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Post by balddave on Jan 6, 2019 19:57:29 GMT
God willing May 30th will be my 60th birthday, my good lady asked me where I would like to celebrate , I immediately said Skiathos. We mentioned it to a couple of friends, I am overwhelmed and blessed that 25+ decided they wished to join us, especially bearing in mind it’s whit holiday, flight cost with cases £600+. what I am really looking forward to is being able to direct people to various places on the island, such as northern beaches, monasteries etc. i would not do this anywhere else but Skiathos, I am confident the islands charm will rub off on everyone. our daughter is returning for the 1st time since 2003, when she spent summer working at the windmill, The week after is our 40th wedding anniversary so a double celebration. I feel blessed and humbled
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Post by dennisn on Jan 7, 2019 9:06:51 GMT
Y’know Dave, I reckon you are so blessed and humbled it’s a tragedy about the hair! Surely there must have been an occasion at some time in the past when you were NOT blessed and humbled to lose your hair? C’mon, admit it!
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Post by katet on Jan 7, 2019 21:36:11 GMT
Dave - will definitely raise a celebratory glass with you at some point.
It is lovely that your friends want to join you on this special holiday - it says a lot about what a nice guy you must be!
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Post by philipt22 on Jan 11, 2019 16:56:08 GMT
I'm thinking in June this forum will have 25+ new members after they've been introduced to your favourite places Dave. Will you be dressing up for your 60th? Maybe try a wig just to confuse people !! Whatever you do make sure you enjoy mate.
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Post by balddave on Jan 11, 2019 21:16:45 GMT
Philip, no just normal short back and shine, Skiathos is the only place I can guarantee people will be taken by the islands magic. Especially looking forward to my daughters first visit after 16 years, she spent season in Skiathos 2003; working in scorpios but eventually in the windmill, She is looking forward to showing her husband and 2 boys the place that she has many happy memories of.
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Post by kevb on Feb 7, 2019 11:14:20 GMT
Really good deals currently available for May (as is often the case with more northerly Greek islands). Someone posted on facebook you could get in at the Morfia (behind ratatoullie) in Troulos for £339 per person incl flights.
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Post by balddave on Feb 7, 2019 17:46:26 GMT
May in Skiathos has a special feel, everything fresh, locals looking forward to the season ahead. Skiathians always friendly, but as the island is not to busy, they seem to have an extra few minutes to pass the time of day. Looking forward to meeting friends old and new.
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Post by dennisn on Feb 7, 2019 18:34:02 GMT
60th birthday on 30th May. Please write to tell us what it's like Dave - I've forgotten what it's like to be 60!
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Post by balddave on Feb 7, 2019 18:39:13 GMT
Its only a number 🤔
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Post by balddave on Mar 21, 2019 17:57:26 GMT
As we are out as a large party we thought we would prearrange a few things, the help and response we have received from hotels, tavernas and trip operators has been second to none, Only makes me realise even more the wonderful hospitality and general warmth of Skiathian people. Never had an email unanswered, excellent customer service
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