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Post by balddave on Aug 24, 2022 8:36:09 GMT
I reckon the only way your day could be improved would be if you also had a view of incoming flights to amuse you. Never mind, beer, wine, nuts, origami crisps and a bar next door will just have to suffice. The rain has arrived with vengeance, I don’t think any aircraft will be attempting to land for the foreseeable
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Post by dennisn on Aug 24, 2022 8:40:58 GMT
So YM will need his goggles, snorkel and flippers to land today.
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Aug 24, 2022 9:15:21 GMT
Planes land in the rain all over the world all the time…though I’m not sure about at runways as short as Skiathos.
Does anyone know the SOP if it’s too wet to land?
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Post by balddave on Aug 24, 2022 9:19:28 GMT
Typical Skiathos weather, sky is brightened although overcast/ cloudy, wind eased . The only downsides now are , the mosquito squadron is assembling ready to attack, plus young blood behind the pool bar thinks it’s ok to crank up the volume of the bangy, thumpy music. Think a short stroll to kanapitsa taverna for light lunch and beverage may be in order
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Post by balddave on Aug 24, 2022 9:21:24 GMT
Planes land in the rain all over the world all the time…though I’m not sure about at runways as short as Skiathos. Does anyone know the SOP if it’s too wet to land? Usually diverted to Athens or Thessaloniki, May include overnight stay . On the positive side , the Tui Newcastle flight has just landed ok 👍
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Post by dennisn on Aug 24, 2022 9:40:11 GMT
Planes land in the rain all over the world all the time…though I’m not sure about at runways as short as Skiathos. Does anyone know the SOP if it’s too wet to land? This why you pack your pipe and slippers, jammies, toothbrush, pills and extra undies in your hand baggage (or decide you will do so in future).
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Post by balddave on Aug 24, 2022 11:29:26 GMT
A first for us, both mine and my good ladies phones have just pinged advising us of a severe weather warning in our area from 4pm local time, it says restrict our movements during this period. 2 alternative, either siesta or ensconce ourselves in the safety of the bar, decision’s,decisions
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Aug 24, 2022 11:38:17 GMT
From 4pm, does it say for how long?
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Post by balddave on Aug 24, 2022 11:41:03 GMT
Unfortunately not, it’s actually not too bad at the moment, but the hotel and beach taverna have both dropped their umbrellas as the wind is building
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Post by kevb on Aug 24, 2022 13:05:28 GMT
Seems to be settling down if anything, the serious looking stuff has blown through but of course there could be more on the way. Such a small island that as long as the wind keeps up there is a rolling progression of clouds. Down at tennnis club at the moment and its just light hazy cloud just now and warm enough for a lounge by the pool.
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Post by dennisn on Aug 24, 2022 13:39:48 GMT
The webcam doesn't show any alarm and despondency - some people walking round with coats on, others look normal holiday wear, no sign of any umbrellas, no sign of wind (but then, webcam does so much buffering it doesn't often show much movement).
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Post by balddave on Aug 24, 2022 15:29:56 GMT
4 o’clock came and went without incident, a chilled afternoon on the terrace. We have been entertained by a group of what I can best describe as the Italian version of the only way is Essex. If prima Donna is Italian for Drama queen then she’s staying at our hotel. They are are party of 14 or so in their early/mid 20s, designer clothing to the fore. I digress, earlier this afternoon the PD lady stormed from the bar are screaming and shouting , she headed to several of the same party gesticulating and berating all in her path, then a female of said party had the Gaul to respond, handbags at 6 paces. More joined in from the group, they seemed to be totally oblivious to others in their vicinity, most like us openly laughing at the spectacle. Oh what a site to behold. Whilst having a coffee we got talking to a couple who said they are impressed by the quality of the entertainment laid on by the hotel 😜😎
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Post by cariad23 on Aug 24, 2022 16:21:01 GMT
oh im so enjoying this, i can just imagine the girls
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Post by balddave on Aug 25, 2022 6:18:53 GMT
Due to the weather forecast the boat taxi wasn’t running yesterday evening so we decided to stay local and eat at the kanapitsa taverna, it turned out to be an excellent choice, tzatziki’s and bread to start, I had a delicious carbonara the wife had a huge kanapitsa salad, all washed down with a bottle of house white and water, total €47. We also received a complimentary mini magnum type of ice cream, brought back childhood memories, Caramack flavour, can you still get that in uk nowadays. We sat outside in bar area for a night cap, only one drink as the G&T contained enough gin to last the night, very little tonic
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amy115
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Visits to Skiathos: 5
Accommodation Stayed At: Thymis House Hotel
Dream House
Elizabeth Studios
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Post by amy115 on Aug 25, 2022 8:23:08 GMT
Use to love Caramac chocolate bars as a child. Was gutted when they stopped making it. Still love caramel though
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