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Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on July 25, 2003, 03:27:05 PM
Looking at the calendar, there are going to be quite a few of us in Plakias in the first two weeks of September.
The peak arrival dates seem to be 2nd to 4th.
There are also one or two others (Yvonne, martinh, ?) who have said they will be there in forum posts but are not on the calendar.

Maybe we should consider getting together for a meal, Greek style?
You know, you turn up in a crowd, re-arrange all the tables in the taverna so you can all sit at one big table and none of the other customers get a look-in for ages!
We could even negotiate a discount!

Anyone interested in meeting for dinner on Tuesday 9th September please respond to this topic with your suggested venue and a reason.
I'd suggest we avoid the places that are always full as they might not want us anyway.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on July 25, 2003, 03:39:56 PM
Sounds like a great idea. This will be our first time in Plakias (apart from 1/2 day last year) so we'll leave it to others to decide on a venue.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Allan Barham on July 25, 2003, 08:08:06 PM
What a good idea John.  As to a venue I would suggest either Sirroko (next to Glaros) or Medousa both of which I have seen cater for large-ish parties, offer good value for money and don't close early.  

There are two of us but if we don't plan to eat before 9:00pm we can probably get our friends Rosi and David to join the party!

Regards,

Allan and Fran.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on July 26, 2003, 11:25:46 AM
Sounds great, count us in.  About 9:00 sounds right to me. I'll second Medousa, just wonder if they'll be too busy to cater for a large group? May I suggest we choose an earlier date so that 1. John (Ostraco) can join us and 2. It wont be so close to the end of our holiday and I'll be miserable!

How about Thursday 4th of September?

Ploppy
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Yvonne on July 26, 2003, 02:09:34 PM
What a great idea!!  The 9th  at 9 would suit us fine and we'll go with the majority as to the venue.  As we don't arrive until the 4th, it may be cutting it a bit fine, otherwise hey! our time is our own!!
Yvonne
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: ostraco on July 26, 2003, 05:48:57 PM
I think the idea of a meet is great - I don't care where, as everywhere mentioned so far is good! The idea of getting everyone together and having a good old natter really appeals - and perhaps we could sow the seeds for a winter meet up in the UK?

Depending on numbers, Sophia B might be a better idea if they get too large.

Any evening up to the 7th would be fine with me - Perhaps Friday 5th?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on July 26, 2003, 05:56:28 PM
Friday 5th is good for me. The winter UK meet-up sounds good, venue discussion will be 'fun'  
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: ostraco on July 27, 2003, 12:37:54 AM
I've been thinking of trying to get a winter meet together for a few years - but it's only now that so many people are in touch that the idea seems viable. A meal in Plakias seems a perfect place to kick the idea around.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Susan K on July 27, 2003, 11:46:33 AM
 This is the first year in a very long time that we won't be going to plakias. We always go the first two weeks in September and meeting up for a meal would have been good fun.  A meet in the winter sounds good though, I shall look forward to whatever everyone decides.  
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on July 28, 2003, 11:15:25 AM
4th/5th have been suggested - both are fine with us. We arrive on 2nd and, as we are new to Plakias, it would be nice to meet towards the beginning of our hols. Is 9pm a bit late if there will be a large group? (the restaurant won't eant to hold a table for too long if they are busy).  
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on July 28, 2003, 04:55:56 PM
The 9th was my first suggestion because that seemed when we'd have the peak population of Plakias Forum users.
However, it would be good to have it when Ostraco is there too.

As to venue, there have only been 2 suggestions so far and one of them got 2 votes so it must be favourite to date.

Let's give it a few more days for people to respond before we make any decisions.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ken & Kathy on July 29, 2003, 11:02:34 AM
 Happy to join in the party but we don,t arrive in Plakias until the 9th,We could perhaps still see you for a drink in the early hours.Exciting to be making plans tho.Not long now!!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 01, 2003, 10:12:05 AM
The best compromise seems to be Medousa at 9pm on Friday 5th.
Unfortunately, that excludes Ken and Kathy who do not arrive until the 9th but if the 5th is a success maybe we can do it again a week later?

I will visit Medousa as soon as possible after I arrive on the 2nd and ask if they have any problem accommodating about a dozen of us at 9pm on the 5th.
For last-minute updates I suggest you text my mobile on +44-79-7402-1310.  Please do not call unless you have no alternative.
If anyone wants to give me their mobile number I will keep them informed by text message on the 5th of the final arrangements.
Otherwise, look for me at the far end of the beach near the tamarisk trees and the shower!

Those who have expressed an interest are:
Valerie and me
Graham and Karen
Allan and Fran
Rosi and David ???
Ploppy (Paul) and Marge (is that right?)
Yvonne and Peter
Ostraco (John)

I make that a party of 13.  Someone else get in here quick!

I hope everyone will treat this 'do' in as relaxed a manner as possible.
No-one is under any obligation and if you decide to do something else instead that's fine but do let me know so that I can keep Medousa updated.

31 days to go...
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on August 01, 2003, 11:02:06 AM
Good stuff, thanks for your time and effort in this John.

We'll see you on the 9th if not before, my mobile number is +447791003291 for text messages.

Paul & Margherita (Marge is easier to say!)

P.S Ken & Kathy, what time do you arrive on the 9th? You mention the early hours, if you head to Ostraco we may still be there.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 01, 2003, 11:29:08 AM
Ploppy: The 5th?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Yvonne on August 01, 2003, 04:04:32 PM
Great.  Medousa the 5th at 9 o'clock it is.  Looking forward to it, It should be a great night out!!
Yvonne
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: ostraco on August 01, 2003, 06:25:14 PM
Sounds good to me! Put us down for 5 places!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 01, 2003, 07:39:01 PM
Wow!  Looks like 17 for dinner!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: John R on August 01, 2003, 11:50:43 PM
You Lucky 17  

While there you can tell Babis (Medousa owner) to keep our table free for the 1st October for 2 weeks - he knows the one, the table for two, adjacent to the wall half way between the two entrances.  

Tell him I'll collect my commission as well.

John and Gillian R
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on August 02, 2003, 11:42:29 AM
Errr yes the 5th... Sorry!

17 wow, although we'll have to try and find another as Marge tells me that 17 is the Italian version of 13!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: janm on August 02, 2003, 01:44:32 PM
We have been regular visitors to Plakias since 1996 (always first two weeks in September) and we also check out the message board regularly.  We would really like to join everyone on 5th so put us down for 2 places please.  We also have a couple of freinds who we meet every year in Plakias (Lin and Steve), I have mailed them to see if they would like to join the party as well, so there could be 2 more!
My mobile is +447721 936570 should text messages be neccessary.
See you all in September!
JanM
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on August 04, 2003, 10:29:48 AM
Two friends of ours are looking to join us for 2nd-16th Sept. I see that cheapestflights.co.uk have flights for £174 but I was wondering whether anyone had a contact no. for Costas Chrysoulla or somewhere nearby. Out of interest, where is the place anyway. I seen the John's map of Plakias but wondered which end Costas Chrysoulla was (far end please).
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 04, 2003, 11:18:21 AM
So, now the list is:

Valerie and me
Graham and Karen
Allan and Fran
Rosi and David ???
Ploppy (Paul) and Marge
Yvonne and Peter
Ostraco (John) + 4
JanM + 1

= 19 plus more possibles.

... and Marge will be happy we don't have 17 for dinner!

Thanks to Ploppy and JanM for the texting numbers.

Graham & Karen: isn't Costas Chrysoulla number 11 on the Anso Travel map? (http://www.compage.com/plakiasproperties.jpg)
If you mean you're looking for a room at the far end of the beach then Palegremnos (http://www.interkriti.org/hotels/plakias/paligremnos/index.html) is the place to go.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: LinR on August 06, 2003, 09:39:05 PM
Another 2 for dinner on the 5th please ! We are also arriving on the 2nd September, should be good fun.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 07, 2003, 08:15:11 AM
Lin and Steve:  Welcome to the Forum!  That's 21 for dinner.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Susan K on August 07, 2003, 09:35:45 AM
 Oh dear. I predict at least 21 sore heads on the 6th! What a night it's going to be!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: ostraco on August 07, 2003, 01:31:06 PM
I sure hope so Susan.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on August 07, 2003, 01:58:44 PM
Perhaps we should end up in Meltemi just to make sure  
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ali & Dave on August 12, 2003, 10:23:21 AM
I think we need an even number so let's make it 22.  Either Dave or myself will come along unfortunately leaving the other in the shop.  Ploppy finishing in Meltemi sounds like a very good idea (until the following morning!!!)
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on August 12, 2003, 10:33:24 AM
Hi Ali,

Good to hear from you, what time does the shop close by the way?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 12, 2003, 12:52:59 PM
Nice one Ali.  It will be good to have you or Dave there and I can't imagine anyone being superstitious about an even number for dinner.

By the way, are you missing anything from the UK?  Tea bags?  Marmite?  Bacon?  The Archers?  The rush hour?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ali & Dave on August 13, 2003, 06:31:17 PM
Ploppy,

We aim to shut the shop around 11.30 but it's quite often later than that.  Just in time for everyone to be finishing their meals so we can join them for a drink!!

John,

Desperately missing real ale so if someone could bring out a barrel, it would be great!!!  Definitely not missing the rush hour but we are missing Tescos Veggie Burgers.

Looking forward to seeing you

Ali and Dave
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 13, 2003, 07:01:29 PM
Ali:  Veggie burgers would not travel well in this heat but if we bring the cool box I'll see what I can do.  A barrel of real ale would exceed my baggage allowance but I might be able to manage a couple of bottles of Marstons Pedigree?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on August 13, 2003, 07:18:13 PM
I'll try and bring some over too (ale not burgers!), what do you fancy? Have some London Pride in the fridge but I cant see that lasting too long!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 25, 2003, 12:33:42 PM
Latest update for dinner at Medousa at 9pm on Friday 5th September:

Valerie and me
Graham and Karen
Allan and Fran
Rosi and David ???
Ploppy (Paul) and Marge
Yvonne and Peter
Ostraco (John) + 4
JanM + 1
Lin and Steve
Ali or Dave

Total = 22.

If anyone changes their mind please let me know by text message on the number above.  No doubt Medousa will be pleased to get such a big booking but I'd hate to leave them with empty tables.

Allan Barham: Allan, I haven't heard from Rosi and David so, to be on the safe side, I'll assume they will not be there unless I hear something to the contrary.

Ostraco: Hi John.  No doubt you are just finishing your packing.  Have a good trip!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: raward on August 27, 2003, 02:42:14 PM
Could you add two more and make that 15 please John.

I can always pop in to the restaurant when we get there to find out if the booking is ok.  We are flexible if the booking changes.

Looking forward

Rich & Wendi
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: raward on August 27, 2003, 02:46:36 PM
I can't do the maths but its two more anyway.
Thanks
R & W
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 27, 2003, 03:04:47 PM
Hi Rich and Wendi.

Welcome to The Plakias Forums Dining Syndicate!
That's 24 and counting.....

Talk about the Plakias train!
This topic and event is taking on all the characteristics of a run-away-train!
What have I started here?
I just hope I don't get the blame if it all goes pear-shaped!

Some time ago I did think about organising some live music but dismissed the idea because I thought we'd all be more interested in talking to each other.
What does everone else think?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on August 27, 2003, 03:45:47 PM
I think you are right John, we'll probably be busy nattering away. Maybe this can become an annual event? Music could be a possibility for next year.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: janm on August 29, 2003, 11:15:59 AM
John
I expect you've already considered the hugh amount of brain strain involved in working out who owes what when the bill arrives after dinner on the 5th.  How about starting a kitty at the beginning of the evening?
Jan
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 29, 2003, 11:21:35 AM
Funny you should mention that.
I was just thinking of posting a question for those attending whether they'd prefer to split the bill per head or take care of their own.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on August 29, 2003, 11:26:34 AM
Splitting the bill would be easiest for the restaurant but maybe if there are any tee-totlers on a diet in the group it wouldn't be fair on them.

If we pay for our own meals then it is best to pay individually. One method that's doomed to failue is if one bill arrives and then each person puts in what they've calculated as being what they owe - somehow the pot always ends up short!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on August 29, 2003, 11:28:02 AM
Yes thats a tricky one. On the one hand splitting would be easier but that wouldn't be fair on the tee-totaler with the appetite of a mouse compared to the vino glugging person who hasn't eaten in 3 days
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 29, 2003, 11:29:59 AM
I wonder who that is?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on August 29, 2003, 11:39:32 AM
Well I wont be starving myself for 3 days, far too much yummy food to enjoy but I imagine some wine might be imbided!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 29, 2003, 11:52:49 AM
Might be, might be...  
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 29, 2003, 11:59:00 AM
I wonder if this thread is a new record for the number of posts?
Paul, aren't you the record holder?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on August 29, 2003, 12:08:29 PM
You're a mind-reader John I was just thinking about that. Yes I think I started the record thread on the old board. That would of been back in August 2001, cant remember how many replies it go though.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 01, 2003, 05:19:45 PM
Latest update for dinner at Medousa at 9pm on Friday 5th September:

Valerie and me
Graham and Karen
Allan and Fran
Rosi and David ???
Ploppy (Paul) and Marge
Yvonne and Peter
Ostraco (John) + 4
JanM + 1
Lin and Steve
Ali or Dave
Rich & Wendi

Total = 24.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Stuart on September 05, 2003, 07:48:19 PM
It is now 9:40pm Plakias time and I hope you are all having a great time.    

I definately feel jealous that you couldn't wait 4 more days to have your get together - that is when we arrive.

Mind you - there is always the chance that you will have a hangover in the morning while I am at work - lol.

Hopefully, you'll have left a couple of bottles of Amstel with the caps on for the rest of us.  

Γεια μασ σε ολουσ σασ!!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 19, 2003, 02:26:48 PM
Well, I must say that I was pleased (not to say relieved) with the inaugural Plakforms meet-up in Plakias.
The staff at at Medousa could not have been more helpful, offering to make any special dishes we wanted and organising a table big enough to seat 24.
The turn-out was quite good too.  We ended up with 20 for dinner, only one party (who shall remain nameless) letting us down.  

We started at 9 p.m. and didn't leave Medousa until after midnight.  By that time we were the only people left in the taverna and I suspect that Babis was wondering if we'd ever leave!
Most of us then moved on to Ostraco downstairs for another 3 hours or so.
The die-hards apparently kept going until almost 6 a.m.!

It was great to meet such a lot of the Plakias Forums users and they all turned out to be really nice people.  Valerie and me met several of them again later in our holiday and we even had two lunches with members.

Many pictures were taken that night and and here (http://www.compage.com/plakias/2003/meet030905/) are a few from my camera.  If anyone wants theirs published too, drop me a line.

Since everyone seemed to consider it a success, I suggest we make a date for the next one, as this year, on the Friday after the first Tuesday in September.
We may be as well to choose a different taverna next time as Medousa is in a quiet part of town and I suspect that our noisy chatter was somewhat disturbing to those nearby who had retired early.
My nomination is Sofia.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: John R on September 19, 2003, 02:48:23 PM
What a great set of photos. I've printed out that one of Babis taking an order and will give it to him when we meet up with him on 1st October. Will demand free meals as commission   . Countdown now underway. There will be a plakform meeting every night at Medousa comprising two of us for the following 14 days  

John R
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on September 19, 2003, 04:31:02 PM
Good stuff John, I shall forward my photos on to you. Any particular size you want them or shall I send the originals?

Once again, cheers for organising a great night, look forward to next year.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 21, 2003, 07:58:23 AM
Ideally, they should be no more than 800 wide and 600 high and in jpg or gif format.
However, if you don't have editing facilities you can just send the originals.
Mine have all been edited by cropping and size reduction as the originals are 2048x1536 and up to 1 Mb in size.
Feel free to download any that you'd like to keep and if anyone wants the original unedited version just let me know and I'll email them.

JohnR, perhaps you could let me know how Babis felt about our late finish and noise?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: John R on September 21, 2003, 08:46:37 AM
Yes  -I'll have a chat with Babis (we know him well now). I don't see a big problem. Last year we were late(ish) to bed (after midnight) on quite a few occasions and we have to pass Medousa on the way back to our accommodation. Frequently there were still plenty of people lingering at Medousa.

John R
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 21, 2003, 02:36:54 PM
Thanks John but it isn't just that we were still there after midnight.  It is that there were 20 of us all talking at once and, at times, I think we were pretty noisy.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 21, 2003, 06:53:58 PM
Just finished editing this year's batch of pictures and I've put them here (http://www.compage.com/plakias/) if you'd like to see them.  There are only one or two more of members who attended the Plakforms Meet (http://www.compage.com/plakias/meet030905/) on 5th September but there are quite a few general views of Plakias.

Note the picutes of of Ali, Dave and their shop and of Leftheris and his 'extra vitamina' doughnuts.  There are also a few taken outside Plakias such as ones of Agia Galini, Festos and the Messara plain.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: John R on September 21, 2003, 08:54:49 PM
Those are just great photos of Plakias. I thought I was ok with a camera but you really know what you are doing. They are the best Photos I have seen for really giving the true atmosphere of the place. Anyone not familiar (and familiar of course) and wanting to get the right impression must view them. I'll be printing the one of Denis, Livicon - another good friend of ours so as to surprise, tease and please him on 1st October. This is making our final countdown pleasant but diffficult - going to be a long 10 days now.

What is you camera - digital I assume. I'll be trying my 4 mill pix job for first time there this year.

John R
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 22, 2003, 10:10:11 AM
Well that's very kind of you John but I'm only an amateur.  Yes, they were taken with a digital camera.  A Hewlett Packard 715.  These pictures have all been edited for content and to reduce the file size.  They were then further compressed to about one tenth of their original size.  So the original images have much higher quality.  If you want any of the originals send me a message and I'll email them.

This visit to Plakias I particularly wanted to get pictures of the town so that I could refer back to them in the future.  Just wish I'd done it in 1991.

Good luck with your new camera.  You'll probably get even better results.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 22, 2003, 10:13:20 AM
Did anyone get a picture of Freddy who looks after the beds and brollies at the far end?  In particular, one of him and Leftheris the doughnut man?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Yvonne on September 22, 2003, 04:22:54 PM
Hi
Yes, we enjoyed another wonderful holiday, despite the wind.  Doesn't it get everywhere?  Great to meet everyone at Medusa.  Great pics, John.  Sorry we've none of Freddie or the donut man.  Good idea to have an annual reunion although to be fair, it may have to be more often than 'annual' to give others a chance.
Yvonne
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 22, 2003, 08:28:30 PM
Couldn't agree more Yvonne but as I'm only likely to go to Plakias once a year at most (unfortunately), I'm only prepared to organise meets that I can attend.  Selfish, I know, but there it is.

Of course, anyone can arrange a meet and, in that respect, I would encourage all users of this wonderful bulletin board (thanks to Ostraco (and Andy)) to put their visits on the calendar.

By the way, I very much enjoyed our outing through the mountains with Peter and Valerie and I'm thinking of organising something similar for a group next year.  As our navigator, will you be there?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: ostraco on September 22, 2003, 11:17:33 PM
That's what's the board is for - just keep in touch - let everyone know when you're there - and have fun!
Going back on August 31st next year - I think. Hoping to meet - or meet again - with as many as possible
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Yvonne on September 23, 2003, 07:52:51 AM
Ha ha John, NAVIGATE? after that debacle?  Yes, we enjoyed ithe mountains, too, and its an excellent idea to go en masse next time.  Hopefully we'll be there (without the rain).
Yvonne
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 23, 2003, 12:16:26 PM
Provisional date now booked for the Plakforms Safari 2004 (http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?&act=calendar&code=showevent&eventid=63).
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: janm on September 24, 2003, 11:29:34 AM
Great photo's John, brings it all flooding back (well most of it!).  Count us in for the dinner next year please.
Jan and David
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 24, 2003, 11:42:48 AM
Thanks Jan.  I've added you to the list for the dinner (http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?&act=calendar&code=showevent&eventid=62).
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Yvonne on September 24, 2003, 04:34:58 PM
OK, John, count us in for the meal and the safari, too.
Yvonne
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 24, 2003, 06:13:53 PM
Glad to hear you'll be there again to navigate Yvonne!
I've added you to the list.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on July 12, 2004, 02:57:03 PM
Calling all new members!  Plakforms Meet alert!

Last September, 20 of those forum members who were in Plakias on the 5th met up for dinner at Medousa (pictures here (http://www.compage.com/plakias/2003/meet030905/)).

It was such a success that we're doing it again this year, this time on Friday the 10th September at Sofia (http://www.compage.com/plakias/2003/03sep/images/PlakiasSofiaGorgonaTitHill030911-857_jpg.jpg).

We already have 16 on the list (http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?act=calendar&code=showevent&eventid=62) for this year and we haven't heard from Ostraco (http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?showuser=1) yet.  Surely you're coming John?

On the following Sunday (12th Sept.) there will also be a leisurely safari convoy to visit some out-of-the-way places up in the mountains.  Details here (http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?act=calendar&code=showevent&eventid=63).

All are welcome to either event.
I hope to see you there!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Allan Barham on July 12, 2004, 03:42:10 PM
John - which Sofia?  Is it the one at the harbour or the bigger one on the main street?

See you there

Allan
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on July 12, 2004, 03:52:54 PM
Hi Allan,

Click the word Sofia (http://www.compage.com/plakias/2003/03sep/images/PlakiasSofiaGorgonaTitHill030911-857_jpg.jpg) in my post and you'll see it (by the harbour).

BFN, John.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Noopsy on July 15, 2004, 09:52:17 AM
Compage,

Much as I'd like to, I won't be able to come to the Plakforms Dinner as I'm leaving on the 6th.   :'(  

However, I have read this topic from the beginning , and have gone through all your 'photos with particular interest as this will be my first trip to Plakias.  I thought they were super, and gave me an idea of what the place is like.  They should certainly be required viewing for any first-timers as John R suggests.  

Noopsy
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on July 15, 2004, 01:14:10 PM
Hi Noopsy,

Sorry you'll miss the Plakforms Meet.  We all enjoyed the first one last September.

I hope you enjoy your first visit to Plakias.  We usually stay at the Palegremnos too and we'll be arriving this year on the day before you leave.  We find it very convenient for the beach, for lunch and the walk into town and back on a September evening is no trouble at all.

Thanks for your compliments on the pictures.  I made a concerted effort last year to take lots of pictures of the village because I've often wanted to look back at what the place was like in earlier years and could never find what I wanted.

Have a good time.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: DOTTY on July 15, 2004, 09:19:21 PM
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Did anyone get a picture of Freddy who looks after the beds and brollies at the far end?  In particular, one of him and Leftheris the doughnut man?
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late catching up with all news reason being as well as Plakias lovers we are also caravanners. took this photo in May will it do for you ? Sorry don't have doughnut man.
Dotty & Gary
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Yvonne on July 15, 2004, 09:21:44 PM
Hi

It was a good thing you said to click on Sofia John, !as Peter and I would have gone to Sofia B! Duh
Yvonne
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on July 16, 2004, 09:16:51 AM
Dotty, thank you.
That's a good picture of Freddy.
I've got a picture of Leftheris the doughnut man here (http://www.compage.com/plakias/2003/03sep/images/PlakiasLeftherisVal030912-879_jpg.jpg) thanks.

Yvonne, thanks for your post.  Perhaps I'd better emphasise that it's Sofia (http://www.compage.com/plakias/2003/03sep/images/PlakiasSofiaGorgonaTitHill030911-857_jpg.jpg) (A) by the harbour for the Plakforms Meet (http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?act=calendar&code=showevent&eventid=62) on Friday 10th September 2004.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Noopsy on July 16, 2004, 10:19:55 AM
Oh, well.  We'll probably pass each other in Reception!

Incidentally, what is the Paligremnos like?  There is very little mention of it on the Forum.  Though nowhere has anyone said anything bad about it.

Noopsy
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on July 16, 2004, 11:14:51 AM
Noopsy, re. your question "What is the Palegremnos like?"  Well, obviously we like it.  Why?  It's next to our favourite beach.  It has wonderful views.  Here (http://www.compage.com/plakias/2003/03sep/images/Plakias030907-823_jpg.jpg) is a picture of the village taken from a balcony at Palegremnos, and another (http://www.compage.com/plakias/2003/03sep/images/PlakiasBeach030912-877_jpg.jpg) and here (http://www.compage.com/plakias/2003/03sep/images/PlakiasPromAndTitHill030911-853_jpg.jpg) you can see Palegremnos in the distance at the other end of the bay just to the right of Valerie.  There's plenty of parking space.  What in particular would you like to know?  The accommodation is much as you'd expect if you've been to a 'rent rooms' place, similar to all the others we've stayed in in Plakias.

As far as I know, it's owned by the usual dysfunctional family with one half running the downstairs taverna and the other running the accommodation on the floors above.  They don't appear to co-operate in any meaninful fashion.  If you ask one half about something run by the other they just send you to ask.  There is a picture of 'the old man' (grandfather I presume), in the accommodation reception area wearing traditional Cretan costume.  Worth seeing.

The lunch-time food in the taverna is excellent.  Try the Palegremnos salad and the plate of beans.  The service is amusing too.  Two brothers wait on, one of whom is very po faced.  I delight in making him crack it.  We were in there one year when a bus-load of Greeks turned up, shepherded by a priest, who took over half the tables and then carried in their own food off the coach!
The taverna is busy at lunch-time but very quiet at night when we invariably eat in the village.

My signature picture (below) was taken in the Palegremnos taverna.  Click the picture to see the large version and you can see the beach and sea in the background and also the Eastern headland of the bay.

Do you have any more specific questions?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Noopsy on July 16, 2004, 11:30:25 AM
Thanks, Compage.  That's filled the picture in a bit.  Now I know what to expect.  Just one more question though.  Why is the taverna quiet in the evenings?  Is the food not good?  (I ask because I plan to eat there in the evening once or twice (being a bit lazy to walk into town).)

Noopsy
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on July 16, 2004, 11:43:43 AM
I've no doubt the food is as good in the evening as it is a lunch-time.  It's just that most people like to stroll around the village before and after they eat, perhaps have a drink before and a coffee afterwards, perhaps a dessert, another drink, etc.  Really, the stroll into town and back on a September evening can be quite pleasant.  It's all on the flat and there's a good footpath.  Just watch out for the hosepipes crossing it!

Have another look at my post above.  I've edited it to add links to pictures.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Noopsy on July 16, 2004, 11:51:51 AM
Thanks, Compage.      Will do.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: harribobs on July 17, 2004, 12:35:13 AM
they are two great lads serving at the pelegramnos, it's our lunch time escape from the sun

although we did see something different in the car park last year (may 03)
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on July 17, 2004, 09:32:50 AM
What?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: DOTTY on July 18, 2004, 02:18:51 AM
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they are two great lads serving at the pelegramnos, it's our lunch time escape from the sun

although we did see something different in the car park last year (may 03)
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I believe Fredricks brother Lefteris helps out at the Polygremnos not sure if it is evenings or not though.
Dotty
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Gastronomis on August 11, 2004, 10:39:31 PM
Hi, my wife Lynne and myself will be ariving at Plakias August 31st for two weeks -we are definitely up for a night (nights?) with all you Plakias fans so please keep updating the site with the proposed date, venue & time. We had our first hoiday there last summer and I think we're hooked (it may take another 10 visits to confirm this though!)
Sofia was our favourite it can get busy but there is plenty of tables and the albanian waiters are nuts.
See you in September.

 
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Susan K on August 12, 2004, 06:39:03 AM
So where is Sophia B then? I always thought Sophia B was Sphia A if you see what I mean.  

Susan
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 12, 2004, 08:24:10 AM
Hi Susan, Sofia B is here. (http://www.compage.com/plakias/2003/03sep/images/PlakiasPromLookingWestFromOppositeLivicon030911-848_jpg.jpg)

... and if anyone else is now wondering if they've got the right place, the meet is here (http://www.compage.com/plakias/2003/03sep/images/PlakiasSofiaGorgonaTitHill030911-857_jpg.jpg).
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 12, 2004, 08:32:28 AM
Hi Gastronomis,

I've added you to the list (http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?&act=calendar&code=showevent&eventid=62) for the Plakforms Meet (http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?&act=calendar&code=showevent&eventid=62) on Friday 10th September 2004.

In case of any last-minute changes and if you're taking a mobile phone, send me a personal message with your number so I can keep you informed by text message.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Pritch on August 16, 2004, 12:57:08 PM
Regrettably will have left Plak by the 31st, but will be in Heraklion, so all plse enjoy. Will be back in the Sofia for a meal definately as we had great food in there last year.
Mind you, with all the good eating places around do not have enough nights to eat at each one.
Keep saying we'll try somehwere different, but difficult when you know what your getting and where you are going, and simply not going to get stressed about choice of eating place - not on hols.
Have a great night night though and wish everyone well.

Cheers

Pritch
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Gastronomis on August 17, 2004, 12:43:31 AM
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Hi Gastronomis,

I've added you to the list ([url]http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?&act=calendar&code=showevent&eventid=62[/url]) for the Plakforms Meet ([url]http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?&act=calendar&code=showevent&eventid=62[/url]) on Friday 10th September 2004.

In case of any last-minute changes and if you're taking a mobile phone, send me a personal message with your number so I can keep you informed by text message.
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Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: LinR on August 17, 2004, 08:29:16 PM
Hi Everyone

Got our tickets today - Plakias here we come on 7th September !
Please put us down for dinner on 10th, look forward to seeing everyone
Regards
Lin & Steve
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Gastronomis on August 17, 2004, 11:57:11 PM
Thanks John
We will have a mobile with us (it may not be on all the time but we will take off messages at least twice a day). We are staying at Costas Chrisoula.
The number is 07986 366924.
Looking forward to meeting you all at Plakias
Lynne & Dave
PS is the Plakforms Safari still on @ 12th Sept.?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Gastronomis on August 18, 2004, 12:14:22 AM
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Hi Gastronomis,

I've added you to the list ([url]http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?&act=calendar&code=showevent&eventid=62[/url]) for the Plakforms Meet ([url]http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?&act=calendar&code=showevent&eventid=62[/url]) on Friday 10th September 2004.

In case of any last-minute changes and if you're taking a mobile phone, send me a personal message with your number so I can keep you informed by text message.
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Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 18, 2004, 09:23:08 AM
Hi Lin and Steve,

You have been added to the list.  See you there!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 23, 2004, 09:22:13 AM
There will be pictures of the Plakform's Meet and the Plakform's Safari as soon as Ploppy and me can get our acts together and do some editing.  This year there will also be pictures taken at the Kali Sykia Raki Festival which was attended by several Plakforms.  A good time was had by all.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 23, 2004, 05:11:34 PM
Plakforms Meet 10 September 2004 pictures now here (http://www.compage.com/plakias/2004/meet040910/).

Raki Festival and others to come.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Yvonne on September 24, 2004, 02:09:08 PM
Great piccies John, thanks.  Did you notice the level of the wine left in jugs and glasses, also the fact that most of the water glasses were still upturned?  Think that speaks for the great time we had!  Looking forward to the raki festival pictures now.  Peter can't remember what went on there!! 'Nough said!
Yvonne
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 24, 2004, 02:24:16 PM
Thanks Yvonne.  No, I hadn't noticed about the wine and water glasses.  Mind you, it was a bit early for water (for me anyway).  I don't usually risk that before midnight!

By the way, I can't edit the safari pictures yet because I've forgotten Richard's wife's name.  What is it?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Yvonne on September 24, 2004, 02:33:11 PM
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Thanks Yvonne.  No, I hadn't noticed about the wine and water glasses.  Mind you, it was a bit early for water (for me anyway).  I don't usually risk that before midnight!

By the way, I can't edit the safari pictures yet because I've forgotten Richard's wife's name.  What is it?
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Didn't you receive my email, John?  Anyway, her name is Glen
Yvonne
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Allan Barham on September 24, 2004, 02:39:37 PM
Nice pictures John - but I think that you need to alter the caption for 1344.jpg.  The person sitting next to Fran is Graham not Karen.  In case you hadn't realised Karen is the prettier one of the pair and has long hair!

So when are we meeting next year??

Regards,

Allan
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on September 24, 2004, 02:58:23 PM
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Nice pictures John - but I think that you need to alter the caption for 1344.jpg.  The person sitting next to Fran is Graham not Karen.  In case you hadn't realised Karen is the prettier one of the pair and has long hair!

So when are we meeting next year??

Regards,

Allan
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Plus you have missed off Val ... tut tut  

And you've missed off me and Ali on 1368  

Sorry to nitpick  

Paul
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 24, 2004, 03:08:18 PM
Thanks Allan.  And thanks for pointing out my error with the caption.  I've amended it now.  Sorry Graham and Karen!

Next year's meet may not be on a Friday as usual.  This year the meet was on the night following the Kali Sykia Raki Festival and certain members were a little 'tired and emotional' following that.  Perhaps it would be a good idea if they weren't on consecutive nights.  Next year the Festival is on Friday 9th September.  So, I'm considering Wednesday 7th September 2005 or Monday 12th September 2005.

All Plakforms planning to attend next year's meet please let me know your preferences for date, time and place.  I will attempt to organise it to suit as many as possible but please bear in mind the saying: "You can please some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time."

So, get in early!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 24, 2004, 03:31:23 PM
Thanks for letting me know Paul.
I'd rather someone told me than have them wrong.

They have now been corrected.
If anyone spots more errors please let me know.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 24, 2004, 03:33:26 PM
By the way, I notice that we've set a new record for online users at 13:26 today, 34.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on September 24, 2004, 03:47:34 PM
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Next year's meet may not be on a Friday as usual.  This year the meet was on the night following the Kali Sykia Raki Festival and certain members were a little 'tired and emotional' following that.  Perhaps it would be a good idea if they weren't on consecutive nights.  Next year the Festival is on Friday 9th September.  So, I'm considering Wednesday 7th September 2005 or Monday 12th September 2005.
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Excellent idea, after all every day is a Friday on holiday  

It was the sun, and swallowing too much sea-water on the boat trip, and the alignment of the planets... not the Raki or Metaxa or the Wine... honest guv
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on September 24, 2004, 03:53:40 PM
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By the way, I notice that we've set a new record for online users at 13:26 today, 34.
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Yes I was online at the time but missed seeing them. I have been online when there have been a lot of guests and many of them had the same IP address so i'm not sure what is going on there, maybe an unrecognized spiderbot. Next time i'll do a WHOIS on the IP address.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Mike G on September 25, 2004, 02:22:47 PM
I am very doubtful that there were 34 users online at 13.46 yesterday. I was online around that time (it is my usual login time) and it is quite rare for there to be more than 5 showing at the bottom of the screen.

Mike
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 25, 2004, 02:45:30 PM
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I am very doubtful that there were 34 users online at 13.46 yesterday. I was online around that time (it is my usual login time) and it is quite rare for there to be more than 5 showing at the bottom of the screen.

Mike
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Are you suggesting that there is something wrong with my eyes?
Or my brain?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on September 25, 2004, 02:56:45 PM
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I am very doubtful that there were 34 users online at 13.46 yesterday. I was online around that time (it is my usual login time) and it is quite rare for there to be more than 5 showing at the bottom of the screen.

Mike
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Are you suggesting that there is something wrong with my eyes?
Or my brain?
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I saw that it said 34 users online but when I clicked show details by last click to see what they were looking at, they were not there.. weird.
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Post by: Yvonne on September 26, 2004, 02:27:21 PM
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Thanks Allan.  And thanks for pointing out my error with the caption.  I've amended it now.  Sorry Graham and Karen!

Next year's meet may not be on a Friday as usual.  This year the meet was on the night following the Kali Sykia Raki Festival and certain members were a little 'tired and emotional' following that.  Perhaps it would be a good idea if they weren't on consecutive nights.  Next year the Festival is on Friday 9th September.  So, I'm considering Wednesday 7th September 2005 or Monday 12th September 2005.

All Plakforms planning to attend next year's meet please let me know your preferences for date, time and place.  I will attempt to organise it to suit as many as possible but please bear in mind the saying: "You can please some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time."

So, get in early!
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Either date will be good for us, John.  Looking forward to it.  Of course none of us new about the Raki festival  or the effects it would have had on SOME of us!  Naming no manes of course!
Yvonne
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on September 26, 2004, 06:18:54 PM
No names, no packdrill.  Mum's the word!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on September 26, 2004, 08:09:12 PM
Either day is ok with us as well. Hope to experience the Raki festival next year also. We went there a few days later (during the day) but clearly it quickly reverts to a very sleepy village
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Mike G on September 27, 2004, 01:24:02 PM
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Compage,Sep 25 2004, 02:45 PM

Are you suggesting that there is something wrong with my eyes?
Or my brain?

Not suggesting either of these, just observing that to have even 5 members online at that time of day is unusual. It is nearly that time today and I am the only member online (or was 5 mins ago!).

Mike
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on October 09, 2004, 10:14:25 AM
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Plakforms Meet 10 September 2004 pictures now here ([url]http://www.compage.com/plakias/2004/meet040910/[/url]).

Raki Festival and others to come.
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At last I've finished editing this year's pictures.
This batch includes some of Ploppy's (those with names beginning IMG) and the Kali Sykia Raki Festival ones are in there.
In case you're wondering about all the numbers in the captions and file names, they are generally to indicate the date (and maybe the time) taken in the form YYMMDDHHMM and the final number is the sequential image counter.

You'll find them [a href=\"http://www.compage.com/plakias/2004/]here[/url].
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on October 09, 2004, 10:51:07 AM
Some great photos John - Thanks for taking the time so sort them out and upload them
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on October 09, 2004, 01:23:57 PM
Good stuff John.

I enjoyed looking at them, thanks for the time and effort. I like the caption for me and Marge going for breakfast  

Cheers,

Paul
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Yvonne on October 11, 2004, 10:41:46 AM
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Plakforms Meet 10 September 2004 pictures now here ([url]http://www.compage.com/plakias/meet040910/[/url]).

Raki Festival and others to come.
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At last I've finished editing this year's pictures.
This batch includes some of Ploppy's (those with names beginning IMG) and the Kali Sykia Raki Festival ones are in there.
In case you're wondering about all the numbers in the captions and file names, they are generally to indicate the date (and maybe the time) taken in the form YYMMDDHHMM and the final number is the sequential image counter.

You'll find them [a href=\"http://www.compage.com/plakias/2004/]here[/url].
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Love them, John.  Brings it all back!!!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on December 02, 2004, 01:27:40 PM
For the 2005 Plakforms Meet, the proposal is to have it on Monday 12th September at 8 p.m. at Medousa.

This is a slightly later date than previous years to avoid dates close to the Kali Sykia Raki Festival which is believed to be on the 9th September.

The idea of moving it an hour earlier to 8 p.m. is to avoid disturbing local residents in the quiet area around Medousa.
In 2003 we had the Meet at Medousa but did not start until 9 p.m.
We were all still there at midnight and making quite a racket!
How does everyone feel about this?
Want to start earlier or later?

The reason for returning to Medusa is that they are one of the few tavernas able to cope with a party of 20 or more around one table and because we all seemed to enjoy it there last time.

For now, this is just a proposal.
Those interested in attending please post your remarks, alternative proposals or suggestions here.

The calendar entry and list of attendees is here. (http://forums.plakias.co.uk/index.php?&act=calendar&code=showevent&eventid=116)
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on December 02, 2004, 02:57:52 PM
Medusa suits us, as does the earlier start time - Looking forward to it already
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Allan Barham on December 07, 2004, 01:46:25 PM
Fran and I would hope to be there but haven't made a firm booking for next September yet.  

Regards,

Allan
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on December 07, 2004, 02:02:24 PM
No problem Allan.
There's plenty of time yet!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on January 26, 2005, 11:27:36 AM
Monday 12th September at 8 p.m. at Medousa is now confirmed for the 2005 PlakForms meet.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on January 26, 2005, 12:36:25 PM
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Medusa suits us, as does the earlier start time - Looking forward to it already
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Please add Alan and Pauline (friends we are introducing to Plakias) to the Plakforms Meal List

Thanks
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Noopsy on June 16, 2005, 12:53:18 PM
Compage,

Now that I know I will be in town on the day, could you add me to the "guest list" for the Plakforms meal on the 12th Sept.

Thanks.

Noopsy
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on June 16, 2005, 01:13:23 PM
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Compage,

Now that I know I will be in town on the day, could you add me to the "guest list" for the Plakforms meal on the 12th Sept.

Thanks.

Noopsy
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The list grows and grows. Whats it look like now John?

See you there Noops!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Noopsy on June 16, 2005, 01:34:31 PM
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The list grows and grows. Whats it look like now John?

See you there Noops!
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I look forward to meeting you too, Ploppy.    

The bit about the "guest list" is a valid point: the last one published (December, 2004?) showed only about half a dozen names.  Surely there must be more people coming than that?  How about it, Compage?

Noopsy
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on June 17, 2005, 01:04:13 PM
I've added Noopsy500 to the list making 9 in all.

However, unless we postpone it Valerie and me will not be there.
We arrive on Crete on 6th September but will spend the first 2 night in Hania and the next 5 in Paleohora.
So the earliest we will be in Plakias will be the 13th.

Ploppy, when are you and Marge in Plakias?
You're not on the calendar.

Susan and Gary, aren't you coming this year?

I see Ken and Kathy arrive on the 13th.
Maybe they would come if it was postponed?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Susan K on June 17, 2005, 05:08:51 PM
Wouldn't miss it for the world John and I promise to try and stay awake this year    

Susan
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: LinR on June 17, 2005, 10:01:25 PM
Hi All
Arriving 5/9, so we'll be there!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on June 18, 2005, 12:48:23 PM
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Wouldn't miss it for the world John and I promise to try and stay awake this year    

Susan
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Brave girl!
We're pleased you and Gary will be there.
You were both good value last year.
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Post by: compage on June 18, 2005, 12:49:39 PM
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Hi All
Arriving 5/9, so we'll be there!
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That's great!
I'll add you to the list...
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on June 18, 2005, 12:55:46 PM
Valerie and me have recently changed our plans and, although we arrive on Crete on 6th September, will not arrive in Plakias before the 13th.

So, unless there are major objections, I plan to move the Plakforms Meet from the 12th to the 15th.

Any objections?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Susan K on June 18, 2005, 03:20:07 PM
In my diary already John. By the way, as it is so hot in the UK today I made Greek salad for lunch washed down by ice cold retsina and tonight we are having pork souvlaki with my very own tsatziki (spelling?). Perfect.

Susan
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on June 19, 2005, 10:38:04 AM
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In my diary already John. By the way, as it is so hot in the UK today I made Greek salad for lunch washed down by ice cold retsina and tonight we are having pork souvlaki with my very own tsatziki (spelling?). Perfect.

Susan
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Mmmmm, sounds delicious.

Spelling's fine.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Graham_and_Karen on June 20, 2005, 12:53:26 PM
Thursday 15h is fine with us (and our two friends).
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: sheenah on June 20, 2005, 05:40:03 PM
We'll come, too! (Sheenah and pal, Fran) This is our first holiday in Plakias - it will be good to meet people who know all the things to do, places to go etc. See you on 15/9 then?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ali & Dave on June 20, 2005, 07:18:23 PM
John

Please can you add one more.  I believe it is my turn to join the meal, will break the news to Dave later.

Cheers

Ali
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on June 21, 2005, 06:05:14 PM
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We'll come, too! (Sheenah and pal, Fran) This is our first holiday in Plakias - it will be good to meet people who know all the things to do, places to go etc. See you on 15/9 then?
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Welcome to the fold!

I have added your names to the list.
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on June 21, 2005, 06:18:35 PM
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John

Please can you add one more.  I believe it is my turn to join the meal, will break the news to Dave later.

Cheers

Ali
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It IS your turn Ali and don't let Dave tell you any different.
Looking forward to seeing you again.
I've added you to the list.

Want us to bring anything from England?
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Noopsy on June 28, 2005, 02:14:45 AM
Actually I'm glad the meet has been postponed till the 15th.  As I arrive on the 12th, this will give me a couple of days to recover from my overnight journey.

Noopsy
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on July 28, 2005, 06:11:57 PM
bump
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Allan Barham on August 31, 2005, 02:07:03 PM
Sad to say that Fran and I will not be able to join you  for the Plakforms meet this year.  It's a long story but suffice to say that we shall be in Almeria in mid September with Rosi and David.  We do wish you all the very best for a convivial evening at Medousa ..... I wonder if they do spicy pork in Spain?

Best wishes to all (and congratulations to Ploppy!)

Allan
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: compage on August 31, 2005, 02:10:26 PM
Sorry to hear that Alan.
Have a good time in Spain!

Ploppy, congratulations from Val and me on passing your exams!
Title: Crowded Plakias?
Post by: Ploppy on August 31, 2005, 02:20:30 PM
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Sad to say that Fran and I will not be able to join you  for the Plakforms meet this year.  It's a long story but suffice to say that we shall be in Almeria in mid September with Rosi and David.  We do wish you all the very best for a convivial evening at Medousa ..... I wonder if they do spicy pork in Spain?

Best wishes to all (and congratulations to Ploppy!)

Allan
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Sorry to hear that Allan, hope you have a lovely time in Almeria.