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Ostraco's Bar => Gossip => Topic started by: Chris H. on November 18, 2008, 10:41:36 AM
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It's grey and drizzly outside and all the leaves have gone so to cheer you all up here's a little sunshine:
Chris H.
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Well done, Chris, great idea and perfect timing ..............
I've just (part) created my first Flickr photostream of Plakias.
Click here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/32204200@N03/)
Please note: it's not quite how I want it - display is in reverse order, for some (unknown) reason!
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It's grey and drizzly outside and all the leaves have gone so to cheer you all up here's a little sunshine:
Chris H.
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What a nice photo. Thank you very much.
At the moment we have rain and 3 degrees.
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I've just (part) created my first Flickr photostream of Plakias.
nice one chas!
of course you could just try the Plakias to Paleochora Group on Flickr
don't know who runs it, obviously he hasn't got a clue
plakias to paleochora, southern crete (http://www.flickr.com/groups/407530@N23/)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2979734112_46840a539e.jpg)
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It's grey and drizzly outside and all the leaves have gone
Reminds me of the Mamas and the Papas song...
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don't know who runs it, obviously he hasn't got a clue
plakias to paleochora, southern crete ([url]http://www.flickr.com/groups/407530@N23/[/url]) ...
Flippin' 'eck! Do my (well, Sam;s, actually) humble efforts look good enough to qualify?
The results of having a decent lens - thank you Mr Ricoh.
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It's grey and drizzly outside and all the leaves have gone
Reminds me of the Mammas and the Papas song...
Right! Plakias dreaming it's called
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(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/dreamofgreece/Plakias-1-2.jpg)
here is a little sun to dream about...
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Flippin' 'eck! Do my (well, Sam;s, actually) humble efforts look good enough to qualify?
everybody's welcome!
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Flippin' 'eck! Do my (well, Sam;s, actually) humble efforts look good enough to qualify?
everybody's welcome!
Done, dusted, expanded a bit more and changed user/screen name to Sam'n'Chas which is a bit more honest
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([url]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/dreamofgreece/Plakias-1-2.jpg[/url])
here is a little sun to dream about...
lovely....
have another bit from me
(http://harribobs.smugmug.com/photos/406252946_ZSbSF-M.jpg)
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cretan health and safety, the pickup's windows were down and the owner no where to be seen
(http://harribobs.smugmug.com/photos/406244174_4TMp7-M.jpg)
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shocking!,probably had no driving licence or insurance either.
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shocking!,probably had no driving licence or insurance either.
Once again you have missed the point. Please take time out to study the irony in English humour.
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shocking!,probably had no driving licence or insurance either.
Once again you have missed the point. Please take time out to study the irony in English humour.
Travellingran: better not to react to this person, in computer terms it is called: 'Don't feed the troll' cause if you do he will just go on and on.....
Btw, I wonder if it's technically possible to block this site for certain IP adresses, would be great if it could be done cause it's very annoying to be confronted with such negativety and cynicism all the time.............
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shocking!,probably had no driving licence or insurance either.
Once again you have missed the point. Please take time out to study the irony in English humour.
Travellingran: better not to react to this person, in computer terms it is called: 'Don't feed the troll' cause if you do he will just go on and on.....
Btw, I wonder if it's technically possible to block this site for certain IP adresses, would be great if it could be done cause it's very annoying to be confronted with such negativety and cynicism all the time.............
Sorry Chris ! I should know better - but he is upsetting so many people. I will do as you say and ignore the creep.
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Btw, I wonder if it's technically possible to block this site for certain IP adresses, would be great if it could be done cause it's very annoying to be confronted with such negativety and cynicism all the time.............
Hello Chris,
I think we should be very careful about banning people for expressing a contrary opinion. If people are acting illegally, selling things, or "phishing" then fair enough, but it is still a free country (relatively speaking anyway).
I would go along with 'Don't feed the troll' though. Sit on your hands, TravellingGran!
Mike
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shocking!,probably had no driving licence or insurance either.
Once again you have missed the point. Please take time out to study the irony in English humour.
Travellingran: better not to react to this person, in computer terms it is called: 'Don't feed the troll' cause if you do he will just go on and on.....
Btw, I wonder if it's technically possible to block this site for certain IP adresses, would be great if it could be done cause it's very annoying to be confronted with such negativety and cynicism all the time.............
This is just a personal opinion, but the last Dimitri post seemed a reference to the Cretan independent spirit, which I think many of us find to be a major attraction of the island.
Do we really want to flame members or bar them just because they have different views to our own? Can we not put our counter views without making personal attacks?
Again, a personal view, but I cannot remember any posts from Dimitri which would put him into the troll category. I have experienced real trolls on other sites.
Mike
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shocking!,probably had no driving licence or insurance either.
Once again you have missed the point. Please take time out to study the irony in English humour.
Travellingran: better not to react to this person, in computer terms it is called: 'Don't feed the troll' cause if you do he will just go on and on.....
Btw, I wonder if it's technically possible to block this site for certain IP adresses, would be great if it could be done cause it's very annoying to be confronted with such negativety and cynicism all the time.............
This is just a personal opinion, but the last Dimitri post seemed a reference to the Cretan independent spirit, which I think many of us find to be a major attraction of the island.
Do we really want to flame members or bar them just because they have different views to our own? Can we not put our counter views without making personal attacks?
Again, a personal view, but I cannot remember any posts from Dimitri which would put him into the troll category. I have experienced real trolls on other sites.
Mike
Of course you people are right, just acted emotionally, it's just that certain smell of sarcasm coming from his posts that I find annoying especially cause this forum has always such a friendly, relaxed and helpful atmosphere......
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shocking!,probably had no driving licence or insurance either.
Once again you have missed the point. Please take time out to study the irony in English humour.
Travellingran: better not to react to this person, in computer terms it is called: 'Don't feed the troll' cause if you do he will just go on and on.....
Btw, I wonder if it's technically possible to block this site for certain IP adresses, would be great if it could be done cause it's very annoying to be confronted with such negativety and cynicism all the time.............
This is just a personal opinion, but the last Dimitri post seemed a reference to the Cretan independent spirit, which I think many of us find to be a major attraction of the island.
Do we really want to flame members or bar them just because they have different views to our own? Can we not put our counter views without making personal attacks?
Again, a personal view, but I cannot remember any posts from Dimitri which would put him into the troll category. I have experienced real trolls on other sites.
Mike
Of course you people are right, just acted emotionally, it's just that certain smell of sarcasm coming from his posts that I find annoying especially cause this forum has always such a
friendly, relaxed and helpful atmosphere......
Mike from Sussex is trying to excuse the disgraceful behavour of Dimitri with the defence 'he is an independant spirit.' Oh , is he really !.
It is interesting that the people most offended by his postings are female -whether in Forum postings or in private PM's .
The male members springing to his defence are almost as bad as him by re-inforcing his bullying tactics. The greatest problem Dimitri has is his inability to understand and write the English language. He does not understand humour or irony ,nor does he reply directly to postings but just fires off more self indulgent hatred and selfishness at will.
I will continue to be annoyed by him as I am one of the 'stupid people' to which he refers. The Forum should continue to be a ' friendly and relaxed place -' albeit without Dimitri and anyone else who dresses up insulting postings as humour , when in fact male chauvanism and bullying is their intent.
Travellingran.
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Dear Gran,your rant made enjoyable reading,i dont recall bullying anyone on here.I welcome anyones comments and do not seek to have any person banned for having an opinion.I suggest you have a cup of cocoa and lie down for a bit,as your sense of humour seems to have gone into terminal decline.
In fact, you sound like a bit of a sourpuss.
arguing with someone on the internet is like mudwrestling with a pig,after a while you realize they like it.
have a good one.
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shocking!,probably had no driving licence or insurance either.
Once again you have missed the point. Please take time out to study the irony in English humour.
Travellingran: better not to react to this person, in computer terms it is called: 'Don't feed the troll' cause if you do he will just go on and on.....
Btw, I wonder if it's technically possible to block this site for certain IP adresses, would be great if it could be done cause it's very annoying to be confronted with such negativety and cynicism all the time.............
This is just a personal opinion, but the last Dimitri post seemed a reference to the Cretan independent spirit, which I think many of us find to be a major attraction of the island.
Do we really want to flame members or bar them just because they have different views to our own? Can we not put our counter views without making personal attacks?
Again, a personal view, but I cannot remember any posts from Dimitri which would put him into the troll category. I have experienced real trolls on other sites.
Mike
Of course you people are right, just acted emotionally, it's just that certain smell of sarcasm coming from his posts that I find annoying especially cause this forum has always such a
friendly, relaxed and helpful atmosphere......
Mike from Sussex is trying to excuse the disgraceful behavour of Dimitri with the defence 'he is an independant spirit.' Oh , is he really !.
It is interesting that the people most offended by his postings are female -whether in Forum postings or in private PM's .
The male members springing to his defence are almost as bad as him by re-inforcing his bullying tactics. The greatest problem Dimitri has is his inability to understand and write the English language. He does not understand humour or irony ,nor does he reply directly to postings but just fires off more self indulgent hatred and selfishness at will.
I will continue to be annoyed by him as I am one of the 'stupid people' to which he refers. The Forum should continue to be a ' friendly and relaxed place -' albeit without Dimitri and anyone else who dresses up insulting postings as humour , when in fact male chauvanism and bullying is their intent.
Travellingran.
Hello Heather,
As you know I agree with you.
I do not like the humour of Dimitri and I believe he is searching for troubles.
Kerstin
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[quote name='Graeme' date='Nov 26 2008, 07:21 PM' post='12835']
Of course you people are right, just acted emotionally, it's just that certain smell of sarcasm coming from his posts that I find annoying especially cause this forum has always such a friendly, relaxed and helpful atmosphere....../quote]
Chris H.......
I think you reacted logicaly and sensibly and I entirely agree with you sentiments. Its not too difficult to see that the TROLLS posts are usually offensive and intended to wind folk up.
DONT FEED THE TROLL
Relax Gran, and ignore ALL that is really intended to upset you. Thankfully this forum has an abundance of friendly folk so ONLY respond to them and the POSITIVE posts that abound aplenty.
Now ......here's a hug for you
Thankyou for the hugs. Also messages of support.
Really , though , it is sticks and stones with me. One of you men on the forum should ask him to stop his insulting all and sundry.
Thanks again all. By the way -what's cocoa. Mine's a Dom Perignon.
Cheers. Travellingran.
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yay! trio petra
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Blimey 'eck! You've just given 'im THREE meals!
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Meanwhile, back at the ranch
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shocking!,probably had no driving licence or insurance either.
Once again you have missed the point. Please take time out to study the irony in English humour.
Travellingran: better not to react to this person, in computer terms it is called: 'Don't feed the troll' cause if you do he will just go on and on.....
Btw, I wonder if it's technically possible to block this site for certain IP adresses, would be great if it could be done cause it's very annoying to be confronted with such negativety and cynicism all the time.............
This is just a personal opinion, but the last Dimitri post seemed a reference to the Cretan independent spirit, which I think many of us find to be a major attraction of the island.
Do we really want to flame members or bar them just because they have different views to our own? Can we not put our counter views without making personal attacks?
Again, a personal view, but I cannot remember any posts from Dimitri which would put him into the troll category. I have experienced real trolls on other sites.
Mike
Of course you people are right, just acted emotionally, it's just that certain smell of sarcasm coming from his posts that I find annoying especially cause this forum has always such a
friendly, relaxed and helpful atmosphere......
Mike from Sussex is trying to excuse the disgraceful behavour of Dimitri with the defence 'he is an independant spirit.' Oh , is he really !.
It is interesting that the people most offended by his postings are female -whether in Forum postings or in private PM's .
The male members springing to his defence are almost as bad as him by re-inforcing his bullying tactics. The greatest problem Dimitri has is his inability to understand and write the English language. He does not understand humour or irony ,nor does he reply directly to postings but just fires off more self indulgent hatred and selfishness at will.
I will continue to be annoyed by him as I am one of the 'stupid people' to which he refers. The Forum should continue to be a ' friendly and relaxed place -' albeit without Dimitri and anyone else who dresses up insulting postings as humour , when in fact male chauvanism and bullying is their intent.
Travellingran.
Madam,
You deliberately misquote me and also try to turn the debate into a war of the sexes, for no apparent reason.
Since you are a lawyer, I find this most disappointing.
Whilst I do not know Dimitri and have no reason to defend him, I have found about 70% of his posts and the only personally targeted post was his latest addressed to you, which I do not condone, but can understand.
His posts in the Ali & Dave store thread were not personally insulting to them, though definitely insensitive.
If you do not like something which is posted, you can either ignore it or post a reasoned reply. Starting an escalating war of personal insults will destroy a friendly forum rather than preserve it.
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Meanwhile, back at the ranch
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Wow! You're an early riser!
Nice photo.
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Meanwhile, back at the ranch
[attachment=643:nightfall.jpg]
Wow! You're an early riser!
Nice photo.
Sorry to disappoint you
Never was, never will be
Picture taken just before sunset
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shocking!,probably had no driving licence or insurance either.
Once again you have missed the point. Please take time out to study the irony in English humour.
Travellingran: better not to react to this person, in computer terms it is called: 'Don't feed the troll' cause if you do he will just go on and on.....
Btw, I wonder if it's technically possible to block this site for certain IP adresses, would be great if it could be done cause it's very annoying to be confronted with such negativety and cynicism all the time.............
This is just a personal opinion, but the last Dimitri post seemed a reference to the Cretan independent spirit, which I think many of us find to be a major attraction of the island.
Do we really want to flame members or bar them just because they have different views to our own? Can we not put our counter views without making personal attacks?
Again, a personal view, but I cannot remember any posts from Dimitri which would put him into the troll category. I have experienced real trolls on other sites.
Mike
Of course you people are right, just acted emotionally, it's just that certain smell of sarcasm coming from his posts that I find annoying especially cause this forum has always such a
friendly, relaxed and helpful atmosphere......
Mike from Sussex is trying to excuse the disgraceful behavour of Dimitri with the defence 'he is an independant spirit.' Oh , is he really !.
It is interesting that the people most offended by his postings are female -whether in Forum postings or in private PM's .
The male members springing to his defence are almost as bad as him by re-inforcing his bullying tactics. The greatest problem Dimitri has is his inability to understand and write the English language. He does not understand humour or irony ,nor does he reply directly to postings but just fires off more self indulgent hatred and selfishness at will.
I will continue to be annoyed by him as I am one of the 'stupid people' to which he refers. The Forum should continue to be a ' friendly and relaxed place -' albeit without Dimitri and anyone else who dresses up insulting postings as humour , when in fact male chauvanism and bullying is their intent.
Travellingran.
Madam,
You deliberately misquote me and also try to turn the debate into a war of the sexes, for no apparent reason.
Since you are a lawyer, I find this most disappointing.
Whilst I do not know Dimitri and have no reason to defend him, I have found about 70% of his posts and the only personally targeted post was his latest addressed to you, which I do not condone, but can understand.
His posts in the Ali & Dave store thread were not personally insulting to them, though definitely insensitive.
If you do not like something which is posted, you can either ignore it or post a reasoned reply. Starting an escalating war of personal insults will destroy a friendly forum rather than preserve it.
Sir,
I made only one mention of Ali and Dave .This was in a private PM to another member. Why has it appeared on the public forum ?. Thus I am sending this to the public board and not as a PM.
Every reply I have made to Dimwitri has been very reasoned and controlled and your finding fault with this has re-inforced the problem you appear to be having with finding sexism to be the root of my objections. Leaving the real reason to go about his nasty work.
It is unfortunate that Dimwitri has been allowed to escalate his hateful comments - long before I first replied to his postings .
You find my reaction to all this 'disappointing' , given my profession. I would not expect anyone , whatever their persuasion , to sit back and enjoy others being subjected to such tirades of abuse which have been aimed at everyone , whether men or women.
As you do not condone personal attacks I am left wondering why you think fit to do same to me , unprovoked.
That is the very last posting from me on this subject if you wish . I sincerely hope my other private PMs will not appear here.
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Graeme:
Reminds me very much of the first time we arrived at Plakias at the crack of dawn after driving down from Heraklion.
Funny that is, you are the second person that thinks it's early morning but it's just before sunset. look how the light is coming from the west
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Meanwhile, back at the ranch
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i like that a lot!!!
graeme
i haven't a clue!!! where or what!
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ Nov 27 2008, 02:41 PM)
Meanwhile, back at the ranch
Reduced 86%
1400 x 582 (87.14K)
i like that a lot!!!
Thank you master....
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hmmm driven through Irapetra, isn't quite the same as been there!
i'm afraid i can't correct you, cos i don't know! i thought that area was under the Italians, but i'm not 100% sure, i was under the impression there were very few casualties under their control. ano vianos is in lassithi iirc??
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it's further west than i thought it was, an area i've not really seen properly
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Graeme,
This memorial is slightly to the west of Ano Viannos. I remember the time when a resistance leader, not a part of Viannos but inland from there was led to the impression, wrongly, that the British were about to invade and liberate the island. He conducted an attack on a German patrol in the mountains and killed around a hundred of them.
The reprisal for this attack was conducted by General Meuller and centred on Ano Viannos and the surrounding villages. The Germans moved into Viannos and murdered everyone, men women and children, that they found there. They continued into several villages around Viannos with equal ferocity.
When I was there there even in 1966 there was a strange air of uncertainty, of fear.
Ray
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I remember the time when a resistance leader, not a part of Viannos
Ray
my word Ray!!! i never realised you were that old! you must tell us the secret of your youth!!!
you are, of course, referring to Kaptain Bandouvas, when hearing about the deception plans for the invasion of Italy but not given the deception bit, attacked german forces in kato syme, much to the annoyance of the local SOE guys. he was hounded out of his 'home' area by the germans looking for him and driven west
IIRC and this is off the top of my head, his independent action caused a huge problem with the resistance and he was demanding being taken off crete at one point
chris
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warning.....
(http://harribobs.smugmug.com/photos/404769282_8P35a-S.jpg)
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More warnings!
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Gathered enough nuts and honey (and single malt!) so it's time to hibernate now!
Before I go: one more pic!
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Merry Christmas!
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Graeme, that did actually make me laugh out loud!!
Chris, Great image! merry christmas!
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Graeme, that did actually make me laugh out loud!!
Chris, Great image! merry christmas!
another pic from last christmas but i didn't submit this to the competition
(http://harribobs.smugmug.com/photos/245014066_zdoxG-M.jpg)
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(http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0194.gif) A very public convenience (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-random-smileys-70.gif)
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sougia....
(http://harribobs.smugmug.com/photos/406248123_c6z53-M.jpg)
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was that you on the beach fishing?
oh! you handsome rascal!
(http://harribobs.smugmug.com/photos/404779453_9rfgP-M.jpg)