48 AM
Reckon you are a bit of an 'ole fisherman , Terry. You knew you would hook me , line n sinker on a reply to that posting.

What rhymes with darts??
Many old  ****s ,  ( Those still  trying to play the game , I suppose )

Just back from Arillas, at 11:45, and you are not wrong Guv, I cannot recall an end of September when there were so many people here. However, some places did close early (11 ish?) but we were the last to leave Marina Hotel and still had to manoeuvre past those late night revellers!
But.... only 19 deg outside temp now, - Is this a time for the "Woolly Jumper" brigade?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 03, 2015, 06:14:33 PM
Is "Arillas Today" full of sad news , only?

Cheryl home early morning and will be missed by many.
Cashpoint closed, end of season?. Very "blinkered" me-thinks. October and still people willing to spend a bob or two!
Riggers not happy, at the moment, as Man city v Newcastle a half time draw.
(He will be more unhappy when he finds out the "mini beer thingy" is next Saturday. He goes home Saturday morning.
A toilet seat sat sitting where the Mermaid should be? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?
Only 23 deg at 6pm and may rain later.

So, is "Arillas Today" sad news only? - Course not!
Val n Bill here safely and looking forward to their first meal out tonight. (Like many still here the weather does not bother 'em.
Viv and Pete still whizzing around enjoying.
Martin W about and apologies from Wegg for not recognising him yesterday.
Riggs may or may not drown his sorrows tonight. However Man City now 4-1 up, so guaranteed a few bevvies will happen tonight, in the best possible taste.
(When I started typing this they were 2-1 up - Can't keep up with it)
Rainbow will have the company of Eric n Sue and Paul n Denise and new arrival , Bristol Ria, plus others. 23 deg and rain? - who gives a diddley.
Mavis n Robin will be at Armourada tonight and we will be with them.

That's it guys as I just may have to change that footie result again.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 03, 2015, 10:01:50 PM
Riggers will be over the (blue) moon with SIX !!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 03, 2015, 10:42:39 PM
It sounds good to me. Wish I were in Arillas today.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 03, 2015, 11:56:12 PM
Wolves did OK with 3, Truth
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 04, 2015, 01:01:03 AM
We did indeed mate!
Happy days , just a shame about the rugby tonight .......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 04, 2015, 10:22:07 AM
Had a lovely time with you all
 Pete says he wishes he could ha e made it and sends his regards to everyone xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on October 04, 2015, 08:30:57 PM
Never been here this late in season before, and now I wonder why. I've been here for just over two weeks and it is so much better than I expected. Today was one of the nicest days I've ever had here. It was hot, sunny and not too busy but still lots of lovely people around and the sea is so warm. Mind you, seeing Wales win three games may have helped. My wife went home on Friday after running her first yoga retreat outside UK which was a huge success. Only a small group but another 9 people who fell in love with Arillas and it's beautiful people.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 04, 2015, 08:37:57 PM
Jen and I so agree with you Dai. Arillas has everything we want when it is quiet. Sadly our next time is July 2016. But we'll be back in September 2016 until they close all the doors and switch off all the lights - sometime in November....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: pdkirk on October 05, 2015, 06:21:50 PM
Another great week spent at the rainbow, this time with tash and baby Sophie, Sophie spending her 1st birthday in Arillas, nice to m3at you Neil, sorry we didn't make the darts matc at the rainbow, roll on next year.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on October 05, 2015, 09:16:31 PM
Well, what can I say?  This has to have been my best visit yet, so peaceful yet so busy, laughed until I cried and my tummy hurt every single day and I've not done that since I was a kid many years ago, weather was superb and the sea even better, lush food, nice ice cold drinks, lovely long walks and so much more than I bargained for ..... my soul is sorted for a while!

Thank you Neill (posh name terms now!) for all the trips out and organising the lunch time drinks with Val, Bill and Viv - was so lovely to meet you at last.  Val I will take better care of my cheekbones, thank you for your kind comment.

Truth, I hope you understood my message ....... anyone going to Sidari would have been fine ha ha!

It's a perfect time of year to go and the people I met and spent time with were just up my street, I had a ball!  Roll on July!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 05, 2015, 09:50:25 PM
Yep! I understood fine Cheryl !!!  He he
Glad you loved it ........ again.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 06, 2015, 03:57:01 PM
..... my soul is sorted for a while!

What an apt way of describing the effect of Arillas! Good to hear you had a blast Cheryl :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 07, 2015, 09:49:59 AM
 
Well Arillas Today keeps marching on.....and I now have 20 mozzie bites about my person!!
Guess they are fatteningng themselves up for winter ha ha .

It been lovely meeting some new faces who were already friends on the forum and also making new friends as well. Must agree that this is a lovely time of year to visit Arillas. We particularly enjoy the fact that everyone seems to have time to chat because the restaurants are not as hectic.

The weather is beautiful and many bodies lying around pools soaking it all up. Keeping our fingers crossed that it lasts, but if it changes it won't worry us.

And yes I can only agree with Cheryl our lunchtime meet was full laughter and great fun, Viv.... Bill is sorry he forgot to pack his stilettos and fishnet stockings!!

We are here until 16th October... so we just intend to go with the flow.... so if anyone recognizes us just say hello. OMG just realised that rhymes. 😂

    Val x
   

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 19, 2015, 03:45:44 PM
Val n Bill have departed, which seems just like yesterday to me, and have taken all the mozzie bites with them. Rumour has it that Bill will be keeping a space in his suitcase, for those fishnet stockings, next Summer. (Should cause a big stir on a table at Coconut, one evening!!)

Arillas today finishes us with a 22 deg and sunny outside at 3pm. And...with around 20mm of rain , since Friday this is a bonus for all.
I say "for all" but there are only a few "die hards"  here now. Poor things roaming around like well dressed zombies from the walking dead trying to find somewhere open for food,  (Doesn't have to be BRAINS , a gyros will do!!)

And ,good to see a few intrepid travellers, in their hire cars, which still haven't been fitted with rear view mirrors & indicators, but they stop just fine (anywhere)

Arillas front looks a piccie and 3 people enjoying the bench this afternoon.  Arillas beach point, Ammos and Sharons open , all that I can see plus of course Armourada and Marvel. Rainbow closed yesterday and had a drink there today, feeling guilty watching a very busy family on clear up duties.
(No dartboard on the wall now?? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT??)

There will be much packing away of Summer furniture over the next 2 weeks, me-thinks, at many places, and then "Olive Time" will be upon all.
Not a lot of opportunity to rest for all these guys. And me?? just a dartboard or good company or both , plus a beer and I am a happy man.

Kalo Himona - Good Winter to all.
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 20, 2015, 06:27:07 PM
Arillas Today is gracefully falling into hibernation.

[/I do hope all you Arilliacs are not going to follow suit????size]

I may have to get my 'ole Ouija board out ""Is anybody there?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steve & Carole on October 20, 2015, 09:24:44 PM
Me for one Neill!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on October 20, 2015, 10:51:14 PM
I'm here Neill. Only, I wish I was there!

Arillas and its inhabitants sound to be battening down for a winter free from tourists. I, for one, will be back again next year and I'm sure there'll be plenty more Arillas returners for you to share a drop or two of the good stuff, and have a good old natter with. I hope to be one of them in July 2016 just as we did on that special afternoon this year at the Bardis Studios.

Hope your ribs are healed after your fall? You know what will strengthen the costal cartilage ..... a spot of Yoga :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 20, 2015, 11:31:20 PM
I am only here to see if you ever sold this bike Neil?

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/tyre.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on October 20, 2015, 11:34:58 PM
And whilst I am here......Blimey don't this lot look a lot younger?

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/welovearillas5-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 21, 2015, 12:48:05 AM
Excellent Guys!!!

Still saving for that 2nd tyre , Terry.

What was that film??? - "The Loneliness of a long distance drinker" ??

Signing off from an Arillas today which finishes on a dry 18deg plus a smiley face!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 21, 2015, 01:04:04 AM
Sad to see "Arillas Today" going into hibernation for another year, but such is life. Yiota raised a big issue about the shortening of the "real life" season just this week, on Facebook. It should be much longer and include UK half term at least. But without flights from convenient airports it's a non-starter. Our hosts cannot put on anything for just two or three customers, and not everybody enjoys living in the "Ghost Town" that is so different from the summer. Jen and I have often visited at end October/early November from Gatwick and had amazing weather and in 2008 stayed at Kaloudis that week. The forum is witness to the happy times we have had at the very end of October.

Graziella tonight had at least 25 customers. I saw them on Spiros Bardis' photo posted on Facebook. Many followed with comments that they wanted to be there (including me.) October and Early November are wonderful times already and at least a few want to be there then.

Arillas Today should last at least another month. Maybe we can persuade the airlines to make it happen.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 21, 2015, 12:16:22 PM
Gratzella are doing well by deciding to remain open for a while. I may be wrong but maybe places take it, in turns, on a rota system each Summer.
(May pop there tomorrow morning and see if they are still offering breakfasts)

Still quite a few German travellers around and , Night Owl, last night were dealing with a table of 8 plus another group of 4 that appeared later.
They have a table of 8 , pre-booked for tonight, so good for them. They do "close" for food from the 1st November though reverting back, I think , to meals available Fri/Sat/Sun evenings only.

Tis a shame as, Phil says, October early November time can be ideal for those who want a quiet break but cannot get here.
and.... with todays outside temp, around 20deg, and dry and peaceful, who can blame 'em?
(Just might sit outside Beach Point , this PM, and take teasy with a beer - Gotta support these places which stay open - DONCHYERKNOW?)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 21, 2015, 01:46:45 PM
 
Thomas told Bill and I that Grazella was staying open until the end of the month, apparently a large group of Germans will be there until then. I think he said that they were a large group who always travelled together to stay in Arillas each year. Brouklis will also be open until the end of the month, Amourada and Beachpoint are open throughout the year as usual.

At least the season is being extended by those establishments who remain open. It was sad to see so many places closing as we were leaving at the weekend.

    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 22, 2015, 06:39:53 PM
And........ Gartzella was still open, at lunchtime, despite bad overnight storms which gave us early morning power cuts plus a 50mm full rain gauge.
(Twas busy there as well - Brekkie tomorrow maybe??)

Should I take my own special tomato sauce Val?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 22, 2015, 09:04:41 PM

 Ha ha, if you take it keep your hand on your hat, in case it blows it over into the sea.

  Val n Bill x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 23, 2015, 06:59:38 PM
Twas a pleasant "Arillas Today" Val n Bill. .... and no holds on hat or even grabbing the Ouzo glass. Sea looked rough but jus over that Arillas "wall" was a pussy cat. Beach Point enjoyed as did many at Sharons, this afternoon. Scottish Yiannis home tomorrow. Sad man he is to be leaving.
(Mind you , nervous passenger that he is, once he's in that Punto just watch his blood pressure!!!!! - He will be glad to get on that plane)

Arillas has been slightly punished by the recent bad weather. --------
--------But I take this perspective. Arillas looks like a guy that has not shaved for 2 weeks as his wife  is away.
When she gets back she will never know!!! Stubble gone and smooth little devil back again.

All in all , 19 deg average is not to be sniffed at and occasional bad weather at this time of year is a small price to pay nature for being kind to us!!

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 24, 2015, 04:29:07 PM
Twas a pleasant "Arillas Today" Val n Bill. .... and no holds on hat or even grabbing the Ouzo glass. Sea looked rough but jus over that Arillas "wall" was a pussy cat. Beach Point enjoyed as did many at Sharons, this afternoon. Scottish Yiannis home tomorrow. Sad man he is to be leaving.
(Mind you , nervous passenger that he is, once he's in that Punto just watch his blood pressure!!!!! - He will be glad to get on that plane)

Arillas has been slightly punished by the recent bad weather. --------
--------But I take this perspective. Arillas looks like a guy that has not shaved for 2 weeks as his wife  is away.
When she gets back she will never know!!! Stubble gone and smooth little devil back again.

All in all , 19 deg average is not to be sniffed at and occasional bad weather at this time of year is a small price to pay nature for being kind to us!!

Cheers
Negg

Or.... you could have a dry 23 deg today. (Weather , not me!!)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 24, 2015, 11:08:59 PM
Normally we would be there right now. But Jen just can't cope with Gatwick Airport any more, and the flights from Bristol have ended. Stupid really - those last flights are inevitably crammed solid, and I am sure there is a viable market for Bristol to continue until November.

However, the die is cast and we are booked properly from 4 to 27 July with Poppy and Spiros. Might just manage Easter if the flights are available. In any case, we are coming back next September and staying until November. All we need is the right place for longer stays - cooking, bathing, internet etc. Not too far out. Any suggestions?

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 25, 2015, 12:32:24 AM
Phil

Have you asked Dimitris (Brouklis) about his appt alongside his Restaurant.?? (Where he and Litsa lived before they moved.)

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on October 25, 2015, 10:51:17 AM
I think you'll need somewhere without steps? The only place that I can come up with that's central to everything is the Marina apartments?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 25, 2015, 11:29:18 AM

Marina usually closes mid October Karen. Phil have you thought about getting in touch with Angela? She does long lets  on all the of the family properties. I know the houses are a little far out but transport could always be hired I suppose. Her apartments are also very spacious as well.

Also I forgot to tell all of you Arilliacs who stay at the Bardis Sun studios that you will have a newly tiled pool next season......Bobby and family were working very hard while we were there. All that was left was a pool shaped hole in the ground. When the storms came it filled up on its own!! Hope they were able to pump the muddy water out. 😀

     Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 25, 2015, 07:06:47 PM
Tis been a good 'ole day , here today. Warm, dry and easy on the brain cells.
But.... We may pay for it this evening as the temp has dropped to 16deg at 7pm. - 16deg?? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT??

Wegg still in the UK and another week to go. Busy man , am I, "keeping house" . Roast Chicky tonight with roast spuds, carrots and beans.
(I still got it!! - DONCHYERKNOW?) - But I may leave the washing up.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 25, 2015, 07:24:24 PM

Enjoy your dinner Neill, we have just done the washing up after ours (well Bill did) it's only 5.20pm and its pitch black outside as the clocks went back lasts night.

 Just think next Sunday you can put your feet up while Wendy slaves over a hot stove, take care until then.

    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 25, 2015, 10:50:53 PM
PhilnJen also put the clocks back. £4000 just spent on replacing the heating boiler, which now gurgles like dear Erja telling us "life is goog" and pleading for a beer at Rainbow. Heat is expensive here... but very good. Dear Erja would somehow understand this... Something about Preston.... So would riggers! Nostalgia.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 26, 2015, 04:57:42 PM
PhilnJen also put the clocks back. £4000 just spent on replacing the heating boiler, which now gurgles like dear Erja telling us "life is goog" and pleading for a beer at Rainbow. Heat is expensive here... but very good. Dear Erja would somehow understand this... Something about Preston.... So would riggers! Nostalgia.

Phil

Phil , please tell me you put an extra zero in that by mistake. How many rooms are you heating?? Have I lost track on prices?
I would have gurgled for much less than that!!!

But.... maybe that boiler would be good here for Arillas Today as I feel a tad cold with 19 deg. - May put heating on.

Cheers Guys
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 27, 2015, 08:16:48 PM
__Cheshire Today.

Well I have been out nearly all day, thought that I would start my Christmas shopping early this year, and actually bought a few things....but sadly came home to find not one post on the forum, seems Eggy is still lying prone after discovering the price that  poor Phil and Jen's new boiler cost.

Hope all you other Arilliacs are not in the same way indisposed......we all know living in the UK is quite expensive.  That's just one of the reasons we wish we lived in Arillas, and maybe not spent a day out in the drizzle Christmas shopping early with a massive traffic jam on the way home 😠!!

Hope it wasn't cold enough for you to have to put your heating on Neill, and your Arillas Today was dry and sunny, are you eating well? Too many gyros with Christos  is  is not good for your waist line. Wendy might be coming home to a slightly bigger Eggy then she eggspects at the weekend. Lol x

Well I have written this mail in between cooking dinner so I hope that a couple of posts have appeared, or are you all stuck in the same type of traffic jam I was.

     Val x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on October 27, 2015, 08:28:30 PM
Yes Val been quiet on the forum and as I am not on Facebook, I am missing all the news.
Perhaps everyone is taking a long sigh of relief now they have got their flights booked.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 27, 2015, 08:58:24 PM
 
Don't do FB either Sonia....just think that if the forum isn't used frequently during the closed season that so many people will miss out on this great informative asset that Arillas has.

    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 27, 2015, 10:15:39 PM
I know my boiler has nothing to do with Arillas, except that finding 4 grand (yes Eggy, the last 0 was true) has had quite an effect in terms of plans - of which mine are always about Corfu. In any other year it would have seen cancellation, but the new pension laws have saved us and we are coming in July for certain!

We have missed our autumn stay, when just about everything is closed except Armourada, Beach Point and Marvel. But we have had our best times then, as many others could. Well, maybe if a few more venues could stay open. All they need is customers....

Thank you Neill for Arillas Today on forum all year. I for one have enjoyed it as usual.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on October 27, 2015, 10:56:40 PM
What a lovely post Val.

I'm not a Facebook person either Sonia, am I missing out even though I'm happy to pop in here once or twice a day? I'd rather support a forum dedicated to my paradise rather than a big gun site like Facebook, I don't think they'd miss, or need, my rambling contributions anyway :-)

On my side of the hill of the Pennines it's half-term so, perhaps, that's one of the reasons why it's quiet on the Arillas Forum front too?

I've just arrived home from a meal with good friends (Eric's; a posh spot in Huddersfield and very nice even when, like me, you're not posh) and even then, after delicious food with delicious friends, I had an 'Arillas moment'. Never goes away does it? Apart from when we're there ..........
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 27, 2015, 11:27:13 PM
Arillas Today?? - Dry n quiet n peaceful , in a sad sort of way.  Night Owl , Afionas , is their last week for grub every evening. They were entertaining two very nice German couples tonight plus many locals waiting for an "important" football match. (Barcelona was mentioned - WOTDOIKNOW?)
I sit nicely , at 11pm here, with a sorta respectable 15deg outside whilst all 3 moggies purr away gently in various spots of the lounge.
(Wegg is back from the UK , Friday so they have to make the most of it)

And................. 4 grand for a boiler , Phil?? - That would buy you 5 Punto's like mine and still give you change to fill the tanks.
 (Probably the boiler is a better buy!! - My heater does not work in the Punto - But then I can't park your boiler outside Armourada)

Tis a big Bank Holiday here tomorrow. Check it out and answers on a postcard. WOTBANKOLIDAY??

And.... Cypress , your rambling contributions are appreciated by all but you have to go a long "rambling" way to beat mine.

And..... Val , I put the heating on tonight, but didn't need to. - I just haven't been spoilt for 10 days so have to pamper myself. 22 deg in the house!!

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 27, 2015, 11:48:21 PM
Respectable 22 degrees in Tenerife stood on the balcony now BUT it simply isn't Arillas.........
Can't complain though , I'd be a fool to surely...
Night night all
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 27, 2015, 11:52:45 PM
 
Karl, all I can say is that with my colouring am lucky that green suits me. Enjoy your holiday 😃
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 28, 2015, 11:08:50 AM
Lol!
Cheers Val
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on October 28, 2015, 05:46:35 PM
well val, can say i have thought about christmas shopping, but thats as far as i've got! have just collected my new glasses from specsavers, thats a big enough spend at the moment (although not as big as a boiler!!)
we are going to center parcs with our son and daughter in law and 3 grandsons in 3 weeks time, so looking forward to swimming outside in november in england.................NOT!!!!
anyway i am sure we will have a good time with the little ones, it will be "winter wonderland" while we are there, and the chance to see father christmas, which they are very excited about...........sorry rambling now, time to finish haha
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on October 28, 2015, 10:57:15 PM
You're not rambling Ger, you're just doing what most of us do when we're not in our lovely Arillas which  is simply getting on with our lives and enjoying it with our family and friends.
 We're all looking forward to our celebrations, whether it be Halloween, Guy Fawkes, Birthdays, Weddings, Christenings or simply having a good ol' p.ss up with our nearest and dearest or perhaps work colleagues and let's not forget our great celebration of Christmas (haven't bought a single thing yet but I know it will all be alright on the night!) Can't wait...love it!
I'm also sure this is exactly what our dear lovely friends and hosts of Arillas will be doing while we are back here at home. They're probably relaxing and enjoying a well earned rest from making sure that we all had the most unforgettable holiday ever this year, as they always do until we all decend upon them once again from April onwards!
So a great big thank you to everyone in Arillas for always making sure that we had a memorable time with them. (which most of us always do...year after year after year after....!)
So until next year Ger...(who's rambling now?!) and all you Arillacs out there....enjoy your Autumn and Winter celebrations and remember... the Spring and Summer of Arillas is not really that far away!

Until next year....

Suzy x

p.s....Eggy, please keep us all updated as often as you can during our time away from our special place!
It's always much appreciated!

X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 28, 2015, 11:46:04 PM
You guys and yer "ramblimg" - Remember that rambling is a large part of "Arillas Today"

Keep this alive , folks, I will tell yer mine if you will tell me yours!

15 deg outside at 11:30 pm, here, after a very nice Night Owl special souvlakia. A quiet "Oche" bank holiday. Bank Holidays , in the UK , always spring to mind endless queues on motorways and no one getting nowhere fast. Different here unless you get stuck behind a tortoise. Siga Siga.

Suzy61 - Updates I will do with my best ability. Arillas will hibernate for a while but, for your hosts, there are many duties. Olives to pick , catch up on work at home, pools to clean , sunbeds to store, and of course planning for next Summer.

Who said Xmas shopping!!?? Be Greek and sort it out avrio. Or......probably Xmas Eve!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on October 29, 2015, 03:37:02 PM
I love reading all the posts and I am disappointed when I log in and there are none but then I say to myself well, perhaps you should post then.

Eggy - as I said to you when we met briefly in the summer, I love hearing your updates, they are always so funny and keep us all up to date with Arillas news  when we are not there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on October 29, 2015, 06:34:46 PM
i wish there was a like button on here sonia, i feel exactly the same!!! so disapointed when there are no new comments!
well, i have a day off tomorrow, so its off to have my hair cut, then off to do a big grocery shop cause we seem to have no food in the house! i know how to live!!!!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 29, 2015, 07:20:51 PM
I agree its always great to see an 'Eggy Post' but its good to see what other have to say too.  Sadly its now 5 weeks since Julia and I got back from Arillas and have not yet made up our minds about 2016.
The autumn in England can be wonderful, but sadly today has been wet and windy in Lincolnshire.  Never mind, am looking forward to an evening out in the depths of this wild and woolly county at Grayingham where a pasta evening at a lovely home is on our schedule.
Best wishes to all Forum members
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 31, 2015, 03:36:14 PM
Persactly  right , PJ. I enjoy not only what others have to say but also the pics.
And.... wotta super new photo of you. You're not applying for the PM's job are you. - Gets my vote!

A little recce, around Arillas today, sees Grazella finally closed as are most others on the front, except beach point for a beer or two. Brouklis looks open, well they still have a menu outside, and Armourada never seems to close. Probably a Brouklis trip for us tonight, celebrating the arrival home of Wegg. We should expect a super relaxed evening, so I will not feel bad showing her a cupboard full of ironing avrio.
Although a dry 18deg, at the mo, me-thinks it will be an inside dine tonight, with possibly a long sleeve shirt, plus all other accessories of course.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 31, 2015, 05:08:47 PM
 
Hope you both enjoy your evening, it must be lovely to have Wegg home....as for the ironing I hate it too...... but you have obviously done the washing so next time we see you do you think you could give Bill another tutorial, not for the strimmer this time .....but knowing how a man can learn to use a washing machine would be a great asset to him. (And me).

Although after half an hour strimming he then got a man in and then paid to have the garden complete re-done. Mmm I really would like a separate laundry room. 😃

   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 01, 2015, 12:44:36 PM
Val - Wegg left me a map, showing how to get from the kitchen to locate the washing machine, so I had no excuses.

Last night was the end of the Season, for Brouklis, and busy it was too. A very nice steak n Bifteki went down a treat with red wine, and we ate outside!!

A very nice 1st November too, not only "Arillas Today" but, all around with a warm in the sun 19 deg at midday. Much garden digging has been done by moi and Wegg has been picking peppers. I'm told yer  "Gotta Picka Pepper or two." - (I am sure that was a song from "Oliver")

Cheers and a pinch and a punch etc etc.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on November 04, 2015, 12:11:44 AM
Neil...What have you done?
I'm all booked up to see the musical production of Oliver with family in December and when that particular song and dance routine comes on I will have an image of you pulling peppers from your garden...or even out of pockets!

Suzy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 06, 2015, 08:22:15 AM
Well Suzy61 , looks like that, before you go, you will have to be "Reviewing the situation.........."
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I am an early bird here , at 8pm, this morning as a long morning purge is planned for the garden. With an Arillas today, at around 11 deg start up, I think I just may have a cup of tea , or two. before venturing outside.
(Suzy61 knows this song as well - "Gotta have a cuppa or two....." )

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on December 01, 2015, 05:58:17 PM
Another great day  in Arillas today!!!

December comes in with a sunny day  with temperatures up to 19°C

See you soon!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on December 01, 2015, 08:56:21 PM
Thanks Dimitri's,  wish we were there!

Sharon x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 02, 2015, 12:52:29 AM
Missing it all Dimitri! xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on December 02, 2015, 08:07:24 AM
They look like "drone" photos. More please Dimitri
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 03, 2015, 07:39:41 AM
Lovely photo,s . See you soon. love to all the family. xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 14, 2015, 06:41:27 PM
A long awaited "Arillas TodaY"

.... OK , I confess we did kick off with around a frosty 5 deg this morning but..........
....... sat in Beach Point , at Lunchtime , I could be forgiven thinking I imagined that!!!
Very warm , in the sun , and taking in the rays that were on offer. Not just me and Beach Point, a few at Sharon's probably also wondering what date it was.
14th December???? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?

All here are being spoilt at the moment and an extra "spoil" is now on the cards with "Kostas on the Beach" now opening for the Winter.
(Another choice for evening food and lunchtime snacks) ----- And a dartboard!!

Arillas is looking good , folks,  and apart from us "lazy Ex-Pats" not a minute is being wasted with many olives being picked and many walls being painted and many gardens being dug.
But.... I have to say that some of us Lazy ones do have a good 'ole chore bashing in the mornings. The afternoons and evenings are ours!!

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on December 14, 2015, 07:50:03 PM
Good on you Eggy.  Enjoy the rays while you can.  Pretty nice winter's day here with no rain for a change.  Didn't see much of it  though  as working - all day!  Well jell xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 15, 2015, 01:04:16 AM
Sounds good to me Neill.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 16, 2015, 12:14:33 AM
Arillas today gave us 13 /14 deg as the goat flies but dry and warm if you could find a sunny nook or cranny.
Tonight gave me a few games of darts with the Armourada boys plus the added bonus of Chestnuts perched upon the somba for all to enjoy.
HOT CHESTY NUTTIES!! - Haven't had those for a while. - Careful , Terry if you are reading this!

Arillas looking good for December , guys,
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on December 18, 2015, 05:15:30 PM
Kalispera everyone.
Passing by from Sharons pool today I crashed on a Cristmass party.
the weather does not remind us of Winter yet ( at least durring the day)

Xronia POlla
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on December 18, 2015, 08:05:34 PM
How I could've plonked myself there for the afternoon and I would have been entirely happy!

(Love the new website format too)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 19, 2015, 11:35:28 AM
*deep sigh* just gorgeous and thank you for sharing Boss 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on December 19, 2015, 06:37:05 PM
Looks wonderful......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on December 20, 2015, 01:37:44 AM
I love Arillas out of season, but this year must have broken all the records. Swimming in the sea off Arillas beach in December.............. I WISH!!!! My latest date so far was November 2nd a couple of years ago. It was very warm and calm on that day.

The chase is on for the latest date to be wet in the sea from Arillas beach. Was it you? Sadly, I think I know the answer.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on December 20, 2015, 11:22:29 AM
My earliest is the last week in June and the latest the first week in August. I'm planning towards a May to September visit one year and an October to March stay another year. Then I can have a dip on Christmas day!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 26, 2015, 05:45:17 PM
Arillas Today - or St. Stephens Day - or Boxing Day ,,,, ends comfortably with a 13 deg outside temp which tells all what a super afternoon it was around the beach front. Costas on the Beach open as was Arillas Beach Point and more customers than would queue up for a Mothercare sale.

There has been much going on here for various charities leading up to Xmas day and all those who helped organise have well and truly earned their quality time with family and friends.

Night Owl , Afionas , had a fun night and raised over e1000 to buy an electric wheelchair with neck support and hoist for a little local Afionas lass.
The UK shop, Sidari ,  raised e600 plus for the cat and dog charities , thanks to a raffle'
Carol singing raised over e100  for the Karoudsades Orhans fund plus another e1000 with various fundraising.
Kavadaddes Post Office organised a raffle with every ticket winning a prize, courtesy of many local tavernas , breweries , businesses etc and raised over e2000 towards School repairs

Tis been a busy but well worthit time for all and Arillas truly sends it's blessing to you all. -
Y'all come back now

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 26, 2015, 06:35:03 PM
Thanks for the update on local activity -  good to know that all that effort will benefit so many good causes.

Of course we'll all be back if at all possible (in fact Julia and I have already booked). 

You've done another sterling job this year of relating news of Arillas doings - long may it continue.

Best wishes for St Stephen's Day, and also for a very happy 2016.

Regards
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on December 27, 2015, 12:08:06 AM

Wow,what wonderful fund raising for those charities. Well done! Than you for letting us know.

We can only add our praise to PJ's to thank you for all the news you have delivered to the forum and look forward to hearing from you throughout 2016.

      Val n Bill x



 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 27, 2015, 12:52:30 PM
Thanks Guys

As soon as I can get off my butt, and sort out picture posting, I can show you what is going on at Horizon and Mega Lithari Villas plus other little gems.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 28, 2015, 12:10:46 PM
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/fruit-2_595.jpg)

(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/2015-fruit_595.jpg)


Just tinkering on pictures , Guys. Two of our fruit trees , this morning , I HOPE!!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 28, 2015, 12:22:55 PM
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/house-2015_595.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 28, 2015, 04:58:58 PM
I am getting there , Guys, with the help from the Boss.
A tad more practice and the world is my oyster. - Not bad for an O.A.P.

Arillas today is a dry and very nice 16 deg. Tis a quiet one and I wonder where every one vanishes.
(Surely they don't see my Punto, in the distance, and hide???)

Armourada played host to Stathis and I today (Stathis - Summer 2014 waiter at Thalassa)
Many doubles were missed and many Retsinas were consumed. - THATSWOT TISALLABOUT!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 28, 2015, 05:28:11 PM
How wonderful Eggy to have your own orange and lemon trees with what looks like a good crop ready to eat.
Your house looks good in the sunshine.  Glad you are mastering the art of posting photos.  Have had lots of false steps with that myself.
All the best,
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on December 28, 2015, 08:26:49 PM
Lovely pictures Neill, well after Boxing day floods around here we are more than happy to see them.

We weren't affected but my daughter and family couldn't get out of their road as the main roads were completely under water, with cars stuck in ditches and one opposite them on it's side it was a bit scary.
Also nothing like other families in the north west are experiencing, thank God.

By late afternoon the flooding had subsided and they were able to drive the three miles to us for a family gathering.

So thank you for the sunshine in your photos.

   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 29, 2015, 10:17:28 PM
Very sad and distressing for all , Val , with the flooding in the UK. We are very lucky here , indeed.

So, Arillas Today will wait for tomorrow. This afternoon the "Pull of the Arrers" beckoned me to Sidari
 ("Arrers" for the uninitiated are those 3 metal barrels with a point on the end)

Anyway , these are Sidari Beach which you will very very rarely see, this quiet, in the Summer.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=sidari2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
Both these taken from the outer seating area of Matts Bar.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/sidari1_595.jpg)

Those of you who know Andy Stewart, Sea Monkeys Sidari, will forgive him when he said to his wife Fiona....
...... "Just taking the dog out for a walk" - Where was he?????
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/matt1_595.jpg)
Marking the board at Matts Bar ( A very rare appearance here from Matt who only plays when he thinks he can win.!!!

And, poor "Toffee" ???
This , I think says he all. - Shame on you Andy!!!
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/toffee1_595.jpg)
A trip to Arillas is planned tomorrow and I hope we can have those 15/16deg temps that Sidari gave us today.
(Course we can - What was that James Bond song?? - Nobody does it better??.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 30, 2015, 05:22:29 PM
Arillas Today not only treats us with a 14/15 deg afternoon but sneaks us a quick preview of the secret card school at "Kostas on the Beach"
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=cardskool.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

....plus a "Xronia Polla" from Ireni whose decision to open during the Winter has been well supported.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=costa.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Arillas looking as good as ever , guys!
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=arillas2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=arillas1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
and...... goings on at "Mega Lithari" Villas.............
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/mega_595.jpg)
Are 3 Villas soon to become 6 or 7.?? - On the outskirts of Arillas and not bothering anyone this can only be a boost for the Arillas Summer Business.

Meanwhile.....................
Fritz has had enough of all the Xmas celebrations and has become very "Tyred" very quickly.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=S3010393.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Cheers all and a healthy 2016 to you luvvers of Arillas - (As Phil would say).
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on December 30, 2015, 09:55:00 PM
Happy new year to you and Wendy, and to everyone who reads this. (Can you put a deposit down one of those villas for me Neill?..... in my dreams...:-))
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BAJ on December 31, 2015, 02:58:03 AM
Negg, are those villas the ones between Arillas and Ag Stef on the series of bends?
Brian
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 31, 2015, 11:41:13 AM
BAJ

The Mega Lithari Villas are on the "main road" out , from Arillas. On the left hand side of the first corner up the hill.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on December 31, 2015, 02:46:44 PM
Thank you Eggy and everyone who keeps us updated.  The pictures are wonderful.  Lovely Ireni has obviously made the right decision.  Happy 2016 to you all.  Roll on summer.
Love from Ann and Paul xx :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 02, 2016, 09:28:14 PM
Thank you Eggy and the pictures and news are always appreciated :) Happy 2016 to all there including the feline and canine folk!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on January 03, 2016, 01:29:43 AM
Happy New Year!  Well done  for mastering the picture posting Eggy.  That's gonna make the forum even better. Can't get enough of them. Thanks and be well.  Mo x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on January 04, 2016, 02:14:19 PM
Thank you for the photos and the updates/snippets Eggy, really enjoyed looking at these.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 04, 2016, 05:41:07 PM
I loved seeing the pics and thinking of all the frustration Dimi must have used showing you how to post them and the estatic joy you both must have felt when you finally said I think I've got it.xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 11, 2016, 07:02:35 PM
Thought you guys might like appreciate , not only a super outside 16 deg "Arillas Today" buut also the view , at 6pm, from our balcony which welcomed me home. - (Plus Wegg , of course who always welcomes me home - I think!)
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/110116_595.jpg)

Looks like you may have to click on the above ( I am only an 'Ammer Chewer" - remember)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on January 12, 2016, 02:28:46 PM
Wonderful picture Eggy.  Just wish I could have been there too.
Ann x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on January 12, 2016, 10:07:14 PM

Now that is a beautiful sunset, makes me wish it was welcoming me home....big sigh.

    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 13, 2016, 05:08:48 PM
A fierce "Arillas Today" will bite any "Lilly White Legs" that appear on the sea front and take no prisoners.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/jan1_595.jpg)

(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/jan2_595.jpg)

(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/jan3_595.jpg)

(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/jan4_595.jpg)
If the bench was there I need to know who would volunteer to sit on it!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steve & Carole on January 14, 2016, 02:10:18 PM
I'll willingly volunteer !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on January 14, 2016, 03:41:31 PM
So would I Steve! I would happily sit on that beach no matter what the weather than be sat in my office with snow forecast.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 07, 2016, 05:42:31 PM
The recent bad winds and no one would have volunteered to sit on the jetty.

However , all is not dull n dismal. Arillas today is looking good and "the Eggs" at Kavaddades have some new Neighhhhhh Bours.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=Pony1.jpg&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/Pony2_595.jpg)
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=Pony3.jpg&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
They are very very well looked after and I must get down there and have a chat with the owners to see what riding school they are from.
(Reckon Boss Dimi will know)

And..... talking of Dimitris ... a little competition for y'all.
We bumped into him at "Costas on Beach" Friday. Guess what he was drinking?? - (Twas the evening so that is the only clue you get)
2 Glasses of Retsina for the runner-up - 1 glass of Retsina for the winner (Have you tasted Retsina-If so you can see my thinking here!!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 07, 2016, 08:14:56 PM
Thank you for the post Eggy. I couldn't begin to guess Dimitri's tipple - I'll go for Metaxa 7. Was probably mineral water if I know him at all..........

I never tire of seeing the pics of our Magoulades area. Horses, donkeys, humans............

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 07, 2016, 11:11:49 PM
Thank you for the post Eggy. I couldn't begin to guess Dimitri's tipple - I'll go for Metaxa 7. Was probably mineral water if I know him at all..........

I never tire of seeing the pics of our Magoulades area. Horses, donkeys, humans............

Phil

Phil..... Not close to Dimi's tipple , I'm afraid..... But you got it right on the pics of Magoulades area- etc.... Put those humans into third. The first and second nominations are much more interesting.

However , Tis really nice to come out on the balcony every morning and be greeted by the sight of 3 ponies/2 horses at peace with the world.

Wegg pops down to see them with a carrot or two. - Me? - just a ciggie and coffee for breakfast. - ( No one spoils me!!! )

Well , except we did get to Night Owl tonight and the bill was paid for by the lady of the house. Not a carrot in sight
(One day I will treat her to 18 of them - If I can find a jeweller open)

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on February 07, 2016, 11:22:01 PM
 
Bill thinks it might be the Dark Bitter from Arillas Brewery.....I am opting for a glass of red wine.

Send us an occasional pic of the horses and ponies, just to make us smile.

    Val x
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 08, 2016, 05:47:45 PM
No dark bitter and no wine to add to Phil's "bloomer" with the metaxa.
(Does Phil wear bloomers? - Perish the thought)

Costas on the Beach, this afternoon saw the sad farewell to Gary (on the boats Gary) who leaves for England today. - Permanent move at the mo.

Many were there to wish him well and Gary is yet another limb to be removed from the body of Arillas. - He will be missed . Good Guy.

Anyway - "Chin Up" or in my case "Double Chin Up" - Life is still being kind to us all here. (Still sad to say farewell to a local though)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Donpipez on February 09, 2016, 05:13:47 PM
Sorry to hear Gary is leaving.

Will this mean no boat hire from Arillas this Year?

This is one of the things we always look forward to & Jill's Sister is joining us this Year so was really looking forward to taking her out on a trip

Neil & Jill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on February 17, 2016, 08:09:23 PM
I am guessing Dimitris would be drinking something unusual for him  - maybe even Champagne?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 18, 2016, 01:23:07 PM
Love the photo,s of the horse's.
 Re Dimi and the drink I don't care as long as he enjoyed it and didn't fall of his chair and hurt himself, ofcourse that wouldn't have been from drink anyway  but laughter. See you in April. xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on February 22, 2016, 11:46:02 PM
Vodka, of course. Probably Finnish.
Emeralddragons
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 23, 2016, 08:45:58 AM
Dimitris's "tipple" was Green Tea, without milk. made me embarrassed asking for a 2nd Retsina

Arillas looking good and pics will follow soon.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on February 23, 2016, 08:31:13 PM
Goodness!
Emeralddragons
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on February 23, 2016, 08:53:36 PM
Yeah puts me to shame. I would also have been asking for 2nd Retsina also and I don't mean 2nd glass but 500 ml bottle.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on February 23, 2016, 09:13:35 PM
Green Tea? Who would've thought? I drink at least 6 cups a day of the stuff, it's my other addiction. Along with Arillas that is.

139 days ....... I can almost taste it now! A bit of Ebaying is in order tonight, a new cossie or two is required :-) 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 14, 2016, 12:42:55 PM
Arillas Today gives us a dry "Clean Monday"
(And so it should be a clean Monday after 135mm of rain , in March , so far - Along with thunder /Lightning / and hailstones yesterday)

The last week has seen many carnivals and parties where much lamb, pork , souvlakis and other meaty things were consumed ready for today.

Kites as per tradition may also be flying in various spots today and Tavernas will be catering for many guests where it is obviously something "Fishy" on the menu. Not a gyros in sight unless you cross the waiters palm in euros, maybe!
Many Greeks still follow the tradition of "meat free" though.

For those interested more about clean Monday , take a look at this link. -;http://greece.greekreporter.com/2014/03/02/clean-monday-everything-you-need-to-know/
Cheers
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 14, 2016, 06:22:28 PM
AND...... the story continues....

A few kites being flown on Arillas beach , this pm , with "Beach Point" enjoying some customers taking in the peace n quiet. (Plus moi for a beer)
... But only at Beach point end, as "Costas on Beach" were having a big Barbie!! . Many guests eagerly waiting for those goodies I saw on the "Giant Barbie".
PRAWNS - FISH - SQUID. Never stayed to see the barbied Octopus , shame really as may have got a "leg".

Good to see a busy Armourada as they also do a very good selection of food and are experts at fish dishes.

Then , twas off to Three W's , Agious Stephanos to be surprised by a carnival float outside.
Xrisanthos and his boys ready to take part in the Avliotes Carnival with his "Beatles Float"
He and his guys were looking good and up fer it. (Black wigs/suits n all) - I have asked he gets some pics for me.
(Giant speakers playing "She Loves You -Yeah" and I am sure he has other tunes lined up)
Costa , from Fanta-Sea, looked a pretty good Paul MaCartney. - If around Ag.Stephanos you must try his Taverna. - Another super place to visit. (Good Guy)

I enjoyed sharing fun with all these guys but...........
.....such a big shame , as I should have the camera with me at all times. These memories should be shared with all to enjoy. Instant memories I will not forget.

A tad of drizzle this afternoon but nothing that spoilt anyone's day. - 12 deg outside at 6:30 pm now but a warmth still remains for the day we have all had.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on March 14, 2016, 11:25:18 PM
Thanks Eggy for posting about clean Monday. I love learning  about grest traditions like this. Read the link also. No matter what faith you or perhaps none I think having traditions like this are great. A lot of our traditions are gradually being eroded away. I was pleased that Davd Camerons plan to extend Sunday trading laws was voted out as it is good to see that a lot of people still want Sundy to remain a family day for as many people as possible. I will get down of my soap box now.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 16, 2016, 01:12:37 PM
Then , twas off to Three W's , Agious Stephanos to be surprised by a carnival float outside.
Xrisanthos and his boys ready to take part in the Avliotes Carnival with his "Beatles Float"
He and his guys were looking good and up fer it. (Black wigs/suits n all) - I have asked he gets some pics for me.

This I want to see!!! :D Please post the pics once you get them!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 31, 2016, 05:54:30 PM
Erja - These little tinkers, at Three W's, have still not given me any pics. - I will continue to pester the buggers!!

Arillas today gives us a 23 deg outside sunny day and a peaceful beach time for all.

A few people buzzing around and "Quiz Afternoon" at Costas on the beach! - Eh? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT? -
(For me ? - I can only answer questions on ITV Tipping Point. (Sort of "What is the number between 1 and 3.?)

Anyway ... Hope to get the permission of Marinos(Horizon) to show his update for his Hotel this Summer. - Maybe tomorrow. - 'Gers crossed and all that.
Also , avrio . may bring some more news which will make all sit back and think.... Wowie Zowie!! -
Wanna back a horse when on holiday???  - Save money on a sunbed??? ------- All will be revealed soon. - WATCH THIS SPACE _  GUYS!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 31, 2016, 06:49:57 PM
Look out for any offers on the ouzo Neill will be back 2nd week May
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 01, 2016, 09:13:15 AM
The poor exchange rate means that it has , technically, gone up  in price John.

We start Arillas Today with a 14deg outside temp which all hope will get to 22/23 deg by lunchtime.

And , how about this ??

Arillas has been shortlisted for a new idea in sun bed hire.
As I understand it, each umbrella will have a coin operated unit which is “WI-FI” linked to the sun beds, by the Taverna/Hotel owners. Tourists can select either 1, 2, 3 or 4 beds for a period over 2 to 5 hours, and pay the relevant charge.
There is no way this can be overridden as you are unable to sit on a bed unless it is “activated” Try it and an alarm will sound. A high bleep that will certainly wake up the neighbours! .The original plan was for every bed to issue a small electric shock but was against the “Health/Safety” law as should someone be sleeping when their time expired..…? .That would be a wake up call!!!

Anyway , good news, for those who want to save a euro or two, is that anyone who only wants to spend an hour or so, on the beach, can check each empty unit to make use of any un-expired time that maybe is available.
(A bit like using parking meters)

Plus…… the beauty of it all is that each unit is fitted with an intercom so you can “buzz” the relevant Taverna owner and order snacks and drinks.

A snippet from the local news says it all………….
“  Ein Anderer Aprilscherz , a little beach resort in Germany, instigated this “Pay and Tan“ sevice last Summer and has reported the following benefits.
a. The service is linked to the owner and all cash taken is recorded on the computer.This eliminates the need of regular checks by Tax Inspectors.
b. There is no need to employ anyone to check and collect money from Tourists. The owner empties the boxes at the end of the day and prints his invoice.
c. An increased profit on sales of drinks and snacks.
d. A benefit tor any tourists who want a short time on the beach and not pay for the day.
(This now has the saying * Search and Scorch for free *

So , Guys , get yer change out and get a tan by the hour , or two!!!
________________________________________________________________________________

And…. It looks like the Arillas Chemist idea will not be happening but do not despair. I am thinking of taking on a Summer rental and turning it into a “Local Bookmakers”.
Called E.R.A (Eggy Racing Arillas)  It will offer drinks plus a smoking area and of course a dartboard.
Planned to open every evening what better way to spend some gambling time with an aperitif before your evening meal?? I need to plan/monitor the times though because, being 2 hours ahead of the UK, it could be difficult to monitor someone, for example, backing the winner of the 4:30 Newmarket when it is 6:30 over here.  ( They know the result, don’t they?? )

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on April 01, 2016, 10:24:25 AM
Thanks for the update Neel,
I just wanted to add the picture of the Arillas High Street (http://www.arillas.com/web-cam/the-picture-of-the-day/223-1st-april-2016) that was iluminated yesterday for the first time.

See you soon~~!!

(http://www.arillas.com/images/Arillas_high_street_1st_april_2016.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 01, 2016, 11:03:20 AM
Is that me , Dimitris , stood outside my new premises??
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on April 01, 2016, 12:43:51 PM
Hey - great to have big name Mappin & Webb in Arillas - Happy month everyone!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 01, 2016, 01:48:22 PM
 
Now Bill will have to bring his credit card (I am not allowed one) 😥 
 
The only thing missing is a Wetherspoons..... But we don't need one that serves meals.

  Val n Bill X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: springs65 on April 01, 2016, 03:09:10 PM
Eggy and Dimitris April fool ???
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on April 01, 2016, 05:36:26 PM
Ha Ha!!  Good April Fool's jokes.  Almost as good as Norwich having a super new railway station with 6 platforms in a sleepy little village just outside Norwich, as reported in our local paper today.  :) :) :)  Anyway, almost summer - roll on Arillas time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 01, 2016, 06:03:27 PM
Nice one Boss :D 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 01, 2016, 10:22:06 PM
Loved it, yer two ole pranksters! The WiFi sunbeds might even catch on.............. And very impressed with the PhotoShop edits. Mappin and Webb indeed!!

Phil

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 05, 2016, 05:14:51 PM
Phil - Are you saying we are telling "PORKY PIES ? "

Anyway - 23 today , 23 today "I've got the key of the beach - Living here is such a peach" !!!!

Sort of like the birthday song " 21 today" but 23 deg is the temp and it is such a super afternoon.

Places are coming alive for the end of April and "PASKA". There are tourists here already , many German, who I am sure take delight in seeing all the re-furb work going on. ---- And not only Arillas , tis a busy time at Sidari and Ag. Yiorgos , and Stephanos.
Rainbow , yesterday, jet washing pool and checking sunbeds to ensure guests can sleep safe and sound in the afternoon. (Afternoon?- Surely that's darts time?)Sharon's pool bar once again being made more welcoming than last Summer , and last Summer was good.
Grazzella has been spending many hours with their Taverna. - New tiles and other new ides to entice you guys for their company. (Good company tis too!)
Brouklis planning to open at the end of April , at least. - Who will be the first in there? - Is Viv and Pete favourite for that??
So much to tell , so little time to tell it in.

However , with a drink or 3 under my belt , I will retire to my chair for a small whisky. - Maybe sit outside and get a tan , who knows?

Finally -- a small change to Horizon with their top appts but as I have not seen Marinos for permission to take a pic I will see if anyone notices this "invisible" addition, that has been made, when they arrive. - Bring yer specs , Terry!!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on April 05, 2016, 10:35:41 PM
Once again Neil...thanks for all the up dates, much appreciated.

Suzy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 06, 2016, 04:49:30 PM
Suzy

25 deg at 4pm here , this afternoon, and being spoilt with such good weather. (Rain on the forecast soon though)

and.... there was a body or two in the sea. - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

cHEERS
nEGG
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 06, 2016, 08:45:54 PM
Well we will be in Brouklis about midnight on 25th. Thanks for all the reports you have given us over the years Neil love to you and our Wendy. xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on April 07, 2016, 07:25:24 PM
Oh my! I'm coming over this weekend, where will feed us?

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on April 07, 2016, 08:28:00 PM
I hear Costas have stayed open over the. Winter. Also Beachpoint. I'm sure Eggy will be able to add more to this.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on April 07, 2016, 10:52:45 PM
Sonia....did you say beach point?
What a comforting place to be on a chilly wet and windy winter's day.... I can almost taste one of their gyros pitta... Mmmm yummy!
One of my favourite meals in Arillas, along with many, many, many others!

Suzy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on April 07, 2016, 11:03:01 PM
Is that Kostas on the Beach Sonia?
We had the most amazing lamb dish their one evening last year, it came on a huge baked aubergine and then followed by their delicious caramel ice cream. Now you've got me started!

Suzy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 08, 2016, 09:36:14 AM
"Kostas on the Beach" is open from Wednesday to Sunday , from around 1:30 pm through to the evening, and food and drink are available.

Beach Point is open from around 1:30 pm ish , every day, but food generally only available Friday/Saturday/Sunday evenings.
(Although if you ask for a lunchtime snack I am sure Christos would put something together for you)

Armourada will supply you an afternoon tipple and a small evening menu.

You may find Sharon at her pool bar. She would probably be working away but I'm sure a morning coffee or drink could be rustled up.

I believe that Kostas/Sophia Marvel will , with a days notice, prepare an evening delight for you.

Nothing I have found open , yet , in Ag.Giorgos, but Ag.Stehanos looks to be coming alive.

But "Night Owl" Afionas is open every evening from tonight (Friday) -You should also catch a lunchtime drink there as well.

Further afield is , of course, Mon Amour, Kavaddades for evening meals and "The School House" in Aspiotades (Before Agros)

Spoilt for chice , in Sidari , with "Bavias" , and "Chinatown" open weekends , plus a few others around the "Sea Monkey" end of Sidari.
(Bavias stuffed Bifteki - The best around , in my opinion)

The only other icing on the cake, for you, would be a nice warm weekend and with an 18deg start , this morning, fingers are crossed.

Cheers
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on April 08, 2016, 11:16:32 AM
Thanks for taking the time to report Eggy. I've just spent a couple of dreamy minutes imagining myself at all of those places. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 08, 2016, 03:44:32 PM
So warming up nicely in Arillas - yeeeeiiiii! Hope you get to see the Grand National somewhere tomorrow Eggy ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on April 08, 2016, 04:03:28 PM
Hi Suzy - yeah I did mean Costas on the Beach and thanks Eggy for clarifying when food is served at Costas and Beachpoint. I also love the Gyros from there Suzy. Not been to Costas for a few years. Might give it a try again this year.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on April 08, 2016, 05:25:30 PM
Sonia....we visited Kostas twice last year and on both occasions we had a fantastic meal! It was very busy and maybe a little under staffed therefore we had to wait a while in between courses. However, that's never a problem for us as we're quite happy to sit and watch the sunset and listen to the waves while, sipping our drinks, in fact far better than being rushed.
The food was definitely worth the wait and we wished we had visited there more often. We ate there on our last two nights. The staff as in most places in Arillas were extremely friendly, apologetic for the wait and couldn't do enough for us.
If it's as good as last year then you won't be disappointed!

Suzy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 08, 2016, 05:57:59 PM
Suzy61

Take it from me when I say that Vasillis, in the kitchen, tries as much as he can to produce freshly cooked food.
This does take time and even so during the Winter, when it is "Technically Quiet".
Fun to see though when he cooks the chicken in the wine sauce!! - Flames coming out of the pan which we enjoy viewing through the serving hatch.

National tomoorow. - Kostas on the Beach should be showing it. If not link into their Wi-Fi and watch it on yer laptop.
Will the first be the last in this race , I ask. ??? - The Last Samurai. - Will I commit "Hari-Kiri" if it does not come in the first 4??
(Watch out for "Ballycasey" - A big price for a forgotten horse. - May just say "I'm Back!!!!"

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on April 08, 2016, 06:05:34 PM
Eggy you've gone for the same horse as Kane, hope you both win. I have gone for Boston Bob after Captain Bob 😀.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Corfusoon on April 08, 2016, 06:12:53 PM
Thank you kindly Eggy.

Will drop you a line. Hopefully catch up with yourself and Wendy next week.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 08, 2016, 06:47:23 PM
Jersey Bean

Boston Bob, I hope, will bob up and down in the same spot and probably has more chance of getting to Boston than he has as winning the National.

Now.... Have I truly put "Eggy" on face with that quip??

Corfusoon - Hope to catch up with you as quickly as the Last Samurai catches up with , and goes past the National 2nd place.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on April 08, 2016, 09:27:19 PM
Lol Eggy as long one of us wins. Corfusoon make sure you go to the magnificent Night Owl 😀
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 08, 2016, 09:39:43 PM
I got Boston Bob and Rocky Creek £2 each way. Go horses! 😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 08, 2016, 10:37:15 PM
Erja

I have stuck my neck out, already , on Boston Bob, which is more than Rocky Creek will do, because his jumping will be "Rocky" from the 1st and he will be ...
..... "Up the creek" after halfway!! -  A long neck would be required to win from that!
Anyway.... WOTDOIKNOW!!?? - especially when a 1-5 "nailed on" favourite falls at the 9th , today.

A happy Arillas today and although much rain, around 6pm ish, still ends with a dry 18 deg outside. - Weekend looks good.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 09, 2016, 06:00:43 PM
Dat 'ole Grand Nat will be with us in around 1hr 20 so , regardless of any gambles have made, we all hope that all horses and Jockeys get around safely.

Meanwhile...... Arillas , albeit with 24mm of overnight rain , has turned out to be yet another dry n good afternoon, Currently enjoying 20 deg at 6 pm ish so what more do we need.

(Maybe an 80/1 winner of the National????)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 10, 2016, 04:02:39 PM
So , the "Last Samuri" did not finish last but could not "Rule the World" in yesterdays Grand National. Although a 2nd spot , backed each way , may just buy a small snack for us, Good to see "Boston Bob" bobbing along, on his way to Boston and "Rocky Creek" up there without a paddle.
Anyway,  I think everyone's a winner as all came home safely.( Who backed the winner then??)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Overnight rain here , which petered out, around 2pm gave us a 45mm "fall" so I hope that tomorrow morning will get us back in the garden to make sure that the peas, beans and potatoes have not drowned.

My hat must come off to "Kostas on the Beach" for Winter opening. Over the last 2 weeks they have enjoyed the company of French, Swiss, Belgium, German and English Tourists all looking for somewhere to sit enjoy a meal and a drink combined with a beach view. (And Irini speaks French!!)
Hat off , also to Arillas Beach point looking after , not only Winter guests but us locals. We have been spoilt for choice here, from October 2015 with Mon Amour, Night Owl, Kostas and Beach Point and a little car ride to Sidari gives us another selection of good places to be,

Meanwhile...... those lovely little "Good to be ats" are preparing from late Aril/early May such as Rainbow, Tris, Marvel and who can forget Brouklis?
...Plus all others whose Winter re-furbs will, I am sure bring them many old friends and new to spend time with them.

You lucky people!!!

Cheers
Negg

 



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 10, 2016, 07:41:35 PM
Quote
You lucky people!!!

And we know it...

Anyone who finds Arillas and connects with the local people will have won more than the competition, the Grand National, the Lottery... Jen and I are so privileged to be a little part of it.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 10, 2016, 09:36:33 PM
Good to see "Boston Bob" bobbing along, on his way to Boston and "Rocky Creek" up there without a paddle.
Anyway,  I think everyone's a winner as all came home safely.( Who backed the winner then??)

I lost merrily all the £8 and another £2 at work sweep stakes on the horses. I actually gave the £1 to the lady who blindly picked Rule The World from the wine bucket at work so I feel touched by the Lady Luck even though by a second hand ;)

And it is only short 41 sleeps until I get to Arillas! Life is GOOG 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on April 10, 2016, 10:50:41 PM
Had the winner ...... perhaps my luck is changing ! Saying that I gave the slip to my eldest and said "there you go, I doubt it will come in but its yours if ir does...."
Perhaps my lucks NOT changing !! Lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 14, 2016, 05:32:15 PM
"WEBEANSPOILT2DAY! with 26 deg at 4pm and a sunny day that makes you wear dark glasses when driving or you get weapy eyes!!
(I won't talk about sweaty armpits in casse it offends some one)

A super day with Beach point customers having a bevvy plus Sharon's pool Bar open with all enjoying the sun and "Kostas on Beach" with fresh faces eating more food than I could destroy in 48 hours!!

Super , nice , WOTMORECANISAY?? - Well..... Brouklis is open from Saturday evening!

SAYSTALLGUYS!!!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 15, 2016, 04:42:53 PM
Just another little "ditty" for y'all.

Only 23 deg this afternoon but much "goings ons" all around Arillas. Looking good and taking shape.

There are many French "day tripping" Tourists visiting at the moment. I am told they are based in Paleokatrista and have taken advantage of the Ryanair Flights which are now active direct from France.

This can only be good for all places that are opening earlier than usual.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 16, 2016, 06:10:47 PM
26 deg today and Arillas Beach is taking shape very nicely indeed. - Give it another week. I think there is more space this year. (We shall see)
So.....
WOTCANISAY?? - Well.........
...... Sunbeds already out at Tria Adelphia.
........ Rainbow working away this PM.
....... Something "Fishy" going on at Thomas's.
....... Sharon's shaping shipshape. (Try saying that after a few Ouzos!)
....... Horizon looking good as are Vinceremos and Grazella. (New flooring/tiling . I think, at Grazella? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?)
....... Portofino , as usual , going that extra kilometre, as they do every year.
...... Armourada poised to be back next week. - Busy bees they are . Leon always wants it to be at their best.
...... Brouklis poised for tonight. (Reckon Dimi needs a haircut though!!)
...... Hotel Marvel Pool , looking a real gem this year. (But then it looks a real gem , every year)

and....... I saw our first "Shower Cubicle Blue wooden thingy" being sited this afternoon. So maybe not long for the bench to appear back in it's prime position on the end of the jetty.
(So much to see but only 2 eyes to see it with!!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on April 16, 2016, 06:49:16 PM
Thanks Eggy for the update on the awakening Arillas.  Its always an exciting time when a resort opens up at the beginning of the season.  I was brought up at Cleethorpes and remember the same sort of happenings.  Easter was usually the signal for some to open and then Whitsun for all the rest.  I was always keen for the opening of the huge open air swimming pool so I could buy my season ticket - was in Speedos even 60 years ago!

(https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6121/6014500410_e2ae7fea9b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aatTqW)1956 (https://flic.kr/p/aatTqW) by pj&#x27;s memories (https://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on April 16, 2016, 09:23:38 PM
Oh that's lovely. Is it still there ?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on April 16, 2016, 10:11:30 PM
Answering Jersey Bean: Sadly they replaced it with an indoor pool about 35 years ago.  That however has the advantage of year round opening.  Another pic from Cleethorpes Bathing Pool 1951 with me and my sister.

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8183/8405503005_df1ab2b0f1.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/dNLpcB)1951 Cleethorpes Pool (https://flic.kr/p/dNLpcB) by pj&#x27;s memories (https://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/), on Flickr 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on April 16, 2016, 10:38:23 PM
Fabulous. I love looking at people's photos.  Have a fabulous holiday in Arillas. We have not been for a couple of years but hoping to book Kaloudis for next year.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 17, 2016, 12:05:11 PM
Thanks Eggy for the update on the awakening Arillas.  Its always an exciting time when a resort opens up at the beginning of the season.  I was brought up at Cleethorpes and remember the same sort of happenings.  Easter was usually the signal for some to open and then Whitsun for all the rest.  I was always keen for the opening of the huge open air swimming pool so I could buy my season ticket - was in Speedos even 60 years ago!

(https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6121/6014500410_e2ae7fea9b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aatTqW)1956 (https://flic.kr/p/aatTqW) by pj&#x27;s memories (https://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/), on Flickr

They look like the same ones, to me, PJ
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on April 17, 2016, 01:36:41 PM
Often wish for a day or two back in the past, but you have to live for the day don't you Negg.  Am really looking forward to our return visit to Arillas.  It seems to get better every year, and I love your reports on the behind the scenes work which goes on to ensure our enjoyment of our holidays.  Sadly I no longer have the swimwear I wore 60 years ago, which is perhaps as well, since my waist has expanded somewhat since those days.
I see looking at my Sunday Telegraph that temperatures are well up now in Corfu while here they stay very low.  Looking forward to more reports of day to day doings in Arillas.  Best wishes to all Forum Fans - Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 17, 2016, 05:15:41 PM
You're a super sport , PJ, and I love the banter with you.

We sit here, on 24 deg , at 5pm and all is "Bees Knees" - "Wot doctor ordered" - "Hunky Dory"  - Take the one quip that suits you!

This , guys , is what life is all about. - I sit at Beach Point, having a chat with Lezsek n Angie and then visit Kostas Beach for a few throws at a dartboard and then sitting having many jokes and smiles with Vasillis n Telos n Irini who had finished their cooking/serving duties for yet more very nice customers.
A super English family there this afternoon and I am sure they had a good relaxed time.
(Young Sebastian now has the nick name "O Kirios Michelin" - Please use this if you visit in the Summer. (Michelin Man, it means, but all is taken in fun_)
(In French you can call him Monsieur TUBBY - He takes it all in fun. - Anyway he eats tooooo much!!)

Armourada continues it's Summer re-vamp and will get many there , again , this Summer , including moi n Wegg.
Brouklis , I am told had a good first night , but then we all knew that before it opened.
Thallasa having a real spruce up and it will not be long before bums are at the tables.

Tonight will see the "Eggs" eating at Kostas on the Beach, with the Linnakis Duo. Do I have the Chicken Curry , freshly cooked by Tolis, son of Vasillis, or do I go for the giant beefsteak which Vasillis cooks very well , topped with onions.
BUGGER - I hate making decisions - I'm retired!!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 17, 2016, 11:16:16 PM
Now I am in bits wishing that Jen and I could have shared an Arillas Odyssey with the Egg and the shells - Eggletons and McIntyres - at Kostas on-the-beach. I have been coping with a whole year away from Arillas until now, but tonight I have collapsed. Like so many others, I cannot WAIT to be back where I belong.

Thanks for keeping Arillas Today alive Eggy.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 18, 2016, 04:19:35 PM
All the Eggs seem to be sunny side up which is nice :) I have only 33 short sleeps until I go home for a few days to charge my batteries after my second stint of Jury Service in the Old Bailey and nutty busy spring at work ;)

Cold Royal Ionian Gold at Sharon's Pool Bar.... *deep sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 19, 2016, 12:25:54 PM
Arillas today sees Wegg off, to the UK, for a week which means Arillas , this week will have a few Taverna visits from me!!
(Either that or cold pedigree chum on toast - Toast?? - Wots Toast??) - To be fair she has left me ample ready meals in the Freezer. (Where's the freezer??)

55 mins , leisurely drive , to the Airport, this morning but just a word of caution for those driving out from the Airport.
Corfu Town is now operating "Open Top" double decker buses for sightseeing tours around Corfu. A main route for these seems to be along the "Sea Front" past the castle / Coach area and then through the one way system just after the cricket pitch. Any bus/coach going this route is bound to be held up by badly parked vehicles. (Or slow horse drawn carriages) The bus eventually turns into the car park just after the Lisbon area. (Well, the one in front of me did)

So.... take that route, out of Corfu,  but beware it could be a very long and frustrating journey.

Anyway.... 24 deg at midday and rising. Very warm and no breeze here at Kavaddades. I imagine the same can be said for Arillas.
Rain forecast for end of week but y'all know how these forecasts change.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 11, 2016, 11:24:23 AM
Arillas Today sees "Egg" back from the UK , to a very nice 20 deg and warm "start up" to the Summer.

More posts should follow once gardening chores have been caught up with - It's a jungle out there!!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 11, 2016, 11:40:04 AM
Arillas Today sees "Egg" back from the UK , to a very nice 20 deg and warm "start up" to the Summer.

So that's why I have not seen the Egg about....  3days and I was getting worried.
Arillas remains just as we left it last year and it's so good to be back.
The beach is looking good for the summer with south beach once again having sand back, never got down that end last summer due to a lack of sand.
Places still to open up but all should be in full swing soon.
21c as I type and cloudy but who cares the Sun is trying to break through and all looks well for the afternoon

Off to enjoy the day now breakfast has been consumed

WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on May 11, 2016, 10:29:50 PM
Wish I was too John and Dot...enjoy!

Suzy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 14, 2016, 11:24:07 AM
Arillas continues to wake, more people arriving with a large contingent at the rainbow (cycling club, those hills just keep on going up)
Thursday was a funny old day cloud all day humid and a wind that threw big waves on to the beach with intermittent rain showers
Friday, well talk about chalk and cheese. The Sun was high cloud was a thing of the past and it was a hot one ..... the sun beds were put to good use and the pool was used by quite a few people at the rainbow
Today we head up to Akrotiri to see Nokia and it looks like it is also going to be a nice one

WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on May 14, 2016, 04:58:49 PM
Sounds good, we are looking in everyday from a very windy menorca.we both wish we were in arillas, but at least we have 2 weeks starting 30/9 to look forward to.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 23, 2016, 09:50:36 PM
Arillas today has been a gorgeous one with Southerly winds blowing and having met John The Ref, the lovely Janis and my fellow Finn's the Emeralddragons it has been a blast for the past two days - which is nice 8)

I even thought I saw the Eggmeister driving past Sharon's Pool Bar in his new Fiesta but I am yet to catch him up ;)

Three more days of bliss left and I will maximise the enjoyment 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 24, 2016, 09:21:23 AM
Life IS good indeed Erja.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 25, 2016, 05:02:58 PM
The question has got to be asked - "Is life goog , or even better for Erja, because she hasn't found me, I have missed her, in the Punto, in the nicest possible way and twas not me in the Fiesta. --- Me? -In a Fiesta? - In the afternoon? Perish the thought!
Anyway tonight will find me  at Rainbow should this lovely lady want a natter. - Maybe a quick visit to the "Nut" could be in order, after.

Arillas today sees a nice 22deg and a morning off , for me , as I have been on "catch up" since my return from the UK. Work-work-work -I'm 93 - DONCHYERKNOW?
(Tis a goog Arillas as Erja will confirm)

If tomorrow is better then today then yesterday was a cracker.

And a bonus - for those wanting to stay in the EU, current exchange is around e1.31 now - I think that will drop , like a stone, if there is an opt out.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 25, 2016, 06:48:14 PM
Back on report duty then Neill. As you were not about the last few days of our visit,
I asked jimmy if you had left the package for posting but he had not seen you.
Hope you manage to get it sorted.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 26, 2016, 05:00:11 PM
Apo-low-gees - John R - Never quite managed to get back.

Arillas today and ........ "Bing-Bong - The bench is back - bing bong" - a sort of merry "something" here. Mind you the bench may have been back for a while as I have not ventured that far for a tad.

23 deg and a good afternoon which was made better by finally bumping into Erja , without the Punto.

My Villa duties have now been completed so , as from today , I am now on holiday and will spend my retirement pension on all things good (Or GOOG )

Arillas has a little buzz which I feel may get much louder next week.

Exchange rate is , I think, e1.28 here and not sure how that compares to the UK.

Be Well , y'all

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: emeralddragons on May 30, 2016, 11:11:58 AM
TWO WEEKS IN MAY
A few days ago my husband and I returned from our tenth stay in Arillas. It was our first springtime visit. We experienced a slightly cooler version of the autumnal Arillas we are used to. Nature was fresh and green, and a lot of flowers were in bloom. And we saw fireflies - for the first time in our lives!
   As usual the food was excellent. Chefs Roula in Brouklis and Spiros in Horizon deserve special mention, as do many others. Efi´s food was as beautiful as her garden.
   For years I´ve got most of my summer clothes from Yiota, who is a dear friend.
   Despite my bad back, this time I managed to climb all the way up to Akrotiri. There we met our friend Janis, who introduced us to her friend Anne and friends. They were sitting in the sun, looking hot but happy, while we settled in the shade. Akrotiri has one of the best views in Corfu. See Anne´s video on her blog, "4th week in Arillas" (Arillas or Bust 2016), filmed that same day!
   Going back, I was hit by a sudden attack of sciatica. Anne and company saw me while driving back in their car, noticed something was wrong, and stopped. Janis offered to walk the last bit to the village, I took her place in the car and was saved a lot of pain. That was heartwarming: a real Arillas experience.
   And we finally met our fellow Finn, Erja, creator of that famous Arillas motto: "Life is goog." Together we established an official Finnish Corner in Brouklis. A bit like Pooh´s, but more Finnish, if you know what I mean.
Emeralddragon

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Anne on May 30, 2016, 11:50:23 AM
It was so good to meet you Emeraldragons. If only I had known you were going to struggle I would have made a special journey to take you both all the way back. I do hope you quickly recovered. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 04, 2016, 01:30:25 PM
Together we established an official Finnish Corner in Brouklis. A bit like Pooh´s, but more Finnish, if you know what I mean.

It was an absolute delight to meet you two lovely emeralddragons! It was so nice to hear our lovely but obscure language in the village!  And yes indeed we now have a little corner of Finland established in Brouklis :)

Hope to see you again sometime :)

“You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.”
― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on June 04, 2016, 11:04:31 PM
We are back for our 10th stay in arillas & all is perfect. Just me & col this time.
Today we walked from one end of the beach to the other. It was a bit breezy but hot enough to spend the day prostrate on a sun lounger. We had  a lovely lunch of sardines, Greek salad & tzatziki at Efis. This evening after pre dinner cocktails & Greek beer at the malibu we went to the brouklis for courgette  keftedes, moussaka & baklava. Who knows what delights tomorrow holds xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sandraandjim on June 05, 2016, 03:43:42 AM
Here'S to tomorrow then Karen, hope you and Colin have a great week and we hope  that we bump into you somewhere along the line as we arrive Friday 10th,  enjoy ur week

Sandra and Jim

Ps Eggy,  Jim has his darts packed already, see you at Marvel! Think there'S a score to settle lol!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 05, 2016, 11:57:43 AM
Sandra - Do you want my excuses , for playing badly, now or should I keep them 'till you are here?
Nice 21 deg and dry here so looks to be yet another good Arillas Today.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sandraandjim on June 05, 2016, 05:20:51 PM
Haha Eggy, think last year's 'excuse' was good enough to cover this year as well!! Take care and see you soon x

Sandra and Jim

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 04, 2016, 05:00:01 PM
Arillas Today welcomes Phil n Jen to a 31 deg hottie where "Treats" do melt in yer hand as well as yer mouth. (Old Advert "plug" here)
And....... "STOP PRESS" - Just had an e-mail that "Hels Bels" have arrived - WOTSTHATALLABOUT ??

As these guys pour in we say "Byeee" to Mick n Mary , of M & M fame , (Get in the bowl Mick) another ad plug here.
(They leave later today , me-thinks!)

Spud is hovering around , if not found dozing on a bed in the pool.
Scottish Yianis continues to potter about after deciding to stay another week and re-book his flight.

Steve n Mary hiding somewhere - Malcolm on his "Mobility Turbo" as is Sue of Sue Simcox. Brave lass Sue to put up with those aches n pains.
(Hat off to you n Roger)

Apologies to Sandra n Jim - Never did get some darts but a big problem for me tumbling down those steps after the storm. Leg n shoulder getting better though.

Glad Sonia n all enjoy the "Owl Experience" and very pleased to see the rubbish vanishing. A big thanks should go to many Arillas locals who stepped up and tried to maintain a tidy area. ( As did many other places )

Sunbeds are in great demand and have seen the post on them. Just remember , you guys , that a license is issued , by the local council, purely for using a plot of beach to rent some beds. It's a money earner for local Tavernas, on the front. But... equally remember that the beach is free so if you want to plonk a beach mat down then go for it. I have seen many other nationalities stick a beach mat alongside a sunbed with someone on it.
--- Do we Brits have the b--ls to do that. ?
Puzzled as to why there are flower pots positioned along the front, on parking areas, in front of the benches. These lose parking spaces for up to 8 vehicles.
Be like me and move the pots so you can park.

So.... a good day had by all and another good day will be had by more avrio. - For me a P & J and a "Helluva" meet is on the cards.
Stay well
Negg

All in all a good day and will be a super evening for many
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 05, 2016, 06:46:03 PM
32 deg at nearly 7pm?? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT??

A very nice chilled time with "Hels Bels" this pm but no Phil n Jen - Yet another WOTSALLTHATABOUT. - Catch 'em soon . DONCHYERKNOW.

Parking spaces are very hard to find, in Arillas, which leads me to think that life is "goog" for all . - Sorry Erja a tad of word poaching here.

Phil , no doubt will see this little ditty and respond with a time n place for a meet avrio.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sandraandjim on July 06, 2016, 12:20:25 AM
Neil, there's always next year and no excuses!!   Blackpool starts 16th, let us know who you fancy to win so that we know who not to back ourselves haha,  good to see you again

Sandra and Jim
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 06, 2016, 09:28:11 AM
Arillas Today is still the favourite place to be for nearly everyone we meet. They all have stories galore of how many weeks this time, how many visits, number of weeks and so on. Our 14 years and 29 visits feels like we're still beginners!

Apart from sleeping (Jen all morning, Phil all afternoon) our first day culminated with a huge long walk from Bardis Sun Studios to Graziella. Must be at least 100 yards....  Wonderful garlic prawns, with extra garlic was the highlight, followed by chocolate gateau. The beach was narrow, but still as inviting for me as ever. The exchange rate was 1.17 - so glad we jumped before the vote. Enough of that - we're in Arillas mode and enjoying every lazy, slow and glorious moment. What is it that makes you lose all reason to care about anything?

Well and truly in Arillas mood, we hope to see our Eggy today. We will be at Bardis Sun doing nothing much, in case you need directions Neill! And we have all sorts of goodies awaiting you.....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 06, 2016, 04:54:53 PM
Parking spaces are very hard to find, in Arillas, which leads me to think that life is "goog" for all . - Sorry Erja a tad of word poaching here.


Poach away Eggy 8) goog is to be shared and enjoyed ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 06, 2016, 10:07:00 PM
Still as today has been very hot bu ends with quite a blister. We though it would be great to sit upstairs at the Horizon and have a meal but we picked the wrong night as it was so windy. In the end had to move downstairs. I was sad to miss Eggy at Bardis sun studios. I think I was out for the count on a lounger after the customery 2.30 bed time after bring in the Bardis SS bar. As Eggy would say watsitalabout?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 07, 2016, 04:32:07 PM
Crocked up but still about, PhilnJen managed as far as Graziella today. Wonderful chat with Helen and Keefy (forum monicker Hels Bels) which was a privilege for us to meet them again after EIGHT YEARS - 2008 it was. Much frivolity remembered which ruined the darts at Rainbow, but gained me even more laughter lines......our Erja can concur pleading with Jimmy for more beer.... I think I posted a picture!

My one Mythos turned into three, with taramasalata and warm but breezy weather. Our visit to Thalassa was cancelled, deemed to be avrio.... there is always tomorrow....

Neill was observed in posh car racing past Graziella - he saw us of course and hit the gas...... No problem - we shared a wonderful time with him yesterday. PhilnJen are reduced, limited and here. To be honest, the last bit is enough. We are doing Arillas differently, but loving it even more. I feel guilty about letting folk down, but hope they will realise that PnJ can't move far this year. We will always be available at Bardis Sun Studios. When Jen gets her new hips, I think it will be me,  chasing behind telling her "slow down!! we've missed three already!!!!"

Arillas has not changed. Forget Brexit for a while - the garlic and prawns are too important....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Pat&Annette on July 07, 2016, 05:14:47 PM
Phil/Jen,
Glad to see you arrived home safely and are settling into the natural rhythm of Arillas life.
Unfortunately this will be our first missed visit since 2009!!
Reading about Jen's hip replacement is deja vu as Annette had a full hip replacement on 20th May and is not allowed to fly until 20th August. She is making great progress but we are badly missing our annual fix this year! Jen will be literally be like a new woman! I'm pretty sure she will let you catch her!!
We fully intend being back next year so keep up the great reporting and enjoy,enjoy,enjoy.
Pat and Annette.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 07, 2016, 07:31:41 PM
I look forward to the time when Annette is passed fit to travel and Jen has had the "business" done.
(I will be the first to shout "HIP HIP Horray" on their return.)

Posh car past Graziella Phil? - You should know by now that this is a special occasion!! - More special that the Queen's Jubillee.
------ Didn't see you guys and what is worse , why were you not waving that flag?? -

I potter away here with a 32 deg temp at 7;;30 pm which should tell all what a super Arillas Today twas. Me-thinks that Arillas may soon need a car park as it is a tad of a "free for all" in the afternoon. Not good for me in Wegg's Fiesta - 10 minutes to park it and 1 hour 30 to build a brick wall around it!!

and now the rubbish is being taken away I must revert back to Greek.
 I have to say "Ti Kaneis" (How are you?) again & not use my Somerset slang and say   "How's yer Bin?"

A ggod day.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sandraandjim on July 07, 2016, 11:56:47 PM
Och Neil we have already been for this year so you will have a year to come up with something!  I don't think that trying to knock Jim and me down in your new wheels coming out of rainbow counts think that gives u an unfair advantage over jim! Never saw anybody throw darts with their teeth before lol.  Take care until next time and keep us up to date with all the news,

Sandra and Jim

Ps did u get a game with Gringo or was he out of your league?!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 08, 2016, 03:27:09 PM
The weather for July is just perfect. At night you can sleep, in the day you can cook or chill depending on your preference. The Bardis family are looking after us as usual, and the days just drift into the next, leaving all sense of time and date behind.

Tonight we will visit Thomas at Vavilas, and join in the quiz here at Bardis Sun. The exchange rate is rubbish at 1.16 but the rubbish has gone from the streets. We might get another chance at Ron Thal in the Coconut we hear - next Monday. Those who saw him on Tuesday said he was amazing, a fantastic show, so if Jen can get her legs there, we'll have a treat.

Talking of treats, a very delightful meal here at Poppy's table  (Bardis Studios) last night.  Soutzoukakia and rice for me and chicken fillet for Jen - amazing value for money and great food.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 09, 2016, 12:45:20 PM
South  Beach Report

I have just had the best couple of hours so far. Turn left at Graziella and heaven is only a few yards away. Under the taverna it is pebbles and narrow, giving the feeling of disappointment.  But a short walk gets you to huge sandy areas with not many sunbeds, and by the time you reach the rocky barrier you have forgotten everything. There were a few naturists before that, and one after it (me....) sharing the beach with nobody but the waves. I had a glorious swim in the warm sea, and could have stayed forever.

However, Jen was not with me, so I cut my visit to paradise short, had a crafty Mythos in Graziella, and came back to share it with forum. They asked the question "why do you keep going back?" and today the beach gave me the answer.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 09, 2016, 02:44:57 PM
South Beach Phil. There was a lot of sand waiting to be deposited on the beach in May and it looks like it is now in place.
Love South beach when its full of sand and there is usually lots of beach art down there.
So glad you enjoyed your time alone (bet Jen did too)

Saw your FB post and if Jen is unable to get up to Brouklis then we will come down to Bardis for dinner on Thursday, just let me know.
Table 13 will have to be moved, cant let anything get in the way of our annual get together for dinner.

SO glad you Enjoyed your ARILLAS TODAY      enjoy Arillas tomorrow also........ see you Thursday
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 10, 2016, 12:41:20 PM
Will get Jen to Brouklis one way or another. She can't imagine a visit to Arillas without at least one "brown bread" served by the Boss himself. So looking forward to seeing you J&D.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 10, 2016, 05:43:42 PM
Another seriously cloudless, still and sunny day in Arillas. My internal thermometer reckons it is mid thirties in the shade. The whole world was cured and put right by 5 of us - Helen for PM in my humble opinion. Bardis studios welcomed Helen and Keith in the only way they know - haven't seen them for 9 years but after the hugs they had already got their names. And memories. What started as a brief visit from Eggy ended up in barrels of Mythos, ouzo and krasi. We did Arillas proud.

Arillas tomorrow will be San Stefanos and dear friend Marguerita where yet again the hot air will affect global warming. OK, most of it from me. I had the accolade yesterday when one of our oldest (84 years young) regulars asked Jen "does he ever stop talking????"

Eggy will drop us back and hope to eat in Armourada and hear Ron Thal in the Coconut. A fabulous birthday party for PaulD's Heather took place in the Nut last night. Arillas Today is still rocking but mostly from the huge doses of Paracetamol required to recover enough for trying to do it all again.

This place is seriously good for your health. But everyone knows that already.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 10, 2016, 06:09:38 PM
Well , Guys , only one correction to Phil's post. ---
---- Temp reads 34 deg in the shade and that's at 6pm.
(Everything else he said was perdy dam correct) - Apart from the alcohol - I only had a small beer!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 10, 2016, 06:21:26 PM
For Wendy's benefit I can confirm that Eggy still had his shell when he left an inebriated two couples swigging ouzo like it had gone out of fashion. HelsBels and PhinlnJen shared a reunion and Eggy was himself, keeping it on-track. We all adore him for that.


Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on July 11, 2016, 09:41:08 PM
Well another scorcher of a day, the sea is beautiful and crystal clear. We now find ourselves at the Nut waiting for Ron Thal to perform. In the distance I can see Phil and Jen who thanks to Neill have managed to venture further than Gratzela. As Erja would say, life is goog!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 11, 2016, 10:55:24 PM
The Weather forecast for Arillas Tomorrow is.........

Heavy heat, in the morning , will come, rapidly from the sea , and eggs will be fried without the need of kitchen utensils. There will be no signs of porridge which is not expected now, until late December!!

By late morning heavy outbursts of Mythos and Amstel will be "Down-Poured" plus the occasional shower of local Corfu beer. Ice will be happening over many areas of Arillas and people are warned to watch for any cream cornets that suddenly appear.

By the evening all places will settle down to a cool relaxed time and everyone will be on a "high" , but without the pressure, enjoying a 25deg temperature.
(A BIT LIKE ARILLAS TODAY, REALLY)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 12, 2016, 03:20:29 AM
Arillas Today was quiet. Phil had major problems with pollen, as did Len of Sandra and Len and many others who share this affliction..

But San Stefanos was awoken to the sounds of Neiil's Punto arriving with passengers called Phil and Jen who are more rusty than it is itself. Mythos did its best, but was upstaged by other beers..... if Carlsberg did it better, it would not have been the best visit in the world. For us two though, it was the very best visit in the whole world. 

The truth was just beginning. We have now remembered names of 7 couples who crowded Eggy out from a final CocaCola in Beach Point  when he dropped us off. So many people want to share with us our adoration of the place we all love and many did in that half-hour.

Ron Thal and the Rock School, Bobby Bardis and his many guests completed a very busy. very tiring and very satisfying day. Arillas can deliver friendship on a grand scale. More evidence of that will be following in my posts. But right now  I  cannot quite believe how kindly it has treated me today. I give you Arillas Today and hope you can have some of your own.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on July 12, 2016, 10:49:13 AM
Phil, I don't think I'm the only one who slowly savours every single word of your posts. Keep 'em coming!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 12, 2016, 02:51:47 PM
Eggy's forecast has proved correct. Hot hot hot has arrived Today. But there is a merciful breeze to make you forget you are slowly roasting. The exchange rate last night was a very sad 1.09. Will probably dampen down the takings of local businesses as Brits realise the effect on their budgets. We gather that there is a new Prime Minister - maybe that will help.

A tiny little, intentionally slow, almost motionless Arillas Today for PhilnJen. We are still searching for a cloud with no success. The sky is uniformly blue and our mood is anything but. Many quiet conversations, a couple of Mythos and much laughter from all the guests at Bardis Sun Studios and it feels goog.

What more can I say?
Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2016, 06:16:55 PM
Arillas Today ??? - Still 33 deg at 6pm ish. - Maybe we shoud say "Aaaargh rillas Today"

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2016, 11:54:57 PM
A visit to Rainbow, Marvel and Brouklis proved too much for Jen, and we had to be rescued. Many thanks to Bobby, who drove us back. Nothing to do with alcohol or the humid heat that is Arillas Today, but entirely her attempt to get her arthritic hips too far. It is still hot, hot, hot, and the humidity is extremely high. Eggy is right about "Aaaargh rillas Today" and Arillas Tonight sees many folk rushing to their beds far too early.

Fabulous Table 13 with John and Dot, two Metaxa 5s and all finished by 11 o'clcock. Kalinichta folks. 'twill be cooler tomorrow....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 15, 2016, 05:49:36 PM
Yep yep Phil meluvver it was indeed back in 2008 when all the various shenanigans went on in the village for a most fun week along with a muchos fun crew 8) As for pictures..... Let's see some new ones instead ;)

HelsBels - a big sloppy virtual kiss for you and Keefy X  Have a goog time!

And dearest Eggy - keep holidaying and see you after 35 short sleeps  ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on July 16, 2016, 12:56:49 AM
Erja, Keith send a double sloppy kisses,sadly.you missed an Englishman and 3 Danes wearing a dress,.all for a good cause, which involved a free drink!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 16, 2016, 01:58:41 AM
Arillas Today? It was going to be a quiet catch-up (catching up with the washing and the clothes we have left to wear.) A recovery from wonderful meetings that resulted from 10 days here. And a quiet overheated July day in Arillas.

But it saw JohnTheRef and Dot, Eggy, PhilandJen sharing a chinwag and various beverages of all persuasions at Bardis Sun. (We had done the organising by then.)

Then we retired to our room and made plans. PLANS? we should know better. We arrived at the plan of dinner at Vinceremo and back to base for a quiz. But we did none of those. Jen's hair needed lots of care so we spent the afternoon seeing to that. Then we couldn't be bothered to walk to Vinceremo (about 200 yards) so Poppy cooked us a delightful chicken fillet, chips and tomatoes. It was bl**dy lovely. The quiz was delayed until avrio, or Sunday, or.... You get my drift.

Meanwhile we worried about the incoming storm - black clouds, wind, rain etc. We helped Poppy rush her garden cushions in, and waited with baited breath.  It never happened. Just a life-giving wind and for those of us who are already cooked, boiled, fried, and baked the cool breeze was superb. I hope that's as good for the rest of the island.

Then the real storm arrived. Only a few minutes but it made the whole thing completely whole. HelsBels, Keefy and many family members arrived with all the men dressed in drag. It sounds like Benidorm, but believe me it was so funny and appropriate. They minced their way into Bardis Studios and gave us a preview. They were off to Portofino to complete the dare and get a free drink. I totally respect the party-atmosphere they have had the courage and balls to complete.

You would have thought that it would be kalinichta after that. But just as we were leaving, Ingrid and Nick, who are looking great, arrived for big hugs and a seriously enjoyable evening. Poppy joined us and it was yet another Arillas memory.

Arillas Today? Don't ask me - I don't have a clue. Except whatever you think it will be, it will not be, and it WILL surprise you.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on July 16, 2016, 12:38:19 PM
Today is cloudy and true British summer weather... A little rain...

Last night was great fun, and we were greeted with Cheers and applause from all the hostelries we passed.
The free drink was well and truly earned, and Spiros joined in with the party atmosphere.

Don't worry Arillas, the dresses have been securely locked away.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 17, 2016, 08:37:43 AM
Arrived Thursday,so good to be back again(seven weeks is a long time)
Usual dinner with Phil and Jen at Brouklis and a good catch up.
Arillas is treating us well lazzzyyy days. Is the theme so far just need too wind down
BBQ night at Rainbow last night enjoyed by all and now I am down at the beach all alone watching the early morning waves roll in, what more can you as for......breakfast...best go back and get Dot out of the sack. Another Arillas today awaits

WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 17, 2016, 09:48:04 PM
The weather has changed completely. For us who have been slow-cooked for 10 days, it is so wonderful to have to wear more clothes, not less. Phil was seen on the balcony this morning (a bit early) with a jacket on. Not for long though. As you gather, our search for clouds is over, but if Arillas did clouds they would probably be the best clouds in the world. Even Bobby pointed at some gorgeous formations in the Arillas sky last night.

Arillas Today welcomed the Mistraio - strong winds from the North which saw all of the sea-front businesses lowering the shutters, but many fewer braving the beach and the sea. The shape of the beach will be different tomorrow, but as usual it is temporary. No big storms. Nothing to worry about 

The other aspect was the readying of many folk to depart, including our HelsBels and diverse family. Their "last supper" at Graziella organised during an impromptu session with several of us during an impromptu  booze-up at Bardis Sun. Many lovely moments on offer as usual. You just have to GRAB them.

Grabbing all I can....
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: NickBoardman on July 18, 2016, 08:23:02 AM
I missed the update from justphil yesterday, though I still have 18 days to go his 'diary' and comments re Bardis sun mean I am half way there already in my head. Apparently I have 1779 miles to travel made harder by the 18 day gap. I shouldn't read posts here really, however, how else do you get your fix if you're not physically there. Looking forward to the hospitality at Bardis Sun more than ever this year, though circumstances are very different from previous years.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 18, 2016, 10:13:05 AM
Today is the start of another Arillas Today.
If today is as good as Arillas Yesterday,
Then Arillas Today will take some beating when Arillas Today becomes Arillas Tomorrow,

Had a quiet Sunday with a 7-30am stroll on the beach that I had all to myself. Stroll around the village booked a table for dinner and a call into the Tria to say hello to Philip, Helen and all
Afternoon around the pool followed by some Rainbow Bingo fun
Vivalis gave us a fabulous feast last night and drinks at the Akti before we headed back to base rounded off a wonderful day
Arillas Today...so looking forward to it
WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 19, 2016, 12:32:32 PM
WISH WE WERE THERE TOO! 8)

Only one short month until .... *deep sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 20, 2016, 04:20:40 AM
For my one or two readers I can promise a fabulous Arillas Today.

The weather is cloudy, hot, windy and just about perfect. Several windsurfers observed - maybe our Dimitris? Skin treatments being applied in buckets as the UV becomes yet another fashion. The real truth of Arillas Today was business as usual. Whatever you expected before Brexit, our "second home" will continue  whatever the politicians do, say or think. It is now invincible.

Phil
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 20, 2016, 12:27:04 PM
Well I have finally torn myself away from complete and utter relaxation to tell you about my Arillas today. Just starting our second full day of complete and utter bliss. We arrived Monday eve after a delay-free great flight
and managed to squeeze in a long-awaited Piña Colade excellently mixed by Perry at the Coconut. Lots of hugs and kisses all round both there and next door at Yoitas. The lads are (so far) actually managing to co-exist without the usual violence. Both Lewis and Harry seem fine which I knew they would once getting here. Max was excited as me to be making our way to Brouklis last night for the long-awaited lamb chops. Divine comes nowhere near! Our first trip to the north beach was enjoyed this morning. It was the usual spiritual delight for me and has started the day beautifully. The sea was like Andy Murrays Ice bath thanks to the lovely breeze the last couple of days but today is just about what could be described as refreshing! This place gets better and better. I am in heaven but you already knew that xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 26, 2016, 04:16:29 PM
It started a bit grey, with clouds, a cool breeze and actually a glorious respite for the cooked bodies who have been here a while. This afternoon the whole thing hotted up again and a few tiny clouds remain. Many are complaining it is too hot, but it is the high humidity not the temperature, which is 35C in the shade right now at 4pm.

The exchange rate is reported as about 1.17. Not so good / not so bad.....

JohnTheRef and Dot, Phil and Jen spent a lazy session at Poppy's bar and tried to say goodbye, but somehow the words didn't come. We settled for "see you soon...." It is our last Arillas Today for a while - the autumn will be focused on Jen's hip operations, so yet again it will be (most of) a year till we get back to our other home.

It has been the typical, fabulous stay and our 6th at Bardis Studios. The wheelchair transformed Jen's holiday, and our one and only regret is that we didn't hire it on day 1.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adrienne n dave on August 05, 2016, 12:49:34 AM
where has arillas today gone?
need reports
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 05, 2016, 01:08:26 AM
I am sure its as fantastic as ever..... I will be able to confirm that first hand on Sunday......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 05, 2016, 01:50:11 AM
Adrienne n Dave, I'm truly sorry I'm not still there. Or selfishly sad rather than sorry...... The next months will be dominated by Jen's hip operations, but I promise to post Arillas Today next year when we are back in a new situation. It may be a much more interesting report than this year as I chase around after this newly mobile Arilliac............

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 05, 2016, 07:54:56 AM
Arillas is still here , today , and seems to be hotter than ever.

We start, at 7 a.m., with an outside temp of 24deg. I am sure that rise.

And why am I here at 7 a.m.?? - Well , Wegg is off to the airport this morning , for an early flight to the UK.
( 3 weeks away from August hustle/heat and spending prime catchup time with family and "long lost" pals )

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 05, 2016, 02:32:05 PM
I will see you around in the next couple of weeks mate and we can catch up for the usual ouzo or two :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on August 05, 2016, 05:57:26 PM
We departed our amazing Arillas Monday just gone only 4 days ago after our 4th visit and missing it already.
 It just gets better and better and better and........
Perfect in every way!

 Love it! love it! love it!

Suzy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 08, 2016, 08:57:51 AM
Saw us arrive at Bardis Sun.......
Fantastic welcome from Dorita.
Similar welcome from Bobby next door at Bardis Sun too. All you people weren't exagerating about the hospitality there, Poppy was great and so was the Mythos! It was a pleasure to meet Nick and his son off the forum.
I warned them you were coming back to haunt them Ref ! Lol
Finished off with a 1am Gyros from Bouyota with my daughter..... bad Dad I know, far too late for an 11 year old!
Today Arillas is ours...... as selfish as it may seem.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on August 08, 2016, 10:56:40 AM
Be selfish for a change, Truth. We wait long enough to get there, so do whatever you want to do whenever you want to do it. Have a great time you lucky thing.

You're so right about the Bardis Sun Studios family, their natural Corfiot hospitality is legendary. Genuinely concerned that you feel welcomed whether you pop in for a beer or stay there for weeks on end.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 08, 2016, 11:36:15 AM
Cheers Cyprus......
I just noticed I put we arrived at Bardis Sun when we are actually staying at Bardis HOTEL,,,,,,,, think I must have had one of Phil's vodka frappe for breakfast by mistake! Lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 08, 2016, 12:44:51 PM
,,,,,, think I must have had one of Phil's vodka frappe for breakfast by mistake! Lol

LOL! So very easily done Karl! 8) Enjoy ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 08, 2016, 03:52:59 PM
Glad you are enjoying it Karl. Tell Poppy  that Sonia says to tell you the Gynecologist story.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 08, 2016, 04:38:01 PM
Enjoy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 09, 2016, 09:09:02 AM
Thanks all!
Poppy says she has never laughed so much as that night Sonia! Lol. I mentioned you last night and she told us the story!
Amazingly I met The Boss for the 1st time last night...... It won't be our last visit to Brouklis thats for sure!
Today is a beach day and a booked table at Thomas's for the evening.
Living the dream , or as near as is possible anyway.......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 09, 2016, 03:46:47 PM
I don't think I have ever laughed as much either Karl as that night when we were swapping stories. Laughter is a great medicine.

Sounds like a perfect day! Enjoy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 12, 2016, 12:35:22 PM
Brings more fun and relaxation..... and a night out with the better half while the grandparents have the kids.
VERY windy today which is quite welcome with early to mid 30 temps.
A surprisingly Eggyless holiday so far so I hope if you are reading all is well with you mate.
Just off for a dip and a Kopparberg, I'm being unselfish today and saving some Mythos for the ones still to holiday. Heart of gold me....... lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on August 12, 2016, 02:30:35 PM
Sounds wonderful..... only a few days until we're back, with 2 newbies in tow!! :D  :D  :D  :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 12, 2016, 10:19:45 PM

Karl try Kostas on the Beach.....you might find Eggy there chucking a few 'arras' in the afternoon.

   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 13, 2016, 01:53:39 PM
Just had a look in there but it too was Eggyless......
The ouzo doesn't taste the same without him.
Today in Arillas brings a hangover and the beach..... gorgeous as ever......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 13, 2016, 06:15:07 PM
Got a feeling Weg is back in England, so the eggster should be playing some place.
Try the Rainbow (afternoon)Karl he's bound to be around there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 13, 2016, 08:23:00 PM
Exactly what I thought..... while the cats away and all that. Lol
I will track him down!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2016, 08:28:44 AM
Well "Young Karl" ,
I can inform you that, even though the "Cat's Away" , I am doing nothing X rated and you are the top person in my Files that I will make an effort to find.
After all , we all know - "The Truth is out there"

Meanwhile, at 7am this morning, we start Arillas today with a very nice 20 deg. A good morning , for me , to get that spade in the soil and the weeds out.
I will be working away whilst all you "tourists" are still recovering from whatever binge you joined in with, last night. (I need a holiday)

Hoping to bump into PMC and Karl today when I start my rounds at Rainbow.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 14, 2016, 09:55:29 AM
Hopefully catch you later then Mucker!
We will be at Tria for a few hours today
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 14, 2016, 01:14:42 PM




Hi Karl

can you say hi to  phil  helen and yanni we see them in a  couple weeks

kevin beverly
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 14, 2016, 06:59:04 PM
I will next time I go in.......
Arillas is Eggyless no longer...... The worlds a better place now! Lol
He found the Truth before The Truth found him.
Happy Days...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 14, 2016, 09:51:59 PM
Ah, life with a boiled Eggy............ One must keep faith with the soldiers, and keep a spoon handy.
Errr.... What bladdy ROT! Afternoons with our dear friend are real and very special. He rushes round the island trying to keep in touch with everyone, but many afternoons involve only a few. He is unique, and permanently in demand. He does his best to satisfy the demand but I for one forgive him for failing to meet them all.

And for those who assume I'm under the influence, I am on anaerobic antibiotics and have not touched alcohol for days. You see, I am who I am, booze or not...........

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2016, 11:34:43 PM
you guys!! - You Karls and super family and you Phils n Jens and you other lil ole bugs that I meet up with.
Lest you forget that I luv a natter or two with y'all and time, that I have to spare, is chosen wisely. I am a happy bunny that I have chosen to spend this time with all my Arillas pals. - Bugger!! - I might cry now!!

Meanwhile , with a 22 deg outside temp and a day that we all say was meant for us, I sign off.

Luv meeting y'all when we all slot into place but no appointments necessary as I will always catch yer next time.

Watching the recent morning temps and being a tad of a gambler,I predict an 8 am start, to Arillas tomorrow, to begin at 23 deg, and then continue to rise.
Get those sunbeds afore 12 as by 2pm you will be after a refund cause tis tooo hottie for yer bottie. - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

And , Phil "ANAEROBIC ANTIBOTICS" ?? -
WOTSDATDEN? - Does this mean you can do gymnastics and not feel any pain if you land "wide legged" on that "horse thingy" (or is that aerobatics?)
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 14, 2016, 11:56:04 PM
Complete week with no alcohol (Mythos when in Arillas.) Yes - quite capable of it, but not my Arillas persona. That's for others to cry about. My admiration goes with Neill and Wendy who have fought and won the battle to make a life there. Kabbadades will never be the same without them. Here's hoping that circumstances keep our eggs boiling......

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 17, 2016, 12:49:12 PM
Is our last real day....... although we are here pretty much all day tomorrow.
We will leave with flights and room all booked for next August though so its not quite so upsetting.
Another chance meeting with Negg in Rainbow yesterday was a bonus as was meeting Cheryl for the first time there too! Lovely lady, shame we didn't have longer to chat but there will be other days in other years
A day in the pool with the kids, a few beers with the Old Man late afternoon, a table booked at Efi's and a late night appointment in Bardis Sun....... does it get any better.... perhaps it does but I'm damn sure it will do for me folks......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 17, 2016, 04:59:10 PM
Enjoy the last day Karl! 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 17, 2016, 05:23:26 PM
Cheers Erja. Your turn soon......
In the Coconut as I write thinking "You know what, I could miss that flight home tomorrow" and watching a Finish guy throw the hammer at the Olympics funnily enough
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 17, 2016, 09:59:38 PM
 
Safe journey home Karl and family. We always wish that there will be a complete shut down at Corfu airport because a giant hole has appeared in the runway just as we are about to leave Arillas and all flights are  cancelled for at least 24 hours. (Or maybe a week). Well something very similar anyway 😀

Maybe we will meet again in 2017.

      Val and Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 17, 2016, 10:17:03 PM
Arillas today says "ta ta" Karl and super family and Kalo Taxidi to our Cheryl and then, Friday a "Bon Voyage" to Riggers .
WOTSGOINGON??-At least suitable replacements will be found in Timbo, Jersey John , Val n Bill and Scottish Yiannis and Erja n Heide to mention a few veterans.

They should all enjoy respectable temps of, between 30 - 26 deg daily. (23deg at 10:30pm) They will , in no doubt , enjoy their usual haunts and the only pressure they will have is keeping an eye out for a white Punto and then finding somewhere to hide!!
(But I get 'em in the end)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: paulkidner on August 17, 2016, 11:25:31 PM
First time poster on Forum. Arriving Tuesday morning for 2 weeks Mathraki third year in a row simply cannot wait to arrive and see Arillas again. Corfu beer awaits.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 18, 2016, 02:09:24 PM
Welcome to the forum Paul and lucky lucky you with a blissful two weeks stretched ahead of you! Please post all about if when you get back x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 18, 2016, 05:07:15 PM
Well , Paul , I can invite you to a approx. 29 deg at 5pm , Arillas Today time but two words of warning.

1. Don't drink tap water.
2. Don't step out in front of a white Punto , unless the next round is yours!

Tis a busy place here at the mo, as August is every year, But wind down time is on it's way.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 18, 2016, 05:24:07 PM
Welcome Paul we arrive 26/27 overnight for our third visit this year to Mathraki Studios, can't remember how many times we have stayed with the wonderful Kassimis family at their blissfully quiet child free studios.

Hope to meet you both soon, we tend to spend the day mostly around the pool so just say hello if you want to.......you will recognize us from our photo, so avoiding will be easy too  😃😃   

  Val n Bill

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 18, 2016, 07:28:08 PM

 Just like to say that my last post didn't mean we don't like children but we are escaping from child minding duties....We have four grandsons. Oh! the peace and quiet we enjoy at the Mathraki keeps us sane.

   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 18, 2016, 11:05:07 PM

 Just like to say that my last post didn't mean we don't like children
   Val x

Ha Ha Val, can just see you and Bill with big nets ....
.THE CHILD CATCHER & HIS ASSISTANT
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on August 19, 2016, 12:04:30 AM
 
John if you could have seen us this morning you would have gone and bought us a big net, we were looking after the fifteen month old, he can push his walker faster than we can run and crawl from the living to the playroom at the speed of light. He has also found that he can crawl behind the sofa which is too heavy for us to move without giving us heart attacks.😂

  Val n Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 22, 2016, 05:55:33 PM
Arillas Today was "sprog free" as Erja, Heide, Timbo, Kaylee plus moi all winged our way to Three W's for an afternoons binge and chatter.
(Their afternoon binge as I only had red wine - The new me, drinking less as I spill most of it!!)

Anyway , their company was very welcome and many smiles were had. We were spoilt , not only by the hospitality of Margerita n Krisanthos , Three W's , but also by the very laid back 27 deg which was very welcome after those high humid temps we have had to put up with.

Weggs will be back for Saturday and, as usual, will return to a clean house with mopping/washing and those other boring chores which we men take for granted.
Tonight I refuse to share a can of Whiskas , with the cat's and will cook my own meal. (Felix biscuits with hot milk added springs to mind)

Meanwhile , whilst I am slaving away , no doubt Timbo , Erja n all will be enjoying their time in Coconut. ----  I don't care!! - Got a DVD to watch.

So , Bill , Lollipops all round at Mathraki. Ouzo flavoured to keep the little buggers subdued. (cardboard cut outs of Val n Bill may yet be available)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on August 23, 2016, 12:17:27 PM
Arillas today has seen sun followed by thick cloud (edge of a thunder storm which is still rumbling) and winds at lower and higher levels going in opposite directions! Now, at a little after 12, the sun it trying to make an appearance and it's 27 deg. It better come out soon otherwise we'll have teens with faces like you experience on a wet week's holiday in the UK. However we are enjoying just being back home! :-D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on August 23, 2016, 12:37:14 PM
It's warming up lovely here in England and supposed to reach 30 degrees today! However I've got no pool to cool off in or beautiful clear blue sea to have a swim! I have a sunbed in the garden but not quite the same with out the sound of the waves in the background or the Greek man shouting......"Cherries, come and buy some juicy cherries, fresh coconut, plums" etc
I can't send the hubby up to Beach Point for a coffee and later on perhaps a gyros pitta with a cold beer from Alex's supermarket. I can't wander into Effi's for lunch or Gratsella or wherever takes my fancy!
I'm also missing my chats with Dimitri on the beach!
Most of all I can't people watch! Haha!
I really wouldn't mind a bit of cloud if I were still in Arillas. I hope the sun returns for you soon.
I'm sure it will...enjoy!

Suzy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 23, 2016, 01:49:25 PM
Yes, not the same as being in Arillas  is it Suzy. It really amazes me when you return home from holiday and everyone raves about how nice the weather has been in the UK - like it is the same? Don't get me wrong pleased for all those people holidaying in the UK as the weather really does make a difference.  We are away for a few days in Lincoln this weekend and just looked at the forecast and guess what it has forecast light rain on Saturday and Sunday!

Steph - I would still rather be there - cloud and wind included  but I know what  you mean. Teenagers just don't think the same. Knowing Arillas the sun will shine again soon. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on August 23, 2016, 06:04:02 PM
Thanks Sonia! The sun eventually came out around 2 for a couple of hours so happy faces restored and, when the clouds gathered again, were placated with an ice cream :-D They seem ok - think we are just disappointed its not been as hot & sunny since our arrival as we have previously experienced in July/Aug and it's their first time here. Oh well, Aqualand awaits tomorrow and forecast is looking much better! May be other storm clouds on Thurs depending  the GCSE results of one teen!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2016, 06:36:54 PM
WOTIS dis wet stuff that casually lands upon me , from the sky??. At 6:30pm it is most welcome as I do not have to water the garden and the tommies and peppers will look so edible n shiny in the morning.

As y'all say , it has been a funny 'ole day but this is , maybe , Arillas deciding what it thinks you need tonight.
Rain stays in?? - Malibu n Coconut to drain yer sorrows.? Undercover in a nice Taverna. -? Find a place to meet those guys you shoulda met a few days ago?
Rain goes away??  - Same thing , really , just a different excuse.

Stay well and enjoy - I will be out there washing my socks afore you read this! - Come home Weggs , all is forgiven!

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Chris G on August 23, 2016, 09:27:13 PM
9 days and we are back at the Bardis Sun Studios for our 2nd visit this year, nicely timed for the Arillas wine festival on the 3rd of September.
Looking forward to being back in paradise again.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 23, 2016, 10:32:15 PM
Enjoy Chris. It was nice to meet you in June.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on August 24, 2016, 01:13:14 AM
So glad that you agree Sonia

I've had a great  day today looking after the Grand kids in this glorious weather that we are having and watching them splash about in the  paddling pool.(not quite big enough for me though!)
It was also lovely when when our son and daughter in law finished work and we all walked to the pub and had our dinner outside which is so rare due to our usual rainy summer!
However the sea bass which the hubby and I had was quite good but not as good as Gratsella or Thomas's, neither was the red wine.
We also couldn't hear the waves lapping against the pebbles as we were eating (Gratsella's) or hear the cicadas in the trees(Thomas's)
No amazing sunset!
It wasn't as cheap as either!
All in all a smashing day with the family with beautiful weather and like you Sonia i'm really pleased for everyone holidaying in England when the weather is great....
But.....
It's just not the same as being in Arillas!

Suzy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on August 25, 2016, 07:36:33 AM
Happy to report that Arillas this morning is sunny!! In fairness, it was here yesterday evening and we had a gorgeous sunset. so lovely to wake up to the sun steaming in.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 25, 2016, 08:26:30 AM
Thats more like it Steph!
Have a beautiful day......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on August 25, 2016, 05:14:06 PM
30 deg with a 'real feel' of 37 at gone 5pm. That's certainly more like it! Fun times at the (busy) Mirage pool and happy teens - especially the one who got her GCSE results today!!  Celebratory waffles at lunch and celebratory pizzas this evening - her call. We'll be on the celebratory beers :-D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 31, 2016, 07:28:25 PM
Arillas today has been hot hot hot and the sea balmy. As it was so hot most of it was spent under water in Sharon's pool or in the sea.

Once again our holiday here has been the bees knees and a ton of fun has been had along with lazy days by the pool, looooong leisurely dinners in various establishments, couple of road trips with Eggy and the other reprobates and we also managed to squeeze in one sports day when we climbed up the hill to Akrotiri.

Tomorrow is the last day so everything will be maxed up enjoyment wise before we get picked up for the airport early Friday morning. We have packed as much we can today so that we can spend the extra precious couple of hours at the pool and the sea tomorrow. ;)

The love affair with Arillas continues and we have already paid the Boss a deposit for next summers stay.

I have only one more thing to add - Life is so very goog 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 31, 2016, 10:14:38 PM
Fantastic Erja!  Enjoy your last full day in Arillas......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on September 01, 2016, 01:22:00 AM
Glad to hear the Terrible Finns are continuing to soak up all of what Arillas offers to those who appreciate the goog things in life. EuXaristw Poli for sharing some of it with us out here in limbo-land..........

Have a gorgeous last night of this visit and a safe journey back abroad.

Yammas!
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 06, 2016, 04:16:20 PM
Overnight rain occurred at 5am , this morning, but was moderate and only profuced 10mm by 9am. - Arillas today has been wet and around 21 deg which kept many close to a wine or beer glass, or any wet stuff, that would please the palate much more than what the weather has offered..... Plus ,of course , the opportunity for a spot of "comfort food".

Tomorrow may see the same. The good news is that garden watering duties have been cancelled until further notice and I get to wear a short sleeve shirt , for a change.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: philippa on September 07, 2016, 03:58:16 PM
By the way - have any of you noticed mega big totally professional Vans around Kavadades!!!Yes it is the Durrell pre filming/Setting up for some more episodes!First we thought it was the " electrics!!"but now we now for sure . A friend of mine who lives in Loutses - no names - had interviews with them last week in Gouvia for a role
How wonderful that there maybe bits of Kavadades in the future series!!
Lol
P
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on September 08, 2016, 10:31:02 PM
Today saw more rain, sometimes torrential but after three days of rain the forecast is looking better. Tomorrow looks like it will have light rain throughout the day, but the next week looks dry. Who knows, but Arillas is Arillas regardless of the weather. Unfortunately the rain has taken it's toll, particularly on the south beach which was as good as it has been for years but we enjoy and make the most of what we are given.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 01, 2016, 05:52:19 PM
Such a long gap between these "Arillas Today" posts!! - WOTAMIDOOO-IN???
Anyway........ with 26 deg at 6pm and a super Saturday for all here , maybe I am toooo busy toooo be doing anything.
Not really true, that last bit. - I must get off my lazy butt.
Tis , once again , a wind down time here but you would all think it was July again, with such a busy beach and many guests.
Not a sad face in the place and the only dry eyes , I do not see, are those guys sat, with suitcases, waiting for the coach to get them to the airport.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 01, 2016, 11:18:29 PM
Cheers mate!
That sums it up for the Summer I think......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 02, 2016, 12:38:24 AM
Arillas Today looked stunning - Yiota's pictures on Facebook captured it completely. But some of us love the wise old words of forum daddy, our EggShell and his "yolks." Sorry "folks." I meant "jolks????"

More words please Eggy. Whatever you've been doing, we've missed your take on Arillas Today.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on October 02, 2016, 03:59:20 AM
I concur.

Come on Eggy, we need our fix!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on October 02, 2016, 11:26:55 AM
You're back Eggy .... I thought you'd fallen in a vat of ouzo! I envy the summer you must have had. Didn't get to see you this year but I'll see you in May and July in 2017.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 02, 2016, 12:25:15 PM
"Fallen into a vat of ouzo"

Get out of that Vat and dry yourself off
we will have a chat next week
It's not time for hibernation yet
See you soon
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on October 02, 2016, 09:36:27 PM
Enjoy Phil! I know you will!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 03, 2016, 04:19:23 PM
Don't talk to me about V.A.T , John - It's high enough as it is.

And .... there yer go folks!!! - We suffer overnight lightning, and thunder which we could never compete with , even after a Vindaloo , which made us turn of electrical apps and then gave us 15 mm rainfall by the morning.

And now???? - Well a super afternoon with the temp reading 26 deg outside and many Arillas bodies in shorts "n Things" taking it easy.
WOTSALLTHATABOUT?? - Tis been a crazy/funny/bizarre sort of two weeks. - Folks enjoying though and that's - WOTITSALLABOUT!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: paulkidner on October 06, 2016, 01:40:02 PM
Looking at the lovely live pictures day by day. Still looks lovely but cooler than July/August. Roll on next July 20th. wo weeks today Gran Canaria here we come.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 07, 2016, 07:03:47 PM
Arillas Today saw the heavens open , around 11:30 am , plus a little thunder and lightning as a side dish. Everything settled down , around 3:30 pm ish which left us with a 30mm rainfall, a tad on the chilly side and many puddles.

Currently sitting with an 18/19 deg outside temp and rain still forecast for this evening.

We are all hoping that nature gets this out of her system by Wednesday/Thursday in preparation for the beer festival.
I think Ref John n Dot n Spud arrive tomorrow so hope they arrive to a dry improving next few days. Phil n Riggers soon to follow.
(Bring some warm togs and a sou'wester guys! - Just in case)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on October 09, 2016, 02:37:03 AM
Oh MG. I just so want to be there !

 I don't care what the weather is like.

 I JUST WANT TO BE I ARILLAS!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 10, 2016, 10:19:17 AM
"Arillas Today" will be WET

Late evening/overnight rain put 43mm, in the rain gauge, by 9.a.m. But it is looks now , at 10a.m , to start to fade away. - MAYBE!
I would think that the road, leading into Sidari, may have many large puddles to avoid so, anyone venturing out in car/bike etc , be careful.
(Yer cannae see the holes for the water - Guv )

Anyway , currently a pleasant 17deg and not chilly at all. Still, with many places open, a possible damp but lazy afternoon will be on the cards.
Arillas, like the World, will still be your Oyster.

Viv n Pete still here and.... Harold n Sally - Well done H n S!!. Bit worried about Viv , though, as with all this rain I fear that if she steps in a puddle....... (Ever seen that Vicar of Dibley episode??????)

Cheers
Negg

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 10, 2016, 01:09:22 PM
Qwik Update.

1pm and dry with 19 deg. - Wonder if Phil is here , yet. ? - Wonder if the Mythos Wagon has turned up with fresh supplies??

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 10, 2016, 01:20:29 PM
Still here Negg. Will be there at midnight with any luck. Hope to see you tmz....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 10, 2016, 05:56:03 PM
You cheeky but funny old egg. Pete still laughing. See you soon Phil, no noise going to your bed tonight please as Pete and I are in our little house again. All in jest. xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 11, 2016, 10:07:48 AM
With another 42mm of overnight rain , Viv , you must be careful venturing out again today! - Maybe armbands , just in case!
Anyway , Nature has been a tad kind, waiting for the end of yesterday evening , before the deluge, and wrapping it all up, by early morning.

Did Phil get a non delayed night flight , I wonder?

So far , a dry Arillas Today and slowly moving up the "Thermo Scale" to a 17 deg at 10 a.m..

All fingers crossed for the Beer Festival and many here , poised on the starting blocks , ready to race up that hill to Ag. Steph.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 11, 2016, 11:54:52 AM
It was a humdinger of a storm last night. Absolutely spectacular. My flight was uneventful and a tad early. Spiros was waiting for me and delivered me to Brouklis on the dot of midnight. Dimitris gave me a Mythos and I headed for bed amid torrential rain and rumbling thunder. I slept right through the storm which I am told was still going at 4am. It is 1130 now, and cloudy but mild. I would guess about 18 degrees. Already had breakfast at the Bow with John and Dot, and anticipate a busy day of catching up.

A stroll to the seafront took me by surprise. Around the jetty there must be at least an extra foot depth of sand, and that part of the beach seems huge. Usually with storms it seems to shrink, but not Today. If the sun emerges later, I may well take advantage.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 11, 2016, 01:14:27 PM
Went for a walk this morning almost turned into a swim but not quite. Just ventures out again for a short walk round, to see if I could find Phil but no luck. If I don't see you and Wendy before tomorrow evening will see you in May. Hope achs and pains clear up soon. Phil you must show yourself at Brouklis tonight, after all these years of writing it would be a shame not to see each other. Love to all friends in Arillas at the moment, enjoy the last festival of the season. Have a good with her and see you all next year. Xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 11, 2016, 02:06:28 PM
Oooooo with her was meant to say winter, I wasn't looking at my predictive text. lol xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 11, 2016, 02:08:22 PM
Oooooo with her was meant to say winter, wasn't looking at my predictive text. Lol.  Xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 11, 2016, 03:59:55 PM
I spoke too soon.......... The treat of the day was to be torrential rain which lasted for about 2 hours. There will doubtless be pictures online of the deluge that used to be a trickle past Ina's shop. I watched a proud pot plant sailing by, only to get stuck in the middle of the road and hang on for dear life. The raging torrent was washing sand into the sea, but the waves were desperately trying to send it back. Spiros from Thalassa was awe-struck and could only say "it's beautiful. Beautiful."

Meanwhile the road outside Armourada was 18" deep in flood water, causing much hilarity and severe disruption at the same time. Yiota warned me that I would have to find a way round the back to get home to Brouklis. I failed. All that I could find was flooded. So with others, I took off my shoes and socks, rolled up my trousers and paddled through. The surreal part was seeing Ina for first time this visit, Leszek and Ange and finally viv. Sharing hugs knee deep in flood water.... only Arillas can make that happen. Probably the best hugs in the world..... Dimitris was at the ready with cold Mythos for me after my trauma!!!

I hope that what I don't know about these bizzare events is just as unimportant as my little adventure. I think everything is OK, and sincerely hope it is.

Arillas Today? Extraordinary!

Phil


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Seagull Chris on October 11, 2016, 06:27:25 PM
Sad to say that after the last two nights thunderstorms, Arillas copped another load today which has caused a lot of damage.
The little bridge has collapsed due to the sheer force of the water and the weight of the bamboo canes, brushwood and reeds that build up against it. Part of the roadhas also washed away.
The banked pebbles under the wooden walkway opposite Kostas has been washed onto the sand and Janets pool and garden are flooded just as they were after the June storm.
I was talking to Marinos and he told us that he had nearly 40 cms of water on his hround floor. They were due to shut down tomorrow but have closed today and started mopping up.
The next problem is getting the old bridge removed in case of and more rain because there is no way though for any more reeds or debris.
Such a shame for such lovely people and businesses.
I will try and post a photo of the bridge soon.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 11, 2016, 06:33:21 PM
Just what you don't want when you are hoping to wind down at the end of the season :-(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 11, 2016, 07:14:41 PM
All I can add to the above is that in 2 1/2 hrs we got over 50mm of rain. - (Around 94mm from last night)

I had the pleasure of driving into Arillas and, at one point, had a fairly big log floating merrily away just in front of me. (Never did overtake it)
Plant Pots!  - Logs! - "Nee-Dip" as a frog would say - WOTSALLTHATABOUT??

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 12, 2016, 01:44:36 PM
look at you tube
https://youtu.be/5-LRDCYFTiU (https://youtu.be/5-LRDCYFTiU)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 12, 2016, 05:29:56 PM
But Guys!! ............................ WOT DO WE AVE ... at 5:30pm ????
,
A dry 22 deg. The Beer festival must be 'appening now!

Arillas Today and the way all the local residents have pitched in to make the roads etc more respectable,, play a major part in this.

I am sure that a great deal f clearing up has been done up around Ag.Steph also to ensure you guys get to enjoy this festival without standing in a foot of water.

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: paulkidner on October 14, 2016, 01:11:35 PM
Live stream looks like another lovely day. Parasols now all gone and waiting for Winter.
Roll on next time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 14, 2016, 05:44:15 PM
Today is another day. I t has been like midsummer, with cloudless skies and folks sitting at the back in Beach Point. Not me, I was soaking up the sun as I tucked into Gyros. A first for me - aren't they huge? I needed a doggy bag which has just gone into the fridge. Maybe avrio....tival

The damage to the road was being worked on this morning and two intrepid (old) ladies were taking advantage of the new piece of sea. Many others were enjoying what one chap described as "like a bath." Not me though - I spent my regulation 2 hours watching Gravia from Graziella. Totally forgot that I should be meeting Neill, riggers and Cheryl at Brouklis to head off to San Stef and visit Margerita at 3W. So sorry folks, but it was my loss. Sorry..........

Tonight I have been ordered to take the bus to the Festival, so that's what I will do. Full of Gyros, rather fancying a siesta, but orders are orders. Arillas Today is a very pleasant place to be.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 14, 2016, 10:49:56 PM
The Beer Festival is superb. Free VIP minibus delivered you to the venue from outside Armourada, and took you back every few minutes. Tonight it wasn't Corfu meets Italy, but the group I heard sang all the wonderful Irish folk songs of my youth. My little sample of it was Corfu meets Ireland. Many were starting to dance, and the beer was perfect. It was wonderful.

So well organised (pinch yourself, this is Corfu....) Even the temporary toilets were spotless and being cleaned constantly. As a veteran of Glastonbury I sort of understand these things.... There was a simple system of buying tickets for beer (3 euro) souvlakia (2 euro) and more besides, but I'm afraid I didn't read on past the beer and food. An absolutely fabulous event - I will probably go again tomorrow.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 15, 2016, 11:32:17 AM
And........................as an added bonus, Phil, Arillas kept the rain at bay for y'all.
20deg and dry , at 11 a.m. ..... but I won't push my luck and say anymore.

Cheryl n Riggs must be at the Airport , by now , and I am pozz they had a good time. Jebbo also gone and many others to follow.
Rainbow's last night , tonight, as is Kostas on Beach. Not sure about others, except that Gratsela is plugging on. Brouklis of course is still there to welcome all , next week, and Thomas's , I think , may be catching more fresh fish, for latecomers, next week.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on October 16, 2016, 06:03:58 AM
Back home and still on Greek time, wide awake but happy with my lot! I had a brilliant week, saw every weather possible, drank my body weight in Mythos at least twice, spent time with lovely people, some not seen for a while but as ever, felt like no time had passed since we last met, thank you for your company!

I am glad the Beer Festival was good, maybe we went too early and didn't understand the system which is why there was no beer!

I cannot praise the family at Makris enough, it is a truly lovely place to stay.

Until May, stay safe all and I hope the weather is kinder than of late!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on October 16, 2016, 11:09:50 AM
I'm glad you had a good time Cheryl! It looks like the week has been warm and wet in equal measure. Experiencing Arillas with its changeable weather at a quieter time of year and going to the Beer Festival is something that's on my bucket list too.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on October 16, 2016, 12:40:50 PM
Thank you, Cypress, it was wonderful! You can fit it all in next year and I hope you are starting to feel better.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on October 16, 2016, 06:05:58 PM
A beautiful post from a beautiful woman. I had the privilege to spend quality time with dear Cheryl, Eggy and riggers. Arillas brings us together in a way that must be unique. I am still here and in my one solitary week, there was the deluge and an earthquake which Yiota told me was 5.5 on the Richter scale. The glass shelf was rattling in the Nut.

Arillas Today tried to do it all again, with as little success as me declining another Mythos. I was trapped in Beach Point believing that it was "Apocalypse Now" but within the hour I was supping in Kostas on the Beach. Right now the sun is shining and it is warm. Maybe 20C. Nobody has a clue what to wear, so I am just keeping me cardi on...... I don't do cold.

Many places are still open but not all. The exchange rate is terrible, maybe 1.10. It is still a pleasant place to be, which has filled my memory banks with new and special experiences. Arillas Today is missing many bladdy tourists who have just left,  but  is working its magic on those of us left here. I am missing my family, and torn in two. I could stay here forever, but I leave tomorrow. "All alone and Abandoned in Arillas." Believe that and you'd believe anything.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on October 16, 2016, 09:02:03 PM
Enjoy the rest of your time there, Phil, I think your next visit will be such fun, finding new places to sit and enjoy the views!  Until we meet again, take care and carry on loving life, it's what it's for xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 17, 2016, 12:36:30 AM
Enjoy the rest of your hols Phil
Glad you had a great time Cheryl x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 17, 2016, 08:53:40 AM
Until May, stay safe all and I hope the weather is kinder than of late!

Stay safe until May , Cheryl??? - What have you got planned for May then? - Should we be worried??
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on October 17, 2016, 05:51:45 PM
Haha Eggy yes you need to be scared! May brings a family wedding and all the relatives will be arriving! Think a few trips out will be needed for me xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 17, 2016, 06:03:16 PM
Arillas Today?? - Hmmmm...... It's a sort of day when you cannot believe that you could be so sad to find a closed Rainbow. -- Kostas on the Beach where a dartboard and good company is not available. But Thalassa still have their good service as usual and Beach Point are still looking after those who like to sit and look out over that sea and take in the 24 deg on offer. Gratsella is still open but these "tired" ole legs of mine never got that far to check.
Tis an Arillas Today that finds me laid back , as laid back could be , in Armourada with new friends, We put the World in the right direction, this afternoon.
And.... we cannot forget Sharon's Pool Bar, where she and partner Stamatis (Sammy) have looked after many, this Summer. Open today and now have the time to spend with guests. They probably solved the Greek financial problem, this afternoon.

I never found Phil , in Arillas Today, but just maybe Phil needed some prime time , on his own. We all need that at some point. My little prime time , for Arillas Today, was not only a bonus , at Armourada , but an extra bonus at Three W, Ag Steph, where Margeritta and I also solved the Greek financial problem.

Wegg and I will relax , tonight, at a Brouklis where , no doubt we will wish Phil a "Kalo Taxidi" and then take life as it comes.- Still laid back , of course.

and.. of course , we all need to be ready for that May family wedding. Seven months mental preparation for that one. I can see Cheryl dancing on the table now.
(Not good for either my blood pressure of pacemaker)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 17, 2016, 09:30:18 PM
Haha Eggy yes you need to be scared! May brings a family wedding and all the relatives will be arriving! Think a few trips out will be needed for me xx
You never mentioned that when we shared a beer! Perhaps you may have done! Lol
I am sure it will be great.
Keep smiling
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on October 18, 2016, 08:38:39 PM
Karl, I have bucked my ideas up haha ready to embrace the madness with a big smile on my face! Bride has calmed down her demands a bit so it should be fun xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 18, 2016, 09:24:03 PM
Good to hear Cheryl !
I am SURE you will have a fantastic day x x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 24, 2016, 04:14:36 PM
Gorr-Strooth , Truth , Cheryl has a fantastic day , every day in Arillas , DONCHYERKNOW??

And , what a better day than to spend it with family n in-laws??? - Or do you call them "Out-Laws" , Cheryl?

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Arillas Today gives us a fine 23 deg average temp and the sun is out!!!! - Even I sat in Sharon's with just a t-shirt on. (Plus trousers of course)
You wouldn't like me in shorts. You might not like me anyway, but the trousers may just give me the edge.
But , I digress , this made up for the 20mm of rain yesterday evening and the 40mm a few days ago.

The Arillas Bench is still in use. Today there is an English Bum on it, fishing away with young Sebastian from "Kostas Beach"
(I mean English Bum as in posterior , not tramp)
Anyway , tis Sharon's Father who is here with her family to give Sharon n Stammatis a super chill out and wind down time not only, at the end of the Season but also some very good moral support after the flooding of their house. - Why does life always kick the "gooduns" up the rear?

And...... do you know that my poor 'ole Punto still keeps meeting late guests in hire cars? - I put these down as "Seasoned Veterans" by the way they drive and pay attention to what is going on around them.
And....... do you know that, although Ammos finally closed it's doors today, Brouklis is plodding on?
And........ you must know, by now, that not only can I remove "Donkey's Hind Legs" by excessive talking but also typing my version of "War n Peace" ?

So - Wots open at this moment in time? - Sharons , if weather is good. - Beach Point , a good place to sit. Brouklis-say no more. Armourada is always there for a chill out time. Venturing away from Arillas , there are others. But, as my fingers are tired we will keep that for another day.

Summing Up.- More bodies here than this time last year and still being looked after. But, locals here have to concentrate on their Olives and various repairs to their properties. - They take it all in their stride and Arillas is still a good place to be about now. - But ..we must leave them, in peace by November
(Don't bite the hand that feeds yer)

Be Well Y'all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 24, 2016, 05:10:30 PM
An excellent update on the doings in Arillas from Eggy as the resort edges steadily towards the season's end.
Failed to see him again when we were there in September but will be on the lookout for him again in September 2017.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on October 24, 2016, 05:25:02 PM
Thanks Eggy for the update. I love reading what is happening.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 27, 2016, 10:16:54 AM
A modest 20 deg and dry here today so , no doubt, many strimmers will be working away later. - Possibly mine , as well.

For you guys who remember "Captain's Table" , opposite Marvel. Well there seems to be much "goings on" there at the moment and rumour has it that they may be opening for the Winter. - Only a rumour but this could be the prelude to opening for Summer 2017.

(Just when you have got all your eating places scheduled another pops along! - Maybe??)

Malibu George looks to be making further "mods" to his bar, so time will tell. Every year he improves on something. Maybe one Winter he will take t'easy.

Apart from that it is a lazy time, but just for a few of us.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on October 27, 2016, 01:30:56 PM
Sorry Cheryl, I've only just now seen your reply to my post. I'm feeling very much more like my normal self, thank you x

It is always quiet at this time of year on the forum, what with half-term as well. I've just nicely arrived home from Whitby, it's a lovely, historic, little seafaring town ..... but we all know what it isn't ....... it isn't ARILLAS!   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on October 27, 2016, 03:05:21 PM
I used to like The Captains, always got complimentary fruit & shots at the end of your meal. Keep us posted Eggy, also keep an eye on The rainbow. Vicky told us in June they have applied for planning permission to build some more apartments.

What happened to Jimmy & Perrys at the back of the Rainbow??

Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 27, 2016, 04:59:51 PM
A modest 20 deg and dry here today so , no doubt, many strimmers will be working away later. - Possibly mine , as well.



Well guys! = WOTDOIKNOW??  - 12:45 ish and rain+thunder+;ightening. - 9mm of rain in around 4 hours.
(And... if someone can invent a waterproof strimmer plus a waterproof body to use it?............)

So.....strimming and outside work on the back seat. Drinking and a tad of painting or an ouzo whilst washing up or mopping is on the cards.
Wegg is back from the UK , tomorrow night, so all must be pristine. - Us men can do it - DONCHYERKNOW? -

Maybe Jimmy/Perrys if I am allowed to tell, and Captains Table, will follow soon.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 27, 2016, 10:18:13 PM
Thats good news..... always had a soft spot for The Captains Table.....
I met a lady in there off the forum once who travelled alone but I can't for the life of me remember her name which is hopeless I know!
I don't think she comes on here anymore
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 27, 2016, 10:32:41 PM
Karl

I think she was a money lender so it could have been the "Loan Arranger!!

Or.... it may have been a "Connie"  - Connie is probably the best choice of the two.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 27, 2016, 11:43:27 PM
Hi
Suggest that might have been Connie Faurholt from Denmark, who went to live in Moraitika a couple of years ago - she was a regular on here.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 28, 2016, 01:41:12 AM
I am sure she was English but strangely enough I would have guessed her name did begin with a 'C' ?
That day we were in there I remember we were drinking with a Scottish gentleman who always stays in Alexanders (?) next to Rainbow. Don't think he was a forum member though.
As you can tell I am crap with names! Lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 28, 2016, 09:27:18 AM
Carl

That would be Ian, from a small Town in Scotland. Can't remember the name though.
He likes to be known as Scottish Yianis and, has long breaks here, every year.
_________________________________________________________________________-

Arillas Today will celebrate "OCHI DAY" as will all Greece. Bells have already been rung and Corfu Town will be a busy 'ole place today.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 28, 2016, 02:54:17 PM
Thats it , Ian !   Haven't seen him since that day ....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 28, 2016, 07:02:01 PM
That's it , Ian !   Haven't seen him since that day ....


So , stop frightening the guests away , Carl!!
------------------------------------------------------

Dry here tonight and a little bird, who also is a very good dart player,  tells me that "Captain's Table" will be open in two weeks. - A good informant that would have gone far as a spy in the 2nd World War.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on October 28, 2016, 07:09:52 PM

Met him this year for the first time Karl, nice chap......Eggy REALLY looks after him.😉

  Val n Bill x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 28, 2016, 07:21:04 PM
Glad I haven't frightened him away.... It would have been another to add to the list! Lol
He is indeed a really nice chap Val.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: coys on October 29, 2016, 03:38:33 PM
Good news about Captain's Eggy, hope they will stay open next summer, always good food and good value.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 30, 2016, 03:33:33 PM
Missed Scottish Yanni  this year.
Perhaps it was me who frightened him away
Another re opening (Captains)
Arillas is the place to be.....  good to see that businesses are continuing to be there for us, must give them all the support we can.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 30, 2016, 05:46:35 PM
Well , Arillas Today donated us a rather measley temp of 17/18 deg but gave us a dry day as a bonus.

Arillas , last night, gave us small "quake tremble" around 11:15 pm ish !!!! Apparently a 4.4 earthquake on the Albanian coast.
(Even I felt it, and even after an evening drinkie!!)

However, every thing is still standing, much better than me, so notta problem.

More on Captain's soon.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on October 31, 2016, 06:19:48 PM
Just one drinkie Eggy? Have you got some big glasses?

Karl, sounds like you scare folks away haha hope I don't disappear now I've met you!

Thanks for the updates, always nice to hear what's occurring!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 31, 2016, 07:36:12 PM
Thankfully it wasn't as bad as Italy, thought of everyone in Arillas when that was on the news. Xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 31, 2016, 09:25:42 PM
Just one drinkie Eggy? Have you got some big glasses?

Karl, sounds like you scare folks away haha hope I don't disappear now I've met you!

Thanks for the updates, always nice to hear what's occurring!

You never know..... especially on Halloween!!! Lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 12, 2016, 05:56:23 PM
Carl
I would need a big glass, for this morning's rainfall, recorded for Arillas today.

50mm... plus thunder n lightening and "blue sparks" coming from the toaster??? -WOTSALLTHATABOUT? - (Still works though!)

15deg outside ,at 6pm and more rain forecast. - A power cut or two expected.

We venture no where this evening and turn the heating up.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 09, 2017, 06:55:53 PM
Arillas Today?? - No more talk about a "BREXIT" , this is a BRRRRR-Don't "EXIT" yer house for fear of freezing!!!

4 deg at lunchtime and now 2 deg at 7pm. - WOTSALLTHATABOUT??

Many frozen water pipes around, this morning, and sales of pipe lagging are on the increase. Even our two fighting male pusscats have made a truce and now sleep snuggly inside, and on adjacent chairs. (The closest they have been without ripping throats out!!)

Much heating oil and gas being used by many plus many "sombers" working overtime. Reckon we are using 9 litres of oil , per day, which equates to , around, £8 (£56 a week?? - WOT IS THAT ABOUT??)

Punto battery currently on re-charge , as it hated to be disturbed from it's hibernation, this morning and eventually made an effort to get me down the road for an iced coffee. (Joking about the iced coffee)

Cats water dish, outside this morning, was just a block of ice. Took me 10 minutes to find it as young moggie had it stuck to her tongue .
(That'll teach her to take a drink in this weather)

So, tonight is a "All rads on full blast" plus 3 layers of clothing. In all the 10 years , we have been here we have never known it so chilly.

Wrap up guys and take it easy.
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on January 10, 2017, 12:18:26 AM
I presume the idea of having a few ouzo indoors to warm you up hasn't escaped you mate!? 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on January 10, 2017, 12:55:01 AM

  Nine degrees here in the northwest today, really strange weather. Eggy Bill reckons you need warmer clothes to live in Corfu in the winter.... tee shirt and cotton pants just aren't cosy enough. Also try whiskey instead of Ouzo. 😲😜
 
   Val n Bill x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on January 10, 2017, 12:58:49 AM
There are rumours that Corfu has had some snow recently. Is that true Eggy?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 10, 2017, 11:22:24 AM
Certainly true around Arillas/Kavaddades, this morning Sonia.
We awoke to a fine wafting of snow which turned into a mini blizzard, thanks to the wind changing. Does not seem cold enough to settle and returned to "normal" within the hour. Looking outside, now,  we are saying "Was that snow or a bad dream?"

I must revise how to put pics on and post a couple.

Anyway , the good news is the temp has gone up. From one deg at 7:30 to 2 deg at 11:30. -

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 10, 2017, 04:30:59 PM
Heard today that the Sidari/Roda road was closed , due to a 6 car pile up around the Karousades area. Police and fire engines quickly on the scene and traffic diverted.- (Sheets if ice apparently)
A good response from services considering the amount of snow and ice we see around North Corfu.

Temp now 3 deg so getting better all the time.

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on January 10, 2017, 11:34:11 PM
Jeez Eggy,  Snow and ice in Arillas.  Seems very strange, especially when it's mild here(8 degrees ish). Forecast to drop by the end of the week though.
Did Captain's re-open by the way?  Mo  x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 11, 2017, 11:18:40 AM
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=IMGP0453.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Arillas and surrounding Kavadaddes countryside today. - More to follow.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 11, 2017, 11:29:21 AM
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=IMGP0458.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/IMGP0451_595.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on January 11, 2017, 11:31:31 AM




WHERE'S THE SNOW MAN NEIL AND HIS CARROT

KEV
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 11, 2017, 11:35:17 AM
Just to prove all Greeks are "young at heart" , Kevin.
(My neighbour says he cannot ever remember anything like this

(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=IMGP0474.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 11, 2017, 11:40:52 AM
First time in the 10 years we've been here that we have seen our house like this.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=IMGP0463.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=IMGP0460.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

4 deg and rising , guys!!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on January 11, 2017, 03:20:21 PM
Neill, it's glorious and sunny in Yorkshire but it is very windy. It's supposed to be winter, where is our snow, this is not fair, I want to go sledging. I would post photo's but I cannot remember how to do it. ttfn.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on January 11, 2017, 03:58:30 PM
Thanks for sharing the photos Eggy. Loved looking at them.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on January 11, 2017, 05:15:21 PM

Just can't belive we were sitting on your terrace drinking and enjoying the sun not that long ago.....now it looks like a different planet.

Just love the Kavadaddas snow family, is that Makis building them ?

   Val x









Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on January 15, 2017, 04:07:59 AM
My other half arrived at the airport on Wednesday. expecting to get a bus to Acharavi , only to find all buses cancelled because of the snow and ice! Apparently worst snow since 1963 ( according  to the taxi driver).  Quite a nice day here in Yorkshire. 'Just saying!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul Clark on January 17, 2017, 10:50:53 PM
Eggy, is your neighbor wearing a Reading FC scarf?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on January 22, 2017, 09:33:16 AM
Lovely photos, thanks Eggy, quite a shock to the system, I imagine!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on January 23, 2017, 08:21:28 AM
Only a few months to that wedding Cheryl !!!
Hope you are well....
X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 24, 2017, 01:43:19 PM
Oh my stars Eggy! I hope that you, Wendy and your cats are keeping snug and warm :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 24, 2017, 02:04:13 PM
Lovely here today sun and warmth. Xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on January 25, 2017, 06:48:51 PM
Hi Truth, hope you are ok, yes not long now! Stress levels are not too bad ....... Yet!  Can't wait to feel the sun again and I know the best hiding places to escape to! 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on January 26, 2017, 12:13:22 AM
All good at my end thanks Cheryl !
Keep your hideouts a secret don't forget! Lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 26, 2017, 06:21:45 PM
Cheryl could be in trouble if I find her hideaway. - She may prefer the wedding celebrations.

Anyway..... Arillas Today brings us a dry afternoon with 10 deg on the "Wegg-om-Meter"

The last 6/7 days has given us, around 6 inches of rain with continual downpour only being interrupted by a few showers and drizzle. - Boring - Boring - Boring !!

Tis good to find time, other that trying to dig soggy soil and pull up weeds with a ton of earth attached, to read all the recent postings as "Where to Eat" "Who goes at what time" and "A-Z Pics" and involve myself in the "What's yer View".

Tomorrow the "Arillas Today" will be an 11 deg , dry and give me the incentive to cut a few brambles and then scoot off for an Ouzo or two. Mud everywhere but no one to throw it at!!

Arillas , meanwhile , takes all that nature throws at her and continues to look good.
Tis a Sea nymph which beckons all you Arilliacs to venture over as soon as..... to enjoy what she has to offer.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 27, 2017, 09:06:18 PM
Arillas , meanwhile , takes all that nature throws at her and continues to look good.

Good to hear Eggy ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on January 28, 2017, 11:20:57 PM
Eggy, I might need your assistance to get to some of them there hideaways!

Nipping for an ouzo sounds ace, wish I could join you, enjoy your weeding!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 08, 2017, 05:14:08 PM
So.....Arillas Today....

Where can you go , in the UK, have a tyre puncture mended, get a large Ouzo while waiting and then be charged.
TIPOTA! - Nothing! - Diddley Squat.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on February 08, 2017, 07:18:13 PM
 
What you really need Neill is a slow puncture...... then everyday you could have a nice chat and a large Ouzo,  mmmm

  Bill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steve & Carole on February 08, 2017, 08:22:56 PM
Now I know why you keep a hammer & nails  in your boot!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 27, 2017, 06:00:26 PM
Arillas Today gives us "Clean Monday" and wotta delight to see a busy Arillas today , after some bad Winter weather.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=IMGP0502.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=IMGP0505.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Kite flying was the name of the game.......................
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=IMGP0504.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
...................... but you do get the odd "Cheat" or two........
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/IMGP0512_595.jpg)
............. and a body , or two, taking a dip.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=IMGP0508.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
...........
Many places open, and we enjoyed the hospitality of "Athina" (ex Capt Table) for marinated Octopus, Yigantes plus taramosalata with fresh bread. Washed down with a retsina and all with a 20 deg , warm sunny day --- which was free..

and............................ WOTS going on between Rainbow and Alexandros??????
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=IMGP0501.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
....Maybe the bear knows , but he's not telling!!
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=IMGP0499.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

and........................... many "goings ons" at Mega Lithari.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=mega_1488210983.jpg&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
3 more Villas? - looking to be quite a very smart complex which, surely, can only be good for all Arillas.

Cheers
Negg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 27, 2017, 09:18:07 PM
Hmmm will have to do an inspection in May, find out for ourselves if your not going to tell us. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on February 27, 2017, 10:28:08 PM
Quote
and............................ WOTS going on between Rainbow and Alexandros???

New Apartments at the Rainbow  footings were dug out in October..... More rooms at the Rainbow
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on February 28, 2017, 01:40:02 AM
20 Degrees in Feb Negg!  Excellent, enjoy mate ....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 28, 2017, 11:02:45 AM


HI ALL

Is he making us jealous on purpose i think so haha

kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 28, 2017, 12:56:04 PM
So, John R has let the cat , or is it the bear?, outa the bag. (amazing the amount of work done in the short space of time)

Jealous Kevin?? - Surely not......

Arillas Today will only reach 20 deg and "Sun's Out!!" - "Catch Ups" once being done in many gardens.

Pics of the beach size will follow , probably tomorrow.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ron and Sue on March 03, 2017, 01:13:04 PM
March and April are my favourite months on the forum.These are the months when Eggy tells of all the changes in Arillas.What has newly  opened and what has closed.What new building has taken place and what alterations and extensions have happened.                                         He is always very careful though not to tell us everything thus leaving us with some surprises when we arrive later in the season.Thanks for your continuous Information Bureau Neil.        Here is looking forward to seeing the developments for ourselves in June.   Ron and Sue.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 03, 2017, 02:14:08 PM
 
Eggy can you give us an update on the road by the river, has it been repaired safely?

Bill is wondering if he should bring his wellies at the beginning of May because shorts and thigh high wellies is not a look for a 70 year old man😀

    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steve & Carole on March 03, 2017, 02:38:45 PM
Val, don't knock it 'til you've tried it !! xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 03, 2017, 07:07:41 PM
Ron n Sue ---- You will see many changes and some you don't see will be there , and so under cover you will think they have always been there. (As you rightly said I do not tell it all!!)

Val n Bill ----- that river road gets thinner , every time I drive down it----and after an Ouzo or two it gets thinner still when I have drive back! - Twill be done though as all hiccups, that we see may have now, will not be hiccups when you guys appear.

And..... me-thinks ... possibly a few extra benches along the front?? - Now I say toooo much.

A 16 deg dry Arillas today which brings out many places getting their Winter re-furb. - Every Summer , summit new!

Avrio for me, and the camera to get that long awaited pic of the beach.

Be well,
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on March 03, 2017, 07:39:14 PM

Steve and Carole, just hope for everyones sake that the road is done before we arrive.
 
Bill in wellies and shorts will scare any new visitors away believe me 😂😂 see you both soon, because I am hoping you will be there when we are.

 Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 04, 2017, 05:07:52 PM
Don't worry about the "Lil 'ole bridge road" - Cheer yerselves up with the Arillas Today beach pics.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=S3010010.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=S3010011.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=S3010012.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

and..... Sebastian (Costas on Beach) is laid back n smiling at the 21 deg on offer this afternoon.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=S3010008.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
and......... for those of you who know that I have been feeding two kittens, since October last year.
(Living behind the rubbish bins clase to Mon Amour)
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=S3010007.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
Super little characters and deserve a good home.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ron and Sue on March 04, 2017, 05:23:54 PM
Now that is what I call a beach.Lets hope it stays that size all season.Thanks for the photos.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on March 04, 2017, 05:47:10 PM
Yeah. Thanks Eggy. Looking good.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on March 04, 2017, 07:23:11 PM
Arillas today looks good, thank you Eggy.  We missed last year due to illness and are really hoping to experience it for ourselves again this year.  Having been for 20 years, it was a huge miss.  Nothing compares regardless of what size the beach is (but have to say it's looking great right now) or the width of the road (it's all one size after a few ouzos). :)  Hope a good home can be found for those darling kittens.  I would love them but Paul would have something to say about that, as well as our Ada and Herbert!! (Our cats).
Please keep the pictures coming, along with the updates on construction.  Keeps me sane and eternally wanting more of Arillas.
Ann x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 05, 2017, 10:57:17 PM
Wonderful postings  Neill, and everyone. I read them all, many twice. There is a good chance I won't be treading on that road or that sand in 2017. Like Ann, I am not sure how to cope with it, but reading Arillas Today sure helps.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on March 06, 2017, 01:44:56 AM
Wow that beach is looking fabulous! It will be a bittersweet one for us this year in our (I think) 19th year. One of the twins (Harry) has decided he is having a break maybe going with his mates to somewhere a tad busier than Arillas (fool!) the other (Max) is positively bristling with excitement in having is room and bed to himself methinks he will find it tough though when it comes to their table tennis at the Akti each day at 5 and messing around in the pool early evening. My eldest Lewis cannot resist the Arillas pull and is bring a mate who is a complete Newbie but he comes in June a whole month before us. I know that this was inevitable but I find it very hard not having us all together as this is our special family place. I know I probably sound pathetic! My point is that life is constantly changing but Arillas is always there waiting and I am sure that whoever cannot make it for whatever reason this year that the next taste will be sweeter still x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on March 06, 2017, 09:18:11 AM


Hi all

Good report Neil the beach looks good you can't have to meny benches along the front its good just sit on a bench and watch the world go by

kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on March 06, 2017, 03:41:57 PM
Oh Jo. I know the feeling. Where do the years go? It seems 2 minutes since my son Joe and your son Lewis were  playing pool at Kaloudis. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 06, 2017, 06:13:28 PM
Well, guys, after an overnight burst of thunder n lightning , plus a 15mm overnight rainfall.........
.................we now have a 20 deg Arillas Today and with a little sun to generate that warm all over feeling.

Tis such a shame that no-one can be here to take , not only, advantage of these days , but also to spend some prime time with our Arillas pals.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on March 07, 2017, 10:44:33 PM
Ah Jo. It must be odd to know that for the first time you won't have all your boys with you this year. I sort of know how you feel; I can't go to Primrose Valley caravan park at Filey without crying because that's where we took our children every year when they were little :-)

Who knows what the future will bring? It might not be long until you're letting us know that you're trooping off to Arillas with half a dozen grandchildren in tow! Enjoy the time for yourselves while you can. (I'm sure Max will find a pool and table tennis partner)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on March 09, 2017, 03:19:52 PM
Don't worry Jo they will come back with you in the future. This year our daughter is coming out with us for 2 weeks. Originally our son wasnt coming but he has changed his mind & sorted his own flights & is meeting us out there for the last week-the Arillas pull was too much! Our two are now aged 25 & 26!
Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on March 09, 2017, 04:29:38 PM
Funnily enough Harry was just saying he 'may' join us for a week lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 09, 2017, 05:08:31 PM
The recent rain n thunder plus a tad of lightning has taken it's toll of the beach by throwing up a debris of kelp n seaweed n other bits.
However .... the beach size remains very good and all those "disjointed" bits , you may see on the webcam will vanish way before you are all on sunbeds/mats.

Arillas is still the "Bees Knees" and, giving us all here, a welcome 19deg where a beer can be enjoyed and an Ouzo taken, for medicinal purposes only!!.

(I nearly went jogging but left my trainers at home - Shame!!!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on March 09, 2017, 09:35:28 PM
U feeling ok Eggy? Jogging? Only joking. Look after yourself so you have many many more years in beautiful Arillas.😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 10, 2017, 09:54:46 AM
I always find an excuse not to go jogging , Sonia.
(But I do jump up n down , on the spot, a few times. - Helps to mix the Ouzo with the water!!)

Morning starts here with a breezy 14deg - No need to get the leaf blower out!!.
Rain again forecast for overnight - Just when the soil was starting to dry and nearly ready for extra planting.!!

Ne'er mind - Obviously some "on the spot jogging" will be required, this afternoon, to keep me in peak condition.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on March 10, 2017, 03:21:44 PM
Good tip Eggy. I think I might also take up on the spot jogging to mix my drinks also. Who needs a cocktail shaker?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on March 11, 2017, 10:14:41 AM
The photos are so lovely, thank you Eggy! Not long to wait now and you'll be struggling to fit us all in, I can't wait!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 11, 2017, 05:23:03 PM
A very nice and very acceptable 21deg here today , Cherry.

One will take you in hand, when here, and we will share a bevvy or two together.
(But we won't share those 'ole plastic cigs you puff away on - Ever tried to stub one out??)

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on March 12, 2017, 10:05:38 AM
The only stubbing I will be doing will be my toes at the bar!  Keeps the ashtrays clean though.   Lots to tell you or moan about haha  is that ginger kitten the one you were trying to look after in October?  You are a big softy really xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 12, 2017, 06:10:55 PM
"Ginge" is still going well, Cheryl.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on March 12, 2017, 09:41:53 PM
He is a big softy dearest Cheryl. Softer than me is hard to find, but Neill wins on all counts. Good news to follow on Jen's  situation. You heard it here first.....

loveandhugs
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on March 13, 2017, 09:09:45 AM
Lovely to hear Phil, you are always so positive about life,  you deserve to be in Arillas with whizz kid Jen this year.

Hope I get to meet Ginge in May,  have a soft spot for them,  takes me back to my youth!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 13, 2017, 02:16:32 PM
You are STILL in your youth !!!!  :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on March 13, 2017, 07:31:26 PM
Karl, I am just growing old disgracefully!  I was a redhead years ago but the grey started almost 25 years ago!   It's winning now but saves on highlights!  Hope all is good with you,  when do you go in August?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 13, 2017, 09:06:18 PM
Very gracefully....
All ok here thanks. Sad day today , first anniversary of the mother in law passing away. Bless her.
We arrive on 8th August for 11 nights, the day before our 20th wedding anniversary. Might treat Helen to a Gyros and a can of Mythos on THE bench for a treat!! LOL
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on March 13, 2017, 09:30:38 PM
Sad day for you all,  that year has flown!

Mythos and the bench,  what a treat!  Might be able to get you both a beer each...........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 14, 2017, 01:38:29 AM
It has flown and the lucky ones amongst us are still her.
Do I sense another August visit for you......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on March 14, 2017, 08:52:18 AM




HI Truth
 
Don't go to mad otherwise Helen will expect it every year small can of mythos on the bench good idea  for a treat
(http://i.imgur.com/AxaINfK.jpg)  a soggy gyros and a can of mythos (http://i.imgur.com/WwKdKaC.jpg)
 all the best mate its a shame we miss

kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 14, 2017, 01:39:19 PM
I like it mate !   :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 14, 2017, 02:11:12 PM
So it's a Mythos and a gyros on the bench for 20 years.
What am I going to do to celebrate 40 years in May ?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on March 14, 2017, 02:58:21 PM
It is our 30th wedding anniversary in July Karl and I would love to be there and have an gyros on the beach. Don't drink Mythos so one of those pull cap bottles of Retsina would be my choice . Love it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 14, 2017, 05:21:50 PM
So it's a Mythos and a gyros on the bench for 20 years.
What am I going to do to celebrate 40 years in May ?

TWO mythos and TWO gyros Ref !!!   And don't forget a card , not a yellow or a red one though mate !   LOL
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 14, 2017, 05:24:26 PM
It is our 30th wedding anniversary in July Karl and I would love to be there and have an gyros on the beach. Don't drink Mythos so one of those pull cap bottles of Retsina would be my choice . Love it.

It will just be nice to be on the beach ..........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on March 15, 2017, 08:10:16 AM





Hi all

It's our forty third wedding anniversary in August few drinks in the nut meet up with Nouri few more drinks then off to 54 dreamy nights drinking and dancing should get back about 0500 Bev will be sound asleep she will not know what time I got in good anniversary

Kevin haha
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 15, 2017, 02:54:28 PM
LOL !

I would imagine we will be in the Nut for ours. We didn't go in often as a "group" last year as we tend to eat and go back to Bardis Studios for a few drinks as Bardis Hotel bar shuts early evening and its next door so anyone can go back easily enough when they fancy it then.  Makes it much easier with the youngest only being 4. The oldest is 13 in September and will probably want to stay out later than me !

I did pop in The Nut quite a few times with my Dad when we "vanished" for a couple of hours most afternoons .............. :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sandraandjim on March 16, 2017, 12:13:49 AM
Hi Sonia, we're married 30 years this September!  just a bit after you, did you get married in Larne or had you moved to England by then?

Sandra and jim
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on March 16, 2017, 12:42:44 AM
Yeah we got married in England . I was 10 when my family came
to live in England.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 16, 2017, 08:31:02 PM
Jo, I would have thought there were certain advantages of going without the boys....

My son last came to Arillas with me in about 1999. This year, he is coming with his wife and their two children........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 26, 2017, 06:14:16 PM
Arillas Today and the beach has had a super "local volunteer" clean up. Sadly I cannot take any credit for this as I forgot.
Anyway t'all looks a cracker so fingers crossed for no more storms!!

The day winds down , at 6pm , still spoiling us with 18 deg and dry. (7pm if yer forgot the clocks!)

Sandy will appear, sometime avrio , so Retsina sales are tipped to go up for the next week.

All in all a busy day for many locals. - Makes me feel guilty, but only a tad and a small tad at that.
(I promise to do better next year)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 27, 2017, 12:09:01 AM
Sitting here waiting for the taxi...I will be on the 0555 EasyJet from Gatwick in the morning.
Just a tad excited......
Glad they are stocking up on retsina Eggy. See you soon!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 27, 2017, 02:34:55 PM
Have a great time Sandy and a safe journey :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 27, 2017, 04:19:34 PM
Karl (Truth)

She's arrived to a very nice 20 deg and sunny Arillas.
(I worry though , that if the heat increases the Retsina decreases - Save some for me Sandy!!)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 27, 2017, 06:47:31 PM
Nice mate .... nice ......
Enjoy the retsina
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 04, 2017, 04:48:05 PM
Well...... after two nights of lightning/thunder, and an overall rainfall of 55mm, we are back on song with a 19deg and warm Arillas Today. - "GOOD OH!" says I , although I now expect to see all that garden strimming and weeding to be worthless as they will now all spring back into life.
And... our nice clean Fiesta has now been mud splattered again. However Punto got his own back and dropped all the mud he has collected , over the last month, back on the road. - (Ha Ha - sucks to you!!)
And power cuts have given us a poor internet speed , hence a poor Download with our TV service)

We make these sacrifices to stay amongst our good Arillas/Kavadaddes pals and the good STILL outweighs the bad.
So, we grin n bear it and all look forward to May onwards.

Eggy having a winge , maybe, but just a nice sorta winge.

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 04, 2017, 06:28:10 PM
Been lovely here last 2 days, but still cant wait to get back to our friends and family in Arilla's, and hope we can get a good night out with you and Wendy during the 2 weeks we are there. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 05, 2017, 05:58:51 PM
Which two weeks , Viv ?? - You know I gave up geography so know nothing.

Arillas beach looking good , again today. - Some canoeists were enjoying the mild breeze and doing their thing. It seems that, after a nice lunch, at Kostas, they were planning to "row" to Agious Georgious. - BON CHANCE!!! - KALO TAXIDI!!
(Don't think I could row anywhere after the food they packed away) - "Oars not to reason why - as they say)

Arillas guests are appearing everywhere and how nice it is to see those white hire cars stopped at T-Junctions armed with map and compass. (Not in the middle of the road again??) ---- Anyway -- Early April business is good for all.

PASKA is soon to be on us and I think more guests will be here to enjoy it.

Brouklis opening , hopefully, on Saturday. - Only hoping but will be a good sign that Summer is not far behind.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 05, 2017, 07:26:28 PM
well its all over the forum but I don't mind telling you all again we arrive in our beloved Arillas about midnight on 5th May and leave it about 2000hrs on 29th May then back in September.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 05, 2017, 10:16:44 PM

See you both there Viv and Pete, we arrive on the 5th May too, but only for two weeks and then back again on 15th June two weeks......hopefully two more weeks end of September for the Beer Festival. Eggy your hands are going to be full !!

  Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on April 06, 2017, 05:41:19 PM
I love it when Arillas starts to open up again..The Brouklis opening this weekend. It gives me a warm tingly excited feeling that the summer hols are fast approaching.
Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on April 06, 2017, 07:11:16 PM



Hi all

also cannot wait for the big day we take off for ARILLAS
 Kevin come on
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 06, 2017, 09:34:01 PM
Seems that loads of us will be there for the beer festival. Ok Val, will Bill have the high heels on again. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 06, 2017, 10:12:35 PM
 
Well he has just celebrated his 70th birthday so he's thinking of steering clear of the six inch stilettos for now and maybe going for a cute cuban heel for our May visit 👡 👡   

 Lol, Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 06, 2017, 10:16:24 PM
I think they might suit him, well remember Pete wearing them.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on April 07, 2017, 12:34:15 PM
we will not be coming for this years beer festival,it's to early for us.Might go somewhere else in October.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 09, 2017, 06:23:57 PM
Where ever you go and whenever we want reports, enjoy. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 12, 2017, 04:53:06 PM
Arillas Today is a fine 23 deg and warmmmmmm !!

Note the pics and you will see that those "Fishy Monks" have now departed.
(See Dimitris post 1st April - https://www.arillas.com/forum/index.php/topic,10057.0.html)

However, for those wanting MONK of the "fishy type" can still visit Vavillas (Thomas) in the Summer.

(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=12apr.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=12apr1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

We hope that the "lil 'ole" bridge will be fixed soon and that Sally n Harold can get to their Sea Bass a lot quicker.
AND........People in the sea today ?? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT.
PLUS....... Hire cars and maps already on show and many new faces appearing for PASKA.
Me-thinks Summer is poised, around the corner, to strike !!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on April 12, 2017, 06:13:11 PM
The beach looks stunning - hope it stays that way for all Arillas visitors this year (and locals of course) Can't wait!

Thanks for posting Neil

Suzy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 14, 2017, 06:13:15 PM
A busy type of "Paska" Arillas Today and Kostas on the Beach running around like headless chickens with orders firing at them left , right and centre.
(I went home early as I felt guilty holding an Ouzo when all around were zooming here n there, and back again)

Add those customers to a quiz afternoon, with more people appearing and ... WOTSTHATALLABOUT??

Anyway , Beach point taking in those who want to chill, with a front seat view of the beach and Amourada doing their bit for some who want to be "far from the madding crowd"

With 23 deg , still at 6pm plus the added attraction of an open Brouklis , this evening, what more can we say??
[/Bring it on !!!i]
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 15, 2017, 01:54:36 PM

Cold, windy and clouds here in the cold northwest today. The sun is making a effort to break through for a minute at a time and the sycamore tree at the end of our garden is making a valiant effort to open its leaves.

  On the 6th May we will be waking up in Arillas every day for two weeks after arriving the night before.....I am counting every minute until then.

Then a month later we will do it all again, (retirement is wonderful) 😃

   See you soon Arillas,
                                   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 15, 2017, 03:22:24 PM
Well Val, I found a quiet "Beach Kostas" today after. as I was told, over 120 people "fighting" for tables during the afternoon.
(OK fighting an exaggeration)

Arillas today also found a very busy "Beach Point" (Bravo Christos- The guy deserves to do well)
Equally,  I am sure it will be a very busy Brouklis tonight. (All these cars with hire labels stuck on the doors give it away)

Life is warming up here and with a 21 deg temp Arillas Today, albeit a tad on the breezy side, I think Summer has come early.
But............ cold weather is predicted for next week, one forecast saying as low as 11 deg and rain - WOTSALLTHATABOUT.
Maybe this is because Arillas welcomes Keith and Eileen , on Monday , and wants to keep those Scottish temps. on a par, to make them feel at home.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 15, 2017, 06:47:32 PM
we have 13 degrees and sunny at the moment 1645. meant to be nicer tomorrow but just wait and see here. Hope Eileen and Keith arrive not to tierd and that you can all sit down and enjoy Easter together. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on April 16, 2017, 02:50:33 AM
33 degrees here but I am in  Phuket. 🏖
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on April 16, 2017, 09:06:39 AM
Sounds lovely,  Sonia!  Happy Easter Eggy,  thank you for the pictures and updates, not too long for me now,  can't wait!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 23, 2017, 05:35:12 PM
Arillas today ??? - and I could be forgiven for thinking it was the end of July , already!!.

Many vehicles and bodies popping here there n everywhere.!! - I was told it was a German film crew with a holiday promotion in mind. All road side seats being painted by nice lady volunteers, who, I think,  should have put wet paint signs on them.
(As I found out when I leant on one!!0

Give us 19/20 deg this afternoon and a super "busky" time twas!! - Tires me out just watching the hustle n bustle!!

and.... you can all sing along to this.... """Bing Bong, the bench is back, Bing Bong"""

...end of the jetty bench now available for all summer botties to enjoy.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on April 23, 2017, 07:05:06 PM
Thanks for the update Eggy. I can almost feel the excitement mounting as summer 2017 begins. So the bench is back, and everything Arilliac begins for another wonderful year. My sadness is that for the first time in 15 years there will be no Arillas Today for PhilandJen. She is making fabulous progress with the new hip, but still has to get the other one. We have checked and she won't be allowed to fly before the season is over. Maybe Kostas will look after a couple who are "all alone and abandoned in Arillas" in November. I can just taste the Mythos and snacks in Beach Point when we are the only tourists in the village....

Hope springs eternal as they say. Arillas Today and every day.
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on April 23, 2017, 08:30:16 PM
Tenerife today is our last one....
Never mind.... Not long until Arillas todays will be in the flesh. 14 weeks I think
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on April 23, 2017, 09:28:08 PM
Am glad Jen is doing well,  Phil,  the stronger she gets now,  the more trips you can have in the future,  give her my love please!

Eggy,  I need a couple of favours so I've pm'd ya!  See you soon xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 25, 2017, 06:27:19 PM
Couple of favours , Cheryl ??
I am not wearing black lace stockings , a flying helmet and carrying a large lemon for anyone.
(And speedos are out oif the question)
HOWEVER .... A PM is on it's way back to you.

WOTCANISAY ...about Arillas today ??? - Still 22 deg at 6:30 pm and I am wondering why I wore a thermal vest this afternoon.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 04, 2017, 05:46:40 PM
Afore I forget -- Phil n Jen ,you are sent the very best wishes from all at Bardis. They will miss you , this Summer and have already returned 6 pallets of Mythos back to their supplier. The mythos is irrelevant but the wishes from the heart are very sincere.

Arillas Today treats us to a super sunny 23 deg and all is well. Guests appearing slowly , a little like a very fine wine being poured into a crystal glass flute. Tis all looking good , yet again. Rainbow n Tria have customers already and Sharon's doing their bit.
Margueritta Looks to be preparing and Vavillas, with their new super sign, are ready for you fish lovers. Everywhere taking shape, and blink, and you'll miss it!!. Many "goings on" at many places.

For me? - I may have to get a bank loan to visit all my favourite haunts over the Summer. (Not enough hours in the day)

Exchange rate hovering around the e1.15 and I will keep an eye on it.--  More eyes , me-thinks , may be kept on the beach which , right now , gives enough space for all to swing a cat or two. (Possibly a donkey if you're that way inclined)

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: coys on May 06, 2017, 02:35:00 PM
Vavilas opened last night. Food as good as ever. Looks like a few more opening this weekend.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 07, 2017, 06:47:27 PM
Coys
I hope you spent much time appreciating their new sign as well as the food. Thomas is a good guy and very genuine , like all here.

Hope you enjoyed the 25 deg this afternoon but a shame to see an near empty beach, 'cept for the odd brave adventurer.
(The bench?? - Well in football terms , it stayed on the bench)

Anyway , if your afternoon was only half as good as mine then you had a cracker!!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 07, 2017, 08:35:59 PM
Thank you for passing on the message from the Bardis family Eggy. We feel just the same about them after 6 years of spending most of July with them. And of course, all of our friends who have shared it with us. Arillas Today sounds as good as ever. The beach looks better than ever and I have a feeling it will be the best season ever for our Greek friends. All of them.

Please keep posting Arillas Today in this tough summer for us, the first time in 15 years that we won't be sharing any of it.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 09, 2017, 10:05:09 AM

Well after some heavy rain overnight we now have fluffy clouds and blue skies. The temperature has dropped but it's a beautiful day again.

Ideal walking weather....not that we intend to walk very far😃  maybe just do the circuit around the village, stop at Beach Point for drinks and cake and hope the afternoon brings better temperatures. Dinner last night was our second visit to Brouklis and chatting with Viv and Pete again... tonight I think we will be at Vavilas with Thomas and his lovely family.

For those of you who stay at the Mathraki like us there has been some work done over the winter but I am not going to reveal anything just see for yourselves when you arrive.

   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on May 09, 2017, 08:14:04 PM
I'll be staying at the Mathraki for the first time this July Val so it will all be new to me and the other half! We had a walk up to have a quick peek last summer and it already looked great to us...very peaceful. Bliss!

Have a lovely holiday

Suzy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 09, 2017, 08:32:22 PM
Enjoy the holiday Val and Bill just miss you this time we come in late on Sunday 21st
Perhaps later in the year, back for our usual July and again in September (Beer Festival)
Have fun
WISH WE WERE THERE
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 10, 2017, 12:39:16 AM
Please keep posting Arillas Today Val'nBill. And thank you for today's installment. Have a great time

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 10, 2017, 01:39:02 PM
Yes thanks for the update Val, looking forward to more.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 10, 2017, 06:30:21 PM

 Arillas today has been beautiful.... hot but with a warm breeze, needless to say we have been doing nothing, we have lay on our sun beds and had breakfast and lunch at the pool bar and it is now just after 6pm and  going upstairs for a shower before we decide where we will eat to-night.i

Last night we were stopped on the road by a couple who recognise us from our forum photograph and it turned out that they live very near us....What a coincidence 😀

The fireflies are out in abundance, the fields and roadsides are lit up with them as soon as it gets dark, walking back to the Mathraki last night we had our own guides flashing all the way up the hill. 

   Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 10, 2017, 08:16:54 PM
The fireflies are out in abundance, the fields and roadsides are lit up with them as soon as it gets dark, walking back to the Mathraki last night we had our own guides flashing all the way up the hill. 

   Val x

We are a couple of weeks later this year, so we hope the fireflies hang around another few weeks.
Just love the magic of the fireflies
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 10, 2017, 09:42:12 PM
Really miss the fireflies since we switched to August visits 😕 .
Every time we've been the last week in May Ref there have always been plenty about so I'm sure they will put on a show for you mate 😊
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 11, 2017, 12:45:12 PM
I was really surprised to see fireflies in Phuket. I have never been to Arillas in May so never seen them before. BTW Thailand bizarrely reminded me of Cofu in a lot of ways,  with the geckos and mozzies also.   The mozzies however were not as bad as in Corfu which was a nice surprise.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on May 11, 2017, 05:17:53 PM
 
Quite a cool day today, which was a big surprise. Bill had to put long trousers on because he was cold, lots of people walking around with coats on!!

Our pool has been abandoned by everyone all day which means better takings in the bar,  we just hope tomorrow will be warmer so we can lay on our sunbeds.

Last night we had dinner at the Marina... tonight we will be back at Brouklis.
Efi's is not open yet, hopefully it will be by the weekend.

It's now only 5pm but seems later because there is no sun only clouds so the woolly jumpers we packed "just in case" will be put to good use. Just hope we will be able to watch the sunset as usual.

   Val x

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 11, 2017, 05:34:29 PM
Well , Sonia, those fireflies, over there, do bite quite aggressively, so just remember to say "Bugger" and do not name the place you are staying, if bitten.
Val n Bill are not wrong with "Arillas Today" which was around that 21 deg mark. But , we can forgive that as, when stood on the sea front and viewing the size of the beach........???? - We forgive everything.
Bill??  .. with long strides?? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?? - Hope they had nice turn ups and were of a tweed nature.
(Arillas would even forgive "plus fours". - "Golfer" it Bill , start a trend!)
Will see you guys on Saturday, with Viv n Pete, who, today looked a very perky pair.(They must be enjoying something somewhere)

Meanwhile... Eggy has a head ache which is probably due to a tad of work and "tonic water", plus of course, a small darts k/o at Tria Adelphia, last night. Sometimes very stressful having a good time. (and y'all think It's all fun here!!)

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: annec on May 12, 2017, 03:49:13 PM

Quite a cool day today, which was a big surprise. Bill had to put long trousers on because he was cold, lots of people walking around with coats on!!

Our pool has been abandoned by everyone all day which means better takings in the bar,  we just hope tomorrow will be warmer so we can lay on our sunbeds.

Last night we had dinner at the Marina... tonight we will be back at Brouklis.
Efi's is not open yet, hopefully it will be by the weekend.

It's now only 5pm but seems later because there is no sun only clouds so the woolly jumpers we packed "just in case" will be put to good use. Just hope we will be able to watch the sunset as usual.

   Val x

Hello Val n Bill!   We've been watching the Mathraki improvements over the last few months on Facebook and Instagram, it looks great! I believe you will be back in June?  We arrive on Monday 5 June, for 2 weeks - hope you'll be there!  Anne and Martin xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 12, 2017, 10:18:30 PM
Thanks for the update ValnBill. Keep 'em coming!

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on May 13, 2017, 12:24:02 PM
Will I miss you again this time Val n Bill? I arrive late on the 21st. Thanks for the tip - I'll take a 'big' jumper and some socks ... just in case x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 17, 2017, 02:00:01 PM
Looks like  from the webcam that the weather has picked up? No doubt Val or Eggy will let us know?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 17, 2017, 06:46:59 PM
A tad on the wet side , this afternoon, and around 18 deg at 7pm, but now dry. More rain forecast.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 17, 2017, 09:28:21 PM
10 hours solid rain and 12 degrees in Skala Wolverhampton today.....
I'd swap mate ☺
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 18, 2017, 08:51:48 AM
Arillas starts the day with a  dry 15 degs at 8 a.m. , Karl
(Don't think anyone here will make a swap with you)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 18, 2017, 01:57:09 PM
Its always worth asking mate .......  Well so I am told anyway !
Have a great day :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on May 18, 2017, 03:22:40 PM
That was my Arillas today!
A sunny good day with our beach looking at it's best. (http://www.arillas.com/web-cam/the-picture-of-the-day/272-may-2017)

The old bridge at the Arillas Stream is not any more there.... It was destroyed last October  from the latest flood.
The local Mayor and the authorities have promissed to do something about it, aparently there is a long way of permits, authorisations and liabiities to be charged ....

(http://www.arillas.com/images/arillas_today_may18.jpg)

(http://www.arillas.com/images/arillas_today_may18b.jpg)

(http://www.arillas.com/images/arillas_today_may18c.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 18, 2017, 08:22:23 PM
Thank you Boss. Looks as wonderful as I've ever seen it before.  Wishing you all a fabulous season.

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jeff and di on May 18, 2017, 11:03:59 PM
Thanks for the photos Dimitri's, will be there in 2 weeks can't wait.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sueandmikeakablondegirl on May 19, 2017, 03:33:49 PM
It's been a few years since we've been but I live in hope.  We so want to come back as we have so many happe memories.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on May 21, 2017, 04:38:59 AM
DO IT , Sue and Mike.

You won't regret it!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 21, 2017, 10:39:34 AM
ON OUR WAY           ARILLAS   This Way  >>>

That Beach will be a warm welcoming sight.
Arrive late tonight and we will be down on the beach first thing Monday morning.
Your Arillas Today will be our Arillas Tomorrow.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 21, 2017, 10:45:44 AM
Have an amazing time John!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 21, 2017, 02:31:42 PM
Have fun John & Dot 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 21, 2017, 04:00:36 PM
You lucky things John & Dot. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 21, 2017, 08:54:47 PM
Kalo Taxidi John and Dot. Fireflies, Mythos, Diet Coke...... it will be a heady mix!!!! To misquote yous.......

wish we were there!!!!!!!!!!!!!

love to both from PhilnJen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 22, 2017, 11:17:58 PM
1 am Monday morning and we were back
Quick drink and bed...up at 6.30 for a stroll down the beach
Dot had a lie in  then breakfast.
So good to be back.
Relaxing day  warn and sunny aroynd 26c according  to my phone.

I did See a funny looking guy drive past Gratsella in a punto, not sure who he was though

Wish you were here
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 25, 2017, 06:19:51 PM
Arillas continues to give us her best
The beach is in it's best form for a long
time
Weather has been good but cloudy
today, hope the festival is not cancled as rain expected tonight
Quite a few people about and enjoying themselves
WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on May 27, 2017, 07:51:54 PM
EuXaristw Poli John and Dot. We too WISH WE WERE THERE....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 28, 2017, 07:55:19 PM

EuXaristw Poli John and Dot. We too WISH WE WERE THERE....

Phil
You will soon be back phil.
Couple of nice days have passed and the weather has been kind.
Wedding on the beach yesterday (Cheryls daughter) the Rainbow was rocking till around 6am this morning.

Today has been our 40th wedding anniversary and can't think of a better place to spend it.
Just off to find some place for dinner.

WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 28, 2017, 10:35:40 PM
Happy Anniversary Ref !!!
Happy Days Cheryl....... Enjoy.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 01, 2017, 09:27:37 AM
Along a lane and down to the sea a taverna to the right of me
We sat in the garden with food to eat a shaded place for us to retreat
And there upon the cliffs in white a shimmering building caught our sight
I have seen and read the stories there, of sadness and joy by people who care
The noise of engines far away fail to spoil this beautiful day
People wonder past this place but they stroll by there is no race
The sun begin's to fall from high and sunset will soon light the sky
And once again our day is done but tomorrow will bring another one

WISH YOU WERE HERE.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on June 01, 2017, 12:51:37 PM

Thank you John.... you have brought Arillas to all of us today.

    Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on June 01, 2017, 01:24:55 PM
Ah John. I love how Arillas brings out the poet in you. Were you sat in Effies garden for your evening meal?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 01, 2017, 02:24:05 PM
I didn't realise you were back in Dudley Ref  !   LOL !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 01, 2017, 05:24:46 PM
Ah John. I love how Arillas brings out the poet in you. Were you sat in Effies garden for your evening meal?

Karen  you know this place so well, hope to see you back here soon Xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: cypress on June 02, 2017, 11:12:37 AM
Thanks John. I hope and pray to be back there soon too. Missing Arillas is almost too much to bear!!

You seem to have been there for weeks this time :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: peggy1945 on June 04, 2017, 05:54:36 PM
Lovely poem John & Dot thank you, and it was great to meet you.
Christine
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 04, 2017, 07:12:12 PM
And you too Christine.
Where else would someone run down the road to wish people they have never met happy wedding anniversary.
It was much appreciated

Look forward to meeting you again
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 09, 2017, 09:02:26 PM
Is there no one in Arillas
Arillas Today is lacking on the spot reporters

Some one please keep us updated
Back home and HOME SICK
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 09, 2017, 11:11:00 PM
Hear hear! Someone please? X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 10, 2017, 10:22:24 PM
Our internet service and telephone line has been out of service since last Thursday. We keep losing both lines so this is a quickie while I am online. Normal service soon - Maybe Wednesday before OTE replace the "faulty Cables"
The engineer, today , apologised that he did not ring me yesterday.
That's OK , said I , the phone wasn't working anyway!!

Meanwhile...... bumped into a lovely couple at Efies tonight. Probably haven't seen them for 4 years??
Right now , and under pressure, watching the "Online Light" on the router  I am at a loss to remember their names. - Bugger , bugger and bugger again.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: peggy1945 on June 11, 2017, 02:47:04 PM
Hiya Neil!

I'm assuming you mean us or perhaps there was another couple you chatted to? We're flattered by your description if it is us!
We were so pleased to catch up with you and enjoyed our chat, especially about the cats. You really are a lovely man and thank you for being so kind to the animals.
We return home on Tuesday and will be so sorry once again to leave this wonderful place.

Best wishes to you and Wendy,

Chris & Richard, x

(my forum name is Peggy, the name of one of our cats)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 11, 2017, 07:03:06 PM
Tis you guys and sorry about names. Those three "Bin Cats" were fed lunchtime and late afternoon as a special treat.
That little spell of rain this afternoon, will/should, set you up for a good day tomorrow.
Stay well and hope, next time the catch up will not be soooo long.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 12, 2017, 12:28:52 PM
Would love an Arillas today update from Steve & Carole being as I am not on facebook and can't be there with you this year. (sad face).
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 21, 2017, 06:55:45 PM
Arillas Today works overtime to ensure all you "Brit Guests" feel at home not feeling envious of the recent UK heatwave.
(Hottest June day, in the UK , since 1976 ?? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT??)

Anyway we got around 31 deg here so "Nah -Nah -Ni - Nah - Nah" and plenty of beach to chill out. On the downside, there is rain forecast on our super duper weather monitor.

T'would be good to bump into Steve n Carole and indeed our "ole" favourite , TerryW - But using some one else's Punto , at the moment means I may be difficult to spot. Probably difficult for you guys , hiding away , as I can find you before you see me.

Our internet is "sort of back" here but we are now hit with no mains water, the last 2 days, so good job we have a water tank. However, another 2 days and that will be exhausted so you guys may smell me approaching. Punto should be passed fit and released form the garage tomorrow so I will be on the prowl, unshaved, unwashed and bad breath,
(Maybe)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on June 25, 2017, 11:51:22 AM
.....but he will have clean underpants! Doing Neill and Wendy's washing as I type this......still without water today but so far, I am ok here....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 25, 2017, 01:39:20 PM
.....but he will have clean underpants! Doing Neill and Wendy's washing as I type this......still without water today but so far, I am ok here....

Good to hear Sandy! Also nice to to know there are clean underpants for the Eggy house hold ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 25, 2017, 06:22:51 PM
All this fuss over one pair of "long johns"
Anyway , Erja , you will be pleased, or may not, to know that I used to put a clean pair on every day.
(But at the end of the week my trousers didn't fit!)

However... not many "smalls" will be worn today as we still have 32 deg at 6;30pm. A very hot and busy Arillas Sunday.

Cheers
Negg 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 26, 2017, 05:54:20 PM
Arillas Today ??? - At 6pm ??? - 33 deg and another hottie for your bottie!!!
And... follow the words of Margerita at Three W's , who said , in her best Greek/Somerset accent....
"Beware Y'all 'cause there be a mist coming in over the sea. Thissel bring some 'ot wether an we all be 'fraid of 'morrow.
"Reckon 'twil be 40 deg and best all take coverrrrrrr" - 'eat twill met those floppy flips you be wearing!! "

She said all that , honest!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 28, 2017, 06:29:14 PM
Aaaaaargggghhhhhhhhh - 33 deg at 6:30 pm. Melting eyebrows restricts sight so nuff said.
Bye
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 29, 2017, 05:58:11 PM
And............................ 33.7 deg , in the shade, at Rainbow today.
And............................ 35 deg on our balcony at 6pm.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on July 02, 2017, 01:00:01 AM
Lovely to read the words of the amazing Margarita, Eggy.  Thankyou. Cold,wet and misty all week here in the Scottish borders. It's improved today though.  Wish we were there, playing darts with you in melting flip flops. (Well, maybe not quite).
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 02, 2017, 09:28:50 AM
She was close to being right, Mo. - 37 deg on our balcony , yesterday , at 6pm.
And... Arillas Today starts , at 8 a.m. with 26 deg with hopefully a nice breeze expected later on.
And.... Tis Sunday so a busy Arillas Today is also expected. The wider beach, this year, will again earn much gratitude.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 02, 2017, 07:59:23 PM
Normally on this Sunday of the year we would be finalising the packing and preparing Eggy's goodies to travel with us to Arillas on Monday. Many Arillas Todays in prospect, never quite knowing where it would take us this time, full of hope and expectation.

But sadly we can't  fly this year. So we will miss all the wonderful people who make Arillas what it is. But we hope to spend Easter there next year, with Jen on two new hips. And then as long as we possibly can in the summer.

Keep it warm for us Neill, and keep posting the posts....


PhilnJen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on July 03, 2017, 05:47:45 PM
Arillas is very quiet at the moment. Been blowing a gale all last night and today. Beach is practically deserted apart from one or two brave souls playing in the waves. Still nice to be here though having a beer or two on our balcony at the Marina. Last day tomorrow before flying back on Wednesday. Been a very warm two weeks.  Back for more at the end of September.
Barry and Christine.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: BevB on July 04, 2017, 02:25:41 PM
Just beautiful, so happy #firsttimer 😍
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 04, 2017, 10:58:46 PM
Now come on Bev you can't leave us like this! Welcome to the forum dying to know where you are staring etc xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 05, 2017, 08:31:10 AM
Now come on Bev you can't leave us like this! Welcome to the forum dying to know where you are staring etc xx

....... Probably at my Punto , Jo , wondering how it can still be "on the Road".

A very nice respectable 22 deg start to Arillas Today.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 06, 2017, 09:17:54 AM
I cannot believe we are now at the beginning of July. Where has all the time gone?? - Looks very much like another hot dry Arillas Today and already at 22 deg by 8:30 a.m.
To be honest, 3 weeks of this, is more than enough , for me. Too much of a good thing.

Missed a "Kalo Taxidi" to "Riggers" (John n Sue) as the leave early this morning. - I thought it was Friday. - Bugger.

Anyway....... today I will be researching "Bingo" and the "Speel" given to the numbers. Why , you ask??
Well, tomorrow evening at Rainbow they have a Bingo Night and I am doing the calling.
9:30 Friday and support is welcome. - Must remember to take reading glasses and keep off the ouzo as who knows what numbers will be called!!  Support welcome as would be good to see a few faces I know.

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on July 06, 2017, 11:15:42 AM
We are arriving at the rainbow tomorrow so if we're still awake we might join in x
Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: thinwhiteduke on July 06, 2017, 11:43:14 AM
Arillas is very quiet at the moment. Been blowing a gale all last night and today. Beach is practically deserted apart from one or two brave souls playing in the waves. Still nice to be here though having a beer or two on our balcony at the Marina. Last day tomorrow before flying back on Wednesday. Been a very warm two weeks.  Back for more at the end of September.
Barry and Christine.

Hi hope you had a nice time. We are staying at the Marina next Month and are really looking forward to our first visit to Arillas. Could you tell me whether they supply towels for the beach and pool?
Thanks
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 06, 2017, 01:29:04 PM
Never stayed there so can't help but I doubt it. What a wonderful choice of accommodation though. Have often had breakfast there sitting looking at the gorgeous view of the sea and also you must book for the Saturday night Greek dancing. Great night but it does get booked up. The food and family at the Marina are gorgeous.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: wetty on July 06, 2017, 03:19:31 PM
Hi, there are towels in the bathroom, but bring your own beach/pool towel. We are there for the last week of July, can't wait. As others have said, you will have a great time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: thinwhiteduke on July 06, 2017, 04:44:48 PM
Never stayed there so can't help but I doubt it. What a wonderful choice of accommodation though. Have often had breakfast there sitting looking at the gorgeous view of the sea and also you must book for the Saturday night Greek dancing. Great night but it does get booked up. The food and family at the Marina are gorgeous.

Thanks not long now!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: thinwhiteduke on July 06, 2017, 04:45:15 PM
Hi, there are towels in the bathroom, but bring your own beach/pool towel. We are there for the last week of July, can't wait. As others have said, you will have a great time.

Many thanks.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 06, 2017, 07:06:50 PM
General rule , for all , is maybe some small towels for apt/room use but bring yer own beach towels. This is such a small "price to pay" as "Marina Family" plus super food and service is excellent. Be careful though, as if you enjoy the food and company so much you will never get on the beach.

But.............with 31 deg here , for Arillas Today , at 7pm, I would think the beach is still being used.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: thinwhiteduke on July 07, 2017, 02:19:28 PM
Just heard from Vasilis at the Marina who has said he will find some beach towels for us to use. Nice chap!
We only use family run hotels and have found that where we have stayed previously in Turkey and Crete that they do supply beach and pool towels.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 07, 2017, 02:49:46 PM
Ah! That is kind of him. Extra mile again.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on July 08, 2017, 10:56:58 PM
Back home now after two wonderful weeks at the Marina. Couldn't fault the hotel in any way. We've eaten there in the past and the food was as good as ever. Having breakfast there every morning was fabulous. Vasilis and the rest of the staff couldn't do enough for us. I was chatting to Vasillis about the first time I went to Arillas 25 years ago when his dad used to take us back to the apartments we were staying at up past the brewery in his BMW car , Vasillis pointed across the road, they still have the car. Will be back at the end of September for 2 weeks but staying next door at Alex studios.
Barry and Christine.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 09, 2017, 12:21:01 AM
It must have been lovely for Billy to hear the story about lovely old George. The place is just magical
Isn't it x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 09, 2017, 07:24:36 PM
Oh yes, Jo. Oh yes.......

Have a wonderful time this summer. It ain't the first and it won't be the last.......

Will be watching intently for your Arillas Today reports. 'twill keep me going for my first year with no Arillas visits at all.  :-(

loveandhugs
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 09, 2017, 10:33:03 PM
Yes Jo looking  forward to your Arillas today .  Hoping that one year we can see each other again in our beloved place. X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 18, 2017, 05:15:34 PM
I can report that John n Dot are here safely and now have, at least one suitcase, containing John's attire.
Maybe you didn't know that their luggage was on a "follow on" yesterday. Told to me by Steve n Carol , who I thought I had seen last year, but apparently it was three years ago. Another story about flying time may be in order,.

Anyway... my offer, to John, of a spare pair of black lace panties and a leopard skin thong was not required today.
WOTTAPITY as Truth would have loved to see the photos!!! Personally I would have loved to see the lady who left them at the Villa. (Exploding pacemaker springs to mind!!)

But, All is not lost and it is only "skin covers" that were delayed. It does not ruin their time here and they take it in their stride. - (That 'ole Greek way of life creeps up on y'all)
However , With 30 deg here at 5pm who needs clothes anyway??

Yet another different day. No time to be bored. ( Forgot to offer the thong thingy to Dot - Ne'er mind )

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 18, 2017, 05:43:56 PM
You should have been a comedian Eggy. That last post had me in stitches.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 18, 2017, 10:07:52 PM
I have already seen Ref in the changing rooms after matches with the black lace panties on Eggy....... very fetching 😆
I could never work out whether he'd worn them under his little black number on the pitch or whether he had changed into them for post match drinks...... alas we will never know ...... 😂
Oooooohhhhh,,,,,, I do miss those football days John , happy times that we should probably have cherished more than we did mate ☺
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 19, 2017, 06:34:13 PM
Sonia  good to know you can chuckle with me.
(Some laugh at me maybe, 'cause I own a zimmer frame with racing stripes and petrol engine-only used for darts K/O's)

Karl - I could have lent John my fishnet stockings but I only have one pair. I keep 'em in my workshop and have tools in one and a ladder in the other!!

Tooo much nonsense....
.....  Arillas today winds down with yet another 30 deg and an afternoon lack of parking, yet again.
Where does everyone go?? - I think, as we meander to August it will get much busier. AND Y NOT??

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: peggy1945 on July 20, 2017, 01:44:09 PM
Hilarious! Can't wait for John's reply.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2017, 07:26:40 PM
Well , Peggy , I think a house brick bounced off the roof of my 'ole Punto, this afternoon, but that could not have been John R as he has a good sense of humour. - And... probably planning something uncomfortable for me , as I type.
He and Dot know that Arillas would very quickly rally round him should their cases not appear.
Especially those lovely people at any of the local Guru retreats - They would have lent him a kaftan!
(Now that is food for thought!! - Nice flowered one , ankle length)

Anyway......I now eagerly await a tad of retaliation,  and as Kenny Everett used to say...
" It's all done in the best possible taste!! "
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

So , Arillas Today ?? Still 32 deg at 7pm and although rain is forecast I do not think that will happen. I long for a day with an average temp of 24 deg or a tad of overnight rain. It seems busier in Arillas than Sidari at the moment and we all hope, naturally,  that all local businesses are getting the benefit.

Wegg off to the UK , next Wednesday, for a month, so any takers for washing/cooking/ironing/housework very welcome.
(Can I live for 4 weeks on Gyros??? - Watch this space!)
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 20, 2017, 10:57:11 PM
Kaftan food for thought

Where do you get that on the menu Neil.
Might Give it a try if it comes with boiled potatoes.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 21, 2017, 01:33:51 AM
:-3  :-) :-) :-)

yerkeepinmegoin Neill and John. Looking forward to more hilarity and joy. :-)
BTW, Wendy is always welcome to visit if she can find us in middle of nowhere here in rural Somerset....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 24, 2017, 04:26:12 PM
Especially those lovely people at any of the local Guru retreats - They would have lent him a kaftan!
(Now that is food for thought!! - Nice flowered one , ankle length)

Anyway......I now eagerly await a tad of retaliation,  and as Kenny Everett used to say...
" It's all done in the best possible taste!! "

LOL! :D you old so and so Eggy! Keep them updates coming on luggage and all the other things that are Arillas 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 25, 2017, 07:11:54 PM
We are day 3 into our holiday and To say we are totally chilled out would be a vast understatement. The weather has been glorious we dined at Brouklis the first night and the yearly awaited lamb chops were beyond divine! Mick's moussaka was equally as good. We went to Effies last night and they had some love Greek music which made the whole evening totally bliss. Horizon tonight and we have met up with lots of forum members and had lovely catch ups with the locals. This place really is perfect. But I guess you already know that!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on July 25, 2017, 08:24:17 PM
Lovely to read Jo

This will be our 5th visit to Arillas and we're always slightly apprehensive that it won't be as enjoyable as the previous year because we've been before. So far that hasn't been the case, in fact it's been quite the opposite. Arillas does gets better and better and then when I read forum member's posts it seems to be the case for everyone (obviously why so many keep returning!)
However it's still great to be reminded of what a special place it is and I loved your comment which said....This place really is perfect.
Yes we do all agree but it's still lovely to read, especially from someone who's been visiting for as long as you have. I'm actually getting goosebumps thinking about being there...3 more sleeps!

Suzy X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 25, 2017, 09:02:58 PM
Sounds like you are having a great time Jo, as usual.
 Glad you enjoyed the music at Efi's as much as I did!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 26, 2017, 12:42:07 AM
Efcharisto Poli. Thank you Jo. I know it takes time to post Arillas Today but I feel sure that others who aren't there (like Jen and me...) have momentary dreams as they read, and really appreciate it.

I did. Yours and Dai's reports of traditional music at Effie's had me hearing all sorts of lovely Greek tunes, and building a determination to share it next summer. Suzy has clicked - it doesn't get boring but every next time is better than the last.

Arillas Today? It welcomes some of its biggest fans and entertains the others from afar.

Carry on the good work
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 26, 2017, 06:41:24 PM
Well , Phil , do you really want 32 deg at 6:30 pm? - I will send you some.
Wegg wings her way off to the UK as I type. - 4 weeks "on me tod" with instructions on how to keep the house cool and of course details of "fings ter do". (This list is longer than War n Peace!!)

Off course I cannot knock the weather as it gives all here just the day they want and by 9pm it is "siga siga" time to relax. - So many laid back people and always friendly which is par for the course.

For me tonight?? - An evening home and I have just bought a new cat food. (Chicken Chunks)
This should taste very well, in Pitta , with a tad of chilli sauce.
Failing that I can always raid the freezer where this luvly lady has left me a mega assortment of ready meals.
(Can't live wivem - Can't live without-em) - But --Gimme 2 days and it's counting the days off time

Forecast says a good end of the week is nigh and any here , in Arillas, reading this , be aware the first darts K/O at Rainbow is on the cards for Friday. - 8:45 start, as probably tooo hot to begin earlier. - Free Entry.
( I might stay out late as I do not face the rolling pin when I get home!! )

"Ref John" n Dot are looking well and John in the Rainbow Pool, this afternoon. Old habits die hard with John and I am sure that he gave a young lad a yellow card for an illegal throw in of the ball.
(Don't ask where he pulled the card from!!!)
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 27, 2017, 08:03:08 PM
Arillas Today finishes at 28 deg and breezy but I don't care as it is lonely here on my tod!!

Trying to roast a chicken which refuses to get in the oven even though I promised to leave the feathers on!!

I will drown my sorrows , tomorrow either playing darts or thinking up something which I may target at "Ref John" as he is such a good sport.

Get yer money on Mensur Sulovic, tonight , to win his next game of the "World Matchplay" against Darryl Gurney.
Can't think of anything better to watch , while eating chips! Would have been chicken as well but he made a run for it!

Arillas tomorrow will be just as much fun - Probably better if that chickie crosses the road in front of me!!.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 30, 2017, 07:34:22 PM
Well, bless my cotton socks , and they have to be cotton in this weather !!!
I can definitely confirm today was an Arillas Sunday. No where to swing a mythos bottle let alone a small cat and even the parking area behind "Beach Kostas" was full. - Busier than Weston-Super-Mare on a bank holiday

End of July now and Arillas gave John and Dot's last day a 37 deg send off - Take some home with you guys!!
27 deg here in the house and still 35 deg outside at 7:30. I am roaming around in my Y-Fronts.
(Not a pleasant sight but should frighten away any tourists who come begging for water)

Wegg , meanwhile enjoys the downsizing of the weather in the UK and even had roast pork and crackling , last night.
----- and dripping left over - Bugger!! - I had fish fingers and chips , eaten whilst mopping the kitchen floor.
(Who's seen the film ? - "The loneliness of a long distance Ouzo drinker" - Think that's what is called.)
Be well and drink plenty of water/orange juice if you are here.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 30, 2017, 11:16:06 PM
Wish I was still there. Came home Friday and work tomorrow. (Sad face -emojis not working) .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 30, 2017, 11:50:43 PM
We all know we have to come back when we go..... just feel lucky that you can go.... ☺
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 31, 2017, 12:04:10 AM
Yes. You're right Karl. Should be more grateful.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 31, 2017, 07:49:46 AM
Disgusted to say we are already into our second week which is scary. Even though it feels like we have been here for months. Two out of my three lads are here now so mum is feeling lucky. The weather has been baking hot and I mean baking hot. The sea yesterday was like a lake and felt so warm. I wish it was easier to post pics on here because I would show you my current view with a cup of coffee and sat overlooking the beach with not a soul about apart the standard yoga type person! The food so far has been superb without exception and still so many tavernas we haven't had the chance to visit yet. Enjoyed the Marina iconic Greek night on Sat which is always one of the highlights. Be warned though, a week in advance is the least time I would book your table was packed. Met lots of familiar faces as usual John the Ref and Dot, Sonia P the ever-gorgeous Sandy, Annie, Bob and Nicola to name but a few. Had a lovely meal at the night owl the other night in Afionas. If you like the brouklis style of Greek dining this is another must and apparently they will pick you up and drop you off.

We hired a car and finally made it to Corfu town. I was amazed at how beautiful it was and couldn't believe it had took us 20 years to go!! We went and kissed st spyridon's feet (fully expect to be bed-ridden like Margo in Durrells my family and other animals haha) we sat and drank at the Liston and gazed at the old fort. I say gazed as plans to walk round it were abandoned due to the unbelievable heat! On the way back we went to Kontakali to find the durrells TV villa and we finally managed it! Was lovely seeing it up close. We then went to Pagi to show max the 007 bar which was featured in for your eyes only. Lovely welcome as always and the water you are given when you sit down at this lovely little bar tastes like divine holy water! Other days have been spent on the glorious beach and around the pool. Every time I look at mick he is fast asleep which just tells you how utterly relaxed he is as he is always on the go at home. Arillas today is as predictable as Malcolm sitting in the Portofino and jean sitting in the marina and I wouldn't have it any other way xx (ps apologies for any typos I always post before flipping checking haha!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 31, 2017, 09:02:19 AM
 Back home at 3.00am
Time for work
Roll on September
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 31, 2017, 10:00:28 AM
Jo, Very nice reading for an early Monday morning with a coffee.
Temp at 25 deg and rising
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on July 31, 2017, 03:12:05 PM
Nice report Jo, i have been lazy this year & not posted a report yet. I agree though that it is a shame its such a faff to post pictures as I have a few gems I'd like to post!
The sea was beautiful, calm & warm when we were there too.
Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 31, 2017, 03:20:10 PM

Thanks for the report Jo. I love reading arillas today posts but alas did not do any when I was there last week. Should have taken the time. Sorry. I might do a condensed report of our week.

I also wish it was easier to post pictures. Had managed to sus it out and then now have problems with my photo bucket account. I have just posted some on trip advisor with no problems so I am sure there are easier ways.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ness44 on July 31, 2017, 06:30:11 PM
Lovely report Jo. Sadly we cant make it this year as other half couldnt get the holidays and like yourself I am tied to school hols. BUT we have booked for 3 weeks next year. So excited already lol. So seeing all the posts is great for me as I can live it through everyone else. Time does go too quick out there . Enjoy the rest of your hols although I am sure you are.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 01, 2017, 10:51:12 AM
Awwwww...sounds like you are enjoying your hols to the max Jo! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy....... 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on August 01, 2017, 05:47:44 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed your report Jo, and all the posts on here. Many thanks to all. Tad jealous but'll get over it. Roll on next Spring....

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ness44 on August 01, 2017, 05:49:21 PM
Feel the same as you Phil. dont want to wish my life away but wish it was next year!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mango on August 03, 2017, 07:12:34 PM
Two weeks tomorrow x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 03, 2017, 09:14:23 PM
5 days 😊
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 03, 2017, 09:17:00 PM
Enjoy Karl. Say hello to Bobby from me please. Hopefully he has caught up on his sleep after we kept him up to 3 most mornings. I think it was a record of 3.40 one time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 03, 2017, 09:43:53 PM
I will Sonia ☺ .
Bloody hell..... If I make midnight its a miracle even when me and the other half have our night out alone while my parents have the kids  😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 03, 2017, 11:15:54 PM
Arillas Today touched a variable 36 deg and a sort of "aaarrrgh hot" not a "mmmm hot".  I use the word variable because Margerita at Three W's stuck a thermometer on top of Punto and that recorded 45deg.
And..... I had to sit inside it afterwards, to drive away, WOTSALLTHATABOUI??

11pm tonight and still 27 deg on the "Urghhhh I am a Zombie" scale. Rain is forecast on our super-duper temp monitor but I think it jests with me. I may get my own back and remove its batteries!!!

and.... Carl here soon? - Not lying , tis the TRUTH -  DONCHYERKNOW?
and Mango ? - Only 2 weeks? Still like yer Chutney - Some things never change.
 (Mango - You may have time to make some afore yer here - Go Man Go is what I say)

and ... what are the names of that nice couple who I bumped into, outside Armourada, tonight? I know many faces but struggle on names. Staying at Tria Adelphia again - (A dart player?) I will investigate avrio. Good excuse for a Tria beer!!

I am told that next week will be hotter and hope that this informant is taken away by men in white coats.
Meanwhile , Wegg , continues to bask in UK weather conditions and sends me e-mails saying " Ya-boo - sucks to you"

Cheers
Negg (Who with 27 deg inside the house has just slid off the computer chair)_



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 03, 2017, 11:34:18 PM
I will Sonia ☺ .
Bloody hell..... If I make midnight its a miracle even when me and the other half have our night out alone while my parents have the kids  😂

All year to sleep Karl! No actually  we would have been the same when our kids were young but now we can lay in.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on August 04, 2017, 10:09:16 PM
Lovely reading all these posts. Managed to save up a weeks worth. Maybe it's a tad too hot for you Eggy but please keep it hot.  We're coming out in 16 sleeps. Glad all the Arillas lovers are having wonderful relaxing holidays.
Keep your darts sharp Eggy.  Dave and I are practising hard.  Not sure there's much improvement mind.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 14, 2017, 02:18:26 PM
Arillas today brings the same as it has done for the last week for us..... happiness ☺
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2017, 05:01:31 PM
Carl - I hope you will be at Tria , tonight , Monday ??
You can kick a ball but can you throw a dart?? - A red card for stepping over the oche maybe??
(I'll borrow one of John R's)

I try and practice for you both , Mo n Dave , but motivation in this weather is like water without the Ouzo!!
(And the wind is a problem , but I am taking tablets for that!)

We sit with 29 deg at 5pm for Arillas Today and not only is Arillas a busy place but a trip to Ag.Georgos had the same result. A visit to Ag. Steph saw a very busy beach, and yesterday, in Sidari sunbeds were out for auction as they were are rare as my "180's".

Got the inside of Kavadaddes house down to 27 deg but tis hard work. Although it is an "Eggy" right to complain this weather is good for all here and, just might, get you back next Summer. A little rain for the veggies would be welcome though.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 17, 2017, 04:43:35 PM
I won at Tria , on Monday, but do not wish to crow about it - Or do I?? - "Crow -Crow" springs to mind!!
Tonight Imay win at Rainbow but may "crow" a tad less - Maybe!

I have beaten the "Arillas Today" weather by keeping 25 deg in the house with 33 deg outside banging on the windows demanding to gain entrance. - "Go away" , I say " Pick on the cats" -
(If you can find 'em as they are hiding away in places which I never knew existed)

Good authority says rain will be here by the weekend. I would like the rain to come down and the exchange to go up.
---- Both rapidly ----
Bumped into Carl yesterday - "Were you dribbling Carl?" Was that the weather or is that what football players do?

and ... see this link ..
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/rachel-mcnicholas?utm_id=107&utm_term=K9qxZkz2m
I luv this dog and always kept biscuits in the car and he is soooo friendly and would sit under the table wherever I was.
What a result for all those who contributed. - Guests and locals all doing their bit.
Yet another result for Arillas and those great guys who took the time to set the ball rolling - Excellent!!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 18, 2017, 10:24:13 AM

Good to see you again last night Negg in Rainbow..... meal was great too !
Arillas today will be our last full day..... just as I have perfected the honey dribbler at Bardis breakfast time..... typical 😂
Sad day but best not to think about it Mythos-o'clock will help......
The pleasure's been all mine you little Greek gem you...... 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 18, 2017, 10:49:29 AM
Kalimera! Arillas this morning is hot and gorgeous. I am waiting for Heidi to arrive and then the two weeks of good life can start with maximised pleasure of just being 😎

Life is so very goog!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 18, 2017, 12:24:58 PM
Karl - that has gone quick.

Erja - enjoy. I'm sure you will. How can you not?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 18, 2017, 01:48:31 PM
Truth, my friends sam and Kelly are staying at the bardis hotel and have been spending lots of time in the studios bar after my recommendation. They are loving Arillas x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 18, 2017, 05:49:54 PM
Hi Jo !
I am sure I have been chatting to them but I am terrible with names!
Real nice girls, hired a boat this afternoon I believe if i have the right people?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 18, 2017, 06:06:47 PM
Sorry too have missed you today , Carl, but twas a very late night/early morning for me at Rainbow. Did not venture too far away from the sofa today.

And now....... Erja and Heide ? - Will my pacemaker stand the pressure.???

WOTCANISAY about Arillas Today that has not been said, just a "Phew!!" times before.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on August 18, 2017, 07:31:58 PM
Wonderful news about the dog. He sat under our table most mornings this year when we had breakfast at the Marina. He'll make a lovely pet. Well done to all concerned.
Barry and Christine
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 18, 2017, 08:35:43 PM
[quote author=Eggy link=topic=2312.msg139190#msg139190 date=1503068807
And now....... Erja and Heide ? - Will my pacemaker stand the pressure.???

WOTCANISAY about Arillas Today that has not been said, just a "Phew!!" times before.

Cheers
Negg
[/quote]

You have been rumbled Eggy and we will give your pace maker a good time (whilst watching your Punto).

Life is goog 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 19, 2017, 12:58:24 PM


Hi Erja

see you both soon save some beer for us lot 13 of us

kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2017, 05:52:39 PM
Arillas Today looks to be winding down to welcome a little quieter September when vehicles can be parked and sunbeds do not have to be placed on top of other peoples sunbeds to share the beach. (Like living in a flat)
Anyway, you can still obtain that 30 deg dry and tanning time you need.

However , for moi , twas a tad of business/pleasure which took me to Three W's , Ag. Stephanos. Words of warning here. - If you take people to a dartboard make sure they cannot hit a double as your afternoon could be spent marking the board!!
(I may book them an early flight home - "Surprise , Surprise" as Cilla used to say!)

A good afternoon for me and, I am sure, a good afternoon for every one here. - How all these guys at all these Tavernas/Bars etc can keep smiling and putting in long hours, is beyond me. It's been a long Summer , already for those you know and respect, and I am humbled by the 24 hour plus days  they all put in.
(One told me -"So little time and so many friends to welcome back")

Be Well and enjoy
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on August 24, 2017, 05:43:14 PM
Arillas today is beautiful and hot hot hot. The sky is clear blue. Not a cloud. Paradise. Darts was fun with Neil in rainbow this avo. Thanks Neil! We will take a walk later to ag stephanos to have a go at the 3Ws quiz. Life is goog. Spotted Erja earlier but she was eating!  Will catch up xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 26, 2017, 05:51:12 PM
32 deg and all has been well for a Saturday afternoon binge at Armourada. Icing on the cake was bumping into Erja and Heide.
(Erja on her way to a bull finish birthday!!) - (Heide , Shut up and get in the cupboard)

David and Mo were good company for the afternoon and let me win (Twice!!)

Kev n Bev haven't found me yet , so that camouflage suit, I bought, is working well. - Don't worry guys - You have a PM.

Tomorrow will be a Rainbow afternoon for me and a Rainbow morning for Wegg who will attempt a swim , sniffles permitted.
(What do you want from the UK , she said? - A pair of socks , clean pants or a head cold?? - Sure I chose the socks!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 29, 2017, 04:42:25 PM
Arillas Today .... and this good weather has not finished with us yet. 30 deg at 5pm?? - (just for a change)

A tad of susty red rain, this morning, did nowt for gardens but made the cars look a very nice mottled colour.

Anyway ....... Erja has hit the magic number which I hope to do avrio, as long as it is a double, when I give Kevin a darts lesson.
(The Tria Adelphia score board has been lowered so Bev can do the chalking)

Momo n David will be facing extra completion now the "Silver Fox" is back in town.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on September 02, 2017, 07:58:01 AM
Hi neil..coming over September..any idea what euro rate is being given from  cash machines or  from  exvhange  outlets in Arillas..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2017, 09:23:11 AM
Kes

I will find out Euro rate today , but no idea on cash machines.

You will find , I think/hope , much cooler weather for September.

Arillas starts today with a very nice 22 deg. - When are you over as thunderstorms expected Monday.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on September 02, 2017, 09:48:13 AM
Kes

I will find out Euro rate today , but no idea on cash machines.

You will find , I think/hope , much cooler weather for September.

Arillas starts today with a very nice 22 deg. - When are you over as thunderstorms expected Monday.

Cheers
Negg
arrive late Friday...cheers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2017, 05:43:36 PM
Had to do some shopping , in Sidari, today and e1.08 was being offered on exchange. POOO-EEEE springs to mind.

The day starts to wind up at 30 deg but, beware , as storms are expected tomorrow.
Sunday tomorrow , Thunder n Lightening and Church bells ? WOTTA spoilt lo we are at Kavadaddes!!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kes on September 02, 2017, 06:22:16 PM
Had to do some shopping , in Sidari, today and e1.08 was being offered on exchange. POOO-EEEE springs to mind.

The day starts to wind up at 30 deg but, beware , as storms are expected tomorrow.
Sunday tomorrow , Thunder n Lightening and Church bells ? WOTTA spoilt lo we are at Kavadaddes!!

Negg
Had to do some shopping , in Sidari, today and e1.08 was being offered on exchange. POOO-EEEE springs to mind.

The day starts to wind up at 30 deg but, beware , as storms are expected tomorrow.
Sunday tomorrow , Thunder n Lightening and Church bells ? WOTTA spoilt lo we are at Kavadaddes!!

Negg
better than here..😁😁cheers
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 16, 2017, 09:38:58 AM
Arillas Today wishes John n Dot , and all others, a safe non delayed flight over. It promises to do it's best to give you, at least, a 20 deg start to the day, remain dry , and possibly finish around the 26 deg mark. (No need yet for jumpers ????)
Also ,you may find the exchange rate a little better, maybe 1.10e - (dare I say 1.10e plus??)

Still a fairly busy time here especially with this "Festival of Silence" thingy that has been going on.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 23, 2017, 11:48:49 AM
One week in to our third visit of the season and all is good.
Started with two hot sunny days  a slight change Wednesday, rain dodging Thursday.
Picked up yesterday and its HOT and sunny today.
Arillas is still as is as good as it always is and late September is treating us well
Plenty beach to stretch on and that big wam sea to swim in
Lots of work going on at the brewery to get ready for the beer festival
With a temperature of around 25c what more can you ask for

WISH YOU WERE HERE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 06, 2017, 06:53:47 PM
Arillas Today , at 6:30 pm ??? - The rain comes down with a passion I haven't seen since having the first 4 home in this years Grand National.  Our gutters overflow with the pain and all our cats have decided that their daily adventures are over and inside , on the sofa , is a good place to be.
""Water , Water , everywhere but not a drop to drink"" - Who said that??
"" Water , Water , everywhere but not enough Ouzo to do it justice" - I said that!!

Me-thinks many will take the opportunity tonight, if the rain keeps up, to have many chats with many Restaurant/Taverna owners who now have the time to take teasy. I reckon that Dimitris , Rainbow, must be hoping that some of his guests will be ready for a dart or two.
And for me??? - My butt will not budge from that special place in the corner of the sofa where Alcohol appears magically, an ashtray will be filled and darts is on Sky.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 06, 2017, 10:35:29 PM
I like that post mate.....  put a smile on my face .... enjoy the ouzo , the fags and the darts. ☺
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on October 06, 2017, 11:30:48 PM
It has been a beautiful crisp sunny day here but would swap Arillas even in the rain anytime.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sandraandjim on October 08, 2017, 04:58:55 AM
Well Neill looks like you didn't back Darryl Gurney for the grand prix in Dublin, he won!! C'Mon Norn Iron! Good luck to all the home nations for their world cup qualifiers, all doing well so far!

Green and white army!!

Sandra and Jim

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 08, 2017, 12:44:16 PM
Sandra n Jim ....... Arillas Today , starts with me , looking at my betting account as I did get 9/2 at quarter final stages.
(Pity he didn't play Mensur as I had 8/1 those two would contest the final.)

So , I am a happy bunny , even though the lunchtime temp here is only 18deg and a tad breezy. Dry though.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 03, 2017, 06:37:57 PM
Arillas Today???
Sat outside Costas On Beach. - Lapping my Ouzo whilst listening to the sea lapping the beach (Dat 'ole Sea sound)
Probably around 20 deg but feeling warm. - A very peaceful time.
Quiet but good to see the Bench still in use.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on November 04, 2017, 10:31:58 AM
Thanks for giving us that idyllic picture, Eggy, from a warm Corfu.  It cheers me up as the rain lashes down here in Lincolnshire.
Regards
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sueandmikeakablondegirl on November 04, 2017, 03:46:59 PM
Rainy here too In Sussex but looks like the sun is trying to come out, won't last long tho.  Looking forward to next year with great excitement!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 04, 2017, 05:52:24 PM
Sun out here but still only 10 degrees. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on November 04, 2017, 05:54:12 PM
Sunny and a pleasant 25 degrees in the shade in Wolverhampton...... Gods Country😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 04, 2017, 06:13:24 PM
We have again been spoilt with , around 22 deg and warm, but the temp drops very quickly from around 5 pm ish. Now 14 deg at 6:15pm. A quiet Arillas today and it looks like even our German guests are on the last flight home.
Anyway... of to Athina, tonight, to sample their lamb on the spit. - Hope that log fire is burning!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 18, 2017, 05:39:09 PM
Arillas Today and how the elements, as life, can change with a "flick of a coin". We have seen 312mm of rain in 12 days and are the lucky ones compared to the south of the island and, of course, the mainland.
Those wise 'ole locals, in Arillas, removed the bench before the bad weather and it is now taking a well earned rest.
Sat in "Kostas on the Beach" , this afternoon, enjoying a very nice "burning away" log sombre helped to forget the wind n rain outside.
But.......... I sit here now, looking at a 14 deg outside temp, at 6pm, just hoping that dial might just go up a tad to at least 20 deg.
(IN YER DREAMS!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on November 18, 2017, 05:56:08 PM
Sounds nice mate.... have an ouzo for me please ☺
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 18, 2017, 06:33:53 PM
Plenty of water to go with it , Carl !!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on November 18, 2017, 07:21:20 PM
Agreed ! 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on November 19, 2017, 12:00:28 PM
Those wise 'ole locals, in Arillas, removed the bench before the bad weather and it is now taking a well earned rest.

Good to hear! Stay warm & dry Eggy ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 30, 2017, 05:07:32 PM
A very dramatic "Arillas Today" but still giving us 17 deg . (That's if if you want to stand in the strong breeze n drizzle)
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=S3010020.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=S3010022.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Good job the bench is "hibernating!!
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=S3010027.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
and , faced with all this , what better place to be than "Kostas on the Beach" -- as close to this "baby" as you can get.
(wish the dartboard was just above it!)
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/S3010024_595.jpg)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on December 01, 2017, 09:18:39 AM


HI ALL

Neil you said the bench is "hibernating!!

(https://i.imgur.com/sNRajAD.jpg) well at lest the bench is warm are you roasting your Chestnuts

kevin

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on December 04, 2017, 08:40:26 AM



HI

Spontaneous human combustion



(https://i.imgur.com/dK2oKRe.jpg) KEVIN
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on December 04, 2017, 09:35:29 PM
Lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 05, 2017, 04:39:35 PM
Dramatic pics Eggy! But thank you for sharing :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on December 05, 2017, 06:58:10 PM



Hi Erja

You recognised Neil in his wheelchair roasting his Christmas nuts haha

Kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 01, 2018, 06:01:23 PM
Arillas Today ?? - Well , started as a wettie but finished a dry, tad chilly, afternoon and still hovering around 11 deg at 6pm.
Who was asking about the beach?? - Take a look---
---
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=beachfeb.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
and .... a familiar face for you. - He never seems to age.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=leszek.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

and... Arillas Folk , always looking after Summer guests, now have a convenient phone box for those "falling over" after too many bevvies.
Why get up?? - Just crawl here and ring for a taxi.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=box-1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on February 01, 2018, 08:26:26 PM
He doesn't look happy about having his photo taken Eggy 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 03, 2018, 05:38:43 PM
Nor would you , Karl, after fishing for three hours and catching nowt.
(I should have said "Say Cheese" and not "Say Fish".)

Tis a fiery Arillas today and our good friend , Miss Forswins , was about overnight. We all know her by her Christian name , Gail.
Punished , this morning , by 3 power cuts and with no TV could only sit and watch the rain outside.

Arillas , this afternoon???

(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=3feb2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=3feb1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

and....................... a new entry for you.....
This place had been open since before Xmas 2017. Very popular with all and has been revamped inside. Plenty of seating plus a large TV screen for those important History programs. (Or was it sport?) Used to be the Sweet/Cake shop just past Brettas Supermarket.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=3feb4.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Cheers Guys
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on February 03, 2018, 10:02:32 PM
Can't picture where this is mate?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 09, 2018, 04:13:04 PM

You recognised Neil in his wheelchair roasting his Christmas nuts haha

Kevin

:D :D :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: adrienne n dave on February 21, 2018, 10:12:20 PM
eggy
where is this cafe? I can't think or place where it is!

ta

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on February 22, 2018, 07:21:52 PM
Is it on the Kavadaddes road?  Maybe not.  If not there then I'm wondering too Neill. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 23, 2018, 08:34:22 AM



HI ALL

Hi Mo how are you i hope to see you this year with darts

I think this is it if not Neil will say

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Louvros.cafe/@39.7385051,19.6639097,16z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x135b51fd69e2ce17:0xe4ca2d6288884b7e!8m2!3d39.737775!4d19.6743381

kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 23, 2018, 05:31:07 PM
Kevin - I hope Mo n Dave bring their darts , also, but I would prefer they left the flights at home!!!

Yer not wrong with Louvros Café. Used to be the !Zachharoplasteo" - A busy place and very popular with all here. ( No dart board though)

Arillas has been a dry day , today , after 4 days of, what seemed to be, so much rain , the heavens much be overdrawn. (Pay overdraft back & give us a rest)
Poor "Clean Monday" and not an Arillas Kite in sight!! - But many in "Kostas" n Armourada enjoying a vast selection of fish on offer.

Holes in roads are getting bigger and there has been a few minor mud slides, but nothing here that puts locals under pressure (Take in in stride time)

Fiesta found a big hole though , on the way to Sidari , which cost us a new tyre. - BUMMER!!! - (You just don't know what's under that puddle)

But.... all in all , a very nice warm day and with "Kostas" and "Beach Point"  to sit and watch the waves , "WOTCOODBEBETTER??"

Wegg cooks me a "Night Owl" size pork choppie , tonight , so maybe "COODBEBETTER" - (Who knows about Night Owl Pork Chops , then?? - Big buggers!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 24, 2018, 06:30:34 PM
Arillas Today finally starts to dry out at , around 4pm. Overnight and morning rain gave us , around 35mm , and twas a tad fiery , this afternoon.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=24024.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=24021.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=24022.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
[imghttp://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=24021.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509][/img]



Nice and warm , though, both in Beach Point and Kostas , where you could sit and watch nature with the comfort of that necessary log burner.
( and a beer , of course).
Right now , at 18:30 , still dry with a 10 deg outside temp. - Not venturing outside tonight , then??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on February 25, 2018, 09:23:06 PM
Thank you, Negg, for a wonderful post. My heart is there watching the grey sky, white waves and sipping my Mythos in Beach Point. Totally relaxed and soaking up the atmosphere....

But could you send it back, please. I am supposed to have my heart in other things, apparently. Here in Arctic Britain, awaiting the icy blasts that are about to arrive. Apparently.

On second thoughts, keep it there, buy it another Mythos and keep it happy till the body arrives to claim it.....

Hoping my Arillas Today will be very soon
Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on March 14, 2018, 10:43:04 PM
Hope you get there soon Phil. Jen too. It’s just never soon enough. We should be there end of August for 3 weeks. With darts, Neil and Kev. Both playing for pub teams this year. I can see Dave improving but my progress is slow! X

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on March 15, 2018, 08:55:07 AM


HI ALL

Phil and Jen you need your Arillas FIX after a long wait hope to see you both soon

see you Mo and Dave with darts cold beer and Neil with his ouzo in september

kevin & beverly
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 31, 2018, 05:52:56 PM
Not an Arillas Today but more of an Arillas for many days before. Now I have finally got off my butt to update you guys with all the "goings on" in your favourite "goings on" spot. - Sitting comfortably??? - Could be a War n Peace size book here!!

I can tell you that February has been the wettest Feb for 10 years. - 320mm (most of which felt like it was in 3 days)
Caused much grief and leg biting to many of us here who wanna get outside and do some refurb/maintenance work.

March , so far , has been two steps up and one step down but we are getting there. To answer a recent question about the beach - One day we have loadsa kelp n weed n stuff and then , like today , the beach is good thanks to that wild breeze that sneaks the sea in and magic's the kelp away. Me-thinks a wide beach is on target for May, guys!!! -
 Nearing the end of March, and with better weather, is bringing many locals out of many cupboards to get their places ready for many.
And.... talking of many.... There are many people here already and the completion is fierce looking for places to eat. Arm wrestling to see who gets the last table has not happened yet but twas a full Beach Kostas on Thursday and this afternoon ,( SATURDAY,)  - it tired me out just watching the guys there running around like headless chickens.(Owners not customers) - So many people and a limited choice of where to go. Next week will be different.
(March , so far had been 130mm rainfall but I think nature has decided "Enuff is Enuff" and may take a rest)

Arillas changes?? - Well , those appts next to Rainbow have sprung on leaps n bounds and are looking good. (Ready for this year?? - Who knows)
Ina's Supermarket looks to have been gutted out and much re-furb going on inside plus a new roof. LOADSA WURK. I am told she has plans to re-open with the addition of super coffee bar area for May.
Alex Supermarket , equally has been busy. ( noted from the many old display cabinets discarded outside ) Busy ole boy he is.
I am sure that Horizon is/has re-vamped slightly - Cannot put my finger on the updates but the front does look different.
Coconut is "doing summit" but inside, and I do not like to peer,  as is Malibu, Had a nice chat with George ( Guy never stops working!! )

The holes, in all the roads, keep moving around but the council continue to catch many and re-fill. Tis a long battle for them as is keeping those rubbish bins clear. So far so good.

Marina Pool bar , I think will be a great credit to the effort Billy n Danilelle are putting in.- plus of course others, -Motivation is with them-Keen to do a good job

Meanwhile , as PASKA approaches, so many visitors keep appearing . German, English , have bumped into a French couple and yesterday , an Italian family.

Right now, and I have to say it is 21 deg outside at 6pm, we all , in Arillas , have Beach Point and Kostas on the Beach , and Athina plus Marvel and Armourada to thank for keeping us all sane. I think Arillas will start to buzz and fully be awake in 2 weeks time. Looking forward to an open Brouklis and Night Owl maybe just after PASKA. - Maybe.
And.... talking of Brouklis - WOTSGOINONTHERE?? - Much work - Dimitris saying diddly - Surprise for Summer guests? another maybe.

Cheers to all who haven't fallen asleep yet and finally got to THE END.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on March 31, 2018, 06:01:50 PM
Thanks Eggy. Hung onto every word of that. Just love hearing how Arillas is waking up after its hibernation.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 31, 2018, 08:01:48 PM
Thanks Neill
Roll on 20th May
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on March 31, 2018, 10:35:53 PM



Hi
Well done Neil thanks mate

Kevin and Beverly
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 31, 2018, 10:41:49 PM
TEST - Internet problems here.- Lost Google etc etc.
fixed it now...

Man, 88, arrested after shooting would-be burglar
(http://www.ekathimerini.com/resources/2018-03/police--2-thumb-large.jpg) (http://www.ekathimerini.com/227110/article/ekathimerini/news/man-88-arrested-after-shooting-would-be-burglar)
An 88-year-old man who shot and injured one of two would-be burglars at his home in the  Athens suburb of Glyfada on Monday was arrested for illegal weapons possession. One burglar stated that he tried to get away but the 88 year old leapt from his zimmer frame and started to bite his ankles.- He may consider legal action but may not have a leg to stand on.




BREAKING NEWS  Business 10:56 – Will this be the top selling lager , this Summer, in Corfu?

(http://arillas.com/images/2017/ouro.jpg)

Not happy with the usual lagers? This may change your mind, Mixed with orange peel/skin, turn the bottle upside down, before opening , to get that extra zest, or open upright and you will not be taking the pith..
Only available for the public when it has all been passed by the men in quality control. - Running water helps!



LIFE Archaeology 25.03.2018 : 11:56
(http://arillas.com/images/2017/temple.jpg) (http://www.ekathimerini.com/227036/article/ekathimerini/life/ancient-temple-seeks-divine-intervention)
 In a photograph from 1985, Maria Arabatzoglou hides  with her fellow students from the tour guide school at the apollo temple Epicurius, Bassae, in the Peloponnese (They’re all  hiding behind the pillars – we know)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on April 01, 2018, 12:12:49 PM
Thanks Neill....can’t wait to see it all on Thursday....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sueandmikeakablondegirl on April 01, 2018, 01:46:42 PM
 Brilliant news report... can’t wait 😊
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on April 01, 2018, 06:22:29 PM
Happy April Fools day Eggy. Oh and Happy Easter.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on April 02, 2018, 02:57:28 PM
Great update, thanks Eggy - can't wait to be back. 12 weeks today and counting!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: coys on April 02, 2018, 06:40:12 PM
Are there many  apartments open in April?
With more tavernas open this time of year and direct flights maybe a few more of us would like to try an early holiday, especially with the rubbish weather here.

Barry.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on April 02, 2018, 11:33:17 PM
Just be careful Barry...
friends of ours went to Arillas a few years during April and it rained for 5 days out of 7 and heavy too, whereas we were in Norfolk at the same time and had glorious warm sunshine.
Arillas weather can be unpredictable in April

Suzy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 02, 2018, 11:37:07 PM
We have been in April twice it was really bad one time when we got their for about 4 hrs but apart from that it has always been fine if not whare I would call home Arillas is lovely at any time of year.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on April 03, 2018, 12:37:32 PM
I'm sure it is Vivian and I can't wait to be able to visit at any time other  than the school holidays, but like Barry I'd prefer to be there when the sun is shining most of the time.

Suzy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 03, 2018, 06:05:59 PM
Arillas Today - Plus , I hope , with a few answers that may help any questions I have been asked.
We have a 20 deg outside temp today. Tis warm and no breeze and this has this has been, now 3 days without rain. Many fighting for outside chairs, in Beach Point, to take in a few early vibes. - Maybe not fighting just a friendly joust!!

Brouklis will be open from April 15th , so I am told. - Big 'ole clean up going on there today. Jet washing tiles etc but I am told Dimitris does not need jet washing.
(Must be the wind surfing that keeps him clean)
Night Owl, will be opening , very soon, but says watch face book for when they will be ready to sort you guys out.

Appts are hard to find , this early in the Season , but I suggest that Marvel Hotel will cater for you "Early Birds". I also think that Armourada will help you out.
Best bet is try a few e-mails on the forum appt page. - If a problem then contact me as I may be able to help.
Armourada and Marvel , if you can get in, will both look after you well. Rainbow / Tria Adelphia will not open until first guests have been notified by the tour operators. - but..... never hurts to send an e-mail to see if they will cater, for private guests , before May.

I see questions about rainfall - - I can tell you that last year gave us 190mm rain in Jan/Feb/Mar. Jan/Feb/Mar 2018 gave us 510mm - Wowie Zowie.!!
April , 2017, only gave us 60mm with the last 2 weeks in April dry so.... to answer a question , I saw somewhere, the last 2 weeks in April is a very good gamble to be here. - (Surely there is no more rain left up in that sky??)

The hire of Quad bikes is a very difficult one to call. There was talk of banning quads from public roads but ... and I stress "THIS IS RUMOUR" - I would suggest to all , thinking of quad bike hire, to bring a valid motor cycle/ driving licence with them. Any doubts at all then , before you get here, send an e-mail to the guys of Arillas Travel / Arkokal Travel. - Ask them the question ""Can I hire and am I insured for Public Roads on a quad bike "" These guys know more than I do and will not point you in the wrong direction. Many hire centres have made a very big investment in these bikes so a new law, to say "Not Public Roads" is a joke!

The Beach is taking shape very nicely and I am quietly confident of a cracker this year. A lot of bamboo on the beach but nothing an early bonfire cannot cure.
Many of the holes in the local roads have been tracked down by Councilk Officials , disguised as Sherlock Holmes, and have been filled. (Now the Punto does not bounce up n down as much - Just wobbles a bit , like me)

Rubbish bins are being cleared , albeit some slowly , but be aware that Councils know their priority for this job. - No worries !!

The Pier bench is planned to be in-situ , 2 weeks time. Twill then wait for many a bum, that has been recognised before. - New Bums always welcome!

The exchange rate hovers around e1.14 but, I think will be better in around July. - WOTDOIKNOW?? - Well , expect a beer to be around 3e - 3.50e which is a good price in my opinion. - I have been asked about places to eat but never recommend any. Be adventurous and find one. But........ I do know , from past experience that Beach Point offer a very good children's menu , so if you have mini-sprogs give 'em a try.

Mon Amour is indeed the place where you can be collected in Arillas and ferried there for an evening meal in our super Village of Kavadaddes. You just need to make a call and arrange a time. Good 'ole Takis , bless him, still does the driving. - This is an adventure in itself. -

I think I have answered all forum questions and PM's so will now retire to my whisky and ginger beer. - Mon Amour tonight for me and Wegg.

And now I must get back to that Ancient Theatre that was recently unearthed in Arillas. Much digging to do and we have now found the skull of a lorry driver!!
(We know it belongs to a lorry driver as it had a chunk of YORKIE in it's mouth) - The oldies are always good!

Cheers Guys and "War n Peace signing off again"
Negg








Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on April 03, 2018, 08:59:44 PM


Flights from Leeds/Bradford (Ryanair):

        Wed. 11th April Leeds to Corfu - £9.99
        Wed. 18th April Corfu to Leeds - £9.99

             £20 RETURN!!!

    So-o-o tempted!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: coys on April 03, 2018, 10:26:28 PM
Thanks for the advice Eggy. It's a bit late for us to do anything this year, but now there are more restaurants open this time of year and some very cheap flights we will certainly try to come out next April. Will ask apartment owners if they would be willing to rent in April, when we are out this summer. We have been in Arillas a couple of times for Easter when it's been at the end of April, and the weather has been good just cold in the evenings.
Thanks for the warning Suzy but I think i will be happier in the rain in Arillas than in the rain in Sussex.


Barry
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jebbo on April 04, 2018, 09:37:42 PM
So which tavernas are going to be open over the Easter weekend? We will arrive on Saturday and stay until Thursday, so need places for lunch/dinner.

Jebbo
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 07, 2018, 08:34:33 AM
Sorry all but have been without a computer, since Wednesday. - OK now though,  so Arillas Today is better already.!!

Jebbo - Saturday opening, in Arillas, to the best of my knowledge. Would be "Kostas on the Beach" , "Beach Point" and Athina. It may pay to check Hotel Marvel and nip into Armourada to ask the question. - Marvel may have guests so , I assume if so, their kitchen will be open.

Sunday may be difficult but I seem to remember that Beach Point, last Paska, did a spit roast and was open to all, even though they had their family with them.

There are many here trying to find that elusive eating house for next week. Kostas and Beach point have both been busy but Kostas tends to close Mon/Tue. They may open next week. Just stick yer head round the side of the door and ask the question.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 07, 2018, 06:01:15 PM
Who wants 22 deg here , this afternoon , for an Arillas today??
Jebbo and partner is here and took advantage of Kostas Beach , this PM. Tis a busy 'ole place -Arillas I mean (DONCHYERKNOW)
All well.... and now our computer is back I B A APPYBUNNY.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on April 08, 2018, 10:49:05 AM
Tis about the same here too..... not Wolverhampton though!
We're in Tenerife ☺
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 09, 2018, 06:06:58 PM
Well guys , Arillas today is a quiet one!! - Probably due to Arillas yesterday with the "Paska" celebrations going on.
Many a grog was consumed by more than many. Much meat was eagerly enjoyed and shared with many a family member n friend. Many gunshots as the parties continued and many pots being thrown from balconies in Corfu Town. Don't forget the church bells "Ding-Ding-Dong - Ding-Ding Dong" I know the tune by heart.
Is today a Bank Holiday Monday or a Monday Holiday Hangover?? - WOTDOIKNOW??

I do know that early visitors to this end of Corfu are struggling to find anywhere open and today saw many a hire car being driven around , probably longing to find an eating or drinking house. But this is Greek Easter and this is time when families are more important than business. This is also the last time families could be together before the Summer really kick-starts. To anyone coming over this time of year, I would say do your homework first and expect Easter Sunday and Monday to be mostly closed everywhere and very quiet.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 11, 2018, 06:24:51 PM
A glorious "Arillas Today" which sat, comfortably around 22 deg and bought many guests  and locals, from their hideaways, to enjoy the afternoon.
The beach is looking good and the laid back style of all locals, in my opinion. takes away the nervousness of many visitors, who then all relax , taking the time to enjoy and chat. Interesting time with these guys and such good people. TISWOTISALLABOUT!!

Once again , in Arillas , it's Beach Point n Kostas who look after all , on the sea front,  but....... many Tavernas are poised, like coiled springs, to open now.
Said it afore and say it again. - ""Zummers Cuming"". - (Somerset accent here!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on April 11, 2018, 09:53:30 PM
Great reports MR Egg!!
Even I that live in Arillas have been amused by your posts.. ( don;t undestand some words though as I was never taught at cambridge any of theese)
However the season is getting nearer and nearer . Today I only had to take a drtive to the beach and found out from the mouth of the owners that BRouklis is opening on Sunday, the Nightowl on Monday, and the Ammos bar on ist may  someone whispered that Malibu bar is open now!!  , this is so far the "news"  we 'll be keeping you informed!
kalinichta

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 12, 2018, 05:15:44 PM
Dimitris - No one understands my sense of humour , not even me!!
I read an Arillas Today temp of 26 deg at 5pm - WOTABOUTDAT??? - Tiz been a good afternoon and , from Sunday , we have you at Brouklis , and then Monday , Nickos n Linda at Night Owl. - Malibu open now?? - and why not.?
On the beach , this afternoon, I saw beach towels , bodies on the sand and a few brave ones in the sea. - As I said yesterday-- Zummers Cuming.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 21, 2018, 04:24:47 PM
It's a buzzing Arillas Today , folks , with many "goings on" , going on.
Thalassa getting a real makeover and the decking done , at Marina Pool bar , with the pool currently being filled. Kostas on the Beach are re-vamping thier outside eating area and tis taking shape very nicely. Cannot spy inside INA's Supermarket as it is covered with a big tarp , but rumours do say there will also be a coffee bar are inside. Rainbow's new appts looking good and Tria , I think are re-planning the seating area , but may just be a surrounding garden change.
Grazella tables , poised outside ready for siting,  and , I see a few minor changes there. Athina now opens every evening and will offer those new items , on the menu, which we lucky people have been "experimented" on during the Winter.
Eating at Brouklis tonight so will see just what Dimitris has been doing with all his euros. Much has been going on there. - I will know tonight.
Malibu is open and Coconut may soon follow. Night Owl , Afionas , is open and doing well.
And.... with a 22 deg sunny day we are all spoilt  for choice.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: coys on April 21, 2018, 05:43:04 PM
Any movement at the Vinceremo yet?
Barry
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 21, 2018, 06:28:34 PM
Barry - Nothing at Vinceramo yet. - Cheers Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on April 21, 2018, 07:27:32 PM
Thanks Eggy for the news. Loved reading it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on April 21, 2018, 09:12:05 PM
To echo SoniaP - thanks Eggy for the news.  Its great to hear about a seaside resort waking up for the season - reminds me of my childhood in Cleethorpes when similar things occurred round about Easter time.
All the best, Pat.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: coys on April 21, 2018, 09:19:52 PM
Thanks Eggy, expect enough places will be open
when we arrive in a couple of weeks.
Barry.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 22, 2018, 04:51:45 PM
I must tell y'all that Brouklis changes are none that you will notice. Dinitris , after hitting me on the head with a Retsina bottle , reminded me that his Taverna is traditional and will never change any bits that lose it's originality . - However the Retsina bottle was full and I did manage to drink it afterwards )
What has been "updated" are various drainage items , new roof , and down pipes. Only "Anoraks" would be interested in a tour!!
However Dimitris has changed his shirt and has a new pair of "Lithuania Trainers"  - So I was right on some small updates. (Nice shirt but he won't sell it!)

Arillas today spoils all with a 26deg and a busy/buzzing place , yet again twas. - JUNO , I counted 27 people at Kostas and calculated that....
... 2 were Italian - 6 were German - 2 were Greek and 16 were Brits, - Plus 1 Irishman.!! (He didn't get lost - He lives here)

Marina Pool Bar has the decking fitted and good it looks too. - Pics soon , just awaiting permission.
Beach Point also had many customers but I did not like to go around there with a survey of who was who. - (I am too old to be a Paparazzi)
Armourada is soon to be open and they have been missed by many.

So much to tell , so little time as we have an early evening meal at Mon Amour tonight.
Cheers
Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on April 22, 2018, 06:53:02 PM
Once again Eggy...thanks for all the latest updates which are all sounding great!

Suzy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on April 22, 2018, 11:50:52 PM
Cheers mate !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 23, 2018, 04:42:35 PM
Thanks Guys!! - It is good for me when I have something, which I think is of interest to you all.
Arillas Today ??--- Marina Pool bar taking shape wth the decking and brollies fitted. - Looking good there and pics will follow. However I did mention to Vasilis, from Hotel Marina , that I do not expect to see smaller portions , to offset the cost of the Pool Bar re-vamp. (He takes a joke very well)

Beach Point was in the need of more chairs , this PM , to look after those who took in the 25/26 deg hot day, and watch a very calm sea. Kostas on the Beach were sooo busy serving food. Poor Tollis there , he could have run yesterdays London Marathon, finished in front of Mo Farrel , with less effort than he put into the afternoon here. I was impressed with how he kept his cool and looked after all.

Mirage have done all their jet washing and currently spruce up for the May onslaught!  Ina's still have not removed that front tarp so expect a suprise here.
Graziella have pained those big chalkboards and tables are on the move. But.... no move at Vinceremo yet.

Talking of no move.......??? - Where is the Arillas Bench. - Bend the ear of Brouklis , guys , for that.

Horizon is looking ready for action and paint brushes n ladders are in abundance at Thallasa. Eftihia continue to remain cool and laid back and Potrofino is. to me is ready to go. -  It's all happening folks.- But where's the Bench?? Stop serving good food , Dimitris,  forget the customers =-get yer paint brush n varnish out!!

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on April 23, 2018, 08:35:33 PM
Who is Mo Farrel?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 23, 2018, 10:54:54 PM
Ron
He is ,alledgedly, Mohammed Farah's 2nd cousin twice removed , who finished 137th in the "Fun Run" ( The Fun run , ron , where they run for fun , Ron , Ron)
Even at the speed that Tollis was running, today ,  he still wouldn't have finished close to the other one , Ron. (Cause the other can really run , ron )
I think I am right on both of these snippets although , it is said two rights do not make a rong , Ron.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on April 24, 2018, 08:24:38 AM




HI

Thanks Neil for the update of Arillas

kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on April 24, 2018, 09:02:42 AM

 Ditto that Kevin, thank you Neill ..... you are indeed a very comprehensive on the spot reporter.

We are counting the days till we arrive on May 31st see you soon

   Val and Bill x
 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on April 24, 2018, 10:30:00 AM
Love the updates on the preparation for the new season - keep them coming! Now on countdown and they only serve to add to the anticipation :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on April 24, 2018, 10:30:21 AM
Neil
Did you finish 138th?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 25, 2018, 05:04:57 PM
Ron - I finished 136th but only becasue Mo Farell had an open bottle of ouzo on his back.

Arillas today , with around it's 23deg and hot, brings us breaking news of Brouklis Cash Hoard. - ( Left over after all his drainage works )
(https://www.arillas.com/images/2018/money.jpg)
Rumour has it that one septic tank is on site just to hold the rest of the cash, as the table was too small.

Anyway.... Mirage looks up n running and must be so with 2 couples making use of their sunbeds. I am so curious about Ina's and her changes but am not brave enough to sneak under that big tarp , with a camera.

Marina Pool Bar , has posted many pics of their -re-vamp, and better pics than I could do. Suggest you have a nose on Facebook.

Vavillas (Thomas's) won't be long to follow opening. He has many tables ready , to position , and has equally many "reserved" signs to put on them.

Me-thinks, that avrio, will be a little "nosey time" into TRIA and RAINBOW to see what they are up to. Maybe the Ouzo is open if not the place?

Athina looks to be offering a wide choice of menu, this Summer. Tonight lamb in the oven and Chicken Paprika.
Open every night now , as is Brouklis , Dimitris must keep up that stash somehow. And why not? , when we enjoyed Sardines , Stuffed Pepper , Steak , and a tad of Bifteki the other evening. - Plus Retsina , of course!! - A super evening well worth waiting a long Winter for.

Wegg of to the UK , on Friday , so pedigree chum , all week for me!!

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 26, 2018, 01:38:07 AM
Oh how I would love to be sampling Brouklis’s superb bifteki and those sublime stuffed peppers..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on April 26, 2018, 11:57:47 AM
I can help out with spare space for any overflow of euros feel free to call anytime
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 26, 2018, 06:21:33 PM
Arillas today is a very sad one for all locals. Another special part of Arillas has been lost today but many locals have put on a very brave face to ensure those on holiday here enjoy their time.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on April 26, 2018, 07:09:58 PM
We're in Arillas at the moment. This afternoon a thick mist rolled in off the sea. It was very eerie.
Barry and Christine.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: mickandsue on April 27, 2018, 12:30:39 PM
Hi Barry

I have sent you a PM

Mick and Sue
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: mickandsue on April 27, 2018, 12:32:20 PM
We're in Arillas at the moment. This afternoon a thick mist rolled in off the sea. It was very eerie.
Barry and Christine.

Hi Barry

I have sent you a PM
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on April 27, 2018, 12:44:53 PM
Hi.
I've not received your pm.
Barry
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on April 27, 2018, 12:52:18 PM
Hi Sue. Pm now received and replied to
Regards Barry and Christine
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on April 27, 2018, 06:36:18 PM
Wow! A scorcher today. Must have been over 30degrees. Had a walk to the north beach this morning. There was a jcb going up and down clearing the beach. Plenty of sand but doesn't seem quite as wide as last year. They were taking sunbeds to the north beach but there's not a lot of sand available. And you had to wade a fair way out to get there.
No sunbeds anywhere else but Arillas is buzzing with people cleaning, jet washing, painting and planting.
Not many places open but enough so that we won't starve.
Been to Kostas and up to the Athina. Hope to get to see Dimitris before we leave but he's been closed for obvious reasons.
Going back to Athina Saturday for spit roast lamb.
It's a hard life.
Regards Barry and Christine
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on April 28, 2018, 10:27:33 AM
Thanks for the beach up date Barry
I thinks last year's beach will take some beating but it still sounds great!

Suzy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 28, 2018, 05:36:45 PM
Suzy - I think they enjoyed the 30 deg plus on offer today. (Although at 5:30 pm it has dropped to around 29) NOTTABADDIE fer APRIL.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 30, 2018, 06:17:16 PM
around another 30 deg on offer here for Arillas Today. - Plus Grazella open from tonight with Armourada ready to follow and open from tomorrow.
A very nice decking type pathway being fitted between the beach and road as I type. - An ideal walkway.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 01, 2018, 05:27:00 PM
"MAYDAY" . "MAYDAY" for not only Arillas today but St.George and Ag. Stehanos. - The Mayday, which I think is a "Big HELP" in maritime language,  is for all Taverna n Hotel waiters who have been hit with an onslaught of those wishing to take advantage of the super days on offer. I was truly "gobble-smacked" with so many people at Ag Giorgos and they even had sunbeds n brollies on the beach with many being used. So many guests eating on so many Sea Front places!!!
(So many hire cars stopping dead , in front of me - But Hey Ho , be nice , Possibly they forget the highway code!!)

First time , this year , I have had trouble parking in Arillas. - Had to sneak behind Kostas and hide the Punto away. Grazella is up n running , also , and saw much activity at Vinceremos. -  Maybe they follow soon. - Will they open?? Does a bear xxxx in the woods. -
 I could be wrong- Will it still be Vincerenos?? - Is it a merger with Grazella?? - Given the choice of a bet with a merger or PJ wearing speedos , this Summer , I would put my money on PJ.

With temps now hovering around 28 deg at 5:30 pm this gives you an indication of how perfecto the afternoon was for all.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on May 01, 2018, 06:42:49 PM
Hi
We were told last year by  Grazella and Vincerenos that they will be one next year.
It is a done deal, and the agreement was that Vincerenos would trade for 2018 but the name  would disappear in 2019
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 01, 2018, 07:05:25 PM
Heard a similar rumour too Geoff but I wasn't sure if it was just the apartments. I hope Vinceremos restaurant continues as although I love Gratselas I do love the Kleftiko at Vinceremos.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on May 01, 2018, 07:35:51 PM
Hi
When we asked , after hearing gossip, it was the restaurants that were becoming one.
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TraceyB on May 02, 2018, 01:45:42 PM
Hi All. Wonder if anyone can help me? Coming to Arillas with a group of friends on Friday 4th May for my sisters birthday. Does anyone know if the Coconut is open yet? Many Thanks
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 02, 2018, 06:39:59 PM
The Coconut is very near to opening as many"goings on" have been much recently. (Kostas n Perry will not hang about too long now)
Arillas Today sees "Bougata" , the nice place next to Malibu , opening tonight and Malibu is also open so Coconut must follow very soon. Yiotas shop is ready to take some euros from those after a few treats and , the best news???? - The Bench is on the jetty keenly awaiting a few white bums that , if today's temp is anything to go by , will soon be tanned!!
Who cares the colour of yer bum - We are not prejudiced here
Cheers Negg , (with a 29 deg sunny n hot at 6:30pm.)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TraceyB on May 02, 2018, 07:19:27 PM
Thanks so much for your reply. Can’t wait! 😀 x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 02, 2018, 07:38:45 PM
and...... Tracey B , forgot to say that the beach is looking good. Not a sunbed or Brolly, in sight , which pleases me but may not please the majority.  As it's the majority who deserve to be pampered after all those 24/7 working days (And that's just the stay at home house person) Why not chill out on a bed on a beach?
Me ??? - I will settle for doormat , old car seat or tin bath.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TraceyB on May 02, 2018, 09:24:36 PM
Really looking forward to seeing what you’re seeing 😊. Yiota has posted on Facebook next Saturday! I’ll be really disappointed as we have some folk coming who have never been to Arillas before & I’d like to show them & have a drink or 10 in the Coconut. Fingers crossed it’s going to open this weekend 😀 x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on May 03, 2018, 12:31:30 PM
Just got home from a fantastic week in Arillas. Will post a full report with a few photos in the next day or two.
Regards Barry and Christine
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 03, 2018, 04:25:38 PM
Tracey B
Peri , Coconut , says he plans to be open this Saturday. He and Costa have been doing a lot of work there, and now the Christening of Hannah n Costa's little one has been achieved tis "All hands to the pump"

Barry n Christine - We never met, so assume you saw the Punto and hid away!! - Or , which is the only way to go ,you concentrated on a good holiday! I am so very pleased it hit the spot for you both.

Ammos (spelling) has been open for a few days now but Portofino still closed. There is some work going on at Vinceremos so looks like it may be open soon,
As to who runs the place? - Your guess as good as mine!

A mild 22 deg Arillas today with slight rain overnight and this morning bringing in that red dust, Bugger! , says I, as I have just finished jet washing all outside balconies and paving.

Marina Pool "complex" looks a cracker so worth a visit to Billy n Danielle. So many places to mention and so little time to do it. Mathraki , Rainbow and Tria all look poised on the starting grid , just waiting for that pistol to sound the off. The Coffee bar , next to Whispers is doing well and why not? They do offer a decent choice at a decent price.

And..... when is Ina gonna remove that tarpaulin?.

Be Well all
Cheers
Negg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on May 03, 2018, 08:06:02 PM
Negg. Sorry we never met but back in September so will make a point of meeting up with you.
Walked past ina 's at night and you could see through the tarpaulin.  Lots of new shelves and looks like a bar on the right hand side.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TraceyB on May 03, 2018, 08:32:51 PM
Thanks Negg. Make sure you give us a wave & come have a chat if you see us. I’m sure we will visible 14 Geordies from South Shields 😂. Early morning flight beckons. Can’t wait xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 09, 2018, 06:04:25 PM
Barry - The tarps are away from Ina's and, with a sneaky look inside, I am amazed. I will give no pics but leave these surprises to those who appear. It will be open from Monday and I believe they have a coffee expert, for the cafe side, who will be producing the various beverages. Just like Yiannis, Molinari/Whispers , they have both been on specialist courses that give you those noises like "QSSSH" - "ZZISSSH" - "SHUUSSSH" when they prepare a brew.
 (and that's just them , not the machine!)

Arillas Today sits perched with a 24 deg and dry, after a morning shower. Overnight rain , on Tuesday , put 8mm in the counting jug , and very welcome it was too.

All looking well here and Marina Pool  doing well and Thomas's (Vasilas) has finally got tables out and Coconut has doors open. A tad of work going on at Eftihia and "Kostas on the Beach" closed for a revamp of thier outside eating area . Tria Adelphia is open so must get in there for a coffee - Yeah Right.

and for those wishing to hire quad bikes , this Summer , then take a look at this link
http://enimerosi.com/details_en.php?id=21919

Cheers
Negg

 
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on May 09, 2018, 08:55:02 PM
I really hope they change their minds about the quad bikes. It is going to effect so many businesses and families.
Or at least 'phase' them out over the next 5 years or something, to give these businesses chance to transition.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 13, 2018, 06:40:14 PM
I really hope they change their minds about the quad bikes. It is going to effect so many businesses and families..

Twill indeed , Angie , but a clamp down needs to be done on those who have no experience on Quads, - There is a lot of investment, tied up , by rental companies, so you cannot just "Pull the Rug" from under them. Hard one to call especially as I can sit behind those who manouvere with one hand on the controls and the other up their bottom!.

Arillas Today fires a 25 deg "Sunday Day Off" and good to see Marina / Kostas /Beach Point / Grazella doing what they do best and pleasing the "Early Birds"
(Well tis only 13th May!)

Viv , as in Viv n Pete , is looking well and bumped into her today , probably on her 3rd tour of the Arillas perimeter. "Bugger" , Viv , you tire me out just watching you stride along!! - No wonder she's a diddy lady . she's wearing the soles of her feet away!!
(But , as Pete would say , good thongs always come in small packages!!) - I meant "things" there , but , hey , who knows!!

Paul n Denise at Rainbow and chilling. - They , like Rian, also here , are now part of the furniture ( In a very nice way ) They are treated as good family friends  and , as family , wait a twinge whilst tourists are being served. - Good to see these guys.

Vinceremos is still doing a twinge of work so not sure yet when they will be open.  ina's is open Monday but they are waiting for the super duper machines which make those "Queeshhhhyy" noises. Supermarket side open though.. - Looks a place that you will forget how many euros are in your pocket.
"SPENDEMALL" - that's what I say!!

So , in a sentence- "All is well"
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 14, 2018, 12:12:43 PM
Thanks Eggy. Bardis Sun Studios to open today and welcome their first guests. Good luck to them. Can't wait to be there soon (all being well).
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sueandmikeakablondegirl on May 15, 2018, 12:31:08 AM
5 weeks for us to be there too
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Chris G on May 16, 2018, 08:31:50 PM
3 weeks 4 days bring it on, hope Bobby has the Mythos on ice.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 16, 2018, 09:17:48 PM
Will we miss you then this year Chris. We arrive 24th June.

See Gratselas have put a picture on Instagram tonight of a full restaurant.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sueandmikeakablondegirl on May 17, 2018, 09:30:22 AM
I had a look for it Sonia couldn’t find it
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 17, 2018, 12:33:39 PM
Here is the link

https://www.instagram.com/gratsela_apartments/
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 20, 2018, 06:37:12 PM
Arillas Today winds down with a respectful 23 deg and a tad of rain at 5pm.
Very well known faces continue to appear , from over the Horizon , or is it Corfu Airport?? Looks like a darts thingy will be on for this Friday as more arrows are appearing than those in Custer's Last Stand!! - Look out Rainbow!

I must give my best wishes to Ron n Sue who depart tonight. - Perdy sure they had a good time - I am told it will not be toooo long afore they return.

World Cup continues to try and dominate all TV screens and I am not a football fan. - Have watched a tad and all I can say about some of these over paid players is............................. Why does Ronaldo spend most of his time rolling around the turf and then an occasional kick of the ball?. Never touch a Portuguese football player as they always seems to fall over. Don't even think about shaking their hand or you will be sued for damages!! Football looks to be all about getting fouls now. - I will keep my cash for darts and horse racing.

Anyway . WOTDOIKNOW?? - Twill be a very nice and cooler evening tonight and will be enjoyed by all - DATSWOTIKNOW.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sueandmikeakablondegirl on June 21, 2018, 09:21:42 AM
We arrived yesterday. It's just as lovely as we remembered. It. Sat around the pool for half hour went on the balcony for a cuppa and it poured with rain.  Didn't dampen our spirits tho. Warm and humid. Had a lovely meal at Athinas. Agree with you Eggy about the football. I quite like watching it but the players are like racehorses!  Expensive and fragile! I can't believe all that rolling on the ground and fouls. I keep shouting get up and do something useful! My husband laughs at me 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 21, 2018, 01:39:08 PM
Glad you arrived safely Sue and Mike. Must try Athinas also. See you Sunday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 21, 2018, 06:22:59 PM
DONCHA worry about Sue n Mike. They enjoy a 28deg afternoon with a beach that looks a right cracker and, to add icing to the Arillas cake, I see we still hover around 30 deg at 6.15 pm. -- Dohhhhhh. - Too may people being spoilt too quickly.
Rubbish still being collected and full marks to the refuse collectors who are working so hard. Full of praise for these guys!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on June 21, 2018, 11:23:35 PM
We have retreated to The Horizon or Thalassa for drinks during the last few evenings. Cannot bear football but it seems there is great competition between bars to show matches on all screens & I refuse to try & talk above the commentators inane waffle.
At least tonight the coconut had music on & The football was on the screens in silence.
Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sueandmikeakablondegirl on June 24, 2018, 11:04:37 AM
Footie and F1... Today!   Sunny, warm and windy, and that's just the weather 😂[g
[/gifv]. I have more mosquito bites than the years been coming to Greece!  Festival at Athinas tonight too, not sure if we will make that as will wait for the Arillas 'do' next weekend, Mr b wants to watch the footie.  If anyone plans to go to Afionas taxi is 13 euros each way.  We did a walk yesterday around  the back and top and got soaking wet, but soon dried out after breakfast. Unfortunately heard rain and thunderstorms on way Monday. Still all god tho
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2018, 11:06:38 PM
Arillas Today says "Kronia Polla" to Jebbo who celebrates his 60th. ( An age that he must live with for 12 months ) Wish I could remember back to that age!!
His daughter , Maddie , enjoyed her birthday , yesterday , but we cannot divulge the number of years she how has (Anyway I don't know)

Jersey Steve is here and very luckily beat me at darts , with the help from Son , Kane. I reckon he should have left Kane in Jersey , showing Tourists around old German Bunkers. Wish I was there today , Jersey could have been more enjoyable!!

Twas , yet again , a busy Saturday afternoon in Arillas which hovered around 26deg. The only way to guarantee a parking space was to slot your vehicle in between those at Ag. George or Ag Stephanos and then walk it!!.

We finish with a very warm evening and still 24 deg on the clock. For me , an early night to dream about the doubles I missed.
(Not the alcohol ----the dartboard!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 14, 2018, 11:20:48 PM
Always a pleasure to read mate....
Sweet dreams ☺
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on July 15, 2018, 10:04:35 PM
Totally agreed Truth. Such a pleasure to read.
 
Neill, at this time of year for many years past, you would be reporting on our shenanigans and gettings-up-to, for all the forum to read. Well it's good to see that you are still shenaniganing, and getting-up-to-ing without us. Hope to do some in September / Octomber.

In the meantime, keep the Arillas Today flag flying, for all of your fans....

Phil

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jersey steve on July 16, 2018, 04:06:50 PM
Great to see Eggy , let's hope he cleans his specs for round 2 of the darts at rainbow tomorrow 😁 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 17, 2018, 07:05:04 PM
Arillas Today ???? - and what could be better than 30 deg , sunny n dry ????......................
.......................JERSEY BOYS DIDDLY - JEBBO N EGG 3. - Hee Hee Hee.
(and all those tourists lost in those Jersey bunkers saying "Where the hell is the tour guide??)
I think Steve has a problem with his arm and his release action, so he must be careful, at Night Owl, tonight! I envisage that piece of pork chop , on his fork, being released too early and ending up on the table next door. If he keeps doing that next door will get a free meal and will not complain!!

A good time at Rainbow and good to see these guys - Missing numbers for a change!! - Jimmy (Rainbow) enjoyed it so much he may sponsor me to get into the PDC League. - (That's the Poor Derelict Codgers- for those who don't follow darts

I think , judging by all the beach bodies , today , and the number of vehicles that twill be a very busty Arillas tonite!
and.... yet another welcome to John the Ref n Dot. (john, fresh from the World Cup with his "Better watching this in Arillas" flag. - DIDJASPOTIM??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on July 17, 2018, 08:08:10 PM

…...twill be a very busty Arillas tonite!
 


'Didn't think it was that kind of place, Neil!!! :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 17, 2018, 08:51:49 PM
Arillas Today has been a little on the warm side.
A little breeze has helped but as the great Baldrick would say
It's been as sticky as a stick incsect on a
sticky stick   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 17, 2018, 10:45:24 PM
You're back John !  Have a good time mate and when you see Bobby Bardis tell him to read his E mails or I will red card him 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 17, 2018, 11:38:20 PM
Excellant Angie - But I can only tell it as I see it!! - Or... I could say I left that in to see if anybody reads it.
Or... just maybe , my mind was on other things!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jersey steve on July 18, 2018, 11:03:29 AM
Well done Eggy, looks like it's all level on the darts front ,  and what an amazing meal at the night owl, have you ever seen such amazing pork chops, if you've not tried them, you must. They really are something special.

On a different note.
We're sat at the bardis hotel and we can hear wailing,  for people that don't understand,  it sounds like 20 people are having auditions for Tarzan

Hope everyone enjoys the breeze today.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jersey steve on July 18, 2018, 12:57:28 PM
(http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj522/stevehendrie1/20180718_075849_zpsgmhizofp.jpg) (http://s1266.photobucket.com/user/stevehendrie1/media/20180718_075849_zpsgmhizofp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 18, 2018, 02:33:01 PM
You're back John !  Have a good time mate and when you see Bobby Bardis tell him to read his E mails or I will red card him 😂
Karl - Bobby has changed his email address. I will try and send you a PM with the correct one.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 18, 2018, 03:34:40 PM
Cheers Sonia .  That's the one I have though ...... lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 18, 2018, 05:14:05 PM
Looks like it is a red card for him then! Bobby did mention you actually Karl when we were there. Were your ears burning? All good, honest.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 18, 2018, 05:15:36 PM
He's one of the good guys in fairness Sonia ........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 19, 2018, 02:13:05 PM
You're back John !  Have a good time mate and when you see Bobby Bardis tell him to read his E mails or I will red card him 😂

Question asked Karl
Bobby was on to checking tham as I type
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 19, 2018, 03:23:57 PM
Cheers John !  Show him a yellow anyway !   LOL
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jersey steve on July 24, 2018, 07:25:28 AM
(http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj522/stevehendrie1/20180724_002219_zpsqrgdn95q.jpg) (http://s1266.photobucket.com/user/stevehendrie1/media/20180724_002219_zpsqrgdn95q.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jersey steve on July 24, 2018, 07:27:37 AM
A big well done to Sebastien from Kostas on winning the darts.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 07, 2018, 06:47:53 PM
I have the sad duty to inform you that Arillas Today has been , and still is a hottie for your bottie. 35 deg outside at 6:30 pm and a struggle to keep inside the house at 26deg. - Tis a sad duty to report this as I am ready to fry and , with a few mushrooms n onions, even an old egg is edible!!!
My cats hide away and even though the three males hate each other they are too tired for any skirmish. (They are all lying about 1/2 a metre from each other, on the balcony,  and cannot be bothered for any Bovver.
Arillas is busy now with more Italians and mainland Greeks appearing and enjoying. Tis so nice to hear a different language coming from another table. Most have super duper vehicles but drive well , albeit in the middle of the road becasue they do not want to scratch em. I will find a top range Mercedes soon and park next to it so it will catch rust from my Punto. (Nasty boy I am)

I beleve Karl and his good family are here now so a beer tomorrow afternoon is planned with him We will probably discuss "John the Ref" and I will find out whether he used to referee his matches on a zimmer frame. - ( I think that was what players used to shout at him ) Karl will put me right.)
Poor John R , always need to get a dig in when you not here!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 07, 2018, 07:02:46 PM
The gear has landed mate.... Pablo Escabar is furious! 😂
In Kostas now for our first ever meal here and the "stuff" is behind the bar!
Me and Dad will be here late afternoon tomorrow mate for a beer.... hope to see you then for "Tales Of A Ref"  🙂
Its good to be back....... 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 07, 2018, 08:33:11 PM
Glad you arrived ok Karl.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 07, 2018, 09:31:48 PM
Cheers Sonia.
I can see me and Negg getting 12 years each for this though 😂
Kostas was very good..... another top class place to eat 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on August 08, 2018, 10:39:38 AM
Totally agree about the food Karl
We had some fantastic meals at Kostas during out time in Arillas both lunch and dinner. Really enjoyed the Greek evening with the guitarist. Such a lovely family too and had some lovely chats with Irene. Their baby daughter is beautiful!

Suzy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 08, 2018, 04:28:58 PM
She is very cute isn't she 🙂
Arillas today is...... ROASTING ! Tria for the day was as good as ever 🙂 . Phil and family are all good.
Just seen the mighty Negg at Kostas and had a chat. He was buzzing.... must be the stuff I bought over 😂 .
If you are reading Jo I popped to your pool earlier to see if you were about. See you around no doubt 😎
Off for a Mythos or two with my Dad now
Toodle pip !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 08, 2018, 06:18:04 PM



Hi Karl
I am glad you having a good time I got some white stuff for mr neggy so he will be buzzing over the moon or I will behind bars again save me some Mythos that’s good Philip and Helen are doing well we are staying there 26 days time don’t say that word TIME

Kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 08, 2018, 07:51:52 PM
Arillas today is as deliciously perfect as always. Been here 2 days and already feels like a month. Weather glorious and I had my Brouklis ‘first night lamb chops’ baptism as always. Let’s just say these delicacies were worth the 12 month wait!!

That thing about missing my kids..the airport saw us filling up every time we saw a little one, reminding us of days gone by (rose-tinted glasses as mine were always hurling insults at each other!). Anyhow two days in, and being completely selfish with your time coming and going as you please spending (much) , I am starting to see the appeal haha. That said, counting down the days till Max gets here next Thurs.

Our arrival was in wonderful style, we had booked My Corfu driver after reading some fab reviews and were amazed to be picked up in one of their limo vans! What a way to arrive felt like celebs even Leo at Ammos was saying what about you two in that posh van!

Karl what a shame we missed you. We have been frying ourselves on the beach in between long liquid lunch at Ammos followed by a long liquid dessert at Effies! We are usually round the pool from 7ish and in the Coconut till late so be great to have an Arillas hug! Effies for tea tonight.

As our dear Finnish friend Erja would say...life is goog 😎😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 09, 2018, 12:24:50 AM
You guys !! - Arillas Today hit over 30 deg and . at just before midnight is 27deg in the house. = Aaaargh spprings to mind. My fingers slip of the keyboard hence the mis-spellimgs you may see. - But very glad you enjoy and may your tan be a deeper shade  of Cuprinol Autumn Brown. I am too old to fry and wiill gracefully vanish to my bedroom being careful not to move in bed in case I slide off. Life is goog but a tad cooler is googer!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 09, 2018, 12:29:47 AM
and..................... forgot to say ................. aaaarrrrrgghhhhhhh.
 (Sweaty Betty signing off - with apologies to anyone called Betty, unless they are on holiday here and then theyh know waht I mean!)

Look at that spelling, not in control of my figgers.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 10, 2018, 10:48:56 AM
As our dear Finnish friend Erja would say...life is goog 😎😎

Enjoy the goog life Jo and Heidi and I will take over when you go back 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 10, 2018, 03:49:57 PM
Update! We were sitting in the Coconut last night and to my absolute shock and utter delight Harry and his girlfriend walked in and surprised me. Yes I cried lots and lots!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 10, 2018, 03:53:47 PM
It didn't surprise me..... I knew he was coming when we saw you in Effi's.... 😂 . Enjoy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 10, 2018, 04:54:15 PM
So............... can I blame Harry and his lady for the 34deg we still have at 5pm?? --- Jo , I reckon does not give a monkeys.
Another hot Arillas today guys and , on the occassions I see Karl he looks to have shrunk a tad more.
(Keep outa the heat, me 'ole  mukka, or John the Ref will not be able to send you off. - Evidence to small for a red card!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 10, 2018, 06:38:52 PM
Ah! How lovely.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 10, 2018, 06:44:42 PM
Karl you swine haha!! How on earth everyone kept this from me especially my mother and husband I have no idea!! They had told me they had booked for Croatia in Oct and all along they had booked Arillas!! Live was goog but it feels pretty bloody fantastic right now! Micks like, Joanne you saw him FOUR days ago haha xx
Title: Re: Arillas Toi so day
Post by: soniaP on August 10, 2018, 08:16:58 PM
I so get you Jo.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 13, 2018, 03:33:07 PM
Boat hire day and what a great day we had....🙂
San Steph , snorkelling at Gravia and then onto St Georges and Paleo with a couple of stops in between to snorkel. Fantastic scenery and great snorkelling.
No kids tonight (my parents are having them) Jo , if you are reading , so will be in the Coconut later. Popped in there last night to after Armourada. Still haven't bumped into your son as yet .
Just cracked my first beer of the day , life is VERY goog 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 13, 2018, 04:51:14 PM


Hi captain Truth

A beer is well deserved after being a helmsman for the day it is a big responsibility looking after your crew

Is Neil still high after his package

Kevin have fun mate
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 13, 2018, 05:34:38 PM
Karl - did you hire it from the guy on the sea front in Arillas. How long did you have it for and do you mind me asking how much it was?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 13, 2018, 06:27:26 PM
Saw Neil yesterday and he was on the 'come down' I think ☹ . He wanted to kill some scooter idiots 😂 .
Hi Sonia,
It was 80 euros for the biggest boat for half a day. We had 5 on the boat but could have had more. We gave it some stick and used 40 euro of fuel. It was from off the beach front yes. Good lads and well run.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 13, 2018, 08:17:12 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 13, 2018, 09:01:54 PM
Karl - You saved his life!!! - Who hires a scooter and then , with a young passenger , decides to put his Lilo horizontally in front of his legs??? Scooter now the width of a car. - A good job he didn't hit any car coming the other way.
(Clip that lilo and their plans for a good holiday would soon change)

Arillas Today is yet another hottie and I read 28 deg outside at 9pm.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 18, 2018, 12:51:30 PM
Well...... its over now..... on the minibus to the airport
We never did catch that beer Negg but there will be other years mate.
Enjoy the rest of your holiday Jo.
Already had a couple of Mythos with Bobby today to numb the pain and will have more at the airport.
Its been emotional.........
Farewell
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 18, 2018, 01:08:27 PM
An! I feel your pain.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on August 18, 2018, 01:16:29 PM
Karl - You saved his life!!! - Who hires a scooter and then , with a young passenger , decides to put his Lilo horizontally in front of his legs??? Scooter now the width of a car. - A good job he didn't hit any car coming the other way.
(Clip that lilo and their plans for a good holiday would soon change)

Arillas Today is yet another hottie and I read 28 deg outside at 9pm.

Cheers
Negg
Hi
How about a one way system around the village. Maybe a traffic light or two or speed bumps lol
Maybe average speed cameras would be ott
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on August 18, 2018, 02:28:59 PM
this is just a test
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on August 18, 2018, 03:19:54 PM
Test seems to show its working fine.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 18, 2018, 06:30:44 PM
Kalo Taxidi , Karl for you and family. - You all taking in the vibes and me running a home alone (Wegg in the UK for a month) There was more chance of me hitting a 170 out than catching you guys!!

A one way system around Arillas would not work. I will explain the politics etc to Geoff when he is here. (Over a beer Geoff , I hope??)

Meanwhile........ Everyone ejoys a 33 deg hottie today. - 33 deg at 6:30PM. - Bugger , says I.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on August 18, 2018, 07:14:07 PM
Kalo Taxidi , Karl for you and family. - You all taking in the vibes and me running a home alone (Wegg in the UK for a month) There was more chance of me hitting a 170 out than catching you guys!!

A one way system around Arillas would not work. I will explain the politics etc to Geoff when he is here. (Over a beer Geoff , I hope??)

Meanwhile........ Everyone ejoys a 33 deg hottie today. - 33 deg at 6:30PM. - Bugger , says I.
Negg
Hi
I will pm you when I arrive. I am traveling incognito, so no photos, in case any remain hit squads are around
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on August 19, 2018, 09:17:57 AM
thanks patrick,
i had to clear the cache out as i was getting all sorts of problems
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 19, 2018, 12:11:38 PM



HI

Hi
I will pm you when I arrive. I am traveling incognito, so no photos, in case any remain hit squads are around
Geoff

I think i have spotted Geoff the mustard man incognito something gave him away i think it was the beer the head was to big

(https://i.imgur.com/4rSiHFl.png) kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on August 19, 2018, 03:58:18 PM



HI

Hi
I will pm you when I arrive. I am traveling incognito, so no photos, in case any remain hit squads are around
Geoff

I think i have spotted Geoff the mustard man incognito something gave him away i think it was the beer the head was to big

(https://i.imgur.com/4rSiHFl.png) kevin
Hi
mistaken identity. Real ale drinkers down south don’t pay for a head.
The first person to identify me correctly I will buy a beer.
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 19, 2018, 07:13:33 PM
With 33 deg at 7:30 , for Arillas today . I do not care how big the head is. - Just guzzle the stuff, even if yoiu have to fight your way through the froff.
(Gotta get some excercise)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 20, 2018, 08:58:22 AM

HI
Do you think Dimittis knows something a certain person is coming for dinner i wonder who it is

(https://i.imgur.com/1yoiEj0.jpg) kevin

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on August 20, 2018, 10:29:59 AM
Hi
Very good.
They seek him here, they seek him there,they seek him everywhere.
There are many impersonators, but there is only one with a silver lid on his yellow stuff though
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 20, 2018, 02:39:38 PM



HI

Geoff's about

(https://i.imgur.com/jBvWmjL.jpg) kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on August 20, 2018, 04:24:11 PM
Hi
Very good indeed
Although I wouldn’t sit at a table with an ash tray
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 20, 2018, 05:38:57 PM



Hi Geoff

You would if that is the only table left
If not you are a awkward git  haha 🤣

Kevin another old git
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on August 20, 2018, 05:50:48 PM



Hi Geoff

You would if that is the only table left
If not you are a awkward git  haha 🤣

Kevin another old git
Hi
I always remove the ashtray every time before I sit down, or ask staff to remove it.
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 20, 2018, 05:54:38 PM
Oh dear me , Turkey Geoff. - I am a smoker and confess to puffing a snout or two at a table, - But........ I can make a concession for a free beer and/or a jar of mustard. -  Maybe Smoking/No smoking will be on our agenda when you are here??? - I am now blowing those 'ole nicotine fumes at the screen as I type.

Meanwhile.... Tonto disguised as a door had his knob blown off. (Remember the Lone Ranger n Tonto jokes?)

I sit with a 33deg Arillas today at 5:30 pm... and, with Wegg in the UK , have been responsible for Supermarket shopping. - Bummer - Hate it. Very busy and patience , in this heat , is an "eclipse of the Sun job" - I got the feeling that the cashier wanted to bite my head off and make me a member of the undead.
(I only said "how are you?")

I beleive Erja n Heide are here soon but this 'ole brain loses track of time. - I am known to forget , quite often , who it is that wears the speedos!! - Fairly sure it is Kev of the "Kev n Bev" corner. - Don'think it is Erja!!

Timbo meanwhile , I beleive is having his usual long days followed by longer evenings. We did play darts and would have done better throwing at a photo of Donald Trump. I did shout "duck" a few times so maybe it should have been the other Donald!!

I cannot beleive how busy Sidari is today. - The large car park was full as was the park opposite "Matts Bar" at the end of the one way strip. Every one there competes for business but be careful , if visiting , on what you get for your money. Breakfast for 3.00e sound good but coffee/orange juice could be an extra.
Arillas breakfasts and you know what you get for your money. If you need a Sidari breakfast then go to Baze Bar..(All itemised as are Arillas)

I have "rabbited" too long probably due to the repair bill that I had for the Fiesta. Thanks to the Corfu roads I have just paid 700e for a lot of work to the steering/front wheels etc.(Although this is the first bill in 3 years) Anyway , I tried out the "new version" from Sidari to Roda and , who needs a ferrari I hasten to add that this was a sober moment and without the use of Ouzo or Mustard.

I picture the last reply from Kev. """A possibly awkward git sitting with a guy, who may be wearing speedos and an ashtray in between. - But they don't smoke!! Who moves the ashtray, not wanting to be out done by the other??? - And,,, Geoff , I might hide the ashtray in my trouser pocket. You don't wanna go delving in there!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 20, 2018, 06:18:48 PM



Hi Neil

Was it duck you shouted out or was it a word started with the sixth letter of the English alphabet

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on August 20, 2018, 06:36:27 PM
Hi Neil
You would be welcome to have a puff at the table over a beer. Not that much of a miserable old git
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 20, 2018, 08:08:32 PM
Arillas today is very sad as it is our last day, is there anything more depressing than waiting for the taxi? What a totally wonderful holiday it has been though with unexpected time with two of my boys as well as a little bit of time just Mick and I. The Beach has been magnificent, the weather boiling the sea warm and the food as delightful as ever. Until next time Arillas xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 20, 2018, 08:15:38 PM



Hi Neil

Was it duck you shouted out or was it a word started with the sixth letter of the English alphabet

Kev

Don't talk "quackers" Kevin and keep wearing the speedos!!! (PJ has many small pairs to spare which will probably be too big for you!!)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 23, 2018, 02:26:50 PM
Quote from Eggy
Quote
Don't talk "quackers" Kevin and keep wearing the speedos!!! (PJ has many small pairs to spare which will probably be too big for you!!)
Negg

I think PJ should copy this video when he is Arillas in September. Any volunteers for a cameraman and a producer?

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 23, 2018, 03:09:53 PM



I didn’t think he had any more room in his speedos for money Well you cam be wrong

Kev


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2018, 04:23:26 PM
"Speedos Today" - Sorry , got carried away there.... Meant "Arillas Today"
Still 32 deg at 4pm and a very busy Arillas , which is usual for August with Italian and mainland Greek guests plus Germans plus those very beutiful people of various nationalities  who , to be fair , spend quite a bit of cash. ( Although never offer them a pork chop!!!)

Kevin , just remember the guy recently that was done for indecent exposure , wearing skimpy speedos, so be careful. Luckily this guy got away with it as the evidence was too small!!

And ..... a little tip how to spot "TurkeyFoot" when he is here. - Look for the guy in "Union Jack Speedos"  with two jars of Colmans Mustard secreted carefully away, and holding a flag which says "Theresa May for a good Prime Minister - At some point!!"

Anyway..... the heat shows no sign of vanishing for a long while and , do you know , at 7:30am this morning I looked at a 21 deg outside temp. By 11am it was 24 deg , just in the house!!. - Tis a funny 'ole game...... and with Erja and Heidi here? could be a lot funnier. (Life must be GOOG -Watch yer e-mails, you two, as a Three W visit is soon on the cards.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 23, 2018, 04:28:40 PM
Eggy, can you see any smoke? Stay safe

http://enimerosi.com/details_en.php?id=25163 (http://enimerosi.com/details_en.php?id=25163)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 23, 2018, 04:30:38 PM
The location of the fire is 10 - 15km from Sidari and Acharavi and the smoke can be clearly seen from the coast.


(http://www.enimerosi.com/photos/39917088_10217295945214536_1081774499470245888_n%20(1)1535025009.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2018, 04:42:24 PM
Greatly appreciated , Terry , and as I type a "water plane" is flying over. - I knew nothing about this and I probably think my Fireman neighbour is part of the group there now. ( Two Planes now , as I type ) Cannot see any smoke from here , yet.
Possibly fortunate here at Kavaddades as we have flat agricultal land surrounding us.

That said, the land is so dry so this could spread so quickly. - I feel very sorry for those people close to it. - What can they be going through now??

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 23, 2018, 05:40:34 PM



Hi
My daughter saw the fires lots of smoke they are at  Sidari coming home tomorrow booooo
They have been at Sidari water park all day she said it was a good day they are meeting up with Yanni from the Tria for drinks tonight

Kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on August 23, 2018, 07:10:04 PM
Thoughts to all in and around Rachtades. 'Hope everyone is safe and sound, and no damage to property or livestock. xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2018, 09:57:20 PM
Angie
Nothing on the Corfu channel . this evening, which would make any worry too much. But it is an eye opener as to what could have happened. Credit to the Greek services here as they don't mess around and knock these fires on the head as soon as.....................
Still 26 deg here at 10pm , very dry.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on August 23, 2018, 10:18:57 PM
Good to hear, Eggy.
Recent events on the mainland bring it home just how potentially dangerous these fires can be.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on August 23, 2018, 10:41:30 PM
Just letting everyone knowing...
there was a fairly large fire in the olive forest near Rachtades and velonades, no lifes where in danger but the local police had to evaquate the village of Rachtades for obvious reasons, the fire is now under controll only because there is no wind. hoping that there is no wind tomorrow, I must say that exept the firefighters  there was lots of  volunteers and all the local farmers with their tructors and watertanks that offered a great help.
Stay safe everyone,
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 23, 2018, 11:16:29 PM
Thanks for the update Dimitris. praying no wind tomorrow.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on August 24, 2018, 11:42:41 AM
For those not on Facebook, here is a video of the fires. Scary, but good to see how hard everyone worked, to put the fires out.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 24, 2018, 12:12:44 PM
Thanks for haring Terry.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 24, 2018, 12:13:28 PM
Sharing even.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 24, 2018, 12:32:52 PM
I woke up  around 2 am , this morning and could actually smell smoke so, obviously went out onto balcony to check. - Nothing, but goes to show that, we were perhaps fortunate as it was only a mild breeze. (Came into the house via the open bedroom window.)
The smallish planes flew over , early morning, so I presume dropping a bit more water, or making safety checks.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 24, 2018, 12:36:01 PM
Hope everybody and property stays safe. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 25, 2018, 05:12:04 PM
Couda dun with the rain yesterday to help aquech the thirst of that "Rachtades Fire".
Anyway.... 26mm , this moring , from 11:35 to 13:15. - Very welcome , for many , twas too. Not a cold afternoon but a respectable 24 deg and at 17:00 I hear those thunder rumbles again.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 26, 2018, 05:12:28 PM
This morning's rain was around 6mm which was only enough to treat the flower pots and really annoy the cats, who all decided that in the house would be better.
(Wegg home tommorow - Floors mopped so not a chance moggies)

However we finish with a dry 31 deg at 5pm and all wonder if we had imagined this morning.

I detect more Italians here, listening to the various chats going on.- If so , this is a late August break for them. And I luv 'em to bits.
(Especially when some stand in the middle of the road and are are oblivious to vehicles!!)

Cheers
Victor Meldrew - Sorry Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on August 26, 2018, 05:20:40 PM
Hi
The Italians have always been  oblivious to many things. Enjoy their food though.
Victor aka Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 27, 2018, 01:16:35 PM
Arillas this morning?? - 15mm of rain around  12:30 ish and a cool 22deg. Loooks to have all cleared up now but.. WOTDOIKNOW??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 27, 2018, 01:21:59 PM



Hi
Did you see the pictures of Sidari Saturday the 25 flooded

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 27, 2018, 07:37:38 PM
Pictures where , Kev. - Don't use facebook.
Anyway , as Sidari is a concrete jungle water has nowhere to go. First place to flood.
Not long , guv , afore you be "ere wiv yer gurl" ( West Country language there )
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 04, 2018, 05:59:02 PM
Trying to translate my last Arillas today really confuses me and I now have a headache!!!
Anyway....................... Arillas today found me , at Tria , to enjoy the company of Kev n Bev for a coupla hours. Very pleased to see them and more pleased  Kevin was not wearing speedos!! - Kevin , you may remember, smuggled all my darts bits over , plus chalk , which he told me he had to secrete in every orrifice to get it through customs. - Hard to beleive , but when I got to Tria he was chalking a scoreboard. The scoreboard had been lowered and was was stooping over, which made that film "My Left Foot" easier to understand. - Am I joking?? - Who Knows !!

We sat with a pleasant 28 deg and put the world and forum to rights , plus a few digs at Yianni , who is a good sport and knows we are jesting with him.
Arillas is stilla busy 'ole place and I thought that now , in September, many would be moving away. - Nahhhh!!

Darts is on the cards for Tria , next Tuesday , so anyone here who wants a bung or two please come and joins us. We promise that , should you chalk the board, we are happy if you use you keep the chalk in your hand. - Mind you , with 144 sticks of chalk we may be "sticking" it anywhere!!

Be well guys , very nice afternoon , good to see you both.
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 04, 2018, 06:55:43 PM
Hi
Can’t smuggle darts bits in Speedo’s. Too many prickly bits.
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 04, 2018, 07:06:38 PM


Hi all
A very pleasant afternoon a few beers a good old chat having dig at each other all in best possible taste as kenny Everett would have said
It’s been a lovely day hot - pool Luke warm and beer cold it’s hard life but someone has to do it.
I better brush off the cobwebs off my old cut down javelins as use as darts

Kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 04, 2018, 07:17:12 PM


Hi all
A very pleasant afternoon a few beers a good old chat having dig at each other all in best possible taste as kenny Everett would have said
It’s been a lovely day hot - pool Luke warm and beer cold it’s hard life but someone has to do it.
I better brush off the cobwebs off my old cut down javelins as use as darts

Kevin
Hi
Spent a the day, with no Speedo’s, on the north beach. Very nice and relaxing
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 04, 2018, 10:33:08 PM
Hi
Just a fantastic meal at the Athena  restaurant .
Roast lamb and roast potatoes with green vegetables.
Unfortunately they do not seve Corfu beer.
Their red wine, they make themselves from 5 different grapes ,was very good. Not a wine connoisseur ,but for me me was the best house wine I have had in Arrillas. Their home made olive oil was also very tasty.
Back tomorrow for the spit roast lamb
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 05, 2018, 12:16:41 PM



Hi all

Windy day today still hot had a walk over to san Stefanos had a walk around
Walking back we dropped in to see Nikos out for the day we catch him another day

(https://i.imgur.com/kj7Yw23.jpg). Kev an Beverly
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on September 05, 2018, 02:06:17 PM
oh I want to be there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on September 05, 2018, 06:17:40 PM
Arrived this afternoon in a breezy but warm  Arillas.  Bit of a bumpy landing but on time.
For our transfer we booked " my Corfu driver ". Very impressed. Lovely  chap met us and had a comfy journey in his executive mini bus. Complimentary water,orange or lemonade offered and gratefully received. Cost €58.Definitely use them again. Booked in at Alex studios , had a cuppa and a siesta. Just deciding where to eat tonight. So many  choices.
Barry and Christine.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 05, 2018, 06:43:57 PM
Spiros , Athina , is very proud of his house wine. One of the few places to open in the Winter. - He looks after us well and , during the Winter , slips in the occassional Cuttlefish , Goat in Wine , Goat Stew , etc. - Plus a super log fire as well.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 05, 2018, 06:56:32 PM



Hi

Sitting with Philip having a cold beer Neil what is a super log fire I haven’t seen that on the menu yet is it fiery
 I like spicy hot stuff

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 05, 2018, 09:28:19 PM
Hi
Typo error yesterday. We had suckling pig tonight at the athina . Lubbly jubbly. The only strange thing was the apple sauce was hot. Nice to get green vegetables instead of rice.
After Neil’s comments re goat stew I asked about it. They are doing me one tomorrow.
Re Kevin’s comments on spicy food. At home I always have a phal hot + curry
with a side dish of naga chilli.. don’t use the yellow stuff though.
Another good day on the beach, a nice breeze
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on September 05, 2018, 10:04:47 PM
We had suckling pig when we were there in June. It was very nice.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Graham and Kay on September 05, 2018, 10:43:43 PM
Looking forward to  get back out to the Tria for our 6th visit next Wednesday.  Need a nice break - this full time retirement is tiring.  Already booked in for next May; just have to wait for Easyjet to release the flights on the 20th of this month.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 06, 2018, 01:07:08 PM
Geoff
Goat stew to order?? - and not on the Menu??? - Special service?? - How did you do that??
and..... Kevin liking saucy hot stuff ?? - Probably when he was young and foolish , me-thinks!!  - (Maybe I read the post wrong)

Arillas today is a pleasant 26 deg , at midday. Spent an early part of the morning looking for one of our cats and then much garden work. Hope to take advantage of the 26 deg , this afternoon, and relax - No darts for a change. -maybe
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 06, 2018, 04:39:28 PM
Hi
Spiro wants some mustard next year in return for the goat lol
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 06, 2018, 07:16:11 PM



Hi all

No pics today was on north  beach I can’t put those pics on
A light breeze but nice 👍 got lots of sunshine there was quite a few people on the beach
Having a chat with Philip with a cold drink

Kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 06, 2018, 09:55:37 PM
Hi
No doubt we saw you at one time on the beach today, Val saw nothing  special that took Her attention but there again nothing does, so she says ,lol
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 07, 2018, 08:26:37 AM



Hi all
0815 sunny no breeze just having a brew tea. Last night went to Athena I had goat stew it was so tender
Beverly had prawn saganaki as mains they made it a bit larger because it is a starter very good around tavern

Geoff was that you with your mustard pot in your lap hiding your modesty 🤣

Kevin  an Beverly
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on September 07, 2018, 09:48:22 AM
Today starts in Yorkshire and hopefully we will arrive in Arillas before midnight and the bar at Bardis sun is still open. Just finishing packing. See you soon Arillas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2018, 11:45:29 AM
Very pleased the Goatt Stew went down well and hope Kevin, that when you came to pay , you asked for the "Billy"!!! (I can never resist saying that!)
Shame on you for not introducing yourself to Geoff. He may have shared that mustard. Or maybe he recognised you and that's why he was hiding it.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 07, 2018, 03:22:21 PM


Hi

Very hot to day clouds coming in 1500hrs Yannis says rain and thunderstorms but what dose he know 😂
We booked a trip to othoni tomorrow we have never been there we have done all the other small islands around Corfu  so no rain please.
Brouklis tonight lamb chops for me just to make sure his running the joint to satisfactory haha

Graham when you come out Wednesday Yannis will tell you all about his new lawn mower just say ye I got one better
As you can see Yannis is very busy hahaha
(https://i.imgur.com/PaRfaHw.jpg)

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2018, 06:43:34 PM
Kevin , have you or have you not got a darts shirt?? - Think you have and if you promise to wear it on Tuesday then I will wear mine.
(So we play each other and have a 86 dart 301 ?? - Who cares!!)

Never thought that Arillas today would finish around 28 deg - Tis Septtember - WOTSTHATALLABOUT??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 07, 2018, 09:26:58 PM
Hi
Seems very quite tonight. Not many people about.
None of the hippy happy brigade seem to be here.
Not wishing to be  controversial, so I will not mention the taverna, but it is very popular amongst the forum members, and had lamb cutlets served with roast pots and veg tonight.
The chops were not very meaty and the veg were over cooked courgettes and aubergine. Not very hot , and service not brilliant, concidering the lack of custom . Even the sunset customers were conspicuous by their absence.
Think we have been spoilt  by the Athina. Certainly the best so far this year for quality and service.
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on September 07, 2018, 11:41:09 PM
Maybe a one off. I did not have a good meal in Athina this year, sometimes there are off days. Before you ask, yes I did mention it to the restaurant at the time. These things happen occaisionally.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 08, 2018, 01:38:51 AM
I think you are spot on there Jersey Bean 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 08, 2018, 08:55:00 AM


Hi all

0830 Yes Yannis was right about the weather big thunderstorm sunny at the moment our trip is cut short the wind is going to pick up later this afternoon. Sitting here typing this thing out the birds flying down into the pool.
Sonia must have landed in the thunderstorm lots of lightning 🌩
Had my lamb chops last night wonderful
All taverns have a off day
Athena was the captains it was good till the kids run the place they were to busy chatting to mates our texting no service it was a dump
But the new owner is doing well it was packed is a good sign and it’s just not one night

Neil had no room in my case no shirt I nearly forgot the r  to much Neil’s contraband the white stuff and the darts etc

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on September 08, 2018, 01:13:36 PM
Yes we arrived to a thunderstorm storm Kev. Glorious today though isn't it. Kev and Bev if you passing Bardis sun studios would love to meet you. Just waiting now for my daughter and boyfriend to arrive
.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 08, 2018, 09:29:40 PM
Enjoy Sonia and say hi to Bobby and George for me please 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 09, 2018, 09:04:04 AM



Hi all

0950 sunny no breeze went othoni yesterday very nice place we got back to san seff the ferry boat got a rope around the propeller they had to get a diver in to cut the rope it took one hour all good fun beach today
Sonia We will pop in today afternoon 1500 approx

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: june on September 09, 2018, 11:33:44 AM
I think I know which restaurant you're referring to and I think it's where we had a very poor meal earlier in the year. Like you we didn't complain but also didn't return.
I suppose anywhere can have off evenings and we had had good meals there previously just hope it was a one off
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 09, 2018, 04:08:52 PM
Hi
I didn’t complain as the meal was just about acceptable  It has sometimes been the same on previous visits.When you know there are far better options available it means you don’t go back this holiday
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 09, 2018, 06:27:00 PM
Any Taverna has the ability to get it "not quite right" to suit all guests and good postings from Turkeyfoot and June here.
Our local , here in Kavaddades , do us very proud but....... it has been known , during the Winter to get a very "tuff n chewy" gyros takeawy. But... the giant size bag of chips make up for it!!

I cannot beleive it (Victor Meldrew again??) - 29 deg at 6;20 pm for the end of the first week in September. Another Arillas Today which suprises me!!
However , with a very nice afternoon , at Armourada and even with the breeze blowing my darts towards Albania , all was chickyterboo!!
Did you know that Mo (as in Mo n Dave) hit a 180 yesterday ?? - I think she is still doing a lap of honour around Arillas.
(Not back yet so probably using my Zimmer Frame)

Looking forward to a tad of rain, one afternoon soon, which may push "Turkeyfoot" away from the beach and towards Kostas. (Owe yer a Metaxa , matey!!)

Meanwhile ....... a Grazella night out , for me and Wegg , looms this evening. Fancy steak and maybe will take my own  ..................???????
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 09, 2018, 07:23:50 PM



Hi all
Very hot today on north beach. Saw Sonia in the bardis had few drinks and Bobby as well it is good to see faces we all had a good chat and a laugh. Tomorrow we are going to Sidari for the day to get some bits and pieces

All restaurants food cooking can all have a off day I would say more so in England
The best giros is the beach point cafe lovely jubbly
Had a very good night  Last night with Yannis a few ouzo’s wow he is leading me astray 😂

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on September 09, 2018, 10:52:03 PM
Negg . We were in Grazellas tonight. Had a lovely meal.
Would have said hello if I knew what you looked like. I think all forum members should start to wear name badges then we would know who's who.
Barry and Christine.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 09, 2018, 11:35:18 PM
A shame , Barry.
I was one of a group of five , tucked away in the corner. - And I agree , a good meal , served by and looked after by very efficient and professional staff.
Luvemtobits!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on September 10, 2018, 10:18:32 AM
Even when know what people look like I still don't notice them as Eggy will tell you. Been meaning to explain to Eggy that when we were here in July that I did not see him in Athina. Bobby asked mea few days later if I saw you and I hadn't. So sorry Eggy. Was not ignoring you honest and if you see me and I don't see you please do say hello.

Karl will say hello to Bobby for you.

Was great to meet Kev and Bev yesterday. Did not see Kev's message and was on the beach. Bobby called me so was able to get up to Bardis to see them . The wonders of modern technology.

Having a great time. Best meal so far has been my favourite Kleftiko in Vinceremos.

Son and girlfriend arrive tonight and then our party will be complete.

Please do not let me be Billy no forum mates on Friday and please join me if you are in Arillas for adrink on Friday night at Bardis sun studios to celebrate my big five O.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 10, 2018, 12:05:35 PM



Hi all
Barry and Sonia Neil has his profile picture that is him a skeleton 💀 😹
Sidari trip cancelled we might get a cab Wednesday in to Sidari
Had spit roast lamb in the Tria last night 😋 yum
Today sunny sitting around the pool well not all around 🙈
Having a few cold beers 🍻
I took some weed killer out for Helen I sprayed all the weeds around the Tria had look today All dying

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 10, 2018, 01:46:27 PM
Quote
Even when know what people look like I still don't notice them as Eggy will tell you.

This is the first Eggy Profile pic. I am sure Neil told me how this picture came about, but I can't remember. So over to Neil :-)

(https://i.imgur.com/D7A1mAZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 10, 2018, 02:02:10 PM


Hi terry

I remember that photo 1 st time in Arillas I think I was in the Brouklis met a forum couple I cannot remember the names I said who’s tha old man with a walking stick they both fell off their chairs laughing about 30 minuets later the old man with stick walked in to the brouklis and since then things have gone down hill fast 🤣🤪

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on September 10, 2018, 02:34:49 PM
That made me smile K&B.

The Kojak lookalike is on this collage from 2010.

(https://i.imgur.com/V28CGul.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 10, 2018, 05:57:50 PM
Ah , Terry , Dimitris was a little bugger , all those years ago, and found a postcard of 4 Greeks enjoying life in thier local Taverna. He then took my face and superimposed it on that unlucky victim. - I still have the full amended photo here and will gladly produce it if anyone asks.

Mo n David n Moi went on a Taverna crawl , this afternoon. Armourada , followed by Kostas and finishing at Rainbow.
Leads me to ask the question ............... Anyone ever been on "Food Crawl" Maybe starters at each Taverna and finish around 11pm with a main course.

Anyway ....... 30 deg at 6pm ,and a super afternoon for me , means I don't need an excuse to crawl anywhere !!
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 10, 2018, 06:48:24 PM



Hi Terry
Do you know some of the names on we love Arillas when I get home I send you the pics you might know
Thanks Terry

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 10, 2018, 07:07:01 PM


Hi
This gets me people do not understand it is very hard work being in Arillas just relaxing a few beers a swim and eating very good food but someone has to do it otherwise Arillas paradise would be empty we don’t want that do we 🤩🤣😅

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 10, 2018, 08:05:35 PM


Hi
Just a update
Just met M and M from the forum they are staying at the Tria we was having a drink
Still not seen the turkeytrotters with his mustard yet I don’t think he’s here I think he’s a Ghost writer it’s Neil 🤣😜

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 10, 2018, 08:49:26 PM
Hi
They seek him here they seek him everywhere.
We sat at the next table at the Athina when you had the goat.
The colmans was on the table.
Can’t miss you on the north beach with your bright green shorts, while you have them on that is lol
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on September 10, 2018, 10:37:42 PM
That made me smile K&B.

The Kojak lookalike is on this collage from 2010.

(https://i.imgur.com/V28CGul.jpg)

This brings back memories Terry! 😊
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 11, 2018, 04:59:48 PM


Hi all

Been to Sidari this morning by bus got some bit and pieces coming back we got off at San Stefanos and walked up to see Nikos at The Akrotiri very busy.
At the Tria now having a cold beer with Yannis who is leading me astray
We are going to night to the  Vinceremos with some friends we met a few years back we only just found out they are out here they going home tomorrow I am going to have lamb kleftico  yum 😋
Very hot day

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Graham and Kay on September 11, 2018, 05:34:55 PM
All packed and ready for an early night prior to our 0555hrs Gatwick flight in the morning.

Should be at the Tria for Kay to have her pre requisite 1st  Greek salad of the holiday by  1pm.

 Weather looks great out there on the webcam.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 12, 2018, 08:29:38 AM



Hi all
0800 Wednesday morning sunny light breeze a chill in the air it is September it’s been verry good.
We said goodbyes to our friends I had the lamb kleftico in the vinceremos so much lamb lovely
Cane back to the Tria darts was in play
Mo & Dave Debbie and Wayne from the forum Neil Yannis it was a good laugh
Well I better get ready for the beach now

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on September 12, 2018, 06:36:56 PM
Hi Kev we were in Gratselas last night. Can't believe we didn't see you at Vinceremos. I need to go to Specsavers.

Been to Corfu town today. Very hot. 31 degrees. Went to Enplu restaurant right by the sea and my husband and son went for a swim.

Going to Vinceremos tonight. If anyone recognises me please say hello saline I say need to go to Specsavers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Luvly Dave on September 12, 2018, 06:53:53 PM
Loved it at Enplu Sonia .Sounds like the weather is great. Good to hear Vinsamoes is still going.Is it busy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 13, 2018, 08:22:47 AM



Hi all
0800 Thursday sunny
Last night went to Athena for the suckling pig 🐷 roast it was fantastic the service is good .
Have met Graham and Kay last night only trouble Wolves fans Karl you be happy Graham has mentioned the win over West Ham 😂
Sorry Sonia I got a pair of specsavers 🤓 cannot be working
Beach today
(https://i.imgur.com/RkLx3Xa.jpg) K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 13, 2018, 09:13:40 AM
Smashing pic mate ! 🙂
Graham and Kay are happy buunies then!
Have a great day mate..... I have got 2 days of work to paint the living room..... oh joy! ☹
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on September 13, 2018, 09:23:14 AM
Loved it at Enplu Sonia .Sounds like the weather is great. Good to hear Vinsamoes is still going.Is it busy

Hi Dave  Vinceremos still fairly busy but everywhere not as busy as they were when we were all here in the summer.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 13, 2018, 02:55:47 PM
Hi
They seek him here they seek him everywhere.
We sat at the next table at the Athina when you had the goat.
The colmans was on the table.
Can’t miss you on the north beach with your bright green shorts, while you have them on that is lol
Geoff

Geoff why didn’t you introduce yourself or was it because I wasn’t wearing any deodorant that night🤥

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 13, 2018, 03:20:17 PM


Hi all
We went to Athena last night for starters we had marinat gavros white bait pickled six months ago with onions I say try it some time very good

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 13, 2018, 04:32:35 PM
Hi
They seek him here they seek him everywhere.
We sat at the next table at the Athina when you had the goat.
The colmans was on the table.
Can’t miss you on the north beach with your bright green shorts, while you have them on that is lol
Geoff

Geoff why didn’t you introduce yourself or was it because I wasn’t wearing any deodorant that night🤥

K&B
Hi
To be honest didn’t know it was you. It was me that recommended  the goat when Spiros went through the menu with you, and he told you I had ordered it.
It was not until Val read your comments
 on the meal and that Bev had a starter as a main meal, she put two and two together, as Bev told told her what she has ordered. She noticed there was a camera on your table as well so that clinched the ID
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 13, 2018, 05:31:48 PM
Hi
They seek him here they seek him everywhere.
We sat at the next table at the Athina when you had the goat.
The colmans was on the table.
Can’t miss you on the north beach with your bright green shorts, while you have them on that is lol
Geoff

Geoff why didn’t you introduce yourself or was it because I wasn’t wearing any deodorant that night🤥

K&B
Hi
To be honest didn’t know it was you. It was me that recommended  the goat when Spiros went through the menu with you, and he told you I had ordered it.
It was not until Val read your comments
 on the meal and that Bev had a starter as a main meal, she put two and two together, as Bev told told her what she has ordered. She noticed there was a camera on your table as well so that clinched the ID
Geoff
Hi
Have not introduced myself on the North Beach as not everybody likes to be approached the first time whilst on naturist beach
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 13, 2018, 05:44:10 PM

Geoff why didn’t you introduce yourself or was it because I wasn’t wearing any deodorant that night🤥

Kevin - You don;t wear deodorant any night. - Unless it's essence of Ouzo , as sponsorded by moi. (Don't forget to see the advert on Corfu TV)
and.... still an Arillas Today , with 28 deg at 5:30pm ?? - Funny ole game for September.!!

Talking of "Funny Ole Games" - Rumour has it that a Silver Fox may be throwing darts at Rainbow, tomorrow afternoon.
Geoff..... you are also invited to come and meet all the other pussycats on the Forum. You will not get a cold reception (BRrrrrrrrr!!) but if you play darts may have a quick "Exit"
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 13, 2018, 06:22:41 PM

Geoff why didn’t you introduce yourself or was it because I wasn’t wearing any deodorant that night🤥

Kevin - You don;t wear deodorant any night. - Unless it's essence of Ouzo , as sponsorded by moi. (Don't forget to see the advert on Corfu TV)
and.... still an Arillas Today , with 28 deg at 5:30pm ?? - Funny ole game for September.!!

Talking of "Funny Ole Games" - Rumour has it that a Silver Fox may be throwing darts at Rainbow, tomorrow afternoon.
Geoff..... you are also invited to come and meet all the other pussycats on the Forum. You will not get a cold reception (BRrrrrrrrr!!) but if you play darts may have a quick "Exit"
Cheers
Negg
Hi
The only exit I will be happy to go is March 29th at 23.59 lol
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 13, 2018, 06:40:05 PM
Geoff
Would like to catch you and your good lady afore you go. - But , after 7pm I am generally sinking in the chair at home. Maybe one early afteroon or a morning coffee at Ina's

Rain has just appeared on Wegg's super dupr monitor so , you never know , if no beach then Rainbow could be a good option.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 13, 2018, 06:45:15 PM


Hi
Been a lovely day no breeze.
Geoff on the north beach I know a few English and Germans we all chat you can come over and introduce your self or just flash your mustard pot 🍯and then a hand shake Only hands. 🤝😂
Going down the front tonight for a meal 🥩

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 13, 2018, 06:53:50 PM
Geoff
Would like to catch you and your good lady afore you go. - But , after 7pm I am generally sinking in the chair at home. Maybe one early afteroon or a morning coffee at Ina's

Rain has just appeared on Wegg's super dupr monitor so , you never know , if no beach then Rainbow could be a good option.

Cheers
Negg
Hi
We are not at the beach Sunday . Why not join us for a Mathraki breakfast about 09.00?
I will supply the mustard as well
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 14, 2018, 08:54:11 AM



Hi
0830 Friday sunny
Last night went in portofino I had Grandmas lamb big chunks of lamb veggies and feta cheese and yogurt on top bev had meatballs all very good.
Been out  this morning  took some sunrise pics at the back of the Tria up a side road very steep hill looking over Arillas
Pool day and this afternoon rainbow darts
I think most of the forum are out here bumping into forum members is goog

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 14, 2018, 09:26:44 AM


Hi
I managed to transfer some pics from camera to iPad a new gadget cable I try out
This morning sunrise

(https://i.imgur.com/boaeRHl.jpg)
Sunrise shining on the Tria
(https://i.imgur.com/ltaZzr9.jpg) Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 15, 2018, 08:25:10 AM

Hi all
0750 sunny no breeze very still

Neil just to say thank you for organising the darts at the rainbow yesterday afternoon and those who played a very pleasant afternoon I got knocked out in the semifinals no silver fox 🦊 shirt

Sorry Sonia we didn’t turn up last night we got back from darts and got drinking with Yannis i you can guess the rest

Sunrise over the olives this morning

(https://i.imgur.com/h5jQVWL.jpg) K&B



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 15, 2018, 03:59:32 PM


Hi all

Very hot lovely 😊 
Not  many on the beach could be change over day
Kostas tonight and Brouklis tomorrow night our last night

K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on September 15, 2018, 04:02:11 PM
Hi Kev - no worries. The Bardis sun bar was heaving and a great sing a long was had by all.The bar shut at 5 and believe it or not we were not the last to leave at 3.30.

Twas a great surprise to meet Sandra and Jim who bought me some dulse from N.Ireland. How lovely of Sandra to remember that I once mentioned on the forum that I liked it.

My day started with a quad ride very to canal damour and flirtini cocktail at Kahula cliff top restaurant. Then a boozy lunch at Acrogiali right at the
end of the bay at Agious Georgious . A meal in the evening at Horizon and a great party at Bardis sun studios. What a wonderful day I had in our favourite place.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 15, 2018, 06:14:36 PM
A qwik Arillas today and aimed at Kev n Bev. - I will be at Tria Sunday afternoon and hope to catch you. - Bev , anyway because she is much prettier than you!!~!
and..... who wants 30 deg outside at 6pm?? - Bummer!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on September 16, 2018, 05:03:52 PM
Sonia....pleased to hear you had a great time on your 50th birthday in Arillas.

Suzy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 16, 2018, 06:41:27 PM
Arillas Today has already said a sad goodbye to Momo n Dave who should , by now , be sittng in Bonny Scotland , re-living thier super meals , doubles missed and trebles hit plus of course those very late evenings. Hate to  lose my "Darting Gurus" who , every Summer , rejuvinate my arrows and give me an incentive to play.
Tomorrow morning , Wayne n Debbie depart , followed by Kev n Bev. Well done , Kev who kept us all up to date with "Arillas Goings on" when he was here , and I am sure has many postings to keep us amused , when he gate back to the UK. Looking forward to seeing all return , next Summer ,when I am sure I just may beat Wayne. - May have to raise my game for Debbie.
Kalo Taxidi All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on September 16, 2018, 06:43:58 PM
Thanks Suzy. Have had a fabulous 10 days of celebrating made even more special having our kids and partners here and also our friends luvly Dave and Christine turning up to surprise us.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 16, 2018, 10:38:01 PM
All the best Sonia x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 16, 2018, 10:51:55 PM
Happy , albeit belated @FIVE-O@ , Sonia. - Wish I could remember back that far.
Good Wishes
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 17, 2018, 09:57:21 AM



Hi all
0930 Monday
Well today has come back to England we said our goodbyes last night
Just having a bacon roll
It was great to meet the forum members who was out here
It’s been a very enjoyable holiday especially West Ham first win a good win for you Karl
Neil thanks for popping in the Tria yesterday

😢 😔 😞 K&B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 17, 2018, 10:26:21 AM



Hi all
0930 Monday
Well today has come back to England we said our goodbyes last night
Just having a bacon roll
It was great to meet the forum members who was out here
It’s been a very enjoyable holiday especially West Ham first win a good win for you Karl
Neil thanks for popping in the Tria yesterday

😢 😔 😞 K&B
Hi
Airport working smoothly, for Greece that is lol
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on September 17, 2018, 01:28:56 PM
Happy , albeit belated @FIVE-O@ , Sonia. - Wish I could remember back that far.
Good Wishes
Negg

Thanks Eggy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 17, 2018, 01:47:43 PM



Hi all
0930 Monday
Well today has come back to England we said our goodbyes last night
Just having a bacon roll
It was great to meet the forum members who was out here
It’s been a very enjoyable holiday especially West Ham first win a good win for you Karl
Neil thanks for popping in the Tria yesterday

😢 😔 😞 K&B

I backed Everton so you were always going to win mate !   lol
Safe journey to you and Bev
Take care
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 17, 2018, 05:44:23 PM
So .................. the highlight of my day , you may enquire? - You may not but I tell you anyway.
Twas to picth up, at Kostas On the Beach, and find an Ouzo n water on the table compliments of Kev n Bev. I think twas, as Tollis said "Nice small lady" and big guy with grey hair. Nice suprise and , with my sense of humour, I would like to think it was from Bev (She knows how to make an old man happy-as Kev knows!)

A quieter Arillas today but still a tad of searching for a parking space. Although a 30 deg outside temp , at 5pm , does not feel "in yer face"| Actually quite pleasant, but that could be down to that suprise Ouzo!! - You Guys!!! - Either a big slapping in order or a gardening question which makes you work overtime.

Arillas is still being good to all of us but ......................... I , personally, miss a holiday. You lucky buggers you!!
Cheers
Negg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 17, 2018, 06:34:55 PM
Hi
Just arrived home. Unpacked and on my second pint. Oh I do miss a 🍺
Actually got a free G&T on the plane. In jest I said this is my 100th Thomson/ Tui flight ,so they gave me the drink. I did confess though and for my cheek they said still no charge.
Washing machine on.
Back to swimming and gym Weds.
Great to have been in Arillas but nice to come home to a bed with no sand in.
Nice to meet Neil ,Kev and Bev.
Whilst Val would like to be called small with dark hair , no way has she dark hair. lol.Which means there is another drink for you at Costco’s we left on Sunday, we waited till about 1.30 when we left to watch the Grand Prix.
Till we meet again, same time same place
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on September 17, 2018, 06:50:51 PM

If you looking for the drink Geoff (Turkeyfoot) has left you.... remember it's a long long way to the nearest Costco.

 Lol Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 17, 2018, 06:55:36 PM

If you looking for the drink Geoff (Turkeyfoot) has left you.... remember it's a long long way to the nearest Costco.

 Lol Val x
Hi
Bloody spell check. Put it down to jet lag
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 18, 2018, 03:02:57 PM



Hi Karl

Can you back all our opponents for the rest of the season we might win the league all the cups what a year that will be 🤣 haha

Kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 18, 2018, 03:18:56 PM
I'll do my best for you mate !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on September 20, 2018, 09:58:48 PM
Another hot day today so stayed on the beach. Hoping for a cooler day before we go home next week as we want to walk over to San Stefanos.
On the bright side, went up to the Athina tonight and we had the goat stew for the first time. Excellent!  Really tasty, washed down with their home made red wine.
Possibly the nicest meal so far.
Barry and Christine.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on September 20, 2018, 10:02:30 PM
My son and girlfriend  been to Athina tonight and had goat stew. What a coincidence.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on September 21, 2018, 12:34:49 PM
Hi
Will be arriving on the flight from Robin Hood around about 8.30pm this evening.  Look out for us and say hello!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4482/36927114974_339da5df4e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yg87L7)
North Beach, Arillas, Corfu (https://flic.kr/p/Yg87L7)
by pj&#x27;s memories (https://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/), on Flickr

Best wishes

Pat & Julia
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 21, 2018, 12:50:37 PM


Hi Patrick and Julia
Have a fantastic holiday take loads of pics

Kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 21, 2018, 06:30:51 PM
Pi PJ and Julia
My Punto eargerly awaits your arrival and I have been practicing the art of nudging guests into any hedge or ditch that is around when I sneak past as close as possible. - Or... I could say it would be good to see you and have a chuckle , or two.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 23, 2018, 05:45:10 PM
Arillas Today??? - Like many "Arillas Today"s" that we have been spoilt with. Still a 30 deg outsode at 17:30 and a busy laid back Sunday Afternoon, which included many locals, who thought "Hey" lets have some time off and chill.
Arillas Tonight??? - OOOhhh PPPahh! - Pavorottii Night , at Armourada! - Careful guys, if you are here. Tis loud and will bash yer eardrums to mashed spud. Tis also good and many will be there. A Pavorotti "look alike" is stood outside , as I type. (And that is not Vasillis with a beard)
Last year complaints came in from Sidari Discos as Armourada music was too much for their DJ's to cope with.
This is a major part of Arillas , held every year , and very passionate Vasillis is, about Opera. - Luv it or hate , many will be there and we will hear it in Kavadaddes.
......... ANDWHYNOT?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on September 23, 2018, 10:35:03 PM
We stood by the supermarket opposite and watched it tonight. When they lit the flares in the middle of the road stopping the traffic with Nessun Dorma blasting out at full volume was brilliant. Highlight of the week for us.
Barry and Christine
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 26, 2018, 04:37:41 PM
Pavorotti has now been dusted off and put away for another year , when he will magically appear and get his music heard over that of Coconut n Malibu.
He is treated a tad like Moira Anderson n pals who only appeared at Hogmany. (Luved watching Hogmany - They should have it every year!!)
Anyway................. Cannot remember the last time an Arillas Today was 16deg at 4:30 pm.  Cold enough for me, this afternoon,  that I had to wear a thicker shirt because my nipples were poking through the usual one. - As usual everyone here takes it all in their stride and not a dull face in sight. Possibly helped by the thought of tonight's beer festival. Hope the rain stays away!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 26, 2018, 05:44:22 PM
Its 20 degrees here mate but no good for me sat in the office !    Be a nice cycle home in a bit though
Enjoy........
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on September 26, 2018, 09:33:06 PM
Back home now after 3 wonderful, very hot weeks. Left Arillas this morning and it was noticeably cooler.
Have booked for 4 weeks next year. Getting greedy now.
Yes, there's been an issue with the rubbish but it'll take more than that to put us off. Hope they find a solution soon.
Barry and Christine.

P.s it'll be interesting to see if the dinosaur is still there next year. ( For those who don't know, see the photo gallery).
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: june on September 27, 2018, 01:15:10 PM
Amourada used to play Pavoratti regularly on I think a Sunday evening and we used to really enjoy but haven't heard it for years
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 27, 2018, 01:18:33 PM
Must find that Photo Gallery , just in case Barry means me.

June , Haven't heard Amorada's Pavorotti for years. If it wasn't loud enough, on Sunday, I will get Vasillis (Billy) to move those speakers closer to the beach or turn the volume up!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on September 27, 2018, 03:16:01 PM
I'm pretty sure they had a Pavrotti night in May - altho' they might have been just checking out the sound system.

I love it. It really puts a smile on peoples faces as they walk past.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 27, 2018, 04:47:24 PM



Hi

Or put speakers all around Arillas with a 1000 watt amp  now that would be good but do it in June when we are not there 🤣 ha

Kevin

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 27, 2018, 04:59:29 PM
I'm pretty sure they had a Pavrotti night in May - t.

So that's where that shipping distress call came from?? - MAYDAY - MAYDAY !!!.
Arillas Today - 22 deg and all is well. Sunbeds still being used and people more chilled than my socks from a freezer. Nuff Said , unless anyone has news from the Beer Festival.????  John n Dot , back today?? =WOTSTHATALLABOUT?? - Rumour says that when he left , earlier this year , he forgot to finish his drink. Such a shame to waste it!! - Same can waiting for him, on his return,  although the contents were a tad flat.!! (But not as flat as my sense of humour)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 27, 2018, 08:16:27 PM
Hi
Having basked in 24 degrees today topping up the all over tan, tonight I have Greek sausages, mash, bake beans and fried onions with black pudding.
The black pudding arrived today from the Isle of Stornaway, together with some haggis ,venison sausages and steak pies.
Together with Chicken breasts stuffed with haggis and Scotch pies for another day
Washed down with a good ale and maybe open up the Metaxa.
Not quite Arillas .
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: DaisysMum on September 27, 2018, 09:01:09 PM
I spotted the famous John the Ref in Corfu Airport, he’s always here in July when I visit too!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 27, 2018, 09:14:27 PM
Did he have his cards with him ? 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 11, 2018, 02:09:12 PM
Sorry guys . - No home internet since Sunday!! - Sat in Tria at the mo.........
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 11, 2018, 04:59:40 PM
You jammy sod..... for being in Tria not for losing your internet 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on October 11, 2018, 06:08:31 PM



Hi
It’s just excuse to have a ouzo or two or three or four and one for the old punto to keeping it going

Kev 😂  😵
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 15, 2018, 10:34:12 PM
No landline back , and it has now been 8 daYS!!! - Internet speed is 0.68 mbps!! - I can pee faster than that!!
However , Arillas Today finishes at 18deg at 11pm and the day has been so inviting that bodies are still strewn around the beach and short sleeves/shirts are the way to go. - So .... who wants phones and internet??-Maybe just get a life.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 16, 2018, 12:56:32 PM
Arillas Today , with a nice dry 21deg and warm , plus a phone line and a better download speed means that I now have , not only a life but also those less important things back, which we managed to do wiihout for 9 days. (Recommend you try it for a week)
Cheers Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 18, 2018, 06:14:24 PM
Wotta super Arillas Today !!!
We start with 16 deg outside which makes me put the heating on. - Why?? - I ask myself , when at 11am it's 20 deg.We finish on a 24 deg otside temp at 6pm.
Only a few places open but , those who took the late October gamble have won on all counts! - Quiet , warm and time to spend with Taverna guys that have the time to sit and chat. - I am envious of you late gamblers!!
18th October and all is well, but Rainbow n Tria are also winding dowm. Grazella n Vincereremos also plod on as does Beach Point who are probably preparing for the Winter onslaught. Armourada will always look after us and , word on the street says Athina may be open for weekends. GOOD OH!"!!
Goat Stew on the menu - Eatcherhertout Geoff!!! - Mustard is free !!!!
A super day and must pop in to see "Capt Brouklis" who always goes down with the ship. - Last one standing n all that!!
Coconut n Malibu still an evning venture with many special offers on drinks. (Cheaper than Lidls and good company - Wot more do we want??)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on October 19, 2018, 01:26:01 PM
Sounds bliss Eggy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 19, 2018, 04:07:44 PM
Ju-know Sonia,
 I did a Villa check , for some German friends, in Ag, Yiorgos , today and could be forgiven for thinking we were in May!!! Many sunbeds in use and many in the sea plus all those food smells coming from the sea front Tavernas.- 23 deg at 4pm??? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT??
The good news for Ag.George is that there was no rubbish littering the sea front. The bad news is that they seem to be centralising it to areas just on thier perimeter. OK for those without any form of transport but a very big eyesore for those pottering around.

Arillas today , meanwhile "moses" along with it's laid back attitude. - Tourists have gone as have guests and now we are down to friends on holiday. Friends is the term for those who have been coming for many years. On the pecking order of things it is that , Tourists get served very quickly and guests wait a twinge longer whilst friends must be patient until we have finished with all the others. - AND Y NOT??
You guys , out there , will know when you start moving up the ladder. - Tis respect, DONCHYERKNOW? Grazella still plods on and saw "Boss Dimi" in a fleece jacket at lunchtime. Not that cold , yet Dimi!!
Tria has now ceased to exist , for the Summer only and Rainbow will follow , probably avrio. Malibu have some very nice drink offers to tempt you and Coconut may be open tomorrow lunchtime for a party. Maybe I will take my Punto and poppalong?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on October 19, 2018, 04:18:52 PM


Hi Neil
Don’t rub it in the weather here sunny about 16c shorts t-shirt and cut the lawn and a glass of home made wine apricot what more do you want  Oh I know darts in the rainbow nice cold beers

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 22, 2018, 05:57:17 PM
Well 'ole Kev , you of the 'orticultural knowledge.
Arillas today finishes with a 19 deg and there be a breeze blowing as I type. There be a storm brewing, so I be told , for tonight. Hatches may be battenned down and cats "ducktaped" to table legs, to keep 'em safe. I will be tied to the ships wheel and all electrics to be unplugged , I reckon.

The above was supposed to have a Somerset twinge with it , but on reading it I sound like a pirate.
Aaaah Jim lad , You beware the Ides of March (Now a tad of pirate with Roman mixed in!!)

Whichever way you look at it, me-thinks could be a "hairy" evening. - Hairy is a bonus for me as I don't have any!!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on October 28, 2018, 11:48:56 PM
Hi Neill, sorry didn't make it to wine festival!! Looking forward to seeing you all mid August next year!!

Cheers,,,John
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on October 29, 2018, 09:10:30 AM


HI John

we will be in Arillas 12/8/19 to 26/8/19 hope to see you are you staying in the Kaloudis we will be at the Tria

kevin

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 29, 2018, 03:33:17 PM
Usually the time we would be there Kev..... unfortunately not this year  😕
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on October 29, 2018, 05:33:26 PM


Hi

You avoiding me I let you off for beating us hahaha

We taking billy next year so it’s got to be in school holidays it cost a arm and a leg over two grand at the Tria two weeks it was the cheapest

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 30, 2018, 01:42:09 AM
School holidays for you mate.....
Our 14 year old daughters been diagnosed with scoliosis and needs a major op, which we are told should be later next year , so we won't be booking August 😕
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on October 30, 2018, 09:24:19 AM


HI Karl
Sent P/m

kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 02, 2018, 05:34:08 PM
2nd of November and, whilst you guys are planning fireworks , others are in the Arillas sea today. - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?? - 23./24 deg and tis like a mayday.
No one shouts "Mayday" as no one needs help. - Who wears a bikini or skimpy shorts in November?? - Not that I peeked or anything!!
Yesterday , Kostas on the Beach , all outside tables full for a lunchtime food fest. - The worlds gone mad.!!
You Arilliacs would all love it here , right now.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on November 05, 2018, 12:54:06 PM
Sounds like bliss.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on November 05, 2018, 01:40:37 PM


Hi Neil

Who wears a bikini or skimpy shorts in November??

I wear Bev’s old bikinis in November to get full use out of them before she throws them out hahaha

P/S

I send pics

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Val n Bill on November 05, 2018, 02:03:43 PM

No pics Kevin.....please!!!   I have just had a vision of you in in Bevs' bikini......
Not a pretty sight I can assure you 😁

  Val x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on November 05, 2018, 05:33:04 PM


Hi Val
Bev’s bikini👙 is not that bad is it 😂

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on November 05, 2018, 06:43:34 PM
limey Kev, that bikini was made out very strong material to stratech that much :-)

(https://i.imgur.com/kPZqXM7.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on November 06, 2018, 08:48:38 AM


Hi

Just love it

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on November 09, 2018, 10:42:53 PM
Looking froward to seeing you Kev and Bev xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 13, 2018, 06:32:59 PM
Play yer cards right , Riggs , and maybe he'll wear his best beach outfit , just for you.

---- But not in Arillas Today as the outside temp is only 15 deg.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 16, 2018, 12:46:33 PM
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/S3010042_595.jpg)

Just trying a pic insert. - Arillas Today finds this guy back in Athens , but where was he during the Summer??
(13 deg and wet today)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on November 18, 2018, 05:46:32 PM
Kostas.....He won the darts trophy.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on November 18, 2018, 06:03:41 PM
Sorry I mean he worked at Kostas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 11, 2018, 04:36:34 PM
Tis young Tollis and a character he is. - Son of Vasillis and a devoted brother to young Nadia
.
Meanwhile............Arillas today finishes with a 13 deg and chilly. That said .... keep outa the breeze and you could warm uo very quickly.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=arillas11dec.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
........
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=arillas11dec1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

and................ found a few items on the beach today. - You will have to look at A-Z pics to help identify the owners.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: M n M on December 23, 2018, 03:55:22 PM
I hope you are dressed properly for the North beach. Have a good Christmas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on December 23, 2018, 04:08:27 PM
Hi
It’s not my yellow stuff.
Doesn’t have a silver lid lol
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 26, 2018, 10:53:15 PM
We close Arillas Today, with 6 deg outside, at 10:30 pm. - But no one cares as it has been a good relaxing day . for all, after yesterday's celebrations.
Be well , all.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on December 30, 2018, 05:07:17 PM
Hi riggers can't wait for May!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 05, 2019, 12:07:09 PM
Arillas , Friday morning at 2 deg 9am.......................
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=Snow3.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
It got worse around lunchtime, a mixture of hail/snow , which settled very quickly. No fun at all trying to get Punto up the hill by our post office and Kafenio.
Fortunately , around Kavaddades/Arillas most of it had thawed by 2:30 pm ish.
.
Today we wake to a 0 deg. Punto doors frozen as were outside water taps, and a tad icy all round. But at midday , "warms" to 3 deg. Heating oil taking a battering and looking forward to that log burner, at Kostas, this afternoon. Don't remember it being this chilly, last year.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 05, 2019, 01:46:23 PM
Stay warm Eggy & Wendy! X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on January 06, 2019, 10:04:25 PM
Flipn  heck. Never thought I would say this but warmer in UK. Still would rather be there
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on January 07, 2019, 09:10:51 PM
Me too.  I'd love to be there in the frost, sitting by a woodburner in Kostas.  Oh yes please x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 07, 2019, 10:15:10 PM
Or...... this afternoon , with the woodburner , in Armourada !!!
Now .... off to bed to get away from a 3 deg outside temp.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 24, 2019, 04:03:35 PM
Arillas Today ???? - A little drier , at the moment. - We all feel we have survived the 90mm of rain, since the 22nd. There was loads more before the 22nd , but we won't go there. (Or swim there, which is more appropriate)
Driving home , last night, was a jog for the memory remembering where the potholes were. - Punto hated it and reminded me with those ongoing groans of what I think was the fan belt. - Anyway it wasn't a happy Punto and started with reluctance this afternoon.
Currently sitting with a 10 deg outside, at 16:30. - More rain tonight? - More rain , Ron, rain Ron rain! am I right , Ron?? , or just Neilly right?
(Wot can we do Ron Ron , a do Ron Ron?)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on January 24, 2019, 08:00:39 PM
NEILL ee right, lightning and thundeRON also.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 25, 2019, 10:08:01 AM
Arillas Today starts fairly dry , considering evening and overnight rain put 55mm in the rain gauge. Now "enjoying" 10deg outside temp at 10.am.
A few empty Villa checks on the cards , this morning. That's if I can get the Punto up the muddy track!" - Tis all go here !!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 26, 2019, 10:30:56 AM
Some pics taken , yesterday afternoon. (First two are Ag.Georgos)
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=Wet3.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.....
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/Wet4_595.jpg)

and this is , of course , Atillas - Not sure when the bench was removed for it's Winter re-vamp.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=Wet6.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

So far , a drier day today.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on January 26, 2019, 02:51:24 PM
I did'nt know THE HUN came from ARILLAS
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 26, 2019, 07:19:15 PM
Yoo Wot , lad. - Konfused Kavaddades here. - Me-thinks a RON-devouz at Kostas avrio to explain.
Anyway... we got 9 deg here at 7pm. - Yah boo.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on January 27, 2019, 11:07:49 AM
Your caption on the bench photo!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 27, 2019, 06:25:35 PM
Ah , the "T" not the "R" in Arillas. I remember Attila the Hun. Large army with swords and he had the jawbone of a whale , which made it difficult to use a straw.
Maybe History is not my strong subject.

Anyway .... as you know.... a super Arillas afternoon which gave those lunchtime diners the pleasure of outside eating. A busy Kostas on Beach and well done, Vasilis , for looking after all very well. I thing the temp was around 14 deg but we may pay for that avrio when rain is expected, for a change.
The Arillas bench is, indeed , in the boss's hand to be made pretty for all the Summer posteriors that want to take advantage of it.
(The bench in the boss's hands not posteriors , that is)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 04, 2019, 05:32:30 PM
Arillas Today??? - Sat outside , sipping Tea, at 16:30 , with an 18 deg dry day , wot more can I ask??
and... I still have my Koumkwats , despite the cold weather.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 06, 2019, 09:30:54 AM
Arillas Beach , taken by Wegg , late yesterday morning.  (5th Feb)
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=BeachA.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=BeachB.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 06, 2019, 04:54:03 PM
A good "Arillas Today" with an outside temp of 15 deg and dry. Plus a busy "Beach Kostas" with many wishing Sharon a happy birthday.
But a tad of a sad afternoon , for me , as Ron (as in Ron/Ali never offered me one of his lamb chops!!! (And I never even got a chip!!)
Surely if people just take cigs from your packet, without asking, then possibly I should have been brave enough to sneak one of them. (Or foolish enough!)
Whatever... Having lost the will to live, trying to hit a double, I think a night home is in order.

Twas a good afternoon , though. - and..............................Summer's coming , peeps!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 17, 2019, 04:19:39 PM
Arillas Today ... at 16:00 ....... with a cool 17 deg.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=Sun1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Many enjoying the sea front and a busy Kostas, with Tolis , always willing to look after you.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=Sun4-Tolis.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 20, 2019, 04:34:41 PM
18 deg and a buzzing Arillas afternoon. - Had to get a couple of the beach.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=2202ARILL1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/2202ARILL_595.jpg)
.
and for Suzy... a clue on that "marble" bust.....
.... if you could see the full figure you would be amazed at the armour,. Hope this makes it easier and not "harder"

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on February 20, 2019, 06:59:22 PM
Monamour? I thought it might be but wasn't sure.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 20, 2019, 10:18:31 PM
Sonia P
Maybe the clus in "Armour" was "Harder" than I thought.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 28, 2019, 04:07:25 PM
Arillas Today.... indeed , Corfu/Greece everywhere, gives us "Burnt Thursday" - Today is the excessive eating of as much meat as possible, before "Clean Monday", when fish only will be the diet of many. Not a good day, today, for lambs/Goats/Pigs/Chicken as so many places have the 'ole barbies/spits grilling along nicely.
And..... it's a turn up, sort of thing , and enjoy some food. You are the guest. - A very good get together to meet faces you may have not seen for a while.

"Clean Monday" and if the weather is good, I expect to see many kites being flown in Arillas/Sidari/Stephanos/Ag.George. Of course Ii cannot alcohol trawl all of them but will have a potter around.

A nice 15 deg outside temp and a fun afternoon.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on February 28, 2019, 05:41:48 PM
Thanks for the update, Eggy.  Good to hear about the things that go on in Arillas which are often so different to things that go on in my corner of England.  The beach is looking good.
Will not be visiting Arillas this year and will have to disport myself in my Speedos in Kos instead.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4195/35402595246_9cfd8dfc34_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VWpyad)

Preparing to Dive at the Mythos Hotel, Tingaki, Kos (June 2017) (https://flic.kr/p/VWpyad)
by pj&#x27;s memories (https://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/), on Flickr


Because of my hospitalisation and subsequent recovery we left it too late to get out favourite dates at the Kaloudis Holiday Village.
However to be sure of 2020 we are booked for September 2020 at the Kaloudis.

Will have to content myself until then with your excellent reports and looking at the photographs on the A to Z.

Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 01, 2019, 05:49:59 PM
Arillas will miss , very much , PJ and his super lady , this year.
But.... what worries me...... Is Kos ready for those speedos?? - You guys will enjoy though as you create your own enjoyment.

Arillas will also miss Karl n Family but , priorities for family comes first. We all will doff our hats for that. Good wishes matey!

Arillas gives us "plodders" 18 deg , today , and a super afternoon, but I worry that more Arilliacs will fail to appear this Summer.
A sad Negg signs off. -
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on March 01, 2019, 08:02:50 PM
Hi
I will be there in September as usual
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on March 01, 2019, 09:31:36 PM
Hi
I will be there in September as usual
Geoff

Providing of course that UK flights will be allowed into continental Europe LOL
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 02, 2019, 10:57:32 AM
The question is....... " will they let you leave , once here?? " - (Reckon there are many that would love that!)

13 deg and dry , here today , and the first official day for the "Arillas Recycling Centre"
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on March 02, 2019, 01:25:34 PM
Hi

If I get stuck you will have to explain the etiquette of darts.

Bought some Euros when they were high recently so have to spend them somewhere. Today rates not great.
Will buy some more on March 13th

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 03, 2019, 10:35:17 AM
Arillas will miss , very much , PJ and his super lady , this year.
But.... what worries me...... Is Kos ready for those speedos?? - You guys will enjoy though as you create your own enjoyment.

Arillas will also miss Karl n Family but , priorities for family comes first. We all will doff our hats for that. Good wishes matey!

Arillas gives us "plodders" 18 deg , today , and a super afternoon, but I worry that more Arilliacs will fail to appear this Summer.
A sad Negg signs off. -
Cheers mate , appreciated 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 04, 2019, 04:26:34 PM
I tell it like it is , Karl. - Stay well to all.

And.......Arillas Today , albeit 18 deg is a bit of a mix up from "MOI"
Clean Monday is next Monday , so no kites flying today. - Wotta-I-Gotta do to get things right.??

Nice afternoon though.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 05, 2019, 03:52:21 PM
Doncha jus luv Arillas Today??

Sat outsdie Beach Point , with a good group of friends, and giving passing dogs a lamb shank bone and then , latecomers a few biscuits , plus of course the occassional "Early Tourist" who may be partial to these treats. ( Actually not bad dipped in Ouzo!!)
20 deg with a mild breeze deters not a soul but brings out beachwalkers , relaxers , and "Int-life-good" appreciating what Arillas has to offer.
Or...... "int-life-GOOG" for the benefit of Erja.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 09, 2019, 05:44:55 PM
Well , you guys !! - Tis all quiet out there and makes me feel that I am rubbing in all these recent super reports on "Arillas Today" !!
So.... I will tone it down a tad to make y'all feel better.

Arillas Today , still hovering around 19 deg at 5:30 pm, and wotta busy time for Beach Point n Beach Kostas n Armourada.
Obviously we have all had a hectic time , today , so Sunday is yer preverbial day of rest.
We then prepare for "Clean Monday" .Kites all cleaned and ready plus lines will be lengthend , with great expectaion, to capture whatever breeze is available.
( I don't fly kites , but , with a few hot peppers can offer a good breeze !! )
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 19, 2019, 01:44:55 PM
Or...... "int-life-GOOG" for the benefit of Erja.

Cheers
Negg

Life is always GOOG at spring my friend. The days get longer and warmer and the summer feels just around the corner. See you in August and CAN'T WAIT! 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 31, 2019, 04:55:16 PM
Erja
I suffer from a severe groin strain , at the moment , so if it does not get better , by August, there is no way that i can spend time with you n Heide.
(Bet those words have got people thinking now!!!)
What I mean is..... you guys make me laugh so much it will give me too much pain to cope with!!.
anyway......................
Arillas today is 20 deg and good. - These pics from yesterday.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=b13003.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=b23003.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=b33003.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Many "goings on" , here in Arillas.
Big changes at Mathraki Complex. - Much work being done. (Val n Bill , don't worry! - I do not think it is a childrens play area!!!!)
Rainbow having yet another re-vamp. - How they continue to improve, what is super already , amazes me!!
Kostas on the Beach - Increasing thier outside dining area and reducing inside space. They were aware that, although a busy 2018 Summer , late guests were dissapointed at having to sit inside. A larger kitchen plus extra staff will , I am sure, fill this new "revamped outside"
Marina having work done , Grazella doing their bit , --- Malibu?? - Yet another improvement that George has thought off (must get a pic)
WOTAVIMIST??? - who knows - maybe more to follow. Watch this space! - but only you guys,k as if locals see it they will tile and put a shower in!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 31, 2019, 10:51:46 PM
Good to hear thst things move on and improve even more mate....  🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on April 02, 2019, 04:39:09 PM
The beach is looking superb for this early in the year! Fingers crossed x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on April 02, 2019, 08:03:01 PM
Exciting to hear the updates- and wow, what a beach.   Counting the weeks, can't be there soon enough :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on April 11, 2019, 08:37:08 PM
More importantly - Is the brewery in good health :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 11, 2019, 10:49:49 PM
The brewery continues to be producing alcohol quicker than we all "down" it.
and.... me-thinks many were consumed today with a very nice 20deg and warm.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on April 14, 2019, 09:56:40 AM
Many thanks, coming back in June, looking forward to downing a few bottles of the IPA. :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on April 15, 2019, 03:48:09 PM
I hear Brouklis and the Malibu bar opened on Saturday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Graham and Kay on April 15, 2019, 05:24:40 PM
On the upside, all checked in and looking forward to staying at the 'Tria' again.  On the downside, have to wait for the next 30 days to do so.  Another downside, Easyjet have stopped doing the bacon baguettes, how did that happen?  Really enjoyed munching into one of those on the 0555hrs flight.
Anyhow, Kay and myself will have to make up for it with one of Helen's Greek salads, washed down with a nice cold beer upon arrival.
Looking forward to seeing any familier faces from our previous visits.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 16, 2019, 04:21:29 PM
We have a very warm "Arillas Today" with the temp hovering around 18/19 deg. - Tis all coming alive people!!. They're are many new faces around , speaking German,English and French. - Where did they come from?? - Germany , UK and France I suppose.
(Good news is I saw no yellow vests , MP's or Angela Merkel.)

I cannot confirm Brouklis is open but Dimitris tends to be available before Easter. If Malibu is open the Coconut will follow very soon.
The "Kostas on Beach" re-vamp should be ready for this Monday opening and Ina's Supermarket/Coffee bar will be "SOON" , as she tells me.
Beach Point , meanwhile jossles along with their regulars and visitors and never seem to close. - Bravo Christos.
Armourada is open now and have an exhibition planned for Saturday. - Shell work and various pots , so I am told. Worth a visit if you are here.

Much work going on at many places. Rainbow will be open after "Paska" as will , I think Tria and Mathraki. - Too much for me to take in today so off for an Ouzo or two - Purely medicinal!!!
Finally - Rubbish bins , for those who talk rubbish, Everything looks better every day but then , it depends if you catch a bin that needs to be emptied or you drive past a bin that has just been emptied. I saw very few full bins today , on my way to Acharavi and on my way to Arillas. - In 3 days time it may change.
The re-cycle centre , in Arillas  and Roda are both doing well. Many locals doing their bit and big thanks to the volunteers who manage both!!
Cheers
Negg
Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 17, 2019, 10:57:43 PM
Night Owl is up n running from tomorrow night , guys!! - Twilll be good to see Nickos , Linda and the "boys" , who are now young men.
A good 18 deg Arillas today and the recent rain has now been forgotten. - tis a working buzz, all around, to ensure that those places, where you love to be, have that little improvement to keep you guessing. - "Spot the change-A new competition"
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 17, 2019, 11:03:22 PM
Sounds like a good game, do we ha e to have a drink everywhere we see  a change. Xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 18, 2019, 09:54:13 AM
Viv - You could have a "treasure hunt" type of thing. - First one to find the BLUE LADY. -WOTSALLDATABOUT?
meanwhile........ 14deg and dry helps all here with all those jobbies that must be done before "Paska"
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 18, 2019, 04:00:22 PM
Arillas Today is looking good. Not a large bin , in sight, but obviously they will need a few small ones for the empty cartons, etc that all beach users can accumulate. I am sure locals have thought of this.
The same applies to Ag George. A very , very clean sea front. Once again , this April , we have early visitors and all taking advantage of a 20 deg warm day plus the benefit of more places open to look after them.

Today... I did my bit at the recycle centre and patiently put plastic where plastic should be plus paper, plus cans, plus glass etc etc. A tad of a pain being my first time, and all that, but took only 10 minutes of my day. - Still enough time for an ouzo!!
I eagerly await how Pool Bar/Appt owners deal with their Summer waste. Cleaners are on a very tight schedule and do not have the extra minutes to seperate various items from 1 bag of kitchen rubbish. - Suggest you guys, when here, talking to the owners/staff for information on what to do with what. Or...... maybe take bits to the recycle centre personally. - May get a cup of tea. - I did , today!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 19, 2019, 05:56:35 PM
Zummers Cuming !!!
I realised this when, I met a coach , right at the corner just before the one way stretch in Sidari. What to do, but turn of ingnition and puff and my newly aquired e-Cig. - E-Cig , you ask?? - Yes , saving me 20e a week on baccy. In fact don't miss the baccy. Where were e-cigs when I was 15?
(I could be worth a fortune now!!!)
Anyway... Sidari is coming alive as quick as Arillas and all , today, have been treated to 21/22 deg and warm. Arillas , avrio , for me to see wots 'appening and check out the beach etc etc etc.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 20, 2019, 06:03:31 PM
Arillas Today finds a quiet forum. - Where be Y'all. - Can't be Arillas although there are many new faces but none I recognise.
I sit with a 22deg outside temp , at 6pm , and have just spent an hour plus strimming, "Arketa yia mena" - enough for me.
However , I can see very good weather in the UK. Maybe you all be somewhere on a beach, drinking real ale and tanning bits that may need topping up overhere. - Or...... maybe you are just stuck in a traffic jam, somewhere, trying to get on those Easter roads before anyone else.
(I find ouzo very good for getting between two cars, on two side wheels , just like James Bond did)
Happy days peeps,
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on April 20, 2019, 08:36:07 PM
Thanks for the latest update Eggy.  Glad you are having this 'Greek Plume' too.  Hope you got a well deserved rest after all that strimming.  21°C here in Nettleham at 6pm.  Had first BBQ of the year and all the cooking was done by my youngest triplet son - very relaxing.  Hoping for continuation of the Greek plume so I can finish painting my fence over the rest of the bank holiday weekend.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 21, 2019, 02:23:53 PM
Its 26% here at moment and getting hotter .yippie from me but poor Arilla dosnt know what to do with herself and cant get her cut untell Thursay when it will most propely be only about 12%
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 21, 2019, 04:39:05 PM
A tad of drizzley stuff , here , at 4:30 pm and a poor 16 deg. - Ne'er mind.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: DaisysMum on April 22, 2019, 08:56:33 AM
We’ve had a beautiful 3 days of 20degrees plus in sunny Cornwall, lucky that the weather has fallen right when we have a bit of time off work for a change.  Still can’t wait to be on that beach in Arillas though, 12 weeks and 20 weeks to wait.  Thank you for your updates Eggy, it does keep us all going.  Though I post rarely, I do have a look to see all of the latest goings on everyday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 22, 2019, 03:27:51 PM
So...........................the daily "goings on" for DaisysMum , around Arillas Today.
Obviously leading up to "Paska" and many grass banks are being strimmed and many "Kalo Paska's" being painted around houses. Many roads now have those pesky holes filled and many early tourists taking a good advantage to what is on offer. (Without bouncing in and out of craters!!)
Tis a sombre 18 deg , today , which makes life easier to do those chores outside. You can tell that it is "all go" today with vehicles zooming here n there with a "No Time Toulouse" mindset (No Time Toulouse ?? - Who remembers Monty Python??)
and for me , now , at 3:30pm?? - Get some bamboo canes in to hold up the peas n beans and then a tad of strimming. (Tis a jungle out there!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 25, 2019, 05:26:46 PM
Rained today , mid morning, which knocked a few outside jobbies "on de 'ed" - By 2pm ish we all asked the question , "What Rain??"
A super afternoon which winds up with 23 deg at 5:30pm. I paid an early visit, to Ag. George, this morning and there were "sprogs" in the sea and sunbeds being used. (Obviously before the wet stuff)
Rainbow targeted for 1st May opening , I think although, if they find out "Scottish Yanis" is staying, they may delay it for a while. "Beach Kostas" could be back in business, tomorrow, with thier newly re-vamped restaurant and there is some buzzing going on at Grazella.
Mathraki have now completed thier childrens play area which, I am told, will be underneath where Val n Bill stay!!!
(STILL JOKING , VAL - JUST SEEING IF YOU ARE READING THIS)
So much to tell and so little time ......... but I also hear rumours that Athina is opening tomorrow.
So much to do, then , with so little time????
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on April 27, 2019, 12:43:58 AM
Cheeky week next Friday 😁..Looking forward to seeing all again!! Hoping weather is kind as never been in May before... cheers Riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 27, 2019, 09:28:09 AM
Better tell "The Nut" to get in a pallet of Mythos then. - Assuming you are only here for week??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 27, 2019, 11:36:52 AM
Arillas today is 20 deg and sunny at 11am. Many guns being fired and bells being rang and "Kalo Paksas" being given.
Just watching Corfu TV channel and showing Corfu Town celebrations. It is packed there. Not suire if you guys can pick up the channel from U-tube or something similar but may be worth a look. If it's 20 deg here it must be 25/26 in Corfu Town especially being so packed.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 29, 2019, 05:07:46 PM
Arillas Today hovers around a 21 deg and weather? - peeeerfect!
Beach Kostas now open and looking good and Grazella gets closer to do what they do best. Of course , Brouklis has already been looking after newcomers for a few days now. Malibu good and Coconut targeted for 1st May.
I have been spoilt , during the Winter , with a "Park anywhere Punto" jobbie. Not the case today. - Hoo dat in mi space??"
My Sidari shopping finds a busy place but , I have to say that they must address their rubbish problem. It is OK to cenralise areas for waste but get it emptied, guys!! - Arillas move forward and even I have done my recylce bit today. It is OK for all places to keep the beach area close to pristine but for those driving inland it is a bit of an eyesore. - Councils can only do what they can afford to do but is is a, speculate to accumulate, time here and look forward to the bigger picture. - I am concerned everything could become like those self inclusive holidays in those "up market areas" that say........
"All OK here but do not venture too far away" - "stray outside and you may get mugged". Here, you may have your eyes opened to the ongoing problem with waste. - Better than being mugged though and , if you close yer eyes you won't see it. (Rubbish , not being mugged that is)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 30, 2019, 05:51:22 PM
Arillas Today is a super 22 deg and very hot, away from that mild breeze, which gives you achoice for your morning/afternoon romping.
Go and get mugged in other countries or... enjoy what this place has to offer.
A rubbish free beach front and so tidy and so perfect - Athina is open now and Eftihia is scheduled for 10 days and Armourada may be before that.
"Kostas on the Beach" is looking very good and already many are using thier new spacious outside facilities. Biggest problem for me is...............
................... dartboard not on the wall yet. (What am I supposed to do?? - Sunbathe??? - Bah , humbug!!!)
Cheers
Neggg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on April 30, 2019, 06:50:32 PM
Arillas Today hovers around a 21 deg and weather? - peeeerfect!
Beach Kostas now open and looking good and Grazella gets closer to do what they do best. Of course , Brouklis has already been looking after newcomers for a few days now. Malibu good and Coconut targeted for 1st May.
I have been spoilt , during the Winter , with a "Park anywhere Punto" jobbie. Not the case today. - Hoo dat in mi space??"
My Sidari shopping finds a busy place but , I have to say that they must address their rubbish problem. It is OK to cenralise areas for waste but get it emptied, guys!! - Arillas move forward and even I have done my recylce bit today. It is OK for all places to keep the beach area close to pristine but for those driving inland it is a bit of an eyesore. - Councils can only do what they can afford to do but is is a, speculate to accumulate, time here and look forward to the bigger picture. - I am concerned everything could become like those self inclusive holidays in those "up market areas" that say........
"All OK here but do not venture too far away" - "stray outside and you may get mugged". Here, you may have your eyes opened to the ongoing problem with waste. - Better than being mugged though and , if you close yer eyes you won't see it. (Rubbish , not being mugged that is)
Cheers
Negg

My Sidari shopping finds a busy place but , I have to say that they must address their rubbish problem. It is OK to cenralise areas for waste but get it emptied, guys!! - Arillas move forward and even I have done my recylce bit today. It is OK for all places to keep the beach area close to pristine but for those driving inland it is a bit of an eyesore. -

Hi
I dont wish to sound negative but as I said you can only take the horse (or donkey) to the water .You cant make  it drink.
Time will tell. Hopefully I am proved wrong
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 05, 2019, 06:22:58 PM
Arillas today sees the re-cycle centre being used much more than the organsiers expected. Nothing that they cannot rise above. Arillas Today also has been a cheeky little minx by giving us all a cold n wet morning!! - Then , when we think it's all over and the day has gone, we get a 22 deg and sunny late afternoon. She gave us a cold afternoon , yesterday , as a welcome to Riggers n Sue and encouraged Viv n Pete to jog on the spot. Today she reminds Harold n Sally who's the boss. - Tomorrow , we hope, she will feel sorry for us all and give us a cracking day!!
A few more places, here, yet to wake up but, by the end of the week all will be spoilt for choice.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on May 06, 2019, 10:00:57 AM
When does the bench make it's grand appearance
 i look forward to seeing it back on the jetty and the beach brollies return  from the webcam.Happy days back 20 June whoop whoop :). 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 06, 2019, 05:47:48 PM
The bench is slowly meandering it's way towards the jetty. - Greek bench on Greek time - Give it a week or so.
Meanwhile ....... enjoy a 20 deg a warm Arillas today.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jalal on May 12, 2019, 01:19:07 PM
The bench is slowly meandering it's way towards the jetty. - Greek bench on Greek time - Give it a week or so.

And on Friday it arrived...!
(http://i.imgur.com/kbBJlHW.jpg) (https://imgur.com/kbBJlHW)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 12, 2019, 04:18:07 PM
WOTTANICEBENCH !! - WOTTANICEPLACETO-B ""-
Weather better tomorrow and many bums racing to get there first!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 13, 2019, 06:42:05 PM
Arillas Today finishes at 13 deg outside temp and wet n cold. - Rain guage exploded , this morning, as couldn't cope with the wet stuff plus the hailstones which chased the cats around the garden plus the heavy wind which kept moving their feeding bowls all around the balcony.
They only wanted static biscuits!! - Life is cruel. (They probably blamed me with that peice of string, attached to the plate, which I keep pulling)
(Think I saw Viv n Pete swim past "Beach Kostas" - Didn't really look as one was wearing a bikini and it is rude to stare. -
(But Hoping Pete will tell me where he bought it from!! - Was a pretty pink polkadot!!)
So...................WOTMORECANISAY?? - (Never saw a sad face anywhere though)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on May 14, 2019, 11:19:13 AM
E
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 15, 2019, 05:54:29 PM
Is that "E" an eee by gum Yannis??
Anyway ...........Arillas Today found me sat in "Beach Kostas" at 1:30 having a very nice Ouzo n Water. - 1:30 for Ouzo is compulsory at Kostas, so who am I to change that tradition?? = Sat looking, at parking spaces, I was amazed to see very few spots available. Full marks go to the the guy who... "should-ave-gone-to- specavers" and painted those white lines too close together. Tis like a row of canned sardines. For me? - lines far to close and a goats bum would not fit in between 'em!! - ........Bah.... wotever.
Drifted to Rainbow to take further advantage of the 22 deg on offer. - That was in between a "Kalo Taxid"i to Pete (as in Viv n Pete) Their time has vanished so quickly. - Viv n Pete are a major part of Arillas. (Part of the furniture ..and I mean that with great respect)
Anyway.... Rainbow went well and I did not need an interpreter for a chat with Scottich Yanis. The pool beckoned me but, as no one threw in a bottle of Ouzo, I did not venture. (Water is only for Ouzo - DONCHERNO!!)
So... a busy May. - June will follow soon. - But.... Ouzo will still be compulsory at "Beach Kostas" for 1:30.
Parking spots!!! - Who painted those white lines. Very pretty and we will all hire small mopeds so we can park in between 'em.
(Or a goats bum) - How do you hire a goats bum?? - Put im on a stool , I suppose!!! (Don't forget yer chat upline ... Hello Billy!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 16, 2019, 04:59:16 PM
We enjoy a 21 deg Arillas Today, at 17:00 when "winding down" is upon us. A few "debates" about the parking spaces were discussed ,this afternoon, but as I pointed out "Park between those lines and you will need a steel cutter, to create a sunroof, to exit yer vehicle!!"
Ron said , "Tis wrong" -
"Wrong Ron, says I" -
 "Between the cars I can't get along" says Ron. -
"Just another problem that we travel along, Ron" says I. " But a problem of which I am very strong , Ron"
"Ali mera problem , says Ali - No says I , "Tis alo ena probelma" - Get that punctiation right.
Anyway - Just get over here and fully appreciate what all Arillas folk have done to make your time complete.
so .... parking spots and white lines?? - Who gives a monkeys bum? - Or goats bum as I think Ron very partial. "goat buttock" (barbied that is)
All in fun and bottom line is that Arillas are really making this super little spot, in the North West, that all can enjoy.
(I will just buy a narrower car!)
and...... Scottish Yanis drinking grapefruit jiuce at "Beach Kostas" - Think I imagined that!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 20, 2019, 05:21:06 PM
Arillas Today gives us 22 deg so white parking lines are irrevelent. Much more busier , this May , than last. Make the most of what Arillas weather will give you , guys, as in a few days time a tad of bad vibes will be arriving. THe eyeballs in the sky will soon be crying upon us!!
Cheers
Negg.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on May 20, 2019, 06:21:17 PM
Hi
Not often you spread doom and gloom Neg , but I fear you are right.
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 20, 2019, 11:27:11 PM
Plenty of room for doom and gloom. May has gone. We need a new broom.
However we sweep this under the carpet and all hope that the weather forecasted, over the next week, will be wrong and that the end of May could be a change for the better. I cannot remember another May being this bad.
(But with the recent rain, at least the trees are still looking green.)
17 deg outside at 11:30pm and closing.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 21, 2019, 05:53:13 PM
Weather forecast over the next week has changed , yet again. - Look forward to a "hottie4yerbottie" - More bottiehottie next week???
M a y b e .......................................... Oohnose?
(nice 22 deg at 6pm today though)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 23, 2019, 06:42:02 PM
Anyone there?? - Sing you a song..... Goes like the tune "21 today , 21 today , who,s got the key of the door , never been 21 before"
so............... "23 deg , 23 deg , who' pinched my ouzo glass , whoever it is gets a kick in the ass."
Nuff said.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on May 23, 2019, 10:25:27 PM
You are a poet did you know it?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 23, 2019, 11:02:39 PM
You are a poet did you know it?

I remember "POETS" day from years ago , when working for a living.
It stands for P*** Off Early Tomorow's Saturday

Can't be righter that that Ron.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 24, 2019, 08:51:06 AM
Arillas Today starts very nicely with an outside temp of 19deg at 9 a.m. - Without putting the "mockers" on it , I reckon the weekend should be a good one. - Cheers Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on May 24, 2019, 09:18:13 AM
POETS DAY... BY NEIL  OR  BYRON (LORD)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 24, 2019, 06:29:16 PM
Back to Arillas today which ends at 22 deg an dry. - I ended with the 22 deg but unfortunately am not as dry as I should be!!
Twas a good afternoon for all though!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 29, 2019, 10:22:48 PM
Back from a big family binge at Brouklis and smiles all round !!! - Obviously good company plus a vast selection of good food plus a man in his jumper (Dimitris ? - Cold ??) - Twas 20 deg.
Nice afternoon here and a pleasant eating out evening for all - Wherever y'all ate and whatever y'all ate.
Good wishes from a tubby Negg who just had to have the apple pie!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 30, 2019, 12:26:36 AM
Eggy- love hate love hate love your posts
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul Clark on June 01, 2019, 08:58:23 PM
Probably not the right thread to post on, but can't see anything about the beach. We like to use the North beach when we're over, how accessible is it at the moment, and is there much sand there? Cheers, or should that be Yammas!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: june on June 02, 2019, 02:03:27 PM
I look on the webcam every day and have yet to see people on beds or in the sea. Most people seem to have warm tops on too but it must warm up soon 😀
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on June 02, 2019, 02:05:45 PM
Arillas Today starts with or friend John the Reff and Dot (https://www.arillas.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1284)  enjoyng the view of Gravia on a bench outside of thalassa restaurant .

(http://www.arillas.com/images/2019/john_the_ref_and_dot.jpg)

Please someone tell Spiros the owner to take a brush and paint that Bench as he promissed .!!

we have jud had a third continious day of sun for a change....

see you soon,
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 02, 2019, 06:27:59 PM
Dimitris..........
...................... John R and Dot , enjoying our 24 deg super afternoon ???? WOTSTHATALLABOUT???
(I thought he would be realxing after refereeing the Liverpool v Tottenham match! !! )
Tell me where they are staying so I can avoid it !!!- and....... bout time he gotta new hat!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 02, 2019, 07:17:11 PM
Bloody paparazzi... they get everywhere.
Whatyoumeananewhat.... special purchase from the airport before we flew out.
Still brought the old one with me though.
whatsthatallabout.
Not been a bad day all in all.
Not seen a strange man in a Punto either.
Happy days.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on June 03, 2019, 06:51:07 PM


Hi
Have a good time I know you.
That funny man ? In a punto stay clear he is the village most wanted he thinks he’s a dart player shoot on site 😂 🤣

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on June 04, 2019, 01:14:51 PM
The beach was beautiful when we were there in may, shame we couldn’t say the same about the weather!!! The beach changes daily though, so it’s always a surprise, whatever it’s like you’ll enjoy it I’m sure!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 04, 2019, 05:02:30 PM
All has been very good today but ..... Kevin beware !!! - I have arranged for a storm cloud to follow you around in July.!!
Just you......how der ya feel being unique???    and.... if the storm clouds don't getcha the Punto will !!
signing off with a 23 deg outside temp at 5pm and a very very "easible" place to feel and be at this time. -Oh Blesss!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on June 05, 2019, 10:55:16 AM
Hello, noticed on the webcam that there is an earth mover and wagon on the beach near the pier. Hope their not pinching the sand :). (Fifteen days till we get there Whoop whoop).
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on June 05, 2019, 12:35:03 PM
I think  the seaweed was being removed
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 05, 2019, 05:57:04 PM
Hello, noticed on the webcam that there is an earth mover and wagon on the beach near the pier. Hope their not pinching the sand :). (Fifteen days till we get there Whoop whoop).

They did that for me, because I am so old now and on a pension. -- The earth rarely moves for me anymore!!!!
Mind you...... with 24 deg at 6pm who gives a monkey's bum!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on June 06, 2019, 11:25:52 AM
It's a scorchio 15 degs here at sunny Whitley Bay, keep the oven hot for the rest of the month!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on June 07, 2019, 01:11:29 AM
Been a scorcher in Arillas today, I went for an early morning run and it was 16 degrees 7 o’clock this morning. Don’t know what it was this afternoon but it was hot. Shame it is so quiet. Good for those who like myself want some peace and quiet but terrible for local business. Three local business owners have told me that business is down, one by 50% from last year. I’ve noticed less Brits and Germans here than usual. Three main reasons appear to be the rubbish situation and brexit, as sold online, though theres no reason why either should affect coming here and the bad weather which again shouldn’t affect bookings as they are usually made well in advance.  Anyone thinking of coming here, do it! No problems in Arillas with rubbish and whatever happens with brexit, planes will still fly back and fore, and whatever the weather the welcome is as good as ever.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on June 07, 2019, 08:45:51 AM
Can confirm that the rubbish is well under control
In Arillas. As for Brexit ...well make up your own mind.
GET OUT HERE.....
ARILLAS IS WAITING FOR YOU
19 Degrees at 8.00am, Suns up and the day awaits.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 07, 2019, 10:51:14 AM
A friend has just returned from Ipsos and she knows someone from there who couldn't get over how few tourists there were and apparently Tui maybe pulling out of Corfu altogether. She went with Tui and no holiday rep. This may just be a rumour so please don't shoot the messenger. Also she said unfortunately there was a huge rubbish problem. Sadly  I think Arillas is the exception to other places in Corfu.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on June 08, 2019, 10:37:05 AM
This is so sad to here
We aren't going until July 2020 yet we only just managed to book where we wanted as did other members of my family.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 11, 2019, 06:36:11 PM
Internet back after losing it since last Wednesday. All I can say is ... Arillas Today ... 31deg outside temp at 6:30 pm.
John R n Dot enjoying as are Mick n Mary plus Geoff plus many other faces that I recognise but lose the names. -
Kevin ----- Getting forgetful , maybe I should get back in that cage??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 12, 2019, 07:20:58 PM
7:15 pm and Arillas Today gives us 31deg plus a tad "warm" - WOTSTHATALLABOUT??
Ref John n Dot have been dipping in a very relaxed sea so must be good. (John still had his cap on!! - So good vibes there)
I continue to melt but WOTDEHELL. Tis good to be here and do yer own thing. - One day I will have a paddle jobbie in the sea.
(I did say PADDLE , didn't I - "A" s and "I" s confuse me sometimes.)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jebbo on June 14, 2019, 10:33:07 PM
Eggy,

Just make sure you hang on to the good weather for a while. Arriving 4 July for a couple of weeks 😎😎😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 15, 2019, 04:52:30 PM
Jebbo - There should be some good weather for you to enjoy. (although expect rain for the first two days!!)

Arillas Today bids a fond "kalo taxidi" to those young veterans John n Dot. They currently sit in Rainbow , as I type , enduring the 29 deg on offer but made much more tolerable by their "Last Supper". ----- Buggers neer saved me a chip!!! ---- Anyway....I am told they will be back in September with a selection of red n yellow cards plus other Rainbow colours for the benefit of Karl (Truth ) It seems as a footballer he collects all the colours available.!! - Meanwhile Ron n Sue take what Arillas has to offer very calmly and professional.
Tis another Ron to get it right Ron!!! - How many rights do we need to get a wrong Ron ?? (or the other way around)

Happy Days , Guys
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 15, 2019, 08:05:37 PM
Safe journey to John and Dot, September will soon be here for you both mate 🙂.
"I never touched him ref , honest!!!" 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 16, 2019, 05:29:45 PM
Who out there remember this part of my first posting for Arrilas Today??? - Dated August 2007 and still applies today !!!!

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.
negg

Twas heaving n Heaven so take whatever life offers you.....
Twas also my pleasure to sit and have a good ole chinwag with Ron n Sue. ( Off tonight DONCHERKNOW?? )
Our shared love of cats prompt me to put these little gems on.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=kat1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=kat2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=IMGP0946.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

I don't think they have budged all afternoon and with an outside temp of 31deg, at 5:30pm , who can blame 'em.????

Rubbish bins , around Kavaddades , have been emptied today. - ON A SUNDAY??? = people doing thier best.
As I have said before.... A full bin , one day , which can cause you grief and worry , can be an empy bin the next.
(Depends when you drive past them - The recycle centre is doing very well and hats off to all the volunteers there. Plus more hats off to all Pool complexes and Tavernas that are doing their bit. Tis not easy guys.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 17, 2019, 05:02:05 PM
Arillas Today sits with a 30 deg temp , at 5pm , and my fingers are melting as I make a grand effort to type away. Dribbles of sweat continue to find their way , between the keys on the board and I fear we may have to buy a new laptop tomorrow. But..... sacrifices have to be made and I will be asking for donations soon.
I think that today could be the first day of the 3 day "mistral breeze" that many Greeks tell us about. Wind came up, around 4 pm ish.
(not me -- the breeze)
anyway..... interesting to pay a visit tomorrow.
25 deg in the house and we continue to swing the cats. - Keeps them cool and a sort of "cool air" thing for us. Later we will treat all scratches incurred but, as I say , sacrifices have to be made.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on June 17, 2019, 05:58:13 PM
Hence the saying......kool for cats
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 17, 2019, 06:36:34 PM
Purrrrrrr fect answer!!! - and they are Greek cats.  Quite ofter they will scratch you avrio !! (or the next day)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 26, 2019, 05:57:02 PM
Today we went to Agni Beach and had lunch in Taverna Agni. Had the most delicious seafood platter I have ever had.  We went by car but you can book online to get a boat from San Tefanos. 5 euros and they pick you up at 7 and return 10.45. Would highly recommend. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 26, 2019, 11:24:54 PM
Excellant , Sonia , and sounds perdy damm good to moi.- How are you both coping with the heat which at, 11:30pm , still hovers around 26deg.
( My punto is melting but the good news is , I maybe able to make some 2e coins  from the scrap metal)
 Agni is a super place to be and must be a gold star to add to your adventures.
Cheers Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 28, 2019, 10:44:35 AM
Coping with the heat ok thanks to aircon. Having a fabulous time as usual.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on June 29, 2019, 08:14:40 AM


Hi Sonia

Good on you

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Paul Clark on June 29, 2019, 12:35:15 PM
this time tomorrow we should be on the final approach to Corfu airport * Touching 30 degrees in sunny Berkshire so we're slowly getting used to the heat and hydrating on the hour, every hour.



* Subject to SleazyJet being on time!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 29, 2019, 12:52:53 PM
Just touching 30 deg here, at 1pm , Paul. - Probably a few degrees higher, at the Airport , so keep that water handy.
(At least you'll be leaving the UK in Summer clothes)
Have a good , non delayed, flight over.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 29, 2019, 04:05:02 PM
this time tomorrow we should be on the final approach to Corfu airport * Touching 30 degrees in sunny Berkshire so we're slowly getting used to the heat and hydrating on the hour, every hour.

With Mythos or Ouzo? 😂


* Subject to SleazyJet being on time!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 29, 2019, 05:10:30 PM
Karl (Truth) - Just got back from Arillas which is hovering around 33 deg and this is toooooo much for me. Maybe on a sunbed or sharing the sea is very good and also sitting on the bench is a no brainer. - dat ole bench dunaff get used , DONCHYERKNOW??
But....... when you are drinking a beer or Ouzo or two it is hard work. (I can hardly lift the glass to my mouth)
Some Tavernas are offerig waitors, now, to  do this hard part for you. (Why not just gimmmeee a straw???)
and.... who wants a waitor with a shaky arm ?? - (To the left, to the right , head up?? I am giddy now!!!
Cheers
Negg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on June 29, 2019, 05:54:14 PM



Hi
Neil what about topless Waitresses girls doing the job of the waiters no shaky arm or have you got a dodgy ticker

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 29, 2019, 07:30:04 PM
More Arillas yesterday than today as yesterday there was a power cut in the evening that lasted about 4 hours. Everyone was melting without the aircon.  It was so beautiful to walk along the seafront and to see all the taverns lite up with candlelight only. So romantic.  The stars were out in force and so much more noticeable in the darkness.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: justphil on June 29, 2019, 10:43:20 PM
OMG Sonia dearest. The thought of walking along from Graziella to Marina, up to the Nut and everywhere in candlelight along the way has just brought tears to my eyes. Wish I were there....

Please give our warmest love and best wishes to Bobby and all the Bardis family

Phil
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 30, 2019, 11:33:54 AM
I will do Phil. Hoping you and Jen get to be here soon.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on June 30, 2019, 02:04:23 PM
Kalispera to all my many friends in Arillas see you in Sept especially Negg and Wegg🍙🍿🌝🌞🙊🙉🙈
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on June 30, 2019, 02:20:08 PM
  The stars were out in force and so much more noticeable in the darkness.

When we first started going to Arillas, there were no street lights on the front, and one of our favourite things to do on a night, was to lie on the jetty star-gazing. So wish we had been there last night.
You're right - magical!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: june on June 30, 2019, 05:32:39 PM
We also came before street lights but we also brought a torch. This year unfortunately didn't have the torch but still appreciated eating by candlelight and the show of the stars stumbling home 😃
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 30, 2019, 05:48:16 PM
Arillas Today?? - 31 deg at 17:30. - Don't know how you guys put up with it!!

Welcomes to Hels Bels plus Steve n Carol who, I am told, are here for 6 weeks. - Poor Steve, every year I fail to see him but, when I do, I can remember when and where I last saw him.and Carol - Funny ole game - this memory thingy!!
Monday sees a Timbo and James and others who descend on Rainbow and they will not, hopefully, reverse anything into one of those big pots that hide around the car park. (If Timbo could hit a double like a big pot then he would be unbeatable!!)

Bumping into many faces--- Sue and Roger here plus Craig (Sue Simcox for the forum memory)
Stuart still going well and probably finishing off all the draught beer on offer at all places.

The recent power cut was , as I am told , a fire on a hill between the border of Kavaddades and Afionas. - Very close to a German Villa.
I think the authorities did vcery well to bring the power back , by midnightish. Credit given where credit due. I beleive the Villa owner was , quite rightly , very panicky , especially watching flames creep up the nearby electric pole!!

Today........????? -  so far so good.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 01, 2019, 12:26:35 AM
The stars in Arillas continually amaze me each year. We always have this thing me and my boys, walking back to the apt at night and sitting either on the beach or by the pool looking for a shooting star. See at least one every year but unbelievably it’s usually when everyone does in saying I am drunk (which to be fair I usually am but even so...).

Will be bittersweet this year I have Harry for our first two days then it’s just us for the last 14. I mean they are 24, 20 and 20 so I can’t complain really but the thought of them not being with is in our special place still kills me!! Does this empty nest syndrome ever get any easier??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: june on July 01, 2019, 01:16:02 PM
Yes it gets much easier. We always loved the holidays with our kids but now we love going on our own and then having another with kids and grandkids.
So pleased to say the rubbish situation is massively improved. Coming from the airport we only saw overfull bins twice and although Arillas never had much of a problem the bins near Graziella and Tria Adelphi have now disappeared and walking past the recycling centre they were hard at work so no complaints anywhere. 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 06, 2019, 06:50:10 PM
Arillas today is our last day and it has been as fantastic as ever. Wide beach, fantastic food and beautiful people.

It has been hotter this year than at the same time last year.

The only complaint I have is that it has gone so quick. Cant wait for next year. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 07, 2019, 10:27:17 AM
Hey Sonia
You will be pleased to know that you are leaving 27 deg, behind , for everyone else to enjoy. Not sure why our weather monitor shows rain as skies are clear. - Maybe it's had too much sun??
Wishing you both a non-delayed, safe trip back , if you haven't already got there.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 07, 2019, 11:02:04 AM
Thanks Eggy.

Sat at the airport which on a Sunday is a lot more bearable. The good news is that you can now check in your bags at checkin and dont  have to queue for them to be scanned. There is still not enough seats.  The cafe upstairs which could be accessed via checkin is still there but now you can only get into it once you have gone through security. 

Until next time Corfu.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 07, 2019, 11:50:57 AM
At least you guys are in the right frame of mind, for the airport , after your super relaxed Arillas week.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 07, 2019, 06:40:04 PM
I am sitting here , at 18:30 , looking at an outside temp of 35 deg. - Air con gives us 25 deg in the house. I reckon that all you guys, out there, must think you are lottery winners to get your Arillas Summer break absolutely right.

Rumours tell me that there is a queue to get into the sea. - 5 minutes each and then to the back of the end of the queue for another 5 mins.
CAUTION !!! - Don't burn yer bits on the North Beach. - Could ruin a romantic Arillas evening!!

I dug spuds this morning and they are already boiled!!! and.... an idea how hot it is.... we have two tom cats who hate each other with a passion and only have to see each other for trouble to start. - Right now they are 6 inches apart , on an outside table, both with all legs in the air and cannot be bothered to cause any aggro.

And.......still puzzled as to why our "suoer duper weather machine"  says "RAIN"

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 12, 2019, 06:47:29 PM
WOTDOIKNOW ?? - A cooler day with a very respectable temp of 29 deg at 7pm.

You can tell it's cooler when more people have lunch and places along the beach were busier at 1:30 pm.

(WOT?? - 29 deg and too cold for the beach??)

2 B fair - The beach was still busy. "Betty Swaddies" all around""

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 13, 2019, 04:20:49 PM
"word on the street" says thunderstorms + heavy wind tonight. Batten down hatches and nail cats to the ground plus , of course , garden furniture.
(Although cats are more important)
Switch off all electrical appliances , except my pacemaker.- Why does Wegg say switch off my pacemaker. - Hmmmmmm!!

anyway .... enyoy the 28 deg at 4:30 pm whilst it is still on offer.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on July 14, 2019, 01:29:43 PM
The weather forecast was correct. A fantastic storm which unfortunately meant no Greek dancing round the pool at The Rainbow but the dancers did an excellent job dancing in a smaller space inside & Got every one up dancing.
All quiet this morning round the pool, not surprising as those hardier drinkers were still up at 3am.
Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2019, 04:35:50 PM
Karen n Colin
If drinking until 3am means a quiet brekkie for me, then I will take that all day (If an all day breakfast, that is)
and....as we are all alert, in the morning we can step over these bodies on our way to our table. We could always be nasty and wake some of em with a comment like ( "would you like a couple of fried eggs ?? - Just think of that runny yolk!!" )
Enjoy that 24 /26 deg you get today. - I like Rainbow, part of the family.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 22, 2019, 06:44:51 PM
Arillas today bites me in the bum!!! - Thinking oif a cooler morning, one dug up the rest of the spuds and weeded various spots.
However , by 11 am twas yet another hottie. Wot happened to that recent rain?? - Was it a bad dream??
Anyway....... sitting here with 33 deg outside , at 6:30pm. -- But, the Arillas afternoon, on the beach, appreciated by many!!
Soon to play a local competition. Tis called "Spot the Lillylegs" - and then get a prize by saying """Have you just arrived??""
Cheers
Negg

and.... nearly forgot.... Kevin,,, sent you a PM. (Watch out for Amstel - They may take you to court for promoting Mythos!!)

Byeeeee!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 23, 2019, 04:41:27 PM

Tomorrow will be a cooler day and all will be well - 32deg now as I type. Stop typing before it hits 35 - DATSWOTISAY!!

Cheers
Negg

and.... tis a cooler day , today --- only 25 deg at 10;30pm. - still nowhere to park though. (""Beam me up Scotty"" , as previous post)

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 25, 2019, 06:48:37 AM
Arillas today is brought to you whilst I sip on my morning coffee on my Marinaki balcony waiting for Arillas to wake up from its slumber.

Lie-in’s seem an absolute travesty when there is so much beauty to drink in and cram into a short amount of time. That said, after our first night doing some more of the ‘drinking’ in the good old coconut we were a little worse for wear yesterday morning and weren’t anywhere close to watching the sunrise!

So what does this magical place offer is long-time visitors that makes us return year on year? Where do I start?

The people first and foremost. Welcoming you back like family members whether it is your 2nd time or 24th time. The spectacular beach, constantly evolving year on year with 2019 being probably the best I have witnessed since 1995.

Did I mention the food? Oh my god the food. Good for you if you count calories throughout the year but leave any such nonsense at home! Dive into the delicious local delicacies, mop up that glorious olive oil with the lovely fresh bread, step out of your comfort zone and try something new. If you choose choose meals from back home you will probably be disappointed. If you let the tavernas showcase their traditional dishes you will be in heaven.

The thing that I love about Arillas is that the whole community are constantly striving to improve each year and give us something to delight in on each subsequent visit. One business owner once told us that each year they invest 10% of their revenue to improve things. There is evidence of this everywhere and it continues to surprise us each time we visit.

To any first-time visitors please shout your first impressions from the rooftops, spend some time on trip advisor and review all the establishments that made your holiday so special. Arillas deserves many more visitors but I am also torn between keeping this piece of heaven to ourselves so that it retains its exclusive feel.

With a glorious day of languishing on the beach and long leisurely lunch and dinner to look forward to, life is very ‘goog’ indeed xx



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on July 25, 2019, 10:35:28 AM
Beautiful words Jo, sums up my feelings about Arillas perfectly - but doesn't nothing to stop the "I want to be in Arillas" pangs!!!  I am so green with envy.   It gets harder and harder to leave each year.  Still, only 49 weeks until we return home!  Enjoy your time in our little slice of paradise :-)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 25, 2019, 11:02:27 AM
Jo - thanks for the post. All us Arilliacs are in total agreement with you.  I have had my fix this year but sill, wish I was there again.  Enjoy every moment, I am sure you will.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 25, 2019, 03:10:18 PM
Enjoy Jo !!!!!! 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 25, 2019, 06:00:42 PM



Hi jo

A very good post well done love it

Kev

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 25, 2019, 06:06:23 PM
Arillas today , with 32 deg at 6pm , but I can put up with that as I have just found a long lost limited edition book.
Take a look at the A-Z guys and name that man!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: RIL8 on July 25, 2019, 08:35:25 PM
How doo all😎😎first post from me love all of the Craic as they say in Ireland !! But as I’m a lad from Yorkshire it’s just top class to see all of the banter. First visit in May last year loved it so much came back in September. Slight detour to an island off Dubrovnik this My but on our way back to our favourite place in September for the Beer festival🍻🍻!!! 34c in me garden at the moment but just cooling down wi a cold beer (can’t find any Mythos or Ionian Gold at Sainsbury’s but will make up for it in about 9 weeks !!
All the very best to all of you

Ril n Mrs Ril
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 26, 2019, 09:24:51 AM
Welcome you guys and I think that you may post a few more times now the "ice is broken" - Reckon we may see pics , after the beer festival.
Arillas kicks off , today, with a respectable 24deg. - Not sure if I could handle your 34deg.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 26, 2019, 06:28:58 PM
Arillas today finds me sitting with a 31 deg outside temp , at 6:30pm.... WOTSALLTHATABOUT????
I just wanna sit and enjoy a whisky and ginger beer but sit and try and organise darts bits for those guys who work all day and have no time.
---- Customers come first... they tell me this all the time.... so I stick my numb bum on a seat and try and sort things for them.
--- Gold star for Kevin  and Karl and others who can make my life easier.

There is no rain forecast and , I think , I may stay in bed all day tomorrow with the aircon on. All I need to make this a cracker of a day  is a TV in the bedroom but I may have to settle for a puzzle book.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 26, 2019, 06:56:30 PM


Hi

Or a very large ouzo

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on July 27, 2019, 07:53:58 PM
Jo
I have just read your lovely post and it's written so beautifully.
I'm especially enjoying reading the Arillas forum at the moment as unfortunately we won't be visiting this year and this would usually be our second week there.
However, things are looking good for next year but in the meantime please keep posting everyone and thanks Jo for bringing Arillas into my home.
Enjoy the rest of your holiday!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 28, 2019, 06:41:47 PM
Suzy
I agree with you 100% - Twas a super post , written with passion, and a love for this 'ole place and the people.
Negg

The next question for JO , is .... what did y'all do with a 30 deg afternoon and a tad breezy??

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on July 29, 2019, 11:55:05 AM
I thought it looked a 'tad' breezy on the webcam yesterday Neil judging by the waves.
 My husband absolutely loves the waves and the bigger the better.
 Unfortunately, I had a very embarrassing episode a couple of years ago trying to swim in the waves with my husband (although I can laugh about it now!) I was leaving the sea to return to our sunbeds and the biggest wave came crashing over my head throwing me to the surface below. When I finally managed to get back onto to my feet (very dazed I may add) Dimitri  quickly came to my rescue with a towel.
Unbeknown to me I  had descended the water with my bikini bottoms still swirling around somewhere amongst the waves!
Enough said about that, apart from I now tend to venture into the sea when it's calm! Haha!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 29, 2019, 12:20:37 PM
The above post is something of a warning to all.
Yesterday on Arillas beach a French lady lost her life whilst out swimming amongst the waves.

Be aware, the sea can be so inviting, but can be so cruel.
Condolences to the family.
Take care in the water, be safe.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on July 29, 2019, 01:24:51 PM
That is so sad to hear John
My heart and condolences also go out to the family.
Repeating your message John... please enjoy your holiday safely everyone!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 29, 2019, 02:09:35 PM
That's terrible news , very sad indeed …...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 29, 2019, 03:37:25 PM
Such sad news. My condolences also to this lady's family.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 29, 2019, 05:58:21 PM
Tis sad news indeed. Found this , early morning , but did not want to report it. - But the sea can be unforgiving!!
Finishing the day with 32 deg at 6pm and rain is "earabouts" or "thereabouts" probably to punish the "layabouts"
Rain would be good tonight to refresh the land. (and, of course to drench a few people , at short notice , for the hell of it!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steve & Lou on July 29, 2019, 06:53:22 PM
The above post is something of a warning to all.
Yesterday on Arillas beach a French lady lost her life whilst out swimming amongst the waves.

Be aware, the sea can be so inviting, but can be so cruel.
Condolences to the family.
Take care in the water, be safe.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steve & Lou on July 29, 2019, 06:59:41 PM
The above post is something of a warning to all.
Yesterday on Arillas beach a French lady lost her life whilst out swimming amongst the waves.

Be aware, the sea can be so inviting, but can be so cruel.
Condolences to the family.
Take care in the water, be safe.

Unfortunately my son and I witnessed the aftermath of this incident. Sea was so rough Even after people were still in there....madness!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 31, 2019, 06:39:28 PM
http://enimerosi.com/details_en.php?id=35032&fbclid=IwAR3w5xsGQH59PF2uzr9hR8hLSdR0rejG1uVFrwF-FfzsMwt0fpbndGH_hS
Take a look at this link , Guys.

and I hope this one works
http://enimerosi.com/en

More and more driving errors !!!
and.................... 31 deg today does not help.


Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 01, 2019, 05:27:16 PM
Arillas today , for me , a good one....... not only do I get to have a good chat with Ron n Ali but I get to eat all those chips they left!!
"Eat yer heart out Gunga Din" - They were good chips tooooo.
So tomorrow I will be stalking them to where they go and what they order and then nip in about 10 minutes after they are eating!!

I get home a sober but swetty betty and now sit with no shirt tyoing away merrily. 32 deg outside temp but coping with a 26deg inside , which is just as well as my pacemaker has been bleeping all afternooon. - Lock me up and throw away the key!! (Just keep the ouzo flowing!!)
Ron gets it right as I think he in on song. - Are you on song Ron? - Or am I wrong , Ron (Don't care as I ate yer chips anyway!!)

Seriously thgough... bugger... not seriously though as life is to short. - A good afternoon had by all enjoying these high temps being shot at us!
The sea does not look big enough anymore - Is this Weston-Super-Mare or a bad dream???
(I luv Weston , by the way , and many a time I have tracked to the sea on my zimmer frame. Once I took a taxi!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on August 01, 2019, 05:42:31 PM
YOU ARE A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK,PLUS A THONG IS NOT A MUSICAL THEME!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 01, 2019, 06:19:25 PM
Yer know Ron, a Thong is music to my ears but hell to play with my pacemaker. And...... I beleive my Punto is copying me.! - After driving through Arillas the poor thing , or thong, got home with the heating fan going hellferleather. We both drunk a lot of water and are currently comforting each other with phrases like " It's OK , it's all a bad dream , and twill be better tomorrrow "
and.... I have to say that I am very glad they do not have a "Eurovision Thong Contest" - Oh my god - I will stay in the shed, I like it there!
Gotta headache now
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 03, 2019, 09:22:20 AM
"Word on the Street" says temps may touch 40 deg today...... but WOTDOIKNOW??
Well it's 27 deg now at 9am ......... we will see.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 09, 2019, 07:03:24 PM
Arillas Today wishes Kevein , Beverly and young Billy boy a safe, non delayed flight over for Monday.
If you take todays weather today as a template for next week you will still have 32 deg at 7pm.
(WOTTASHAME he's emptied the pool for your arrival!!!)

Kevin - I have sent you a PM

So, I guess from Monday onwards the A-Z pics will take a back seat?? - C'mon Sonia n PJ !!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 10, 2019, 10:29:25 AM
Arillas , yesterday , as seen from Kostas on the Beach.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=110819.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
Wish I had got off my butt and taken a better one. But you know how it is?? ---Relaxing , Ouzo , a few chips. Who wants to budge??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on August 10, 2019, 12:15:28 PM
Hope the new open look is working well.  I see they have put up a sail type sunshade.  Looking forward to our 2020 holiday in Arillas when we can personally check it out.  Thanks for all your updates (and witticisms) Eggy.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 10, 2019, 06:32:50 PM
Arillas today , PJ , and many have struggled with the heat. Including me who was only out for 30 minutes. One beer , Rainbow, and then hideaway at home. - We are on 35 deg now at 6:30 pm. (26 deg in the house)
No motivation for me , right now , including witticisms. Maybe cooler tomorrow and a few pics will be in order.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 11, 2019, 06:45:50 PM
I managed 30 mins in Arillas today, mostly driving around, looking for a spot to put the Punto. I decided on an Armourada beer away from the beach front chaos. - Equally very good to see a fully packed Arillas with the temp around 35deg.
Arillas locals have responded , very well , to the parking issues and there are many spaces, available now, behind- Beach Kostas and Thalassa.
(all full today, by the way)

Kevin n Beverly n Billy boy here tomorrow. They should be leaving Corfu Airport, around 2:30 - Wowie Zowie !! could be a hottie not only around there but with a possible 90 minute drive I hope they turn up in shorts and vest!!!!
(Kevin in a vest???? - WOTSTHATALLABOUT?? - hope it's not a string one! - Rab C Nesbit springs to mind!!)

For you guys here for a short spell of this "warm time"  twill be good for y'all. Spare a thought though for all those Tavernas / Bars /Waiters and kitchen staff who, losing weight very quickly  still manage a friendly smile.
... and moi ?? - waiting for the temp to drop to 26deg so I can water the veggies. - 36 deg now at 7pm!! - Long wait then!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on August 11, 2019, 07:19:24 PM
See you a week on Tuesday Neill. I bet you forgot my email!!

Cheers
Riggers.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on August 11, 2019, 09:38:20 PM
Hey Eggy - string vest and shorts you say - I know what Kev might look like 'cos I've got a picture of me in that trendy gear!  Sorry about the odd socks.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/6226/6322902442_720dfb1dc6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aCJwBm)

Visiting the Doctor (https://flic.kr/p/aCJwBm)
by pj&#x27;s memories (https://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/), on Flickr

Regards
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 12, 2019, 09:11:21 AM
Super Pic, PJ.
I can see, from the length of the left n right leg, on those  shorts , that they have already started to evolve into speedos!!
(Evolution is a wonderful thing) - and why are you carrying a landmine??

Arillas starts the day , at 7am , with a 26 deg temp. I wonder if I can park the Punto today??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 12, 2019, 05:42:54 PM
Arillas Today sees a parked Punto , at 2pm , and the following greetings from Arillas Beach.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=1208aril.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=1208aril1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
Not like Brighton or Weston-Super-Mare , but plenty of room here to swing a cat. - If you are the cat swinging type, that is.

and how about 'ole Bobby?? - Dog of Leszek and Angie, A very loyal mutt and a great part of Arillas. But , today , he does not want to socialize and even turned his nose up at my biscuits!!
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=1208bob.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Another "Loyal Mutt" is Billy. Remember him and Danielle looking after Marina Pool Bar , last Summer.
A few days off , after sailing tourists around , using his newly aquired "Boat Licence" or whatever they call it now.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=1208billy.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
Don't think he'll ever be a JACK SPARROW though. - "Jack the lad" gets my vote.

and finally , whilst I can still type in this end of day 35 deg that is being enjoyed by many...........
,,,,, is Adoni at Kostas on the Beach.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=1208adoni.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

How can he be smiling when he starts his afternoon shift at 3pm with an approx 1am finishing time???
(Beats me!!! --- But then he quite often does that at darts!!)

Thats it guys. I will spend the evening watching the temperature drop , on our super duper monitor.
(Well , there is nothing on TV !!)

and finally.... poor 'ole Kevin n Bev. - Told they have , roughly , a 3 hour delay to thier arrival time. But don;t worry guys ... I am sure there will be more than enough heat to share tomorrow.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 12, 2019, 07:41:52 PM


Hi
Arrived in Arillas stepped of the plane it was like working in a furnace

Sorry Neil the plan was late The cleaners arrived late

Thanks your plums look good that’s between me and you see you tomorrow staying at Tria all day

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 12, 2019, 08:15:13 PM
Kevin , the plums and lemons are from our trees so hope they are OK. Figs not ready yet and grapefruit not ready yet. The other fruit is from the local fruit shop. The wine should be a cracker. It is a dry white and very nice. - Catch y'all tomorrow , around 1:30. Hope you are enjoying the 32 deg at 8pm???
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on August 13, 2019, 03:46:54 PM
Hi riggers and Mrs riggers l am in Arrilas on 25 sept so l think l will miss you l am going to Amsterdam for a weeks r and r !! Tell Mr Negg if he could get me 2 eggs it would be great!! Scottish Yannis
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 13, 2019, 04:27:55 PM
Aaahhh , Scottich Yianis,
This 35deg at 4:30 pm is not only too hot for you, but too dangerous!!! - I can see you now , flapping yer kilt to keep cool. You'll get arrested!!
and... people will say "why does he want two eggs? - He already has them!"
and.... was that good planning by Riggers. Lil tinker that he is!! - WOTABOUTME?

Meanwhile , Kev n Bev enjoy this temp and sit around the pool with "not so young"  ,Billy. - Twas good to see them and bend their ears!!
(I am a master at earbending and cause many to lose the will to live!!)

Looking forward to Riggs and Karl (Truth) appearing soon. So many ears to bend , so little time!!

anyone else wanna take me on??

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 13, 2019, 08:19:49 PM
Just one week now mate..... my ear is always up for an alternative bashing ,,,, I get bored with the wifes 😂😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 13, 2019, 08:45:27 PM
Have a great time Kev and Bev and please post lots. I know it is difficult with just one hand as other occupied drinking but please make the sacrifice for all us thirsty for news. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 14, 2019, 05:05:52 PM


Hi
Went beach this morning Billy preferred the pool so we came about lunchtime
Got back to the Tria Billy was at home jumping in the pool he also has Burnt his shoulders so had to buy a cheap t-shirt for him
Last night we ate in the marina hotel first time the food was wonderful
The weather has been glorious
Oh Neil by the way bev liked your plums awaaah matron

1700hrs still busy
(https://i.imgur.com/GvqSgKz.jpg) kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2019, 06:31:33 PM
Doh.... bless her ... liking my plums. and I am not even wearing speedos!! - (Don't give her too much to drink... I hear she is a fan of "shorts")

That's a good pic of Tria , Kevin , from a different angle and does it justice.
I will catch yer both soon and If any more plums to pick they will be yours,
Meanwhile.... I have been on my darts delivery and pleased many guys , thanks to you , me boy! - Tis good to be home even with 27deg in the house and 32 deg outside which is threatenong to break in!! -"Keep away yer bugger!"

I am told there was a minor earthquake , this afternoon , but the ground never moved for me. can't remember the last time it did.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 15, 2019, 09:42:19 AM



Hi

After Mr eggy’s plums yesterday today the locals are saying very strong winds today we will see what happens so it’s going to be a day around the

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on August 15, 2019, 11:07:26 AM
I am guessing you mean around the pool, kev? Haha!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 15, 2019, 05:11:28 PM


Hi

Yes it should have said a day around the pool the wind must have blown the pool letters away haha

Hot day very windy
I went for walk behind the galini appts to Analipseos church taking photos I think it is part of the Arillas trail
The wind has got stronger at 1700hrs you can hear the doors banging and things flying off the tables

It is a Greek holiday today because
The Dormition of the Virgin Mary, or Assumption of the Virgin Mary, refers to the feast celebrating what is believed to be the miraculous transport of Mary, to Heaven after her death


Kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 15, 2019, 07:40:52 PM
Kevin , after that mouthful why don't we say it's a Bank Holiday!! - Greece haven't had one for a while??????

The wind is very welcome to us, at least more welcome than Kevins. I know that when he creates it he looks at the person next to him and says "Was that you?" Anyway, those who have endured such a heat ,for such a long time, it is so nice to sit back, in your Taverna chair, and watch your kevtedes end up on anther table- "Can I have my ball back, springs to mind"

This breezy weather has now found it's way to Kavadaddes and I have been busy, the last 30 mins ,staking down the sweetcorn , tommies and peppers. Tis 19:45 now so time to eat.

Still 27 deg in the house but hatches battened down and black n white Fritzie has just flown past the window. Ne'er mind he'll be back for food later

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 15, 2019, 08:34:16 PM
Out of interest Eggy do you (or should I say Wendy!) tend to cook Greek style food at home or do you cook English dishes?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 16, 2019, 08:37:09 AM
Wendy does a good bifteki and briam. Fried courgette and Kevtedes. - Sadly I do not eat many greek specials such as stifado , sofrito etc and the only fish I tend to enjoy are the sardines. Sometimes calamari. Not a great fan of salads and tomato rich dishes annoy my stomach.
I am a meat and chip man. Often wonder why we live here as I don't like sand and water is only for ouzo!! and the heat gets too much.
"Victor Meldrew" signing off with a 28deg start for Arillas today - Gonna have a bacon sarnie for breakfast!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 16, 2019, 08:37:24 AM

Hi

Woke up this morning with sun out no wind (laid off the baked beans haha) it is going to be a hot one today SORRY MR EGGY do not get dehydrated drink more haha
Neil have you seen John (riggers) yet I am not sure of the date he’s out here I know he is staying at the Kaloudis
There is a folk festival this Saturday on the village green food drinks and music we give it a go

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 16, 2019, 08:39:00 AM
Kevin - Riggs is here , from Monday evening , I think. - Maybe we can all meet up?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 16, 2019, 03:23:54 PM


Hi

Yes we will all meet up next week sometime we haven’t seen riggers and Sue a few years last time was I think was at the wine festival with Phil & Jen what a night brilllllll


It has been a wonderful day just around the pool the rays pounding down on me there is I light breeze this afternoon which was nice.
Yanni text Nic and Brett see it they want lamb spit roast on Sunday they will be here Sunday lunch time
Yanni is picking them up from the airport N&B are staying at the Dionyssos or as we all know it as the Rainbow 🌈 or the dart room🎯

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 16, 2019, 05:40:44 PM
Wotta peaceful and tranquil Tria it was , late afternoon , when I showed my face -- Live darts , from Melbourne on TV , so not venturing very far due to the time difference. - An altenative to that ,12:00 to 16:30 slot. - Costing me betting money though!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 17, 2019, 09:33:16 AM


Hi folks
Well it is a bright and sunny day a very light breeze which is good for the locals keeps them happy
We went to Kostas last night at the end of our meal they gave us a drink each bev had kumquat I had a rakki and billy had a lacquer I did not drink mine billy drunk mine in one go it blow his socks off a part from that the meal was wonderful

Kev


Mrs Wendy is back and Neil is trying to be good well the best he can 😜
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 17, 2019, 05:26:28 PM


Hi

Arillas today is a nice hovering 29 🌞 a light breeze stayed around Triassic pool
I went for a walk come out of the Tria turn right and walk up to the cross roads saw a lot of allotments with lots of vegetables growing which I thought would not grow out here so when I get back I can add them to walking around Corfu
Tonight we are going to eat in The Athina and then to the folk festival 🎻🍻🌭
Billy has recovered after his rakki

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 18, 2019, 10:48:58 AM


Hi

Today very bright sunny no breeze they saying the temperature is going to rise Philip has put the lamb on the spit
They are mine yummmmy
(https://i.imgur.com/ol2chyr.jpg) kev August 2019
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 18, 2019, 04:21:34 PM



Hi

Hot today good, Yanni pick our daughter Nicola and husband Brett up from the airport they are staying in the Rainbow
We are all eating at the Tria roast lamb yummmy

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 19, 2019, 08:55:40 AM
So that's what Yianis was doing at the Rainbow!!! - I kick off at Tria tomorrow and then meet Riggers later. That's Arillas tomorrow sorted!!

Arillas today kicks of with a very respectable 24deg. - Pleasant working conditions - at the moment!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 21, 2019, 10:37:28 AM


Hi
At 0924 31degrees in shade so stay at pool today and annoy Yanni

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 21, 2019, 06:38:18 PM
Internet problems here , at Kavadaddes , probably becasue Erja n Heide are here. They generate these exciting vibes which cause the pacemaker in my laptop to bleep and die. - You buggers!! - WOTABOUTMYPACEMAKER???? - think I may have to "Finnish" with you both!!
Welcome Guys , Arillas is now , nearly complete!

Don't like 30 deg , today , especially being on a shed roof and making repairs.
Did like an sfternoon with riggers n Sue and Granddaughter Ali , plus Jean n Pals at Three W today , though.

Likes and don't likes - WOTTAPAIN - Like to have an Ouzo now to take the pain away. "TAKETHEPAINAWAYyyyyyyyy" Int that a song??
Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 22, 2019, 09:24:06 AM
Internet problems here , at Kavadaddes , probably becasue Erja n Heide are here. They generate these exciting vibes which cause the pacemaker in my laptop to bleep and die. - You buggers!! - WOTABOUTMYPACEMAKER???? - think I may have to "Finnish" with you both!!
Welcome Guys , Arillas is now , nearly complete!

Don't like 30 deg , today , especially being on a shed roof and making repairs.
Did like an sfternoon with riggers n Sue and Granddaughter Ali , plus Jean n Pals at Three W today , though.

Likes and don't likes - WOTTAPAIN - Like to have an Ouzo now to take the pain away. "TAKETHEPAINAWAYyyyyyyyy" Int that a song??
Cheers
Negg

Ding Dong! Yes we have arrived, settled in and promptly unsettled Eggy who is looking mighty fine

On the other news, Truth, Kev & Bev, Riggers and Sue and lots of others are all enjoying the good life that Arillas is all about!

And on that note it is time to start liberally applying sun cream

Beeeep beeeeeeep beeeeeep beeep................
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 22, 2019, 04:48:38 PM


Hi
Nice to catch up with some of the forum members.
Met truth (Karl) and his wife Helen and the two children at the Tria .
Had a chat with Heidi and Erja they were on their long walk up to the Akrotiri well that way
At 1500hrs 32 in shade
Another great day in Arillas

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 22, 2019, 06:18:20 PM
Simply...... brilliant 😎
Great to see new and old friends since arriving ......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2019, 09:03:33 AM
Karl - Hope to catch you today but holidays are not about "appointments" - I am sure to catch up with y'all soon.
Expect a few people at "Beach Kostas" today , to wish Adonis, who has worked there since May, a Kalo Taxidi. He leaves for Athens on Saturday.
Could be a hectic afternoon, especially if guys get the darts out.

and................ with 28 deg at 9am , could be another hottie. I would rather leave the darts in the car!!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 23, 2019, 10:04:04 AM
See you there mate, the family will accompany me to keep me in check 🤣 . Saw Kev last night in Efi's and asked him along
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 23, 2019, 04:52:43 PM


Hi

Sorry couldn’t make Kostas today met up with some friends got chatting and a few drinks the day has past.
Neil if I don’t see you we will leave a goodie bag it’s all the plums,figs,grapes,peaches,lemons you gave us hahaha
I will tell Yanni or Philip a small goodie bag is here for eggy

Well today was touching 33 degrees in shade no wind very hot 🥵 a dip in the pool was very welcome


Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 24, 2019, 12:06:28 AM
Sounds like you are having a fantastic time Kev & Bev. Thanks for the updates. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 24, 2019, 08:36:55 AM
Kevin - It will be a good excuse for me to pop into Tria , today , as I need some DIY shopping opposite!
28deg and rising , guys. - Not a good time to sit on a shed roof !!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 24, 2019, 09:51:02 AM


Hi

A glorious day again just looked at the temperature it’s 30.3 in shade at 10.45 it’s going to be a hot one doing nothing today well it’s our wedding anniversary 45 years today our daughter has booked a table in Kostas tonight

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 24, 2019, 10:54:52 AM
Happy Anniversary !!!! 😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on August 24, 2019, 04:09:25 PM
 Congratulations on your sapphire wedding anniversary - enjoy your visit to Kostas.
You are ahead of Julia and me as we were not married until 1975.

Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 24, 2019, 04:38:40 PM
Congratulations Kev & Bev and what a great place to celebrate!💕
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 24, 2019, 05:33:14 PM


Hi

It’s been a very hot day not complaining temperature in shade 34 saw Neil today getting his bits and pieces from the hardware shop opposite the Tria so Neil is going to be busy after his pint 🍺
Thank you for compliments 45 years

Kevin and Beverly
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 24, 2019, 06:49:55 PM
Bummer....... WOTDOIKNOW?? - (Jasper Carrot had the arm movement for it - Ddddddd ick ed)
Poor guys and with my head in clouds. Ne'er mind , tomorrow is another day , providing I don't fall of the shed roof!!!

Not sure If I want 29 deg , in the house at the mo, but tis 'otter outside.
I will visit Tria , avrio, to see y'all but must sneak in the back way. If Yianis sees me he always leaves for Corfu Airport - Really????
(Just cause he can't get a word in edge ways!!! - One day I'll meet him at the Airport - GETTAOUTDATMATEY!!)

Anyway , always nice to spend time with all so,  a K n B n K και oikoyenia is on the cards avrio. - ask Yianis for οικογένεια.
I am off now to sit in a bath of cold water. - Not a problem as Wendy has just tipped a bottle of Ouzo in it. Don't forget under the arms!!
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 25, 2019, 08:08:05 AM



Hi
Had a lovely meal in Kostas flowers on the table had a very good time.
I think truth is a stalker where ever I look around he is there haha.
It was very hot last night and it’s going to be another hot day get last rays before we come home tomorrow
At the Tria today truth and Neil are popping in

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 25, 2019, 03:28:21 PM
Boooooooo !!!!! 😂
Safe journey home mate, pleasure to meet you and your family.
I'm forever blowing bAbbles .......... 😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 25, 2019, 05:26:23 PM


Hi

Temperature 33 degrees it was great to see truth and family Neil and Ron (bonsh123)
Had a few beers at the Tria it would be very rude not to haha
Neil don’t forget your goodie bag will be here.
We all had a wonderful time thank you Arillas you a great host

Kev bev and billy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 25, 2019, 06:04:48 PM
Cant believe you been there two weeks Kev and I bet you cant.  Time flies when you are having fun.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 26, 2019, 06:33:23 PM
The 'ole Kev n Bev have departed now and left me with 3 jiffy bags of unused items , from their appt. Hang on . Kev , why do I want hair remover cream?? - I have diddley. ...and smelly stuff remover. - Do I smell that bad?? - Shower gel?? - WOTSASHOWER??
Seriously though........ what we do not need will be filtered though the system and nothing will be wasted. I have already given a few items to a couple at Tria who turned up with their suitcase to follow. - We all look after all here!!!! - Well done U 2 and hope your journey back was.. A.OK.

You have left us with a 32 deg outside temp , at 6:30pm and you will be lucky bunnies if we forgive you for that. -Change T-shirt time!!!
This afternoon , with Riggs n Sue and G/Daughter,  ElI , pus an appearance by Karl and not forgetting Ron n Ali , who never offered me a chip!!...
.... well , nuff said and a good afternoon which could have been better if a spare chip was avalable!! - WOTS WRONG - RON???
I think Ron is on a chip rationing programme -- You don;t help pay for the meal then "You've ad yer chips" !!- Bugger... Only wanted one!!
.. and who were those two lovely lasses who stared at us , from Marina pool??? - Only saw the heads.-WOTWAS BEHIND THAT BAMBOO SCREEN?
Those terrible Finns pop up all over the place - Tis a sort of a Heide - Seekie thing or Errrrya , didn't expect to see me - DIDJA.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 27, 2019, 08:55:04 AM


Hi

Neil I thought it was hair restorer 😂 haha I am glad you made use of the item we left
Good flight back stepped of the plane at Gatwick it was like stepping off the plane in Corfu
We all had a terrific time as always

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 28, 2019, 06:21:53 PM
Good on yer COBBLERS !! - I think that's what Australians say??
Anyway....... 28 deg at 6pm, for Arillas today, and this is inside temps. - .
A darting type of afternoon was in order for me n Riggs n Sue , plus poor 'ole grandaughter who had to put up with it. But.... she did get some serious shopping done in Ag. Steph. - Local Artiste , Jean , joined in with the darts and kept hitting doubles ! - WOTSTHATALLABOUT??
I would have been happier if she had been chucking paint brushes!!
Twas a good day , which included cutting bamboo and work on the pergola this morning . Arillas beach looking good , this afternoon ,folks.....
...... which is good for Ron n Sue , who appear Sept 3rd. -
Val n Bill , however , appear quietly and we chat away - as yer do on a sunny afternoon.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 29, 2019, 10:35:17 AM
Farewell Arillas , until next year .....
Its been emotional ......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 29, 2019, 12:28:26 PM
Karl
I will be at Tria by 1pm - Have I missed y'all?? =
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 29, 2019, 03:14:34 PM
Just landed in old blighty mate.....
Great to see you , have a beer or three for me please...... Good Man 👍
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 29, 2019, 04:11:06 PM
You've missed about a 30deg afternoon , Karl , and the beers have just been had. - Hoping all works , as well as it can at home, for you guys,
Keep in touch
Cheers to all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 29, 2019, 04:38:59 PM
Cheers my friend !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 29, 2019, 06:21:12 PM
Hi Truth


I hope your family and you had a fantastic time silly question really who cannot have a good time.
A good old chin wag a swimming pool and a few beers and taking the p—s out of each other in a good way
O Neil tell me if you see him

Kev
See who , Kevin?? - I see diddley. - especially in a Punto.... look out jaywalkers!!!
and.... with an outside temp of 30 deg , all I want to see is closed shutters and fans on!!
But... an afternoon mini binge with Val n Bill n Riggs n Sue ,plus a small grand daughter, who was kept happy wih chocky ice cream.
well -there ya go den. - Still too hot now , bah humbug!!
and Ron n Sue , if you read this a PM is on it's way to you good 'ole guys!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 30, 2019, 07:20:58 PM


Hi Neil

You post on mine the person you are looking for is the invisible man
We had a great time
I sent bonsh123 (ron) a message but no answer he doesn’t know how to open it

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 30, 2019, 08:40:12 PM
We jad a great time Kev , as you say its hard not too in Arillas !
We need to get Ron up and active on here, a lovely chap he is 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 30, 2019, 10:13:10 PM
Tooo many Rons !! - Can't use my mobile anymore in case I ring the Ron number.
and...... (oldie here) tell the invisible man I can't see him today.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 31, 2019, 11:05:18 AM
We jad a great time Kev , as you say its hard not too in Arillas !
We need to get Ron up and active on here, a lovely chap he is 🙂

HI

Ron [bonsh123] he is not tec mined i have sent p/m no answer

kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 31, 2019, 05:51:47 PM
We jad a great time Kev , as you say its hard not too in Arillas !
We need to get Ron up and active on here, a lovely chap he is 🙂

HI

Ron [bonsh123] he is not tec mined i have sent p/m no answer

kev

Glad he is not , Kevin , as should I bump into him we would both explode!!!
and........ no one wants to explode when it's 30 deg outside at 6pm.
(exploding tourists? - could make a K/O competition from this. - Trophy for last one standing - can he/she collect it before exploding??)
Kevin , you didn't explode so I put that down to extra excercise - although I was worried seeing you in shorts..(don't light the touchpaper guys!!)
Hyper Eggy signing off and once again blaming the heat for mashing my brain!!
cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 04, 2019, 07:38:59 AM


Hi

It should have read as minded still not heard from Ron no not that Ron this Ron bonsh123

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 04, 2019, 02:48:33 PM
He is probably still sat in front of the TV at Tria watching British Superbikes re runs !!!   LOL
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 04, 2019, 06:15:47 PM



HI

At the Tria this old man has been here for weeks

(https://i.imgur.com/RvkzXkd.png) kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 04, 2019, 06:26:49 PM
Will he be sat there , avrio , when I pay a visit??? - Maybe I could be wrong for a Ron !! - Give us a song Ron unless your'e gone Ron.

Arillas Today , however , is a respectable average of 28 deg  and welcomes Ron n Sue , to Rainbow. - You can tell it's September when I can park on the front but tis still a busy 'ole place.

Meanwhile......... with all these Rons about ... I think it will be a right "Ronaround" to keep up with em.

Kevin .... jovial posts , which may confuse some , but my thoughts are still with you and Beverly!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on September 04, 2019, 09:24:51 PM
Arrived in Arillas 3.30pm to a very pleasant 30degrees. Stopped off at Lidl for supplies.
Just been out for a meal . Arillas seems fairly quiet. A quick ouzo then off to bed after an early start this morning.
Here for 4 weeks this year.
If anyone finds a wheel trim for a Suzuki
between the airport and Arrilas its ours.

Barry and Christine.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 05, 2019, 06:28:09 PM
Barry - Do you like the 28deg today ?? -

New Arillas Friends here Today and I think they have picked a much more conservative temperature to allow them to enjoy their time.
but ... remember , conservative does not appeal to all. - Some like it hot , hot , hot.
(I can cope with a cool off period but I must ask , Can You? - All in all pleases all, in the long run!)
anyway.... a tad of time with John n Linda plus Ron n Sue at Rainbow today so all well for me.
Johns nickname is "NED" as in Ned Kelly played by Mick Jagger in that well known Australian film. - Can't remember why it's Ned but he did have a live sheep, by his side, in Rainbow and kept calling me COBBER!! - Sure his good lady was Linda and not a "Sheila"
(Tie yer Kangaroo down John! - There's a limit to what Rainbow will put up with!!)
I do , however think Dimi (Rainbow) thinks I am a "Customer sales prevention Officer"  as, after a while his customers start to vanish!!
(Do I talk that much ?? - Maybe it's that stink bug that Kevin has posted on his "walking Post" - I keep some in my pocket)
Cheers
Negg - who , as always blames the ouzo and a good time to take teasy. - Hyperman!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 06, 2019, 05:22:00 PM
Got to Rainbow today and John , alias Ned , approached me in the full body armour that our old Australian outlaw used to wear. I got confused and thought he was a washing machine salesman!! --- But... no , It is Lyn not Linda who is his good lady. -WOTTAMISTAKATOMAKA!
I thought he was going to throw me in the nearby ditch but some one was already in there!!! - Thought I recognised him.
anyway ..... I got a good deal on a new washing machine.

Arillas today bounces back with those 30 deg temps and a hottie afternoon. - WOTDOIKNOW?? Thought it was cooling down. - not yet!!!
It is a winding down time now and many Taverna and Bar owners are now able to sit with customers and put the world to rights.
September is good and the first two weeks in October will be a cracker.
Wine festival tomorrow, when many caraffes will be licked clean and wobbly dancing be acheived by many novices with two left legs.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2019, 04:34:51 PM
And...... on Arillas Wine festival day.... Clear skies and 28deg at 5pm. - Twill be busy there , methinks.

Negg's in pain today , but don't feel sorry for me. Many side muscles pulled so a taketeasy few days in order. - Painful to drive or lift owt! (darts??)
Many visitors will now be cheering as they do not have to hide or worry they will be pounced upon and get there ears bent!
Fate works in mysterious ways. - For those here , enjoy that festival and do a jig , or two.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 09, 2019, 10:55:26 AM
11am and I hear thunder coming from over the hill!!
Interesting!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on September 09, 2019, 09:13:07 PM
My daughter and friend arrived last night to a raucous hen party at Bardis sun studios for Jenny who is marrying George Bardis . Woke to thunder and rain this morning but brightened up this afternoon. Wish I was there.  First time she has been without us😥
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 10, 2019, 02:01:40 PM
Excellent !   
I bet George was glad the Hen Party was there as he could have the night off !  lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 10, 2019, 06:34:28 PM
Excellent !   
I bet George was glad the Hen Party was there as he could have the night off !  lol

Truth
I nearly went but chickened out because I knew I could fall fowl of something. Know what I mean? - Not good for my "egghead" and could have ended up scrambled!! - and I am not yolking here!!

Arillas today , meanwhile , sits nicely at 26 deg and a not too hottie for your bottie afternoon. WOTTANICETIMEOYEAR!!
Cheers
Negg (Relaxed and not (egg) shell shocked!!)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 11, 2019, 03:59:02 PM
A cool laid back , Arillas Today , with a smidgeon of rain that did diddley. - 26 deg and dry with reduced numbers on the beach and some very nice waves to suprise anyone who ventured into the water.
Winding down time , guys. - Said it afore and says it again!! You fancy spending time with all those friendly waiters and owners then now is  probably the time to do it. - Interesting chats could be had.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 11, 2019, 04:42:14 PM
Hi
At least it’s dry for the beach wedding at 17.00 hours
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 12, 2019, 07:14:04 PM
Geoff - Beach Wedding?? - Do they throw sand and not rice then??

WOTTAGOODSEPSOFAR!!
Arillas Today as good as yesterday and more leaned back than ASDA BACON !! - So nice and wish September started from May and finished in November. - LUVIT2BITS!

Twas my pleasure , today , to bump into Cheryl2307. She unwinds after giving her son away to a very nice partner who is now his wife.
Never thought she would be a M...in law.- If my M.in Law I would be in trouble!
A good pal now , for 10 years plus and she never ages. Why do all the people I meet never age and tis only me??
Anyway...... Arillas as good as ever and many ears will be bashed , by me , this week as I hobble around with sprained back muscles and the inability to play darts!! - Better to sit and bend an ear or two. ---- All sympathy cards to Kavadaddes TK49081 please!!
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 12, 2019, 09:42:41 PM
Oh Cheryl is back 🙂 . Lovely lady ,  she got a mention when me and you (Negg) were talking at Tria.
If you are reading this I hope you are well and had a cracking day !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 13, 2019, 02:52:39 PM



Hi Cheryl

Shame we didn’t see each other this year we had to go early because we took Billy.
Hope you have a lovely time with the newlyweds all the best

Kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 15, 2019, 06:27:36 PM
Arillas Today brings all here a super 27/26deg. So many chilled out new visitors. Tis like a Glastonbry Festival for the over 45's!!
Everyone throws their Zimmer frame in the air and, whichever two land first, have to spend the night together!!
(As long as they are still alive in the morning , then all is well.)
I, however, cannot join in this as I am too old. - and of course my sense of humour always says I talk diddley. - So beleive nothing of the above.

Not diddley , however , is the Pavorotti Night at Armourada. - Those with earplugs will enjoy the music and, of course the food offered, which includes Rabbit Stiffado , which nearly got me there. - Unfortunately , as I can hear a flea fart , from 50 metres away , the loud music is a no , no.
This yearly evening has become a super tradition for Armourada and Arillas and, probably the road will be closed for fireworks and Vasillis will give  150% for his customers and Leon will probably feel like playing darts as a good alternative. But... the family will ensure that, if you can have the earplugs , or are stone deaf or you just enjoy the atmosphere offered then tis a cracker of a night. - Feedback from previous devotees tell me this night is not to be missed. - and .... of course I do not have to leave Kavadaddes as I will hear the music on our balcony,
(Sadly no rabbit stiffado here - Bugger!!! - Maybe we will just go with extra padded crash helmets!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on September 15, 2019, 07:07:07 PM
We watched  it last year.  He was running around stopping traffic, lighting fireworks and turning up the music full volume. Brilliant! . And great fun.
We're going to the Mathraki for the curry tonight but I'm sure we'll hear it.
Barry and Christine.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 17, 2019, 05:50:55 PM
I am told that the Pavorotti evening was a great success. - Possibly judged by the number of people queued up outside  "Greek Specsavers"  in Corfu Town , to get their hearing checked. "Can you check my hearing??" - Eh? , speak up please! (The staff went as well!!)

Today , Arillas continues to wind down , as does the temp which hovers around 29 deg at 6pm.

Bye Byes were in order for Sue , as in Sue of , (sadly departed Paul) and Cheryl. I am sure Cheryl has had a very chilled week ,after James (son) marriage and all the pressure leading up to it. - Look forward to seeing her again as she gets me off my butt to go and do something different instead of darts and sit and Ouzo at the same place. - Like everyone else I meet no one ages , except me!!

WOTMORECANISAY??? - Old fart signing off.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 20, 2019, 05:56:57 PM
3mm of rain , yesterday evening , with a tad of lightening plus a power cut from around 9ish to 10.15ish. Many torches being flashed along the road, and why not, as safe is best. -
Poor Tavernas trying to cope with customers food orders but , generally , a rally round, look after each other, type of evening.
Arillas Today?? - 25 deg at 6pm with a dry and a sort of "Wot rain? - Wot power cut? , type of day"
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 21, 2019, 06:23:39 PM
A question for y'all.
How does 17deg at 9am become 30 deg at 6:30pm. - Do not leave yer house , in the morning, wearing a donkey jacket and long johns as you will regret it by 3 o'clock. - You would look silly anyway. - Turtkey foot or Kevin wearing this attire?? - Gives me an edache finking baht it!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 21, 2019, 07:53:10 PM


Neil I have sent p/m
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on September 22, 2019, 06:31:48 PM
What lovely words, thank you all. I had an ace chilled week, weather was perfect and the company was great! Was really nice to bump into Eggy and also got to see so much more of the Island this time ..... don't often venture past the Tria!

The wedding was really lovely, I was quite emotional watching my little un make his vows.

Hope you are all ok and I'll keep popping back on here, had forgotten how much I enjoy the forum.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on September 22, 2019, 08:11:29 PM
Hi Cheryl - sounds fantastic. Have you any photos you could share. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would live to see some. Love weddings in Arillas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on September 22, 2019, 09:20:02 PM
Hi Sonia, he got married in the UK, I had a week away afterwards to chill and re-charge. My daughter had a wedding on the beach in 2017 and I think there are some photos of that on here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on September 22, 2019, 09:52:02 PM
Sorry Cheryl. Misunderstood. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 23, 2019, 01:08:45 AM
Good to see you post Cheryl and know you are well.... 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 23, 2019, 11:39:12 AM
Arillas today wakes up to find out the really terrible news, reference Thomas Cook. I am sure we all feel very sad for not only those who lose their holdiday but also the "flight only" guys ---- Plus of course any Taverna/Hotel that deals with TC. -
I will not dwell about this , on this topic , but have some news which some may find of interest. This will be on "General Chat"

Maeanwhile heavy rain is forecast, here , tonight so maybe a batten down of hatches is in order.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 23, 2019, 05:45:14 PM
I think this is one of the saddest Arillas Today's that I could possibly post! - Many here feeling badly about many others and actually showing real concern. - This is what Arillas is all about!! - Every one will join ranks here , albeit on holiday or Taverna and Hotel owners.
See it to fully understand it. - You are not just "Bums on Seats" in Arillas.

Mind you ---- It may not stop that bad weather forecast tonight!! - But.... Who gives a monkeys?? (Low priority compared to other problems)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 23, 2019, 06:29:16 PM
Some years ago the collapse of TC would have hit Arillas hard as quite a lot of places were attached to the tour company.
The Tria Adelphia is now the only place that was still with TC, I believe they are mostly indipendant now.  Tria were soon doing their part in trying to assist customers today and I am sure they will be fine in the future.
Visitors to Arillas come via all forms of travel,
from what I have seen and read most british visitors opt for Easyjet or Ryanair.
For those out there at the moment repatriation will be made. Feel sorry for those booked to travel with TC. As you say Neill.
"This is what Arillas is all about".... looking after each other. By doing that,
ARILLAS TODAY WILL BE A BETTER ARILLAS TOMOROW

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 23, 2019, 07:22:46 PM
Well said , John , and I am sure that if you enter the forums for Ag. Steph/Ag. George/Sidari etc you will find exactly the support they offer to thier favourite places as you offer Arillas. - For all, they are 2nd homes that you can only get to "now n again" , work permitting,

Life moves on, but a tad slower than it moved yesterday. - We currently sit and cautiously await some thunder n lightening.
I cannot remember that far back when we only had 23deg outside at 7:15pm. - Feels bloody cold to me.

Arillas , tomorrow morning ?? - Maybe a wettie but drying quicker than my eyes when I miss a 180.
Cheers to you n Dot
Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Graham and Kay on September 23, 2019, 09:40:13 PM
The Tria along with Phillip, Helen and Yannis is a fantastic place and people to be with.

No doubt they will suffer a little due to them losing the TC guaranteed income.

 Fortunately,  they also have a regular band of returnees and now is the time to try to get that extra visit in to show our allegiance to the family.

Looking forward to being there again May 14th.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on October 01, 2019, 04:42:21 PM
Arrilas today sees us packing our cases. Last night tonight. Tomorrow we travel home.
This has been our longest stay. (28 nights).
Wish we could stay longer but have to go home sometime.
Weather's been brilliant.
 Beach has been brilliant.
Every meal has been brilliant.
Athina is now one of our favourite places to eat.
As Arnie said " we'll be back "

Barry and Christine.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on October 01, 2019, 06:31:34 PM


Hi Barry

Glad you had a fantastic time thanks for the report

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on October 01, 2019, 08:26:47 PM
It was also nice to see that the rubbish was being collected regularly.
The bins were emptied twice a week by us.
Barry and Christine.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on October 04, 2019, 07:02:07 PM



Hi

Neil what is the weather like in the winter months can you walk around in a T- shirt and shorts don’t for get you are use to the winter weather someone who dose not live out in Arillas.
I would love to come out in the winter months and see the other side of Arillas

Kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 11, 2019, 07:24:47 PM
Kevin , tis a good time to be around Arillas and it's neighbouring places. - And yes , not much open but still a small choice where you will be very welcome and guys have time to sit and speak with you, - Tis a nice Winter and recommended.

Tis like "Arillas Today" . really where we had about a 23 deg afternoon but twas quiet and , dare I add , I saw John the Ref and Dot in the Sea?? - (Nearly waded in to say """Get of my Land""" but it looked too cold for me!)
Bumped into a luvly couple at "Beach Kostas" and now I have forgotten thier names again!! - I remember we sparred a few games of darts, last year,  and I also remember they never gave me a chip from their lunchtime meal. -
No one shares their chips anymore!! - Ron and Ali started this trend!
.............................
(Where did I go wrong RON. One chip and I would give a song Ron. Maybe the wrong song Ron. but on me the pressure is upon , Ron.)
Anyway.......... I degress and my Punto is in charge and takes me to places I do not expect. I change the gears and turn the wheel but , HEY HO!!
so...................
Back to Rainbow for a chinwag with Scottish Yianis and the "Ref Duo" plus a poor couple sat at the far end of the seating that had to put up with my loud rambling!! - Sorry guys!! , next year I think duct tape on the mouth may cure me!! (I only say "may")
A nice afternoon and a few stray cats fed , on the way home . Feel sorry for Wegg as she has to put up with me alllllllll evening.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 11, 2019, 08:01:28 PM
No chance of getting a toe wet Neil, a passing thought of entering water beyond the sand, never a hope of that happening.
The sea was so warm you missed a treat.
It's a good job the reflexes remain intact, the sight of a white punto swerving towards us on the way back to Rainbow almost made me see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Home for us tomorow, following a fabulous two weeks.
A couple of storms but October in Arillas has served us well with fantastic late summer sun.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 12, 2019, 09:51:33 AM
Glad you have enjoyed it Ref 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 17, 2019, 10:13:05 AM
Hi John n Dot. Once again I got lost in that time warp but was glad I got the chance to wish you a Kalo Taxidi.

Forgot to post this on Tuesday. - Tis a quiet Arillas afternoon with the temp actually touching 28deg. Not bad for 15th Oct.
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=1710a.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Many places finally closed, yesterday. - Probably have "Beach Kostas" and "Beach Point" , Brouklis, maybe and Armourada. Not sure if Eftihia and Grazella , Vinceremos will stay open for a while. - I will know later. There are probably a few others hanging on in there!!
Gold Stars go to Tria and Rainbow for looking after thier last 2 or 3 customers up to , I think 6pm, yesterday. A long day for them.
Cheers
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 17, 2019, 05:59:12 PM
Vinceremos , Garzella and Thallasa still open. - Still a few "October Fest" enjoyers around. .... and why not with 26deg at 6pm???
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on October 17, 2019, 07:11:21 PM


Hi

You can have a rest now and practice you darts 🤣

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 18, 2019, 03:47:15 PM
There is no peace for the wicked , Kevin. - You know that - """Remember the one armed man in FUGITIVE"""
(Anyway , knuckle down and repair that injury!!! - Should I report you the the "Long Arm of the Law" ??

So........... what's going on with Arillas Today?? - Grazella , Thalassa , Vinceremos and Beach Kostas.  all with customers?? -
Tis mid October , donchyerknow?? - A quick mental count gives me 36 shared "late comers" who , obviously will be eating tonight. This doesn't count those in Ina's Coffee shop plus those just having a stroll. 27 deg at 3:30pm and I saw a few in the water , which I am told is on the warmish side.
WOTLUCKYPEEPS- R - ORL - ERE??

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 18, 2019, 03:59:48 PM
27 degrees mid October !   Soopa Doopa !!!!!
Enjoy mate
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 21, 2019, 04:49:28 PM
28 deg , today , Karl....... the worlds gone mad!!!!
and..... where all all these tourists coming from? - Have they all been locked away in a wardrobe? - Breakout time ...like zombies!!!
...... I mean that nicely though, even though one went for my brain. - Unlucky no brain there , just an ouzo jelly!
...... afterwards we sang a song together! - Always be nice.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 22, 2019, 05:43:41 PM
Touching 29deg today, at 5pm,  and the beach looks better than it did from my last Tuesday pic. - Sunbeds in use and bodies in sea.
Ina's "coffee spot" doing well, and Stathis has a tad more time to dance along to his bar music. Customers luv 'im to bits and Ina, I am sure, will get him back for next Summer. - Brouklis will be open, each evening, from 7pm until 26th October which could mean a visit from moi!!
Tis his name day on the 26th ...DONCHYERKNOW??
The weather is amazing as is the exchange rate. - e1.16 today. - will it go up or down?? -DATIS-DEE-KWESTION.
(Probably depends where MP's are holidaying , next year - do you think they are buying their euros now???)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on October 22, 2019, 07:42:16 PM
Touching 29deg today, at 5pm,  and the beach looks better than it did from my last Tuesday pic. - Sunbeds in use and bodies in sea.
Ina's "coffee spot" doing well, and Stathis has a tad more time to dance along to his bar music. Customers luv 'im to bits and Ina, I am sure, will get him back for next Summer. - Brouklis will be open, each evening, from 7pm until 26th October which could mean a visit from moi!!
Tis his name day on the 26th ...DONCHYERKNOW??
The weather is amazing as is the exchange rate. - e1.16 today. - will it go up or down?? -DATIS-DEE-KWESTION.
(Probably depends where MP's are holidaying , next year - do you think they are buying their euros now???)
Cheers
Negg
Hi
I could reply to your comment on the euro but I mustn’t.
Notice you have dropped your Boris signature
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 22, 2019, 11:19:33 PM
Of course I have dropped the Boris signature. That's in the past, as is Boris. - ( I luv his hair though) I eagerly await a e1.18 exchange rate.
It's 1.192 outside , at the moment, at 11pm.
A pleasent evening , at Night Owl , for me , where many veiws were swapped with a very nice West German couple. As a group decision we agreed that good TV watching would be Donald Trump and Boris Johnson doing the best of 3 in an arm wrestling contest!!
But I digress here.........
........ a super day which did all latecomers proud plus the usual Greek "filoxenia" which made it better. Evenings are still a chill out time.
The Summer doesn't end till the "fat lady" sings. - and there's no such thing as a fat lady anymore.
So when a well proportioned lady starts a sing-a-long, i will know that Winter's coming.

Or , we could say the Summer does not end till the Jetty bench vanishes.... tis still there today guys!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 24, 2019, 04:29:41 PM
Just some "poor"pics of Arillas today which continues to give us guys here 27deg.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=2410.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=24101.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=24102.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=24103.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

So much to give and so few to appreciate.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on October 24, 2019, 04:49:28 PM
Breaks my heart to be stuck in cold grey Whitley Bay and watching the webcam, along with the great weather you are enjoying at the moment
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on October 24, 2019, 08:54:40 PM
I have a love/hate relationship with the webcam also.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 25, 2019, 05:00:40 PM
Apart from a super looking beach and watching a few take on the sea and enjoying a 26 deg sunny day.....................
.................... was Ron sharing his chips with me !!! - They cook a big plate of chips at "Beach Kostas" - Twas my lucky day!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 26, 2019, 05:08:55 PM
Arillas Today , gave me my own chips, courtesy "Beach Kostas" and I saved some for Ron , but he never appeared.
"Now they're all gone , Ron" - (for me , a large plate of chips and the pressure was on , Ron.

27 deg again and still people in the Sea! -WOTSALLDATABOUT?? -

Brouklis closes after end of play, Monday Evening, and he has asked me to tell y'all that Monday evvening is a special.!!!!!
ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR e100. (Wegg doesn't eat much , after 7pm , so for her only -  "ALL SHE CAN EAT FOR e5- He will make a profit on that")

However ... I will take 4 people to Brouklis , on Monday , and see if this offer is valid for a group. (Can I take a doggy bag????)

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 06, 2019, 05:06:47 PM
So..... "Bonfire Night" is done in the UK and good to see , in the news, that everyone was in the spirit of enjoyment!!! - Yeah Right!!!
Why do mindless morons spoil it for others. Maybe a few bangers up the buttocks would teach them a lesson.

anyway.... no fireworks here but a tad of a breeze plus a 22 deg temp gave us a dry but dramatic looking beach.
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=611192.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=611191.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

The bench has yet to be removed, but there are no worries there. Dimitri , Litsa and family are off for a well earned break and the bench will still be there when they return.  A few guests still enjoying that quiet sit down so shame to lose it yet!!!

and...... with Beach Point , Beach Kostas and Armourada still open they aso have a chance for a snack or drink or two.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on November 06, 2019, 06:53:46 PM


Hi
You all ways get f*&*&#g idiots who spoil it for the rest. Its  a shame for the kids.
I remember when I was a kid going back a long time collecting old wood for the bonfire and making the guy and doing penny for the guy we use to wait by the bus stop we loads and when dad got home from work my brother and I was so excited
Dad would go out and light the bonfire the flames flying up into the air the poor old guy going up in smoke
Then start on the fireworks.
Brings back lots of memories

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on November 07, 2019, 10:21:33 AM
Yeah remember it well, hollowing out a turnip, and the stink of burnt turnip as you wandered the streets. Hollowing out pumpkins - childs play. Don't no their born :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 07, 2019, 11:33:18 AM
I was once asked "Penny for the Guy" but thought he was selling it far too cheap. I gave him 5p and then he complained when I walked away with it
..... those trousers were in a far better condition than mine!!!!

Anyway  ..... back to Arillas.....A tad more overnight rain with some thunder n lightening but, so far , a dry Arillas today. Around 19deg at 11:30 but no breeze, yet.  Quite a bit of rain , over the last 10 days and those pesky potholes beginning to surface again.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 07, 2019, 06:22:50 PM
and..... a continuation of Arillas today is take nowt for granted.  - Nature will play tricks and at 3pm a terrific downpour which turned many roads into little brooks. - The sound of little brooks is pleasant and I did hum along as Punto ploughed through these gems with the Punto engine screamimg at me. - Tis that a fanbelt screech , I ask?? -
Home....more soggy than when I left. -  (Probably due to a leak coming through Punto interior light)
Tis all fun when it's linked with the quirks of nature.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 08, 2019, 06:45:01 PM
Friday and 16 deg outside at 6:30pm - Must be Winter on it's way. (Anyone got any "long johns" for sale?)
They always look good under shorts .... or speedos !!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on November 16, 2019, 03:11:14 PM
Looks like the bench has gone from the end of the pier, a long winter awaits us "northerners" till it re-appears next year.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on November 16, 2019, 06:28:09 PM



Neil ask Patrick you might get a early Christmas present used haha

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 17, 2019, 12:54:41 PM
Arillas Today? - No rain and 16deg outside so no long johns -(No shorts either)
A fair bit of work going on at Ina's but many here frustrated by much recent rain. - Many catchups planned but the forecast , for the weekend, does not look good.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on December 17, 2019, 04:40:18 PM


Hi

Now you know how we feel rain all the time

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 17, 2019, 05:18:13 PM
Kevin
Nah , Nah de dah nah.... - We got rain plus a beach plus tavernas to enjoy an ouzo whilst we take in the view.
and... a dartboard , although I confess those trebles are too smalll.
So there!!! - and, as we used to say in Somerset - In yer face matey!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on December 17, 2019, 07:25:51 PM
From a player or supervisor prospective.?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 17, 2019, 10:33:24 PM
Either way it's a "rum do" , Ron.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 10, 2020, 06:26:13 PM
Are we spoilt in Arillas? - Do we enjoy good temps? - What happens in the Winter??
At 6:30 pm we have an outside temp of 9.4 deg but better than 8am when it was 1.8. -So now 21 deg in the house and we are both sat on the radiator. (Looking a tad like a pair of bookends!!)
Frosty mornings and chilly afternoons. - Bummer!!!
Cheers
Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on January 10, 2020, 09:39:18 PM
We saw in yesterday's Daily Telegraph that Corfu had an overnight temperature of minus 1°C.  I remember that sometimes you see a covering of snow.  Best keep the boiler going and the radiators doing their stuff.
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 11, 2020, 05:34:56 PM
9 deg outside and raining , at 6:30 pm , PJ. - Not a day for speedos. A good day for "Long-John-oh's"
But.... Arillas still looks a cracker. So peaceful and so relaxed.
Cheers to you both.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on January 11, 2020, 06:08:58 PM
Thanks for the good wishes, Eggy.  Hope you two do have another good year in that wonderful place - Corfu.
Julia and I are looking forward to our holiday there in September after missing out last year - will try to make up for it in 2020.
Am looking forward too to the warmer days of summer when I can get into my Speedos once more even if its only on the beach at the Lincolnshire Coast.
Best wishes to all forum folk
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 01, 2020, 06:17:46 PM
Arillas today and many "goings on" which tells me to get off my butt and keep you guys informed. -
Maybe a few pics on the way home tomorrow?
Meanwhile........ Tonto, disguised as a door, had his knob shot off by the Lone Ranger!!
(Means nothing and maybe the Boss will order a line deletion)

anyway....... dry , 14 deg and a very peaceful afternoon. - February now and only 3 months till "open for business"
I can see into the future -................
............ Kaloudis install a special safe so PJ can lock up his speedos overnight. -
(Collectors item - many are crying out for them - Many are crying out when they see them )
............ Karl playing Water Polo, with John R, in Rainbow Pool.
(Karl won't get a red card as the coiour runs when soaked in water)
.............Kevin - armed with spade and that other gardening tool ,
(What's that? , we ask , Hoe, Ho  , Ho , says he. - WOTTANAPPYBUNNY!!)
............ Viv n Pete. - Wearing high heels this Summer.
(Viv , not Pete!!)
........... Val n Bill - Providing Bill can evict those squatters hiding in his moustache!
........... Erja with partner. - Let's hope he plays darts!!
........... Turkeyfoot - With a jar of Dijon mustard and of course a glass of Burgundy.
Shall I go on?? - Nah! - If this brings a smile then "bravo" - if you have fallen asleep then "Sleep Well" - I have acheived something.
Cheers
Negg
 
.
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 01, 2020, 06:47:39 PM


Hi

Well done thank you Mr Eggy

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on February 01, 2020, 09:14:23 PM
Yes, thanks, Eggy for cheering us up during these cold winter days.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on February 01, 2020, 11:43:25 PM
It must mean Summer is just around the corner with the return of Arillas today woohoo! Val n Bill? (Always vainbill to me..) Whatever happened to them? Have they still been visiting?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on February 02, 2020, 02:05:32 AM
Happy Days are not far away Negg 😁
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on February 02, 2020, 11:12:13 AM
Arillas today and many "goings on" which tells me to get off my butt and keep you guys informed. -
Maybe a few pics on the way home tomorrow?
Meanwhile........ Tonto, disguised as a door, had his knob shot off by the Lone Ranger!!
(Means nothing and maybe the Boss will order a line deletion)

anyway....... dry , 14 deg and a very peaceful afternoon. - February now and only 3 months till "open for business"
I can see into the future -................
............ Kaloudis install a special safe so PJ can lock up his speedos overnight. -
(Collectors item - many are crying out for them - Many are crying out when they see them )
............ Karl playing Water Polo, with John R, in Rainbow Pool.
(Karl won't get a red card as the coiour runs when soaked in water)
.............Kevin - armed with spade and that other gardening tool ,
(What's that? , we ask , Hoe, Ho  , Ho , says he. - WOTTANAPPYBUNNY!!)
............ Viv n Pete. - Wearing high heels this Summer.
(Viv , not Pete!!)
........... Val n Bill - Providing Bill can evict those squatters hiding in his moustache!
........... Erja with partner. - Let's hope he plays darts!!
........... Turkeyfoot - With a jar of Dijon mustard and of course a glass of Burgundy.
Shall I go on?? - Nah! - If this brings a smile then "bravo" - if you have fallen asleep then "Sleep Well" - I have acheived something.
Cheers
Negg
 
.

Hi Negg
It may surprise you that although I have never purchased French mustard, or even German mustard, I did purchase a bottle of French wine in 1992 though.

In 1992 the  Maastricht Treaty signed by the 12 members of the ''club''. It established the European Union as we know it today.

After the treaty was signed, three countries held referendums on its ratification. In Denmark, two referendums were held before the Maastricht Treaty was passed.
If one country had failed to ratify the Treaty the EU as it is today would never have happened. Which is why Brussels made Denmark vote twice until they made the right decision.

John Major, our Prime Minister, refused the UK electorate a referendum and signed the UK up for what is know known as the EU. Rather ironic when he recently
supported another UK referendum.

Anyway, back to my bottle of wine. France was expected to reject the Treaty. I therefore bought a bottle saying I would drink it if they indeed stopped the progress of the Treaty and the march towards more integration. They capitulated and signed up . I poured it down the sink.

Geoff
PS I did not mention the B word once lol
 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on February 02, 2020, 01:22:51 PM
Geoff tells a wonderful tale of his consistent rejection of the EU, but how sad that a perfectly good bottle of wine should end up down the sink.

On the subject of mustard may I say that while I like German and French Mustard the mustard of choice in the PatrickJohn household is Colman's Double Superfine Mustard Powder.  Sadly Tesco only sell it in 2 ounce tins whereas we used to buy the 4 ounce ones.  We get through a 2 oz. tin in a couple of weeks.  I wrote to Colman's who said they did it in sizes up to 1 pound.  However the postage costs more than the mustard!

If you look closely you can see several empty mustard tins on my desk - they make great pen & pencil holders:-
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48922610853_85e57c332f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hx8aLz)
PJM in his study (https://flic.kr/p/2hx8aLz)
by pj&#x27;s memories (https://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/), on Flickr


In my humble opinion, lets be friends with all the continentals and trade freely with them, but I have no wish to subsume our laws and taxation in a system of decision making in Brussels.
By the way, Eggy, if you become Greek, I won't hold it against you!
Regards to all Forumfolk - Pat.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 02, 2020, 02:40:15 PM


Hi

Neil can only become a Greek citizens if he wears this and play darts

(https://i.imgur.com/CqsSJuV.jpgy) kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 02, 2020, 04:49:30 PM
Good 'ole Geoff - I only want a one line reply and I get the equivalent of Tolstoy's "War n Peace"
I wonder how you would look in that pic that Kevin posted??

Meanwhile I have some piccie updates to post but probably tomorrow as I want to have a beef and mustard sandwich.-Which mustard.? - Hmmm.
so... leaving you with a 15deg outside temp at 17:00.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 02, 2020, 06:16:05 PM
After my refreshing sarnie, with a mustard I will not tell Geoff about, but I will send the empty jar to PJ, I can show you some pics for Arillas Today.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=20205.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/20206_595.jpg)
and........ any faces you recognise here????
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=20203.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
It has been alledged, twas a local Council meeting to discuss, not only the smoking ban, but to bring in an extra ban to those wishing to bring thier own condiments into a Taverna.- Bugger!!
and........ "Empire building at Mega Lithari??
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=20202.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=20201.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
More Villas springing up. This , in my opinion, is good for Arillas. They are not "in yer face" and offer a quiet surrounding plus , of course should send more guests around local spots to enjoy a meal and/or drink or three. (Arillas , Ag. Stephanos , Ag George not far away)
Looks like it will be a Helluva complex!!
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on February 04, 2020, 12:25:17 AM
Enjoyed the photos Neill. Thanks. I'd love to be in Arillas in the off-season too but maybe someday x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on February 04, 2020, 11:07:28 AM
After my refreshing sarnie, with a mustard I will not tell Geoff about, but I will send the empty jar to PJ, I can show you some pics for Arillas Today.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=20205.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/20206_595.jpg)
and........ any faces you recognise here????
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=20203.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
It has been alledged, twas a local Council meeting to discuss, not only the smoking ban, but to bring in an extra ban to those wishing to bring thier own condiments into a Taverna.- Bugger!!
and........ "Empire building at Mega Lithari??
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=20202.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=20201.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
More Villas springing up. This , in my opinion, is good for Arillas. They are not "in yer face" and offer a quiet surrounding plus , of course should send more guests around local spots to enjoy a meal and/or drink or three. (Arillas , Ag. Stephanos , Ag George not far away)
Looks like it will be a Helluva complex!!
Cheers
Negg

Hi Negg

If the Greeks can ignore the smoking ban I can follow suit on the condiments. lol

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 04, 2020, 01:05:35 PM
Geoff
Had a super steak , at Mon Amour , last week. - Guess what I had in my pocket.?
You've guessed it!! - A tiny little "vape" unit and , of course some Colmans. (I am such a rebel)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on February 04, 2020, 02:19:09 PM
Geoff
Had a super steak , at Mon Amour , last week. - Guess what I had in my pocket.?
You've guessed it!! - A tiny little "vape" unit and , of course some Colmans. (I am such a rebel)
Cheers
Negg

Hi
I will appeal to the European Court Of Humane Rights ( while I can) to defend my right to to use my own condiment. lol

On a more serious note. Is the smoking ban  being inforced?

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on February 04, 2020, 05:14:21 PM
Geoff
I can confirm Negg had Colemans mustard,and he did'nt even offer me any.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on February 04, 2020, 05:37:05 PM
And used it to put his fag out in !!!!   LOL
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on February 05, 2020, 01:38:22 PM
On the subject of mustard, a while ago I was out for a meal (in Ipswich) with some work colleagues
 and requested some English mustard for my steak. One of the party was aghast and said

"Mustard - with steak?? I guess that must be a northern thing".

Is it?

I thought it was common place.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on February 05, 2020, 01:55:29 PM
Mustard with beef including steak is perfectly correct and is not a 'Northern Thing'.  I love mustard on my beef and if available a healthy helping of horseradish sauce too.
By the way I live in what people call the East Midlands, neither north nor south, but sunny Lincolnshire.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 05, 2020, 02:00:09 PM


Hi

Yes the yellow stuff goes well with stake I have it always well most times

Come from east end London now ESSEX

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on February 05, 2020, 02:29:57 PM

"Mustard - with steak?? I guess that must be a northern thing".
 

Thanks guys for the confirmation.

I didn't think it was, but being a northerner couldn't argue at the time. :D

And yes Patrick - horseradish sauce too definitely.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 05, 2020, 04:10:44 PM


Hi

Yes the yellow stuff goes well with stake I have it always well most times

Come from east end London now ESSEX

Kev

I bet Count Dracula wouldn't say that!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on February 05, 2020, 05:05:28 PM
Hi
I have it with everything except fish,  maybe I should try it!!!!!!
 I also have  egg mayonnaise and  onion with  a healthy spoonful of Colmans . Makes all the difference in nice crusty rolls accompanied with a  good English Ale or a drop of wine, not French though.
I am an Essex boy

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: DaisysMum on February 06, 2020, 12:25:13 PM
‘Tis bleddy ansome on a Cornish Pasty!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on February 06, 2020, 01:07:19 PM
Mustard on steak - marvellous!  Love it on ham, gammon, bacon, cheese - anything really!  But coming from the (previous) home of the real stuff, Norwich, :( what would you expect?  Horseradish comes a close second and I like that on smoked mackerel as well.
Ann x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 06, 2020, 06:08:51 PM


Hi
Ham with the yellow stuff ammm lovely in freshly bake rolls
I think mustard will go with most food

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on February 06, 2020, 07:17:28 PM
Agreed , I think it does too Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: SteveL on February 07, 2020, 11:39:50 AM
The pension that pays for me to come to Arillas is courtesy of Colman’s of Norwich. I worked for them for 20  years.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on February 07, 2020, 12:08:55 PM
Hi
Pleased to help maintain and contribute to  your pension. I consume about two jars a week.

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 07, 2020, 02:24:50 PM


Hi Geoff

Two jars a week I thought you had jaundice. Hahaha

The yellow stuff is turning you yellow 👴

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on February 07, 2020, 02:39:41 PM
People complaining on Facebook that we're discussing mustard and not Arillas.

 :D :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on February 07, 2020, 02:46:01 PM
They won't be happy that we are discussing Facebook and not Arillas now !!!!  LOL
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on February 07, 2020, 02:48:37 PM
:D :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Geoff on February 07, 2020, 03:19:40 PM
Sorry to be Un-British guys - but if it's with steak (or Stake :-) ) then for me it really has to be French Mustard. But I daresay I will have to change my cosmopolitan ways as it will probably be banned now we are out of Europe.  LOL
....
Oh - and sorry, but I was reading Facebook as well - but I wasn't complaining,, honest.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 07, 2020, 06:43:05 PM
Tis been a cold Arillas today and even now, at 6:30pm , we have a 9 deg outside temp.
I have rubbed French mustard on my left leg and Colmans on my right. (Won't tell you where the full grain went)
anyway...... Brouklis says they will recomend the mustard which is the best leg warmer.
So there....... back to Arillas today, where Dimi, this afternoon was busy with his wind surfing, and then sat in Kostas on the beach , dripping everywhere. - (maybe a mustard poultice would have perked him up???)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on February 09, 2020, 12:12:23 PM


Hi Geoff

Two jars a week I thought you had jaundice. Hahaha

The yellow stuff is turning you yellow 👴

Kev

Hi
Val says my taste buds have gone.
I have a phall hot curry with side dish of naga chilli
I like hot stuff
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on February 09, 2020, 12:48:16 PM
We had Lincolnshire best sausages for lunch yesterday, but sadly the mustard ran out on us.
My number three son has rallied round and ordered from Amazon a one pound tin of the superfine powder which should keep us going for ages.  Tesco only sell 2 ounce tins so this should last 8 times longer.
I note there have been complaints on Facebook that all we talk about here is mustard;  well I say chacun à son goût.
All the best - Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 09, 2020, 01:05:55 PM
Arillas today??? - Started with a frosty 8deg and now 13 deg at 1pm. - The beach is looking good.
Home safely , yesterday afternoon, avoiding all pot holes and empty mustard jars! -
Cheers
Negg
ps...............What's facebook???
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on February 09, 2020, 05:38:23 PM
Today there was a good number of people gathered on the beachfront.
Believe it or not. They ( well not all of them) came to celebrate the WINTERSWIMMING GROUP of Arillas.
Some people have the courage to swimm even in the winter no matter what the weather.Some pictures may convince you to just come stay in Arillas in the winter and try it your self.
Unofortunately when I arrived the were all out serving drinks and cakes .
I managed to spo the Local Pesident of Arillas together with the Mayor of North Corfu Mr Georgios Machimaris who is famous for his winter swiiming activities.
(http://www.arillas.com/images/2020/winter__swimming_celebration.jpg)
(http://www.arillas.com/images/2020/winter__swimming_celebration3.jpg)
(http://www.arillas.com/images/2020/winter__swimming_celebration2.jpg)
(http://www.arillas.com/images/2020/kostas_goudelis_and_North_corfu_mayor.jpg)
under this link you can find information from the event in 2017
https://www.arillas.com/web-cam/the-picture-of-the-day/264-winter-swimming (https://www.arillas.com/web-cam/the-picture-of-the-day/264-winter-swimming)
We even spoted Gorgious George!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 10, 2020, 07:17:11 AM


Hi
Thanks for the information looks a lovely day
You going to do it next year Dimitris you got to keep old traditions going

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on February 10, 2020, 11:11:24 AM
I love seeing photos that show village life without visitors and the blue sky looks lovely. The beach looks good considering it is still winter.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 10, 2020, 01:01:47 PM
Sadly I got there too late and missed it all. These "goings on" and I seem to be the last to know.
so.... as mustard is now a hot subject, at least not a sticky one, we can revert back to other "goings on".

A new build happening opposite Bardis Sun Appts. - Interesting and wonder if they will be ready for May?? - Not sure of the owners though.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=New-build.jpg&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
and..... a large concrete base appearing just down from the new Mega Lithari Villas. Just wondering if they are planning an on-site Restaurant??
A pleasant 15 deg, with a tad of Sun , today. - Just right for an Ouzo , me-thinks!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 11, 2020, 05:50:57 PM
My travels. this morning, courtesy of a Villa inspection, took me to a neighbour of Arillas, - Ag Yiorgos (St. George)
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=1102204.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=1102203.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
Sadly , I was there around 10am but , local , Ron , informed me that by 11:30 there were a few in the sea plus others taking in the 18 deg warm morning on offer. (twas a warm morning so Ron was right)
...
meanwhile....................Arillas today just sends a reminder, to her neighbour, that "" I got wot U got""
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=1102201.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=1102202.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Nowt wrong with friendly competition. - and..... still 17 deg outside at 6pm. - Rain forecast for the weekend though. - Bummer!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 13, 2020, 01:11:07 PM
Rain still on the cards , for the weekend, so we will make the most of an 18deg and fairly warm Thursday.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on February 13, 2020, 01:32:55 PM
18 degrees, could do with some of that
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 13, 2020, 05:03:11 PM
Gary
Has been a super afternoon, with many good pals. (UK, Greek, German, Belgium)  - WOTANICEDAY!!!
nEGG
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 13, 2020, 07:00:47 PM
Forgot the Swiss guy who I beat for an Ouzo. ----- Darts of course.
I am a coiled spring...... or maybe a rope that some want around my neck.
DOOONOTGIVEAMONKEYS!!! - Me is me and others tolerate/enjoy/ as I tolerate//enjoy them. Good company worth it's weight in gold.
(as King Midas said when he had his teeth dun)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on February 13, 2020, 07:58:52 PM
Negg
Your opinions and views are always welcome at our table,BUT in male company do not  mention the B word.(you know what i mean)
R & A.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 15, 2020, 11:36:50 AM
Will τι κρίμα be OK instead?

Noisy thunder with spectacular lightening yesterday , late evening , at Kavadaddes. .... and some rain, of course , which leaves a damp morning but tis 13deg and on the way up.

Spotted these, early morning, on our side bank, and a coincidence that Kevin recently mentioned them on his "Garden Post"
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=flower.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
Photo doesn't really do them justice and , maybe, I should have waited, a tad longer, for the sun to move over them.
cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 25, 2020, 06:17:33 PM
Arillas Today ... and see what we have to put up with !!!!!
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=25feb1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=25feb2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=Cliff.jpg&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
What's wrong with the cold weather or rain which gives me the reason to throw a few darts??? - Very inconsiderate , this weather!

Why is nobody using this super duper throwing area at "Beach Kostas" ?? - Just sit in the Sun , Y-DONCHA-YER??
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=25feb5.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

I have to confess that the vibes beat the arrows today.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 25, 2020, 06:30:03 PM



Hi Neil

I am so sorry for you you better have a ouzo Nono a LARGE OUZO a day after that you might need another one to follow you don’t need another day like that🙏 haha 🤣 😂

Don’t you enjoy your self to much

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 25, 2020, 06:34:56 PM
Kevin - Not drinking much , at the mo. - At my age I'm spilling most of it!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 26, 2020, 07:01:56 PM



Hi

Can I behind you with a sponge Neil wast not want not 🧽🥃haha

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 29, 2020, 04:37:34 PM
Arillas today?? and . also to answer Kevin's question about the changes to the weather.
We start with 10 deg , outside , at 8.am. We finish with a dry sunny 18deg at 5pm.  but.... yesterday twas a cold day and with what was a very fierce wind, plus heavy rain ,which changed the beach , from those recent pics , to a beach which would bite yer leg off. - (Waves angrier than Boris Johnson's hair!!)
(I wanted pics but had dud batteries in the camera,,,big shame)

The days change and, although we are treated well we do get that rain which affects what work we want to do outside,
Pulling weeds etc and waiting for the soil to be dry enough was spoilt by yesterdays outburst. So now, any weeds this morning have half a ton of earth attached to them. - But... we do well here.
Twill get warmer , me-thinks by middle March. - Right now ... we take what nature throws at us and work around what she has in store..
It is still a good place to be and there is always avrio for work to be done
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 14, 2020, 01:02:24 PM
Well Guys, we kick the day off with a warm 19 deg and are already planning what to do over the next week, or so. Plenty of jobs around the house and garden will be completed, me-thinks!! The next 3/4 days should be around the same temps.
A bit of an eye opener, this morning, for Wegg , who pops to Sidari early for our weekly shop. Although no "panic buying" , in evidence, it brings everything into perspective when cashiers and staff are wearing gloves and masks. Never thought we would see that , in our lifetime.
So..... just hoping the D.I.Y shops are open and I can stock up with paints etc etc. - A tad different from my usual darting afternoon.
(Ouzo at home is not the same ... but a good way to keep up that necessary water intake)
I will keep y'all updated.
Stay well
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 14, 2020, 06:59:05 PM
Panic buying at Brettas , this afternoon!!!! - I ran around , with my trusty trolley, screaming madly, trying to avoid the other Two customers that were in there. I was last to the meat counter and only had a full choice of fresh meats to choose. Chicken , various cuts of Pork , Lamb , Kontosoulvi to die for.
(I wanted empty shelves so I could complain - WOTSALLTHATABOUT.
and then........ I rushed off to Sidari to queue for petrol. - No one in front of me?? - Totally confused. - I thought about waiting around the corner until a queue built up. (Coulda been a long wait) - So I came home to an outside temp still hovering around 16deg.
Local Greeks, meanwhile, continue with preparing all their premises for the Summer. - Optimistic not pessimistic. - Even I could learn from that.
Thanks to the way they look at life , here , I do not have dried bread and dog food pate tonight!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 15, 2020, 02:16:21 PM
Saw a bizarre sight on the way to Arillas today.
"I don't believe it!!" says I.
"Nor do I" says Wegg "Didn't know they made levis that small!
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=153203.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

and.... with all bars closed I think I have found a place to "self isolate" for a while
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=153202.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
until others get the same idea , and the same bench with a beer.

and....... work continues at Marina Pool bar.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=153201.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
extra decking on the way.

A quiet Arillas so I'm back home to enjoy a dry 17deg and a beer, on the balcony.
Finally Greece has closed all tourist accommodation until the 30th April. Such a shame for those planning to come over, but what can we do??

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on March 15, 2020, 05:14:50 PM


Hi Neil

Thanks it’s looking good the decking. The beach looks quiet

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 16, 2020, 04:46:05 PM
So...... Arillas Today?? - As yesterday and the day before.
My travels took me to Sidari and a very deserted Sidari twas.
Some pics for you of Albania , the Beach at each end. - Not a soul so sipped a beer or two and appreciated the 23deg on offer.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=sid1.JPG&w=230&h=230&cw=230&ch=230&q=75&c=1&t=1&wmk=!&check=d92c8054b01e0afbd46da2979bfb08ab25543674)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=sid2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=sid3.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Supermarkets very quiet and a happy group of people all round. (Alebit touching elbows and not shaking hands- Nobody kisses me anyway!!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on March 16, 2020, 05:55:19 PM

Hi Neil

I will kiss you BUT no tongues also I let you hold my shaft Nono behave darts shaft

It looks quite in Albania as well as Sidari


Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 17, 2020, 06:20:06 PM
Arillas today and we are all looking for jobs to keep us occupied.  For me a little time, on the beach, enjoying 21 deg and then home for some garden weeding.
Rumour now has it that , as from tomorrow, all D.I.Y shops will be closed as will the large timber yards. But I think deliveries only will not be affected.
(Although I doubt they will deliver me a tub of paint!)
We all plod on, as do you guys in the UK.
Stay safe and sound and sane!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 17, 2020, 06:37:29 PM
As you say mate , we keep on going !  Our offices are being closed after tomorrow , got to work from home . I will go stir crazy !!!!   lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on March 17, 2020, 07:09:42 PM


Hi
Beverly has to work from home from tomorrow she brought her work lap top home so she can log on
That’s my peace has gone

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 17, 2020, 07:32:02 PM
Take care neil and everyone affected.
Staying at home sounds OK, but to be out and about is something we take for granted.

I have not been well for a few weeks and now I fall into the at risk category. Self isolation is the recommendation for me, Transplant with low immune system is not the best at the best of times, so I must take care and look after myself and by doing so look after others.

The season is going to be a tough one for the locals especially with things looking grim at the moment, let's hope that things improve soon.

Arillas will still be here when the virus has gone and if we can all be here to return again then we will have the satisfaction of knowing we have beaten it.
If we all take care of ourselves to be as well as we can be, then we will help to keep others safe as well.
We all need to be back, Arillas is in our hearts and long may it remain.
See you there... take care.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Franpol on March 17, 2020, 10:51:49 PM
Well said john ,I think you have summed up the feelings of all us arilliacs, you  have touched our hearts ,take care we will be back to our paradise sooner or later and to all  our arillas residents and hosts keep well ,it's going to be a tough time but we will get through it .best wishes Fran and Pauline.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on March 17, 2020, 11:35:29 PM
I work in a school and it absolutely beggars belief that we are still going in. Ridiculous
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Sandy x on March 17, 2020, 11:52:28 PM
Eggy please keep your pictures coming....we are all going to need them this summer.....x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 18, 2020, 01:21:32 AM
Have we written off this Summer's visit to Arillas? I haven't just yet....... 😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 18, 2020, 09:39:41 AM
Many thanks to Ref John, and all for thoughts that mean a great deal to all here. Especially those locals who are re-vamping/improving Appts/Bars etc, some of which may now not be taken advantage of.  Wegg was flying back to the UK, next week, to see family but obviously not happening now. We can all only remain positive for May onwards.
Cheers to y'all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 19, 2020, 03:50:26 PM
As long as its the beginning of May, so we can come. Give my love and best wishes to everybody there for a good summer. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on March 19, 2020, 05:28:41 PM


Hi
The people who are doing well money wise
Is the pay view TV companies advertising films on special deals someone is all ways ready to make money

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 19, 2020, 06:35:12 PM
Who needs pay per view?? - Sat on a bench, this afternoon, with a beer , enjoying 23deg and very warm.
Pleasant surroundings and very quiet. - Greek TV at home , if needed , plus a full UK TV package for 24e per month.
(Includes sports channels but sadly no sports at the mo)
Probably a few pics tomorrow, if I can escape the garden spade and paintbrush!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on March 19, 2020, 08:56:00 PM
That sounds idyllic, Eggy, especially the warm temperature.  It sounds as if you won't have any trouble parking your Punto over the next few weeks!
The constant rain here is having a break for a few days and I set about mowing the back lawn this afternoon.  However my 16 year old mower gave up the ghost when I was three quarters of the way through.  Now I have to sit about until a replacement turns up.  Life is never dull.
All the best to all forum folk at this difficult time - Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 20, 2020, 06:20:30 PM
Thanks PJ. - I always pass "Arilliac" greetings on. - Pity you are not here with your  mower. - I could find some work for you.
Arillas today still donates 26deg at 6pm.
and ... the first living being I bumped into???
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=arl1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
Meet Linda- The new addition to Kostas on the beach. She knows my Punto and knows she always get a biccie , or two. - Obviously missing all her other "guests" as she generally is spoiled rotten.

.... and Arillas Beach???
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/arl4_595.jpg)
all dressed up for the party but no-one to invite.

and spare a thought for this empty jetty - Longing for the bench and bums to put on it.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=arl5.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

all in all ... a sad tme all over the World. - Ner seen Arillas this quiet when March is coming to an end.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/b13003_595.jpg)

We are very lucky here , at the moment , as no change to our shopping routine, no petrol queues, no cases reported. - But.... we must not be too complacent!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 21, 2020, 05:45:55 PM
Arillas , this morning , welcomed Wegg for a beach meander. - With her trusty mobile she sneaked a couple of pics. (North End and South End)
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=210320a.jpg&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=210320b.jpg&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

20deg , this morning and still 18deg at 6pm. - A tad worried that I keep posting and offering you guys something that potentially could be out of reach for while.
I think I may just leave it alone for a few days , as I feel guilty being here to appreciate all this, when you are facing such a hard time in the UK.
Wegg and I are helpless here as we should be in the UK with family especially her elderly parents. Support via e-mail is not enough.
Be Well , Guys.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on March 21, 2020, 06:07:57 PM
Neil: We appreciate your concern for our welfare, just as we all wish you and yours freedom from this virus.
However please don't stop spreading a little cheer through news and photographs (plus jests and jokes).  Am sure many of us are having more time to spend on our media devices that we were only a short while ago, (and I can't even mow the lawn until a new mower arrives!)

All the best - Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on March 21, 2020, 11:06:04 PM
Definitely keep posting pics! Its going to keep us going in these strange times, stay safe everyone xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on March 22, 2020, 12:21:15 PM
I concur with Patrick and Ger.  Please do keep posting Eggy.  My daily peek at the forum and webcam brightens my day. Take care all forum members and remember, this will all eventually end and Arillas will be waiting.
Ann x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 22, 2020, 03:44:30 PM
No please don't stop, looking for your post is the only thing that's keeping me sane. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 23, 2020, 09:21:33 AM
Cheers to all. - I quite often re-read my posts, looking for spelling errors etc, and felt they were becoming a tad "Yah-Boo-Sucks to you". Obviously not meant to be. - However, we awake , this morning, to news that stricter rules have been implemented by Greece. - Many are ignoring self ISO here. Police are enforced to stop and check anyone they believe are flouting the rules. I can read a little Greek and think there have been 16 deaths in Athens.
Dimitris will keep us all updated, I am sure.
Wegg off shopping this morning. - Our usual weekly shop so will update you when she returns.
... Meanwhile....... 12deg and rain, this morning. - I think we are still allowed out , for exercise , so may potter off, on my own, for a while.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 23, 2020, 12:26:17 PM
Stay Safe.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 23, 2020, 01:15:32 PM
Hi Neil
Keep well and safe, Wendy will fill up on the food front I'm sure. Is the Ouzo stock in good order ?,
You will still need your social comfort even if you are drinking alone.
Boris now has me locked down due to my transplant.  Dot like most front line workers battles on, making sure the healthcare centres are as clean as they can be.
And Phil's wedding looks a no go as Spain is locked down. (no wedding will be a small price to pay if we all come out the other end).
They will still  have a registry office wedding with two whitnesses providing it will be allowed.

To all the Arillas forum members who are not going to make it to our favourite place.
Keep well and keep safe.
If Boris asks us to do things differently, DO IT
We all need to return when its OK to do so

And to the friends and people of Arillas, Corfu and Greece. Please keep well and safe, do what you need to do and let's look forward to meeting again.
Love to you all
Dot & John Xxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 23, 2020, 02:40:34 PM
Keep the pics coming please Neil!
Keep safe everyone especially you Ref . Boris will be red carding us all soon I am sure !
I sat typing working from home , well in the garden actually as its a beautiful day!
Be lucky y'all
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on March 23, 2020, 04:06:35 PM
Hi Karl
It is a nice day in the Black Country.
Enjoy the sunshine.
Keep safe, take care
Yes the full lockdown is only a matter of time.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on March 23, 2020, 04:08:10 PM

Hi

Yes keep pics coming Neil.
No photos of your empty ouzo bottles haha
Our neighbors both sides of us have text us to see if we okay or need anything very good of them
I got go in hospital for a Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening next Tuesday
Because my heart condition
Look after yourself Ref  and others on the forum all be safe don’t mix with other people

I have been tidying up the back garden today what a lovely day
Bev is still working from home
Nic is running around from surgery to surgery sorting things out

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 23, 2020, 05:33:50 PM
Indeed dear Eggy! Keep them pictures coming and every single one is appreciated hugely during this confined to working from home thing that is happening. :)

Look after you and Wendy and stay safe and enjoy all the beauty 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 23, 2020, 05:43:56 PM
I really do welcome all your advice/reassurance/comments/help from the UK. - I wish I knew more Greek to safely remain in the loop here. I rely on friends to keep me updated. - Brouklis is a life saver for this.
Wegg did our usual shop, this morning, with no trolley bashing, or fighting for loo rolls etc.

No Arillas today as I was helping an old pal of mine in Sidari. - Lives on his own , older than me!! (Can you believe that??) to take him shopping and set him up for a DVD player and DVD's plus Free to View TV. - He needs Sky News/Eurosport plus films to watch to keep him sane.
(A good ole guy and a valuable dart playing partner!!)

I will be around Arillas, tomorrow, for some walking exercise, so will tell y'all about going's on tomorrow.

Thanks again to all you super Arilliacs for your support. - I wish I had more knowledge of Greek language and reading. - I would welcome it!!
(Thrown in at the deep end now - sink or swim springs to mind)

and... Erja - You posted whilst I was posting. - Just to let you know I keep dreaming about you!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: sharonF on March 24, 2020, 01:58:24 PM
Hi Eggy,
Agree with everybody, please do keep posting, we were supposed to be coming over in June with family, first time for my grandkids. 
I love reading your posts and seeing the photos, always put a smile on my face.
Take care, stay safe and hopefully we will see you once this is all over.
Sharon and Billy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: peter and evie on March 24, 2020, 03:55:41 PM
Cheers to all. - I quite often re-read my posts, looking for spelling errors etc, and felt they were becoming a tad "Yah-Boo-Sucks to you". Obviously not meant to be. - However, we awake , this morning, to news that stricter rules have been implemented by Greece. - Many are ignoring self ISO here. Police are enforced to stop and check anyone they believe are flouting the rules. I can read a little Greek and think there have been 16 deaths in Athens.
Dimitris will keep us all updated, I am sure.
Wegg off shopping this morning. - Our usual weekly shop so will update you when she returns.
... Meanwhile....... 12deg and rain, this morning. - I think we are still allowed out , for exercise , so may potter off, on my own, for a while.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 26, 2020, 06:54:47 PM
Well Guys , including Peter n Evie who are "trainee Arilliacs" , but only on the posting side. That I am very sure of. - P n E , you have much time to learn!

Arillas Today brings a smidgeon of rain and 13 to 15deg temps.
With our home ISO , here, we all have to text a specific number, with a reason why we venture out. We then have an immediate "OK" reply. This is our proof we are out and about for a good reason. - If no phone there is a preprinted form, you take with you, indicating the reason you are out.
Passport/Resident Permit/ Driving license must be with us. A very good idea as it deters those "ISO Breakers".
(Allegedly 140 fines over the last 48 hours for flouting this rule. - and so it should be!!)
Tomorrow my reason will be exercise and I need it. No darts at the moment so all those "7ft 9's" back and thro, from the dartboard need to be put in motion.
and...... as Kevin knows, it takes me so long to hit a double. !!! - I generally walk many kilometres!!
anyway.....the camera will be with me so I hope to return, with photos, albeit totally exhausted.
Hope all is well with y'all there.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 27, 2020, 06:31:59 PM
Another tad wet Arillas today, although not cold and no breeze. Twas 16 deg  AT 6:30pm and then we had some heavy drizzle which saw the temp pop down to 15deg very quickly.
Some beach pics for you, after my "authorised" exercise , this afternoon.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=eggy2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=eggy3.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=eggy5.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

and........ this one for Truth (Karl)
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=eggy1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
Now rendered , Karl. ( Hope you are all well there )

and..... this one for Kevin to get his (false??) teeth into, - What is is??? - One of many taken on the beach front.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=egg76.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Cheers Guys
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 28, 2020, 09:11:17 AM
Hello mate,
How are you and Wend?
Alls ok here Neil thanks , as well as be be expected anyway. The outside of my properties looking good anyway with all this 'working from home ' 😂 . Fences / shed/garage all painted and ready for Summer, house to paint next and drives/paths to be jetwashed . I run or cycle every morning and then take Libs to the canal for an hour every afternoon for a walk/cycle/feed the ducks, keeping our distance from others ofcourse 👍
The appartments are coming on nicely, how many are there, just the 4 ? Are they on the bend by Vincermos or higher up the lane than that , closer to Bardis? There looked to be a few 'goings on' in the lower field by Vincermos last Summer, only bits like a piece or red and white tape at the entrance to it 😂
Cheers
Truth
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 28, 2020, 10:03:59 AM
Cheers Karl , all so far so good.
Those appts are nearly opposite the entrance to Bardis Sun.

and we have these others here....
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=eggy9.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
nearly opposite Marguerita Taverna (on the back track to Arillas beach.
.
plus....... "goings on" at Thalassa.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=eggy4.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Tis all taking shape but, obviously , with ISO, and buider's yards being closed. Work has come to a virtual standstill.

Arilas today starts at 12 deg and dry, this morning , so a chance to get get the "Timbercare" out and outside furniture attacked. - Great!!! (Bah humbug)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on March 28, 2020, 01:03:29 PM
Keep up the good work Eggy,your photos are helping to lift our gloom over here,looking more like we will not be able to make May,(just waiting on Tui,the government and the Greek government)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 28, 2020, 04:07:34 PM
To say it is a struggle, for us, here would not be acceptable. - We have yet to face what you guys in the UK are facing.
Heard today that a Belgium passenger, who flew in a couple of days ago, is now under ISO. I feel that the Greeks have it spot on here and although an " Ass Pain" for the likes of me who go out every afternoon, it is the proper procedure to follow. My Fireman neighbour , for example, I am told , works 14 days on then takes 14 days ISo.

So.... Arillas today is a hunky dory 18deg and quiet. - No work going on, at the new builds of, Mega Lithari.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=eggy10.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
and... I wonderwhat this build will be? - Just down from Lithari but still on their land.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=eggy11.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
possibly an on-site Taverna/restaurant/bar... who knows??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on March 30, 2020, 12:39:38 PM


Hi

New sign on the beach at Arillas

(https://i.imgur.com/P1YnoPa.jpg) sorry Patrick no go haha

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on March 30, 2020, 05:19:16 PM
Oh, but that's no problem, as in my head I'm only 20 years old!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 30, 2020, 06:41:57 PM
PJ - In my head I'm only 20 , as well. - Until I have to get up that ****dy ladder!!

Arillas today hovers around 21 deg. - Bugger , 21 deg and nowt to do with it except finish railing painting and weed garden plots.
Exciting morning, planned for avrio though, is a tad of strimming. - PJ - where are you with that mower of yours, and broken is no excuse!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on March 30, 2020, 07:07:27 PM
Got my new mower and finished the back lawn and then did the front lawn.  However weather is now January rather that spring so too cold for gardening.  Glad to know you are planning a bit of strimming - I find that a bit noisy though.  Best wishes - Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on March 31, 2020, 04:30:29 PM
Eggy
Arillas beach would not be the same without pat and his speedo,s 🤔🤔😵yammas my freind
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on March 31, 2020, 04:44:05 PM
Hi
Or without his speedos .lol
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 01, 2020, 06:02:41 PM
Arillas today is a good day for staying at home. - Cold and wet and still a tad of rain, at 6pm here, making that outside temp of 10deg seem much less.
21 deg inside plus a little whisky plus a decent film is the way to go right now.
Definitely not speedo weather unless you have a belt, to keep them up and socks to pad them out!!!
Thunder and lightening, as I type so switching all off now.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: RIL8 on April 02, 2020, 10:50:11 AM
Lots of activity on the beach this morning JCB moving sand by the front bucket full. Quite a crowd at one time do you think they are aware that it’s all on the webcam!! Mind you it must be a great break from the ISO.

Ril8
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 02, 2020, 02:16:22 PM
RIL8
Tis strange when you can only work if you are in paid employment but cannot do any work, for others, as a favour.  We have 3 Villa owners, obviously not here, and we offered to do garden watering and Villa checks , if needed. Our policeman friend says we would be fined if we were caught.  This is one person, strictly in isolation, with a hose? - and we would drive there, as we would drive to a supermarket. Bizarre. - and now , so I am told, no sea swimming or fishing. If true, a blow, for many locals who fish to eat, so I don't think that rule will go down very well , at all.
anyway.... good to see our loyal bin men working hard, this morning, and fully geared up for the job. - Taken for granted before, maybe?????
(Re-iterates , in a small way , what Geoff said on his recent post)
 Arillas today - A cleaner beach, 12 deg at 2pm , and a chilly wind.
Be well
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on April 03, 2020, 10:30:42 AM
Hi

Some of our police forces also are monitoring car travel via ANPR cameras and patrolling popular spots such as National Parks and checking the area where the car is registered and warning/fining drivers for travelling to far for excercise. They are citing that you may fill up with petrol or break down and you will then  come in to contact with others.

Geoff

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 04, 2020, 03:22:20 PM
The fine , here  for not following the guidelines, as I am told is 150e. - So far, again as I am told, 100,000e taken , which goes to assist the Health Service.
So it is very important to text the designated number with the relevant code for leaving your property.
You can quote - Shopping / Chemist / Exercise / Helping the vulnerable / Bank
Obviously we have to tell those "white lies" If we are dumping rubbish or getting petrol etc. - But I still think they have got it right here. - Only 3 reported cases in the age group of 75 plus, so I believe. - Hoping Dimitris will keep us updated. - Knowing and reading a little Greek, at this critical time , is not good enough.
(Fish outa water springs to mind)

But...... We can sit, on our balcony, and enjoy a dry 17deg , knowing that my Ouzo and water is much cheaper here , and served by an unpaid Wegg.
What with that and reducing my smoking, and no afternoon darts, I have minimum of an extra 60e a week in my pocket. (On a spreadsheet - sad git that I be)
Cheers guys and rooting for y'all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 11, 2020, 05:05:34 PM
Today finishes with a 22deg and still very warm (at 5pm) - Wish I could get to Arillas but cannot justify driving for exercise and do not want to risk that 150e fine.
Tis very sad with Arillas all dressed up and nowhere to go!! - ISO, here, looks to be until the end of April. 
But... Greece/Corfu, in my opinion, are getting it right. Early lock down with clamp down on those who abuse it. - Only 4 cases here with 2 fatalities, so I am told.
Dimitri will now more.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 11, 2020, 06:15:50 PM
Well..... I can correct my post above. - At 6:15 we now have 25deg on our balcony. - WOTSTHATALLABOUT??
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on April 11, 2020, 06:34:34 PM
Wolverhampton Today is about the same mate..... scorchio 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 22, 2020, 06:04:23 PM
Hi Karl
I would bet that, with the ISO , Wolverhampton does not have any "Wanderers" at the moment.!!
and.... I wish I could tell you about "Arillas Today" but cannot justify being there. - To say I am out for exercise would be frowned upon as exercise should be walking near you house and not driving anywhere. - Don't fancy a fine.
What I can tell you.. tis a wetty today and only 14 deg outside. Probably about the same avrio.
anyway........ tomorrow you will all see a new post called "Kavadades Today". Best I can offer at the moment and may be a change from the norm.
(It's either that or photos of the top ten speedo patterns in the world - As sourced by Donald Trump)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on April 22, 2020, 06:19:45 PM


Hi Karl

This is the longest run we have had not losing haha

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on April 22, 2020, 07:18:47 PM
You're on a right run Kev !!!! All thr others have gone on similar runs though 😂😂
Kavadades Today sounds good tn me Negg , be a nice change 🙂
19 degrees and sunny all day today at my patio office 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 03, 2020, 05:05:29 PM
For an "Arillas Today" you will have to wait for an "Arillas Tomorrow" as restrictions are lifted, a tad, and we are allowed to move further afield.
Wegg looking forward to a walk on the beach and I am looking forward to seeing the beach, from a bench , with beer in hand.
Hoping the locals are as good as the weather. - 24deg , like today , and I think I may cope with it!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on May 03, 2020, 06:09:38 PM


Hi Neil

That’s good news

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 03, 2020, 08:23:48 PM
Enjoy the walk on the beach Wendy, and hope both of you stay well and continue to enjoy yourself without to many restriction.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 04, 2020, 06:32:17 PM
Well !! - The "Arillas Tomorrow" , which I promised, yesterday, on "Arillas Today" will not be with photos until tomorrow which is one day todays "Arillas Today".
To clarify... Tomorrow will feature today's Arillas which I was hoping to post tonight.
But.... I can tell you we have 22 deg and it is a breezy Arillas. - I was sandblasted and nearly blown away trying to sit on a beach front bench and enjoy a beer.
But twas good to be there. - Back avrio.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 05, 2020, 02:08:24 PM
Arillas , yesterday , compliments of the "Walking Wegg"
.
Appts opposite Bardis Sun looks to have been have changed a little.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=040520e.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Ina's extending her eating area.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=040520d.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Thallassa improvements
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=040520c.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Decking nearly finished at Marina Pool Bar
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=040520b.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
. and , not forgetting the beach.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=040520a.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
. for my part I include a couple of those beach front flowers. - Can never remember the name.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=may41.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=may42.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
around 21 deg and warm , today.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 05, 2020, 03:11:35 PM
Its all taking shape ready to hit the ground running mate....... 👍
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 05, 2020, 03:46:02 PM
Pictures tell a story and the pictures here tell a story.
The first week of what should be a new season full of expectation,  the expectation is there. Locals still working hard to give us those subtle little changes we get every season. Small additions that you sometimes miss if you dont look for them.
And the more noticable one's ... who put those appartments there. It all makes Arillas what it is, thank you Wendy for taking time to take the shots.
But as I said pictures tell a story and the biggest story here is the people who are missing.
The Season is still on hold the first visitors have had to stay at home, those who are anticipating later holidays are still unsure about what is going to happen.
As we say Arillas today will also be Arillas Tomorow let's hope Arillas Tomorow will be available for us all soon.
To our friends over there who continue to work through this hard time for our benifit, thank you we appreciate and miss you all.
The good times will soon return when we come back to your beautiful village and pick up where we left,
 Arillas is part of us we will not forget you.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 05, 2020, 04:34:20 PM
I would like to thank John for saying more or less the same as I was thinking. Once again Thank you for the photo's Neil & Wendy. Love to you both.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on May 05, 2020, 04:42:14 PM

Hi Neil

The plants u can’t remember is a  Carpobrotus, commonly known as pigface, ice page 1 walk around Arillas

Hope this helps

Kev

P/s
Good pics something I would love to work on keep well u two
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 08, 2020, 06:17:11 PM
Thanks Kevin,
Finishing at 27 deg , 6pm , today and weather says twill be hot next week. - So.... put strimmer in shed. paintbrush in water., send all stain remover to Geoff, finish knitting new speedos for Pj,  some other time,  and pay Arillas a visit tomorrow.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 10, 2020, 04:04:50 PM
I really enjoyed my Arillas afternoon break, today, but left a little sad. - This is a Sunday and this is the parking situation.
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=sund1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
and that Fiesta is Weggs. - (Sometimes she lets me play with it)
The beach is all dressed up and no one to impress.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=sund2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
and... I did a little trip to Agious Yiorgos.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=sund3.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=sund4.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Being of a suspicious nature, I am sure that a few tourists have snuck into Corfu. - Why?? , you ask. Because I am behind them, when they stop dead to take in the view. (Nearly took the passenger door off when it opened.) The other dawdled, with the choice of Afionas of Arillas, at a T-Junc, and only shot away after a loud purp of the horn.  There was a third who didn't know what the hell he/she was doing.
They are certainly not from the UK so we , can possibly say , have they come over on a boat. Who is close enough to achieve that.??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Graham and Kay on May 10, 2020, 05:51:23 PM
Good to see the sea front in such pristine condition waiting the tourists.  Really sad that our trip out next Thurs is cancelled; it really does feel like our 2nd home at the Tria.  Sadly we cannot come out until  May 13th (2021) - Easyjet flights are booking until May 4th at the moment, so won't be long now.

Hopefully, Arillas will see some season there where visitors to the"special place'willl help boost the income.

Stay safe everyone.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 12, 2020, 07:22:58 PM
Graham and Kay
Tria Adelphia plod on regardless, with their plans to update, yet again premises for this Summer. - I am so full of praise for them. (But twas fine as it was)
All busy there working away from late morning to early afternoon.
Just heard, from an Arillas local of mine, that they enjoy a 32deg sunny 7pm. = wow!! - Maybe this year Negg will bite the bullet and go for a paddle??
Cheers to all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 12, 2020, 08:56:13 PM
Lovely pics Eggy but as you say a little sad, well lets be honest very sad Pete and I should be on that beach. See you next year with some luck. I forgot if our Wendy does decide to take a paddle make sure you take a photo. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Graham and Kay on May 13, 2020, 09:46:09 AM
Negg, thanks for the update.  Phillip, Helen and Yannis are lovely people who never appear to stop working; always making improvements somewhere about their premises.  It really is sad  that they, along with so many other proprietors are not going to reap the rewards that they so deserve, by having a full season this year.
Hopefully, a few weeks of the 2020 season can be recovered and then 2021 can see Arillas thriving once again.

Stay safe everyone.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on May 15, 2020, 02:27:37 PM
Thanks for the info Eggy.  It's wonderful to see recent photos of Arillas, especially as we probably won't see it this year. We miss everything, everywhere and especially everyone there. I wonder how Yannis from Scotland, and others who come for weeks are coping without Arillas this year   I really hope all the businesses survive the poor season.  Love to all at Tria and Rainbow and Coconut and Marina and..............and to Neil and Wendy xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 16, 2020, 05:08:42 PM
Mo....If only I had the time to play that guitar of Davids. - But soooo busy.
Arillas today , apart from around the 30's , did get a few locals on the beach.
Look! - there's one.. (http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=maysat2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
others saw my camera and made a run for it.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=maysat3.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
and I have finally found out the correct , UK , spelling for Efi's/Eftihia.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=maysat5.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
and..... I think this could be the infamous "Jo Wisset Swing" ???
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=maysat4.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
This one was taken from the balcony of an Arillas Villa that we keep an eye on.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=maysat1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
Sadly , with their May/June and possibly early July guests cancelling, the owner will feel the pinch just like all Arillas folk.

A tad of possible good news is that Tavernas etc may be allowed to open from May 25th. So many places to eat and drink and so few of us , here , to go around.
(Think we may have a set up a rota)
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 16, 2020, 05:56:03 PM
It all looks fantastic! As for my swing that’s long gone and is now replaced with a hammock which I have no intention of trying to climb into, even less that kiddie’s swing (although Mick would prob pay good money to watch haha
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 16, 2020, 06:23:21 PM
It all looks fantastic! As for my swing that’s long gone and is now replaced with a hammock which I have no intention of trying to climb into, even less that kiddie’s swing (although Mick would prob pay good money to watch haha

Whoops !!! - So that's why I had to frighten the kids away to get a photo???
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 17, 2020, 05:35:15 PM
Arillas today???
Well , a busy beach and many vehicles plus a 33deg at 3:30pm - 35 deg now , at 5:30 , in Kavadaddes.
Sadly I left my camera at "Beach Kostas" so cannot put pics on until tomorrow.
anyway.... good to see the beach being taken advantage of. (seems years since I struggled to park the Punto)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on May 17, 2020, 06:23:52 PM
Very hot indeed and an amazing number of local visitors in Arillas beach today!
There are no sunbeds on the beach, there is not a single shop open.... most mysterious.... NOT A SINGLE TOURIST.
Our beach has never had so many local visitors on a day in May. also the temperature has hit a new record in Corfu for May!
it reminds me of the 70s but with extra modern cars.
a surrealistic atmosphere in my home town.....Apparently, cafes and restaurants can now be open with tables and chairs from the 25th of May. One week earlier as announced . this is good news I already have one reservation for that day!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 17, 2020, 07:40:44 PM
Well you all deserve it
Following lockdown a day at the beach is just what you need.
Now the next thing is to get visitors back there and back to normal.
Perhaps you should do this as a reminder in years to come and have a special day for the Village on the beach
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 18, 2020, 06:57:40 AM
That’s a good idea John. I have been looking at these lovely pics and although we all desperately want to be there, how lovely to see the locals reclaim their little village in a time when they would usually be very busy preparing for their first guests of the season. I’m sure that despite the quiet start to the season, the joy of rediscovering why so many people visit Arillas year after year has been lovely for them, especially after such a restricting lockdown. We often forget that our hard-working friends rarely get to enjoy the beautiful beach and all that Arillas has to offer.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 18, 2020, 03:10:04 PM
Yesterday's pics from Arillas
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=new-album&i=maymon4.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=new-album&i=maymon5.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=new-album&i=maymon6.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
Long time since I have seen so may cars! - Nowhere to park again!!!
and........
just a couple of fun Arillas todays.
It's three chairs for Beach Kostas - Hip Hip Hoorahhh!!
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=maymon2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Hopefully open on Monday and busy working away.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=maymon3.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
and if Viv is reading... that youngun, Sebastian has volunteered to strim that steep bank of ours. - kavadaddes pics will follow on Wednesday.
So... yet another 33deg plus hottie and keeping the house to a steady 24deg' which is hard work.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 18, 2020, 04:28:54 PM
OO Negg  Do you really think I would miss something as important as this. Im quite relieved about it, just tell Sebastian to be careful, even if his still a youngster compared to us, its still a deep slope to do.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 18, 2020, 04:40:56 PM
Hi My Darling Brother, Sooner then I expected, lets hope everybody that has booked can get there. Maybe later in the year if our little house is open we might surprise you. My operation has been cancelled for now, will pm you when we know more. xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 19, 2020, 02:45:45 PM
Hi Eggy, thought you could show this to Wendy for me, Im sure she will have something to say about it.
  I sent through Amazon, for some runner bean seeds because I cant get any from anywhere. That was about 5 weeks ago. They arrived today from China,( I kid you not). Don't even look like runner beans they are so small that im thinking I might have been spouts come up. That's if I don't pot them in the bin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 19, 2020, 04:02:57 PM
To be honest , Viv , if runner beans come from China and they are runners , they will be knackered when they get to you and will "sprout" up every excuse possible why they are not runner beans just "Has Beans"  - Bean there and done that.

Arillas today has many who are  sprucing up places to be on target to open on Monday. Brouklis will be ready as will the Pizzeria and Beach Kosta working overtime.
(I did pinch one of his key members to do some work for me , today , and Viv knows about that)
We plan a Monday evening , at Brouklis , and then plan to visit all places that make an effort to keep us happy. - Good to see all these guys!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 20, 2020, 09:28:13 AM
Arillas today brings news that Police detain a UK family trying to sneak into their favourite place
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=head1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 21, 2020, 03:41:12 PM
Arillas today will probably finish around 25 deg after a drizzly and chilly morning start.
Sad to see the Jetty without the Arillas bench.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=2105d.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
A deserted beach still looking good.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=2105e.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=2105c.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=2105a.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/cache/arillas/2105b_595.jpg)
.
I do not think many local places will open , on Monday as , quite logically, it is not worth their effort. Brouklis and the Pizzeria are available now and Beach Point and Beach Kostas should be OK. San Stephanos has a couple of places ready to go and Sidari should be up n running, albeit slowly. Ag George I am not sure about but, if there is a stream of German tourist this will probably be thier first choice. - May be wrong.
Thanks to Harold and Co. for taking the time to update all of us on who just may be here , this Summer. - Good for the Greek economy and good for Corfu and, of course good for Arillas. - But , and I mean this very sincerely , locals will miss you guys. A repertoire , built up over many years and swapping stories about life will be hard for all of them. ( and you lot , of course )
.
anyway... on a lighter note , and blame Kevin 'cause he mentioned "heads" the other day. -
Headline News - Motorist stopped by Police denies he is the notorious Korfu Kidnapper!!

(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=kidnap.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
. These pics may be springing up when you least expect them - But if they are "out of order" please let me know.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 21, 2020, 07:09:21 PM

(http://arillas.atwebpages.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=kidnap.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)


Have you let the boot of the Punto out on a room only basis.
Dont tell the tax, they will be after you for room tax
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 22, 2020, 02:33:45 PM
John - Obviously you don't know the state of my boot innards!! - but I could make a reduction for two sharing!
Trust you and Dot are hunky dory and you are waving red cards to all those seen breaking the 2 metre rule??
(looking forward to playing darts with a mask and gloves on - I may improve... yah never know)

Big Arillas beach clean up , this morning , and good to, not only see, but feel a buzz all round. - A nice 24deg to go with it and should anyone venture onto the Arillas Webcam, today , they will spot that much missed addition to the end of the jetty.
Had a sneak preview in Ina's , today , and it's taking shape and looking very good. A much larger eating area. Possibly a wider range of snacks to suit a wider range of tastes. - Whatever she has planned I am sure it will be a success.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on May 22, 2020, 04:16:36 PM
Hi
Can’t smoke with a mask on Eggy, or drink come to that
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 22, 2020, 06:13:23 PM
Geoff
May the Great Bell of Kavadaddes Church ring out and celebrate the return to abnormality for Arillas and surrounding areas!!.
Cheers
Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 22, 2020, 06:25:36 PM
PS , Geoff - You don't know those people in the suitcases , do you.??
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on May 22, 2020, 06:32:34 PM
Hi
The lock down inspectors?
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 22, 2020, 06:37:06 PM
G o o d   O n e .
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 25, 2020, 06:22:28 PM
A very bizarre Arillas afternoon for me. - It felt like being released from prison to face the outside world, after a long absence. - A few good local pals around and I wonder if they felt a tad like me??  A cold breeze with 23deg was the welcome to the beach front so , I guess I may try it again, tomorrow, to see if that improves.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 25, 2020, 06:55:05 PM
At least you can get on the beach. We cant to many people about and no idea where they have come from. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on May 25, 2020, 08:47:32 PM
Maybe Brouklis tonite might be more exciting..Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 26, 2020, 06:05:32 PM
Ron - Brouklis did us proud and Dimitris , as always , was the "MAN".
A great meal and 12 guests eating , when we left about 8:45 , so hoping late comers will make a good evening for all.
Full credit to Dimi and his family/team making a very bold effort to stay open and look after us !!!
Tried Sidari , this afternoon , and another very quiet place to be, - Even with some darts and Old Bill, as grumpy as ever, something, atmosphere wise, is lacking.
Back to Arillas tomorrow but find it sad to see so much on offer and so few to take advantage.
Be Well
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 30, 2020, 06:43:52 PM
We finish a quiet Arillas today , with 21 deg. The faces I recognise are also the faces that recognise me. -
 Some faces that we don't recognise would be a great bonus.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 31, 2020, 10:49:39 PM
We wish also Eggy but at the moment we UK residents feel like lepers in the eyes of the Greek government and I understand why but it hurts when you are one of those people who have stuck by the rules and kept in lock down . All tarred with the same brush unfortunately.  This will be 10th week working at home and self distancing but still unclean in the eyes of the Greek government.  I was not so.annoyed until I saw the list of countries accepted in Greece and not included Germany..No offence to the Germans but I thought they also had high rates of covid. Hmmm
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 31, 2020, 11:44:16 PM
China also made the list!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 01, 2020, 12:20:34 AM
Yeah. We should have cooked the figures also ☹
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 01, 2020, 01:36:49 AM
China also made the list!
You've got to laugh 🤣🤣
Unreal!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on June 01, 2020, 10:40:31 AM
Hi

Economics will now decide your holiday destination this year, not coronavirus.
Which is one reason why countries are saying ‘’you open up your borders to us, and we will reciprocate’’.
Countries cannot afford to be shut down any longer. We have to start earning again. We need to trade.

From the start this pandemic has been guided by the sciences. Hence the much paraphrased comment from governments has been ‘’ from the start we have abided by the advice from the scientists’’
If the experts got it wrong, governments could blame them. If governments went against the expert’s advice they would have been held to account for any negative consequences.

All governments need to have somebody to apportion blame to.

Now with worldwide recession or even a depression looming, the economic consequences of shutdowns are now becoming of paramount importance throughout the world.

So now we have our scientists saying relaxation of their lockdown advice is too premature, as they don’t want to be the scapegoats for any possible second spike of the virus.
Our government is now trying to appease all:

The scientists, so they will still have somebody to blame, hence some of these belated restrictions.
The voters, so they don’t fall down the ratings
The economy, so they will not blamed for the consequences

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 01, 2020, 12:09:25 PM
Meanwhile....... Tis a slightly chilly Arillas Today. - I think that Ina's may be open. We will see. - (We will also see if any new faces)
Newcastle horse racing this afternoon. - May be home early to lose a euro or two.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on June 01, 2020, 01:33:33 PM
i cannot understand China and Japan on the list
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on June 01, 2020, 03:18:28 PM
Hi

If you look at world wide deaths the statistics  are calculated as deaths per million of the population, which is felt reflects a more accurate rating rather than just the individual death rates alone.

As of May 29th:
Japan had 881 deaths which calculates as 6.96 per million
China had 4638 deaths which calculates  as 3.33 per million

Belguim heads the ratings  with  9388 deaths at 821.92 per million
Spain is second with 27119 deaths at 580.41 per million.
The UK is third with  37837 deaths which calculates as 569.07

Greece had 175 deaths at a rate of 16.31 per million

If you took into account  the land mass of each country and the density of their populations and other factors, the figures will be different. This I am sure will be calculated in months to come when the  pandemic is hopefully over.

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 01, 2020, 04:37:00 PM
Meanwhile....................... Arillas today winds it all up with 23 deg.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on June 01, 2020, 06:53:58 PM
That's exactly the same temperature as here in sunny Leicester with not a cloud in the sky!. I'm sitting in the garden with my feet in the grandchildren's paddling pool dreaming of Arillas 2021!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on June 01, 2020, 09:36:57 PM
26c here in devon
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 01, 2020, 10:43:38 PM
I'm sitting in the garden with my feet in the grandchildren's paddling pool dreaming of Arillas 2021!

Suzy - I hope that you are now in the same location otherwise you must have very long legs!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on June 02, 2020, 10:30:49 AM
Ha!ha!
I've stopped dreaming of Arillas for this July, as it's looking very doubtful. At least it's been a bit of a bonus having all this glorious hot sunshine. Just hoping we are soon able to visit our caravan in Norfolk before the weather changes to a rainy summer
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on June 02, 2020, 11:31:39 AM
Ha!ha!
I've stopped dreaming of Arillas for this July, as it's looking very doubtful. At least it's been a bit of a bonus having all this glorious hot sunshine. Just hoping we are soon able to visit our caravan in Norfolk before the weather changes to a rainy summer

Just down the road from you in sunny Rutland!  :-)  We will just have to dream of Arillas too this year, flights for July have been cancelled.  Hoping for a few days somewhere by the sea too. Spent my childhood summers on the Norfolk coast in my uncle's caravan, some lovely memories.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on June 02, 2020, 12:29:13 PM
We wish also Eggy but at the moment we UK residents feel like lepers in the eyes of the Greek government and I understand why but it hurts when you are one of those people who have stuck by the rules and kept in lock down . All tarred with the same brush unfortunately.  This will be 10th week working at home and self distancing but still unclean in the eyes of the Greek government.  I was not so.annoyed until I saw the list of countries accepted in Greece and not included Germany..No offence to the Germans but I thought they also had high rates of covid. Hmmm

Hi Sonia
Forgot to mention Germany in my reply to Harold about China and Japan
As of June 1st Germany had  8555 deaths calculated to 103.16 per million which is a lot lower than the UK's 569.07 per million

Geoff

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 02, 2020, 12:39:30 PM
21 deg today and I have been asked , by many Taverna owners , "Is there a sell by date on Colmans Mustard???
Equally and something Geoff, or others, could answer on a "General Chat" post.
 Will the UK benefit from all these "coffers" that the EU has planned for it's members??r -

Anyway..... We took an early trip to Lidls and Jumbo , Corfu Town, this morning. Straight in, no hovering, both but someone at the door noting customers in and out. So we got lucky but it just felt that we were both out of our comfort zone. - I am sure it's worse for you guys in the UK.
I am having a Sidari recce , later , so will see just how many premises are open and be nosey to see if any guests.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 03, 2020, 03:46:14 PM
Arillas Today, and if you had 50 cats you would be able to swing 'em anywhere. - (Tis possible the cats may enjoy it more that you!)
Quiet Beach , obviously , and a few of us locals sharing time with Greek owners.
Bumped into Ron n Ali , which was lucky on my part as, when they see the Punto,  they sneak into Kostas via the kitchen entrance.
(Think he ordered chips but couldn't hang on, long enough, to take the biggest ones)
.
Ina's is open and the extension nearly finished. - I have permission to take some pics when all is complete. - Super coffee, now available, from Stathis, who knows I prefer an Ouzo. - But... coffee for me n Wegg on the cards, for a few mornings.

The build , opposite Bardis, continues to improve. A super looking external wall is on the making plus the appt walls are now having their final coat. I will get pics, when no one is there, as I feel intruding.

So..... basically ... life is not the same and the 25deg sunny afternoon only looks after the few that appreciate it. -
Excuse me here on language etc but I must say as I feel.....#
....... It's a shit time and all miss you from the UK. - Make a poll of which nationality Corfu wants and the UK is number one.
(No disrespect to others  but long relationships have been built with you lot and there are so many that miss this , right now - we all struggle but twill be better)
We all hang on in there. - Bloody boring over here at the moment!!!!
Cheers
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on June 03, 2020, 08:14:27 PM
BLODDY ?????
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 03, 2020, 10:37:05 PM
BLODDY ?? - Is that a short version of "Bill Oddie" - Where did you see "BLODDY" ??
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 09, 2020, 05:17:18 PM
Breaking News for Arillas Today.
.
Actor who played a major part in that cult series , HITCHHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. spotted on the beach
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=galaxy.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
Exciting moments and I did not know which one to ask for an autograph.
28 deg and quiet.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 15, 2020, 07:25:17 PM
32 deg at 7pm. WOTSALLTHATABOUT??
Hating more and more  seeing empty tables and beach.
(Thinking of advertising for BUMS to make use of the bench)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 18, 2020, 10:37:36 PM
We finish our Arillas Today with a 22 deg at 10:30pm. - Super meal , Beach Kostas , consisting of steak for moi , and fish for Wegg. Good to see the beach in use by many young sprogs. - Obviously , although a very enjoyable evening tis not the same. Is this the new "NORM" ??
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 19, 2020, 06:16:50 PM
29 deg , give or take a tad, today.
A nice coffee, plus fresh orange for Wegg , at Ina's this morning.
Looking around , as I do , there are many pools waiting to be filled. - There will probably be a rush of water requirements for mid July but , quite rightly , places are keeping the odds in their favour.
Good to see Athina getting a further spruce up and Spiros reckons he should be open for 1st July.
There are new faces appearing in Arillas and Sidari and I think most are German. - Good for locals as a euro is a euro so whatever hand it starts in is not really important as long as it finds it's way to the till. -
That said I am still having my brain picked on UK flights etc etc. (Egg , the ""Know all Oracle??"" - I think not!! - But hope is never lost!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 20, 2020, 06:03:55 PM
Arillas today has been the day when you open your door and get hit with heat! - Bloody Henry springs to mind.
29 deg at 6pm and much water consumed by me already. Tis a hottie for yer bottie.
and.... we are in the "Spot the Tourist"  mode. Who was that car , in front of the car, in front of me. Stopping dead at every T-junction and , behaving like a poor little sheep that had lost it's way. It is such a shame that no one hires cars anymore with a rear view mirror.
Maybe where they came from does not have a highway code - Or the driver had his thumbs stuck up his bum.
This vehicle was full of lucky bunnies, in that, the car behind was an understanding driver.  I am an understanding driver but... do not stop dead in front of me as my PUNTO takes no prisoners!!
That said it is always good to see those who know where a good holiday can be had.
(I hope to get him tomorow as I have just had bullhorns fitted!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on June 20, 2020, 07:05:38 PM
I hope you had a general anasthetic before the bullhorns were fitted  as it sounds like a nasty operation.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on June 20, 2020, 10:02:32 PM
Neil
Those walls jumping out at you again,,, yammas see you soon
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 24, 2020, 06:27:22 PM
Bloody "Tourists!!! - Who stops 60% over a T-junction because they are not sure which way to go??? - Happened yesterday. I had to negotiate past them and they did not even realise I was there. ( Guy started to reverse when I was nearly past them.. (Punto horn working overtime!!!)
(Not from the UK , that I am sure of)
Anyway .... Arillas today finishes at 29 deg so UK weather , I think is on a par with this. - Obviously still quiet and I am getting paranoid, thinking that any car driving tourists are just hovering around, waiting for me , so they can annoy!! They must all be in a group and be on walkie talkies!!"Car 1 . Egg's on his way, stop dead now. - Car 2 open driver's door in 2 minutes , car 3 Turn left, but signal right after slowing down."
KEVIN - Are you paying ;em??
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: claretman1 on June 25, 2020, 01:29:10 PM
Any sign of activity at the Horizon hotel?  Is re-opening on the cards?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on June 25, 2020, 02:29:57 PM


Hi Neil

No I am not paying them
They said they would do it for laugh haha

Kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 25, 2020, 04:22:49 PM
Kevin - I will get 'em in the end.
Just had these new HEAD lights fitted so I don't think any hire car will stop , dead , in front of me now.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=lights.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Cheers from a 30 deg Arillas and a few "strangers" beginning to appear.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on June 25, 2020, 05:00:42 PM
Thanks for giving us the heads up eggy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on June 25, 2020, 05:02:31 PM

Hi NEIL

What are you doing with my holiday doll taking them out for the day when you are finished can you put it back at the Tria

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 25, 2020, 06:47:25 PM
Kevin,
She tells me she won't be back at the Tria as you keep trying to blow her up. (For whatever reason I cannot imagine!!!)

Do you know we now have 35deg, at Kavaddades, for 6:30pm.
The World's gone mad and if it wasn't for my heads then I would also go doooolalllley.
They talk to me - DONCHERKNOW? - So hard to concentrate on driving when they rabbit away on the back seat
Seriously . really sad to read that booked flights become cancelled flights so quickly. - WOTCANISAY??. So sorry for all you guys out there. - Still think it will be end August before we see a few UK faces.
and......Wegg has not been back to the UK for, over a year now, to see family. - Any good news is a bonus for all.
All I can do is use my "friends" to give someone a chuckle. "Heads you win and all that!!"
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 29, 2020, 06:44:07 PM
Kevin,
She tells me she won't be back at the Tria as you keep trying to blow her up. (For whatever reason I cannot imagine!!!)


Cheers
Negg

So... Kevin you are guilty. - Did not get a denial and,  as me , on the A-Z pics , I had to "bear" the truth.
Arillas finishes with a 32 deg at 6:30 pm which is a tad better than yesterday as we had 34 deg at the same time.

A busy Sunday as a slightly less busy today but is is sooooo good to see the sea and sand being put to super use .

A salad for evening meal , compliments of Wegg, who has been toiling away outside.
(WOTTASHAME we cannot grow sliced ham , though(
Byeeeee
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 30, 2020, 06:46:37 PM
Hard to do a 34deg, average temp, in Arillas today but good to see local Greeks taking advantage of their quiet times and using it with beach fun. - Still 35 deg at 6:30 pm which is a bummer as darts is planned for this evening.
Sad to see flights being cancelled/moved again , and it works both ways as Wegg had booked an early visit to see UK family.
Will not happen now and yet another flight to cancel and re-book.
I think I could be on my own, in September, as she will need at least a UK month to catch up with her family.
(Anyone out there who can blow the fuses, in my pacemaker, for September???)
..   But not Sandy as she would cost me a months pay in Retsina!!!!
Cheers
Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 03, 2020, 05:59:18 PM
Grazella on target to open Monday plus Amnos , plus Athina. - Possibly others very soon. Brouklis back in business and very busy the other evening. - No rush to fill any local pools though. A very quiet Sidari and Ag. Stephanos and Ag. George but spotting a few quad bikes, this afternoon, plus a hire car or two. - 35 deg at 6pm. Too hot for me.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 03, 2020, 06:27:27 PM
Forgot to say but if you want an "eye opener" as to how quiet it is. - Take a look , on U-tube, at SIDARI JUNE 2020. - You will find it if you search. - Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on July 04, 2020, 02:09:22 PM
Just watched the vidio of the vanlife family in sidari as you suggested neil and it is absolutly deserted save for the odd bike, really is a shame for all concerned, cracking vid of the place they were at all the same.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 04, 2020, 03:58:03 PM
Jackson - Sad to see it , is it not?
32 deg here at 4pm and really good to see the beach in use. - Yes , sunbeds are in use but I think this is a break even ploy for those concerned. - (Still not sure if they need the licence to start from May.- If so they have lost 10 weeks revenue)
Who knows.??
Meanwhile Arillas is waking up!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 05, 2020, 06:40:53 PM
Arillas today and no complaints, from me, for not finding a place to rest my Punto on the sea front. - Good to see a busy time going on and happy bunnies all round.
Beach Kostas was busy and spoke with family members from the Czech Replublic plus many German accents around, and I know that Holland supplied us with a guest or two.
Marvel Hotel pool is filled and ready and I am sure that the two Bardis's are now ready.
24 deg at 6:30pm after a tad of thunder/lightning and a short shower.
Good to see Arillas beginning to buzz.
Heard a plane going over Kavadaddes earlier!! - As long as nobody parachutes into our garden, for testing, then it can only be good for Corfu)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 05, 2020, 08:50:23 PM
Good to hear things livening up :) I have hope of actually getting there in 6 weeks time :D
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 07, 2020, 09:31:03 AM
Erja
A respectable 24deg ,to start us off, this morning. Arillas looking much busier, last night, than it has been for a long 'ole time.
Grazella fairly busy, as were all other places, but still not enough guests to share. But ... tis on the move and providing no "covid" reported from "incoming" then should get better.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 08, 2020, 05:44:36 PM
30 deg at 5:30pm and a very good afternoon , for all , in Arillas. - Beach Kostas were very busy with various nice people and with accents I could not identify. - But.... happy bunnies are happy bunnies!
anyway.... I am in the doghouse as Wegg sent me off to a Supermarket to get a new MOP HEAD
So...... I came home with this....
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=mop.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 08, 2020, 06:14:37 PM
Was that a Mop Head or Moped.
She will be very disappointed if you brought a Mop Head and she wanted a MOPED
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 08, 2020, 06:40:23 PM
John - You have now given me food for thought , on the next pic.
At some point I have to retire these heads. - But , when you take Punto into Nickos(garage) tis funny , when you collect it  and he says - " Looked in the back and found 3 heads staring at me" - does put you off , somewhat.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 10, 2020, 06:36:34 PM
I sit with 34 deg , outside , at 6:30 pm and would think that Arillas, today , has given all guests, from various nationalities, an afternoon they will be proud of.
For me ,in Sidari , it is sad to see what resembles a Ghost Town. No traffic , apart from the three vehicles driving along the wrong way of the one way strip. (Plus of course the Greek vehicles which met them !!)

We try and keep the house cool but cannot get it below 25 deg at the mo. Our cat's have the right idea and I do not know where they vanish to but it must be a good place.
(Sleep - home - eat - sleep - what a wunderful life- We are just a vending machine!!)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2020, 06:28:37 PM
Arillas , this afternoon , hovered around the 31 deg mark. Got to "Beach Kostas" a tad late as gave a lift to a plant walking to Afionas (See Walking Around Corfu) -  Sadly he "weed" on the way there so needed to open the windows. Erja - I didn't hear him when he said "Can I Biss??" , if that is how you spell it.
(Walking Around Corfu again)
Anyway ...twas a mild buzz, in Arillas , and good to see places open and the beach doing what is does best. - A nice afternoon and a steady flow of guests who seem to be trying all that is open.
(I say this because I see people in Kostas that were in Grazella yesterday)
They look like Brouklis evening customers to me - Good oh ! Spread it around and enhance your hols. DATSWOTISAY!!
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 14, 2020, 06:53:12 PM
We tend to spread our custom as much as we can but we will be doing it even more so this year ……. all being well anyway !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 16, 2020, 03:23:10 PM
Erja - I didn't hear him when he said "Can I Biss??" , if that is how you spell it.

:D it is KIPPIS!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 16, 2020, 05:19:17 PM
Erja - "Biss" "Kippis" or a word nearer than those two. -
(Just spread it around as long as I have got an Umbrella , courtesy of Kevin)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 16, 2020, 06:02:56 PM
31deg at 6pm and a very good Arillas today.
Thallasa is planned to open in a week's time. Was to be earlier but have an electrical problem.
(Thought they were open before but were just planning their table layout.)
 Arilllas needs all the tourists it can get. This makes it bad for me as I have to think twice before running anyone over!! ( Not me to take trade from anyone!!! )
Rainbow open and looking good. Brouklis probably wants more tables but not allowed!! - Beach Kostas and Grazella offer the view plus a fun time. (and food , of course) and..... I must find out if Thomas's is open.
(Vavilas)
Cheers
Negg.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: raff on July 17, 2020, 11:06:09 AM
Morning

have we any updates on the rest of the tavernas Eggy?

Thanks Raff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 17, 2020, 01:02:37 PM
Thalassa in about a weeks time but still no sign of Vinceremos. Athina is open but not sure about Thomas's fish place. All others seem to be open but need to double check Eftihia.
Amnos open but unsure what is happening with Portofino.
Rainbow now open for food including breakfasts. (Had one this morning)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: raff on July 17, 2020, 01:16:04 PM
Thanks, any news on The Horizon & Ina's please
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 17, 2020, 05:38:34 PM
Raff
I am sure I mentioned these, on another posting. Anyway , Ina's has been up n running for quite a while and Horizon Pool is full. Saw someone behind the bar there , today,  so assume it is open for customers.
Vinceremos is now putting tables out and there are tables, outside , at Thomas's.
Tis all taking shape and weather is good. - 34deg at 6:30pm. Beach is looking busier
so........ bottom line is you are still spoilt for choice,
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 17, 2020, 09:22:37 PM
Aww great news about Thalassa! How could I possibly last a whole year without Penelope’s temptation?! I saw on Facebook that Effies is also open. Happy days! Just need Perry and Kosta to open their doors and I will be beyond happy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 17, 2020, 11:39:11 PM
Coconut's open soon Jo so all is looking good 😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lawty on July 18, 2020, 07:48:50 AM
Spoke to Peri at Coconut yesterday and he is hoping to open next Wednesday. He’s waiting for UK people to arrive and I quote “there is no party without people from the UK”
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 18, 2020, 01:59:33 PM
Brill that will be our first night out! Happy days x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 18, 2020, 06:46:33 PM
Armourada, very soon , will follow the "Nut" - I think the Arillas "Jigsaw Puzzle" will then be complete.
(Saldy without Portofino  but.... you never know)
Once again we have all enjoyed a 30 deg plus , dry and hotty day, today. - My poor 'ole Punto is finding it harder to get a nice parking spot and perhaps I am getting paranoid in thinking......
........ "Is it only me that gets caught behind a 5mph Tourist??" - (But, right now we all luv em to bits!!")
"Distance" rules etc are being strictly adhered to here. - This looks after us all, but takes a lot of getting used to. - Vasillis (Armourada) in a mask?? - Aaaaarrrgh!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 18, 2020, 06:57:25 PM
Lawty- how did you find your journey.  The airport etc. Any feedback.  Sorry if I have missed it on another thread.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 18, 2020, 08:11:30 PM
Hi Sonia,
From what Lawty posted it all went very well and smoothly 👍
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lawty on July 18, 2020, 10:53:57 PM
Lawty- how did you find your journey.  The airport etc. Any feedback.  Sorry if I have missed it on another thread.
It was much better than I imagined. Having to wear a mask unless you are eating or drinking was ok. Not allowed to queue for toilet on plane and flight attendants did stop people queueing. The Passenger Locator Form you have to complete gives you a QR code 24 hours before flight and it your code starts with a 1 you will be Covid tested at the airport but if your code starts with a 2 you don’t need a test. We were tested but was still out of the airport within 30 minutes of arrival. Luggage was ready as soon as we had had the swan done. All very efficient. Lots of cleaning going on in Arillas but people are being sensible and social distancing. Virtual hugs only 👏
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 18, 2020, 11:44:39 PM
Thanks Lawry for the update. I wonder how they decide who yo swab.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 19, 2020, 04:33:43 PM
Lawty - sorry to ask more questions.  Just wondering what type of questions are on the passenger locator form? Does it ask a lot if questions like occupation, if you have  had covid or had a covid test etc. We are just wondering what criteria they use to decide who to swab. We are getting stabbed a 2 or 3 days before we go anyway and just wondering if we should wait to fill in the firm until we have been stabbed and even got results. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 19, 2020, 06:08:33 PM
We are getting stabbed  2 or 3 days before we go
Sonia , you are obviously visiting dubious places!!!

Should not make light of this but so much doom n gloom. -

Arillas has that extra buzz today and if I cannot park the Punto then must be good for all,
30 deg at 6pm and closing.....
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lawty on July 19, 2020, 07:50:34 PM
Lawty - sorry to ask more questions.  Just wondering what type of questions are on the passenger locator form? Does it ask a lot if questions like occupation, if you have  had covid or had a covid test etc. We are just wondering what criteria they use to decide who to swab. We are getting stabbed a 2 or 3 days before we go anyway and just wondering if we should wait to fill in the firm until we have been stabbed and even got results.
the form asks your name, address, flight details and passport details. Places visited in last 14 days, your destination details. I think they use some sort of Algorithm to decide but I’ve no idea what criteria they use. I thought it might be age but there were all different ages being tested. Maybe they look at your home address as one of the criteria but I don’t really know any more than that
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 19, 2020, 08:01:29 PM
Thanks. Are you from a high covid area then as obviously they tested you both. If it does depend on where you live then we will get tested . I'm not too worried if they do as my husband and I have been self isolating for about 3 weeks now to ensure we should be ok but our daughter is a nurse do she cant. Like I said taking tests before we leave though. I'm more worried will have a temperature at airport due to having a hot flush. Lol.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Lawty on July 19, 2020, 08:26:04 PM
We are from Bolton near Manchester but we too have been following the rules re social distancing etc. I think our R rate is fairly high but as I said we have been sensible. It’s a gamble but if you’ve been sensible too I’m sure it will be ok.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 24, 2020, 06:36:27 PM
37deg at 6:30pm and Arillas with a medium supply of customers. But... difficult for all as there is that feeling of trepidation getting too close to many. - Tis bizarre and motivation , for me , to go anywhere is so limited. - Don't understand it at all.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 27, 2020, 01:04:32 PM
Any local updates about this news Neil?

https://enimerosi.com/article/47406/Confirmed-case-of-coronavirus-in-Arillas (https://enimerosi.com/article/47406/Confirmed-case-of-coronavirus-in-Arillas)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on July 27, 2020, 02:16:34 PM
found this this morning

*****
Thank You
-Given: 22
-Receive: 622

Posts: 9589
View Profile Personal Message (Offline)

Re: General Comments during the Coronavirus/covid-19 Situation
« Reply #252 on: Today at 10:19:05 AM »
QuoteThank You
Reported by Corfu TV News this morning. (I have yet to see any other reports about this.)

CORFU TV NEWS | JULY 27, 2020 | 09:51
Corfu: The 17th case of coronavirus in Arillas.

A woman about 35 years old, a permanent resident of Corfu who lived in Arillas, tested positive for the coronavirus yesterday afternoon.

According to the information, the woman who is pregnant, has mild symptoms for this and she was recommended by EODY to stay in quarantine at home.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on July 27, 2020, 02:17:26 PM
Am still coming 25th September though
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 27, 2020, 02:36:11 PM
The 17th case in Arillas ???? Surely thats not correct is it?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 27, 2020, 02:43:52 PM
Hi Harold, where did you find this please, as I need to share it to someone. Loads of Love Viv. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: TerryW on July 27, 2020, 03:01:01 PM
17 cases is wrong and Corfu TV need to be informed that it is "false news".   Not good for Arillas.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 27, 2020, 04:02:17 PM
The translation is that there are 17th case in Corfu, ONE in Arillas that is a 35 year old lady who is pregnant and has mild symptoms and has been told to self isolate. The translation on Corfu radio don't do it very well.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 27, 2020, 05:11:08 PM
I presumed it was 17 cases on Corfu and not Arillas. Thanks for clarifying it Viv 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 27, 2020, 06:26:55 PM
17 cases is wrong and Corfu TV need to be informed that it is "false news".   Not good for Arillas.

Well done Terry !! - C'mon guys -- do not pander to "scaremongering" - The Arillas case is an Albanian lady who felt unwell and volunteered a test which was positive. She has been whisked away to Corfu Town.

This info comes from the local Greeks who know what is going on. "TV News" is the same all over the World and they like to get a false buzz from those willing to get their sting in it.

Now , if I worked for a newspaper it would read......
Meanwhile..... the whole beach of Arillas is on lock down and no one can leave any sunbed , unless they wear a mask...(which must cover the whole face, just in case they are ugly!!)  Plus... anyone showing signs of sunburn will be whisked away for testing, just in case this is a side effect. Tavernas will still operate tonight but guests must wear something red to ensure danger is in sight to all!!

Can y'all cope with this plus the 33 deg on offer at 6:30pm???
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 28, 2020, 09:29:30 AM
I can confirm that the local business owners are all doing their bit here to
Keep both themselves and us as safe as possible. A great example of this is at Effies the other night, after each person leaves they disinfect the table, disposable salt pepper and even olive oil is provided as well as well as hand sanitiser in all the restaurants/bars I have seen. All the waiters and business   Owners are wearing masks but I do think though that the biggest responsibility lies with ourselves as holiday-makers visiting this beautiful island. There’s no point in providing this if we aren’t going  to use it. Mick and I are being really careful. We always have our own sanitiser with us (this is nothing new, Micks being doing it for years! Oh how we mocked lol). He always wipes down the chair arms before we sit down and frequently we wash our hands throughout the meal and the days. We can choose exactly how we social distance and if we felt tables were too close (which we haven’t) we would simply not go in. It’s not hard is it? Of course there are always going to be those who are not so careful but once again, like we do at home just distance yourself so the risk is very small. There’s no doubt whatsoever that we made the right choice coming here this year. It’s as idyllic as it always was if not more so after thinking for so long it wouldn’t be going ahead. No it’s not entirely the carefree holiday we are all used to but that’s good because complacency is the biggest risk here. So as much as you want to hug your old Arillas friends don’t! They understand and for me that’s the hardest thing. The rest is easy. Anyway must go the beach is calling
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 28, 2020, 11:16:20 AM
Another good post , from Jo , here and trust they will enjoy the 30/32 deg. on offer, this afternoon?
and a question. for Jo, that I have been asked.
"Are more people using the sea now instead of swimming pools?"
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 28, 2020, 11:35:22 AM
Erm it’s hard to know really because we have always been ‘beach’ rather than pool people. Personally I have been up early doing lengths on my own. Not sure I’d feel as comfortable if was lots of people in it to be honest
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on July 28, 2020, 12:26:10 PM
Viv i got it from the corfu forum website.
http://www.corfu-forum.com/forum/index.php
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 28, 2020, 12:42:51 PM
What a lovely post Jo, wish we were there but getting glimpes like your makes us hopeful that everything will be same as all ways when we get there. x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 28, 2020, 06:09:14 PM
Thanks Jo, - and thanks for taking time out for your excellent reports

As I understand it the size of the pool denotes how many people should be using it at one time.
Obviously with less people there has been no need for any pool owner to enforce this.
It is possible that many feel safer in the sea where the only bodies close to you are the little fish.
(and the Piranha of course!! - Don't forget the jelly fish!! - They'll sting yer arse!!)
But... to all I say ... use these pools , plenty of space and safe (Unless you cannot swim , like me!!)
However , the sea looks a cracker right now and should not be ignored
We hit 35 deg at 6pm and far too hot for me but tis good to see all parking spots . in Arillas , being used.
A good time being had by all that I see.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 28, 2020, 06:19:45 PM
Yes....... thanks Jo for the uodates as a visitor and thankyou , as always Mr Negg , for your on the spot reports 😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 29, 2020, 06:41:59 PM
Karl / Truth , you are very welcome and not long afore you B here?
Trust your little lady is well and , of course . you all.
38 deg ,at 6:30 pm , here on our balcony forces me inside to huff n puff and wonder why "ME?"

I cannot deal with any 30 deg plus,  as the darts slip from my hands and hit big trebles. Why cannot I hit these in the Winter?? - Right now , I could win the soggy T-shirt contest , in Sidari, but probably be beaten by the female wearing a see through fabric. (I must accept I do not have the chest to compete!!)

Anyway , next week is a hottie forecast but in a weeks time I think temps will drop but still look after all much better. - 30 deg will not be sniffed at.

and. apart from those with "custom designed" masks you would think that COVID was just a bad dream!
No margins for error though, so hat's off to the Greeks for making a spade a spade!!
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 29, 2020, 07:00:50 PM
All good here mate thanks , just hoping that the cruise ships being allowed to dock again in Greece doesn't result in anything happening to scupper our plans ……….
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 30, 2020, 05:41:59 PM
Karl,
I am sure all checks will be done with the same stringent routines as Airports/Ferries. - I will also leave the vast improvements to those appts, opposite Bardis , to surprise you. They look a cracker.

Arillas today sits at 38 deg for 5:30 pm. - Arghhhh ! - However , I think we got that temp, in Corfu Town, this morning from 8:30 to 11:30am. - So hot there.

Maybe I will amuse you , and others , how my application for a Greek driving license is progressing.
(Too much for the forum but happy to sit and give you a smile or two on the procedures)
cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 30, 2020, 06:55:35 PM
[quote author=Eggy link=topic=2312.msg149991#msg149991
Maybe I will amuse you , and others , how my application for a Greek driving license is progressing.
(Too much for the forum but happy to sit and give you a smile or two on the procedures)
cheers
Negg
[/quote]

You must have been getting sick of trying to talk the legs off that cast iron pot.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 31, 2020, 06:35:46 PM
Ah John , I am afraid that all my "yap" "yap" "rabbit" "rabbit" very quickly melted the cast iron pot!!
(however good news is that I made many euros from the residue)

"yap yap" . no problem today, as I bumped into Kevin G. On his way to a lunch at Grazella. Sadly  for him. and good lady, it probably ended  up as an early evening meal!!

Picked on Scottish Yianis as a good alternative but with 35 deg, and too hot, the will to communicate was soon lost. Home early to lose euros on Goodwood racing.

Tomorrow is another day and gives me time to confuse Kevin , yet again , with my sense of humour.

meanwhile...... I gotta Greek driving license which means I can pass vehicles on corners , park anywhere and generally drive like a maniac!!
( The above with apologies to all my Greek pals who drive much better than many in the UK and me)

and.... KEVIN .. I cannot play football in Greece as I slide all over the pitch.
(Explanation, on a postcard, to follow - You bugger , you!!!)

Cheers Negg


 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on July 31, 2020, 08:44:17 PM
Yes l think so especially yesterday
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 02, 2020, 02:31:38 PM
Arillas today finds us on our 3rd day here and the people are as welcoming as ever but no hus but rather an elbow bump. It is getting busier every day which has put big smiles on the business owners faces

This morning we took a stroll up to Gravia and had some breakfast. On the beach with a well welcomed lunch at Gratselas. Covid feels like a whole world away but that doesnt mean there is complacency. A lot of hand sanitizer is being used and condiments disinfected inbetween each use etc

I have to be honest and admit the journey was very stressful.  Young group on plane who thought the rule regarding face masks did not apply to them.

We did get on the bus at the airport to go to the terminal building but it was only about half full.

It certainly is fantastic to be here.  The first day all we could all say was we couldn't believe we were here.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 02, 2020, 02:43:02 PM


Hi Sonia

Have a fantastic time I know you will

Kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 02, 2020, 03:33:48 PM
Enjoy Sonia.... I am sure you will 😉😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 02, 2020, 06:43:34 PM
37 deg , Sonia , at 6:30 pm. That'll melt your contact lenses or you ;ole mans underwear.!!
Course you may not have contact lenses but I cannot answer for your 'ole man!!
You guys enjoy your time and maybe bump into you.
Cheers
Neggg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 03, 2020, 03:10:11 PM
Thanks Eggy would be lovely to bump into you. If you do see me then please do come  up to me as I dont want to miss you like last time as I.am so  unobservant.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 03, 2020, 06:01:03 PM
Hey Sonia,
Most times you will see me , hunched over an Ouzo, at Beach Kostas. _ I say hunched over because I protect it from sneak thieves who rush in and grab some one's glass of alcohol.

Hope you are enjoying the 34 deg on offer and keeping plenty of ice in yer drinks.
(Plus protecting it from those sneaky "off the roaders"
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Deferd on August 04, 2020, 10:27:26 PM
Hello,
how busy is Arillas at present
are there people sunbathing on the beach each day ?
if so how many roughly would you say ?
Is the marina hotel as busy as it usually is , when I’ve seen it in the past it is full at breakfast time is that the case at present ?

With regards restaurants are any of them only accepting customers by appointment i.e table bookings only or is it pretty much business as usual ?

If anyone already in Arillas can answer any of these questions i would be very grateful.

Thank you
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 05, 2020, 09:08:19 AM
Hi Deferd - it is business as usual here.  Apart from the masks it is no different and perhaps not as busy as usual. No names in restaurants.  Beach fairly busy with usual sun beds on. Hope this helps.

Today starts with thunder and lightning though which is rather disappointing.  Still would rather be here.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on August 05, 2020, 09:42:52 AM
Has kaloudis opened yet ?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 05, 2020, 05:53:08 PM
Not sure Harold. Can't tell from the road.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 05, 2020, 06:47:21 PM
Sonia... dat 'ole thunder n lightning! - probably was for about 90 mins at Kavaddades and saw the outside temp drop 6 deg during that time. 42mm of rain recorded but, then , all done and "Normal Service" was quick to follow. DOOO U NO twas so dark, at 10am the outside security lights kept springing on when the cats ran across them for cover. (How many soggy cats can we deal with??)

Reckon it did not spoil yer time here though! - Spot the Punto , around Beach Kostas , at 3pm , avrio , and we will all bump elbows , or wave legs at each other. (Not sure what the fashion is now)

Meanwhile .... DEFERD... All those questions. - What you after?? - You want me to go and take a daily census?? So....
1. Many people on Beach. - Cannot park Punto anywhere.
Total , I would say is 52 and a half. (Halves are decided by sprogs where a sprog is a half. " sprogs make one. I counted 47 adults and 13 sprogs, hence 52 and a half. )
Babies not included as they make too much noise and fill nappies so I could not get close!!
 (Cannot swing a Hamster anywhere without hitting an Italian. Or any nationality)
2. Marina busy and think breakfast time has all fighting for that last piece of toast.
Marinas always busy . - Like every where else you are spoilt for choice.
3. Do not need to book a table anywhere, unless you want piece of mind and/or a specific table.
4. I am in Arillas and can answer these questions so please pay for an Ouzo or two at Kostas On Beach.
(WOTASUP-RISE 4 ME) Just come to Arillas and work it all out as you go)

SONIA..... am I a nice bunny or not??

Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on August 05, 2020, 09:14:31 PM
Thanks anyway sonia
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jend on August 05, 2020, 09:26:30 PM
Harold, I was in Arillas from 16th July for a week and Kaloudis opened while I was there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: claretman1 on August 06, 2020, 10:56:04 AM
Is the horizon hotel's restaurant open now?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 06, 2020, 12:09:50 PM


Hi Neil

Can you help can you tell me how many men are wearing shoes with laces and colour and men wearing slip on shoes and colour

Ouzo on way

Kev.  P/M to you
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 06, 2020, 12:36:17 PM
Neil and Kev - you both funny bunnies.

Horizon restaurant not open. Portofino not open but everywhere else is I think.

Police drive around at night checking if restaurant staff have masks on. Never seen price before in Arillas.

Like I said apart from masks it is business as usual.

We had a fantastic  time yesterday celebrating our daughters 30th birthday. Went to Kassiopi yesterday and also Kalami and last night had another fantastic meal at Gratselas followed by cocktails in the coconut bar.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 06, 2020, 01:59:36 PM
All good news then Sonia !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 06, 2020, 06:31:27 PM
Twere my pleasure to meet Sonia , today , at Beach Kostas. She caught me unawares as her hair was different to pic. and...... WOT B those "headphone/Aircon" thingies she has. - Put em on and cool air blows in yer ears. I tried em and my poor ole brain ended up like shaking a peanut in a biscuit tin.
(I was burbling when I got home , so no change there!!)
Can't remember , Sonia . what was your special name for them. please tell

A nice "chatty" change to a 31deg afternoon. ScottishYiannis also there, so good to have an interpreter!!
(For Sonia not Yiannis)

Very nice to meet another Forum face again , after along absence. (Bobby's last time , I think?)
I hope your next 2/3 days go according to plan and a PM will be with you by tomorrow.
Cheers
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 06, 2020, 06:46:41 PM
It was indeed great to see you Neil and meet scottish Yanni. My neck fan has been christened twhat fan by our very own Jo Wissett. Fantastic in this heat even though you do look a twhat.

Very relaxing day today by the pool today.

Loving it as usual. Got quads tomorrow so of exploring again.

A lot of newbies here who have switched holidays from Spain. Who can blame them and what a fantastic swap. They are up on the deal in my opinion.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 08, 2020, 03:18:32 PM
Hahah still laughing about that contraption that Sonia was wearing. We thought she was wearing Dr Dre Beats lolol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 08, 2020, 06:03:32 PM
Jo ,
Neck fans and the name. TWATSTHATALLABOUT???
As I type , at 6pm , there are many thunder rumbles up above. - Hmmmmm!!
Watch this space.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 08, 2020, 06:27:39 PM
6:15 pm and down comes the rain. - Tis nice and a break from the norm. Not the "new norm" ,which seems to spring up on the media, but back to normal times. (Enjoy afternoon and nature takes charge a tad later)

and... I must contact Sonia as I am told these "wotsitallaboutearfans" are a possible cure for hemorrhoids.
Not sure how you fit then to the buttock but I am willing to give them a try.
(If they don't work you can have them back. Uuuuggghhhh - promise to wash em though!)
Cheers
Negg 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on August 09, 2020, 08:58:07 AM
Hi Eggy
The best cure for haemorrhoids is a very ancient one, past down over the years from 1814, that originated from Norwich.
Make a good strong poltice from the famous yellow powder.
Apply liberally to the the affected area. Put on a pair of speedos to hold the mixture in place, and wear for the day. Problem solved.

I just looked up speedo, as for the life of me I could not think of how to spell it. Typed it into Goggle and (this is true) guess whose  photos popped up, our very own speedo man in various styles and colour.

One site was http://thegreatamericandisconnect.blogspot.com/2018/04/trump-in-speedos-is-why.html.
Another was https://www.quora.com/What-does-a-speedo-feel-like-to-wear
Hope he has the copyright of the images

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on August 09, 2020, 12:28:38 PM
Hi
As ever dear Geoff's inquisitive nature has produced interesting results.  Am not sure about the medical cure - it sounds very unpleasant to me.
However have inspected the two sites he mentions and the Trump site is not replete with a photo of me - the gentleman in question is far too weighty!
However I do admit to the illustration on Quora.  I am fond of Quora and have learned lots of useful stuff from it.  I don't copyright my photos but would love it if someone paid me to use them (some hopes)!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4148/35629751491_f698f9ea96_t.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WhtMNc)
Old Hunstanton (https://flic.kr/p/WhtMNc)
by pj&#x27;s memories (https://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/), on Flickr

Our trip to Arillas is getting closer - just over 5 weeks away, so must ensure camera is fully charged and order a new pair of Speedos.

All the best,
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on August 09, 2020, 12:55:52 PM
Hi Patrick

Enjoy your trip

Sadly no trip this year for us, but already booked for next September. Val could not cope with wearing a face mask for up to 8 contineous hrs ( Gatwick, flight, Corfu airport and finally the taxi) as she suffers from asthma. Even doing a supermarket shop in the Uk is too much at times.

You sure thats not you on the Trump site? The swimwear looks very familar. lol

Take care

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 09, 2020, 06:57:20 PM
Geoff
I think your "pile" cure should have been recipes for lock down but you are forgiven as there are worst things in life. *Such as a website for speedos. A new modeling career for PJ , methinks??
(Page 3 of the Sun springs to mind. Personally I would go for haemorrhoids.)

36 deg here at 6:30 pm so if you have a case of the above I think they would have shrunk by now.
A very busy Arillas and so many cars. - No where to swing a pile of anything. Good to see .

Cheers
Negg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 10, 2020, 07:21:54 PM
Acharavi , mid morning , 36 deg
Sidari , late morning early afternoon , 40 deg in the sun.
Arillas Today , at 3:30pm . 34 deg in the shade.

If it was not for passport photos, and meeting with an electrician, I would have stayed home and drank Ouzo with ice, all afternoon. - Or......... just go for the ice!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on August 10, 2020, 10:34:46 PM
Hi

Whats the story/truth of Corfu, along with other Greek locations, having to shutdown bars and restaurants at midnight until 07.00hrs from tomorrow until August  23rd?

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 11, 2020, 12:12:53 AM
I'm sure she would be exempt from wearing a mask.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 11, 2020, 12:19:17 AM
Lol Eggy. Not sure they would be a good cure but would certainly cool them down. For anyone intrigued about my neck fan here is a link. Not the exact ones I have but very similar. Seriously if you dont mind looking like a twhat they are great

https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Free-Portable-Neck-Fan/dp/B07S737P48
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 11, 2020, 12:24:54 AM
I think this is true Geoff.  I think it is to try and maintain social distancing as alcohol and social distancing dont work and I am as guilty as anyone when it comes to that.  It will be hard on bars like the coconut and Malibu but obviously would not affect restaurants so much as they close before then anyway.

We returned home yesterday and the nut was quieter than usual so this is not good news.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 11, 2020, 06:43:40 PM
Arillas Today , and first message for Erja.
 
I am not sure if your partner can replace that giggle which Heide does so well'
(and. if he does giggle ,with eyebrows rolling up n down , plus a tilt of the head , I think we would both be concerned)  hmmmmmm!!! - Maybe I will imagine this, again , later!.
Hope to get you both , in the nicest possible way , from 24th Aug.

Karl - You are noted for the 12th Aug so tell me where I should be, to have a beer together?
(Course if you are busy you can tell me one end of Arillas whilst you hide at the other)

Scottish Yiannis home today and has struggled with the heat.... (As I do, quite often)
I wish him all the best and hope that his return, in September , will be much cooler.

I see a Kavaddades temp of 37 deg at 6:30 pm. - I also saw a manic Arillas at 3pm. Many Italian's here as are the "Athens Crowd" - It was so packed. - Sonia .. no where to swing half a hemorroid.

 Very sadly....If only the Italians could drive, .. more patience would be had by all
(My observation , of course)
U-turns, no warning ,in middle of road, and using middle of road because they don't want any scratches on their sparkly vehicles. "Let's stop dead and bugger those behind me!!!"
Maybe I am wrong but I am sure that is what the !I" plate means on a car. (unless it means Ipsos)
My Punto will take no prisoners and has more bumps n scratches than a badly abused husband!!

anyway...... very good to see Arillas taking all that this August life can offer it.
(Hat's off to all those guys "on duty" to ensure a good time for all)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 11, 2020, 07:17:01 PM
Very late on 16/8 mate we arrive 🤣 .
I know where to find you (and I will!)  Kostas most afternoons 😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 12, 2020, 01:43:56 PM
Arillas Today , and first message for Erja.
 
I am not sure if your partner can replace that giggle which Heide does so well'
(and. if he does giggle ,with eyebrows rolling up n down , plus a tilt of the head , I think we would both be concerned)  hmmmmmm!!! - Maybe I will imagine this, again , later!.
Hope to get you both , in the nicest possible way , from 24th

😂 you better lower your expectations Eggy but the boyfriend is a nice chap. Looking forward to seeing you 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 12, 2020, 04:42:38 PM
Erja ... I look forward to wobbling his elbow , as we all do know. *shaking hands could be the guillotine*
(Personally , I am into the end of finger touching , just like E.T.)

Karl - Got yer dates wrong and now corrected. 

Arillas Today? - 34 deg and busy. - Me Today?- knackered and good to be home.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 13, 2020, 06:31:04 PM
Still working out that, if Arillas is only 50% full, from last year then how busy was it last August?
Maybe they also had beach parking?? - But who wants my Punto , next to you , when taking T'easy??
(If I did that you may get a bad dose of rust!! - and I struggle to get my Punto on a sunbed, anyway!)

Nearly 7pm and still 37 deg so imagine those "never say die" peeps are still on the beach enjoying their time , plus the odd one or two asking my Punto to vacate the sunbed alongside 'em.
(So ...it's old , smells of petrol , rusty but that doesn't make it unsociable - Although it has been known to sound the horn when someone sits down . Buuuurrrrrrrr. )

Bottom line ... tis good to see Arillas bouncing with old and new visitors. - Faith in the locals , Guys.
LUV IT,
Cheers
Negg 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2020, 04:43:22 PM
Arillas today and there I was a B.O.B. (Boring Ole Bugger), sat in Beach Kostas , trying to enjoy the 32 deg on offer but slowly becoming a G.O.D (Grumpy Ole Dog) in the process.

Then , as I was leaving,  I meet Lyn and Jim , also on the way out. We crammed 30 mins of chat into 5 mins and all I can remember is.....
..... their patio doors vibrate at 1:30 am and she likes a gin at 5:30 am. Goodness knows what goes on in the appt and Jim does look a tad tired. But Lyn has a smile on her face you could not buy. – You to decide!
You pick up tads of conversation and everything goes in the wrong direction. – A bit like PJ’s speedos!

Anyway... they have been coming over for years, staying at Hotel Marvel , which is a great reminder to me that I have not seen Costa/Spiros at Marvel for so long. – Must be number one on my bucket list now. (Luv those Guys!!)

A nice friendly couple, once again enjoying what Arillas has to offer. Just what the community needs.
(and.... we didn't shake hands but did the ET finger. Reckon this may catch on.- Gotta bike but can't get it to fly yet)

So....once again a full Arillas sea front and tis only Friday. – The weekend will , I am sure , have more Italians plus a large Mainland Greek invasion. (I think I will sit in a bath of cold water all day -- should I give this advice to Lyn and Jim???????)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 14, 2020, 04:46:15 PM
I hear the Black Country folk will be joining the Greek Country and Italian Country folk too ! 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2020, 04:51:22 PM
Karl - You do not want to be here , this weekend. *No where to swing a daim bar*
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 14, 2020, 05:37:12 PM
And isn't Monday a Bank Holiday ?
Daim Bar will be swinging in the fridge mate ……..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2020, 06:02:34 PM
Tis a Bank Holiday which is a bummer as I need a brake light on the fiesta.
 I have 36 deg on offer at 6pm for whoever will make me an offer.
Next Tuesday is rain and Wednesday is under 20 deg and Thursday is a strong breeze.
(Could be wrong but I have a 500/1 treble with William Hill)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 14, 2020, 06:39:36 PM
Snow Friday ! 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 14, 2020, 07:05:07 PM
Well what can I say, Friday evening and not a mention of how Mr Eggy got on at the Rainbow Darts yesterday afternoon. Was he there with his pointed spears
Must have had a shocker,
Not a word,  come on Neill you always mention the DARTS.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: lin n jim on August 14, 2020, 07:42:34 PM
It's was really nice to put a face to the name (neil) but what we forgot to add we don't live that far away from truth who we have never met ether so we may also meet him this holiday
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2020, 10:02:44 PM
John - Did not play only organised. - A good afternoon was had by all.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 14, 2020, 10:07:03 PM
It's was really nice to put a face to the name (neil) but what we forgot to add we don't live that far away from truth who we have never met ether so we may also meet him this holiday
Hello!
Where are you from? 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 14, 2020, 11:26:22 PM
All I can think is not Arillas today but rather Arillas last week😥
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 14, 2020, 11:27:19 PM
Still at least I have been . Sorry to all those who havent got this year x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: lin n jim on August 15, 2020, 08:35:44 AM
It's was really nice to put a face to the name (neil) but what we forgot to add we don't live that far away from truth who we have never met ether so we may also meet him this holiday
Hello!
Where are you from? 🙂
Cannock
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 15, 2020, 09:43:32 AM
I have a mate lives in Wimblebury 🙂
Probably bump into you next week 😎 .
Enjoy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 15, 2020, 11:50:31 AM
Today , I think , will be a very busy Arillas. - Today is a religious day (The assumption of the Virgin Mary)
So.... many Church services and many shops closed which will take many more people to local beaches.

and.... with 30 deg , at 10:30 am , plus a lack of parking means a quiet drink in Sidari , for me.
Cheers
Negg

Kevin - PM on it's way , reference Tria. (Nothing sinister - Don't panic)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 15, 2020, 06:04:44 PM
I have just had a really quiet and relaxed time at Three W (Ag Stephanos) Inland and with a nice breeze, to offset that 34deg, plus very good drinks prices. Tis one of my favourite places for some private time and host Margetita can find that 5mins + for a chat,  Armourada and Tria also offer me this as does Rainbow. - All away from the hustle and bustle and parking notta problem.
Try them sometime if you want to get away from a manic weekend.
Cheers
Negg

ps - ERJA - Margetita was asking if you and partner are well. - She follows Facebook , DONCHYERKNOW??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 15, 2020, 07:54:06 PM
One of our favourite meals  and cheapest also while there this year was at the Little Prince in San Stefanos.  If only we could pick it up and bring it across to Arillas. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 18, 2020, 01:22:40 PM
29 deg , at 1pm , and currently on my way to Arillas to patiently wait for a phone call.
Not sure what the temp was , at 7am , but reckon TRUTH will know as he was awake, way before me , and viewing the Forum. (Good to see all you guys yesterday and you just missed Lin n Jim)
So... we will see what the afternoon brings and will I get that electrician?
 - (Probably just as I order a beer)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 18, 2020, 03:10:27 PM



Hi Neil

Have sent email

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 18, 2020, 04:11:36 PM
Yes Negg, Truth was awake and swimming/running very early due to several too many Mythos yesterday which resulted in Gratsela at 8 and bed by 10 😂.
Arillas today has simply brought........ happiness 😉
PS. The goodies are in Kostas OnThe Beach fridge. Told the big fella in their to eat it all and give you the packets 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 18, 2020, 05:34:46 PM
Karl - You little bugger! - They are in my fridge , as I type, and I now plan a schedule of "appreciation".

I am at Kostas , avrio , from 2pm ish and have some euros for you plus a beer, if yer ears can put up with my continuous conversation. (Yer know I wear earplugs so I cannot listen to the blurb that I blurb!)

and.............. breaking news!!! - YER HERD IT EAR FUST.
I spotted someone ,in Marina pool bar , wearing skimpy pants which makes PJ's speedos look like giant diapers! - It frightened me and he is not Italian. Obviously keeping  the UK's end up!
If I had the confidence, to wear them, I would bring that to the dartboard and be un-beatable!!
(But wearing trousers or I would face arrest-"""Is that a forth dart in yer shorts???"""

Finishing, at around 31 deg, Arillas today has looked after all.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: DaisysMum on August 18, 2020, 08:18:05 PM
Currently sitting on our balcony at Kaloudis.  Our Arillas Today has been on the beach.  This years first visit has been more special than any other as we didn’t think we would get here.  Off to Athina in a mo.  Planning a run in the morning, so if I see you and recognise you “Truth”, I’ll give you a shout!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: lin n jim on August 18, 2020, 10:21:50 PM
Guilty it was us in marina pool but I did tell you that they were smaller than pj's
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 18, 2020, 11:56:12 PM
No worries Negg on the euros , forget it, its on me  😉 . We are at Marina tomorrow so will pop around to see you.
Daisys Mom , I will look out for you while I am trotting in bright green shorts ! 🤣
Jim , I may see you at Marina , we will probably spot the Speedos first by the sounds of things 🤣
Just had a great meal at Efi's and a nice hour at Coconut, not really into rock but the live act tonight was great!! 👍 . Good tip from Mrs Wissett to go, cheers Jo !
Goodnight all

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 19, 2020, 06:05:04 PM
Karl - You lil bugger. There will be a beer, in Costas, waiting for you!! - Love to have a chat.
and ... bright green shorts?? - Reckon they were white but you do sweat a lot when jogging!!!
*** Should we have a "Spot the Speedo" K/O competition **** ?? The winner being the first to make 3 ladies faint. - (Or 2 men depending who is on holiday)
Glad Efis was enjoyed . They do so much, for all of us, here..... and sadly , Coconut is a memory now for an old fart like me.

33 deg at 6pm but , I must tell y'all , I was in Corfu Town , this morning, and I think that, at 11am, the temp was much higher this morning. - But I bagged a clothing bargain , or two.
Cheers Guys
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 19, 2020, 06:28:23 PM
Arillas today bought waves and wind..... and great fun for me and the youngest 😉.
I did see you Negg just as you were leaving Kostas so I didn't bother you mate , plenty of time for a beer and chat before now and when we leave,  glad you have the goodies 👍
Sat in Marina with a Mythos typing and thinking about just how lucky we are to be here....... literally .... 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 19, 2020, 09:10:42 PM
It feels surreal Karl doesnt it and even though safety measures on place, a million miles away from covid. I'm sure you missing the Bardis bar though. Enjoy. I know you will.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 19, 2020, 11:47:49 PM
It just all feels so normal Sonia..... loving it 🙂
Bardis Sun is a big part of our holiday, a bigger part of yours I know , but there's always next year 😉
I go to bed tonight smiling , knowing we have all had a good day again thanks to this place.... life feels good and why shouldn't it.......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 20, 2020, 12:59:15 AM
Sounds like bliss xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 20, 2020, 06:31:18 PM
Cheers Karl for updates of the loveliness with added few too many beers 😂♥️

Eggy can’t wait to see Margarita and hear your blabbing on in the afternoon shade with a cold beverage 🍻 😎

PLF form has been filled and bar sky falling down we should get to the village earlyish Sunday evening and table has been booked at home in Brouklis ♥️

So I am getting more excited by the minute and cannot quite believe we get to come over there 😍
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 21, 2020, 07:04:29 PM
Erja - yer want blabbing and now is the time to get it!!
37 deg , before 7pm , and possibly the blabbing has now become burbling.

Karl and Lin n Jim will tell you, and have probably told you already , that Arillas is such a good , quiet and safe place to be. - I just wish I could get a parking spot for the Punto.

The weekend here will be a chokka blokka.  No where to swing a small pair of speedos. 2 or 3 on one sunbed, stacked like a sandwich. (WOTEVER turns yer on - Just collect the money first)
Spectators , on the nudist beach , wondering why Germans come from the sea in "better condition" that the Brits who have yet to venture in. -
(Many places to park yer bike but we won't go there.... unless you gotta bike then could be fun!!)

All the above is a reminder to Erja that my blabbing is still available. Burbling is another option.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 21, 2020, 11:34:37 PM
Don't mention the Germans to Lin n Jim , their encounter yesterday at Marina pool was almost as good as the Wissetts one on the beach...... 🤣🤣
Lovely day again for us at Tria today. I think its getting quieter everwhere since we have been here though 🙁
Phil and Helen are awaiting your arrival Kev !!!
Vavilas (Thomas's) was an amazing meal tonight.
Evening all......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2020, 09:25:33 AM
Don't mention the Germans to Lin n Jim ,

Karl , for me that's a red rag to a bull. - I will keep an eye opened for 'em.

I started my day watching an old u-tube video and recommend it to all
Search "Arillas Corfu August 2010" and you will , I am sure, recognise many faces, plus a very nice looking Punto. (used to get washed , years ago , John)  --- Anyway.... A tad of nostalgia for y'all

A pleasant 24deg starts the day, here, and reckon that, twill be yet another busy Sunday.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 23, 2020, 09:56:56 AM
Brings Erja's arrival 😎
Kevins not far behind although it seems like he is here already to be honest..... anyone remember the Only Fools And Horses episode where they went to France with Uncle Albert and everyone in the village looked like him? Well I have seen at least 3 blokes that could have passed for Kev had I been on an Ouzo session 🤣🤣.
Its uncanny !!
We may do Rainbow Pool today for a change , we'll see where the day takes us and what it brings...... 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 23, 2020, 10:50:45 AM
Got our QR code starting with numero tessera (4) so if the plane is on time and all the different travel related variables are favourable we see yous rebrobates later tonight 😎

Phewwwwww! Cannot wait 😃
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 23, 2020, 12:20:11 PM
Happy holidays Erja and Paul! Looking forward to the first Brouklis pic! X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 23, 2020, 01:00:00 PM

Hi Erja

have a fab time bit silly really i know you both will
It will be a shame we miss you this year

kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 23, 2020, 02:45:54 PM
Brings Erja's arrival 😎
Kevins not far behind although it seems like he is here already to be honest..... anyone remember the Only Fools And Horses episode where they went to France with Uncle Albert and everyone in the village looked like him? Well I have seen at least 3 blokes that could have passed for Kev had I been on an Ouzo session 🤣🤣.
Its uncanny !!
We may do Rainbow Pool today for a change , we'll see where the day takes us and what it brings...... 😎
I might be wrong Karl but I think Rainbow pool only for guests this year due to covid. I am sure that is what Jummy said a couple of weeks ago when we were there for breakfast.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 23, 2020, 05:43:02 PM
Jimmy at Rainbow was fine Sonia, we had about 5 hours there this afternoon 😉
In The Coconut now while the girls get ready for an evening at Beach Point and then a bit of Neil Diamond back in Coconut....
A very hot one today to welcome Erja 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2020, 05:46:10 PM
Karl
I keep missing you! - I was Tria the day after you and Rainbow the day before you.
Interesting to know Rainbow rules on pool etc. - But I think Rainbow will be fine. Dimi is one of the best.

and.... to all - anyone looked at that u-tube link?? - I think it was a goodun.

37 deg at 7pm ish and that makes the whole day a good un for all.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2020, 06:47:29 PM
At 7pm , and if I stare at the outside balcony temperature gauge , long enough, I am sure it will hit 40 !!
WOTSALLTHATABOUT??

Erja and special man will be here tonight and will they care about hotties in the NUT?
(I mean that in the best possible taste!) - But.... Coconut closes at 12pm (Allegedly)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 23, 2020, 07:44:35 PM
Jimmy at Rainbow was fine Sonia, we had about 5 hours there this afternoon 😉
In The Coconut now while the girls get ready for an evening at Beach Point and then a bit of Neil Diamond back in Coconut..
A very hot one today to welcome Erja 😎
Sounds like an idyllic day Karl. Glad you were able to use the pool. I liked the Neil Diamind tribute act. I think  different guy this year but the previous one was good also. Enjoy. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 23, 2020, 08:17:49 PM
I'll catch you soon Negg.
Rainbow was very good Sonia.
12 o'clock eules are being adhered to STRICTLY , doesn't affect my holiday but it does lots of others and its certainly harming business for the likes of Coconut 🙁 . The 'secret police' were in there two days ago trying to order after midnight, they have to be careful 🤣🤣.
Change of plan, off to Kostas On The Beach before Coconut
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 23, 2020, 09:53:49 PM
Sonia it’s the same Neil Diamond as previous years and a good friend of ours, it’s just that he’s lost 4 stone since last year! Both him and his wife look amazing! Always one of my fave nights I love Neil Diamond! Truth why not try my gaff the Marinaki one day for a change? Very very chilled and perfect fir a quick dip in the sea if you fancy x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 23, 2020, 10:31:31 PM
Well well. Didn't recognize him Jo. Thanks for letting me know. I
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 24, 2020, 10:43:54 AM
Neil Diamond wasn't for me I'm afraid Jo but he seemed to go down really well with the audience ! The youngest had an ear ache and was moody which didnt't help.
I did think about Marinaki one of the days although we are running out of time now sadly.....
We are going to the double cove beach,  down from Afionas , today 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 24, 2020, 11:52:59 AM


Hi
It sounds like you all having a good time

the double cove is Porto Timoni beach as you look down at the coves the one on the right the water is all ways freezing someone said there is a under water spring

if go down to the coves walk up the next bit at the end is a church with caves

(https://i.imgur.com/pcuFzoo.jpg)

kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 24, 2020, 12:32:43 PM
Its great as always mate!
Cheers Kev 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 24, 2020, 05:39:17 PM
Good to see Erja and Paul , this afternoon , and I am sure Erja never ages.
_Gimme yer secret , little bugger!! (As you tell me I have "filled out" a tad. - So diplomatic
Too much "working heat" for me today and I call this a "NON AFTERNOON"

Wegg off to UK, on Wednesday , so planning all my chores for 28 days.
(Wasn't 28 days a zombie film ?)
 - Anyway , 28 days later and she is back. Whether I have a brain, for consumption , is another matter.

Karl, and family, as is Erja and Paul are still on my hit list. Hope to catch you guys.

I sign off with a 6:30, 35deg, and tomorrow is another day.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 25, 2020, 11:53:01 AM
Yes we are here and have eased into the village nicely 😎 Social distancing is way easier here and as we are outside 90% of the time it is safer here than in London Town 😉

And with the midnight closing of the bars and tavernas everyone looks fresh in the morning 😃

So if you can get here please do as it is simply divine under the Greek sky ♥️
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: miniboxer30 on August 25, 2020, 02:48:48 PM
Yes we are here and have eased into the village nicely 😎 Social distancing is way easier here and as we are outside 90% of the time it is safer here than in London Town 😉

And with the midnight closing of the bars and tavernas everyone looks fresh in the morning 😃

So if you can get here please do as it is simply divine under the Greek sky ♥️

This is reassuring to hear. I keep looking at the forum everyday. Not long now 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 25, 2020, 05:30:46 PM
Nothing to worry about here Miniboxer!
Good to have a chat with Erja and Mr Erja today 😉
Still need a beer with you Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 25, 2020, 06:41:55 PM
Airport , with Wegg . tomorrow morning so will probably hover at Rainbow when I return and then get down  to Costas. All depends on the morning. - Just might see Corfu Town and spend some euros. ( 2 or 3 )

Wii catch ya - You have no where to hide. - And with 32 deg , today , I think many are hiding somewhere.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 26, 2020, 05:16:46 PM
Brings another great day tinged with sadness as its our last and not a Negg in sight 🙁
Marina pool and more fun in the waves today and its Armourada tonight for us and then a final cocktail in Coconut.
Nice to see Erja and Paul and my Cannock mates having a good time as ever at Marina...... you enjoy the rest of your hols 😎
As for me , i type sat at Efi's alone with a Mythos while the girls get ready for our last evening.
Its been bloody awesome as ever ..... thankyou Arillas from the bottom of my Black Country heart !
Its been emotional 😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 26, 2020, 06:15:24 PM
Sorry Karl
Wegg to Airport today and totally crashed after that. Do not like Corfu Town , at all , and a very busy time there including shopping. - Wish you all a good trip back and will make up for lost time when yer back.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 26, 2020, 06:22:51 PM
Cheers mate 👍
Keep smiling 😎🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: miniboxer30 on August 26, 2020, 09:05:32 PM
Nothing to worry about here Miniboxer!
Good to have a chat with Erja and Mr Erja today 😉
Still need a beer with you Negg

That’s great news. Thanks 😊 👌👍
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 26, 2020, 10:16:25 PM
Thanks for all your updates Truth. So glad that Arillas delivered the goods as per usual! Hope you had a safe trip home x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 26, 2020, 11:03:57 PM
Cheers Jo 😉 x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 27, 2020, 11:19:41 PM
Cant believe it's your last day Karl.  It has gone so quick. Thanks for the updates.  Safe journey home. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 28, 2020, 02:05:19 AM
Cheers Sonia,
Journey home ran smoothly, need to start getting back into 'real' life now again !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 28, 2020, 05:37:59 PM
Karl,
Wish U was here , today ,lad.!!
Afternoon spent with, yet another good pal who has the ability to keep me in my seat with interesting chat, plus that smile which makes the pacemaker work overtime.
(Usually I am over hypo and cannot sit still so credit to her.)
Extra credit to her partner. If I could find an easier person to talk with, then I would have to advertise.
A good guy and calls a spade a spade. - Gets my vote. - They should move to Corfu!!

Enjoyable , for an 'ole fart like me , and the 34 deg temp meant diddly. Good to meet old pals.
Good to sit and spend prime time with prime time pals.
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 30, 2020, 04:27:49 PM
A little Kalo Taxidi to Erja and Paul , this afternoon. Even with the covid scare we did kiss.
(Erja was very jealous!!! - but next time.... if I don't slobber at my age!!)
A super couple and Paul has been ,very quickly, accepted into the Arillas family here. AND-Y-NOT???

A long chat with Lin n Jim, who then went off to hunt nationalities who put sunbeds too close to others.
Arillas Vigilantes, me-thinks!! - He was armed with a cocktail stick,cuddly toy and umbrella from the A-Z posts,  so be very afraid. Personally, with 33 deg and another hottie for yer bottie , I would sit still.
(Life is tooshort especially for John Cleese impersonations)
We talked about Kalimari and Lin said , although she enjoys, the tentacles are a problem with Jim.
I think she said tentacles but I could have misheard. Change of chat , halfway, possibly. WOTDOIKNOW?
(Is this why Jim was talking in a high voice???)

Boss , Dimi , briefly appeared and took over the main street of Arillas. But after shouting abuse at him he quickly disappeared. Always the gentleman. Leon , Armrourada , waiting patiently behind him.
(Leon , patient?? - new one for me!!)

A good afternoon for me who must now cook a steak plus onions plus mushrooms plus chips and really hope this is the way Wegg would have done it. (I will eat in between the necessary housework)
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 31, 2020, 09:59:31 AM


Hi
Arrived at 17.20 quite a bit of turbulence on the way and yes we did have beans with our breakfast
Philip was at the airport waiting for us
Got to the Tria unpacked then went over to the bar had a nice cold beer a few our lamb was served and a surprise our daughter phoned Yanni and payed for the meal and drinks
This morning the birds are chirping the scooters tooting cars tooting then you know you are back in Arillas

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 31, 2020, 10:19:39 AM
Enjoy mate...... in fairness that sounds like a typical morning in Wolverhampton 🤣
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 31, 2020, 11:37:25 AM


But a big But have you in Wolverhampton got blue skies and the temperature mid 20s and rising
People walking around with swim wear parasols towels heading for the beach

And having a cold Mythos

They are saying the temperature this week could go up to 40 a mini heat wave

Haha  kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 31, 2020, 12:37:22 PM
Kev& Bev, e
We actually do have exactly the same here in Hornsea, but its the amount of people it brings in I don't like. Enjoy.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 31, 2020, 05:27:34 PM
Viv
Kev n Bev don't give a "Monkeys Bum" about anything , right now.
Totally chilled at Tria and spent a short time with them.
I am sure Kev was so chilled he kept floating above his seat.
(But no white linen trousers so nowt to worry about)

and he cannot relax too much as I have something he just may get his teeth into.
(Peel 'em first, maybe?)
What is a Corfu CHOKKU ? , as on a u-tube clip by CORFUAL???? (walking arond Corfu? -aint seen none!)
Life is as good as it can get and still 33 deg outside. Me-thinks these guys have picked a good week.

For me?? --- A chicken to cook - Should last me and the cats 3 days.
(But... I am a piggy for chicken so the cats may get cornflakes!! - with milk of course)
I could catch a rat and then we could have a leg each!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 31, 2020, 06:49:25 PM

Hi Neil no problem it is spelt choko
It is a Chayote. also known as mirliton and choko, is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. Chayote was one of the several foods introduced to the Old World during the Columbian Exchange. Also during this period, the plant spread from Mesoamerica to other parts of the Americas, ultimately causing it to be integrated into the cuisine of many other Latin American nations.

Cucurbita (Latin for gourd) is a genus of herbaceous vines in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae (also known as cucurbits or cucurbi) native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. Five species are grown worldwide for their edible fruit, variously known as squash, pumpkin, or gourd, depending on species, variety, and local parlance, and for their seeds. Other kinds of gourd, also called bottle-gourds, are native to Africa and belong to the genus Lagenaria, which is in the same family and subfamily as Cucurbita, but in a different tribe. These other gourds are used as utensils or vessels, and their young fruits are eaten much like those of Cucurbita species.

Thanks Neil I will do a full list about this plant when I go home
I don’t bring my bible (garden encyclopaedia) with me to heavy

Kev

P/S
Sorry I was in another world with plants

Yes we had a chat trying to put the world right we didn’t do it haha  see you soon again
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 31, 2020, 07:24:29 PM


Hi Viv
Have you been on the sauce 40 degrees in Hornsea 🤣 haha no way
You get people in rain coats walking about in Hornsea

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 31, 2020, 08:23:53 PM
Well done , our Kev.
But... I am worried if people walk around Hornsea, in raincoats. - I hope these are not the plastic mac brigade and frequent parks, late afternoon??? !!!
(and I always thought "flash" was just for floors)

anyway........ I am pleased to see the temp reduce to 27deg at 8:15pm. Raincoats not needed here , unless I have a few and stand on the balcony "waving" at passer's by. - ooohpah!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 31, 2020, 10:20:56 PM
Enjoy Kev & Bev. I'm sure you will. Looking forward to the updates and photos.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 31, 2020, 10:34:43 PM


But a big But have you in Wolverhampton got blue skies and the temperature mid 20s and rising
People walking around with swim wear parasols towels heading for the beach

And having a cold Mythos

They are saying the temperature this week could go up to 40 a mini heat wave

Haha  kev

Ofcourse we have go all of that here 🤣🤣🤣
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 01, 2020, 11:13:33 AM


Hi Neil

The lemons are Etrog just put the name in forum search and it should come up with pics

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 01, 2020, 12:53:33 PM
Found it , Kevin , and never seen them before!
Might pop in Tria , this afternoon , but depends on how long I am in Sidari. Not to worry if you have other plans as Tria is not going anywhere.

I keep looking at the outside temp which hovers around 26 deg here. Arillas was much quieter, yesterday, going by the number of available parking spots.

and.... Kevin , Viv wants pics. - Don,t forget that Yiota sells speedos, if you want to compete with PJ.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 01, 2020, 01:04:42 PM
OPPPs meant to put 24, and nice and sunny, and a lovely beach, as we don't go on main beach but to the south only 2miles down the road and as much sand and sea as you want to yourself. Missing the Greek food though.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 01, 2020, 02:00:54 PM


Hi Neil

Big thanks for the Toms lovely

Kev xxx kisses from bev not me
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 02, 2020, 07:41:44 AM
E

Hi

Yesterday was a very windy day especially along the front had a walk around met up with Nikos from Akrotiri walking his dog near Ammos all doing well
Today we are going for a walk to San Steff just for look around a slight wind this morning no not me the weather

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on September 02, 2020, 01:13:41 PM
Scotland have just anounce anyone flying in from Greece must self isolate for 14 days,partly due to the behaviour of some idiots flying back from Zante.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2020, 04:55:10 PM
Don't mince words , Harold , tis hard for everyone.
This afternoon I forgot to put my mask on , in a supermarket , and playing darts. Changing habits take a lot of getting used to. - So , I am currently in detention!!!!!

Arillas sits with a very suitable 27 deg , this afternoon , and twas my pleasure to chat with a very nice trio of "returnees". - We all had megaphones and shouted at each other.
(Going deaf here "DONCHYERKNOW? and thought the ruling was 20 metres apart. - whoops!!)
Anyway... my megaphone is not wasted as , every morning, I shout KALIMERA to all in Sidari
We all shared a love of cats and, whilst other diners were dozing of , we enjoyed swapping stories.
Final result being that we do not own cats as a pet. - Cats own us. - We are vending machines.
Do we care?? not a diddley.

Kev and Bev keep low under the radar and worry about nowt!. But I think he should wear a mask if only to keep that double chin of his in check. (tighten the elastic and it holds these bits in place!)

Arillas front is much quieter now and , being a people watcher , I see some many still chilled and relaxed.
Credit must go to all Taverna staff who continue to make all feel at ease.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 02, 2020, 06:25:19 PM



Hi
We had are walk to San Steff had look around we went by the road from Arillas not to bad.
We walked down to San Steff port then took a old track up to the old church
Then we had a drink in the old man with the swing seats then to the Akrotiri did not see Nikos but his dad was
We was going to do a boat trip around the island but you got to wear a mask all times
Also we was going to Sidari to look around the shops 
But you put your mask on then off next shop back on you may say keep the mask on we tried that but in this heat no way
So we are looking at plastic shields it just covers your mouth and nose I phoned my daughter to see if they are okay she text back later and yes you can use them

Neil thanks for the watermelon really sweet
And bev has nearly scoffed all the tomatoes

We are just going to eat in the Tria tonight our legs hurt

Beach tomorrow

Kev n Bev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on September 03, 2020, 01:23:57 PM
Going to put this here.
I am trying to fill in the greek entry form,for our stay at Kaloudis
i have got as far as this
Temporary Address
Please list all the places you will be staying at during the 14 days following your arrival
(Permanent Address listed before is excluded).
it asks for the post code,the street name,none of which we have,so i am now stuck.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on September 03, 2020, 01:36:44 PM
got around those problems by putting none in both the spaces only to find that i then needed a family member(for emergencies) who has a mobile number,a home phone number and an email address.again i had to improvise,by putting in one of my email addresses.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 03, 2020, 04:22:32 PM



Hi
We had are walk to San Steff had look around - Were you chased by a triffid , Kevin?

our legs hurt = Yer legs will hurt if you have to outrun a triffid !!

Beach tomorrow - Life is a beach and picking on you gives PJ a rest.

Kev n Bev

Meanwhile..... Kev n Bev , I think got a 28deg ,shady type of day, on the beach.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 04, 2020, 05:28:48 PM
Arillas today and I wonder how K & B have handled 30 deg and very breezy.
Kevin, if you are bored I can send some pics of local floral you can identify.

A good day today so I think U B well??

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 05, 2020, 04:02:24 PM


Hi Neil
Let me know when you are in the Tria next

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 05, 2020, 04:21:03 PM
Kevin
I am a tired 'ole bunny and motivation is what I need. So, you give me the motivation to get to Tria. Twill be Tuesday for me as I MUST get to Sidari on Monday for some shops.

Never thought we would hit 33 deg at 4pm when, at 7am , this morning , twas 18 deg.

Lost a cat, for 2 days , who turned up this morning as if nowt was a problem. As if I have nothing else to do???

Arillas today , methinks , is much better for you guys who take t'all in yer stride.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 05, 2020, 05:57:53 PM

Hi Neil

Εντάξει

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2020, 05:08:21 PM
So... wehat made my Arillas today??
Not the 32deg which was another hottie for your bottie.
Not taking the time to ensure all recycling went in the right bags.
Even not the company of Ron. ( Which came close)

But the suprise meet up with Jersey Steve.  Elbows touched many times but no hugs!!.
Steve , the only guy I can beat at darts so a big incentive to get him out one night.
So... you lil bugger, get a darts night at Rainbow. Speak with Dimi and get the boys in!!
Time is what I have, right now.

And ... the rest of Arillas Today?? - I see a coach or three turning up with many new faces
This may be a catch up for those who cancelled earlier, in the year.
(But tis worth waiting for!! - DONCHYERKNOW?)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jersey steve on September 08, 2020, 08:03:28 AM
Nice to see you Eggy , we took a pedalo to gravia , landed it at the beach over there and had the best snorkle, hard work getting out there though. But an easier trip back. 
So far a great greek night at the Rainbow a night at brouklas, food as good as ever and gratziela for some fresh fish. Three great nights.
Up to the night owl tonight for the famous pork chops. Yamos all 😁
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on September 08, 2020, 09:43:48 AM
Oooh Jersey Steve, you'll have Petros after you!! :-D  ( - he gets very anxious if you venture near Gravia or even mention the prospect.  Think it comes from rescuing someone years ago.  (and yes it is Petros not Pedro, my hubby had to get his name & address as he sent him some bits for the Topper boat) 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on September 08, 2020, 11:08:14 AM
I don’t think we’ll be doing it again. It’s a lot further than it looks 😀
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steph ~ on September 08, 2020, 11:58:37 AM
My hubby has the notion every year he's going to swim there.  He's a strong swimmer and does lengths of the beach but......!!!  :-o
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 08, 2020, 12:52:59 PM
I will do it !!!! - (As soon as they make a bridge and I have a moped)

Thought it was going to be a cool day , today , as only 20deg at 8am. Now at 12:30 we sit with a tad above 30 deg. Windows & shutters closed at Kavadaddes but still 25deg inside.
Whatever - Off for a bevvy so water off a ducks back for me. (Or is that Ouzo & Water?)

and.... Steph , yer not wrong. It is Petros. It gets lost in translation because the Greek accent, being heavy, tends to sound like a "D"
(Anyway , with that hat he does look like a Pedro "underlay-underlay" , senor.
Wishing y'all a good day.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 08, 2020, 02:15:31 PM
I always thought it was Pedro too !  lol
I won't tell him where we are going next time I hire a pedalo then as we go to Gravia. As Steve says its great snorkelling out there !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 08, 2020, 03:35:25 PM


Hi
Arillas today Neil popped in the Tria for a beer had a chat and a few jokes as all this was going on
The silence has gone at the Tria Mick and Merry have arrived
Not many people staying here but still good fun still very hot

Kev & Bev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 08, 2020, 05:03:09 PM
I must apologise to our Kev as I promised to take pics of all the "cuttings" thet Wegg has been taking. - Can I find my camera? - Nahhhh.
(Think it's in the spare Punto which is in the garage)
My phone will not help as it's a P. A.Y.G  cheapie and does diddley except take yer money.
Tablet?? - WOTSATABLET? - I have only just got used to a pessary!!!

Anyway M & M turned up and immediately got locked in thier appt so as not to annoy the guests.
I left Tria when I heard that sound of a crowbar being wedged against the balcony doors!!

So... I see a 32 deg temp at 5pm and am glad that all you young buggers out there will enjoy!!

I type this with laptop on my knees and rear end in the freezer. Frozen peas anyone???

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 09, 2020, 01:43:55 AM
Speaking of Pedro slash Petros has anyone met his wonderful dog Argo? We always take our Brouklis chop bones for him. He must be the oldest dog in the world we keep trying to persuade him to let us bring him him but to no avail!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 09, 2020, 08:36:46 AM
Thats a bit extreme wanting Eggy to 'slash' him just because he won't let you have Argo 🤣
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 09, 2020, 09:08:50 AM
Not being a violent man the best I can offer is to threaten him with a cucumber !!
I must find out about his dog , though , as I haven't seen him for a while.

Mornings are cooler here so I can get more outside work completed - Great !!

We will see what Arillas today throws at us.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jersey steve on September 09, 2020, 02:08:38 PM
Well another beautiful day with a sea mist and a lovely breeze,  the night owl was amazing, well worth the walk up and the best pork chops ive ever tasted.
Cocktails at Ammos were absolutely spot on too so having a chilled time spending the days at the mirage , Angela and Nikos are the perfect hosts. Its back to the Rainbow tonight for some home cooked food and the quiz night with Jimmy.
Eggy if you are reading on Sunday JImmy is doing darts so hope to catch up then.
Having the best time hope you are all good.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jersey steve on September 09, 2020, 02:12:32 PM
And back to Gravia, i swam it on my last holiday, i recommended a calm day though, beautiful swim, i did have fins on  so cheated a bit , but thats alowed on your hol 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 09, 2020, 05:10:29 PM
Steve
I do not like 33 deg at 5pm and the last time I saw a Fin twas Erja.
So there...!! get back on yer sunbed and practice darts , mentally , like me.
"May yer trebles be small and yer doubles be missed" - Sunday is good.

Meanwhile... Arillas is doing a good 'ole job for you guys. I think, that as more and more pals have re-arranged breaks then it could be a tad busier up to mid October.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 09, 2020, 06:30:19 PM
That's some top swimming that is Steve, fins or no fins !  I take my hat off to you !!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 09, 2020, 07:31:52 PM
That's some top swimming that is Steve, fins or no fins !  I take my hat off to you !!!!

Don't do that Karl or people will see you have less hair than me!!
Is this time to FIN-ish the chat??
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 09, 2020, 08:00:23 PM
😂😂
I like having a shaved head, more tanning space 🤣
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 09, 2020, 08:34:13 PM
So ... you use a razor?? - I use sandpaper. (then unibond and a top coat of clear varnish)
Of course the unibond has to be FINned down a bit.

Jer know, in the last 35 mins, I have sat in front of this laptop, the outside temp has dropped down to 26 from 33deg. I think it may be a tad chilly by 23:00
No aircon needed tonight..... me-thinks!
All this banter gives me edache.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 10, 2020, 05:01:52 PM
Arillas today and a diddy time spent chatting with Jersy Steve and good lady plus the "bean" + partner.
Megaphones were needed to ensure social distancing.
(Anyway , cannot get too close to his lady as my pacemaker goes off!!)

Any owning a megaphone factory will be making a fortune.
(if conversing with deaf people you lean forward and stick it over thier ear - and still keep that distance)

Still a busy ole place but never saw a megaphone on the sea front. - Did see many, though , meeting and hugging and shaking hands?? - Hmmmm - The prosecution for the defence will be open on that!!
(Did not recognise any English spoken though - Vee ask the queztshuns!!)

Kev has ignored me today and... coming out of the DIY shop , opposite Tria , I did wave.
Possibly he got the message wrong as I had 3 fingers taped down due to cuts !!

Twill all be put right avrio.

Kev used to play snooker , DONCHERKNOW , always looking for a plant in the right hand corner.
and.. Mick n Mary here , at Tria now - If I find an interpreter I will visit them on Saturday.
(With megaphone and phrase book as a backup)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 10, 2020, 05:47:26 PM

Hi Neil
Sorry I didn’t see you that’s my excuse Simon and his dad Ron will be here later tonight.
With Mick and Mary well anything could happen now it will keep Yanni on his toes . it’s been a very hot day for September not a lot of people here
We all are making the best of it and having a good time

I remember now I did wave back but I got three fingers bandage up haha

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 11, 2020, 03:10:49 PM
Hi Joe, Just thought I would let you know that Petros introduced us to Agros (names after the village Agros where he came from) in 2003. He wasn't a new pup then but if I remember right he was a year old. Now that would make him 18 which seems incredible. The oldest living dog in the world according Guinness world records is a cattle dog age 29 1/2 so seeing Agros seems to be so healthy,you never know. Anyway he must have the best smile in the world.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 11, 2020, 05:15:22 PM
Viv - I think it is Argos (Jason & Argonaut boat) not Agros.
But do not get too AGROSvated about that. - I must find out if he is still in the land of the living.

Meanwhile..... with 35deg at 5pm , I might just find a sneaky little wooden box, to hide in, and re-appear at midnight!! - Trying to get the house temp down from 27deg.

Arillas today does look perdy damm good though. Weekend on it's way so multi store car parking in order.
(Without extra floors - Just position your vehicle on top of another. Can be done but you gotta practice.)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 12, 2020, 03:15:21 PM


Hi Neil

Are you still alive, electric and beer and ouzo don’t mix well

(https://i.imgur.com/G9raXYk.png). (https://i.imgur.com/kYWAsdw.jpg)

You should have got a sparky in

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 12, 2020, 04:54:10 PM
Arillas today hovers at 34deg and botties will be hotties until yer shower.

Twas my choice , this afternoon ,to get up a ladder and cut overhanging branches down , in this heat or spend some time with Mick (as in Mick n Mary) and Kevin (as in Kev n Bev)
I made the wrong decision!!! -  We must name these guys as the new comedy duo for 2020.
We will call them "The Urine Extractors" - Together , they are a team. Kev with his 'ortikology and Mick with his motorbikes. I am sure they are planning to get a Triffid on a BSA and send it to Night Owl!!

My house electrics, which I plan avrio , will be a sucess. They will light up when I say "twas no problem"
------ or I will light up when fitting these new sockets !! - who knows??

Did not see Bev, that much , as she was in the pool. (I Think, deep end as only her head was showing.)
And should have borrowed Mary's ear plugs as I could not get a word , in edgeways . with Mick.
(more RABBIT than Chas n Dave)

In all guys , and joking apart, twas good to see the 'ole veterans , at Tria. We must let nothing spoil our enjoyment in life. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
and...... dare I say Mick plus Kev plus those poor ladies who care for them have got it right.
.. I cannot be tooo nice it is not in my vocabulary. - I am going now. (any speedos I can pick on??)
and... who does electrics when they are colour blind , anyway ???
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 12, 2020, 04:57:37 PM
Hi Mr Eggy, yes of course you are right. I knew it was the name of a village, guess I should have googled it first with suffering from Dyslexia, now that's one word I will never forget how to spell. Years ago some body that was on her said the post sounded like a man from mars had written it. It caused quite a stink on the forum with some of my friends from Arilla. That dosn't matter now as I always have a Thesaurus on me now, but it have Corfu villages in it. lol x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 12, 2020, 05:10:25 PM
Viv , or may I call you Vivian??
Nobody worries about these thingies!! - and a gold star to you as I forgot an update on ARGOS.
Petros keeps him at home now as he is very old... But in good health. - This from Petros , this afternoon.
You see... good comes from everything. - Maybe a big slapping in order for little lack of confidence.
--- Or maybe a bigger slapping ?? - Not sure yet.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 12, 2020, 05:18:39 PM
and....... cause I am on fire today..... do not forget your contributions to this Forum.
Your slapping gets bigger as I type!
ps..... do you want the 35 deg which is on our balcony , right now??
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 12, 2020, 06:21:12 PM


Hi
Very enjoyable day Mick Mary Simon Ron Mr Eggy  and Yanni our last day just having a good laugh
And Neil you should not be up a ladder at your old age
Will miss you and the banter till next year and I will have help from Billy and Brett

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 12, 2020, 08:12:50 PM
HI Egg, you can call me anything you like as long as you put a drink in my hand each time you call. we have 20 degrees here at the moment, which is warmer enough for Pete and I. Any hotter and all the holiday makers take up the beach which I would love normally but not knowing if they are coming from places that are in lock down is a bit of a worry. was done there about 7 this morning and going to walk Arilla on the beach as soon as I post this. xx
Just read its Bev and Kevs last day, If you happen to be reading this Hope you have a good journey home, cant wait to see new pics.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on September 12, 2020, 08:32:05 PM
We love Argos. Not to be confused with the flat pack online store in the UK lol. He looks cattle-dog-ish actually. Sort of a cross between our recently departed 15 1/2 year old English pointer and a setter. It’s funny we always used to feel so sorry for him as for years he was chained up and a small pen and it was like he couldn’t bark he just used to shimmy up to us taking whatever we had with much gratitude. But speaking to Angela (Mirage) and Pedro (he will always be Pedro to me lol) he said He puts on these puppy dog eyes for all the tourists and is probably the best fed dog in Arillas! Well apart from Diego aka happy beach dog!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jersey steve on September 13, 2020, 10:54:58 AM
Well, I dont think ive ever seen Arillas so chilled, but we dont usually come in Sep, I must say that I like it.
Today we are down the rainbow for the day, a few darts will be thrown later. The usual excuses from Eggy 😂
Had some lovely octopus at the marina and a nice evening at the thalasa. Not had a bad meal yet.
Too many cocktails at the coconut watching the football. Its great to be back 😁
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 13, 2020, 12:12:41 PM
Steve - Probably will not play... washed my hands , this morning and now cannot do a thing with 'em.

28 deg , now , at midday... could be back at 32/33 by 3pm. You're not playing in speedos , are you??

Bumped into Steve and Mary, the other day and Paul D, I think is/will be here.
and... we say a kalo taxidi to Kev n Bev. - I don't think he did much "Walking around Corfu"
anyway.... no rest for Phil/Yanis , at Tria as Mick n Mary are there for a while.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 13, 2020, 04:55:56 PM
Arillas , this afternoon, with that 33 deg plus , produced a round robin sort of darts thingy at Rainbow.
For those who don't know the round robin thingy....
it's a sort of MADGE married to GEORGE is the sister of the wife who remarried the father of GEORGE.
GEORGE ... meanwhile has his eyes on MARIA , who is Madges younger sister. who wants to marry COSTA, who is GEORGES stepson.

So.... I beat Makis. - Nickos beat me. Pete beat Geoff (On Hols) with a 21 per dart average
Geoff had earlier beaten Jersry Steve who had lost to somebody. (Cannot remember)
Makis beat Jean and Dimitris lost to Nickos who then beat me.
Nickos beat Geoff, who had then beaten Pete on his 2nd game, to win the final.
So... That perky old Night Owl pops in again.
Please translate and send me an updated copy!!

All in all... this is what Arillas is all about. - Not the darts but sharing time with good pals , old n new.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 15, 2020, 06:07:24 PM
No round robins , today , because with 35deg , robin was not around for very long!!!
Corfu Town avrio and Ron will come along , with Ali who will not dally. - 8:46 pickup.
Reckon Corfu Town , by 10am will be around 33 deg so, we won't be long , Ron. Hurry along Ron.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on September 16, 2020, 12:34:08 PM
Karl,
Wish U was here , today ,lad.!!
Afternoon spent with, yet another good pal who has the ability to keep me in my seat with interesting chat, plus that smile which makes the pacemaker work overtime.
(Usually I am over hypo and cannot sit still so credit to her.)
Extra credit to her partner. If I could find an easier person to talk with, then I would have to advertise.
A good guy and calls a spade a spade. - Gets my vote. - They should move to Corfu!!

Enjoyable , for an 'ole fart like me , and the 34 deg temp meant diddly. Good to meet old pals.
Good to sit and spend prime time with prime time pals.
Negg

Cheers Eggy and Paul and I really enjoyed your company and see you again next summer if the sky does not fall ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/oSJjKhOm.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/sg5MnC2m.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 16, 2020, 06:11:36 PM
Erja - Next Summer , then , as long as my pacemaker does not need an M.O.T.

WOTAPITTY to say bye to Jersey Steve and good lady who pop off , back to that beautiful island tonight.
(I always say good lady as she must be to put up with him! - Good people and just what Arillas needs, and look forward too.) - We never played, Steve, and double one is my speciality.(If I get to it!!)

A visit to Corfu Town dun for me this morning. - Too tired to enjoy  diddley.
A very good beer , at Tria , with Mick though, plus a rabbit and twas as well as you could expect.
Then ,when you doze off, at Beach Kostas, and in between snores snarl at people, then tis time to go home. Bah humbug springs to mind.

6pm and 29 deg plus a tired .ole bugger means fall asleep in the chair time.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on September 17, 2020, 01:08:08 AM
Was great to see you Eggy. Next time we’ll have to arrange a proper night out maybe to the Night Owl. We had a fabulous last night at The Rainbow and are very sad to leave all you wonderful people.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 18, 2020, 06:52:42 PM
Jersey Buggers !! - Providing Wegg comes back to me and providing we are still here , next Summer , then even wild horses would not keep us away from a Night Owl evening!!

I luv the 23/24 deg that Arillas today gave us. - A tad of rain overnight which put 8mm in the gauge and a morning off from garden watering.
If tis too hot I say "hottie for yer bottie" - Today with rain etc and "too soggy for yer moggie"
All cats queuing up this morning for the best places our sofas can offer!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 20, 2020, 05:11:10 PM
Arillas today....?? and what do you do if you have lost your specs for close up.??

This is what I do....
.... 4 super peeps , from Newcastle, who order meals at Rainbow.
and... what happens?? - You always get some who sneak in for a freebie!! - Little buggers!!
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=heads.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

A tad unhappy , not only without my reading specs, that I have lost , but unhappy I could not even get the camera right. -- Ne'er mind... I am on a pension , DONCHYERKNOW??
and... tis still around 030 deg so perhaps I have heatstroke?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 21, 2020, 11:07:10 AM
Just to let you all know that my photography skills are available for all events

23 deg, this morning, and certainly starting to cool down... just a tad.
I beleive many "late arrivals" appear today.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 23, 2020, 10:23:30 AM
Did anyone here see the impressive lightning display at around 2:30 am , this morning?
Woke me up as I thought all our security lights were flashing on/off. About a 5 second delay, between each flash, and went on for about 20 minutes.

Heavy rain and very dark , at 8am , with outside temp at Kavaddades dropping to 18deg.
24mm of rain recorded. Drying up a tad now so we will see what Arillas today , brings all here.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 23, 2020, 12:43:57 PM


Hi Neil
Have you been smoking that vapour stuff I got you is it hallucinogenic haha
That bright light you saw was the moon and the light show was a meteor shower

Neil leave the vapour stuff one ouzo alone

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 23, 2020, 03:55:01 PM
Kevin , tis better to suffer from asteroids than haemeroids!!

As I type away tis a very dark 3:45 pm and 21 deg outside plus those rumbles with a tad of electric prongs which stops people sheltering under trees.
Twill be a dismal night for many and interesting to see how Tavernas cope if customers eat inside.
Masks or no masks , that is the question? - What constitutes a group.
(Two is good for me as there are less people to pinch food off my plate!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 24, 2020, 05:45:25 PM
Arillas today, and now.... with 31deg , at 5:30 pm , we all wonder where that overnight bad weather has gone? - I think it will be back.

The forum , I think , is winding down, as it does, this time of year.  A shame because Arillas still has so much to offer any that can get here.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 25, 2020, 03:35:48 PM
Arillas Today.... not the day before but the next day (FRIDAY)
Weather hovers around 28 deg and dry but I have been warned there is rain later.
... that said, I do not see a sad face anywhere.
(But if they meet me I have the ability to make them cry - Am I boring you???
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 25, 2020, 05:56:25 PM

Hi

I agree Neil why should we stop posting on the forum because it is winter we all got a story to tell or a pic to put on even if to say nice pic you are contributing to help
This is not a free site Dimitris pays for this site for us to keep in touch so don’t let Dimitris down keep posting anything


If you don’t how to put a pic on just follow the link

https://arillas.com/forum/index.php/topic,10902.msg150474.html#new

We all of must have taken a photo at some time in Arillas even on your smart phone
I can walk you through to put photos on the forum even you smart phone so we can all share and bring back summer memories

Not all of us are on Facebook this is the only way to keep in touch with Arillas

Kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 25, 2020, 06:15:01 PM
Hi
Does this mean I can mention the B word lol
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on September 25, 2020, 08:15:12 PM
We’re here, we’re smiling!! We might look like a couple of loons....but that’s arillas for you!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 25, 2020, 09:34:44 PM
We’re here, we’re smiling!! We might look like a couple of loons....but that’s arillas for you!!!
pleased for you enjoy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on September 25, 2020, 10:18:10 PM
Wish I was still there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 25, 2020, 10:35:40 PM
We’re here, we’re smiling!! We might look like a couple of loons....but that’s arillas for you!!!
Ah... my kind of people. - We must meet up and giggle loudly at sane people!!
But... we may have met? - Was that you giggling at me this affternoon?

I think October is trying to muscle in on the end of September.... but September's not going down without a fight. - It still has many people in its care.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on September 26, 2020, 12:10:51 AM
We all as one. We are united in our love of Arillas.  Just keep in touch like Kev says.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 26, 2020, 10:34:39 AM
I'm afraid Facebook is to blame for quiet periods on here 🙁
Not knocking Facebook but its just not for me , I don't even have an account
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 26, 2020, 11:56:19 AM


Hi

I am not on F/B

I must say it is easy to put photos on F/B then Arillas forum. On F/B you just go to PHOTO/VIDEO then it takes to your Photo library click on a pic then its on F/B
I think if it was easier on Arillas forum more people would use the site
Billy Brett Nicola and Bev all use F/B

kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on September 26, 2020, 01:17:06 PM
Must admit I struggle to put photos on here (I can’t even get my profile pic the right way up!!) so I use Facebook to show photos x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on September 26, 2020, 09:37:58 PM
So do I. I can’t get my head round it on this forum. I am a bit rubbish at techie things x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on September 27, 2020, 04:30:05 PM
i'm not really a big fan of FB either and have only been using it for about a year which was mainly to get in touch with some old school friends regarding a  a reunion. Not long after I joined the Arillas Addicts on FB and never thought I'd say it but I prefer to use it as I found that more people do therefore I was getting more information that I needed especially regarding the  Covid 19 situation. I also managed to get in touch with people that we have previously met in Arillas and had lost touch.
However I still continue to check out this forum occasionally.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 27, 2020, 05:20:58 PM
21 deg at 5pm but still a pleasant time. - More spaces for my Punto who likes a choice where to park. He's funny that way.
(Parks on his own , most of the time , cause I can't see diddly! - Must get glasses)
He's an indepent old thing. I think his battery is on the way out, but he's not having mine!

Endo September and once again what a super place to chill out. More waiters and owners have the time to spend with y'all and put the World to rights.
Tomorrow night , I think , nature will sling some pretty serious weather at us!
(Who gives a monkey's bum???)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 28, 2020, 05:59:01 PM
I leave Arillas today, at 5:15pm, with a temp of 29deg.
and....... Ohhh Myyyy Goddddd - what do I bump into??
A convoy of power walkers armed with pointy sticks, short sandpaper style socks plus bovver boots that would bovver many an old bovver that tried to bovver the Mods years ago. (try saying that when you see double!!)
Anyway they parted on my approach but I was a worried man. Will they stick holes, in my Punto, as I pass? - Nah...panic over and to be fair all of them could outwalk me anytime.
Not a gigarrete in sight so obviously no puffing. Most carrying water, wots wrong with Ouzo then?- They are a fit bunch and this happy band paid attention to all around them.
I have a very secret admiration for a group like this.
"BUT DON'T STICK HOLES IN MY PUNTO WHEN I DRIVE PAST!"
(I will get you on the way back)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 29, 2020, 09:46:44 AM
17deg and 23mm of rain starts the day here. A wet morning.
Good news is ... Wegg is back from her UK family visit.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on September 29, 2020, 11:54:06 AM
Back home in brizzle after a fab time, like everyone we were worried about travelling, have booked this trip long before any pandemic was ever thought of, we went ahead. So glad we did! All safety measures were strictly adhered to, the wearing of a mask was a pain, but a small price to pay.
Arillas, was even more special as we thought we wouldn’t be able to go. We had serious weather!! Thunder, lightening, rain, wind, sun. But most of all we had the warmth of the people that make arillas the special place we all love, thank you everyone see you next year 🤞
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 01, 2020, 06:36:10 PM
Ger... they are a good crowd , are they not?

Local weather continues to throw me off the scent and.................................................... I just don't know what to wear!

18 deg , this morning and I am strimming /gardening wearing a fleece!
I go out, this afternoon, in a T-Shirt wishing I should have worn a vest.
Now , at 6.30pm we enjoy 27 deg and sunny. - WOTSALLDISABOUT??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 03, 2020, 05:39:00 PM
29 deg at 16:30 and a long sleeve T-shirt, for the afternoon , was not the way to go.
27 deg at 17:30 but reckon we will hit 24 deg by 21:00. Bah Humbug!!
(get yer long johns on!!)

Still a good place to be with Taverna/Restaurant/Pool Owners who have a little more time to spend with y'all. - They need to relax, as well , DONCHYERKNOW??
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jersey Bean on October 03, 2020, 09:50:26 PM
Very jealous of all the people there now. Absolutely peeing it down in Jersey now although we did have a hot spell for about two hours this afternoon.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 08, 2020, 12:32:09 PM
A chilly 20 deg here , at the mo, Still quite a few people around.
(Twas good enough for the beach , yesterday - Today?? - Hmmmmm)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on October 08, 2020, 05:34:31 PM


Hi

Rain off and on all day at Southend. I would like to be out with you Mr Eggy lucky old git haha
Still doing a few gardening maintenance jobs coming to the end soon
Doing our bed room up hopefully get air conditioning fitted and for the living room as well
I don’t know if is climate change or Beverly haha

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on October 10, 2020, 08:35:29 AM
Back home after a mixed 2 weeks in Arillas as far as the weather was concerned.Did not feel as safe as normal with people from certain countries NOT wearing masks in supermarkets or shops.Did enjoy the holiday though.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on October 10, 2020, 12:33:43 PM


HI

All the supermarkets we went in had to wear masks and the staff were as well and not just supermarket
we was in a supermarket a few tried to come in the shop with out masks the shop owner told them NO and would not let them in.
I must admit we felt more safe in Arillas and San Steff then here in UK
Sorry Harold

kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 10, 2020, 01:21:48 PM
Back home after a mixed 2 weeks in Arillas as far as the weather was concerned.Did not feel as safe as normal with people from certain countries NOT wearing masks in supermarkets or shops.Did enjoy the holiday though.
Glad you enjoyed it. We have booked for May 8th 2021, lets hope its all over by then.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on October 10, 2020, 01:22:01 PM
Kev,
I did not say we did not feel safe.I said not as safe as normal.but i do agree it felt safer than back in the UK.It just felt as though some people from German speaking countries (do not know where they were from)did not care or just forgot and were being allowed into the supermarkets without wearing a mask and not being told to wear one.This was happening a lot,i walked out of one in disgust.All i can think of is that the people that were there when you were,were more considerate than some others.I do know that it was not everyone as well.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on October 10, 2020, 01:24:17 PM
Cheers Viv,
Arillas did not feel the same without friends from the uk being there,but it was a good break and we did enjoy it.Sally felt a bit strange as she said she could see Chris in certain places.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 10, 2020, 03:40:50 PM
Cheers Viv,
Arillas did not feel the same without friends from the uk being there,but it was a good break and we did enjoy it.Sally felt a bit strange as she said she could see Chris in certain places.
Bless her.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 10, 2020, 04:18:12 PM
It seems that mask wearing is the same wherever you come from and some people will disregard the safety of others factor.
At the end of the day if you take care of your self then that's all you can do.

Stupid is as stupid does and stupid comes in all nationalities
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on October 10, 2020, 07:14:23 PM


Hi
I glad you enjoyed you Arillas holiday Harold I wasn’t having a go I just say as it was how we saw it
And yes John I agree with the ref
Some people do not care which ruins it for the rest of us

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on October 11, 2020, 12:07:17 AM
When we were in Arillas this year - I was in Inas a couple of times when teenagers tried to ho in without facemasks and the shop assistant asked them to leave.

I felt safer there than here like you say though Harold.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on October 11, 2020, 10:40:07 AM
I liked some of those clear masks that staff were wearing,you are protected and you can still see people talking or smiling.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on October 11, 2020, 01:42:44 PM
We were in Alex supermarket the lady in front of us waiting to pay did not have a mask on, Alex told her she had to wear a mask next time or she won’t be allowed in, she said oh I have one in my bag am I supposed to wear it??? Couldn’t make it up could you?!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on October 11, 2020, 07:26:25 PM
I have noticed on FB that everyone who buys clothing in Yiotas never have masks on when she posts pictures, is this because some shops are exempt ??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on October 11, 2020, 08:23:24 PM
Julia and I were in Yiota's shop last week buying a little tee shirt for our grandson.  We were wearing masks but there were no other customers.
It seemed to me most people were compliant, or soon were if reminded.  At the Marina you could dine without a mask, but on going to the loo you needed to put on a mask as it was 'indoors'.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 11, 2020, 10:20:29 PM
but on going to the loo you needed to put on a mask as it was 'indoors'.


PJ - Quite often I have to wear a mask when going to the loo.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 11, 2020, 10:23:16 PM
John R.
Knowing Yiota , she waits 5 minutes then sells these people a few of 'em!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 16, 2020, 04:36:16 PM
I was in Yiotas shop few times always wearing a mask as were other people and when we took a picture of the lovely dress for FB I removed the mask whilst the socially distanced photography had been completed ;)

I would think that is the simple reason why it looks like no one is wearing masks there. Here is me and the said dress pictured.

(https://i.imgur.com/B6MrBzn.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 16, 2020, 04:51:58 PM
We went in Yiotas a few times and always wore masks and everyone in there also had them on.
And a very nice dress it is too Erja ! 
I hope you are well.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 16, 2020, 06:38:39 PM
Erja .. I veiw with tender heart and say "why am I not 40 years younger???"
I woulda given him a run for his money!!!

Arillas Today....... we sit with 23 deg at 18:30 and I hope the rain has done it's bit.?
Bad weather plus 147.5 mm of rain in the last 5 days. -
Rainbow closes today. But feel realy bad , because I thought Tria had already shut up shop. Bugger.. drove past , this afternoon and... I think their last guets were just leaving.
(Big ole coach , outside and I don't think he was delivering pizzas)
Live long and prosper to you all. - Me? - A sad bunny to see everything closing down.
Night Owl , Grazzela , Beach Kostas and Brouklis may still soldier on though??
WOTDOIKNOW??
Cheers All
Negg

ps..... Erja .. am I allowed to still dream about you??

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 16, 2020, 08:15:45 PM
I was in Yiotas shop few times always wearing a mask as were other people and when we took a picture of the lovely dress for FB I removed the mask whilst the socially distanced photography had been completed ;)

I would think that is the simple reason why it looks like no one is wearing masks there. Here is me and the said dress pictured.

(https://i.imgur.com/B6MrBzn.jpg)
lovely dress for a lovely person.x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 17, 2020, 09:53:58 AM
and is that a face mask she is holding?
negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 17, 2020, 06:29:33 PM
We went in Yiotas a few times and always wore masks and everyone in there also had them on.
And a very nice dress it is too Erja ! 
I hope you are well.

Yes we are well and hope you are too Karl!

Eggy - what goes in your head is uncensored and better that way 😂 And yes there is a mask is in my hand 😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 17, 2020, 10:27:05 PM
Erja .... Well , at least I never mentioned the artichoke tucked in between your left hand elbow and side.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 18, 2020, 10:28:41 AM
We went in Yiotas a few times and always wore masks and everyone in there also had them on.
And a very nice dress it is too Erja ! 
I hope you are well.

Yes we are well and hope you are too Karl!

Eggy - what goes in your head is uncensored and better that way 😂 And yes there is a mask is in my hand 😉

Not too bad thanks Erja 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 18, 2020, 05:39:54 PM
25 deg and a very nice Arillas afternoon. - Still quite a few people about.
Graziella , Beach Point , Kostas on Beach , Thalassa (I think) still open.
Plus Brouklis, Athina , plus Armourada plus Bougata. - Still spoilt for choice
(Apologies if I missed anyone)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 19, 2020, 05:45:51 PM
I cannot decipher how life starts , at 8pm , with 12 deg and then we have 25 deg at 5pm?
A super Arillas afternoon still with many faces I do not recognise
Must be something going right "abouts"
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 19, 2020, 06:20:40 PM
I cannot decipher how life starts , at 8pm , with 12 deg and then we have 25 deg at 5pm?
A super Arillas afternoon still with many faces I do not recognise
Must be something going right "abouts"
Cheers
Negg
Should that not be 8 am lol xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 19, 2020, 07:21:47 PM
Nope!! - It went down to 12 deg when I was starting life , with another Ouzo , last night.
Beleive that and you beleive anything!!

Anyway.... forgot to mention that, I think, street lights are being fitted from the Kavadaddes P.O, towards Armenades. Is that so we can see all those holes, in the road, that we could drive into at night?? The mind boggles.
Here's a hole. you can now drive around it Fix the bloody holes. We have headlights.
Cheers
Negg - (For Viv - I typed this at 3am , this morning)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 24, 2020, 06:11:21 PM
Arillas Today and cold. - 21 deg is on offer for other places that require this chilly temp.
No rain is a bonus though and an open Taverna for an Ouzo or two is a bigger bonus.
Ina's still entertains many for a coffee or two.-Very civilised. (Bow ties are not compulsory)
Someone wearing a mask there that looked liked a ladies bikini bottom. Hmmmmm!!

Not much ado about nowt, but tis good for me .
Brouklis looked after us well , on Thursday evening. Good food and company.
Dimi is a good 'ole boy!! - and he lets me run riot on the Forum. WOTTANICEGUY!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 25, 2020, 07:23:22 PM
I can report that Aliens have not landed in Arillas! - It is just kelp , on the beach , from the recent bad weather.
However.... if Aliens do land in Arillas they will nab all the best Tavernas etc , plus places to stay , plus the best spots on the beach. A very good taste these Martians have!
No doubt "Brouklis" will teach them a tad of Greek but he should not mention his courgette balls or they may just investigate further. - This could be Alien to them.

16 deg outside , here , at 7:20 but a verrry nice 23 deg "ont-sofa".
All cats have nabbed various inner parts of the house and do not look like they will budge for a long while yet  -- "Sofa-So Good" - No power cuts and , as Erja says "Life is Goog"
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 28, 2020, 01:18:24 PM
16 deg outside , here , at 7:20 but a verrry nice 23 deg "ont-sofa".
All cats have nabbed various inner parts of the house and do not look like they will budge for a long while yet  -- "Sofa-So Good" - No power cuts and , as Erja says "Life is Goog"
Cheers
Negg

Every cloud etc Eggy dearest! Good to hear you are chillaxing and nice to see you moving away from Victor Meldrew'esque bursts :D Only joking and still love you to bits ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 28, 2020, 06:34:53 PM
Erja... If you was 'ere me'dere , today you twould wonder at wot us do int Winter.
I found Beach Kostas open and Beach point. - Nowt else about the front.
Tis sad and makes me switch to Somerset drawl. - Be planting teddies soon!!
Life  is Goog.... or be it the bees knees? - Arillas ? where's it to?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 30, 2020, 07:20:32 PM
Arillas today winds up with a 19deg and quite pleasant. - But...thanks to heating oil , at 88 cents a litre , we enjoy 24deg inside. Jebbo home , avrio , and all the very best is wished to him. Another part of Arillas lost, but just for a short while. - Tis a quiet time here now.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 03, 2020, 07:22:00 PM
Arillas today is a "walk around" with a mask and shop with a mask, but sitting and you are OK.
Easy rule to follow... but a few query the driving with or without mask. If I was driving , with a mask , it would be dangerous as my glasses would be steamed up.
Anyway.... simple "lockdown" rules to adhere to and the 21deg, this afternoon, makes the minimum effort very easy to put up with. - A nice hottie with or without a face covering.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on November 04, 2020, 11:41:25 AM


Hi Neil

Just a tip Neil leave your glasses off when driving
Then it would be like you been on the ouzo haha

All keep well

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 04, 2020, 05:50:37 PM
Kevin , you 'ole demijohn , you.
and I thought no one was on Arillas today?? - A bigger Ghost Town than Arillas.

Mask and specs do not go down well but we do what we do.
(If I wanna get "steamed up" I will drink a lot more!)
Wearing a mask, when visiting the toilet , is not a problem. Especially after a vindaloo the night before.
Jer Kno? - We have 18 deg still outside at 6pm?
22 deg inside ... any warmer and I would be borrowing PJ's speedos!!
Cheers to you an Bev and Billy and all.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 05, 2020, 08:11:17 AM
Arillas Today brings us the following news.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/258821/article/ekathimerini/news/pm-to-announce-second-lockdown-for-greece-sources-say

Not unexpected as many predicted this after the end of "tourism"
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on November 05, 2020, 04:40:07 PM
Well, most European countries seemed to have batten down the hatches with this shizzshow.

I have stricken it lucky as I hope I don't have to be furloughed again as the Bar Council have now determined that barristers are key workers and therefore need the support staff like hospitals need cleaners etc. Of course who knows what will happen now that the chancellor dude has extended the furlough scheme until March next year.

But Arillas holiday next year is firmly on my sights - furloughed or not ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on November 05, 2020, 07:45:12 PM
See you there Erja ....... keep smiling 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on November 06, 2020, 09:48:02 AM


HI

Yes we will be in Arillas with Brett,Nicola,Billy at the Tria 30/7 - 13/8 going private

kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on November 06, 2020, 11:09:46 AM
Great to have that to look forward to Kev/Bev.  Let's hope things have well settled down by then.
Regards
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on November 06, 2020, 04:25:16 PM
7th August for us for 10 days mate so we will see you there !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 12, 2020, 10:28:01 PM
Arillas Today , and yesterday , and the day before???
The webcam shows a totally deserted beach front. - Tis all quiet and people follow the lockdown rules or face a 300e fine for any failure to follow the procedures. A quieter Winter than usual.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 13, 2020, 06:03:28 PM
A quiet Arillas today winding down at 17deg for 6pm.
I am pleased to report that I used the new local Chemist.
Nice people and I think they will do well.
Obviously, with lockdown, I had to "free" text the reason to advise this was my reason for leaving the house.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 15, 2020, 06:35:50 PM
Once again a quiet Arillas Today.  - and Kavadaddes and Sidari.
Not even a Zombie, in sight , that I can stab in the head!!
I think the Arillas webcam must be on pause as not a soul appears.
Twill get better , me-thinks . and still 16 deg outside at 6:30pm.
Greece/Corfu lockdown is doing very well and cases are very low.
and..... I have time to plan some really silly pics for the A-Z !!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on November 16, 2020, 04:38:49 PM
Hi neil do you also have to ask permission to go out for exercise only or do you tell them you are shopping and get round it that way, as it does seem a tad hard not to get out unless for the chemist or groceries [glad you are well by the way]
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 16, 2020, 10:43:01 PM
Nice to hear from you and trust all is well?
We have a "Free Text" number which must be used before we leave the house.
Shopping - Bank - Excercise - Chemist - Visit the vulnerable.
(Excercise is only allowed close to your property - You cannot drive anywhere abd then hve a ramble)

Each of the above is designated a number. - We text name , location , and reason. Within a couple of minutes we get an OK/Reply. - Phone and passport must be with us when we leave.

Possibly , as in the UK , there are some officials who are over zealous.
Like the guy who was found at a cashpoint when he had only texted Supermarket - The cashpoint was just over the road and he should have texted "Bank" and "Shopping"  - He was fined 300e.
Not a one off but we must be careful.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on November 17, 2020, 01:51:05 PM
Wish we had done the same here, then we wouldnt be getting all the visiters on the beach, we love about 200mt from it and even when its a nasty day, I cant get Arilla on to the beach as she wants to say hello to everybody. Its a small village and we now have 46 positive cases. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on November 18, 2020, 01:16:22 PM
Thanks for that insight neil, the police over there are certainly not to be messed with thats evident.If the same principle was employed over here the fines taken would be enough to pay back what has been spent by the gov during this pandemic thats for sure.they have got the right idea and are allbeit tough have the right intentions for the citizens. i wish some of our citizens were not as selfish. good wishes to all my Arillas friends and hope to see you all as soon as is possible.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 18, 2020, 02:02:24 PM
I paid an "Arillas Chemist Visit" , lunchtime , and took the opportunity to drive along the front.
Not a soul in sight and with a dry 19 deg twould have been very nice to sit with a beer and take in the view.
WOTTAPITY did not take the camera for a quick pic.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on November 18, 2020, 05:28:34 PM


Hi Neil
Thanks for the message it’s been a S*%T year and for all

Kevin
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 22, 2020, 06:41:55 PM
12 deg , outside , at 6:30pm and just a tad glad that lockdown is in force as we have not got to make the effort to leave the house. - 22deg is much better and , of course , cheaper on the pocket.

Hope yer on the mend , Kevin. Tas been a bummer 12 months for all. We may have lockdown, extended here,
for another week. I am saving at least 50e a week on afternoon drinking and petrol etc. I could use that cash to buy a decent set of "Up Market" darts. - But then , where can I go to throw 'em??

Good wishes all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 25, 2020, 05:51:39 PM
With current restrictions, I continue to lose my motivation to keep my mind active so have reverrted to my "Ole Head Pals" as a "pottering mind active"  ploy.  (See A-Z)
How all you guys, in the UK, cope with this ISO , long term , is amazing. - GOODONYERCOBBLERS !!

Arillas/Kavaddades today finishes at 14deg and has been a good day. I think there has only been 14 recorded Covid cases in the last 2 days so we are all hoping that lockdown will be eased by Monday.
----- If not  , then my "head Pals" will be back on that A-Z.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas TodayHi Neil l was going to get you a set of darts for Xmawhen
Post by: Scottishyannis on November 26, 2020, 06:28:02 PM
Hi Neill and Wendy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 26, 2020, 10:52:49 PM
Looks like we are ISO'd , here , until 7th December. - A tad of an extension but .... whatever!!
What a shame I have to stay home and watch "Live Championship Darts" every afternoon for a week.
Poor Wegg , no doubt, will increase her daily excercise as she has just got through 7 days of the "Grand Slam"
I will make it up to her.

and....... hello to you ScottishYianis. - Cannot see yer post though.

Arillas/Kavadaddes today signs off at 11 deg / 11pm.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 01, 2020, 07:23:11 PM
We don't like 10deg , outside , at 7pm... Oh No no no!!!
anyway... yahboo to that as we enjoy 22 deg inside. (At the cost of 6 litres of heating oil , per day)
Just had 300 ltrs delivered at .93 cents a litre. Leave you to do the sums!!

A nice dry day though and a spot of strimming tomorrow as rain may be meandering our way by Thursday.
In a desperate need for an Arillas visit... soon... Roll on 7th DEC , unless any changes.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on December 03, 2020, 12:08:18 PM
Yassou Neil and Mrs Wegg snow here today just a little bit hope you get this
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 03, 2020, 01:53:02 PM
That's "snow fun" Yannis.

Overnight rain, up to 11am, has given us around 50mm in the rain guage. No sign of it stopping yet.
Looking forward to the end of our lockdown with Tavernas/Bars opening again. - (We hope)

From what we are reading here , there was one covid death in Perolades , the other day and 3 Corfu cases reported yesterday. Looks like all rules are being followed here. - But , as y'all know , it is very easy to go stir crazy and bad weather does not help at all.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 03, 2020, 05:52:27 PM
So.... rain has stopped, for a tad , and gives us another 33mm. - Hmmmm!!
and...just heard that our lockdown has been extended to DEC 14th. Bummer.

Maybe I will paint the walls , for a third time , instead of climbing up 'em.??
(I must be positive and think of the money saved by not venturing out)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 04, 2020, 11:50:14 AM
Oh dear! Well better to be safe than sorry me thinks. And please Eggy dearest don't climb on them walls after painting - Weggy wont appreciate the laundry ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 04, 2020, 12:50:57 PM
Erja
Looks like bad weather will be here for a few days more. - Another 43mm overnight and lunchtime 13 deg.

as for lockdown extension , this is a good link to follow
https://www.ekathimerini.com/259854/article/ekathimerini/news/greece-extends-lockdown-again-to-december-14-as-viral-load-persists

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 07, 2020, 05:47:47 PM
Weather here has not been good at all. - An overnight downpour added a 25mm to the guage. Tis a cold 13 deg and, even enjoying a nice 23deg inside, does not take away the boredom of the day.
 - I have been thinking of giving all our cats a perm. -
Curly cats with Shirley Temple like ringlets....very pretty. - They'll scratch me eyes out!!!

I see the bench had gone, from the jetty. Either that or it has been covered with a very large mask!

I have heard that lockdown here has been extended until first week in January. A big bummer, but we must understand that Corfu Hospitals, even as efficient as they are , cannot cope with a heavy influx of cases.
(Only 1 case reported yesterday but tis better to be safe than regret it later)

We live here and we will adhere to the rules as all Greek locals do. - We will keep busy.
and ..... If I can catch one of our cat's napping.... Look out Shirley Temple!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 16, 2020, 01:41:51 PM
Our second dry day , today , so strimming on the cards for avrio.
Very difficult to work up any motivation and I am sure that does not apply just to me!
(Very pleased the World Darts Championship has started - Poor Wegg!!)

16deg outside, at 1pm , but still feels a tad chilly.
Wegg, with a short time off for good behaviour, went out to the recycle centre this morning. Quite a few people around having morning excercise in Arillas.
Stay well all.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 22, 2020, 06:37:14 PM
A very quiet Arillas, today. - A very quiet Kavadaddes today and most of Corfu.
But we all know quiet , do we not? (Maybe "quiet" , in this case , means bored/frustrated??)

Corfu lockdown is on a parr with you guys in the UK. (Smaller Island - less medical facilities etc)
We all struggle on and keep us, and those close to us, safe.

Our lockdown here is until 7th January which eliminates Epithany celebrations.
(Guess we will have to stay home and get "PITHED")

Some good new is that Kostas on Beach is available for takeaways from Jan 2nd. We have already used the Arillas Pizzeria (Good t'was too) and a take-away Bifteki , from Mon Amour , went down a treat.

I need some news , from you guys , as I presume panic buying will happen soon. How are y'all coping?
Our restrictions , here , are religiously enforced and with fines of 300e for breaking them.
But.......no panic at Supermarkets and full shelves, and ... possibly too complacent??
Time will tell.
Stay well
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on December 22, 2020, 11:23:48 PM
Rain, rain and more rain here!!!
We are in tier 3, although our closest hospital is in tier 2, don’t really understand that logic! Paid a visit to our largish Tesco today (other supermarkets are available!) long queue to get into store but once in supplies were good, packs of loo rolls limited to 1 per customer (still don’t understand why panic buy loo rolls!) but got everything else on my list....wine, chocolate....the usual essentials!!!
Happy Christmas everyone x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on December 23, 2020, 12:50:10 AM
I think everyone over here and I’m sure in a Corfu is totally and utterly fed up with this damn virus now.

Just when we get a glimmer of hope with the vaccine then we hear about this new highly contagious strain and it looks like we are back to square one.

I’m not bothered about pubs opening (although I do obviously feel for the poor people who have lost their livelihoods) I just want to be able to freely hug my sons and family and get back to doing those simple things that we took for granted. Life is utterly rubbish at the moment.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on December 23, 2020, 01:36:39 PM
Hi Jo
Totally agree , it just makes you feel like throwing in the towel !
Just been to a funeral too . Glad its my youngest daughters 8th birthday today to at least give us something to smile about .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 23, 2020, 01:43:27 PM
Thanks Guys,
Good to hear from y'all.
17 deg here, at lunchtime. - Sadly my motivation is wilting to get outside and catch up on gardening.
(All work and no play............. and I was a dull bugger before!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 24, 2020, 05:47:33 PM
Christmas Eve and a big celebration going on , all around Corfu.
Goats , Turkeys , Pigs , Geese and any other meat/poultry you can think of.
Many of the above will , at least see Jan 1st. (Apart from our frozen Turkey , that is!!)

As a special treat , for me , tomorrow morning, I might spray the Punto ( I will wear a mask , of course )

The evening sits at a nice 15deg outside which is much better than what the TV has to offer.
Where's our Favourite Xmas movies.
The Great Escape has escaped and Guns of Naverone have blown up. But Ben Hur is back on his Chariot!!
(Good job we have Captain NIMNO! - Did I spell that right? - Nimno sounds better!)

Anyway.... a drambuie and ginger wine beckons so bugger the nice-eties.
Cheers Guys
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 24, 2020, 08:31:09 PM
A very merry Christmas to you Eggy, your family and all forum folk.
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 30, 2020, 07:17:38 PM
May all your New Years wishes come true , PJ. (Except for smaller speedos)

Arillas today sits on a comfortable 16 deg outside but rain is on the cards again.
According to Wegg , who records all weather changes, this is the wettest December for 8 years. I can give rain details and a report should anyone show further interested. But , take it from me , an overflowing rain guage, in the morning is no fun at all!! - More fun than this boring lockdown though!

I wish y'all a good 2021.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on December 31, 2020, 02:33:40 AM
Happy New Year to you and Wendy mate 😉
Happy New Year to everyone on the forum ! 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on December 31, 2020, 01:12:09 PM
Happy New Year to you all and let's hope 2021 will see more of us returning healthy to Arillas 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 31, 2020, 05:24:27 PM
Always  good to hear from you guys!!

Overnight rain, here again , plus a side salad of thunder and lightning, put another 18mm in the rain guage.
It has been the driest November for 11 years but also the wettest December. 138mm over the month.
(Not good if you want to releive lockdown boredom by working outside)
There is a rumour abound that lockdown rules may continue until March. - I hope it's just  bad rumour.!!

Meanwhile...... thanks to Brexit , we have many papers to obtain and many forms to fill. It is a minefield at the moment. - I fear all in the UK will feel Brexit very much harder than was, possibly, thought. That added to lockdown is a headache for all.

So, Arillas today looks forward to a new year and hopefully a good one. Much catch up work will be needed to welcome all you folk , by May onwards.
Cheers
Negg

But we carry on and follow the rules and save money by not venturing out.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on December 31, 2020, 05:39:35 PM
Hi Neg
Happy New Year
Sorry about the extra Brexit admin.
I will revise my forum signature as the bell tolls at 23.hrs
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 31, 2020, 05:54:15 PM
Hi Neil and Wendy, and all you other forum members. Pete and I would like to wish you all a Happy and Heathy 2021. Hopefully we will see some of you in May. XX
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on December 31, 2020, 10:55:00 PM
Happy New Year to you all

Just had a lovley video chat with the lovely Irene who had the jewellery shop opposite the Akti, was nice to catch up with her. Missed all our friends in Arillas this year

Wishing you All the very best for 2021
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on January 01, 2021, 09:27:58 AM
Happy new year to all
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on January 03, 2021, 12:01:41 PM
A Scotsman v a Welsh man in darts final - oh dear must be a mistake !!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 03, 2021, 12:52:59 PM
Yianis,
I watched the semi-finals this morning. Good news is I bet both Anderson and Price to get to the final, so that's two wins and I backed them both to win the final , so another win awaits.
 - I can now sit back and enjoy this without "financial" pressure.
So ,not only happy with that but also enjoying an 18deg dry day. (After overnight rain, for a change)
and.... if all goes to plan , some lockdown restrictions may be lifted from 10th Jan.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on January 03, 2021, 12:59:47 PM
Nice one maybe the ref will be English !!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on January 03, 2021, 01:27:42 PM
The stage is 🤣
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 03, 2021, 05:23:41 PM
Yiannis
Rumour has it that, during the breaks between sets, Gary Anderson goes off for a wee (dram) and Gerwyn Price desperately needs a leek!!
Hard to call the final result but think it could be 7-4. - (No more bets for me though)

Arillas today closes with a dry 14 deg.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 04, 2021, 01:02:09 PM
A damp, cold and wet Arillas today, guys. - A manky 11deg.
(Should have taken the camera. Next time I sneak to Arillas I will have it with me.)

Running out of jobs , to do , around the house and darts is finished. - A spot of horse racing on the cards.
(Either that or clean the lightbulbs again)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on January 05, 2021, 11:47:34 AM
THAT SHOULD LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 05, 2021, 12:11:26 PM
Ron
Toupee or not Toupee? - That is the question.
(and my life was lit up when I cleaned the sockets!!)

anyway.... a brighter 12deg dry today. Arillas must be on the cards, for a visit and pics, soon.
(5th Jan already. How time flies when yer enjoying yerself)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: peter and evie on January 08, 2021, 04:47:57 PM
Good afternoon Eggy and all. Just to make you feel better[ only 12deg] it is thick in snow here in Leeds temp is about 1c
and still plenty of the white stuff to come.
 What is the general feeling in Arilas re the possible easing of the covid restrictions. we cannot have another year without a visit.They will be putting me and Evie in a dark room soon.
Take care .
Peter and Evie
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 08, 2021, 06:21:22 PM
Well Guys ,
Snow is not welcome here and 1deg is a definite "No-No"
We have had the wettest November/December for over 10 years and now hoping for a better January.
A dry day , today and temps around 16deg. Hoping to get some outside work completed avrio.

I am full of praise for all Arillas Taverna/Hotel/Restaurant owners etc as they continue to prepare thier premises for an onslaught of guests from end April. On my limited visits to Arillas I see work going on at various places. It's a "never say die" attitude for all these guys. - They are ready if you are ready.
Think of the film "Field of Dreams" - "If you build it , they will come"
Stay well , Peter and Evie and all
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on January 09, 2021, 11:56:03 AM
Hi Neil and Wendy lots of snow but beautiful day -8 degrees bye
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 09, 2021, 01:21:33 PM
Arillas/Kavaddades today , Yannis? - 16 deg and dry , at the moment.
Lockdown now extended here until 18th January. - Only essential shops or take-aways open.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 10, 2021, 06:48:58 PM
Arillas today brings bad news that UK friends of ours have had their Easyjet flights cancelled.
Due to come over end of May-We hope that is not the shape of things to come?
But.... I fear lockdown,here, will be in force until the end of February, at least.

Weather wise ? - One of the best days we have had for quite a long while. Still 18deg outside at 7pm.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ness44 on January 10, 2021, 07:57:33 PM
Hi
I was told today by someone that Greece will not be letting anyone in if they have not had the vaccine? Has anyone else heard that? If that is the case we wont be there this summer as not due to have ours til about august.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 11, 2021, 02:16:04 PM
Ness - Haven't heard that , so far.
This is the latest link from the "Greek to English" newspaper.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/261058/article/ekathimerini/news/next-two-months-critical-to-save-the-year

Meanwhile Arillas/Kavaddades will make the most of a dry 16deg, today, and not looking forward to the end of week weather report which states "Expect a cold 2/3 deg for a while".

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ness44 on January 11, 2021, 02:43:47 PM
I hope I was given the wrong info. Cannot go another year without being there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on January 12, 2021, 01:15:01 AM
Ness it’s about time you changed your countdown tracker methinks lol x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on January 12, 2021, 01:31:50 AM
Thats when lockdown finishes Jo 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ness44 on January 13, 2021, 10:33:58 AM
Lol Jo
I dont know how that tracker got on there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 13, 2021, 08:47:28 PM
Hi Negg, I have heard from 2 familys that were coming by easyjet 1 in May and 1 in June that have had there flight cancelled the reason they gave was that Easyjet will not be flying from New Castle. where your friend coming from New Castle or a different airport. Thanks Viv xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on January 13, 2021, 09:06:26 PM
Hi viv
EasyJet has stopped flying from Newcastle due to saving costs , I had flights in June booked but changed them to fly from Newcastle as I’m sure your freinds can also xx yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on January 14, 2021, 10:51:19 AM
Hi
I am not optimistic about flying from anywhere in June

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin.g on January 14, 2021, 12:03:49 PM
Well Geoff let’s be optimistic and hope June does go ahead, we didn’t think we was getting to arillas last year but thankfully changed dates from June to July and had a fabulous time
Fingers crossed everyone
Yammas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 14, 2021, 12:09:56 PM
Hi Viv
I got the month wrong. - Twas June and was to fly from Newcastle.
and....we must be optimistic, as Kevin G, says.
(But I don't think Wegg will get her April flight, to the UK)

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 14, 2021, 01:05:16 PM
Poor Wendy, I havent seen my family since March and feel really rotten about it. Goodness knows how our Weggy must feel. Give her our love, and tell her we will have our meal with you when we get there. XX
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 18, 2021, 06:11:50 PM
Thanks for your wishes , Viv. - We all keep fingers, and all that crossed.

At the risk of a 500e fine I sneaked into "Arillas Today" for a reminder of the beach.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=arr1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
and..... honest Guv , this was at 12:30 pm.

Temp is around 6deg and chilly , for us oldies. (I know you have it colder, in the UK, but we are spoilt here)
Many shops open , from today , but we only have a 2 hour corridoor to play with.
(Out longer than 2 hours , for shopping etc , and you could be in trouble)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on January 19, 2021, 04:54:45 PM
Thank you for the beautiful photo of the beach one a month would be nice ! Scottish Yannis
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 19, 2021, 06:29:14 PM
Nice to hear from you and I will do my best.

3deg , this morning , rising to 13 deg, at 5pm , and then a drop down to 9deg within 90 minutes.
Rain could be back , by the weekend. - Happy Days!!
Covid tests being offered , in Sidari , tomorrow. - They are free so I might have 2 !!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 21, 2021, 06:48:06 PM
Today was a definite "non day" for me. - Overnight rain dashed any chance of outside work and we currently sit with an outside temp of 13 deg. - My ass has been superglued to the sofa , all day. - TV eyes and all that!
But I have to remember that this is a walk in the park compared to the UK.  Floods, bad weather, added to the boredom of isolation. We should, and must, be thankful for what we have.
Be Well
Negg



 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on January 22, 2021, 11:44:24 AM
Well said Neil l am ready to explode and they say it could be six months more say hi to Wendy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on January 22, 2021, 12:34:10 PM
Just been watching a brave soul take a swim on the webcam.  Sunny but cold here in Norfolk.  Still no mixing, except the cocktails, and no stirring off the sofa.  But still here and alive - so thankful.  Best wishes to all.
Ann x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 23, 2021, 01:42:45 PM
Really cold and frosty here in Hornsea but walking dog along beach this morning there were still 6 lads in swimming made me shiver just watching them.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 28, 2021, 01:58:47 PM
Arillas today , at 13:00 - 28th Jan. - Hard to believe it's 10 deg and chilly.
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=arr-1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=arr-2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/cache/arillas/arr-4_595.jpg?cached=1611834971)
.
and........ obviously not a lot happening!!
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=arr-3.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Cheers All
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on January 30, 2021, 12:45:45 PM
Hi neil and Wendy l love winter photos the weather is about the same here hope you are well that is another month away and the next one is short Yannis
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 31, 2021, 01:40:42 PM
Sitting on 15deg and mild, today. - Still waiting for the land to dry out , enough , to get some "spadework" done. But when you think it's nearly ready.... it rains again.
Still.......... I have the darts , ITV4 , to keep me outa trouble.
Cheers Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on February 01, 2021, 03:25:57 PM
Take it easy mate relax let some one else throw the darts !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 06, 2021, 06:04:20 PM
Yiannis - WOTSADART??

Today was a super 19deg outside and warm. This was the incentive I was after so, I got off my butt and did a bit of strimming and tad of pruning. Nak-er-red , now and couldn't even find the strength to work the TV remote, this afternoon. - Funny 'ole game, Life , innit??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today. Kalispera mate. See you in May !?!?!?
Post by: Scottishyannis on February 07, 2021, 01:11:29 PM
Kalispera mate see you in May ???
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 07, 2021, 07:13:45 PM
Ahhhh.... Mr Yiannis
Scotland beats England at the Rugby..... so May should be easy peasy!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on February 09, 2021, 12:19:10 PM
I did not mention our glorious victory must be getting old!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 10, 2021, 02:14:35 PM
Arillas today and the beach has taken a slight battering with the recent bad weather.
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=hole3.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=hole4.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

and...... a mysterious hole has appeared , just close to Armourada and the Pizzeria.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=hole2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Rumour has it that this is the place where Brouklis stashes all his tax free euros!!!
(He tells me that it's the start of a new recycling centre)
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=hole.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on February 10, 2021, 03:04:18 PM
That's where I'm  staying next year !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 10, 2021, 04:28:08 PM


Neil is that one of the potholes your poor old punto went down
you said Arillas has some potholes boy that is large
It could be some old pirates cave with all his booty 💍💴💵💰💸💷📿💎

AH ye old mate kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 10, 2021, 05:24:48 PM



Or is it a old graveyard century’s old
And Neil is collecting the heads like mophead

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 11, 2021, 11:36:00 AM


HI

A big puddle of water appeared over overnight

(https://i.imgur.com/ZBIdJEr.jpg) kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 11, 2021, 12:54:52 PM
Looks like an oil leak , from Wegg's Fiesta , but I'm not telling her.
(and , it seems , Billy has found another hole)
.
Loadsa rain, here , at the moment but 12 deg is not bad.
However.......see today's link about the upcoming weather.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/262266/article/ekathimerini/news/warm-weather-to-give-way-to-snow-on-weekend-as-cold-front-descends-upon-greece

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 12, 2021, 07:22:23 PM
Arillas front is a quiet place but the local D.I.Y is doing a grand 'ole trade.
(What do people do with a 25kg bag of nails? - and one paintbrush?)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on February 13, 2021, 10:16:13 AM
Use a hammer and a tin of paint mate 😂
I hope you are keeping well ?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 13, 2021, 11:59:47 AM
Interesting, Karl.
So... how many 1 inch nails in a 25kg bag?? - At the rate of hammering 50 , per day , would lockdown be finished before the bag of nails?? Maybe quicker to use an artist's brush with the 20 litre tub of paint!
We are "so far so good" here and waiting for that cold spell which is forecast.

Looking forward to a Summer bevy with you and yours.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on February 13, 2021, 01:14:15 PM
It all passes rhe time on lockdown days. ! 😉
Glad to hear you're well . Yes , I can see it now sat at Costa's with a Mythos / ouzo 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 20, 2021, 05:56:58 PM
Well , y'all !!
ooohhhd ave fort an 18/19deg day , today??
All dressed up an nowhere to go!!
(I never dress up , Ron knows that. - A burglar broke into my wardrobe once and left me some clothes!!)

Concerned about the "few" covid's that appear in Corfu. - 6 , I think , today. - Equally the lockdown here is possibly more strict that you have in the UK???? - (Only allowed out for 2 hrs max for approved tasks)
So , where do these cases spring from??? - My opinion? - picking them up from the mainland.
Other thoughts....... Look forward to June. - Keep fingers crossed for May.

Karl.... Is it your turn for a round?? - Buggered if I can remember - Can I bring my zimmer frame??

Cheers
Negg
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on February 20, 2021, 07:12:36 PM
Hi Eggy

The enemy seems to get everywhere.

Unfortunately, as the mainland has an increasing daily contamination rate, together with an increased death rate, it will reach out to the islands.
Has your vaccination programme started yet?

Keep safe
Geoff
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 24, 2021, 06:31:32 PM
Geoff - Really unsure if there is any vaccination program yet. Wegg is registered , for a jab , via the local Chemist but was told yesterday "No News Yet".
(I am too old to get one, at the moment so will get the leftovers)

The good news is,after 10 days of ringing for an appointment, reference our new Resident permits we now have a date of 1st July. She has been ringing the designated number around 30 times a day for 2 weeks and finally got through. The deadline is end of June, for permits. - They give us 1st July-- we go with the flow.
(I'm still been waiting for my Greek driving licence , for 4 months, Just driving on a stamped authorisation)
.
anyway.......................................
A warm Arillas morning and Wegg, after her "authorised exercise" told me is was about 18 deg.
(Still16 deg here at 7pm)
But....sadly her end of March flight, to the UK, has been cancelled and we hear today that we have 60 plus cases of Covid, reported in Corfu so far in February. My opinion is that Lockdown will be extended to. at least the end of March. If that does not produce results then a Corfu May is unlikely. - I hope I am wrong!!
The exchange rate is now e1.168. Let's hope you can get here to enjoy it!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on February 24, 2021, 08:45:02 PM
Geoff - Really unsure if there is any vaccination program yet. Wegg is registered , for a jab , via the local Chemist but was told yesterday "No News Yet".
(I am too old to get one, at the moment so will get the leftovers)

The good news is,after 10 days of ringing for an appointment, reference our new Resident permits we now have a date of 1st July. She has been ringing the designated number around 30 times a day for 2 weeks and finally got through. The deadline is end of June, for permits. - They give us 1st July-- we go with the flow.
(I'm still been waiting for my Greek driving licence , for 4 months, Just driving on a stamped authorisation)
.
anyway.......................................
A warm Arillas morning and Wegg, after her "authorised exercise" told me is was about 18 deg.
(Still16 deg here at 7pm)
But....sadly her end of March flight, to the UK, has been cancelled and we hear today that we have 60 plus cases of Covid, reported in Corfu so far in February. My opinion is that Lockdown will be extended to. at least the end of March. If that does not produce results then a Corfu May is unlikely. - I hope I am wrong!!
The exchange rate is now e1.168. Let's hope you can get here to enjoy it!
Negg
  18 degrees here today as well Eggy, almost got a sun tan and forcast the same to weekend.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on February 25, 2021, 01:41:55 PM
Got my jag last Sat my flight on 26 May from Edi was cancelled but l got a flight from Glas for 313 £ all up !!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 25, 2021, 04:10:15 PM
Well, lets hope it wont get worse over there - fingers crossed! Stay safe a look after each other :)

I am patiently awaiting my vaccination turn here in Londinium and lots of people I know have had their 1st dose of the 5G already so they are happening and very efficiently according to from everyone who have been jabbed. ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 26, 2021, 07:22:53 PM
Erja
A well behaved group around the Arillas area. - 22 deg , this afternoon and , apart from much strimming, cutting,digging, painting on home/business properties not much else.
Very sad to see an empty Arillas plus that empty beach. - Mid May could be a 70/30 in favour.
Bummer!!!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 06, 2021, 01:51:14 PM
Put this on "Arillas Today" hoping that many read this urgent e-mail from Dimitris(Jimmy) at Rainbow.
Taken from facebook this morning. - Negg

Hallo all ...
Just found out that our e.mail address has been hacked..
Please don't send any money or information we have never asked for any deposites..
Please share ..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 07, 2021, 12:39:06 PM
I have shared this word for word yo Arillas Addicts. Thanks for putting it on. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 07, 2021, 07:03:38 PM
Bravo , our Viv. !!!!
Arillas today?? - We have an average of 15 deg and warm. Even on a Sunday, strimmers/cutters/saws are working away. - Summer must be on it's way!
Tis all a noise that we all appreciate 'cause chores are being done and even the Church bells, ringing away this morning, mean "Diddley Squat" as no one should be there ,anyway.
Sundays should be quiet here but.... we get quiet every day  at the mo. - DONCHYERKNOW.?

and.... rumour has it that Tria are erecting high fencing to repel the arivall of Kev n Bev.
Hope you got a ladder , Kev! _ Billy , however always has a free pass 'cause he's a good 'ole lad.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on March 08, 2021, 01:36:10 PM


Hi Neil

Nicola and Brett are coming out with us as well
Anyway I am taking a pair wire cutters so I can get in

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on March 08, 2021, 02:58:27 PM


Hi Neil

Nicola and Brett are coming out with us as well
Anyway I am taking a pair wire cutters so I can get in

Kev

Hi

Would be interesting to see what the x rays etc at the airports made of them lol

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 08, 2021, 05:20:14 PM
Geoff
He will hide them under his vest and say it's a pacemaker.

Weather here very good at the mo and much work being done by all. But... and I say it again, very hard to get the motivation.
- Same for everyone, but the Greeks seem to have a way to get past the slump that others feel.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 12, 2021, 05:56:50 PM
Currently just before 6pm here and still enjoying a 21 deg outside temp.
Must make the most of this as rain is forecast from Sunday.
Bonfires , chainsaws, strimmers and tractor noise ,springing up, around us but we all must do our best to take a good advantage of a super day.
....... feels like a slight "return to the norm"
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 21, 2021, 07:12:26 PM
A stinker, of a day , here with continuous drizzle and a tad on the cold side.
Now..... from 6pm we get heavy winds and rain with the usual thunder and lightnening. Looks to be set for all evening and I fully expected the Greek Governent to give a TV news flash saying.....
....... "Special dispensation, for tonight only , all Tavernas can be open for customers!!" - Yeah right!!
At least we do not need an excuse to stay in.
We have lamb tonight , providing power cuts do not spoil that lovely thought.
As for lockdown?? - Mid May for guests is a little like me hitting double twenty blindfolded!!
I expect to be like a big "dollipey" amoeba soaking down into the sofa by then.
(Only recognised by the bald top and specs)
Cheers
Negg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on March 21, 2021, 08:21:44 PM
So sorry Neil.  As a summer visitor it is hard to imagine cold wet weather where you are.  If its any consolation its only 10 degrees with a cold wind from the northwest here in Lincolnshire.
Sadly the omens for holidays abroad this year do not look good and you might have to sink into your sofa for a lot longer.  While half the adult population in England has been vaccinated the same can't be said for the continent of Europe and the politicians are indicating they think Covid will still be rampant there for much longer.  Who would have thought 12 months ago that the situation would be as it is?  Certainly I expected to be on a Greek Island in May this year, but am now just waiting for the refund.
Best wishes, Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on March 22, 2021, 01:56:02 PM
Well, I have had my first dose and suffered nothing worth mention for about 24 hours after. Second jab has been booked for 11th June so I am still living in hope that after 153 sleeps I will get to Arillas 8)

So rain or shine Eggy - I'm a coming in August so stay safe until then! xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 22, 2021, 05:49:34 PM
Erja / PJ
Always good to get news from you guys.! I imagine many of you are climbing up the walls now? -
-- as for me?? - I have spent my "ISO" time building a special wall so I can climb it!!
Bizzare to see your post , Erja, as I have just re-watched your UTube from a few years ago. (You n Heide)
.... saw my Punto in his younger days! .....

Fingers crossed for August but , my opinion and thoughts are, I think May is a no-no and June will probably follow. - I really feel I will not see many , from the UK , during these months.
(Maybe I must learn another language?)

Arillas today is dry ,14 deg , and quiet. - Me today is wet (Ouzo) 16deg (Coat on) and Noisy (Luv a singsong)
Cheers to all (Even Kevin)
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 30, 2021, 06:00:31 PM
Still on 23 deg at 6pm , and wotta fine day it twas!
Wegg's jab is next week and mine the week after. - Hmmmm!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on March 30, 2021, 07:26:34 PM
Is that your first jag .?Scottish Yannis?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 30, 2021, 10:11:55 PM
Yes he had a Punto brfore but needed s bigger car !!!! 🤣
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 31, 2021, 05:51:10 PM
"Bumped" into Dimi (Rainbow) today and a busy bunny, he is, preparing Rainbow for customers.
Also....... and how do I do this on "ISO"? --- had a chat with Phil and Yanis , at Tria. As Rainbow , much work being done and both Tria/Rainbow say bookings look very good.
Obviously we all hope that t'all goes to plan

Sadly, and a coincidence after "Ochi" day with many get togethers???..... "record" cases have been reported in Greece and an upsurge on Corfu cases. - link..https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2021/03/30/greece-coronavirus-cases-record-deaths-intubations-march-30/

and.... Karl.... reluctantly I have a jab booked. - I would prefer a JAG.
(Will I get a blood clot? - Or am I a "bloody clot" for thinking that way?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 31, 2021, 07:21:25 PM
Forgot to say...... still 20 deg at 7:15pm. TISACRACKER!
and........ barbed wire fencing all around Tria. --- Who are they expecting to turn up???
(If he cannot get in , he will just have to "Walk around Corfu" !!
Tee Heee Heeeee
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on April 01, 2021, 06:54:40 AM


HI

(https://i.imgur.com/j2BZNdy.jpg) KEV
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 01, 2021, 05:43:31 PM
Best wear rubber soled boots , Kevin , as Phil has a high voltage current running through 'em.
(With a "wet paint" sign as he knows you won't resist touching 'em)


I am sure we all continue to stir crazy and even an "Arillas Today" with another 23 degs adds to the torture of not being able to enjoy it. - No Beach visits allowed and excercise is OK but not allowed to drive somewhere for it.

So bored and trying to get the "Get up n Go" to do some work - Tis like the get up n go has Got up n went!
Yesterday I pulled all the legs off a spider and today superglued them back. Could not even get that right as I put them back vice-versa. Now the poor little bugger is running round in circles!!

Anyway - Still relaxing with a 22 deg now, at 5:30 and a whisky to help go through the delights on TV.
(With a 2 hour time difference?....... What do you watch at 3:30pm in the UK?)

Stay well Y'all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on April 04, 2021, 10:31:17 PM
Most of us are watching the news hoping for good ones Eggy 😉 Keep going and join us Astro Zombies by getting the jab which will get us there in about 140 days 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 11, 2021, 01:54:16 PM
Well , Erja,
Today finds me with a slight headache, after doing my bit with a jabbie , yesterday. That , apart from a sore arm and the urge to queue, at Brettas meat counter, for lambs heads.
(They have the BRAINS , donchyerknow!!)
Which leads me to masks which seem to have become a way of life, now. - I got back, from the jab , and twas an hour before I realised it was still under the chin?
and..... all new TV series have all wearing masks. FBI , NCIS etc.
Twill not be long until those Zombies have to wear them which could be a good thing as they may find it difficult to bite.

anyway........ a warmish 16deg and dry day.
Nobody knows what is happening with Corfu open for Tourism.  6 more Covid cases reported , yesterday, and I am told there are many more than is always publicised.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 14, 2021, 10:56:20 PM
Arillas winds down to 11deg at 11pm.
How do I know that UK pubs are open??
....... 'cause the Forum seems to ge quieter now. - Beennnna long time to enjoy a beer so sup away ,guys!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 16, 2021, 06:39:50 PM
Today I do not like 13 deg and drizzly!
I had a long conversation, with my Punto , and he is very offended that his paintwork is getting wet.

Tomorrow I may not like 12 deg and drizzly - We will see - Watch this space.

I will like a pizza , from Pizzeria , tomorrow night which should ease the pain of isolation. This is as long as it does not smile at me when I open the box.
(I must go now as my cat is reciting poetry and is is an insult not to listen)
Live long and prosper - Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 17, 2021, 10:15:26 PM
Today was not 12deg and drizzly. - Currently 13 deg with sporadic rain.
 (Is sporadic a word - No idea as I gave up Geography at School - Felt Latin was a better choice)
21 deg inside, thanks to the heat generated by central heating and not me running on a treadmill.
WOTSA treadmill? - More significant, what is running?

anyway ... just a little post to say how well I am coping. We enjoyed a Yianis Pizzeria and will now retire to
our sleeping accomodation and continue to feel envious that you Arilliacs have an "Ale House" to visit.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on April 18, 2021, 09:08:53 AM


21 deg inside, thanks to the heat generated by central heating and not me running on a treadmill.
WOTSA treadmill? - More significant, what is running?

Neil the only time you will run if you forgot your OUZO at the bar haha

kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 20, 2021, 02:10:26 PM
Kev - Why run for just one when I can walk for 2 or 3?
.
Some Arillas pics , taken this lunchtime.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=r1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=r2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/cache/arillas/r4_595.jpg?cached=1618916889)

and....... with plenty of beach space this strange looking sea creature found time to take in the vibes.
(https://photo.arillas.com/cache/arillas/r3_595.jpg?cached=1618916890)

As PJ has oftern said, it's amazing what I see in a photo.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on April 20, 2021, 08:37:02 PM
Great to see some pics of Arillas today, and also a piece of strange flotsam.  I must be getting famous if Eggy is quoting me!
Best wishes
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on April 21, 2021, 01:56:48 PM


Hi

Yes Patrick it is good to see up to date pics of Arillas
Mr Eggy can not be busy no strimming so out talking photos

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 21, 2021, 06:53:21 PM
Kevin ...... "Mr Eggy" could have been fined yesterday. I thought you could drive, any day , for excercise but that ony applies to weekends! - Whoops!
The sacrifices/gambles I make for the Forum.
Today winds down with a 22 deg at 7pm - No pics, cause no Arillas visit toady.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 23, 2021, 10:15:15 PM
Arillas today?? - Rained most of it. - A tad cold. - 12 deg at 10pm and I have damp bones.
"Dem Bones , Dem Bones , Dem damp bones!!" - Feel free to singalong.
Tomorrow is Saturday so I can drive for excercise. - Arillas on the cards and I hope a few pics of people/places.
(Sat/Sun... so nice to be allowed out for the weekend.!!!)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 28, 2021, 05:45:44 PM
Wed 29th April and Arillas has been spoilt with a super 26deg and a tad warm.
A good lead up to the Greek Paska weekend. I just hope that all take the weekend celebrations with a tad of caution as Covid has no religious beliefs. Nobody wants to see a rise in infections the following week.

and....... "WOTAPALAVA". - From Tuesday we do not have to send an SMS text to visit a taverna/Restaurant for a beer. But if we want to go to a Supermarker/Shop then an SMS is required!
So, if I pop into a Supermarket on my way for an Ouzo I could be fined for not SMS'ing shopping.??
We can go to Corfu Town for a meal but Lidls is a no-no, (Out of our Municipality) - WOTSITALLABOUT???
I think the no SMS rule for Tavernas etc has been bought in as guests are unable to use the text number. Does that mean they can go into a Supermarket as well? - Could I be fined for being in a Supermarket without SMS proof whilst a tourist, next to me , is exempt.??
Rant over.......
....... An illegal visit to Arillas , today , sees many preparing for , what we hope is a good start to the season.
Rainbow on it's way , Tria as good as ever. Beach Kostas painting anything that doesn't move.
Tooooo many to mention.
Cheers
Negg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 29, 2021, 06:34:35 PM
28 deg at 6:30 pm Thursday which could be leading up to a very enjoyable Paska for all.
Many weekend barbies and much "spitting lamb" planned for Sunday , baaaa-ad news for them!!.
and.... is there not a saying, in the UK , "IT GETS MY GOAT!!"
......... many goats will be got , this weekend, me-thinks.
(A day off for the Turkeys, though.)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 29, 2021, 07:05:59 PM
Happy Easter to you and Wendy. XX
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 29, 2021, 07:11:38 PM
Thanks Viv. - We give our very best to you and Pete.
A gold star to you for keeping the Forum ticking over. (and. of course all the other Arillas "veterans")
... except Turkeyfoot 'cause he can't cut the mustard, - Colmans is thick stuff - DONCHYERKNOW??
Neill and Wendy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on April 29, 2021, 07:38:37 PM
Hi
Beginning to feel I am not welcome, what with this and your deleting one of my posts

Keep safe

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 29, 2021, 10:32:18 PM
Geoff , as they say , alledgedly , in Somerset..... "You'ze a good 'ole boy!!!"
Just try the Dijon mustard for a change.
and...... don't forget the "powers" can confiscate any Colmans found in yer suitcase.
Arillas today winds down with an 18 deg to take us to bed.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 30, 2021, 06:34:06 PM
A wobbly 28deg , today , due to early consumption of alcohol whilst trying to operate a strimmer and leaf hoover.  - AT THE SAME TIME , I MIGHT ADD!!
Multi tasking is a "bummer".
Aching knees is a sign that Colmans Mustard may need a "leg rubbing" application and if it does not work it will not be wasted. - I have sirloin steak this evening. - You know the saying "Eat off yer knees"
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on April 30, 2021, 06:43:27 PM
Hi
Dijon is good enough for knees. Save the good stuff for food

Keep safe

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 01, 2021, 05:40:05 PM
A tad of drizzle , this morning, and now hovering around 34deg at 5:30pm. Beach has a tad of seaweed but it won't be there in a week or so.
and..... the one that got away from the Paska Celebrations.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=cow.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
Probably to big to get on the spit!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 02, 2021, 09:27:32 AM
34 degrees mate surely you mean 24 ?  Its only 34 degrees in Wolverhampton at this time of the year 😂😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 02, 2021, 11:03:47 AM
Honest Guv!!! - Wish it was a typo!! - But.... tis only 24deg here, now , at 11am.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 02, 2021, 11:39:01 AM
Superb 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 02, 2021, 06:04:37 PM
Paska reveller's have enjoyed a 26/27 deg fine 'ole day and, at 6pm me-thinks, the celebrations are not scheduled to end for some time.
(Still a few bullets left to fit in them guns and not yet through the A to Z dictionary of popular Greek songs)

Tomorrow see's Ina's and other places open for an outside drinkie but no Taverna/Bar will be allowed to play any music. The reason given is that, if guests have to speak louder, to get heard, the transmission of any possible virus can be greater. (This is true taken from latest Government guidleines)
Hate to think what could happen today?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on May 03, 2021, 02:07:21 PM


Hi Truth

Or is that the ouzos he has had or eggy highest score in darts haha

kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 03, 2021, 07:02:46 PM
Kevin...... I will have you know , Sir , that I do not drink many Ouzo's now!!!!!!!
(At my age I spill most of them)
anyway .... We are back to a respectable 18deg today .... or is that double 9, 6 double 6 , 10 double 4?
Or... in your case.. 5 , treble 3 , double 2. Lucky or what? (Maybe you spill yer ouzos , as well?)

It has been a quieter day , today, after yesterday's celebrations finally wound down about 11pm.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on May 03, 2021, 08:48:57 PM
And Arillas provided this bit of magic to round things off

(https://i.ibb.co/N9Y0rRP/20210503-184457.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7ny3Qh5)
anonymous image hosting (https://imgbb.com/)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 04, 2021, 06:47:01 PM
26deg and a good Arillas day. - Beach Kostas open as is Inas.
Heard that Baze in Sidari, thanks to a police visit, has been closed as their outside area has a rooof?? - Even though they had all the surrounding poly screens up. Bizzare!!
If this is a ruling what will happen to other places that have this set up? - I can think of some in Arillas.
(An outside area with a solid roof is not an outside area? - Hmmmmmm!!!)

This is only what I have picked up today but , if correct , then left hand and right hand do not belong on the same body. I feel that if we have to SMS "6" as a movement should I be sending that when I go to the loo?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 05, 2021, 07:21:11 PM
18deg and raining at the mo. (7pm)
I am told the "Solid Roof Rule" only applies for another week. - "Alledgedly"
Off for "Jab 2" at 8am tomorrow morning. To get up and be there by 8am gives me the needle before I get it.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 06, 2021, 05:46:27 PM
A very efficient Agros Health Centre , this morning. - On a tad of catch up because , as rumours say, people were "pencilled" in, over the Paska weekend, which was a "typo"
Anyway my 8:15 jabbie happened at 8:45 so full marks to all the staff and their catch up schedules!!
No side effects for my number 2 but we won't go there.
However.. I do have a limp and no hair... but I had that before!!
25 deg and not many peeps around. I had a trip around Sidari and only found Matts Internet bar open. At Ag Stephanos all seemed closed and only Beach Kostas and Ina's open in Arillas.

I find this link very confusing... Left leg and right leg again??
https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2021/05/06/greece-sms-greeks-tourists-minister/
You guys should read this.
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on May 06, 2021, 05:52:50 PM
What happened to the original profile picture Neil, or are you going to put one on post 2nd jabbi, or is it to scary for the forum.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 06, 2021, 07:15:24 PM
What happened to the original profile picture Neil, or are you going to put one on post 2nd jabbi, or is it to scary for the forum.

Tis a jobbie in hand, Jackson , just waiting for a nervous twitch to disappear. (Side effect or Ouzo?)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 10, 2021, 06:30:28 PM
6pm and winding down with 28 deg and a  "2 hottie for yer bottie" day.
Arillas , Sidari , Ag Steph , and Ag George all preparing for the mini onslaught May 15th.
(Many other places but there is a limit on how far I can drive in one afternoon)

and....... Jackson, don't forget I still have that twitch to get rid off.
(Difficult to negotiate corners)

So, all going to plan here and I hope that Boris's plan to keep all the UK , in the UK, this Summer falls flat on his face. - (Alternative - 2 weeks in Butlins, August , for a family of 4 , £3500.??? )
Where's Boris going , this year? - Maybe wearing a red coat and entertaining guests. (He's not that funny)
(Try and give us a laugh Boris... Forget he's already done that with his "Traffic Light System)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 18, 2021, 05:58:42 PM
Arillas today generously welcomes visitors with a 25 deg , but chilly windy type of thingy, this afternoon.
A few guests about but not met any UK peeps yet. -
- But all visitors very friendly and enjoying time and that is WOTITSALLABOUT.
I saw a bench , on the jetty , and wondered "Is it a Mirage???"
.... then realised "NO" ...the only Mirage is down the road.
Brouklis is open very soon and other popular places will soon spring into action but I am still not sure if Horizon is for paying guests only. -(Maybe it is just to keep me out as I bring my own dartboard)
Not sure when Tria and Rainbow will open as they are dependant on the Tour Operator. Very sad as they are both "all dressed up and no where to go" (I am sure they have a few private guests though)
anyway.... Marina pool bar has a few workers there. (Hope I didn't mis-spell worker) - They will be soon to follow with their usual good service and food. (Plus a nice pool to fall into)
All in all tis shaping up.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 18, 2021, 06:08:20 PM
All music to my ears mate !!! 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 19, 2021, 06:16:36 PM
28 deg today and such a lazy time for me.
A little trip to Sidari found a quiet place. - Ag. Stephanos was a mini Ghostie type of Town and Ag George has a super looking beach but... who is taking advantage??
Not many of many anywhere. - Twill change. - Tis sad.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 21, 2021, 09:56:51 PM
Tas been a breezy Arillas today but deceptively warm with a 22deg (ruffly)
The beach looks a cracker.
17 deg at 10 pm and a " Hottie for yer bottie" next week forecast.

Another thing too neil to quote yourself many times arillas maybe to hottie for your bottie england will be to chilly for your [well you know what i mean lol]
(and................for Jackson..it's never too chilly for a decent chilli as it ends up a super "hottie for yer bottie")

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 22, 2021, 07:54:03 AM
Is it right that you have up wear masks on the beach at the moment as in when sunbathing??
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 22, 2021, 09:43:07 AM
I think that, on the beach, you only wear your mask when walking or standing. - So sunbathing OK then mask on to walk to the sea then mask off when in the sea? -
(What you do with a wet mask, after you've had a swim , is another question)
Tis all a tad vague though.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on May 22, 2021, 01:07:14 PM
I read somewhere that you have to wear a mask on the beach except when you are on your towel or swimming/ in the sea. As said above, tricky bit is keeping mask dry when in sea so you can wear going back to towel.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 22, 2021, 02:58:13 PM
This seems crazy to me when we didn’t need to last year yet this year when most of us are vaccinated we have to?!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 22, 2021, 06:54:44 PM
25 deg today but only a few people about. Some with masks and some without. - I do not think that the police will take the time to fine anyone for not obeying the rules, which seem to change day by day.
(Who is going to rush to pay a 300e fine before the end of their hols?? - sod off springs to mind!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on May 22, 2021, 07:04:34 PM
Be quite funny if the police suddenly venture up the North beach lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 22, 2021, 10:34:36 PM
Jo
They would then use a mask to cover their eyes...... but probably with little peepholes cut out!!
They certainly cannot take a statement as they have no "particulars" to take down.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 23, 2021, 06:44:06 PM
A very busy "Inas" this afternoon and a very busy "Beach Kostas" - I am told that Brouklis , last night was one of the busiest times he has had for many an evening. -ANDWHYNOT!
(But do not forget to remove yer mask if you order lentil soup!!!)
Still 29 deg at 6:30 pm and Arillas is still , and always will be, a good place to be.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 25, 2021, 05:56:40 PM
You guys want 33deg , at 5:30pm , then Arillas today is for you.
Twas an afternoon with a busy "Ina's" and a busy "Beach Kostas" plus many other places preparing for , what we all hope, is and onslaught of you Arilliac supporters!!
(At the moment it is Germany 5 - England 1. - No disrespect meant!! - Unless you talk football)
Tria and Rainbow all dressed up and nowhere to go. Armourada poised to spring out on passing guests and Vasiliis promises to bite yer legs if you don't speak to him.

Any place, on the Beach front, will be ready when you are ready. - Tis so sad to see Rainbow filling a pool and then waiting for people to use it. This afternoon should have been every lounger, around the pool in use.

Meanwhile ... I have a new face mask. It is a designer type and cost ne nowt!
(Got it from the owner who does not need it he was rushed to Hospital - Stomach upset, I think)

Further good news... Chinatown, Sidari,  is open and we will take advantage of them very soon. Obviously we hope that the Chef is not from Wuhan!! - I jest guys - Tis a very good place to be.

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 27, 2021, 05:56:09 PM

Further good news... Chinatown, Sidari,  is open and we will take advantage of them very soon. Obviously we hope that the Chef is not from Wuhan!! - I jest guys - Tis a very good place to be.

Cheers
Negg

and.... a good place 2 B twas. ,, The first meal out we have had for just under 11 months!! - All the peeps there just as welcome as ever. "Boat pushed out-money no object" . That said we paid 42e for more than we wanted, that was greatly enjoyed. - Good people plus good service and many chats in between. and.......
...... We over ordered but have more than enough to sit and watch "Pointless-BBC" tonight.

Last night I was so tempted for something unusual and asked Angelos  if he had frogs legs.
He says "No" --- this is how I always walk. (I taught him this answer... he learns the UK humour very well)

Cheers
Negg 
- whoops , forgot. Arillas today is hovering around 27 deg and very few tourists wearing masks. (THINK!!!)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 28, 2021, 06:03:27 PM
Arillas today saddens me with the complacency of others.! - So many "newbies" walking here , there and everywhere without facemasks and many hugs n pecks as if nowt is a problem.
(When did tapping elbows become obsolete and kissipooos came back???)
51 cases  , in Corfu, reported Wednesday and even though all Tavernas/ bars following the rules it is a little annoying to see many going about their business as if there are immune to all around them.
Make the most of a 26 deg Arillas today but respect others.
The future of Corfu Tourism is in your hands.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on May 29, 2021, 10:48:07 AM
Hi Negg

Unfortunately the picture you painted of selfish behaviour on the streets of Arillas, will I fear become  increasingly evident as the tourist season progresses.
(See https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2021/05/28/greece-coronavirus-cases-deaths-geography-islands-may28/ View the readers’ comments at the end of the report)

European leaders, as with worldwide governments, have had a difficult task in balancing covid, against appeasing the electorate, and attempting to balance their economy in making decisions appertaining to their country in this pandemic.

At the start of this worldwide problem Greece started off well in the infection and death rate leagues as Covid first struck outside the tourist season. With no major international airport hubs and most of the airports on the islands, Greece was able to quickly isolate very effectively.
They then started to let tourists in and the problems started.

The hard fact is, that after a year or more of contracting economic growth, Europe needs trade to recover its  losses, otherwise the outlook will be very grim.
So there this is no choice really. Tourists are needed despite the risks.

I fear that many countries will suffer with increased infection rates and sadly death rates, once the tourists have again left this year, especially with the Indian variant spreading during the holiday season.

Anybody who visits Europe this year, especially those come from a country with a low vaccination rollout, that visit a country with a low vaccination rate, may well leave behind an unpleasant gift.

Conversely those returning home may well take home an unwanted souvenir.
Which is why the UK insists on a Return Home negative test and an isolation period from amber countries.

It’s frightening to think where the world would be today without the vaccines.

Keep safe

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on May 29, 2021, 10:52:32 AM
I had noticed a lot of people walking along the sea front without masks on,but did not want to say anything,It is people like these that will spoil it for everyone,What is it that is so hard about wearing a mask,it would teach them all a lesson if the police caught them and fined them the 300 euros each.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 29, 2021, 05:51:01 PM
Harold
I was at Ag. George , late morning, and not a mask in sight. - I sat at "Beach Kostas" . this afternoon and not a mask in sight. Groups of 2 and 3 walking past plus couples walking in for a drink. I do not want to become obsessive with this but it is not how you treat others. - Full marks to waiter, Yiorgos (Beach Kostas) this afternoon who asked a lady to go outside and wait until he came to her. (Not stroll inside unmasked!!)

Meanwhile feeling 28 deg at 6pm I am home and safe from what the world will throw at me.
(Actually I am watching TV with a whisky, not giving a damm. Bloody "Towering Inferno")
The last time I watched it the place burned down. Maybe different on a replay??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 29, 2021, 06:25:26 PM
They are so selfish, Our house is about 500 meters from the beach and can only go down before 8ish in morning and after 8ish at night. We have loads here today and looks like we will have for the rest of the season. Walking 6 abreast and not giving way to anybody, about 1 in each dozen wearing masks. Guess it will get worse the same as Corfu again soon. 4 weeks  ago we had 3 cases this week we have 42, we are about the size of Arillas.
Hope people over there do get fined, because our local policeman dos not seem to show any interest at all, and that really upsets me because all it would take is a few large fines and those people would either do as they should or disappear. Anyway we have still got our fingers crossed that we will see you in September. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on May 29, 2021, 06:42:14 PM
Police down here in Devon would rather just talk to people than fine them(for travelling down from London,when they were not allowed to do it)As for the towering inferno,spoiler time Neil it gets burned down again.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 29, 2021, 08:23:38 PM
I know I will get crucified for this but my opinion ( I know I'm not s scientist!) is if you're outside I don't see a problem with not wearing a mask. We HAVE to start getting back to normal soon. People do a lot worse than not following Covid rules and they get forgotten. I'd be amazed if anyone on here hasn't broken a Covid rule during all of this....
I'm at Edgbaston for the New Zealand Cricket Test on 10/6 which has been chosen as a pilot for large gatherings and I'm more than happy to be a Guinea Pig for it and hopefully all goes well !
Anyway , hard hat on and keep my head down...😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on May 29, 2021, 08:51:20 PM
Hi
That’s almost as bad as saying the B word lol
Keep safe
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 29, 2021, 09:02:02 PM
Its close mate 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 29, 2021, 10:17:45 PM
Hi Karl
The problem in Arillas is that there are many  """Hey.. Laid back and Peace to all"""" peope who come here. - It is nothing for them to meet up and hug and kiss and be super nice. Not close enough to see tongues.
(No disrespect meant to any of these guys but , c.mon.. cool it down a twinge, yer not immune)
and....
.....I do not think you would go that far... even if you get the Cricket result you want?

and..... that bloody building, from the "Towering Inferno" got destroyed again. -
(Have they not learnt from previous viewings? )
Cheers
Negg
 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 29, 2021, 11:07:57 PM
Thats fair enough mate and I agree to a certain extent but we all break the rules and I'll continue to say it on here and in my 'normal' life. I know I have!
When I was there last August lots of locals broke rules , who I would never name ..... EVER!
All I'm saying is none of us are totally innocent DOWYANO (Black Country Twist) ... 😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on May 30, 2021, 11:02:47 AM


HI
Truth you are right
Last year September some restaurant owners did not wear masks when they are taking your order or serving up your dinner

we both have had the vaccines so why have we got to be tested before we go and at the airport and the same coming back
IF the GOVERMENT say the vaccine is not a protection why are we having the vaccines ? The Scientist say it will protect you
And the new vaccine you only need one jab
Is it the goverment trying to get back some mone

kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 30, 2021, 11:15:46 AM
Tis fair to say that many locals needed a little education , from last year, and there are many times when we say "sod it". And many occassions when we just plain forget,.
(As I did in Corfu Town , Friday morning , for a short while)

Anyway... Arillas today welcomes "Jebbo" who will be here for a long while. Not sure if he has a return flight?
23/24 deg is the starter for his first day here.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on May 30, 2021, 01:00:35 PM


HI
Truth you are right
Last year September some restaurant owners did not wear masks when they are taking your order or serving up your dinner

we both have had the vaccines so why have we got to be tested before we go and at the airport and the same coming back
IF the GOVERMENT say the vaccine is not a protection why are we having the vaccines ? The Scientist say it will protect you
And the new vaccine you only need one jab
Is it the goverment trying to get back some mone

kev

Hi Kev
The problem is that nothing about vaccines is 100%

The vaccine cannot stop you getting the virus or stop you from transmitting to others with 100% certainty.

The Fit to Fly test is a requirement of the government of many holiday destinations not the UK
The Return Home test is a requirement of the UK government in an attempt to detect you bringing the virus back to the UK, especially any variant.
Even these two tests are not 100% especially as the incubation period can be up to 14 days. Although from an Amber country there is the 10 day isolation rule as well..

It’s not even known with 100% certainty how long any protection from the vaccines lasts. It seems 6 months is accepted as ok but not certain for 12 months yet. One reason it will be a yearly jab as with the flu one.

There is one test not mentioned often, and that’s the random rapid test taken at your holiday destination/ airport. This could result in at least a 10 day quarantine in a hotel.
You may also have to self-isolate if a fellow passenger on your flight test positive later. The authorities know where you are via the PLF form.

Without the vaccine we would not be able to travel at all, and that is 100% lol

Keep safe

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: billyd on June 01, 2021, 01:19:02 PM
What about the white lines which have been marked out, for parking. Right in front of the camera. What are the chances of them being used under NCP guidelines......ha
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 01, 2021, 06:04:41 PM
White Lines , Billy D ??
They were done on a Sunday morning and roped off so no one could access!!
Sunday bloody morning when all want to be on the front enjoying Ina's and Kostas and Beach Point or just parking up and taking in the beach!! - Mind Boggling!! (For me? - I just drove over the tape)
(Do not UK Council "donkers" do the same thing and close roads at the busiest times??)
anyway ... will locals take notice of these no guidelines? - NO!!!
But.... this will give a good impression to visitors who will feel obliged to give them the respect they deserve.

Meanwhile... with 24 deg at 6pm and a very breezy time which blows cobwebs from my wallet I can still say it has been a fine Arillas afternoon.
Arillas is waking up, albeit slowly but, all here , are coiled springs behind the covers and when you arrive they will spring out on you and give , to you, the welcome that never changes.
(Even Kevin as he has very fast become one of Tria's Tourist attractions. They LUVIM2bits- DONCHERNO?)
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 02, 2021, 07:23:53 PM
Arillas today has been, yet again, a goodie.
A real goodie for me as I have not been attacked by Ash Trees and my rectum is still intact!!
(and any stools I have are made of wood and you can sit on them -)
Confused???? - See Kevins latest post on "Walking around Corfu"

Anyway .... 30 deg at 6:30 pm and a beach that is crying out for someone to be here and use it.!
(More hottie for your bottie than hot peppers in an extra hot vindaloo)
Avrio ine ali mia mera.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: billyd on June 05, 2021, 12:54:45 PM
I did notice cars parked across the white lines.....must be visitors.
Also, is anyone else having problems with the Live webcam, it’s not always available ‘live’.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 05, 2021, 05:43:09 PM
Billy D - WOTCANISAY? - I call many drivers PAP's as they are "Park anywhere Prats" - This is the reason why trafiic wardens, in the UK, have yellow bands on their caps. (Stops motorists parking on their head!)

Anyway... 28 deg and a very fine Arillas today indeed. - Do not worry about the webcam as there is very little to see on the webcam. (Unless it can sneak into those Bars/Tavernas that are open and spy on happy peeps!)
Not much "goings on" to see on the beach unless the webcam can zoom into the North End.
(But.... depending, on the time,that could be the makings on a new horror film- we won't go there!!)

and...... something for you all to ponder... Why was Portugal on the Green list when the Championship final was contested, and  then moved to the amber list. -
End result - Football supporters (3 points) - Holiday "goers" NOTAHOPE!! (Zero Points) like Eurovision
(and..Man City-Chelsea. Final in Portugal - WOTSALLTHATABOUT? - Are there no neutral stadiums in the UK?)

But.... the temp has risen 1deg as I type. (Outside temp not my temp)
My legs quiver as I think of a possible return to the UK. They have broken away from the EU and now Boris gives me the impression he wants the UK to be a closed shop!!
But..... always hope you guys live long and stay well ....This is no.1 on my priority list.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 07, 2021, 06:50:02 PM
I bring you Arillas today, possibly on the edge of a nervous breakdown. (Downsizing? WOTSALLTHATABOUT?)
The stress of buying/selling is the same all over the World- Costs more euros here- Bummer

Anyway... we get a 30 deg temp at 6pm and I am sure Arillas has been a "hottie4yerbottie"
But.... I spent some time in Sidari, this afternoon, and you could count the number of toursist, that I saw, on both hands. - or 9 fingers plus one reserve.
(2 of which were wearing masks, but we do not go there - Not just 2 fingers , Kevin as that upsets locals!)

Tis a deserted Sidari. .Ag. Stephanos, I feel, only have photos of toursists to remind them of "days gone".
Arillas continues to bob along nicely but, sadly, half a beer is better than no beer at all!!

and..... for REF. JOHN. - I saw your posting and feel very sad that I knew nothing of your problems and my best wishes to you and Dot. - You buggers!!! -A large part of Arillas which Arillas does not want to lose.
Sadly another result for lockdown as I never got opportunities to speak to guys like "Rainbow" etc.
(Just purp the horn when driving past and probably they wouldn't tell me details of a personal e-mail)

So.... 31 deg now ... I must have been banging this keyboard for some time.
Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 08, 2021, 06:34:31 PM
Arillas today gave me a tad of time with Dimi at Rainbow.
He is not open yet but still found 2 plastic cups and a few beers to "put the World to rights" !!!
His guests not due to 1st July, possibly,  but he is all ready and raring to go.- Very positive thinking.
However, Arillas continues to welcome Germans, Austrians plus some French visitors but miss their UK pals.

Tis a funny 'ole game and wish I could say something nice about the UK after Brexit.
but.... when I hear of problems with building materials, such as Timber,Cement,roof tiles it concerns me.

Anyway....I continue to see Greek pals , each afternoon , and their positive attitude, to life, perks me up.
As a young guy said to me this afternoon.
"" I wait for my job to begin, but not yet as no customers...so more time to spend on the Beach and relax """
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 09, 2021, 04:20:48 PM
Anyway....I continue to see Greek pals , each afternoon , and their positive attitude, to life, perks me up.
As a young guy said to me this afternoon.
"" I wait for my job to begin, but not yet as no customers...so more time to spend on the Beach and relax """
Cheers
Negg

Awwwwww! We live in strangest times indeed :( But I hope that changes in the next 73 days so that we get to come over and spread the love - or euros as they are the preferred method of payment ;)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on June 09, 2021, 06:46:46 PM
Hi
The euro  will be much appreciated, love comes second lol

Keep safe
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 09, 2021, 07:17:36 PM
29 deg today and bad weather forecast for the weekend?? - Hmmmm!
Still quiet and I really miss all those tourist/hire cars stopping dead in front of me!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on June 09, 2021, 07:25:56 PM
32 in the shade here.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 12, 2021, 07:22:35 PM
Arillas today and "I did spy with my little eye...... a KEVIN G!!"
(Actually he spied me, sipping at "Beach Kostas" whilst he was taking in a newly opened Marina Pool Bar)
I do not expect to see regular faces so early, due to "Bummer Boris" and it threw me a tad.

Anyway.... he gotta 30 deg and a hottie for his bottie today. -
Eftihia soon to open as is Armourada and , I think Tria may now be open just for a couple of private bookings.
I will know tomorrow 'cause I am a tad nosey.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 13, 2021, 01:28:45 AM
Slowly all coming to life then mate 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on June 14, 2021, 12:55:29 PM
Hope you enjoyed your day out at the test match Truth, shame about the result but great to get back to a bit of normality.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 14, 2021, 05:59:48 PM
Arillas today? Around 26/27deg and a "Maestrolm" (Heavy Wind-Not Kevin) blows a few cobwebs away.
Tria is open and looking after some German Guests. - The family and place are all looking good!
(If I remember correctly.. Tria are with Olympic now?)

Twas good , this afternoon, to see the "Bouncy Boys" at Graziella. They wish me "Kalo Himona" ........
........ "Have a good Winter" - private joke and all to do with language mistakes from English to Greek.

anyway.... Scotland have just lost 2-0 which cost me 3e so I will cry with Scottish Yianis.(DATSABEER!!!)

Stay well
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 15, 2021, 02:30:45 AM
Hope you enjoyed your day out at the test match Truth, shame about the result but great to get back to a bit of normality.

It was great thanks mate!  Like you say it was nice to do something normal !  New Zealand were always going to beat an under strength England , very good side they are .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 15, 2021, 06:33:50 PM
A quiet 28deg Arillas today - WOTMORECANISAY?
EXCEPT.... good to see guests putting on masks if they have to venture inside any venue for a "jimmy"
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 19, 2021, 07:15:18 PM
Tis a hottie for yer bottie , in Arillas today.!!
Still reading 34 deg, on the pacemaker counter, at 18:15.
Many cars parked in Arillas but nobody using the Tavernas. (All ont beach-and-y-not?)
Armourada opens tonight as does Thalassa. - Eftihia was enjoyed by me , Wegg and Sandy last night.
.....and a bluddy good night twas!!
so.... question is .... do we want to sell our house or just plod on???
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 20, 2021, 05:58:47 PM
Hottie Botties continue to be a plague for all Arillas peeps.
33 deg at 6pm and no breeze makes that a extra bummer.
Nowhere to swing a pinemartin let alone park my poor 'ole Punto.
The beach is busy but, compared to Bournemouth, the beach is very quiet!
(Butlins is an option if you can get a bank loan)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 22, 2021, 06:07:52 PM
The weather continues to know no limits! - Still 36 deg at 6pm for today.
Good news for Horizon Hotel. Open to non residents for afternoon bevvies or an evening meal.
(Pool only available for resident use only)

Other places on the move in Ag.Stephanos and Sidari, Ag George doing their bit.
No offence to any guests here but it would be nice to here a tad of English chat , sometime.
Boris not making any pals but we must, I assume, he is making these decisions for the right reasons.
Cheers
Neg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 23, 2021, 01:45:14 AM
Well bojo and his hapless sidekick Hancock had better sort out their plans! I Need to be having my Brouklis lamb chops in 28 days!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 23, 2021, 09:21:49 AM
If I was retired I would be there like a shot. We all would love to be there if it was easier. I cannot understand why it is ok to have 60000 people at Wembley for a football match but you cant go on holiday to Corfu without self isolating for 2 weeks on return.  It just doesnt make sense.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 23, 2021, 06:05:42 PM
Sonia - Nowt makes sense anymore.
I think , as from this evening, masks no longer need to be worn outside.
(But doesn't make a difference to many as they didn't wear masks anyway.-Hard to police so why bother)

anyway.... 36 deg at 6pm and a busy Arillas day.
Rainbow due to be open July 1st.. - That is good news for all. - Those guys have put so much effort in!!
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 24, 2021, 02:42:59 PM
38 degrees!! Phew! Great news about the masks outside no idea how you residents have coped all this tome in that heat! Really hoping for some good news for the government today
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 24, 2021, 05:45:43 PM
Jo - with 37 deg at 5:30 pm and hiding inside it is fair to say... "hottie botties and saggy sox"
Good not having to wear masks but "it will take a while to get out of the habit"
.... as the nun said when offered a good time.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on June 24, 2021, 07:24:36 PM
The announcements of Nikos Hardalias in detail:

According to Mr. Hardalias, the overall epidemiological picture of the country continues to improve, as the relevant indicators show, while the vaccination is progressing. This creates the necessary conditions for us to proceed with the removal of additional restrictive measures.

Based on these, the Deputy Minister of Civil Protection announced that:

Regarding the request for the suspension of the obligation to use a mask outdoors where there is no gathering or gathering, the members of the Committee, after an interactive discussion, unanimously suggested the following:

Maintaining the mandatory use of the mask indoors without exceptions.

Maintaining the mandatory use of the mask outdoors, with the sole exception of outdoor areas where there is no congestion. In fact, this measure will take effect from tomorrow.

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 24, 2021, 09:01:45 PM
Northern Ireland have left Greece off their new 'green list' so it doesn't look like we'll be doing anything different....... big blow that us but hopefully I'm wrong 🙁
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 24, 2021, 09:46:02 PM
I wasn't wrong 😥
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 24, 2021, 10:44:56 PM

Maintaining the mandatory use of the mask indoors without exceptions.


I agree with that one , Harold. You wanna smell some of the toilets I have been in. (or maybe not!!!)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 24, 2021, 11:31:37 PM
The big question now is what do they class as ‘late summer’? That’s when us double vaccinated can travel home and not have to quarantine. It’s just so vague!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 25, 2021, 12:16:06 AM
Who knows Jo but HOPEFULLY it means three weeks time at the next announcement
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 25, 2021, 12:31:39 AM
Northern Ireland have left Greece off their new 'green list' so it doesn't look like we'll be doing anything different....... big blow that us but hopefully I'm wrong 🙁
The weird thing is we are off to N.Ireland on Monday when we should be in Corfu.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 25, 2021, 01:50:38 AM
🙁 .
Have a good time anyway Sonia.
Went to Belfast with mates a couple of years ago and it was great 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 25, 2021, 07:23:17 PM
Arillas Today and our weather station works very well and is totally reliable.
At 7pm we are showing 41 deg with 36 deg in the shade.
WOTALLTHATABOUT???
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Graham and Kay on June 25, 2021, 07:46:33 PM
Kay and myself are really looking forward to some of that warmth and sunshine when we get out to the Tria in late September.  And maybe a throw of the arrows too!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on June 26, 2021, 02:01:05 PM
All travel abroad will probably be back to normal by July 24th as this is when all the politicians take their annual 4 week summer break!
Sadly our Arillas holiday won't be happening again this year. We should have been flying out on the 12th July for 3 weeks but we're not able to isolate on return.
 We're absolutely gutted! It's so bloody annoying to say the least and frustrating. I drowned my sorrows last night with a bottle of Prossecco.
 So it's off to our caravan again and just praying we have some sun!
Good luck to everyone who's still waiting.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on June 26, 2021, 02:40:19 PM


Hi Suzy

Have a good time where is your caravan

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: suzy61 on June 26, 2021, 03:26:44 PM
Thank you. Our caravan is in near Sandringham (The Queen's residence!) which is also very close to Hunstanton and many other lovely Norfolk seaside resorts. We love it and it's great when all the family join us and we frequently take our grandchildren. However we will desperately miss Arillas again especially when it's 2 years running that our family wanted going to join us during our 3 week stay. Including the grandchildren.
It obviously wasn't meant to be yet again 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 26, 2021, 06:47:08 PM
Really sorry , Suzy61 - This is, in my opinion, all political and we are all pawns on a chessboard.
(Boris is on holiday soon.. good job he made it a green zone!!!)
To pour salt in the wound for those who have to have to rent a caravan for more than the cost of being here.
, see this link.
https://enimerosi.com/details_en.php?id=58574&fbclid=IwAR0B7lDJh0JelzqHrzDtLObfX-wp0S5ewQMj5dEaN3c-72JYz6dj6fWjl5E

We sit with a 40deg at 18:30 but too see a very quiet Arillas , this afternoon, this is nowt to celebrate about.
I find Germans, very nice and enjoying the freedom that Merkel offers them
Today I found some French... very nice and enjoying the freedom that Macron offers them.
Some Czech and Romanium a few days ago.

But,for example, Ag Stephanos looks after a large % of UK guests.
(Sad, like Zombieland without Zombies - Probably all hovering outside no.10 -Can't book a flight over)
Ag Stehanos has so much to offer and is an option for those who want to venture just to make a change.
See Margeritta at Three W.. You will be very welcome and together you just might put the World to rights!
(Don't mention my name or she just may not serve you)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 27, 2021, 06:38:44 PM
38 deg , in the shade , is hard to live with and the urge to leave the house has vanished.
Hideaway time and drink plenty of water , just with a twinge of ouzo.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 01, 2021, 05:57:15 PM
Arillas today flashes around the 36 deg mark.

This morning we completed step one of our application for a biometric resident permit.
Appointment for 9am & 9am twas. - All paperwork in order , thanks to Wegg , and all completed in 25 mins.
All took place at the Police Station , Corfu Town , and full marks for their efficiency and friendliness.
We now wait 3 weeks and then telephone for a date to get our fingerprints done (This is step 2)


Further good news is that Rainbow will be open from Saturday. Tria already have guests so , perhaps normality or very near is on the cards.


Further good news is that the outside balcony temp has dropped to 35.4 , at 6pm.
I could fry eggs on my Punto bonnet, but...... have you seen the state of my Punto???
(Eggs with a twinge of dried pollen , a few flies , and thick dust is not the meal I usually have in mind!!)
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 01, 2021, 06:13:36 PM
Arillas today flashes around the 36 deg mark.

This morning we completed step one of our application for a biometric resident permit.
Appointment for 9am & 9am twas. - All paperwork in order , thanks to Wegg , and all completed in 25 mins.
All took place at the Police Station , Corfu Town , and full marks for their efficiency and friendliness.
We now wait 3 weeks and then telephone for a date to get our fingerprints done (This is step 2)


Further good news is that Rainbow will be open from Saturday. Tria already have guests so , perhaps normality or very near is on the cards.


Further good news is that the outside balcony temp has dropped to 35.4 , at 6pm.
I could fry eggs on my Punto bonnet, but...... have you seen the state of my Punto???
(Eggs with a twinge of dried pollen , a few flies , and thick dust is not the meal I usually have in mind!!)
Cheers
Negg
So this means to my mind that you have decided to stay in Corfu, good for you.  You would be frozen here in winter even in one of our mild ones.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 01, 2021, 06:28:03 PM
Hi Viv
We knew that someone would ask this question. Our Kavadaddes house was sold , within 2 days of private advertising. - Caught us completely off guard and we never got the chance to look for rental, smaller properties or discuss, in detail, returning to the UK.
(Who buys a property after a total of 3 1/2 hours viewing plus questions? - Sadly he loved it)
So... we withdrew from the sale but have offered this buyer first refusal if we find somewhere to live.
and.. we have said the selling price to him will not increase.He has first refusal - He will not be gazzumped!
But the property market has gone "haywire" here and many Germans/Austrians are buying up many places as future rental investments. We keep searching but for a "downsizer" but for the likes of us that want less land and a smaller house it has become a large headache. - Tis so complicated.

Anyway... tis back to 36deg at 6:30pm. Not a good time to complete any garden duties!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jon B on July 01, 2021, 07:32:48 PM
Does anyone know if there is a bus service still in operation to Sidari?. I only ask as the 10:30 from Arillas never appeared on Tuesday and I can't actually recall seeing any buses in the last few weeks. Someone mentioned there was a revised timetable issued on the 26th June, and sure enough, on the board outside Vassillis Supermarket there is a new timetable, however it lists the times of buses from Arillas to Corfu and back..... But nowt else!.. EH??.. Jon B.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 01, 2021, 08:49:24 PM
As far as I know there is a bus goes from st stef in the summer season but it may not have started running because of the virus. It used to go from Little Prince at 1045 2 yeas ago.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 01, 2021, 09:04:42 PM
Aww sort of glad you haven’t made your mind up to come back! You still never told us all the story of how you ended up living there in the first place (or is that a novel in the making?).
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 02, 2021, 09:02:00 AM


HI

He was washed up on Arillas beach he is a Refugee all he had with him was a set of darts haha hope to see you soon with a cold beer with Yanni

kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jon B on July 02, 2021, 10:14:32 AM
Thanks for the update re buses.. I think the Sidari flyer must be suspended at present due to both covid and lack of demand.. Woe.. Jon B
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 02, 2021, 03:39:22 PM
Aww sort of glad you haven’t made your mind up to come back! You still never told us all the story of how you ended up living there in the first place (or is that a novel in the making?).
I dont know how they ended up living there but I do remember the everning of their last flight out because Eggy only said about 4 words all night and they were, "What have I done" as there had been a mix up with the tiles in the Kitchen. Never known him so quite before or afterwards. Lovs yer both Neal and Wendy and looking forward to seeing you, when Im fit and this world hopefully is back to normal. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 03, 2021, 07:16:37 PM
Viv ... you are indeed a super little package and take me back many years.
At some point I will post how our years have been. Right now many decisions have to be made.

Meanwhile....... you wanna 33 deg at 18:10 then be here. 
Personnally ..after handling these temps for more than 2 weeks I would prefer to be somewhere else.
ICELAND springs to mind.
but ... good news for an Arillas weekend is that looks to be a busy weekend. Many will be cheering on England to beat Ukraine. - I am hoping that the Brits will be polite as ever and say....
"After You - The ball is yours - Don't let me interfere with your plans - I will ask the goalie to lie down"
May you all prosper.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 03, 2021, 08:53:12 PM
O my goodness, I bet I still has my Pippi Longstocking bundles of hair and a dress when you first came to Brouklis, to see us. Yep it was quite a while ago now. was looking trough some old photos but not putting them on here. lol. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 06, 2021, 05:47:30 PM
Viv.... if I remember correctly... Pete was still wearing his schoolboy shorts and you were a tad taller!!!
...Ah... such is life.
and... sung to the tune of "21 Today"... (Temp Wise)

34 today , 34 today,
I got the key of the door.
Now it's closed
don't want it any more.
Shutters shut and air con on
Wot other options can we choose?
Put money on the Denmark side
'cause England may just lose.


Obviously not wishing to upset anyone. So bear in mind..When I back against England I usually lose money.
(Maybe they should employ me as a banker! - ... I said Banker, Kevin , and did not mispell)
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 06, 2021, 07:04:41 PM
9/2 The Danes , nice price ……...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 06, 2021, 08:39:22 PM
Viv.... if I remember correctly... Pete was still wearing his schoolboy shorts and you were a tad taller!!!
...Ah... such is life.
and... sung to the tune of "21 Today"... (Temp Wise)

34 today , 34 today,
I got the key of the door.
Now it's closed
don't want it any more.
Shutters shut and air con on
Wot other options can we choose?
Put money on the Denmark side
'cause England may just lose.


Obviously not wishing to upset anyone. So bear in mind..When I back against England I usually lose money.
(Maybe they should employ me as a banker! - ... I said Banker, Kevin , and did not mispell)
Cheers
Negg
Think you might win this time unfortunately for England .Cant believe I was only 17 and sat round a tiny screen shouting like mad when England last won.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 06, 2021, 09:07:13 PM
We have won a few matches since then Viv 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 07, 2021, 03:56:53 PM
We have won a few matches since then Viv 😂
You know what I meant, your just trying to get me to shout at you .lol .xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 07, 2021, 04:07:43 PM
😂😂 .
Enjoy the game Viv 😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 07, 2021, 04:16:24 PM
😂😂 .
Enjoy the game Viv 😉
I will .xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 07, 2021, 06:21:49 PM
Arillas today hovers with a finishing temp of 37deg at 6:15pm and , I think , we all hope it will start to drop very quickly. Good to see Steve n Val who will be here for a long while yet.
(Steve.... I am being very careful with my punctuation and spelling)

I am sure that tonight those Footie TV's will be buzzing.
My choice is England to Win ... Or Denmark to Win.... or a draw after 90 mins.
(Careful calculations and early bets etc mean that any of the above results gives me a profit)
Anyway I will probably be asleep by 10pm - Maybe watch it on catch-up tomorrow morning-(Fast Speed)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 08, 2021, 01:17:20 PM
Same here mate, I was in profit whatever the result due to early bets but it was the right result in the end that mattered 🙂
Same for the final, moneywise I am in but will I also be happy with the result ...... 🤞
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 08, 2021, 06:52:09 PM
Karl
Twas the right result for me , after 90 mins. - and the right result for me after 90 mins (Italy v Spain)
I do not understand football and treat it as Darts. -
Sometimes the better team/player does not hit the double first.
( I backed Czech as the first goalscorer a while ago as the other Team were playing better - Result!!)

My prediction , a tad bizzare , is that the England and Italy match is decided on penalties.
(and then they have Gareth Southgate to take a poke-Will he get it right this time?? - In yer dreams!!)

Meanwhile , on 38 deg at 18:30 I continue to melt and wonder where all the cats are hiding.
Ag. George very busy today but they are mostly German customers.
Ag. Stephanos very quiet but they are mostly UK customers.
and Arillas? ..... - A littl spell spent in Ina's today , with a good Greek dart playing pal NIkos.
I was the only UK customer and he was the only Greek customer.
(Maybe I should get a new translation book?? - I felt that I was on holiday in Berlin)
But... full credit to Ina's as all were looked after well. Good business and no one's fault that others struggle to be here. - and... these "stopindefloppin" crowd are good caring people, ready with talking and do not mind the p*** I give them when Germany lost to England!!!
... "Stoppindefloppin" applies to when some nature peeps come out of the sea....

I am going now but I mean well, and dribble from each side of the mouth tells me I need my daily injection.
Byeeee.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on July 08, 2021, 06:57:24 PM
Many thanks Eggy for keeping us entertained with the various Arillas doings and your own somewhat eccentric outlook on football and lots of other things.   I really enjoy reading your efforts and appreciate that in 38 degrees it must take lots of willpower to tap out those interesting words.
Best wishes - Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 09, 2021, 06:13:20 PM
PJ - Bet in play and chasing early prices to ensure some cash comes back. (Small wins and back next time)
Just had the last two semi draws and can watch the final not really worrying who wins.
Tis a funny ole game and the 2 bets to watch are ... Italy winning after 90 mins or winning after extra time.
(WOTDOIKNOW? - I HATE FOOTBALL)

But...... with 36 deg outside I will not lose any sleep if I am wrong.
Rumour has it , PJ , that the England team are all wearing speedos!! - Now even I will stay up to watch that!

Tas been a tad more busy Arillas today and I hear some UK accents. But from Yorkshire or Birminham and even Scotland??? - I don't understand a word of it! - No offence to any one...
or...... nay off ta yalll jokie I B.
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 10, 2021, 06:12:19 PM
Junno , twas busier in the Velonades wood factory , this lunchtime , than it seemed to be in Sidari.
Junno , on my way home I detoured to Three W, Ag Stephanos, for a beer. 3rd customer at 2pm!!
Junno , I hate to see such deserted places so I went home and hid myself away from "real life" at the mo.
Junno , Ag Georgious is quite busy. Some Hotels which makes those open quite full.
(Very lucky Germans, this time , and a very nice consellation prize after playing England in the Euros!)
and.................
Junno , we have 34 deg at 6pm. Hard work trying to get the house temp down from 27deg.
Junno... I just might sit in a bath of cold water. (Peppers last night so I can make my own jacuzzi)
 
Be Well
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 13, 2021, 06:10:35 PM
and............... junno..........
............. with a few more bodies appearing today......
.......... I think a 36 deg, outside at 6pm, will appeal to many.

Our German pals , always looking for a bargain, continue to buy anything not moving.
Is Ariilas looking at a takeover??? - Shall I learn a new language ???
.. but for me that is good business however, my Punto is static I have not had an offer yet.
(Kevin - Do not stand still too long as a for sale sign will be pinned on you!)

I hear that the Guru crowd are trying an Arillas takeover bid and doing things like wearing a mermaid tail
 when they go in the sea and use many bongo drums when they walk/glide along the beach.
C'mon guys.... do peeps want bongo drums to invade thier privacy.
(Just take 6 of you to a Taverna to all share a bottle of water. - Good for trade?? - Nah!!!)
A few kissy poos and wearing white and walking on water does nothing for places to make a profit.

There is an invasion of Arillas and we need you guys to make a stand. - Arillas must never become another Ag. Georgious. - Let's all enjoy but keep life in a perspective to keep Guru money makers away!.
( is it right to chant "Ari Kruschov, Ari Kruschov , ?? - now the Russians are moving in!))
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 13, 2021, 10:01:08 PM
Must admit Eggy you hit the nail right on the head with heeby jeeby brigade’s antics. Have you seen them doing their stationary silent hugs yet? Highly irritating to us two and like you say we hardly ever see them spending money in the tavernas but they hog all the tables. Last year in Ammos there was one linen clad lady with her two sons. We saw her order a burger then shared it between all three of them!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 13, 2021, 10:04:14 PM
And by the way I’m all for spiritual enlightenment. I myself admit to getting emotional each year but bongos drums??!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 13, 2021, 10:13:51 PM
Must admit Eggy you hit the nail right on the head with heeby jeeby brigade’s antics. Have you seen them doing their stationary silent hugs yet? Highly irritating to us two and like you say we hardly ever see them spending money in the tavernas but they hog all the tables. Last year in Ammos there was one linen clad lady with her two sons. We saw her order a burger then shared it between all three of them!

In fairness Jo I'd do that at their prices !  😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 13, 2021, 10:20:54 PM
Ammos , Karl? - I would share a beer with 3 others  if I could have a straw.
(Confucious say - " wise man pay less when price is more and more is less for others"

and ... Jo
I can only tell what is told to me by someone who has experienced it.
About 5pm, on more than one occassion, a small group walking along the sea front "banging away" on the 'ole drums and not caring about those who are there for some peace and quiet.
and the....... donning fish tails as a " I am a Mermaid" type of thing and splashing around in the sea.
Good God - Do what you wanna do guys... but respect others around you who just want to chill out!!
.
They make very few friends here which is a shame, as catch them in "normal" routine they are caring people.
My opinion? - Blame the "brainwashers" who make a few bob at the expense of others who put trust in them.
Have you ever seen a poor Guru???? - Have you ever seen a Guru without white linen strides???
.
Meanwhile and rant over we have 27deg outside at 22:15.
Probably time to float around my property and bless who I see.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 13, 2021, 10:28:31 PM
"catch them in "normal" routine they are caring people"
Thats my opinion too of the majority mate. I can totally understand that they are not many peoples cup of tea though.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 14, 2021, 12:22:41 AM
Too much navel gazing and self indulgence for me. Sorry .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on July 14, 2021, 02:44:04 PM
Brilliant my friend l loved your last three posts looking good for September first l  can't wait hi to Wendy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2021, 07:21:53 PM
Wot Posts?? - Tis a bad memory.
We all continue to support Arillas as these guys are the number 1 priority.
Cheers Guys.
and... so good to see a bussier Arillas today.. Still banging us with 35 deg at 7:30.
Bummer.......
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 14, 2021, 07:30:33 PM
Wot Posts?? - Tis a bad memory.
We all continue to support Arillas as these guys are the number 1 priority.
Cheers Guys.
and... so good to see a bussier Arillas today.. Still banging us with 35 deg at 7:30.
Bummer.......
Cheers
Negg

Thank you , agree 100% with what you say
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 15, 2021, 06:51:07 PM
For Dai..
.... am I really becoming a "Vic Meldrew" ?

Arillas today , as you know , has been 34/36 deg and a very busy time. I enjoyed an afternoon beer with a pal of mine, from Germany, at a very popular establishment.
But why, oh why , when some people meet up they have to have a minimum of a 5 minute hug?
(Sort of "sorry haven't seen you fo 20 minutes , how are you?")
Swapping saliva in each others ear lobes does not appeal to me and I am totally puzzled.
That said .. I am sure I puzzle them and they think.."Why is that guy puffing fake tobacco from a plastic tube?"
 but... I draw the line when , on the way home I had to purp horn to move a couple, who probably had not met for at least half a day, hugging in the middle of the road.
(Either oblivious to the surroundings or got their ears stuck.!)

Tis all alien to me and probably the World is moving faster than I or Victor Meldrew is back.

Don't care .... good to see Arillas slowly getting back into the stride.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 15, 2021, 07:08:34 PM
I noticed on the Webcam earlier things looked a iittle busier mate 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 15, 2021, 07:18:35 PM
Tis good to see , Karl.
There is a limit as to how many places I can visit in an afternoon. - But I enjoy 'em all!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 15, 2021, 08:17:13 PM
Three weeks Saturday and we will be swelling the numbers by 6 as my parents will be there for the first time in 3 years , Cancer and Covid have delayed their return up until now .....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 15, 2021, 10:05:18 PM
For Dai..
.... am I really becoming a "Vic Meldrew" ?

Arillas today , as you know , has been 34/36 deg and a very busy time. I enjoyed an afternoon beer with a pal of mine, from Germany, at a very popular establishment.
But why, oh why , when some people meet up they have to have a minimum of a 5 minute hug?
(Sort of "sorry haven't seen you fo 20 minutes , how are you?")
Swapping saliva in each others ear lobes does not appeal to me and I am totally puzzled.
That said .. I am sure I puzzle them and they think.."Why is that guy puffing fake tobacco from a plastic tube?"
 but... I draw the line when , on the way home I had to purp horn to move a couple, who probably had not met for at least half a day, hugging in the middle of the road.
(Either oblivious to the surroundings or got their ears stuck.!)

Tis all alien to me and probably the World is moving faster than I or Victor Meldrew is back.

Don't care .... good to see Arillas slowly getting back into the stride.
Cheers
Negg

Wow, would you like to explain?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 16, 2021, 08:20:32 AM
Dai
There are many, who live here , think I am fast being taken over by "Victor" -
So I thought I would ask the opinion of another "Arilliac" (Dare not ask Kevin)

Meanwhile, we start the day at 25deg , 8.a.m. "I don't beleive it!" - and with 2hrs strimming to do.
and.... mains water continues to be in short supply around many areas.
(I don't know how those, without a water tank, cope as quite often there is no mains water most of the day)
plus , many places paying for water deliveries.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 16, 2021, 08:43:37 AM
Dai
There are many, who live here , think I am fast being taken over by "Victor" -
So I thought I would ask the opinion of another "Arilliac" (Dare not ask Kevin)

Meanwhile, we start the day at 25deg , 8.a.m. "I don't beleive it!" - and with 2hrs strimming to do.
and.... mains water continues to be in short supply around many areas.
(I don't know how those, without a water tank, cope as quite often there is no mains water most of the day)
plus , many places paying for water deliveries.
Cheers
Negg

Sorry, Eggy I'm still learning to appreciate your sense of humour , and especially reading it after a few ouzos.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 16, 2021, 11:39:04 AM
Dai
There are many, who live here , think I am fast being taken over by "Victor" -
So I thought I would ask the opinion of another "Arilliac" (Dare not ask Kevin)


LOL! Eggy you probably  are "Victor" but with a pinch of black humor ;) Wouldn't have you any other way 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 16, 2021, 05:52:07 PM
Wot sense of humour , Erja?
Which way do you dream of having me? (Do you care about my pacemaker??)

Today I was at Sidari.. 12pm, They tell me to I need an amendment to my Vaccie form.
(Left out the 2nd "L" in Christian name "Neill")
So 11:45 and queing outside . Went in at 12:20 and told "Lady you want is not here." Come back Monday.
WOTAMI? - TIME2KILL? -  A sort of BUGGEROFFVICTOR...or you will depress me!!

Anyway.... Sidari was like a small Corfu Town, traffic wise but not many pedestrians.- Bizzare.
Got back to Arillas, where I feel safer, not that I will be knocked on the head, in Sidari,  and my 5e stolen.
(If I was knocked on the head, they would feel sorry for me and leave me 20e in my back pocket)

Tria Adelphia is now on the move and guests are coming in at holiday pace.
Rainbow, I am told will be overun with you buggers, this time next week.
Every day I get a buzz watching this place continue to build.

and.... I had to do a quick "flash" this afternoon.!! - Only my vac certificate before they let me in.
It does not matter if owners know you and you are jabbed. No papers and the Taverna could be fined.!
The Police, quite rightly, want to see the correct papers. - Trust is outa the window.
Oh my God .. I am an Alien being - Like a baked bean but with less wind!!
( But I would love to be treated as a Human Been = Must learn to be nice to everyone!... Nah !!!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 17, 2021, 06:36:19 PM
Hi Neill,  First time ive spelt it correctly didnt know the 2 ll bit. We wouldnt want you any other way. love to Wendy as well as yourself.xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 17, 2021, 08:02:34 PM
Well its six pm 29c its been wall to wall sunshine and an absolutely beautiful day.
All we needed was the beach the sea and Gratsela  for afternoon lunch and a bit of shade.
Arillas today it's not but must not grumble,
We have at last got some sunshine.

Enjoy that Arillas magic if your out there
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 17, 2021, 09:01:10 PM
Enjoy the Black Country magic too Ref 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: billyd on July 19, 2021, 01:04:19 PM
Well, after looking at the webcam, it seems Arillas is all go. Car parking is rammed and the parasols are all up. Lots of peeps walking about, nice to see, for the local restaurants, but we still won’t be there!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 19, 2021, 10:01:50 PM
Billy D... yer not wrong lad. Has taken a while but normal service , we hope , will be resumed shortly.
( Unless the EU tell the UK what they can and cannot do!)
Where will the  ******s go now if Greece is in a "reddie" - Is this a "let's pick on Greece time?"

anyway... who wants 26 deg at 10pm?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2021, 07:20:08 PM
Arillas today and I see , from previous posts, that I have lost the will to spell correctly.
In the hope that 33 deg is tolerable, right now, I will try and control these fingers.
(But gotta get that right digit from the nose-Big noses run in our family, DONCHERKNOW??)

Rainbow and Tria are shaping up very nicely and good to see more bodies making use of sunbeds plus the food and good company on offer. - All their hard work is now being enjoyed by many. Don't forget that both now offer an evening menu.
(Lamb at Tria especially good and Rainbow now have a selection of breakfast pancakes on offer)

Ina's bustles on in the afternoon and, I am told that Armourada has a good evening trade as does Athina and EFi's and Kostas, - In fact all taking a turn with those here. Grazella on form as is Brouklis.
Vince @ Remos is also looking good.
I am sure you guys will know those I have forgotten. - (Like the one next to Malibu etc ec)
(Even Night Owl - OUTATOWN but worth a visit)

Good for choice ... go where you want... just maybe a slow return to the "norm" is on the cards.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 20, 2021, 07:43:43 PM
We'll be doing as many as we can mate and spreading our Euros!
I STILL always feel guilty about walking past the one we used the night before though 😂
We never made Brouklis or Kostas On The Beach last year so will do them this time.
Armourada always get two visits , its our fave but don't tell him Negg 😁
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 21, 2021, 06:03:40 PM
Well we have arrived finally and I can report that Arillas is as spectacular as ever! Feels amazing to be back and we have had a gorgeous day so far, lovely long breakfast at Marina, few hours on the beach lovely long late lunch at Gratsela and now back on the beach looking forward to Lamb chops at Brouklis with the boss tonight. Life seriously doesn’t get much better xx oh and I should mention that wine has featured heavily !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 21, 2021, 07:55:36 PM
Have a fantastic time !! 😎🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 21, 2021, 08:48:11 PM
Great Jo - did you get tested at the airport out of interest?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 21, 2021, 08:53:22 PM
Just seen on another thread that you said you were not tested at the airport.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 21, 2021, 09:04:59 PM
I think Jo arrived quite late so I'd imagine thats probably why...... it was Ouzo time for the authorities 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 22, 2021, 08:24:32 AM
No we weren’t tested. We were literally first into airport terminal from the shuttle bus. The guy just looked at our passports nothing else then when you went through to the luggage carrousel there was a man who just said vaccinated? So we went to get the documents out and he just unclipped the  barrier rope and let us through didn’t ask to see anything! Maybe it was Micks industrial face mask that made him realise that we took Covid seriously lol.

They definitely were testing quite a lot though but it was random rather than selecting the lead passenger off the PLF form.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on July 22, 2021, 11:11:59 AM
Hi Jo

Just a quick question, did you need to be tested etc prior to departure. And if so what proof was required at the airport. We are hoping to get out this September after having out first flight this year cancelled and have heard so many conflicting accounts of what is required to get on a plane. Hope you can help and enjoy your holiday (so jealous). :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 23, 2021, 12:15:49 PM
If you are double vaccinated you don’t need any tests when travelling to Corfu. We did lots of lateral flow tests in the week leading up to our hols just to be sure we would be ok if we did get tested at Corfu airport
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on July 23, 2021, 01:15:14 PM
Brill, Many thanks.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Graham and Kay on July 23, 2021, 02:09:47 PM
Moving onto pre departure tests prior to returning to the UK; what is the current situation regarding those please anyone.

We are not out there for a few weeks but it would be helpful to understand what is required to be done. Thanks
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on July 23, 2021, 02:46:48 PM
Hi

You need a negative test at Corfu otherwise you will not be allowed on the home flight.

You must take the test in the 3 days before the service on which you will arrive in England departs.

For example, if you travel directly to England on Friday, you can take the test on or after Tuesday and will need to have the negative result available before boarding on Friday.

You have to order/book a Day 2 PCR test for use on the second day you return home to UK
On your return PLF you must enter the order ref number of the PCR test  on it. Otherwise again no boarding.

This of course may change, but check on the UK Government website for Entry Requirements into the UK from Greece

Keep safe

Geoff





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Graham and Kay on July 23, 2021, 03:16:14 PM
Thanks TF; that's helpful.  Maybe over the next few weeks people over in Arillas on holiday will share their experience on where they arranged their pre departure tests.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on July 23, 2021, 03:36:28 PM
Thanks TF; that's helpful.  Maybe over the next few weeks people over in Arillas on holiday will share their experience on where they arranged their pre departure tests.

Hi
The local doctor seems to do them at a reasonable price.

Keep checking the U.K. to Greek and Greek to U.K. rules online or press reports for changes. With Corfu risk level raised to 2 earlier this week and yesterday some areas in Corfu raised to level 3 and U.K. infection rates not looking good, who knows if either country will change the rules
Keep safe
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on July 23, 2021, 03:58:15 PM
Thanks TF; that's helpful.  Maybe over the next few weeks people over in Arillas on holiday will share their experience on where they arranged their pre departure tests.

I returned yesterday and bought a rapid test from Medicspot to take with me which I did myself in my room, uploaded the results and received the certificate within minutes. Some companies watch you do the test via video call before sending the certificate. Having said that probably the easiest, most reasonable  and best option would be Dr Giannis in Arillas who charges 25 euros. This morning I had my day 2 test at the Randox drive thru centre at East Midlands airport after staying the night at an airport hotel.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 23, 2021, 04:39:57 PM


Hi Graham & Kay

When do you arrive in Arillas we arrive the 30/7 for two weeks
If You are staying at the Tria Yanni is sorting it out for the clients
Dr Yannis opposite the Brouklis is doing the testing with certificate €25-30 so I have been told
I think Dimitris put a post on a few weeks back

Hope to meet up again

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Graham and Kay on July 23, 2021, 05:55:24 PM
Hi Kev,

Thanks for that info; really helpful. Good old Yanni, where would we be without him?

We travel out on 25th Sept until 3rd Oct and stay once again at the Tria.

Hope you enjoy your stay.

Graham
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jon B on July 23, 2021, 06:51:15 PM
I also bought a Medicspot test kit in the UK and took it with me to Arillas.. Very easy to use, two nasal swabs, photo your result, upload the photo to Medicspot and within an hour you get sent your all important certificate. I know that you can get tested I Arillas either from the local Dr or by prior arrangement with a local clinic who will visit the village, but don't know the timescale as regards getting your certificate. There are many pharma companies that can supply a Day 2 test kit for when you return to the UK, including Medicspot.. Prices do vary, so maybe if you check the Martin Lewis MSE weekly newsletter, they may advise on best price deals?. Jon B.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: SteveL on July 26, 2021, 09:55:55 AM
Dr Papadopoulis near Brouklis does the test by appointment. We flew back yesterday (Sunday) so he asked us to see him on Saturday afternoon. Takes a few minutes for the test then about a 20 minute wait for the results. If you test negative (which I believe everyone has so far) you get a signed certificate. Twenty five euros per person.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 26, 2021, 01:20:00 PM
Not exactly 'Arillas Today' I know but does an 8 year old have to have this Test to fly back does anyone know?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on July 26, 2021, 01:56:24 PM
Hi
According to U.K. Government info children under 10 years do not take a departure test

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england#amber-list-rules-if-you-are-fully-uk-vaccinated

Keep safe
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 26, 2021, 02:02:16 PM
Karl, this is the info on the UKgov web site today

Quarantine and testing requirements for children
Age of child   Self-isolation   Pre-departure test   Day 2 test
4 and under   no   no   no
5 to 10           no   no   yes
11 to 17         no   yes   yes
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 26, 2021, 08:42:15 PM
Cheers Ref ,much appreciated mate 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 27, 2021, 05:52:11 PM
Arillas Today finishes, for me , with a 38deg temp.
Tis reckoned that twill be 40deg plus next week.
But .... that did not allow for the arrival of Timbo and Kaylee! - So... could be hotter that that!!!
(There was a time I could keep up with him but he's had a turbo fitted on his Zimmer-DONCHYERKNOW?)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 28, 2021, 05:02:27 PM
Weggs was off to the UK , this morning , so many chores on the cards for a few weeks!!
and...... with a 39 deg at 5pm , me-thinks many chores may take a back seat.

A quiter Corfu Town, this morning , and made the Airport in just under an hour. Came back via the "Port" and that only took 70 mins. But twas a hotty there and home and a soggy t-shirt was the name of the game.(Soggy everything actually but we won't go there)

Did "diddly" this afternoon so a catch up , avrio, is on the cards.
--- Where's Timbo? - A good time to bend his ear!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 29, 2021, 08:52:07 AM
Looks like Arillas will get it's fair share of this, next week.
https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2021/07/26/greece-heatwave-prolonged-july27-aug3-red-alert/

Twill be a military excercise keeping the house cool. (A different lockdown for a change)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 31, 2021, 08:03:12 AM


Hi

First morning in Arillas and what a day it is going to be
No problem at Corfu airport straight through
It looks like business as usual

(https://i.imgur.com/btZoz1A.jpg) Kev 08.00
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on July 31, 2021, 08:48:55 AM
Hi
Have a great time.

Keep safe

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 31, 2021, 08:54:56 AM
Welome , you guys , to Arillas -Have you been here before????
Hope you are enjoying the 29deg at 9a.m.?
I seem to be thinking that you recently promised me an Ouzo. Guess I will have to come to Tria later.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 31, 2021, 09:32:06 AM
Happy Days Kev !!!  😎🍻
We'll be on the plane, hopefully , this time next week 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on July 31, 2021, 12:15:07 PM
Have a great time, and dont forget to drink a lot of water, guess you can have it with Ouzo. lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on July 31, 2021, 12:50:43 PM
Have a great break, after all the hassle of getting things sorted all of you who go deserve to enjoy it
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: lin n jim on July 31, 2021, 02:05:44 PM
We will be 11days after you karl
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on July 31, 2021, 02:33:41 PM

Did "diddly" this afternoon so a catch up , avrio, is on the cards.
--- Where's Timbo? - A good time to bend his ear!
Cheers
Negg

Neill, drop me an email whenever you're passing and need that 'putting the world to rights' natter.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 31, 2021, 04:42:35 PM
So........ we have 38deg outside at 4:30pm and a struggle to keep inside around 28deg.
Kev n Bev already chilled out plus a tad hot at Tria. He will, no doubt, be washing his plums later.
(The ones I picked for him)
Timbo .... I will contact you.
Karl...... an email on it's way.
... always good to see more "goings on" in Arillas.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 31, 2021, 04:47:08 PM

Hi

Phew I did say what a day and it was not a cloud only on my iPad haha
 Met up with some old friends
Trouble popped in Tria (Neil ) we put the Greek rules about covid to rights
Good to see Neil with a hand full of plums

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on July 31, 2021, 05:36:34 PM

Good to see Neil with a hand full of plums

Kev

I really don't know how to reply to that..... Lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 31, 2021, 05:54:54 PM
TIMBO
"So that's why he said COUGH when we met, - Rather he shook my hand!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on July 31, 2021, 05:58:18 PM
TIMBO
"So that's why he said COUGH when we met, - Rather he shook my hand!!!
Negg

That makes a lot of sense. He he.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 01, 2021, 08:06:34 AM



Hi

Neil as he was leaving he said the plums need a go wash 😲

Waking up with another glorious day ahead


Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 01, 2021, 01:24:42 PM
Have a lovely holiday Kev n Bev. I know you will.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 01, 2021, 07:26:12 PM
Sonia...
..... I think his plums have overheated by now. Outside temp is 39deg at 7:30pm.
A very busy Arillas , this afternoon , but WOTDOIKNOW?? -...............
.......(After 3pm I just wanted to get home and close up the house - 28deg inside is nuff 4 me)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 01, 2021, 07:40:08 PM
Oh my word - scorching. Would definitely need my neck fan. 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 02, 2021, 04:40:13 PM

Hi

Very hot one today went to Arillas beach this morning more people arriving in Arillas

After a few hours We left and went back to the Tria it’s got to be in the forties


We all had spit roast Lamb last night ummm lovely
Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 02, 2021, 10:04:33 PM
Kevin , you were perdy damm close. - 38deg on the Kavadaddes balcony.
But you can now sit back and enjoy a "cooler" 29deg at 10pm. (House temp 28deg)

The only busy places, I found in Sidari, early afternooon were the Supermarkets and beaches.
In Ag Stephanos most people were in the shade or "tan topping"
Just like Arillas there will be much socialising tonight at many venues.

Now for me? - A cup of tea and a ginger biscuit sitting in front of a desktop fan picking winners for tomorrow.
(OK - I lied about the biscuit!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 02, 2021, 10:51:45 PM
And the winners !!!  😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 03, 2021, 08:28:14 AM
Karl - You lil bugger! - Probably correct but keeps me in the shade.
The other day I could not decide between 3 horses in a 9 runner handicap.
(So I backed them all and! - None finished in the first 3!!)

Arilas today kicks off with a 27 deg at 8.am. After a relatively wasp free time it looks like thay are back with a vengeance. Fed the cats outside this morning and they were constantly pestered while they ate.
(I have actually seen 'em carry off small chunks of food)
So if the waspies are on the increase will the mozzies follow suit?
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 03, 2021, 09:24:55 AM

Hi

Today another hot one good. Staying around the pool today but in this heat my brain works I think but my legs want to stay still

There is no way I am going to walk up the cliff path to see Nikos at the Akrotiri. Is it old age👨‍🦳 or just the heat🥵

Got to go Philip has brought up our coffees


Probably he drunk them too quickly. - Hope you cleared it up?
Negg
Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 03, 2021, 04:59:59 PM
Good to hear you are all enjoying it over there and Eggy is plummed! Keep on posting 8)

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 04, 2021, 09:32:23 AM
Wednesday kicks off with a 9am, 28deg temp which is on the way up.

There is a very severe mains water shortage in some areas and many property owners, with storage tanks, are having water delivered. Not sure how properties, that take water direct from the mains , are coping.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 04, 2021, 10:07:22 AM


Hi
We ate in the Athena last night very lovely

Prawn and mussels saganaki
(https://i.imgur.com/uW3KDZA.jpg)

Beef Stamna
(https://i.imgur.com/YPfZAPv.jpg)

Pork souvlakia
(https://i.imgur.com/l2qoETd.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 04, 2021, 10:36:26 AM
That looks perdy damm good. - What did Bev have?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 04, 2021, 05:31:40 PM
"Good Golly Miss Molly" I need an Ice lolly!!! - not the song you know but, with 41 deg at 5:30 pm, an ice looly would help a twinge.

This afternoon, at Rainbow, I watched as Timbo slowly melted away. Kaylee on the other hand was totally cool and took it all in her stride. She is a real honey!! (Sorry--- BEEn there dun dat)

A "hotty fer yer bottie" tis.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 04, 2021, 08:44:39 PM
For you guys here. - I have heard that Corfu has now been placed on the hignest level fire alert.
From your mobile the Fire Dept number is 199 and international emergency is 112.
See anything that concerns you then report it.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 05, 2021, 11:08:38 AM
Look after yous over there and lets hope nothing goes awry! xx :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 05, 2021, 01:14:22 PM
I have added a fire hydrant as extras on my luggage for Saturday !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on August 05, 2021, 01:31:53 PM
For you guys here. - I have heard that Corfu has now been placed on the hignest level fire alert.
From your mobile the Fire Dept number is 199 and international emergency is 112.
See anything that concerns you then report it.
Cheers
Negg

The fire department have been patrolling around Arillas quite regularly, something I've never seen before.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 05, 2021, 06:43:57 PM


Hi

All this week the spotter planes been flying all over the island

Today started sunny. Then bit windy (not me I think ) this afternoon cloudy still very hot

Dr Yannis is taking bookings for your test home with certificate € 25 - 30

Billy is black he is like me in the sun then black

The trip we wanted to do is the kumquat factory but no trips not many people going on them
Only Corfu town day and evening only a few going anyway it’s to hot to walk around Corfu

See you soon Karl be on guard for a old boy showing his plums

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 05, 2021, 07:04:32 PM
My guards up mate !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 05, 2021, 09:31:12 PM


Hi

All this week the spotter planes been flying all over the island
(Are they still trying to find you Kevin)

Today started windy ..me I think - Thank you for sharing
Dr Yannis is taking bookings. (Will we find him at the Coconut??

Billy is black he is like me in the sun then black(He is the future - "Black to the future"

Fed up now so I won't play anymore - Negg

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 05, 2021, 09:41:58 PM
Karl
Hope to catch up with you at the weekend.
Rainbow on Saturday , for me, as my birthday is tomorrow and Dimis on Sunday.
Beach Kostas on Sunday. But we have time.

29deg here at 21:30. This is inside and outside temp for me.
A very busy Arillas today and more Germans in Ina's that were on the Somme.
(Am I allowed to say that? - I meant that I did not understand the language and could not find a seat)
I said to Stathis "Can I have a coffee?" - He said "I ass de questions"" - and gave me a slap!

I only jest here guys and it makes a nice change from the occassional Union Jack shorts trying to cover a large belly generally owned by the person who thought he was going to Kavos!

Be Well and looking forward to a 24 deg and possibly a tad of rain avrio.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 05, 2021, 09:49:57 PM
Haapy Birthday for tomorrow mate! 🍻
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 06, 2021, 08:22:14 AM



Hi Neil

As you are older I have used large letters so you can see better


HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂 🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃

Kev and beverly Nic Brett billy
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 06, 2021, 09:16:43 AM
Welll........thank you Guys! We will catch up soon... after I catch up on my daily chores!!
Kavadaddes has a nice breeze, this morning, and the days kicks off at 26deg.
Arillas guests seem to have increased overnight and a busy afternoon twas , yesterday
And..... that rumour about rain today?  As BET365 are offering 50/1 then probably not (Bookies know!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on August 06, 2021, 11:03:02 AM
Happy birthday Neil all the best mate see you four weeks on Wednesday Scottishyannis
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 06, 2021, 04:27:24 PM
Happy birthday. Was great to have a drink with you last year on your birthday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 06, 2021, 06:26:12 PM
Sonia - I feel like an old man,, but will have chicken tonite as there is more meat on it.!!!

Kostas on the Beach, this afternoon, had so many guests that I was under the impression they did a "Musical Chairs" - When the music stops if yer sat yer get served!!!
(I took my own table - Yah Boo - Sucks to you!!)

6:30 and 34 deg so my bet at 50/1 for rain went outa da window!!!

I luv to see a buzzing Arillas - DONCHYERKNOW? (and I only put 20cents with BET365 anyway!!)
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 07, 2021, 10:35:03 AM


Hi

Today temperature is going up as looking at the thermometer very light breeze
Last night ate in Athena once again a very enjoyable evening
Yes Arillas is picking up trade
Have not seen any TUI coaches for the Kaloudis so I don’t no if TUI are cancelling who knows

Tria Adelphia are dropping Olympic holidays at the end of the season and doing Booking.com
At the moment there people from Eastern European Frenh,German,Swedish and a couple from Qatar
Philip Helen and Yanni are very busy as guess stay for one night or a week
It’s not week or two week turnaround like a package holidays

Coffee has arrived

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on August 07, 2021, 11:14:20 AM
Hi
Is the Akti still under contract  for Polish customers only?
Keep safe
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 07, 2021, 12:59:12 PM
Happy Birthday Neg. XX
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 07, 2021, 01:04:04 PM
Thanks to all.
The problem with birthdays is they arrive every year - Bummer - Wish I could press a "hold" button.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 07, 2021, 01:18:16 PM


Hi Geoff

I am not sure

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on August 07, 2021, 01:27:27 PM
Hi
Is the Akti still under contract  for Polish customers only?
Keep safe
Geoff

I was told that it still is, by a UK friend that had stayed there for years and managed to stay there this year  for a couple of weeks with her family by contacting Kostas direct herself and he let them have a spare room.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 07, 2021, 01:28:29 PM
Arillas today brings 6 from the Black Country 😂😎
First visit in 3 years for my parents due to cancer but they're back !!!
Didn't see any testing at the airport and we never even got asked for our PLF forms , never been through so quick as the cases were forst off.
Just about to arrive at Bardis Hotel , a dip in the pool and a Mythos is on order me thinks 🍻
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on August 07, 2021, 04:18:04 PM
Have a good one Karl glad you had no probs
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 07, 2021, 06:14:16 PM
Arillas today brings 6 from the Black Country 😂😎
First visit in 3 years for my parents due to cancer but they're back !!!
Didn't see any testing at the airport and we never even got asked for our PLF forms , never been through so quick as the cases were forst off.
Just about to arrive at Bardis Hotel , a dip in the pool and a Mythos is on order me thinks 🍻

Hi Karl.
No better place to be than Arillas, have a great time.
When you see Bobby Bardis tell him I really enjoyed our video chat the other week and that Dot and John send them all our best wishes
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 07, 2021, 06:14:36 PM
Sounds like airport has had enough, Glad your there ok enjoy yourselfs all of you.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 07, 2021, 06:24:42 PM
Cheers Viv 🙂
Ref, I am onto it for you mate, we'll be in there tonight for a nightcap 🍻
I bet he enjoyed it as much as you 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 08, 2021, 09:58:13 AM


Hi

Just had a ride around Arillas at 8.45 a few body’s on the beach and more traveling down the road
It’s another hot one no breeze
It is nice to see Arillas getting back to normal

I have not heard nothing from the Black Country (Karl)yet 🤣

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 08, 2021, 01:44:50 PM
Have a great holiday Karl. Say hello to the Bardis family from me. My hubby got covid for the 2nd time so a blessing we didnt book Arillas for August.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 08, 2021, 02:46:00 PM
Hi Soni, will do 🙂
Hi Ref, Bobby said it was lovely to speak to you
Hi Kev, I though it was you I saw this norning on a scooter! I jogged past you dut didn't realise you hired a bike! 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 08, 2021, 05:20:20 PM


Hi Karl

Sorry I did not stop this morning if the police saw me talking to a man in shorts they would have nicked me for kerb crawling. Haha

Might see you tonight somewhere

A dinner time drink with Neil in the Tria very nice

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 09, 2021, 10:12:50 AM
Good to see the 'ole K n B yesterday. They just might appear at Beach Kostas this afternoon?
As may Timbo n Kaylee n Jebbo.
The 'ole T n K off Tuesday but we met up for a super meal , at Night Owl , last night.
(Met a couple there. We recognised each other but cannot remember the name-If you read this please tell!!)

Karl - Have sent you a PM.

A respectable morning temp of 23deg at 7am. But it's risen to 27deg in 3 hours.
Fires continue to rage in Greece. And I am told the South of the Island has also been hit.
Fire Service number , which I hope we never need is 199.
(Check out the "Greek to English News" )
https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/

Have a good day y'all
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 09, 2021, 01:36:26 PM


Hi

Nicola and Brett was in the night owl last night as well they said they saw you Neil

Went out on the scooter this morning went to Afionas it was packed I have never see it so full took a few pics will end up on the forum at sometime

It’s beer o’clock time

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 09, 2021, 07:31:47 PM
Kev - I did see them but was a tad "under the weather" before the evening started. I probably babbled about diddley. Meant to have had a quick chat afore they left but missed them.
How are you coping with 34deg at 7:30??
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 10, 2021, 09:57:23 AM


Hi

Today phew another warm one been out all over the place on the mod bike 🛵 took loads of pics thick fog laying in the low parts some parts looked eerie

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 10, 2021, 12:18:30 PM
Kevin
7am and 22deg and cool. - Now midday and 30 deg.
and.... mystery couple at Night Owl solved.
People who met me once before lockdown. On the Forum as Guests. I saw them briefly yesterday.
Considering he's only 3 years younger than me his memory must be good.

Hope to be at Tria this afternoon, for a short while.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 10, 2021, 04:45:42 PM


Hi

A good afternoon Truth and his family Neil and I had a pleasant drink the temperature must be in the mid thirties
Riding around this morning going past the Brouklis I herd Kevin I could not see inside so I stopped it was Dimitris we had a chat for a bit and booked a table for tonight

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 10, 2021, 05:29:23 PM
Twas a good afternoon Mr K. -- But I have to day .... You talk too much and don't insult my Punto.
(My Punto decides when it's brakes work. I have no say in it!!! - Careful crossing the road if he's around)
He thinks he's an automatic. - I sit in it at 1pm , close my eyes and "Hey Presto" I am at a Taverna.

I wish you and Karl and "yours" a good 35 deg evening.

Please tell Brouklis I have not forgotten him.

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 11, 2021, 12:52:57 AM
Negg , Kev and ofcouse Bev ...... Cheers ! 🙂
Really good afternoon , enjoyed it 🍻
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 11, 2021, 09:04:05 AM



Hi

Opened the doors on our balcony this morning it was like when get off the plane at Corfu the heat hits you not complaining lovely
Last night the meal in the Brouklis was lovely

Bev had a Befteki
(https://i.imgur.com/asDulkM.jpg)

I had my favourite lamb chops
(https://i.imgur.com/6nEfezT.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/32HzPRW.jpg)

Thank you for a lovely evening Dimitris

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 11, 2021, 07:06:42 PM
I do not enjoy 36deg at 6:45. Why bother having a beer as most of it evaporates.?
Went to Acharavi , this morning, and jammy pack-edd. No where to swing a sweaty Kevin.
... do we really want to swing a sweaty Kevin?? - He'd slip outa yer hands and land on an Italian.
Don't know why it would be an Italian, but there yer go- Remove his beard he could be Mussolini
I think the chin gives it away!

Wanted to see Karl s'afternoon as I desperately needed sunscreen on my back. I'm told he has a nice touch
(He could take the place of the do-nut man. Beach walking shouting "SunBlock"-"SunBlock" |"Rubin4-3")

A busy place and again repeating myself, as you do with onions/peppers, WOTTAGOODPLACETOBE!!
Rainbow and Tria probably don't know what day it is. They tire me out just watching them look after guests.
Byeee - Going for a lie down now. (alcohol's going in quicker than it can evaporate )
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 11, 2021, 08:36:53 PM
You won't believe this mate but the Italian guy stood looking into our room today at sun cream time .......... I kid you not 😂😉😉
I must have the magic touch 😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 12, 2021, 09:06:34 AM



Hi
The clouds have gone what was hanging around yesterday.
I think Truth has made new Italian friend 🤣
Last night we ate in Eftixia I had the prawns special Bev had a mix sea food salad
Today is going to be a hot one having testing today so we can get back in our own country 😷😡
Philip has just brought our coffees out so bye

(https://i.imgur.com/oIvYopV.jpg)

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 13, 2021, 09:28:57 AM


Hi

Yesterday afternoon Truth and his Dad popped in for a quick drink and to say goodbye which was nice.

Yanni later that evening said the 2 ladies that were drinking at the bar earlier - one of them was AngieM. It’s a shame we didn’t get to say hello.

And Neil - get rid of that anchor in the back seat of your Punto it’s not very comfortable to sit on. Give our love to Wendy and we will see you same place but a later time next year.

Kev & Bev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on August 13, 2021, 02:13:47 PM
Sorry Kev, I didnt recognise you or I would have said hello. The only reason I recognised Karl was because I heard  Phiip say  'hello Karl' combined with the Wolverhampton accent, and put two and two together lol.
Lovely to meet you Karl, I'm sure we'll bump into you again at some point, and we'll definately be back at the Tria soon Kev, so maybe catch you before you go home. Take care all. Xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 13, 2021, 03:04:56 PM
Nice to meet you two too Angie, I would have introduced you to Kev if I'd have thought.
Sadly Kev and his tribe leave today 🙁
Safe journey mate 🙂
Wolves Ay We !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 13, 2021, 03:14:03 PM
Sounds like everyone is having an ace time despite the heat. Good to hear that more forum members are getting acquainted 8)

Eggy - mind the evaporating beer and Punto's breaks ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 13, 2021, 03:29:10 PM
I am suffering from evaporating beer syndrome too Erja 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 13, 2021, 04:23:05 PM


Hi Angiiem

We be back next year 28/8 to 20/9 so if you around we will meet at sometime

Thanks Karl for the Mythos have a lovely rest of the time in Arillas
AND LOOK OUT FOR A WHITE PUNTO WITH A LARGE ANCHOR ⚓️ ON THE BACK SEAT

KEV
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 13, 2021, 06:45:54 PM
I did not venture far today. Actually I did not venture anywhere. A struggle for me in this heat which now shows 38deg, on the balcony, at 18:30.
I locked myself away and enjoyed a spot of Horse Racing.
Karl .. guess who backed a 33/1, in the morning? Twas gambled down to 8/1 and just scraped home.!!

Sadly I missed the 'ole K n B so wish them a safe non stressful return.
Maybe back on the Arillas track tomorrow.
(After a Corfu Town shopping trip-Can you buy string vests anymore)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 13, 2021, 10:27:16 PM
Result mate  ! Great price 😁
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 14, 2021, 01:25:29 AM
No way..cant believe you going home today.  Have you been there for 2vweeks?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 14, 2021, 01:01:02 PM


Hi Sonia

Yes two weeks gone history now
But a great history to remember with friends had a real laugh and a few beers 🍺
Weather was very hot 🥵 not complaining
As always food fantastic all over Arillas and everyone so friendly
I don’t know what Nic is feeding Billy he is so tall
At Stansted airport no one checked our PLF or anything only our passports then the scanner did not work there was more going though hand checked technology what technology 👎
There was more customs going though nothing to declare
Very little English out there it is mostly Polish Romanian Germans as soon we go in green I think Arillas will see English will return
I nearly forgot at Corfu airport Billy was pulled over and drug tested why we do not know

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2021, 07:58:27 PM
Kevin , do you not realise it was not 2 weeks?
Yiannis at Tria kept putting the clocks forward when you were not looking!!
(You were only here for 6 days!!!)

Meanwhile you leave us with an average of 34deg and a very busy Arillas.

and... drug testing young Billy - WOTSTHATALLABOUT.?? - I would think fixing the scanner is no.1 priority.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 16, 2021, 09:02:52 AM
Monday 16th and kicking off with a 23deg at 7:30am. I think I may venture out this PM.
The forecast is 78F but I won't tell my cats
Hope to see Karl as I owe him another Mythos. I can't eat any more peanuts until I do that!!

and.... good news from the garden..... Sweetcorn ready to pick. Will have 2 for breekie with loadsa butter!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 16, 2021, 02:37:37 PM
Might see you about mate but don't worry about the beer,..... just enjoy the peanuts 🙂
Just off for a play in the waves.
Last day , gutted but we know we have to go back when we come and my liver needs a break 😂
Another great holiday but I dread this evening trying to hold it together saying bye to everyone....... its been emotional Arillas , it really has
x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 16, 2021, 05:45:43 PM


Hi

Neil thanks for telling me Yannis was putting the clock forward.
I will get my own back next year by putting the clocks back haha instead of four weeks it will be six weeks 🏖
Karl your ten days went by so fast hope you had a great time
Can you bet on all the opposite sides West Ham play ⚽️ We got a chance to win the league

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 17, 2021, 01:36:17 AM
Sorted Kev, just had 20 quid on on Leicester for next Monday 😉
Held it together tonight really well , my mindset was we'll be back.
Steve and Carole , I know you read but rarely post , but thanks for being a big part of this holiday .  We may never cross paths again , as we're usually here at different times , but you won't be forgotten.  Top people 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 17, 2021, 09:33:01 AM
Aww glad you’ve gave a great hol Karl. We find it harder and harder to leave each year it’s awful!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 17, 2021, 10:46:41 AM


HI

What has happened to Porto Fino it is all closed

kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 17, 2021, 11:11:28 AM
Cheers Jo 🙂 . At the airport now.
I don't think Portofino was open last year either Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on August 17, 2021, 11:15:15 AM
Cheers Jo 🙂 . At the airport now.
I don't think Portofino was open last year either Kev

Hi
The owner died a few years back in America I believe.
Keep safe
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 17, 2021, 12:28:52 PM


Hi

Thanks all

kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Dai on August 17, 2021, 12:56:46 PM


Hi

Thanks all

kev

I understand since Spiros died Portofino has been subject to the family not being able to agree the best way forward, a bit like the Arillas Inn just down the road. Sadly it seems it will be a while before the restaurant opens again, I hope I'm wrong. At least the rooms are being let, or they were when I was over there.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 17, 2021, 04:30:53 PM
Thay still are Dai yes
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Steve & Carole on August 17, 2021, 06:32:47 PM
Well done Karl, you've got me to post!! It was lovely meeting you and your lovely family. Who knows? Maybe we will meet again. Hope your liver enjoys the break! X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 17, 2021, 11:07:29 PM
😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 18, 2021, 08:00:40 PM
Portofino was open last year I think but Im sure Jo will know. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 19, 2021, 10:01:56 AM
No Portifino has not been open this year or last since the sad passing of Spiro. They were renting rooms this year however and there was a sign in the restaurant window with a telephone number. Infact we almost couldn’t believe our eyes when we saw someone from the back who looked and moved exactly like him it was very unnerving. Turns out it was his brother (his wife is the lady who still does the portofino sunbeds)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 20, 2021, 04:47:11 PM
Arillas today at 4:15 with a 32 outside temp.
and..... my nomination for "Tosspot" of the week goes the the guy, on the scooter, coming towards me doing a "selfie" Well he had this "thingy" held out right in front of him and seemed oblivious to anyone around him!
In the middle of the road but at least he had a crash helmet on.
My Punto has a mind of his own and it took great willpower, from me, to stop it taking him out!!
He's a lucky man but still Tosspot of the week!!!
What's a matter with people? - At least it wasn't a sexual selfie as his other hand was on the steering.
(How would I feel if a man on scooter comes towards me..one hand on selfie and the other??????? -)
We won't go there!!

anyway......a good afternoon and Arillas continues to be well.
I am told that Ag. Georgios is full of Athens Greeks as it is the painless travel they can do for a good break.
Twas a good afternoon and a feeling a wellness with all.
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 28, 2021, 09:18:52 AM
An 8am ,23 deg start to, what will be, a busy Arillas today, me-thinks!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on August 28, 2021, 11:25:28 AM
Woo hoo! We made it
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 28, 2021, 02:26:43 PM
Well done Ger ! Enjoy 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 28, 2021, 04:03:18 PM


Hi Ger

Enjoy

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on August 29, 2021, 10:11:53 AM
Back to Arillas tomorrow morning, one sleepless night to go. :) :) :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 29, 2021, 10:20:07 AM
Its really good to hear people are getting back 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 30, 2021, 06:26:31 PM
Tas been a very laid back Arillas today. The end of August beckons all those Athens visitors and many others to return from whence that came.
""" Begone people and let others do your bidding!!! """

You can say that the "Tics" are now complete on the "frantic" and "hectic"
Big relief sighs and no running to tables to ensure all eaters will consume much as soon as.....
(Although waiters on zimmer frames are not allowed for September!!)

However , 30 deg still says "I am still a hotty for your botty"
I said yesterday "Where can I swing a cat?" - Today I say "We have space and cat swinging is the new sport"
With apologies to puss cats who are just very conservative and don't do swinging!!
Tis a funny ;ole game!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 31, 2021, 05:31:42 PM
I bumped into a very nice couple who I met beforeeeeeeee lockdown. Can I remember names??? NO!
All I remember is that he has a pair of speedos which put's PJ's to shame.
(Not so much speedos but a strand of elastic, without turnups!!)
This worries me, not because of the skimpies but why do I remember this!!
(I am not a binocular or spyer of those who enjoy life)
Maybe I just look for anything unusual. I could possibly face court proceedings to bring you up to date news!

WOTEVER!! - 30 DEG and a relaxed Arillas today.  So laid back I needed a straw for my Ouzo.
(Hold glass upright.. straw at an angle.. I explain this for Kevin)
I send Kevin PM's DONCHYERNO? - i type slowly 'cause he don't read very fast!!

I am in a a realaxing and hyper mood and you must blame Arillas for creating me today!
No one is safe when I am in "Hyper-Space" - Not even Ron who can do nowt rong!!
(Not sure about his slightly angled beard though!! - He puts varnish on it. - Heard of RONSEAL???)
and Viv.... must buy her a short when she comes back!

TIS NICE HERE!! - Made much nicer bumping into Wendy and Stuart, Aint seen 'em for a while!
(She thinks I am ugly. Why else would she ask me to put a mask on???)

I am here to be shot at guys.
Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 31, 2021, 06:39:27 PM
The couple you mention mate wouldn't be from around my neck of the woods would they ?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: lin n jim on September 01, 2021, 07:34:13 AM
Yes you are right Karl that it was us.sorry to have missed you this year perhaps see you next year
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 01, 2021, 08:21:05 AM
Hello there !!!!
Great to see you're back 🙂
Have a fantastic time 😎 🍻
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 01, 2021, 09:01:31 AM
Karl
Investigation not necessary then? - Daresay I will bump into them again. (Without camera!!!)

Cooling down a tad now and 21 deg at 9am very "liveable"
Wegg back from the UK next week so mop in one hand duster in the other.
(I won't tell where the broom is placed!!!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 01, 2021, 11:20:17 AM


HI Neil

Don't forget the empty bottles around the house and the odd bottle in the garden

(https://i.imgur.com/kGJcFx1.jpg)    (https://i.imgur.com/daijzEM.jpg)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 01, 2021, 04:42:15 PM
Kevin - You wanna see inside the Punto boot????

Arillas is winding down and all vibes emit that "Heeyyy" message which relaxes all more.
If you are in a hurry to find your food , on the table , in 5 minutes you are in the wrong place!!
BUt "arfur nour" will pass quickly when everyone has time to sit and chat.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 07, 2021, 04:58:19 PM
Hi
Woke up to thunder this am. Forgot to put my ear plugs in. Val was snoring. Lol

Nice pleasant first day. Not to hot and a nice breeze.
North beach very quite am but a lot busier pm
Keep safe
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on September 10, 2021, 10:05:31 AM
Just got back yesterday, never known the place to be so busy. for the first time in 20 years of going have had to book in advance at Brouklis, Marina and Efies to get an evening table. Seemed to be  a lot of "foreign" tourists around week before last, but thinned out as this week progressed. Great for the local economy hopefully. Roll on next year. To quote Arnie I'll be back.   
:):):)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 10, 2021, 11:20:05 AM


Hi Greenbeans
Hope you enjoyed your self  OH a silly question
We noticed they was a lot of Eastern Europe’s but good for the locals we had to book our table in the same restaurant
Hopefully next year will be back to normality 🤞

I know some forum members have missed out on a  Arillas holiday for two years

Kev

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on September 10, 2021, 04:25:12 PM
Seemed to be  a lot of "foreign" tourists around week before last, but thinned out as this week progressed. Great for the local economy hopefully. Roll on next year. To quote Arnie I'll be back.   
:):):)

Greenbeans
This made smile, foreign tourists? I assume you were one of those foreign tourists.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on September 10, 2021, 04:48:28 PM
Seemed to be  a lot of "foreign" tourists around week before last, but thinned out as this week progressed. Great for the local economy hopefully. Roll on next year. To quote Arnie I'll be back.   
:):):)

Greenbeans
This made smile, foreign tourists? I assume you were one of those foreign tourists.
:)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 11, 2021, 12:23:50 AM
Seemed to be  a lot of "foreign" tourists around week before last, but thinned out as this week progressed. Great for the local economy hopefully. Roll on next year. To quote Arnie I'll be back.   
:):):)

Greenbeans
This made smile, foreign tourists? I assume you were one of those foreign tourists.

Me and Bobby and George at Bardis Sun were having a laugh about the use of the word "foreign tourists' when we were over a few weeks ago .
We all know what we mean but it just sounds funny 😂
These 'foreign tourists' have been a lifeline for Arillas while the Brits weren't travelling and I am sure they will continue to increase in numbers going forwards.
I must admit I quite like a mixture of Nationalities , I just wish more of them would acknowledge a smile or a nod !  Theres no language barrier there ! 🤔🤔
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 13, 2021, 06:11:49 PM
Arillas today takes me to "Beach Kostas" where a suitable 26deg and nice Ouzo were a celebration to the return of Wegg, from the UK, yesterday.
and..... Lin n Jim must have felt I still needed fattening up as they donated 2 of their chicken rolls to go with my drinkie. - (People at another table never even offered to share their chips!!!)
Lin (Linda) has the same same as the "Kostas Dog". So now I understand , when previously, I said  "Wanna Biscuit " Linda? ,, she turned around. Good job I didn't say "Get off the chair and back on the floor"
anyway... we were all worried when a scrap lorry went past and then reversed , looking at my Punto !!

A good afternoon made even better by bumping into Derek n Heather who used to reside here but have never forgotten Arillas and pals.

and.......... tonight I get a decent chicken curry ,courtesy of Wegg , for all my household chores completed over the last 6 weeks. (Except I never washed the grill pan of changed the chip oil) CANNEE-WIN-EM-ALL.
and............ still a busy 'ole time here with more cars than parking spaces.
Wegg came in on a full Easyjet yesterday evening. - Airport chaos with 3 flights arriving near the same time
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 13, 2021, 06:32:45 PM
Welcome back Wegg 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on September 14, 2021, 11:42:14 AM
Welcome home Wendy. xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 14, 2021, 05:22:12 PM


Hi

Wendy is a good to be back she can keep a eye on Neil no wild parties all night drinking ouzo and skinny dipping in the Tria Adelphia pool
I am not swimming in there no more 🤣😂

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 14, 2021, 07:18:33 PM
Kevin
I don't think Wendy would like to see you "Skinny Dipping" - But she has a good sense of humour and would probably ask if you have lost weight (where??) or good to see you have those life preservers around yer waist, and they are flesh coloured !!

Meanwhile.... I thought I had gone back in time this afternoon to an August Arillas.
No where to park and a 28 deg temp and a busy 'ole time.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 26, 2021, 06:22:06 PM
A nice Arillas Sunday where peeps do their own thing as does my Punto.
(I feed it petrol and it still finds every "Road Hole" just to annoy me!!)

Around 30 deg at 18:15 and if the temp drops a tad then many Tavernas will be relaxed , laid back and busy tonight. - (Laid back?? - Not the way to drink an Ouzo)

and who was it I met at Tria, earlier? - No good on names but he gets my vote as he promised to let me beat him at darts, on a Zimmer frame, next Summer.
No problem for me as I can borrow the Zimmer from Kevin.
(He wears it in bed - DONCHYERKNOW? under his pyjama bottoms. )
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Graham and Kay on September 26, 2021, 06:34:28 PM
Twas l Neil with my better half taking in the rays on yonder sunbed.
Yannis promises to have a darts area by the time of our next visit  in May
Keep well.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 26, 2021, 09:05:53 PM


Hi

Yes he told me that it’s going to be where the swings are

Graham tell Yanni to answer his messages on his phone
Yanni is to busy with Mary haha cannot be work

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 26, 2021, 10:13:43 PM
Graham ... thought twas  you and sorry it took so long for you to get back to a relaxing Kay, by the pool.
When I left Tria I told Phil to get you a cold towel, for yer ears, to cool 'em down -
( I "rabbit" for England ... DONCHYERKNOW?)
anyway.... you put an A-Z posting on without a pic...
....... living dangerously... Kevin has been known to hit people with a wet fish for less than that.
Be well
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 27, 2021, 06:25:32 PM
Today gives us a modest 26/27deg and tis a tad quieter. - Only a tis though.
A beer at Rainbow for me , today and then home for some "orse racin" - Not me .. on TV.
I like Rainbow and I like Tria. They are places to chill.
Actually there are not many places or things I dislike.
.....But I don't like it when Wegg puts sandpaper in my underwear when I mis-behave.
.....  and a place I never visit is my shed if temps are above 26deg. - Garden work will have to wait!!!.

It is good to see that the end of September brings much joy for not only guests but for the guys who ensure their premises were perfect, before you came , and have the satisfaction that you enjoy and appreciate them. - (you would not beleive all the re-vamps they do in the Winter and probably not notice it all)

26 deg outside at 18:30 and I now have to shower and check then check underwear for that "gravel paper"
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 29, 2021, 06:28:20 PM
Arillas today took me to Tria and say "Kalo Taxidi" to M&M (Mick and Mary) who leave us on Friday.
They always have a good time and it is my pleasure to sit and chat with them.
I wish them both well.

I am sure I will bump into others before the Season ends. So many ears to burn-So little time.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 29, 2021, 09:16:16 PM
Hello mate
When will most places close for the season, two more weeks?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 30, 2021, 07:18:11 PM
Hi Karl,
Difficult to call this one as bookings are linked with contracts.
If Rainbow and Tria , for example get a late booking then it must be honoured. I have seen Rainbow open , at the end of Season with just 2 couples as have Tria. Of course these guests are well looked after but we must ask the question .. "Is it worth it keeping a kitchen and bar open??"
Course tis... A late booking this Summer could be a 4 week booking next year. - Good business sense.
But much work to be done at "Season Close" and Winter work busy for all.
(Greeks have homes and gardens to maintain as well)

Bottom line? .... I think week 3 in October is a wind down and many places closed.
Brouklis as always will "Go Down With The Ship" - Capt Dimi never says die!!!
Thallasa will chase him but Efi's and the like will quietly say "Nuffs a Nuff"

Places like Marvel and Beach Kostas will plod on. They always look after latecomers and keep us locals going.
Armourada will never go away and Vasillis will always tell you "In the fridge, serve yourself"
I luv that!! - He's a good 'ole boy.

Meanwhile 24 deg outside at 7pm and a roastie chickie beckons! - Weggs is back!!!
Cheers
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 30, 2021, 10:12:23 PM
Cheers mate. An interesting insight into the winding down !
I almost forget Marvel exists, I haven't been in there for 8 years on our first visit with my oldest daughter when she was 8 to use the pool.
She got told off for climbing on the island 😂
It hadn't got the lovely table and chairs on it then and a bridge over to it.
I'll pop in next year 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: lin n jim on October 01, 2021, 10:37:03 AM
Hi Karl
We always stay at the marvel hotel. Lovely hotel and family.Booked again with kosta's again for next August for 4 weeks
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 01, 2021, 06:39:57 PM
Karl - I will do my best to keep you updated.

Lin n Jim
I kept going back to Kostas but you never left me any more food!!!!
As a punishment you miss the 28 deg and a very laid back quiet beach.
(Notta mini speedo in sight)

Anyway..................
...... I was spoilt for choice , this afternoon, where to place my dear 'ole Punto so I stuck it next to a newish vehicle in the hope it might catch all the rust from mine!! - (Serves it right for being a smug new motor)

A good afternoon and if any more laid back I will not keep my eyes open. ( Just like driving really!!!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 01, 2021, 09:44:00 PM
Hi Karl
We always stay at the marvel hotel. Lovely hotel and family.Booked again with kosta's again for next August for 4 weeks

I knew i'd spoken to someone who'd stayed there..... a years a long time and I have a crap memory 😂😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 16, 2021, 07:18:14 PM
Arillas Today??? - I am bloody cold but not as wet as I have been for the last 8 days!!!
Rainbow closed today plus Tria a few days ago. Tavernas are ceasing to function and Winter closes in.
Heating oil priced at e1.10 a litre. - Bummer!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 16, 2021, 09:54:00 PM
BUT you're Living The Dream mate........
Grab an Ouzo and smile 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on October 17, 2021, 08:01:54 PM
It's the end of another season, another year we have missed coming to Arillas. Back in 2019 we made a booking with Leonidas Kaloudis to stay at the Arillas Inn apartments in 2020, this booking had to be moved to 2021, then again to 2022.   He has been a star, understanding the need to rebook. We have received confirmation of our booking for next year.
We are now starting our countdown again (3rd time lucky) for next year.
Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: billyd on October 18, 2021, 05:50:34 PM
The same for my bookings! Moved from 2020 to 2021, then again to 2022. Staying at the Mirage, Nikos has also been very understanding, we also hope for 3rd time lucky......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: billyd on October 20, 2021, 06:08:57 PM
Thank goodness the sun is back on the beach, must have been quite miserable for a week, but the last couple of days have been 22 degrees and I would take that anytime!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 20, 2021, 06:22:05 PM
Hoping for a bit warmer on Friday ……. I'm in Rhodes then
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 22, 2021, 03:41:45 PM
Hoping for a bit warmer on Friday ……. I'm in Rhodes then

Have fun Karl! 😎🍻
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 22, 2021, 06:34:42 PM
Despite concerns/rumours Negg is alive and well.
I have not been arrested for driving an obscene Punto or selling bootleg Ouzo from the roadside.
(But they did try to send me home for being too ugly and not a good advert for Arillas)

However, much of my time has been spent holding an umbrella against heavy rain and tying myself to the railings when those strong winds attack. (Not me the weather - bloody peppers!)
I cannot tell you have much rain we have endured as the rain guage continually overflowed.
South Corfu had it much worse as did the mainland.

Karl... I wish you well in Rhodes but nasty weather is forecast from Saturday onwards.

So... 21 deg outside at 18:30 and maybe the heating will be on tonight.
I treat myself to some hand picked walnuts tonight but they have been in the fridge.
(Not sure how I will cope with cold nuts!!!)
Arillas is looking good but generally closing down. - "Beach Kostas" doing me proud.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 24, 2021, 08:00:50 AM
Cheers Erja 🙂
Well we've been here 2 days and not seen a cloud ..... lets see what the next days bring 😎🍻
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 24, 2021, 10:07:04 AM
We will happily take the bad weather here to keep those nasty clouds away from you.
and.... let me know if you want to borrow a few degrees more.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 24, 2021, 06:34:33 PM
Cheers mate..... another hot one today and  not a cloud in sight....... 😎
It ain't Arillas though doncherknow  😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 07, 2021, 04:38:05 PM
Karl
The last few days we are being spoilt with afternoon temps of 26/27 deg and dry and sunny. Arillas is a very quiet place to be , right now , as much is closed.
Beach Point not open at the moment and do not know their future plans. Armourada tells me they will not re-open yet... but there is always an option for a lunchtime beer.
(Sneak in, help yourself and leave money on table)

"Beach Kostas" only open from Wednesday to Sunday so Sidari trips planned for Mons/Tues.
Of course the Louvros coffe shop is always there but no Akrotiri as ...... I am told many of it's young Greek customers do not have a "jab". Very hard for owner Nickos to ask for papers from good pals.
Talking of which... I am sure you have read the snippet that Geoff posted.
https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2021/11/06/greece-new-restrictions-covid-measures-requirements-full-list/

Many "non Jabbed" will feel the impact of this and the Police are in full force to enforce the rules.
Last week, In Baze Bar, Sidari, we had a visit and papers had to be shown.
Very polite Police and gave me the chance to show my super new resident permit.
( I showed it and said "Byee Boris" which gave them both a smile.
However , interesting is the news report that only 50% of the police have been vaccinated. - Hmmmm!

So, today at "Beach Kostas" there were at least a dozen people outside having a bevvy. I call them the "non vac crowd" but respect their opinion. A mixture of Brits/Greeks plus a German, I think. However they all live here and rules are rules so they suffer and have drinks delivered out to them. Equally we have others still waiting for a jab and have to pay every 48 hours for a negative test. They can sit inside.
(If it is left very late to organise a prick or two then it can be an expensive time.)

and moi?? - Not entirely convinced about these vacs but I am off, tomorrow morning, for a booster jabbie.
Very easily organised with the Arillas Chemist and Agros Health Centre awaits for me.
(Probably pranged in the right arm as I can use it as a good excuse why my afternoon darts are terrible)

Sorry guys , .. I did not mean to write a book here but these fingers have a mind of their own.

Time to feed the cats and Wegg still in the UK.  So, a curry is calling out to me.
(We have an upmarket cooker and I have to show my vaccination report or it will not switch on)

Electronic Robots waiting for your next move... Donja just luvem?
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on November 07, 2021, 11:57:45 PM
Cheers mate !
A good insight into life there now 😉
Things will get better , they have to dont't they...... surely.......
Keep smiling 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on November 11, 2021, 05:05:10 PM


Hi

Have faith things will go back to normal well not normal but near normal
Trust me I am a West Ham supporter and it’s taken time or am I speaking to early ⚽️😂🍹🍻🍺🥃🥂🍷🤢🤮

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 19, 2021, 06:09:55 PM
You guys may be interested in this....
https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2021/11/18/greek-pm-unvaccinated-banned-from-closed-venues-covid-pass-expires-for-all-over-60/
and... I have had my booster jab.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on November 24, 2021, 11:55:17 AM
Hi Neil and Wendy it is going to be a long winter '!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 24, 2021, 09:38:23 PM
You OK there Yiannis???
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on November 25, 2021, 03:27:20 PM
Hi Neil l had a bad couple of months but feeling a bit bett er now
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on December 08, 2021, 05:28:43 PM




Hi

Are you around Neil hope all is well or was you sitting on the jetty bench when it got washed away and sitting on  Othonoi wondering how to get back 😂🏊‍♂️🚣‍♀️

Any cards yet I reckon the pigeon must have got shot for a Greek dinner 🥘

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 31, 2021, 06:41:32 PM
Arillas Today wishes all a "Happy New Year"
Obviously is could be a "Crappy" New year but we all hope for the best.
I look forward to only wearing a mask, just on the toilet, after a late evening "Vindaloo" !!!
and... for those thinking UK restrictions are strict.... Bear in mind the couple found ,walking on Arillas beach, Xmas morning without masks and fined 300e each!!!
___ A hard choice of uniform for the policeman that morning but he chose the Grinch instead of Santa!___
We have a 13deg outside temp at 6:30 pm and many Greeks will be oiling their guns and limbering up for a big bang at midnight. - ( I can think of better big bangs but sadly too old now )
Tis a pity that the cash spent on bullets does not go towards repairing the local roads!

Arillas Beach is a sad sight but y'all won't know that by next May. (Twill be a pussycat then)
and.... no places open in Arillas next week so a "pilgrimage" to Sidari Baze Bar in order.
Baze Bar is always worth a visit in the Summer. Good brekkies and good prices. My treat is 3 sausages and HP sauce plus a bottle of retsina for 6e!! - (Afternoon prices)

So... 2021 draws to an end and not sorry to see it vanish into oblivion.
If yer Scottish , as is Yiannis , may yer "Hogs" be "Many". and for others that sing "Auld Langs Ine" take yer mask off... If not it will be "Wold Wings Wine". Muffled words not Muffled wine" Or is is mulled??
Who gives a donkeys bum anyway???
Live long and prosper.
See you next year.
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 31, 2021, 06:50:23 PM
A Happy and Healthy 2022 to you and Wendy from Pete and I. Please give our love to our Family, Hopefully see you May 14th, I know you like your Aniseed balls does Wendy want ought bring over. Now getofmyland. XXXX
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 31, 2021, 07:14:03 PM
Well dun Viv. - Good to have chuckle which you have given me. (A bonus for New Years Eve!!)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on December 31, 2021, 07:32:08 PM


Hi

Happy new year and all the best for the new year

Kevin Beverly
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on December 31, 2021, 09:30:45 PM
A very happy New Year to you Eggy and to all Forum Folk.  Lets hope for good health too.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51790385103_c0831f838b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mUxg9c)

Portrait at Ole Ole (https://flic.kr/p/2mUxg9c)
by pj&#x27;s memories (https://www.flickr.com/photos/pjsmemories/), on Flickr

Happy New Year
Pat
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on December 31, 2021, 11:21:00 PM
Hi
The beard becomes you.
Happy New Year to everybody
Keep safe
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on January 01, 2022, 12:56:21 PM
Happy New year to you and yours Neil and to all the people on the forum.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: lin n jim on January 01, 2022, 01:15:24 PM
Happy new year everybody.see you next year Neil xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 03, 2022, 09:02:41 PM
Happy New Year to Arillas and all who enjoy her! Big hopes for this year and wishing you all health and happiness :)

140 short sleeps to our BA flight on 23rd May and here is hoping for an easier travel ;)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 12, 2022, 07:12:51 PM
Happy New Year to Arillas and all who enjoy her! Big hopes for this year and wishing you all health and happiness :)

140 short sleeps to our BA flight on 23rd May and here is hoping for an easier travel ;)
We dont leave Arillas tell 28th May so hopefully we will meet up. Viv X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on January 18, 2022, 10:18:55 PM
Nice one Viv! Hopefully we meet :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 16, 2022, 05:35:48 PM
Thought you guys might like a few Arillas Beach pics and how the bad weather here can change life around.
This was about 10 days ago.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=before1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=before2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
and...... these are this afternoon after some heavy rain n wind and all that comes with it.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=after1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=after2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on February 20, 2022, 11:27:12 AM



Hi

I would like to say well done to Arillas Children and folk to help the stranded Dolphin on Arillas beach and got it in to deeper waters then swam away

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on April 03, 2022, 02:50:52 PM


Hi All
Just wondering where is Mr eggy ( Neil )  telling us what is happening and what is new in Arillas for the new season for us all


Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 03, 2022, 05:31:54 PM
Taz been cold and taz been wet but there are still many "goings on"
Wegg is in the UK so I have many home chores to "enjoy"
Early new faces are beginning to appear. Not sure where many of them venture as "Kostas Beach" is still the only place open on Arillas. - (but closed all day monday and Tuesday)
and..... Louvros Cafe is a good option if you have transport to venture out.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 04, 2022, 04:31:34 PM
Arillas Today??
Cold and dry this morning but I ventured out, albeit in longjohns, which did look a tad strange covered by union jack shorts!! - I gave the string vest a miss.

anyway... Arillas beach this morning.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=040422a.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=040422b.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

at 4:30 pm it is now cold and wet but I 'spose 12deg is better than a kick int butt.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on April 04, 2022, 05:47:29 PM


HI Neil

Thanks for the report. When will Wendy return home we got cold wind and rain here at Leigh on sea
Neil have a look in the Tria are they building a new games room where the swings are

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on April 04, 2022, 07:44:20 PM


HI Neil

Thanks for the report. When will Wendy return home we got cold wind and rain here at Leigh on sea
Neil have a look in the Tria are they building a new games room where the swings are

Kev
Dont tell him Neal,  You will have to wait tell you get there Kev, just like the rest of use have to. XX
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 12, 2022, 12:26:00 PM
I am sure someone was recently asking about the beach.
Here are some pics taken 11th May , afternoon.
Cheers
Negg
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=b1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=b2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=b3.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 12, 2022, 10:06:00 PM
Thanks for the update Neil. Looking good. Can't wait.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 14, 2022, 03:44:26 PM
Yeiiiiiii! See you soon - 8 sleeps only 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on May 15, 2022, 10:58:44 PM
Can’t believe we are coming back, roll on 11 days!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 16, 2022, 01:08:45 PM
You can tell Arillas is venturing back to normality when you see Paul n Denise and now Viv n Pete and other recognisable faces from before lockdown.
and now Erja plus Hels Bels soon! - plus lots more!
Good Oh!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on May 18, 2022, 11:53:18 PM
Eggy can’t wait to see you all again, sadly new technology means we have lost email addresses, hope we all get to have a pint like in old times!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 19, 2022, 07:55:08 AM
Yes , just like old times , Eggy still likes his pint of Ouzo 😁
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 19, 2022, 12:26:47 PM
Eggy can’t wait to see you all again, sadly new technology means we have lost email addresses, hope we all get to have a pint like in old times!

Hopefully I have sent you an e-mail. We have a choice of 2?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 21, 2022, 06:55:15 PM
Arillas today? - A super dooper not a pooper scooper!
(Did I say that last Summer?)
Tis coming back to what it offered before lockdown.
and.... yes... the prices are higher but does a family of 4 want to spend 3 weeks in Pontins for £3500?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on May 21, 2022, 08:42:41 PM
See you in 8 days
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 22, 2022, 06:24:15 PM
Yiannis
Where are you staying?
Can Arillas cope with your return?
Should locals all leave Arillas immediately?

On a much more sreious note....
... Kostas on the Beach is closed as Vasillis has had heart problems and is on the mainland for treatment.
Greeks ,quite rightly, give health their  number one priority so nothing will be happening there until he returns and organises another Chef. Irini and family have enough to worry about than arrange to be open for drinks only. I know we are all routing for a fit Vasillis to back soon.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 23, 2022, 08:08:28 AM
Indeed , all the best to Vasillis.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on May 23, 2022, 12:01:58 PM
Kalimera Neillandwendy l am staying at the Akti
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 23, 2022, 12:48:08 PM
Yiannis
Akti - Not far away from everything then?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on May 25, 2022, 01:10:23 PM
Yiannis
Where are you staying?
Can Arillas cope with your return?
Should locals all leave Arillas immediately?

On a much more sreious note....
... Kostas on the Beach is closed as Vasillis has had heart problems and is on the mainland for treatment.
Greeks ,quite rightly, give health their  number one priority so nothing will be happening there until he returns and organises another Chef. Irini and family have enough to worry about than arrange to be open for drinks only. I know we are all routing for a fit Vasillis to back soon.
Cheers
Negg
Vasillis is now home but still not very well so Irini and family now looking after him.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 25, 2022, 01:26:32 PM
Life is so very goog here in Arillas 😎

Eggy is yet to make an appearance under our radar but Viv & Pete were spotted at the next table in Brouklis on Monday evening.

And on that note……😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 26, 2022, 08:49:26 AM
Hi Erja
Not been about the sea front much recently but hoping to rectify that in the next couple of days.
You have certainly got the GOOG weather though.
Cheers
Neggg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 26, 2022, 04:11:26 PM
Sounds great Erja. C
I can't wait to be there. 25 sleeps. So excited.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 27, 2022, 07:12:58 PM
Erja
I will be "Punto Pottering" around Arillas Beach tomorrow afternoon so hope I catch you (Not hit you)
A silly old week for me with Doc appointments and then Xrays etc.
So... fingers crossed that you don't see me first, and hide ,we will meet n greet.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 28, 2022, 06:48:51 PM
I met a luvvly couple in Arillas this afternoon. Not saying who twas but they are having a GOOG time!!
Tis very nice to get back what lockdown took away from many of us!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 29, 2022, 12:47:10 PM
It was goog to see you old bugger! ❤️🍻

Our last full day and it it started with rain and thunder. Might just have go and park our derrières in a taverna and enjoy a “day in” with some beverages 😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 29, 2022, 07:20:26 PM
Enjoy it Erja 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 04, 2022, 07:08:13 PM
Arillas Today?
A slightly hottie for yer bottie.
A beer at Rainvbow plus an Ouzo at Beach Kostas.
A good ole chinwag with Hels Bels but I do forget things......
....... I am sure Helen showed me a pic of her , on a skateboard, in the sea???
(Not sure if I got he skateboard or the sea wrong? - One or t'other. Maybe she will do a piccie?)

Rumour says the Vasillis (Beach Kostas) has now fitted a turbo to his kitchen zimmer so, if you eat there, expect the meal to be out quickly.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 10, 2022, 07:03:29 PM
Arillas Today (Saturday)
34mm of rain since 21:00 last night but settled now at 18:00.
.
So good at Rainbow to see those faces that I have not seen since lockdown.
Liz n Hubbie , Sue n Roger , Sue ( as in Sue n Paul ) plus son and also Mick n Mary who like to walk in the middle of the road. They owe me a beer at Tria 'cause my Punto brakes work!!

25 deg at 16:30 and hope that the rain has soaked into the soil so I get get a spade in there avrio.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 15, 2022, 05:42:29 PM
Arillas today? - Well, you don't get much change from 32 deg.
Many cars and I think many visitors from afar.
Had a nice beer and a good chinwag with Yiannis at Tria this afternoon.
and........... One message for Kevin
Yiannis tells me to tell you he has found you a quad bike for September.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=Kev.png&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
He says that if you are not confident then Bev can drive.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 04, 2022, 03:20:52 PM
The motivation to venture out , today, was lost when the balcony temp hit 33deg at 1:30pm

Many Houses/Villas around Arillas have no mains water. Those with water pumps have a slight advantage as mains water can appear for a couple of hours some nights. (This refills their tanks a tad.)
Those who rely on mains water will continue to be unwashed and unshaven. (and that's just the ladies!!)

But this minor hiccup and excessive heat fail to dampen the pleasure for all the guests. Tis a very busy Arillas and although the motivation to eat , during the day, is lost many catch up late evening.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 05, 2022, 06:14:43 PM
So , I got Arillas yesterday totally wrong.
The motivation to eat out , during the day, is not lost.
1:30pm , this afternoon at Rainbow and 4 couples plus 2 families tucking into whatever they ordered that had the need for a "tuckinto"
and... with a temp of 35deg? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on July 11, 2022, 09:34:21 PM
So , I got Arillas yesterday totally wrong.
The motivation to eat out , during the day, is not lost.
1:30pm , this afternoon at Rainbow and 4 couples plus 2 families tucking into whatever they ordered that had the need for a "tuckinto"
and... with a temp of 35deg? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?
Negg

Oh my my my....cursed page 666 for this topic and my favorite number ;) Hope Arillas is good and that the water flows freely.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 12, 2022, 07:27:59 PM



Hi

Wine is better then water 😂🤣😅 as most of us know

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2022, 09:23:03 AM
Kevin - Someone told me you wine a lot! - (or did they whine a lot?)

Mornings here seem to be a tad cooler now and 24 deg at 8am is not to be whined at!
Tis still a busy 'ole Arillas and for those "Draught Beer Enquirers". Kostas on the beach now stocks it.
So, you could say that, apart from the breeze there is a lot of draughts around Arillas.
(I can hear many whines coming from that comment!!!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 14, 2022, 04:36:56 PM


Hi

I didn’t think Arillas done bake beans I know they do giant beans would that be a hurricane

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 17, 2022, 12:22:58 AM
Well Kevin. Arillas has been a beanfeast for many today. -- and no breeze with still 34 deg at 5pm.
I forgot it was a Saturday so a big suprise for me to see so many cars.

and... do quad bikes have a mating season?? - I see so many of these newbees around now and they must be "younguns" and new to the scene as many don't know in what direction they should be going.
Hopefully they will learn with a confident handler who, no doubt has had prior training??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 17, 2022, 12:55:27 PM


Hi Neil
The weather is improving in Arillas in September I think I pack a few jumpers for the evening I don’t want to catch a cold at my age now 🥶

You should not drink cold beer a nice hot tea

It may seem counterintuitive to drink a hot tea on an already hot Summer day, but if the climate is right, that hot tea can actually cool you down much better than a cold or iced drink. In a way, drinking a hot tea in the Summer will also help you maintain the right body temperature
Hot tea is a delicious beverage that comes in many varieties and flavors. It also has many health benefits, including powerful antioxidants that are linked to prevention of several diseases and promotion of good mental health


  Dr kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 17, 2022, 01:27:11 PM
Kevin - I look forward to seeing you at Tria with your hot cup of tea. In fact I may just rent a room 24/7 to ensure that is the only beverage you consume.
(Philip an Yianis are buying extra teabags as I type.)

Meanwhile.... I am struggling to get the house temp under 26 deg and 31 deg on the balcony.
Arillas soon and I reckon twill be packed and many cups of tea will be heartily disposed of in this weather.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 17, 2022, 02:01:48 PM

Meanwhile.... I am struggling to get the house temp under 26 deg and 31 deg on the balcony.
Negg

WOTTAMISTAKER2MAKER - Got that wrong. Currently 37 deg outside at 1:30pm
Fancy a large mug of tea Kev?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 18, 2022, 05:13:16 PM
Arillas today welcomes all with a 33 deg at 5pm. - We are so cool here!
To be honest, 33 deg is a bummer so UK temps are a bigger bummer!
Arillas was full of "water zombies" this afternoon. Roaming around mumbling "Water. Water"
(Makes a nice change from brains i suppose)

Twas hot and the beach twas full and the jellyfish had some sea worshippers to choose from.
(Battle of Britain springs to mind. So few spitfires and many bombers!!! - Help yerself chaps!)

I did hang around for a while but did not see any hopping competitions going on so assume all was safe.
There was a buzy Horizon Pool and . as I pointed the Punto home saw a busy Thalassa, Grazella, Vinceremos.
Actually busy all along the front with some offering a free brain with a large water as an incentive.

I have to go now as the heat has got me. I shall fry eggs on my kneecaps for dinner.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on July 20, 2022, 12:37:54 PM



Arillas today welcomes all with a 33 deg at 5pm. - We are so cool here!
To be honest, 33 deg is a bummer so UK temps are a bigger bummer!
Arillas was full of "water zombies" this afternoon. Roaming around mumbling "Water. Water"
(Makes a nice change from brains i suppose)

Twas hot and the beach twas full and the jellyfish had some sea worshippers to choose from.
(Battle of Britain springs to mind. So few spitfires and many bombers!!! - Help yerself chaps!)

I did hang around for a while but did not see any hopping competitions going on so assume all was safe.
There was a buzy Horizon Pool and . as I pointed the Punto home saw a busy Thalassa, Grazella, Vinceremos.
Actually busy all along the front with some offering a free brain with a large water as an incentive.

I have to go now as the heat has got me. I shall fry eggs on my kneecaps for dinner.
Cheers
Negg
Hi
Not only jelly fish you have to worry about lol
https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2022/07/19/wild-boars-swim-beach-halkida-evia-greece/

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2022, 04:44:50 PM
Geoff
Better keep an eye out for me then as I talk too much and can get aggresive after an ouzo or two!
(especially quad bikes who don't cancel their signal, stay at wheelbarrow pace whilst trying to take a seflie)
Wanna see a wild bore then catch me at the wrong time!

Meanwhile... a busy Arillas keeps many on the beach enjoying 30 deg plus.
I saw many shorts being worn but not many being glugged.
(Not that I stare at people in shorts.... Oh,  and T-shirts also but no "Tea" Kevin)
They do say that with Covid symptoms munch a raw teabag!!
(But not Yorkshire tea as you will never open yer wallet again)

Me-thinks Tavernas / Bars / etc will be busy tonight and some have already started mid afternoon.
Cheers
Negg






Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 23, 2022, 04:52:18 PM
Do not know about Arillas , last night,  but we had 39.8 deg on our Kavadaddes balcony at 7pm.
It is running at 35deg at 5pm today so there is still time to blow my socks off!

A very busy Arillas beach and of course all pool bars plus many patrons who could find just a small breeze that kept them cool enough to enjoy a meal. Beach front eating houses working well for it's customers!!

I would have taken pics of the beach but they would have been unviewable due to the perspiration running down the lense. Just take it from me that it would have been difficult to swing a bikini let alone a cat.
(I did see a lady swinging a bikini but am too English to even try and capture it. Nice bikini though!)

Tis a hottie and 27 deg in the house.
Our poor cats continually to struggle and poor "black n white" Fritz, who always welcomes me home, dragged himself from under Wegg's Fiesta got halfway to the Punto and just collapsed on the gravel.
At least he made the effort and it made me smile

Cheers
Negg
 


 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on July 24, 2022, 04:19:10 PM
A frazzled fritz.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 24, 2022, 07:02:56 PM
Jackson
How did you know what I was eating tonight? and can I manage 4 legs?. A purrfect meal for me.

Today I see 35 deg mid afternoon and now 38.9 deg Kavaddades balcony at just before 7pm.
(My choice is sit and watch TV with a bearable 27deg)

Very nice at Rainbow to welcome my 'ole pal Cheryl plus James and his sprogs plus wifeee and others.
(Grannies , sons, son in laws , wives , I dunno? I gave up geography - All super peeps anyway)
Cheryl never seems to age so i guess her grandchildren keep her young? - I shoulda tried that!

Anyway, 3 more cats for the bar-b-q. Maybe I will freeze one for Jackson?

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 25, 2022, 01:12:27 AM
Please say hello to Cheryl for me mate,,,,, don't forget !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 25, 2022, 09:43:49 AM
Will do, Karl.
No doubt she and family will be around the pool, this afternoon, making good use of the 30 deg plus which seems the norm from midday ish.
Timbo expected next week so twill be yet another welcome return to pre-covid times.
Those were the days!

28 deg here now at 9:30am.
Maybe 1 hours garden work? - or maybe not
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on July 25, 2022, 02:41:24 PM
Timbo expected tomorrow mate. 🙂

Will do, Karl.
No doubt she and family will be around the pool, this afternoon, making good use of the 30 deg plus which seems the norm from midday ish.
Timbo expected next week so twill be yet another welcome return to pre-covid times.
Those were the days!

28 deg here now at 9:30am.
Maybe 1 hours garden work? - or maybe not
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 25, 2022, 03:27:32 PM
Timbo tomorrow? - WOTDOIKNOW?
Catch you at Rainbow Wednesday as trying to sort my days out around the plumber.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on July 25, 2022, 03:48:48 PM
Yes tomorrow mate, plus it's not a precovid reunion, I saw you last year......

I see your memory is improving with age/ouzo...

See you Weds then my good friend.

Timbo tomorrow? - WOTDOIKNOW?
Catch you at Rainbow Wednesday as trying to sort my days out around the plumber.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 25, 2022, 04:27:58 PM


Hi Timbo

Neil’s memory improvement is down to his brain being picked in ouzo🥃🧠

No sympathy with his arm and leg no darts 🎯

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 25, 2022, 05:09:19 PM
You Guys
All regular visitors are still "a return" to those pre-covid times. It matters not that you were here post-covid.
That was just a warm up.

Kevin? No sympathy for an 'armless chap who cannot win a leg at darts?
(May 10 ladybird spiders creep inside yer underwear and bite yer bum!)

Rainbow pool very busy this afternoon and currently sitting and enjoying an Ouzo n tonic.
What else to do with 34 deg at 5pm.?

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Timbo on July 25, 2022, 08:17:04 PM
Ha ha Kev.

Wow, you got reply 10,000 to this thread too.




Hi Timbo

Neil’s memory improvement is down to his brain being picked in ouzo🥃🧠

No sympathy with his arm and leg no darts 🎯

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 26, 2022, 11:39:52 AM

Wow, you got reply 10,000 to this thread too.

Tim - Don't forget that Kevin has posted 9,950 of these!

Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 26, 2022, 07:45:12 PM
Arillas today finishes with , yet again 38deg on our balcony. Obviously it finishes for me as I try and find a cool cupboard to hide in! - Sadly all the cats have the best spots so I get the dregs of behind the boiler.

This was Arillas beach at 3pm.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=b1_1658853482.jpg&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=b2_1658853482.jpg&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

and .. for you disbelievers out there. - Where yer gonna park?
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=b3_1658853637.jpg&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

I found an empty boot in a new Mercedes and my Punto is a randy littel bugger. When we left I reckon it had a good dose of rust!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Me an him on July 27, 2022, 05:15:51 PM
Hi everyone, does anyone know of a vegetarian restaurant in Arillas please? Im sure they all do veggie stuff just wondered if there were any inparticular. . Thank you in advance
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 27, 2022, 05:51:21 PM
For "Me n Him"-- Guys... There are many that can offer a veggie menu albeit not a large one.
My advice is visit a few Tavernas , too many to name, and have an early beer and look at their menus and speak with the waiter.
You will be suprised what they can each offer you!!

Meanwhile.... How could you play darts , this afternoon with 30 deg plus temps?
The answer is badly-- at least we all had 20 numbers to choose from.
(... and the Rainbow board is substandard!! - Small trebles and 1's where the 20's should be.
Nice to see Tim and Kayleigh and ....... Kevin please note....
The "leigh" is not spelt "Lee" as in Bruce Lee. (It is not Kay Lee , his Sister)
So , If you meet her do not say "Enter The Dragon" as she will force your thumbs so far up your bum you will have to walk away on yer elbows

The afternoon was just like afternoons should be and the heat was a pest which we all had to live with.
However Wegg has to live with me and if she can cope so Y'all can.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Me an him on July 27, 2022, 06:15:14 PM
Thanks Eggy, will do. Lots of menus = lots of beer!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 28, 2022, 08:48:47 PM
Hi everyone, does anyone know of a vegetarian restaurant in Arillas please? Im sure they all do veggie stuff just wondered if there were any inparticular. . Thank you in advance

I believe they have a Vegeterian / Vegan Resturant at the Elena Stella appartments by the bridge between the bakery and the Tria Adelphia
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 28, 2022, 10:06:15 PM
Great call John , I'd forgotten Stella did that.  A lot of our 'yoga' friends spend time there I believe.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 28, 2022, 10:28:42 PM
I may be wrong but they may be closed. I never see anybody there. I will take a look tomorrow.
and.... I completely forgot INA's. Very good reports for daily cuisine.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 29, 2022, 07:59:12 AM
Always tends to look closed even when open mate, I know Stella used it as her office aswell last year .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 29, 2022, 02:24:45 PM


Hi

I was talking to Stella last year she said she has move her office into Stella apartments

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on July 29, 2022, 10:44:25 PM
We were there a few weeks ago & one vegan plus 2 veggies in our party had no problem at any of the tavernas. G2 & Inas do great vegan lunches/takeaway & Lithero does a a vegan pizza.
Jimmy at thd Rainbow did a a fab vegan BBQ option on their Greek night.
Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 02, 2022, 05:33:10 PM
Tis my honour today to offer all Arillas guests 34deg , at 5pm , and increasing.
I love the word "honour" and springs to mind is.....
"He offered his honour"
"She honoured his offer"
and ... the rest of the night it was honour and offer!!!!

Tis a hottie and twill be a hottie avrio. Don't hire a car as you cannot park anywhere.
Looking forward to Floras arrival in the hope she will not melt before we meet. (Should be kept in the fridge)

I found Cocunut open at 4pm so a beer was necessary. A good guy , is Peri, and I hope he passes on a big slapping to Timbo tonight. (The only reason is that he does get close to a dart double sometimes)

There seem to be more peeps than sunbeds today but I did not witness any fighting for shade.
Although I thought Michael Jackson had returned as I heard someone shout ...
"Get outa my sun"

Should I continue typing as I am on a roll!! _ (Groans from all , maybe?)

Kevin hovers as I type but if he cannot beat me at darts then he will struggle on this one.
(Credit to his green fingers though but I do not where he sticks 'em!)

I have yet to find an opportunity  to kidnap Cheryl and take her home.
(Someone told me she is a dab hand and cleaning saucepans and mopping floors - good for me!)

Gotta go as I got a takeaway Giros from "Beach Kostas" - Live long guys!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Laura on August 02, 2022, 05:50:21 PM
Thanks Eggy - don't forget I have been advised to stay away from you 🤣

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 02, 2022, 05:58:22 PM
Just as well as it is now 36 deg at 6pm.
I have melted Y-Fronts for sale.
20e a pair but only 3e if I have to model them.
and.... don't listen to Kevin. - He got my hamster into trouble and refuses to pay maintenance!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 03, 2022, 06:42:42 PM
A super relaxed time was 'ad by me, and I trust Timbo n Jebbo, at Rainbow where we solved all the problems of the World even though none of us agreed to adopt Vladimir Putin!!
I nearly said Boris Yeltsin. - Easier to look after as I think he's dead now. (Hoover daily and job done)

Most of our conversation revolved around flushing water/septic tanks/urine and dirty toilet tissue.
Fine for us but the family eating at the next table lost their appetite. Ne'er mind

Anyway, we all survived yet another 34deg plus temp and will all live to fight another day.
(But not next to the same family as they have been punished enough!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 04, 2022, 06:42:26 PM
If Arillas was about the same temp as Sidari then around 34 deg has been enjoyed/endured by all.
My afternoon was a supermarket X3 shopping spree where Ouzo and Whisky and cat food were re-stocked!!
(I forgot to get any food but..... whatever. - Whiskas on toast is a good alternative)

I treated myself to a large Baze Bar draught beer and twas large and twas good, and twas cold!!
 - However it's a long trip from Arillas to get a e2.50 pint!!

Temp has just gone up 1 deg as I potter away on a sweaty keyboard. 6:30 now and cats have all had their Ouzo and biscuits. Only fair as I have the Whiskas!!

I was meeting a German pal tomorrow but he has just phoned to say he has COVID. When will this go away?
He actually said he has "Corona" and I said "Is that the Cherryade or Limeade?"
(Sometimes with different nationalities things get lost in translation)
But seriously, the need to refrain from complacency is still required!!!!!

Anyway...
..Rumour says there will be some darts at Rainbow on Sunday?? - Maybe I will go and mark the board.

Be well - Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on August 05, 2022, 12:01:08 PM
Just to let you know l am still alive ',letter soon',,,
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 05, 2022, 12:21:52 PM
Just to let you know l am still alive ',letter soon',,,

That's good to know! - I was even asking Yiota your whereabouts.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: patrickjohn on August 07, 2022, 12:49:45 PM
I thought we were having it hot here in Lincolnshire (40.3°C a couple of weeks ago), with little rain, but it seems Corfu is having a long hot spell.  Best wishes and keep cool.
Regards, Pat.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on August 07, 2022, 05:05:39 PM
I am hiding up stairs just come out at night
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 07, 2022, 08:43:05 PM
I am hiding up stairs just come out at night
Oh my god!! - I am friends with a Scottish vampire!!

My evening plans of finally venturing out were scuppered, yet again, by abnormally hot temps!
Struggling with this heat and may spend all day in bed tomorrow.
Good for those with Holiday breaks but not for those who have work to acheive!

Bummer!!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 12, 2022, 11:10:35 PM
Fri.12th August and just moved past 11pm and loadsa thunder n lightning in Kavadaddes plus a shower.
Has it moved from Arillas to Kavadaddes or is it on it's way there?
(Hoping it's more than a shower!! - Twill be good for the land)

Big noises coming from the sky now so time to shut down.

Yippeeeee.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 13, 2022, 09:37:28 AM


Well Neil
You got your rain last night Jo put a video on F/B at the coconut more water then in the sea ⛈☔️🏊‍♀️🚣‍♀️

😂

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on August 13, 2022, 08:48:17 PM
hi kevin any chance you can put that vidio of jo's on here so we can see it ta
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Me an him on August 13, 2022, 11:05:58 PM
Amazing storm last night, unless you were the unfortunate buggers who got caught in it!! Fabulous to watch from our balcony tho x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 14, 2022, 08:29:50 AM


Hi Jackson

I can’t put somebody else’s video on the forum because of copyright laws

Sorry

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on August 14, 2022, 10:22:41 AM
OK THANKS ANYWAY IT JUST SOUNDED AMAZING AND WOULD HAVE BEEN GOOD TO SEE,BUT NOT TO HAVE BEEN IN IT.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 14, 2022, 12:42:45 PM
Just to let you know
The sun is high in the sky there is no breeze, droplets of sweat are running down my face.
Breakfast has been consumed and as I look at my weather app on the phone it tells me at 10.30am it's 27c and to expect an afternoon temprature of 33c.
You can't grumble at that when it's a lazy Sunday.
Having a lovely time here
Cant beat a good old British heat wave
Just wondering if there will be a load of visitors at Dudley Castle.
Wish I was in Arillas.
Enjoy your Arillas today.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2022, 01:52:39 PM
John
Twas my plan to get over to the UK and get away from these high temps. However the 27deg and breezy day plus your post ??? - I'm glad I never booked a flight!!!
Cheers to you and Dot.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 14, 2022, 06:39:20 PM
Kev I give you permission to post the video if you can I have no idea how to lol. We luckily had just devoured our meal at Brouklis and it went from spitting to torrential in seconds! Been very strange this Aug weather lots of cloud but still lovely and hot. Feel sorry for Max my son as he has joined us for 5 days and it’s been a very mixed bag!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 15, 2022, 08:35:13 AM

HI

I had a go but could not download the video But i will look into it for another time

I got this
Uh-Oh! This video might be private (  or  ) and not public (  ).
Please check How to use FBDOWN? or use our  Google Chrome Extension to Download ANY VIDEO !


Sorry
kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Laura on August 15, 2022, 09:18:57 AM
Arrived to a cloudy Arillas yesterday but it cleared up lovely by late afternoon. First meal at Grateselas was lovely (they didn't use my own Margarine Eggy!!)

So glad to see not a lot has changed since our last visit except for a couple of new openings!

Happy to be back 😀
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 15, 2022, 01:35:29 PM




HI I have put the video on YOUTUBE just type in ARILLAS RAIN FALL  DANCING IN THE RAIN
 it should play on you tube


Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 15, 2022, 01:37:26 PM




HI I have put the video on YOUTUBE just type in ARILLAS RAIN FALL  DANCING IN THE RAIN
 it should play on you tube let me know if ok


Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on August 15, 2022, 04:41:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/C-3gEMk4vGM (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/C-3gEMk4vGM) 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 15, 2022, 05:47:30 PM
Bravo , Erja..... you win a Coconut!!!

Kevin , I have sent you a PM.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 15, 2022, 05:51:40 PM



Well done Erja
Sent p/m
Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 15, 2022, 06:00:22 PM
I had another go , Kevin. - But I didn't swear!! - Honest!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 15, 2022, 06:05:04 PM

All ok yes Neil
Now for a second large glass of ouzo well earned 😂🥃

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 17, 2022, 06:04:20 PM
Fork evin .PM has been sent at a very manky 28deg and sweaty armpit time. Arillas is so busy.
A pleasant afternoon but rain is forecast for the 28th August onwards.
But do not depair Kevin. Phil at Tria has many umbrellas and some of them are ready for the A-Z.
You can do some for W. wet umbrella or S soggy umbrella or U for umbrella.
(perhaps B. for bugger. still under the umbrella as it's still raining)

You have been a long time coming matey and when yer here I can pick on someone who isn't here.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on August 18, 2022, 12:34:22 PM
Is the wine festival being held this year does anyone know
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 18, 2022, 03:54:16 PM


Hi Jackson

I did hear no it is not but I might be wrong 🤣

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 18, 2022, 05:51:33 PM
I have heard diddly but I can ask tomorrow.

30 deg and yet another hottie for your botty and too sweaty for a Betty

Was going to type more but the 3.45 Stratford is just about to start.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 19, 2022, 05:04:53 PM
After a hectic shopping spree , in Acharavi, and enduring 32 deg plus temps I look forward to unwinding in Arillas tomorrow.

Kevin... I need to pay a quick early visit to Tria so will remind them of your very soon arrival.
any special requests for Phil? - Larger legs of lamb, an extra pallet of Mythos, straws to fit an ouzo bottle?
I don't think you need any blankets!!!
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 20, 2022, 03:07:03 PM



Hi Neil

No nothing Neil just you company will do haha🤮

Bev.

I put Bev so she will get the blame 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 20, 2022, 06:20:10 PM
Is the wine festival being held this year does anyone know
I was told in May that it was, but if that has changed since then I dont know.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 20, 2022, 06:56:13 PM
Not sure if it will be happening but things change from week to week.

and,,,,,, after popping into Tria , this afternoon , I have a PM FOR KEVIN

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 23, 2022, 05:18:00 PM


Neil alcohol FREE

I just put a ouzo in my beer or two

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2022, 07:07:11 PM
With a 30 deg Arillas today . Kevin, you should be watering down alcohol free beer!!
 However... Tria know that you like to dance on table tops in a towel?? - (aaarrrgh!)
So they will water don the already watered done beer... and padlocks will be on the ouzo bottles!!

Arillas today was yet again a good place to be with so many friendly smiling faces.
... and because Jackson said I was a nice person I only knocked i=one person down.
(He was , Turkish and ran into a field... but I got him in the end!!!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on August 24, 2022, 11:44:04 AM
So i am Jacko now eh i shall have to post as such in future .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 24, 2022, 12:24:45 PM
Whose calling you Jacko? - Not that Kelvin?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 31, 2022, 12:56:50 PM
Arillas today with a very easy peasy 28 deg, but rising, and we all eagerly await an update from the new acting roving reporter who has been there since Monday.
C,mon Kevin... no time for a holiday... people are on the edge of their seats.. (Or the edge of the bench!)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 31, 2022, 02:42:34 PM



Hi

Beach day by the jetty empty at first about 12noon it seemed like a few coaches pulled and the beach was getting ful.l temp today around 30c


Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 31, 2022, 06:19:50 PM
Kev n Bev
You have found a super time to be here as many Athens August visitors are making their way home plus School for the sprogs is on it's way back. Tis quieter now and many Zimmer frames will be seen soon.
Get those 30deg in, 'cause tis wot it is.
So.... where's you been?
Who've yer seen?
Wot doya drink?
Food? Wotdoyathink?
In bed by Eleven?
Or still in Arillas Heaven?
Byeeee
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 31, 2022, 06:41:39 PM
Kevs currently trying to find somewhere to watch West Ham tonight I would think ......... Coconut beckons !!!!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 31, 2022, 07:57:45 PM


Hi Truth

No iPad on http://www.hammerstv.com/ free

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 31, 2022, 10:44:45 PM
West Ham?? -Do they have a football team???
 Only joking... I think...>>>>
>>>> but if he is at Coconut tonight then he will have special service because of his courier service to get darts spares for Peri,
Sadly.. West Ham may lose 3-1????
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 02, 2022, 07:23:19 PM
Arillas today looks to be winding up with a 28deg which is perdy dann good as we had thunder n lightning most of last night eary morning. Many power cuts and no internet for us until 4pm ish today.

Bumped into Viv and I forgot she and Pete were on thier way over.
Viv... you seem to be striding all over the place so stride into Tria and meet up with Kev n Bev. You can plan the next 10 alpabets of the A-Z.
Pete is well , so I am told , and wanders off to all his secret walking areas. But she finds him in the end!!

So... after 20mm of overnight rain normal service has been resumed.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 03, 2022, 11:17:27 AM


Hi

Have been down to the jetty a few fishing
I did hear a load of mud came down on the north beach after the thunderstorm
A bit of a wind today not me the weather still nice

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 04, 2022, 02:44:11 PM


Hi

Today well this morning going past the Brouklis guess who comes rolling out Vivian and Peter good to see last time I saw Vivian
Was in Knightsbridge looking around my work so had a bit of a chat
Well this morning I was talking photos along the front going towards the Kaloudis next thing I know I was half way up the track
So we carried on over to San Steff where we saw Vivian and Peter having a brekkie in 2stars
Brought some bits and pieces gifts
Walking back very very hot got back to the Tria for a cold beer
Tria roast lamb tonight a few glasses of wine

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 04, 2022, 06:39:32 PM
Sounds like a good day to me , Kevin.
Arillas today fro me gives me zero confindence in quad bike and hire car users!
I left "Beach Kostas" around 3:30 pm and was pottering on my way home. (The B road not the main driveway) Not a care in the world and approached by a hire car. Not a problem until he /she decided to drive around a few bushes/leaves. Being nice I pulled in and stuck the punto in a super hole. I should have been going faster and taken his wing mirror off. Thanks to Dimi at Rainbow who had to come and pull me out.
This is what I get for showing respect to others especially those who are too frightened to drive though a few overhanging bushes!
So.... no more Mr nice guy and if someone repeats this avrio they will not have a side wing left.!!!!

Apart from that a very nice day. Good to know Kevin has quad bike experience!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Cheryl2307 on September 04, 2022, 09:30:21 PM
Think we've all needed pulling out of a ditch at some point! Hope all ok! Was lovely to see you again and hopefully will get chance for another catch up in a couple of weeks!

Hi Karl, hope you are all ok ..... sorry it's taken so long to reply!

Off to polish the zimmer now!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 05, 2022, 01:32:07 AM
Hi Cheryl !!!!
Not too bad thanks ,could be worse 🙂
Missed Arillas this year though 🙁
You take care
X
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 05, 2022, 01:08:36 PM
Think we've all needed pulling out of a ditch
Off to polish the zimmer now!

Cheryl , I cannot think of anyone nicer than pulling you out of a ditch. But if you're stuck in there with a zimmer frame that would 'cause a dilema. What would I do? Who do I save?
(Do you know the 2nd hand price of a Zimmer? - Sorry Cheryl!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 05, 2022, 05:22:46 PM
WOTTASUPERAFTERNOON  with Colin and Jeff and Dimi (Jimmy) at Rainbow.
Many darts were thrown and Dimi beats me on a Bull,25 and Bull. Get some practice in Kevin!!!

Twas nice to relax and went home a tad faster than yesterday hoping that someone would come at me in the middle of the road. It never happened and I was tempted to go around the block and try again!!!

27deg at 5pm and a super Arillas yet again.
.. not sure if Colin and Jeff are Forum peeps but they are here, or try to be here, every year.
Good guys and good fun especially when they miss a darts double, ---- Good for me!!
Hope to pester Kev n Bev at Tria tomorrow 2pm ish. (If he reads this he will hide and Bev will make excuses)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 06, 2022, 03:27:07 PM


Hi

Today a pool day my leg is getting better after the walking to san Steff torn my calf muscle
Mr Eggy Neil dropped in to the Tria this afternoon for a beer. With a few of old faces listening to Neil’s jokes and ribbing each other
It’s been a hot day

Kev




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 06, 2022, 06:59:23 PM


Hi

With a few old faces listening to Neil’s jokes and ribbing each other


Kev

Maybe , Kevin , it should read "A few faces listening to Neill's old jokes?"





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 07, 2022, 08:40:37 AM


Hi. Neil
I was going to say Neil’s old jokes but I was being kind most of the jokes you said we was asleep 😴 good fun mate CAN YOU LET PHILIP OR YANNI KNOW YOU ARE COMING TO VISIT SO WE CAN LOCK THE GATE 😂🤣

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2022, 09:13:04 AM
Kevin
I should definately be there the day after you leave.
That's the one day we all go teetotal as there's no alcohol left on the premises!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 09, 2022, 12:25:03 PM


Hi

This morning my scooter was delivered as I can not walk far because of my leg. I would say I will be burning tarmac big thing NO tarmac just potholes 😡
 So far the weather today sunny then cloudy they say thunderstorms tomorrow
Still very warm
A few have returned home but I did hear that Mick and Mary are arriving next week



Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on September 09, 2022, 11:55:21 PM
So sorry to hear that you have hurt yourself kev but no surprise you are still making the most of it. Hoping you enjoy the rest of your holiday.  I'm sure you will. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 10, 2022, 10:19:16 AM
Bloody hell Kev, I hope you are ok mate 🙁
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 10, 2022, 03:21:55 PM


Hi

Us brits always soldier on

My calf is getting better now

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 10, 2022, 05:16:05 PM
I saw Kevin today and he did say he might "hop" in the pool later.
and.... when his calf gets better I hope there will not be veal on the menu??

A nice pottering day for me and a nice evening expected at Efi's. (and then home for the darts on TV)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 10, 2022, 07:01:27 PM



Hi Neil

If veal is on the menu it be like chewing a old toffee haha you got to watch your false teeth 🦷
I would go for the lamb

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 12, 2022, 09:16:12 AM


Hi

This morning nice and clear no haze bit windy and no not Bev haha we can see the seahorse’s from our apartment
I am going to have a walk to the front in a few minutes see my leg will do

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 13, 2022, 04:13:03 PM


Hi

Today so far started off sunny then lunch time the wind started rattling everything sitting out in the the wind made it more bearable
This afternoon Mary arrived without Mick who is poorly. Tonight going down to the marina for a meal

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 13, 2022, 06:20:14 PM
A funny 'ole day , weather wise , as Kevin said. - But since when has wind bothered me and others??
(Others may be bothered depending on the type of wind! - Keep the noise down Kevin!!!)

Kevin... please tell Mary I will pop into Tria for a chat, probably Thursday, but if she is "takin teasy" on a sunbed I will not intrude.
and..... I played darts this afternoon and won the first leg. (Struggled with the 2nd leg and thought of you)
Hope it is on the mend a tad.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 14, 2022, 07:47:21 AM



Hi

Had god meal in the marine last night I thought I try the Exohiko
On the way back we saw Geoff and his good lady wife having a meal I didn’t go over as was eating
Nice sunsets still a bit breezy
Went  back to Tria for a few ouzos then off to bed
Today Corfu town


Kev

P/S
Yes Neil I tell Mary
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 14, 2022, 08:26:52 AM
Enjoy Corfu Town mate .....   👍😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 14, 2022, 05:22:27 PM



Hi

Coach picked us up at Tria gets on who is sitting there Vivian I thought I was having a nightmare 👻 😂
It was quite hot had a good look around refining with a few beers because of  the sweat I was losing
I went to a ouzo shop we tried coffee ouzo wow very moreish a bit pricey it would be gone in one sitting 🤢
We saw the Corfu pirate ship it was packed with day trippers
Most probably south beach tomorrow

Kev

P/S
Neil

Message given to Mary she said ok
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on September 14, 2022, 07:12:40 PM
We were on that bus too! Had a lovely time in Corfu town, Martin went to look round the new fort, Elaine and I did some retail therapy.
Managed to find the lovely tratamento taverna again too!
Ger x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 14, 2022, 08:15:32 PM


Hi ger

The reason I did not recognise you because you was not walking sideways as in your photo 😂😂😂
Hope you had a good day

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on September 15, 2022, 10:18:11 AM
😂😂 probably easier to walk sideways than try and turn that picture round!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 15, 2022, 03:01:14 PM

😂😂😂😂

Hi Neil

Good to meet up again with Mary

This is coffee ouzo

(https://i.imgur.com/VERZHIQ.jpg)

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 15, 2022, 06:30:50 PM
Kevin
A relaxed short time for me at Tria with you guys!
I think I "knee-d" to do it again. - (leg joke)
Hope to say Kalo Taxidi on Saturday.
and..... get that photo done!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 16, 2022, 08:20:43 AM


Hi

Yesterday was a beach day the weather was calm the sea was hardly moving no clouds and hot I think the south beach is much better then the north beach easy accessible
Last night Yanni made us up coffee ouzo with Kahlúa coffee liqueur and ouzo wow it is so nice you can get carried away just drinking it all night like I was last night

Neil will be done if I make it in time haha

Have a good

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 16, 2022, 06:43:47 PM
Find the time Kevin as toilet duties wait for no man!!! - ( I type this sat in trap 2)

Trying to get to Tria tomorrow for "bye bye's" to you both and Mary but I may be drawn to Sidari to sort out a UK to Corfu delivery. - Bloody business!!! - I will be in touch.
and...... coffee Ouzo? The more I think of it the more I get anxiety attacks!
(Is it a caffeine free coffee Ouzo?)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 16, 2022, 10:23:07 PM
Kevin - A PM is on it's way.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 17, 2022, 01:40:29 PM


Hi

Last night finished with a small amount of rain I was finishing my coffee ouzo
This morning dark clouds scudding past and the sun popped out for a few minutes then hide again
We had a stroll down to the front all the sun beds pulled up towards the road and the kayaks etc put to safety

Oh
We ate in the Athena last night a lady came over and said are Bev and Kev yes
I am Geoff’s wife he has walked back to get his mustard not any old mustard it COLMANS MUSTARD
The time Geoff got back we had gone

Kev





Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 18, 2022, 08:29:43 AM


Hi

After yesterday a mixed day clouds sun a bit of rain
In the night the wind picked up things crashing about door’s slamming closed
Time now is 08-30 still quite windy we was going down to the beach today we can see the seahorse going mad
So different plans stroll around to the shop then pool day the temperature has dropped a lot I think Neil will be putting his long john’s on

Kev


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 18, 2022, 06:17:42 PM
Kevin - I thought you were going home on Tuesday?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 18, 2022, 07:25:53 PM


Hi NEIL

I am going home Tuesday today is only Sunday leave the OUZO  ALONE HAHAHA 😝😂

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 19, 2022, 08:56:01 AM


Hi

Today bright sunny no wind and the temperature down a bit you can feel it first thing the summer is coming to a end but there is a good few weeks left to enjoy and do a bit of sun bathing
Last full day today some of our friends have went early this morning
We will make the most of it today

Kev

P/S

Neil
Good to meet up as usual and put the world to right’s
Neil I shall do that little job when I go home 😂




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 19, 2022, 09:40:25 AM
Have a good last day mate. Summer feels like its ending here too...... MUCH cooler the last few days 🙁
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 19, 2022, 04:32:29 PM


Hi

Well our last day is coming to a end. This morning the sound of dirt bikes going though the olive trees was echoed around the out skirts of Arillas Not dirt bikes but Strimmers clearing the weeds and long grass getting ready for the olives they can put the nets down
Been a hot clear day plenty of  sun🌞
Ron Barry popped his head into the Tria was good to have a chat


Neil there is OAP goodie Bag at the Tria 🛍 for you



Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 19, 2022, 10:31:02 PM
Sorry Kevin but I cocked up your leaving date. Thought you had already gone and I missed you. - Bummer!!
I will pop into Tria tomorrow but for you guys a safe and non delayed trip home is my best wish for you.
Me-thinks twill be a chilly evening so get that duvet out!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on September 20, 2022, 05:07:31 PM
Hi Neil arrive this fri approx 3 pm staying  at Arilla Dream Studios nae kidding ,.scottish yanniis
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 20, 2022, 05:33:47 PM
Where's Arilla Dream Studios???
What time Friday?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 20, 2022, 05:35:35 PM
Kev n Bev
Thanks for the "treats" which will keep me in the shower for 16 hours a day but I may not need the shampoo.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on September 20, 2022, 11:59:59 PM
Hi Noel. Opp brouklis it will be 3-4 pm cu then Scottishyannis it would have
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 22, 2022, 09:53:33 AM
WOTTANICE 13 deg at 8am, this morning, to kick off Arillas today. Our Kavaddades house temp sits at 22deg which is the coolest it has been since June.
Taz bin a long time since I wore a sweatshirt to work outside!!!

and...... Scottish Yianis... I will be in Beach Kostas for Saturday but remember they are not open until 3pm.

Tis still a quite busy Arillas for September and I beleive some places have bookings up to mid October.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on September 22, 2022, 12:02:03 PM
Hi Neal see you Sat l am staying at Marvellous till the money runs out
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 22, 2022, 06:21:15 PM
Not long then , Yianis?

We finish Arillas today with a super dooper not pooper scooper 24 deg. - I managed to make it a non sleeve vest afternoon and enjoyed the pleasure of Jeff (with a J) plus seeing Steve , as in Steve n Val.

Loadsa work at home to do as now the temp eases being kind to all. A busy few days is ahead.
You guys think it is fun here? - No time for the beach and for enjoyment , some mornings, we throw the cats at passing buzzards!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Scottishyannis on September 22, 2022, 07:24:00 PM
Hi         www Wendy an.
Trying at any given moment that you can get get a
P

 




Neh

Aaaaaa
Aqmm mm naAqaaaryh
Snnnmkk km


Akkad d dfbbbbbb










 HbbbbbbbbbhhhHh
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 22, 2022, 10:39:00 PM
Hi         www Wendy an.
Trying at any given moment that you can get get a
PNeh
Aaaaaa
Aqmm mm naAqaaaryh
Snnnmkk km
Akkad d dfbbbbbb

I am sure that at some point I will find an enigma machine to translate this
Cheers
Negg / Nagg / or is it Nogg?

Finishing off what was a cold start to the day but the house still hovering sround 22 deg.










 HbbbbbbbbbhhhHh
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 23, 2022, 06:49:17 PM
Relaxed times all round in Arillas today. Still a tad on the busy side, but a sort of laid back busy side where you might have to wait a few minutes longer for a beer as we are all busy chatting.
and... tomorrow I will wait a tad longer as others are chatting with others!!!
A nice warm afternoon and we are still blessed with an inside temp of 22 deg so no jumper yet.

I think Scottish Yiannis is here so a "Kostas Beach" meet up is on the cards and losing Jeff (wivva J) on Sunday who has been good company on and off the dartboard
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 02, 2022, 05:53:09 PM
Arillas today is 25 deg and breezy with more "die hards" than I thought would be at this time of year.

An amusing time on the way home as behind a quad bike that kept his left hand indicator on. I bet that confused him when he got to the top of the T-Junction and turned left!!
"Durrr! Did I signal already?? - ring 2220001 to update your brain cells!!"
Anyway he played safe and when tuning right to Corfu Town he did not signal at all!!
Happy days !! - At least they had helmets on.

That said.... today was a laid back day and if twas not I would have stopped the quad and fixed his indicator,
(Course it was broken, No one leaves it on permanently?)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 11, 2022, 09:08:58 AM
18 deg at 8am? - 36mm of overnight rain? - Internet coming and going?
and......... nearly all of Arillas will be closed by the end of the week.
(Brouklis and Thalassa may soldier on for a while)

Winter must be on its way!

anyway, the good news is there will be an abundance of parking spaces.

Kalo Himona
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on October 11, 2022, 05:13:02 PM
18 deg at 8am? - 36mm of overnight rain? - Internet coming and going?
and......... nearly all of Arillas will be closed by the end of the week.
(Brouklis and Thalassa may soldier on for a while)

Winter must be on its way!

anyway, the good news is there will be an abundance of parking spaces.

Kalo Himona
Negg
And a Happy Winter to You and Wendy. xxxx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 12, 2022, 05:21:23 PM
Viv
Your kind wishes are very welcome. Arillas is on wind down but so good that owners/waiters now have the time to sit and chat with you.
Not a bad 24 deg as a side dish which to accompanies that.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on October 13, 2022, 01:19:56 PM
It is nice to hear that you locals get to enjoy your village. Have a lovely winter and do keep posting news or not news and pictures Eggy :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 13, 2022, 03:09:11 PM
I echo Erja's comments above 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on October 13, 2022, 05:37:05 PM


Hi
Bah humbug haha

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 13, 2022, 07:54:20 PM
You guys..... and a special thanks to Kev n Bev as they are the first pals to give us a Xmas card.
(There must have been a sale on at Tescos) ,,,,,,,,,and Y not ..tis the fort dats count.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on October 14, 2022, 04:29:11 PM


Hi Neil

No sale just last years used Christmas card hence the tippex marks 🤫😂🤣😂

Kev

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 27, 2022, 05:52:50 PM
Arillas today , guys winds down with 27deg on the "2 hottie 4 bottie" monitor at 6pm.
Tas been a super week weather wise but very sad to see many late guests hunting around for lunch!
By Monday it looks like Brouklis and Thalassa will not even be open for evening meals and Ina's will no longer be available for an afternoon drink and meal.
Kostas on Beach has been closed and is due to open next Wednesday. To the best of my knowlegde that will be the only place in Arillas that has a Winter opening unless Armourada follow suit and Athina possible open for weekend evenings.

But.............. good news is that "Lithero" Yiannis and his Pizza offerings has been operating with a vengeance and many are enjoying his eat ins and takeaways. - Well dun You!
His plan is to be open for these super goodies on Fri/Sat/Sun over the Winter.
(In fact, Weggs family has been here for a week and we will be munching a takeaway, from there, tonight.)
21st to 27th Oct and they have been in the sea? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT???

Eat yer heart out guys.... tis not all doom n gloom
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on November 04, 2022, 09:51:14 AM
Noticed on the webcam this morning that the last two beach umbrellas have now been taken down for the winter, now just watching for the bench on the end of the jetty going into hibernation for another year. Looking forward to seeing you again 2023. First frost of the season here in the North East this morning, as if things aren't paid enough in Blighty. :(:(:( 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on November 04, 2022, 05:30:14 PM


Hi Greenbean
watch the bench the last one they lost in a storm so they say ha.
I think Neil  took it and uesed it for firewood well that was the rumour 😂🤣😂


Kev

Neil are you going to be Arillas Santa Claus this year barhumbug 🎅🏿Haha


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 04, 2022, 07:03:52 PM
Kevin - Who , or what is Santa Claus?
and....... everyone keeps talking about Christmas so maybe I will google it and find out what it is?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 05, 2022, 09:28:55 AM
The weekend forecast for bad weather commenced overnight with thunder, lightning and other of heavy rain which , suprisingly, only touch 30mm.
A darkish and chilly morning here with a tad of breeze. Don't like the look of those clouds though!

and...... November 5th. - Bonfire night in the UK.
Was that rumour true about Kevin??.
I was told that he was sitting outside Tescos with Beverly and passersby kept putting pennies in her handbag - You Guys!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on November 05, 2022, 04:43:37 PM


Hi

Yes I did sit outside Tesco collecting penny for the guy well not now  it’s £1 for the guy
But Tescos asked us to move on because the guy was so ugly it was stopping shops coming in

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 05, 2022, 05:34:09 PM
Well Kevin,
I would guarantee that you would not have sat outside, in Arillas today, as we had another 33mm of rain to add to the overnight 30mm (Not even your little ducky would have saved you)
Twas a nasty ole day and twill be a nasty night , me-thinks!!
Good news is that the house temp still sits on 21deg without any heating in use.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 06, 2022, 08:54:08 AM
Well Kevin,
I would guarantee that you would not have sat outside, in Arillas today, as we had another 33mm of rain to add to the overnight 30mm (Not even your little ducky would have saved you)
Twas a nasty ole day and twill be a nasty night , me-thinks!!
Good news is that the house temp still sits on 21deg without any heating in use.


and with 51mm of rain since yesterday evening the case for the defence rests!
I will take a few pics of Arillas today and see if the bench is still there.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on November 10, 2022, 09:31:14 AM
Well Kevin,
I would guarantee that you would not have sat outside, in Arillas today, as we had another 33mm of rain to add to the overnight 30mm (Not even your little ducky would have saved you)
Twas a nasty ole day and twill be a nasty night , me-thinks!!
Good news is that the house temp still sits on 21deg without any heating in use.

[/quote

and with 51mm of rain since yesterday evening the case for the defence rests!
I will take a few pics of Arillas today and see if the bench is still there.
Cheers
Negg
]

I see that the bench has been taken away for the winter :(:(:(:(
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 10, 2022, 05:55:49 PM
I saw Dimi last night and he confirms the bench is now in hibernation.I am amazed at how many people are still in Arillas and only "Beach Kostas" to cater of them.
Many of your pals such as Rainbow, Tria and Brouklis etc are enjoying a fine crop of Olives this year.
(I think they are enjoying seeing them but not picking them!!)

We started the day at 19deg which picked up to 23deg but us now dropping very quickly.
Back to 19 deg at 6pm. Bugger!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on November 10, 2022, 09:50:32 PM
Glad they're all enjoying a good harvest this year 👍.
Is Beach Point and Armourada not staying open this Winter at all?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 11, 2022, 10:08:00 AM
Hi Karl
It looks like Armourada will be closed. Leon hasn't decided yet.
Beach Point will not be open and rumour has it that it will not be closed next Summer.
(Possibly may re-open as something different)

Some good news is that the old Kavadaddes Post office has now been re-opened as a Kafenio.
Mon Amour, Kavadaddes will be open for evening meals.
A few places open in Sidari for afternoon drinks and Fri/Sat/Sun evening meals.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 19, 2022, 10:02:43 AM
Just a couple of pics taken yesterday.
Just a couple of pics taken yesterday


Just a couple of pics taken yesterday.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=20221.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=20222.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on November 28, 2022, 09:07:24 PM
Good to hear bits and bobs of what is happening in and around the village so cheers me dearest Eggy! And nice shots of the beach :)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 04, 2022, 04:13:06 PM
Arillas Today - 4th December - Hot off the press!!
or should it be cold off the press as 13/14deg is the outside temp.
31mm of rain since this morning with a tad of thunder n lightning.
.
Nowhere on the beach to put a sunbed  and brollies are a no-no. (Sorry Kevin - No U for umbrella)
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=scary1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=scary2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=scary3.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=scary4.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
The last pic was taken an hour after the first three. Not sure if the sun wants to come out or those clouds are queuing up for another pasting.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 11, 2022, 12:32:01 PM
A Sunday Arillas morning after a very bad storm with heavy winds of the gale force type.
We have had 90mm of rain in 7 days.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=storm-1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=storm-2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=storm-3.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=storm-4.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=storm-5.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

and for those who wonder how strong the wind was... This is our sad "spiky plant" which suffered badly.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=storm-6.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on December 11, 2022, 02:24:41 PM


Hi Neil

Your plant yucca ? Will be ok just repot in a bigger one and tease the roots out a bit and it will grow well

Hope you enjoying the Christmas pic

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 11, 2022, 03:28:14 PM
Kevin , twas a Yucca now it's a bit of a mucker!!
Wegg will replant it and possibly in the garden.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 23, 2022, 06:58:49 PM
So... with a perfext Friday and outside temps aound 18deg and a much warmer Arillas which made me remove my sweatsrhirt, which frightened all as I had no vest on. Flubber , blubber and all that!!
(Even my Punto was embarresed and drove off to AG. Stephanos)

anyway , beacuse I am a grinch to power above all Grinches, I leave you with a ditty sung to "Jingle Bells"

Jingle Bells
Santa smells
His reindeer crap all day.
It's no fun for anyone
To wipe this ***t away
What can you do
If you smell of poo
and the stench won't go away
Feel sorry for 'ole Santa
Jet washing his sleagh (Or sleighhhhhhhhh!)

ps. I am available for all childrens parties!!

Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on December 24, 2022, 05:25:28 PM
So... with a perfext Friday and outside temps aound 18deg and a much warmer Arillas which made me remove my sweatsrhirt, which frightened all as I had no vest on. Flubber , blubber and all that!!
(Even my Punto was embarresed and drove off to AG. Stephanos)

anyway , beacuse I am a grinch to power above all Grinches, I leave you with a ditty sung to "Jingle Bells"

Jingle Bells
Santa smells
His reindeer crap all day.
It's no fun for anyone
To wipe this ***t away
What can you do
If you smell of poo
and the stench won't go away
Feel sorry for 'ole Santa
Jet washing his sleagh (Or sleighhhhhhhhh!)

ps. I am available for all childrens parties!!

Negg
XxxxxxxX
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on December 24, 2022, 07:12:42 PM
So I see Viv is going to pinch my Childrens's Parties and teach all those mini sprogs some new words.

Anyway... we see a Xmas Eve temp finish which still hovers around 20 deg at 6pm.
Beach Kostas had the usual festive music playing this afternoon which made me feel ill!!
Everyone happy full of the joys of whatever fills their joys and a good time had by all.
Except the kid & the triangle who I caught on my way home. I am now melting this down to make 2e coins!
(Not the kid ... the triangle which sprogs think gives them loada money on Xmas Eve)
... Do I know you? - Have I seen you before? - Hate with a passion.
(I may do this next year to pay my car tax)

I continue to be your obedient servant now and next year which I hope will be good for you all.
Bugger Off everybody. (Can't be too nice!)
Small grin!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on January 21, 2023, 06:23:43 PM
A very feirce Arillas Today.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=egg1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=egg2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=egg3.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
But.... a super warm view from "Beach Kostas" where screens were down and heat was on.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on January 22, 2023, 06:04:30 PM
A very feirce Arillas Today.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=egg1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=egg2.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=egg3.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
But.... a super warm view from "Beach Kostas" where screens were down and heat was on.
Cheers
Negg The gates and enters have been blocked of by the lifeboats today because expecing a big storm tonight.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: GaryS on January 25, 2023, 02:21:29 PM
Id still take that view right now over an office laptop.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on January 27, 2023, 08:31:17 PM
Me too.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 18, 2023, 10:25:30 PM
Arillas Today ???? - Not telling you 'cause yer will be jealous.
So I say diddly about a warm 24deg afternoon with no breeze.
People in shorts??? - Mid Feb???? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT???
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on February 22, 2023, 01:17:54 PM
Hello Eggy,

Keep on telling as we will be jealous but delighted to hear anything and everything as always ;)

Countdown is on for May 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 09, 2023, 12:28:32 PM
A dry warm approx 23deg plus today and judging by the pics I think work may soon start on that "Arthur Road" opposite "Flintstones"
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=rock1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/cache/arillas/rock2_595.jpg?cached=1678357519)

I suppose they could have put a "Road Closed" sign but I guess you would know that when you got close!
(A detour sign at the Tria would have been nice!)
Cheers
Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 25, 2023, 06:18:45 PM
Arillas today begins the start of the people mountain.
They be coming in from all directions biting and nipping knees but they be nice people.

Ron has tied barbed wire to his bumper to keep the baddies away.
(I see no baddies in Arillas so it must be working!!!)

My Punto very quickly follows me into oblivion and I have to learn the mood of the Fiesta. This means I drink less Ouzo and a beer substitute is like salad cream on a decent gravy.
Punto could be repaired though!! - I am thinking of a thick hairnet and plenty of duck tape.
(The Punto not me. and only if Kevin lends me his hairnet!)
I look forward to Kevs appearance when I can sneak "dulcolax" tablets in his vodka.
(first to the loo for a quick double! - just like darts)

The weather is good and the all newbies plus regular oldies complement each other very well.

and..... the Pizzeria is closed as there are big changes going on. It will still be a Pizza House but Yiannis has many changes in mind to give all you guys not only more choice but a more comfotable surrounding.
He is so passionate about his oven baked pizzas and works so hard to get them beyond super perfect.
Maybe he will organise a posting somewhere when tis all finished.

For me and my opinion only we all have our place for lamb chops , Steak , biftekki , prawns , sardines and those special Greek dishes but a fresh pizza whilst enjoying the surroundings is another on the list to choose.

Meanwhile... tis still March and many bees buzzing in many places to kick off the Summer where you will obviosly beeee and probably not notice any changes made. That can only be a bonus.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on March 26, 2023, 01:27:18 AM
Nice post mate...Summers on the way. 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on March 26, 2023, 02:15:17 PM


Hi

yes we will be one of those tourists in August seven of us. I told them to get a scooter out and if they see a very old dented Punto WHITE  well when washed and a old git driving it cut it up just for laughs

OLD GREEK PROVERB

SEE ENGLISH ON ROAD

KEEP OFF THE ROAD OR STAY AT HOME




KEV
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 26, 2023, 05:09:00 PM
A busy 'ole Beach Kostas today with no table unseated. A mixed bunch of people, plus a selection of dogs none of which I ever went to the movies with!!! - Joking... Honest!!
All mutts well behaved as well as the customers so a pleasant time had by all.
We sit with a respectable temp of 23 deg and at 5pm (4pm??) no worries here.
(My clocks went back 3 months ago as I never kept up the repayments)

and.. Kevin...My Punto eats scooters for breakfast and takes no prisoners. It collects crash helmets for fun!!!

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 27, 2023, 06:41:05 PM
I see that the UK has made the unauthorised ownership of laughing gas illegal? - WOTSALLTHATABOUT? - My opinion? - I find it a bit of a giggle!
(Rumour has it that Kevin is a "Helium Boy" user but inserts it in the wrong end. What comes out the rear is not amusing!!!)
My 'ole mate , Ron, doesn't need Helium. If he wants to speak in a high voice he wears extra small pants!!
.............

Anyway... Arillas keeps buzzing away with all the work going on. - Makes me tired just watching 'em
I am told that to find a place to be in July/August is the same as tryng to find a pimple on an elephants bum.
An extra busy 'ole time expected again for these months

Today gives us 24 degs, a tad of a breeze and from me a sneeze. - Think I have a cold on the way. Bummer.

My Punto went to the "Hospital" today for head gaskets and an MOT. My fingers are crossed as this old crate has been part of my life for 15 years. The Fiesta is a nice drive but tourists don't bounce of the bonnet as they do in the Punto!!

Cheers
Negg


 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 29, 2023, 03:52:22 PM
So I confused these gases here. Helium , Nitros Oxide ??? WOTDOIKNOW? - TIPOTA!! - DIDDLEY!!
But I do know that I have "Man Flu" and, as all us macho males know, it only takes a runny nose and sneeze  to become a pain in the arse. Wegg does not worry about this as she is back in the UK for 5 Weeks so I can only winge at the cats!!

Arillas is still here and I did spend a small time at Beach Kostas but nobody felt sorry for me so I came home.
(How many hankies can you use in one day? - I have 6 in the spindrier!)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ron on March 29, 2023, 06:53:58 PM
OH WOE IS ME
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on March 30, 2023, 09:38:37 AM
OH WOE IS ME
WOE WOE AND THRICE WOE, (who remembers that quote)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 30, 2023, 07:49:01 PM
So I confused these gases here. Helium , Nitros Oxide ??? WOTDOIKNOW? - TIPOTA!! - DIDDLEY!!
But I do know that I have "Man Flu" and, as all us macho males know, it only takes a runny nose and sneeze  to become a pain in the arse. Wegg does not worry about this as she is back in the UK for 5 Weeks so I can only winge at the cats!!

Arillas is still here and I did spend a small time at Beach Kostas but nobody felt sorry for me so I came home.
(How many hankies can you use in one day? - I have 6 in the spindrier!)

Cheers
Negg
Man flu is man flu and nothing can be said to help this poor creature ,because he is sure nobody can have it like him I wont be on for a few days again now as I have a pre med tomorrow but I will be ok because I belong to the stronger sex.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 30, 2023, 08:51:16 PM
Bahhhh Humbug and Quadruple woe (Thrice is too nice)
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on March 31, 2023, 11:41:36 AM
Bahhhh Humbug and Quadruple woe (Thrice is too nice)
Negg
LOL xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on March 31, 2023, 05:18:54 PM
A busy Arillas today offers 24/5 deg to all those who take the gamble and appear end of March. A busy "Beach Kostas" and why not  as no where else is open in Arillas.
I must stress that this is not a bad thing as owners not only want to spend time with family but they have to fit that in with preparing their premises for May. - No one begrudges them a little rest period.
That said a little bird tells me that Brouklis is open this weekend

So, and accept it fellow early travellers, that if you appear early then travel around for a beer or a nice meal.
(Village Tavernas welcome you with open arms and such an experience is to die for)
so.... maybe these wise March/April visitors are veterans and know WOTTISALLABOUT!

My "virus" continues to make me a miserable old sod (No Change there then) I was touched when Ron offered me one of his chips this afternoon but I twigged it came , not from the plate, but from his pocket.
(That little bugger was 2 days old! - Cheers Mucker!)

My moggies continue to miss Wegg who is back in the UK for a while.
She spoils 'em rotten.... not like me.
If they think I am gonna slice the chicken of the bone and cut it thinly they are on planet 9.
"""You get half a chicken each and sort it out yerselves""" ... I'm a hard man.!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 04, 2023, 08:39:55 PM
Sadly , with my super duper man flu that no one else has ever been attacked by, I fight on and take no prisoners from the land of mucus and coughs which register 6.2 on the Richter Scale.

So... I never did tell you that Sunday, Beach Kostas, yet again had no available tables. I hid in the corner away from all who kept shouting "UNCLEAN" so only had one drink and left.
My Monday was a stay at home  spending much of my time looking at drizzle/breeze/drizzle from the comfort of my sofa. Today was a Sidari shop but did have a beer at Matts and, being Mr Grumpy, left in the knowledge that I had scared 75% of thier customers away. (Just takes a sniff and a heavy cough)

But I am punished on my return. All I want is to relax this evening. 23deg heat plus convector & drambuie.
What do I get????
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=buggerry.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
I do not ask for much in this world but what I do want is my side of the sofa!!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 13, 2023, 03:09:44 PM
Arillas today is a good 'ole 21deg and dry which all those "Paska" lovers hope will stay until Monday.
((Yer don't want drizzle blowing out the candles at midnight!!)

I am told that Brouklis is open again tonight but sadly I have declined an invite as I still have this virus hovering around me. Would you like a cougherer and splutterer next to you???
Anyway , this is a "Brouklis 2nd" as he tried to keep his first opening quiet.
(He told a few but said "Don't tell anyone else" and they told a few but said "Keep it a secret" ---
--- You guess the rest....He was full and had to turn people away !!)
He sends apologies to some he should have told but I am sure he is forgiven

Further good news is that 3W , Stephanos is open plus a few Tavernas ready or nearly ready for business.

Malibu continue their work on new appts and swimming pool and Coconut are working inside with a revamp.
Yiannis's Pizzeria is begining to take shape and looks perdy good , so far.

No news on whether Beach Point has new tennants. Twill be a shame to see it closed this Summer.

Nowt else to tell you, or that I can think of.
Be well.
Neggg




Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on April 13, 2023, 10:39:20 PM
Thanks for the update Eggy. We'll be there early May for 3 weeks.
Love being in Arillas in May .

Barry and Christine.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on April 14, 2023, 01:28:19 PM
Thanks for that neil, any info on the situation as to wether the vinceremo is or is not going to be open or closed in the upcoming season, as we were discussing in an earlier post.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 17, 2023, 03:10:34 PM
Jackson - I hope to be in Arillas on Wednesday so hopefully someone will know.

I saw, on Eurosport news , that today is the official start of the Tourist Summer Season.
(Hmmmm pity no one told all those who have been here for a fortnight with very little open!)

We have had 75mm of rain in the last week but it looks to be clearing up a tad this afternoon.
Outside temp hovers around 21deg and tis a pleasant afternoon.

Prices will probably be rising next week but with everything much more expensive here it is expected.
Matthias (Matts Bar-Sidari) apologised to me earlier as he has to raise his Ouzo price to 3 euros.
This is Sidari , of course, so if you want that price expect to spend 2/3 euros on petrol to get it.!

joke
I went into a Taverna and asked the price for a bottle of Retsina.
"5 euros" , he said.. But the taverna next door sells it for 4 euros , says I.
Then go next door , says he.. "But they have none left , says I.
When we haven't got any it's also 4 euros . says he.


and with that note plus the price of Whiskas cat food increasing from e1.06 to e1.32 , I bid you farewell.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 19, 2023, 06:21:46 PM


and with that note plus the price of Whiskas cat food increasing from e1.06 to e1.32 , I bid you farewell.
 Now, the cheapest anywhere is e2 a can!! WOTSTHATALLABOUT.

With Wegg in the UK the price increases have suprised me as I am not the one who usually shops.

Anywhere Arillas today reduces the pain a tad.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 21, 2023, 08:31:14 PM
Arillas today was a nice 22/23 deg and quiet with a small helping of early travellers.

Ina's is open but still has a tad of renovation going on.
I am told that Vinceremos will still be Vinceremos for the Summer.
Nothing concrete for Beach point yet but it is possible that someone will take it on.

Quite a few places are beginning to stir so twill not be long before you are spoilt for choice.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on April 22, 2023, 08:27:19 AM
You must love this time of year mate when its all coming to life again.......
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 22, 2023, 09:22:19 AM
You must love this time of year mate when its all coming to life again.......

Haven't seen a sad face anywhere , Karl, and you could not buy the smile that Yiota (shop) was beaming at all yesterday!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on April 22, 2023, 04:09:44 PM
Thanks for the info on Vinceremos Neil and as for Yiota she has allways got a fantastic smile and allways stops us for a chat when we meet on our way to the coconut.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on April 23, 2023, 05:58:05 PM
Interesting about Vinceremos as Kostas told us last year it was his last year but then Thomas at Gratselas said they would not be doing anything with it until 2024 so perhaps they have let Kostas have a further year.  🤔
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 24, 2023, 03:51:01 PM
Sonia - I would think that is the logical explanation.
and... there is summit happening at Beach Point but not sure if it's a clear out or a revamp?

I had a little potter around today to see what the "goings on" are going on
Ag. Stephanos is waking up and a busy Three W was had plus a few other Tavernas.
Ag, Yiorgos is on the move and already has many people flitting around
and of course Sidari aint 'anging about with their usual hustle n bustle. Tis woken up earlier than others.

Ina's , Arillas , is in full swing and I am full of admiration for this lady.
Brouklis is Brouklis and Armourada are in full preparation for the big opening.
Rainbow will not be long as will Tria. I was surrounded by so much going on I had to take a rest in the Punto.

More German tourists than UK at the moment but as, you guys always do, melt into the community and appreciate what is on offer at the time.
...... 23 deg and dry is the first offer you cannot refuse for April.

Cheers
Neggg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 28, 2023, 04:31:40 PM
So..... we have a very suitable 21 deg this afternoon and warmer than you expect warmer to be.
There seems to be a few French guests here eating at Beach Kostas this afternoon.
(Early birdies catch the worm , or is it snail???)

Ina's continue to look good and other places are coiled springs ready to go , very soon.
Armourada will not be long and looking forward to spending a little time there with the family.

Arillas Beach Point latest?? - Looks to be someone from Afionas who are preparing for a mid May opening.
I am unsure if it will be a taverna or bar or both. - Nothing definite just news from some locals.

Meanwhile.... I prepare the house for Weggs return , from the UK , on Sunday.
(Bout time I washed the sheets and changed the towels anyway)

Mr George (Yiorgos-Beach Kostas) eagerly awaits the arrival of Jeff , (with a J) as he has kindly offered to bring him some darts in his suitcase. I am sure the first beer there will be a freebie for "J".

Stay well,
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 29, 2023, 04:48:52 PM
Tis all going on today you lucky people!!!

Rainbow open from Monday and I think Tria will follow suit.
The Grand opening of the re-vamped Pizzeria is on schedule for tonight.

I reckon Armourada will not be long and Beach Point has something stirring.

Sadly , Kostas on the Beach will now be closed for 2 weeks as they need a makeover. Does not make sense to many as it is a busier time now but remember they've looked after many of us locals during the Winter.
They were the only place open in Arillas during the Winter months so credit to them

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on April 29, 2023, 09:20:18 PM
. Thanks Eggy for all the news. I  see on Instagram that Gratselas open tomorrow
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on April 30, 2023, 11:04:37 AM
Hi Sonia
I haven't been past that way for 3/4 days but if it's on Instagram then it should be correct.
Most places should be "alive" by 1st May.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on April 30, 2023, 02:56:23 PM
Do you know if the wine festival is going ahead in september Neil.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on April 30, 2023, 06:12:17 PM
I hope so, we're coming out in September especially for the wine festival 😊🥂
Karen
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: dimitris on April 30, 2023, 06:21:47 PM
The wine festival will be this year on Saturday the 2nd September. 

Yammas!!

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on May 01, 2023, 03:19:18 PM
That is good as we will be there also.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 03, 2023, 05:53:22 PM
A chilly and drizzly Arillas today where you could sit in Ina's and be dripped on from the brollies above.
Nice place though and a wet bald head was well worth the sacrifice.

Bumped into a pleasant couple this afternoon but being dozy headed as usual cannot remember who twas.
"Jeff" "Jeffers" "Geoff" ??? Please own up and don't mention my talking to and feeding the dog.

No activity at Vinceremos. Something happening at Beach Point. Marina Pool bar has yet to spring to life.
Grazzela boys are bounding here there and everywhere looking after guests.
(Look when you cross the road guys or I'll have yer legs off!)

Anyway ... 20 deg at 18:00 so no worries all round , I guess.
Cheers
Negg 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 03, 2023, 05:56:33 PM
Anyway ... 20 deg at 18:00 so no worries all round , I guess.
Cheers
Negg

Nice and 15 degrees currently in London town with a wind making it feel like 5 degrees in the shade. See you soon 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 03, 2023, 09:20:05 PM
Same in Wolverhampton Erja , that winds bloody chilly !
I hope you're well 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 04, 2023, 06:17:31 PM
Karl
Bloody chilly here this afternoon as well!!

Anyway.... "Bouyata" had it's "Gala" opening last night and "Athina" will follow suit tomorrow night.
Exciting stuff which makes me bite the end of my pillow.
(Nothing to put you in distress but ensure you wear dattress)

Still no movement with Vinceremos and "Etifhia" will open, according to Efi, when they are ready.

Harold coming tomorrow?? - He kept that quiet!! - Never had time to organise a vigilante squad.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 04, 2023, 09:13:13 PM
The Marina boys need to start gearing up soon you'd think Eggy , give them a nudge ! 🙂
We love our days spent there chilling and I know Erja does too and she'll be there soon
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 05, 2023, 06:23:33 PM
Karl
I reckon Monday and they will be raring to go. They have 4 guys peeing in the pool 'cause the mains water is not working. So Monday is calculated on 20 beers each over a 20 hour period for 4 days.
I hope anyone reading this knows I am not serious!!!
Nice day today
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 05, 2023, 10:23:11 PM
😄😄
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on May 06, 2023, 01:07:38 PM
Just walked past Vinceremos and they're busy painting . Beach point has been totally gutted. Hopefully something good is happening. The old Arillas inn looks sadder than ever with the shrubbery growing out through the roof.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on May 06, 2023, 03:51:32 PM
Its a shame about the Arillas inn pity no-one can do anything with it.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 06, 2023, 07:20:44 PM
Word on the street said Vinceremos would be closed this Summer , but you guys know rumours!!

It does not look like Marina Taverna and pool will be open for Monday. Loads to do.

More later
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Barry on May 06, 2023, 09:01:52 PM
Had a chat with the guys tonight and hopefully the Marina will be open on Friday.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 06, 2023, 10:38:18 PM
Coconut opens tonight and I am sure anyone who ventures in for a bevvy will be sure to marvel at Peri's new dartboard setup.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=new-coco.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on May 06, 2023, 11:05:42 PM
Just curious but what is the situation with the Arillas Inn. When we first came to Arillas nearly 20years ago it was a lovely taverna.
It seems such a shame that a taverna in a prime position is just left to the elements
Karen

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 07, 2023, 01:18:45 PM
Sadly nothing planned and ,I agree, tis a shame.

and..... not concrete but I am told that Portofino will be after their usual sunbed picth and only open , during the day, to offer snacks and drinks. We will see.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 07, 2023, 06:22:50 PM
About a 23 deg today and still faily quiet which is a bonus as many Taverna / Bar owners have more time to chat and put the world to rights.

I begin to struggle to find a parking spot for the punto which tell me that Arillas is warming up.
(We won't talk about hire cars stopping in the middle of the road. Duuuuuurrrrrrr!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 08, 2023, 06:08:48 PM
Marina Pool Bar and Restaurant look on target for Friday and Marina pool filling up nicely.
(Karl did not see any lads stood around it so presume a hose is in use!)

Always forget Horizon Hotel, but it must be open or the guys sitting at an outside table will have a long wait!!

Normal service is very quickly being presumed all around Arillas.
C'mon Armourada, pull yer finger out!!

Jeff arrived at Rainbow today and has kindly bought me over a recording of the Coronation?
(I cannot think what I have done to upset him that much!!)
Cheers]
Negg
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: riggers on May 10, 2023, 09:31:49 PM
Coming 8th August, staying at Brouklis,  can't wait.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 11, 2023, 06:00:11 PM
8th August , Riggs. - Will you need a duvet cover?

Marina pool bar could be ready tomorrow but all stops need to be pulled out.
and.. Vinceremos has some "goings on" going on so maybe he will be open soon?

Loadsa wet stuff today but, at 6pm , it looks to be , what may be , a pleasant evening.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 17, 2023, 12:17:59 PM
The weather is not being kind to our early bird visitors. Overnight thunder and lightning plus a tad this morning produced a rainfall of around 35mm. Now we sit with a dry 22 deg and hope that the afternoon will continue to perk up and take us through to a dry evening, - But I think not.

Very little of Arillas beach left yesterday as the breeze bought the tides in much further than usual.
(I am sure weather enthuiasts will explain that much better along with the "red rain" we have had leaving a residue over cars and balconies etc)

Vinceremos not yet open but there has been some activity there , albeit a blink and you'll miss it sort.
Not sure about Beach Point but I think Armourada has now joined the "somewhere to be" club.
Cheers All
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 17, 2023, 06:42:53 PM
Hello mate
I know you don't often drive that way but I take it Bardis Studios and Bardis Hotel are open now?
Cheers
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 18, 2023, 01:01:14 PM
Karl
Fairly certain they are both up n running as gates are open and I have seen a couple of hire cars inside both.
Cheers
Neill
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 18, 2023, 02:00:17 PM
Great stuff. I'll leave it a couple of weeks for them to get up and runnkng properly and E mail Bobby to see how its going. I've a feeling Arillas is going to have a bumper year now Covids not the issue it was 👍
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 18, 2023, 06:31:23 PM
Karl
I think tis all services resumed now and , as usual this time of year, I have a problem to find a place for Punto.
A good job I can park behind "Beach Kostas"
I am fairly certain we hit a 23deg this afternoon and Marina pool was busy as was the beach. I cannot remember seeing any sunbeds out though which makes me think that the local council, as usual, are slow to issue licences.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: harold on May 20, 2023, 03:17:39 PM
i Can confirm both the bardis sun apartments and hotel are open
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 25, 2023, 06:33:40 PM
Arillas today finds me roaming around, in my 'ole Punto, trying find a bad hire car driver to purp the horn at!!

Not to be as with a 22deg temp and 28deg in the car... air con ? wot air con? I find myself at Three W for the afternoon Quiz . and.... bumped into these little buggers!!!
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=erja1.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
Erja , Paul and daughter Chloe.
( I hope these names are correct as I'm 94 now and don't even remember where the WC is!!)

There they be...at 3 W for the quiz. Rumour had it, first prize was 500e! -
(They got it as wrong as the decimal place!!)

Anyway , I stayed a while but being a quiz got a severe headach and made a run for it.
(That was a quiz question. "What can you do to keep your pet rabbit fit" - You make a .........)

I left and I am sure they won thanks to my input obviously!!
If they came second it was not my fault.
Good to see 'em
Cheers
Negg


 

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on May 25, 2023, 06:46:55 PM
You old bugger Eggy! All correct and it was a nice raucous laughter between the questions and we won another round of shots after you defarted and we became respectable 2nd in the quiz 😉🍻

Life is goog ❤️

PS. The fruit of the Blackthorn is actually sloe we learnt 😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 25, 2023, 07:15:18 PM
You old bugger Eggy! All correct and it was a nice raucous laughter between the questions and we won another round of shots after you defarted and we became respectable 2nd in the quiz 😉🍻

Life is goog ❤️

PS. The fruit of the Blackthorn is actually sloe we learnt 😂

Erja - I am not that old!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 28, 2023, 06:03:24 PM
24 /25 deg bites yer bum if yer on a sunbed in Arillas today !!!
(Only if yer on yer belly - On yer back and all other parts may be sizzled)

A busy 'ole day and I fear an end of May build up will give us all a busy 'ole June which then takes us into a very frantic July and hectic August. ---- Roll on September , DATSWOTISAY!!

I think I did spot the Erja tribe taking it t'easy at Marina Pool but never ventured close , with the camera , because Paul is bigger than me and Chloe would have put me under arrest.
(40 years ago that would have been exciting but now it would only set my pacemaker off!!)

Tis good to see Amourada is open, evenings only, and I am told that they have a new/2nd Chef and the menu has had a re-vamp so maybe worth a visit
Normal service resumed everywhere except Vinceramos who have yet to decide. ( My thoughts only )

and for me ???? - loadsa work at home so tis good to sneak in an Ouzo or two , as a tea break.
Plus I am still coming to terms on the price increases which, sadly to say , had to happen. We all have been spoilt in the past but for a 2 week break these prices can be absorbed.
However, every afternoon alcohol breaks , for me. works out expensive.
But I have no comparison as I live in the past. I remember a gyros takeaway as 4e. (12 years ago)
What's the price of a large beer in the UK and could I get a large steak for under 22e??
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 28, 2023, 11:49:42 PM
Swèet dreams mate  🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on May 29, 2023, 02:46:50 PM
I wonder if Vinceremos will open then? I see on the webcam that sunbeds are now on the beach. 2 weeks today...can't wait.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 30, 2023, 05:51:35 PM
I wonder if Vinceremos will open then?

I drove past this afternoon and tables were displayed with some customers taking advantage of the super hospitality and food they have to offer.
SO........ now the Arillas jigsaw is now complete!!!!

25deg and all is well.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on May 31, 2023, 11:02:12 AM
That is good news,you also say Neil that the alcohol prices are expensive now [even your expat reduction at the Rainbow does not help you it seems] what is the price for a beer then? i am curious to know.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on May 31, 2023, 11:48:53 AM
That is good news,you also say Neil that the alcohol prices are expensive now [even your expat reduction at the Rainbow does not help you it seems] what is the price for a beer then? i am curious to know.


Hi Jackson
I was in Italy on Lake Garda last week, the price of a 40cl draught beer ranged from 4-6 euros, so hopefully the same applies in Arillas, or even better cheaper. We arrive 3 weeks tomorrow so will be doing some consumer testing throughout the week. :):):)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 31, 2023, 01:33:43 PM
Jackson
I said that alcohol prices are expensive for me as I am out every afternoon.
(May to September and of course a big chunk from my pocket money!!)
Anyone on holiday for 2/3 weeks can absorb not only drinks but food prices and these increases quite rightly were necessary. We ate out every evening when holidaying. Should we holiday again we would not change.

I do not get an ex-pat reduction and, quite honestly, do not expect one. The same applies to other places.
But ... should they be open in the Winter, such as Beach Kostas then the price will drop slightly, both for us and any late tourists.


The average price of a draught beer is e4.50 and a Mythos , I think , is e5.00.
I pay e4.50 for an Ouzo at Beach Kostas and large bottle of retsina there is e5.50.
(But I can drink that over 2 afternoons)

We live here all year round so have to watch the budget.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 31, 2023, 03:46:20 PM
I knew prices had gone up but I didn't realise they had gone up that much mate. I need to go out and sell a body part now 🤣
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on May 31, 2023, 04:55:31 PM
Hi
For the last 4 yrs +
Metaxa  has been UK prices ,but even worse UK measures
Gone are the days when you got a glass 3/4 quarters full, unless you are a regular customer.
Val drinks Baileys ,and now we ask for the ice in a separate glass as when as some bars fill the glass with ice with very little Baileys
Fortunately I drink Metaxa without ice
Geoff



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 31, 2023, 06:18:14 PM
Karl
All average prices and dependent on where your watering hole is. I am taking the worst scenario here.
.... and of course I have Ouzo with a small bottle of water which adds to the price.

Anyway... I do not understand this weather. 24deg and distant thunder at 6pm. Now it has started to rain.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on May 31, 2023, 07:12:45 PM
I know mate, prices differ from place to place obviously  🙂
Its grey and chilly in Wverhampton , has been all day 😏
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on May 31, 2023, 09:53:51 PM
Hi Neil sorry mate i was not implying you got special treatment at the bars, if the bar owners are kind enough to lower the price now and again as you are a good customer then that is fair enough.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on May 31, 2023, 10:27:05 PM
No worries , Jackson. No offence taken at all.
But I'm not buying the beer!!!
Stay well.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 03, 2023, 09:38:18 PM
I think we have found over the last few years that the price of spirits are on a par with UK prices but luckily we are mainly wine and beer drinkers so not really noticed much change there. Certainly the wine is much cheaper than than the UK. We paid £10 a glass at airport in March!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 06, 2023, 06:20:37 PM
I have been out of action , since Friday, as we lost the internet due to the bad overnight storm.
Up n running again now.
Greetings from a 24 deg 6:20 pm evening.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 09, 2023, 06:56:59 PM
I sit on the 'ole 'puter with a 25deg temp at 7pm. - Nuff said!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Hels Bels on June 15, 2023, 08:58:27 PM
We’ll Neill we arrive on Sunday, hope to see you at one of the watering holes!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 15, 2023, 10:35:23 PM
"Hels Bels" and loadsa Keefy.
I am sure Wegg has sent you an email - No doubt glasses will be raised and forkenspoons chink.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on June 17, 2023, 08:13:07 PM
"Hels Bels" and loadsa Keefy.
I am sure Wegg has sent you an email - No doubt glasses will be raised and forkenspoons chink.
Negg

Have an amazing time Hells & Keefy! 8)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on June 18, 2023, 11:44:34 AM
In earlier posts we mentioned about how prices were up significantly this year, a pal of mine is in Arillas now and told me that as Neil had said the price he had been paying was 4 to 5 euros a pint and this chap can shift a few, and said his wallet was feeling the strain, good job i am not the same, anyway any news on the Beach Point with the situation there?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on June 18, 2023, 01:17:13 PM
Hi
Not quite Arillas but on the theme of beer prices.
In St.Andrews (Scotland) for a few days and

 they have their own local brewery.
Was drinking The Angels Be Dammed at £11 a pint. A speciality beer that’s stored in whiskey barrels for a year. It’s 10.5%
The same beer not stored in whiskey barrels is 3.8% and £5.25 a pint

They also had The Devil Be Dammed at 14.5% costing £14 for a 1/3 of a pint.

At the other extreme drinking guinness in Dundee at £3.20
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on June 19, 2023, 02:57:35 PM
Now that must be the most expensive pint in the country.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 19, 2023, 05:19:29 PM
I am in Arillas now and Beachpoint is closed
 No sign of life there at all.
About prices - we called in at Rhoda the other day and beers were 3 euros and lots of places offering free sunbeds. Still would rather be in Arillas.  We also called at a pitta house in Acharavia the other day and retsina was 4.50 euros for 500 ml . It is 6.50 in Arillas. 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Karen/Colin on June 19, 2023, 06:07:33 PM
There is no need to worry about the Arillas economy in the near future. My daughter Lisa & 6 of her friends will be at the Rainbow from tomorrow. She has been with us most years since 2006 & now she is taking a group of her friends. I am a little bit jealous that we won't be there too, but we're currently in Croatia so we can't be in 2 places at once.
They're a great group of very friendly social young adults who love a drink so say hello if you see them hanging about , most likely in the Malibu, Ammos or Rainbow
Karen
😊😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mojboj on June 19, 2023, 11:38:27 PM
How about portofino Sonia is it open , not that we use it but remember it being closed last year which made other places busier ? And will you still be in arillas on the 26th when we arrive , be good to see you both .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Jo Wissett on June 19, 2023, 11:46:20 PM
Portifino is still closed but I have heard that the restaurant is opening again next year. The rooms are still available for rent I believe.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 20, 2023, 01:59:16 PM
Yeah portofino as a restaurant is closed but looks open if that makes sense . There is a bit of life there but that part of Arillas looking sad as you have beachpoint arillas Taverna and portofino shut.
Mojboj we leave on 26th early afternoon . The weather is really settled now.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 20, 2023, 03:02:31 PM
Very sad to see places closed down and when there are three so close together it just doesn't look good !
Are you staying at Bobby's Sonia?
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on June 20, 2023, 06:19:08 PM
Unsure why Beach Point is not open as much work looked to be in progress prior to May.
Unless someone gives me definite info about Portofino then I , also am at a loss.

Meanwhile...... who wants a dry sunny 25 deg and then sneak past Grazella for Vinceremos??
(Only a jokey as all places seem to be sharing those euros of you good people)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Mojboj on June 20, 2023, 07:13:48 PM
That’s a shame Sonia we arrive around midday , hope you’ve had a nice time anyway ..
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 21, 2023, 06:05:05 PM
Very sad to see places closed down and when there are three so close together it just doesn't look good !
Are you staying at Bobby's Sonia?
Yeah Karl.  Staying at Bobby's.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 21, 2023, 06:36:07 PM
😎🍻 . Tell them all I said hello please and enjoy the rest of yiur hols ! 👍
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 22, 2023, 10:01:32 AM
Thanks Karl will do. Word on the street is that Beachpoint opening as a street food place in July. There is also a new Mediterranean tapas place opened next to Lithero the pizza place. They had live music on there as we went past last night.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 22, 2023, 10:05:56 AM
Happy days 🙂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on June 22, 2023, 04:36:37 PM

Hi Sonia

Sounds good a new eatery street food give that a try
And a another watering hole with live music must and med tapas have a few drinks but no dancing haha

Kev

Thanks Sonia your better then that old  forum Arillas reporter👴 haha
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on June 22, 2023, 09:42:10 PM
Will still miss getting the Gyros at the beachpoint and sitting on the bench in the afternoon and evening.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on June 23, 2023, 08:48:35 AM


Hi

The best Gyros at midday with a cold beer just people watching

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 23, 2023, 01:16:08 PM
Will still miss getting the Gyros at the beachpoint and sitting on the bench in the afternoon and evening.
I can report that my mission has continued this year to find a good alternative gyros now beachpoint closed.  Just had one at Mirage and really good . Pretty sure it is of the spit as they have a few things  with gyros on the menu such as pizza gyros which my daughter has just had and also gyros burger.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on June 23, 2023, 02:31:30 PM
I have to say I have had a lot of good food at Mirage and not just snacks either
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on June 23, 2023, 05:01:38 PM
We have only ate lunch there once before but we will be back. The food being served today looked really good especially the Mirage salad.b
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: ger on June 23, 2023, 10:14:27 PM
Mirage food is brilliant, their bifteki is the best!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 02, 2023, 08:11:22 AM
Wotta wet start to the first Sunday in July.
A tad of thunder and lightning joins the 25deg already on offer at 8am.
Me-thinks Tavernas and Bars etc will take priority, over the beach, in Arillas today.
(and that's not rocket science!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 02, 2023, 09:51:17 AM
Its nice here mate, which is tyoical when I want rain to save us in the Test Match 🤣
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 02, 2023, 12:51:31 PM
Karl
WOTDOIKNOW?? - Temp is now 26 and warm and no more sign of the wet stuff.
Maybe the rain is coming your way but if it takes 3 hours then UGOTTAPROB!
and.... going for the easy option?? - That's just not cricket, is it??

Better to check the European Darts as Josh Rock could beat Mike Smith (World Champ) this afternoon,
but as I have already said...WOTDOIKNOW?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 03, 2023, 01:19:26 AM
He could have done..... but he didn't Negg 😁
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 03, 2023, 08:17:58 PM
Funny 'ole game
All I know right now is it's still 26deg on our balcony at 20:20.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 04, 2023, 03:51:26 PM
and...................26 deg becomes 28 deg in "Arillas Today"
Even the sand is finding it hard to get a spot on the beach!!

Nowhere to park so nowhere to swing a cat and too hot to swing a dart or two.
I am now home at 15:30 with a whisky + ice (Heavy on the ice.. a tad more than sank the Titanic!!)

TV will be on , socks will be hung out to dry and I will leave the Arillas world to manage on their own.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on July 12, 2023, 10:35:27 PM
How are visitors and locals enjoying the heatwave?
Your balcony covered in socks Neill? 6 weeks till we can enjoy Arillas again x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 13, 2023, 08:53:17 AM
Hi Mo n David,
Nice to hear from you and.... yes, so many socks were hung on the balcony that the washing line broke!!
(Now using steel cable to take the weight)
Wegg still in the UK and to save on laundry duties I am turning both the socks and underwear inside out every other day. I tried a clean pair each day but after a week I could not get my shoes on & belt to do up.

Many enjoying the heat but tis a bugger to try and work outside after midday so up nice and early and garden duties from 7:30 am , which is around 25deg temp wise.

Another busy July in Arillas plus all surrounding neighbours.

Looks like I have 6 weeks to get my darts game in order.
Cheers
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on July 20, 2023, 01:44:42 AM
Yea Neill, sharpen yer darts.
David has been playing a bit. Can’t wait. Hope you can give us a few games.
Glad Vinceremos is open. I love it there and thought it was closing.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 20, 2023, 11:53:21 AM



Hi

Is this place the old Arillas beach point
I past and copy below

Welcome to Anassa! Situated on Arillas beach. We have a wide selection of fresh food, from deli sandwiches, homemade pies and a variety of street food, including seafood…SP
We also have a variety of smoothie, juices and milkshakes a
Our cocktail selection range from classics to modern § Y
Come and hang out with us and enjoy the Seaview and the perfect sunsets
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2023, 12:30:10 PM
Kevin
I am fairly certain you are correct. It has been rumoured they were opening mid July.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 20, 2023, 12:44:42 PM
I think it is Kev yes. If its 26 Euros for a Greek Salad and two beers , like I read somewhere , I won't be visiting !  I know prices have gone up in the 2 years we've been away but thats steep , well I hope it is or we'll be living on bread and water 🤣🤣
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2023, 03:27:33 PM
Karl
I was told the prices are reasonable. I will have a nose at the weekend.
(Did the Greek salad come on a pallet???)

It had to be around 34/35 deg today and came home early to watch the darts. The house temp is 27.5 with all shutters and windows closed. I shall roam around in me undies so apologies to any Jehovahs Witnesses that call unexpectedly.
(That's a War Cry that you will never hear again- Or is that Salvation Army.??)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 20, 2023, 05:05:37 PM
It looked a big Greek salad in fairness, perhaps it was two !  🤣
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 20, 2023, 06:38:35 PM
Karl
You can kiss goodbye to 2 Greek salads possibly at e7 a pop (Max??) If this couple went for Corfu beers and not the bog standard Mythos / Alpha you could put another e5 a bottle. (Plus service charge?)

I will still have a dig around.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on July 20, 2023, 06:43:41 PM
Apparently don't do gyros. Their thing is tacos.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Laura on July 21, 2023, 12:19:26 AM
I called in. They didn't have a menu to show me as they are still finding their feet. They said its very much street food style, tacos as mentioned, with different specials each evening. He also said they plan to have things like sausage rolls in the morning.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 21, 2023, 08:20:27 AM
Twill be interesting to see any reviews from future customers. Either way it is good to see someone take it on instead of leaving another empty property on the front.

8 am and 29 deg already! - Whatever happened to string vests.?
Kevin - where do you buy yours? - (2nd hand from Rab C Nesbit??)

and..... Has anyone  noticed there are more young Italians visiting this year, or is it my imagination?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 21, 2023, 02:12:42 PM
Karl
You can kiss goodbye to 2 Greek salads possibly at e7 a pop (Max??) If this couple went for Corfu beers and not the bog standard Mythos / Alpha you could put another e5 a bottle. (Plus service charge?)

I will still have a dig around.
Negg

There was a photo and they were on Corfu beer funnily enough !
Have a scout round there mate
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 21, 2023, 04:53:13 PM
Karl
(Somewhere, in Arillas, I will not name)

We have just paid e30.50 for.
2 small draught beers
1 Large Mythos
1 Ouzo and water
1 ginger beer
1 saganaki,

So , in Sidari at a favorite place of mine.
2 large draught beers
1 large Mythos
1 Ouzo and water
1 Corfu ginger beer
1 bacon and cheese burger and chips (Not a Saganiki starter)
Total cost e20.

But... You have to ask the question,
a. Do you travel to Sidari to save e10 on lunch?
b. Have you got the same sea view ?
c. Do you feel part of the family elsewhere?

That said it does pay to shop around and maybe take the time to pop into places, maybe the day before,  to peruse the menu before you visit - Get more for your holiday bucks and do a tad of research first.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on July 21, 2023, 06:12:34 PM
Cheers mate 👍
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 23, 2023, 09:06:21 AM
Off we jolly well go with yet another "very fine" Arillas Today - Currently 29 deg at 8:30am. - bummer!!!

I am told that the "Old Beach Point" is having some good reveiws on facebook.
(Wish I could remember the new name!! - I was there yesterday "nosing" at the menu)

and I am told that I am out of touch with prices. Apparently 30e for what we drank/ate is very good?
With Wegg still in the UK is has also been a massive eye opener being responsible for Supermarket shopping.
(Wotever 'appened to that 1e for a sliced loaf and e1.50 for butter???)

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 24, 2023, 07:30:41 AM
(http://)

Hi


My grandson Billy his mate Fiona got an emergency alert

She’s staying in roda shes got to move to kassiopi           


Kev

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 24, 2023, 08:04:53 AM
I think we are all on "fire duties" and being cautious. Any news I hear of I will keep y'all updated.

You may have already seen this link.
https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2023/07/23/fires-greece-corfu-rhodes-evia-evacuations/
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 24, 2023, 03:54:17 PM
The only flames I see around Arillas Today are those pointed at cigarettes so not that bad.
(Unless yer on 60 a day)

Panics around Perithea and credit to the Greek Firemen etc,  for staying ahead of the situation.

I have to go now as my underpants have just caught fire!!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 24, 2023, 04:48:01 PM



Hi

  WELL DONE

The planes and helicopters acted very quickly firemen/women  who put the fires out Near Roda
Also thanks to the coach drivers and other people helped to get the holiday makers and residents to safety


Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 25, 2023, 08:21:42 AM
For those of you soon to be over and for those of you currently here ,melting away.

Two numbers to note should you see any fires, especially on any walkabouts.
199 or 112 will connect you with the main office or fire station.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Laura on July 25, 2023, 09:17:41 AM
That is extremely helpful Negg, thank you. We leave today and hope everyone on the island remains safe.
I also found out that if you have a smart phone make sure the latest software update is installed to be able to receive any emergency instructions in your area.
112 Greece also has a twitter page that has been regularly updated.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 25, 2023, 09:33:20 AM
Laura
Wishing you a safe , non delayed , and stress free flight.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 25, 2023, 05:01:36 PM
An update for you on the fires around Greece.
https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2023/07/25/corfu-fire-evacuation/

I am told that roads to Roda/Acharavi have been closed due to dense smoke but that was was 2 hours ago.
My poor 'ole firefighter neighbour is certainly earning his euros and I am sure his lady at home is very concerned for him and his colleagues at this time.

I get home to a 28deg inside temp but 36deg was recorded at Rainbow around the pool.
We are all vigilant at this time , even me who is not as laid back as I usually am.

All for now.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Laura on July 25, 2023, 05:45:37 PM
Thank you.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 25, 2023, 07:58:08 PM
Laura,
Twould have been nice to meet you and yours. However holidays are not made for appointments so maybe you all bump into my Punto, next Summer. - Bump into in the nice possible way!!!

Right now I envy you guys getting back to a rainy UK!! - I sit here. at home , typing away with two fans working overtime and the inside temp is 29.6
What could be worse than that , you enquire?? - Well , muggins here is cooking a chicken curry.
There's nowt so strange as folk!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Laura on July 25, 2023, 08:02:07 PM
Was a very different holiday this time, the heat meant not too much walking around with the little ones so days were very long!!
We will be back next year!!
Keep safe!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on July 28, 2023, 08:15:15 AM
Interesting post about the sharp drop in temps from today.
https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2023/07/27/greece-temperature-heatwave-sharp-drop-july-26-27/

I notice the differerence, this morning, where the house temp shows 26 from its usual 29 deg.
Very pleasant outside.

and an update on all those fires around Greece.
https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2023/07/27/fires-greece-july-594-arrests/
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 03, 2023, 06:22:09 PM
Arillas today sends me into a "too long to visit" to a "must visit" so I popped into Akti Hotel. Why did I not pop into there ages ago. Such a super place with a super friendly Spiros. Really good to have a quick chat with father , Stamatis.  - He never seems to age.

And then I went to ODYSSEUS , the gift shop opposite and wotta super place it is!! - I found a wristband which was just the jobbie at a super price. - I could have had a spending spree in there!!

I never tout or recommend places on the Forum for the fear of upsetting any one but If I was a tourist then I could post this with no regrets.  - So read it before I delete it.
(You ain't see me , right? - Come back the fast show)

Cheers
Negg

But... I donnalikea 27deg in the house at 6pm!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 03, 2023, 08:00:07 PM
Always pop in Akti at least once each holiday for a beer on my afternoon stroll out ! 🍻 .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 03, 2023, 11:09:03 PM
Love Oddyzseus .Always get a fee things from there  .
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 12, 2023, 10:15:59 PM
By my abacus I reckon 'ole Kev and luvly Bev will be here overnight Sat/Sun.
Look out Tria Adelphia!!!! - Surely they musy be immune to them by now???

Have a nice 26deg Sunday you guys!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 13, 2023, 07:21:05 PM

Hi

yes we have invaded Arillas Sunday lunchtime had a dip in the pool then sunk a few beers . I think the Tria know we are here

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 14, 2023, 11:51:23 AM


Hi

Had a few drinks last night and a few more it’s only to help their economy. This morning over cast but still warm
Brett’s Nic  and billy have gone to Lidl to get some bits
As I am typing the sun is trying to show we see



Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: vivian on August 14, 2023, 04:58:57 PM
Glad you had a good flight, Enjoy every moment. Give our love to all and please tell Deme we are both thinking about him and the boys and I will be in touch soon. XXXX
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 14, 2023, 05:48:51 PM
I am sorry to report that Kevin has put weight on and is now sitting on 3 chairs!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 15, 2023, 08:13:56 AM


Hi

yesterday I saw the first oldest form member at first I could not recognise it old and wrinkly
I told him that Truth ( Karl ) will be here this week.
Who oh I don’t keep up who’s coming out

So I met a old wrinkly git with bad memory loss
If that was a animal you would put it of his misery

So apart from a very rude interruption

We are all loving Arillas one of the girls who is gluten free her first time abroad because of her illness
She love Arillas

See you on Thursday ye old bugger
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 15, 2023, 06:23:49 PM
Only if there is a chair free , Kevin.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 16, 2023, 10:25:39 AM


Hi

Of course I get you a chair  fitted with a commode
Well yesterday turned out better weather wise very hot we all lazed around in the marina pool
Last night we all went to Gratsela the food was wonderful and so was the vino went down well
After the meal Demi and her friend Billie went to the Nut they had a ABBA  night the rest of us went back to the Trai
Had a few drinks till 0200 I fill like s##T this morning haha self inflicted
Nice easy day today sitting by the Tria pool
Another glorious day
Y



Kev

P/S
Truth two more sleep then you can see Irons on tour in Arillas 😆
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 16, 2023, 01:01:39 PM
Dat 'ole Kevin
Always the commodean!!
I just might mosey into Tria later and make sure he's not using that duff credit card again!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 16, 2023, 05:50:58 PM
Tria looking as good as ever but sadly could not stay long as a busy boy today
Our Kev was there but sadly I think his brain was elsewhere!!
2am and on a binge?? WOTSALLTHATABOUT?? ( I thought he only drank Babycham!!)

We sit wth a 28deg outside temp at 17:30 and Arillas , once again , was a busy 'ole place.

I keep bumping into guys that I have not seen since Covid and am a busy bunny on catchup. Tomorrow is Agious Steph to see a guy who leaves on Thursday. (All this time and missed him!!)

Yer know.... you don't see anyone for 3/4 years and they all turn up at once. (Just like bloody buses)
Current count over the last 2 weeks is 2 x Bens , 1 x Cheryl , 1 x Riggers , 1 x Scottish Yiannis plus 2 couples from Tria whose names escape me. -- Just not enough hours in the day for me to do what I enjoy.

So , Kevin , I will send you a PM for my whereabouts on Sunday as I am in Sidari Fri or Sat[/i]

As for right now? - A vodka and coke and looking forward to a chicken curry prepared by the hand of Wegg.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 18, 2023, 12:50:32 PM


Hi

Last night about 0100am power cut the room was like a oven Philip and Helen paid the lecky bill haha it’s just came back on 12.30. By the Tria pool today I got to go my beer is getting warm

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 18, 2023, 07:12:00 PM
Kevin
Did you get my PM?

I hit a "road hole" this afternoon and ruined a perfectly good car tyre so now driving on the diddy spare!!
We will catch up.
Anyway with 28 deg plus you have enough to keep you out of trouble.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 19, 2023, 09:43:47 AM
Arillas today is simply mine , well mine and a few other peoples anyway 😁
Efi's was as good as ever last night followed by a drink at Marina Pool and then a good chin wag at Bardis Sun with Bobby , George and Poppy.
2 mile run, 20 lenghts of the pool , breakfast now and then off to Marina pool before a few beers whiile watching Wolves.
Tis not a bad day for a simple ol' Black Country Lad.......... until Wolves lose and try to spoil it 🤣
G'day all 😎🍻
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 19, 2023, 11:48:07 AM


Hi

No Neil no p/m

You sent all the abuse bad language to some innocent member 😂😂😂😂

Karl also you don’t want to run into Mr EGGY to make your day worse 🤬🤬😂😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 19, 2023, 06:55:28 PM


Hi

Todays weather hot we had a lazy day by the Tria pool the others went to the beach the sea was very cold they said it was like Southend
People have been telling us that the sea is very cold this year
The Marina pool is doing very well staying at the Tria for dinner tonight


Kev Southend reporter on location Arillas
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 19, 2023, 07:04:59 PM
Kevin
I have now sent it to you and not "Boris Yeltsin" of that new Russian guy that wants to be another Hitler.!!

I think Karl was in hiding today but , to be fair , I was on a short afternoon. -He's on my hit list.
(But ,long enough for a quick chat with Lin n Jim , although she kept trying to push him towards the exit)

Now , waiting for a new Punto tyre I will borrow a car tomorrow (Sunday) and wing my way to Rainbow for an afternoon of "some sort" of "darts".
Kevin I hope you now get my PM.
Byeeeee.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 19, 2023, 08:03:12 PM
I wasn't hiding but Wolves had a hiding Negg , as predicted 😡
I'll catch you soon mate, happy new tyre 😁
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 20, 2023, 10:02:57 AM


Hi

Neil I don’t think you wanted me to play darts you have given me the wrong location 🤪 it’s the only way stop me winning 🏆🏆🏆
 My P/M read Hi Kev
If you are free on Sunday afternoon we will have a few games of darts at Tria. (Between 2pm-4pm)
I would but no dart board here anymore

Anyway the lionesses play word cup final at 1300 so be watching football
Then West Ham in the evening

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 20, 2023, 10:28:22 AM
Arillas today brings a bit of an ouzo head for me and a red wine head for the other half  🤣
Just off to Tria for the day , might see you there Negg, and then we'll be choosing where to eat before The Coconut tonight.
Armorada was fantastic last night as usual 👍👍
Have a nice day peeps!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 20, 2023, 04:21:46 PM


Hi
karl and his family turned up at the Tria it was good to see. Some old wrinkly git came in and started to talk to us we just went along with him haha oops it was Neil Had a good old chin wag the ladies lost the football
Neil was off to the rainbow for darts
We might go to the marina Bev and I



Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 20, 2023, 06:07:21 PM
I did not do darts as I lost the will to live.

The only thing that twer nearly right was England losing to Spain but my score was incorrect.
and why should not Spain get the win as they are winning many expats now who continue to leave the UK thanks to Brexit. - Another Brexit vote may be needed soon. - Turkeyfoot watch out!!

I will send Kevin another PM which I hope may be close to correct. Watch PM's Kevin

Meanwhile .... I find another busy Arillas and nowhere to fling an Italian Pizza but many Italians here to fling their own. - 28 deg at 6pm and counting.

Karl and family look well although I thought he kept hummimg laments over his Team's last defeat.
(I only take my shoes off when I want to hum a bit!) - Good to see such another genuine family!!

For me? - I try and get a correct PM to Kevin and then take t'easy!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 21, 2023, 10:18:55 AM
Arlllas today brings a surprisingly clear head so twas a pleasant swim and jog tbis morning!
Great day yesterday at Tria with Kevs mob and Negg for a short while.....  shame the Lionesses lost but they will roar again! 💪
The Cher /Queen tribute was excellent at Tria last night , recommend it. Nice to keep bumping into the Wissetts, always a pleasure 🙂
A special mention to a forum member who I bumped into last night who views and doesn't post on here...... forgot the ladies name but her username on here had 82 in it, its all I can remember 🤣 . Had a right good laugh with her..... shame she leaves today, have a safe journey 👍
Not sure what we're doing today but whatever it is I'm sure Arillas will not disappoint 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Weeze81 on August 21, 2023, 01:51:34 PM
Hi truth,
Was nice to meet you last night, I promised I would post! Lovely time in arillas as always. Sat on the plane ready for take off.
Hopefully meet again next year, enjoy your holiday 😊
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 21, 2023, 04:51:06 PM
Cheers 🍻😎
I'm impressed you renembered me , unlike my memory, I thought it was 82 not 81 🤣
Take care, all the best 😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 21, 2023, 05:58:10 PM


Hi

Today was a 34c in the shade and 38c at the airport we should have gone to the airport with our sunbeds on the runway ✈️
 A relaxing day for Bev and I stayed at Tria pool

The rest of the clan took a boat out for the day they went Mathraki  and around to Paleokastritsa they took a cool bag of food and drinks

This holiday is more harder then you think sitting in the sun cold beer chatting to old friends  and eating good food
If we didn’t do it some other bugger would



Kev⚒️WHUFC

P/S
I told that bid fat pigeon to dump his waste on that yellow thing outside your apartment  (https://i.imgur.com/RwVFIK6.png) (https://i.imgur.com/XVHyNxQ.jpg) 😂😂😂😂
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 21, 2023, 06:27:37 PM
🤣🤣🤣🤣
We'll probably sign that pidgeon, its all we can afford !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 22, 2023, 08:20:04 AM


Hi

Today sitting on the balcony having my morning tea waiting for the BOLT to run past I am talking about Karl
The weather this morning is sunny a bit breezy which the locals love no morning mist
Had a meal in the Tria last night I find it harder to walk down the front and back again as my legs are catching up to my age now haha
Looking out to sea I can see a few vessels bobbing about

Seen no BOLT yet unless he was so fast I didn’t see him

Signing off for now

Kev


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 22, 2023, 11:43:30 AM


Hi

Seen no BOLT yet unless he was so fast I didn’t see him

Kev

[/size]

Kevin , would that be a Usain Bolt or an Insane Bolt?
He is a very fit guy but I did stay about a metre all the way behind him when we last raced around Arillas.
(Mind you , I was tied to his waist!!)

Momo , (Mo n David) appear today and the question is "Will they welcome the 30deg plus temp today?"
27 deg inside for us at midday.

Be well and brown slowly.
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 22, 2023, 05:51:29 PM
The Bolt was out Kev,,,,,, Momo and David saw me on the sea front funnily enough 😁
Had a good day at Rainbow today and a certain Momo and Dave were there too with a Negg for company 🍻
Another lovely day , its like deja vu...... tisgoodtho !
John The Ref, if you're reading mate , you were mentioned today..... top Ref and more importantly a top man that tells it as it is.
Good man
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 22, 2023, 06:02:54 PM
There is only one "John the Ref" especially when waving red cards at Truth!!!

A very warm but an enjoyable and relaxed afternoon at Rainbow.
Good company is worth it's weight in gold!
Nuff said.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 23, 2023, 06:13:46 AM


Hi

All off to Paxos and anti Paxos today so up early 0600
Yea day was a hot one 36/37c we ate  in the Athena as usual very good

Well got go now drink my tea and catch a coach

Kev

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 23, 2023, 08:05:38 AM
Have a great day Kev !  Marina Pool and some beach combing for us today  😎
Vincermos was fantastic last night before Abba at the Coconut then a quick one in Bardis Sun with Bobby
Tis hot hot hot folks .... enjoy!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2023, 01:56:06 PM
We left Kavadaddes at 9am, this morning, to get Wegg to the Airport. Twas a fairly relaxed and coolish journey until we delved deeper into Korfu Town. Then twas like we were surrounded by hairdryers on max!!
The Airport heat was not likeable and having to wait for a long period of time was not to my taste at all!
(A fine layer of skin shaved off my buttocks sounds a much better option)

Chaotic traffice queues and finally got all supermarket shopping and then home at 1:20pm.
A long 'ole morning and returned home to a balcony temp of 33deg. (27deg inside)
Another hottie for your bottie , guys - I bet Arillas is Chokka Blokka!

Enjoy yer Paxos/Anti Paxos trip Kevin n all - Don't forget you can be arrested for no t-shirt!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 23, 2023, 06:30:20 PM
Very worried about Kevin as I think he took my no t-shirt too serious and put his shorts over his head.
so... minus shorts and he could then be arrested.
(Will the case be proven or is there not enough evidence??

and... wotaboutKarl? - One of the first to use the open Marina Pool Bar mens convenience!
Smiling away , he was but you could only see him from the shoulders up. - WOTWAS-HEDOIN??
(A tad like being in France - Haw-eeh-haw as they say!)

I am tired but I did beat David (Mo n Dave) at a game of arrers this afternoon.
'Ole Dave will have nightmares over my double 7.- Very sure I can put that to a tune as a tactical decision.

Meanwhile.... apart from Tonto, who thought he was a door and then got his knob shot off, Arillas continues with its 30 deg plus.
People were parking in any available spot this afternoon. Who gives a monkey's bum about the highway code or those trying to get past. My claim to fame today? - I nabbed two wing mirrors in my Punto!!
(Try using those to reverse now!!)

Good wishes , from a very knackered egg. - (the brain is already scrambled)
Cheers

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 24, 2023, 08:14:10 AM




Hi

Yesterday was a wonderful day at the blue caves pics will come when at home. Then we went to bay for one swim diving off the boat that was at Anti Paxos then we went to Paxos for two hours had a bite to eat then took a stroll down the little tiny alleyways all shops geared up for people like us the tourist but it was great.
The yachts moored up cost in there millions we went past this massive catamaran we heard IRONS  when we looked around it was the people on the catamaran shouting West Ham massive with crossed arms the hammers
We today are up to the Akrotiri for a lunch time drink for our 49 years wedding anniversary 1974 August 24
Tonight I think we are going bouyata next to the Malibu bar

Our grandson Billy gets his exam results today so fingers crossed

Kev

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 24, 2023, 08:51:37 AM
Kev n Bev - A very happy anni to you and let's hope good exam results, from Billy, will be the icing ont cake.
Sounds like yesterday , for you guys , was a good 'ole day.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 24, 2023, 10:22:18 AM
Happy Anniversary mate !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 24, 2023, 11:20:29 AM


Hi

Good news billy has got A* in photography all past his subjects he wants to do media

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 24, 2023, 02:32:25 PM
Well done Billy lad !!! 👏👏👏
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: soniaP on August 24, 2023, 08:47:28 PM
Happy anniversary Kev & Bev and well done Billy. 👏
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 25, 2023, 07:36:58 AM

Hi

Thanks Sonia the day started waiting for Billy’s results he had to give permission for his friend to pickup his results
Then Helen gave him any drink he wanted
We went to San Steff to pick up our herbs
Brett Nic Billy and us went to see Nikos at the Akrotiri had a snack and cold beer it was a very hot and sticky day
Early evening we thundered in the distance a few spots of rain it wasn’t much
We went into Bouyata for our evening dinner nice food good service
We had one starter to share sticky ribs and pork belly lovely
3 of us had stake  Bev had sardines Billy had a burger & chips Nic had something I can’t remember 😂
It was very expensive €238 one drink each
We have been to other restaurants had much more to drink and eat and it’s just €150 about my verdict for Bouyata is vert expensive
We all went back to the Tria for a few drinks
It was a lovely anniversary and well done Billy

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: momo on August 25, 2023, 10:56:18 AM
Congratulations Billy! And happy Anniversary Kev and Bev.
We there too last night. Lovely veg moussaka. Not dear for that tho. Service is very good and the food was excellent.
Didn’t see you.
We went to Coconut after. Planned to watch Stuart Craig? But couldn’t stay awake😂. Had to go home and listened to a couple of songs (Dakota) on the balcony before having a great nights sleep. Much needed.
Breakfast at Marina today. Poolside now. This is the life.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 25, 2023, 06:42:26 PM
Congratulations Billy! And happy Anniversary Kev and Bev.
We there too last night. Lovely veg moussaka. Not dear for that tho. Service is very good and the food was excellent.
Didn’t see you.
We went to Coconut after. Planned to watch Stuart Craig? But couldn’t stay awake😂. Had to go home and listened to a couple of songs (Dakota) on the balcony before having a great nights sleep. Much needed.
Breakfast at Marina today. Poolside now. This is the life.

Mo, judging by his posting I think he was hiding under the table when the bill turned up.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 26, 2023, 09:33:22 AM


Hi

I like to thank everyone who congratulated on Billy passing high grades next for him A levels
I think Truth ( Lightning Bolt )is getting quicker running around Arillas roads I didn’t see him now 🏃‍♂️
Today has started a bit overcast still warm
Today is our last full day so stay at the Tria. Last night was a late one chatting to Adrian and Julie from Newcastle we left Brett & Nic still drinking with Philip and Yanni

Kev

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 26, 2023, 10:14:00 AM
Morning All!
I did trot past yours tbis morning Kev but a little earlier than usual. I'll pop up at some point to see you today before you go mate 👍
Thomas's was excellent last night, went into his kitchen to choose our fish beforehand.
Today brings a Pedros pedalo and tomorrow a more relaxing speedboat!  Mix that in with pool time , family , friends , good company , good food and Mythos and you get a BLADDYGUDWIKEND !!! 😎😎🍻🍻
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 26, 2023, 10:18:24 AM
I forgot to add a note to myself.....  'tho must not let Wolves spoil you day by losing to Everton ,,,,, tho must not let Wolves ruin your day by losing to Everton....... etc' ..... 🤣🤣
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Graham and Kay on August 26, 2023, 02:45:03 PM
Knowing us we'll win today and then go and make a complete hash of it next Tuesday against Blackpool!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 26, 2023, 03:02:06 PM


Hi

So far Karl and a new face to us Jackson nice to put a name to a face have made the trip to the Tria for quick drink
Neil if I don’t C U a goodie bag is waiting at the Tria
I will P/M u sometime

Kev


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 26, 2023, 06:30:34 PM
Kevin
Time shot on so fast and sadly I will miss seeing you off. Without that bloody football we could have had a good chat.
A safe trip is wished to you all.
Cheers
Neggg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 26, 2023, 07:29:13 PM


Hi Neil
We did have a chat we all said hello what more do you want 😂😂 keep well and Wendy the boss

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 27, 2023, 05:07:53 PM
Kevin , not a long enough chat for me as your ears were not bent and you didna have a headache after!!!

Reckon I have missed Karl and tribe and I think they depart tomorrow?
(And I was reeeally looking forward to jogging with him )

Do we all need 33 deg plus this afternoon? - 27deg in the house! WOTKANIDOO??

Arillas still an amazing place to meet so many friendly people of all nationalities.
But..... I wish they would leave a parking spot for my Punto!!
It must be wind down soon as September approaches which find all Taverna owners and staff having more time to sit and chill with those "late visitors"

and .... I see Turkeyfoot is here soon so must get down to the North Beach and place a few landmines!!
But , Geoff , obviously I jest with you! - Just keep a lookout for a badly thrown grenade!!
( I will know I gotcha when I see a Colmans mustard pot flying high into the air )

and... Kevin ..... I have sent you a PM.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 27, 2023, 07:38:31 PM


Hi Neil

sad to leave with so many friends.
Neil hope you like your bits and bobs I know there is shampoo in the bags it might back memories when you had hair 🧔‍♀️
Well Christmas is only around the corner first card

Keep well and Wendy

Kev

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 28, 2023, 09:13:01 AM


Hi Neil

Have received your P/M

I am writing big so you can hear me

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 28, 2023, 10:32:13 AM
Hi Kevin
Thank you for your loud letters which nearly deafened me!
So , I will type this slowly as it is possible you cannot read very fast
I reckon the next countdown for you guys has already started?

10:30am gives us an Arillas Today around that 28deg mark but it is rumoured that possible rain may be about Tues/Weds and it could be on the chilly side? - Hmmmm.
My target is to venture there late afternoon to see the "goings on"

(currently practicing my "Bonjours" - "Chow Bambinos" - "Gutan Tags" - "Dobree Dens")
But , I'm fairly good on the UK greeting.

Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 28, 2023, 10:36:14 AM
Morning all!
Yesterdays speedboat was excellent as ever and Athina last night was spot on!
Seeing plenty of Jackson and son as well at the splendid Wissetts ! Sad to see Max Wissett go yesterday , top man he is 👍.
Mo and Dave must be hiding from the Black Country posse , I will get you at some point again 😁 .
We leave Wednesday night Negg so I'll look out for you in Kosta's mate
As for today , well lets just see shall we , its  ours to do as we please , and thats what we will do 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 28, 2023, 01:00:28 PM
Waves , waves , waves and waves so far today! Oh and Jim of Lyn and Jim in the waves !  Great fun !  💪😎😁
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on August 28, 2023, 01:17:54 PM


Hi

Glade you all had a good time on the boat Karl.
I could not find Mo and Dave either they must be in hibernation not the Rainbow
Jackson and son isnt that a old Cat Stevens song i know its farther & son

All enjoy your holidays

kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 28, 2023, 04:50:18 PM
Karl - You lil 'ole bugger - and that's the Truth!!
I was, with Mo n David,  in Beach Kostas this afternoon and recognised those fancy upmarket and expensive shades of yours at Marina.
Sadly I was home a tad earlier as 32 deg does give me more pressure than Stoke ever beating Spain!

I may miss you as I am pottering around left , right and centre but I hope to be hiding at Rainbow on Weds.

Missing Kev already as we had planned a zimmer frame race around Arillas. Bummer as I had charged the battery on mine so he would never have had a look in!

Eye B perdy sure you B aving a good time though?
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on August 30, 2023, 10:41:18 AM
Morning all,
Kostas On The Beach was superb last night after a day at Marina and yet more fun in the waves! 😎😁
Arillas today will bring both happiness and sadness , happiness that we're here now and sadness that we win't be here tomorrow .
Hoping to bump into a few of our bladdy tourist friends today and we'll be doing the rounds saying goodbye to the locals before Amourada at 6 and a taxi at 9.
Arillas never fails to bring us joy , she is what she is and always will be , but this year seems to have been even more special , maybe because we missed last year as my oldest daughter was ill, I'm not sure.
Anyway I am writing with a tear in my eye and its far too early for all of that so I am going to leave you all in peace and go catch some more waves , the sea ones , it will be tearful ones later 🤣🤣
Its been emotional Arillas , thank you x 😎
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: angiem on August 30, 2023, 04:32:04 PM
Check your flight Karl - a lot of disruption at the moment.
Fingers crossed for you. Xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 30, 2023, 05:57:57 PM
Missed you Karl so I guess I will have to live here another year to gaurantee catching you next Summer!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on August 31, 2023, 12:50:44 PM
A chilly sort of early morning but still26deg at midday.
Not enough rain , yesterday, to bother the rain guage.

An Arillas afternoon recce is on the cards, just for a change!
My 'ole camera looks to have retired but if I can fix it then maybe a few pics soon.
(Until then we rely on the super duper machine that Kevin has got!!)

Cheers
Neggg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 03, 2023, 05:22:48 PM
Aahhh , my last darting afternoon with Mo n David who venture back to Scotland tommorow morning.
They have percy-veered over the last 14 days to get my darts on the right track (or at the board)
Safe trip guys... you will be missed!!

But.... I have Jackson and son at Rainbow now and they have been warned that I speak for the UK in the European Darts "Babble on" K/O. ( I won the final last year as my opponent's ears melted!!)

and.... sorry Jackson , but your boy reminds me of "Shaggy" in the Scooby Doo progs!!!
(Let's get off on the right foot here!)

So... I leave y'all with 26 deg and be happy.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 04, 2023, 11:48:55 AM


Hi Neil

Are mo and David in your imagination because Karl and I we did not see them 
Is that the reason you was winning darts because you was playing by yourself haha



Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 04, 2023, 11:58:17 AM
sKevin
Karl met them but obviously didn't tell you in case you got jealous!!

I think twill be a much quieter Arillas Today as we slowly move into September with, at the moment, some very respectable temps.

Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 04, 2023, 03:54:58 PM
3pm gave us a real nasty rainstorm with a crack of thunder that made all the cats thinking they were in the Olympic high jump!!
Lost the internet , for 20 minutes , after that severe crack of thunder n lightening but OK now.
Our rain guage is nearly full after 45 minutes. - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 04, 2023, 05:24:27 PM
And bizarrely its 28 degrees and Sunny in Ol' Blighty !
WOTSALLTHATABOUT !?
I did see you in your car on our last day but you didn't see us , Farewell til next year mate , really enjoyed your company when we did actually see you .
Cheers
Truth
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 04, 2023, 08:44:13 PM
Karl - Stay well you and yours!!

You missed 38mm of rain in 80 minutes!!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 04, 2023, 09:43:17 PM
3pm gave us a real nasty rainstorm with a crack of thunder that made all the cats thinking they were in the Olympic high jump!!
Lost the internet , for 20 minutes , after that severe crack of thunder n lightening but OK now.
Our rain guage is nearly full after 45 minutes. - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?
Cheers
Negg
Hi
Must agree. It was very wet
Fortunately we come prepared with brollies and water proof coats
Used to be a Boy Scout
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 05, 2023, 08:00:04 AM


Hi.

Geoff did you use to play with your wogggle singing ging gang goalie. Haha
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 05, 2023, 09:18:32 AM
Kevin - I think the "ging gang goalie" is Karl's song for his Wolves.

So... a dry morning so far but 24deg does feel cold/chilly.
Will the beach be busy today?
and.... did the beach take a battering? - (Facebook users will know more)

Has Geoff's mustard frozen?
Will he be around South Beach in his plastic mac?

Do I need a long sleeve shirt?
Time will tell.
Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 05, 2023, 02:04:16 PM
Kevin - I think the "ging gang goalie" is Karl's song for his Wolves.

So... a dry morning so far but 24deg does feel cold/chilly.
Will the beach be busy today?
and.... did the beach take a battering? - (Facebook users will know more)

Has Geoff's mustard frozen?
Will he be around South Beach in his plastic mac?

Do I need a long sleeve shirt?
Time will tell.
Cheers
Negg

Hi
Was always getting into trouble playing with my woggle when I was a lad
lol
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 05, 2023, 02:08:43 PM
3pm gave us a real nasty rainstorm with a crack of thunder that made all the cats thinking they were in the Olympic high jump!!
Lost the internet , for 20 minutes , after that severe crack of thunder n lightening but OK now.
Our rain guage is nearly full after 45 minutes. - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?
Cheers
Negg
Hi
Must agree. It was very wet
Fortunately we come prepared with brollies and water proof coats
Used to be a Boy Scout
Geoff
Hi
must say we did feel a little smug with everyone wearing pink plastic capes getting wet.
Lol
Geoff

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 05, 2023, 04:49:38 PM
Geoff - Pink plastic?? - The same as Kevin's underwear , as I am told.

You will know , as I ,that it has been a cooler sort of day and a September wind down - (Maybe)

Bad weather is on the cards for the weekend but these forecasts change quicker than I change my socks!!

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 06, 2023, 08:27:58 AM


Hi Geoff

I bet your glad you not in Skiathos you need more then a unbrella

Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 06, 2023, 09:28:59 AM
Hi
Yes very bad there.
The mayor declared a curfew so we couldn’t even have used our waterproofs
Tui and jet2 have landing on the mainland and the next day flying everyone back to uk
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 06, 2023, 09:35:12 AM
Hi
All communication systems seem to be down so cannot contact anybody
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 06, 2023, 12:01:27 PM
Hi
Just been contacted by a friend from Skiathos who is currently stuck on the mainland
No water for several days so far. Can’t flush toilets.
Still no electric
Many places running out of food
Shops and many ground floor apartments 4ft under water which is largely sewage water
Police banned al cars from the roads and told everybody to remain in rooms as roads impassable due to water and debris . Land slides also blocking roads.
Some very sad videos on sky news
Should imagine that is the end of this years season
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 06, 2023, 01:12:49 PM
Not good , Geoff
I have been watching Sky and Euronews this morning.
We have been very lucky here.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 06, 2023, 02:26:22 PM


Hi

I was sent this today

Yanni from Tria
(https://i.imgur.com/ODgJ8Q6.jpg)




Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 06, 2023, 04:22:55 PM
Kevin
Very interesting. I hope to pop into Tria, tomorrow, and will chat with Phil.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 06, 2023, 10:06:50 PM
Meanwhile................
............tis been drizzling all evening and I have a leak in the Punto roof!
A soggy drive to Arillas is planned tomorrow. - An irritable time for me!!
I wish I lived next door to Kevin so I could annoy him!!!


Turkeyfoot is hiding
Jackson goes out of the Rainbow back door when I appear.
Lin n Jim leave Thursday but missed 'em today
( Did they crawl past "Beach Kostas?" - I did see a a head bob up at one point!!)

I get very worried when I approach a Taverna and they quickly put a "closed" sign outside.
am I paranoid??

However , with a wet 24deg at 10pm taint been a bad 'ole day.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 07, 2023, 01:21:05 AM
I think Jackson and Son leave tomorrow as well as Linda and James Negg
Tisgettinquieta ☹️
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 07, 2023, 08:14:18 AM


Hi Neil

I usually take a leak in a toilet or behind a bush never in my own car
Next year I will be visiting you in a nursing home 😂😂😂


Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 07, 2023, 08:56:54 AM
Well Kevin - So what do you do if you're in the middle of a long motorway queue?

It's the first time, for a long time , that the house temp has dropped below 23deg. Short sleeve shirt time!
Wegg back from the UK on Sunday so time to move all those empty plastic containers and mouldy bean cans!!
(At least I can then borrow her camera as mine has lost the will to click)

Cheers
Negg

 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 08, 2023, 03:32:50 PM
Hi
Never seen so many cars parked along the front as today
Not even room for an old Punto
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 08, 2023, 04:34:19 PM
Geoff
Did you not see me parked on the roof of that brand new Mecerdes?
Fortuntely I moved before he did. I am sure the trye marks made him wonder.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: jackson on September 09, 2023, 02:33:28 PM
Hi we did indeed leave on the 7th after a great fortnight, really  good to meet karl and his good lady, and met lynn & jim for the first time and also mo mo who were teaching neil how to thro darts, as i thought he was trying to skim the darts in the board [ha] my lad also says in your response to the [he looks like shaggy from scooby do] AND PRIVATLY I AGREE] that next year he is bringing some darts out and says he will practice by seeing if he can get them through the open window of an old punto when it drives past. all that being said it was great to see you neil and kevin and bev allbeit only briefly and all the other friends i have in Arillas.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 09, 2023, 03:04:12 PM


Hi

It was great to see you and Shaggy did I spy a yid shirt on you Mr Jackson  I am aloud to say yid because that’s the name they go by and they would not want it any other way I am glad you enjoyed your holiday I cannot see no reason why not
Neil definitely needs a lot of dart lessons
Was Neil saying  my arm or my led hurts god know what has his leg got to with it you don’t throw with your legs


Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 09, 2023, 08:30:03 PM
Jackson is indeed a Spurs follower Kev !😁
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 09, 2023, 08:54:36 PM


Hi


Neil definitely needs a lot of dart lessons
Was Neil saying  my arm or my led hurts god know what has his leg got to with it you don’t throw with your legs


Kev

Kevin ... I shall educate you on legs.
Long John Silver could only win one leg so never made the pro circuit
Douglas Bader (WW2) did well winning with two solid legs.
"Jake the Peg" courtesy of Rolf Harris did well with 3 legs
Bingo Callers have the habit of "legs Eleven" so are hard to beat
Meanwhile.... I stand badly and wobble much, probably because I am legless!!

(as I type I hear a barking dog so may take the garden shears to him. Then he won't have a leg to stand on)

Anyway.. a pleasant evening with 24 deg in the pot. A quiet afternoon for all.
I beleive more local Greeks will appear now as chaos slowly disapears.

and..... for those here on 16th Sept it is our Kavaddaes Festival. - Usually a goodun.
Cheers
Negg


Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: lin n jim on September 10, 2023, 10:11:42 AM
Hi all
Sorry to have missed you Neil to say bye bye.Nice to have met you and your son Jackson.We still never met up with Kev and Bev have to try and look out for you next year.we have just booked our flights for 2024 we are arriving on the 14th August returning home on the 13th September
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 10, 2023, 11:00:48 AM


Hi Lin & Jim

We are arriving the Sunday 18 August to Sunday 15 September staying at the prison haha Tria Adelphia
Hope to run into each other at some time
 Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: lin n jim on September 11, 2023, 10:41:16 AM
Hi kev & Bev
We are staying at the marvel normally spend first week there on Sun beds then head down pool bar or beach xx
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on September 11, 2023, 04:44:10 PM


Hi

If I can get past the guards at the Tria we shall make our way down to the marina pool
Only if Neil doesn’t grass us up to the Tria boss
Otherwise we lose our pool bands letting us into the Tria pool and our meal tickets and our aircon key

I hear you all say why stay there because Masochism and sadism are both about the enjoyment of pain. or is that something different 🤣🤣🤣🤣



Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 12, 2023, 04:18:25 PM
Hi
The first week has flown by.

Weather very good.

Found a new home on the south beach. Only have to walkout off Gratsela and we are on the beach.

Have booked Gratsela for next year.

Have just opened my 2nd jar of Colman’s. Somebody actually asked me the other day if they could have my mustard as they had none on their table.
They were not English ,but to create a harmonious relationship I said they could have a spoonful

Geoff

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 16, 2023, 07:08:30 PM
Hi
The first week has flown by.

Weather very good.

Found a new home on the south beach. Only have to walkout off Gratsela and we are on the beach.

Have booked Gratsela for next year.

Have just opened my 2nd jar of Colman’s. Somebody actually asked me the other day if they could have my mustard as they had none on their table.
They were not English ,but to create a harmonious relationship I said they could have a spoonful


Geoff

I had this dream that they were French and you swapped mustards. It would be the British thing to do.
Please tell me this happened


Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 16, 2023, 09:44:45 PM
Hi
Don’t think the French would appreciate an English mustard.
Don’t think they can really like their own, surely?
Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 16, 2023, 10:30:25 PM
Entente Cordiale , Geoff , Entente Cordiale.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 18, 2023, 05:21:27 PM
At a 27 deg , 5pm , Arillas Today , I have nothing else left to do except type away merrily in the hope that by the time of finishing the post I can still see the screen. - Alcohol is a bummer, DONCHERKNOW?

I think Geoff (Turkeyfoot) is winging his way back to Rishie Sunak soon, as I have seen many discarded empty bottles of Colmans mustard on my travels.
I am probably wrong with dates but I wish him and his very good lady a safe trip home.

I expected a quiet Arillas today but nobody told others!!! - Still a busy 'ole time and lunchtime binges seem to be in fashion now. People seem to be eating earlier? - My thoughts only.

Kevin continues to bombard us with his A-Z which worries me as he should have found time to relax on a sunbed. - But , his loss is our gain. He must have a big Dickshonary!!! - Silly Words!! - Nonunovenem

Tomorrow is a changeover day , I think, so I eargerly await new faces, some of whom, after my constant rabbit, rabbit , may wish they were in Spain!!!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on September 18, 2023, 07:08:20 PM
Hi Eggy

Spent two weeks at Gratsella enjoying their excellant hospitality. Already booked for next year

We arrived back in the UK today in torrential rain.

Gave my third jar of Colmans, unopened, to Demitrius at Brouklis before we left. He said he will enjoy it as he did last year. Its not often I am so generous with the yellow stuff.

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 19, 2023, 07:00:31 PM
Hi Eggy

Spent two weeks at Gratsella enjoying their excellant hospitality. Already booked for next year

We arrived back in the UK today in torrential rain.

Gave my third jar of Colmans, unopened, to Demitrius at Brouklis before we left. He said he will enjoy it as he did last year. Its not often I am so generous with the yellow stuff.

Geoff

Geoff - I think he waters it down and serves it as Retsina!!!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 21, 2023, 05:18:12 PM
A quiter Arillas today and , how do I know? -
Spare slots to park the Punto.
Less hire car drivers stopping dead in front of you.
No quad bikes with a signal continually showing left.
(Or the driver trying to take a selfie on a bend)
No one walking 6 abreast past Coconut

I think we only have serious people here now. (Except me of course and a Punto with a flat battery!!!)
Still 26deg though at 5pm but not enough to charge it!!
Cheers
Negg



Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 28, 2023, 06:35:14 PM
Arillas today is a definite wind down.
Twas good to sit with Phil , at Tria , and have a natter. I luv a natter with my Kavadaddes neighbour.
and , Kevin , yes... Yiannis is on the voting list for the Kavadaddes council
A few guests at Tria including Mary (of M & M) who looks very well. Your good pal Kev n Bev?

Twas also good to spend time at Beach Kostas and chat to Mister Cooker Vasillis who had no customers crying out for instant Gyros. (But that was 3pm and I bet he was a busy bunny later)
Also good to play some darts with Mr George who was not running from table to table.

Rainbow tommorow and I am sure that Dimitris will find time to get his darts dusted off and beat us all!!

We sit with 25deg and nottabad time to relax with a whiskle. (Whisky for sensible folk)
Cheers
Negg

Marina Pool bar still doing the bizz as are Grazella and others. (But less bizz to do now)
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on September 29, 2023, 06:00:50 PM
Another 24/25deg time and Rainbow Dimi did have to time to hit a few doubles plus a 118 out;
Little Bugger!! - I did  1 double 3!! -Hard to do that!!!

Anyway another nice laid back day so good for all.

and.... someone came to our door today collecting old clothes for the needy.
(When they left I was naked!!!)
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on September 29, 2023, 06:49:38 PM
Dimi is slowing up then mate ....... I remember when I was in there with you Mo and Dave and I saw him hit a maximum and I only watched him throw about 9 darts !!!!!   lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 02, 2023, 05:28:03 PM
Karl
When Dimi has fewer customers to concentrate on then his arrows take no prisoners!!

Tis yet another wind down Arillas with many spaces for many fleas to fart.
(Or I could say ...very quiet and not so many tourists around! - I prefer farting fleas!!)

Still 25 deg and still a body or two appearing from a bus or coach. Maybe these are wise ones who know what to expect from the beginning of October??

and..... Karl.. Darts Grand Prix starts this evening. - Luke Humpries 8/1 ? - WOTTASTEEELLL

Cheers
Negg 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 02, 2023, 06:33:02 PM
I might have a flutter , my luck me be in when Wolves beat Man City mate ! 
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 04, 2023, 06:35:07 PM
Tis a quiet time here and the only excitement for me was Luke Humpfries winning his first round.
But... Karl ... Watch out for Luke Woodhouse! - A cover bet at 3/1 may be in order

Anyway.... a dry afternoon and quiet enough for Beach Kostas to close on friday for 20 days refurb.
Other places may follow suit quickly.
Obviously pool complexes will remain open to cater for late guests but all around it is a laid back time.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 05, 2023, 05:32:22 PM
October 5th and a super day?? = 26 deg at 5:30pm? = 4 large tables being fed at Beach Kostas? =
(Not the table but the people sat at them)
So..................WOTSALLTHATABOUT???
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 05, 2023, 05:52:02 PM
Good to hear there's still some custom to be had for the local business !   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 05, 2023, 10:19:46 PM
and....... Karl - Luke Humps has just got through to the 1/4's
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 06, 2023, 12:57:22 AM
He'll win it and you know how I know that........ its because I didn't back him in the end 🤣🤣
Good luck mate 🤞
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 09, 2023, 12:55:20 PM
He'll win it and you know how I know that........ its because I didn't back him in the end 🤣🤣
Good luck mate 🤞

Karl
A good result beating Gerwyn Price 5-2. - So.... When I give you another tip also please don't back it.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 09, 2023, 04:33:31 PM
Happy Days mate !   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 12, 2023, 06:33:57 PM
Arillas fast approaches a "Ghostie Town" but in the nicest possible way as all our "Entertainers" in the form of bar and waiting staff and owners , and friends we all have secured ,now well deserve some time with families and of course some outstanding work at home or with those Olive trees!!

Beach Kostas is closed and Rainbow follows suit on Sunday as I think will Tria. Eftihia has finished for the Summer and Grazella/Vinceremos possible finish Sunday, Not sure of others.
WOTTABUMMER but a necessary BUMMER. However a hard pill to swallow when we have such good weather and will miss all these guys!!!
.
24 deg at 6:30 - WOTSALLTHATABOUT?

Should I take up knitting for the Winter???
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 12, 2023, 10:21:10 PM
And talking of missing people mate it was John The Refs funeral today I believe.......
God Bless ya Ref !
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 13, 2023, 09:10:33 AM
Karl
He will be missed and yet another part of Arillas which is hard to replace. We have seen so many Locals and friends leave us over the 16 years we have been here. Life moves on I suppose?
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on October 14, 2023, 06:01:19 PM
Arillas today and Marina Pool Bar has all lounger cushions lined up in military fashion , around the walls, for a tad of cleaning.
Just a few die hards now hover around the bar doing their best to empty the fridge of whatever's available!

Tis the last night at Grazella on Sunday but Brouklis plods on as will , I think Thalassa.

Rainbow will see their last 2 guests depart at 07:30 tomorrow morning and then the clear up begins.
(Have a safe trip home Jefffrey with a J , and Kit n Sharon)

Around 25 deg at 6pm and not many left to enjoy it. - Bummer,
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on October 15, 2023, 01:37:02 AM
It seems sad at this time of year to hear your reports mate but its just the circle of life I suppose....... the years come and they go and you just hope that you see the year to come 😉
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 09, 2023, 08:39:28 AM
This was Arillas, yesterday afternoon, after a mid morning heavy thunderstorm/winds which gave us 18mm of rain in the space of 90 minutes.
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=091123.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

A tad chilly this morning. Only 20deg !!

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: turkeyfoot on November 09, 2023, 10:35:08 AM
Hi
Did the new road along the front by Grazella still flood?

Geoff
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 09, 2023, 10:39:31 AM
Geoff
The road didn't flood but that "stream" between Ina's and Mirage was a tad dodgy.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 11, 2023, 03:50:22 PM
I am told there was an earthquake on Thursday around 6pm? Twas felt in Arillas and the epicentre was Paliokastrisa apparently. I heard diddley!! -(can't remember the last time the earth moved for me)

A dry afternoon after a tad of drizzle but the weather has not been good. 20mm of rain since yesterday morning and a good 'ole breeeze in Arillas when I was there.

Good to be home and watching the Grand Prix of darts.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on November 11, 2023, 08:21:48 PM
Come in mate, mention where the darts is at this week 😁
Saw plenty of darts fans before the Wolves match up town today enjoying themselves 👍🍻
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: billyd on November 13, 2023, 07:30:48 PM
I have been watching the webcam on and off and have noticed that a bike/motorbike has been parked on the front for a couple of weeks. It blew over, on one of breezier days, and someone picked it up. But, it’s still there. I can’t believe anyone in Corfu would ‘borrow’ a bike and not return it...
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 14, 2023, 08:56:02 AM
Karl - Yes, should have said Grand Slam of Darts is Wooooolverrhamptonnn!! (As the referee says)
Will it be Luke Humpries or Nathan Aspinall or have I got it wrong? (Gerwyn Price on fire!!)

and Billy D. I will see if that bike is still there tomorrow.

Bad storms caused a 10-14 hour power cut yesterday affecting most of North Corfu.

Wegg back from the UK tomorrow so a cleaning purge is necessary.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Greenbeans on November 14, 2023, 10:06:32 AM
Re Motorbike
I've also been wondering if its been left to rot. The salty air will soon kill the metal work and electrics. There is an older Greek man who came down to the pier to fish on a similar type of bike, I was thinking it might be his, which was blue in colour, can't tell from the webcam though.   
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on November 14, 2023, 05:46:43 PM


Hi

If  a big If it is still there in August I will use it haha cutting up the that bloke in a white punto haha

Easy rider Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Ann K on November 14, 2023, 06:02:09 PM
I've noticed it too, also somebody did pick it up a few days ago.  I just assume it is someone working in one of the premises but must be doing long hours!
Ann x
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: RIL8 on November 15, 2023, 03:55:51 PM
Bike just driven off in southerly direction !!!

Cheers Ril
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: billyd on November 15, 2023, 05:04:48 PM
Ha, it looks like we have jogs someone’s memory, he/she has left it there for at least 2 weeks. You know what it’s like in a supermarket car park! Where’s my car............
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on November 15, 2023, 05:12:35 PM

Hi
Has anyone hear from Neil I got a funny feeling the old punto has died and Neil forgot he was on a bike and he was looking for the beast
Then released after a few days he was on a bike 🛵 can you imagine that Mr Eggy on a scooter


Kev
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: billyd on November 15, 2023, 05:13:47 PM
Looking back on the webcam, the guy who took the bike came from the the north end, he must have walked past the Marina. It wasn’t running we he went off with it, he was just scooting it with his feet. Looks very suspicious to me.....
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on November 15, 2023, 05:41:36 PM
He's going to break it and sell it for parts across Europe !!!!!   lol
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 15, 2023, 08:04:24 PM

Hi
Has anyone hear from Neil I got a funny feeling the old punto has died and Neil forgot he was on a bike and he was looking for the beast
Then released after a few days he was on a bike 🛵 can you imagine that Mr Eggy on a scooter


Kev

On yer bike Kevin.

Didn't need to be on mine this afternoon as 23deg and people on the beach.
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Laura on November 15, 2023, 11:53:21 PM
The webcam will have lots of views tonight as I have been telling everyone this story about the motorbike 🤣
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: billyd on November 18, 2023, 03:35:54 PM
It doesn’t seem the same now, with the bike gone, it was good talking point in our house. Perhaps I inadvertently gave it to much air time. It still seems strange that someone would leave a bike for more than 2 weeks, and then just pick it up! Is there a corfiot version of Maigret (or is that a bit of an old reference for some of you youngsters) to look into the mystery of the ‘forgotten bike’.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: kevin-beverly on November 18, 2023, 05:49:27 PM


Hi

On the case

(https://i.imgur.com/9nOzieU.jpg) kev

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: billyd on November 19, 2023, 03:31:45 PM
It’s good to see it’s been taken seriously 😂🤣
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 22, 2023, 06:29:45 PM
Billy D
We are a very trusting crowd here and it is nothing to leave a bike for a long while. Quite often, after a few bevvies , some leave the car and may not get around to collecting it for a few days.
I have left my mobile phone and vape puffer in various places and when I trace them down they are usually in the same place.

I am sure that if Bev left Kevin asleep on a beach bench he would still be there the next day.
(Possibly that's because he is old n ugly -sorry Kevin

anyway..... our second day of nasty weather which brings an occssional power cut and loss of internet.
but.... we are sitting with 21deg at 6:30 pm so not all that bad.
and..... Arillas looks very good indeed and is still a tad busy. An influx of Germans , me-thinks , and nice people they are. They bring a few extra euros to the pot and makes the few places open feel worthwhile.

Cheers
Negg

Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on November 24, 2023, 07:14:16 PM
That 'ole nasty weather keeps bashing us and it's worse than sitting in a run down woodshed surrounded by dead animals and rusty tools!!
However, Beach Kostas cheers us all. We look out at a choppy sea and not feel the breeze that accompanies.
(I think a few Ouzos helps!!!!)
Byeeeee!
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Erja on November 24, 2023, 08:04:02 PM
Enjoy Kostas on The Beach. Beats Brentford +5 with Northerly wind blowing on a dark Friday. Summer dreaming continues *deep sigh*
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Truth on November 25, 2023, 12:43:21 AM
Currently 1 degree in Wolves and dropping to minus 2 !!!
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 11, 2024, 05:57:32 PM
Arillas Today and a reminder to what we expect tonight!!!!
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=20241.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)
.
(https://photo.arillas.com/zp-core/i.php?a=arillas&i=20242.JPG&s=595&cw=0&ch=0&q=85&wmk=%21&check=f9aa0433efc65fb319b564ec198d8aaf998c9509)

We already have the usual heavy rain n wind with nasty 'ole lightning plus that thunder in the background.
Just hoping we cook that fat chicken before a power cut!!
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: billyd on February 18, 2024, 02:49:02 PM
Just as a matter of interest, are there any taverna’s open on Sundays. We watch the webcam frequently, and Sundays is a very busy day. There are a at least a dozen cars parked on the front, is someone serving a Sunday Lunch 😂🤗. Also a passer by waved at a friend, in the Thalassa. We need a local to carry out a drive by, with a camera, to show activity in the Winter.
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: Eggy on February 19, 2024, 05:34:32 PM
Billy D
Only 2 places open in Arillas afternoons and evenings.
 "Costas on the Beach" and "Anassia" (Old Beach Point)
Both very busy on Sunday but I feel photos of the places may impeach on the Customers Privacy and my camera is an oldie not a Kevin Special. - So I have to get a tad closer and not rely on a zoomer special!!

Another choice or two for afternoons can be Louvros (Just outside Arillas) and our Kavadaddes local Kafenio.
Another evening food choice , locally, is Mon Amour at Kavadaddes which continues to offer super meals and drinks at Village prices.

I will do my best for piccies.
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Arillas Today
Post by: billyd on February 21, 2024, 01:59:11 PM
Cheers Negg, we only get to see the Taverna’s in the summer. Of course they are always heaving , as the quality of the food and hospitality is second to none. Costas being open, makes sense, as you can see people walking over that way. But, it is sometimes deceiving, as the wide angle webcam, shows a curve in the road, which there isn’t. Back in June to see if there is any changes. I did read in one of the messages that Vinceremo had gone, a pity really because the guy who ran the place was quite funny when you got to know him.