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Post by exgreekgod on Aug 18, 2019 8:12:52 GMT
Well 11 days and counting to our second visit this year, parking and hotel at Gatwick sorted and booked our Jimny jeep with Nikos at Victoria with collection at the airport. Looking forward to staying at Theodora Studios, they looked very nice when we had a quick look in June. Haven't really got to have a Dennis style pre-holiday haircut as I'm a baldy! Updates to follow.....
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Post by dennisn on Aug 18, 2019 8:35:01 GMT
An absolutely wonderful group going in August - Victoria with a secret first name, Kev, Egg and Cariad the Welsh Sweetheart biker. Bon voyage everybody.
I wish I was there to see it, but all I shall be able to do is wave most of them off as I arrive.
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Post by Tre on Aug 20, 2019 17:42:05 GMT
exgreekgod, Really hope you enjoy your stay at Theodora. Can’t help feeling a tiny bit jealous 😅
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Post by cariad23 on Aug 20, 2019 18:23:57 GMT
we could line up and make a guard of honour as you arrive Dennis, what could we hold aloft instead of swords, bottles mythos, rolled up beach towels? the new mayors already sorted the red carpet
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Post by cariad23 on Aug 20, 2019 18:35:49 GMT
we will keep you posted Tre, im sure we will love Theodora just booked taxi for the airport as we live close £25 each way cheaper than parking at east mids and dropped off by the door. getting quite excited now, making list of tavernas to try in the area, reading reviews for infinity blue cant decide whether to go there one night as so close or olive thea, anyone been to both? As it will be early evening when we arrive it will be somewhere close the first night after we have stocked up on ouzo, wine milk and my usual breakfast stuff, greek yogurt, honey and peaches. while im there will be deciding on next years holiday
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Post by dennisn on Aug 20, 2019 18:40:46 GMT
I think I might like the fire engines watering the plane as it taxis in like they do for the first arrival of the season?
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Post by exgreekgod on Aug 20, 2019 20:28:20 GMT
Thanks Tre, yes it should be good. Hi Cariad23 been to Olive Thea and Infinity Blue several times, both got great views but Olive T definitely has the best and they pick you up, although I would say Infinity was the better meal. We don't arrive till probably 9pm so it'll be straight in the bar, maybe see you there?!
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Post by kelso on Aug 21, 2019 8:09:35 GMT
Cariad, I've not been to Olive Thea but I am a great fan of Infinity Blue. Why not do both and let us know your definitive opinion? If you go to IB go just before dusk and watch as the lights come on over in Evia as you enjoy the scent of the pine trees and prepare to be impressed by the service. Just past IB, as you walk back up, is the Xanthi Bar, where mine hosts, Matina and Bill will make you very welcome. They have a great barbecue and quiz night on Mondays, so it's worth booking for that. Have a great time, whatever you decide to do. Bob
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Post by kevb on Aug 24, 2019 1:15:13 GMT
we will keep you posted Tre, im sure we will love Theodora just booked taxi for the airport as we live close £25 each way cheaper than parking at east mids and dropped off by the door. If you could find someone to drop you at the nearest Skylink stop it's a great service, runs 24/7 and routes from Nottm, Derby & Leicester to EMA. If you get a prepaid mango card from Trent Barton it's about £3.50 each way.
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Post by exgreekgod on Aug 27, 2019 16:42:54 GMT
Thought I'd better just mention it's 2 days to go😆😆
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Post by cariad23 on Aug 27, 2019 17:55:50 GMT
Thanks kev when we lived in Birstall skylink went through along A6, would cost us £7 for taxi to the bus stop. We dont get back until late evening the bus only runs every hour then. my husband used to use it to work with a weekly ticket cheaper than the petrol.
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Post by exgreekgod on Aug 30, 2019 10:05:02 GMT
Update: Good journey to Gatwick, dropped off bags and now in the VIP lounge, free drinks 👍👍
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Post by dennisn on Aug 30, 2019 10:25:27 GMT
VIP lounge? VIP LOUNGE ? Free drinks? Baileys???
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Post by exgreekgod on Aug 30, 2019 10:28:19 GMT
Yes Dennis anything you like including food!
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Post by dennisn on Aug 30, 2019 10:37:56 GMT
I shall draw comfort from the assumption that they don't have oregano crisps.
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