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Title: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: Alan and Jan on July 28, 2010, 12:03:54 PM
Apparently parts of Greece have no unleaded petrol because of tanker drivers being on strike. Rhodes has none at all.
You may find this link useful.

http://livingingreece.gr/strikes/
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: TerryW on July 28, 2010, 12:58:08 PM
Thanks for that, Alan. I think we must all grit our teeth and think positively.

It wasn't all bad news on the website because I found this as I scrolled down the page

"*Note that strikes rarely ‘paralyze’ or ‘cripple’ Greece, as described in international media. Most residents continue lives unimpeded and help travelers find solutions and alternatives."


The link to the Twitter page on Alans link has some useful news about future strikes and is well worth keeping an eye on - http://twitter.com/livingingreece
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 28, 2010, 02:17:25 PM
Petrol seemed to be plentiful three weeks ago, lots of hire cars were about and locals were able to get down to take part in village and tourist life  (saw Neil quite a few times).

Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: justphil on July 28, 2010, 02:29:14 PM
There was no issue when we left on Monday 26th. Wasn't even being mentioned and let's hope it continues that way. Loved Terry's post -
Quote
"Most residents continue lives unimpeded and help travelers find solutions and alternatives."

Phil
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: Maggie on July 28, 2010, 03:09:33 PM
We bought petrol yesterday at Kavvadades. Today when we passed, the price boards were not up, but I don't know why.....
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: Alan and Jan on July 28, 2010, 05:07:21 PM
Some more info here

http://ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_1_28/07/2010_118662
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: Eggy on July 28, 2010, 06:38:59 PM
There is some sort of "strike" and we were warned by our neighbour to "fill up" 2 days ago.

I think it is something to do with the Tanker drivers. Quite a few petrol stations are now down to deisel and many others are closed.
(Our Kavaddades garage yesterday only had 1000 ltrs of unleaded left in the morning)

Strange thing is that were no "LONG" queues anywhere and panic buying which you would see in the UK. We just take it all in our stride here.
""" Hey - No petrol ? - Look at the money I'm saving - Can always get a lift with a neighbour, if necessary! """
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 28, 2010, 07:32:10 PM
Neil
How about taking Shanks's pony
Or perhaps a three legged donkey
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: Erja on July 30, 2010, 03:40:01 PM
:( I'm getting worried now:

http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_1_30/07/2010_118711
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: Alan and Jan on July 30, 2010, 04:48:10 PM
I've heard from a friend on Rhodes that petrol supplies are now getting to the petrol stations but with limits to each customer.
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: Maggie on July 30, 2010, 08:11:39 PM
Wewent to Corfu Town today, and all the garages were open. The traffic was light tho. However, the stock in Lidl was minimal to say the least!!
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: Ivan on July 31, 2010, 09:24:31 PM
I understood from the BBC news that it's a lorry drivers strike, ie not confined to tanker drivers. This was at 4:45 this morning though so I may have mis-heard!
                                                      Ivan
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: TerryW on August 01, 2010, 01:12:24 AM
Oh dear, its not looking too good. This was on the late BBC news tonight

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10822911

The comments from people on holiday in Greece do not make happy reading.

I am a bit worried now for 30th August.
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: justphil on August 01, 2010, 01:36:30 AM
Terry, it looks bleak. Like our miners' strikes. The damage to tourism is incalculable. It will take years to repair, if it can ever be repaired.

Jen and me have our fingers crossed for all of you yet to go home. We both really hope it works out and you all get a peaceful, easy time like we did.

Phil



Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 01, 2010, 12:08:04 PM
just great! Mick and I are sooo looking forward to this year's holiday and it would be just typical if this pervented us from getting there.  That said, I have had just had an email from Vasilis at Arkokl Travel and he didn't mention and problem with a taxi/minibus so I am staying positive!
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: TONYNEW on August 01, 2010, 01:28:29 PM
Same here Jo we fly a week on Friday and cant say i relish the idea of hiking to Arillas with 2 suitcases ;-(
I just hope things have eased a tad before we arrive as i was so looking forward to the 1st ice cold Mythos on Friday night at the Mathraki
Tony
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: Karen/Colin on August 01, 2010, 01:47:51 PM
Lets hope the problem is resolved soon for everyones sake.
Karen
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: sharon s on August 01, 2010, 02:30:12 PM
I fly out on Friday 6th and have a taxi booked to pick me up from the airport.

Ive e-mailed San Stef Travel asking for an update, I will let you know when
i get a reply.

Sharon
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: Jo Wissett on August 01, 2010, 06:10:35 PM
Yes fingers crossed everyone and Tony, see you there hopefully at some point x
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: justphil on August 01, 2010, 06:24:58 PM
Truth is Jo, Sharon, Karen and Tony, it is exactly as was said earlier on this thread. In adversity, our Greek friends will work it out. If it is only the transfer to worry about, I would stop worrying. I very much doubt that as our dave mull and I joked on Smalltalk, it will be by donkey!!!  Stress yes, but it has been like that all year. Most have simply flown in and arrived in Arillas. Be optimistic about it.

Phil
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: Geoffrey with a "G" on August 01, 2010, 08:33:40 PM
Greek Drivers Strike Over!        Everybody take a deep breath - and have a glass of ouzo, retsina, or Metaxa.  Yammas!
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: Sandy x on August 01, 2010, 08:50:12 PM
Fantastic news....they'll be back at work tomorrow.
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: TerryW on August 01, 2010, 09:21:03 PM
Its great news and a big relief - more information here but how much damage has it done to holiday resorts in Greece 

"The six-day strike dried petrol stations nationwide, created shortages of fresh products in the market, led to closures of factories, left thousands of tourists stranded in Greek islands and caused cancellations of hundreds of thousands of bookings in tourism destinations across Greece.

The truckers strike also attributed to the smaller number of Greeks who left Athens and other major cities for holidays this weekend, according to local authorities.
"

http://english.cri.cn/6966/2010/08/02/167s586138.htm
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: Erja on August 01, 2010, 09:21:45 PM
Yeiiii! I will have a drink now :)
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on August 01, 2010, 09:38:12 PM
Erja
You only have to walk up the hill to get your RI if they can't deliver because of a repeat shortage of petrol when you are there.

How lucky is that
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: Erja on August 01, 2010, 09:42:22 PM
Erja
You only have to walk up the hill to get your RI if they can't deliver because of a repeat shortage of petrol when you are there.

How lucky is that

I KNOW! I feel blessed ;)
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: DaisysMum on August 01, 2010, 10:18:02 PM
Well thank goodness it's all over, good news for all us soon to be holidaymakers and our greek hosts.

Becky
Title: Re: Has Corfu been hit yet
Post by: justphil on August 01, 2010, 11:13:15 PM
lol John. Our Erja wouldn't have to walk anywhere - they'd bring it to her down the hill....

And like everyone else I've breathed a sigh of relief. Nobody should be denied the times we had in Arillas. So glad for all those who were worrying about their upcoming holidays.

Phil