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Post by *Di* on Jul 5, 2018 17:04:32 GMT
Well after a long and slow trek to Manchester Airport to start our holiday with an overnight stay in Crowne Plaza hotel all is well in Di and Mickโs world... a much needed holiday about to begin and now Im booked into hotel and sipping my (large) wine and lemonade I can relax.. very hectic morning sorting stuff out while Mick was doing a half day at work luckily I booked an extra day off! Hmm what to eat? Im not posting this on FB as I dont share everything on there but as this is a much friendlier and closed site can I share my pride in myself? Ive managed to lose exactly 3 stone in weight so far these past few months and feel so much better healthwise for it! So though Im going to relax and enjoy myself I will def be back *on it* when back, Im not giving up on all the hard work and determination Ive put in to become healthier and happier/high blood pressure free! Life is short and Im going to enjoy it.. so here we go, Im celebrating life on this holiday too.. ๐๐๐ผ
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Post by amy115 on Jul 5, 2018 18:19:45 GMT
Have a wonderful holiday Di. Great news re the weight loss! What time are you flying in the morning? I am sure that Dennis will be there to meet you ๐
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Post by *Di* on Jul 5, 2018 19:38:24 GMT
8.15 fingers crossed! We can see Dennis and Veraโs room from our place so hopefully bump into them at some point. Heโs really not as grumpy as he likes to make out he is ๐๐๐ผ
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Post by dennisn on Jul 5, 2018 20:28:54 GMT
8.15 fingers crossed! We can see Dennis and Veraโs room from our place so hopefully bump into them at some point. Heโs really not as grumpy as he likes to make out he is ๐๐๐ผ We plan to eat at Jasteri 7pm tomorrow night Di if you'll be in Boudouriani by then?
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Post by *Di* on Jul 5, 2018 20:31:00 GMT
8.15 fingers crossed! We can see Dennis and Veraโs room from our place so hopefully bump into them at some point. Heโs really not as grumpy as he likes to make out he is ๐๐๐ผ We plan to eat at Jasteri 7pm tomorrow night Di if you'll be in Boudouriani by then? Plan so far is to go into town first night Dennis but things could change! Will def seek you both out asap!
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Post by dennisn on Jul 5, 2018 20:36:11 GMT
Oh Di, three stones. THREE STONES!!!!!! How I wish I could lose three stones. Envy, envy and more envy. RESPECT with (Word Deleted)s on!
We're picking up a Jimny on Monday 9am at the corner place for two days touring.
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Post by dennisn on Jul 6, 2018 9:09:48 GMT
As I sit here having a rest day at the pool, halfway outside a cold beer, you flight is delayed an hour or so. Not that it lets the departing guests leave any later - they've just been picked up as you pass over Great Yarmouth, with another three hours before you land for them to enjoy the departures lounge etc!!
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Post by *Di* on Jul 6, 2018 15:08:52 GMT
What a farce today been so far!! I had to print off our boarding passes again and though I saw the return flight passes first with the chosen and paid seat numbers on not till we got to the gate did we realise our seat numbers were missing so we had to be held back till the end and endless computer typing/talking on phones till we were hurridly ordered onto plane with different seats on the wrong side too and over the wing! I was .. no idea if anyone was sat in our original seats as I had to sit down quick and compose myself! Before all this though as Dennis said we had over an hour delay, expected to fly 8.25... at 8.15 the board was saying wait in lounge, no gate number yet. We both went to the loos and when we came out was just about to go buy a magazine when over the tannoy it announced would final passengers for our flight go to gate as it was about to close!! What?? I felt sick immediately and we started running to the gate frantically but soon realised so were hundreds of others! Lord knows what happened as the gate wasnt even open, but then the palavar with our seats, it did upset and annoy me but we are here now later than planned but clothes unpacked essentials bought just made a cuppa then get ready to go into town. Oh Ive forgotten my hairdryer so Im hoping to find a cheap travel one in town anyone point me to where please? To be continued...
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Post by amy115 on Jul 6, 2018 17:43:10 GMT
Oh Di what a rotten start to your holiday. Hopefully, things can only get better. Who did you fly with?
Not sure where you will pick up a hairdryer, have you spoken to the owner of your accommodation?
Enjoy your dinner.
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Post by dennisn on Jul 6, 2018 18:15:15 GMT
Well Di, after a journey like that Iโd be attending TUIโs Welcome meeting tomorrow wearing my Grumpy t-shirt, asking for information on how to complain and be compensated for the hassle. Didnโt you have a copy of the boarding pass with an email acknowledgement on your magic phone thingy? At the very least, you want a refund of the cost of Select your Seat.
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Post by kelso on Jul 6, 2018 18:18:08 GMT
Di, I'm not sure if it's still there but there used to be a well stocked iron mongers shop on the corner of bar street and one of the other streets cutting across to Pap Street. It might be worth taking a look in there. I hope your hassle is now all behind you and you are enjoying your holiday. Bob
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Post by balddave on Jul 6, 2018 19:02:37 GMT
Di, relax chill remember where you are, transportation worst part of any holiday . Losing 3 stone impressive in anyoneโs books, good on you, I know after heart bypass losing weight opened up a whole new world, sad to say I now need to lose a few pounds. As your original post states โ Iโm going to enjoy life on this holiday โ marvellous, hope you keep us updated on your adventures
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Post by *Di* on Jul 6, 2018 19:30:57 GMT
Ive got a beauty little hairdryer from the supermarket next to Iguana bar thanks to a lady on facebook telling me where to get one only 15E.. had nice meal in town at Dionysos now chilling in bar back at Boudouriani.. I will be onto TUI when Im home just for the principle of it ๐๐ผ๐
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Post by dennisn on Jul 7, 2018 4:12:24 GMT
Di, Aristotle (or was it Confucius?) said โBugger principle, demand a refund!โ. Sounds like good advice.
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Post by amy115 on Jul 7, 2018 6:35:37 GMT
I will be onto TUI when Im home just for the principle of it ๐๐ผ๐ I am flying with Tui in September, it has been TC on every other visit, so hope I don't have to face the same fiasco that you have. I don't run anywhere these days! ๐
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