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Post by balddave on Jul 23, 2024 14:55:05 GMT
The activity post wise this year has dropped considerably, perhaps the fact our well loved father figure (Dennis) isn’t visiting this year, who knows.
i do know he appreciates any updates, queries from members.
we have mainly visitors to the site on a daily basis, I for one would welcome their input, especially if a first time visitor.
nothing booked yet, but hoping to grab a cheeky week in September, personal situation allowing, if so I i will yet again annoy you all with my personal experience at the time of our visit.
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Jul 24, 2024 10:55:42 GMT
Please also be aware that forum providers have previously deleted forums with no notice or chance to back up, without warning or notice.
I don’t think anyone’s booked to go in August.
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Post by cariad23 on Jul 25, 2024 8:50:37 GMT
I’ve missed all the reports this year. Been reading a lot on facebook rather concerning that all those people who lost flights due to cyber glitch told to find own accommodation late at night pay for it and claim back . Some people in no position to do that. Now insurance companies saying cyber issues not covered all in small print! It sounds as if airport struggling to cope with all extra flights delays luggage being left so don’t have to refuel etc. town sounds horribly crowded too even in the day. As for having to book sunbeds if want to arrive after 9am I’m just getting up then that’s not a holiday. If I ever get away again with a friend I may return to stoupa more laid back vibe plenty sinners any time of day usually free. And food and drink so much cheaper. Only drag is over an hour from the airport. What does everyone else think about airport situation?
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Jul 25, 2024 15:10:47 GMT
I’ve missed all the reports this year. Been reading a lot on facebook rather concerning that all those people who lost flights due to cyber glitch told to find own accommodation late at night pay for it and claim back . Some people in no position to do that. Now insurance companies saying cyber issues not covered all in small print! It sounds as if airport struggling to cope with all extra flights delays luggage being left so don’t have to refuel etc. town sounds horribly crowded too even in the day. As for having to book sunbeds if want to arrive after 9am I’m just getting up then that’s not a holiday. If I ever get away again with a friend I may return to stoupa more laid back vibe plenty sinners any time of day usually free. And food and drink so much cheaper. Only drag is over an hour from the airport. What does everyone else think about airport situation? I don’t think it caused the problems, as the glitch was worldwide. I think it’s tough. The airport buildings are at full capacity and at a stretch when it’s busy, but quieter at other times. Maybe time to look again and try to spread it out? Just in general, the island needs a re-think. Scrub that. Europe needs a re-think. Lots of protests, Venice, Barcelona, Dubrovnik, Tenerife, Majorca, the new sunlounger laws in Greece. I don’t see any path that doesn’t lead to higher prices, either as a deliberate attempt to force change, or as a result of it. |
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Post by kevb on Aug 6, 2024 13:45:22 GMT
Despite its limitations in terms of easy access to archived material, I'm afraid Facebook etc is always going to win as a platform for easily uploaded posts *with photos* over a platform like Proboards, but we've had this conversation before.
Ive also mentioned before that I consider the 'forum' section of Tripadvisor to be largely unfit for purpose for similar reasons, especially on a smartphone (which would be the main tech used by vast majority of us whilst we are actually out there on hols).
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Post by kevb on Aug 6, 2024 13:51:17 GMT
Please also be aware that forum providers have previously deleted forums with no notice or chance to back up, without warning or notice. I don’t think anyone’s booked to go in August. If you mean this year, 2 members listed for Aug (or at least part of it) We are there last week or so of Aug so will try to get the odd report off but as its our 'reverse honeymoon' we will be looking to make the most of it and I won't be on my phone slavishly knocking out long write-ups. I'm sure most of you probably can find me on FB anyway but I'll post a link to my personal account closer to holiday time, that's where my quick off the cuff posts of 'this is where we are eating tonight' type will probably appear tbh. |
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Post by yorkshiremouth on Aug 6, 2024 13:57:20 GMT
Please also be aware that forum providers have previously deleted forums with no notice or chance to back up, without warning or notice. I don’t think anyone’s booked to go in August. If you mean this year, 2 members listed for Aug (or at least part of it) We are there last week or so of Aug so will try to get the odd report off but as its our 'reverse honeymoon' we will be looking to make the most of it and I won't be on my phone slavishly knocking out long write-ups. I'm sure most of you probably can find me on FB anyway but I'll post a link to my personal account closer to holiday time, that's where my quick off the cuff posts of 'this is where we are eating tonight' type will probably appear tbh. Cheers Kev. |
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Post by cariad23 on Aug 6, 2024 17:53:55 GMT
are you on facebook as kev b ? im on facebook as Diane jones
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Post by dennisn on Aug 6, 2024 18:56:37 GMT
Well Kev, I have to say I don’t think poor access to archived material is a limitation. The way I see it, an awful lot of facebook people never even consider archives - it’s an automatic brain move to ask questions for free and easy answers. You’d easily conclude they’re all newbies who have no idea there are literally dozens of previous pages filled with the information they want. And of course, starting a thread is so much easier than reply or quote and comment.
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Post by cariad23 on Aug 9, 2024 14:16:23 GMT
i cannot believe someone on facebook actually asked how long before my flight should i get to the airport? have they never travelled before, do they want someone to hold their hand and lead them to the plane, have they bothered to read any posts on facebook about queues for security, people queuing outside or are they too lazy. i really think the people travelling to skiathos now have changed drastically. How do they think we survived before internet/facebook/ trip advisor im getting very intolerent in my old age !
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Post by kevb on Aug 16, 2024 15:04:59 GMT
are you on facebook as kev b ? im on facebook as Diane jones Sorry Di, been really busy with wedding/holiday plans. I'm on facebook as Kevin Bailey, profile pic should be same as my avatar on here. This link might work www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024610530912 |
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Post by cariad23 on Aug 17, 2024 5:17:21 GMT
Thanks kev just seen your page, we have hedgehogs too I love them, we have lots in this area, where we lived before so many badgers they killed them off . We like birds too been thin on the ground this year as we have local sparrowhawk! Get to see lots red kites when we go to wales, a few round here now . Nice to see some different pics of Skiathos. Will you be putting some wedding photos on? Haven’t been to Devon for ages remember that lovely train trip, and Dartmoor . Brought back a lot of memories of holidays with the boys when they were little . Have you been to Burgh island yet? I’ll be watching both sites for Skiathos reports
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