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Post by exgreekgod on Aug 20, 2016 15:06:31 GMT
I agree the forum is very quiet lately considering the amount of members.
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whitcop
Junior Member
Posts: 48
Visits to Skiathos: 6
Accommodation Stayed At: Atrium Hotel AP 2012 & 2013
Green Park AP 2014, 2015 & 2016
Troulos Bay hotel 2021
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Post by whitcop on Aug 20, 2016 16:20:39 GMT
Off next Friday 26th from Birmingham. If anyone else is on the flight I'll be sitting in seat 37A. Promise to try and post some photos.
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Aug 24, 2016 4:46:58 GMT
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Post by dennisn on Aug 24, 2016 4:46:58 GMT
My countdown is now very well under way. I bought some new scales to get a decent opinion on how much weight I lose on holiday, but I fear that a fortnight of man flu has somewhat dimmed my chances, as apparently I'm now down to 15 st 5 lbs - that's less than I came back with from the June holiday. And yesterday I had my holiday haircut. Most things are back loosely in the cases, having remained on standby in the back bedroom since the June holiday.
It is now only slightly over two weeks to when Egg and Whitcop come back and we arrive. :-)
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Post by kevb on Aug 24, 2016 9:27:13 GMT
Hope you all have a great time. I'm off to Crete on Sep2nd but I think it will be a slightly strange hol for me. My dad passed away just over a week ago and the funeral is only a few days before I fly out so will be somewhat subdued.
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Aug 24, 2016 21:26:29 GMT
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Post by dennisn on Aug 24, 2016 21:26:29 GMT
I'm sorry to hear that Kev and offer you my sympathy.
I do wish there was a better way of supporting you.
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Post by cariad23 on Aug 25, 2016 4:58:00 GMT
What a dilema, usually look forward to our holidays, but you feel detached while waitng for the funeral. you never forget your dad 5 years on think of mine everyday. my parents loved their holidays abroad had several a year, i always feel close to them when away, sometimes still forget and pick up the phone talking or text them what i'm doing, they got as much pleasure from hearing about my trips as thier holidays. Its good to get away after the funeral to try to relax and come to terms
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Post by amy114 on Aug 25, 2016 17:31:32 GMT
Kev I too am sorry to hear your sad news and offer my condolences.
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Post by exgreekgod on Aug 25, 2016 17:31:35 GMT
Sorry to hear that Kevb, I lost my dad 17 Years ago and I always think of him on holiday because he was an avid sun worshipper, totally refusing to sit in the shade!
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Post by exgreekgod on Aug 25, 2016 17:35:21 GMT
P.S one more work get up tomorrow and then down to Gatwick Saturday afternoon, overnight in the Holiday Inn and then Skiathos on Sunday, starting to feel a bit sick now!
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Post by dennisn on Aug 26, 2016 7:19:49 GMT
Whitcop is currently at 37,000 feet, doing 550mph over Luxembourg, on the Birmingham flight TOM7534 (TOM41T).
I will admit to a tiny twinge of jealousy, but not a lot, as that'll be me two weeks today.
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Post by kevb on Aug 26, 2016 8:29:20 GMT
Thanks for all the kind thoughts guys, appreciate it. He had a very bad accident in late 70's with severe head and chest injuries and we nearly lost him then, he carried around internal injuries from that for the rest of his life then 5 yrs ago his kidneys failed and he'd been a dialysis patient from then on so to get to 81 was testament to the great healthcare we get in this country when we really need it. He and mum were great travellers from the early 80's once us kids had left home. Malta was a big favurite but they went to plenty of other places too. Without a dialysis unit Skiathos would have been a no go for them but I might try to tempt mum to go in the next few years as I think she'd love it.
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jlo251
New Member
Hi I'm new will be visiting Skiathos for 1st time in Sept staying in Troulos 😄
Posts: 14
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Post by jlo251 on Aug 26, 2016 15:55:26 GMT
Well it's only 12 more sleeps until we arrive in Skiathos for 2 weeks on our inaugural visit We are on the 08.25 TCA flight from Gatwick on the 7th and will be sat (hopefully) in 1A and 1B. Heading for Troulos on arrival and The Morfia Aparthotel, planning on booking a table at Ratatouille on the first night, so if anyone is around please say hi. Really looking forward to discovering Skiathos we are 100 Grecophiles and and happy to tick another Island on our bucket list. I can't wait to visit the dog sanctuary just hope I don't fall in love with a four legged furry friend
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Aug 26, 2016 17:31:29 GMT
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Post by dennisn on Aug 26, 2016 17:31:29 GMT
Blimey, 100 Grecophiles! Please don't go to Ratatouille on Tuesday 13th or we won't get a table. I'm not sure they have enough tables for 100.
We arrive at Villa Maria (100 metres away from Morfia) on the 9th and because we always eat early we've never booked a table anywhere.
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jlo251
New Member
Hi I'm new will be visiting Skiathos for 1st time in Sept staying in Troulos 😄
Posts: 14
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Post by jlo251 on Aug 26, 2016 17:43:46 GMT
😂😂😂 sorry should say 100 % 😂😂😂😂 don't panic there's only 2 of us to start with another 2 coming in on the 9th on the Manchester flight!!!
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Post by exgreekgod on Aug 26, 2016 18:12:58 GMT
Have a great time jlo251, unfortunately we are flying home on your plane at 2.55 on the 7th after hopefully a great 10 days! Enjoy.
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