The Chill Out Zone

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by Lancpudn

It's still cloudy here, but it's really warm & muggy, Had to take my t-shirt off working in the garden, I'm still at it trimming the trees as they're getting out of hand & I need to make use of the dry weather.

I had a helper though Time for a cold one me thinks.



Cakes are looking good Jeff, You're a dab hand in the kitchen Sir.
I got some of those Wagyu beef burgers from Aldi for tea tonight with some salad & a few chips, Never tried that Wagyu beef before.

Pud Tat has done a good job there

Enjoy the burgers.

Ros and I are at the nursing home now. We are sitting with Michael in a lovely bay window watching the birds

IMG_7857 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Just got back from Corfu. Lovely holiday, great weather lovely people. Unfortunately, the money that pours into Corfu is being taken out of the Corfiotes pockets by the big businesses that operate there.


The small tavernas and localy owned apartments and hotels seem to be failing, financially and look very run down or have already closed ( no doubt due to "all inclusive" hotels). The youngsters who live there, mostly want to move away and the jobs are now being done by eastern european and african immigrants! The roads and infrastructure are dilapidated and falling apart (broken mains services, leaks and spilt rubbish!).


Our hotel was kept immaculate but the local village is looking very run down, with several other hotels there, closed or almost empty. So sad to see.


We have really felt our age on this trip, struggling with the steep hills, steps and trip hazards (that are everywhere!). Sadly, I think that we will not go back.


It's still a beautiful island but older folks need to be aware of the dangers!

Welcome to the day Mike and thank you for the holiday report and the warning for older people about the dangers in Corfu, how disappointing for you that things have changed for the worse. I am sorry to hear about your challenges in coping with the effects of getting older such as climbing steps, walking up steep hills and places where you can easily trip over. Thank goodness your okay and no broken bones.

Have you thought about other types of holidays you can explore. What about a a cruise or an escorted coach holiday?

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by coolcat

Pud Tat has done a good job there

Enjoy the burgers.

Ros and I are at the nursing home now. We are sitting with Michael in a lovely bay window watching the birds

Good morning Jeff, my apologies for editing out your interesting photos in my reply. A nice shot of Ros chatting to Michael in his room overlooking the trees, what a lovely care setting.

Torrential rain again here last night, its already hot, humid and not a breeze, higher temperatures are expected. I dont know what is happening to the weather as June and July is usually cold and wintery, although we never get any frosts and the temperature rarely falls below 17C during the day.

We are at high altitude at 6,000 feet above sea level and high altitude living presents different living challenges. When we are driving up north, one of the roads takes us to 9,000 feet to a high road and the car engine pulls a bit more. We don't mind as it adds to the adventure of life

What are your plans for the day?

[Lancpudn]

Morning all, Sunshine & blue skies here, Good news on the health front Bob.

[roverbarmy]

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Have you thought about other types of holidays you can explore. What about a a cruise or an escorted coach holiday?

We were fine, walking along the valley but as soon as we reached the (very steep) hills, the creaks were evident! As we now live in Norfolk, (very flat) I suppose that we need to find a flat resort in the sunshine. We have been very lucky to have survived thus far and had the enjoyment of the beautiful island and its lovely people.


Being "locked up" on a coach or cruise ship, fills us with dread! We have always enjoyed the freedom of being a couple, going anywhere we like and doing our own thing.


One day on a "guided tour" around the north of Corfu had us both with a severe headache apiece. There was no way that I would have hired a car there as the roads and driving standards were "scary" and I am not easily scared! Having driven and ridden everything from a 50cc moped to a 40 tonne articulated truck, I knew that the drivers were skilful but reckless at the same time! One of our drivers was phoning, texting and drinking his coffee, with a busload of passengers on board!
Anyone who has done the North Corfu tour will appreciate the hazards!





We went to Majorca a couple of years ago and the infrastructure was better but we were constantly pestered by eastern european opportunists asking for change for the phone etc., as distractions whilst the "partner" or family members, knicked your wallet, phone, purse, bags etc! Luckily, we were well briefed by our hotel rep, who had been robbed herself, so just walked on and ignored them! I managed to save one lady who was being approached, when her husband was in the loo!


Back to my search for a flat, sunny, safe resort that I can fly to from Norwich!!! The "hell that is Stansted" nearly brought us to a nervous breakdown in May!

[stevestrat]

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Being "locked up" on a coach or cruise ship, fills us with dread! We have always enjoyed the freedom of being a couple, going anywhere we like and doing our own thing.

I'm much of the same opinion, I have never fancied a cruise, I not comfortable with deep/open water and my aunt/uncle had an experience on a cruise years ago when a couple "latched" onto them and wouldn't give them peace, trying to organise things for them. Despite being told to leave them alone they persisted, my uncle more or less ended up hiding reading a book. Coach trip . . . . always brings back memories of that film about a whistle stop coach tour around Europe, "If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium".

I'm knackered! Suddenly relining the wooden trough/planter I emptied had become number one priority yesterday, trouble was I needed staples for the new lining. I was up early to go to B&Q, Screwfix or where ever, trouble is I didn't sleep, worst night I've had for a long time. Got up early but took my time having breakfast etc before heading out, planter done now. Keeping myself going on caffeine.

[stevestrat]

Don't talk about family but . . . . several years ago Ging lost a brother and sister in law in a RTA then not long after her other brother in another RTA. We've been supporting their kids, our nieces and nephews, they're now teenagers/late teens. We've been (and are) financing them through higher levels of education, college etc, to give them a better chance in life, there's no government support in the Philippines. Over there you've either got it or you haven't and if you haven't got it you're in bother!

Our eldest niece has just graduated from nursing college with flying colours. We are very proud of her and the effort she has put in.

[coolcat]

Miss Molly has had an enjoyable lazy Sunday

Molly by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Good morning Jeff, my apologies for editing out your interesting photos in my reply. A nice shot of Ros chatting to Michael in his room overlooking the trees, what a lovely care setting.

Torrential rain again here last night, its already hot, humid and not a breeze, higher temperatures are expected. I dont know what is happening to the weather as June and July is usually cold and wintery, although we never get any frosts and the temperature rarely falls below 17C during the day.

We are at high altitude at 6,000 feet above sea level and high altitude living presents different living challenges. When we are driving up north, one of the roads takes us to 9,000 feet to a high road and the car engine pulls a bit more. We don't mind as it adds to the adventure of life

What are your plans for the day?

Hi Phil,

Sorry for the late reply.

Today Ros, Zed The Ted and I went over to the marina to remove stuff from onboard ready for Friday when she comes out of the water.
Mainly clearing stuff from the engine room to allow full access when the engineer comes to fit the new shaft seals etc.

Zed the Ted hasn't been onboard since our epic trip from the Norfolk Broads to Walton On The Naze so he wanted to make sure all was Ship Shape and Bristol Fashion

Zed The Ted on board Lady Emma by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

The Harbour Lights restaurant is nearing completion and the Signs have now been installed.
Hopefully we will get to enjoy it with Jessica and yourself next month

Harbour Lights by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Harbour Lights by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Harbour Lights at Titchmarsh Marina by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Back to my search for a flat, sunny, safe resort that I can fly to from Norwich!!! The "hell that is Stansted" nearly brought us to a nervous breakdown in May! :

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